BOSTON HOME INC: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
BOSTON HOME INC (EIN 04-2103905)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-10-12
IRS object ID
201242869349300209
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Timestamp2012-10-12T08:27:54-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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Address Line1500 BOYLSTON STREETAddressLine1
CityBOSTONCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code02116ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

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Name Name

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Officer Officer

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NameMARVA SEROTKINName
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Mission DescriptionTHE BOSTON HOME, INC. SEEKS TO MAKE A COMPELLING DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF ADULTS WITH ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, THROUGH EXCEPTIONAL CLINICAL CARE, COMPASSION AND INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.THE BOSTON HOME SEEKS TO CONTINUOUSLY EXPAND ITS ROLE AS INDUSTRY LEADER AND CATALYST FOR CHANGE BY CONDUCTING RESEARCH AND TRAINING, EXPORTING OUR COMPETENCIES TO OTHERS IN THE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY, AND ADDING A STRONG VOICE TO THE PUBLIC POLICY DEBATE ON BEHALF OF ADULTS LIVING WITH DISABILITIES DUE TO PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES.MissionDescription
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DescriptionTHE BOSTON HOME, INC. WAS FOUNDED IN 1881 AND IS LOCATED ON A WHEELCHAIR-ENABLED SEVEN-ACRE CAMPUS IN THE DORCHESTER NEIGHBORHOOD OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS. WE ARE A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPECIALIZED RESIDENCE AND CENTER FOR CARE FOR ADULTS WITH ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. WE HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED A "CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LONG TERM CARE" BY THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY AND ARE THE ONLY FACILITY OF OUR KIND IN NEW ENGLAND AND ONE OF ONLY A FEW IN THE UNITED STATES. THE BOSTON HOME INSTITUTE ADVANCES STANDARDS FOR CARE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE BOSTON HOME'S OUTPATIENT WHEELCHAIR SEATING CLINIC BRINGS TOGETHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, VENDORS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS WHO WORK WITH COMPLEX REHABILITATION CLIENTS TO PRESCRIBE, ORDER AND CUSTOMIZE WHEELCHAIRS. B.FIT!, OUR SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM, PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A SAFE AND SOCIALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY HELP SHAPE A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM LEVELS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. THE BOSTON HOME'S MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT CENTER (MEC) PROVIDES THE GREATER BOSTON DISABLED COMMUNITY WITH A RESOURCE FOR CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIR SOLUTIONS, EMERGENCY WHEELCHAIR REPAIRS AND SERVICE REFERRALS FOR THE MYRIAD OF MOBILITY EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS NOW BEING USED.RESIDENT LIFE PROGRAMS:OUR RESIDENTS RECEIVE EXCEPTIONAL CLINICAL CARE THROUGH INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS DELIVERED IN A FRIENDLY, CARING ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE OUR RESIDENTS WITH COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL SERVICES FOLLOWING A PRO-ACTIVE PLAN OF CARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE FUNCTION, WHENEVER POSSIBLE, AND TO PROMOTE A HIGH QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR RESIDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE LATEST IN ADVANCED ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE AND CREATIVITY AND AN ON-SITE ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST OFFERING CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS FOR EACH OF OUR RESIDENTS. WE SUPPLEMENT OUR CLINICAL CARE WITH CREATIVE WELLNESS ACTIVITIES AND SPIRITUALITY PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO MEET EVERYONE'S NEEDS. OUR RESIDENTS CAN CHOOSE FROM A DAILY MENU OF STIMULATING AND ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS, INCLUDING VARIOUS GROUP ACTIVITIES AND OUTINGS TO THEATER, MUSEUMS, CIVIC EVENTS, LOCAL SHOPS AND RESTAURANTS.OUTPATIENT SERVICES:MANY INDIVIDUALS IN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, WITH CONDITIONS SIMILAR TO THOSE OF OUR RESIDENTS, COME TO US FOR WELLNESS, SOCIALIZATION, PHYSICAL THERAPY, AND WHEELCHAIR ASSESSMENT PROGRAMS. THE B.FIT! PROGRAM IS ONE OF OUR MANY INNOVATIVE EFFORTS INVOLVING DAILY PHYSICAL AND MENTAL EXERCISE. B.FIT! IS AN INNOVATIVE OUTPATIENT DAY PROGRAM AT THE BOSTON HOME FOR ADULTS WITH ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES, INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, AND IS CO-SPONSORED BY THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, CENTRAL NEW ENGLAND.THE GOAL OF B.FIT! IS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A SAFE AND SOCIALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY HELP SHAPE A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM LEVELS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ACTIVE EXERCISE PROGRAMS; PROVIDING STRATEGIES FOR MAINTAINING MEMORY AND COGNITIVE ABILITIES; PROMOTING PARTICIPANTS' WELLNESS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT, SOCIALIZATION, AND EDUCATION; AND OFFERING INFORMATION ABOUT HEALTH MANAGEMENT.SPECIALTY SERVICES:WE PROVIDE COMPLETE PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPY SERVICES, THROUGH PHYSICIAN REFERRALS, ALONG WITH ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY SERVICES.Description
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Amts Recd From Disqual Persons AmtsRecdFromDisqualPersons

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years20991CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years25700CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years12170CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year14780CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year16455CurrentTaxYear
Total90096Total

Amts From Subst Contributors AmtsFromSubstContributors

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years47335CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years49944CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years49496CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year49445CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year48629CurrentTaxYear
Total244849Total

Support From DQ Ps Etc SupportFromDQPsEtc

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years68326CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years75644CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years61666CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year64225CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year65084CurrentTaxYear
Total334945Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Total50949689453PublicSupportTotal509

Gross Investment Income509 GrossInvestmentIncome509

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years1808721CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years1845306CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years1001567CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year797594CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year776489CurrentTaxYear
Total6229677Total

Investment Income And UBTI InvestmentIncomeAndUBTI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years1808721CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years1845306CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years1001567CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year797594CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year776489CurrentTaxYear
Total6229677Total

Other Income509 OtherIncome509

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years3829CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years12221CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years12826CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Total28876Total

Total Support Total TotalSupportTotal

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Current Tax Year Minus4 Years11484611CurrentTaxYearMinus4Years
Current Tax Year Minus3 Years12135911CurrentTaxYearMinus3Years
Current Tax Year Minus2 Years11048088CurrentTaxYearMinus2Years
Current Tax Year Minus1 Year10759360CurrentTaxYearMinus1Year
Current Tax Year10854981CurrentTaxYear
Total56282951Total
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Public Support Percentage5090.88290PublicSupportPercentage509
Prior Year Support Percentage0.87910PriorYearSupportPercentage
Investment Income Percentage0.11070InvestmentIncomePercentage
Prior Yr Invest Income Percentage0.12030PriorYrInvestIncomePercentage
Thirty Three Percnt Tests CY509XThirtyThreePercntTestsCY509

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 C IRS990ScheduleC

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Volunteers0Volunteers
Paid Staff Or Management0PaidStaffOrManagement
Media Advertisements0MediaAdvertisements
Mailings Members0MailingsMembers
Publications Or Broadcast0PublicationsOrBroadcast
Grants Other Organizations0GrantsOtherOrganizations
Direct Contact Legislators1DirectContactLegislators
Direct Contact Legislators$27,850DirectContactLegislatorsAmount
Rallies Demonstrations0RalliesDemonstrations
Other Activities0OtherActivities
Total Lobbying Expenditures IIB27850TotalLobbyingExpendituresIIB
Not Described In501c30NotDescribedIn501c3

Form990 Schedule C Part IV Form990ScheduleCPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:Identifier
ExplanationPART II-B, LINE 1(G): TBH UTILIZES LOBBYIST ROBERT WHITE ASSOCIATES TO HELP WITH STATE SPECIAL RATE LEGISLATION AND CONSULTANT MARY GEARY-SALGADO TO HELP RUN THE TBH INSTITUTE. IN CALENDAR 11, THE AMOUNT PAID TO ROBERT WHITE ASSOCIATES DESIGNATED AS LOBBYING WAS $24,000. THE AMOUNT PAID TO MARY GEARY-SALGADO DESIGNATED AS LOBBYING WAS $3,170. IN ADDITION, TBH PAYS DUES TO THE AMERICAN HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION AND THE MASSACHUSETTS SENIOR CARE ASSOCIATION, A PORTION OF WHICH MAY BE ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING. AMOUNTS ATTRIBUTABLE TO LOBBYING ARE $534 AND $146 RESPECTIVELY.Explanation

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Current Year CurrentYear

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance52067148BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions296585Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses-675504InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures2565522OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance49122707EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus1 Year CurrentYearMinus1Year

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance49869144BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses5585058InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures3142751OtherExpenditures
Administrative Expenses244303AdministrativeExpenses
End Of Year Balance52067148EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus2 Years CurrentYearMinus2Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance45732112BeginningOfYearBalance
Contributions360963Contributions
Investment Earnings Or Losses7280860InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
Other Expenditures3504791OtherExpenditures
End Of Year Balance49869144EndOfYearBalance

Current Year Minus3 Years CurrentYearMinus3Years

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Beginning Of Year Balance47757045BeginningOfYearBalance
Investment Earnings Or Losses-2024933InvestmentEarningsOrLosses
End Of Year Balance45732112EndOfYearBalance
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Board Designated EOY Balance0.86620BoardDesignatedEOYBalance
Permanent Endowment EOY Balance0.01170PermanentEndowmentEOYBalance
Term Endowment EOY Balance0.12210TermEndowmentEOYBalance
Endowments Held By Unrelated Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByUnrelatedOrgs
Endowments Held By Related Orgs0EndowmentsHeldByRelatedOrgs

Land Land

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis50200OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Book Value50200BookValue

Buildings Buildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis20233299OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation8340900Depreciation
Book Value11892399BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1401927OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation950791Depreciation
Book Value451136BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis638621OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation234879Depreciation
Book Value403742BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings12797477TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Securities OtherSecurities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
MUTUAL FUNDS17257049F
ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENTS16346466F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Securities33603515TotalOfBookValueSecurities

Other Assets OtherAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
DescriptionLOAN AQUISITION COST, NETDescription
Book Value220904BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Book Value Other Assets220904TotalBookValueOtherAssets

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
ACCOUNTS HELD IN TRUST FOR RESIDENTS$51,756
INTEREST RATE SWAP VALUE$2,843,302
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts2895058TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue14632927TotalRevenue
Total Expenses12722023TotalExpenses
Excess Or Deficit For Year1910904ExcessOrDeficitForYear
Net Unrealized GL On Investments-5128115NetUnrealizedGLOnInvestments
Other-$1,063,897OtherAmount
Total Adjustments-6192012TotalAdjustments
Excess Or Deficit Per FS-4281108ExcessOrDeficitPerFS
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt9504812TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Net Unrealized Gains Investments-5128115NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Revenue Not Rptd F990-5128115RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal14632927RevenueSubtotal
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form99014632927TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt13785920TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included1063897OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F9901063897ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal12722023ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form99012722023TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (4 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS:PART V, LINE 4:TO SUPPORT OPERATIONS AS DEFINED IN THE PROGRAM STATEMENT.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE BOSTON HOME ("TBH") IS QUALIFIED UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME. GIVEN THE LIMITED TAXABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE HOME, MANAGEMENT CONCLUDED THAT DISCLOSURES RELATIVE TO TAX PROVISIONS ARE NOT NECESSARY. TBH ACCOUNTS FOR THE EFFECT OF ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BASED ON A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THRESHOLD TO THE RECOGNITION OF THE TAX POSITIONS BEING SUSTAINED BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION UNDER SCRUTINY BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. IF A TAX POSITION OR POSITIONS ARE DEEMED TO RESULT IN UNCERTAINTIES OF THOSE POSITIONS, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFIT IS ESTIMATED BASED ON A "CUMULATIVE PROBABILITY ASSESSMENT" THAT AGGREGATES THE ESTIMATED TAX LIABILITY FOR ALL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. INTEREST AND PENALTIES ASSESSED, IF ANY, ARE ACCRUED AS INCOME TAX EXPENSE. TBH HAS IDENTIFIED ITS TAX STATUS AS A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY AS ITS ONLY SIGNIFICANT TAX POSITION; HOWEVER, TBH HAS DETERMINED THAT SUCH TAX POSITION DOES NOT RESULT IN AN UNCERTAINTY REQUIRING RECOGNITION. THE HOME IS NOT CURRENTLY UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING JURISDICTION. ITS FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS ARE GENERALLY OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR THE THREE YEARS FOLLOWING THE DATE FILED.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT -1,063,897.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 1,063,897.

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement
Comp Based On Revenue Of Filing Org0CompBasedOnRevenueOfFilingOrg
Comp Based On Revenue Related Orgs0CompBasedOnRevenueRelatedOrgs
Comp Based Net Earnings Filing Org0CompBasedNetEarningsFilingOrg
Comp Based Net Earnings Relate Orgs0CompBasedNetEarningsRelateOrgs
Any Non Fixed Payments0AnyNonFixedPayments
Initial Contract Exception0InitialContractException

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name PersonMARVA SEROTKINNamePerson
Base Compensation Filing Org168406BaseCompensationFilingOrg
Comp Based On Related Orgs0CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs
Bonus Filing Org0BonusFilingOrg
Bonus Related Orgs0BonusRelatedOrgs
Other Compensation Filing Org0OtherCompensationFilingOrg
Other Compensation Related Orgs0OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs
Deferred Comp Filing Org2898DeferredCompFilingOrg
Deferred Comp Related Orgs0DeferredCompRelatedOrgs
Nontaxable Benefits Filing Org10615NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg
Nontaxable Benefits Related Orgs0NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs
Total Compensation Filing Org181919TotalCompensationFilingOrg
Total Compensation Related Orgs0TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs
Comp Report Prior990 Filing Org0CompReportPrior990FilingOrg
Comp Report Prior990 Related Orgs0CompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION STATEMENTFORM 990, PART I, LINE 1FOUNDED IN 1881, THE BOSTON HOME IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, SPECIALIZED RESIDENCE AND CENTER FOR CARE FOR ADULTS WITH ADVANCED PROGRESSIVE NEUROLOGICAL DISEASES INCLUDING MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS. WE HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED A "CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE IN LONG TERM CARE" BY THE NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY AND ARE THE ONLY FACILITY OF OUR KIND IN NEW ENGLAND AND ONE OF ONLY A FEW IN THE UNITED STATES. THE BOSTON HOME INSTITUTE ADVANCES STANDARDS FOR CARE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY. THE BOSTON HOME'S OUTPATIENT WHEELCHAIR SEATING CLINIC BRINGS TOGETHER PHYSICAL THERAPISTS, VENDORS AND ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY SPECIALISTS WHO WORK WITH COMPLEX REHABILITATION CLIENTS TO PRESCRIBE, ORDER AND CUSTOMIZE WHEELCHAIRS. B.FIT!, OUR SOCIAL DAY PROGRAM, PROVIDES PARTICIPANTS WITH A SAFE AND SOCIALLY ENRICHING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY HELP SHAPE A SCHEDULE OF ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ACHIEVE AND MAINTAIN MAXIMUM LEVELS OF PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE. THE BOSTON HOME'S MOBILITY ENHANCEMENT CENTER (MEC) PROVIDES THE GREATER BOSTON DISABLED COMMUNITY WITH A RESOURCE FOR CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIR SOLUTIONS, EMERGENCY WHEELCHAIR REPAIRS AND SERVICE REFERRALS FOR THE MYRIAD OF MOBILITY EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADAPTATIONS NOW BEING USED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT A BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CALL OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE BOSTON HOME 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. THE ANNUAL STATEMENTS WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IF AN INDIVIDUAL IS FOUND TO HAVE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THAT PERSON IS BARRED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE CONFLICTING MATTER. PERIODIC REVIEWS; TO ENSURE THAT THE BOSTON HOME OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND THAT IT DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS STATUS AS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: A. WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND ARE THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. B. WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER THE BOSTON HOME'S CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. USE OF OUTSIDE EXPERTS: IN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS PROVIDED FOR IN ARTICLE VII, THE BOSTON HOME MAY, BUT NEED NOT, USE OUTSIDE ADVISORS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE SHALL NOT RELIEVE THE BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THAT PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15AN INDEPENDENT SUB-COMPONENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (COMPENSATION COMMITTEE) MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND PROVIDE RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN ALL CASES, COMPENSATION IS SET BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS USING COMPARABILITY DATA WHERE APPLICABLE. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS IS KEPT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19OUR FORMS 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS AT WWW.CHARITIES.AGO.STATE.MA.US. WE ALSO MAKE OUR FORM 990, FORM 1023, FORM 990-T, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, AND BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. WE DO NOT MAKE OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -5,128,115. LOSS ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT -1,063,897. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -6,192,012.

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