The Center for Discovery Inc.

“The finance committee was empowered by the governing body to receive a complete copy of form 990 prior to submission.”

“All directors of the center for discovery are required to complete a conflict of interest disclosure form on an annual basis.”

“The organization uses an outside independent accounting consulting firm with expertise in the not-for-profit industry to perform a compensation analysis for the ceo and other corporate officers. The compensation analyses include the following: compensation surveys based upon the compensation and fringe benefits reported on the 990 tax returns for comparable agencies in the industry. The results of this compensation analysis are presented to the compensation committee of the board of directors, who reviews the analysis to determine appropriate compensation levels and ensure compliance with the due diligence guidelines as outlined in irc 4958.”

“All documents are available upon request from the organization.”

“Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and independent contractors. Average hours per week. There are 789 hours of documented attendance at board meetings during 2013. In addition to this, there are a number of informal hours members participate in board oversight and governance.”

“Unrealized gain on interest rate swap 2,805,692. Insurance proceeds 39,456.”

“Primary activity of related tax-exempt organizations: the center for discovery magnet services corporation: to assist families of children and adults with developmental disabilities, residing outside of new york state, in securing access to the residential, day, and educational services provided by the center for discovery, and to enter into contracts and agreements for these services. The center for discovery endowment fund, inc: to provide support and assistance through financial aid to the center and to promote knowledge and awareness of programs and services provided by the center. Sdtc foundation, inc: to assist the center for discovery in its endeavors to provide services to developmentally disabled individuals. Sullivan c.p. Residence corp: to provide housing accommodations and specifically designed facilities, equipped and operated to meet the physical, mental, intellectual, emotional and social needs of developmentally disabled adults residing at the center for discovery. Developmental residential services, inc: to provide 24-hour fire protection and emergency power to facilities owned and operated by the center for developmentally disabled children and adults.”