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
LOS ANGELES GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER
Employer identification number
95-3567895
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.") ....
14,319,111
14,809,942
14,873,374
13,891,663
15,020,904
72,914,994
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..
14,319,111
14,809,942
14,873,374
13,891,663
15,020,904
72,914,994
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.
72,914,994
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..
14,319,111
14,809,942
14,873,374
13,891,663
15,020,904
72,914,994
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
455,615
379,901
232,155
271,986
291,880
1,631,537
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
15,973
15,973
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
275,625
441,022
223,587
104,395
150,905
1,195,534
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
75,758,038
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
145,124,477
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
96.247 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.490 %
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
...................................................
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
LOS ANGELES GAY & LESBIAN COMMUNITY SERVICES CENTER
Employer identification number
95-3567895
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 1
Since its inception, the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center (the Center) has been building the health, enriching the lives and advocating for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people. It was founded as an all-volunteer organization, offering shelter/support for homeless LGBT youth, counseling and a safe space for LGBT people to gather. Today the Center is a $56 million organization with over 300 employees and approximately 3,000 active volunteers serving the community. Its wide array of services include: free HIV/AIDS healthcare and medications for those most in need; housing, food, clothing and support for homeless LGBT youth; low-cost counseling and addiction-recovery services; essential services for LGBT seniors and parents; legal services; health education and HIV prevention programs; cultural arts programs; and more
FORM 990 PART III CEASE CONDUCTING PROGRAM SERVICES LINE 3
THE FUNDING FOR CALIFORNIA AIDS CLEARINGHOUSE CEASED IN AUGUST 2009 AND THE ORGANIZATION CEASED CONDUCTING THE PROGRAM SERVICES.
Form 990 Part III lines 4a - 4d Other Program Services
4a) Medical Services: Long known for providing top-quality care for people living with HIV, The Center now offers transgender specialty care as well as primary medical care for the entire LGBT community, regardless of HIV status. In 2011, more than 3,180 people received medical care at the Center, including 455 who came to the Center for non hiv primary care and 326 who came for Transgender healthcare. During that year: the Center also provided more than 20,000 HIV tests and more than 68,000 STD tests and the Center's pharmacy filled more than 127,000 prescriptions. 4b) Youth: Since its earliest days, the Center has been helping homeless LGBT youth get off the streets. In 2011, the Center served more than 29,000 meals to homeless youth and helped nine homeless youth get their GED. thousands of other homeless youth got showers, clothing and help finding a job. The Center's LifeWorks program, best known for its flagship mentoring program, also includes after-school programming, a charter school and, a scholarship program. In 2011, 85 youth participated in the mentoring program and more than 1,250 youth took part in LifeWorks programming of some kind. LifeWorks also hosted the Models of Pride conference, the world's largest conference for LGBT youth. More than 900 youth attended. 4c)Community Outreach & Policy: In 2011, about 300 volunteers with the Center's Vote for Equality (VFE) program knocked on 5,300 doors to have conversations about the LGBT issues such as the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. The LGBT Mentoring Project offered mentoring and assistance to state and local partner organizations in all nine states potentially facing ballot measures on LGBT issues in 2012. And the Emerging Leaders Program, which regularly hosts activists from China and helps them learn skills that serve them in their roles at the vanguard of China's emerging LGBT movement, brought 12 activists to L.A. during the year. The Center's community programs also include adult enrichment and education classes, art exhibitions and theatre productions. In 2011, more than 5,860 people attended cultural events at the Center. 4d-1) Health Education & Prevention: Works to reduce the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections while promoting and supporting healthy living for all LGBT people. Services include a "live better program" for HIV-positive people, HIV prevention and education social marketing campaigns, HIV prevention initiatives that target Latino and African-American gay/bisexual men, crystal meth prevention programs, cultural sensitivity trainings for healthcare providers and LGBT health forums. 4d-2) Public Affairs: Promotes LGBT visibility and HIV/AIDS awareness in the media, manages all the Center's external communications, including: e-newsletters, website, monthly Vanguard newsletter, annual report, social media, etc. Creates all graphics and marketing/promotional collateral. 4d-3) Legal Services: Provides free or low-cost legal services through an evening legal clinic, referrals to LGBT-sensitive attorneys and assistance with preparing legal documents. This department helps low-income transgender people develop the skills and resources to find employment and matches them with trans-friendly employers, many of which have benefited from our transgender sensitivity trainings. Staff also provide free and low-cost advocacy and support for victims of domestic violence and anti-LGBT hate crimes.
Form 990 Part VI Section A Governing Body and Management Line 2
During the organization's tax year, board member Susan Feniger had business Relationships with the following board members: Rose Greene, Dean Hansell, Rayman Mathoda, and Loren Ostrow. these relationships are completely independent of and unrelated to the center.
FORM 990 PART VI SECTION B POLICIES LINE 11B
The Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Chief Executive Officer respond to questions presented by the auditors. Once a draft of the Form 990 is completed by the auditors, this draft is reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, Controller and Chief Executive Officer. The draft is also reviewed by the Co-Chairs of the Board of Directors and the Treasurer of the Board of Directors. The final Form 990 is provided to the entire board of directors prior to filing.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Line 12c
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center consistently monitors and enforces compliance with this policy by requiring that all board members and key employees review the Conflict of Interest Policy and complete a Disclosure Questionnaire within 60 days of assuming their positions and annually thereafter no later than March 1st. In addition, board members and key employees are advised that, subsequent to the completion of their Disclosure Questionnaire, should they or their affiliated persons develop relationships that might present a conflict of interest, they must immediately disclose such relationships by updating their Questionnaires. Board members and key employees are reminded of this requirement in September of each year. Moreover, advance disclosure is required of any and all interests which the board member or key employee or his/her affiliated persons may have in any matters pending before the Center and the disclosing party shall not participate in any decisions on such matters. Records are kept of all disclosures and, after exercising due diligence, express determinations are made as to whether any actual conflicts of interest exist. If it is determined that a conflict does exist, appropriate action is taken.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Lines 15a and b
The Chief Executive Officer's compensation package was negotiated by an independent compensation committee authorized by the board of directors and comprised of the Co-Chairs of the board. This committee reviewed miscellaneous data regarding the compensation packages of CEO's at comparable organizations, to include a compensation survey conducted expressly for this purpose as well as pre-existing compensation studies and surveys and the Form 990's of other organizations. An independent compensation consultant also was engaged. Ultimately, the terms of the compensation package were approved by the board of directors. An employment contract was signed by the Co-Chairs and the CEO. When the current Chief Financial Officer position was being filled, an independent compensation committee comprised of the CEO, Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer reviewed miscellaneous data regarding the salaries of CFO's at comparable organizations, to include a compensation survey conducted expressly for this purpose as well as pre-existing compensation studies and surveys and the Form 990's of other organizations. Advice was sought from independent experts in salaries paid to nonprofit CFO's. Prospective salary ranges were discussed with the board Co-Chairs and the Finance Committee and the final salary was disclosed to the board of directors in executive session and approved. For other key employees, similar but less extensive processes were followed, often involving the Director of Human Resources and excluding board approval and without contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision.
Form 990 Part VI Section C Disclosure Line 19
Public documents, policies and financial statements are available to the public upon request.
FORM 990 PART XI RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS LINE 5
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS OF $149,273 PLUS UNREALIZED GAIN ON PERPETUAL TRUST HELD BY A THIRD PARTY OF $331,832 PLUS UNREALIZED GAIN ON EQUITY SECURITIES OF $49,720 TOTALING 530,825.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.