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
THE COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC
Employer identification number
06-0795640
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.") ....
693,394
756,431
788,738
839,811
796,279
3,874,653
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..
693,394
756,431
788,738
839,811
796,279
3,874,653
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.
3,874,653
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..
693,394
756,431
788,738
839,811
796,279
3,874,653
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
205,362
266,117
183,573
100,397
125,873
881,322
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).
4,755,975
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
322,262,054
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
81.470 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
80.520 %
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
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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
....
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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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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
THE COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC
Employer identification number
06-0795640
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER IN DETAIL, PRIOR TO FILING TO THE IRS. IN ADDITION, A COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS WHICH CONTAIN BOTH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ALONG WITH A CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT, FOR THEIR REVIEW AND SIGNATURE TO ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO RETURN THE SIGNED DOCUMENTS TO THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE TO BE KEPT WIHT THE ORGANIZATION'S RECORDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, WHICH MAY INVOLVE A CHANGE IN COMPENSATION. WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO, THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A QUESTIONNAIRE ON THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE TO THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CHAIRPERSON, CALLS A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE RESULTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AUTHORIZES THE CHAIRPERSON TO MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT TO DISCUSS THE FINDINGS AND COMMENTS REGARDING THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE AND TO DISCUSS COMPENSATION. THE RECOMMENDATION IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT IS POSTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S INTERNET SITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 42,561.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM, INC. (CRT) IS A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION, COMMITTED TO HELPING LOW-INCOME DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERSERVED INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES MOVE FROM POVERTY INTO SELF-SUFFICIENCY. BUILDING UPON CUSTOMERS' STRENGTHS AND HOLISTICALLY ADDRESSING THEIR CHALLENGES, CRT USES INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT AND COLLABORATIVE GOAL-SETTING IN AN APPROACH THAT IS CALLED STEPS TO SUCCESS. THIS APPROACH SUPPORTS PEOPLE AS THEY MOVE FROM CRISIS TO STABILITY AND PROSPERITY. AS ONR OF THE NATION'S OLDEST COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES, CRT IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO HELP FAMILIES REACH THEIR LONG-RANGE GOALS WHILE ADDRESSING IMMEDIATE AND BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING SHELTER AND HEAT, EVICTION/FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, CHILDCARE, MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT, NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND MORE. EACH YEAR, CRT ASSISTS OVER 90,000 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS ENERGY ASSISTANCE AND WEATHERIZATION; ELDER SERVICES (MEALS ON WHEELS, SENIOR CAFES, RSVP, ASSISTED LIVING, SENIOR HOUSING AND GROCERY DELIVERY); EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION (HEADSTART, SCHOOL READINESS, DAY CARE AND TUTORING); POSITIVE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADOLESCENTS; BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES; COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS; EMPLOYMENT SERVICES; HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMMING; AND EMERGENCY AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. MANY PEOPLE SEEK OUR SERVICES THROUGH THE FAMILY SERVICE CENTERS IN HARTFORD AND MIDDLETOWN, OR OUR SUBURBAN OUTREACH CENTERS IN WEST HARTFORD, EAST HARTFORD, MANCHESTER AND OTHER LOCATIONS. CRT'S MISSION IS "PREPARING OUR COMMUNITY TO MEET LIFE'S CHALLENGES." CRT WORKS WITH MUNICIPALITIES AND MANY OTHER COMMUNITY BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE THAT PEOPLE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO THRIVE. CRT BELIEVES THAT ALL PEOPLE HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY, AND ARE DESERVING OF RECOGNITION, RESPECT AND REINFORCEMENT OF THEIR BASIC WORTH, AND THE VALIDITY OF THEIR CULTURAL AND ETHNIC HERITAGE. COMMUNITY ACTION CHANGES PEOPLE'S LIVES, EMBODIES THE SPIRIT OF HOPE, IMPROVES COMMUNITIES, AND MAKES AMERICA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. WE CARE ABOUT THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY, AND WE ARE DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES AND EACH OTHER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.