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ObjectId: 201611329349303326 - Submission: 2016-05-11
TIN: 03-0362565
Form
990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at
www.IRS.gov/form990
.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
14
Open to Public Inspection
A
For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning
07-01-2014
, and ending
06-30-2015
B
Check if applicable:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Final return/terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name of organization
Dominican Republic Education and
Mentoring Project Inc aka DREAM Proj
Doing business as
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
916 Williams Road
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Colchester
,
VT
05446
D Employer identification number
03-0362565
E Telephone number
(607) 216-4697
G
Gross receipts $
1,472,455
F
Name and address of principal officer:
Michel Zaleski
300 Central Park West 29D
New York
,
NY
10024
I
Tax-exempt status:
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
J
Website:
WWW. Dominicandream.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
Yes
No
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
Yes
No
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number
K
Form of organization:
Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L
Year of formation:
2000
M
State of legal domicile:
VT
Part I
Summary
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities:
The Dream Project improves the education of impoverished Dominican Republic youth. Programs for early childhood through young adulthood empower at-risk children and youth to create better futures through quality education, youth development and community enrichment.
2
Check this box
3
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
........
3
10
4
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
.....
4
10
5
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a)
......
5
3
6
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
.............
6
75
7a
Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
........
7a
0
b
Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34
.........
7b
Prior Year
Current Year
8
Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)
.........
1,016,401
1,243,585
9
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
.........
45,218
29,843
10
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d )
....
897
6,721
11
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
23,560
79,461
12
Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
1,086,076
1,359,610
13
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )
...
78,705
56,224
14
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
.....
0
15
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)
334,435
395,139
16a
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
.....
0
b
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
96,011
17
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)
....
485,981
660,960
18
Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
899,121
1,112,323
19
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12
.......
186,955
247,287
Beginning of Current Year
End of Year
20
Total assets (Part X, line 16)
.............
1,143,991
1,417,183
21
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
.............
35,911
6,623
22
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
.....
1,108,080
1,410,560
Part II
Signature Block
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
2016-05-11
Signature of officer
Date
Michel Zaleski
President
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Colleen L Montgomery CPA
Preparer's signature
Colleen L Montgomery CPA
Date
Check
if
self-employed
PTIN
P00038392
Firm's name
Montgomery & Merrill PC
Firm's EIN
Firm's address
110 Main Street
Burlington
,
VT
054018451
Phone no.
(802) 864-6565
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
..........
Yes
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y
Form
990
(2014)
Page 2
Form 990 (2014)
Page
2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission:
All children and youth in the Dominican Republic will have equal opportunities to learn and realize their full potential through transformative education programs that combat the effects of poverty.We believe that learning changes lives. Our programs extend from early childhood through young adulthood, empowering at-risk children and youth to create a better future for themselves and their families through high quality education, youth development, and community enrichment.We ensure successful results through careful analysis, a commitment to learning, and continuous improvement. Our innovative approach effectively addresses local needs and can be replicated throughout high poverty global communities.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
....................
Yes
No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services?
..........................
Yes
No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a
(Code:
) (Expenses $
362,756
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
153,643
)
YOUTH PROGRAMS: YOUNG STARS is an extracurricular program that supports the academic growth and personal development of 1st 8th grade students from local public schools. Young Stars places a strong emphasis on literacy and developing a culture of reading, using age-appropriate leveled books, guided reading, and balanced literacy methodology to increase reading fluency and comprehension. In addition, students have extensive opportunities to develop their personal interests through special projects, educational workshops, field trips, cultural events, and community service. Students enrolled in the Young Stars program significantly increase their academic skills in literacy and math, improve their abilities to think independently and critically, engagee in personal growth and development, and partner with their families to reiniforce learning in the home. This program reaches more than 350 students across 5 DREAM-affiliated school sites per year. Intensive SUMMER SCHOOLS AND CAMPS target students ages 9 - 14 who are most at-risk of dropping out, increasing their potential to graduate from primary school and become lifelong learners. The four-week, half-day program emphasizes literacy and math skills development and promotes critical thinking. In addition to academic classes, students participate in a variety of enrichment activities including art, sports, swimming, music, and life skills. The summer school and camp is also designed as an intensive teacher training experience for local public school teachers. Selected teachers co-teach with experienced professional development coaches, who model new instructional and classroom management strategies and help facilitate student-centered learning environments. This model enables public school teachers to ultimately improve their instruction, increasing student learning throughout the school year. More than 500 students across 4 DREAM sites participate in the summer schools and camps each year. A GANAR, a youth workforce development program implemented in more than 16 countries across Latin America and the Caribbean, is led by Partners of the Americas and financed by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the Multilateral Investment Fund (MIF). The program utilizes soccer and other team sports to provide youth with the training, support, and skills needed to secure a job and/or re-enter the formal education system. A Ganar is composed of four phases that focus on employability skills, market-driven technical and vocational skills, supervised professional internships, and follow-up coaching related to job preparation, search, and placement. DREAM is one of several implementing organizations in the Dominican Republic. Our work on the North Coast has graduated more than 400 at-risk youth ages 17 - 24 via six intensive courses comprised of 375 hours each. ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, ESL, program employs experienced ESL teachers and volunteeers to lead language classes that emphasize conversation and authentic communication. Native English speakers model the language and provide students with opportunities to build their confidence in speaking a new language while praticing new words and phrases. English classes regularly provide opportunities for students to put their skills to the test through role-plays, interviews and other real-life scenarios. ESL classes are offered free to community members and are also integrated into other youth programs.DEPORTES PARA LA VIDA (DPV) focuses on changing the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of youth in order to minimize the spread of HIV/AIDS and encourage healthy decision-making. The program recognizes that children and youth learn best through interactive activities. The fun of sports and games is leveraged to teach students about HIV transmission and its effects on the body, while also teaching them how to avoid risky partners, manage risky situations, reduce stigma and discrimination, and eliminate gender-based violence. The program uses a peer-to-peer education model, where local youth trained as DPV coaches deliver the curriculum, serve as mentors, and develop their own leadership abilities. Through a collaboration with Peace Corps, more than 350 coaches have been trained since 2010 with nearly 2,500 youth participating in DPV programs on an annual basis.The MUSIC EDUCATION PROGRAM has two strands: the iASO Bachata Academy @ Dream, founded by board member Benjamin de Menil, and the Contemporary Music Program. The two programs have worked along side each other since January 2013 and are striving to formalize their curriculum and teaching methodology to form young musicians according to each program's particular needs. iASO is focusing on guitar, purcussions (conga, tambora) and saxophone, and the Contmporary Musci PRogram is focusing on guitar, bass, drums, and piano. COMPUTER LITERACY PROGRAM provides communities with access to computers and information technology while providing instruction to help students and community members acquire technology skills.
4b
(Code:
) (Expenses $
356,726
including grants of $
78,830
) (Revenue $
302,181
)
COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: DREAM PUBLIC LIBRARIES are built directly into DREAM education centers or public schools, serving students, families, and community members with a vast selection of childrens books and young adult literature. In communities without DREAM public libraries, books are brought directly to public school teachers and students with the innovative MOBILE LIBRARY that transports trained reading staff and high-interest books to resource-scarce public schools. Over 350 students attend library programs, and teachers in the public schools use the books in their classrooms.TEACHER TRAINING and professional development programs ensure that teachers are equipped with innovative strategies, have access to other effective teachers, and receive the regular support that is critical to developing their skills as educators. DREAMs teacher training programs target public school teachers, future teachers studying education, and current teachers in DREAM programs. Our programs use a combination of experiential learning, lesson modeling, workshops, and coaching to develop highly qualified teachers. The LUCEROS (Luchando por Derechos Humanos) DOCUMENTATION PROGRAM helps secure birth certificates for children and youth who lack identity documents. Dedicated staff works with families to collect necessary paperwork, providing step-by-step guidance through the process of declaring their child. In addition to resolving cases, DREAM focuses on prevention by facilitating educational workshops about the importance of birth certificates and the need to declare children on-time. DREAM also advocates protecting the right to an identity and a nationality for Dominican children of Haitian descent, whose access to documentation is particularly susceptible to discriminatory practices. Our PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM encourages parents to be active partners in the education of their child. The program focuses on specific strategies that parents can use to support child development, create a positive home environment, and reinforce what their child is learning at school. Parent education is a core feature of the Montessori Early Childhood Education and Young Stars At-Risk Youth Programs. Regular workshops and special events keep parents connected with the school. In addition, Montessori parents must complete several hours of volunteer service to the school each month. The Parent Education program targets mothers of 2-year olds who will eventually enroll in early childhoold education programs. These interactive sessions help stimulate the early learning and development of future Montessori students, and allow parents to practice techniques that foster healthy parent-child relationships and effective communication. Home visits by trained professionals ensure that parents are able to successfully implement at home what they learned in the program.In addition, DREAM's community programs also include general support to community initiatives and LOCAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS as necessary.
4c
(Code:
) (Expenses $
187,485
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
66,721
)
MONTESSORI EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM; DREAMs early childhood education program is based on the Montessori method, a child-centered educational approach developed by Dr. Maria Montessori that is based on scientific observations of children from birth to adulthood. The Montessori philosophy is that children are naturally eager for knowledge and capable of initiating learning in a supportive, thoughtfully prepared learning environment. The Montessori approach values the human spirit and the development of the whole child physical, social, emotional, and cognitive. Certified Montessori teachers facilitate a safe learning environment in which students can grow and develop at their own pace, developing self-confidence and discipline as they explore the world around them. Children are also provided with a healthy snack to fulfill their nutritional needs during the day. More than 500 children ages 3-7 benefit from Montessori early childhood education programs at 5 different DREAM-affiliated school sites.
4d
Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $
32,003
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
121,453
)
4e
Total program service expenses
938,970
Form
990
(2014)
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Form 990 (2014)
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3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule A
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1
Yes
2
Is the organization required to complete
Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors
(see instructions)?
...
2
Yes
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I
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3
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
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4
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19?
If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
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5
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I
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6
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
...
7
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III
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8
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV
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9
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
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10
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.
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11a
Yes
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII
.......
11b
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII
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11c
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
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11d
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
Yes
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
.................
12a
Yes
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
.....
14a
Yes
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more?
If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
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14b
Yes
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
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15
Yes
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
...
16
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I
(see instructions)
....
17
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II
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18
Yes
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III
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19
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities?
If "Yes," complete Schedule H
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20a
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
Form
990
(2014)
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Form 990 (2014)
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4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
(continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
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21
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III
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22
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J
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23
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002?
If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a
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24a
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
...
24b
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
...............
24c
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
...
24d
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
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25a
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
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25b
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II
................
26
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III
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27
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV
........................
28a
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
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28b
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
...
28c
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions?
If "Yes," complete Schedule M
..
29
Yes
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions?
If "Yes," complete Schedule M
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30
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
.
31
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets?
If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II
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32
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I
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33
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1
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34
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
...
35b
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations.
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
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36
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes?
If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19?
Note.
All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O.
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38
Yes
Form
990
(2014)
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Form 990 (2014)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V
...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable
..
1a
10
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a.
Enter -0-
if not applicable
.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?
..................
1c
Yes
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return
..................
2a
3
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note.
If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
...
3a
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year?
If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O
...
3b
No
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
..
4a
Yes
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
DR
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
..
5a
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?
............
5c
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
...
6a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?
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6b
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?
....................
7a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?
.....
7b
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?
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7c
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
....
7d
0
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
..
7f
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
......................
7g
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
..........................
7h
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
.........................
8
No
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
...
9a
No
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
...
9b
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations.
Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
...
10a
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations.
Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders
.........
11a
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.)
..........
11b
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts.
Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
No
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans
....
13b
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand
............
13c
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
.....
14a
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments?
If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
..
14b
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure
For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI
..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
.................
2
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
.
3
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
...........................
4
Yes
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets?
.
5
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders?
................
6
Yes
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body?
....................
7a
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body?
...................
7b
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body?
.....................
8a
Yes
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?
............
8b
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address?
If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O
.......
9
No
Section B. Policies
(
This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.
)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
............
10a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
............................
11a
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
.....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy?
If "No," go to line 13
.......
12a
Yes
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts?
..........................
12b
Yes
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy?
If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done
...................
12c
Yes
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?
...............
13
Yes
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
.........
14
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official
...........
15a
Yes
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization
................
15b
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year?
......................
16a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements?
............
16b
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
Own website
Another's website
Upon request
Other (explain in Schedule O)
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
Emily MacDowell
916 Williams Rd Unit 2
Colchester
,
VT
05446
(607) 216-4697
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a
Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
List all of the organization’s
current
officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
List all of the organization’s
current
key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
List the organization’s five
current
highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization’s
former
officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization’s
former directors or trustees
that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(1)
Michel Zaleski
......................................................................
President
10.00
.................
0.00
X
X
0
0
0
(2)
Marie Josee Barshi
......................................................................
Treasurer
20.00
.................
0.00
X
X
0
0
0
(3)
William Friedman
......................................................................
Secretary
1.00
.................
0.00
X
X
0
0
0
(4)
Adriano Espaillat
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(5)
Spencer W Kimball
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(6)
Kevin Manning
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(7)
Karla Farach de Athanasopoulos
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(8)
Catherine DeLaura
......................................................................
Executive Direc
50.00
.................
0.00
X
X
57,775
0
94
(9)
Benjamin de Menil
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(10)
Scott Siegel
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
(11)
Carmen Collado
......................................................................
Board Member
1.00
.................
0.00
X
0
0
0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
(continued)
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
1b
Sub-Total
................
c
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
....
d
Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
...........
57,775
94
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization
0
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any
former
officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
..............
3
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual
...........................
4
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization?
If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person
........
5
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address
(B)
Description of services
(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization
0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
.............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
1a
Federated campaigns
..
1a
b
Membership dues
..
1b
c
Fundraising events
..
1c
d
Related organizations
1d
e
Government grants (contributions)
1e
f
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above
1f
1,243,585
g
Noncash contributions included
in lines 1a-1f:$
91,899
h Total.
Add lines 1a-1f
.......
1,243,585
Business Code
2a
Project Service Fee
611710
29,843
29,843
b
c
d
e
f
All other program service revenue.
g Total.
Add lines 2a–2f
.....
29,843
3
Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other
similar amounts)
........
6,721
6,721
4
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
0
5
Royalties
...........
0
(ii) Personal
(i) Real
6a
Gross rents
b
Less: rental expenses
c
Rental income or (loss)
d
Net rental income or (loss)
......
0
(ii) Other
(i) Securities
7a
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c
Gain or (loss)
d
Net gain or (loss)
.....
0
8a
Gross income from fundraising events (not including $
of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18
....
a
192,788
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
112,845
c
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
..
79,943
79,943
9a
Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19
...
a
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
c
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities
..
0
10a
Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances
..
a
b
Less: cost of goods sold
..
b
c
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
..
0
Business Code
Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
Exchange Rate Loss
900099
-482
-482
b
c
d
All other revenue
....
e
Total.
Add lines 11a–11d
......
-482
12
Total revenue.
See Instructions.
.....
1,359,610
36,082
79,943
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service
expenses
(C)
Management and
general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
0
2
Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
0
3
Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
56,224
56,224
4
Benefits paid to or for members
0
5
Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
....
69,727
48,809
10,459
10,459
6
Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
....
0
7
Other salaries and wages
249,600
180,971
30,532
38,097
8
Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
....
0
9
Other employee benefits
.......
38,789
36,328
2,404
57
10
Payroll taxes
...........
37,023
28,404
3,793
4,826
11
Fees for services (non-employees):
a
Management
......
0
b
Legal
.........
0
c
Accounting
...........
9,035
9,035
d
Lobbying
...........
0
e
Professional fundraising services.
See Part IV, line 17
0
f
Investment management fees
......
0
g
Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
21,483
21,115
47
321
12
Advertising and promotion
....
6,490
5,128
1,362
13
Office expenses
.......
5,075
365
4,625
85
14
Information technology
......
0
15
Royalties
..
0
16
Occupancy
...........
36,696
31,314
5,382
17
Travel
............
39,698
34,673
2,101
2,924
18
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials
.
0
19
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
....
0
20
Interest
...........
0
21
Payments to affiliates
.......
0
22
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
..
37,997
35,046
1,161
1,790
23
Insurance
...
1,944
1,664
280
24
Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
Overhead allocation, net IK
211,407
180,019
31,388
b
School Supplies
148,200
147,921
279
c
In-Kind Goods
43,006
38,506
1,350
3,150
d
Meals
34,529
33,871
504
154
e
All other expenses
65,400
58,612
5,390
1,398
25
Total functional expenses.
Add lines 1 through 24e
1,112,323
938,970
77,342
96,011
26
Joint costs.
Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here
if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
1
Cash–non-interest-bearing
........
231,024
1
189,634
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
497,849
2
486,264
3
Pledges and grants receivable, net
......
3
0
4
Accounts receivable, net
.............
9,798
4
32,258
5
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
5
0
6
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
6
0
7
Notes and loans receivable, net
....
7
0
8
Inventories for sale or use
........
8
0
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
......
14,595
9
19,789
10a
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D
10a
635,934
b
Less: accumulated depreciation
10b
248,544
390,725
10c
387,390
11
Investments—publicly traded securities
.
11
301,848
12
Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11
.....
12
0
13
Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11
..
13
0
14
Intangible assets
...............
14
0
15
Other assets. See Part IV, line 11
...........
15
0
16
Total assets.
Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)
...
1,143,991
16
1,417,183
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
.....
20,911
17
6,623
18
Grants payable
...
18
19
Deferred revenue
.........
15,000
19
20
Tax-exempt bond liabilities
.........
20
21
Escrow or custodial account liability.
Complete Part IV of Schedule D
21
22
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons.
Complete Part II of Schedule L
..
22
23
Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties
..
23
24
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
..
24
25
Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24).
Complete Part X of Schedule D
25
26
Total liabilities.
Add lines 17 through 25
..
35,911
26
6,623
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27
Unrestricted net assets
973,419
27
1,179,621
28
Temporarily restricted net assets
...........
134,661
28
230,939
29
Permanently restricted net assets
29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 30 through 34.
30
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds
.....
30
31
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund
...
31
32
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
32
33
Total net assets or fund balances
...........
1,108,080
33
1,410,560
34
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
........
1,143,991
34
1,417,183
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI
..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
............
1
1,359,610
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
............
2
1,112,323
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1
..............
3
247,287
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))
..
4
1,108,080
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
...............
5
1,773
6
Donated services and use of facilities
.................
6
7
Investment expenses
.....................
7
8
Prior period adjustments
.....................
8
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
........
9
53,420
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,410,560
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII
.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:
Cash
Accrual
Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits?
If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
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Additional Data
Software ID:
14000265
Software Version:
2014v6.0
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description