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
GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE INC
Employer identification number
13-3617481
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?
................
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.") ....
3,304,310
4,507,742
2,367,043
1,224,863
232,603
11,636,561
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..
3,304,310
4,507,742
2,367,043
1,224,863
232,603
11,636,561
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)..
3,114,175
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,522,386
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..
3,304,310
4,507,742
2,367,043
1,224,863
232,603
11,636,561
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
15,721
20,507
7,750
1,732
1,720
47,430
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..
2,622
21,459
34,972
50,301
16,951
126,305
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,810,296
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
565,126
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
72.160 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
71.020 %
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
...............
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
GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE INC
Employer identification number
13-3617481
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY, NOW CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY, BEGAN PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ON BEHALF OF GCWW: MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION: - CONSULT WITH AFFILIATES ON GENERAL OPERATIONS, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, HUMAN RESOURCES AND DEVELOPMENT. - PROVIDE BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTATION. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE: - ENSURE CURRENT PROGRAM OFFERINGS ARE MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AFFILIATE NETWORK IN A TIMELY AND PROFESSIONAL MANNER. - DEVELOP NEW PROGRAMMATIC INITIATIVES. - COLLABORATE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY STANDARDS. - IMPLEMENT AND MANAGE THE QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM TO INCLUDE QUARTERLY VITAL SIGN REPORTING AND ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2009, GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE, INC., A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ("GCWW"), AND THE WELLNESS COMMUNITY - NATIONAL, A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION ("TWC"), NOW CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY, TO BECOME AFFILIATED IN ORDER TO JOINTLY PURSUE THEIR SHARED PURPOSE IN PROVIDING SUPPORT SERVICES TO PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CANCER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
CANCER SUPPORT COMMUNITY IS SOLE MEMBER OF GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
NO COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO THE 990 SUBMISSION IT IS SENT FOR REVIEW TO THE BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS SHALL BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IF (A) SUCH INDIVIDUAL HAS EXISTING SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTERESTS WHICH IMPAIR OR MIGHT REASONABLY APPEAR TO IMPAIR THAT MEMBER'S INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED JUDGEMENT IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS OR HER RESPONSIBILITIES TO GILDA'S CLUB WORLDWIDE, OR (B) SUCH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE IS AWARE THAT A MEMBER OF HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY, OR ANY ORGANIZATION IN WHICH HE/SHE IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, PARTNER, TRUSTEE, OR CONTROLLING STOCKHOLDER, HAS SUCH EXISTING/SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTERESTS. ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE EARLIEST PRACTICABLE TIME. NO OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER, UNDER CONSIDERATION AT A BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, IN WHICH HE/SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE MINUTES OF SUCH MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE AND THAT THE OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR EMPLOYEE HAVING CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. ANY OFFICER, DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYEE WHO IS UNCERTAIN WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST IN ANY MATTER MAY REQUEST THAT THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RESOLVE THE QUESTIONS BY MAJORITY VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WAS CONSULTED TO RESEARCH AND PROVIDE A REVIEW AND SALARY RANGE OF APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN FOR ALL POSITIONS IN 2010 AND 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
LOSS ON ABANDONMENT OF FIXED ASSETS -350,486. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -350,486.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.