The Center for Developmental Disabilities Inc.

“In April of 2016, The Center for Developmental Disabilities was acquired by the Independent Group Home Living Program. As a result of that acquisition, the organizations bylaws were amended to reflect that Independent Group Home Living Program is the Centers sole corporate member and has certain powers reserved to it as the sole corporate member (see below narrative to Form 990, Part VI, Lines 7a and 7b). FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 The Center for Developmental Disabilities sole corporate member is its parent organization, the Independent Group Home Living Program. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A PURSUANT TO THE CDD'S BYLAWS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM, HAS THE SOLE POWER TO APPOINT AND/OR REMOVE ALL OF THE CDD'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B PURSUANT TO THE CDD'S BYLAWS, THE SOLE CORPORATE MEMBER, INDEPENDENT GROUP HOME LIVING PROGRAM, IS RESERVED THE POWER TO: - CHANGE CDD'S CHARITABLE MISSION. - AMEND THE BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION. - APPROVE ANY TRANSACTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE, MORTGAGE OF DISPOSITION OF CDD ASSETS. - APPROVE ANY CAPITAL EXPENDITURE OF $100K OR MORE. - APPROVE ANY BORROWING OR OTHER INCURRENCE OF DEBT. - APPROVE STRATEGIC PLANS. - SET BUDGETS. - APPOINT A CEO OF THE CORPORATION. - ADOPT A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN EITHER PAPER OR ELECTRONIC FORM FOR DISCUSSION AND COMMENT. EACH BOARD MEMBER WAS PROVIDED AMPLE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT ON THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.”

“The policy and annual disclosure forms are distributed to all board members, officers and management staff. Each individual is required to sign and review the disclosure form and provide information about any relationships they may have with cdd, other employees, and/or vendors that conduct business with cdd. All submissions are reviewed by human resources to determine if a conflict exists; when a conflict arises, the individuals affected are prohibited from participating in the decision-making process related to any transaction occurring with the conflicted organization.”

“Since CDD was acquired by the Independent Group Home Living Program, it now abides by that organization's internal policies and procedures, including its compensation procedures. IGHL UNDERTAKES A THOROUGH PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPENSATION IT PAYS TO ITS OFFICERS IS COMMENSURATE WITH COMPENSATION PAID BY OTHER ENTITIES IN THE SAME INDUSTRY. THE ORGANIZATION USES AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH EXPERTISE IN THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT INDUSTRY TO PERFORM COMPENSATION ANALYSES FOR ITS CORPORATE OFFICERS. THE COMPENSATION ANALYSES INCLUDE COMPENSATION SURVEYS FOR EACH POSITION BASED UPON THE COMPENSATION AND FRINGE BENEFITS REPORTED ON THE IRS 990 TAX RETURNS FOR COMPARABLE AGENCIES IN THE INDUSTRY. THE RESULTS OF THESE COMPENSATION ANALYSES ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO REVIEW THE ANALYSES TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE DUE DILIGENCE GUIDELINES AS OUTLINED IN IRC 4958. THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION AND ALL DECISIONS MADE ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN MEETING MINUTES. THE ORGANIZATION COMMISSIONS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY EVERY YEAR; THE LAST SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN 2016. THE ORGANIZATION COMMISSIONS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY EVERY YEAR; THE LAST SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN 2016.”

“CDD makes its form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business and on its website, www.CENTERFORDD.org. The form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org. The ORGANIZATION financial statements are made available in its annual report and on its website. The ORGANIZATION's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion.”