HEARTSONG INC: Form 990, tax year 2013

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Organization
HEARTSONG INC (EIN 13-3665796)
Tax period
2013-07-01 to 2014-06-30
Filed
2016-02-02
IRS object ID
201600339349300925
Schema version
2013v4.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Return2016-02-02T11:52:56-06:00ReturnTs
Tax Period End2014-06-30TaxPeriodEndDt

Preparer Firm PreparerFirmGrp

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Preparer Firm EIN271728945PreparerFirmEIN

Preparer Firm Name PreparerFirmName

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Business Name Line1O'CONNOR DAVIES LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer US Address PreparerUSAddress

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Address Line1500 MAMARONECK AVENUEAddressLine1
CityHARRISONCity
StateNYState
ZIP Code105281633ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnTypeCd
Tax Period Begin2013-07-01TaxPeriodBeginDt

Filer Filer

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EIN133665796EIN

Business Name BusinessName

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Business Name Line1HEARTSONG INCBusinessNameLine1
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Phone9148725227PhoneNum

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1ONE SUMMIT AVENUE NO 230AddressLine1
CityWHITE PLAINSCity
StateNYState
ZIP Code10606ZIPCode

Business Officer BusinessOfficerGrp

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PersonMARION ANDERSONPersonNm
Person TitleEXECUTIVE DIRECTORPersonTitleTxt
Phone9148725227PhoneNum
Signature2016-02-02SignatureDt
Discuss With Paid PreparerYes (1)DiscussWithPaidPreparerInd

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Preparer PersonGARRETT M HIGGINSPreparerPersonNm
PTINP00543209PTIN
Phone9143818900PhoneNum
Preparation2015-09-23PreparationDt
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Tax2013TaxYr
Build TS2016-04-25 22:37:26ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

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Amended ReturnYes (X)AmendedReturnInd
Principal OfficerJUDITH MCNATTPrincipalOfficerNm

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Address Line1ONE SUMMIT AVENUE NO 230AddressLine1
CityWHITE PLAINSCity
StateNYState
ZIP Code10606ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Gross Receipts$414,673GrossReceiptsAmt
Group Return For Affiliates0GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd
Organization501c3Yes (X)Organization501c3Ind
Website AddressWWW.HEARTSONG.ORGWebsiteAddressTxt
Type Of Organization CorpYes (X)TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd
Formation1992FormationYr
Legal Domicile StateNYLegalDomicileStateCd
Activity Or MissionSEE SCHEDULE OActivityOrMissionDesc
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Total Employee25TotalEmployeeCnt
Total Volunteers33TotalVolunteersCnt
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PY Investment Income$0PYInvestmentIncomeAmt
CY Investment Income$0CYInvestmentIncomeAmt
PY Other Revenue$12,603PYOtherRevenueAmt
CY Other Revenue$9,660CYOtherRevenueAmt
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PY Grants And Similar Paid$38,398PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt
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CY Benefits Paid To Members$0CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt
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Info In Schedule O Part IIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd
MissionHEARTSONG'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CLINICALLY-BASED MUSIC AND ART THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONING LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. LOCATED IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NEW YORK, BUT DRAWING CHILDREN FROM THROUGHOUT THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA, HEARTSONG PROVIDES ITS PROGRAM SERVICES ON SATURDAYS FROM SEPTEMBER TO JUNE AT WESTCHESTER SCHOOL 29 IN YONKERS AND AT GOOD COUNSEL ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN WHITE PLAINS. OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE CALENDAR YEAR. THOSE WHO BENEFIT THE MOST FROM OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE THOSE FAMILIES WHOSE CHILDREN HAVE BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYNDROME, DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND MULTIPLE DISABILITIES. HEARTSONG MEETS A CRITICAL NEED FOR COMMUNITY-BASED ART AND MUSIC THERAPY FOR THESE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.MissionDesc
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Significant Change0SignificantChangeInd
Expense$286,510ExpenseAmt
Grant$30,500GrantAmt
Revenue$118,967RevenueAmt
DescCREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, WHEN USED IN A THERAPEUTIC SETTING, HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS BY IMPROVING ATTENTION SPAN, SPEECH AND LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SELF-CONFIDENCE. HEARTSONG'S GROUP FORMAT ALLOWS FOR THE ADDED BENEFIT OF IMPROVING EACH CLIENT'S SOCIAL SKILLS, WHILE REDUCING THE CONSTANT ISOLATION OFTEN FELT BY SO MANY. THIS STRUCTURE IS CONDUCIVE TO THE PARTICIPANTS FORMING BONDS, WHICH IN SOME CASES LEAD TO FIRST FRIENDSHIPS. THROUGH HEARTSONG'S CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY PROGRAMMING, INDIVIDUALS ARE HELPED TO INCREASE:- USE OF VOCALIZED SOUNDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF COMMUNICATION- ABILITY TO MAINTAIN FOCUS ON A GIVEN TASK AND DISPLAY INTEREST IN PEER PARTICIPATION- ABILITY TO CHOOSE TO DEFER GRATIFICATION FOR THE GREATER GOOD- AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF ONE'S BEHAVIOR ON OTHERS- AWARENESS OF THE IMPACT OF ONE'S EMOTIONAL SELF-EXPRESSION ON OTHERS- ENGAGEMENT IN RECIPROCAL/COOPERATIVE INTERACTIONS WITH OTHERSHEARTSONG CONTINUES TO REDEFINE AND ADAPT ITS SERVICES TO A RAPIDLY CHANGING GROUP OF PEOPLE. EVERY YEAR, MORE PEOPLE ARE DIAGNOSED AND ARE MORE SEVERELY IMPACTED BY AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS. WE ARE INCORPORATING MORE STRATEGIES SPECIFIC TO THIS POPULATION. DUE TO THE SEVERE NATURE OF MANY PARTICIPANTS, GROUP SIZES HAVE BEEN DECREASED TO BETTER SERVE CLIENTS. HEARTSONGS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:THE SATURDAY PROGRAM OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY (ART, MUSIC, DANCE/MOVEMENT); PROVIDING CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY TO 100 INDIVIDUALS, WITH 10 THERAPISTS AND 26 VOLUNTEERS. QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS WORK UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF CERTIFIED MUSIC, ART, DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPISTS TO FACILITATE CLIENT PARTICIPATION IN SAFE, NURTURING SMALL GROUP SESSIONS. - SCHOOL VACATION & SUMMER BREAK RESPITE PROGRAMS: THREE-HOUR IMMERSION PROGRAMS OFFER DAILY SESSIONS OF ART, MUSIC, DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPIES. _ TRAINING & CONSULTATION PROGRAMS (PARENT SUPPORT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, LUNCH & LEARN SERIES); OFFERING MONTHLY INFORMATIONAL SPEAKER SERIES, COMMUNITY-BASED TRAINING AND CONSULTATION SERVICES, PARENT SUPPORT & CAREGIVERS GROUPS.-AFTER SCHOOL CLUB FOR ADOLESCENTS: PROVIDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT, SOCIAL SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM DEVELOPMENT. ART, MUSIC & DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPIES ARE KEY COMPONENTS THAT ARE INTEGRATED INTO THE PROGRAM.-COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS (CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY PROGRAMS FOR SENIORS, EARLY CHILDHOOD, SCHOOL AND OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS & SERVICES). PROVIDING CONTRACTUAL ART, MUSIC, DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPY SERVICESDesc

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Expense$27,161ExpenseAmt
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DescART AND MUSIC THERAPY ARE NOT USUALLY COVERED BY PRIVATE OR PUBLIC INSURANCE IF PROVIDED OUTSIDE OF AN INSTITUTIONAL SETTING, SUCH AS A REHABILITATION HOSPITAL. HEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. THE FEE STRUCTURE ENSURES THAT ALL FAMILIES RECEIVE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FROM PARTIAL TO TOTAL AID. BASED ON INCOME, MORE THAN 40% OF THE CHILDREN SERVED RECEIVED THERAPY AT NO COST TO THEIR FAMILIES THIS PAST YEAR.Desc

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DescHEARTSONG CURRENTLY PARTNERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED AGENCIES IN THE TRI-STATE AREA TO PROVIDE THE BENEFITS OF MUSIC AND/OR ART THERAPY SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. WE HAVE APPROACHED EACH OF THESE PARTNERSHIPS ACKNOWLEDGING IN EACH A UNIQUE SET OF CHALLENGES THAT DEMAND SENSITIVITY AND ACCOMMODATION TO DIFFERENCES OF CULTURE, PROTOCOL, STYLE, AND SOCIAL NORMS. SINCE ITS INCEPTION, HEARTSONG HAS RECOGNIZED THE NEED FOR THE AVAILABILITY OF CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY SERVICES BEYOND THE CONFINES OF THE HOSPITALS AND CLINICS WHERE THESE PIONEERING THERAPY MODELS WERE FIRST CONCEIVED AND DEVELOPED SOON AFTER THE SECOND WORLD WAR. TODAY, WITH THE CLOSING OF MORE LARGE HOSPITALS AND THE "MAINSTREAMING" OF A GREATER NUMBER CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, COMES A GREATER NEED FOR THE DELIVERY OF SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHERE THEY LIVE, IN THEIR SCHOOLS, AND AT AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS WHERE THEY PLAY.Desc
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Credit Counseling0CreditCounselingInd
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServicesInd
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Family Or Business Rln0FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd
Delegation Of Mgmt DutiesYes (1)DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd
Change To Org Documents0ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd
Material Diversion Or Misuse0MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd
Members Or Stockholders0MembersOrStockholdersInd
Election Of Board Members0ElectionOfBoardMembersInd
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Minutes Of Governing BodyYes (1)MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd
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Local Chapters0LocalChaptersInd
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Compensation Process Other0CompensationProcessOtherInd
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Other WebsiteYes (X)OtherWebsiteInd
Upon RequestYes (X)UponRequestInd

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Business Name Line1ARTHUR SHERIDANBusinessNameLine1
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Phone9143585613PhoneNum

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Address Line1277 MARTINE AVE SUITE 230AddressLine1
CityWHITE PLAINSCity
StateNYState
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SUSAN VARSAMES
VICE CHAIR1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
JUDITH MCNATT
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DAVID P KATZ
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LINDLEY THOMASSET
SECRETARY1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
MICHAEL J FORMISANO
TREASURER1.00Yes (X)Yes (X)$0$0$0
BRIAN ALLEN
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
CHARLENE COYNE
BOARD MEMBER1.00Yes (X)$0$0$0
MARION ANDERSON
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PRO900099$26,490$26,490
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Exclusion$9,660ExclusionAmt

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Program Services$30,500ProgramServicesAmt

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Management And General$3,913ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$19,964FundraisingAmt

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Management And General$712ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$631FundraisingAmt

Payroll Taxes PayrollTaxesGrp

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Program Services$16,152ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,776ManagementAndGeneralAmt
Fundraising$2,463FundraisingAmt

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Management And General$660ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Fundraising$7,521FundraisingAmt

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Information Technology InformationTechnologyGrp

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Occupancy OccupancyGrp

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Management And General$280ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Interest InterestGrp

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Program Services$2,643ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$1,133ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Depreciation Depletion DepreciationDepletionGrp

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Total$3,822TotalAmt
Program Services$3,822ProgramServicesAmt

Insurance InsuranceGrp

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Total$8,220TotalAmt
Program Services$5,754ProgramServicesAmt
Management And General$2,466ManagementAndGeneralAmt

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Management And General$215ManagementAndGeneralAmt

Total Functional Expenses TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp

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BOY$88,903BOYAmt
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Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenueGrp

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BOY$4,100BOYAmt

Loans From Officers Directors LoansFromOfficersDirectorsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$65,500BOYAmt
EOY$108,404EOYAmt

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilitiesGrp

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BOY$2,447BOYAmt
EOY$0EOYAmt

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilitiesGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY$160,950BOYAmt
EOY$232,084EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Organization Follows SFAS117Yes (X)OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssetsGrp

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EOY-$212,350EOYAmt

Total Net Assets Fund Balance TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp

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EOY-$212,350EOYAmt

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EOY$19,734EOYAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expnss-$83,944ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt
Other Changes In Net Assets$0OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt
Info In Schedule O Part XIIYes (X)InfoInScheduleOPartXIIInd
Method Of Accounting AccrualYes (X)MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReviewInd
FS AuditedYes (1)FSAuditedInd

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasisGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Separate Basis Fincl StmtYes (X)SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit CommitteeYes (1)AuditCommitteeInd
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd

Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Organization170Yes (X)PublicOrganization170Ind

Gifts Grants Contri Rcvd170 GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$352,633CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$332,657CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$299,400CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$277,104CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$214,456CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,476,250TotalAmt

Total Calendar Year170 TotalCalendarYear170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$352,633CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$332,657CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$299,400CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year$277,104CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt
Current Tax Year$214,456CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$1,476,250TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Substantial Contributors Tot$22,404SubstantialContributorsTotAmt
Public Support Total170$1,453,846PublicSupportTotal170Amt

Gross Investment Income170 GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years$487CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$120CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years$8CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt
Total$615TotalAmt

Unrelated Business Net Incm170 UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year$7,542CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$7,542TotalAmt

Other Income170 OtherIncome170Grp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years$8,416CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt
Current Tax Year$2,118CurrentTaxYearAmt
Total$10,534TotalAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Support$1,494,941TotalSupportAmt
Gross Receipts Rltd Activities$841,404GrossReceiptsRltdActivitiesAmt
Public Support CY1700.97250PublicSupportCY170Pct
Public Support PY1700.96240PublicSupportPY170Pct
Thirty Thr Pct Suprt Tests CY170Yes (X)ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind

Form990 Schedule A Part IV Form990ScheduleAPartIVGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferenceSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationMISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 8,416. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,118.ExplanationTxt

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Information ContributorInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ContributorRESTRICTEDContributorNum

Contributor Business Name ContributorBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor US Address ContributorUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total ContributionsRESTRICTEDTotalContributionsAmt

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovementsGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$3,362OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$1,681DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,681BookValueAmt

Equipment EquipmentGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis$46,324OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt
Depreciation$45,294DepreciationAmt
Book Value$1,030BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Land Buildings$2,711TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt

Other Assets Org OtherAssetsOrgGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescSECURITY DEPOSITSDesc
Book Value$3,167BookValueAmt
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets$3,167TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt
Footnote TextYes (X)FootnoteTextInd
Total Rev Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$344,938TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services And Use Fclts$15,545DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt
Revenue Not Reported$15,545RevenueNotReportedAmt
Revenue Subtotal$329,393RevenueSubtotalAmt
Other Revenues Not Included$30,500OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt
Revenue Not Reported Fincl Stmt$30,500RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt
Total Revenue Per Form990$359,893TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt
Tot Expns Etc Audited Fincl Stmt$428,882TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt
Donated Services Use Fclts$15,545DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt
Expenses Not Reported$15,545ExpensesNotReportedAmt
Expenses Subtotal$413,337ExpensesSubtotalAmt
Other Expenses Not Included$30,500OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt
Expenses Not Rpt Fincl Stmt$30,500ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt
Total Expenses Per Form990$443,837TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART X, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationHEARTSONG RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX POSITIONS ONLY WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT HEARTSONG HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. HEARTSONG IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO JUNE 30, 2011.ExplanationTxt

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Fundraising Event Information FundraisingEventInformationGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1SPRING GALANameOfEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Event1$134,934GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt
Charitable Contri Event1$72,612CharitableContriEvent1Amt
Gross Revenue Event1$62,322GrossRevenueEvent1Amt
Rent Facility Costs Event1$27,390RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt
Other Direct Expenses Event1$27,390OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt
Gross Receipts Total$134,934GrossReceiptsTotalAmt
Charitable Contributions Tot$72,612CharitableContributionsTotAmt
Gross Revenue Total Events$62,322GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt
Rent Fclty Costs Total Events$27,390RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt
Oth Direct Expnss Total Events$27,390OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt
Direct Expense Summary Events$54,780DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt
Net Income Summary$7,542NetIncomeSummaryAmt

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant Records MaintainedYes (1)GrantRecordsMaintainedInd

Grants Other Asst To Indiv In US GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Grant TypeSCHOLARSHIPGrantTypeTxt
Recipient5RecipientCnt
Cash Grant$30,500CashGrantAmt

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Form And Line ReferencePART I, LINE 2:FormAndLineReferenceDesc
ExplanationHEARTSONG IS COMMITTED TO MAKING ITS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE REGARDLESS OF A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. THE FEE STRUCTURE ENSURES THAT ALL FAMILIES RECEIVE SOME FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, FROM PARTIAL TO TOTAL AID. IN ORDER TO RECEIVE AID, EACH FAMILY MUST SUBMIT THEIR MOST RECENT INCOME TAX RETURN. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE DETERMINED BASE ON THE CLIENT'S ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME AND A SCHOLARSHIP SCALE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FEE SCHEDULE AS BELOW: TIER INCOME YEARLY FEE SEMESTER FEE PER SESSION TIER 1 $0 - $39,999 NO FEE NO FEE NO FEE TIER 2 $40,000-$54,999 $336 $168 $12.00 TIER 3 $55,000-$74,999 $504 $252 $18.00 TIER 4 $75,000-$99,000 $672 $336 $24.00 TIER 5 $100,000-$149,999 $840 $420 $30.00 TIER 6 $150,000-$199,999 $504 $504 $36.00 TIER 7 $200,000 PLUS $1,344 $672 $48.00 WE ESTIMATE THE COST PER CHILD FOR 28 WEEKS OF MUSIC OR ART THERAPY TO BE ABOUT $2,000. BASED ON THE ABOVE SCALE, NO FAMILY PAYS MORE THAN $1,200. IN ORDER TO MONITOR THE USE OF THE FUNDS, THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE AID THE REDUCED FEE RATE. THIS ENSURES THAT THE AID IS USED FOR THE PROGRAMS THE CHILD IS ATTENDING AT HEARTSONG.ExplanationTxt

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Loans Btwn Org Interested Prsn LoansBtwnOrgInterestedPrsnGrp

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
PersonMARION ANDERSONPersonNm
Relationship With OrgEXECUTIVE DIRECTORRelationshipWithOrgTxt
Loan PurposeFUND ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONSLoanPurposeTxt
Loan To OrganizationYes (X)LoanToOrganizationInd
Original Principal$35,000OriginalPrincipalAmt
Balance Due$108,404BalanceDueAmt
Default0DefaultInd
Board Or Committee ApprovalYes (1)BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd
Written AgreementYes (1)WrittenAgreementInd
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Balance Due$108,404TotalBalanceDueAmt

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (8 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1HEARTSONG WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1992 BY THE PARENTS OF A CHILD WITH CEREBRAL PALSY AND HAS SERVED MORE THAN 1,200 CHILDREN SINCE ITS INCEPTION. OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CLINICALLY-BASED MUSIC AND ART THERAPY PROGRAMS THAT SEEK TO ENHANCE THE FUNCTIONING LEVEL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES. HEARTSONG SERVES WESTCHESTER COUNTY, AS WELL AS NEIGHBORING COUNTIES AND THE BRONX. CLIENTS SERVED RANGE IN AGE FROM FOUR TO TWENTY-ONE YEARS OF AGE AND HAVE DISABILITIES SUCH AS AUTISM, CEREBRAL PALSY, MENTAL RETARDATION, MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, AND DOWNS SYNDROME. FIFTY-TWO PERCENT OF THOSE ENROLLED IN HEARTSONG HAVE A DIAGNOSED AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. HEARTSONG'S INNOVATIVE GROUP FORMAT IMPROVES EACH PARTICIPANT'S SOCIAL SKILLS WHILE REDUCING ISOLATION OFTEN FELT BY THESE CHILDREN. HEARTSONG ALSO SEEKS TO ADDRESS THE UNMET NEEDS OF SEGMENTS WITHIN THE POPULATION IT SERVES. PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN INITIATED OR ARE IN PLANNING STAGES FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS AND ADOLESCENT CLIENTS. THESE INCLUDE "MOMMY AND ME" SESSIONS FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE FIVE, A COLLABORATION WITH THE SCHOOLHOUSE THEATER IN CROTON, NEW YORK, FOR OLDER ADOLESCENTS AND A PILOT DANCE THERAPY PROJECT WITH THE GRADUATE DANCE PROGRAM OF SARAH LAWRENCE COLLEGE IN BRONXVILLE. IN 2010, HEARTSONG REALIZED A PARTNERSHIP WITH FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, A NOT-FOR-PROFIT DEDICATED TO STRENGTHENING AND SUPPORTING FAMILIES, CHILDREN AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH ALL STAGES OF THE LIFE CYCLE. THIS COLLABORATION ALLOWS HEARTSONG TO INCREASE ITS IMPACT BY ADDING WEEKDAY SESSIONS AND ADDRESSING THE NEEDS OF TEENS THAT "AGE OUT" OF ITS CORE SERVICES. NOW FAMILIES CAN FIND THE MULTIPLE SERVICES THEY NEED IN ONE, SHARED LOCATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3HEARTSONG, INC. OUTSOURCES ITS ACCOUNTING, IT AND HR SERVICES TO FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTCHESTER, INC., ("FSW"). THESE SERVICES INCLUDE PREPARATION OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ANNUAL BUDGETS, PAYROLL, BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION, NEW HIRE PROCESSING, AND SETUP/MAINTENANCE OF IT NETWORK. FSW WAS PAID $25,660 FOR THESE SERVICES. NO INDIVIDUAL LISTED IN PART VII OF THE RETURN WAS PAID BY FSW. IN ADDITION, THIS AGREEMENT WAS TERMINATED AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11HEARTSONG, INC. 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 INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO EMPLOYEES, BOARD MEMBERS, AND OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IF AN INTERESTED PERSON BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT, THEY MUST DICLOSE THIS IMMEDIATELY. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG IN WHICH THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TAKES ACTION CONCERNING A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT PREVIOUSLY REVIEWED BY A COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY, THE BOARD SHALL MAKE ITS OWN DETERMINATION OR AFFIRM THE DETERMINATION OF THE COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. A. INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL COUNT TOWARD THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT MEETINGS OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG NOTWITHSTANDING THAT INTERESTED PERSONS MAY NOT DELIBERATE OR VOTE ON A DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR ON A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH THEY HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST. B. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY OTHER PROVISIONS OF HEARTSONG'S BY-LAWS, VOTES ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE SAME PERCENTAGE OF THE DISINTERESTED PERSONS PRESENT AT A MEETING AS WOULD BE REQUIRED BY THE BY-LAWS OF HEARTSONG FOR ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY, UNLESS A DIFFERENT PERCENTAGE IS REQUIRED BY STATUTE. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST: A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION AND ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL, IF HE OR SHE DEEMS IT APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE OF DISINTERESTED PERSONS TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. ONLY DISINTERESTED PERSONS UNRELATED TO AND NOT SUBJECT TO THE CONTROL OF THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY VOTE ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. D. PRIOR TO VOTING ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY. E. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION AS TO THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION, AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE III OF THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. F. IF A FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INCLUDES A NON-FIXED PAYMENT (SUCH AS A DISCRETIONARY BONUS), THERE SHALL BE A SPECIFIED CAP ON THE AMOUNT OF THE NON-FIXED PAYMENT AND THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT AND ITS COMPARABILITY SHALL BE CONSIDERED ON THE BASIS OF THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT PAYABLE. FAILURE TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: A. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY DETERMINES THAT THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS, IN FACT, FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. C. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY SHALL MAKE A WRITTEN RECORD, IN ITS MINUTES OR OTHERWISE, OF ITS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT A DISQUALIFIED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN IT AND THE DISQUALIFIED PERSON CONCERNING THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE, AND ITS DETERMINATION AND ANY ACTION TAKEN REGARDING THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, AND EACH AUTHORIZED BODY OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG SHALL CONTAIN: (I) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO DISCLOSED OR OTHERWISE WERE FOUND TO HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST IN CONNECTION WITH AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE NATURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST, ANY ACTION TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS PRESENT, AND THE DECISION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IN FACT, EXISTED; AND (II) THE NAMES OF THE PERSONS WHO WERE PRESENT FOR DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES RELATING TO THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, A SUMMARY OF THE DISCUSSION, INCLUDING ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT, AND A RECORD OF ANY VOTES TAKEN IN CONNECTION THEREWITH. B. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR EACH DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (I) THE TERMS OF THE APPROVED FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT AND THE DATE APPROVED; (II) THE DIRECTORS OR THE OTHER MEMBERS OF AN AUTHORIZED BODY WHO WERE PRESENT DURING THE DEBATE ON THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT WAS APPROVED AND THOSE WHO VOTED ON IT; AND (III) THE COMPARABILITY DATA OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY AND HOW THE DATA WAS OBTAINED. C. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS SHALL BE COMPLETED NO LATER THAN THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY OR SIXTY (60) DAYS AFTER THE DETERMINATION, WHICHEVER IS SOONER. DOCUMENTATION OF THE BASIS FOR THE DETERMINATION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE OR AUTHORIZED BODY CONCERNING THE FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS MAY BE RECORDED BY COMPLETING A CHECKLIST FOR COMPENSATION OR A CHECKLIST FOR PROPERTY, AS APPLICABLE, IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE FORM INCLUDED IN APPENDIX A OF THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE OF HEARTSONG, EACH MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH POWERS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG, AND EACH MEMBER OF AN AUTHORIZED BY HEARTSONG OR AN ENTITY CONTROLLED BY HEARTSONG SHALL SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (I) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF HEARTSONG'S POLICY AND PROCEDURE ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST; (II) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES; (III) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY AND PROCEDURES; AND (IV) UNDERSTANDS THAT HEARTSONG IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION, IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. B. EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE OF HEARTSONG SHALL COMPLETE, SIGN AND SUBMIT ANNUALLY TO THE SECRETARY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNUAL STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15ATHE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD AT HER HIRE DATE IN FEBRUARY 2008. IN THE FALL OF 2008, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS CUT BY 15% DUE TO ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. IN HER EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT IT STATES THAT THERE COULD BE THE POSSIBILITY OF A BONUS PAID BASED ON PERFORMANCE, BUT IT WAS DEPENDENT ON THE FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE ORGANIZATION AT THAT TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSULTED WITH THE ADVISORY BOARD ON INCENTIVE BONUSES FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED OTHER FORM 990'S FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMPENSATION STUDIES DONE BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS (SUCH AS CHARITY NAVIGATOR, GUIDESTAR, ETC). BASED ON THE BOARD'S REVIEW, THE BOARD APPROVED A BONUS OF $10,000 IN ADDITION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL SALARY. THE APPROVAL WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. AT THE SUBSEQUENT BOARD MEETING, THE BONUS RECOMMENDATION WAS MADE TO THE FULL BOARD BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. IT WAS APPROVED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES TO THAT BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 1023, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CTHE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, BOX B, AMENDED RETURNWHEN THE ORIGINAL RETURN WAS FILED THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION HAD NOT BEEN AUDITED. SINCE FILING THE ORIGINAL RETURN, THERE HAS BEEN A COMPLETE AUDIT PERFORMED. THUS, ALL FINANCIAL INFORMATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION HAS CHANGED AND AN AMENDED RETURN HAS BEEN FILED.

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