Foundation for the Advancement of Develop Disabled Personsinc

“Effective january 1,2013, the board of directors of both the center for disability services foundation inc. And foundation for the advancement of developmentally disabled persons inc. Approved the center for disability services foundation inc. To become the sole member of foundation for the advancement of developmentally disabled persons inc. This strategic affiliation allows the programs and services of foundation for the advancement of developmentally disabled persons inc. To be controlled and administered by the center for disability services foundation inc.”

“The sole member of foundation for the advancement of developmentally disabled persons inc. Is the center for disability services foundation inc.”

“The center for disability services foundation inc., the sole member, elects the board of directors of foundation for the advancement of developmentally disabled persons inc.”

“According to the by-laws certain decisions are reserved to and are delegated to the board of directors of the center for disability services foundation inc.”

“Copies of the draft form 990 were made available to all members of the governing body for their review and comments prior to finalization of the return.”

“All management and full-time employees file an annual report of compliance with the conflict of interest policy disclosing any conflicts that may exist. Individuals with any existence or appearance of conflict recuse themselves from the deliberative and decision-making processess in respect of matters affected.”

“Compensation and benefits for the ceo are determined by the exclusive vote of the independent members of the center for disability services inc. Board of directors, which takes into account comparability data from similar organizations in the region. Deliberations of the governing body on these issues are contemporaneously documented.”

“Audited financial statements of the organization are filed with the nys charities bureau and are available to the public at the bureau's website.”

“Asset transfer -476,601 in connection with the organization's dissolution, a certificate of deposit in the amount of 476,601 was transferred to the center for disability services foundation, inc. The transfer occurred in accordance with the organization's governing documents and applicable state law regarding asset distribution upon dissolution. The recipient organization is a recognized 501(c)(3) public charity with a mission consistent with the dissolving organization's exempt purpose. This transfer represents a significant disposition of assets and supports the continuation of disability related services and programs.”

“Audit committee procedures with respect to the review and oversight of the annual audit of financial statements and the appointment of the independent accountant have not changed from prior year.”