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
PARENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP CENTER
Employer identification number
20-2943378
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
..................................................
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.") ....
519,445
641,945
684,494
611,615
588,026
3,045,525
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..
519,445
641,945
684,494
611,615
588,026
3,045,525
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.
3,045,525
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..
519,445
641,945
684,494
611,615
588,026
3,045,525
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..
8,370
17,152
13,226
9,160
47,908
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,093,433
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
183,379
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
98.450 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.340 %
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
......................
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
..................................................
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
..............................................
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
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
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
....
20
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
Page 4
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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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
PARENT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY LEADERSHIP CENTER
Employer identification number
20-2943378
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE PEAL CENTER IS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS LEAD RICH, ACTIVE LIVES AND PARTICIPATE AS FULL MEMBERS OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING TRAINING, INFORMATION, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BASED ON BEST PRACTICES TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND ALL PEOPLE WHO SUPPORT THEM.
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
1) CONGREGATE CARE PROJECT, "IMAGINE DIFFERENT, ACHIEVE DIFFERENT", FUNDED BY THE PA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL INITIATED 07/01/12. THIS PROJECT WILL DEVELOP MATERIALS TO BE USED BY PARENTS, FACILITATORS AND SYSTEMS TO PLAN FOR THE TRANSITION FROM INSTITUTIONAL FACILITIES TO HOME FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. IN THE FIRST 3 MONTHS WORKING WITH OUR SUBCONTRACTOR, EVERYCHILD OF TEXAS, WE CONVENED THE FIRST MEETING OF THE ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND WE HAVE DEVELOPED THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE TOOLKIT. 2) PARENT LEADERSHIP IN NON-TRADITIONAL SETTING PROJECT, "YOUR CHILD, YOUR CHOICE," FUNDED BY THE PA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL INITIATED 07/01/12. THIS PROJECT WILL WORK WITH PARENTS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE ENROLLED IN CHARTER SCHOOLS, CYBER SCHOOLS, HOME SCHOOLED, PRIVATE AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR RIGHTS TO ACCESS SERVICES IN EACH OF THESE SETTINGS, AND HOW TO ADVOCATE FOR INCLUSION AND PARTICIPATION OF THEIR SONS AND DAUGHTERS IN THEIR SCHOOL SETTINGS, AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THE FOCUS WILL BE ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE LIFE THEY SEEKS FOR THEIR SONS AND DAUGHTERS.
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CONDUCT FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3
EDUCATION RIGHTS GRANT THAT HAD BEEN FUNDED BY THE PA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL FOR A 5 YEAR PERIOD ENDED ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. IN THE PAST YEAR THIS PROJECT PRODUCED A 12 PART VIDEO SERIES, RIGHTS DONE RIGHT, THAT EXPLAINED THROUGH VIGNETTES THE 12 MOST IMPORTANT PARENT RIGHTS IN THE FEDERAL INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES EDUCATION ACT, AND PRODUCED 7 VERY BRIEF VIDEOS WE CALL "PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS" THAT EACH EXPLAIN ON EDUCATIONAL RIGHT OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
INCLUSION CONFERENCE FOR THE FIRST TIME AS 3 REGIONAL CONFERENCES TO INCREASE ACCESS TO PARENTS AROUND CENTRAL AND WESTERN PA.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
PRESENTED IN PHILADELPHIA. 91% OF THESE FAMILIES REPORTED THAT THE F2F SERVICES INCREASED THEIR ABILITY TO PARTNER WITH PROFESSIONALS IN DECISION-MAKING.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
STATE IMPLEMENTATION GRANTS FOR THE INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CSHCN THIS PROJECT LED BY YOUNG ADULTS WITH SPECIAL HEALTH CARE NEEDS (SHCN) WORKED TO DEVELOP YOUTH LEADERS WITH SHCN BY DEVELOPING AND RUNNING THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES ACROSS THE STATE. YOUTH WHO HAD COMPLETED AN INSTITUTE PROGRAM WERE INVITED TO CO-FACILITATE THE NEXT INSTITUTE GRADUALLY BUILDING AN EXPANDING GROUP OF YOUTH LEADERS WHO DECIDED TO DEVELOP A SERIES OF "WHITE PAPERS" FOR STATE AGENCIES AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS THAT OUTLINED CHALLENGES FOR TRANSITIONING YOUTH AND RECOMMENDED POLICIES AND PRACTICES TO IMPROVEMENTS TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH BLOCK GRANT AND INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CSHCN THE PEAL CENTER PRODUCED 5 VIDEOS ON VARIOUS ASPECTS OF TRANSITION FOR AN INTENDED AUDIENCE OF YOUTH WITH SHCN, PARENTS, AND HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS. THE VIDEOS COVERED THE DEVELOPMENT OF SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS FOR YOUTH, THE CHANGES IN HEALTH INSURANCE AND FUNDING FOR SUPPORT SERVICES AT 18 AND 21, DEVELOPING INDIVIDUAL HEALTH PLANS AS A PART OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS, A "LOOK" AT THE STEPS IN THE HEALTH CARE TRANSITION FROM PEDIATRIC CARE TO ADULT HEALTH PROVIDERS, AND THE NEW FLEXIBILITY IN THE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS YOUTH TO MEET AND CHOOSE ADULT PROVIDERS WITH THE GUIDANCE OF THEIR PEDIATRIC PRIMARY CARE PROVIDER. PA DEVELOPMENT DISABILITIES COUNCIL EDUCATION RIGHTS OBJECTIVE FOR THE FINAL YEAR OF THIS 5 YEAR GRANT THE PEAL CENTER PRODUCED A 12 VIDEOS SERIES ON PARENTS' RIGHTS IN THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS CALLED RIGHTS DONE RIGHT, AND PRODUCED 7 SHORT VIDEOS WITH INFORMATION ON SPECIFIC COMPONENTS OF THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS INCLUDING PARTICIPATION IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND THE EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM. PA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL CONGREGATE CARE OBJECTIVE THIS GRANT BEGAN IN JULY OF 2012. THE PEAL CENTER IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR SUBCONTRACT EVERYCHILD OF TEXAS IS DEVELOPING TOOLKITS DESIGNED TO GUIDE THE PLANNING PROCESS FOR THE TRANSITION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE LIVING IN CONGREGATE CARE SETTING BACK TO FAMILY LIFE. SEPARATE TOOLKITS ARE BEING DEVELOPED FOR KEY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS: PARENTS, FACILITATORS, AND SYSTEM REPRESENTATIVES INCLUDING PROVIDERS AND STATE AGENCIES. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO THE PROJECT CONSISTING OF STAKEHOLDERS FORM ALL THREE GROUPS HAS BEEN FORMED AND MET TO BEGIN THE WORK OF ADVISING PROJECT STAFF. THE FIRST DRAFT OF THE TOOLKIT WAS COMPLETED, AND WORK ON REVISIONS HAS BEGUN. PA DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES COUNCIL PARENT LEADERSHIP IN INCLUSIVE EDUCATION OBJECTIVE THIS GRANT BEGAN IN JULY 2012. THE PEAL CENTER WILL OUTREACH TO PARENTS WHO HAVE CHOSEN CHARTER, PRIVATE, HOME SCHOOLING AND PAROCHIAL EDUCATION OPTIONS FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. WORK BEGAN WITH THE PITTSBURGH DIOCESES ST. ANTHONY PROGRAM TO PLAN FOR ACTIVITIES FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR. 2012 PEAL CONFERENCE THE 6TH ANNUAL PEAL INCLUSION CONFERENCE WAS FOR THE FIRST TIME PRESENTED AS 3 REGIONAL CONFERENCES ALLOWING US TO TAKE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED KEYNOTERS AND HIGH QUALITY BREAKOUT SESSIONS TO LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO REACH FAMILIES AND EDUCATORS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN ABLE TO ATTEND A PEAL CONFERENCE IN PAST YEARS. CONFERENCE SITES WERE EDINBORO AT IU 5 OFFICES, WASHINGTON AT THE HOLIDAY INN NEAR THE RACE TRACK, AND STATE COLLEGE AT THE RAMADA INN. ICAP THE PEAL CENTER USED THESE ICAP FUNDS TO SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR STAFF. STAFF MEMBERS ATTENDED THE REGION 4 PARENT CENTER MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE, THE NATIONAL PARENT CENTER TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE, AND THE OFFICE OF SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS IDEA LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE. MCLAUGHLIN TRUST THE GRANT FROM THE MCLAUGHLIN TRUST SUPPORTED THE FIRST PARENT LEADERS NETWORKING SUMMIT. WE INVITED GRADUATES FROM THE FIVE F2F PARENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTES AND THE GRADUATES FROM THE FIVE PROJECT FOR PARENTS ENGAGED IN CHANGE IN EDUCATION (PEACE) COHORTS. PARENTS FROM AROUND THE STATE GATHERED TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT PRESSING FACING CSHCN AND DISABILITIES AND TO FORM A VIRTUAL NETWORK TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND COORDINATE THEIR WORK TOGETHER.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS PREPARE AND DELIVER A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND IT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. EVERYONE IS GIVEN TIME TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND RESPOND TO OUR AUDITORS WITH THEIR COMMENTS. AFTER THIS PERIOD, ALL APPROPRIATE EDITS ARE MADE TO THE DRAFT FORM 990. THE FINAL EDITED FORM 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO READ AND REVIEW. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ALL CURRENT CONFLICTS AND ANY OTHER CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. THIS WAY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD CAN MONITOR ALL CONFLICTS AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON A CURRENT BASIS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA OBTAINED FROM THE PITTSBURGH TECHNOLOGY COUNCIL COMPARABILITY STUDY AND SALARY COMPARISONS TO OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THEN MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS THEN VOTED ON BY THE FULL BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.