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
PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
Employer identification number
56-1191115
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.") ....
1,932,154
2,711,070
4,517,971
4,230,584
2,489,288
15,881,067
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..
1,932,154
2,711,070
4,517,971
4,230,584
2,489,288
15,881,067
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)..
475,501
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,405,566
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..
1,932,154
2,711,070
4,517,971
4,230,584
2,489,288
15,881,067
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
23,632
35,945
30,533
21,839
14,667
126,616
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
40,849
40,849
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
2,600
39,269
46,322
290
37,046
125,527
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
16,174,059
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
95.250 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.820 %
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.") .
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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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
PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES
Employer identification number
56-1191115
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
IN 2010, PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES HELPED A TOTAL OF MORE THAN 10,800 LOW-INCOME PEOPLE IN THE APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA (WNC) TO MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING HOUSING, HEALTH CARE AND SAFETY FROM ABUSE. PISGAH LEGAL SERVICE'S MAIN SERVICE AREA INCLUDES SIX WNC COUNTIES AND IT PROVIDES LIMITED SERVICES IN SEVENTEEN COUNTIES. IN ADDITION TO THE PROJECTS FOCUSED ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PREVENTION, CHILDREN'S LAW AND HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION (DESCRIBED IN 4A-4C), PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES HAS FIVE OTHER PROGRAMS: DISABILITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT: HELPS PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ACCESS MEDICAL CARE AND SUBSISTENCE INCOME AND LIVE WITH DIGNITY. ELDER LAW PROJECT: HELPS SENIORS LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR HOMES AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. PROTECTS SENIORS FROM FINANCIAL OR PHYSICAL ABUSE OR HARASSMENT. ASSISTS WITH END-OF-LIFE PLANNING. HEALTH EDUCATION AND LEGAL SUPPORT PROJECT (HEALS): HELPS PATIENTS OF MISSION HOSPITAL AND OTHER HOSPITALS AND CLINICS ADDRESS SOCIO-ECONOMIC ISSUES, SUCH AS DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND HOUSING, WHICH IMPACT THEIR HEALTH. JUSTICE FOR ALL PROJECT: HELPS ELIGIBLE IMMIGRANTS COMPLY WITH TECHINCAL REQUIREMENTS TO WORK LEGALLY AND BECOME CITIZENS. IT ALSO ADDRESSES OTHER BASIC NEEDS SO THAT IMMIGRANTS MAY LIFT THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES OUT OF POVERTY. MOUNTAIN AREA VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROJECT (MAVL): RECRUITS, TRAINS AND COORDINATES 300+ VOLUNTEER LAWYERS TO PROVIDE PRO BONO LEGAL SERVICES TO PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES CLIENTS. PISGAH LEGAL SERIVCES PROVIDES HOLISTIC SERVICES TO ITS VERY LOW-INCOME CLIENTS, OFTEN TACKLING SEVERAL ISSUES PER CLIENT IN ORDER TO HELP THEM MAKE LASTING IMPROVEMENTS IN THEIR LIVES. PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES ADVOCATES FOR SYSTEMIC AND POLICY CHANGES RELATED TO PROBLEMS OF POVERTY. PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES HAS SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES THAT HAVE REDUCED HOMELESSNESS, INCREASED THE SAFETY OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS AND INCREASED ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE FOR INDIGENT PATIENTS. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT PISGAH LEGAL SERVICES, SEE WWW.PISGAHLEGAL.ORG.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AUTHORITY OVER THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY EXIST BETWEEN THEMSELVES AND THE ORGANIZATION. ANY CONFLICTS NOTED ARE REPORTED, DISCUSSED, AND ANY ACTION DETERMINED NECESSARY IS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVEE DIRECTOR AND KEY MANAGEMENT POSITIONS ARE DISCUSSED DURING THE BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS EACH YEAR. THE BOARD GATHERS DATA ABOUT SALARIES OF THE FEW PEOPLE IN NORTH CAROLINA WHO LEAD NON-PROFITS THAT PROVIDE FREE CIVIL LEGAL ASSISTANCE. RAISES HAVE BEEN FIVE PERCENT OR LESS PER YEAR FOR MANY YEARS, BECAUSE OF SHORTAGES OF FUNDING. THIS INFORMATION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BUDGET DEVELOPMENT PROCESS AND DISCUSSED AND AGREED UPON BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE PROCEDURE FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS THE SAME PROCESS AS NOTED ABOVE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.