HEARTSONG INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
HEARTSONG INC (EIN 13-3665796)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2014-05-15
IRS object ID
201421359349307007
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2014-05-15T14:26:40-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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Mission DescriptionHEARTSONG'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.MissionDescription
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DescriptionCREATIVE 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: THROUGH THIS CORE PROGRAM, HEARTSONG CURRENTLY PROVIDES CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES TO 94 CHILDREN, WITH 9 THERAPISTS AND 30 VOLUNTEERS. THE USE OF VOLUNTEERS MAINTAINS THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM AND KEEPS CHILD-TO-STAFF RATIOS LOW. THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED ON A LOW-COST OR NO-COST BASIS; FAMILIES WITH THE GREATEST FINANCIAL NEED RECEIVE HEARTSONG'S SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE.AFTER SCHOOL CREATIVE ARTS AND ENRICHMENT: IN THE 2013-14 PROGRAM YEAR, HEARTSONG EXPANDED ITS SERVICES TO INCLUDE WEEKDAYS, USING THE FSW WHITE PLAINS SITE. IN THIS PROGRAM, SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS FROM 12 TO 20 YEARS OF AGE SPEND TIME WITH FRIENDS, TRY NEW ACTIVITIES, AND PURSUE THEIR OWN INTERESTS IN A SAFE AND FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT. CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES INCLUDE MUSIC, ART, DANCE, DRAMA AND YOGA. HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE IS ALSO OFFERED. ALL SESSIONS ARE SUPERVISED BY A SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER, WITH A CURRICULUM THAT MEETS NEW YORK STATE'S DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION STANDARDS AND FEATURES A LOW STAFF TO STUDENT RATIO. THE FACILITY IS HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE. TRANSPORTATION IS OFFERED FROM THE WHITE PLAINS SCHOOLS TO HEARTSONG'S FACILITY.HEARTSONG ALSO PROVIDES CONTRACTUAL ART AND MUSIC THERAPY SERVICES TO THE BRONXVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT, CORNERSTONE CHILDRENS CENTER, AND THE FOUNTAINS AT RIVERVUE, REACHING 140 PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. CREATIVE ARTS THERAPY IS OFFERED TO ALL THOSE IN NEED, ADULTS AND CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF AGE. BOTH WEEKDAY AND WEEKEND SESSIONS ARE LED BY PROFESSIONALLY-TRAINED CREATIVE ARTS THERAPISTS, SUPPORTED BY A STRONG CADRE OF QUALIFIED VOLUNTEERS. THERAPY IS OFFERED THROUGH INDIVIDUAL SESSIONS, DYAD SESSIONS, AND FAMILY GROUP THERAPY SESSIONS, AS WELL AS THE TRADITIONAL GROUP THERAPY SETTINGS. IN ADDITION, HEARTSONG OFFERS 4 6 WEEK RECREATIONAL/THERAPY PROGRAMS, SUCH AS CERAMICS, BALLROOM DANCE, SENSORY ART-MAKING, AND KARAOKE. PARENT SUPPORT: PARENTS DO NOT SIMPLY DROP OFF THEIR CHILDREN FOR THE SATURDAY PROGRAM, BUT STAY AT THE TWO SITES FOR PEER SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP. THIS MIGHT INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS ON TOPICS SUCH AS BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT, GLUTEN-FREE DIETS, LIVING WITH ADOLESCENTS, AND TRUSTS AND ESTATES. STAFF IS AVAILABLE ON SATURDAY MORNINGS TO MEET ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARENTS TO DISCUSS VARIOUS ISSUES, SUCH AS ACCESSING BIG BROTHER BIG SISTER SERVICES, PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND INSURANCE, AS WELL AS FINDING HEALTH, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL WORK RESOURCES. SUMMER PROGRAM: IN JULY 2013, HEARTSONG OFFERED ART AND MUSIC THERAPY TO 50 CHILDREN. CHILDREN IN THE SATURDAY PROGRAM ATTEND THIS SUMMER PROGRAM AS A WAY TO MAINTAIN CONTINUITY AND FUN; THE THERAPEUTIC GOALS ARE SIMILAR TO THOSE IN THE OTHER PROGRAM. OF THE PARTICIPANTS, 17 HAD AN AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. MOMMY & ME: TARGETS CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE PROGRAM ON THEIR OWN, WITH PARENTS PLAYING A KEY PART IN THE GROUP THERAPY SESSION. 30 CHILDREN AGES 2-6 IN OUR OWN SITE AND 90 INFANTS & PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN IN COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS.ONGOING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: HEARTSONG OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO THE CLINICAL STAFF ON SATURDAYS, AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ART AND MUSIC SESSIONS. THESE PROGRAMS EMPHASIZE AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, ESPECIALLY THE SYMPTOMS AND BEHAVIORS THAT RELATE TO SAFETY, AND GENERAL BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. THE TRAINING INCLUDES ALL SUPERVISORS, THERAPISTS, VOLUNTEERS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF. TRAININGS ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO PARENTS.Description

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DescriptionART 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.Description

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DescriptionHEARTSONG 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.Description
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Public Support Pertcentage1700.96240PublicSupportPertcentage170
Public Support Pertcent Prior Year0.91010PublicSupportPertcentPriorYear
Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY170XThirtyThreePercntTestsCY170
General ExplanationSCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 8,416.GeneralExplanation

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis3361OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation467Depreciation
Book Value2894BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis46324OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation42685Depreciation
Book Value3639BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings6533TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Assets OtherAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescriptionSECURITY DEPOSITSDescription
Book Value3167BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets3167TotalBookValueOtherAssets

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescriptionCASH OVERDRAFTDescription
Amount$2,447Amount
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts2447TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt367910TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Donated Srvc And Use Of Facilities24292DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities
Revenue Not Rptd F99024292RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal343618RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included38398OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt38398RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form990382016TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt440755TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Donated Services Use Of Facilities24292DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities
Expenses Not Rptd F99024292ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal416463ExpensesSubtotal
Other Expenses Not Included38398OtherExpensesNotIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt38398ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form990454861TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X, LINE 2:HEARTSONG 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, 2010.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 38,398.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 38,398.

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name Of Event1ART OF GIVINGNameOfEvent1
Gross Receipts Event1118777GrossReceiptsEvent1
Charitable Contributions Event165255CharitableContributionsEvent1
Gross Revenue Event153522GrossRevenueEvent1
Rent Facility Costs Event126350RentFacilityCostsEvent1
Entertainment Event11750EntertainmentEvent1
Other Direct Expenses Event112819OtherDirectExpensesEvent1
Gross Receipts Total118777GrossReceiptsTotal
Charitable Contributions Total65255CharitableContributionsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events53522GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Rent Facility Costs Total Events26350RentFacilityCostsTotalEvents
Entertainment Total Events1750EntertainmentTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events12819OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events40919DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary12603NetIncomeSummary

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Type Of GrantSCHOLARSHIPSTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients32NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant38398AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: 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. 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.Explanation

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Loan Table LoanTable

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Name PersonMARION ANDERSONNamePerson
Relationship With OrganizationEXECUTIVE DIRECTORRelationshipWithOrganization
Purpose Of LoanFUND ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONSPurposeOfLoan
Loan To OrganizationXLoanToOrganization
Original Principal$35,000OriginalPrincipalAmount
Balance Due65500BalanceDue
Default0Default
Approved By Board1ApprovedByBoard
Written Agreement1WrittenAgreement
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Balance Due65500TotalBalanceDue

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (8 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENTFORM 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.
OTHER FEESFORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11GCONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 55,621. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,753. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 59,374.
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.

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