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
START CORPORATION
Employer identification number
58-1687098
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?
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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.") ....
1,344,209
1,576,809
1,788,380
2,843,091
3,941,945
11,494,434
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,344,209
1,576,809
1,788,380
2,843,091
3,941,945
11,494,434
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)..
0
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
11,494,434
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..
1,344,209
1,576,809
1,788,380
2,843,091
3,941,945
11,494,434
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
526
5,404
4,123
3,797
100
13,950
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,508,384
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,211,213
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
99.880 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.830 %
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
...............
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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
....
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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
Additional Data
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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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
START CORPORATION
Employer identification number
58-1687098
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DIRECTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ADMINISTRATOR.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO POSTS GENERAL POLICY INFORMATION ON ITS WEB SITE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
ADMINISTRATOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.SALARY INCREASES FOR SUPERVISORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE BUDGETED ANNUALLY AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE CORPORATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES MANUAL AND ALL EMPLOYEES ARE MADE AWARE OF THESE POLICIES.EMPLOYEES HAVING KNOWLEDGE OR SUSPICIONS OF A BREECH OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT IT TO A SUPERVISOR, WHO WILL REPORT IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WILL TAKE WHATEVER ACTION NECESSARY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED AND REVIEWED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR, AND THEN CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THEIR NEXT BOARD MEETING.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: STARTING POINT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM-PROVIDES ASSISTANCE DESCRIBED IN OTHER SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAMS BUT DEVELOPED TO ASSIST A SPECIFIC RURAL HOMELESS POPULATION IN ASSUMPTION PARISH.ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT TECHNIQUES WORK WELL FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM DUE TO LIMITATIONS OF A RURAL AREA SUCH AS LACK OF TRANSPORTATION AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: BEAUTIFUL BEGINNINGS HOMELESS SHELTER-THROUGH AN EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT,START CORP. PROVIDES DAYTIME SOCIAL SERVICES STAFF TO HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS WHILE THEY WORK TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.IN ADDITION TO EMERGENCY SHELTER,SUPPORTIVE COUNSELING,BUDGETING,AND PARENTING ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO PARTICIPANTS. THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED PARTIALLY BY TERREBONNE PARISH CONSOLIDATED GOVT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER-THIS PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO ASSIST PERSONS WHO NEED 24 HOUR SUPERVISION WHILE RECOVERING FROM A PSYCHIATRIC EMERGENCY.THE CENTER WAS DESIGNED TO FEEL VERY COMFORTING AND HOME-LIKE WHILE PEOPLE LEARN SKILLS TO TRANSITION BACK INTO THE COMMUNITY.THE STAY AT THIS FACILITY DEPENDS ON THE SPECIAL NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL.THE FACILITY PROVIDES ROOM, BOARD AND 24/7 STAFF TO SUPPORT THE NEEDS OF THE RESIDENTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: NEW START FOR VETERANS-A 12-UNIT SINGLE ROOM OCCUPANCY (SRO)COMPLEX THAT SERVES AS TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR HOMELESS VETERANS.THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE U.S.DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, THE FED HOME LOAN BANK OF DALLAS, AND THE LA HOUSING TRUST FUND.START STAFF WORKS WITH THE PARTICIPANTS USING A MODEL THAT INCLUDES MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING,AMONG OTHER TECHNIQUES, TO HELP WITH REINTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: SHELTER+CARE-START IS CURRENTLY THE SHELTER+CARE SUBSIDY ADMINISTRATOR FOR REGION III.FOR THIS PROGRAM START ACTS AS THE INITIAL POINT OF CONTACT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN NEED OF COMMUNTIY-BASED HOUSING VOUCHERS AS A RESULT OF BEING DISPLACED FROM HURRICANES.PARTICIPANTS IN THIS PROGRAM MUST ALSO HAVE A DISABILITY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: HOUSING SUPPORT TEAMS-UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF ASSERTIVE COMMUNITY TREATMENT AND HOUSING FIRST PRINCIPLES, THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PERMANENT HOUSING FOR PERSONS WHO ARE HOMELESS AND DISABLED.THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN THIS PROGRAM INCLUDE SKILLS TRAINING,FINANCIAL SUPPORT,AND OTHER SERVICES NECESSARY IN MAINTAINING PERMANENT HOUSING.THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED THROUGH A CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH AND THE OFFICE OF AGING AND ADULT SERVICES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: CHILDREN'S CONSUMER CARE RESOURCES-THROUGH CONTRACT WITH THE OFFICE OF MENTAL HEALTH,START ACTS AS THE FISCAL AGENT TO DISTRIBUTE FUNDS NECESSARY TO HELP FAMILIES WITH MENTALLY ILL CHILDREN.THE FUNDS IN THIS PROGRAM ARE GEARED TO HELP FAMILIES AVOID OUT OF HOME PLACEMENTS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: ASSUMPTION HOME START-USING A RURAL HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT(RHED)GRANT FROM HUD,THIS IS A SUBDIVISION FOR MIXED HOUSING DEVELOPMENT TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS IN START CORP.'S SERVICE AREA. THE PROJECT CREATED 16 UNITS OF SUBSIDIZED HOUSING FOR ADULTS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS AND 10 SINGLE FAMILY HOMES FOR PERSONS WITH LOW INCOMES. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: RAPID START PROGRAM-THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH TERREBONNE PARISH CONS.GOVT.,START PROVIDES OUTREACH AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO HOMELESS PERSONS LIVING IN TERREBONNE PARISH.UTILIZING A RAPID RE-HOUSING PROGRAM MODEL,INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE HOUSED QUICKLY AND ASSISTED WITH PLANS FOR PERMANENT HOUSING.
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