Melmark Inc.

“Rita m. Gardner, president/ceo, and frank bird, chief clinical officer, have a family relationship.”

“Melmark services is the sole member of melmark, inc.”

“Melmark Services, as the sole member of Melmark Inc., has the power to elect or remove any officer or member of the Board of Directors.”

“Melmark Serivces, as the sole member of Melmark Inc., has the right to approve or ratify governance decisions.”

“THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, VP/CFO AND OTHER STAFF INVOLVED IN ITS COMPLETION FOR ACCURACY AND FULL DISCLOSURE. The draft 990 is posted on the board portal website for all Board members to review and comment prior to filing.”

“Conflicts are disclosed and reported annually along with the policy statement. Where there is a conflict, the member would recuse themselves from any related board action. In addition, senior management regularly review the relationship to ensure that there is no inurement, an impermissable transaction or an excess benefit transaction.”

“Melmark understands its responsibility to ensure that its executive compensation program is appropriate in view of its mission and tax exempt status. To this end, the board executive compensation committee, comprised of entirely disinterested, non-executive members who derive no economic benefit from the organization, retained an independent, authoritative, external consultant to obtain data on competitive and reasonable executive pay practices for all corportate officers. This compensation study considers numerous factors including the compensation paid by similar organizations, both exempt and taxable, for equivalent positions in the same geographic area; the organization's need for particular skills and credentials for the position; the uniqueness of the person's background, education, training, experience, and responsibilities; the size and complexity of the organization's budget and assets; geographic span; the number of employees; the perons's prior compensation arrangements; the person's job performance and tenure with the organization; and the number of hours the person spends performing his or her job. The consultant appraises the board on applicable irs regulations and the board documents all discussion, decision making and the final vote regarding executive compensation. For other key employees, a compensation study is completed by senior human resources staff on a regular basis, assessing the same factors (comparability, credentials, experience, etc.) with the president/ceo (in consultation with the board of directors compensation committee and executive staff) making the final decision regarding melmark's authorized salary range for the position. As with the executive compensaton plan, all supporting data, discussion and the final disposition is documented.”

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available upon request for the same period of disclosures as set forth in section 6104(d).”

“developmental disabilities and their families by providing exceptional evidenced-based and applied behavioral analytic services. A full range of community and campus based residential, educational, pre-vocational, and vocational services are provided, in addition to twenty-four hour nursing care, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, behavioral support and psychological services. Individuals served range from preschool to geriatric with many levels of intellectual, behavioral and physical challenges.”

“Whether living in a campus residence or a community-based setting, all of the adults served by Melmark have regular access to health, social and recreational services designed to promote confidence, independence and community integration. The average census during the fiscal year was 129 residents.”

“Students are provided with structured daily schedules that help to provide consistency as well as to present expectations in a clear manner. They enjoy outdoor play activities and community recreational and leisure opportunities. Outings are a regular occurrence and include activities such as gym activities, shopping, swimming, picnics and hiking. In addition, students are introduced to more complex skills such as meal preparation and setting out weather appropriate clothing for school and group leisure activities. All students are provided a 24hour Educational/ Residential Individualized Education Program (IEP), as part of their specific IEP objectives, a variety of in house and community safety lessons are introduced to the children. Parent support and training is a component of all programming in an effort to learn and replicate the same routines within their family home.”

“In addition, the School also provides an Early Childhood Program services to children age 3 until they move up to its "school age program." Melmark New England teachers adhere to best practices in applied behavior analysis, education and child development. Its theme-based curriculum allows the goals and objectives for each student to be carefully embedded. The result is a rich, meaningful learning experience for each child based on his or her level of readiness. Speech-language, occupational, and physical therapists work side-by-side with classroom teachers, facilitating the extension of these important services. For the highest level of quality and consistency, teachers and ancillary clinical staff receive close supervision and support from middle- and senior-level clinical staff. The average enrollment in the school was 140 children.”

“Melmark School (Berwyn, PA): The school is an approved private school licensed by the PA Department of Education that serves children and adolescents ages 5 to 21. The education program focuses on the needs of students with learning difficulties and challenging behaviors secondary to a broad range of intellectual disabilities, including autism, brain injuries and other genetic and neurological disorders. During the past year, enrollment at the school averaged 92 children. The school program is defined by its collaborative clinical service delivery model. The School's educational and clinical program includes the empirically supported features of applied behavioral analysis. Expenses: $ 8,896,660. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 10,786,085. Residential Treatment Facility (Berwyn, PA): Melmark's Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) is a neurobehavioral program that specializes in the assessment and treatment of severe and treatment resistant challenging behavior. The RTF serves children and adolescents ages 5 to 21 with challenging behaviors secondary to a diagnosis of an intellectual disability. The average census over the past fiscal year was 22 children. The goal of the RTF is to help each child served have a meaningful life and attain the highest level of personal growth, achievement and independence. This is accomplished by decreasing challenging behaviors and facilitating the reunification of the individual with their family in a less restrictive environment. The RTF service model is evidence-based and outcome-driven. Intervention philosophy is rooted in applied behavior analysis which employs best practices in assessment, case conceptualization and treatment planning; including functional behavior assessment, empirically supported clinical and educational intervention, continuous data collection and frequent progress monitoring. These behavior analytic services are provided in unison with comprehensive psychiatric and rehabilitative care to design the best treatment package for each individual. Expenses: $ 7,050,222. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 8,894,586. Children's Residential Services (Berwyn, PA): Melmark's residential program for children and young adults provides programming based on applied behavioral analysis, educational services, 24 hour on-campus nursing services, healthcare and rehabilitative services, and parent training. During the past year enrollment totaled 26 children. Residential students actively take part in community based social and recreational activities. Treatment activities follow a 24-hour learning model with a strong behavioral focus. All treatment components are put in place to ensure significant, measurable outcomes for all individuals served. Expenses: $ 6,391,152. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 6,843,236. Adult Day Program (Berwyn, PA): Melmarks Adult Day Services provides day programming for over 100 individuals with moderate-to-profound intellectual and physical disabilities. Workshops emphasize pre-vocational, wellness, daily living, social, and communication skills. Community inclusion is a key goal of the program. Enrichment activities include: volunteer support for local churches and charities; environmentally- friendly recycling projects; field trips to local shopping, recreational and cultural centers; a variety of work assignments; and participation in Special Olympics. For adults with lower cognitive levels or who are non-ambulatory, the program offers: multi-sensory stimulation, hand-over-hand training to teach functional life skills and provide personal assistance. Expenses: $ 3,105,576. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 2,996,084. Adult Residential Services (Andover, MA): Melmark New England provides comprehensive resources to meet the unique residential and clinical needs of individuals who require significant-to-moderate support for their daily living needs and to manage challenging behaviors. The 16 adults served by Melmark New England enjoy ongoing and consis”

“CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS $432,564 BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ASSETS HELD BY AFFILIATE (782,742) TOTAL: (350,178) COMMUNITY BENEFIT OVERVIEW: Melmark provides CHARITY CARE FOR THREE LONG TERM RESIDENTS WITH NO CURRENT SOURCE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT AT AN ANNUAL COST OF NEARLY $428,000. MELMARK IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN NUMEROUS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, MELMARK BENEFITS FROM A TREMENDOUS GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDE MANY HOURS OF SERVICE AND SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION. MELMARK'S LEADING COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS ARE THE "JOYBELLS", A DELIGHTFUL AND TALENDED BELL CHOIR GROUP COMPRISED OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, MANY OF WHOM HAVE BEEN RESIDENTS AT MELMARK FOR OVER 36 YEARS. THE JOYBELLS HAVE PERFORMED MORE THAN 1,500 CONCERTS SINCE THEIR INCEPTION IN 1970. IN RECENT YEARS, ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: A PERFORMANCE AT THE WORLD MEETING OF FAMILIES DURING POPE FRANCIS' VISIT TO PHILADELPHIA; AN APPEARANCE WITH THE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF PHILADELPHIA AT THE KIMMEL CENTER, DURING WHICH MORE THAN 2,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS WITNESSED THE MUSICAL TALENTS OF ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES; A PERFORMANCE AT A NUMBER OF PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES GAMES, WITH MORE THAN 40,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS; AND, OVER PAST YEARS, IN CONCERTS AT THE WHITE HOUSE AND THE PENNSYLVANIA GOVERNOR'S MANSION. MELMARK IS WIDELY REGARDED AS A LEADING PROVIDER IN BOTH THE PHILADELPHIA & BOSTON AREAS, IN PROVIDING BOTH COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO FAMILIES OF THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING TO THOSE IN OUR FIELD. MELMARK'S WIDELY PUBLISHED AND HIGHLY ACCOMPLISHED PROFESSONALS ARE TYPICALLY INVOLVED IN 50 TO 60 PRESENTATIONS EACH YEAR. COMMUNITY OUTREACH ACTIVITIES ADDRESS ISSUES RELATED TO CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH AUTISM AND IMPROVING LIFE AT SCHOOL AND HOME. MELMARK'S EXPERT SPEAKER SERIES PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON A WIDE RANGE OF CLINICAL AND APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) TOPICS AND IS OPEN TO PARENTS, PROFESSIONAL COLLEAGUES AND AREA COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING A CAREER IN THIS FIELD. WHETHER THEY ARE DECORATING FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON, ORGANIZING FUNDRAISERS OR CREATING FUN EVENTS FOR THE CHILDREN AND ADULTS MELMARK SERVES, VOLUNTEERS MAKE AN INCREDIBLE IMPACT ON LIVES OF ALL AT MELMARK. VOLUNTEERS INCLUDE CORPORATE PARTNERS, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY GROUPS, AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND MANY LONG TERM VOLUNTEERS COMMITTED TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATING IN CARRYING OUT MELMARK'S MISSION. IN ADDITION, MANY MELMARK RESIDENTS ALSO VOLUNTEER IN THE COMMUNITY.”