Narconon Warner Springs has jumped on the "Ideal Narconon" bandwagon. I'm not sure what that really means, because just the fact that it's a Narconon means it's far from ideal for anyone who needs a rehab. Anyway, here are some photos of the "opening" that someone sent us. Click for bigger versions.
I have no idea. I don't know if anyone inclined to talk to us attended. It's odd that if you look at the first photo, there's a seated audience centered around the green display (and one person sitting aside who must not want to take part), and if you look at the third photo, there's a seated audience centered around part of the building. <Davy mode on>There were thousands in attendance!</Davy mode off>
Good point. They can't be under the NN Int umbrella any more because they no longer exist. The Narconons will have to get their own exemption or heaven forbid, they actually pay taxes.
I noticed that too. It's possible they may try to keep NN Int technically alive, while from a practicle point of view it's dead and ABLE/OSA are controlling things. That could be grounds for a tax fraud case if an investigation found that's what they are doing. So I have to admit, a part of me hopes it is!
Quote from: BigBeard on December 24, 2015, 07:11I noticed that too. It's possible they may try to keep NN Int technically alive, while from a practicle point of view it's dead and ABLE/OSA are controlling things. That could be grounds for a tax fraud case if an investigation found that's what they are doing. So I have to admit, a part of me hopes it is!Thanks for staying on top of this BigBeard!
Quote from: mefree on December 24, 2015, 19:01Quote from: BigBeard on December 24, 2015, 07:11I noticed that too. It's possible they may try to keep NN Int technically alive, while from a practicle point of view it's dead and ABLE/OSA are controlling things. That could be grounds for a tax fraud case if an investigation found that's what they are doing. So I have to admit, a part of me hopes it is!Thanks for staying on top of this BigBeard!Me, too, BigBeard! And I just realized that you are the man I need to toss an idea to, related to the tax status and IRS. Look for my PM in a few minutes. ThanksI'm having to start a list to keep track of the lists of things to keep track of.Seriously, I'm hoping 2016 will be the year $cientology goofs the floof so bad with their tax games the IRS can't ignore it. At least not without getting a Congressional hammer dropped on them.
Looks like Narconon is for sale https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/35025-Highway-79_Warner-Springs_CA_92086_M25663-20583
NARCONON FRESH START NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DECEMBER 31, 2015Note 3 MORTGAGES PAYABLE 2015 2014Mortgage payable, due on October 20, 2015, securedby a first deed of trust, with monthly payments ofapproximately $32,000, at the rate of 5.5775% inaccordance with the interest rate swap agreement (Note4). The mortgage was in default with the lenderand was assigned to another creditor subsequently. $ 3,527,574 $ 3,718,735Mortgage payable, due on or before October 21, 2027,secured by a first deed of trust. Principal and interestat 5.25%, in monthly installments of $2,652 to be paidto maturity. Prepayment penalties apply through 2017. 279,085 295,581Mortgage payable due on or before May 10, 2016,secured by a first deed of trust, with monthly paymentsof $3,589, including interest at 8.25% per annum, and afinal balloon payment of $424,627 due at maturity.Prepayment penalties apply. Subsequent to year end,the loan was assigned to another creditor. 424,627 432,318Less: unamortized loan fees - (9,343) $ 4,231,286 $ 4,437,291Five year maturities are as follows:2016 $ 442,2562017 18,5772018 3,547,1512019 20,6292020 21,739Thereafter 180,934 $ 4,231,286Subsequent to year end, NNFS' mortgage payable in the amount of $3,527,574 had beenassigned to another lender by its original lender with a due date of June 30, 2016. NNFSwas able to obtain multiple forbearance agreements to extend the due date of the mortgagethrough December 31, 2018, while giving NNFS management time to sell the property.[..]Note 3 MORTGAGES PAYABLE (Continued)In 2015, NNFS elected to early adopt retrospectively the requirements of ASU 2015-03,Simplifying the Presentation of Debt Issuance Costs, to present debt issuance costs asa reduction of carrying amount of the debt rather than as an asset. Mortgages payable as ofDecember 31, 2014 was previously reported on the statement of financial position as$4,446,634, with associated unamortized debt issuance costs included in other assets.Amortization of debt issuance costs of $11,800 is reported as interest expense in thestatement of activities and was previously presented as amortization expense. [..]Note 7 OPERATING LEASESNNFS has non-cancellable operating leases on various facilities expiring through 2018.Total rent expense under these operating leases were approximately $404,714 and$359,034 for 2015 and 2014, respectively.NNFS moved out of the facilities covered under the aforementioned leases during 2015.Subsequent to year end, the landlord sued NNFS and they have reached a settlement of$455,000, which is included in Refunds and Settlements Payable, in the Statement ofFinancial Position, NNFS agreed to make payments of (a) $10,000 before May 31, 2017;(b) $20,000 before July 3, 2017; (c) $25,000 before August 3, 2017; and (d) monthlyinstallment of $10,000 starting September 4, 2017 for a total of 40 months. As of report date,NNFS has been making payments according to the settlement agreement. [..]Note 8 PAYROLL TAX RELATED LIABILITIESNNFS was delinquent on payroll taxes liability during 2015. Included in payroll taxes relatedliabilities are $707,642 owed for federal and states payroll taxes and penalties and interest of$116,138 as of December 31, 2015. The penalties and interest of $116,138 have beenrecorded as related party accounts receivable as NNFS is not to use organization funds topay for avoidable costs such as penalties and interest. NNFS has entered monthlyinstallment agreements with both the IRS and the EDD in the amount of $12,000 and $2,859per month, respectively. Subsequent to year end, the IRS levied against the proceeds fromthe sale of a former executive's personal residence in the amount of $200,521 to reduce thepayroll tax liability. [..]Note 13 CONTINGENCY (Continued)Subsequent to year end, there were three civil actions filed against NNFS. Two of the caseswere settled in 2017, one of which is for the breach of lease contract, the settlement isrecorded in the financial statements and referred to in Note 8. The other case was settled foran immaterial amount and the financial statements do not include an adjustment for thatliability. On the remaining pending case, according to legal counsel, it is not possible at thisstage to make a reasonable estimate of what liability, if any, NNFS may be responsible for.Accordingly, the accompanying financial statements do not include an adjustment for anyliability that may result from these claims.Subsequent to year end, there were four threatened civil actions filed against NNFS.According to legal counsel, should the plaintiffs file lawsuits or arbitration demands, NNFSwill vigorously contest the matters.Note 14 VIOLATION OF LAWS AND REGULATIONSNNFS received a delinquency notice from the California Department of Justice State AttorneyGeneral's office regarding the late filling of the audited financial statements for the yearended December 31, 2015 pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 12586.Management can not determine the ultimate resolution of this matter at this time.NNFS is delinquent in submitting its payroll tax payment to the IRS as well as EDD asdescribed in Note 8.
January 4, 2019NARCONON FRESH START2600 FOOTHILL BLVD. NO.208LA CRESCENTA CA 91214CT FILE NUMBER: 113113RE: NOTICE OF INCOMPLETE REPORTThe Annual Registration Renewal Fee Report submitted on behalf of the captioned organizationfor the fiscal year ending 12/31/2017 is incomplete for the following reason(s):1. It appears from our review of Form RRF-1 for the fiscal year ending 12/31/2017 that an independentaudit was required, pursuant to the provisions of Government Code section 12586. We further notethat it is stated on the Form RRF-1 that no audit was conducted. Please either provide a copy of theindependent audit conducted for the affected year or explain why the organization was exempt fromthis requirement.2. The $150 renewal fee was not received. Please send a check in that amount, payable to "AttorneyGeneral's Registry of Charitable Trusts".In order to remain in compliance with the filing requirements set forth in Government Code sections12586 and 12587, please provide the requested information, together with a copy of this letter, to theabove address, within thirty (30) days of the date of this letter.Sincerely,Registry of Charitable TrustsFor XAVIER BECERRAAttorney GeneralDetailed instructions and forms for filing can be found on our website at oag.ca.gov/charities.
Sounds like Hubbard's 'Admin Tech' didn't work out so well for this place.