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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE - SOUTH BEND INC
Employer identification number
35-1038653
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
5,525,938
5,941,049
5,537,748
5,087,127
4,103,880
26,195,742
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......
453,226
514,013
413,969
349,799
300,846
2,031,853
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
41,043
0
792
10,281
8,056
60,172
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
6,020,207
6,455,062
5,952,509
5,447,207
4,412,782
28,287,767
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
28,287,767
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
6,020,207
6,455,062
5,952,509
5,447,207
4,412,782
28,287,767
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
43,958
9,314
13,307
10,173
31,565
108,317
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
43,958
9,314
13,307
10,173
31,565
108,317
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
6,240
25,940
22,866
0
0
55,046
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
6,070,405
6,490,316
5,988,682
5,457,380
4,444,347
28,451,130
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.430 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.300 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.380 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.350 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - MISCELLANEOUS INCOME, COLUMN A - 6240, COLUMN B - 25940, COLUMN C - 22866, COLUMN D - 0, COLUMN E - 0, COLUMN F - 55046;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE - SOUTH BEND INC
Employer identification number
35-1038653
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
CATHOLIC CHARITIES PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF SERVICES THAT CREATE AND BUILD FAMILIES; HELP PEOPLE COPE WITH DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, ECONOMIC HARDSHIP, AND RELATIONSHIP ISSUES; PROVIDE A FRESH START FOR HARDWORKING PEOPLE; AND ENSURE THAT CHILDREN AND SENIORS IN PARTICULAR HAVE ACCESS TO SERVICES TO PROMOTE THEIR PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING. CATHOLIC CHARITIES SERVES THOSE IN NEED WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THE MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: THE POOR, DISABLED, IMMIGRANTS, ELDERLY, AND CHILDREN. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY, AND THE COMMUNITY. OUR VALUES: WE BELIEVE THAT A CHILD SHOULD GROW UP IN A LOVING AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT FAMILIES ARE THE CORNERSTONES OF OUR SOCIETY AND THEY NEED HELP TO FULFILL THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO PROVIDE CARE AND INSTILL VALUES. WE BELIEVE IN HELP AND COMPASSION FOR THE POOR AND IMPOVERISHED. WE BELIEVE THAT THE ELDERLY SHOULD BE ABLE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY. WE BELIEVE IN THE STRUGGLE TO BRING ABOUT CHANGE IN THE SYSTEMS THAT CAUSE HUMAN SUFFERING. WE BELIEVE THAT TO SERVE OTHERS IS TO SERVE CHRIST.
OLDER ADULT SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
VILLA OF THE WOODS IS A STATE-LICENSED RESIDENTIAL FACILITY FOR OLDER ADULTS. ALL ROOMS ARE PRIVATE WITH PERSONAL BATH AND INDIVIDUALLY CONTROLLED HEAT AND AIR CONDITIONING. ALL ROOMS ARE EQUIPPED WITH CABLE TV SERVICE. THIS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY PROVIDES INDEPENDENCE, YET IS STAFFED AROUND THE CLOCK SO RESIDENTS CAN RECEIVE ASSISTANCE WHENEVER IT IS NEEDED. HOUSEKEEPING, LINEN SERVICE, MEALS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED. THE FACILITY IS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED IN A WOODED RESIDENTIAL AREA CLOSE TO THE BUS LINE, A PUBLIC LIBRARY BRANCH, AND A SHOPPING CENTER. FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, VILLA OF THE WOODS HOUSED 16 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED OVER 5,100 DAYS OF CARE. CATHOLIC CHARITIES SPONSORS RSVP (RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM), A PROJECT OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. RSVP MOBILIZES PEOPLE AGES 55 AND OLDER TO HELP MEET A WIDE VARIETY OF COMMUNITY NEEDS. VOLUNTEERS ARE PLACED BASED ON THEIR TALENTS, INTERESTS, AND SCHEDULES, WITH LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, HOSPITALS, PARKS, AND OTHER NONPROFIT ENTITIES. THE RSVP PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED OVER 996 VOLUNTEERS AT 127 DIFFERENT SITES. THE RSVP PROGRAM HAS ALSO PROVIDED OVER 130,981 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICES IN DEKALB, LAGRANGE, NOBLE, ST. JOSEPH, ELKHART, AND STEUBEN COUNTIES, THE VALUE OF WHICH IS OVER $2,652,365.
REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT AND IMMIGRATION SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
CATHOLIC CHARITIES' HISPANIC HEALTH ADVOCATE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST THE SPANISH-SPEAKING POPULATION WHO SPEAK LITTLE TO NO ENGLISH WITH THEIR MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO REDUCE THE LANGUAGE BARRIERS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE PREVENTATIVE HEALTH PRACTICES FOR THE SPANISH SPEAKING COMMUNITY. THE CASE MANAGERS ACCOMPANY CLIENTS TO OB-GYN, WELL BABY CHECK-UPS, UROLOGY, ONCOLOGY, DENTISTRY, CARDIOLOGY, EAR, NOSE, AND THROAT, COUNSELING, AND ANY OTHER MEDICAL RELATED APPOINTMENTS. MANY OF THE APPOINTMENTS ARE PRIMARILY FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO BE OFFERED AS A FREE SERVICE. THERE ARE OTHER BUSINESSES THAT OFFER INTERPRETATION AND TRANSLATION SERVICES IN DIFFERENT LANGUAGES; HOWEVER THIS WILL COST CLIENTS APPROXIMATELY $50 AN HOUR, AND MOST OF THE CLIENTS WHO UTILIZE OUR SERVICES HAVE BEEN FAMILIES WITH LIMITED OR NO INCOME. THE PROGRAM HAS ASSISTED OVER 175 FAMILIES WITH 450 APPOINTMENTS THIS FISCAL YEAR IN THE FORT WAYNE AREA. IN ADDITION, CATHOLIC CHARITIES HAS RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF INDIANA TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR REFUGEES WHO RESIDE IN THE UNITED STATES. SERVICES CAN BE PROVIDED TO REFUGEES UP TO FIVE YEARS AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN RESETTLED. CATHOLIC CHARITIES ACCOMPLISHED 241 JOB PLACEMENTS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
CASE MANAGEMENT BRIEF SERVICES (CONTINUED FROM PART III)
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
IN APRIL 2011, CATHOLIC CHARITIES WAS AWARDED TWO GRANTS THROUGH THE OFFICE OF FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY INITIATIVES FOR ADMINISTERING THE HARDEST HIT FUND VOLUNTEER SERVICE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM IS PART OF THE BUILDING THE BRIDGE TO RECOVERY PROGRAM, WHOSE FOCUS IS ASSISTING QUALIFIED UNEMPLOYMENMT RECIPIENTS IN AVOIDING FORECLOSURE ON THEIR HOME MORTGAGE IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATON IN JOB TRAINING, EDUCATION, OR VOLUNTEER SERVICE. PRE-QUALIFIED CLIENTS WHO CHOOSE VOLUNTEER SERVICE AS THEIR FOCUS AREA ARE REFERRED TO CATHOLIC CHARITIES, WHO WILL THEN PROVIDE THEIR SCREENING, ORIENTATION, PLACEMENT, AND SUPERVISION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, THE SOUTH BEND FOOD PANTRY SERVED 10,816 INDIVIDUALS AND THE AUBURN FOOD PANTRY SERVED 12,065 INDIVIDUALS IN NEED OF FOOD ASSISTANCE. ONE THIRD OF THESE HOUSEHOLDS WERE NEW TO THE FOOD PANTRY. EACH FAMILY WHO VISITS THE PANTRY RECEIVES ENOUGH FOOD TO PREPARE FOUR MEALS; WHEN AVAILABLE, CLIENTS ALSO RECEIVE PERSONAL CARE ITEMS SUCH AS SHAMPOO, TOILET PAPER, AND DIAPERS. THE PANTRY ALSO PROVIDES CLIENTS WITH RECIPES, COMMUNITY REFERRALS, NUTRITION INFORMATION, AND SAFE FOOD HANDLING INFORMATION. THE RSVP SEWERS AND YARN CRAFTERS PROVIDED HATS, SCARVES, AND MITTENS FOR FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS, AND A NUMBER OF PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE COMMUNITY HAVE MADE INDIVIDUAL GIFTS OF GOODS AND MATERIALS FOR THE FOOD PANTRY.
Description of other program services
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, INCLUDE: PREGNANCY AND ADOPTION SERVICES, WHICH PROVIDE FREE BIRTH OPTIONS FOR PERSONS WITH UNPLANNED PREGNANCIES, AS WELL AS FINANCIAL AND OTHER ASSISTANCE FOR OTHER PREGNANCY RELATED NEEDS. THE PROGRAM CONTINUES TO NETWORK WITH VARIOUS COMMUNITY AGENCIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CATHOLIC CHARITIES BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS WITH PREGNANCY CLINICS, HOSPITALS, CHURCHES, AND LAWYERS HELPING TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ADOPTION. THE FORT WAYNE EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY (ECHO) PROGRAM IS A SCHOOL AND HOME-BASED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES GUIDANCE AND RESOURCES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS, ENABLING THEM TO COMPLETE THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION AND SUCCESSFULLY PARENT THEIR CHILDREN. AS OF JUNE 30, 2012, 78 CLIENTS WERE SERVED. DURING THE YEAR, 8 OF 8 CLIENTS RECEIVED THEIR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS; 7 OF THE 8 GRADUATING CLIENTS ENROLLED TO ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY FOR FALL 2012, THE 8TH STUDENT PLANS TO ENROLL THE FOLLOWING SCHOOL YEAR DUE TO THE TIMING OF HER PREGNANCY. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO STUDENTS AGES 18-24 WHO ARE ENROLLED IN AN EDUCATIONAL OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAM. SOUTH BEND EDUCATION CREATES HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY (ECHO) PROGRAM: IN IT'S FIRST YEAR OF SERVICE, THE ECHO PROGRAM IN SOUTH BEND HAD A TOTAL OF 42 CLIENTS WHO REQUESTED ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING THEIR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION. THE ONE FULL-TIME CASE MANAGER PROVIDED INFORMATION ON SATS/ACTS TESTS, COLLEGE ADMISSION, AND JOB APPLICATIONS AS WELL AS ASSISTANCE WITH ALL THE VARIOUS FORMS; OFTEN TRANSPORTATION AND REGULAR HOME VISITS. 12 CLIENTS GRADUATED SUCCESSFULLY ALL THE REMAINING CLIENTS INDICATED A DESIRE TO MEET WITH THEIR CASE MANAGER THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. 8 OF 12 GRADUATING STUDENTS HAVE COLLEGE PLANS; 6 HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AT IVY TECH AND 2 HAVE BEEN ACCED TO INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTH BEND. AT TIMES THIS PROGRAM HAS HAD A WAITING LIST AS KNOWLEDGE OF ITS SERVICES BECOMES KNOWN IN THE COMMUNITY. ECHO PROGRAM IN SOUTH BEND HAS ESTABLISHED WORKING RELATIONSHIPS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND FOR MUTUAL REFERRALS WITH WOEN'S CARE CENTER, PRE-NATAL CARE COORDINATION OF ST. JOSEPH MEDICAL CENTER, HEALTHY FAMILIES, FAMILY AND CHILDREN'S CENTER, HANNAH'S HOUSE, YOUTH SERVICES BUREAU, AND WIC.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS THREE MEMBERS: THE DIOCESAN BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND (DIOCESE) AND TWO OTHER PERSONS DESIGNATED BY THE DIOCESAN BISHOP.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS AND SERVE AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE MEMBERS. ANY DIRECTOR MAY BE REMOVED, WITH OR WITHOUT CAUSE OR NOTICE, BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS AT ANY TIME.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
THE MEMBERS' RESERVED POWERS INCLUDE: A) THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AND ADHERENCE TO THE PHILOSOPHY ACCORDING TO WHICH THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES; B) ANY AMENDMENT OF THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR ANY AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THE BYLAWS; C) THE APPOINTMENT OF REMOVAL OF ANY INDIVIDUAL TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; D) THE PURCHASE, LEASE, SALE, TRANSFER, EXCHANGE, OR ENCUMBRANCE OR REAL ESTATE FOR OR ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION; E) THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, OR ANY FORM OF DISPOSAL OF ANY CORPORATE ASSETS OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE, IN OTHER THAN THE USUAL AND REGULAR COURSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES, EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THE ORGANZIATION'S BYLAWS; F) THE PLEDGE, DEDICATION TO REPAYMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, OR ANY OTHER FORM OF ENCUMBRANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ASSETS, OTHER THAN REAL ESTATE, WHETHER OR NOT IN THE USUAL AND REGULAR COURSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES; AND G) THE MERGER OR DISSOLUTION OF THE ORGANIZATION. ANY ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RELATED TO THE ABOVE DESCRIBED RESERVED POWERS OF THE MEMBERS REQUIRE WRITTEN APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FULL FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES, BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
EACH YEAR, EVERY BOARD MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE IS REQUIRED TO FILL OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR REVIEW THE DISCLOSURES FOR ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE ORGANIZATION'S ATTORNEY ALSO REVIEWS THE DISCLOSURE. WHERE AN EMPLOYEE HAS A CONFLICT, THAT EMPLOYEE IS NOT ALLOWED TO APPROVE ANY RELATED EXPENDITURES. IF APPLICABLE, WORK MUST BE INSPECTED BY ANOTHER EMPLOYEE OF EQUAL OR GREATER RANK IN THE ORGANIZATION. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT, THE MEMBER IS REQUIRED NOT TO VOTE OR HAVE ANY INPUT ON ANYTHING RELATED TO THE STATED CONFLICT.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE ORGANIZATION TAKES PART IN THE SALARY SURVEY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES AGENCIES. THE SURVEY COMPARES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO SALARIES OF SIMILARLY-SITUATED EMPLOYEES IN THE MIDWEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES THE SALARY SURVEY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES AGENCIES (2011 EDITION) TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION WAS LAST REVIEWED IN SEPTEMBER 2011 AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATION TAKES PART IN THE SALARY SURVEY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES AGENCIES. THE SURVEY COMPARES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO SALARIES OF SIMILARLY-SITUATED EMPLOYEES IN THE MIDWEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USES THE SALARY SURVEY OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES AGENCIES (2011 EDITION) TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES. OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION WAS LAST REVIEWED DURING OCTOBER 2011; HOWEVER, THE OPERATIONS DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION WAS NOT PART OF THIS REVIEW, AS HE WAS NO LONGER AN EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION AT THIS TIME.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT IS PUBLISHED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S NEWSLETTER. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
Average hours worked per week for related organization
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Column B
REV. CHRISTOPHER COX - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. REV. ANDREW NAZARETH - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. KATHY DENICE - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JOSEPH RYAN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. REV GLENN KOHRMAN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MSGR ROBERT C. SCHULTE - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MOST REV. KEVIN C RHOADES - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. JACCI KAUFMAN - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. MAUREEN MCALEAVEY - DEVOTES APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS PER WEEK TO THE DIOCESE OF FORT WAYNE-SOUTH BEND, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -34469;
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