SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF
NIAGARA COUNTY INC
Employer identification number

16-0786061
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE 990 IS PRESENTED IN DRAFT FORM TO KEY EMPLOYEES OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. AFTER APPROVAL, THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IN ACCORDANCE WITH UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC'S. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, EACH "OFFICER" INCLUDES ANY NON-DIRECTOR SERVING ON ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DIRECTORS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES, E. IS NOT AWARE THAT HE OR SHE HAS ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST OR, IF HE OR SHE IS AWARE OF ANY FINANCIAL INTEREST, A DESCRIPTION OF ALL MATERIAL FACT CONCERNING IT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD SUBCOMMITTEE HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THE COMMITTEE IS TO APPROVE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE PERFORMANCE MEASURES AND ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR ANY INCENTIVE BASED COMPENSATION. IT ALSO ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ANY CHANGES TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES IF THE COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE COMMITTEE WILL OBTAIN COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR EXECUTIVES OF OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK AREA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN B: THE ORGANIZATION IS RELATED TO G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. (THE "PROJECT") AND NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") THROUGH COMMON BOARD MEMBERS. THE PROJECT IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND INDIVIDUALS WITH OTHER PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS AND IN-SERVICE TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. FOLLOWING IS AN ESTIMATE OF TIME DEVOTED AMONG ALL ENTITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII - SECTION A: 1. JEFFREY M. PATERSON: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. - 35 HOURS, SECRETARY/TREASURER - G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. - 5 HOURS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, INC. - 1 HOUR. 2. RITA TWEEDIE, CFO - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. - 35 HOURS, G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. - 5 HOURS AND NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC. - 1 HOUR. 3. DON NAPOLEON: BOARD MEMBER - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. - 1 HOUR, PRESIDENT - G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. - 5 HOURS AND EXECUTIVE VP/CEO - NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, INC. - 1 HOUR. 4. THOMAS CASERTA: BOARD MEMBER - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. - 1 HOUR, DIRECTOR - G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. - 5 HOURS AND SECRETARY - NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION, INC. - 1 HOUR. 5. JOHN REARDON: FORMER CEO - UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF NIAGARA COUNTY, INC. - 35 HOURS, FORMER SECRETARY/TREASURER - G.R.F. 9812 LOCKPORT ROAD, INC. - 5 HOURS AND FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/COO - NIAGARA CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION INC. - 1 HOUR.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: INTEREST RATE SWAP GAIN 12,661.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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