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
THEA BOWMAN CENTER
Employer identification number
52-2157682
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.") ....
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..
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
..............................................
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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
Page 3
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.") .
72,371
120,164
108,437
151,883
140,473
593,328
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......
15,651
16,408
32,059
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
12,816
4,147
16,963
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.
72,371
120,164
108,437
180,350
161,028
642,350
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
2,458
6,031
12,082
20,571
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..
2,458
6,031
12,082
20,571
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
621,779
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...
72,371
120,164
108,437
180,350
161,028
642,350
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
7,458
11,031
17,082
1,216
738
37,525
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
7,458
11,031
17,082
1,216
738
37,525
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.).
79,829
131,195
125,519
181,566
161,766
679,875
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
91.450 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
89.110 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
6.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
7.000 %
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
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
THEA BOWMAN CENTER
Employer identification number
52-2157682
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TBC'S MISSION IS TO BE AN ONGOING BEACON OF HOPE TO THE MT. PLEASANT COMMUNITY, WHICH IS AN INNER CITY NEIGHBORHOOD OF CLEVELAND THAT HAS SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES. TBC HELPS PEOPLE BY ENCOURAGING AND ENHANCING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, ORGANIZING PROGRAMS OF ASSISTANCE AND MENTORING, PROMOTING EMPOWERMENT OF THE COMMUNITY AND EDUCATING PEOPLE THROUGH SOCIAL, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER COLLABORATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT AND A RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING COMPUTER LABS, A MUSIC SCHOOL, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAMS. THE CENTER PROVIDES OUTREACH TO RESIDENTS OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD THAT EMPOWERS, ENHANCES AND ENRICHES THE LIVES OF FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS 600 VOLUNTEERS THAT PROVIDE 12,000 VOLUNTEER HOURS FOR THE YEAR. VOLUNTEERS PARTICPATE IN ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE CENTER M-SATURDAY EVERY WEEK. THEY WORK IN THE HOT MEAL PROGRAM PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD, AS TUTORS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, ASSIST IN THE HUNGER CENTER, PARTICPATE IN THE CLOTHING ROOM. VOLUNTEER STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITES WITH YOUTH AFTER SCHOOL, WEEKEND AND HOLIDAYS.VOLUNTEERS SERVE ON THE BOARD.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
DATE OF PICKUP. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM THE CLEVELAND FOODBANK, PARTNERING CHURCHES, AND GROCERS. "CLOTHING EXCHANGE: TBC PARTICIPANTS CARRY ON AN INFORMAL EXCHANGE OF CLOTHING AND SMALL HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON SATURDAYS (11:00- 2:30). WHILE THE CENTER DOESN'T ACTIVELY SOLICIT THINGS TO BE GIVEN AWAY, THOSE THAT ARE DONATED ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PARTICIPANTS ON A WEEKLY BASIS
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
SUBSIDIES, AND FOOD STAMPS. INITIAL APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE CAN BE COMPLETED ONLINE BUT MOST NEED TO BE TAKEN TO THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENT OFFICES TO OBTAIN ELIGIBLE BENEFITS. VOLUNTEERS NEED TO ATTEND TRAINING SESSION ON THE USE OF THE SOFTWARE TO RECEIVE CERTIFICATION TO BE COUNSELORS. "TAX PREPARATION ASSISTANCE: AVAILABLE MID-JANUARY TO EARLY APRIL BY APPOINTMENT. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE PREPARATION.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
"COMPUTER ASSISTANCE: VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE MONDAY TO THURSDAY EVENINGS (5:30 - 7:30) FOR ADULTS SEEKING ASSISTANCE IN THE USE OF COMPUTERS TO ENHANCE THEIR LIFE SKILLS. PARTICIPANT EXPERIENCE RANGES FROM NO PREVIOUS COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY EXPOSURE TO MINIMAL EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS DROP INTO THE CENTER TO LEARN A WIDE RANGE OF COMPUTER APPLICATIONS AND HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR PRACTICE TIME AND ASSISTANCE WITH CLASS WORK AND PERSONAL NEEDS SUCH AS JOB SEARCHES. VOLUNTEERS NEED TO HAVE A MODERATE FACILITY WITH COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: AFTERSCHOOL: MONDAY- THURSDAY 3:30 - 5:30 "COMPUTER ASSISTANCE: THE COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER IS OPEN WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS AFTER SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED TO USE THE COMPUTERS FOR SCHOOLWORK AND FOR RELAXATION. VOLUNTEERS SUPERVISE THE CENTER AND WORK WITH THE CHILDREN AS NEEDED. "HOMEWORK ASSISTANCE: VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES K-HIGH SCHOOL WEEKDAY AFTERNOONS AFTER SCHOOL. "ACTIVITIES: GAMES AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WEEKDAY: TUESDAY 9:15 - 10:45 "PRESCHOOL READINESS ASSISTANCE: "GROW UP GREAT," SPONSORED BY PNC, FOLLOWS A HEAD START CURRICULUM AND UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS FROM PNC AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS WHO WORK WITH CHILDREN FROM THE OAKFIELD CHILD CARE CENTER TO REINFORCE LEARNING EXPERIENCES BY USING COMMUNITY SOCIAL ACTIVITIES FIELD TRIPS/SEASONAL EXCURSIONS: "FIELD TRIPS: VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF ESCORT AND SUPERVISE CHILDREN ON A VARIETY OF FIELD TRIPS. THEY HAVE VISITED KARAMU THEATRE AND OTHER SITES OF CULTURAL EVENTS AND GO ON MONTHLY OUTINGS THROUGH THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS YOUTH OUTDOORS PROGRAM TO LEARN "SURVIVAL SKILLS." SOME FIELD TRIPS AND EXCURSION SITES HAVE BEEN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO, AN AMISH FARM, NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM AND PLANETARIUM, AND JOHN CARROLL UNIVERSITY FOR SPORTING EVENTS. SPECIAL PROJECTS AND EVENTS: VOLUNTEERS ASSIST WITH ALL THESE ACTIVITIES "4 H CLUB SPECIAL ACTIVITIES: VOLUNTEERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE RUNNING OF THE WEEKLY 4-H MEETINGS AND WORK WITH THE 4H MEMBERS TO PLAN AND CARRY OUT SPECIAL ACTIVITIES USING THE PROJECT BOOKS OF THE 4 H CLUB. THESE INCLUDE GARDENING, PHOTOGRAPHY, COOKING, SEWING, WOOD WORKING, AND MANY OTHER POSSIBILITIES. "SERVICE PROJECTS: CHILDREN HAVE HELPED AT THE TBC FOOD PANTRY, THE CLEVELAND FOODBANK, AND THE HOMELESS STAND DOWN. "OTHER ACTIVITIES: CHILDREN HAVE PARTICIPATED IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND PARADE THE CIRCLE PROGRAMS, A CHRISTMAS EVE PAGEANT AND KUNG FU TOURNAMENTS. THEY HAVE PRESENTED MIME, DRUMMING AND POETRY AT THE TBC ANNUAL DINNER AND OTHER LOCAL EVENTS. "PARTICIPATION IN CONFERENCES: YOUTH FROM TBC HAVE PARTICIPATED IN 4 H YOUTH GOVERNANCE GROUPS IN COLUMBUS AND WASHINGTON, DC. THEY ALSO DID WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS AT THE WEED AND SEED FAMILY CONFERENCE HELD AT CUYAHOGA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND ATTENDED THE MT. PLEASANT FAMILY EMPOWERMENT CONFERENCE. "TEEN POINT OF VIEW: TBC HOUSES A GROUP THAT TRAINS YOUTH IN VIDEO PRODUCTION AND THEIR PROGRAMS ARE PRODUCED REGULARLY ON CABLE TV. SUMMER ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN: . "COMMUNITY GARDEN: HELD IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE OHIO STATE EXTENSION SERVICE, CHILDREN HAVE CREATED A SMALL GARDEN. THEY BUILT RAISED BEDS, PREPARED THE SOIL, PLANTED, WATERED, WEEDED, HARVESTED, AND SHARED PRODUCE WITH FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS. ADULT AND TEEN VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SUPERVISION FOR ALL ACTIVITIES. "COMPUTER LEARNING LAB: OPEN EACH MORNING. CHILDREN HAVE ONE HOUR OF EDUCATIONAL WORK ON THE COMPUTER AND HALF-AN-HOUR OF COMPUTER PLAY. "SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM: ALL CHILDREN RECEIVE A DAILY NUTRITIOUS FREE LUNCH EACH WEEKDAY. "SPECIAL CLASSES/ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES: SUMMER PLAY ACTIVITIES: AFTER LUNCH CHILDREN ARE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN SUPERVISED OUTDOOR GAMES AND ACTIVITIES AND INDOOR ARTS AND CRAFTS PROJECTS, MUSIC CLASSES, GAMES, AND ACTIVITIES FOR SEVERAL HOURS. THEY HAVE LEARNED ABOUT MAKING DRUMS AND DRUMMING, SIGN LANGUAGE, YOGA, COOKING AND SEWING, THEATER TRAINING, WITH PRODUCTS DISPLAYED AT THE COUNTY FAIR, AND PRESENTATIONS ON THE STAGE OF THE YOUTH PAVILION AT THE COUNTY FAIR. THEY ARE CURRENTLY FORMING A CHOIR. "PRESENTATIONS: STUDENTS HAVE PREPARED A DISPLAY AND DONE A PRESENTATION ON THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FOLLOWED BY A VISIT TO AN UNDERGROUND RAILROAD SITE AND THE CREATION OF A MIME DEMONSTRATION ABOUT THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD FOR THE COUNTY FAIR.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 WAS PROVIDE TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS SUBMIT A STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS STATING ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.