2017-10-23T13:20:39-05:00 2016-12-31 WithumSmithBrown PC 1 SPRING STREET NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901 990 2016-01-01 311562134 KESSLER FOUNDATION INC % RODGER DEROSE KESS 9733248364 300 EXECUTIVE DRIVE Suite 70 WEST ORANGE NJ 07052 ANNE AMMONS SENIOR VP 9733248364 2017-08-28 true James Mulroy P00024514 7328281614 174.128.19.60 22006220172965000034 2017-10-23 P 8E2F1EFD5883205B7B890A4BD3DDB6861353DB1A FD5ED6AA0529E12AD7996CF4234AF12226DC21A1 2016 2021-01-29 14:40:06Z RODGER DEROSE 300 EXECUTIVE DRIVE SUITE 70 WEST ORANGE NJ 07052 27653107 false X WWW.KESSLERFOUNDATION.ORG X 1986 NJ THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES BY PREPARING THEM FOR THE WORKPLACE, AND CONDUCTING REHABILITATION RESEARCH. 21 19 143 15 0 8788246 9646861 119059 128589 7047838 5786689 3360 5182 15958503 15567321 2435255 2266036 0 0 11646458 12754365 0 0 666358 8277376 8669311 22359089 23689712 -6400586 -8122391 231723753 237311715 9106891 10703383 222616862 226608332 X KESSLER FOUNDATION, A PUBLIC CHARITY IN THE FIELD OF DISABILITY, IS A GLOBAL LEADER IN REHABILITATION RESEARCH THAT ADVANCES THE CARE OF PEOPLE WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, STROKE, INJURIES TO THE BRAIN AND SPINAL CORD, AND OTHER DISABLING CONDITIONS. KESSLER FOUNDATION IS ALSO A LEADER IN FUNDING INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS THAT EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES FOR JOB TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. false false 128589 RESEARCH CENTER: Kessler Foundation researchers improve the quality of life for people with physical and cognitive disabilities through rehabilitation research in its six specialized laboratories under the leadership of noted research directors. The laboratories include Human Performance & Engineering Research, Neuropsychology & Neuroscience, Outcomes & Assessment Research, Spinal Cord Injury Research, Stroke Rehabilitation Research, and Traumatic Brain Injury Research. While the staff of each laboratory has expertise in a particular area, collaboration often enhances progress toward finding ways to overcome the obstacles faced by people with disabilities caused by brain injury, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, stroke, arthritis, and other chronic neurological and orthopedic conditions. The Foundation has the distinction of having the only 3T MRI scanner solely devoted to rehabilitation research in the United States. Over $4 million in new federal, state, and private grants and contracts were awarded to the Foundation in 2015. Two federal Model System grants establish Kessler Foundation as a center of excellence for both traumatic brain injury (TBI) and spinal cord injury (SCI) research. Model Systems are comprehensive networks that promote independent and collaborative research that will improve the national standard of care for individuals with these devastating injuries. Model Systems are funded by large, multi-year grants sponsored by the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. Kessler Foundation is one of only six centers to have dual model systems-Northern New Jersey SCI System and Northern New Jersey TBI System. These model systems are collaborative efforts with Rutgers University-NJ Medical School and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation. 2266036 PROGRAM CENTER: Kessler Foundation focuses on increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities through its Signature Employment and Community Employment grantmaking programs which fund local and national programs aimed at increasing the percentage of Americans with disabilities in the workforce. Special Initiative Grants, an invitation only program, are awarded to projects and organizations that operate within the broad spectrum of rehabilitation and physical disabilities primarily in New Jersey. Rates of unemployment and underemployment are unacceptably high among the millions of people with disabilities in the United States. By working full or part-time, with training and support, many people can find meaningful employment and reap the benefits of greater independence and self-esteem. Having a job enhances social interaction and acceptance in the community, which contribute to a better quality of life. Although individuals living with disabilities represent the largest minority group seeking employment in today's marketplace, they are often not considered an integral component of corporate diversity programs. Through our strategic focus on employment, Kessler Foundation has invested more than $36 million since 1999 in organizations that work to create job opportunities through development, placement employer education, and social enterprise. This funding has enabled people with disabilities to overcome the obstacles that often face them and meet the workforce needs of American business. 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The Foundation had no unrecognized tax benefits at December 31, 2016 and 2015. The Foundation has no open years prior to 2012. There were no tax related interest or penalties included in the financial statements presented. SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 Organization's endowment funds are used to support research and education. Stroll & Roll 164279 131390 32889 400 22000 10489 0 164279 131390 32889 400 22000 10489 32889 true County of Bergen - Department of Human Services One Bergen County Plaza 2nd Floor Hackensack NJ 07601 226002426 501(c)(3) 10000 Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. BY PREPARING THEM FOR THE WORKPLACE, AND NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY - GDV CHAPTER 30 SOUTH 17TH STREET SUITE 800 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 231401535 501(c)(3) 20000 Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. WASHINGTON CENTER FOR INTERNSHIPS AND SEMINARS 1333 16TH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC DC 20036 521019820 501(c)(3) 20000 Public Service Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities to offer an internship program which enables students with disabilities from New Jersey to learn and develop skills, engage in productive work, and participate fully in their communities. HELDRICH CENTER 30 LIVINGSTON AVENUE NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901 226001086 501(C)(3) 182758 Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. Perlman Music Program Suncoast Inc 19 West 69th Street Suite 304 New York NY 10023 113247651 501(c)(3) 14700 Grant paid to fulfill the Organization's mission of improving the quality of life for people with physical disabilities. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE 51 COLLEGE ROAD DURHAM NH 03824 026000937 501(C)(3) 265743 SIGNATURE EMPLOYMENT ADLER APHASIA CENTER 60 WEST HUNTER AVE MAYWOOD NJ 07607 020687863 501(C)(3) 10000 SPECIAL INITIATIVES PROJECT HEALING WATERS FLY FISHING INC POST OFFICE BOX 695 LAPLATA MD 20646 611518154 501(C)(3) 14000 SPECIAL INITIATIVES POSES FAMILY FOUNDATION 145 HUDSON STREET SUITE 5B NEW YORK NY 10013 209175470 501(C)(3) 7500 GENERAL GRANT RUTGERS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 120 ALBANY ST TOWER II SUITE 250 NEW BRUNSWICK NJ 08901 237318742 501(C)(3) 20000 SPECIAL INITIATIVES New Jersey Ballet Company Inc 15-17 Microlab Road Suite 102 Livingston NJ 07039 237447316 501(c)(3) 10000 SPECIAL INITIATIVES HARKINS INSTITUTE 2429 University Avenue Des moines IA 50311 420680460 501(C)(3) 10000 Special Initiative Grants MY BLIND SPOT INC 90 Broad Street - 18th Fl NEW YORK NY 10004 270223913 501(c)(3) 15000 Special Initiative Grants REEVE FOUNDATION 636 MORRIS TURNPIKE SUITE 3A SHORT HILLS NJ 07078 222939536 501(c)(3) 8250 Special Initiative Grants YENDOR ARTS 30 Spruce St NEWARK NJ 07102 453668184 501(c)(3) 15000 Special Initiative Grants North Jersey Friendship House 125 Atlantic St HACKENSACK NJ 07601 221766593 501(c)(3) 25000 Community Employment FedCap Rehabilitation Services 633 THIRD AVENUE 6TH FLR NEW YORK NY 10017 135645879 501(c)(3) 25000 COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT JEVS Human Services 1845 WALNUT ST FL 7 PHILADELPHIA PA 19103 231352118 501(c)(3) 25000 COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission 600 Washington St BOSTON MA 02111 046002284 501(c)(3) 250000 SIGNITURE EMPLOYMENT May Institute Inc 41 Pacella Park Dr RANDOLPH MA 02368 042197449 501(c)(3) 250000 SIGNITURE EMPLOYMENT Mayor's Fund to Advance NYC 253 BROADWAY 6TH FL NEW YORK NY 10007 133783906 501(c)(3) 200000 SIGNITURE EMPLOYMENT Mental health Association of So Central Kansas 555 N Woodlawn St WICHITA KS 67208 480990763 501(c)(3) 325000 SIGNITURE EMPLOYMENT UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN 500 S State St ANN ARBOR MI 48109 386006309 501(c)(3) 485000 SIGNITURE EMPLOYMENT 23 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES PERIODIC REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON PROGRESS TOWARDS MEETING THE GOALS OF THE PROJECTS IT FUNDS AS WELL AS THE EXPENDITURES OF THE FUNDS. 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FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TO REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND ALL EMPLOYEES TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS, ALONG WITH REQUIRING THEM TO ANNUALLY SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AMONG TRUSTEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND TRUSTEES RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION RELATED TO MATTERS WHERE A CONFLICT MAY EXIST. EMPLOYEE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED AND MONITORED BY MANAGEMENT TO ENSURE THAT THESE CONFLICTS DO NOT POSE A HARDSHIP TO THE ORGANIZATION NOR GAIN TO THE EMPLOYEE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & B CEO salary is determined by the Compensation Committee and approved by the Board of Trustees. Other staff compensation is recommended by managers, approved by the CEO and reviewed in the aggregate by the Compensation Committee. The Foundation periodically engages an independent third party to conduct a review of comparability of compensation of the CEO and other key positions. The Compensation Committee annually reviews CEO performance and the CEOs employment contract. In 2015, the Foundation engaged a major compensation consultant to conduct a study to determine reasonableness of salary, cash compensation and total compensation for all key positions, including managers, directors, executive management and the CEO. All salaries were deemed to be reasonable. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 THE FOUNDATION HAD MAINTAINED SEVERAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS WITH PAST EXECUTIVES. ADJUSTMENT IS FOR CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFERRED COMPENSAION LIABILITY. TOTAL 2016 ADJUSTMENT = -$27,697. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 TWO OF THE TRUSTEES HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP