2024-05-10T00:49:34-04:00 2023-06-30 273263553 GALLEROS ROBINSON 115 DAVIS STATION RD CREAM RIDGE NJ 08514 990 2022-07-01 223439175 JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION INC JEWI 7323242114 1090 KING GEORGES POST ROAD EDISON NJ 08837 GRACE CO-ORTEGA CFO 7323242114 2024-05-08 GRACE CO-ORTEGA 999009999 false LEONORA GALLEROS P00181670 6469210400 2024-05-09 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z JAIME RIVELLO 4940618 false X WWW.JRFNJ.ORG X 1996 NJ THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC., A NON-SECTARIAN AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHICH RAISES FUNDS TO PROVIDE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AND HELP STRENGTHEN FAMILIES REGARDLESS OF BACKGROUND OR ECONOMIC STATUS. 12 12 83 12 0 3990558 4507612 258914 345972 11 0 46936 56789 4296419 4910373 71105 25568 0 2340423 2596636 0 6444 1669101 1776157 4080629 4398361 215790 512012 1110785 1707877 635445 739417 475340 968460 X THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER. false false 2083000 15419 EDUCATION SERVICES: STUDENTS AT PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL GET HELP DEALING WITH THE CAUSES OF STRESS THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR ABILITY TO GRADUATE. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS, FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR. IT ALSO HELPS STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY TOWARD FURTHER EDUCATION OR POST-HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT. 1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP) EVERY YEAR SBYSP SERVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SBYSP'S COMPREHENSIVE "ONE-STOP" SHOPPING DESIGN HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE OBTAIN SERVICES AND SUPPORT. SBYSP PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, LEARNING SUPPORT, HEALTHY YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND RECREATION. SBYSP ALSO OFFERS SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AID TO STUDENTS IN COMPLETING THEIR FAFSA, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COLLEGE PREP, COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS. 2. AMERICORPS AMERICORPS OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEERS AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. JRF HOSTS AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT ALL LOCATIONS. MEMBERS ASSIST IN DAY TO DAY WORK AND FILL IN SERVICE GAPS THAT MAY BE MISSING. AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT JRF BECOME ENGRAINED IN THE CULTURE OF THE NON-PROFIT WORK AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TO CARRY ALONG INTO THE FUTURE. MEMBERS WORK ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL AS WELL AS DIRECT CLIENT CONTACT. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, AMERICORPS MEMBERS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD AND START-UP THE WORK IN A NEW BRANCH OR LOCATION. THE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE JRF ARE ENDLESS. 3. LEAP THE LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH THEY WILL DEVELOP BOTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PRACTICAL, EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICE UNDER AN UMBRELLA PROGRAM. LEAP HAS GROWN FROM TWO HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL JRF PROGRAMS: EMERGING CIVIC LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. AT THE HEART OF BOTH PROGRAMS IS MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE; AND, POSITIONING THEM TO DISCOVER AND USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS. 1464171 345972 HEALTH CENTER: THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OF THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2015 IN EDISON, NJ WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE ANNUAL PHYSICALS, ADULT AND FAMILY MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. 399894 524 YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: IN EVERY COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY, THE STATE DESIGNATES OFFICIAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (CAA). IN 2009, THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") WAS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE AS THE OFFICIAL CAA FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY EAST. ALTHOUGH MOST ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ITS STATE-FUNDED CAA PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS IN EIGHT DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES: CARTERET, EDISON, HIGHLAND PARK, METUCHEN, PERTH AMBOY, SAYREVILLE, SOUTH AMBOY AND WOODBRIDGE. AS A CAA, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS QUALIFIED PEOPLE ATTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WHILE FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND TRANSITION TO HOUSEHOLD STABILITY. 1. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC) SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY OF 2012, THE FSC HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A PLACE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT ARE ALL FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS (FSC) ARE COMMUNITY-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING PLACES WHERE ANY RESIDENT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICESWITH PARENT LEADERSHIP AT ITS CENTER. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. THE PURPOSE OF THE FSC IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY MAKING FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS STRONGER. THE GOALS OF THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER ARE TO PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING, LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, EMPOWER AND SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE PROGRAMS AND HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS. 2. STEP UP STEP UP'S TARGET POPULATION IS HIGH SCOOL YOUTH AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN PERTH AMBOY, NJ. CORE PROGRAMS COMPONENTS INCLUDE CONFLICT PEER MEDIATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS. ADDITIONALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION, STEP UP CONDUCTS A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. 3. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER THE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATES BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE. 4. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI) THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN A NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMIC COMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ON EXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS AND COLLEGE READINESS. 147883 9625 HEALTH CENTER: THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OF THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2015 IN EDISON, NJ WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. 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MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR TAX PERIODS PRIOR TO 2020. CURRENTLY, THERE ARE NO AUDITS IN PROGRESS. SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XI, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING COST 30,245 SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, PART XII, LINE 2D DIRECT FUNDRAISING COST 30,245 GALA EVENT 37500 22662 14838 20929 1917 GOLF EVENT 26040 19754 6286 6000 1399 63540 42416 21124 26929 3316 30245 -9121 true PARTICIPANT ASSISTANCE FU 5 1340 CLIENT SPECIFIC ASSISTANC 45 15103 STIPEND 65 9125 SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 JRF HAS ESTABLISHED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING ELIGIBILITY OF INDIVIDUALS SEEKING ASSISTANCE. TO ASCERTAIN THAT ASSISTANCE ARE USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE, JRF MAIL THE FUNDS DIRECTLY TO SPECIFIC PERSONS OR INSTITUTIONS (SUCH AS TO LANDLORDS FOR RENT/MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE, ETC). FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (JRF) IS NON-PROFIT NON-SECTARIAN ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY INDIVIDUALS WHO FEEL COMPELLED TO ACT UPON THE TEACHINGS OF THE JEWISH FAITH. WE BELIEVE AS CITIZENS IN A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, WE MUST RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF OUR NEIGHBORS AND SHARE OUR TALENTS AND RESOURCES. THE JRF IS COMMITTED TO HELPING INDIVIDUALS/FAMILIES BECOME HEALTHIER AND STRONGER. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A EDUCATION SERVICES: STUDENTS AT PERTH AMBOY HIGH SCHOOL GET HELP DEALING WITH THE CAUSES OF STRESS THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE THEIR ABILITY TO GRADUATE. THE PROGRAM IS AVAILABLE TO ALL STUDENTS, FROM FRESHMAN TO SENIOR. IT ALSO HELPS STUDENTS FIND THEIR WAY TOWARD FURTHER EDUCATION OR POST-HIGH SCHOOL EMPLOYMENT. 1. SCHOOL BASED YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM (SBYSP) EVERY YEAR SBYSP SERVES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. SBYSP'S COMPREHENSIVE "ONE-STOP" SHOPPING DESIGN HELPS YOUNG PEOPLE OBTAIN SERVICES AND SUPPORT. SBYSP PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES, LEARNING SUPPORT, HEALTHY YOUNG DEVELOPMENT, PREGNANCY PREVENTION AND RECREATION. SBYSP ALSO OFFERS SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, AID TO STUDENTS IN COMPLETING THEIR FAFSA, CONFLICT RESOLUTION, COLLEGE PREP, COUNSELING AND LIFE SKILLS. 2. AMERICORPS AMERICORPS OFFERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO VOLUNTEERS AND SERVICE PROFESSIONALS. JRF HOSTS AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT ALL LOCATIONS. MEMBERS ASSIST IN DAY TO DAY WORK AND FILL IN SERVICE GAPS THAT MAY BE MISSING. AMERICORPS MEMBERS AT JRF BECOME ENGRAINED IN THE CULTURE OF THE NON-PROFIT WORK AND DEVELOP PROFESSIONAL SKILLS TO CARRY ALONG INTO THE FUTURE. MEMBERS WORK ON THE ADMINISTRATIVE LEVEL AS WELL AS DIRECT CLIENT CONTACT. IN CERTAIN INSTANCES, AMERICORPS MEMBERS HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP BUILD AND START-UP THE WORK IN A NEW BRANCH OR LOCATION. THE OPPORTUNITIES AT THE JRF ARE ENDLESS. 3. LEAP THE LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (LEAP) PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH TWO TYPES OF EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH THEY WILL DEVELOP BOTH LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND PRACTICAL, EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ENTREPRENEURIAL PRACTICE UNDER AN UMBRELLA PROGRAM. LEAP HAS GROWN FROM TWO HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL JRF PROGRAMS: EMERGING CIVIC LEADERS FOR A HEALTHIER COMMUNITY AND THE YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM. AT THE HEART OF BOTH PROGRAMS IS MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE AND IMPROVING THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE; AND, POSITIONING THEM TO DISCOVER AND USE THEIR CREATIVITY TO ACHIEVE CAREER SUCCESS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES: IN EVERY COUNTY IN NEW JERSEY, THE STATE DESIGNATES OFFICIAL COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES (CAA). IN 2009, THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "ORGANIZATION") WAS DESIGNATED BY THE STATE AS THE OFFICIAL CAA FOR MIDDLESEX COUNTY EAST. ALTHOUGH MOST ORGANIZATION PROGRAMS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT RESIDENTS THROUGHOUT MIDDLESEX COUNTY, ITS STATE-FUNDED CAA PROGRAMS ARE PROVIDED SPECIFICALLY FOR QUALIFIED RESIDENTS IN EIGHT DESIGNATED COMMUNITIES: CARTERET, EDISON, HIGHLAND PARK, METUCHEN, PERTH AMBOY, SAYREVILLE, SOUTH AMBOY AND WOODBRIDGE. AS A CAA, THE ORGANIZATION HELPS QUALIFIED PEOPLE ATTAIN ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EMERGENCY SERVICES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS, WHILE FOSTERING INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND TRANSITION TO HOUSEHOLD STABILITY. 1. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER (FSC) SINCE THE PROGRAM BEGAN IN JULY OF 2012, THE FSC HAS BEEN COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING FAMILY WELL-BEING WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. IT IS A PLACE FOR ALL RESIDENTS OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY TO RECEIVE SUPPORT INFORMATION AND SERVICES THAT ARE ALL FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. FAMILY SUCCESS CENTERS (FSC) ARE COMMUNITY-BASED, FAMILY CENTERED NEIGHBORHOOD GATHERING PLACES WHERE ANY RESIDENT OF MIDDLESEX COUNTY CAN GO FOR SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND SERVICESWITH PARENT LEADERSHIP AT ITS CENTER. ALL SERVICES ARE FREE AND CONFIDENTIAL. THE PURPOSE OF THE FSC IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS BY MAKING FAMILIES AND NEIGHBORHOODS STRONGER. THE GOALS OF THE FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER ARE TO PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING, LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY SERVICES, EMPOWER AND SUPPORT FAMILIES, PROVIDE CULTURALLY SENSITIVE PROGRAMS AND HELP FAMILIES IDENTIFY AND BUILD ON THEIR STRENGTHS. 2. STEP UP STEP UP'S TARGET POPULATION IS HIGH SCOOL YOUTH AT THE ACADEMY FOR URBAN LEADERSHIP SCHOOL IN PERTH AMBOY, NJ. CORE PROGRAMS COMPONENTS INCLUDE CONFLICT PEER MEDIATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND LIFE SKILLS WORKSHOPS. ADDITIONALLY DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS WHEN SCHOOL IS NOT IN SESSION, STEP UP CONDUCTS A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. 3. TRAINING AND TESTING CENTER THE JRF TRAINING & TESTING CENTER OFFERS IN DEMAND EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, SUPPORT AND TESTING. OUR PRIORITY IS TO PROVIDE OUR STUDENTS WITH THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO BE LICENSED AND CERTIFIED IN THE FIELD OF THEIR CHOICE. WE VALUE THE IDEA OF OBTAINING A CERTIFICATION AS IT GENERATES BETTER JOB OPPORTUNITIES TO EARN A LIVING WAGE. 4. ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION INSTITUTE (AEI) THE AEI PROGRAM IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM DELIVERED IN A NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TO HELP AT-RISK YOUTH BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16-24 AND ADULTS OVER THE AGE OF 25 EARN THEIR NEW JERSEY STATE HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY DIPLOMA. UPON COMPLETION, THE AEI PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO ASSIST ITS STUDENTS WITH ENTRANCE INTO POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION, TRADE SCHOOL AND/OR EMPLOYMENT. THERE ARE TWO MAJOR COMPONENTS IN THE AEI PROGRAM; ACADEMIC AND LIFE SKILLS. THE ACADEMIC COMPONENT FOCUSES ON PROVIDING STUDENTS THE SKILLS NEEDED IN THE FOLLOWING FOUR SUBJECT AREAS: LANGUAGE ARTS (READING/WRITING), MATH, SCIENCE, AND SOCIAL STUDIES. THE LIFE SKILLS COMPONENT FOCUSES ON EXPOSING AND TEACHING OUR STUDENTS THE SKILLS NECESSARY TO OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF EVERYDAY LIFE. THESE SKILLS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO GOAL SETTING, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS, PREVENTATIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION, COMPUTER LITERACY, FINANCIAL LITERACY, WORK READINESS AND COLLEGE READINESS. FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D HEALTH CENTER: THE FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTER OF THE JEWISH RENAISSANCE FOUNDATION OPENED ITS DOORS IN 2015 IN EDISON, NJ WITH THE PURPOSE OF SERVICING THE HOMELESS COMMUNITY. THE HEALTH CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HIGH QUALITY PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH CARE SERVICES TO THE UNINSURED AND MEDICALLY UNDERSERVED IN MIDDLESEX COUNTY. SERVICES INCLUDE ANNUAL PHYSICALS, ADULT AND FAMILY MEDICINE, GYNECOLOGY, DENTISTRY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR A DETAIL REVIEW. COMMENTS AND CHANGES FROM THE MEMBERS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FORM 990. THE REVISED DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS VIA E-MAIL FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, WHERE ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED. FORMS SUBMITTED ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD. ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH CONFLICT WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO VOTE ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REQUIRES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION OF NEW HIRES OR INCREASES IN PAY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BASED ON COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REQUIRES REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION OF NEW HIRES OR INCREASES IN PAY FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS BASED ON COMPENSATION PROVIDED BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT 1090 KING GEORGES POST RD BUILDING 7, SUITE 704, EDISON, NJ 08837 OR BY CALLING JRF AT (732) 324-2114. ITS FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACTED MEDICAL SERVICES 811,636 0 0 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 DIRECT FUNDRAISING COST 30,245 DIRECT FUNDRAISING COST -30,245 FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS OF OVERSIGHT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE PRIOR YEARS. THE BOARD APPROVES THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS TASKED TO REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESENT TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.