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
TEAMS COMMISSIONED FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL INC
Employer identification number
59-3195534
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
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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.") ....
522,254
675,913
499,659
560,562
415,333
2,673,721
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
522,254
675,913
499,659
560,562
415,333
2,673,721
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)..
88,826
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
2,584,895
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..
522,254
675,913
499,659
560,562
415,333
2,673,721
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
22,589
24,695
26,552
14,224
16,128
104,188
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..
6,854
8,640
4,499
19,993
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,797,902
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
120,788
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
92.390 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
90.120 %
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
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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
..............................................
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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
...............
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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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEAMS COMMISSIONED FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL INC
Employer identification number
59-3195534
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BART AND PAM BIDDLE, A MARRIED COUPLE, ARE INLAWS TO TIM AND MARIE KUCK, A MARRIED COUPLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 WAS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING. THEY WERE ASKED TO PROVIDE COMMENTS AND ASK QUESTIONS BEFORE THE ORGANIZATION SUBMITTED THE FINAL FORM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ARTICLE III- PROCEDURES 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE- IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS- AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST- A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. B.THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY- A. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUESTS.
SCHEDULE M, LINE 29
LOCAL AND NATIONAL CORPORATIONS DONATE THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN SUPPLIES AND SERVICES TO NATHANIEL'S HOPE'S MAKE M SMILE EVENT. NATHANIEL'S HOPE ALSO COLLECTS TOYS AND OTHER ITEMS FOR OUR LOW INCOME VIP FAMILIES SO THAT THEY CAN HAVE HOLIDAY GIFTS. ADDITIONALLY A GENEROUS BENEFACTOR ALLOWS US TO STAY RENT AND UTILITY FREE IN THEIR FACILITY.
SECTION B POLICIES, LINES 15A AND 15B
THERE IS NO REVIEW OF COMPENSATION DUE TO THE FACT THAT OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS VOLUNTEER 100% OF THEIR SERVICES. THERE IS NO PAYMENT FOR THEIR BOARD SERVICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 10, LINE 17
TRAVEL INCLUDES TRAVEL, MEALS AND CONFERENCES. THIS INCLUDES FEEDING VOLUNTEERS AT THANK YOU LUNCHEONS, BOOTH RENTAL FEES AT CONFERENCES TO PROMOTE NATHANIEL'S HOPE AS WELL AS SOME TCCI MISSIONARY TRAVEL EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PAGE 10, LINE 24A
MISSIONARIES ARE SENT A BOARD APPROVED MISSION SUPPORT CHECK EVERY MONTH THAT THEY FUNDRAISE. THE AMOUNT IS BASED UPON THEIR SUBMITTED MISSION BUDGET. PROJECT EXPENSES ARE INCLUDED IN THIS LINE AS WELL. PROJECTS WOULD INCLUDE MEDICAL, EVANGELISM, EDUCATIONAL, FEEDING, BUILDING AND OTHER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROJECTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 10, LINE 25
TCCI AND NATHANIEL'S HOPE WORK VERY HARD TO KEEP ADMINISTRATION COSTS TO A MINIMUM. 91% OF OUR EXPENSES GO DIRECTLY TO PROGRAM SERVICES. BOTH DIVISIONS SHARE STAFF TO KEEP COSTS DOWN, BUT TIME AND EXPENSES ARE CAREFULLY ALLOCATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS AND EACH DIVISION TRACKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR THEIR FUNDS SEPARATELY.
FORM 990, PAGE 11, LINE 34
NOTE THAT EACH DIVISION KEEPS THEIR ASSETS SEPARATE. TCCI DIVISION ASSETS VALUED AT $152,530. NH DIVISION ASSETS VALUED AT $420,515. IT IS A POLICY OF TEAMS COMMISSIONED FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL (THE WHOLE ORGANIZATION) THAT EVERY DIVISION AND MISSION LOCATION HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS RESERVES IN THEIR FUND BALANCE. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARIE KUCK (NATHANIEL'S MOM), DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FINANCIAL RENUMERATION FOR HER SERVICES. NATHANIEL'S HOPE DIVISION KEEPS ADDITIONAL RESERVES IN PLACE IN THE EVENT THAT SHE IS UNABLE TO FULFILL THE DUTIES AND SOMEONE WOULD NEED TO BE COMPENSATED TO FILL THIS KEY POSITION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III
THE PRIMARY PROGRAMS OF NATHANIEL'S HOPE INCLUDE: 1. VIP BIRTHDAY CLUB VIP CHILDREN OF ALL AGES CAN BECOME NATIONAL CLUB MEMBERS AND ARE INITIALLY SENT A "BEARING HOPE" TEDDY BEAR, THEN A BIRTHDAY CARD AND SPECIAL SURPRISES ON THEIR BIRTHDAY, A CARD AT CHRISTMAS AND OTHER SPECIAL RECOGNITION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CHILDREN CAN ALL HAVE THEIR PHOTOGRAPH POSTED ONLINE. WE CURRENTLY HOST OVER 4,000 VIP CHILDREN FROM 40 STATES AND 7 COUNTRIES. 2. CAROLING FOR KIDS WE SHARE HOPE AND ENCOURAGEMENT WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS AT CHILDREN'S HOSPITALS AND WITH HOMEBOUND VIP FAMILIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY THROUGH CAROLING, PRAYER AND BEARING GOODIES AND GIFTS. THIS PAST CHRISTMAS APPROXIMATELY 550 JOINED US TO FORM 14 CAROLING TEAMS GOING INTO LOCAL HOSPITALS AS WELL AS VISITING 70 HOMEBOUND VIP FAMILIES ON CHRISTMAS DAY. A PARTNERSHIP WITH 130 WALGREENS ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE TOYS FOR HUNDREDS OF VIP FAMILIES IN NEED THIS YEAR!
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
OTHER IMPORTANT SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: NATHANIEL'S HOPE IS A D/B/A OF TCCI AND OPERATES FINANCIALLY INDEPENDENTLY. WHILE STAFF ARE SHARED BETWEEN THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS, TIME IS APPROPRIATELY ALLOCATED TO THE TWO PROGRAMS. WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF CHANGING THE NAME OF THE 501(C)(3) TO NATHANIEL'S HOPE AND MAKING TCCI A D/B/A OF NATHANIEL'S HOPE. WE ARE MAKING THIS CHANGE AS NATHANIEL'S HOPE IS THE ORGANIZATION THAT IS EXPERIENCING EXPLOSIVE GROWTH. CHANGING THE NAME WOULD ALSO ALLOW POTENTIAL GRANTORS TO LOCATE THE ORGANIZATION EASILY. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MARIE KUCK (NATHANIEL'S MOM) DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY FINANCIAL RENUMERATION FOR HER SERVICES. FINANCIAL RESERVES ARE IN PLACE IN THE EVENT SHE IS UNABLE TO FULFILL DUTIES AND SOMEONE WOULD NEED TO BE COMPENSATED TO FILL THIS POSITION.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
IT WAS MENTIONED EARLIER (ASSET BALANCES ON THE BALANCE SHEET) THAT EACH DIVISION KEEPS THEIR ASSETS SEPARATE. IT IS A POLICY OF TCCI (THE WHOLE ORGANIZATION) THAT EVERY DIVISION AND MISSION LOCATION HAVE AT LEAST 6 MONTHS RESERVES IN THEIR ACCOUNT.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
TCCI AND NATHANIEL'S HOPE SHARE STAFF TO KEEP COSTS DOWN, BUT TIME IS CAREFULLY ALLOCATED TO THE INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS AND EACH DIVISION TRACKS AND ACCOUNTS FOR THEIR FUNDS SEPARATELY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.