2025-10-24T11:50:22-05:00 2025-06-30 410746749 CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP 4334 MUNSON STREET SUITE 200 CANTON OH 44718 990 2024-07-01 205671272 THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN INC GOLD 3304934400 1431 30TH STREET NW CANTON OH 447092926 GINA M BANNEVICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 3304934400 2025-10-24 1 1 JENNIFER COLEMAN P00743188 3304972000 2025-10-24 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z GINA M BANNEVICH 1431 30TH STREET NW CANTON OH 447092926 4362070 0 X WWW.GOLDENKEYSCHOOL.COM X 2006 OH THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. WE ARE NON-PUBLIC SPECIALIZED CHARTER SCHOOL FOR KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 8TH GRADE THAT OFFERS EARLY INTERVENTION FOR STUDENTS WITH AUTISM. ADDITIONALLY WE HAVE A PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FOR AGES 3YEARS TO 5 YEARS. WE DO PROVIDE CHILDCARE FOR STUDENTS OF OUR SCHOOL AND OUR PRESCHOOL CLASSES AS WELL AS A SUMMER CAMP FOR STUDENTS WITH COGNITIVE DISORDERS, PRIMARY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. 11 11 74 12 0 0 269863 39518 4140308 4275937 32140 43954 2309 2661 4444620 4362070 1350 2480 0 0 2832635 2983742 0 0 0 1238438 1273865 4072423 4260087 372197 101983 5416117 5317312 631073 430285 4785044 4887027 X THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN IS TO PROVIDE QUALITY EDUCATION AND INTERVENTION SERVICES TO STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. 0 0 1236114 0 3145443 THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN OPERATES A NON-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL ACCREDITED BY THE OHIO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION & WORKFORCE. THE SCHOOL SERVES STUDENTS IN GRADES K8 WHO HAVE AUTISM AND OTHER COGNITIVE DISABILITIES, PROVIDING INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING TAILORED TO EACH STUDENT'S DEVELOPMENTAL PROFILE. THROUGH A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC INSTRUCTION, THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT, AND FUNCTIONAL SKILL-BUILDING, THE SCHOOL AIMS TO ENHANCE EACH CHILD'S INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNICATION, AND OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE.THE PROGRAM FOLLOWS A TRADITIONAL 10-MONTH ACADEMIC CALENDAR, OFFERING SERVICES MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY FROM MID-AUGUST THROUGH THE END OF MAY. STAFFED BY LICENSED EDUCATORS AND INTERVENTION SPECIALISTS, THE SCHOOL EMPHASIZES INCLUSIVE PRACTICES, EVIDENCE-BASED STRATEGIES, AND A NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN THRIVE BOTH SOCIALLY AND ACADEMICALLY. 2200943 2480 1059005 THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN OPERATES A SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 3 TO 5 DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THIS YEAR-ROUND PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, INCLUDING APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT INTERVENTION (RDI), TO SUPPORT EARLY DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH IN COMMUNICATION, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND ADAPTIVE FUNCTIONING.THE PRESCHOOL PROVIDES INTENSIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT DESIGNED TO ADDRESS DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS ASSOCIATED WITH AUTISM. STAFF RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT AND AUTISM-SPECIFIC EDUCATION STRATEGIES, ENSURING A HIGH LEVEL OF EXPERTISE AND CONSISTENCY IN CARE. THE PROGRAM RUNS ON A 12-MONTH CALENDAR AND IS STRUCTURED TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL PROGRESS IN EACH CHILD'S LEARNING AND QUALITY OF LIFE. 351602 0 71489 THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN PROVIDES CHILDCARE SERVICES TO STUDENTS ENROLLED IN ITS NON-PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL AND SPECIALIZED PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL CARE, AS WELL AS A SUMMER CAMP DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM AND OTHER COGNITIVE DISABILITIES. THE CHILDCARE PROGRAM SUPPORTS OVER 45 CHILDREN ANNUALLY BETWEEN BEFORE AND AFTER CARE SERVICES AND SUMMER CAMP. ALL PROGRAMS ARE STAFFED BY PROFESSIONALS TRAINED TO MEET THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES SERVED.THE BEFORE AND AFTER CARE PROGRAM OPERATES YEAR-ROUND, OFFERING STRUCTURED SUPPORT AND RESPITE FOR WORKING FAMILIES. THE SUMMER CAMP RUNS FROM MID-JUNE THROUGH EARLY AUGUST AND PROVIDES ENRICHING ACTIVITIES TAILORED TO THE DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH COGNITIVE DISORDERS, WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON THOSE DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. THE PROGRAM EMPHASIZES COMPASSIONATE CARE, CONSISTENCY, AND A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT FOSTERS GROWTH AND CONNECTION. 3788659 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 15 0 1 74 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 11 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X GINA M BANNEVICH 3304934400 1431 30TH ST NW CANTON OH 44709 TARANNA FRANCISCO CHAIR 0.50 X X 0 0 0 NATHAN SUNDHEIMBER VICE CHAIR (BEGAN 4/2024) 0.10 X X 0 0 0 BARB FRUSTACI SECRETARY 0.50 X X 0 0 0 TIM HEFTY TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JARED CHERVRAUX IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 0.10 X X 0 0 0 JOSEPH D'AUGUSTINE DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 DR MICHELLE BEMILLER DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 GARRET KLOOTS DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE LEHOTA DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 KENNETH PASCLEY DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 SARA STUDENY DIRECTOR 0.10 X 0 0 0 GINA BANNEVICH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 106439 0 3099 CAITLIN BELLINSKI ACADEMIC DIRECTOR 40.00 X 83196 0 5380 JAMIE SCHOTT OPERATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00 X 69679 0 0 259314 0 8479 1 0 0 0 WINGS OF CHANGE 1909 3RD ST CUYAHOGA FALLS OH 44221 OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES TO STUDENT 156039 PORTAGE THERAPY SERVICES 2728 WARREN-BURTON RD SOUTHINGTON OH 44470 OCCUPATIONAL AND PHYSICAL THERAPY 141080 STARK SPEECH 7265 PORTAGE ST NW SUITE B MASSILLON OH 44646 SPEECH AND LANGUAGE PATHOLOGISTS 128520 3 39518 39518 CHARTER 624100 3145443 3145443 NON-CHARTER 624100 1059005 1059005 CHILDCARE 624100 71489 71489 4275937 33145 33145 10809 0 10809 10809 10809 0 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 2661 2661 2661 4362070 4275937 0 46615 X 2480 2480 281755 281755 2045349 1970274 75075 76401 71160 5241 327127 327127 253110 226720 26390 76710 76710 1087 1087 635845 635845 20851 20851 9902 9902 118038 112868 5170 8269 8269 83812 83812 29945 29945 137923 137923 27101 27101 EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES 70709 70709 FOOD 26958 26958 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 13065 13065 BAD DEBT 5000 5000 8650 8650 4260087 3788659 471428 0 406607 217626 1002397 1091905 81669 50089 13179 7902 4901507 1103410 3779059 3798097 133206 151693 5416117 5317312 99329 83948 8703 5975 523041 340362 631073 430285 X 4785044 4887027 4785044 4887027 5416117 5317312 101983 0 X 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 133205 6523 13052 1087 151693 132386 819 133205 1.00000 0.00000 0.00000 1 0 123287 123287 3339028 315092 3023936 1011201 522977 488224 323094 265341 57753 104897 104897 3798097 PART V, LINE 4: THE ENDOWMENT FUND WAS CREATED IN HONOR OF THE RETIRING CO-FOUNDER AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE ENDOWMENT WAS CREATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR TO BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE OPERATIONS OF THE GOLDEN KEY TO ENSURE NO FAMILY HAS TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR ALL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR ANY STUDENTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLICIZED ITS POLICY DURING THE ADMISSION PROCESS FOR EVERY POTENTIAL STUDENT AND AGAIN IN EVERY STUDENT ENROLLMENT PACKET. IT IS DISPLAYED ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A THE BOARD MAY APPOINT AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MADE UP OF THE CORPORATION'S OFFICERS. THIS COMMITTEE ACTS BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS, UNDER THE BOARD'S OVERSIGHT, AND MAY EXERCISE FULL BOARD AUTHORITY UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED. EMERGENCY MATTERS MAY BE ADDRESSED BY THE COMMITTEE, AND ITS ACTIONS ARE RECORDED AND REPORTED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM AND THEN PROVIDED TO ORGANIZATIONS TREASURER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE GOLDEN KEY CENTER FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN, INC. REQUIRES EMPLOYEES TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO PROTECT THE ORGANIZATION'S INTEGRITY AND REPUTATION. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT HAVE PERSONAL INTERESTS OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT CONFLICT WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTERESTS. CONFLICTS INCLUDE HOLDING INTERESTS IN OR ACCEPTING BENEFITS FROM BUSINESSES DEALING WITH OR COMPETING WITH THE ORGANIZATION, BEING EMPLOYED BY OR SERVING ON BOARDS OF SUCH BUSINESSES, AND PROFITING PERSONALLY FROM THEM. THIS ALSO APPLIES TO IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. MODEST BUSINESS COURTESIES ARE ACCEPTABLE, BUT EMPLOYEES MUST REPORT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ALL SALARIES AND WAGES ARE REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH A THIRD PARTY PAYROLL COMPANY TO PROVIDE COMPARISONS TO SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SIMILAR SERVICES. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED HERE WAS LAST COMPLETED IN JUNE 2025. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G OTHER CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,169. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,169. CONTRACTED PT THERAPY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,240. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,240. CONTRACTED OT THERAPY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 255,100. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 255,100. CONTRACTED SPEECH THERAPY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 287,873. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 287,873. NURSING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,463. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,463.