2024-10-24T06:28:42-05:00 2023-12-31 161092347 MENGEL METZGER BARR & CO LLP 100 CHESTNUT STREET SUITE 1200 ROCHESTER NY 14604 990 2023-01-01 222702285 STARBRIDGE SERVICES INC STAR 5852247204 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY PRESIDENT & CEO 5852247204 2024-10-18 1 1 MICHELLE CAIN P00150750 5854231860 2024-10-19 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z NIKISHA RIDGEWAY 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 17631646 0 X WWW.STARBRIDGEINC.ORG X 1985 NY TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM, TO REALIZE FULFILLING POSSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES TO INCLUDE EVERYONE. 16 16 569 17 0 0 2488889 826412 12560822 16497585 2742 33092 96544 252507 15148997 17609596 0 0 0 0 10755552 11090902 0 0 193685 4352587 5663772 15108139 16754674 40858 854922 5259019 6556989 1309366 1635381 3949653 4921608 X TO PARTNER WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE DISABILITIES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND OTHERS WHO SUPPORT THEM, TO REALIZE FULFILLING POSSIBILITIES IN EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY LIVING; AND TO TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES TO INCLUDE EVERYONE. 1 0 11997938 14334724 SUPERVISED LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES):STARBRIDGE OFFERS RESIDENCES THAT ARE STAFFED 24/7 BY TRAINED AND CARING DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR HOMES AND APARTMENTS ARE LOCATED IN BRIGHTON, IRONDEQUOIT, AND ROCHESTER, AND ARE CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD). SUPERVISED RESIDENCES OFFER 24/7 SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD LIVE HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, AND INTEGRATED LIVES IN THE COMMUNITY. WHILE PROVIDING SUPPORT IN GAINING GREATER INDEPENDENCE THROUGH INDIVIDUAL LIFE PLANS. COMMUNITY LIVING (RESIDENTIAL SERVICES & SELF DIRECTED SERVICES):COMMUNITY HABILITATIONSTARBRIDGE OFFERS ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT TO ADULTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES TO INCREASE INDEPENDENCE IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING (ADLS). COMMUNITY HAB COUNSELORS PROVIDE PERSON-CENTERED SUPPORTS AS DIRECTED BY INDIVIDUALS AND THEIR LIFE PLANS. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS.SUPPORTIVE IRASTARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE SETTING OFFERS A HIGH LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE, WHILE ENSURING ASSISTANCE FROM HIGHLY TRAINED DIRECT-SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS. OUR STAFF ASSISTS PEOPLE IN IDENTIFYING THE AREAS IN WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE SUPPORT TO REACH A HIGHER LEVEL OF LIVING INDEPENDENCE. SKILLS THAT THEY WORK ON INCLUDE MONEY MANAGEMENT, IMPROVED HEALTH AND WELLNESS, COOKING, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND BUDGETING SKILLS. SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED FOLLOWING A PERSON-CENTERED APPROACH AND BASED ON THE GOALS AND OBJECTS PRESCRIBED ON AN INDIVIDUALS' LIFE PLAN. STARBRIDGE'S SUPPORTIVE RESIDENCES ARE ALSO CERTIFIED BY THE NYS OFFICE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (OPWDD).FISCAL INTERMEDIARYSUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WITH SELF-DIRECTED BUDGETS TO PAY FOR STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. SELF-DIRECTION MEANS THAT INDIVIDUALS CHOOSE THE SUPPORTS AND SERVICES THAT WORK BEST FOR THEM. INDIVIDUALS ALONG WITH THEIR CIRCLE OF SUPPORT (ALSO KNOWN AS A PLANNING TEAM) DEVELOP A PERSON-CENTERED PLAN, INCLUDING A SELF-DIRECTED BUDGET TO PAY FOR THE STAFF AND OTHER SUPPORTS AND SERVICES NEEDED AT HOME AND IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE CAN INCLUDE ONE-TO-ONE STAFF, RESPITE, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS, CLASSES, THERAPIES, TRANSPORTATION, HOUSING SUBSIDIES, AND OTHER ITEMS. THESE BUDGETS ARE INDIVIDUALIZED. 371992 452625 INDIVIDUALIZED CONSUMER SERVICES:INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT SERVICES (ISS) NAME CHANGED TO HOUSING SUBSIDY PROGRAM - HOUSING SUBSIDY TO SUPPORT ADULTS WITH I/DD WHO WISH TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR COMMUNITY WHO ALSO MAY BE LIVING IN POVERTY. WE CURRENTLY SUPPORT OVER 50 INDIVIDUALS WITH HOUSING SUBSIDIES THROUGHOUT MONROE AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES. 804999 795148 FAMILY ADVOCACY:INDEPENDENT PARENT ADVOACY NETWORK (IPAN)PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF SERVICES (TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, ADVOCACY, WORKSHOPS, FAMILY EMPOWERMENT TRAINING SERIES, THE BRIDGE NEWSLETTER) TO ASSIST PARENTS AND FAMILIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD LIVING AT HOME TO INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES FOR APPROPRIATE EDUCATION, SUPPORTS AND SERVICES.TRANSPORTATION -GO MONROE IS AN ACCESSIBILITY SERVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR OPWDD SERVICES AND PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS. MANY INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN MARGINALIZED UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES BENEFIT FROM THIS SERVICE. INDIVIDUALS ARE ABLE TO ACCESS LYFT AND UBER VOUCHERS AS WELL AS BUS PASSES AT NO COST. FAMILY REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM (FRP)REIMBURSEMENT FOR GOODS AND SERVICES RELATED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S DISABILITY. LEADS TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES IN AREAS OF HEALTH, SAFETY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, NORMALIZATION OF LIFE, ACCESSIBILITY TO NEEDED SERVICES, AND PERSONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE INDIVIDUAL.PUBLIC EDUCATIONWORKS WITH SCHOOLS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS TO BUILD CAPACITY FOR COMMUNITY INCLUSION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.MONROE COUNTY ADVOCACYINDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO LIVE IN MONROE COUNTY WILL INCREASE THEIR KNOWLEDGE ABOUT AND ACCESS TO SERVICES THROUGH INFORMATION, REFERRALS AND ADVOCACY. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE RELATED TO EDUCTAIONAL, MEDICAL, ACCESS TO OPWDD, MEDICAID AND OTHER ISSUES. THE CHILD AND/ OR ADULT WITH I/DD DOES NOT HAVE TO LIVE WITH THEIR FAMILY TO UTILIZE THIS PROGRAM. CREATING A LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATIONAL SERIES TO HELP STUDENTS WITH I/DD IN MONROE COUNTY AND THEIR FAMILIES TO DEVELOP THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO PLAN FOR TRANSITION FROM HIGH SCHOOL.PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, WORKSHOPS & CONFERENCES INCREASE THE CAPACITY OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH AND INCLUDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.TOGETHER INCLUDING EVERY STUDENT (TIES)PROMOTES THE PARTICIPATION OF STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH I/DD IN INCLUSIVE, ORGANIZED EXTRACURRICULAR AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS. STUDENTS/YOUNG ADULTS WITH I/DD CAN ALSO PARTICIPATE IN DRUMMING CIRCLES, GUIDED BY TRAINED DRUMMING FACILITATORS. CREATES INCLUSIVE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES BY INCLUDING PEOPLE WITH I/DD IN ALL ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS WITH I/DD ARE PAIRED WITH TRAINED STUDENT VOLUNTEERS TO PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE. 553052 37989 FAMILY & YOUTH ADVOCACY (FAMILY & YOUTH EDUCATION):PARENT TRAINING AND INFORMATION CENTER (PTIC)PROVIDES TRAININGS AND INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT TO PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND YOUTH TO HELP PARENTS AND FAMILIES TO UNDERSTAND THE SPECIAL EDUCATION PROCESS, LEADING TO POSITIVE OUTCOMES.PTIC FOR TRANSITIONFAMILIES OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN NYS WILL BE INFORMED ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES RELATED TO TRANSITION SERVICES THROUGH DISSEMINATION OF TRANSITION-RELATED PRODUCTS AND RESOURCES.PROJECT ESTEEM (EMPLOYMENT, SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND MENTORING)RECONNECTS AT-RISK YOUTH WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO COMPLETE THEIR EDUCATION OR OBTAIN A JOB; ACT AS MENTOR TO KEEP STUDENT ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAM. 898734 877099 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES (EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT & DAY HABILITATION):DAY HAB EMPLOYMENT TRACKSERVICES THAT ARE GENERALLY PROVIDED TO 2 OR MORE INDIVIDUALS TO PROVIDE LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING, WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DEVELOP GENERAL, NON-JOB TASK SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYABILITY IN PAID EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO DEVELOP AND TEACH GENERAL SKILLS.HEALTH PROFESSIONALS OPPORTUNITY GRANT (HPOG)TRAINING FOR RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES (TANF) RECIPIENTS AND OTHER LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS TO ACHIEVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD.INTERNSHIP PROGRAMPRE-EMPLOYMENT TRANSITION SERVICES FOR STUDENTS (PRE-ETS) - ASSIST STUDENTS THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PRE-EMPLOYMENT SERVICES WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF PREPARING STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT CONSISTENT WITH THEIR STRENGTHS, RESOURCES, PRIORITIES, CONCERNS, ABILITIES, CAPABILITIES, INTERESTS, AND INFORMED CHOICE. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING SERVICES (ETS) - ENLIST THE ASSISTANCE OF A COMMUNITY PROVIDER TO AID IN SECURING AN EMPLOYER-BASED (UNPAID OR PAID) WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR PARTICIPANTS.SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD WITH EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT INCLUDING CAREER DEVELOPMENT, RESUME CREATION, INTERVIEW COACHING, JOB COACHING, ONGOING STABILIZATION TO MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT MATCHING A PERSON'S TALENTS AND INTERESTS.PREVOCATIONAL EMPLOYMENT NON-CERTIFIED ACTIVITIES SPECIFIED THAT PROVIDE LEARNING AND WORK EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERING, WHERE AN INDIVIDUAL CAN DEVELOP GENERAL, NON-JOB TASK SPECIFIC STRENGTHS AND SKILLS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EMPLOYABILITY IN PAID EMPLOYMENT IN INTEGRATED COMMUNITY SETTINGS. SERVICES ARE INTENDED TO DEVELOP AND TEACH GENERAL SKILLS.YOUTH EMPLOYMENTOFFERS YOUTH PRE-VOCATIONAL WORK READINESS AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS TO IMPROVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES AND SUPPORT INDEPENDENCE. 1451786 915088 14626715 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 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 1 206 0 569 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 16 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 NY X TERRY O'HARE 5852247204 1650 SOUTH AVENUE SUITE 200 ROCHESTER NY 14620 ANNE BABCOCK-STINER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LORI BARNARD-NORTHRUP AT-LARGE MEMBER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LIA FESTENSTEIN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JUANITA LYDE VICE CHAIR - RESIGNED DURING YEAR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ROBERT MOORE CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MATT PERDUE CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY RICHARDSON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHERYL RILEY CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEPHEN SCHWARZ CO-CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY BETH SPEICHER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 LISA STEPHENSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BONNIE WATSON DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 HANIF ABDUL-WAHID DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 NAKIA VARGAS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDY YOUNG DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALLISON SCHRAF TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVE VOELLINGER DIRECTOR - JOINED DURING YEAR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY O'HARE CFO 40.00 X 110458 0 18166 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00 X 148484 0 16399 258942 0 34565 2 0 1 0 CENTER INFORMATION SERVICES 1000 ELMWOOD AVENUE ROCHESTER NY 14620 IT SUPPORT 218986 AUTISM UP 50 SCIENCE PARKWAY ROCHESTER NY 14620 CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES 102137 2 11143 31566 700992 82711 826412 MEDICAID 624310 12643152 12643152 OPWDD FEES 624310 3378792 3378792 CLIENT FEES 624310 413463 413463 OTHER 624310 62178 62178 16497585 33092 33092 4673 31566 22050 -17377 -17377 DISTRIBUTION FROM CARE COORDINATI 900099 269884 269884 269884 17609596 16497585 0 285599 289652 256153 29769 3730 9177150 8115816 943195 118139 97284 83919 11891 1474 803656 694604 97008 12044 723160 625285 87064 10811 3124 3124 43784 43784 7869 7869 103816 20112 83704 6523 5230 1040 253 150950 121044 24062 5844 662724 422551 219117 21056 918142 879709 33595 4838 851408 849614 1794 48297 20675 27093 529 1145 392 753 104475 84988 19487 30643 26107 4536 CLIENT RELATED EXPENSES 2415756 2318387 96634 735 CREDIT LOSS EXPENSE 140004 140004 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 90246 87851 2136 259 MISCELLANEOUS 36542 7298 28427 817 48324 6980 28188 13156 16754674 14626715 1934274 193685 338303 441925 214982 1461574 2934377 2938138 51245 45049 3263505 2790789 528754 472716 810870 920034 380488 277553 5259019 6556989 889055 1330949 39823 26879 380488 277553 1309366 1635381 X 3949653 4921608 3949653 4921608 5259019 6556989 854922 117033 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 2302187 1343489 2485590 2488889 826412 9446567 2302187 1343489 2485590 2488889 826412 9446567 9446567 14 1099 495 492 33092 35192 100000 140000 141622 105171 269884 756677 10238436 57287224 0.92270 0.95680 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: DISTRIBUTION FROM CARE COORDINATION ORGANIZATION RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 155000 155000 1960337 1737541 222796 379051 377425 1626 769117 675823 93294 472716 FUNDS HELD BY ROCHESTER AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 920034 F 920034 LEASE LIABILITIES - OPERATING 277553 277553 X 17748679 117033 22050 139083 17609596 0 17609596 16776724 22050 22050 16754674 0 16754674 PART X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION IS TAX-EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE ORGANIZATION HAS FILED FOR AND RECEIVED INCOME TAX EXEMPTIONS IN THE VARIOUS JURISDICTIONS WHERE THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DO SO. THE ORGANIZATION FILES RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND IN NEW YORK STATE. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023 THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR THE YEARS ENDED PRIOR TO DECEMBER 31, 2020. THE TAX RETURNS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2020 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2023 ARE STILL SUBJECT TO POTENTIAL AUDIT BY THE IRS AND THE TAXING AUTHORITIES IN NEW YORK STATE. MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND, ACCORDINGLY, IT HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 22,050. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 22,050. CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION 36239 31566 4673 500 8020 500 13030 36239 31566 4673 500 8020 500 13030 22050 -17377 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NIKISHA RIDGEWAY PRESIDENT & CEO 139984 0 8500 0 0 0 5715 0 10684 0 164883 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 A PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FAMILY & YOUTH ADVOCACY / EDUCATION PROGRAM IS NEW FOR 2023. THESE INITIATIVES ARE CALLED THE GUN VIOLENCE INITIATIVE, THE SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAM, AND THE STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT. GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION - SUPPORTS AT-RISK YOUTH WITH AVOIDING GUN VIOLENCE BY CONNECTING THEM WITH APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND EMPLOYMENT; PROVIDE MENTORSHIP TO KEEP YOUTH ENGAGED IN THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND GOALS. SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM - CONNECT YOUTH AGES 14-17 TO SUMMER EMPLOYMENT TRAINING. STARBRIDGE SERVES AS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND PROVIDES A SERVICE NAVIGATOR TO SUPPORT THE YOUTH IN WHAT IS FOR MOST A FIRST WORKING EXPERIENCE. SPDG - STATE PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT GRANT - IN COLLABORATION WITH NYSED AND SUNY ALBANY, SUPPORT SPDG-GRANT FOCUSES ON IMPROVING IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI-TIERED SYSTEMS OF SUPPORT BY INFUSING EFFECTIVE AND MEANINGFUL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT PRACTICES INTO TRAININGS AND SUPPORTS PROVIDED TO NYS SCHOOL DISTRICTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE REVIEWS FIRST, THEN IT GOES TO FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR APPROVAL. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO IT BEING SIGNED AND MAILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A FORM ANNUALLY THAT IDENTIFIES ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OR CONFIRM THAT THERE ARE NONE. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IDENTIFIED ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND/OR THE FULL BOARD. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPARES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY TO THE MARKETPLACE FIGURES BASED ON LOCAL SURVEY DATA AND AGREES AND DOCUMENTS THE EVALUATION PROCESS AND FINAL DETERMINATION OF SALARY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FORM 990 AND THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TAX RETURNS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS. PART XII, LINE 2C EXPLANATION THE BOARD HAS NOT CHANGED ITS PROCESS FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR NOR HAVE THEY CHANGED THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT FROM PRIOR YEARS.