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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
REFORMED CHURCH HOME
Employer identification number
22-1508545
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 supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(A)
REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA
221508545
01
No
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
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
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.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
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14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
REFORMED CHURCH HOME
Employer identification number
22-1508545
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT
CORE FORM, PART III
HISTORY ======= IN 1890, DR. HENRY REICHERT, A PRESBYTERIAN MINISTER IN NEWARK, BECAME CONVINCED OF THE NEED FOR A HOME FOR THE AGED. HIS DILIGENT LEADERSHIP LED TO THE FORMATION OF THE BETHANY HOME FOR THE AGED IN 1902 ON LAND IN IRVINGTON. THIS WAS THE FIRST HOME FOR THE AGED ESTABLISHED BY A CHURCH GROUP. MANY LOCAL CHURCHES SUPPORTED THIS BETHANY HOME FOR THE AGED FOR MANY YEARS THROUGH VARIOUS STAGES OF GROWTH. RIGHT FROM ITS INCEPTION, THE HOME WAS TOO SMALL. WHEN DENOMINATIONS BEGAN TO ESTABLISH THEIR OWN HOMES IN THE TWENTIES AND THIRTIES, THE BETHANY HOME PERSEVERED THROUGH A PERIOD OF HARD FINANCIAL TIMES. IN AUGUST OF 1998, THE IRVINGTON SITE WAS CLOSED AND A MOVE WAS MADE TO A NEWLY CONSTRUCTED FACILITY IN OLD BRIDGE, WHICH IS SITUATED ON 15 ACRES OF GROUND. THE BEAUTIFUL AND TRANQUIL PARK-LIKE SETTING OFFERS OUTDOOR ENJOYMENT TO RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALL YEAR LONG. THE GROUNDS ALSO INCLUDE A QUARTER-MILE WALKING PATH, PATIOS, AND OUTSIDE FLOWER AND HERB GARDENS WHERE RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY THE BEAUTY OF NATURE. BOTH ASSISTED LIVING AND SKILLED NURSING CARE ARE OFFERED IN OLD BRIDGE. MISSION STATEMENT ================= THE MISSION OF THE REFORMED CHURCH MINISTRIES TO THE AGING, THE REGIONAL SYNOD OF THE MID-ATLANTICS ("RCH"), IS TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, AND OPERATE ITS HOME AND PROGRAMS ON BEHALF OF THE AGING MEMBERS OF THE REFORMED CHURCH IN AMERICA ("RCA"). WHILE OUR COMMISSION AND PRIORITY IS TO SERVE THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE RCA, IT IS ALSO OUR DESIRE TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE AND TO PROVIDE A WITNESS OF OUR COMMITMENT TO REFLECT GOD'S LOVE TO THE WORLD. THE HOME IS COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE WHILE PROVIDING QUALITY CHRISTIAN HEALTHCARE SERVICE, INCLUDING SKILLED NURSING AND ASSISTED LIVING, AND MAINTAINING THE DIGNITY OF THE RESIDENTS AT WHATEVER LEVEL OF CARE IS REQUIRED IN AN ATMOSPHERE WHICH SPEAKS CLEARLY OF GOD'S LOVE (REGARDLESS OF RACE, COLOR, HANDICAP, RELIGION OR NATIONAL ORIGIN). SERVICES ======== RCH IS DEDICATED TO THE SERVICE OF GOD AND THE CARE OF HIS PEOPLE BY PROVIDING QUALITY RESIDENTIAL AND NURSING SERVICES DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE INDEPENDENCE, DIGNITY AND PRIVACY OF ITS RESIDENTS THROUGH GOD'S LOVE, SPIRITUAL, SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND PHYSICAL PROGRAMS. THE HOME HIRES AND TRAINS A COMPASSIONATE AND TALENTED STAFF THAT UNDERSTANDS RCH'S MISSION AND MAKES EVERY ATTEMPT TO GIVE A WARM AND COMFORTABLE FEELING TO ITS RESIDENTS. RCH'S CARE WORKERS ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EACH RESIDENT WITH THE HIGHEST QUALITY HEALTHCARE, DELIVERED IN A COURTEOUS AND CARING MANNER. ASSISTED LIVING =============== A RESIDENT CAN CHOOSE FROM A SERIES OF RESIDENTIAL SUITES, EACH WITH A DIFFERENT FLOOR PLAN. ALL SUITES INCLUDE A KITCHENETTE, WHICH HAS A SINK, SMALL REFRIGERATOR AND FOOD STORAGE SPACE, ALONG WITH A MICROWAVE OVEN, IF REQUESTED BY THE RESIDENT. IN ADDITION, EACH APARTMENT HAS A PRIVATE FULL BATH, INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED HEATING AND CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING, WALL-TO-WALL CARPET AND FULL WINDOW TREATMENTS. THERE ARE THREE APARTMENT DESIGNS AVAILABLE. THEY RANGE IN SIZE FROM A STUDIO TO A DELUXE MODEL. THE STUDIO IS A ONE ROOM APARTMENT THAT PROVIDES 282 AMPLE SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. NEXT IN SIZE IS THE ALCOVE/STUDIO DESIGN, WHICH OFFERS 408 SQUARE FEET OF TOTAL LIVING SPACE. THIS FLOOR PLAN IS IDEAL FOR THE RESIDENT LOOKING FOR ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE OR A MORE AFFORDABLE HOUSING OPTION BY CONVERTING THIS FLOOR PLAN INTO A COMPANION SUITE. IN ADDITION, RCH OFFERS THE DELUXE SUITE, WHICH HAS A LARGE LIVING ROOM AND A LARGE BEDROOM WITH A WALK-IN CLOSET. THIS IS THE MOST LUXURIOUS OF ALL THE FLOOR PLANS AND BOASTS A TOTAL OF 437 SQUARE FEET OF LIVING SPACE. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 48 SUITES, PLUS 3 ELEGANT DINING ROOMS, 2 SOLARIUMS FURNISHED WITH WICKER FURNITURE, A RESIDENT KITCHEN AND 1 SCREENED-IN PATIO FOR RELAXING AND READING DURING WARMER WEATHER. SKILLED NURSING =============== NURSING CARE IS PROVIDED FOR THOSE WHO NEED AROUND-THE-CLOCK ASSISTANCE WITH THE NORMAL ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING SUCH AS DRESSING, BATHING AND FEEDING, AND INCLUDES MORE INTENSIVE NURSING CARE. SKILLED NURSING CARE IS PROVIDED IN RCH'S 108 BED LONG-TERM CARE WING, WHICH IS DIVIDED INTO THREE UNITS. THREE 12-BED CLUSTERS MAKE UP A 36-BED NEIGHBORHOOD WITH ITS OWN DINING, LOUNGE AND ACTIVITIES AREAS. THERE ARE 36 PRIVATE ROOMS AND 72 SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS. THE SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS HAVE AN L-SHAPED DESIGN, WHICH AFFORDS EACH OCCUPANT HIS OR HER OWN PERSONAL PRIVATE ROOM. THERE ARE TWO LARGE WINDOWS AND ACCESS TO THE SHARED BATHROOM WITHOUT WALKING THROUGH THE ROOMMATE'S ROOM. THE PRIVATE ROOMS CONTAIN TWO LARGE WINDOWS AND A PRIVATE BATHROOM, SOME WITH PRIVATE SHOWERS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE TWO SMALL ELEGANT DINING ROOMS PER FLOOR AND A LARGE LOUNGE FOR RESIDENTS TO ENJOY CRAFTS, EACH OTHER'S COMPANY, OR WATCHING TV. THE FACILITY ALSO PROVIDES SMALLER LOUNGE AREAS ON EACH WING FOR FAMILY VISITS AND SOCIALIZING. ADDITIONAL SERVICES =================== OUTLINED BELOW ARE A NUMBER OF RCH SERVICES. THE INFORMATION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE BUT RATHER PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT FURTHER DEMONSTRATES HOW RCH BENEFITS IT RESIDENTS IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS CHARITABLE TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. 1) BASIC NURSING SERVICES - NURSING ASSESSMENTS. BASIC ASSISTANCE AND LINEN CHANGES INCLUDED IN MONTHLY FEE. 2) DINING SERVICES - PROVIDES THREE NUTRITIONALLY BALANCED MEALS A DAY. 3) MAINTENANCE - STAFF WILL PERFORM ALL APARTMENT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS. 4) LAUNDRY - PROVIDES RESIDENT WITH PERSONAL LAUNDRY SERVICES AS WELL AS BED AND BATH LINENS ONCE A WEEK. 5) HOUSEKEEPING - PROVIDES DAILY/WEEKLY CLEANING TO INCLUDE VACUUMING, DUSTING, CLEANING BATHROOMS. 6) ACTIVITIES - FULL-TIME DIRECTOR, PLANNED OUTSIDE EVENTS, CRAFTS, GAMES, GARDENING, SHOPPING, THEATER. HEALTH AND WELLNESS =================== 1) DOCTOR ON-CALL 24 HOURS A DAY. 2) EXPERIENCED NURSING STAFF AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY. 3) INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSPORTATION PLANS. 4) EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM IN EVERY APARTMENT/ROOM. 5) PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL, AND SPEECH THERAPY ON-SITE. 6) STATE-OF-THE-ART EXERCISE EQUIPMENT AND EXERCISE PROGRAMS. 7) FULL TIME SOCIAL WORKER TO ASSIST YOU WITH CONCERNS. 8) OTHER MEDICAL SPECIALTY SERVICES AVAILABLE. 9) BEAUTY AND BARBER SALON ON-SITE FOR PAMPERING. 10) 24 HOUR CARE. 11) REGISTERED DIETICIAN. 12) RECREATIONAL STAFF, 7 DAYS A WEEK. 13) FULL-TIME HOUSEKEEPING AND LAUNDRY SERVICE. 14) HOSPICE. 15) RESIDENT COUNCIL. 16) DENTIST, EYE DOCTOR AND FOOT DOCTOR ON-SITE. COMMUNITY PRESENTATIONS ======================= THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES VARIOUS LECTURES AND SEMINARS TO THE COMMUNITY FREE OF CHARGE.
GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION A; QUESTION 2
LINDA K. SOLEY AND REVEREND JOSEPH WOODS - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 11B
THE ORGANIZATION'S FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ("IRS"). THEREAFTER, THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. THE REFORMED CHURCH HOME BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE, REVIEW AND APPROVE OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, INCLUDING THE PREPARATION, REVIEW AND FILING PROCESS. AS PART OF THE TAX RETURN PREPARATION PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE IN BOTH HEALTHCARE AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT TAX RETURN PREPARATION TO PREPARE THE FEDERAL FORM 990. THE CPA FIRM'S TAX PROFESSIONALS WORKED CLOSELY WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS OF THE ORGANIZATION TO OBTAIN THE INFORMATION NEEDED IN ORDER TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE TAX RETURN. THE CPA FIRM PREPARED A DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND FURNISHED IT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND OTHER INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 AND DISCUSSED QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS WITH THE CPA FIRM. REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990 WHERE NECESSARY AND A FINAL DRAFT WAS FURNISHED BY THE CPA FIRM TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE PERSONNEL AND VARIOUS OTHER INDIVIDUALS FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THEREAFTER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 12
THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ANNUALLY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE. THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES ARE RETURNED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. THEREAFTER THE SECRETARY PREPARES A SUMMARY OF THE COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES WHICH CONTAINS INFORMATION DISCLOSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BY INDIVIDUAL BASIS. THE SECRETARY THEN PRESENTS THIS SUMMARY TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND DISCUSSION.
COMPENSATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION B; QUESTION 15
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ("COMMITTEE"). THE COMMITTEE HAS ADOPTED A WRITTEN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY WHICH IT FOLLOWS WHEN IT REVIEWS AND APPROVES OF THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE REFORMED CHURCH HOME'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF THE INDIVIDUALS WHICH IS INTENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH CURRENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION AND ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, BOTH QUALIFIED AND NON-QUALIFIED. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW IS DONE ON AT LEAST AN ANNUAL BASIS AND ENSURES THAT THE "TOTAL COMPENSATION" OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REASONABLE. THE COMMITTEE PRESENTS ITS RECOMMENDED "TOTAL COMPENSATION" TO THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND TO THEN PRESENT THIS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE ENABLE THE ORGANIZATION TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS FOR PURPOSES OF INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958 WITH RESPECT TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM, INCLUDING THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE THREE FACTORS WHICH MUST BE SATISFIED IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ARE THE FOLLOWING: 1. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN "AUTHORIZED BODY" OF THE APPLICABLE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION WHICH IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT; 2. THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON "APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY" PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION; AND 3. THE AUTHORIZED BODY "ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION" CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THAT DETERMINATION. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EACH OF WHO ARE INDEPENDENT AND ARE FREE FROM ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE COMPARABLE DATA; SPECIFICALLY THE COMMITTEE OBTAINED A WRITTEN COMPENSATION STUDY FROM AN INDEPENDENT FIRM WHICH SPECIALIZES IN THE REVIEWING OF HEALTHCARE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS STUDY USED COMPARABLE GEOGRAPHIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC MARKET DATA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SIMILAR SIZED HOMES, # OF LICENSED BEDS AND NET PATIENT SERVICE REVENUE. THE COMMITTEE ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED ITS BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION THROUGH THE TIMELY PREPARATION OF WRITTEN MINUTES OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETINGS DURING WHICH THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WAS REVIEWED AND SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED. THE ACTIONS OUTLINED ABOVE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMITTEE AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS ONLY APPLIES TO CERTAIN SENIOR MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE ADMINISTRATOR. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF CERTAIN OTHER INDIVIDUALS CONTAINED IN THIS FORM 990 ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE ADMINISTRATOR WITH ASSISTANCE FROM ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE INDIVIDUAL'S JOB PERFORMANCE DURING THE YEAR AND IS BASED UPON OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THAT REASONABLE AND FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION IS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. OTHER OBJECTIVE FACTORS INCLUDE MARKET SURVEY DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND OBJECTIVES, PERSONNEL REVIEWS, EVALUATIONS, SELF-EVALUATIONS AND PERFORMANCE FEEDBACK MEETINGS.
DISCLOSURE INFORMATION
CORE FORM, PART VI, SECTION C; QUESTION 19
THE ORGANIZATION HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT BONDS TO FINANCE VARIOUS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, RENOVATIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ISSUANCE OF THESE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS, THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE INCLUDED WITH THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND PROSPECTUS WHICH WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR REVIEW. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S FILED CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND ANY AMENDMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED AND REVIEWED THROUGH THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF TREASURY.
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CORE FORM, PART XII; QUESTION 2
AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE TAXPAYER FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND DECEMBER 31, 2011; RESPECTIVELY, AND ISSUED A CERTIFIED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. AN UNQUALIFIED OPINION WAS ISSUED BY THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM EACH YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF ITS INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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