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← HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2022

Filed by HILLCREST EDUCATIONAL CENTERS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$45,660,990
Total expenses
$44,977,678
Contributions and grants received
$6,320,083
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$38,506,450
Investment income
$521,159
Other revenue
$313,298
Total assets, end of year
$35,812,387
Total liabilities, end of year
$18,750,588
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$17,061,799
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$39,351,878
Management and general expenses
$5,508,356
Fundraising expenses
$117,444
Program service expenses (Part III)
$39,351,878

Program services were 87.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $6,190,943

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $129,140

  • 2a · Program service revenue: TUITION AND FEES

    total $38,225,436 · related or exempt $38,225,436

  • 2b · Program service revenue: NATIONAL FOOD PROGRAM

    total $268,083 · related or exempt $268,083

  • 2c · Program service revenue: PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

    total $12,931 · related or exempt $12,931

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $191,972 · excluded $191,972

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $212,413

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $139,707

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $72,706

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $72,706 · excluded $72,706

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $2,234,951

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $1,905,764

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $329,187

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $329,187 · excluded $329,187

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $152,644

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $74,847

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $77,797 · excluded $77,797

  • 11a · Other revenue: MANAGEMENT FEE

    total $152,364 · related or exempt $152,364

  • 11b · Other revenue: OTHER REVENUE

    total $10,431 · related or exempt $10,431

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $162,795

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $543,408 · management and general $543,408

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $31,021,776 · program services $28,846,788 · management and general $2,079,216 · fundraising $95,772

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $3,203,887 · program services $2,913,337 · management and general $290,550

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $3,241,988 · program services $2,801,962 · management and general $432,462 · fundraising $7,564

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $40,287 · management and general $40,287

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $26,100 · management and general $26,100

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $75,800 · management and general $75,800

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $338,539 · program services $117,507 · management and general $221,032

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $69,715 · program services $2,400 · management and general $67,315

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $438,315 · program services $248,375 · management and general $188,804 · fundraising $1,136

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $177,011 · program services $14,672 · management and general $162,339

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $1,698,015 · program services $1,617,972 · management and general $80,043

  • 17 · Travel

    total $62,954 · program services $7,629 · management and general $55,113 · fundraising $212

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $129,710 · program services $22,140 · management and general $107,520 · fundraising $50

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $977,751 · program services $806,550 · management and general $171,201

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $364,084 · program services $277,414 · management and general $86,670

  • 24a · Other expenses: MEALS

    total $764,019 · program services $750,224 · management and general $13,795

  • 24b · Other expenses: PROGRAM SUPPLIES, MATER

    total $484,216 · program services $484,216

  • 24c · Other expenses: EMPLOYEE/PUBLIC RELATIO

    total $372,064 · program services $24,956 · management and general $347,108

  • 24d · Other expenses: VEHICLE EXPENSES

    total $291,401 · program services $235,481 · management and general $55,920

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $656,638 · program services $180,255 · management and general $463,673 · fundraising $12,710

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $99,944 · end of year $62,680

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $80,448 · end of year $252,374

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $1,210,496 · end of year $27,049

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $4,111,292 · end of year $4,821,448

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $287,783 · end of year $287,169

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $552,923 · end of year $347,285

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $37,616,446

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $20,964,772

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $14,160,375 · end of year $16,651,674

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $11,165,539 · end of year $13,065,614

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $31,349 · end of year $297,094

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $2,986,654 · end of year $3,066,820

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $152,454 · end of year $292,841

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $11,322,961 · end of year $13,356,815

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $93,283 · end of year $160,600

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $1,011,190 · end of year $1,249,093

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $874,670 · end of year $624,419

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $15,258,937 · end of year $17,061,799

Mission and programs · 2022

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK AND 365 DAYS PER YEAR AND PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS A SMALL DAY PROGRAM PRIMARILY FOR LOCAL SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

Activities or mission (Part I)

THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS EDUCATIONAL AND RESIDENTIAL SERVICES TO SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN. THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OPERATE 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK, 365 DAYS PER YEAR, AND PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO OPERATES A DAY PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ITS PROGRAMS FROM MULTIPLE CAMPUSES WHICH OFFER SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR GROUPS OF SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.

  • HILLCREST CENTER RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT AND EDUCATION PROGRAM (HIGHPOINT) - THIS PROGRAM IS A TRAUMA INFORMED CARE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SETTING FOR STUDENTS WITH A VARIETY OF HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS AND MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSIS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIALIZED TREATMENT FOR HIGH-RISK BEHAVIORS INCLUDING, PHYSICAL AGGRESSION, SELF-INJURY AND SUICIDAL IDEATION, SUBSTANCE USE AND FIRE SETTING, AMONG MANY OTHERS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE PROGRAMMING THAT IS INDIVIDUALIZED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH STUDENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN ON-SITE YEAR ROUND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM AS WELL AS A STRUCTURED RESIDENTIAL AND MILIEU ENVIRONMENT. STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED WITH VOCATIONAL AND INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS. OUR MEDICAL SERVICES INCLUDE ROUTINE MEDICAL CARE DELIVERED BY NURSES ON-SITE AS WELL AS PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INTENSELY STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTIC AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WITH HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIOS. THIS ALLOWS THE STUDENTS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS INCLUDING COPING SKILLS, EMOTIONAL REGULATION SKILLS, MINDFULNESS SKILLS AND INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIP SKILLS TO HELP THEM BECOME MORE SUCCESSFUL AS THEY PREPARE FOR TRANSITION TO A LOWER LEVEL OF CARE OR COMMUNITY SETTING.

    Expenses $12,424,223 · Revenue $13,572,063

  • INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNIT PROGRAM - THIS PROGRAM STRIVES TO BREAK THE DEBILITATING CYCLE OF MULTIPLE FAILED PLACEMENTS AND REPEATED HOSPITALIZATIONS EXPERIENCED BY OUR STUDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CRISIS STABILIZATION AND COMPREHENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WITH SEVERE BEHAVIORAL AND PSYCHIATRIC CHALLENGES. ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS OF CARE AND TREATMENT INCLUDE SPECIALIZED THERAPEUTIC SERVICES, SMALL CLASSROOM SETTINGS WITH ONE-ON-ONE ASSISTANCE READILY AVAILABLE, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, NURSING SERVICES, REHABILITATION SERVICES SUCH AS SPEECH AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY. THE PROGRAM FACILITY IS LOCATED IN THE BERKSHIRE HILLS OF GREAT BARRINGTON, MA.

    Expenses $9,839,954 · Revenue $11,832,228

  • AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM - OFFERS HIGHLY SPECIALIZED DAY AND INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS AT ALL LEVELS OF THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. THE PROGRAM'S HIGH STAFF-TO-STUDENT RATIO ENSURES A SAFE, CARING AND HIGHLY STRUCTURED TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT. TO MONITOR PROGRESS, THE ORGANIZATION USES STATE-OF-THE-ART COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS SYSTEMS FOR ONGOING ASSESSMENTS OF SOCIAL NEEDS, COMMUNICATION, ACADEMIC/SKILL ACQUISITION, VOCATIONAL NEEDS, RECREATION AND BEHAVIORAL DIFFICULITIES. THE PROGRAM FACILITY IS LOCATED IN THE BERKSHIRES OF WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS, AND HAS BEEN SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR THE SAFETY AND SPECIAL NEEDS OF THE AUTISM POPULATION.

    Expenses $8,433,005 · Revenue $9,090,860

  • OTHER TREATMENT RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE DAY TREATMENT AND EDUCATION UNIT PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES A SAFE, THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT WHERE STUDENTS CAN LEARN TO THEIR HIGHEST POTENTIAL. THE SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN RECEIVE INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION, COUNSELING AND SUPPORT SERVICES THEY NEED TO LEARN AND BE SUCCESSFUL. OTHER TREATMENT RELATED PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES PROGRAM AND THE ASD DAY PROGRAM.

    Expenses $8,654,696 · Revenue $4,174,094

As filed on the 2022 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • SHAUN V CUSSON

    PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $322,951
    From this org
    $295,170
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $27,781
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $295,170
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $16,094
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,687
    Filer's total
    $322,951

  • MICHELE A BUTLER

    CHAIRPERSON

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • HANNAH KEATOR

    CLERK

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • THOMAS W GOGGINS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • PAUL CLARK

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • EUGENE A DELLEA

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • WILLARD E HODGKINS III

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • JASON CUYLER

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • FRANCIS B MARINARO

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • MARK N MATTHEWS

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • KATIE BRELSFORD

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • SHELA LEVANTE

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • JOHN P WALSH

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • SCOTT PIGNATELLI

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.5

  • MARK A PLACIDO

    TREASURER & CFO

    Total calculated
    $155,683
    From this org
    $145,874
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,809
    Hours/week
    40 + 1 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $145,874
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $8,850
    Nontaxable benefits
    $959
    Filer's total
    $155,683

  • CHRISTOPHER SMITH

    CHIEF OPEARTING OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $235,235
    From this org
    $204,285
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $30,950
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $204,285
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $13,114
    Nontaxable benefits
    $17,836
    Filer's total
    $235,235

  • JEFFREY DELISLE

    PSYCHAITRIST

    Total calculated
    $316,916
    From this org
    $299,266
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $17,650
    Hours/week
    27

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $299,266
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $17,505
    Nontaxable benefits
    $145
    Filer's total
    $316,916

  • MICHELE MORIN

    VICE PRESIDENT

    Total calculated
    $163,034
    From this org
    $138,713
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $24,321
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $138,713
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,099
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,222
    Filer's total
    $163,034

  • APRIL ROCHE

    DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $144,691
    From this org
    $128,345
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,346
    Hours/week
    40

  • JAMES SORRENTINO

    DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES

    Total calculated
    $149,691
    From this org
    $122,783
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,908
    Hours/week
    40

  • OLUDARE ABIONA

    SUPERVISOR

    Total calculated
    $137,954
    From this org
    $121,109
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $16,845
    Hours/week
    40

  • GERARD BURKE

    FORMER PRESIDENT/PROJECT COORDINATOR

    Total calculated
    $395,392
    From this org
    $309,705
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $85,687
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $309,705
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $54,359
    Nontaxable benefits
    $31,328
    Filer's total
    $395,392

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Independent compensation consultant
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Written employment contract
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2022
Filed
9 April 2024
IRS schema version
2022v5.0
Source object
202411009349301336

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