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
ASBURY COMMUNITIES INC
Employer identification number
52-1862677
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(A)
ASBURY ATLANTIC INC
520607956
09
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(B)
ASBURY SOLOMONS INC
521862675
09
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(C)
INVERNESS VILLAGE
731539802
09
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
(D)
ACOMM HCBS INC
450634490
09
Yes
Yes
Yes
0
Total
0
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.") ....
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
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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).
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
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
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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
ASBURY COMMUNITIES INC
Employer identification number
52-1862677
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
ON THE PART I SUMMARY, LINE 6, WE HAVE LISTED 14 TOTAL VOLUNTEERS. THESE ARE OUR OUTSIDE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT DONATE THEIR TIME AND EXPERIENCE. THESE DIRECTORS ARE VOLUNTEERS THAT PERFORM AN INDEPENDENT, OBJECTIVE FUNCTION, KEEPING AN EYE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S STRUCTURE, FINANCES, AND THE RESULTS OF THE CARE AND SERVICES WE DELIVER.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 4
ON PAGE 1, PART I SUMMARY, LINE 4, WE HAVE REPORTED 13 INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE NON-INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS CONSIST OF ONE EMPLOYEE OF ASBURY AND ONE RESIDENT OF BETHANY VILLAGE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4
AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. IS COMMITTED TO BEING A VALUED PARTNER IN THE REGIONS WHERE IT OPERATES. EACH YEAR, OUR LEADERS AND ASSOCIATES WORK WITH COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, HEALTH PROVIDERS AND FOUNDATIONS ON PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS IN PARTICULAR. THROUGH RESIDENT- AND ASSOCIATE-DIRECTED VOLUNTEER EFFORTS, ASBURY HELPS SPREAD ITS MISSION TO "DO ALL THE GOOD WE CAN" FOR THE GREATER COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING SUCCESSFUL AGING AND EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNDERSERVED PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. ASBURY DIVIDES ITS COMMUNITY BENEFIT ACTIVITIES INTO FOUR CATEGORIES - BENEVOLENT CARE, TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS FOR AGING SERVICES, SUPPORTING OTHER LOCAL SENIOR SERVICES, AND GOING GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE. IN ADDITION, ASBURY WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS NOT JUST TO BENEFIT THOSE WE SERVE, BUT ALSO TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE OVERALL COMMUNITY OUTSIDE OF ASBURY'S CAMPUSES. BENEVOLENT CARE: ASBURY PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO RESIDENTS WHO OUTLIVE THEIR RESOURCES THROUGH NO FAULT OF THEIR OWN. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDED: ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE $860,959 ASBURY SOLOMONS $103,561 BETHANY VILLAGE $879,357 INVERNESS VILLAGE $58,769 SPRINGHILL $69,851 TRAINING THE NEXT GENERATION OF LEADERS AND PROFESSIONALS FOR AGING SERVICES: ASBURY WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED WITH LEADINGAGE, AN ASSOCIATION OF NOT-FOR-PROFIT SENIOR SERVICES, INCLUDING: -24 HOURS OF BOARD SERVICE VOLUNTEERED BY AN ASBURY VICE PRESIDENT -AN ASBURY EXECUTIVE SERVING ON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LEADINGAGE -PARTICIPATION BY 5 ASBURY LEADERS IN THE LEADINGAGE HACKFEST, AN EVENT THAT CHALLENGES TEAMS OF PARTICIPANTS TO "ENGAGE WITH AGE" BY CREATING TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN TOOLS AIMED AT IMPROVING THE LIVES OF OLDER ADULTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FOUR OF THE FIVE SERVED AS TEAM LEADERS AND MENTORS TO TEAMS, WITH TWO ASBURY-LED TEAMS PLACING HIGH IN THE COMPETITION. SUPPORTING OTHER LOCAL SENIOR SERVICES: -THE PRESIDENT/CEO OF ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. IS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF THE UNITED METHODIST ASSOCIATION (UMA). -THE ASBURY VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER SERVES ON THE FINANCIAL ADVISORY PANEL FOR CARF INTERNATIONAL, A NON-PROFIT ACCREDITOR OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. -ON THREE SEPARATE OCCASIONS IN 2013, AN ASBURY EXECUTIVE VOLUNTEERED AS SITE SURVEYOR FOR CARF-CCAC, A NATIONAL ACCREDITING ORGANIZATION FOR SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITIES. GOING GREEN AND SUSTAINABLE: -BRICKMAN, THE LANDSCAPING VENDOR FOR ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE, USES AN ECO-FRIENDLY "GREEN FLEET" TO PERFORM MANY OF ITS ON-CAMPUS SERVICES. -ASBURY SOLOMONS' OYSTER GARDENING PROJECT SURPASSED 500,000 OYSTERS PLANTED ON THE COMMUNITY'S BREAKWATER, FURTHERING THE STATE OF MARYLAND'S RECOVERY EFFORTS FOR THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. -BEGAN FIRST PHASE OF AN ENERGY PROJECT WITH SODEXO, TRACKING COMMUNITIES' ENERGY USAGE IN DIFFERENT AREAS (ELECTRICITY, WATER USAGE, HEATING AND COOLING) AND PROVIDING RECOMMENDATIONS TO FURTHER CONSERVE ENERGY. COMMUNITY SUPPORT: -IN DECEMBER 2013, ASBURY PARTNERED WITH SODEXO FOR A FOOD DRIVE BENEFITTING MANNA FOOD CENTER, A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION STRIVING TO ELIMINATE HUNGER IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY. -IN AUGUST 2013, ASBURY'S CORPORATE OFFICE WORKED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE WILSON HEALTH CARE CENTER AT ASBURY METHODIST VILLAGE TO COLLECT SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BACKPACKS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AT SUMMIT HALL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN GAITHERSBURG. -AN ASBURY STAFF MEMBER PARTNERED WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS TO COORDINATE AND RUN FIVE BLOOD DRIVES IN 2013, RESULTING IN 333 UNITS OF BLOOD COLLECTED. -ASBURY WORKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR, COMMUNITY PARTNERS THROUGHOUT THE ASBURY SYSTEM. THESE COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE: -ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION -BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA -BRIGHTFOCUS FOUNDATION -CATHOLIC CHARITIES -IDENTITY LATINO OUTREACH -INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR ACTIVE AGING -ERIE CITY MISSION -GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY -GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY -HOPE'S CROSSING CAMP -LIFE SENIOR SERVICES -LOYOLA UNIVERSITY -MANNA FOOD CENTER -MERCYHURST UNIVERSITY -MONTGOMERY COLLEGE SCHOOL OF NURSING -MONTGOMERY COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS -NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CERTIFIED DEMENTIA PRACTITIONERS -NEW HOPE MINISTRIES -OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY -PARKINSON PARTNERS -SHADY GROVE ADVENTIST HOSPITAL -WESLEY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN ACT IN PLACE OF THE BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS. ALL MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DIRECTOR PROVIDES INVESTMENT ADVISORY SERVICES TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO AT AN ARMS LENGTH TRANSACTION BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IN 2013 THE ARTICLES OF AMENDMENT WERE AMENDED TO INCLUDE IN THE ENTITY'S PURPOSE: TO ESTABLISH, MAINTAIN, SUPERVISE, COORDINATE, ASSIST, AND PROVIDE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS SERVING OLDER ADULTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, STRATEGIC AND LONG RANGE PLANNING, FINANCIAL PROJECTIONS AND MODELING, FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO MEMBERS OF THE OBLIGATED GROUPS FOR WHICH THE CORPORATION IS THE OBLIGATED GROUP AGENT, ACCOUNTING, CASH MANAGEMENT, INVESTMENT POLICY AND STRATEGY, GOVERNANCE, LEGAL, COMPLIANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT, CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES, WELLNESS SYSTEMS AND MODELS, COMMUNICATIONS, MAKETING AND SALES, PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND OTHER FUNCTIONS FOR, OR TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS ASBURY ATLANTIC, INC., ASBURY-SOLOMONS, INC., INVERNESS VILLAGE, AN OKLAHOMA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION, ASBURY FOUNDATION, INC. AND ASBURY COMMUNITIES HCBS, INC. (AND ANY FUTURE ENTITIES WHICH MAY BECOME SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS) SO LONG AS SUCH ENTITIES (THE "SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS") ARE EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) AND DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 509(A)(1) OR (A)(2) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN 2013 THE ENTITY AMENDED THEIR BYLAWS BY STATING THAT: THESE BYLAWS MAY BE ALTERED, AMENDED OR REPEALED AND NEW BYLAWS MAY BE ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY REGULAR MEETING OR ANY SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ASBURY COMMUNITIES IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ASBURY ATLANTIC, INC., ASBURY-SOLOMONS, INC., INVERNESS VILLAGE, AN OKLAHOMA NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION AND ASBURY COMMUNITIES HCBS, INC. ASBURY COMMUNITIES HAS A SYSTEM WIDE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE ASBURY COMMUNITIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 TO THE SYSTEM AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH PERFORMED THEIR REVIEW ON OCTOBER 16TH. THE ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC., FOUNDATION, ASBURY ATLANTIC, ASBURY SOLOMONS, ASBURY COMMUNITIES HCBS, AND INVERNESS VILLAGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE FORWARDED A COPY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE DRAFT FORM 990 FOR THEIR REVIEW AND PROVIDED A LINK TO RECORDING OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING IF MEMBERS CHOSE TO LISTEN TO THE MEETINGS AS THEY REVIEWED ANY OF THE FORM 990S. ALL DIRECTORS MAY POSE QUESTIONS OR ASK FOR CLARIFICATION FROM THE STAFF AND AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ASBURY COMMUNITIES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ASSISTANT GENERAL COUNSEL IS GENERALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE POLICY PROCESS. ALL THE ENTITIES WITHIN THE ASBURY COMMUNITIES SYSTEM ARE SUBJECT TO THE POLICY. ANNUALLY, THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER CONDUCTS A COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE PROCESS COVERING ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARDS, SYSTEM WIDE COMMITTEES, AND INDIVIDUALS IN MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. EACH PERSON COMPLETES A CONFLICT DISCLOSURE FORM AND IS ADVISED OF THEIR FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS. THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER ANALYZES ALL DISCLOSURE FORMS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, AND PREPARES A REPORT FOR THE SYSTEM-WIDE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A SUMMARY IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, THE INTERESTED PERSON WILL BE PROHIBITED FROM VOTING ON THE SUBJECT MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE SYSTEM WIDE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH IS CHARGED BY THE FULL BOARD WITH MAKING DECISIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION. THE FULL BOARD(S) OF ASBURY COMMUNITIES AND ASBURY ATLANTIC EACH HAVE A PRESENTATION ONCE A YEAR ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER IS PRESENT TO GIVE BOARD MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO ASK QUESTIONS AND TO PROVIDE SALARIES AND GRADE LEVELS FOR THEIR REVIEW. THE SYSTEM WIDE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF 5 VOTING MEMBERS, THE CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (NON-VOTING), A RETAINED ATTORNEY (NON-VOTING; RECORDS PROCEEDINGS IN MINUTES), AND IS ADVISED BY TOWERS WATSON (A COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM). THE SYSTEM WIDE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HOLDS A MINIMUM OF 4 MEETINGS EACH YEAR(JAN, MARCH, JULY, AND NOV). IN THE NOVEMBER MEETING THEY REVIEW TOWERS WATSON DATA AND REPORTS IN ORDER TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS REGARDING SALARIES AND BENEFITS. THIS ANNUAL REVIEW ALSO ENSURES COMPLIANCE WITH IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REQUIREMENTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ASBURY COMMUNITIES ULTIMATELY REVIEWS/APPROVES/ AND OR ADJUSTS RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE SYSTEM WIDE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND SETS COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING ON OUR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
THE COMPENSATION OF ASBURY COMMUNITIES' OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AS SHOWN ON THE FORM 990, PART VII, SECTON A, NOT ONLY RELATES TO THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AT ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. BUT ALSO REFLECTS THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS, AS WELL AS POLICY AND OVERALL GUIDANCE TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE ASBURY ATLANTIC, INC., ASBURY-SOLOMONS, INC., INVERNESS VILLAGE, AN OKLAHMOA NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION AND ASBURY COMMUNITIES HCBS, INC. ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC., THE SUPPORTING PARENT COMPANY ALONE HAD 67 EMPLOYEES AS OF 12/31/2013. THE FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, HAS 22 INDIVIDUALS EARNING $100,000 OR MORE. ASBURY HAS A HIGH PERCENTAGE OF HIGHLY COMPENSATED INDIVIDUALS SINCE THESE SUPPORT POSITIONS ARE NOT STAFFED AT THE AFFILIATE LEVEL. THESE ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. EXECUTIVES PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR ALL OF OUR SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS WHICH HAVE OVER 1,900 TOTAL EMPLOYEES. THE 2013 CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR ASBURY COMMUNITIES, INC. HAD TOTAL REVENUES OF $173.6 MILLION AND TOTAL ASSETS IN EXCESS OF $562 MILLION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
TRANSFERS TO AND FROM SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS -1,545,135.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT MADE ANY CHANGES TO ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.