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 auditors and reviewed by the President/CEO, VP/CFO and other staff involved in its completion for accuracy and full disclosure. The draft of the 990 is e-mailed to all Board members for 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, and impermissible 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 corporate officers. This compensation study considers numerous factors including the compensation paid by similar organizations, both exempt and taxable, for equivalent positions in the same geographical 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; the number of employees; the person'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 apprises 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 executive staff) making the final decision regarding Melmark's authorized salary range for the position. As with the executive compensation 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.”

“Melmark School (Charlotte, NC): Melmark Carolinas School is fully approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction as an Exceptional Childrens Program. The School serves students ages 5 to 22, who require more advanced special education and in a clinically sophisticated environment than is available in a public school setting. Since opening in June 2018, the Schools enrollment grew to 3 children at the close of Fiscal 2019. The staff focuses on each students personal growth and development, shaping a learning environment that fits each childs specific needs enabling progress on his or her Individualized Education Plan (IEP). The School strives to ensure that its students have the services that are science-based and effective and provides clinically proficient services in an environment of warmth, care and respect. All services are based on a model of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other evidence-based interventions. Clinical and educational programs rely on data to inform and guide the design of service delivery. Speech-Language, occupational, and physical therapists work side-by-side with classroom teachers, facilitating the extension of these important services. (Revenue $95,720, Expenses $231,473)”

“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 24 hour 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. Family reunification is an essential goal for all residential students. 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 143 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 91 children. The school program is defined by its collaborative clinical service delivery model, incorporating the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) into an individualized learning model. The School's educational and clinical program includes the empirically supported features of applied behavioral analysis. 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 School's educational program is integrated to work in collaboration with community resources, and include both pre-vocational and vocational training. Expenses: $ 8,558,214. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 11,027,314. 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 behaviors that present risk of harm to self and others, and limits access to community participation. The average census over the past fiscal year was 25 children. The goal of the RTF is to help each child attain the highest level of personal growth, achievement and independence by decreasing challenging behaviors and facilitating the reunification of the individual with thier family in the least restrictive environment. The RTF service model is evidence-based and outcome-driven. The program's intervention philosophy is rooted in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) 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. Active family involvement is a required component of care. Parents, family members and other caregivers identified as integral to the family reunification process are expected to visit and to participate in regular training sessions to enable them to effectively implement thier child's behavioral support plan while at Melmark and, ultimately, at home and in the community. Expenses: $ 6,702,025. Including Grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 8,708,826. Children's Residential Services (Berwyn, PA): Melmark's residential program for children and young adults whose Individualized Education Plan (IEP) objectives require a 24 hour theraputic and structured learning environment. All programming is focused based on Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and adhere to the highest standard of residential care and supervised supportive services designed to meet each student's individual needs. 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. Family reunification is an essential goal for all residential students. Parent support and training is a component of all programming in an effort to learn and r”

“Outreach services (andover, ma): melmark new england's consultation team is comprised of senior clinicians with extensive experience and expertise in the design of services for children with autism spectrum disorders and serious behavioral issues. These services are primarily provided throughout massachusetts and new england but can be provided virtually anywhere. Melmark new england's board certified behavior analysts work with public school district administrators and staff to train and strengthen in-district resources to reduce the need for out of district placements. Expenses: $ 780,980. Including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 665,691. All other miscellaneous program revenue: expenses: $ 231,413. Including grants of $ 0. Revenue $ 529,629.”

“Change in Fair Value of Interest Rate Swaps: $(246,495) Change in Cash Surrender Value of Split Dollar Life Agreement: $(297,503) Total: $(543,998)”