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
WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN INC
Employer identification number
03-0283657
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.") ....
1,232,678
1,393,161
1,427,561
1,129,614
1,226,895
6,409,909
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..
1,232,678
1,393,161
1,427,561
1,129,614
1,226,895
6,409,909
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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,409,909
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
1,232,678
1,393,161
1,427,561
1,129,614
1,226,895
6,409,909
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
15,386
21,706
14,856
8,467
6,111
66,526
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..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,476,435
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
35,137
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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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
98.970 %
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.790 %
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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
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
....
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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
WOMEN HELPING BATTERED WOMEN INC
Employer identification number
03-0283657
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
WHBW'S 93 ACTIVE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SUPPORT ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS IN THE ORGANIZATION. THIS INCLUDES STAFFING THE 24-HOUR HOTLINE, ASSISTING IN CHILDREN'S PLAYGROUPS, CO-FACILITATING EDUCATIONAL TRAININGS AND STAFFING SPECIAL EVENTS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
FAMILIES WERE ASSISTED BY SHELTER AND HOUSING STAFF, TOTALING 7,929 BEDNIGHTS.
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
ADVOCACY WERE PROVIDED.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
JUSTICE PROGRAM IS TO WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND SYSTEMS TO BREAK DOWN THE BARRIERS THAT PREVENT SURVIVORS FROM ACCESSING CRUCIAL ECONOMIC RESOURCES. OUR WORK INCLUDES DIRECT ADVOCACY, SUPPORT, OPTIONS COUNSELING, AND REFERRALS FOR SURVIVORS, AS WELL AS A FOCUS ON SYSTEMS ADVOCACY ON LOCAL AND STATEWIDE LEVELS. OUR CONTACT AND ADVOCACY WITH SURVIVORS ACCESSING EJP COMES PRIMARILY THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: - REFERRALS VIA THE HOTLINE FROM SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY, - PARTICIPANTS OF THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM (THP), WHICH IS NOW PART OF EJP. - REFERRALS FROM RESIDENTS IN SHELTER AND SAFE HOMES AS THEY TRANSITION OUT OF EMERGENCY HOUSING. AS STATED, THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM OF WHBW IS HOUSED WITHIN THE EJP. WHBW AND THE LOCAL HOUSING AUTHORITY, THE BURLINGTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA), ENTERED INTO A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MOU) WHICH OUTLINES EACH ORGANIZATION'S RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE THP PROJECT, NAMED SOPHIE'S PLACE. IN THE SERVICE PROVISION ROLE, WHBW COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SURVIVOR-BASED ADVOCACY FOR RESIDENTS LIVING IN THP, INCLUDING THE SERVICES OF THE EJP. ADVOCATES WORK WITH SURVIVORS ONSITE WHILE THEY RESTABILIZE THEIR HOMES AND LIVES. THE EJP PROGRAM CURRENTLY IS COMPRISED OF TWO FULL-TIME STAFF MEMBERS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, 12 ADULTS AND 18 CHILDREN WERE HOUSED IN THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR A TOTAL OF 9,013 BEDNIGHTS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, 2,049 HOURS OF ECONOMIC JUSTICE ADVOCACY WERE PROVIDED TO SURVIVORS IN THE COMMUNITY. THIS INCLUDES BOTH HOUSING ADVOCACY AND ALL OTHER ADVOCACY COMPLETED BY THE ECONOMIC JUSTICE WORKERS, SUCH AS EMERGENCY FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND CRISIS SUPPORT.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THE CHILDRENS SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS CRISIS INTERVENTION, ADVOCACY FOR THE RIGHTS AND NEEDS OF CHILDREN IN THE SHELTER AND IN THE COMMUNITY. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE CHILDCARE, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND EDUCATIONAL PLAYGROUPS FOR PRE-AND SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN. SOME OF THE GROUPS ARE TIME SPECIFIC AND ALL GROUPS ARE OPEN TO CHILDREN REFERRED THROUGH WHBWS HOTLINE, SCHOOL SOCIAL WORKERS, AND OTHER SERVICE PROVIDERS. NONVIOLENT DISCIPLINE AND BEHAVIOR ARE MODELED FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR MOTHERS. MOTHERS ARE ALSO OFFERED PARENTING EDUCATION AND SUPPORT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, 346 CHILDREN RECEIVED SERVICES AT WHBW IN THE FORM OF PLAYGROUPS, SUPPORT GROUPS AND OTHER SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, AND 6,131 HOURS OF SERVICE WAS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN. THE EDUCATION PROGRAM PROVIDES INFORMATION AND RAISES AWARENESS ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND WHBWS SERVICES IN A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY SETTINGS SUCH AS PUBLIC/PRIVATE EVENTS, SCHOOLS, BUSINESSES, HEALTH-CARE CLINICS, SUPPORT GROUPS, CHURCHES AND MORE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, WHBW PROVIDED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND TRAINING ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO OVER 2,300 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH MORE THAN 36 PRESENTATIONS AND OUTREACH EVENTS IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY. ALSO, IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS WITH CHILDCARE WERE PROVIDED AND ATTENDED BY 58 WOMEN. WHBW'S 24/7 HOTLINE PROGRAM FUNCTIONS AS THE FIRST TIER OF RESPONSE TO SURVIVORS/VICTIMS IN NEED. THE HOTLINE STAFF AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE CRISIS INTERVENTION, SAFETY PLANNING, EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, OPTIONS COUNSELING, REFERRALS TO AGENCY PROGRAMS, AND PROACTIVE ADVOCACY TO VICTIMS, AS WELL AS THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL. MEMBERS OF THE DEAF COMMUNITY CAN ACCESS THE HOTLINE BY TTY AND VIDEOPHONE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2011, THE HOTLINE FIELDED 2,727 CALLS FOR SUPPORT AND REFERRALS AND AN AVERAGE OF 26 NEW INDIVIDUALS CALLED THE HOTLINE EACH MONTH.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS OF AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEGOTIATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY ANNUALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.