2012-05-10T14:43:51-05:00 2011-12-31 431985162 SMITH SULLIVAN & COMPANY PC 80 FLANDERS ROAD - SUITE 200 WESTBOROUGH MA 01581 990 2011-01-01 043290689 ON THE RISE INC ONTH 6174977968 341 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE MA 02139 MARTHA SANDLER 6174977968 2012-05-10 1 LINDA M SMITH CPA P00316105 5088717178 2012-05-10 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z MARTHA SANDLER 341 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE MA 02139 1126670 0 X WWW.ONTHERISE.ORG X 1995 MA ON THE RISE CREATES A COMMUNITY WHERE WOMEN HAVE THE RELATIONSHIPS, SAFETY AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MOVE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. WE ENGAGE WITH THOSE MOST IN NEED AND SUPPORT THEIR INITIATIVE AND STRENGTH AS THEY MOVE BEYOND CRISIS AND DISCOVER NEW POSSIBILITIES. 13 13 18 300 0 0 840268 922026 0 0 30046 35628 11478 9910 881792 967564 0 80692 0 0 638913 695058 0 0 122189 244043 194205 882956 969955 -1164 -2391 2173511 2133696 19738 17657 2153773 2116039 X ON THE RISE CREATES A COMMUNITY WHERE WOMEN HAVE THE RELATIONSHIPS,SAFETY AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO MOVE OUT OF HOMELESSNESS. WE ENGAGE WITH THOSE MOST IN NEED AND SUPPORT THEIR INITIATIVE AND STRENGTH AS THEY MOVE BEYOND CRISIS AND DISCOVER NEW POSSIBILITIES. 0 0 638179 80692 0 THE KEEP THE KEYS/SAFEHAVEN PROGRAM PROVIDES TANGIBLE AID AND LONG-TERM, BROAD-BASED SUPPORT TO WOMEN WHO ARE HOMELESS OR IN CRISIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES A PHYSICALLY AND PSYCHOLOGICALLY SAFE SPACE 6 DAYS PER WEEK WHERE PARTICIPANTS CAN FIND THE PRACTICAL NECESSITIES AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THEY NEED TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, STABILITY AND COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS. IN 2011, THE TWO PROGRAMS SERVED APPROXIMATELY 350 WOMEN COMBINED. KEEP THE KEYS PROGRAM: ON THE RISE HAS HELPED MANY HOMELESS WOMEN MOVE INTO HOUSING OF THEIR OWN. AS OF APRIL 2011, 97 OF THE 122 CHRONICALLY HOMELESS WOMEN ON THE RISE HELPED INTO HOUSING OVER THE LAST 3 YEARS REMAINED HOUSED - AN 80% HOUSING RETENTION RATE. HOWEVER WOMEN CONTINUE TO STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH, PARENTING, FINANCIAL, EMPLOYMENT, LEGAL AND OTHER CHALLENGES WHEN THEY ARE NO LONGER HOMELESS, AND THEY FACE THE NEW RESPONSIBILITIES OF INDEPENDENT LIVING. PARTICIPANTS IN THE KEEP THE KEYS PROGRAM MAINTAIN THEIR CONNECTIONS WITH ON THE RISE STAFF AND RECEIVE A RANGE OF SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT HOUSING RETENTION, AND TO HELP WOMEN BUILD THE NEIGHBORHOOD CONNECTIONS AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS THEY NEED TO SUSTAIN THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES INCLUDE HOME VISITS, GOAL-SETTING, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS, WEEKLY MEETINGS AND GATHERINGS AT ON THE RISE, PLUS LIMITED ACCESS TO THE SAFE HAVEN. 94347 0 0 THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION PROGRAM RAISES AWARENESS AND FACILITATES PUBLIC DISCOURSE ABOUT THE INTERPLAY AMONG HOMELESSNESS MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ILLNESS, ADDICTION AND TRAUMA, AND INVOLVES INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS IN CREATING A SAFE SUPPORTIVE SPACE FOR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AS THEY REINTEGRATE WITH THE COMMUNITY. 732526 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0 18 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 13 13 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MA X MARTHA SANDLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6174977968 341 BROADWAY CAMBRIDGE MA 02139 CAROL GOSS 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ALEXANDER WALLEY 2.00 X X 0 0 0 GERARD WOLF 2.00 X 0 0 0 JENNIFER ROBINSON 2.00 X 0 0 0 ANNE MEYER 2.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY HUBKA 2.00 X 0 0 0 DEBORAH GAW JOSEPHSON 2.00 X 0 0 0 BELA BASHAR 1.50 X 0 0 0 ANTHONY J KOENIG JR 2.00 X X 0 0 0 JANNA MURGIA 2.00 X 0 0 0 SUMA NAIR 0.50 X 0 0 0 JAMES CAHILL 2.00 X 0 0 0 JUDI HAMPTON 2.00 X 0 0 0 NORA MANN 2.00 X 0 0 0 MARTHA SANDLER 30.00 X 68927 0 1029 68927 0 1029 0 0 0 0 0 135498 212186 574342 25714 922026 4208 4208 151686 120266 31420 31420 31420 48750 135498 38840 9910 9910 967564 0 0 45538 80692 80692 69956 31480 20987 17489 498459 392452 34554 71453 78866 70014 3255 5597 47777 35672 4709 7396 36687 36687 5834 3281 364 2189 18022 12762 1179 4081 31597 24646 3159 3792 49893 43304 3068 3521 715 691 24 32553 28322 1952 2279 7904 4876 2154 874 MISCELLANEOUS 6219 1224 2053 2942 RECRUITMENT AND TRAININ 2962 1381 1119 462 OTHER EVENT EXPENSES 1819 1729 90 969955 732526 115240 122189 21681 45834 493931 446705 29290 21706 12824 11089 1327332 316468 1017205 1010864 598580 597498 2173511 2133696 19738 17657 19738 17657 X 1782760 1782343 371013 333696 2153773 2116039 2173511 2133696 X -2391 -35343 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 839809 976330 968454 840268 922026 4546887 839809 976330 968454 840268 922026 4546887 549181 3997706 29935 22528 10257 30046 4208 96974 15584 18121 13065 11478 48750 106998 4750859 151686 0.84150 0.86570 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 298326 298326 696094 205277 490817 274032 77567 196465 58880 33624 25256 1010864 967564 969955 -2391 -35343 -35343 -37734 1036743 102976 102976 933767 33797 33797 967564 1072931 102976 102976 969955 0 969955 DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: TAX POSITION: THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION PROVIDES DETAILED GUIDANCE FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT AND DISCLOSURE OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF THIS STANDARD ON JANUARY 1, 2009. THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS STANDARD DID NOT HAVE ANY IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL POSITION OR NET ASSETS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE PRIMARY TAX POSITIONS MADE BY THE ORGANIZATION ARE THE EXISTENCE OF UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX AND THE ORGANIZATION'S STATUS AS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY EVALUATES ALL TAX POSITIONS, AND MAKES A DETERMINATION REGARDING THE LIKELIHOOD OF THOSE POSITIONS BEING UPHELD UNDER REVIEW. FOR THE YEARS PRESENTED, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY TAX BENEFITS OR LOSS CONTINGENCIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON THIS EVALUATION. ALL TAX PERIODS PRIOR TO 2008 ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAX AUTHORITIES. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: INTEREST AND DIVIDENDS 2,377. REALIZED GAIN 31,420. DINNER/GALA 184248 135498 48750 5000 26727 7113 184248 135498 48750 5000 26727 7113 38840 9910 0 MEALS 253 32278 COST AND FAIR VALUE OF DONATED GOODS VALUE OF MEALS SERVED DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE 390 38018 COST AND FAIR VALUE OF DONATED GOODS TRAVEL, CLIENT SERVICES, PERSONAL ITEMS, FURNISHINGS HOUSING STABILIZATION FUNDS 46 10396 COST N/A PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: MEALS AND DIRECT CLIENT ASSISTANCE - ON THE RISE CONDUCTS A BRIEF INTERVIEW WITH EVERY PROGRAM CANDIDATE TO DETERMINE WHETHER SHE IS ELIGIBLE FOR ACCESS TO THE SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM AND THE TANGIBLE DIRECT ASSISTANCE TAHT IS INTEGRAL TO THE PROGRAM, SUCH AS MEALS AND PERSONAL ITEMS. THE INTERVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE TO THE SAFE HAVEN PROGRAM ESTABLISH PARTICIPANTS' ACCESS TO THE 2 MEALS PER DAY PROVIDED ON-SITE AT 341 BROADWAY. VARIOUS TYPES OF PERSONAL ASSISTANCE ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AD HOC, SUBJECT TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANT'S PARTICULAR CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING SUCH MATTERS AS INCOME AND HOUSING STATUS, AS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY ON THE RISE'S TEAM OF SIX COMMUNITY ADVOCATES. HOUSING STABILIZATION FUNDS - OTR PROVIDES UP TO $1,000 PER PARTICIPANT FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RETAINING OR ATTAINING STABLE HOUSING INCLUDING FIRST MONTH, LAST MONTH OR SECURITY DEPOSIT AND UTILITY ARREARAGE. REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE ARE MADE THROUGH A PROCESS WITH AN ADVOCATE, REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE LANDLORD OR VENDOR ON BEHALF OF THE PARTICIPANT. X FOOD/MEALS 18604 X FURNISHINGS 7110 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED ITS ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION AND BY-LAWS DURING 2011. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZED THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING. THE FORM 990 WAS THEN AUTHORIZED AND SIGNED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C AN INDEPENDENT COMPLIANCE OFFICER SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD. IN THE ABSENCE OF A SPECIFICALLY IDENTIFIED COMPLIANCE OFFICER, THE TREASURER SHALL SERVE AS THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND COMPLIANCE OFFICE SHALL REVIEW ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ANNUALLY AND REFER CONFLICTS TO A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND DISPOSITION. THE REVIEWING COMMITTEE SHALL EVALUATE AND MAKE A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD THAT ADDRESSES THE RISK TO ON THE RISE OF THE CONFLICT AND HOW THE RISK WILL BE MITIGATED. THE REVIEWING COMMITTEE SHALL B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, UNLESS AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT IS ALSO AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER. IN THAT CASE, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH A CONFLICT SHALL EXCUSE HIM OR HERSELF AND THE REMAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL SELECT A REPLACEMENT. THE RECOMENDATION AND DISPOSITION BY THE BOARD SHALL BE INCORPORATED INTO THE OFFICIAL MINUTES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THIS MAY HAPPEN IN CONNECTION WITH AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW IN WRITING AS OUTLINED IN THE GOVERNANCE POLICIES. IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, THE BOARD TAKES INTO ACCOUNT FACTORS INCLUDING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS (SIZE, LOCATION, CLIENT POPULATION, SERVICE MODEL), QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE, LENGTH OF SERVICE, COST TO REPLACE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES/LIMITATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF ALL OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. COMPENSATION LEVELS SHALL TAKE INTO ACCOUNT FACTORS INCLUDING COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS/ORGANIZATIONS (SIZE, LOCATION, CLIENT POPULATION, SERVICE MODEL), QUALITY OF PERFORMANCE, LENGTH OF SERVICE, COST TO REPLACE AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES/LIMITATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IN ADVANCE OF ANY CHANGES, AND MAY VETO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S FRECOMMENDATION IF IT IS DEEMED INCONSISTENT WITH THE FACTORS NOTED ABOVE. BONUS COMPENSATION FOR ANY STAFF IN EXCESS OF 1% OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S ANNUAL WAGES OR SALARY MUST BE EXPLICITLY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 UPON REQUEST CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -35,343.