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
SHALOM HOUSE INC
Employer identification number
23-7119236
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?
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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.") ....
4,544,699
4,049,869
4,137,554
3,960,287
4,473,611
21,166,020
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..
4,544,699
4,049,869
4,137,554
3,960,287
4,473,611
21,166,020
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.
21,166,020
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..
4,544,699
4,049,869
4,137,554
3,960,287
4,473,611
21,166,020
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
45,572
33,250
4,129
5,871
5,148
93,970
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..
650,742
713,316
840,960
985,822
1,003,430
4,194,270
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
25,454,260
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13,234
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
83.150 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.080 %
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
...............
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
....
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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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SHALOM HOUSE INC
Employer identification number
23-7119236
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND OTHER AGENCY STAFF MEMBERS ASSIST THE AUDITING FIRM WITH PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL FORM 990. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER REVIEW A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMPLETENESS, ACCURACY, AND RECONCILIATION WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THEY ALSO REVIEW THE NARRATIVES DESCRIBING THE AGENCY'S MISSION, PROGRAMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE UP TO DATE AND ACCURATE. THE FINANCE DIRECTOR THEN REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE AGENCY'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH OVERSIGHT OF BOTH THE AUDIT AND THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990. THE CURRENT CHAIRPERSON IS A BANK EXECUTIVE WITH SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE. ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS HAVE SIGNIFICANT EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE REGARDING FINANCIAL AND REGULATORY REPORTING. THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR THEIR REVIEW. FEEDBACK FROM THE MEMBERS IS COLLECTED BY THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON, WHO THEN MEETS WITH THE AUDITORS AND MANAGEMENT, AS DEEMED NECESSARY, TO RESOLVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. WHEN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON'S REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE FORM 990 IS FILED BY THE AGENCY MANAGEMENT.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
THE AGENCY'S DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED BY BOARD POLICIES TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY ANY EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE AGENCY. THESE QUESTIONNAIRES ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ANY RECOMMENDED CORRECTIVE ACTION, IF NECESSARY, WOULD BE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND FINAL RESOLUTION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
SHALOM HOUSE, INC., USES THE MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR NON-PROFITS COMPENSATION HANDBOOK TO ASSESS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS AND PROVIDE COMPARABILITY DATA REGARDING COMPENSATION. THE MAINE ASSOCIATION FOR NON-PROFITS PUBLISHES ITS COMPENSATION SURVEY BI-ANNUALLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE TOTAL AGENCY SALARIES (INCLUDING EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION) DURING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS. THE AGENCY BENEFITS PACKAGE IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AS A PART OF THE ANNUAL HEALTH INSURANCE RENEWAL; ALL MANAGEMENT AND STAFF ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SAME BENEFITS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PERSONNEL POLICIES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MANAGEMENT TEAM ARE CHARGED WITH DEVELOPMENT OF THE SPECIFIC POSITIONS WITHIN THE AGENCY, THE JOB DESCRIPTIONS, AND THE APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGE FOR EACH. THESE ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS NECESSARY AS WELL AS IN CONJUNCTION WITH BUDGET PREPARATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18
SHALOM HOUSE, INC., MAKES AVAILABLE, UPON REQUEST, ITS FORM 990 AND ALL OTHER INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. AT THIS TIME THERE ARE NO PLANS TO INCLUDE THIS INFORMATION ON THE AGENCY'S WEBSITE. INFORMATION MAY ALSO BE ACCESSED ON THE INTERNET AT THE GUIDESTAR.COM WEBSITE.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
SHALOM HOUSE, INC., DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL POLICY REGARDING PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. REQUESTS FOR THAT INFORMATION ARE ADDRESSED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
SELECTION OF AUDITOR AND AUDIT OVERSIGHT
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHARGED WITH SELECTING THE AUDIT FIRM; FINAL APPROVAL TO ENGAGE THE FIRM RESTS WITH THE BOARD. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE AUDIT FIRM, ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF, THROUGH ITS COMPLETION. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRIOR TO THEIR PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THESE RESPONSIBILITIES AND PROCEDURES HAVE NOT CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.