2024-05-14T09:59:28-05:00 2023-06-30 060876812 Apicella Testa & Company PC 680 Bridgeport Avenue Shelton CT 06484 990 2022-07-01 060712017 ARI of Connecticut Inc ARIO 2033249258 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 Susanne Kuligowski Pres & CEO 2033249258 2024-05-14 1 Susanne Kuligowski 999009999 0 James E Traester CPA P00179318 2039259494 2 AAL1 IAL1 2022 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Susanne Kuligowski 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 8486180 0 X www.arict.org X 1952 CT ARI provides services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities in an array of residential, pre-vocational, vocational, non-work day services, and recreational program models. 12 12 141 100 19074 0 641790 910547 5845797 6599073 3678 94451 18870 25701 6510135 7629772 0 0 0 0 5345223 5699394 0 0 88881 1119153 1303619 6464376 7003013 45759 626759 4205582 5246582 2828503 3207327 1377079 2039255 X Enriching the lives of people with disabilities and their families by enabling them to achieve their fullest potential at home, at work, and in the community. 0 0 4246138 4369309 Residential Services - The Agency provided residential services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities within Fairfield County, Connecticut. 24 individuals received 24/7 support within four CLA's (group homes). The Agency maintains clean, safe, and personalized homes throughout the community. 16 individuals live in their own apartments and receive the number of hours per week of support necessary based on their level of need. This can be as few as 5 to as many as 30 hours per week. Individuals receive support in all areas of daily living, and have measurable goals based on their greatest needs and interests. These goals are established to help each person be as independent and self-sufficient as possible as well as to provide opportunities for social/recreational activities to ensure a good quality of life, so they can live in the least restrictive setting possible. 1201992 1610258 Day Service Option Program - The Agency provided 49 individuals with programs and activities to learn new skills, maintain existing skills, socialize, recreate, and volunteer in the local community in a variety of settings. This program is designed to maximize an individual's ability to live as independently and self-sufficiently as possible. Training is focused on self-care, health & safety, socialization, communication, physical and emotional maturation, cognitive, leisure, and pre-vocational skills. Services are provided to develop valued, non-work related adult roles in the community and are based on individual choice and preference. 467028 619506 Vocational Services - The Agency provided pre-vocational training, job development and placement, and on-the-job training and support for 31 individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Individuals served in the vocational services program all earn wages based on their ability to perform certain tasks and Department of Labor regulations. They may work independently or in a small group. 5915158 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 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 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 16 0 1 141 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 12 12 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 CT X The Organization 2033249258 174 Richmond Hill Avenue Stamford CT 06902 Gimbels Pon Board Chairperson 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane Arestia Board Vice Chair 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Jane F Norgren Board Treasurer 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Lilly Kober Board Secretary 1.00 X X 0 0 0 Renee Brown Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eric Brown Sr Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Calvin Chapman Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Ricky Denes Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Lynne C Fife Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Jean Aranha Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Neftali Soto Board Member 1.00 X 0 0 0 Eugene Pierce Board Member (as of 03.2023) 1.00 X 0 0 0 Susanne D Kuligowski President & CEO 50.00 X 156967 0 26352 Peter K Heinsohn Director of Finance 42.00 X 71619 0 34911 228586 0 61263 1 0 1 0 0 149655 760892 614813 910547 Residential Services 623210 4369309 4369309 Day Program Services 624120 2229764 2229764 6599073 52753 52753 95150 76076 19074 19074 19074 764357 722659 41698 41698 41698 57673 149655 57673 0 Other Income 900099 6627 6627 6627 7629772 6605700 19074 94451 269394 269394 3763790 3534813 179260 49717 399064 352091 33629 13344 947024 854828 80571 11625 320122 283255 32944 3923 8564 8564 287929 27200 260729 119451 47512 62558 9381 234895 214279 20616 82898 79422 3476 33017 33017 185060 160712 24348 77603 64066 13537 Food/Household/Prog Sup 188857 183451 4846 560 Client Remunerations 75941 75941 Staff Training and Educ 6006 4571 1104 331 Bad Debt Expense 3398 3398 7003013 5915158 998974 88881 769946 677582 101097 103820 73438 53963 113586 115296 6820574 4531461 2467663 2289113 530863 1871464 148989 135344 4205582 5246582 904740 1155573 486737 489888 86579 96607 1203399 1106932 147048 358327 2828503 3207327 X 1319761 1766930 57318 272325 1377079 2039255 4205582 5246582 626759 35417 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 482404 1119940 869641 641790 910547 4024322 482404 1119940 869641 641790 910547 4024322 414810 3609512 322 40 2287 3678 94451 100778 18300 20050 11420 18845 19074 87689 10720 1414 27939 25 6627 46725 4259514 29128658 0.84740 0.94140 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Other Income - 2018 Amount: $ 4,465. 2019 Amount: $ 1,414. 2020 Amount: $ 8,462. 2021 Amount: $ 25. 2022 Amount: $ 6,627. Management Fees - 2018 Amount: $ 6,255. Insurance Claims - 2020 Amount: $ 19,477. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1 X 446848 446848 5554536 3788683 1765853 264152 239079 25073 555038 503699 51339 2289113 Unemployment Reserves 32490 Security Deposit 15180 Due to State of CT 310657 358327 X 7780056 35417 37922 85509 158848 7621208 8564 8564 7629772 7117880 37922 85509 123431 6994449 8564 8564 7003013 Part IV, Line 2b: Custodial cash consists of funds received for which ARI acts serves as a representative payee on behalf of residential clients. ARI records a corresponding liability for such funds. Part X, Line 2: Income Taxes - The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and applicable state law, except for certain rental revenue derived from unrelated business activities. Any such taxes due would be included in management and general expenses on the statements of activities, but are not material to the overall financial statements. The Organization recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not to be sustained. Management believes that the organization has no tax positions that would require financial statement recognition or disclosure. The organization's informational returns for fiscal years ending June 30, 2020 and after are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Connecticut, generally for three years from the date they were filed. Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Part VIII, Line 6b 76,076. Additional Fundraising Direct Expenses 9,433. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Rental Expenses Reported in Part VIII, Line 6b 76,076. Additional Fundraising Direct Expenses 9,433. Fall Ball Event 107674 71531 36143 24125 4767 7251 Golf Tournament 51528 33899 17629 1422 7200 8105 902 1 48126 44225 3901 2010 155 411 200 1125 207328 149655 57673 3432 7355 32641 4967 9278 57673 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Susanne D Kuligowski President & CEO 156967 0 0 0 0 0 26154 0 198 0 183319 0 0 0 X 1 614813 FMV 0 1 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Renee Brown and Eric Brown, Sr. have a family relationship. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation were updated to reflect that the organization had changed its name and filed the name change with the Secretary of the State of Connecticut on 08/02/95. The name of the corporation is ARI of Connecticut, Inc. The maximum number of members of the Board of Directors was reduced from 30 to 20. The composition of the Executive Committee was reduced to include the Chairman, Vice Chairman, Treasurer and Secretary. The duties of the members and committees were updated. The voting requirements in order to elect or terminate a Board Member were changed from the majority of board members to 2/3 of the Board Members present at the meeting in which the vote takes place. Other non-substantive changes were also made. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b ARI of CT has its Form 990 prepared by an outside accounting firm and has established the following review process to ensure that the information reported is complete and accurate. When the Form 990 has been prepared, reviewed by management, and is ready to be filed with the IRS, it is electronically sent to the Board for approval. Once the Board has approved the return, it is filed with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Annually, the Board members will complete a conflict of interest statement, disclosing any potential conflicts. If a conflict arises, the Board member must disclose the conflict and relevant facts at a Board meeting at which the contract or transaction is authorized/confirmed. The Board member with the conflict is excused from voting on the contract/transaction. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The Board reviews performance and wages of the President & CEO using wage comparison surveys from Guidestar and 990s from nonprofit organizations of similar size and location in determining compensation for the President & CEO. The Board last completed this process in 2015. In July 2021, the wages were increased by 3% due to State funding directed for this purpose. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The Organization has an Executive Committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent accountant. This process has not changed in the current year.