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 Junior League of Birmingham Inc
Employer identification number
63-0324707
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?
................
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
..............................................
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
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.") .
956,611
813,475
1,033,409
988,245
887,955
4,679,695
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......
1,491,230
929,299
833,972
507,737
510,178
4,272,416
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.
2,447,841
1,742,774
1,867,381
1,495,982
1,398,133
8,952,111
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
17,000
17,000
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
17,000
17,000
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
8,935,111
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...
2,447,841
1,742,774
1,867,381
1,495,982
1,398,133
8,952,111
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
347,002
400,295
351,721
278,839
402,605
1,780,462
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
347,002
400,295
351,721
278,839
402,605
1,780,462
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.)
36,563
13,595
50,158
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
2,794,843
2,143,069
2,219,102
1,811,384
1,814,333
10,782,731
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
82.870 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
85.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
16.510 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
14.190 %
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
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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 Junior League of Birmingham Inc
Employer identification number
63-0324707
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
Any woman 25 years of age or older may become a junior league member. Each potential member must obtain 4 sponsors from within the junior league membership, completing all necessary paperwork for submission. Each then must attend a required candidate information meeting and a contract signing. During each year of membership within the league, each member has set membership obligations they must fulfill to remain in good standing. Those obligations are related to financial obligations, community service obligations, fundraising quotas, and meetings and training obligations. Each member is considered a provisional member during the first year, an active member during the ten-year commitment and then a sustaining member after completion of the required years of service. Any member reaching 80 years of age is considered emeritus and has no obligations.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
The candidates for board positions within the junior league will have a breadth and depth of leadership experiences and skills gained through the junior league, community organizations and employment. The nominating committee slates the incoming members after reviewing and discussing members' in-league placements and other community experiences. Factors to be considered are self-submissions, varied league experiences and leadership potential. Some positions may include an interview. The positions slated by the nominating committee to be placed on the ballot are as follows: president-elect, communications vice president, community vice president, fund development vice president, membership vice president, planning vice president, training vice president, treasurer/finance vice president, volunteer vice president, governance director and recording secretary the nominating committee recommends replacements for all slated positions vacated during the league year to the executive board for the board's ratification. The nominating committee educates the league membership about the nominating process and eligibility through the JLB website, publications, general membership meetings and informal meetings. The nominating committee submits the completed slate to the executive board and then to the general membership for voting. The announcement of the slate to the executive board will occur within the first 10 days of January.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
A two-thirds majority vote of the membership shall be required for the following decisions of the governing body: 1. Community focus statement 2. Position statements 3. Proposed fundraising events 4. Dues increase 5. Amendments to the bylaws
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
The form 990 is provided to the board for review and is an agenda item at a regularly scheduled board meeting open for any discussion before the return is filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
The JLB does not provide personal, legal, financial or other professional advice to donors or prospective donors. The JLB endorses the model standards of practice of the charitable gift planner promulgated by the National Committee on Planned Giving and the Donor Bill of Rights promulgated by the Association of Fundraising Professionals. At the beginning of each League year, the president has each member of the board sign the confidentiality/conflict of interest form and it is discussed, for clarification, as to potential violations of the policy. Whenever a vendor is to be solicited for involvement with the Junior League, the question is asked as to potential conflicts of interest. It is an ongoing process with all councils and committees as well.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
No board members or officers receive monetary compensation for their service. The compensation levels of the Chief Operating Officer or Director of Operations and all other paid employees are determined by the personnel committee of the board after review of similar information at other comparable junior leagues as well as local area nonprofit organizations. Ultimate decisions are then based on the availability of funds in the budget.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
As a general rule, the organization does not make its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. Any written request by the public would be reviewed and acted upon by the board.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:
Form 990, Part XI, line 5:
Net unrealized gains on investments: 928,730.
Form 990 Part XI Line 2c
The Board of Directors has a separate committee that assumes responsibility for the oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant. This function has not changed from prior years.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.