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
St Vincent's Special Needs Center Inc
Employer identification number
06-0702617
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
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
.....................................................
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.") .
33,438
901,967
560,466
553,047
1,054,277
3,103,195
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......
21,431,017
20,937,824
21,821,431
21,761,007
23,197,872
109,149,151
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
42,564
29,614
72,178
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.
21,507,019
21,869,405
22,381,897
22,314,054
24,252,149
112,324,524
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
112,324,524
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...
21,507,019
21,869,405
22,381,897
22,314,054
24,252,149
112,324,524
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,154,413
1,749,142
813,945
804,898
814,049
5,336,447
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
-194,293
-156,774
-351,067
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
960,120
1,592,368
813,945
804,898
814,049
4,985,380
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.)
..
81,146
35,435
36,010
39,252
191,843
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
22,548,285
23,497,208
23,231,852
23,158,204
25,066,198
117,501,747
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
95.590 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.720 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
4.240 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.080 %
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
St Vincent's Special Needs Center Inc
Employer identification number
06-0702617
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III:
St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. began in Bridgeport, CT in 1955 as a therapy treatment program for children with cerebral palsy, and has evolved to become a major provider in Southern Connecticut of specialized lifelong education and therapeutic programs for children and adults with multiple developmental disabilities and special healthcare needs. As a subsidiary of St. Vincent's Health Services Corporation, they extend the system's circle of care and support to individuals and their families challenged by special needs through all ages and stages of life. St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. furthers this goal through a broad spectrum of educational, therapeutic and recreational programming and services. Whenever possible, these programs are inclusive, offering individuals with and without special needs opportunities to participate in activities side by side. St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc.'s concern for all human life and the dignity of each person leads the organization to provide these programs and services to all people in the community without regard to the patient's race, creed, national origin, economic status, or ability to pay.
In regard to community outreach activities, the organization seeks to
improve the physical, mental, social and spiritual health status of its surrounding community. In addition to the programs listed in Form 990, Part III, Line 4, St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. has developed programs to help achieve its mission. Independently, or in cooperation with other organizations, St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. sponsors speaker programs and takes a leading role in organizing more intensive family education formats. It also provides families with special needs children referrals to specific programs and professional services in other communities. Its website provides many links to other helpful resources. For children with special needs enrolled in public school programs, it offers an experienced educational consultant to provide objectives, review educational records, provide classroom observation, pre-PPT planning, and support for the child's PPT meeting. In cooperation with Child First of Greater Bridgeport, the organization coordinates donation and distribution of gently used and new infant and children's furniture, toys, and books to families in need referred by social service agencies. In all these ways, St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. accomplishes its stated mission.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2
The Board of Directors consists of community volunteers, who may interact with each other in the normal course of business (i.e. banker, lawyer, accountant, etc.) unrelated to the activities of the Organization.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. has a single corporate member, St. Vincent's Health Services Corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc. has a single corporate member, St. Vincent's Health Services Corporation, who has the ability to elect members to the governing body of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
All decisions that have a material impact on St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc.'s financial information or corporation as a whole are subject to approval by its sole corporate member, St. Vincent's Health Services Corporation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
Management including certain officers, works diligently to complete the Form 990 and attached schedules in a thorough manner. Management presents the form to the board, or a designated committee, to review and answer any questions. Prior to filing the return, all Board Members are provided the Form 990 and management team members are available to answer any Board Members' questions.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
The organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the conflict of interest policy in that any director, officer, key employee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers, who has a direct or indirect financial interest, must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the directors and members of the committees with governing board delegated powers considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. The remaining individuals on the governing board or committee will decide if conflicts of interest exist. Each director, officer, key employee, or member of a committee with governing board delegated powers annually signs a statement which affirms such person has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, has read and understands the policy, has agreed to comply with the policy, and understands that the organization is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish its tax-exempt purpose.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
In determining the compensation of the organization's CEO through December 31, 2013, the process, performed by Ascension Health, a related organization of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The Compensation Committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the CEO was compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the committee minutes. The individual was not present when her compensation was decided. In determining the compensation of the organization's CEO as of December 31, 2013, the process, performed by St. Vincent's Medical Center, a related organization of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The Compensation Committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of the compensation, the CEO as of December 31, 2013 was compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the committee minutes. The individual was not present when his compensation was decided. In determining compensation of other officers or key employees of the organization, the process, performed by St. Vincent's Health Services Corporation, a related organization of St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., included a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The Executive Committee reviewed and approved the compensation. In the review of compensation, other officers or key employees of the organization were compared to individuals at other organizations in the area who hold the same title. During the review and approval of the compensation, documentation of the decision was recorded in the executive committee minutes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
The organization will provide any documents open to public inspection upon request.
Form 990, Part VII, Section B:
Independent Contractor Reporting: Compensation of independent contractors is paid by and reported on Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of U.S. Information Returns, of Ascension Health (EIN: 31-1662309). Expenses are allocated to and reimbursed by the filing organization to Ascension Health. As such, the organization has not reported independent contractors paid on Form 990, Part VII, Section B.
Form 990, Part X, Line 1:
Interest in Investments: St. Vincent's Special Needs Center, Inc., along with all the other related organizations of St. Vincent Health Services Corporation, historically had invested its investments in the Ascension Health System Depository (HSD). During 2012, these investments were transferred to Ascension Health Alliance, the parent of Ascension Health, to be deposited into a wholly owned investment company. Special Needs' interest is now reflected as a prorata share of this investment interest and, as such, is reported as an "other asset" on the Balance Sheet.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:
Change in FAS 158 Liability -468,812. Health System Initiative Adjustments -224,100. Change in Assets held by St. Vincent's Medical Center Foundation -499,561.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.