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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VENTURES UNLIMITED INC
Employer identification number
39-1593285
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?
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
11,965
47,687
16,586
9,437
65,277
150,952
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
11,965
47,687
16,586
9,437
65,277
150,952
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.
150,952
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
11,965
47,687
16,586
9,437
65,277
150,952
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,451
4,480
2,690
1,081
841
12,543
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).
163,495
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
8,816,548
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
92.330 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
62.030 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
VENTURES UNLIMITED INC
Employer identification number
39-1593285
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE RIGHT TO EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES - TO EXPERIENCE OR WITHDRAW, TO SUCCEED OR FAIL - WITH THEIR DECISION BEING RESPECTED. OUR SUCCESS DEPENDS ON VALUING AND PRACTICING INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION IN THE COMMUNITY. ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE THE GOALS IN THEIR LIFE. ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. ALL PEOPLE HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO EXPRESS THEIR NEEDS WITH THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THEY WILL BE HEARD AND THAT WE WILL ADVOCATE FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT COMMUNICATE ON THEIR OWN. WE SELECT AND VALUE DEDICATED, QUALIFIED STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS WHO BELIEVE IN THE PHILOSOPHY OF VENTURES UNLIMITED, INC. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF CREATIVITY AND TEAMWORK.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
HEALTHY FOODS, PREPARING HEALHTY MEALS AND SNACKS, AWARENESS OF PERSONAL SAFETY AND SIMPLE FIRST AID AT HOME, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING. TO ACHIEVE A SENSE OF WELL BEING, VENTURES PROMOTES RELAXATION AND STRESS RELIEF TECHNIQUES THROUGH THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE THERAPHY. AWAY FROM THE WORK STATIONS, THE QUIET ENVIRONMENT USES DIMMED LIGHTING, AROMATHERAPHY LOTIONS, AND SOFT MUSIC. DURING COLLER WEATHER MONTHS, USE OF A HEATED TABLE AND HEATED SOCKS ALONG WITH WARMED STONES PROMOTES MUSCLE RELAXATION AND INCREASED CIRCULATION. FEELING HEALTHY, STRONG AND SELF-CONFIDENT PROMOTES SELF-ESTEEM AND SUPPORTIVE INTERACTIONS WITH CO-WORKERS AND FAMILY AND FRIENDS, AND FACILITATES SUCCESSFUL SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. THERAPY COMES IN MANY FORMS AND CAN BE A VALUABLE ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT PLANS. THERAPHY IS UNIQUELY STRUCTURED TO ADDRESS PERSONAL ISSUES AND STRESS, AS A TOOL IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BEHAVIOR SUPPORT PLANS, OR AS A MEANS TO ALLEVIATE PAIN AND DISCOMFORT. VENTURES UNLIMITED IS ABLE TO OFFER OR COORDINATE SEVERAL AREAS OF THERAPY AS PART OF THE DAILY OFFERINGS AS OUR FACILITIES. THE DAILY LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES WHO HAVE ADEQUATE MOTOR AND ADAPTIVE SKILLS TO TRAIN FOR LIFE SKILLS IN A CLOSELY SUPERVISED AND STRUCTURED SETTING. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO MEET THE DIVERSE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS AND PROMOTE PERSONAL GROWTH IN MAXIMIZING FUNCTIONAL ABILITY, INDEPENDENCE AND EXPOSURE TO REAL LIFE ACTIVITIES. THE DIALY LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM CAN BE CUSTOMIZED FOR THE INDIVIDUAL TO RECEIVE SPECIFIC SKILLS AND SOCIAL TRAINING. AREAS OF SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PERSONAL CARE TASKS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUALS NEEDS SUCH AS GROOMING, MOUTH CARE, PERSONAL HYGIENE AND DRESSING. ANOTHER SEGMENT OF LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE GROCERY SHOPPING, MEAL PREPARATION, WASHING DISHES, PUTTING AWAY DISHES, GENERAL CLEANING, SWEEPING, VACCUUMING AND LEARNING HOW TO DO LAUNDRY. IN THE DAILY LIVING SKILLS PROGRAM, THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PARTICIAPTE IN AND BUILD ON THOSE MEANINGFUL AND NECESSARY ACTIVITIES THAT WILL ALLOW A PERSONAL TO REACH THEIR PERSONAL GOALS AND ENJOY GREATER INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR LIFE. ANNUALLY, OR IF A MAJOR CHANGE HAS OCCURRED, A STAFFING IS HELD WITH ALL CONCERNED PARTIES TO REVIEW OR REVISE THE TRAINING PLAN.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN WAS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW BY THE ADMINISTRATOR AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT REVIEW THE CODE OF CONDUCT POLICY ANNUALLY WITH KEY EMPLOYEES AND THE BOARD ITSELF TO ASSURE COMPLIANCE. ANY STAFF OR BOARD MEMBER WHO VIOLATES THE CODE OF CONDUCT WILL BE TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT OR FROM THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEW ITS MANAGEMENTS PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEW ITS EMPLOYEES PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION PACKAGES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.