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
LARC INC
Employer identification number
59-0968911
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.") ....
2,128,062
2,174,232
2,061,523
1,912,463
1,907,611
10,183,891
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
2,128,062
2,174,232
2,061,523
1,912,463
1,907,611
10,183,891
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.
10,183,891
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..
2,128,062
2,174,232
2,061,523
1,912,463
1,907,611
10,183,891
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
4,919
3,144
2,006
517
71
10,657
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.)..
9,438
8,742
6,767
6,563
7,776
39,286
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,233,834
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,025,829
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
99.510 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.450 %
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
LARC INC
Employer identification number
59-0968911
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
DAY ACTIVITY TRAINING: LARC'S DAY ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM PROVIDES BASIC LIFE SKILLS TRAINING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CLIENTS WHO HAVE VARYING LEVELS OF CARE NEEDS, FROM INTENSE TO MODERATE. SERVICES INCLUDE SELF-CARE SKILLS, ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING, LIFE SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION SKILLS TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL TRAINING, FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. THE SERVICES ARE CUSTOMIZED AND TAILORED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL. CLIENTS PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS STAFF TO CLIENT RATIO MODELS TO PROMOTE INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE LEVEL OF CARE REQUIRED AND LEVEL/INTENSITY OF NEED PRESENT AS DETERMINED BY THE AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES. ACTIVITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE: DAILY LIVING TASKS AND LIFE SKILLS SUCH AS BATHING, TOILETING, FEEDING, GROOMING; CLIENT ASSESSMENTS; CASE MANAGEMENT; COUNSELING; COMMUNITY INCLUSION ACTIVITIES; SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING; COMMUNITY SKILLS TRAINING; SAFETY SKILLS TRAINING; MONEY MANAGEMENT; BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES; FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING; COMMUNICATION SKILLS; MUSIC APPRECIATION; FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS; SENSORY STIMULATION; RECREATION AND LEISURE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT SUCH AS PAINTING AND SCULPTING. VOCATIONAL TRAINING INCLUDES COLLATING, BULK MAILING, ASSEMBLING MARKETING MATERIALS, ASSEMBLY AND PACKAGING SERVICES TO NAME A FEW. LARC'S SHELTERED WORKSHOP PROGRAM ALSO ASSEMBLES AND CONSTRUCTS NUMEROUS WOOD PRODUCTS SUCH AS CUSTOMIZED WOODEN GRADE STAKES, FORM BOARDS AND SHIPPING PALLETS OF ALL SIZES FOR AGRICULTURAL AND MANUFACTURING USE. ACTIVITIES PROVIDED INCLUDE JOB SKILLS TRAINING, SAFETY SKILLS TRAINING, WORKPLACE ETHICS, WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING, BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, FUNCTIONAL SKILLS TRAINING, PRODUCTION QUALITY TRAINING, AND INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SPECIFIC TO INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM OUTCOME GOALS. THE DAY ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM'S LONG TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING WITH THE INTENT OF PREVENTING MORE COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR THE REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES. THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE TIME PERIOD OF OCTOBER 01, 2013 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 WAS AS FOLLOWS: 95% OF DISABLED OR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS ASSESSED WILL DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE PROGRESS ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN (IPP) GOALS AS INDICATED BY A PERFORMANCE RATING UTILIZING A SUCCESS SCALE OF NONE, MINIMAL, MODERATE, EXCELLENT OR MAXIMUM. THE DAY ACTIVITY TRAINING PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHED THESE SHORT AND LONG RANGE GOALS FOR THE MAJORITY OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. SPECIFICALLY, OF 142 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE MEASURED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, 139 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVED THE OBJECTIVE FOR A PROGRAM SUCCESS RATE OF 98%. MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ALSO AN ACCOMPLISHMENT TOWARD OUR LONG RANGE GOAL OF PREVENTING COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO SERVE 157 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS DURING THIS SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD IN TOTAL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE:
COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES: COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDES TRAINING TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES IN COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENTS, HOME ENVIRONMENTS AND EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENTS. TRAINING IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING HOW TO ACCESS THEIR COMMUNITY AND ITS RESOURCES AND TO GET INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY; TO INCREASE THEIR INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS SO THAT INDIVIDUALS MAY LIVE ON THEIR OWN WITH THE LEAST AMOUNT OF ASSISTANCE/SUPERVISION/TRAINING NECESSARY TO ENSURE HEALTH AND SAFETY; AND TO WORK IN THE COMMUNITY AND EARN WAGES TO SUPPORT THEMSELVES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: TRAINING IN HOW TO ACCESS COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS BANKS, GROCERY STORES, LIBRARIES, RESTAURANTS, MALLS, VOTING SITES, THEATERS, ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT/BUDGETING SKILLS, COMPARISON SHOPPING, STRANGER AWARENESS AND COMMUNITY SAFETY, APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR/SOCIAL SKILLS AND APPROPRIATE INTERACTIONS WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS; TRAINING IN HOME ENVIRONMENTS WHICH TYPICALLY SURROUNDS THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS WHICH INCLUDES INSTRUCTION IN MEAL PREPARATION TO INCLUDE FOOD HANDLING AND FOOD SAFETY, HEALTH AND NUTRITION TO INCLUDE SPECIAL DIETARY NEEDS, MANAGEMENT OF INDIVIDUAL HEALTH AND MEDICAL CARE NEEDS TO INCLUDE MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY AND DOMESTIC SKILLS TO INCLUDE HOUSEHOLD CHORES, MAINTAINING A CLEAN AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT, SELF CARE NEEDS/SKILLS, LAUNDRY, ASSISTANCE/GUIDANCE WITH MONEY MANAGEMENT/BUDGETING SKILLS, COMPARISON SHOPPING; TRAINING IN THE EMPLOYMENT ENVIRONMENTS WHICH INVOLVES COMPLETING JOB APPLICATIONS, PREPARING RESUMES, DEVELOPING INTERVIEW SKILLS, APPROPRIATE ATTIRE FOR JOB INTERVIEW, ASSISTING WITH ANY EMPLOYER'S PROCEDURES/REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC POSITIONS (I.E. FOLLOW THROUGH WITH EMPLOYER REQUIRED DRUG/BACKGROUND CHECKS ETC...), THE PROVISION OF ON THE JOB TRAINING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH LEARNING SPECIFIC JOB TASKS, FINE TUNING AND MAINTAINING NECESSARY JOB SKILLS, MEETING EMPLOYER EXPECTATIONS, ENSURING PROPER AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH EMPLOYERS NECESSARY TO MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS, BUS AND TRANSPORTATION TRAINING TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH GETTING TO/FROM JOBS, WORK ETHICS, APPROPRIATE WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR AND WORKPLACE RESPONSIBILITIES. JOB CARVING WITH EMPLOYERS ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS WITH OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT WHO HAVE SPECIFIC ABILITIES/NEEDS. EMPLOYMENT ENCLAVE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SUPERVISION GUIDANCE AND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS IN A GROUP SETTING. ON THE JOB TRAINING (OJT) ACTIVITIES ASSIST AN INDIVIDUAL WITH DEVELOPING AND OBTAINING TRANSFERABLE WORK SKILLS/EXPERIENCE TO OBTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. OJT PARTICIPANTS EARN WAGES WHILE TRAINING. TYPICALLY THE OJT SERVICES INVOLVE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES OF AT LEAST 3 - 6 MONTHS IN DURATION AND ARE DEVELOPED TO TAKE PLACE IN COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT SITES. ACTIVITIES IN ALL THREE AREAS INCLUDE INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING SPECIFIC TO EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PROGRAM OUTCOMES, OBJECTIVES AND GOALS. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES' LONG TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING WITH THE INTENT OF PREVENTING MORE COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR THE REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES. THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE TIME PERIOD OF OCTOBER 01, 2013 SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 WAS AS FOLLOWS: 85% OF DISABLED OR DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS ASSESSED WILL DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE PROGRESS ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN (I.P.P.) GOALS OR INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYMENT PLAN (I.E.P.) GOALS AS INDICATED BY A PERFORMANCE RATING UTILIZING A SUCCESS SCALE OF: NONE, MINIMAL, MODERATE, EXCELLENT OR MAXIMUM. THE COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHED THESE SHORT AND LONG RANGE GOALS FOR THE MAJORITY OF INDIVIDUALS SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. SPECIFICALLY, OF 86 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE MEASURED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, 75 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVED THE OBJECTIVE FOR A PROGRAM SUCCESS RATE OF 87%. MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ALSO AN ACCOMPLISHMENT TOWARD OUR LONG RANGE GOAL OF PREVENTING COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO SERVE 109 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS DURING THIS SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD IN TOTAL.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE:
GROUP HOMES: GROUP HOMES RESIDENTS RECEIVE ROOM, BOARD AND SUPERVISION AND ARE TAUGHT SELF-CARE AND DAILY LIVING SKILLS SUCH AS COOKING, CLEANING, LAUNDRY, MENU PLANNING, ETC. ACTIVITIES TO BE PROVIDED INCLUDE INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING AND SUPERVISION SUCH AS: SECURING THE HOME; MONEY MANAGEMENT; ENSURING SAFETY IN AN EMERGENCY AND UTILIZING THE 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE SYSTEM; MEAL PREPARATION AND COOKING SKILLS; SELF MEDICATION WITH AND WITHOUT SUPERVISION; PERSONAL HYGIENE SKILLS; YARD WORK SKILLS; COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND INTEGRATION; MEAL PLANNING; HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES; MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT; CLOTHING CARE AND MAINTENANCE; COORDINATION OF AND TRANSPORTATION TO MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS TO ENSURE PREVENTATIVE AND ONGOING HEALTHCARE, EXPOSURE AND EXPERIENCE WITH REGARD TO INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, SELF ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT. SOME OF THE RESIDENTS MAY BE ABLE TO MOVE INTO THEIR OWN APARTMENT AFTER TRAINING. RESIDENTS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE ACTIVE ROUTINES OF DAILY LIFE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE HOME. THE GROUP HOMES PROGRAM'S LONG TERM OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN THE COMMUNITY SETTING WITH THE INTENT OF PREVENTING MORE COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR THE REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL RECEIVING SERVICES. THE OBJECTIVE FOR THE TIME PERIOD OF OCTOBER 01, 2013 SEPTEMBER 30, 2014 WAS AS FOLLOWS: 95% OF DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS ASSESSED WILL DEMONSTRATE MEASURABLE PROGRESS ON INDIVIDUAL PROGRAM PLAN (IPP) GOALS AS INDICATED BY A PERFORMANCE RATING UTILIZING A SUCCESS SCALE OF: NONE, MINIMAL, MODERATE, EXCELLENT OR MAXIMUM. THE GROUP HOMES PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHED THESE SHORT AND LONG RANGE GOALS FOR ALL OF THE INDIVIDUALS SERVED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD. SPECIFICALLY, OF 15 INDIVIDUALS WHO WERE MEASURED DURING THIS TIME PERIOD, 15 OF THESE INDIVIDUALS ACHIEVED THE OBJECTIVE FOR A PROGRAM SUCCESS RATE OF 100%. MEDICAID WAIVER SERVICES CONTINUE TO BE PROVIDED TO ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ALSO AN ACCOMPLISHMENT TOWARD OUR LONG RANGE GOAL OF PREVENTING COSTLY INSTITUTIONALIZATION OR REINSTITUTIONALIZATION OF INDIVIDUALS RECEIVING SERVICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS ABLE TO SERVE 16 UNDUPLICATED CLIENTS DURING THIS SPECIFIC TIME PERIOD IN TOTAL
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY MAKE EMERGENCY DECISIONS WHICH SHALL BE BINDING UPON THE BOARD. SUCH ACTIONS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHOULD ONLY BE TAKEN WHEN TIME SO DICTATES, IT BEING ALWAYS PREFERABLE TO PRESENT BUSINESS ITEMS TO THE FULL BOARD AT THEIR REGULAR MEETINGS. THE COMPOSITION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL EXCUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE PART OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP MAY BE ON EITHER AN INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
A MEMBER SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO HOLD OFFICE AND VOTE ON ALL QUESTIONS AT GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS. AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE AND MAY HOLD AN OFFICE. A FAMILY MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES THE FAMILY TO A MAXIMUM OF TWO VOTES AND TWO MEMBERS OF THE FAMILY MAY HOLD OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AT BOARD MEETINGS. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SHALL BE DECLARED AT THE TIME THEY OCCUR OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL OF OCCURING. AFTER DECLARING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, A MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION OF THE MATTER AT HAND AND WILL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
A FIVE YEAR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE LARC BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS IMPLEMENTED IN 2003. A CLAUSE IN THE CONTRACT CONTINUES THE CONTRACT AT THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS EXISTING AT THE END OF THE FIVE YEAR PERIOD UNTIL SUCH TIME AS A NEW CONTRACT IS NEGOTIATED OR THE EMPLOYEE IS TERMINATED. THE CONTRACT WAS LAST EXTENDED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS OF ASSUMING RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.