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
Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York Inc
Employer identification number
13-2984549
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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
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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.") ....
2,810,365
2,286,073
1,933,653
1,936,401
2,195,268
11,161,760
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
2,810,365
2,286,073
1,933,653
1,936,401
2,195,268
11,161,760
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)..
170,256
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
10,991,504
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..
2,810,365
2,286,073
1,933,653
1,936,401
2,195,268
11,161,760
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
33,032
12,421
4,562
4,281
3,385
57,681
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.)..
12,175
12,175
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,231,616
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
139,783
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
97.860 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.550 %
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
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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
Center for Independence of the Disabled in New York Inc
Employer identification number
13-2984549
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
The financial statements are 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
The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors sees that the performance appraisal of the executive director is conducted annually and that it is based on achievement of the goals and objectives of the organization. The Executive Committee reviews and approves compensation after referring to data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. There is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping with respect to the deliberations and the decisions regarding the compensation arrangement.The review is to be conducted by the President, in accordance with CIDNYs personnel policies. Highlights of the review will be presented in summary form to the full Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
The organization has a board approved conflicts of interest policy. Each board member must fill out an annual declaration stating that they have no conflicts or identifying the nature of their interested party transactions.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
Management reviewed a draft of the form 990 with the audit/finance committee and provided edits to the tax preparer. After this process was performed, the form 990 was sent to the full board of directors prior to being filed with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
Neil Sidi, CIDNY Treasurer, is the personal accountant used by Gerald Kerner, Secretary.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Our public policy and advocacy work levels the playing field for people with disabilitiesNavigate health careAs part of its implementation of the Affordable Care Act, the New York State legislature is establishing a Navigators Program and a Medicaid Managed Care Ombudsprogram that addresses the health coverage and care needs of people with disabilities. As a leader of New York States top health advocacy coalitions, Medicaid Matters New York and Health Care for All New York State, CIDNY helped to shape the communitys recommendations for the program related to services and data systems. Ease access to emergency servicesThe New York State Department of Health adopted a policy and procedure for prequalifying immigrants residence and income eligibility for emergency Medicaid and for providing pre-emergency Medicaid services to uninsured individuals who have multiple chronic illnesses. CIDNY testified before the legislature about how this would help immigrants with disabilities who need emergency care. We authored this provision of the Empire State Economic Security Campaigns Legislative Agenda. CIDNY serves on the steering committee of Health Care for All New York which included this issue in its legislative agenda. CIDNYs NYFAHC project supported this in its budget testimony. CIDNYs Health Policy Director serves on the Empire State Economic Security Campaigns steering committee and wrote its 2012-2013 session health Legislative Agenda which included this issue and went to over 95 legislators at meetings on their Legislative Education and Action Day. Health Plans will comply with federal civil rights lawCIDNY initiated a coalition to provide community leadership in State planning for enrollment of people with disabilities eligible for both Medicare and Medicaid to enroll in HMO-like products. CIDNY analyzed the readiness of Managed Long-term Care plans to comply with federal civil rights law and state human rights law and presented these findings to the State and Federal governments. We found: One in three plans does not provide evidence that they identify people with disabilities;None of the 18 plans provides has a procedure for identifying and recording requests for accommodations for people with disabilities or the disposition of those requests;Only two of the 18 plans provide notice to enrollees of the right to reasonable accommodationsit is limited to hearing and vision-related disabilities. Not one plan provides detailed guidance on how to request a reasonable accommodation, how and when the request will be addressed and by whom.No plans provide accommodations for people with psychiatric disabilities, or mention learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities.Plans list a very narrow spectrum of accommodations and do not indicate that the accommodations listed are nonexclusive. Not one of the managed long-term care plans trains its employees on the policies and specific procedures for ADA compliance of the managed long-term care plan.No plan gives notice of the right to complain to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Civil Rights.As a result of CIDNYs advocacy, the Department of Health has directed health plans to cooperate with CIDNY in planning to bring their plans into compliance.Improve the health and wellness of people with disabilities For the first time, New York States Health Improvement Plan for 2012-2017 will include provisions for improving the health status of people with disabilities. CIDNY participated as a Steering Committee Member in the States Health Improvement Planning Committee. It recommended that specific data concerning health disparities for people with disabilities be included in the report and those goals and strategies related to improving the health of people with disabilities be included in the States community health plan for 2013-2017. For example, the section of the plan on reducing obesity among children and adults requires health plans to address the indicator: The age-adjusted percentage of adults with disabilities ages 18 years and older who are obese is reduced 10% from 32.5% (2011) to 29.3% (Data Source: NYS BRFSS; Data Availability: state). This is the first time that disability-based health disparities have been recognized by New York State in its planning process.People left homeless by Hurricane Sandy get help to go homeNew York City will enact a Section 8 program similar to the federal Section 8 program to create more housing opportunities for very low income individuals with disabilities who are affected by Hurricane Sandy. Due to the affects of Hurricane Sandy, CIDNY has been instrumental in having FEMA & HUD begin developing a Disaster Housing Assistance Program which is similar to Sect. 8 except that it is time restricted. It is available only for Hurricane Sandy survivors. CIDNY recommended this approach during conference calls with federal, State, and local housing recovery work groups and it was adopted as a result of our advocacy. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Helping people with disabilities recover from Hurricane SandyIn the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, we are experiencing many of the same challenges that we found in the years following September 11th as well as some new challenges. We found that over 900 people that we had worked with in the past year were among the 116,000 people with disabilities living in Sandy affected zones. In the days following Hurricane Sandy, many sought CIDNYs help, the top needs were: food, housing, medical care. People with disabilities of all ages sheltered in place in high rise public housing towers along beach fronts, in congregate residences for people with disabilities; in nursing facilities; and in supportive housing. Many of these individuals lost water, electricity, food, heat and more. We know from our outreach efforts that many were not reached by recovery workers. Others who had survived the storm while sheltering in place had to be evacuated following the storm because their buildings were no longer safe or able to be restored in the near term.Those people with disabilities in Zone a high rises and congregate housing who evacuated found that evacuation centers and shelters were inaccessible. Some evacuees ended up being transferred to nursing homes or hospitals in other counties. In at least one case, an individual was transferred to another state. CIDNYs survey of shelters was included in evidence in our case, BCID et al v. NYC OEM. As a result of our documentary evidence and testimony, the Judge in the case stated that we had proven the case that shelters used by the City are inaccessible.There is a very profound crisis in affordable AND accessible housing in New York City and we advocated for and won a federally-funded housing voucher program. People with disabilities are receiving temporary shelter assistancebut that must be renewed on a bi-weekly basis. It is estimated that 40,000 people have become homeless as a result of the stormif only 12 percent of those have disabilities it means that at the very least 4,800 people with disabilities are homeless because of the storm. The real number may be higher because of the concentration of people with disabilities and seniors in the locations where housing has been destroyed.During March 2013, CIDNY was recruited by Catholic Charities (which is operating disaster recovery services under contract with the NYS Office of Emergency Management and FEMA) to become the Disaster Case Management program for Manhattan, Queens and Staten Island for people with long-term recovery needs post-Hurricane Sandy. We continue to work with 80 families to restore the wheelchairs, scooters, accessible vans and other equipment that they lost, replace household goods, and move from temporary to permanent housing. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: A strategic alliance helps people with disabilities that have many complex needsThis year, CIDNY created a collaboration with Bailey House Health Homes program that will ensure that eligible people with disabilities who are interested in coordination of care services are not overlooked by Health Homes. More than half of CIDNYs consumers have multiple disabilities. They have HIV and drug/alcohol treatment issues and psychiatric disabilities. A significant portion of them lack access to such coordination of care and often cycle through different agencies and providers, without stabilizing their medical needs. These consumers would benefit from case management services that would assist them to navigate various mental, medical, and substance abuse treatment options, and provide direct access to these providers. This group can benefit from this new program created by the State of New York pursuant to the Affordable Care Act. Bailey House has been providing housing and support services to homeless men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS in New York City for over 25 years. They deliver comprehensive support services, including
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.