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
BUILDERS OF HOPE INC
Employer identification number
20-5724075
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
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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) 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
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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
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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
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 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.") .
2,334,470
5,121,096
5,526,622
7,955,753
20,937,941
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......
1,939,979
1,432,187
2,622,617
2,226,034
8,220,817
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.
4,274,449
6,553,283
8,149,239
10,181,787
29,158,758
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.
665,446
665,446
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
665,446
665,446
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
28,493,312
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...
4,274,449
6,553,283
8,149,239
10,181,787
29,158,758
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,612
5,604
2,530
692
10,438
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,612
5,604
2,530
692
10,438
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.).
4,276,061
6,558,887
8,151,769
10,182,479
29,169,196
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
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
....
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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) 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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
BUILDERS OF HOPE INC
Employer identification number
20-5724075
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF HIGH-QUALITY, SAFE, AFFORDABLE AND WORKFORCE HOUSING OPTIONS. THRU INNOVATIVE REUSE AND REHABILITATION WE INCORPORATE ECONOMIC BENEFITS, ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP AND SOCIAL SOLUTIONS. AS SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS, BUIDERS OF HOPE SUSTAINABLY REVITALIZES AT-RISK COMMUNITIES-ONE HOME, ONE FAMILY, ONE LIFE AT A TIME. OUR VISION IS TO BE LEADERS IN INNOVATION OF SUSTAINABLE REDEVELOPMENT.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE VOLUNTEERS GAVE OVER 2,500 HOURS. THEY WERE INVOLVED IN THE BUILDING PROJECTS.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
NANCY WELSH DAVID WELSH CEO VICE PRES. SISTER AND BROTHER
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENT TO THE RESTATEMENT OF BYLAWS OF BUILDERS OF HOPE, INC. HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION AS STATED IN THE ADDITION OF ARTICLE XII AS STATED BELOW: ARTICLE XII ADVISORY BOARD I. CREATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY, BY A MAJORITY VOTE, ESTABLISH MULTIPLE ADVISORY BOARDS IN LOCATIONS WHERE THE CORPORATION CONDUCTS BUSINESS. EACH ADVISORY BOARD SHALL BE DEEMED A SEPARATE BODY FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 1) VOTING. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON GENERAL MATTERS, BUT WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING VOTING RIGHTS. ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS CAN ONLY VOTE ON ITEMS BROUGHT BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF HOUSING PROJECTS IN THE ADVISORY BOARD'S LOCAL MARKET. APPROVAL BY THE ADVISORY BOARD (BY A MAJORITY VOTE) SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR THE COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH PROJECTS. 2) NUMBER OF MEMBERS. EACH ADVISORY BOARD SHALL BE COMPRISED OF AT LEAST THREE (3) MEMBERS. 3) PURPOSE. EACH ADVISORY BOARD SHALL REPRESENT THE NEEDS OF THE LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY SERVED BY THE CORPORATION. THE ADVISORY BOARD SHALL ALSO SEEK TO ENHANCE THE CORPORATION'S ACCESS TO VALUABLE RESOURCES, AND SHALL ENDEAVOR TO CONNECT THE CORPORATION TO POTENTIAL DONORS, PHILANTHROPIC INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES. 4) ELIGIBILITY. AT LEAST ONE-THIRD (1/3) OF THE MEMBERSHIP OF EACH ADVISORY BOARD MUST MEET ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (I) MEMBER LIVES IN A LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY WHERE 51% OR MORE OF THE RESIDENTS ARE LOW INCOME (THIS RESIDENT DOES NOT HAVE TO BE LOW INCOME); (II) MEMBER IS A LOW-INCOME RESIDENT OF THE COMMUNITY; OR (III) MEMBER IS ELECTED BY A LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZATION TO SERVE ON THE ADVISORY BOARD. 5) MEETINGS. MEMBERS OF THE LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD SHALL COLLECTIVELY MEET WITH THE CORPORATION'S LOCAL AREA DIRECTOR, AT LEAST ON A QUARTERLY BASIS. 6) RENEWAL OF TERMS. EACH MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY BOARD SHALL SERVE A ONE (1) YEAR TERM, RENEWABLE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 7) REMOVAL. ANY MEMBER OF AN ADVISORY BOARD MAY BE REMOVED FOR ANY REASON BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE CFO. THE CFO REVIEWS/APPROVES THE FORM 990. THE CFO SENDS A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND FINAL APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: BUILDERS OF HOPE, INC. 310 N. HARRINGTON STREET RALEIGH, NC 27603
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.