Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Employer identification number
80-0522071
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
330,000
330,000
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
330,000
330,000
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
330,000
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
330,000
330,000
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
330,000
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,514,973
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Employer identification number
80-0522071
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Significant Changes in program services
Form 990, Part III, Line 2
In 2011, the organization formed a single-member LLC called Friedman Residence, LLC to serve as title holder of the Aurora building located in the general entertainment community of Manhattan at 475 West 57th Street, New York, New York. This building, now known as the Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence, is a 30 story high rise condominium consisting of shared rental units and one bedroom apartments that provide 178 affordable housing units for the elderly or disabled, working poor and persons with AIDS. A related party, the Actors' Fund, provides social services to residents. The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence does not represent a new business concern, but it does represent a significant new program service for the Actors Fund Housing Development Company. The building continutes to operate as a commercial and rental property. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Part III, Line 4a ACCOMPLISHMENT 1 2011 WAS THE FIRST FULL YEAR OF OPERATION FOR THE AFHDC. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE WAS ESTABLISHED AND BEGAN MEETINGS. THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF VOLUNTEER PROFESSIONALS FROM RELEVANT DISCIPLINES INCLUDING OF BANKING, DEVELOPMENT, FINANCE, ARCHITECTURE ACCOMPLISHMENT 2 THE AFHDC COMPLETED THE ACQUISITION OF THE AURORA RESIDENCE LOCATED AT 475 WEST 57TH STREET IN NEW YORK CITY. THE BUILDING HAS BEEN RENAMED THE DOROTHY FRIEDMAN RESIDENCE. THE ACTORS FUND HAD SERVED AS THE MANAGING PARTNER OF THE BUILDING AND EXERCISED ITS OPTION TO ACQUIRE FULL OWNERSHIP AT THE END OF THE INITIAL 15 YEAR COMPLIANCE PERIOD. THE AFHDC SERVES AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE CURRENT OWNER OF THE BUILDING, FRIEDMAN RESIDENCE LLC. THE AFHDC IS MANAGING A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AT THE BUILDING. ACCOMPLISHMENT 3 THE AFHDC CONTINUED ITS WORK ASSESSING THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PERFORMING AND OTHER ARTISTS IN DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES. THAT WORK CULMINATED IN THE AFHDC ENTERING INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH ARTSPACE PROJECTS INC., TO JOINTLY DEVELOP THE BROADWAY ARTS CENTER PLANNED AS A MIXED USE BUILDING INCLUDING 100 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOGETHER WITH OTHER AFFORDABLE CULTURAL SPACES SUCH AS REHEARSAL ROOMS, PERFORMANCE SPACE, STUDIOS AND GALLERY SPACE. ACCOMPLISHMENT 4 THE AFHDC CONTINUED TO ACTIVELY EXPLORE AND EVALUATE OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN NEWARK, NJ. THE AFHDC WAS RECOGNIZED AS A VALUABLE DEVELOPMENT PARTNER AND WAS INVITED TO JOIN DEVELOPMENT TEAMS PROPOSING AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVES IN NEWARK. ALTHOUGH NO ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT WAS INITIATED IN NEWARK IN 2011, IMPORTANT COLLABORATIONS WERE ESTABLISHED THAT SHOULD LEAD ACTIVE DEVELOPMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY IN NEWARK, NJ. ACCOMPLISHMENT 5 THE AFHDC WAS INVITED BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE RAHWAY, NEW JERSEY ARTS DISTRICT TO CONSIDER DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THAT COMMUNITY. THE AFHDC ESTABLISHED A COLLABORATION WITH CRAWFORD STREET PARTNERS TO BEGAN EVALUATION OF THE FEASIBILITY OF DEVELOPING AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTISTS IN THAT COMMUNITY. Statement of Program Service Accomplishments - Part III, Line 4b Opened in 1996, The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence (formerly The Aurora), the first housing development of its kind in the country, provides supportive housing to special low-income groups including seniors, working professionals and people living with AIDS. Located at 475 West 57th Street and Tenth Avenue in New York City, The Dorothy Ross Friedman Residence is a 30-story, high rise condominium that was converted into 178 shared residential units of supportive housing. SPECIAL FEATURES INCLUDE: FOUR APARTMENTS PER FLOOR, WASHER AND DRYER IN EACH APARTMENT, MULTI-PURPOSE COMMUNITY ROOM, ROOFTOP TERRACE, AND 24-HOUR SECURITY. IN ADDITION TO SHARED APARTMENTS, THERE ARE 27 ONE-BEDROOM UNITS. ONE BEDROOM VACANCIES ARE PRIORITIZED TO PEOPLE WITH SPECIALIZED MEDICAL NEEDS. THE ACTORS FUND PROVIDES AN ON-SITE FREE MEDICAL CLINIC AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS AND ELIGIBLE ENTERTAINMENT PROFESSIONALS. THE ACTORS FUND ALSO PROVIDES SOCIAL SERVICES TO FRIEDMAN RESIDENTS. SOCIAL SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, ENTITLEMENT PROGRAM ADVOCACY, COORDINATION OF HOME CARE AND MEDICAL SERVICES, OUTREACH, HEALTH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT GROUPS. Form 990, Part V, line 2a THE REPORTED NUMBER OF 21 EMPLOYEES REPRESENTS 1 EMPLOYEE REPORTED ON W-3 FOR THE ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION AND 20 EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON the W-3 FRIEDMAN RESIDENCE, LLC, A 100% OWNED DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE ACTORS FUND HOUSING DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION.
Delegation of management duties
Form 990, Part VI, line 4
The Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation is the sole corporate member of Friedman Residence LLC (see Schedule R). The building owned by this disregarded entity is managed by Common Ground Management Company, an unrelated third party.
Process used to review form 990
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11a
A copy of the draft Form 990 was circulated to the full Board of Directors for discussion and comment. Each Director was provided ample opportunity to comment on the information contained in the 990 prior to its filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
Conflict of interest policy monitoring & enforcement
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation ("AFHDC") has a conflict of interest policy written in the By-Laws and all officers and directors are required to submit the conflict of interest policy form on an annual basis at a minimum, and inform the organization when the conflict of interest circumstances arise. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, lines 13 & 14 Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation ("AFHDC") operates under the whistleblower and document retention policy of its parent organization, the Actors' Fund of America.
Process for determining compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15b
Each year an independent compensation consultant validates the organization's competitive position in the marketplace by region, organizations with a similar mission, size of organization, and operational budget. The President & CEO increases are based on position grades and individual performance. The compensation is reviewed by the Board of Directors.
Availability of documents to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Actors Fund Housing Development Corporation's Form 990 and financial statements are posted on the website of its parent organization, The Actors' Fund. The financial statements are available upon request.
Form 990, Part VII - Related Party Hours Worked
Three officers reported on the Actors Fund Housing Corporation Form 990, Part VII, provide services to the parent organization, the Actors' Fund of America. These individuals spend approximately 50 hours per week providing services to the related organization. Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 - Other Changes in Net Assets Excess of consideration Paid over net assets acquired in acquisition of Aurora Associates, L.P. - $300,789
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.