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
HELPING HAND CENTER
Employer identification number
36-2327271
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) 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.") ....
10,536,696
10,835,017
10,673,984
11,515,926
3,897,409
47,459,032
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..
10,536,696
10,835,017
10,673,984
11,515,926
3,897,409
47,459,032
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.
47,459,032
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..
10,536,696
10,835,017
10,673,984
11,515,926
3,897,409
47,459,032
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
118,624
56,621
31,744
83,286
41,525
331,800
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..
172,262
343,286
339,691
717,514
688,885
2,261,638
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
50,052,470
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
8,824,343
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
94.820 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.010 %
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
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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
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HELPING HAND CENTER
Employer identification number
36-2327271
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990
PART 1. LINE 5. TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES INCLUDED W-2'S ISSUED TO 320 STAFF; AND 219 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WORK IN VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND OTHER ADULT DAY PROGRAMS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
LIBRARY. WE INCREASED OUR CLINICAL SERVICES OPTIONS AND PROVIDED COUNSELING SERVICES TO 55 CLIENTS AND TWO NEW COUNSELING GROUPS WERE OFFERED THAT INCLUDED AN ART THERAPY GROUP AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE GROUP. A TOTAL OF 45 CLIENTS RECEIVED BEHAVIORAL THERAPY SERVICES WHERE WE SERVED 20 MORE CLIENTS THAN THE PREVIOUS YEAR. THIRTY ADULTS RECEIVED NEW PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES TO FOCUS ON INCREASING RANGE OF MOTION, MUSCLES STRENGTH, AND CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE. APPROXIMATELY 50 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR NEW SPECIAL OLYMPICS PROGRAM WHICH OFFERED 4 DIFFERENT SPORT OPTIONS. A 5K RUNNING GROUP STARTED AND 50 CLIENTS LOST A TOTAL OF ABOUT 250 POUNDS OUR EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT SERVED OVER 75 CLIENTS. OUR JOB DEVELOPERS FOCUSED ON BUILDING NEW BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND PLACED 36 CLIENTS IN JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. THROUGH THE BUILDING BRIDGES PROGRAM, A COLLABORATIVE GRANT PROJECT, WE REACHED 55 NEW FAMILIES IN OUR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION PROGRAM. A TOTAL OF 14 NEW HIGH SCHOOL TRANSITION STUDENTS RECEIVED INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMMING AT HELPING HAND AS PART OF THEIR TRANSITION PLAN.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
AND 8 INDIVIDUALS NOW CALL THIS HOUSE THEIR HOME. WE IMPLEMENTED A NEW BULK FOOD PROGRAM IN OUR RESIDENTIAL HOMES WHICH HAS RESULTED IN AGENCY COST SAVINGS AND HEALTHY FOOD CHOICES FOR THE PEOPLE WE SERVE. THIS CHANGE ALLOWS US TO SERVE MORE FRESH FOOD OPTIONS AND PROMOTE HEALTHY OPTIONS FOR OUR RESIDENTIAL CLIENTS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM INCREASED IT CLASSROOM SPACE BY OVER 1200SQ. FT. WHICH ALLOWED US TO INCREASE STUDENT ENROLLMENT FROM 21 TO 26 STUDENTS. WE HELPED OCCUPATIONAL, PHYSICAL, AND SPEECH AND LANGUAGE STUDENTS ACHIEVE PRE-REQUISITE REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATE SCHOOL ADMISSION BY PROVIDING 121 HOURS OF PROFESSIONAL SHADOWING/OBSERVATION TIME. AS WE LOOK DOWN-THE-ROAD TO THE COMING FISCAL YEAR, WE ARE ANTICIPATING AGAIN INCREASING THE NUMBER OF STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL, AND EXPANDING OUR SERVICE OPTIONS THROUGH THE CLINIC BY OFFERING MUSIC THERAPY, CASTING/SPLINTING/ORTHOTICS, SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP AND OTHER GROUP OPPORTUNITIES. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFORMATION.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THRIFT SHOP LOCATED IN THE HEART OF BROOKFIELD ON GRAND BOULEVARD WITHIN WALKING DISTANCE OF THE METRA TRAIN STATION, THE HELPING HAND THRIFT SHOP OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS, COLLECTIBLES, CHINA, CRYSTAL, SPORTING GOODS, BOOKS, RECORDS AND ANTIQUES AND COUNTLESS OTHER ITEMS AT BARGAIN PRICES. THE SHOP HAS OPERATED ON THIS SITE FOR MORE THAN THIRTY-FIVE YEARS AND IS STAFFED BY OVER 40 DEDICATED VOLUNTEERS. DONATIONS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HIRES THE AUDIT AND TAX CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. HELPING HAND MANAGEMENT STAFF WORKS IN COOPERATION WITH THE OUTSIDE TAX CONSULTANT TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, ALL HELPING HAND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN OFF ON A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. ALONG WITH THIS SIGNING, AND IN AN EFFORT TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A LIST OF ALL HELPING HAND VENDORS, CONTRACTORS AND INVESTMENTS EXCEEDING 20,000 ANNUALLY. ON A YEARLY BASIS, AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, A LISTING OF VENDORS IS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT STAFF WHICH LISTS ALL VENDORS WITH WHICH HELPING HAND HAS DONE GREATER THAN 20,000 OF BUSINESS OVER THE FISCAL YEAR. THE LIST IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW, AND FURTHER DISCUSSION CONCERNING ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE HELPING HAND BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. PER THE BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FUNCTIONS AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A BI-ANNUAL MARKET ANALYSIS OF SALARIES PAID TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN THE FIELD OF COMMUNITY BASED AGENCIES PROVIDING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE SALARY ANALYSIS INCLUDES A COMPARISON OF AGENCY REVENUES AND ASSETS AND THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE AND APPROVED BY PERSONS ON THE COMMITTEE WHO ARE FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ARE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION WHO SATISFY THE CRITERIA OF INDEPENDENCE. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION OF OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED THROUGH THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACCEPTANCE. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE AND APPROVED BY PERSONS ON THE COMMITTEE WHO ARE FREE OF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ARE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION WHO SATISFY THE CRITERIA OF INDEPENDENCE. THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE. HELPING HAND CENTER REVIEWS FOR MERIT ANY REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT, FINANCIALS STATEMENTS, OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. THE FINAL DECISION FOR RELEASING THE DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.