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
SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INC
Employer identification number
16-1095750
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
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
...............
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
................................................
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
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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 E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (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
SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INC
Employer identification number
16-1095750
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
......................
1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
.............................
3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
..........
4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
BROCHURES,ADVERTISING AND APPLICATIONS CONTAIN SUCH POLICY.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
NEW YORK STATE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT TEACHER TURNOVER GRANT - $32,191 OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES LIFE SKILLS GRANT - $85,687 OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES FSS LAFFS GRANT - $68,168 RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR SUNY ON BEHALF OF UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO WNY REGIONAL AUTISM CENTER GRANT - $85,177
Schedule E (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
SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INC
Employer identification number
16-1095750
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
POLICY: MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WHICH MAY REPRESENT A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE AGENCY, AS WELL AS CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAY GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF SUCH. IN ADDITION, IT IS EXPECTED THAT BOARD MEMBERS WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DELIBERATION AND DECISION-MAKING INVOLVING ACTIVITIES WHEREIN SUCH A CONFLICT EXISTS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST ALSO ACKNOWLEDGE AS PROPRIETARY ANY CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS THEY MAY BE FURNISHED AND AGREE TO MAINTAIN AND REASONABLY SAFEGUARD CONFIDENTIALITY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS SAID INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS MAY ENTER THE PUBLIC DOMAIN. IN ADDITION, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING SUCH INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS INTENDED AND NEVER FOR PERSONAL GAIN. THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT BUT NOT TO REPLACE ANY APPLICABLE NEW YORK STATE LAWS GOVERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPLICABLE TO NON-PROFIT AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. PURPOSE OF POLICY: THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS BOARD MEMBERS. IT IS ALSO INTENDED TO ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS. THE PROCEDURE PROVIDES DISCLOSURE REGARDING ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY AND AT ANY TIME SUCH A CONFLICT MAY ARISE AS WELL AS ANNUAL AFFIRMATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS. SCOPE OF POLICY: THIS POLICY AND PROCEDURE APPLIES TO MEMBERS OF THE SUMMIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. TIMELINESS OF PROCEDURE: THIS POLICY/PROCEDURE IS EFFECTIVE AT ALL TIMES INDIVIDUALS ARE MEMBERS OF THE SUMMIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIRMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT ARE TO BE COMPLETED AS LEAST ANNUALLY BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PROCEDURES: 1. THE SUMMIT EXECUTIVE OFFICE WILL DISSEMINATE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFIRMATION AND CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. 2. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL COMPLETE THE QUESTIONNAIRE AND SIGN THE AFFIRMATION STATEMENT AND RETURN THESE TO THE SUMMIT EXECUTIVE OFFICE. 3. THE SUMMIT EXECUTIVE OFFICE WILL SEND COMPLETED QUESTIONNAIRES TO SUMMIT COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. SUMMIT COUNSEL WILL PREPARE AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF POTENTIONAL AND OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CEO, WHO SHALL INFORM THE INVOLVED BOARD MEMBERS. 4. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE, AT ANY TIME THAT A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL, ACTUAL, OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE IS OBLIGATED TO INFORM THE PRESIDENT OF THE SUMMIT BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR, IN HIS/HER ABSENCE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OR THE CEO WHO SHALL, IF TIME PERMITS, CONSULT WITH SUMMIT COUNSEL AND, WHEN APPROPRIATE, DISCLOSE SAME TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 5. BOARD MEETING MINUTES MUST REFLECT BOARD CONSIDERATION AND DECISION REGARDING THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT. EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST/CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY: POLICY: ALL SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INC. (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "SUMMIT") EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WHICH MAY REPRESENT A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE AGENCY, AS WELL AS CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH MAY GIVE THE APPEARANCE OF SUCH. IN ADDITION, IT IS EXPECTED THAT EMPLOYEES WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DELIBERATION AND DECISION-MAKING INVOLVING MATTERS WHEREIN SUCH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT, OR APPEARANCE OF SUCH, EXISTS. OTHER SITUATIONS MAY CREATE THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT. ALL SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD ALSO BE DISCLOSED. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY INCLUDE, BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING CIRCUMSTANCES: A. AN EMPLOYEE (OR RELATIVE OF AN EMPLOYEE) IS AFFILIATED TO ANY VENDOR, SUPPLIER, OR ANY OTHER PARTY PROVIDING OR SEEKING TO PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO SUMMIT. B. AN EMPLOYEE (OR RELATIVE OF AN EMPLOYEE) HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION INVOLVING SUMMIT. C. AN EMPLOYEE (OR RELATIVE OF AN EMPLOYEE) IS INVOLVED IN SOME CAPACITY OR HAS A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A BUSINESS OR ENTERPRISE THAT COMPETES WITH SUMMIT. ACCEPTING GIFTS, ENTERTAINMENT OR OTHER FAVORS FROM INDIVDUALS OR ENTITIES MAY ALSO RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WHEN THE PARTY PROVIDING THE GIFT/ENTERTAINMENT/FAVOR DOES SO UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE IT MIGHT BE INFERRED THAT SUCH ACTION WAS INTENDED TO INFLUENCE OR POSSIBLY WOULD INFLUENCE AN EMPLOYEE IN THE PERFORMANCE OF HIS OR HER DUTIES. THIS DOES NOT PRECLUDE THE ACCEPTANCE OF ITEMS OR ENTERTAINMENT OF NOMINAL OR INSIGNIFICANT VALUE WHICH ARE NOT RELATED TO ANY PARTICULAR TRANSACTION OR ACTIVITY OF SUMMIT. THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT BUT NOT TO REPLACE ANY APPLICABLE NEW YORK STATE LAWS GOVERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST APPLICABLE TO NON-PROFIT AND CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS. CONFIDENTIALITY: SUMMIT EMPLOYEES, DURING THEIR EMPLOYEE AND THEREAFTER, MUST TREAT AS PROPRIETARY AND CONFIDENTIAL ALL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS THEY MAY BE FURNISHED AND AGREE TO MAINTAIN AND REASONABLY SAFEGUARD CONFIDENTIALITY UNTIL SUCH TIME AS SAID INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS MAY ENTER THE PUBLIC DOMAIN, EVEN IF THAT INFORMATION IS NOT SPECIFICALLY MARKED AS PROPRIETARY OR CONFIDENTIAL. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES ARE PROHIBITED FROM USING INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS FOR ANY PURPOSE OTHER THAN THAT WHICH IS INTENDED AND NEVER FOR PERSONAL GAIN. DEFINITIONS: "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" REFERS TO ANY CIRCUMSTANCE DESCRIBED IN THE POLICY STATEMENT. "EMPLOYEE" REFERES TO ANY FULL- OR PART-TIME EMPLOYEE OF SUMMIT. "KEY EMPLOYEES" (AS USED HERE) REFERS TO SUMMIT EMPLOYEES WHO COMPRISE THE EXECUTIVE, SENIOR AND GENERAL LEADERSHIP TEAMS; QUALITY ASSURANCE/CORPORATE COMPLIANCE STAFF; AND OTHER EMPLOYEES IDENTIFIED BY THE SUMMIT CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER WHO MAY BE IN A POSITION TO INFLUENCE OR MAKE DECISIONS AFFECTING CONTRACTS AND/OR PURCHASES BY OR ON BEHALF OF SUMMIT. PURPOSE OF THE POLICY: THE PURPOSE OF THIS POLICY IS TO ENSURE THAT SUMMIT EMPLOYEES AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS WELL AS THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT BETWEEN THEIR PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS AND THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES AS SUMMIT EMPLOYEES. IT IS ALSO INTENDED TO ENSURE CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS PROVIDED TO EMPLOYEES. THE PROCEDURE PROVIDES DISCLOSURE REGARDING ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND AT ANY TIME SUCH A CONFLICT MAY ARISE AS WELL AS AFFIRMATION OF CONFIDENTIALITY REQUIREMENTS. SCOPE OF POLICY: THIS POLICY AND PROCEDURE APPLIES TO ALL FULL- OF PART-TIME EMPLOYEES OF SUMMIT. TIMELINESS OF PROCEDURE: THIS POLICY IS EFFECTIVE AT ALL TIMES. THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM" IS TO BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED AT TIME OF HIRE BY ALL SUMMIT EMPLOYEES AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER BY ALL KEY EMPLOYEES OF SUMMIT. IN ADDITION, THE SUMMIT EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM" ANY TIME THEY BECOME AWARE OF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. PROCEDURES: 1. ALL SUMMIT EMPLOYEES WILL COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM" ALONG WITH THE AFFIRMATION STATEMENT UPON HIRE OR UPON REQUEST OF THE AGENCY. 2. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DESIGNEE WILL DESSEMINATE THE "CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM" ALONG WITH THE AFFIRMATION STATEMENT TO ALL KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY. 3. KEY EMPLOYEES WILL COMPLETE AND SIGN THE DISCLOSURE FORM AND AFFIRMATION STATEMENT ANNUALLY AND SUBMIT THEM TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DESIGNEE. 4. AT ANY TIME THAT A SUMMIT EMPLOYEE BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL, ACTUAL, OR APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE IS REQUIRED TO INFORM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DESIGNEE. ALL EMPLOYEE DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE SUBMITTED TO CORPORATE COUNSEL FOR REVIEW. 5. ANY INFORMATION PROVIDED ON THE DISCLOSURE FORM SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICE, PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, LEGAL COUNSEL, AND ANY COMMITTEE/PERSONS APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT THAT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BASIS TO DETERMINE THE CEO'S COMPENSATION INCREASE IS BASED ON THE GREATER OF THE NORTHEAST URBAN SIZE B/C OF THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX FOR ALL URBAN CONSUMERS (CPI-U) OR THE RAISE GIVEN ACROSS THE BOARD FOR ALL STAFF. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS CONTROLLED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OUR AGENCY AND IS DETAILED IN THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CEO AND THE BOARD PRESIDENT. THE CFO'S SALARY IS ALSO REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COMPARED TO OTHER AGENCIES IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA OF SIMILAR SIZE COMPLEXITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
A COPY OF SUMMIT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INC.'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CAN BE REQUESTED AT SUMMIT'S CORPORATE OFFICE LOCATED AT 150 STAHL ROAD GETZVILLE, NY 14068 DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A
STEVEN R. ANDERSON, PH.D. SPENDS AN AVERAGE OF TWO HOURS PER WEEK WORKING FOR SUMMIT FOUNDATION, INC. LISA FOTI, CFO, SPENDS AN AVERAGE OF ONE HOUR PER WEEK WORKING FOR SUMMIT FOUNDATION, INC.
PART XII, LINE 2C
THE PROCESS ASSUMING OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT IS PERFORMED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.