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
PROJECT HOPE INC
Employer identification number
20-4133180
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.") ....
728,551
1,069,421
1,085,758
2,883,730
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..
728,551
1,069,421
1,085,758
2,883,730
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)..
2,324,767
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
558,963
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..
728,551
1,069,421
1,085,758
2,883,730
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..
33,842
16,306
13,252
63,400
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,947,130
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,314,456
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
..............................................
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
...................................................
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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PROJECT HOPE INC
Employer identification number
20-4133180
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
NO EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR, AGENT, OFFICER OR BOARD MEMBER WILL HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN, OR RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION OR OTHER BENEFITS AS A RESULT OF, TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN PROJECT H.O.P.E. AND ANY INDIVIDUAL OR BUSINESS FIRM: - FROM WHICH PROJECT H.O.P.E. PURCHASES SUPPLIES, SERVICES, MATERIALS OR PROPERTY; - WHICH RENDERS ANY SERVICE TO PROJECT H.O.P.E., INCLUDING THE LEASING OF OFFICE SPACE; TO WHICH PROJECT H.O.P.E. PROVIDES ANY SERVICES OR MATERIALS; OR - WHICH HAS ANY OTHER CONTRACTUAL RELATIONS OR BUSINESS DEALINGS WITH PROJECT H.O.P.E.; EXCEPT WITH THE PRIOR WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR, IF SUCH PERSON IS A BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER, OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES), UPON COMPLETE DISCLOSURE OF THE FACTS AND AFTER COMPLETION OF AN ARMS-LENGTH PROCUREMENT THAT IS CONSISTENT WITH PROJECT H.O.P.E.'S PROCUREMENT POLICY AND OMB CIRCULAR A-122 COST PRINCIPLES (IF FEDERAL FUNDS WILL BE USED), AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF PROJECT H.O.P.E. IN THE EVENT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS A CONFLICT, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD WHO WILL, IN TURN, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADVISING THE BOARD. THE FINANCIAL INTERESTS MENTIONED ABOVE DO NOT INCLUDE INTERESTS IN CORPORATIONS LISTED ON A NATIONAL STOCK EXCHANGE OR TRADED OVER THE COUNTER, PROVIDING THE FINANCIAL INTEREST IS LESS THAN ONE PERCENT OF THE CORPORATION'S OUTSTANDING SHARES. - AS STATED ABOVE, NO EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR, AGENT, OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY PARTICIPATE IN THE SELECTION, AWARD, OR ADMINISTRATION OF A CONTRACT OR GRANT IN WHICH FEDERAL FUNDS ARE USED, IF HE OR SHE, OR - HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY, OR - HIS OR HER PARTNER, OR - AN ORGANIZATION WITH WHOM HE OR SHE IS NEGOTIATING OR HAS ANY ARRANGEMENT CONCERNING PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT,HAS A FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTEREST IN THE FIRM SELECTED FOR THE CONTRACT OR AWARD. IF AN EMPLOYEE, CONTRACTOR, AGENT, OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BELIEVES THAT ONE OF THE AFOREMENTIONED CONFLICTS ACTUALLY OR POTENTIALLY EXISTS, HE OR SHE MUST IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. DISCLOSURES BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MUST ALSO BE MADE TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (AND IF IT IS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR THE PRESIDENT WHO HAS SUCH A FINANCIAL INTEREST, HE OR SHE MUST MAKE DISCLOSURE TO THE PRESIDENT OR VICE PRESIDENT, RESPECTIVELY). PROJECT H.O.P.E. REQUIRES THAT ALL EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND CANDIDATES FOR BOARD MEMBERSHIP DISCLOSE IN WRITING (AND UPDATE AT LEAST ANNUALLY): - ALL BUSINESS AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS WHICH CREATE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND - WHERE APPLICABLE, PROVIDE A STATEMENT SUGGESTING HOW SUCH CONFLICT COULD BE AVOIDED OR MITIGATED. TO FACILITATE SUCH FULL DISCLOSURE, PROJECT H.O.P.E. REQUIRES EMPLOYEES, CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. COMPLETION OF A DISCLOSURE FORM DOES NOT RELIEVE INDIVIDUALS OF THE OBLIGATION TO COMPLY WITH THESE STANDARDS OF CONDUCT WITH REGARD TO CONFLICTS THAT OCCUR AFTER THE FILING OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED THROUGH A PEFORMANCE EVALUATION REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS ESTABLISHED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO USES THE NEW JERSEY PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATION (NJPCA) SALARY SURVEY FOR COMPARABILITY DATA. THE CEO COMPENSATION POLICY WAS LAST REVIEWED IN 2009. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DECIDED BY BOTH MANAGERS AND SUPERVISORS. PAY OFFERS SHOULD CONSIDER THE SPECIFIC TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND ABILITY OF THE APPLICANT IN RELATION TO THE VALUE OF THE POSITION AS DETERMINED BY THE PAY GRADE. MERIT INCREASES WILL ONLY BE GRANTED TO THOSE EMPLOYEES WHOSE PERFORMANCE WARRANTS AN INCREASE. A SIGNED PERFORMANCE REVIEW FORM MUST ACCOMPANY ALL REQUESTS FOR MERIT INCREASES. PERFORMANCE REVIEWS MAY BE CONDUCTED AFTER THE EMPLOYEE HAS COMPLETED THE 90 DAY ORIENTATION PERIOD. A PERFORMANCE REVIEW MUST BE COMPLETED AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES REPSONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL BE AN EX-OFFICIO, NONVOTING MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE ALL OF THE POWERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD WHEN THE BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, AND SHALL GENERALLY PERFORM SUCH DUTIES AND EXERCISE SUCH POWERS AS MAY BE PERFORMED AND EXERCISED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD DURING THE INTERIM PERIODS BETWEEN MEETING OF THE BOARD, CONSISTENT WITH ESTABLISHED BOARD POLICY AND DIRECTION. SPECIFICALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL: (I) DEVELOP THE BOARD WORK PLAN FOR THE YEAR, INCLUDING TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT FOR THE TRUSTEES AND (II) CONDUCT THE PRELIMINARY EVALUATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND SHALL MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD ACCORDINGLY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.