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
BLESSING AFFILIATES INC
Employer identification number
37-1128708
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.)
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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.)
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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) 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.") ....
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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.)
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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
...............
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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
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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
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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
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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.") .
294,095
318,209
465,958
560,008
597,801
2,236,071
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......
94,415
66,793
82,569
74,510
50,953
369,240
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
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.
388,510
385,002
548,527
634,518
648,754
2,605,311
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
176,493
203,198
225,000
604,691
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..
176,493
203,198
225,000
604,691
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
2,000,620
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...
388,510
385,002
548,527
634,518
648,754
2,605,311
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,390
1,360
1,059
450
212
4,471
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,390
1,360
1,059
450
212
4,471
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.)
0
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
389,900
386,362
549,586
634,968
648,966
2,609,782
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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
76.660 %
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
68.580 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.170 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.210 %
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
Software ID:
10000105
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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
BLESSING AFFILIATES INC
Employer identification number
37-1128708
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D
OTHER EXPENSES AND LOSSES PER AUDITED F/S:TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC.'S SOLE MEMBER, BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC.'S SOLE MEMBER, BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES TO BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC.'S SOLE MEMBER, BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, INC.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THESE FORMS ARE LOCATED IN THE CORPORATE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
AN EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE OF THE BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC. IS THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES - NO COMPENSATION IS PAID AS EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE OF THE BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC. POSITION/TITLE OF PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES IS COMPARED TO COMPENSATION DATA THROUGH A THIRD PARTY (SULLIVAN-COTTER). BASED ON THIS INFORMATION, COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION IS SUBMITTED TO BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL.AN EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE OF THE BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC. IS THE TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES - NO COMPENSATION IS PAID AS EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE OF THE BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC. AS TREASURER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES, NO COMPENSATION IS PAID AS TREASURER. AS CFO, COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA THROUGH A THIRD PARTY (SULLIVAN-COTTER) IS USED TO ESTABLISH MARKET RANGE. INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE PRESIDENT OF BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES FOR REVIEW AND TO THE BLESSING CORPORATE SERVICES BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. AN EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEE OF THE BLESSING AFFILIATES, INC. IS A PHYSICIAN OF BLESSING PHYSICIAN SERVICES. PHYSICIANS - FORMULAS FOR SALARY AND PRODUCTION INCENTIVES ARE BASED ON CURRENT COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY AND VALIDATED WITH A REVIEW BY A SEPARATE INDEPENDENT ORGANIZATION. PRODUCTION DATA IS INDEPENDENTLY MEASURED BY A THIRD PARTY AND AUDITED BY INTERNAL AUDIT STAFF. THIS PROCESS IS PERFORMED BIANNUALLY.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO BE READ, SIGNED, AND RETURNED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE SIGNED POLICIES ARE RETAINED IN THE CORPORATE ADMINISTRATIVE FILES. IN ADDITION, EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN REGARDS TO AGENDA ITEMS BEING PRESENTED AT THE START OF EACH MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
FOLLOWING MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL REVIEW AND REVISIONS, THE FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body
Blessing Corporate Services, the sole voting member of the Blessing Affiliates, Inc., shall appoint and/or remove all the trustees of the corporaton and appoint the corporation's president.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
Blessing Corporate Services, Inc., an Illinois not for profit corporation, is the sole voting member of the Blessing Affiliates, Inc.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
The corporation's bylaws were revised to reduce the minimum number of Trustees on the Board to three (Bylaws Section 3.2) and to allow two or more offices to be held by the same person (Bylaws Section 4.1).
Form 990, Part III, Line 3
Form 990, Part III, Line 3: Ceased Conducting or Significant Changes To Services
On the last day of its fiscal year, 9/30/2011, Blessing Affiliates transferred substantially all of its assets and liabilities to its sole member, Blessing Corporate Services, Inc.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.