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
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT ACE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS
Employer identification number
13-3846431
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 supported organization?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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
Page 2
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)
..................
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))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.......................
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
.....................
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
.....................................................
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
................................................
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
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.") .
257,606
713,944
495,796
1,393,228
1,620,859
4,481,433
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......
2,015,464
372,488
1,135,191
737,034
980,598
5,240,775
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.
2,273,070
1,086,432
1,630,987
2,130,262
2,601,457
9,722,208
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.)
9,722,208
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...
2,273,070
1,086,432
1,630,987
2,130,262
2,601,457
9,722,208
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
17,346
48,622
267
66,235
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
17,346
48,622
267
66,235
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.)
..
91,638
149,339
400,913
641,890
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,382,054
1,284,393
2,032,167
2,130,262
2,601,457
10,430,333
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
93.210 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
92.050 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
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
.....
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) 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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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT ACE PROGRAMS FOR THE HOMELESS
Employer identification number
13-3846431
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ACE WORKS WITH HOMELESS MEN AND WOMEN THROUGHOUT NEW YORK CITY, PROVIDING JOB TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE AND A LIFETIME SUPPORT NETWORK TO HELP OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS AND ESTABLISH ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
NYC HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES OUR HOMELESS SERVICES INCLUDE GIVING MEN AND WOMEN A JOB SWEEPING THE STREETS OF NEW YORK CITY, AND NEW YORKERS IN TURN WILL SUPPORT THEM AS THEY WORK TO REGAIN THEIR INDEPENDENCE. IF IT SOUNDS SIMPLE, IT IS. THE IDEA BEHIND ACE WORKS BECAUSE THE INDIVIDUALS IN THE BRIGHT RED UNIFORMS WHO CLEAN YOUR SIDEWALK WANT MORE THAN CHARITYTHEY WANT A BETTER LIFE. THEY HAVE MADE THE DECISION TO LEAVE HOMELESSNESS BEHIND. ALL WE DO IS GIVE THEM A CHANCEAND THE RESOURCES THEY NEED GET STARTED. OUR HOMELESS SOLUTION HELPS EMPOWER THE MEN AND WOMEN TO TURN THEIR LIVES AROUND. EVERY DAY, OUR CREWS HIT THE STREETS, ARMED WITH A BROOM AND BUCKET AND A DETERMINATION TO PUT IN AN HONEST DAYS WORK. AFTER THEIR SHIFT, THEY WILL ATTEND A SOFT SKILLS WORKSHOP, A COMPUTER TRAINING COURSE, OR PERHAPS A BASIC ENGLISH OR MATH CLASS WHICH ARE INCLUDED AMONG THE HOMELESS SERVICES WE OFFER. THEY WILL DISCUSS JOB LEADS WITH OUR CAREER DEVELOPMENT STAFF AND DEVELOP A JOB SEARCH STRATEGY. AFTER A FEW MONTHS, WITH OUR HELP, THEYLL FIND A JOB OF THEIR OWN AND GRADUATE. BUT WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO STAY IN TOUCH, AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE JOB RETENTION PROGRAMS WE OFFER. IF THEY EVER LOSE THEIR JOB, WANT TO ASK FOR A RAISE, OR JUST NEED A LITTLE SUPPORT, OUR DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN TO THEM. ALL THIS IS MADE POSSIBLE BECAUSE OF THE PARTNERSHIP OF THE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THAT SUPPORT ACE AND ITS HOMELESSNESS SOLUTION. WERE CHANGING LIVES AND CLEANING UP NEW YORK CITY, ONE BLOCK AT A TIME. PROJECT COMEBACK OUR INTENSIVE FOUR TO SIX MONTH JOB TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES REAL-TIME WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB READINESS WORKSHOPS AND ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING. OUR CLIENTS ARE REFERRED TO US FROM OUTPATIENT FACILITIES, SHELTERS, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT PROGRAMS, AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT ALL FIVE BOROUGHS OF NEW YORK CITY. THEY WORK 20-24 HOURS EACH WEEK ON STRUCTURED SERVICE CREWS CLEANING THE STREETS AND SIDEWALKS OF LOWER MANHATTAN AND RECEIVE A LIVING STIPEND FOR THEIR WORK. WORKING ON THE CREW TEACHES THE RULES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE WORKPLACE AND PROVIDES VALUABLE RECENT WORK EXPERIENCE FOR RESUME BUILDING. PROJECT COMEBACK PARTICIPANTS ATTEND MANDATORY JOB-READINESS WORKSHOPS IN 15 DIFFERENT SUBJECTS, INCLUDING: INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, HYGIENE AND ATTIRE, RESUME WRITING, INTERVIEWING SKILLS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, AND EMPLOYMENT RIGHTS (IN RELATION TO CRIMINAL HISTORIES). WE OFFER WEEKLY ADULT BASIC EDUCATION CLASSES IN MATH AND ENGLISH AS WELL AS INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER CLASSES TO HELP OUR CLIENTS DEVELOP A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF COMPUTERS, INTERNET USAGE AND BASIC TYPING TECHNIQUES. WE PARTNER WITH 11 OTHER HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE CITY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE ASSISTANCE IN THE AREAS OF HOUSING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH, AND CAREER COUNSELING. OUR CLIENTS MUST ALSO CONTINUE TO ATTEND THEIR ONGOING TREATMENT PROGRAMS TO HELP THEM MAINTAIN SOBRIETY AND STABILITY THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF OUR PROGRAM. OUR COUNSELORS MEET WITH OUR CLIENTS INDIVIDUALLY TO IDENTIFY AND ADDRESS ANY PROBLEMS THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE PROGRAM. WE BELIEVE OUR UNPARALLELED LEVEL OF INDIVIDUAL ATTENTION AND SUPPORT SETS US ABOVE SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND HELPS OUR CLIENTS TO SUCCEED. OUR CLIENTS GRADUATE ONCE THEY HAVE SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED OUR CURRICULUM AND SECURED EMPLOYMENT. EVERY THREE MONTHS, WE HONOR THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS WITH A COMMENCEMENT CEREMONY. PAST GRADUATIONS HAVE BEEN GENEROUSLY HOSTED BY THE TRIBECA FILM CENTER, SAINT ANTHONYS CHURCH, SCHOLASTIC, AND THE SAINT PATRICKS OLD CATHEDRAL YOUTH CENTER. PROJECT HOME ACES NEW PROGRAM, PROJECT HOME (PH), AIMS TO PROVIDE A 3-YEAR DECLINING RENT SUBSIDY TO 12 GRADUATES OF OUR VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAM PROJECT COMEBACK (PCB). ACE WILL STAGGER ENTRY INTO THE PROGRAM, ENROLLING 4 PARTICIPANTS A YEAR OVER THREE YEARS. THE MISSION OF PH WILL BE TO ASSIST PCB GRADUATES IN THE TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A RENT SUBSIDY TO HELP THEM MEET THE FINANCIAL DEMANDS OF LIVING IN THEIR OWN APARTMENT. THIS WILL SERVE AS A FOUNDATION FROM WHICH THEY CAN PURSUE VOCATIONAL GROWTH, INCREASED EARNING POWER AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A DECLINING RENT SUBSIDY, PH WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PARTICIPANTS USING A COMBINATION OF ON-SITE AND OFF- SITE SERVICES. THESE SERVICES WILL BE GEARED TOWARDS FURTHERING THE GOALS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE AND VOCATIONAL SUCCESS. PARTICIPANTS WILL WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH A PH STAFF MEMBER TO DETERMINE THEIR NEEDS RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS AS WELL AS THEIR PERSONAL VOCATIONAL GOALS AND ASPIRATIONS. PARTICIPANTS WILL RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED ATTENTION IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THEIR DETERMINED NEEDS. THESE SERVICES WILL BE PROVIDED ON-SITE SO PARTICIPANTS CAN LEARN TO APPLY THESE LESSONS IN THEIR NEW SETTING. PH PARTICIPANTS WILL JOIN IN GROUPS FACILITATED BY PH STAFF, WHERE THEY CAN TALK THROUGH GOALS, CHALLENGES, DISCUSS ISSUES THAT ARISE AND PARTICIPATE IN SKILL-BUILDING EXERCISES. THESE GROUPS WILL ALSO GIVE PARTICIPANTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD BONDS AND ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF PEERS WHO ENCOURAGE POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PATTERNS AND CONTINUED GROWTH. THEY WILL BE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ASSESSING THE PH SERVICE PLAN AND WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO BUILD MENTORSHIP-BASED RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEWER PH PARTICIPANTS. THIS WILL EMPOWER PARTICIPANTS AND CREATE AN EXPERIENCE WHEREBY THEY ARE NOT MANAGED, BUT RATHER ARE ASSISTING EACH OTHER AND RECEIVING ASSISTANCE IN A COMMUNITY SETTING. THIS WILL AID PARTICIPANTS IN CULTIVATING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO EVALUATE THEIR OWN PROGRESS, MAKE DECISIONS AND DEVELOP A VOICE IN THEIR NEW ENVIRONMENT. PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO PARTICIPATE IN ACES VOCATIONAL AFTERCARE PROGRAM, PROJECT STAY (PSY), WHICH INCLUDES BI- MONTHLY RECREATIONAL EVENTS. THIS PROGRAM ENCOURAGES PARTICIPANTS TO CONTINUE THEIR VOCATIONAL GROWTH AND STRENGTHENS THEIR CONNECTION TO ACE. DURING THE TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING, PARTICIPANTS FACE MANY OBSTACLES. IT IS PARAMOUNT TO THEIR SUCCESS THAT THEY MEET THESE CHALLENGES AND REMAIN COMMITTED TO THEIR POSITIVE BEHAVIOR PATTERNS. PH WILL ENSURE PARTICIPANTS DEVELOP THE NECESSARY DAILY LIVING SKILLS AND FINANCIAL STABILITY TO SUCCEED IN THEIR ENDEAVORS. PH STAFF WILL HELP CREATE LINKAGES WITHIN EACH PARTICIPANTS NEIGHBORHOOD TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE A STRONG NETWORK OF SERVICES AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY BOTH IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOOD AND AMONG THEIR PEERS AND THE STAFF AT ACE. IN ADDITION TO MASTERING DAILY LIVING SKILLS, PARTICIPANTS WILL ALSO BE ENCOURAGED TO DEVELOP THEIR INDEPENDENCE IN OTHER WAYS. THEY WILL PARTICIPATE IN OFF-SITE WORKSHOPS, HELD AT THE ACE OFFICES, FOCUSING ON LONG-TERM AND SHORT-TERM GOAL SETTING, TIME MANAGEMENT AND STRESS REDUCTION TECHNIQUES, AMONG OTHER TOPICS. ANOTHER ESSENTIAL PART OF INDEPENDENT LIVING INCLUDES ESTABLISHING FINANCIAL STABILITY. PARTICIPANTS WILL SIT IN ON BUDGETING, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ASSET BUILDING WORKSHOPS. THEY WILL ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNERS AND A DEBT MANAGEMENT COUNSELOR TO ESTABLISH THEIR LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY. PARTICIPANTS IN PH WILL NOT ONLY BE PURSING THE GOAL OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE, BUT WILL ALSO BE WORKING TOWARDS INCREASING THEIR EARNING POWER AND FURTHERING THEIR VOCATIONAL SUCCESS. INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION WILL BE ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE PARTICIPATING IN ACES ADULT BASIC EDUCATION, GED PREPARATION, ENGLISH, MATH AND COMPUTER CLASSES. THEY WILL ALSO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE SEEKING OUT OTHER EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND HARD SKILLS TRAINING PROGRAMS AS THEY RELATE TO THEIR PERSONAL VOCATIONAL GOALS. PROJECT STAY PROJECT STAY IS A LIFE-LONG SUPPORT NETWORK DESIGNED TO SUPPORT OUR GRADUATES IN THEIR TRANSITION TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IT CONSISTS OF SEVERAL COMPONENTS CRUCIAL TO JOB RETENTION: REGULAR GROUP MEETINGS, POST- EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (BOTH JOB-RELATED AND PERSONAL), INDIVIDUAL CASE MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL INCENTIVES, AND THE OPPORTUNITY FOR EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT. PROJECT STAY IS UNIQUE AMONG JOB-READINESS AFTERCARE PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY, IN THAT IT PROVIDES LIFETIME SUPPORT FOR GRADUATES TO COPE WITH THE CHALLENGES THEY WILL FACE, THEREBY FIGHTING THE CYCLICAL NATURE OF HOMELESSNESS. MANDATORY BI-WEEKLY MEETINGS OFFER OUR GRADUATES A FORUM IN WHICH TO DISCUSS WORKPLACE ISSUES, SHARE STRUGGLES AND SUCCESSES, IDENTIFY FUTURE GOALS, ASSES PROGRESS, SHARE ADVICE AND RECEIVE VITAL SUPPORT FROM THEIR PEERS. PROJECT STAY ALSO FACILITATES WORKSHOPS AND SEMINARS ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS TO BUILD CAREER AND LIFE SKILLS. TOPICS INCLUDE FINANCIAL LITERACY, NETWORKING, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, BUSINESS ETIQUETTE, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, TIME MANAGEMENT, WORK/LIFE BALANCE, AND STRESS REDUCTION. BI-MONTHLY RECREATIONAL OUTINGS BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER IN A POSITIVE SOCIAL NETWORK, ALLOWING GRADUATES TO CATCH UP WITH FRIENDS AND REWARD THEMSELVES FOR THEIR HARD WORK. WE ENSURE THAT OUR GRADUAT
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PRESENTED BY THE CPA TO THE FOUNDER, EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTARY. INTERNAL MEETINGS AND DISCUSSIONS OCCUR PRIMARILY AMONG THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH ADDITIONAL REVIEW BY OTHER ACE PERSONNEL AND DIRECTORS, AS REQUIRED. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE CLEARDED INTERNALLY AND THEN WITH THE CPA IF ANY CHANGES ARE REQUIRED. ONCE CLEARED AND ACCEPTED, THE RETURN IS SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY A. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD SHALL NOT PERSONALLY BENEFIT AS A RESULT OF THEIR BOARD INVOLVEMENT EXCEPT FOR REASONABLE COMPENSATION OF SERVICES RENDERED. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROVISION IS TO PREVENT BOARD MEMBERS FROM ACTING PRIMARILY ON THE BASIS OF FINANCIAL SELF-INTEREST AND TO PREVENT THE (ORGANIZATION) FROM OPERATING IN A MANNER THAT FAVORS BOARD MEMBERS TO THE DETRIMENT OF OTHERS. B. IN THE EVENT THAT THE BOARD CONSIDERS AN ISSUE THAT INVOLVES THE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, THE BOARD MEMBER WILL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD THE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP THAT THE PARTICULAR BOARD MEMBER HAS, WITH RESPECT TO THE ISSUE, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER. C. BOARD MEMBERS WHO SERVE AS AN EMPLOYEE OR VOLUNTEER IN A DECISION MAKING CAPACITY ON BEHALF OF ANOTHER ORGANIZATION WHICH THE (ORGANIZATION) IS WORKING WITH OR TRANSACTING BUSINESS WITH, SHALL INFORM THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS TO THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN THE SAID ORGANIZATION. D. IT SHOULD BE MENTIONED THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS ENUMERATED HEREIN APPLIES TO A BOARD MEMBERS IMMEDIATE FAMILY AS WELL AS THEMSELVES. E. STAFF AND THEIR CURRENT SPOUSE, IF APPLICABLE, ARE RESTRICTED FROM SERVING AS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND FORMER STAFF MEMBERS ARE RESTRICTED AS VOTING MEMBERS FOR A PERIOD OF TWO YEARS FROM THE DATE OF THEIR SEPARATION AS THE STAFF MEMBER OF THE (ORGANIZATION). F. STAFF SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN ANY OUTSIDE ACTIVITY OR EMPLOYMENT WHICH INVOLVES THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT USE OF INFORMATION OBTAINED AS AN EMPLOYEE WHICH SHALL PROVIDE FINANCIAL GAIN TO HIM OR HERSELF OR A MEMBER OF HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL NOT SIMILARLY ACT WITHOUT THE EXPRESS CONSENT OF THE PRESIDENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION INVOLVES A DOCUMENTED ANNUAL REVIEW CONDUCTED BY THE IMMEDIATE EMPLOYEE SUPERVISOR AT ALL LEVELS AND SUBSEQUENT WRITTEN COMMUNICATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND/OR FOUNDER. COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE TARGETED PRIMARILY UPON MARKET CONDITIONS FOR SIMILIAR POSITIONS IN CONJUNCTION WITH INTERNAL BUDGETS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THIS PROCESS IS THE SAME AS PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE EITHER POSTED AS PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE OR, MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM EITHER THE ORGANIZATION ITSELF, OR THAT OF THE NYS ATTORNEY GENERAL CHARITY'S DEPARTMENT OFFICE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.