Life Town Inc

Core Form 990

“FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY FUNCTION IS TO CREATE A CENTER FOR THERAPEUTIC SERVICES AND LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING TO ENGAGE CHILDREN AND TEENS, INCLUDING THOSE WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, IN A THOROUGHLY ENRICHING EXPERIENCE THROUGH EXTENSIVE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS; DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES THROUGH ROLE-PLAY IN LIFE VILLAGE, A REAL-LIFE TOWN SQUARE; BE A RESOURCE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE TRI-STATE AREA; BRING FAMILIES WHO HAVE CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS OUT OF ISOLATION INTO AN INCLUSIVE SETTING AND GREATER INVOLVEMENT IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY AND TO PROVIDE THEM WITH MUCH NEEDED RESPITE AND SUPPORT; AND TO MOTIVATE, INSPIRE AND ENRICH TEEN AND ADULT VOLUNTEERS THROUGH SHARING OF THEMSELVES WITH OTHERS. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY IN THE CONSTRUCTION PHASE AND THESE PROGRAM ACTIVITIES HAVE NOT YET COMMENCED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A LIFETOWN IS A 53,000 SQUARE FOOT, FULLY INCLUSIVE AND ACCESSIBLE CENTER WHERE EVERYONE CELEBRATES AND EXPERIENCES LIFE TOGETHER. IT OFFERS MYRIAD OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECREATION, EDUCATION AND THERAPEUTIC PLAY AIMED AT PROVIDING A COMPREHENSIVE SLATE OF PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. LIFETOWN WAS CREATED BY THE TEAM BEHIND FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE - FOUNDED 20 YEARS AGO - WHICH PAIRS TEEN VOLUNTEERS WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS WITH SPECIAL ABILITIES FOR A VARIETY OF SOCIAL, RECREATIONAL AND JEWISH HOLIDAY PROGRAMS. LIFETOWN IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND RESOURCE FOR SCHOOLS AND FAMILIES. WORKING CLOSELY WITH MANY PARTNERS, WE PROVIDE A GROWING LIST OF PROGRAM OFFERINGS. LIFETOWN FEATURES SEVERAL MAJOR PROGRAMMING CENTERS INCLUDING AN INDOOR PLAYGROUND, QUIET GYM, ZERO-ENTRY POOL, ART STUDIO, DANCE AND MUSIC STUDIO, AND AN OUTDOOR FLAG-FOOTBALL FIELD. THE CENTERPIECE OF THE FACILITY IS LIFETOWN SHOPPES, A MAIN STREET - COMPLETE WITH 15 STORES, TRAFFIC LIGHTS, CROSSWALKS AND SIDEWALKS - DESIGNED TO MIRROR A REAL-WORLD STREETSCAPE. LIFETOWN PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH AN IMMERSIVE, REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY CAN PRACTICE DAILY LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND ENHANCE THEIR JOB SKILLS. LIFETOWN OFFERS MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES TO PLAY, SOCIALIZE, LEARN AND CONNECT IN AN INCLUSIVE, ACCESSIBLE AND SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. THE CURRENT SLATE OF PROGRAMMING INCLUDES ARTS, SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DAVID ORBACH, SECRETARY AND DARA ORBACH, VICE PRESIDENT HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. MICHAEL SCHECHNER, DIRECTOR, AND JUNE SCHECHNER, DIRECTOR HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. STEVEN SIMON, TREASURER, AND MARA SIMON, DIRECTOR HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, LINE 7A THE CHABAD OF LIVINGSTON, INC., A TYPE III SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION AND PARENT COMPANY, HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE/FINANCE COMMITTEES FOR REVIEW. ONCE THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY THE COMMITTEES, THE RETURN IS FILED. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS BROUGHT TO THE BOARD'S ATTENTION, THE BOARD MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND DECIDE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS THAT WOULD PRECLUDE THAT MEMBER VOTING ON A PARTICULAR AGENDA ITEM. THERE WERE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IDENTIFIED DURING FISCAL YEAR 2018. Form 990, Part VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B SALARIES ARE ALLOCATED AND PAID BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE. THEREFORE, THERE IS NO PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS, OR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AT LIFETOWN BECAUSE THAT DETERMINATION IS MADE BY THE BOARD OF FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE. Form 990, Part IX, Line 9 THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFLIATE FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE, FORGAVE INTERCOMPANY BALANCES DUE FROM LIFETOWN IN THE AMOUNT OF $946,797.”