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
VERITAS THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY INC
Employer identification number
13-2759323
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.") ....
4,057,336
4,520,751
4,259,565
3,184,918
3,110,313
19,132,883
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
4,057,336
4,520,751
4,259,565
3,184,918
3,110,313
19,132,883
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
19,132,883
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..
4,057,336
4,520,751
4,259,565
3,184,918
3,110,313
19,132,883
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
870
18,336
35
26
19,267
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
29
4,985
74,824
2,317
82,155
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
19,234,305
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
99.473 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.510 %
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
................................................
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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
.....................................................
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
.....
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
Additional Data
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VERITAS THERAPEUTIC COMMUNITY INC
Employer identification number
13-2759323
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TREATMENT SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH LIFE- THREATENING ADDICTIONS, AND OTHER SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO PREGNANT WOMEN AND MOTHERS WITH INFANTS AND TODDLERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS FAMILIES AND CHILDREN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSERS IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN THE FAMILY SYSTEM AND BREAK THE CYCLE OF ADDICTION. PROVISION IS MADE FOR CONTINUUM OF CARE FOR INDIVIDUALS IN RECOVERY.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:
Veritas Therapeutic Community, Inc. works with individuals and families requiring substance abuse treatment and supportive services. Veritas prevention program also offers services to help identify teens and children-at-risk of substance addiction, and reduce that risk. The prevention services program assists families in understanding addiction and its impact on their lives. Prevention staff works with both individuals (ages 5 to 20) and families. The vocational program covers vocational rehabilitation services to prepare clients for employment by helping them to choose a job role and to function according with their abilities. Veritas' supportive housing program operates 10 apartments for low-income families. With the Westchester department of social services, Veritas works to address the toxic link between child abuse/neglect and parental alcohol and drug addiction. The goal is to identify, refer and monitor treatment process of substance abusing individuals who have been identified by the Westchester CPS teams. The Successful treatment of substance abuse creates safer family environments and reduces the numbers of necessary placements in kinship or foster care. The Veritas staff members provide training to staff in the recognition of substance abuse and function as on-site resources to the CPS teams when they encounter suspected cases of substance abuse
REVIEW PROCESS
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
The following steps are taken during the review process: 1. The Organization's finance director and executive director review the completed from 990 to ensure that the information in the audited financial statements was transferred correctly and that the questions pertaining to administrative, compliance and related issues were answered accurately. 2. The completed form 990 is e-mailed to the finance committee of the Board for review. 3. Changes and recommendations made by the committee are incorporated into the form, as necessary. 4. At this stage, the form 990 is e-mailed to the full Board for review, approval, and notification in the minutes of the Board Meeting. 5. The form 990 is then filed with IRS.
MONITORING PROCESS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
The monitoring process is as follows: 1. The Board members, officers, directors and key employees are required to complete an annual conflict of interest form disclosing whether they have any direct financial or indirect relationship to vendors, contractors or financial institutions with whom Veritas Therapeutic Community, Inc. does business. This is done before an offer is accepted to serve on the Board, a committee or become an executive. 2. Board members and officers are required to voluntarily disclose conflict of interest that develops during their tenure with the organization. 3. Any conflict-of-interest situation that is brought to the attention of senior management anonymously or directly is investigated thoroughly and appropriate action is taken. 4. The Board of directors is apprised of the situation, as necessary. 5. The Board members, officers, directors and key employees are notified of the relationship and are required to relinquish the connection. 6. Alternatively, related suppliers of goods or service vendors are noted so to avoid future transactions that may be deemed not at arm's length.
SALARY REVIEW PROCESS
Form 990, Part VI. Section B, Line 15a & 15b
1. The salary history of the candidate is examined to note a career advancement trend. This is determined by both voluntary disclosure and by reference from previous employers. 2. The qualifications and experience of the candidate is considered, and relevance to the position being offered is ascertained. 3. Comparative salaries for similar positions within the locality are extracted from the internet or relevant surveys to determine reasonableness. 4. The candidate is offered a salary that is within the existing pay scale of the organization's approved salary chart. 5. If the candidate negotiated for a remuneration that is higher than the pay scale, then the request is forwarded to the board of directors for a determination of ability to pay. 6. Once approved by the Board of Directors and noted in the minutes, the incumbent is forwarded an offer of employment. 7. As a result of the checks and balances in place, no officer is permitted to unilaterally set her/his own remuneration. 8. Annual compensation increases are determined through the budget process.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C
The Board of Directors has designated a special audit committee, composed of the finance committee and additional members, to oversee the selection of the independent auditors and for oversight of the audit. The committee meets with management and the independent auditors to review the results of the audit, draft report, and required communications. The committee meets in executive session with the independent auditors before concluding its review and acceptance of the annual audit report.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.