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
Children International
Employer identification number
44-6005794
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?
................
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.") ....
142,293,019
145,963,378
147,294,643
156,129,312
159,804,584
751,484,936
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..
142,293,019
145,963,378
147,294,643
156,129,312
159,804,584
751,484,936
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)..
244,722,317
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
506,762,619
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..
142,293,019
145,963,378
147,294,643
156,129,312
159,804,584
751,484,936
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,093
33,994
65,267
64,553
71,494
240,401
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..
399,605
163,604
442,843
228,414
228,611
1,463,077
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
753,188,414
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
0
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
67.282 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
68.694 %
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
..............................................
18
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
Additional Data
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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
Children International
Employer identification number
44-6005794
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
Children International's mission is to bring real and lasting change to children living in poverty. In partnership with contributors, we reduce their daily struggles, invest in their potential, and provide them with the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated and prepared to succeed and contribute to society.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A & 4B
LINE 4A ------- Child sponsorship is much more than a collection of good programs for impoverished children. A term that has become a buzzword in recent decades is "synergy." Buzzword or not, synergy is an excellent description of how sponsorship works. It simply means blending certain elements - the selfless compassion of our incredible sponsors, programs with a proven track record, and the efforts of a tireless staff - to produce results that could not be successfully achieved without such collaboration. Children International's programs have been carefully designed to work together for maximum results. In the end, we want children to become self-sufficient, contributing members of society. But to become productive adults, children must be kept healthy. They must be well-nourished. And, of course, they must be educated. These are all critical elements provided by sponsorship. Essential to the process is the method of delivery. Children International's community-center model has been highly successful. Our centers - often funded in part by selfless donors - typically include medical and dental clinics, pharmacies, libraries, computer labs and more. Newer centers are designed for delivering material benefits as well as providing venues for youth and community activities. Equally important are the spacious playgrounds and athletic facilities many of our centers offer - they are safe, wholesome places for children and young people to develop their potential. Children International is also experiencing great success with our comprehensive youth programs, such as Into Employment, Game On! and Aflatoun. These programs teach teamwork and leadership, instill in children and youth the basic financial acumen they need to save and manage money, and provide the chance to learn marketable job skills. Individually, each of these components is a powerful tool. Together, they can pave a pathway out of poverty. Health Preventable diseases are the leading cause of death for children under the age of 5. But this stark fact carries a great ray of hope: the word "preventable." And early detection of illness and disease is much more likely with regular medical exams. A medical checkup is often the first benefit children receive after becoming sponsored. Our doctors and other health-care providers carefully monitor each child's health and growth. And when children need lab work, medicines or even referrals for specialized care, sponsorship is there to provide it. Providing dental care is a unique benefit of Children International's sponsorship program. Preventive care, routine screenings and curative treatments are crucial in helping children maintain good oral health, nutritional status and self-esteem. Children International's new Electronic Medical Records System is being implemented in each of the medical and dental clinics around the world to foster better health as well. By reducing administrative tasks while improving record-keeping, data sharing and confidentiality, doctors and dentists can improve the accuracy, effectiveness and efficiency of their most important work: keeping children as healthy as possible. Education Ensuring access to a good education is also a top priority of our sponsorship program. The reason is simple: Without an education, children stand virtually no chance of escaping poverty. For instance, the World Bank reports that for every year a girl attends primary school, her earning goes up 10-20 percent. Sponsored children receive an array of benefits designed to help keep them in school and make the most of their educational opportunities. From school supplies and textbooks to clothing and transportation expenses, we help bridge the gaps that threaten to keep impoverished children from receiving a complete education. Youth face extraordinary challenges to staying in school. Those threats increase as they get older. Pressure to quit school to help their families, teen pregnancy, and alcohol and drug abuse are all prevalent in many of the communities where we work. To combat these, we've targeted nearly 10,000 youth who met the criteria of being at-risk for dropping out of school over the past year, and we increased secondary education assistance, providing funds for tuition, transportation and other needs. We want every sponsored child to have the opportunity to move past poverty and education is the single most important element in that effort. Nutrition Due to economic and other factors, including the drought in the United States, global food prices began to spike again in 2012. Food insecurity remains a problem for millions of people around the world, including many of the places where we work. The World Food Programme estimates that one out of every four children in developing countries is underweight. Fortunately, sponsored children are screened for malnutrition when they come in for their annual exams. Children who are moderately to severely malnourished are enrolled in a nutrition rehabilitation program. The program varies by location, but children might participate in school or community-based feeding programs or receive high-protein supplements. Parents and other caregivers may also be offered nutrition education classes, where they learn how to make nutritious, low-cost meals. In 2012, we launched an innovative nutrition project in Cartagena, Colombia. We've enlisted families there who have well-nourished children to mentor other sponsored children's families on ways to provide healthy foods on tight budgets. Children International's Lifeline Food Program continues to help families living on the edge by providing them with emergency food relief in times of dire need. Lifeline also allows us to supply food and water to sponsored children and their families following typhoons, fires, flooding and other disasters. Youth Nearly half of the children in Children International's sponsorship program are 12 or older. As children transition toward adulthood, their needs and the challenges they face change with them and so do our programs. Our youth curriculum is designed to give adolescents the tools to avoid potential pitfalls and make a successful shift toward self-sufficiency. Tackling poverty requires that we address a wide array of issues, so we have expanded a number of programs that are having a profound impact on youth, families and communities. These specialized programs teach skills on topics ranging from health to leadership, and from vocational training to conflict resolution. Helping children and youth acquire the abilities and opportunities to beat poverty is exactly what these programs are all about. Game On! Youth Sports TM Developed by the International Alliance for Youth Sports, this program gives kids a chance to play organized sports and learn about teamwork and conflict resolution in a safe setting. Aflatoun Teaching financial responsibility and helping participants start savings accounts and even microenterprise projects, Children International doubled the number of Aflatoun participants in 2012. Youth Councils Empowered to elect their own representatives, sponsored youth vote on important issues and implement community-improvement projects. Youth Leadership Training Youth take part in workshops and develop communication, problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to improve their school performance and future job prospects. Youth Health Corps Participants attend educational seminars on everything from preventable diseases to substance abuse, then share their knowledge with peers in their communities. HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty through Education) Fund Qualified youth receive scholarships to complete secondary education, attend college or learn a vocation. Into Employment Youth attend local trade schools to receive job training and are matched with local employers to gain work experience and start earning a living wage.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A & 4B
LINE 4B ------- Family and Community While sponsored children are logically those who benefit most, sponsorship reaches out and touches their families and, by extension, their communities as well. Community development ranges from training in nutrition, parenting, leadership and entrepreneurial skills to material improvements in housing and infrastructure, including latrine projects and clean-water initiatives funded and implemented by local CI Youth Councils. Children International also aids families and communities in the wake of disasters. When tragedy strikes the communities where our sponsored children live, local staff and volunteers rapidly assess the situation and provide emergency relief, such as food, water, temporary shelter, clothing and psychological support. Last year alone, CI responded to several disasters, providing relief to thousands of traumatized sponsored children and families. Partnerships Working with other organizations, institutions and businesses that share a common interest in assisting poor children has always been a valuable part of helping us reach our goals. These partnerships make it possible for us to do more for children and families in need. In 2012, we collaborated with Fundacin Azteca Guatemala to construct two sports fields for youth in our Game On! program. Another partnership in Barranquilla, Colombia, with the Fundacin Universidad del Norte also helped build sports fields in a poor community; while the Sunwest Group of Companies helped us expand Into Employment opportunities for sponsored youth in Legazpi and Tabaco, Philippines. The government of Jalisco, Mexico, also recognizing the value of our programs, donated funds for the construction of a new community center there and gave generously to support our youth programs. These and other important partnerships make it possible for us to continue providing donated textbooks, clothing, medical supplies, and opportunities to children and families in our care.
FORM 990 REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A
The 990 is prepared by the organizations accounting personnel. An independent accounting firm reviews the 990. After the 990 is reviewed by the independent accounting firm, it is then reviewed by members of Children Internationals executive management and accounting personnel. Each member of the Organizations Board of Directors receives a copy of the entire 990 and attached schedules. They are given a one to two week period of time during which each has an opportunity to review and comment on the information included in the return. If changes are needed as a result of the review, the draft is returned and updated to reflect the needed changes and redistributed to the Board for a final review and electronically filed with the IRS.
MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EVERY EMPLOYEE IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS WHICH NEED TO BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT REPRESENTING THAT THEY ARE NOT A PARTY TO ANY RELATIONSHIP THAT WOULD CREATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE OFFICER/DIRECTOR AND THE ORGANIZATION. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES OCCUR, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM VOTING AND MAY BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING THE DISCUSSION. THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES PROHIBIT DOING BUSINESS WITH ANY COMPANY THAT IS OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OR IN WHICH AN OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF HIS/HER FAMILY HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST.
COMPENSATION OF CEO
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
VOLUNTEER MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS (ALL DIRECTORS WHO ARE NOT EMPLOYEES) COMPRISE A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING ANNUALLY ANY CHANGES TO EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. EACH YEAR A REPORT IS PREPARED BY A THIRD-PARTY CONSULTANT WHO GATHERS MARKET AND OTHER COMPARATIVE DATA AND REPORTS THE RESULTS OF SUCH REVIEW AND RECOMMENDS ANY CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION STRUCTURE. THE CEO, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/COO, AND VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE COMPENSATION IS SPECIFICALLY REVIEWED WITHIN THE REPORT FOR ANALYSIS AND DETERMINATION BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.