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
METRO DALLAS HOMELESS ALLIANCE
Employer identification number
75-2461679
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) 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.") ....
4,584,345
8,241,463
1,793,995
2,037,559
1,160,471
17,817,833
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..
62,757
250,394
612,250
464,513
1,389,914
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
4,584,345
8,304,220
2,044,389
2,649,809
1,624,984
19,207,747
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)..
5,329,222
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
13,878,525
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..
4,584,345
8,304,220
2,044,389
2,649,809
1,624,984
19,207,747
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,237
1,183
1,482
325
409
4,636
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..
1,106
105,256
100
20
0
106,482
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
19,318,865
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
20,084,009
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
71.839 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
70.117 %
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
..............................................
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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) 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.") .
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
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
....
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
METRO DALLAS HOMELESS ALLIANCE
Employer identification number
75-2461679
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MEMBERSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6 AND 7
As part of its program activities, Metro Dallas Homeless Alliance ("MDHA") is a membership organization whose membership is composed of individuals and organizations which are concerned about the Homeless issue in Dallas and Collin Counties. MDHA Members include: Non-Profit Organizations Homeless Citizens Units of Government Faith-Based Organizations Businesses Individuals THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE MEMBERS WHO COMPRISE A MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, WHICH IS A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The ELECTED Chair of the Membership Committee serves as the Vice Chair of the MDHA Board of Directors. THE MEMBERS APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF CANDIDATES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ALSO HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS OR OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A
Outside auditors work with THE CFO to prepare THE Form 990, which is reviewed by the CEO. The Form 990 is also provided to all members of the Board of Directors.
MONITORING OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12(C)
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS INCLUDED IN BOTH THE BY-LAWS AND THE SEPARATE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF ARE REQUESTED PERIODICALLY TO ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING HAVING RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS, AS WELL AS TO FILL OUT AND SUBMIT A DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15(A) & 15(B)
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. ANNUALLY, THE COMMITTEE CONSULTS SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION RELATING TO THE COMPENSATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO CONDUCTS A REVIEW OF THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE. BOTH THE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION AND THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW ARE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL, BASED ON SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER RESEARCH ON COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, AS WELL AS PERFORMANCE REVIEWS. THE PRESIDENT/CEO REPORTS THESE COMPENSATION LEVELS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, AND THEY ARE APPROVED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AS WELL AS THROUGH OUTSIDE WEBSITES SUCH AS GUIDESTAR.ORG.
APPLICABILITY OF POLICIES TO DISREGARDED ENTITIES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B
BRIDGE STEPS, LLC, PRIOR TO DECONSOLIDATION, AND MDHA PEBBLES, LLC ARE DISREGARDED ENTITIES WITH RESPECT TO METRO DALLAS HOMELESS ALLIANCE ("MDHA"). BRIDGE STEPS, LLC AND MDHA PEBBLES, LLC HAVE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHISTLEBLOWER OR DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESCTRUCTION POLICY. HOWEVER, SINCE MDHA IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF BRIDGE STEPS, LLC AND MDHA PEBBLES, LLC AND THE THREE ENTITIES SHARE COMMON OFFICERS, POLICIES OF MDHA ARE CONSIDERED TO BE EFFECTIVE FOR BRIDGE STEPS, LLC. AND MDHA PEBBLES, LLC.
OTHER CHANGES TO NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
$302 UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO CONDUCT OF PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
Effective October 1, 2011, MDHA entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the "Agreement") with The Homeless Alliance Center (HAC), an unrelated party, through which Bridge Steps was merged with and into HAC, and Bridge Steps ceased to exist. As part of the Agreement, certain assets and related liabilities of MDHA held exclusively for the business, benefit and operation of Bridge Steps were also merged into HAC. MDHA WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE UNDER ITS ORIGINAL CHARTER WITH THE EXCEPTION OF MANAGING THE OPERATIONS OF THE BRIDGE. EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2011, HAC ASSUMED ALL RESPOSIBILITIES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BRIDGE.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WERE AMENDED TO INCORPORATE THE CHANGES TO OPERATIONS, MANAGEMENT, AND PROGRAM SERVICES RESULTING FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS AND DISASSOCIATION WITH BRIDGE STEPS. SEE NOTE DISCLOSURE FOR FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 ABOVE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.