Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EL CENTRO INC
Employer identification number
36-2904073
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2,332,362
5,346,385
1,733,339
1,557,337
1,518,081
12,487,504
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
2,332,362
5,346,385
1,733,339
1,557,337
1,518,081
12,487,504
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
12,487,504
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
2,332,362
5,346,385
1,733,339
1,557,337
1,518,081
12,487,504
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
282,319
372,189
295,285
278,162
138,126
1,366,081
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
72,092
94,782
79,223
7,949
7,314
261,360
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
14,114,945
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
2,206,279
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
88.470 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
88.488 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EL CENTRO INC
Employer identification number
36-2904073
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE PURPOSE OF EL CENTRO IS TO STRENGHEN COMMUNITIES AND EMPOWER FAMILIES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES. EL CENTRO IS A STRONG, DIVERSE, ENTREPRENEURIAL ASSET-BUILDING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE. THEY LEAD BY EXAMPLE, HELPING FAMILIES BUILD ASSETS - EDUCATIONAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC, WHICH PUT THEM IN CONTROL OF THEIR DESTINIES AND MAJOR LIFE CHOICES. RACISM AND DISCRIMINATION GAVE BIRTH TO EL CENTRO IN 1976. TODAY, ALTHOUGH EL CENTRO'S PROGRAMS SERVE ANYONE IN NEED, THE AGENCY RETAINS AND IS HUMBLY PROUD OF ITS UNIQUE EXPERTISE TO PROVIDE BILINGUAL, MULTICULTURAL SERVICES BEST MEET THE NEEDS OF KANSAS CITY'S RAPIDLY GROWING HISPANIC AND LATINO POPULATION. EL CENTRO'S VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE STRUCTURED INTO PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS - PREPARING CHILDREN, EMPOWERING FAMILIES AND BUILDING OPPORTUNITIES.
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, EL CENTRO CEASED PROVIDING FORECLOSURE COUNSELING. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ENDED THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH THE FUNDER NEIGHBORWORKS, THEREBY ENDING THE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THAT ORGANIZATION. FURTHERMORE, EL CENTRO CLOSED THEIR THRIFT STORE.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PRE-K EDUCATION: ESTABLISHED IN 1989, EL CENTRO'S ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN PREPARES 2 TO 5 YEAR OLD CHILDREN THROUGH ITS QUALITY, DUAL-LANGUAGE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAM. THE ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN IS NATIONALLY ACCREDITED THROUGH THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG CHILDREN, AND RECEIVED A 5 STAR RATING ACCORDING TO THE STATE OF KANSAS QUALITY RATING IMPROVEMENT SYSTEM. WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON LITERACY AND READING READINESS AND OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE, OUR PRE-K PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PREPARING CHILDREN, SPECIFICALLY ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LEARNERS, FOR FUTURE SUCCESS IN BOTH SCHOOL AND LIFE. EL CENTRO'S ACADEMY FOR CHILDREN ALSO PROVIDES MONTHLY, LITERACY SPECIFIC PARENT "LEE Y SERS" WORKSHOPS GIVING FAMILIES BOTH SUPPORT AND RESOURCES FOR MEANINGFUL EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AT HOME. THE ACADEMY HELPS FAMILIES FOSTER THE LANGUAGE AND EARLY LITERACY SKILLS THAT CHILDREN NEED TO BECOME STRONG READERS AND LIFELONG LEARNERS. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: $580,334 GRANTS: NONE REVENUES: $155,853 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B FAMILY SERVICES: EL CENTRO'S FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS OFFER COMPLEMENTARY PROGRAMS RANGING FROM HEALTHCARE CASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH FOCUS OUTREACH AND INTERVENTION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, CLIENT ADVOCACY, AND PATIENT NAVIGATION. OUR CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE SERVICES HELP STABILIZE FAMILIES IN CRISIS, DIRECT THEM TO NECESSARY RESOURCES, PROVIDE FAMILY INTERVENTION, ADVOCATE ON CLIENTS' BEHALF AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO HANDLE FUTURE CRISES. OUR HEALTH-FOCUSED OUTREACH AND INTERVENTION PROGRAM TRAINS VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY LAY HEALTH PROMOTERS-PROMOTORES DE SALUD. THE PROMOTORES ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING COMMUNITY HEALTH DATA, PROVIDING BASIC HEALTH INFORMATION, AND DISSEMINATING MATERIALS RELATED TO OBESITY, SMOKING CESSATION, DIET, AND EXERCISE THROUGH DOOR-TO-DOOR SURVEYS AND HEALTH FOCUS EVENTS. OUR PATIENT NAVIGATION PROGRAM FOCUSES ON PROVIDING ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE AMONG THE UNINSURED POPULATION THROUGH AN "INSIDE-OUT" APPROACH. EL CENTRO'S PATIENT NAVIGATORS CREATE INFORMAL CONTACTS WITHIN OTHER MEDICAL PROVIDERS AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES TO ASSIST CLIENTS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO HEALTHCARE ACCESS. THESE INTEGRATED PROGRAMS ASSIST FAMILIES WITH NON-CLINICAL MEDICAL NEEDS, EDUCATE FAMILIES ABOUT HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AND EMPOWER FAMILIES TO BUILD STRONG FOUNDATIONS FOR THEIR FUTURE. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: $410,407 GRANTS: $51,385 REVENUES: $NONE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT: EL CENTRO'S FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM SERVES LOW- AND MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGHOUT THE KANSAS CITY METROPOLITAN AREA WITH FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER EDUCATION COURSES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES GROUP EDUCATION ON THE HOMEBUYING PROCESS AND MONEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES (E.G. BUDGETING, SAVINGS, AND ASSET-BUILDING) AND GROUP HOME IMPROVEMENT CLASSES ON A VARIETY OF TOPICS (E.G. PLUMBING, ELECTRICAL, TILING, AND ROOFING). IN ADDITION, INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE AND COUNSELING IN FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, HOMEBUYING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT ISSUES IS OFFERED. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: $356,950 GRANTS: $3,000 REVENUES: $67,857 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE POLICY ADVOCACY, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE COUNSELING AND THE SILVER LINING THRIFT SHOP. POLICY ADVOCACY EMPHASIZES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AT LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LEVELS. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROVIDES CULTURALLY COMPETENT CORE VICTIM SERVICES WHICH INCLUDE: CRISIS COUNSELING, COURT ADVOCACY, SUPPORT GROUPS, ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS SHELTERS, SOCIAL SERVICES, POLICE, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE, AND FORMULATING INDIVIDUAL SAFETY PLANS TO INDIVIDUALS VICTIMIZED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. SILVER LINING WAS A THRIFT SHOP LOCATED IN JOHNSON COUNTY, KANSAS. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES: $752,341 GRANTS: $332,410 REVENUES: $16,563
REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER GATHERS INFORMATION TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN GIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, ALL GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 ALONG WITH A RESPONSE TIME FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS. ALL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND THE FORM 990 IS FILED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM YEARLY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THEY ARE AWARE OF. THESE ARE FILED AND CONSIDERED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, CFO AND BOARD WHEN EL CENTRO ENTERS INTO CONTRACTS OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WITH NEW VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS. IF THERE WERE TO BE A CONFLICT, THE DIRECTOR WOULD RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON MATTERS PERTAINING TO THE CONFLICT.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
EL CENTRO CONDUCTS A YEARLY EVALUATION OF THE CEO WITH SET QUARTERLY REVIEWS. THIS EVALUATION IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES SUCH AS FINANCIAL STABILITY, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, STRATEGIC PERSPECTIVE, LEADERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND COMMUNICATION OF THIS POSITION. THE CHAIR, VICE CHAIR AND HR CHAIR, CONDUCT THE EVALUATION AND ANALYSIS OF THE CEO OF EL CENTRO. THE CEO's CURRENT CONTRACT IS A YEARLY CONTRACT WITH SET DELIVERABLES AND EXPECTATIONS FROM THE CEO TO BE IN COORDINATION OF THE YEARLY PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THE CEO'S LAST PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND REVIEW OF COMPENSATION WAS JULY 2011.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS $606,686 -------- $606,686