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
The Arc of Somerset County Inc
Employer identification number
22-1968555
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.") ....
15,403,941
15,399,429
15,555,020
16,083,820
16,061,883
78,504,093
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
15,403,941
15,399,429
15,555,020
16,083,820
16,061,883
78,504,093
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.
78,504,093
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..
15,403,941
15,399,429
15,555,020
16,083,820
16,061,883
78,504,093
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
35,977
15,054
9,129
6,987
6,744
73,891
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.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
78,577,984
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
99.906 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.828 %
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
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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
The Arc of Somerset County Inc
Employer identification number
22-1968555
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
OTHER PROGRAMS RUN BY THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDE: CAMP JOTONI, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, DAY CARE, PACT, AFTER SCHOOL/AFTER WORK, CLINICAL SUPPORT SERVICES AND OTHER VARIOUS PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6:
MEMBERS ARE BROKEN INTO TWO CLASSES, VOTING AND NON-VOTING. VOTING MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON ALL ACTIONS BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP AT ANY DULY CONSTITUTED MEETING. STAFF EMPLOYED BY THE ARC ARE ELIGIBLE FOR NON-VOTING, NON-OFFICE HOLDING MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A:
ALL MEMBERS MUST BE DUES-PAYING MEMBERS. ALL VOTING MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON ALL ACTIONS BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, BY-LAW CHANGES SUBMITTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP FOR RATIFICATION, AND OTHER BUSINESS BROUGHT TO THE MEMBERSHIP FOR CONSIDERATION. AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING IN JUNE, WHICH CANNOT BE WAIVED, THE MEMBERS ELECT ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS MAY BE CALLED WITH PROPER NOTICE. NON-VOTING MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, BUT ARE NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11:
THE ARC OF SOMERSET COUNTY HAD ITS ANNUAL FY 2012 FORM 990 PREPARED BY EISNERAMPER, LLP, AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM. UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, IT WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. UPON COMPLETION OF THIS REVIEW, THE FORM 990 WAS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY, TO MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND WAS DISCUSSED AT THEIR DECEMBER MEETING AND OR SPECIAL FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING. THIS DRAFT DOCUMENT WITH ANY CHANGES WAS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT LEAST FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THEIR SCHEDULE BOARD MEETING IN JANUARY. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THIS MEETING. ANY CHANGES SUGGESTED BY THE BOARD WERE SUMMARIZED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THEN FORWARDED TO OUR AUDIT FIRM FOR COMMENT. EACH ISSUE OR CONCERN WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED, APPROVED, AND SIGNED FOR FILING BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C:
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF THEIR NOMINATION TO THE BOARD. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OFF ON THE "BOARD OF EXPECTATIONS" DOCUMENT THAT INCLUDES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND A CODE OF ETHICS. BOARD MEMBERS SIGNED OFF ON THE AGENCY'S "CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY" WHICH INCLUDES OUR AGENCY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THIS POLICY, AND THE COMPLIANCE OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS, WILL BE MONITORED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT, WHO WILL ADDRESS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WITH OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SHOULD THEY ARISE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED UPON THE JOB DESCRIPTION, THE EXPERIENCE AND THE EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND OF THE CANDIDATE AND COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA (THE JOB TITLE IS COMPARED WITH INDUSTRY AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION). THE ARC OF SOMERSET COUNTY SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS OBTAINED FROM SEVERAL SOURCES INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: 1) WWW.PAYSCALE.COM 2) WWW.SALARY.COM 3) NJ ASSOCATION OF COMMUNITY PROVIDERS AND 4) NJ ARC SALARY SURVEY. BASED UPON THE ABOVE INFORMATION, A SALARY RANGE WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE CONTINUITY, FAIRNESS AND CONSISTENCY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION AND RATIONALE FOR THE POSITION. ONCE THE RANGE IS DEVELOPED, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES INTO ACCOUNT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CANDIDATE'S LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE TO MAKE A FINAL SALARY AND COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION TO THE HUMAN RESOURCES AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IF THE COMMITTEE AGREES WITH THE RECOMMENDATION, THE SALARY AND COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR A VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:
THE ARC OF SOMERSET COUNTY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: $47,595
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:
DONATED FACILITY NOT INCLUDED IN PART VIII, FORM 990 $40,964
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013, THE ORGANIZATION HAS APPOINTED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:ALLOCATED EXPENSE PROGRAM SERVICES:2039841 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:-2039841
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:REAL ESTATE TAXES
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