2016-06-23T09:36:13-05:00 2015-08-31 271728945 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 665 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK NY 10022 990 2014-09-01 131623989 EAST SIDE HOUSE INC EAST 7186655250 337 ALEXANDER AVENUE BRONX NY 10454 JOHN A SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7186655250 2016-06-22 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 2122862600 2016-06-22 2014 2016-09-27 15:27:22Z EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT JOHN A SANCHEZ 337 ALEXANDER AVENUE BRONX NY 10454 30585933 0 X WWW.EASTSIDEHOUSE.ORG X 1891 NY PROVIDE SOCIAL SERVICES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED YOUTH RESIDING IN THE MOTT HAVEN SECTION OF THE SOUTH BRONX. EAST SIDE HOUSE REMAINS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CONSTITUENTS, FOCUSING EFFORTS IN EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT. THE EDUCATIONAL EFFORTS OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE PARTICULARLY FOCUSED ON THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF MOTT HAVEN. THE ORGANIZATION'S SUCCESS IS ROOTED IN THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF ITS STUDENTS AND ARE GUIDED THROUGH EFFORTS OF ITS DEDICATED AND TALENTED STAFF. 31 31 787 866 0 0 13101080 15868124 1169883 1394355 1156860 1863646 3908 -50374 15431731 19075751 479178 508789 0 0 9380578 10992890 90000 91200 525144 4099758 5035333 14049514 16628212 1382217 2447539 29689915 29758125 1625478 1548909 28064437 28209216 X EAST SIDE HOUSE IS A COMMUNITY RESOURCE IN SOUTH BRONX. WE BELIEVE EDUCATION IS THE KEY THAT ENABLES ALL PEOPLE TO CREATE ECONOMIC AND CIVIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES AND THEIR COMMUNITY. OUR FOCUS IS ON CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERIODS -- EARLY CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE -- AND CRITICAL JUNCTURES -- POINTS AT WHICH PEOPLE ARE DETERMINED TO BECOME ECONOMICALLY INDEPENDENT. WE ENRICH, SUPPLEMENT AND ENHANCE THE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND PLACE COLLEGE WITHIN THE REACH OF MOTIVATED STUDENTS. WE PROVIDE SERVICES TO FAMILIES IN ORDER FOR OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS TO PURSUE THEIR EDUCATIONAL GOALS. WE PROVIDE TECHNOLOGY AND CAREER READINESS TRAINING TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO IMPROVE THEIR ECONOMIC STATUS AND LEAD MORE FULFILLING LIVES. 1 0 9414859 508789 1394355 THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC INTERVENTION IN SCHOOLS AND IN THE COMMUNITY THROUGH AFTERSCHOOL SERVICES, COLLEGE PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TECHNOLOGY, AND HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY PREPARATION CLASSES. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 5,000 CHILDREN PER DAY. IN THE 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR, OVER 650 STUDENTS GRADUATED FROM OUR COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS, OF WHICH 300 GAINED COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE. EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:1) AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS ENABLES YOUNG STUDENTS TO BE BETTER PREPARED TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF THE FUTURE. THROUGH THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT IMPLEMENTS COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT THAT EMPHASIZES EDUCATIONAL PROSPERITY AND ACADEMIC SUCCESS AS A MEANS TO EVENTUAL ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE.2) SUMMER DAY CAMP - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A COMBINED ACADEMIC AND RECREATIONAL SUMMER DAY CAMP. ENROLLED STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED WITH MORE LEARNING TIME IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS PREDICATED ON HIGH EXPECTATIONS, SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPAND THE STUDENTS' MINDS. THE PROGRAM TARGETS STUDENTS IN GRADES 1-5 AND FOCUSES ON PROVIDING A POSITIVE SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE AT A CRITICAL DEVELOPMENT STATE. WE STRIVE TO HELP STUDENTS SEE THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC DISCIPLINES AS THEY MOVE INTO DEPARTMENTALIZED INSTRUCTION.3) YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION (YAES) CLASSES - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES BASIC EDUCATION AND CAREER EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AGES 17-24 IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT THE LOW LITERACY RATE IN THE COMMUNITY, ASSIST COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN OBTAINING AN HSE DIPLOMA, AND GAIN ACCESS TO COLLEGE. YAES SUCCESSFULLY ASSISTS INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC GROWTH. THE YAES PROGRAM PLACES A PARTICULAR FOCUS ON DISCONNECTED YOUTH. 4) HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS- ESH HAS PARTNERSHIPS WITH 10 NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION HIGH SCHOOL WHICH OFFERS STUDENTS A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING: ATTENDANCE IMPROVEMENT/DROP-OUT PREVENTION, COLLEGE AND POSTSECONDARY READINESS CLASSES, COLLEGE AND POSTSECONDARY EXPLORATION, INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS, ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES, ADVISORY SUPPORT, AND ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR AND GAINING ACCEPTANCE INTO COLLEGE AND OTHER POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS. 5) COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES - THE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER OFFERS COMPUTER-BASED INSTRUCTION TO MANY OF ITS EXISTING PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING: EARLY CHILDHOOD, AFTERSCHOOL, YOUTH AND ADULT EDUCATION SERVICES (YAES) AND SENIORS. IN ADDITION, COMPUTER TRAINING IS OFFERED FOR ALL EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT STAFF IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN ALL AROUND PROGRAM FOUNDATION.6) SOCIAL SERVICES - THE FOCUS OF EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT IS EDUCATION FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN. THE SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS REMOVE THE OBSTACLES THAT INTERFERE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROGRESSION OF ESH PARTICIPANTS. 3543878 THE EARLY CHILDHOOD HEAD START AND DAY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES NURSERY SCHOOL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING COMPREHENSIVE PRESCHOOL EDUCATION AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS. THE PROGRAM SERVES APPROXIMATELY 210 CHILDREN. THE HEAD START/DAY CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS THAT DEVELOP THE COGNITIVE, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL SKILLS OF CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM CREATES A SAGE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH STAFF MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WITH RESPONSIBILITY, RESPECT, DIGNITY AND AUTHORITY, REGARDLESS OF NEED. WE STRIVE FOR EACH CHILD AND PARENT TO DEVELOP A SENSE OF SELF, RESPONSIBILITY, AND RESPECT FOR HIM/HERSELF AS WELL AS OTHERS. THIS PROGRAM EXISTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL FACETS OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT; PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL ARE ENHANCED TO THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL. THERE ARE TWO IMPORTANT COMPONENTS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO ENSURE PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS;1) THE EDUCATION COMPONENT WORKS WITH CHILDREN IN ORDER TO PROMOTE THEIR COGNITIVE AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.2) THE SOCIAL SERVICES COMPONENT WORKS WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS TO ASSIST THEM IN MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE ENTIRE FAMILY.OUR PRESCHOOL AND TODDLER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR CHILDREN 2-5 YEARS OF AGE. CHILDREN AND FAMILIES RECEIVE A BROAD RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL SERVICE, NUTRITIONAL AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH SERVICES AS WELL AS SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEIR TRANSITION INTO THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. 867330 EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT OPERATES THREE SENIOR CENTERS IN THE MOTT HAVEN NEIGHBORHOOD. THE SENIOR CENTERS PROVIDE HOT LUNCHES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CULTURAL EVENTS AND TRIPS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD SENIORS. THE SENIOR CENTERS SERVE ABOUT 300 PEOPLE. CRIME HAS DRIVEN MANY SENIOR CITIZENS INDOORS, FEARFUL OF VENTURING OUT OF THEIR APARTMENTS, PARTICULARLY IN THE EVENING. THE ENSUING FEELING OF LONELINESS AND HELPLESSNESS CAN BE DEVASTATING. WITH STAFF AND YOUTH VOLUNTEERS, EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT MADE A DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF THE ELDERLY. THE NUMBER OF HOBBY CLUBS, SPECIAL EVENTS, HOLIDAY PARTIES, HEALTH PROGRAMS AND CARE AND GAME TOURNAMENTS THAT ARE OPERATING DURING THE WEEK INDICATES THE SENIORS' VARIED INTERESTS. AN EXTENSIVE SCHEDULE OF DAYTRIPS IS ALSO OFFERED BY THE CENTER AND NEARLY 250 SENIORS EAT LUNCH AT THE CENTERS DAILY. 676876 THE JOB-PLUS PROGRAM AT MILL BROOK COMMUNITY CENTER IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM TARGETING PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS IN THE MILL BROOK HOUSING COMPLEX. EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT PROVIDES RESIDENTS WITH JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT, FINANCIAL COUNSELING, HSE CLASSES, AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. SINCE APRIL 1, 2014, ESH HAS REACHED OVER 1500 PEOPLE. 676876 14502943 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 39 0 787 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 31 31 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X X X JOHN A SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 7186655250 337 ALEXANDER AVENUE BRONX NY 10454 PHILIP L YANG JR CHAIRPERSON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 PETER D STANDISH CHAIRPERSON (THRU 05/2015) 1.00 X X 0 0 0 THOMAS H REMIEN PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DOLORES O'BRIEN MILLER VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 COURTNEY BOOTH CHRISTENSEN VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RICHARD E KOLMAN TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHANIE B CLARK SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM S ELDER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 WENDY HOLMES BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 THADDEUS GRAY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 SVEN E HSIA BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 STEPHEN J KETCHUM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RUTH H SMITHERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT PONDISCIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT L MEYER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY KENO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL R LYNCH BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARVENA EDMOND BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAJORIE JOHNSON HEWETT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LUCINDA BALLARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN KEMP GLOVER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOAN P YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 HON EUGENE OLIVERJR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GEORGE G KING BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 FAY GAMBEE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 EMILY ISRAEL PLUHAR BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ELIZABETH DONNEM SIGETY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 CHARLES F SMITHERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ARIE L KOPELMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ANDREW P SIFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AIDA BASSE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DEBRA DEL VECCHIO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 AMY CASANOVA BOARD MEMBER (THRU 05/2015) 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID L DUFFY BOARD MEMBER (THRU 05/2015) 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOHN A SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 220914 0 29213 JOSUE RODRIGUEZ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 35.00 X 138800 0 11895 DANIEL DIAZ ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 35.00 X 118786 0 23961 WALTER CORTES CONTROLLER 35.00 X 120769 0 635 599269 0 65704 4 0 1 0 SELECT CONTRACTING 420 VETERANS BLVD CARLSTADT NJ 07072 EVENT CONTRACTOR 532840 SHARP COMMUNICATIONS INC 450 MADISON AVE 24TH FL NEW YORK NY 10017 PUBLIC RELATIONS 357403 CANARD INC 503 WEST 43RD ST NEW YORK NY 10036 EVENT CATERER 273517 CATHERINE SWEENEY SINGER PO BOX 575 LENOX HILL STATION NEW YORK NY 10021 WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW CONSULTANT 152500 MEDIAEDGE TME CIA LLC 16008 COLLECTIONS CENT CHICAGO IL 60693 EVENT DESIGN 120523 5 1641659 1438340 11283137 1504988 15868124 AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS 611710 1394355 1394355 1394355 473176 473176 9708752 8318282 1390470 1390470 1390470 3125854 1438340 3191900 -66046 -66046 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 15672 15672 15672 19075751 1394355 0 1813272 X 508789 508789 246047 218725 27322 8912581 8057444 736065 119072 131236 112044 19192 731286 688698 35186 7402 971740 860783 97549 13408 5610 5610 65000 65000 91200 91200 170285 170285 531424 483768 42656 5000 289147 1500 2191 285456 778687 534495 243389 803 12462 12462 104832 68076 36756 221969 214934 7035 2950 2904 46 54269 54269 149940 131298 18642 ADMINISTRATIVE COST 873108 834332 36019 2757 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 777559 777559 FOOD 692537 683968 8569 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 277776 277776 27778 27778 16628212 14502943 1600125 525144 6070366 5645082 1453839 1990214 1681462 2963461 767164 769933 2308477 2076876 266538 231601 19441418 18144859 9128 12975 29689915 29758125 316888 207700 810305 922453 498285 418756 1625478 1548909 X 19360071 19795704 2936388 2645534 5767978 5767978 28064437 28209216 29689915 29758125 X 2447539 -2275888 -26872 X X 0 1 X 1 1 1 X 9400560 10403414 12889111 13101080 15868124 61662289 9400560 10403414 12889111 13101080 15868124 61662289 61662289 537361 501645 1063562 485876 473176 3061620 5118 70625 65741 4200 15672 161356 64885265 12762225 0.95030 0.94300 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER REVENUE - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 5,118. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 70,625. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 65,741. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 4,200. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 15,672. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8077146 -149317 114219 7813610 7515765 929477 368096 8077146 7492999 438742 415976 7515765 7200746 587204 242296 52655 7492999 6837468 698736 142393 193065 7200746 0.73820 0.26180 0 0 1142202 980130 162072 1166275 1096746 69529 231601 DUE TO GOVERNMENT AGENCIES 418756 418756 X 16962253 -2275888 332675 -1943213 18905466 170285 170285 19075751 16790602 332675 332675 16457927 170285 170285 16628212 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS VARIOUS DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE LONG-TERM SUPPORT FOR ITS CHARITABLE PROGRAMS. PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR TAX PERIODS PRIOR TO AUGUST 31, 2012. X X X X X 1 JC GEEVER 32 BROADWAY SUITE 301 NEW YORK NY 10004 CORPORATE FUNDRAISER 0 1301047 91200 1209847 1301047 91200 1209847 NY WINTER ANTIQUES SHOW 3848997 1054015 2794982 635801 170699 2000 2287998 AUTO SHOW 715197 384325 330872 79530 5000 10872 4564194 1438340 3125854 715331 170699 7000 2298870 3191900 -66046 SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B, COLUMN (V) J.C. GEEVER WILL MANAGE THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE GRANTS PROGRAMS BY (1) EDITING/WRITING PROPOSALS SEEKING FUNDING FOR CURRENT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT; (2) CONDUCTING PROSPECTIVE RESEARCH TO RENEW SUPPORT FROM PRIOR DONORS AND IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL SUPPORTERS; (3) DEVELOPING STRATEGIES FOR INITIAL APPROACHES TO FOUNDATIONS, CULTIVATION OF EXISTING FUNDERS OR APPOINTMENT WITH REPRESENTATIVE OF FUNDING SOURCES; (4) GUIDING THE ORGANIZATION ON INITIATION OF CONTRACTS, SUBMITTING FUNDING REQUEST, PROPOSAL FOLLOW UP AND ADDITIONAL REPORTS THAT MAY BE REQUESTED BY FUNDERS. THE ORGANIZATION AGREES TO PAY A FIXED MONTHLY FEE OF $6,700 FOR THE CONTRACTED PERIOD WITH J.C. GEEVER, INC. A SEPARATE ITEMIZED EXPENSE INVOICE FOR EXPENSES INCURRED BY J.C. GEEVER NOT TO EXCEED $5,000 FOR THE CONTRACT PERIOD. THE ORGANIZATION DISTINGUISHES BETWEEN PAYMENT FOR CONSULTING FEES AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT WITH J.C. GEEVER, INC. BASED ON SPECIFIC CONTRACT ARRANGEMENTS AND SEPARATE INVOICING FOR EXPENSES REIMBURSED. 1 SCHOLARSHIP 22 37300 INTERNSHIPS 550 470867 PART I, LINE 2: SCHOLARSHIPS: EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT PROVIDES A RANGE OF SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS TO GRADUATES OF ITS PROGRAMS WHO ARE ENTERING COLLEGE OR OTHER POSTSECONDARY TRAINING. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS TO RECEIVE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT. THESE APPLICATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WHO SCORES AND AWARDS THE SCHOLARSHIPS. SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AWARDED TO THE STUDENTS VIA THEIR SCHOOL. INTERNSHIPS: QUALIFIED STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED PAID WORK EXPERIENCE THROUGH INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS. EAST SIDE HOUSE SETTLEMENT STAFF MONITOR STUDENT PARTICIPATION AND PROGRESS WITHIN THE INTERNSHIP PLACEMENTS AND AWARD STUDENTS STIPENDS UPON MEETING KEY PREDETERMINED MILESTONES. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 JOHN A SANCHEZ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 220914 0 0 0 0 0 25093 0 4120 0 250127 0 0 0 JOSUE RODRIGUEZ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 138800 0 0 0 0 0 11835 0 60 0 150695 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 NEW PROGRAMS INCLUDE: THE COMPREHENSIVE AFTER SCHOOL SYSTEM OF NEW YORK (COMPASS NYC) AND SCHOOL'S OUT NEW YORK CITY (SONYC) ARE MAYOR DE BLASIO'S MIDDLE SCHOOL EXPANSION INITIATIVES THAT OFFER MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE FUTURE CAREER INTERESTS. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO OFFER ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES AIMED TOWARDS ACADEMIC ADVANCEMENT IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES WHERE STUDENTS ARE BEHIND IN THEIR GRADE LEVELS. WE PARTNER WITH FIVE MIDDLE SCHOOLS IN THIS EFFORT. READ NYC - (ONCE UPON A SUMMER) WAS AN EFFORT FUNDED BY THE UNITED WAY OF NEW YORK CITY IN WHICH WE IDENTIFIED 92 CHILDREN ENTERING KINDERGARTEN, GRADE 1 AND 2 WHO WERE ACADEMICALLY BEHIND. WE PROVIDED AN INTENSE STRATEGY FOR BUILDING LITERACY DURING THE SUMMER. 95% OF THE PARTICIPATING CHILDREN INCREASED THEIR READING LEVELS. EAST SIDE HOUSE EXPECTS TO PARTNER WITH AN ADDITIONAL THREE MIDDLE SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 CHARLES AND RUTH SMITHERS HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE EAST SIDE HOUSE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS PART OF THE AUDIT REVIEW PROCESS. ONCE THE FORM IS RECEIVED BY EAST SIDE HOUSE, IT IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. ONCE THE REVIEW IS FINALIZED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS. AFTER FILING IT IS MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AS WELL AS SENIOR STAFF INCLUDING ALL MANAGERS AND SUPERVISOR ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED/ASSESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND IF A DETERMINATION THAT A POSSIBLE CONFLICT EXISTS HE REFERS THE MATTER TO THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ANY BUSINESS OR OTHER MATTER ARE PRECLUDED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THAT ISSUE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSES (UNH) IS THE FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENT HOUSES IN NYC AND AS A MEMBER OF UNH PROVIDES PERIODIC SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION. SURVEY RESULTS ARE SHARED WITH BOARD LEADERSHIP AND SALARY DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHEN THEY APPROVE THE ANNUAL BUDGET WHICH IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL AND IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW OCCURRED IN SEPTEMBER 2015. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 EAST SIDE HOUSE ANNUALLY POSTS ITS FILED FORM 990 AND CHAR 500 REPORTS ON ITS WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THE RETURN IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTATION, SUCH AS THE COMPANY'S 1023 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, IS PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 322,228. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 42,656. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,000. TOTAL EXPENSES 369,884. PAYROLL PROCESSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 62,758. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 62,758. WRITING/EDITOR CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,333. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,333. STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 35,994. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,994. PROGRAM ENRICHMENT CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 37,455. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 37,455. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: ACTUARIAL PENSION ADJUSTMENT -26,872. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE 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.