2013-05-29T18:28:49-07:00 2012-09-30 990 2011-10-01 410706118 COURAGE CENTER COUR 7635880811 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley MN 554224249 Laurie Lafontaine 7635880811 2013-05-30 2011 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z Courage Center 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley MN 55422 48008724 0 X www.couragecenter.org X 1928 MN Courage Center advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life, guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities, not disabilities. 18 18 847 2419 0 0 12212356 11683281 30158091 30609544 121095 620485 995883 1520566 43487425 44433876 73926 14382156 0 0 31947442 31468116 212511 469658 3055956 14412948 12419106 46646827 58739036 -3159402 -14305160 80364266 87485966 23397598 43271365 56966668 44214601 X Courage Center's mission is to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life, guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities, not disabilities. See Schedule 0, Statement 1, for a brief history and a brief description of current operations. 0 1 23140350 4395 21123759 Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapy Services are available in four metro area locations - Golden Valley, Burnsville, Stillwater and Forest Lake - as well as numerous community-based sites. In June 2012, Courage Center Golden Valley partnered with several community organizations to offer rehabilitation therapy at Heritage Park Senior Services Center in North Minneapolis. The center is a fully accessible senior health and wellness center adjacent to the 102-unit Heritage Commons at Pond's Edge senior development. The Center houses a health clinic, adult daycare program, fitness programs, a therapy pool as well as provides office and program space for various social services providers. Partners include Minneapolis Public Housing Authority, Neighborhood HealthSource Inc., YMCA of Metropolitan Minneapolis, Augustana Care Corporation, Courage Center and the Minneapolis Highrise Representative Council. Physician Services:Courage Center's Physicians' Clinic, staffed by Courage Center Physician Associates, is led by Courage Center medical director Bonnie Warhol, M.D., a specialist in physical medicine and rehabilitation. In 2012, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded Courage Center one of the first nationwide Health Care Innovation Awards. The three-year $1.8 million grant will allow Courage Center to further develop its patient-centered medical home model for people with disabilities and complex medical conditions. The award builds on a successful pilot program, launched in 2009, that currently serves more than 200 people in the greater Twin Cities. Courage Center's care model is more than a place; it's a philosophy of care. Where most health care homes seek to add social services and supports to an existing primary care clinic, Courage Center has added disability-competent primary care to a robust package of existing supports including mental health, rehabilitation therapies, health and wellness services, and other community-based services. This type of medical home is the only one of its kind in Minnesota. Participants in the pilot program have an average of eight chronic health conditions and, prior to enrolment in the medical home, spent nearly 11 days a year in the hospital. After joining Courage Center's medical home participants reduced their time spent in the hospital by 80 percent, a reduction amounting to yearly savings of over $3.25 million for the 200 current members. Courage Center hopes to serve as a model of care for people with disabilities and complex medical needs across the nation. Also, in 2012, Courage Center was designated as a Medical Spine Center by HealthPartners. Courage Center St. Croix: Located in Stillwater, CCSC is a state-of-the-art adult and pediatric rehabilitation center. Stillwater-area clients, from both Minnesota and Wisconsin, receive physical, occupational and/or speech therapy; warm water pool therapy; and can participate in an accessible fitness and wellness center. In September 2012, Courage Center St. Croix moved therapy services for clients age birth to 8 years old to the new Early Childhood Family Center (ECFC), just north of Stillwater Junior High. In addition to Courage Center therapy services, the new center houses Stillwater Early Childhood Special Education, Early Childhood Family Education, Northeast Metro District 916 and a variety of other educational programming. The new location allows Courage Center St. Croix to enhance and grow at both locations to better serve clients and families. It also facilitates better integration of medical services provided by Courage Center and educational services provided by the school district. Communication between staff members enables seamless collaboration and continuity of care, improving services for each individual client. The center is more convenient for clients and families by reducing travel time and scheduling issues. As part of the new facility, clients will have access to a large shared gym and playground areas. Health, Wellness and Recreation: Courage Center Golden Valley is a site for the Dana and Christopher Reeve Foundation's NeuroRecovery Network's (NRN) intensive fitness program. Courage Center's Activity Based Locomotor Exercise (ABLE) program for people with paralysis includes participation in a national, longitudinal study at multiple sites tracking the progress of participating clients as they gain greater strength and mobility through intensive fitness activities. For some, the program holds the possibility of increased mobility based on the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, with healthy cells and nerves expanding and compensating for damaged cells. Philanthropic support for the ABLE program was provided by Deli Express with a $50,000 given for scholarships for people to participate in the program. Courage Center's Chronic Pain Rehabilitation Program remains the only inpatient program of its type and enjoys a deserved reputation for effectiveness in the region. The comprehensive three-week multidisciplinary program is for people who in spite of undergoing standard medical treatment, continue to remain disabled with chronic pain. The primary purposes of the program are to increase function and decrease use of the medical system. In 2011 outcome statistics for the program clients reported significantly increased function in home activities; of those who entered the program on opioids, 73 percent decreased or discontinued these medications. In addition, 99 percent of clients rated the program as excellent or good and 92 percent of referring physicians who saw their patient said the referral was worthwhile. The Community Reintegration Program is a medically prescribed outpatient service assisting adults with mild to moderate brain injury to learn the necessary skills for independence, safety and employment. Mental health and behavior services offer clients and families counseling, behavior management skills training, psychiatric services, and neuropsychological assessment. 5372416 0 4622300 Courage Center's Transitional Rehabilitation Program(TRP), licensed as a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF), provides comprehensive inpatient rehabilitative services to assist people with disabilities and/or people recovering from illness, injury or surgery in gaining greater independence. The TRP serves as a "bridge" - a transitional setting between acute care and a client returning to a home or community living setting. The TRP serves clients with spinal cord injuries, brain injuries and stroke, as well as people with congenital disabilities. TRP is a personalized, holistic inpatient rehabilitation program. We use our facility as a temporary residence for those who need significant rehabilitation. It provides a welcoming, healing environment that uses the latest technology, adaptive equipment and complementary medicine to help clients reach a level where they are able to move on to community living. The average age of Courage Center's TRP residents is approximately 48. We had 213 clients in the program in 2012. 4273512 0 3946927 Vocational Services: Employment is a serious issue for people with disabilities. In 2011, 11.6% of working age adults had a disability. At that time, the employment rate of working-age people with disabilities was 17.7%. In comparison, the employment rate of working age people without disabilities was 63%. Vocational Services assists people in developing career plans based on their unique abilities, interests and limitations. Our vocational experts assist in developing an individual vocational plan and identifying any assistive technologies needed for success in school or the workplace. We provide training to develop office- and job-related skills, and to help build self-esteem. We also offer employment services to help with finding and keeping a job. Programming includes vocational evaluation; work readiness; assistive technology assessment; training; coaching; job placement; and job retention. In 2012, Wells Fargo awarded Courage Center $25,000 for technology upgrades in the Vocational Services program, which went toward upgrading computer training equipment and software. In 2011, 48 new clients were placed in new jobs or served by supported employment. Thirteen clients were placed as full-time employees and 35 as part-time employees. For the 35 clients working part-time, the average starting pay rate was $11.31 an hour; for those working full-time it was $16.81. Clients' salaries ranged from $7.25 to $65 an hour. The current hourly minimum wage in Minnesota is $7.25. Courage Center's Independent Living Skills (ILS) program strengthens clients' skills in managing their own affairs, including day-to-day life in the community, on-the-job and with family and friends. Clients experience a range of disabilities, including cognitive limitations and mental illness. An ILS specialist meets clients in their homes or other locations to provide education, training and support until all goals are met. These specialists are knowledgeable about a variety of community resources and are experts at teaching clients how to advocate for themselves. Services available through ILS include health management, household management and organization, meal planning, grocery shopping and cooking, memory compensation strategies, problem solving assistance, safety and self defense, time management, transportation resources, and funding. Outcome data supports that for each year clients are in the Independent Living Skills Program, their participation in community activity increases, they move toward affordable, accessible, supported housing, and report improved quality of life. Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS) is a rehabilitative program for persons who have a mental health diagnosis along with their brain injury or other physical disability and could benefit from services to regain skills related to independent living, involvement in the community or managing their mental health. ARMHS services also can be very helpful in keeping skills that have been regained. An ARMHS specialist meets clients in their homes and/or other locations to provide skills training and support until all goals are met. The time spent with the specialist varies from client to client, and typically decreases as personal goals are achieved. Drivers Assessment and Training provides assessments for clients with disabilities or concerns related to aging or illness. Assessments include vision, reaction time, memory, problem solving, body strength and coordination, and cognitive skills. Drivers training offers personalized behind-the-wheel instruction; adapted vehicles are available for instruction. 1204198 0 131228 Courage Center is a nationally recognized center for adapted sports and recreation with programs in the Twin Cities and Duluth. Many of our wheelchair sports teams are national champions and many of our athletes and coaches are nationally and internationally recognized. Sports activities are available for just about everyone regardless of age or ability, including skiing, golfing, biking, archery, kayaking or horseback riding, as well as competitive team sports such as basketball, softball and power soccer. In August 2012, Todd Anderson Field was dedicated in Brooklyn Park, Minn. It is the first softball field of its kind in Minnesota, fully accessible for competitive wheelchair softball competition. Philanthropic support for building the field came from The Minnesota Twins, Pepsi, the City of Brooklyn Park and Otto Bock, among others. At Courage Center Duluth, a $15,000 grant from the Northland Foundation went toward providing after-school sports and recreation programming for students with autism. The Veteran's Administration and the U.S. Olympic Committee expanded its support of Courage Center Operation Liberty program for veterans with disabilities and medical conditions with a $75,000 grant. Operation Liberty offers free sports and recreation programming to veterans. 624033 71450 785330 Courage Center's website had 696,912 visitor sessions from Oct. 1, 2011 through Sept. 30, 2012, for a daily average of 1,904 visits. Social media continued to be an important communication tool in fiscal year 2012. Courage Center's public website, blogs, e-newsletters, Facebook page and groups, YouTube videos, Pinterest boards and "tweets" via Twitter are now integrated into the ways we tell our stories, and showcase our programs, services and events. 14306311 14306311 0 During the year ended September 30, 2012, Courage Center's Board of Directors made a decision to contribute the camp operations to a mission-oriented organization and began discussions in that regard with Children's Disability Service Association/Friendship Ventures. In November 2012, Courage Center reached agreement with Friendship, and its affiliate Friendship Foundation, to transfer the camp assets (consisting primarily of real estate, equipment, and unspent and pledged camp contributions) net of camp liabilities of Courage Center and Courage Foundation, Inc. 16134542 14377761 916558 48920820 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 136 1 1 847 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 X 18 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 CA IL MN ND WI X Teresa Saville Accounting Manager 7635880811 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley MN 554224249 John Church 1 X X 0 0 0 Eric Peterson 1 X X 0 0 0 Kent Eklund 1 X X 0 0 0 KC Connors 1 X X 0 0 0 Bruce Backberg 1 X 0 0 0 Dr R Edward Bergmark 1 X 0 0 0 Brian Beutner 1 X 0 0 0 Carl Cummins 1 X 0 0 0 Kevin Goodno 1 X 0 0 0 Sherry Gydesen 1 X 0 0 0 Tom Horner 1 X 0 0 0 S Krishnan 1 X 0 0 0 Eric Norberg 1 X 0 0 0 Teresa Pfister 1 X 0 0 0 Bethany Sjoblad 1 X 0 0 0 Ulrika Vettleson 1 X 0 0 0 Tim Walker 1 X 0 0 0 Greg Wallace 1 X 0 0 0 Jan Malcolm 55 X 227719 0 11832 Alice Johnson 50 X 142803 0 9211 Nancy Larkin 50 X 164461 0 16010 Dr Bonnie Warhol 50 X 133080 0 2868 Dr Lisa Ann Wuermser 40 X 117559 0 4393 Janene Hawkins 40 X 107959 0 12583 Wayne Mikos 55 X 105766 0 8254 Debra Waggoner 50 X 103030 0 8268 1102377 0 73419 12 0 1 0 McGough Construction Inc NW 5970 PO Box 1450 Minneapolis MN 554855970 building remodel 337581 Healthcare Services Group Inc 3220 Tillman Drive Suite 300 Bensalem PA 19020 housekeeping services 366806 Acorn Technologies 8425 Amsden Ridge Drive Bloomington MN 55438 technology consulting 353504 Alto Consulting and Training 7210 Metro Boulevard Edina MN 55439 technology consulting 294791 Merrill Communications LLC SDS 12-1974 PO Box 86 Minneapolis MN 55486 order processing and fulfillment 256364 18 1823707 0 323693 2125538 236637 7173706 2408033 11683281 Therapies program service fees 621400 21123759 21123759 0 0 Skilled nursing facility fees 623000 4622300 4622300 0 0 Community based service fees 624100 3289283 3289283 0 0 Vocational program service fees 624310 657644 657644 0 0 916558 916558 0 0 30609544 564486 0 0 564486 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 182729 59231 185961 0 -3232 59231 55999 0 0 55999 2265969 323693 2799393 -533424 0 -533424 0 0 0 0 0 0 1024286 589494 434792 414425 0 20367 Administrative services agreement Axis Healthcare 541610 612000 612000 0 0 Other 900099 239574 0 0 239574 Revenues over expenses from discontinuance of camp operations 721214 767624 767624 0 0 0 0 0 0 1619198 44433876 32403593 0 347002 14377761 14377761 0 0 4395 4395 0 0 708000 297756 332873 77371 0 0 0 0 24872502 20427369 3149345 1295788 668297 546328 87093 34876 2871616 2288209 435768 147639 2347701 1972920 266321 108460 0 0 0 0 92730 4526 86899 1305 77777 0 77777 0 97443 97443 0 0 469658 469658 0 0 0 0 1774967 763714 920194 91059 390120 25685 112855 251580 2767860 2182799 375794 209267 1005417 671419 246231 87767 0 0 0 0 1918935 1615729 156508 146698 510714 474370 9840 26504 0 0 0 0 80854 71034 8240 1580 182433 709 181724 0 0 0 0 0 2038429 1739233 243504 55692 411304 360508 34550 16246 Medical Care Surcharge 112600 112600 0 0 Minnesota Care Tax 317540 317540 0 0 Bad debt expense 276222 276222 0 0 Membership dues 47898 43039 3734 1125 315863 249512 33010 33341 58739036 48920820 6762260 3055956 524 22686 0 0 83671 51780 3650843 4003232 0 0 0 0 0 0 329698 96823 308556 172839 39768456 24913297 21054028 14855159 258330 0 0 0 48567414 47397284 0 0 6111202 20886163 80364266 87485966 14991641 18213864 0 0 0 0 388789 161735 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 8017168 24895766 23397598 43271365 X 52537095 41001723 2296793 3013914 2132780 198964 56966668 44214601 80364266 87485966 X -14305160 1553093 X 0 1 1 X 0 X 13853313 11463566 11250826 12202996 11686179 60456880 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 13853313 11463566 11250826 12202996 11686179 60456880 0 60456880 10539 141535 40174 104614 564486 861348 1131 1774 1153 1000 -23 5035 240736 101651 582858 738247 851574 2515066 63838329 30609544 0.94703 0.96443 X Other income includes income from an administrative services agreement with a related organization providing services that are an integral part of program services operations, care coordination settlements with insurance companies, medical records copies,honorariums, and rebates. 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SchD_P10_S00_L02 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 740, Income Taxes, clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an organization's financial statements in accordance with the ASC and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken in a tax return. ASC 740 is applicable for each tax year that is open to examination and assessment by taxing authorities, in accordance with statutes. At September 30, 2012, the federal and Minnesota tax returns, with few exceptions, for the Organization are no longer subject to U.S. federal or state income tax examination by taxing authorities for years before fiscal year 2009. As of September 30, 2012, there are no uncertain tax positions to be recorded. SchD_P11_S00_L08 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 Pension related changes other than net periodic benefit cost $-4,193,907, Loss from uncollectible pledge $-25,269, Change in value of split interest agreements $-1,777, Stock gifts reported on line 7 $3,230, Clothing program reported on line 8 $71,369, Change in related organization net of eliminations $5,699,447. Total Other $1,553,093. SchD_P12_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Related organization net of eliminations $6,096,409, Loss on uncollectible pledge adjustment $-25,269, Change in value of split interest agreements $-1,777, Cost of products sold included in expense on audit $141,637, Special events expensed on audit netted for Form 990 $272,520. Total Other $6,483,520 SchD_P12_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b Stock gifts sales included on Line 7 $-3,230, Gift in kind sales included on line 8c $-71,370, clothing program fair market value professional fundraising fee netted on audit $125,908, Revenues over expenses from discontinuance of camp operations $767,624. Total Other $818,932 SchD_P13_S00_L02d Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d Related organization net of eliminations $41,863, Contribution pledged to Friendship $-14,306,311, Cost of sales netted against revenue on Form 990 $141,637, Special events direct expenses netted against revenue on Form 990 $272,520. Total Other $-13,850,291 SchD_P13_S00_L04b Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 4b Clothing program professional fundraising fee netted on audit, $125,908 X X X X X X X 1 DaVinci Direct Inc 36 Cordage Park Circle Plymouth MA 02360 DaVinci Direct Inc plans, develops and conducts outbound tele-fundraising campaigns for Courage Center. 0 283462 274178 9284 Strategic Fundraising Inc 2625 Momentum Place Chicago IL 60689 Strategic Fundraising Inc planned, developed and conducted outbound tele-fundraising campaigns for Courage Center. 0 62615 69572 -6957 Apogee Retail LLC 3080 Centerville Road Little Canada MN 55117 Apogee Retail LLC provides pick up and handling for clothing and household goods donated to Courage Center based on the cubic feet of items donated. Courage Center calculates a professional fundraising fee for Form 990 based on the fair market value of the items donated less the amount Courage Center receives. Apogee controls the pick up and disposal of these donated items. 1 272313 125908 146405 618390 469658 148732 CA IL MN ND SD WI Gift in kind sales 2203989 0 2203989 0 0 0 0 0 2526873 Sporting clays event 119907 93336 26571 0 8110 12135 144 0 2201 5 252239 230357 21882 0 0 84081 23644 67650 74555 2576135 323693 2252442 0 8110 96216 23788 67650 2603629 2799393 -546951 1 Children's Disability Service Association Friendship Ventures 10509 108th St NW Annandale MN 55302 411543013 501(c)(3) 14306311 book value of camp assets net of camp liabilities contribution of camp assets During the year ended September 30, 2012, Courage Center's Board of Directors made the decision to contribute the camp operations to Children's Disability Service Association/Friendship Ventures to further its mission of offering unique opportunities for people with disabilities to enjoy summer and winter resident camp, respite care and guided travel. Ampersand Families 681 17th Avenue NE Ste 101 Minneapolis MN 55413 142004438 501(c)(3) 18450 0 Support Ampersand Families, a 501(c)(3) organization providing permanency services to youth and families through the Minnesota Department of Human Services Public-Private Adoption Initiative. Women's Advocates 588 Grand Avenue St Paul MN 55102 237310701 501(c)(3) 15000 0 Support Women's Advocates, a 501(c)(3) organization offering a safe place where battered women and their children can escape domestic violence Family Housing Fund 801 Nicollet Mall 1825 Minneapolis MN 55402 411380923 501(c)(3) 16000 0 Support Family Housing Fund, a 501(c)(3) whose mission is to provide safe, affordable, sustainable homes to all families in the Twin Cities area through ongoing partnerships with the public and private sector. Walk In Counseling 2421 Chicago Ave South Minneapolis MN 55404 410983461 501(c)(3) 12000 0 Support Walk In Counseling, a 501(c)(3) offering free, easily accessible mental health counseling to people with urgent needs and few service options Familywise Services 3036 University Avenue SE Minneapolis MN 55414 411343909 501(c)(3) 10000 0 Support Familywise Services, a 501(c)(3) organization providing family strengthening and support services to parents 6 0 SchI_P01_S00_L02 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The non cash grant was made to Children's Disability Service Association/Friendship Ventures when the Courage Center Board of Directors made the decision to contribute the camp operations to a mission-oriented organization. The cash grants are made from a donor advised fund to other organizations based on recommendations where the grantee has been determined by the IRS to be exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) and are not classified as private foundations. The grant organizations are required to report on the use of grant funds during the year following the grant period. X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Jan Malcolm 227719 0 0 0 0 0 6743 0 7429 0 241891 0 0 0 Alice Johnson 142803 0 0 0 0 0 4122 0 6556 0 153481 0 0 0 Nancy Larkin 164461 0 0 0 0 0 3292 0 14408 0 182161 0 0 0 SchJ_P01_S00_L03 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The Executive Committee of the Courage Center Board of Directors is responsible for the organization's executive compensation and benefit program. Courage Center uses a process for determining compensation for the CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Development Officer, Medical Director, Senior Director of Finance, VP of HR and Neuro-Psychologist which includes the following: use of data from market surveys to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations, consultation with an independent compensation consultant as needed or directed, and review and approval by the executive committee of the Board of Directors. Annually the following process is used to determine salary adjustments: formal review of the organizations past year's performance related to goals and outcomes over the previous fiscal year is completed with the executive committee and the CEO, and salary increases are determined based on the organization's ability to pay, performance in job, budgeted merit increases and/or a market adjustment. Minneapolis Community Development Agency 416009115 2008-06-30 1000000 Equipment purchase 0 0 0 Minneapolis Community Development Agency 416009115 2006-06-06 950000 Equipment purchase 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 2090 1846284 selling price of donated vehicles X 65 88043 selling price of donated vehicles X 26 183171 median price on gift date 1 0 1 1 SchM_P01_S00_L32b Schedule M, Part I, Line 32b Courage Center has an agreement with Apogee Retail, LLC to sell all discarded household property donated to Courage Center based on cubic feet collected. F990_P01_S00_L08 Form 990, Part I, Line 8 Courage Center has a robust fundraising effort to engage the community in supporting our mission. We employ a number of fundraising methods including individual, corporate and foundation solicitation as well as direct mail. We also employ fundraising methods such as Cars for Courage, Clothing for Courage and special events which are higher cost methods of raising money. We believe these are effective ways to reach out to the broadest community to educate and involve the greatest number of people in our mission. F990_P01_S00_L16b Form 990, Part I, Line 16b Courage Center's vehicle donation program's cost to raise a dollar is over 30%. Without this program, Courage Center's cost to raise a dollar would drop overall by 6 percentage points. We continue to operate the vehicle donation program because the net is over $1 million and it gives the community a chance to donate to Courage Center who would otherwise not. F990_P03_S00_L01 Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Courage Center is a Minnesota-based rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. We use a holistic approach that includes inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, physician services, community-based services, and aquatics, wellness and fitness programs. Our inpatient Transitional Rehabilitation Program (TRP) offers clients intensive, short-term rehabilitation after brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury. We also have a three-week inpatient chronic pain rehabilitation program. Our physicians' clinic specializes in clients with complex health conditions and disabilities; it is structured to reflect the health care home model showcased in recent federal health care reform efforts. At Courage Center research is ongoing to determine outcomes and best practice. Courage Center has an earned reputation as a leading advocacy organization for people with disabilities regionally and nationally. Courage Center has Minnesota locations in Burnsville, Forest Lake, Golden Valley and Stillwater, as well as many community-based services and partner organizations; and a sports and recreation program in Duluth. Founded in 1928, Courage Center is a nonprofit organization offering advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. Courage Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), and is a United Way agency. Courage Center meets all 16 accountability standards set forth by the Minnesota Charities Review Council indicating a commitment to accountable ethical practices. F990_P03_S00_L03 Form 990, Part III, Line 3 In 2012 Courage Center merged its camping programs with those of Friendship Ventures, another leading provider of accessible camping, respite and travel for people with disabilities in our service area. Both organizations saw that the opportunity to share resources and plan as one collaborative entity versus two would strengthen our programs and better serve the community long into the future. At the end of 2012, Courage Center and Courage Foundation transferred property, staff, and donor designated funds to the resulting new organization, initially called "Camps of Courage and Friendship". As Courage Center made the decision to transfer the operation during 2012 and Courage Center has no residual rights to the camp assets after contribution, it has accounted for the transaction as discontinued operations. F990_P06_S0B_L11b Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Form 990, including all schedules and attachments, was reviewed at the Finance Committee meeting on April 25, 2013. All Board members received a final copy of Form 990 including all schedules and attachments, prior to filing with the IRS. Courage Center's Interim Chief Financial Officer presented a high level overview of the form at the Board Meeting on May 22, 2013 and the Board approved the 990 for filing. F990_P06_S0B_L12c Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Courage Center has a conflict of interest policy covering all board members, officers, directors and key employees. Courage Center requires board members, officers, and key employees to review and sign a conflict of interest disclosure questionnaire at least annually. This process is overseen by the Legal Compliance Committee of the Board. The committee reports regularly to the board. If a conflict arises, the officer, board member or key employee involved is required to recuse themselves from the specific conflict issue, including deliberations and decision making. An officer or board member would be removed from the board if conflicts rise to the level of rendering the officer or director ineffective. All employees receive and are expected to follow a code of conduct which provides guidance on avoiding and resolving potential conflicts of interest. Courage Center maintains a 24 hour anonymous Compliance hotline to collect and respond to ethical and legal concerns of staff and customers. F990_P06_S0B_L15 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Executive Committee of the Courage Center Board of Directors is responsible for the organization's executive compensation and benefit program. Courage Center uses a process for determining compensation for the CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Development Officer, Medical Director, Senior Director of Finance, VP of HR and Neuro-Psychologist which includes the following: use of data from market surveys to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations, consultation with an independent compensation consultant as needed or directed, and review and approval by the executive committee of the Board of Directors. Annually the following process is used to determine salary adjustments: formal review of the organizations past year's performance related to goals and outcomes over the previous fiscal year is completed with the executive committee and the CEO, and salary increases are determined based on the organization's ability to pay, performance in job, budgeted merit increases and/or a market adjustment. F990_P06_S0C_L19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Courage Center provides copies of Form 990 and related schedules and attachments, audited financial statements, conflict of interest policy and IRS determination letter upon request. Courage Center's tax exemption application was filed in 1949 and no copy is available. F990_P11_S00_L05 Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Other changes in net assets: Pension related changes other than net periodic benefit cost $-4,193,907, Loss from uncollectible pledges $-25,269, Change in value of split interest agreements $-1,777, Change in related organization net of elminations $5,699,447, Clothing program reported on line 8 $71,370, Stock gifts reported on line 7 $3,229. Total Other changes $1,553,093. Courage Foundation Inc 3915 Golden Valley Road Golden Valley MN 55364 416032463 Support Courage Center MN 501(c)(3) Line 11C TypeIII-F N/A King Courage Trust 25291160 PO Box 64713 Trust Tax Services Saint Paul MN 551640713 416296241 provide general support for the maintenance of Courage Center MN 501(c)(3) Line 11d Type III-O N/A Axis Healthcare LLC 2356 University Ave West Suite 401 Saint Paul MN 55114 411855603 Axis was created to bring the knowledge of physical disabilities to the application of managed care MN N/A Related 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Courage Foundation Inc c 2125538 Courage Foundation, Inc., makes a distribution to Courage Center approved by the Foundation board based on a percent of net assets. Courage Foundation Inc k 621000 Courage Center performs all fundraising, management and administration services for Courage Foundation, Inc. The amount distributed for these services is based on historical calculation of the costs of those services. Axis Healthcare LLC k 612000 Courage Center provides information technology, human resources, and accounting services for Axis Healthcare. An administrative services agreement was created and a monthly fee determined for the services provided. This agreement is reviewed on an annual basis.