2012-05-14T13:16:15-05:00 2011-06-30 CIUNI & PANICHI INC 25201 CHAGRIN BLVD 200 CLEVELAND OH 441225683 990 2010-07-01 340714766 ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS FOR CHILDREN ACHI 2162929700 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD HIGHLAND HILLS OH 44128 SCOTT PEPLIN 2162929700 2012-05-09 1 2168317171 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z SCOTT PEPLIN 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD HIGHLAND HILLS OH 44128 9057575 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. 39 39 308 607 0 0 1767439 2094654 4325316 4828658 969489 890329 649034 550173 7711278 8363814 0 0 0 0 5182836 5814386 0 0 358695 1915410 2056109 7098246 7870495 613032 493319 20600156 22125212 1406946 1515071 19193210 20610141 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 1557604 293158 1367566 FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES 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 CHILDREN WITH A DISABILITY AS WELL AS OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS. OUR EARLY INTERVENTION HOME-BASED PROGRAM DELIVERS SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (BIRTH THROUGH THREE YEARS) AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN ORDER TO MAXIMIZE THE CHILD'S GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF PARENT-CHILD INTERACTIONS AND FAMILY FUNCTIONING.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 (CONTINUED ON SCH. O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4A) THE CHALLENGES AND PROMOTE THE STRENGTHS OF VERY YOUNG CHILDREN EXPERIENCING SIGNIFICANT MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES THAT ARE FREQUENTLY ACCOMPANIED WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE HOME VISITING SERVICES TO EXPECTANT MOTHERS, YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THAT ARE HIGH RISK DUE TO CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH FACTORS. 1698724 143693 1457760 RECREATION HAS BEEN A FOCUS SINCE THE AGENCY'S INCEPTION. CAMP CHEERFUL IN STRONGSVILLE WAS THE FIRST ACCESSIBLE RESIDENTIAL CAMP FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IN OHIO. CAMP CHEERFUL PROVDIES RESIDENTIAL CAMPING PROGRAMS, DAY CAMP PROGRAMS AND YEAR ROUND OVERNIGHT WEEKEND 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 WITH DISABILITIES AGES 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE; SENSATIONAL DAY PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 21 YEARS OF AGE WHO HAVE AUTISM; A WEEK LONG RESIDENTIAL CAMP IN CONJUCTION WITH THE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION; AND NUMEROUS OTHER RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS. ALL CAMPING PROGRAMS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) (CONTINUED FROM PART III, LINE 4B) PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED RESPITE FOR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS. WEEKEND CAMP 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 AND INCLUDE CHILDREN 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 OF CAMP CHEERFUL. ADAPTED SPORTS IS A NEWER PROGRAM THAT INCLUDES ADAPTED BASKETBALL, FOOTBALL, BASEBALL AND AQUATICS. ADAPTED SPORTS ARE COMPREHENSIVE SPORTS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. WHILE THE ADAPTED SPORTS OFTEN PARALLEL EXISTING SPORTS PLAYED BY ABLE-BODIED ATHLETES, THERE MAY BE SOME MODIFICATIONS IN THE EQUIPMENT AND RULES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PARTICIPANTS. THE ADAPTED WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN 8-17 YEARS OF AGE WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS AND OFFERS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PLAYERS TO COMPETE IN A CONFERENCE MADE UP OF TEAMS FROM MICHIGAN, INDIANA, AND ILLINOIS. OUR ADAPTED FOOTBALL LEAGUE IS AVAILABLE FOR CHILDREN, TEENS AND ADULTS AND OFFERS 3 DIVISIONS: 1) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS, 2) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS, 3) FOR PARTICIPANTS WITH COGNITIVE AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS WITH PHYSICAL LIMITATIONS. OUR ADAPTED BASEBALL IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL AGES BEGINNING WITH AGE 7. 1435942 501804 789251 EDUCATION PROGRAMS CONSIST OF A VARIETY OF SERVICES INCLUDING VERY SPECIALIZED AND SUCCESSFUL EDUCATION CLASSROOMS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE A DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM, PRESCHOOL (STARTING AT AGE 3) THROUGH FIFTH GRADE; THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TAP), WHICH FACILITATES THE INCLUSION OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES INTO CHILD CARE PROGRAMS AND SCHOOLS; AND OUR 3 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. 1907611 71022 1316530 THERAPY SERVICES INCLUDE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH/LANGUAGE THERAPIES ALL DESIGNED TO ENGAGE AND CHALLENGE CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. OUR THERAPISTS HAVE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING IN PEDIATRICS. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE AND IN NUMEROUS SCHOOL SYSTEMS. WE HAVE ADDED INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINICS TO OUR THERAPY SERVICES AT BOTH OUR EAST AND WEST LOCATIONS AND HAVE STARTED AN ADAPTED AQUATICS PROGRAM AT OUR WESTLAKE SITE. OUR INTENSIVE THERAPY CLINICS WERE DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS OR NEUROLOGICAL DIAGNOSES THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MOTOR SKILLS AND THE ABILITY TO BE FUNCTIONALLY INDEPENDENT. INTENSIVE THERAPY PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF DEVOTING CONCENTRATED TIME AND EFFORT TOWARDS ACHIEVING SPECIFIC GOALS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A LONG TERM PLAN. THE ADAPTED AQUATICS PROGRAM TEACHES CHILDREN WATER SAFETY AND HOW TO SWIM AND HAS NUMEROUS BENEFITS, ESPECIALLY WHEN LINKED TO THERAPY PROGRAMS.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 AUTISTIC CHILDREN. THIS PROGRAM HELPS TO FILL A TRAINING VOID IN THE NORTHEAST OHIO EDUCATION SYSTEM AND ALLOWS MANY MORE CHILDREN TO BENEFIT FROM THE EXTREMELY SUCCESSFUL BLENDED MODEL THAT THE ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS HAS PIONEERED AND HAS HAD MUCH SUCCESS. 1907611 71022 1316530 6599881 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 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 308 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 39 39 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 ROBERT J BENTLEY II X 0 0 0 WILLIAM BRANCOVSKY X 0 0 0 R ANTHONY BRICE X 0 0 0 JULIE BOLAND X 0 0 0 FRANZISKA H DACEK X 0 0 0 GREGORY A FERRENCE X 0 0 0 DARRYL GREENE X 0 0 0 RICHARD J GREISCH X 0 0 0 KEVIN GROBELNY X 0 0 0 JOHN S GULAS JD X 0 0 0 NICOLE T HILBERT X 0 0 0 CHARLES W HARDIN JR X 0 0 0 IRWIN JACOBS MD X 0 0 0 LAWRENCE M HIRSH X 0 0 0 MICHAEL L KOEHLER MD X 0 0 0 TRACEY E KOOSER X 0 0 0 DAVID JENKINS X 0 0 0 TIMOTHY J LATHE X 0 0 0 THOMAS N LITTMAN X 0 0 0 YVONNE A MCNULTY CPA X 0 0 0 MATT OTTAWAY X 0 0 0 KEVIN D OWEN X 0 0 0 JAMES K PEEL X 0 0 0 NICK RUSSO X 0 0 0 THOMAS E MORAN X 0 0 0 PETER J SHIPLEY X 0 0 0 STEVEN SNEIDERMAN X 0 0 0 KAREN SORACE-THOMAS X 0 0 0 STEPHEN OH X 0 0 0 ROB SWARTZ X 0 0 0 MARVIN A THOMAS JR X 0 0 0 TIFFANI TUCKER X 0 0 0 JENNIFER L VERGILII X 0 0 0 RICHARD T WALLACK X 0 0 0 MIKE BUNKER X 0 0 0 DAVID DUNSTAN X 0 0 0 STEPHEN B PERRY X 0 0 0 MOZELLE JACKSON X 0 0 0 ROBERT J WELLS X 0 0 0 PATRICIA NOBILI 40.00 X X 176491 0 20920 176491 0 20920 1 0 1 0 0 384170 1710484 2094654 FEES FOR SERVICES 900099 4828658 4828658 4828658 204458 204458 25077 25077 25077 25077 1170494 484623 685871 685871 685871 730357 209138 521219 521219 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 3877 3877 3877 8363814 5518406 0 750754 4638628 3796379 587615 254634 144527 116574 19511 8442 701968 566200 94766 41002 329263 265580 44451 19232 85 71 11 3 28097 23805 3174 1118 362844 313705 41835 7304 43462 39253 3187 1022 525311 498069 25327 1915 146970 143635 2809 526 45181 43321 1567 293 2633 2633 469195 403641 55218 10336 27185 23322 3254 609 SUPPLIES 221149 203730 12133 5286 PRINTING AND PUBLICATIO 66358 54279 8257 3822 TELEPHONE 60591 54685 4975 931 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 25513 23981 25 1507 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 24325 20635 3108 582 7210 6383 696 131 7870495 6599881 911919 358695 1150 1150 623230 659653 775361 854361 1062090 1193168 36589 38234 15304978 5744173 9864587 9560805 5492685 7197893 2738998 2603331 5466 16617 20600156 22125212 518774 603436 704870 743752 183302 167883 1406946 1515071 X 17865701 19175722 742509 849419 585000 585000 19193210 20610141 20600156 22125212 X 493319 923612 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 2675385 3257690 1910127 1767439 2094654 11705295 2675385 3257690 1910127 1767439 2094654 11705295 3216848 8488447 327179 332638 243554 243562 229535 1376468 19063 25906 21443 31252 3877 101541 13183304 21149333 0.64390 0.60410 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 8231683 1779065 209524 9801224 7278141 300000 854965 201423 8231683 9088967 250000 -1844724 216102 7278141 0.94030 0.05970 0 0 2194701 2194701 7157576 1334265 5823311 4160374 2943332 1217042 1672695 1348144 324551 119632 118432 1200 9560805 MONEY MARKET FUNDS 1769581 F ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS 833750 F 2603331 8363814 7870495 493319 24147 899465 923612 1416931 9807985 899465 405631 1305096 8502889 -139075 -139075 8363814 8391054 381484 139075 520559 7870495 0 7870495 DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: 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 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 899,465. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE -139,075. PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES, NET AGAINST REVENUE 139,075. SPARKLE, SHIMMER, SHINE 458524 458524 115825 A MOST EXCELLENT RUN 123300 123300 45350 2 148533 148533 47963 730357 730357 209138 209138 521219 X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PATRICIA NOBILI 176491 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 20920 0 197411 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER PARTICPATE 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, VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER MEET WITH THE AD-HOC COMMITTEE TO PRESENT THE DRAFT 990 AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR THEIR REVIEW. 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 CONFLICT 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 MULTIPLE 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 AND EMPLOYER'S RESOURCE COUNCIL, AND MORE. WHILE THE PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION LEVEL FOR OFFICERS, MANAGERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, THIS IS DONE AFTER CONSULTING COMPENSATION SURVEYS, CONSIDERING MARKET CONDITIONS, AND HAVING AN AWARENESS OF WHAT OTHER NON-PROFITS PAY FOR SIMILIAR POSITIONS. ADDITIONALLY, ALL COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE AGENCY'S BUDGET, AND THE BUDGET IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ALL THE AFOREMENTIONED DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: DONATED SERVICES AND USE OF FACILITIES: 24,147. UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS 899,465. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 923,612. ORGANIZATIONS MISSION: FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: WE ANNUALLY SERVE APPROXIMATELY 4,000 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 AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS. 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 FAMILY THROUGH A CARING, EXPERIENCED STAFF WITH PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING KEY AREAS: EDUCATION, FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES, THERAPY SERVICES, CONSULTING SERVICES FOR EDUCATION PROVIDERS FOR CHILDREN WITH AUTISM, RECREATION, AND ADAPTED SPORTS. MANY OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES PARTICIPATE IN MORE THAN ONE OF OUR PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. WE SERVE INDIVIDUALS FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD. HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 80% OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE IN OUR NON-RECREATIONAL/ADAPTED SPORTS SERVICES ARE AGED BIRTH THOUGH FIVE AND APPROXIMATELY 60%-65% HAVE INCOMES IN THE LOW TO MID-INCOME RANGE. OVER 83% OF ALL MONEY RAISED ON OUR BEHALF GOES DIRECTLY TO PROVIDING SERVICES AND WE ARE RATED HIGHLY BY CHARITY NAVIGATOR. OUR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES THAT HELP CHILDREN WITH A WIDE RANGE OF PHYSICAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, NEUROLOGICAL, AND/OR EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN LIFE. WE WORK NOT JUST WITH 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. FAMILIES KNOW THAT WHATEVER THE CHALLENGE, WHATEVER THE OUTCOME, THEY HAVE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND ARE NOT ALONE. WE INVITE INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS TO VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT WWW.ACHIEVEMENTCENTERS.ORG.