2016-04-25T13:45:46-05:00 2015-06-30 341322309 CIUNI & PANICHI INC 25201 CHAGRIN BLVD 200 CLEVELAND OH 441225683 990 2014-07-01 340714766 ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN ACHI 2162929700 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD HIGHLAND HILLS OH 44128 SCOTT PEPLIN CFO 2162929700 2016-04-25 1 NICHOLAS E LEACOMA CPA P00369637 2168317171 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z SCOTT PEPLIN 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD HIGHLAND HILLS OH 44128 11430421 0 X WWW.ACHIEVEMENTCENTERS.ORG X 1940 OH THE MISSION OF THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN IS TO ENABLE AND EMPOWER (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) (CONTINUED FROM PART I, LINE 1) CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GROW, LEARN, PLAY, AND PREPARE FOR LIFELONG ACHIEVEMENT IN SOCIETY. 40 40 293 696 0 0 2739546 2714512 4775342 5481960 762401 791336 905652 773628 9182941 9761436 0 0 0 0 6332420 6417372 0 0 428400 2100945 2100396 8433365 8517768 749576 1243668 23641236 24172639 1557591 1245216 22083645 22927423 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 1785035 289896 1081214 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE A RANGE OF SOCIAL WORK SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, PARENT EDUCATION, SERVICE COORDINATION, SUPPORT GROUPS, RESOURCE AND REFERRAL INFORMATION AND OTHER PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO GIVE PARENTS THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILD WITH A DISABILITY AS WELL AS SUPPORTING OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR EARLY INTERVENTION HOME-BASED PROGRAM DELIVERS HOME-BASED SERVICES TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS AND YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK OF DELAY DUE TO CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTAL OR HEALTH FACTORS, IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A) AS A STATE AND COUNTY CERTIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROVIDER, THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS ALSO OFFERS A RANGE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING AN EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH PROGRAM TO ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE THE STRENGTHS OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND OFTEN DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. 2316573 108474 1973194 RECREATION HAS BEEN A FOCUS SINCE THE AGENCY'S INCEPTION. CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE, LOCATED ON 52 ACRES, WAS THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OHIO. CAMP CHEERFUL PROVIDES SEVERAL RESIDENTIAL AND DAY CAMP PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS OTHER SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS. SOME OF THE THERAPEUTIC CAMP PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS INCLUDE CHEERFUL DAYS, A DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WITH DISABILITIES; SENSATIONAL DAY PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE AUTISM; A WEEKLONG RESIDENTIAL CAMP IN CONJUNCTION WITH MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION; AND NUMEROUS OTHER RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B) ALL CAMPING PROGRAMS PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WEEKEND RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE YEAR ROUND. CHAMP CAMP, AT OUR HIGHLAND HILLS SITE AND OUR WESTLAKE SITE PROVIDE SUMMER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 21 WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. A VERY POPULAR YEAR ROUND, THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING PROGRAM, AND A FULLY ACCESSIBLE HIGH ROPES CHALLENGE COURSE ARE ALSO IMPORTANT FEATURES AT CAMP CHEERFUL. OUR ADAPTED SPORTS PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL AND SOCCER, OFFERS CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY AND SUCCEED IN SPORTS. RECENTLY, WE IMPLEMENTED A YEAR ROUND DAY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THIS UNIQUE SETTING, WHERE HEALTHY AND ENJOYABLE ACTIVITIES ARE INTEGRATED INTO SKILL DEVELOPMENT IN A VARIETY OF AREAS. 1527782 447267 1080398 EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING OUR VERY SPECIALIZED AND SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS FOR CHILDREN, PRESCHOOL THROUGH 8TH GRADE, WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM; THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP), WHICH FACILITATES INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INTO COMMUNITY CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS; AND OUR 5 STAR (HIGHEST LEVEL AWARDED) STEP UP TO QUALITY, CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER, WHICH IS AN INCLUSIVE CHILD CARE PROGRAM THAT SERVES PRESCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS. JUST THIS YEAR WE CREATED AND IMPLEMENTED A SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING PROGRAM WITHIN THE WARRENSVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)(CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4C) THIS PROGRAM ASSESSES THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF 3-5 YEARS OLDS, IDENTIFIES CHILDREN WHO NEED ADDITIONAL SUPPORT, AND EDUCATES AND EMPOWERS THE TEACHERS TO TAILOR STRATEGIES TO THOSE STUDENTS MAKING SURE TO ENGAGE PARENTS IN THE PROCESS. SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS CRITICAL TO SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND LIFE. 1228100 109000 1260380 THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIES ALL DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE FUNCTIONING OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE A FULL RANGE OF INTENSITY OPTIONS, FROM TRADITIONAL WEEKLY OR TWICE WEEKLY TREATMENT, TO "BURSTS" OF THERAPY WHICH INCLUDE FIVE CONSECUTIVE DAYS OF THERAPY WITH HOME PROGRAMS, TO OUR MOST INTENSIVE OPTION THROUGH OUR INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINIC WITH THERAPY FIVE DAYS A WEEK FOR SEVERAL HOURS EACH DAY, FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. OUR INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINICS ARE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS AND FUNCTIONAL INDEPENDENCE. IT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO MORE RAPIDLY ACHIEVE SPECIFIC GOALS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A LONG TERM PLAN. OUR THERAPISTS HAVE EXPERIENCE AND A DEPTH OF TRAINING IN PEDIATRICS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE AND IN SCHOOL SYSTEMS. WE ALSO OFFER AN ADAPTED AQUATICS PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN WATER SAFETY AND HOW TO SWIM AND HAS NUMEROUS OTHER BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY WHEN PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THERAPY SERVICES. 173746 0 210510 CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM ARE PROVIDED THROUGH A PROGRAM CALLED ACHIEVE CONSULTING. ACHIEVE CONSULTING PROVIDES PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS AND PARAPROFESSIONALS WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO FILL TRAINING GAPS IN THE OHIO EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ALLOWS MANY MORE CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM THE SUCCESSFUL BLENDED MODEL THAT THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PIONEERED. ANOTHER IMPORTANT TRAINING COMPONENT OFFERED BY ACHIEVE CONSULTING IS CALLED POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS, AND IS USED BY SCHOOL SYSTEMS. 1401846 109000 1470890 7031236 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 29 0 1 293 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 40 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 OH X X X SCOTT PEPLIN 2162929700 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD HIGHLAND HILLS OH 44128 X ROBERT J BENTLEY II TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 CIPRIANO BEREDO TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY BETSILL TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 AMY BRADY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BRANCOVSKY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANK W BUCK TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MIKE BUNKER TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 RITA CARROLL TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 FRANZISKA H DACEK TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DANNEMILLER TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 BEN DAVIES TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID DUNSTAN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY KIM ELKINS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 RHONDA FERGUSON TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 KEVIN GROBELNY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES W HARDIN JR TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 NICOLE HILBERT TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE M HIRSH TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 GARY HSICH TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID JENKINS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 JAMES KACIC TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 THOMAS N LITTMAN TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN B PERRY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 BOYD PETHEL TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 BRIAN E POWERS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL REESE TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MARY REID TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 LINDON G ROBERTSON TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 EDMUND SEARBY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 PETER J SHIPLEY TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SILVESTRO TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN SORACE-THOMAS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 TIFFANI TUCKER TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 SALLY TURNER TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 PAUL VOINOVICH TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT J WELLS TRUSTEE 0.00 X 0 0 0 MOZELLE JACKSON CHARIMAN, TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JULIE BOLAND VICE CHAIRMAN, TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 JENNIFER L VERGILII SECRETARY, TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 MARVIN A THOMAS JR TREASURER, TRUSTEE 0.00 X X 0 0 0 PATRICIA NOBILI PRESIDENT & CEO - RETIRED 2/28/15 40.00 X 237377 0 30416 237377 0 30416 3 1 1 0 0 429037 2285475 2714512 FEES FOR SERVICES 900099 5481960 5481960 5481960 389964 389964 33830 0 33830 33830 33830 1908006 1506634 401372 401372 401372 755483 162351 593132 593132 CASUALTY INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 73726 73726 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 72940 72940 146666 9761436 5554900 0 1492024 5158755 4102961 736601 319193 222323 178221 30769 13333 674350 540580 93328 40442 361944 290146 50092 21706 58684 53169 2881 2634 37175 33681 1825 1669 325773 306148 16587 3038 50538 45303 4471 764 536040 502640 24573 8827 122591 119589 2567 435 42304 39713 2216 375 1007 1007 452650 386964 56163 9523 33510 28130 4600 780 SUPPLIES 311353 290776 17490 3087 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 57700 48556 7818 1326 TELEPHONE 37120 33685 2937 498 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 19446 16422 2585 439 14505 13545 629 331 8517768 7031236 1058132 428400 X 1000 1000 505512 462854 391507 953809 1106530 1279755 60901 61660 16412298 7095553 9013710 9316745 4636713 4159609 7923483 7935327 1880 1880 23641236 24172639 873041 632607 565517 510656 119033 101953 1557591 1245216 X 21143695 21682856 354950 659567 585000 585000 22083645 22927423 23641236 24172639 1243668 -553971 154081 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2094654 2059403 1880258 2739546 2714512 11488373 2094654 2059403 1880258 2739546 2714512 11488373 3224127 8264246 229535 228116 271936 301346 423794 1454727 3877 35027 18701 63536 146666 267807 13210907 25267121 0.62560 0.61770 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12560196 147791 237365 850416 12094936 10217177 1260304 1795248 712533 12560196 9231562 57444 1160821 232650 10217177 9801224 -370538 199124 9231562 8231683 1779065 209524 9801224 0.95000 0.05000 0 0 2194701 2194701 7166407 2131806 5034601 4986415 3354512 1631903 1864945 1502166 362779 199830 107069 92761 9316745 MONEY MARKET FUNDS 6863778 F ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 1071549 F 7935327 10154655 -553971 908723 354752 9799903 -38467 -38467 9761436 9310877 754642 38467 793109 8517768 0 8517768 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUND CONSISTS OF COLLECTIVELY INVESTED FUNDS ESTABLISHED TO FUND BOARD DIRECTED NEEDS AND PROGRAMS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE -38,467. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE 38,467. SCHEDULE D, PART V LINE 4 BASIS OF PRESENTATION THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS AUTHORITATIVE GUIDANCE ISSUED BY THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ("FASB") WHICH ESTABLISHED THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") AS THE SINGLE SOURCE OF AUTHORITATIVE ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. NET ASSETS AND REVENUES, EXPENSES, GAINS, AND LOSSES ARE CLASSIFIED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. ACCORDINGLY, NET ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND CHANGES THEREIN ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED AS FOLLOWS: UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS NET ASSETS THAT ARE NOT SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS. TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS NET ASSETS SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT MAY OR WILL BE MET, EITHER BY ACTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR THE PASSAGE OF TIME. WHEN A RESTRICTION EXPIRES, TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS ARE RECLASSIFIED TO UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND REPORTED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES AS NET ASSETS RELEASED FROM RESTRICTIONS. IF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS ARE MET IN THE SAME YEAR AS THEY ARE IMPOSED,THE NET ASSETS ARE REPORTED AS UNRESTRICTED. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS NET ASSETS SUBJECT TO DONOR-IMPOSED STIPULATIONS THAT THEY BE MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN PERPETUITY. GENERALLY, THE DONORS OF THESE ASSETS PERMIT THE ORGANIZATION TO USE ALL OR PART OF THE INCOME EARNED ON ANY RELATED INVESTMENTS FOR GENERAL OR SPECIFIC PURPOSES. NON-OPERATING ACTIVITIES REFLECT TRANSACTIONS OF A LONG-TERM INVESTMENT OR CAPITAL NATURE. THESE INCLUDE CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE INVESTED BY THE ORGANIZATION TO GENERATE A RETURN THAT WILL SUPPORT FUTURE OPERATIONS, CONTRIBUTIONS TO BE USED FOR FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT, AND INVESTMENT EARNINGS (INCLUDING INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS, AND REALIZED AND UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS OR LOSSES). SIGNATURE EVENT 489626 489626 98844 A MOST EXCELLENT RUN 114597 114597 22925 2 151260 151260 40582 755483 755483 162351 162351 593132 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PATRICIA NOBILI PRESIDENT & CEO - RETIRED 2/28/15 237377 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30416 0 267793 0 0 0 X SUPPLIES 2 195495 FMV OF THE DONATED P 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, AND CONTROLLER PARTICIPATE AND REVIEW INITIALLY. AN AD-HOC COMMITTEE IS FORMED (COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE AGENCY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND INCLUDING THE TREASURER). THE PRESIDENT, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND CONTROLLER WILL MEET WITH THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE DRAFT 990 AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THIER REVIEW. THE 990 IS ALSO GIVEN TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA E-MAIL BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT, WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; (B)HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; (C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED AND SET BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE, NONE OF WHOM HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THIS ISSUE, DELIBERATE AMONG THEMSELVES, CONSULT MUTLIPLE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND CONSULT WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT BOARDS IN ORDER TO SET THE COMPENSATION LEVEL. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO ABLE TO ACCESS PUBLIC INFORMATION REGARDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IN OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. SOME OF THE COMPENSATION SURVEYS USED ARE: CHARITY NAVIGATOR, OANO/UNITED WAY, EMPLOYER'S RESOURCE COUNSEL, AND MORE. WHILE THE PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR OFFICERS, MANAGERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THIS IS DONE AFTER CONSULTING COMPENSATION SURVEYS, MARKET CONDITIONS, AND HAVING AN AWARENESS OF WHAT OTHER NON-PROFITS PAY FOR SIMILAR POSTIONS. ADDITIONALLY, ALL COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE AGENCY'S BUDGET, AND THE BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY OUR INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL THE AFOREMENTIONED DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WE ANNUALLY SERVE APPROXIMATELY 2,341 CHILDREN, WITH ALL TYPES OF DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES, AT THREE DIFFERENT NORTHEAST OHIO LOCATIONS: HIGHLAND HILLS, WESTLAKE, AND CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE, AS WELL AS IN FAMILIES' HOMES. MANY OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. APPROXIMATELY 6,215 SERVICES AND 252,419 SERVICE HOURS WERE PROVIDED TO OUR CLIENTS THIS YEAR. OVER 63% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE IN OUR NON-RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ARE AGED BIRTH THROUGH FIVE AND APPROXIMATELY 75% COME FROM LOWER-INCOME FAMILIES. OVER 82% OF ALL MONEY RAISED ON OUR BEHALF GOES DIRECTLY INTO PROVIDING AND ENHANCING SERVICES. WE ARE A "FOUR STAR RATED CHARITY" (HIGHEST POSSIBLE) BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. ONLY 12% OF CHARITIES RATED HAVE RECEIVED THIS HIGHEST RATING FOR THREE CONSECUTIVE YEARS. OUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, NEUROLOGICAL, OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN LIFE. WE WORK NOT ONLY WITH THE CHILDREN WHO HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS BUT ALSO ACTIVELY INVOLVE THE ENTIRE FAMILY. WE HELP FAMILIES DEAL WITH THE OFTEN CHALLENGING AND EMOTIONAL TIMES THAT ACCOMPANY RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY. WE ARE PARTNERS IN A FAMILY'S JOURNEY AND HELP CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FIND HOPE AND HELP. FAMILIES KNOW THAT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGE, WHATEVER THE OUTCOME, THEY HAVE ACCESS TO EXPERTISE AND RESOURCES. RAISING A CHILD WITH A DISABILITY CAN BE A DIFFICULT JOURNEY, BUT FAMILIES NEED NOT FEEL ALONE; THEY HAVE A PARTNER IN THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS AND CAN RELY ON AND TURN TO US WHEN THEY NEED ASSISTANCE. OUR DIVERSE PROGRAMS ADDRESS THE VERY COMPREHENSIVE NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE PROVIDE A "CIRCLE OF CARE" FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH A CARING, EXPERIENCED AND COMPETENT STAFF AND WITH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS SEVERAL KEY AREAS: EDUCATION, INCLUDING SPECIALIZED CLASSROOMS FOR PRE-K THROUGH 8TH GRADE, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES, RECREATION (INCLUDING CAMP, ADAPTED SPORTS, AND ADULT DAY PROGRAM) AND CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. FORM 990, PART X, LINE 27 ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE: THE UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS END 06/30/2015 WERE AS FOLLOWS: UNDESIGNATED $958,128 NET INVESTMENT IN PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT $9,214,792 BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT $11,509,936 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED $21,682,856