2020-06-17T13:55:44-05:00 2019-06-30 060876812 Apicella Testa & Company PC 680 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton CT 06484 990 2018-07-01 060712017 ARI of Connecticut Inc ARIO 2033249258 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 Susanne Kuligowski Pres & CEO 2033249258 2020-06-17 1 James E Traester CPA P00179318 2039259494 75.147.8.89 2020-06-17 14:03:01 ED P 85C90C5F6F233AD2CAF50B4B094608256ABDA84B 85C90C5F6F233AD2CAF50B4B094608256ABDA84B 2018 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z Susanne Kuligowski 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 5921392 0 X www.arict.org X 1952 CT ARI provides services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in an array of residential, pre-vocational, vocational, non-work day services, and recreational program models. 10 9 146 140 18300 0 5972218 482404 394289 5286264 4621 1650 -7616 29020 6363512 5799338 0 0 0 0 5111365 5100751 0 0 74687 875417 1024913 5986782 6125664 376730 -326326 3755238 3358491 2509794 2439373 1245444 919118 X Enriching the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work, and in the community. 0 0 3705590 3556878 Residential Services - The Agency provided residential services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities within Fairfield County, Connecticut. 25 of these individuals receive 24/7 support within five CLA's (group homes). The Agency maintains clean, safe, and personalized homes throughout the community. 19 individuals live in their own apartments and receive the number of hours per week of support necessary based on their level of need. This can be as few as 5 to as many as 30 hours per week. Individuals receive support in all areas of daily living, and have measurable goals based on their greatest needs and interests. These goals are established to help each person be as independent and self-sufficient as possible as well as to provide opportunities for social/recreational activities to ensure a good quality of life, so they can live in the least restrictive setting possible. 1126106 1240515 Day Service Option Program - The Agency provided 52 individuals with programs and activities to learn new skills, maintain existing skills, socialize, recreate, and volunteer in the local community in a variety of settings. This program is designed to maximize an individual's ability to live as independent and self-sufficient as possible. Training is focused on self-care, health & safety, socialization, communication, physical and emotional maturation, cognitive, leisure, and pre-vocational skills. Services are provided to develop valued, non-work related adult roles in the community and are based on individual choice and preference. 483282 495126 Vocational Services - The Agency provided pre-vocational training, job development and placement, and on-the-job training and support for 21 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Agency provides similar services for five individuals with Axis II mental health disabilities. As a result of services provided, three individuals obtained competitive jobs in the community. Individuals served in the vocational services program all earn wages based on their ability to perform certain tasks and Department of Labor regulations. They may work independently or in a small group. 5314978 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 21 0 1 146 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 10 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CT X The Organization 2033249258 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 Peter Buck Board Chairperson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 John D Russo Board Treasurer 0.50 X X 0 0 0 Lee Combrinck-Graham MD Board Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Eric Brown Sr Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Renee Brown Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Calvin Chapman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Rickey Denes Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynne C Fife Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Latoya Hunter Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Robert F Maslan Jr Board Member (thru 02.2019) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jane F Norgren Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susanne Kuligowski President & CEO 50.00 X 126965 0 2460 Peter Heinsohn Director of Finance 42.00 X 63920 0 18683 190885 0 21143 1 0 0 0 0 125694 356710 482404 Residential Services 623210 3550623 3550623 Day Program Services 624120 1735641 1735641 5286264 322 322 95150 76850 18300 18300 18300 5500 4172 1328 1328 1328 41032 125694 41032 0 Management Fees 623210 6255 6255 Other Income 900099 4465 4465 10720 5799338 5298312 18300 322 213503 213503 3461924 3236213 181581 44130 73258 70796 1687 775 1075518 956771 107133 11614 276548 244950 28324 3274 358 358 27490 27490 151 151 76538 13525 55013 8000 85925 31524 48179 6222 169192 153151 16041 90050 86362 3267 421 61793 57755 4038 244157 206067 38090 66442 58136 8306 Food/Household/Prog Sup 139160 138789 185 186 Client Remunerations 59037 59037 Staff Training and Educ 4475 1902 2508 65 Bad Debt Expense 145 145 6125664 5314978 735999 74687 477033 344772 91167 91339 155511 64012 75818 107184 7406098 4725867 2749306 2680231 206403 70953 3755238 3358491 536000 466714 109425 92674 186755 64964 1677614 1638506 0 176515 2509794 2439373 X 1190505 901508 54939 17610 1245444 919118 3755238 3358491 -326326 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 5666854 5526665 5954102 5972218 482404 23602243 5666854 5526665 5954102 5972218 482404 23602243 23602243 80497 56185 49326 49069 322 235399 18300 18300 7571 177158 114892 68005 10720 378346 24234288 5286264 0.97390 0.97820 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other Income - 2014 Amount: $ 7,571. 2015 Amount: $ 53,257. 2016 Amount: $ 4,487. 2017 Amount: $ 18,005. 2018 Amount: $ 4,465. Management Fees - 2015 Amount: $ 114,500. 2016 Amount: $ 110,000. 2017 Amount: $ 50,000. 2018 Amount: $ 6,255. Insurance Claims - 2015 Amount: $ 9,401. 2016 Amount: $ 405. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 303850 303850 5613737 3604983 2008754 959229 948519 10710 529282 172365 356917 2680231 Unemployment reserves 15989 Security deposit 15180 Due to State of CT 145346 176515 X 5876037 76850 76850 5799187 151 151 5799338 6202363 76850 76850 6125513 151 151 6125664 Part IV, Line 2b: Custodial cash consists of funds received for which ARI acts serves as a representative payee on behalf of residential clients. ARI records a corresponding liability for such funds. Part X, Line 2: Income Taxes - The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law, except for certain rental revenue derived from unrelated business activities. Any such taxes due would be included in management and general expenses on the statement of activities, but are not material to the overall financial statements. The organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Management believes that the organization has no tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The organization's informational returns for fiscal years ending June 30, 2016 and after are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Connecticut, generally for three years from the date they were filed. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Part VIII, Line 6b 76,850. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Part VIII, Line 6b 76,850. Fall Ball Event 95784 71937 23847 4672 14103 550 4522 Golf Outing 44766 31331 13435 1177 5000 5634 1624 1 26175 22426 3749 1786 774 165 1024 166725 125694 41031 2963 10446 19902 550 7170 41031 0 Barbara Aronica-Buck Family member of Board Chairperson. 8000 Barbara Aronica-Buck provides graphic design services to the organization. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Renee Brown and Eric Brown, Sr. have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b ARI of CT has its Form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the Form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by management, and is ready to be filed with the IRS, it is electronically sent to the Board for approval. Once the Board has approved the return, it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, the Board members will complete a conflict of interest statement, disclosing any potential conflicts. If a conflict arises, the Board member must disclose the conflict and relevant facts at a Board meeting at which the contract or transaction is authorized/confirmed. The Board member with the conflict is excused from voting on the contract/transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board reviews performance and wages of the President & CEO using wage comparison surveys from Guidestar and 990s from nonprofit orgainzations of similar size and location in determining compensation for officers. The Board last completed this process in 2015. There have not been any compensation changes since this time. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organization has an Executive Committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed in the current year.