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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN HEALTH COMMISSION INC
Employer identification number
64-0839646
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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
234,853
283,306
270,653
128,827
374,073
1,291,712
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......
4,800
4,675
4,383
5,571
19,429
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
1,537,598
1,636,207
1,582,869
1,621,451
1,614,832
7,992,957
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.
1,772,451
1,924,313
1,858,197
1,754,661
1,994,476
9,304,098
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.)
9,304,098
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
1,772,451
1,924,313
1,858,197
1,754,661
1,994,476
9,304,098
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.
900
900
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.)..
1,772,451
1,924,313
1,858,197
1,754,661
1,995,376
9,304,998
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
99.990 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
Additional Data
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN HEALTH COMMISSION INC
Employer identification number
64-0839646
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS/CLIENTS WITH PREVENTION AND HEALTH DISPARITIES INFORMATION. WE ALSO FUNCTION AS A RESOURCE CENTER FOR HIV AIDS AND OTHER HEALTH DISPARITIES AS WELL AS PROVIDE DIRECT SERVICES IN TERMS OF MORAL AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT. OBESITY, HEART DISEASE & STROKE, HIV/AIDS AND HYPERTENSION IS THREATENING THE SURVIVAL OF YOUNG AFRICAN- AMERICANS. SOUTHERN HEALTH COMMISSION HAS FIVE CORE OBJECTIVES (1) TO EDUCATE THE SOUTHEASTERN REGION ABOUT HIV/AIDS. (2) TO PROVIDE MATERIALS AND TRAINING TO THE COMMUNITY REGARDING OBESITY, HEART DISEASE, STROKE AND HIV/AIDS. (3) TO CONDUCT STRUCTURED HEALTH DISPARITIES WORKSHOPS IN THE COMMUNITY (4) TO ASSIST THE COMMUNITY WITH STRATEGIES TO CHANGE OR MODIFY COMMUNITY NORMS/BEHAVIORS AS THEY RELATE TO HEALTH DISPARITIES. (5) EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND REFERRALS FOR HOUSING, UTILITIES, MEDICINE, TRANSPORTATION, AND OTHER SERVICES AS WELL AS A FOOD PANTRY AND CLOTHES CLOSET.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
RECEIVE FEEDBACK FROM OTHERS. NIA SESSIONS ARE NOT CLASSES, LECTURES, OR FORUMS. THEY ARE INTERACTIVE MEETINGS THAT HAVE BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL AND AN ENTERTAINING ASPECT. IN ADDITION, NIA USES FACTORS, SUCH AS GIVING RESPECT, AND MAINTAINING SEXUAL PLEASURE WHILE REDUCING RISK, TO REINFORCE PROCEDURES FOR RISK REDUCTION. NIA IS BASED ON THE IDEA THAT MEN WITH A PURPOSE CAN TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR PERSONAL RISK-TAKING BEHAVIORS AND HELP SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF HIV INFECTION IN THEIR COMMUNITY.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
PEERS AS WELL AS THEMSELVES ON BEHAVIOR, SOCIAL AND ECONOMICS FACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SPREADING OF THE HIV/AIDS VIRUS.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
DOOR TO DOOR PROMOTION TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RISK FACTORS FOR HEART DISEASE, STROKE, DIABETES, AND OTHER CHRONIC ILLNESSES IN ADULTS WHO LIVE IN 18 COUNTIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. SOUTHERN HEALTH COMMISSION SERVED AS FISCAL AGENT FOR THIS GRANT. MS DELTA CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH EXAMINATION SURVEY (DELTA CHES) 40,000 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- THESE FUNDS WERE USED TO PUT ON 18 COMMUNITY FORUMS THAT WERE TO SUPPLEMENT THE STUDY MADE WITH THE DOOR TO DOOR STUDY.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
EMERGENCY RELIEF - PRIMARILY JACKSON OFFICE 72,227 --------------------------------------------------- THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY CONTRIBUTIONS PRIMARILY FROM BINGO OPERATIONS AND AND A GRANT FROM THE HEARTS AGAINST AIDS. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES A FOOD AND CLOTHING PANTRY AND ALSO ASSIST WITH MEDICAL EXPENSES. RENT AND UTILITIES. THE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES FOOD FOR MORE THAN 300 TO 500 PERSONS EACH MONTH WITH AT LEAST 200 TO 275 PERSONS BEING HIV/AIDS RELATED. SOCIAL MARKETING CAMPAIGN (SMCP) 49,745 ----------------------------------------- THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY GRANTS FROM THE MISSISSIPPI STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO EXAMINE THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL CONTEXT OF HIV TRANSMISSION AND PREVENTION WITHIN THE VARIOUS RATIONAL, GEOGRAPHIC COMMUNITIES IN WASHINGTON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI SAVVY WOMEN 50,898 ------------------- THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED PRIMARILY FROM CONTRIBUTIONS FROM BINGO OPERATIONS. THIS PROGRAM STARTED AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE SISTA PROJECTS TO OFFER CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THE WOMEN WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE SISTA PROGRAM.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
THE MAIN OFFICE IS LOCATED IN GREENVILLE, MS AND THERE IS A BRANCH OFFICE LOCATED IN JACKSON, MS. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE ADMINISTERED OUT OF THE GREENVILLE, MS OFFICE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE 990 BEING FILED ALONG WITH A COPY OF THE ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT REPORT AND THE ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE ARE MAILED TO EACH DIRECTOR PRIOR TO FILING THIS RETURN.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GENERAL PUBLIC MAY REQUEST COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THE CHARITY'S OFFICE LOCATED AT 220 S BROADWAY ST; GREENVILLE, MS.
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