2014-05-15T16:02:35-05:00 2013-12-31 CARTER P C 48 PATTON AVE STE 400 ASHEVILLE NC 288013300 990 2013-01-01 274682873 THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE INC FOUN 8288994673 PO BOX 221 MILL SPRING NC 28756 GINA NIKKEL PRESIDENT 8288994673 2014-05-15 RUFUS DOLLAR P01293995 8282599900 2014-05-15 2013 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z GINA NIKKEL PO BOX 221 MILL SPRING NC 28756 1005481 false X WWW.FEMHC.ORG X 2011 DE WE EMBRACE THE ONCE-RADICAL IDEAS OF CARE THAT IS ABOUT THE IMMENSE PROMISE OF RECOVERY, AND THAT THE WORLD OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE MUST CHANGE. THE CHANGE WE SEEK BEGINS WITH STANDING BY THOSE WHO NEED US, SEEING HOPE WHERE OTHERS SEE DESPAIR. IT TAKES DARING TO SPEAK UP WHEN SYSTEMS FAIL US. IT CAN THRIVE ONLY WHEN RESEARCH IS UNBIASED, DIALOGUE IS OPEN AND HEALING IS AN OFTEN-ACHIEVE GOAL. 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IT TAKES RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND THE SURE KNOWLEDGE THAT RECOVERY IS MORE THAN A POSSIBILITY: IT IS WHAT WE EXPECT. false false 929654 384000 THE FOUNDATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN MENTAL HEALTH CARE IS A ONE-OF-A-KIND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, INTERNATIONAL IN SCOPE, FOCUSED SOLELY ON MENTAL HEALTH. EXCELLENCE UNITES THE PASSION OF PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY WITH TODAYS TOP RESEARCHERS TO BRING RECOVERY PRACTICES TO EVERY COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION HAS ATTRACTED TO DATE A TOTAL OF 20 DONOR FUNDS AND SUPPORTS SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS, EACH OF WHICH HAS NATIONAL AND/OR INTERNATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE IN ACHIEVING THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION: TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EXPECT THAT RECOVERY WILL BE THE NEW STANDARD OF CARE. NOTABLE AND ACTIVE FUNDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ANATOMY FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO PRESCRIBERS 2. BILL ANTHONY RESEARCH FUND TO FURTHER RESEARCH IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD 3. DOROTHEA DIX THINK TANK FUND; A LEGACY OF DR DEAN BROOKS, DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL ILLNESS 4. EMOTIONAL CPR FUND TO SPREAD THE PRACTICE-BASED EVIDENCE CURRICULUM 5. HEARING VOICES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND 6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY NEW STANDARD OF CARE FUND 7. LJF FUND TO ADVANCE OUR FOUNDATIONS MISSION 8. MAD IN AMERICA CONTINUING EDUCATION PROJECT (MIACE) FOR CMES AND CEUS 9. NATIONAL DIALOGUE WASHINGTON, DC FUND; FISCAL AGENT 10. OPEN PATH PSYCHOTHERAPY COLLECTIVE FUND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOW-INCOME COUNSELING SERVICE 11. THE RXISK FUND THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND A DATABASE FOR MEDICATION SAFETY AND REPORTING THE FOUNDATION HAS OTHER FUNDS ESTABLISHED WHICH, WHEN ACTIVATED WITH ADDITIONAL DONATIONS, WILL ENCOMPASS SIMILAR INITIATIVES. THESE INCLUDE: 1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY FUND 2. COOPERRIIS REPLICATION FUND 3. CREATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS COLORADO; FISCAL AGENT 4. EMPATHIC THERAPY FUND 5. HEALING VOICES FUND TO PRODUCE THE HEALING VOICES DOCUMENTARY 6. HOLISTIC HEALING FUND 7. LIBBY GENTILE FUND FOCUSED ON DUAL DIAGNOSIS 8. PAUL J. FINK FUND TO MENTOR AT-RISK STREET YOUTH IN PHILADELPHIA 9. RECOVERY INNOVATIONS FUND SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS OF EXCELLENCE: LONG-TERM OUTCOME RESEARCH--MARTIN HARROW, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; THE LONG-TERM USE OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS: DOES IT ELIMINATE PSYCHOSIS AND FACILITATE RECOVERY? COLLABORATIVE PATHWAY EARLY PSYCHOSIS PROJECT, FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS ADAPTING OPEN DIALOGUE IN THE UNITED STATES; DEVELOPING AND PILOTING A CLINICAL MANUAL AND FIDELITY SCALES--DR. DOUG ZIEDONIS AND DR. MARY OLSON AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL EVALUATING THE PROPOSED NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH CARE.-DR. MICHAEL MURPHY AND DR. LEE BAER, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL. EVALUATING A STEPPED CARE STANDARD FOR TREATING DEPRESSION (AND/OR) ADHD IN CHILDREN:--LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS DR. MICHAEL MURPHY AND DR. LEE BAER TRANSLATION OF THREE DOCUMENTARY FILMS INTO 15 LANGUAGES; TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS, HEALING HOMES, AND OPEN DIALOGUE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE. I GOT BETTER FILM PROJECT. EARLY PSYCHOSIS PROGRAM DIRECTORY IN COLLABORATION WITH PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2014 FAMILIES HEALING TOGETHER ON-LINE FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES 2013, 2014 INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM AND PRACTICE REVIEW PAPERS PORTLAND, OREGON 2011 FOCUS ON CHILDREN SYMPOSIUM IN CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - 2011 RECLAIMING CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE, SYRACUSE, NY 2012 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ISEPP CONFERENCE 2012 STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIAL SESSION FOR ISEPP SUMMER 2013 BRINGING OPEN DIALOGUE TO ISEPP 2013 BRINGING OPEN DIALOGUE TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM 2014 MOTHER BEAR COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK UNITING FAMILIES TO CREATE A NEW MENTAL HEALTH PARADIGM IN WHICH THE WHOLE FAMILY IS SUPPORTED, RECOVERY IS EXPECTED, THE ROLE OF MEDICATION IS CAREFULLY CONSIDERED, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND ADDICTION IS UNDERSTOOD, AND HOPE IS ENCOURAGED THROUGH EDUCATION ABOUT THE MANY PATHWAYS TO RECOVERY, FAMILY-LED COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND ACCESS TO RECOVERY-ORIENTED PROVIDERS. 929654 true true false false false true false false false true false true false false true true true false false false false false false true true false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 8 0 true 4 true false false false false false false false false false false X 15 15 true true true false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false X X GINA NIKKEL 5039300349 29100 SW TOWN CENTER LOOP WILSONVILLE OR 97070 VIRGIL STUCKER CHAIRMAN 16.00 X X 0 0 0 WILLIAM ANTHONY PHD VICE CHAIR 4.00 X X 0 0 0 DONALD COOPER TREAS / ASST 8.00 X X 0 0 0 FRAN SILVESTRI SEC / ASST T 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LARRY DAVIDSON PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR DANIEL FISHER BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE GENTILE III BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 COURTENAY HARDING PHD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR DAVID HEALY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT NIKKEL BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LOUISA PUTNAM BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 TOM PYLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR SANDRA STEINGARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICIA STERN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GINA NIKKEL PHD CEO / PRESID 40.00 X 156963 0 11917 DENNIS JONES VP OF MARKET 40.00 X 131572 0 10583 288535 22500 2 false true true 54735 878900 933635 MOTHER BEAR REVENUE 39993 39993 39993 22873 22873 8980 54735 18434 -9454 987047 39993 22873 X 384000 384000 168880 84440 84440 269548 134774 134774 2703 1352 1351 26385 13192 13193 36889 18444 18445 4209 4209 18488 18488 23333 23333 5857 5857 265271 77155 188116 182074 127452 36415 18207 88365 61853 17675 8837 24080 16856 4816 2408 101975 71382 20395 10198 543 379 109 55 2518 1762 504 252 OTHER 11303 7911 2261 1131 1616421 929654 434230 252537 715233 313018 200000 100000 86 3150 6340 864875 735984 75 1780194 1158567 19380 38801 138281 25181 14832 11530 172493 75512 X 1373530 912800 234171 170255 1607701 1083055 1780194 1158567 -629374 104728 X false true X true false X 407798 2552813 933635 3894246 407798 2552813 933635 3894246 2074357 1819889 22873 22873 3917119 48973 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 12 8 416242 574728 254665 1364810 281252 804674 true true 864875 128526 250000 7417 735984 50000 830000 34869 49995 864875 50000 50000 1.00000 true false BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN ENDOWMENT 735984 F 735984 FUNDS HELD AS ORGANIZATION ENDOWMENT 11530 11530 X 1144709 104728 34500 18434 157662 987047 987047 1669355 34500 18434 52934 1616421 1616421 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 2, PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS AS AN ASSET ON ITS BOOKS THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF AN ENDOWMENT HELD BY THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, AN UNRELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X THE FOUNDATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT ON NET INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION'S RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (FORM 990) FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2012, ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE IRS, GENERALLY, FOR THREE YEARS AFTER FILED. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011. 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THE FILING ORGANIZATION REIMBURSED COOPERRIIS, INC. FOR THE EXPENSE OF THE COMPENSATION. FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION WE EMBRACE THE ONCE-RADICAL IDEAS OF CARE THAT IS ABOUT THE IMMENSE PROMISE OF RECOVERY, AND THAT THE WORLD OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE MUST CHANGE. THE CHANGE WE SEEK BEGINS WITH STANDING BY THOSE WHO NEED US, SEEING HOPE WHERE OTHERS SEE DESPAIR. IT TAKES DARING TO SPEAK UP WHEN SYSTEMS FAIL US. IT CAN THRIVE ONLY WHEN RESEARCH IS UNBIASED, DIALOGUE IS OPEN AND HEALING IS AN OFTEN-ACHIEVE GOAL. IT TAKES RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND THE SURE KNOWLEDGE THAT RECOVERY IS MORE THAN A POSSIBILITY: IT IS WHAT WE EXPECT. FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 VOLUNTEER MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS AND ADVISING ON RESEARCH, PROGRAMS AND DEVELOPMENT. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A NOTABLE AND ACTIVE FUNDS AND THEIR SIGNIFICANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. ANATOMY FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE BOOKS TO PRESCRIBERS 2. BILL ANTHONY RESEARCH FUND TO FURTHER RESEARCH IN THE MENTAL HEALTH FIELD 3. DOROTHEA DIX THINK TANK FUND; A LEGACY OF DR DEAN BROOKS, DECRIMINALIZING MENTAL ILLNESS 4. EMOTIONAL CPR FUND TO SPREAD THE PRACTICE-BASED EVIDENCE CURRICULUM 5. HEARING VOICES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FUND 6. INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR ETHICAL PSYCHIATRY AND PSYCHOLOGY NEW STANDARD OF CARE FUND 7. LJF FUND TO ADVANCE OUR FOUNDATIONS MISSION 8. MAD IN AMERICA CONTINUING EDUCATION PROJECT (MIACE) FOR CMES AND CEUS 9. NATIONAL DIALOGUE WASHINGTON, DC FUND; FISCAL AGENT 10. OPEN PATH PSYCHOTHERAPY COLLECTIVE FUND TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO LOW-INCOME COUNSELING SERVICE 11. THE RXISK FUND THAT PROVIDES INFORMATION AND A DATABASE FOR MEDICATION SAFETY AND REPORTING THE FOUNDATION HAS OTHER FUNDS ESTABLISHED WHICH, WHEN ACTIVATED WITH ADDITIONAL DONATIONS, WILL ENCOMPASS SIMILAR INITIATIVES. THESE INCLUDE: 1. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY PSYCHIATRY FUND 2. COOPERRIIS REPLICATION FUND 3. CREATING COMMUNITY SOLUTIONS COLORADO; FISCAL AGENT 4. EMPATHIC THERAPY FUND 5. HEALING VOICES FUND TO PRODUCE THE HEALING VOICES DOCUMENTARY 6. HOLISTIC HEALING FUND 7. LIBBY GENTILE FUND FOCUSED ON DUAL DIAGNOSIS 8. PAUL J. FINK FUND TO MENTOR AT-RISK STREET YOUTH IN PHILADELPHIA 9. RECOVERY INNOVATIONS FUND SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS OF EXCELLENCE: LONG-TERM OUTCOME RESEARCH--MARTIN HARROW, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE; THE LONG-TERM USE OF ANTIPSYCHOTIC MEDICATIONS FOR SCHIZOPHRENIA PATIENTS: DOES IT ELIMINATE PSYCHOSIS AND FACILITATE RECOVERY? COLLABORATIVE PATHWAY EARLY PSYCHOSIS PROJECT, FRAMINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS ADAPTING OPEN DIALOGUE IN THE UNITED STATES; DEVELOPING AND PILOTING A CLINICAL MANUAL AND FIDELITY SCALES--DR. DOUG ZIEDONIS AND DR. MARY OLSON AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS MEDICAL SCHOOL EVALUATING THE PROPOSED NATIONAL QUALITY STANDARDS FOR CHILDRENS MENTAL HEALTH CARE.-DR. MICHAEL MURPHY AND DR. LEE BAER, MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL. EVALUATING A STEPPED CARE STANDARD FOR TREATING DEPRESSION (AND/OR) ADHD IN CHILDREN:--LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF PSYCHIATRIC MEDICATIONS DR. MICHAEL MURPHY AND DR. LEE BAER TRANSLATION OF THREE DOCUMENTARY FILMS INTO 15 LANGUAGES; TAKE THESE BROKEN WINGS, HEALING HOMES, AND OPEN DIALOGUE NOW AVAILABLE FOR FREE. I GOT BETTER FILM PROJECT. EARLY PSYCHOSIS PROGRAM DIRECTORY IN COLLABORATION WITH PORTLAND STATE UNIVERSITY REGIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE 2014 FAMILIES HEALING TOGETHER ON-LINE FAMILY EDUCATION CLASSES 2013, 2014 INAUGURAL SYMPOSIUM AND PRACTICE REVIEW PAPERS PORTLAND, OREGON 2011 FOCUS ON CHILDREN SYMPOSIUM IN CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA - 2011 RECLAIMING CHILDHOOD CONFERENCE, SYRACUSE, NY 2012 STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ISEPP CONFERENCE 2012 STRATEGIC PLANNING SPECIAL SESSION FOR ISEPP SUMMER 2013 BRINGING OPEN DIALOGUE TO ISEPP 2013 BRINGING OPEN DIALOGUE TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM 2014 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS ALL THE POWER, PRIVILEGES, AND PREROGATIVES OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL ACTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE SUBJECT TO THE REVIEW AND CONTROL OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMMITTEE SUBMITS ITS MINUTES AND RECORDS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT IT NEXT MEETING. THE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE CHAIRPERSON, VICE CHAIR, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS, AND THREE AT-LARGE MEMBERS TO BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM ITS MEMBERS WITH CONSIDERATION IN THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE MEMBERS BEING GIVEN TO A DESIRE TO DIVERSITY AND REPRESENTATION OF THE VARIOUS VIEWPOINTS OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD, IF THAT PERSON IS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD, SERVES ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN AN EX OFFICIO NON-VOTING CAPACITY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 GINA NIKKEL ROBERT NIKKEL PRESIDENT DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION IS COMPENSATED FOR HER SERVICES BY COOPERRIIS, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3). FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS IN FEBRUARY 2013 TO RAISE THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF SEATS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM 12 TO 18. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE RETURN WAS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT WITH ASSISTANCE AND OVERSIGHT BY MANAGEMENT. UPON COMPLETION AND REVIEW, THE RETURN WAS ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BEFORE RELEVANT BOARD VOTES, WITH THE BOARD MEMBER INVOLVED RECUSING THEMSELVES FROM VOTING. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL IN-PERSON MEETING OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND EACH MEMBER AND KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS THE COMPENSATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION USING INFORMATION ON SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN SIMILAR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FROM THE COUNCIL OF FOUNDATIONS SALARY COMPENSATION DATA CHARTS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS IS THE SAME FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. SEE THE RESPONSE TO LINE 15A ABOVE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT SERVICES 0 0 7,898 OTHER PROFESSIONAL 0 77,155 0 CONTRACT STAFF FOR MOTHER BEA 0 0 198,652 LESS: SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE 0 0 -18,434