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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FERNSIDE INC A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
Employer identification number
31-1179234
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
377,922
374,921
305,890
310,247
335,790
1,704,770
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..
377,922
374,921
305,890
310,247
335,790
1,704,770
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)..
364,852
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,339,918
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
377,922
374,921
305,890
310,247
335,790
1,704,770
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,622
215
1,837
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).
1,706,607
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
43,326
13
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
78.510 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
73.640 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
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
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
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—2010.
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—2009.
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
..............................................
18
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
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—2009.
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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) 2010
Additional Data
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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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FERNSIDE INC A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN
Employer identification number
31-1179234
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN OFFERS SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO GRIEVING FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DEATH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PEER SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF GRIEF ISSUES THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
PROGRAM SERVICE STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
BEGINNING IN 1986, FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ("FERNSIDE") OFFERS SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO GRIEVING FAMILIES WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED A DEATH. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PEER SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS OF GRIEF ISSUES THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH. ALL SERVICES OFFERED BY FERNSIDE ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE. SERVICES INCLUDE: EVENING PROGRAM FERNSIDE OFFERS GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS AGES 3-18, WHO ARE GRIEVING THE DEATH OF A FAMILY MEMBER OR FRIEND. PARENTS AND GUARDIANS ALSO MEET IN THEIR OWN SUPPORT GROUP. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 860 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. SCHOOL PROGRAM FERNSIDE COLLABORATES WITH SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE ON-SITE GRIEF SUPPORT FOR GRIEVING STUDENTS. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 355 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. CAMP PROGRAM FERNSIDE'S CAMP PROGRAM INCLUDES AN OVERNIGHT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 7-12 AND A WEEKEND RETREAT FOR TEENS AGES 13-18. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 84 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. PHONE CONSULTATIONS FERNSIDE STAFF CONSULTS WITH HELPING PROFESSIONALS, PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HAVE GRIEF-RELATED QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 1,097 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. CRISIS RESPONSE FERNSIDE PROVIDES IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM SUPPORT TO SCHOOLS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FOLLOWING A DEATH. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 540 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH & EDUCATION FERNSIDE PROVIDES PRESENTATIONS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS RELATED TO GRIEF IN ADDITION TO SHARING INFORMATION ABOUT OUR HISTORY AND SERVICES. DURING THE TAX YEAR, 4,089 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED BY FERNSIDE. LITERATURE & MATERIALS FERNSIDE HAS DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED MATERIALS FOR GRIEVING PEOPLE AND HELPING PROFESSIONALS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DAVID WILTSE, EDWIN GOLDSTEIN AND SANDRA LOBERT HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF SITTING ON THE BOARD OF HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED, THE SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF FERNSIDE. SANDRA LOBERT, ADHRAIN GRIFFITH AND VICTORIA OTT HAVE A "BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP" WITH EACH OTHER BY VIRTUE OF BEING EMPLOYED BY HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED, THE SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER OF FERNSIDE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ("FERNSIDE") HAS A SINGLE CORPORATE MEMBER, HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED, WHO HAS THE ABILITY TO ELECT MEMBERS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF FERNSIDE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED MUST APPROVE DISSOLUTION OF FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ("FERNSIDE") AND AMENDMENTS TO FERNSIDE'S BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THIS FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. HOWEVER, FOR THE PROTECTION OF DONOR PRIVACY, SCHEDULE B - SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTORS WAS REMOVED FROM THE COPY PROVIDED TO THE BOARD. SUBSEQUENT TO PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD, THE ORGANIZATION FILES THE RETURN MAKING ANY NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES NECESSARY TO EFFECT E-FILING. ANY SUCH NON-SUBSTANTIVE CHANGES ARE NOT SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE CERTAIN FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND FIDUCIARY RELATIONSHIPS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND CORPORATE COUNSEL REVIEW RESPONSES, CONDUCT FURTHER INVESTIGATION (IF NECESSARY), AND DETERMINE WHEN A CONFLICT EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO A CERTAIN TRANSACTION. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE TRANSACTION IS NOT TO BE ENTERED INTO UNLESS ALTERNATIVES ARE FULLY INVESTIGATED, AND IN THEIR ABSENCE, THE BOARD, WITHOUT THE PARTICIPATION OF THE INTERESTED MEMBER(S), DETERMINES THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. PLANS TO MANAGE THE CONFLICT DURING THE RELATIONSHIP ARE IMPLEMENTED. ALL DISCUSSIONS ARE APPROPRIATELY DOCUMENTED. ALL DIRECTORS AND MANAGERS, WHICH INCLUDE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING FAMILY AND BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS, THAT MAY CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THESE RESPONSES ARE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THE ANNUAL PROCESS PERFORMED BY TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS), INCLUDED: COMPENSATION COMMITTEE; INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT; COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY; AND, APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ADDITIONALLY, ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET DECREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS -4,478. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -4,478.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
DURING THE TAX YEAR, FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ("FERNSIDE") WAS ASSISTED BY 230 VOLUNTEERS WHO DONATED APPROXIMATELY 8,300 HOURS. VOLUNTEERS HELPED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: SUPPORT GROUP FACILITATOR INDIVIDUALS CO-LEAD A SUPPORT GROUP IN FERNSIDE'S EVENING PROGRAM AND CAMP PROGRAM. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING TO CREATE A CARING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH GROUP MEMBERS SHARE THEIR STORIES, FEELINGS AND MEMORIES AND DISCUSS HOW TO COPE WITH CHALLENGES IN THEIR LIVES. VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A 20-HOUR TRAINING PROGRAM WHERE THEY LEARN ABOUT GRIEVING CHILDREN AND ADULTS, GROUP PROCESS AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO HEAR FIRST HAND FROM EXPERIENCED VOLUNTEERS AND FAMILIES WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN FERNSIDE'S PROGRAM. THE TRAINING IS OFFERED TWO TIMES EACH YEAR. GREETER INDIVIDUALS PICK UP AND SERVE PIZZA AND BEVERAGES. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THEY PROVIDE A WARM WELCOME TO ALL THOSE ATTENDING FERNSIDE'S GRIEF SUPPORT GROUPS. FUNDRAISING INDIVIDUALS ASSIST WITH VARIOUS EVENTS THAT BENEFITS PROGRAMMING AT FERNSIDE. PHILANTHROPISTS IN TRAINING (PIT) CREW HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT WORK TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR FERNSIDE. OTHER ASSISTANCE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS PROVIDE CLERICAL SUPPORT AND OTHER ASSISTANCE WITH PREPARATION OF MATERIALS FOR USE IN FERNSIDE'S SUPPORT GROUPS.
ESTIMATE OF HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS (AS NOTED WITH A "SCH O" REFERENCE) FOR FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN PROVIDE SERVICES TO TRIHEALTH, INC. (A RELATED ORGANIZATION WHO PAID THE INDIVIDUALS) AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES/AFFILIATES ("TRIHEALTH"). HOURS WORKED ARE NOT TRACKED ON AN ENTITY BY ENTITY BASIS. THE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART VII WAS PAID TO THESE INDIVIDUALS IN FULFILLMENT OF THEIR DUTIES AS FULL-TIME, 60 HOURS-PER-WEEK EMPLOYEES OF TRIHEALTH.
CHANGE IN PROCESS OF AUDIT OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF FERNSIDE, INC.: A CENTER FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN ("FERNSIDE") ARE AUDITED WITH ITS PARENT, HOSPICE OF CINCINNATI, INCORPORATED ("HOSPICE"). HOSPICE HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF BOTH ITS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IN ADDITION, FERNSIDE'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED WITH BETHESDA, INC., THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF HOSPICE. BETHESDA, INC. HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF BOTH ITS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL AS THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THERE WAS NOT A CHANGE IN THE PROCESS OF AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND/OR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR BY EITHER HOSPICE OR BETHESDA, INC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.