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
COURAGE CENTER
Employer identification number
41-0706118
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?
......................
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.") ....
11,424,614
13,853,313
11,463,566
11,250,826
12,202,996
60,195,315
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
11,424,614
13,853,313
11,463,566
11,250,826
12,202,996
60,195,315
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.
60,195,315
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..
11,424,614
13,853,313
11,463,566
11,250,826
12,202,996
60,195,315
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
30,941
10,539
141,535
40,174
104,614
327,803
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
578
1,131
1,774
1,153
1,000
5,636
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
223,373
240,736
101,651
582,858
738,247
1,886,865
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
62,415,619
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
30,158,091
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
96.443 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.357 %
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.") .
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
Page 4
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 includes net income from sales of inventory, copies, honorariums, an administrative services agreement with a related organization providing services that are an integral part of program services operations, and other miscellaneous revenue for all years listed.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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
COURAGE CENTER
Employer identification number
41-0706118
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P01_S00_L08
Form 990, Part I, Line 8
Courage Center has a robust fundraising effort to engage the community in supporting our mission. We employ a number of fundraising methods including individual, corporate and foundation solicitation as well as direct mail. We also employ fundraising methods such as Cars for Courage, Clothing for Courage and special events which are higher cost methods of raising money. We believe these are effective ways to reach out to the broadest community to educate and involve the greatest number of people in our mission.
F990_P01_S00_L16b
Form 990, Part I, Line 16b
Courage Center has two fundraising strategies where the cost to raise a dollar is 50% and higher. These strategies are vehicle donations, household goods collections, and special events (including dinner and golf events). Without these strategies, Courage Center's cost to raise a dollar would drop overall by over 8 percentage points. We continue to operate these strategies because the net is over $1.4 million and it gives a wide cross section of the community a chance to donate to Courage Center who would otherwise not. The total fundraising expenses would drop by over $1 million if these strategies were discontinued.
F990_P03_S00_L00a
Form 990, Part III (Cont. 1)
Courage Center is a Minnesota-based rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. Courage Center's mission is to empower people with disabilities to realize their full potential in every aspect of life, guided by the vision that one day, all people will live, work, learn and play in a community based on abilities, not disabilities. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. We use a holistic approach that includes comprehensive rehabilitation therapies, independent living services, psychological and mental health services, drivers' assessment services, vocational evaluation and training, a community reintegration program, accessible aquatics and fitness programs, camps, and adapted sports and recreation programs. We have an inpatient residential program for rehabilitation after brain injury, stroke and spinal cord injury, as well as a three-week inpatient chronic pain rehabilitation program. Our physicians' clinic specializes in clients with complex health conditions and disabilities; it is structured to reflect the health care home model showcased in recent federal health care reform efforts. At Courage Center research is ongoing to determine outcomes and best practice. Courage Center has an earned reputation as an advocacy organization for people with disabilities regionally and nationally. Courage Center has Minnesota locations in Burnsville, Forest Lake, Golden Valley and Stillwater; a sports and recreation program in Duluth; and camps at Maple Lake and Lake George. Founded in 1928, Courage Center is a nonprofit organization offering advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors. Courage Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and is a United Way agency. Courage Center meets all 16 accountability standards set forth by the Minnesota Charities Review Council indicating a commitment to accountable ethical practices; Charity Navigator awarded Courage Center 4 out of 4 stars for Accountability and Transparency.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
Board members were directed to the board website to review a final copy of Form 990 prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990 was reviewed, including all schedules and attachments, at the Finance Committee meeting on June 28, 2012. Courage Center's Chief Financial Officer presented a high level overview of the form at the Board Meeting on July 19, 2012. These reviews included time for questions from board members.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
Courage Center has a conflict of interest policy covering all board members, officers, directors and key employees. Courage Center requires board members, officers, and key employees to review and sign a conflict of interest disclosure questionnaire at least annually. This process is overseen by the Legal Compliance Committee of the Board. The committee reports regularly to the board. If a conflict arises, the officer, board member or key employee involved is required to recuse themselves from the specific conflict issue, including deliberations and decision making. An officer or board member would be removed from the board if conflicts rise to the level of rendering the officer or director ineffective. All employees receive and are expected to follow a code of conduct which provides guidance on avoiding and resolving potential conflicts of interest. Courage Center maintains a 24 hour anonymous Compliance hotline to collect and respond to ethical and legal concerns of staff and customers.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
The Executive Committee of the Courage Center Board of Directors is responsible for the organization's executive compensation and benefit program. Courage Center uses a process for determining compensation for the CEO, COO, CFO, Chief Development Officer, Medical Director, Senior Director of Finance, VP of HR and Neuro-Psychologist which includes the following: use of data from market surveys to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations, consultation with an independent compensation consultant as needed or directed, and review and approval by the executive committee of the Board of Directors. Annually the following process is used to determine salary adjustments: formal review of the organizations past year's performance related to goals and outcomes over the previous fiscal year is completed with the executive committee and the CEO, and salary increases are determined based on the organization's ability to pay, performance in job, budgeted merit increases and/or a market adjustment.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Courage Center provides copies of Form 990 and related schedules and attachments, audited financial statements, conflict of interest policy and IRS determination letter upon request. Courage Center also provides copies of this documentation at www.guidestar.org. Courage Center's tax exemption application was filed in 1949 and no copy is available.
F990_P11_S00_L05
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Change in value of split interest agreements $-20,720, Loss from uncollectible pledge $-9,360, Pension related changes other than net periodic benefit cost $253,042, Stock gifts reported on line 7 $1,519, Clothing program reported on line 8 $108,662, Change in related organization net of eliminations $-3,769,727. Total Other $-3,436,584.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.