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
GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
14-1568025
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?
................
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.") ....
2,028,742
73,309
298,430
649,340
934,435
3,984,256
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
2,028,742
73,309
298,430
649,340
934,435
3,984,256
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.
3,984,256
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..
2,028,742
73,309
298,430
649,340
934,435
3,984,256
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
13,468
17,584
8,267
3,189
6,940
49,448
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.)..
2,303,161
530,140
735,827
341,426
345,078
4,255,632
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,289,336
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
69,069,084
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
48.060 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
50.980 %
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
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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.") .
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
Page 4
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
Part II, Line 10--All support is from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or furnishing of facilities in any activity that is related to the organization's charitable,etc., purpose.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000229
Software Version:
2012v2.0
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
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
GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDRENS SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
14-1568025
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Supplemental Information
Schedule K - Supplemental Information on Tax-exempt Bonds.The total issue price of the entire bond issue is $54,630,821. This encompasses eleven (11) various residential institutions for children. The amount applicable to Green Chimneys Children's Services is $20,795,000Schedule R - Related Organizations and Unrelated PartnershipsGreen Chimneys School (related organization) paid Green Chimneys Children's Services (other organization) a Management fee of $1,100,052 that includes the expense of sharing of paid employees, reimbursement paid to and by other organization for expenses, other transfer of cash or property to and from other organization. Form 990 Part V Line 7g"If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?"Green Chimneys Children's Services did NOT receive any contributions of qualified intellectual property therefore did not file Form 8899. The software does not allow N/A as an answer.Schedule C - Political Campaign and Lobbying ActivitiesPart I-B Line 3 "If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?"Green Chimneys Children's Services did NOT incur such a tax therefore did not file Form 4720. The software does not allow N/A as an answer.Schedule C - Political Campaign and Lobbying ActivitiesPart II-B Line 2d "If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year?"Green Chimneys Children's Services did NOT incur such a tax therefore did not file Form 4720. The software does not allow N/A as an answer; a NO answer is the default.Lacerte, the software company, was contacted and they are aware that this creates a problem for those customers, such as Green Chimneys Children's Services, who want to answer this question with an N/A or leave blank.
Schedule R Part V Line 2
$1,100,052 shown for Part V 2 Line 3 applies to lines 1n, 1o, 1p, 1q and 1r in the aggregate.
Schedule D Part II Line 8
Schedule D Part II Line 8"Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B(ii)?"The answer to this question should be N/A but, the software does not allow this therefore the default answer is NO.
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 - Organization Mission
Green Chimneys is a not-for-profit organization that serves young people who are experiencing significant emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties. It helps young people to maximize their full potential by providing residential, educational, clinical and recreational services that create and nurture connections to the community and the natural world.
Form 990 Sch K Part IV Line 1
Green Chimneys Children's Services is the pass through entity for Dormitory Authority of the State of New York, which takes responsibility for arbitrage activities.
Form 990 Sch K Part III Line 9
Line is left blank because issued bonds were non-qualified
Form 990 Part VII Section B
Green Chimneys School for Little Folks,a related organization, paid a like amount for audit fees to Raich Ende & Malter (Auditors), as did Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc.
Form 990 Part VII Section A
Joseph Whalen's and Angelo Matra's compensation is listed in both Green Chinneys School (EIN#14-1462234) and Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc. (EIN# 14-1568025), a related company. In each case, the amount of their compensations as so listed, is the aggregate amount paid by both corporations.
Form 990 Part V Line 7h
Form 990 Part V Line 7h"If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes,or vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?"Green Chimneys Children's Services did NOT receive any contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and vehicles therefore a File 1098-C was not filed. The software does not allow N/A as an answer.
Form 990 Part I Lines 3 & 4
"Number of voting members of the governing body" and "Number of independent voting members of the governing body" are both answered 23 in both Green Chimneys Childrens Services and Green Chimneys School for Little Folk, which are related organizations, therefore reporting duplicate responses. Green Chimneys Childrens Services and Green Chimneys School for Little Folk have a common governing Board.
Form 990 Part 1 Line 5
"Total number of employees"The total number of employees as reported on the W-3 is 757. This is split between the related organizations as follows: Green Chimneys Childrens Services the number of employees is 584 and Green Chimneys School for Little Folk the number of employees is 173.
Explanation Form 990 Part VI Line 15a, b & c
GREEN CHIMNEYS SCHOOL FOR LITTLE FOLK GREEN CHIMNEYS CHILDREN'S SERVICES, INC. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER SEPTEMBER 22, 2009PURPOSEThe purpose of the Compensation Committee (the "Committee") of the Board of Trustees of Green Chimneys School For Little Folk (the "School") and the Board of Directors of Green Chimneys Children's Services, Inc. (the "Agency", the School and the Agency being hereinafter referred to as "Green Chimneys") is to assist the Boards of Green Chimneys (collectively the "Board") in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities with respect to the Total Compensation (as hereinafter defined) of the Executive Director and the Associate Executive Directors of Green Chimneys (collectively the "Executives"). As used in this Charter, the term "Total Compensation" shall mean base salary, bonuses and all employee benefits and perquisites including, without limitation, medical and health plans, pensions, profit sharing plans, deferred compensation plans, life insurance and other benefits and perquisites now or hereafter granted or paid to the Executives, or any of them. The Committee is authorized to approve and recommend to the Board for its approval compensation and benefit policies, strategies and pay levels necessary to support Green Chimneys' short and long term goals. In addition, the Committee is authorized to evaluate the performance of the Executives and report its findings and recommendations to the Board.COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPThe Committee shall be comprised of at least three members of the Board who meet the independence requirements of applicable law and are free of any relationship that would interfere with their exercise of independent judgment. The Board shall appoint a chairperson of the Committee who, when present, shall preside at all meetings of the Committee. One-half of the Committee members, but no fewer than two, shall constitute a quorum. A majority of the Committee members present at any meeting at which there is a quorum may act on behalf of the Committee. The Committee shall meet at least two times annually and shall report to the Board on its findings and recommendations. The Committee shall maintain minutes of all of its meetings which document its activities, decisions and recommendations. AUTHORITYThe Committee shall have the resources and authority necessary to discharge its duties and responsibilities. The Committee shall have the authority to retain outside counsel, compensation consultants and other experts and consultants, but only if the Committee believes that the retention of any such counsel, consultants or experts is necessary in order to enable the Committee properly to discharge its obligations. The foregoing authority shall include, without limitation, the right to approve the fees and terms of retention of, as well as to terminate, any such counsel, consultant or expert. Green Chimneys shall be responsible for paying the compensation of any such counsel, consultants or experts retained by the Committee. It is understood, however, that any decisions made by the Committee as to the Total Compensation of any of the Executives shall be submitted to the Board for approval and the Board shall have the final authority with respect thereto.
Continuation of Explanation 990 Part VI, 15b
RESPONSIBILITIESThe principal responsibilities of the Committee shall be as follows:1. Compensation Philosophy. The Committee shall establish Green Chimneys' general compensation philosophy and submit such philosophy to the Board for approval. .2. Executive Compensation. The Committee shall annually review and determine the Total Compensation of each of the Executives and submit its determinations to the Board for approval. In determining the compensation of the Executives, the Committee shall consider, among other factors it may deem appropriate, the performance of each of the Executives in achieving Green Chimneys' goals and objectives and the Total Compensation received by executives performing similar roles at other institutions comparable to Green Chimneys in, but not limited to, the greater New York City metropolitan area. If deemed appropriate by the Committee, the Committee shall meet periodically, but not more frequently than annually, with the Executives, or any of them, to discuss and review their performance3. Benefit Plans. The Committee shall periodically review Green Chimney's benefit plans and recommend to the Board for approval any changes or additions to such plans as the Committee shall from time to time determine based on, but not limited to, information gathered about benefit plans at institutions comparable to Green Chimneys in, but not limited to, the greater New York metropolitan area. The Committee shall ensure that all benefit plans, perquisites and the like are fully documented and have been approved by the Board.4. Post-Service Arrangements and Perquisites. The Committee shall periodically review Green Chimneys' post-service arrangements with and perquisites provided to Executives, including, without limitation, severance pay, and recommend to the Board for approval any changes or additions to such arrangements and/or perquisites as the Committee may from time to time determine.5. Contracts with Executives. The Committee shall review any employment, severance and other agreements with the Executives, or any of them, and submit its recommendations to the Board with respect to any such agreement.The Committee shall review and reassess this Charter from time to time and recommend to the Board any changers the Committee may deem appropriate.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
Upon request
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
See Supplemental Schedule O
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
In the past only Board members were required annually to sign conflict of interest statements and to disclose any existing conflicts of interest they may have. Key employees, as is the case with all employees, were required each year to sign an acknowledgement that they had received a copy of our standard conflict of interest statement (which is included in our employee manual). The reason for the difference in practices is that Board members generally have a range of outside interests and activities while key employees are full-time employees of our organizations and rarely, if ever, have any outside interests to disclose. Nevertheless, this year we have instituted the practice of having key employees sign the same conflict of interest statement signed by Board members.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
The organization did provide a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body prior to filing. The return is first reviewed by the Finance Committee then presented to the entire board.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
Agency Bylaws were amended and approved by the Governing board on September 11, 2012
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Gramercy Life Skills Residence - This program served a coed population aged 16-21 who have gender-related issues, have experienced prior residential group home care and need continued structured, supervised living. The adolescents attend community public schools with a goal of preparation for indenpendent living.In April of 2013, ACS terminated its contract with Green Chimneys. This program ceased operation on August 4, 2013. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Supervised Independent Living ProgramThis program serves adolescents aged 18-21 who are preparing for transition to independent living. Beginning in July 2010, NYC Children's Services eliminated their participation in all SILP Programs. As a result, the program was decreased from 15 youth down to one. This program ceased operation on August 4, 2013. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Agency Operated Boarding HomeThis program served adolescents aged 12-15 who have gender-related issues with emotional, behavioral and academic difficulties. The adolescents attend community public schools with the objective of developing skills necessary for transition to independent living. This program ceased operation on August 4, 2013. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Community Based ProgramsThese programs provide emergency shelter and respite to youth at risk of displacement from home or residential care, 24 hour crisis service and counseling services. The programs also provide street outreach for homeless and vulnerable youth ages 14 to 20. The programs also provide Waiver services which include, among many, skill building and counseling services to at risk youth
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.