Form990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
203 N Lasalle Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60601
D Employer identification number

20-4268851
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,077,950
F Name and address of principal officer:
JEFFREY D KLEIN
203 N Lasalle Street
Chicago,IL60601
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FOODBANKING.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2006
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK (GFN) IS A GLOBAL NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ALLEVIATING WORLD HUNGER THROUGH FOOD BANKING. GFN CREATES, SUPPORTS, AND STRENGTHENS FOOD BANKS AND FOOD BANK NETWORKS AROUND THE WORLD, IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE US. GFN CURRENTLY SUPPORTS EXISTING AND DEVELOPING FOOD BANKS AND NATIONAL FOOD BANK NETWORKS IN MORE THAN 25 COUNTRIES, HOME TO MORE THAN ONE-THIRD OF THE WORLD'S NEARLY ONE BILLION UNDERNOURISHED PEOPLE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 15
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 30
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,272,456 2,058,590
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 12,555 17,306
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 798 2,054
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 2,285,809 2,077,950
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 578,385 48,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,082,200 1,095,582
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet197,073    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 412,423 405,388
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,073,008 1,548,970
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 212,801 528,980
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 636,615 1,019,697
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 189,569 32,751
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 447,046 986,946
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO ALLEVIATE GLOBAL HUNGER BY COLLABORATING TO DEVELOP FOOD BANKS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED AROUND THE WORLD, AND BY SUPPORTING FOOD BANKS WHERE THEY EXIST.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 359,552 including grants of $ 48,000 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANKS WHERE THEY EXIST *ARGENTINA - THE FOOD BANK NETWORK HAS FOCUSED ON SEVERAL PROJECTS INTENDED TO ENHANCE THE EFFICIENCY OF FOOD SHARING AND DISTRIBUTION. THE REACH AND NATIONAL IMPACT OF THE NETWORK HAS BEEN EXPANDED WITH THE LAUNCH OF OPERATIONS IN ROSARIO. GFN SUPPORT THROUGH ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE, AS WELL AS THROUGH THE ANNUAL FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE, HAS CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE NETWORK'S GROWTH AND EXPANSION. GFN ALSO CONTINUES TO PROVIDE MENTORING IN FOOD SOURCING ACTIVITY. *AUSTRALIA - WITH ANALYTICAL SUPPORT BY DELOITTE ACCESS ECONOMICS, FOODBANK AUSTRALIA PRODUCED THE FIRST-EVER COMPREHENSIVE REPORT ON HUNGER IN AUSTRALIA. (CONTINUED IN SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 255,419 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 17,306 )
TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE * H-E-B / GFN FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE - GFN CONDUCTED THE 7TH ANNUAL H-E-B/GFN FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE IN HOUSTON, TEXAS, AND HOSTED 63 FOOD BANKERS FROM 30 COUNTRIES AND 16 GUEST SPEAKERS FOR A WEEK LONG TRAINING EVENT. A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM TAILORED FOR FOOD BANKS AT ALL STAGES OF MATURITY COVERED TOPICS INCLUDING: FOOD BANKS AND NUTRITION, SAFE FOOD HANDLING, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, EFFECTIVE VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT AND ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF YOUR FOOD BANK. GFN ALSO WORKED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE MAYOR OF HOUSTON'S OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES TO HOST A RECEPTION THAT INTRODUCED FOOD BANKERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO HOUSTON'S INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 49,492 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CREATE NATIONAL FOOD BANK SYSTEMS WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED * EL SALVADOR - THE FOOD BANK IN EL SALVADOR LAUNCHED OPERATIONS IN THE SPRING OF 2013. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE FOOD BANK TO EXPAND ITS CAPACITY AND IMPACT. GFN ALSO PROVIDES INTRODUCTION TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS WITH PARTICULAR INTERESTS IN EL SALVADOR. * NAMIBIA - PLANNING FOR LAUNCH OF THE FOOD BANK IN NAMIBIA CONTINUED TO MAKE PROGRESS THROUGH THE YEAR. GFN SUPPORT THROUGH THE FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND VIA ONGOING MENTORING HAS BEEN IMPORTANT TO THE DESIGN OF OPERATIONS. * NIGERIA - THE FOOD BANK IN NIGERIA LAUNCHED OPERATIONS IN THE SUMMER OF 2013, AND IS WORKING NOW ON EXPANDING REACH AND CAPACITY. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 208,008 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC EDUCATION NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA, WEBSITE, EDUCATIONAL VIDEOS, AND OTHER MATERIALS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 94,437 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
FOOD SOURCING CAPACITY DEVELOPED STRONGER RELATIONSHIPS WITH MANY MAJOR MULTINATIONAL FOOD AND GROCERY COMPANIES AND ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH SOME NEW COMPANIES. CONTINUE TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO MEMBER FOOD BANKS TO FACILITATE INCREASED FOOD DONATIONS. ESTABLISHED RELATIONSHIPS WITH THREE MAJOR MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS TO DESIGN AND CONDUCT CORPORATE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. DEVELOPING TOOLS TO ASSIST WITH THIS PROGRAM AND FACILITATING INTRODUCTIONS BETWEEN LOCAL CORPORATE OFFICES AND LOCAL FOOD BANKS. THIS WILL GRANT FOOD BANKS ACCESS TO SPECIALIST SKILLS THAT THEY MIGHT NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO OBTAIN.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 63,298 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES * BACKPACK PROGRAM - CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN CULIACÁN AND LEON, MEXICO. EXPANSION TO OTHER LOCATIONS IS ANTICIPATED IN THE COMING YEAR. GFN SUPPORTS THE OPERATION AND EXPANSION OF THE PROGRAM THROUGH THE DELIVERY OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AS WELL AS DIRECT SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS TO ITS MEMBERS TO UNDERWRITE COSTS RELATED TO THE PROGRAM. * FMSC - ASSISTED THE MEXICAN NETWORK OF FOOD BANKS (AMBA) IN SECURING A FORTIFIED RICE PRODUCT SPECIFICALLY DEVELOPED FOR CHILDREN. THIS RESULTED IN 544,230 MEALS BEING DISTRIBUTED AMONG TWO FOOD BANKS IN MEXICO. GFN'S EFFORTS TO BUILD PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUPPLIER IS INSTRUMENTAL IN FACILITATING THE LOCAL CONNECTION. GFN HOPES TO SEE THAT PARTNERSHIP EXPAND IN THE NEXT YEAR, AND IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH SIMILAR RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER SUCH RESOURCE PROVIDERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 46,355 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ALLIANCE BUILDING THE UN FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL ORGANIZATION (FAO) SAVE FOOD INITIATIVE: IN MARCH, 2013, SAVE FOOD: THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE ON FOOD LOSSES AND FOOD WASTE REDUCTION (SAVE FOOD) ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP WITH GFN TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATIONS' SHARED MISSION OF PREVENTING AND REDUCING FOOD LOSS AND FOOD WASTE AND SUPPORTING FOOD AND NUTRITION SECURITY WORLDWIDE. WORKING COLLABORATIVELY WITH GFN EXPANDS SAVE FOOD'S ABILITY TO ADDRESS FOOD LOSS AND FOOD WASTE AND PROVIDE TARGETED INTERVENTIONS TOWARDS THE END OF THE SUPPLY CHAIN. SAVE FOOD IS WORKING WITH THE FOOD BANKS AROUND THE WORLD TO DEVELOP KNOWLEDGE ON OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES TO PREVENT AND REDUCE FOOD LOSSES AND WASTE AND FEED THE HUNGRY. GFN IS TAKING AN ACTIVE ROLE AND IS CONTRIBUTING TO THE SAVE FOOD INITIATIVE IN A VARIETY OF WAYS INCLUDING: GATHERING AND SHARING IMPORTANT INFORMATION, COMMUNICATING BEST PRACTICES IN FOOD WASTE MINIMIZATION, AND ENGAGING OUR MANY FOOD AND GROCERY PARTNERS IN THE EFFORT. HILTON WORLDWIDE: ON WORLD FOOD DAY (OCTOBER 16) 2012, GFN AND HILTON WORLDWIDE ANNOUNCED A PARTNERSHIP TO SECURE FOOD AND REDUCE HUNGER IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE GLOBE. THE COLLABORATION WILL ENABLE HILTON WORLDWIDE HOTELS TO COLLECT SAFE, SURPLUS FOOD FROM CONFERENCES AND DAILY FOOD AND BEVERAGE OPERATIONS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE BE THROWN AWAY AND MAKE IT AVAILABLE TO THOSE IN NEED. GFN CONNECTS HILTON WORLDWIDE HOTELS WITH ITS NETWORK OF FOOD BANKS IN COUNTRIES OUTSIDE THE US TO FACILITATE FOOD DONATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES. INITIAL FOOD DONATIONS STARTED IN EGYPT AND AUSTRALIA, WITH PROGRAMS PROPOSED FOR SELECT EUROPEAN COUNTRIES IN THE COMING YEAR. ROTARY INTERNATIONAL: ROTARY INTERNATIONAL EXTENDED ITS PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH GFN THROUGH 2015. THE INITIAL AGREEMENT WAS ANNOUNCED IN JUNE 2102. THE COLLABORATION FOCUSES ON COMBINING RESOURCES TO COMBAT THE ISSUES OF HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH FOOD BANKING. GFN AND ROTARY INTERNATIONAL WILL CONTINUE TO WORK TOGETHER WITH ROTARY CLUBS AND DISTRICTS TO CREATE NEW FOOD BANKS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, COORDINATE SERVICE PROJECTS, AND STRENGTHEN THE CAPACITY OF EXISTING FOOD BANKS TO FEED MORE HUNGRY PEOPLE. LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL: LIONS CLUBS INTERNATIONAL AND GFN CONTINUED TO WORK TOGETHER TO COMBAT HUNGER AND FOOD INSECURITY THROUGH FOOD BANKING. THROUGH THEIR GLOBAL SERVICE ACTION CAMPAIGN -- RELIEVING THE HUNGER - LIONS CLUBS ORGANIZE FOOD DRIVES AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO FEED THE HUNGRY. THEY WORK WITH GFN IN DEVELOPING NEW FOOD BANKS AND PROVIDING SUPPORT TO ENHANCE THE EFFORTS OF EXISTING FOOD BANKS TO FEED MORE HUNGRY PEOPLE. THOUGHT LEADERSHIP, EDUCATION AND COLLABORATION: SERVING AS AN EXPERT IN THE AREAS OF FOOD RESCUE AND REDISTRIBUTION, SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS TO HUNGER, AND GLOBAL FOOD BANKING, GFN'S PRESIDENT AND CEO REPRESENTED GFN IN A NUMBER OF HIGH-LEVEL INTERNATIONAL FORUMS INCLUDING: THE NORMAN E. BORLAUG INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM, THE ECONOMIST "FEEDING THE WORLD" CONFERENCE, AND OECD FOOD CHAIN ANALYSIS NETWORK MEETING, AMONG OTHERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 412,098 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,076,561
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part I........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
0
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
15
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CT , FL , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletBeth Saks203 N Lasalle Street Suite 1900ChicagoIL60601 (312) 782-4560
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) HELLQUIST WAYNE........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) TRACY PAT........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) CAVELIER CARLOS ENRIQUE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) CLAYTON THE HONORABLE EVA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) DAY JAYNEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) DELMELLE JEAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) FOX CHERI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) GILBERTSON ALAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) KASDORF ALFREDO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) KNOTT MATTHEW........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) KUREK KAREN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) LUGER ELLEN GOLDBERG........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) RAMEY JASON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) RUDNICK WILLIAM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) SHANNON TERRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) SILVER-PARKER ESTHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR (PARTIAL YEAR)
 .50
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) KLEIN JEFFREY D........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       173,376 0 29,123
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) REBSTOCK CHRISTOPHER........................................................................
SR. VP NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		    X       132,026 0 23,841
(19) SAKS BETH E........................................................................
CFO & TREASURER
 32.00
.......................   		    X       88,027 0 26,909






















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 393,429 0 79,873
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,058,590
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,058,590
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a CONFERENCE REGISTRATION FEES 611430 17,306 17,306    
b     0      
c     0      
d     0      
e     0      
f All other program service revenue . 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 17,306
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,054     2,054
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 0 0
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a     0      
b     0      
c     0      
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 2,077,950 17,306 0 2,054
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Form 990 (2012)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 48,000 48,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 499,095 333,501 136,948 28,646
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 454,829 325,412 36,296 93,121
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 10,321 5,104 1,704 3,513
9 Other employee benefits ....... 56,337 47,626 936 7,775
10 Payroll taxes ........... 75,000 51,737 12,100 11,163
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 26,100   26,100  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 63,980 41,797 742 21,441
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 32,551 14,074 3,428 15,049
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 0      
17 Travel ............ 218,403 171,203 46,003 1,197
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 4,518 2,901 798 819
23 Insurance .............. 10,744 7,215 2,754 775
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a TELECOMMUNICATIONS 15,712 10,393 3,544 1,775
b PRINTING & MARKETING 9,096 5,169 744 3,183
c POSTAGE 1,611 526 264 821
d
e All other expenses 22,673 11,903 2,975 7,795
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,548,970 1,076,561 275,336 197,073
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0      
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 292,204 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 308,453 2 991,188
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 14,054 3 1,790
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 14,385 9 10,787
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 21,657
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 16,645 7,519 10c 5,012
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 10,920
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 636,615 16 1,019,697
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 48,894 17 32,751
18 Grants payable ................. 140,675 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 189,569 26 32,751
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 256,937 27 634,786
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 190,109 28 352,160
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 447,046 33 986,946
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 636,615 34 1,019,697
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
2,077,950
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,548,970
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
528,980
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
447,046
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
10,920
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
986,946
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID: 12000266
Software Version: v2012.1.0
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
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
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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) right arrow (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.") .... 2,517,760 1,676,085 1,550,229 2,272,456 2,058,590 10,075,120
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 2,517,760 1,676,085 1,550,229 2,272,456 2,058,590 10,075,120
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)..           5,381,116
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           4,694,004
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 2,517,760 1,676,085 1,550,229 2,272,456 2,058,590 10,075,120
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 9,548 6,815 2,216 798 2,054 21,431
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 6,420 2,235 976 0 0 9,631
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           10,106,182
12
12
31,661
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
46.440 %
15
15
47.630 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) right arrow (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 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) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 6420, COLUMN B - 2235, COLUMN C - 976, COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 9631;,
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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2012
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
  		Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................     0
b Buildings ................       0
c Leasehold improvements ............       0
d Equipment ................   21,657 16,645 5,012
e Other .................       0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,012
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 GFN IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX ON ITS RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 501(A) AND 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED (THE "CODE"). ON MARCH 25, 2013, THE IRS ISSUED A DETERMINATION LETTER THAT GFN HAD TERMINATED ITS PRIVATE FOUNDATION STATUS BY OPERATING AS A PUBLIC CHARITY DURING THE 60-MONTH PERIOD STARTING JULY 1, 2007 AND ENDING JUNE 30, 2012 AND ACCORDINGLY, HAD BEEN RECLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN SECTIONS 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) AND 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE AS OF JULY 1, 2007. GFN WAS PREVIOUSLY A PRIVATE OPERATING FOUNDATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 4942(J)(3) OF THE CODE. GFN FOLLOWS GUIDANCE WITH RESPECT TO ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. NO PROVISION HAS BEEN MADE FOR INCOME TAXES IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS GFN HAS HAD NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES GFN HAS NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED INCOME TAX BENEFITS, INCLUDING ANY POTENTIAL LOSS OF ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS. ACCORDINGLY, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THERE WERE NO INCOME TAX RELATED INTEREST OR PENALTIES RECOGNIZED BY GFN FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012. GFN HAS NOT BEEN EXAMINED BY ANY TAX JURISDICTION. GFN IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 AND PRIOR. GFN RECOGNIZES INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN INTEREST AND INCOME TAX EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY. GFN RECOGNIZED AND ACCRUED NO AMOUNTS FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES AS OF AND FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 AND 2012. GFN DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT 12 MONTHS.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 0 0 GRANTMAKING GRANT TO CULIACAN FOOD BANK TO ACQUIRE FOOD AND SUPPLIES FOR BACKPACK PROGRAM (WEEKEND FEEDING FOR CHILDREN). 16,000
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING GRANT PROVIDING ENHANCED CAPACITY FOR REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT, ALLOWING FOR SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN VOLUME OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR BENEFICIARIES. 6,000
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTMAKING GRANT FOR TECHNOLOGY TO SUPPORT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND ENHANCE DISTRIBUTION TRACKING. 6,000
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) 0 0 GRANTMAKING GRANT TO LAUNCH A NEW BACKPACK PROGRAM IN LEON, ENSURING WEEKEND AVAILABILITY OF FOOD FOR CHILDREN. 20,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....      
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 48,000
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) FOOD & SUPPLIES FOR BACKPACK PROGRAM IN CULIACAN, MEXICO 36,000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 N/A N/A
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC SUPPORT INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND DISTRIBUTION TRACKING SYSTEM 6,000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 N/A N/A
SOUTH AMERICA ENHANCED CAPACITY FOR REFRIGERATED TRANSPORT 6,000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 N/A N/A
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
3
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
0
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
Page 5
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK (GFN) MAKES OCCASIONAL GRANTS TO FOOD BANKS OR NATIONAL FOOD BANK NETWORKS IN COUNTRIES OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES FOR A VARIETY OF PURPOSES. THE MAJORITY OF GRANTS ARE AIMED AT HELPING THE GRANTEE TO EXPAND OPERATIONAL OR PROGRAMMATIC CAPACITY/ REACH, AND ACCORDINGLY ARE AWARDED FOR THE PURCHASE OF VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT, HIRING OF STAFF, ACQUISITION OR IMPROVEMENT OF WAREHOUSE FACILITIES, OR PURCHASE OF FOOD AND RELATED SUPPLIES. GRANTEES ARE SELECTED BASED ON A COMBINATION OF FACTORS, INCLUDING: * SPECIFIC NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY THE POTENTIAL GRANTEE, * GFN ABILITY TO RAISE THE RESOURCES NEEDED TO FUND THOSE NEEDS, * THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS AND LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE TO QUALIFY THE POTENTIAL GRANTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH GFN, US LEGAL, AND DONOR CRITERIA, * THE WILLINGNESS OF THE GRANTEE TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT THAT STIPULATES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT, THE RESTRICTED USE(S) OF THE GRANT, AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS TO FACILITATE MONITORING. WHEN A GRANT IS OFFERED TO A GRANTEE, GFN NEGOTIATES A GRANT AGREEMENT WITH THE GRANTEE THAT ADDRESSES ALL RELEVANT PROGRAMMATIC AND LEGAL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE GRANT, AND THEN ENGAGES IN-COUNTRY COUNSEL TO CONDUCT LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE ON THE GRANTEE, ASSURING THAT IT IS A LEGALLY ESTABLISHED, IN-GOOD-STANDING ENTITY IN ITS COUNTRY AND HAS LEGAL AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO A BINDING GRANT AGREEMENT. FINALLY, GFN SCREENS THE GRANTEE, ITS GOVERNING BOARD, ITS MANAGEMENT AND KEY STAFF WITH AUTHORITY TO DISBURSE GRANT FUNDS, AND THE BANK WHERE THE FUNDS WILL BE HELD AGAINST SEVERAL TERRORIST WATCH LISTS. ONLY AFTER THE AGREEMENT IS SIGNED AND BOTH THE LEGAL DUE DILIGENCE AND THE SCREENING PROCESS ARE POSITIVELY COMPLETED WILL GFN TRANSFER THE FUNDS TO THE GRANTEE. THE GRANT AGREEMENT IS A LEGALLY BINDING CONTRACT, AND IT STIPULATES THE TIMELINE AND CONTENT FOR PERIODIC REPORTS BY THE GRANTEE TO GFN ON THE USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS AND THEIR IMPACT. A STANDARD FINANCIAL REPORT TEMPLATE IS INCORPORATED IN THE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND THE CONTENT OF NARRATIVE REPORTS IS ALSO DEFINED. GRANT FUNDS ARE TYPICALLY REQUIRED TO BE HELD IN SEPARATE ACCOUNTS ESTABLISHED SOLELY FOR THESE FUNDS IN ORDER TO FACILITATE AUDITING, IF IT SHOULD BE NECESSARY. REPORT DUE DATES ARE TRACKED AND FOLLOW-UP ON DELINQUENT OR MISSING REPORTS IS CONDUCTED AS NEEDED.
Method used to account for expenditures on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL
Method used to account for grants on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL
Method used to account for expenditures on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL
Method used to account for grants on organization's financial statements Schedule F, Part II, Line 1 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC: ACCRUAL NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY): ACCRUAL SOUTH AMERICA: ACCRUAL
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)KLEIN JEFFREY DPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 173,376
0 		0
0 		0
0 		2,625
0 		26,498
0 		202,499
0 		0
0
(2)REBSTOCK CHRISTOPHERSR. VP NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 132,026
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,750
0 		17,091
0 		155,867
0 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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Additional Data


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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK
 
Employer identification number

20-4268851
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANKS WHERE THEY EXIST (CONTINUATION #1) * AUSTRALIA (CONTINUED) - THE FOOD BANKS PLAYED A KEY ROLE IN SERVING THOSE AFFECTED BY THE DEVASTATING BUSH FIRES IN EARLY 2013. THE NETWORK HAS SUCCEEDED IN BROADENING AND DEEPENING ITS RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE FOOD INDUSTRY AND OTHER SUPPORTERS. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF CONNECTION TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON A NUMBER OF ISSUES. * BRAZIL - THE NATIONAL FOOD BANK NETWORK, MESA BRASIL SESC, BECAME A CERTIFIED MEMBER OF GFN THIS YEAR. ITS NETWORK OF 82 FOOD BANKS AND RELATED FOOD DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS ADDS VALUABLE FOOD TO SOME 1.5 MILLION MEALS PER DAY FOR SOCIAL ORGANIZATIONS IN 500 BRAZILIAN CITIES IN ALL 26 STATES AND THE FEDERAL DISTRICT. GFN HAS INTRODUCED SEVERAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS THAT HAVE CONTRIBUTED SIGNIFICANTLY TO THE WORK OF MESA BRASIL. ONGOING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE BY GFN ADD FURTHER VALUE TO THE WORK OF THIS IMPORTANT MEMBER. * BULGARIA - THE FOOD BANK CONTINUES TO WORK ON EXPANDING ITS CAPACITY AND ITS REACH. WHILE STILL PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON SERVICES IN AND AROUND SOFIA, THE FOOD BANK HAS INITIATED REGULAR ACTIVITY IN SEVERAL OTHER CITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THE LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO ESTABLISH FULLY NATIONAL SERVICE. GFN HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN HELPING THE FOOD BANK THINK THROUGH ITS OPERATIONAL DESIGN AND PROGRAM BASE, AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE BOTH TRAINING AND ACCESS TO GLOBAL RESOURCES. * CANADA - FOOD BANKS CANADA CONTINUES TO PUBLISH ITS ANNUAL REPORT "HUNGERCOUNT", PROVIDING CRITICAL DATA ABOUT THE EXTENT OF HUNGER AND THE WORK OF FOOD BANKS TO POLICY-MAKERS AND FOOD BANK STAKEHOLDERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THIS YEAR ALSO BROUGHT THE LAUNCH OF A NEW INITIATIVE WITH MAJOR GROCERY CHAINS TO CONNECT SOME 1500 GROCERY STORES TO MORE THAN 400 FOOD BANKS FOR REGULAR WEEKLY PRODUCT DONATIONS. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INTRODUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * CHILE - RED DE ALIMENTOS HAS CONTINUED TO EXPAND BOTH CAPACITY AND REACH IN AND AROUND SANTIAGO, AND IS EXPECTING TO LAUNCH THE SECOND FOOD BANK IN THE COUNTRY IN CONCEPCION BY THE END OF THE YEAR. GFN PROVIDED A GRANT THAT HAS ENABLED THE FOOD BANK TO EXPAND THE VOLUME OF FRESH AND REFRIGERATED FOODS THAT IT IS ABLE TO HANDLE, THEREBY ASSISTING THE FOOD BANK IN STRENGTHENING ITS NUTRITIONAL BASE AS WELL. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ONGOING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INTRODUCTION TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * COLOMBIA - THE NATIONAL NETWORK COMPLETED ITS STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS (TO WHICH GFN CONTRIBUTED THROUGH DIRECT INVOLVEMENT WITH THE PLANNING TEAM) AND IS MOVING FORWARD WITH PURSUING THE GOALS OF THAT PLAN, ALL OF WHICH FOCUS ON BROADENING AND DEEPENING THE RESOURCE BASE OF THE FOOD BANKS IN THE COUNTRY. GFN CONTINUES TO DELIVER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMMATIC COUNSEL TO ASSIST THE NETWORK IN ITS EFFORTS, AND CONTINUES TO INTRODUCE POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * COSTA RICA - THE FOOD BANK HAS ENJOYED A STRONG GROWTH RATE THIS YEAR, AND IS POISED TO CONTINUE EXPANSION OF REACH AND IMPACT. IT CURRENTLY SERVES NEARLY 16,000 PEOPLE PER DAY THROUGH 145 BENEFICIARY INSTITUTIONS. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COUNSEL AND HELPS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS TO SUPPORT THE FOOD BANK'S WORK. GFN'S INTRODUCTION OF A GLOBAL SUPPORTER WITH INTERESTS IN COSTA RICA LED TO A GRANT TO THE FOOD BANK FOR A FORKLIFT. * ECUADOR - BANCO DE ALIMENTOS DIAKONÍA CELEBRATED TWO YEARS OF SERVICE THIS SPRING. IT ALSO ACQUIRED A NEW WAREHOUSE FACILITY AND INITIATED A SERIES OF RENOVATIONS THAT WILL SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCE THE FOOD BANK'S CAPACITY AND EFFICIENCY OF OPERATIONS. GFN CONTINUES TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, OFFER TECHNICAL ADVICE, AND HELP THE FOOD BANK PREPARE FOR EVENTUAL GFN CERTIFICATION. * GUATEMALA - BANCO DE ALIMENTOS DE GUATEMALA HAS EXPANDED ITS WAREHOUSE IN GUATEMALA CITY TO FACILITATE AN INCREASE IN SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY. IT HAS CREATED A NEW TRAINING PROGRAM FOR WOMEN SERVED BY ITS BRANCH IN QUETZALTENANGO, AND IS JOINTLY DELIVERING THIS NEW PROGRAM WITH A NEW PARTNER - CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND INTRODUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * HONDURAS - THE FOOD BANK CONTINUES TO DELIVER SERVICES IN THE GREATER TEGUCIGALPA AREA. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE COUNSEL AND SUPPORT WITH IDENTIFICATION OF POTENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * HONG KONG - THE FOOD BANK HAS EXPANDED ITS WAREHOUSE CAPACITY, AND, USING A GRANT FROM GFN, HAS SIGNIFICANTLY ENHANCED IT INVENTORY CONTROL AND PRODUCT RECORDKEEPING PROCEDURES. ANOTHER GLOBAL SUPPORTER INTRODUCED BY GFN MADE A TWO-YEAR GRANT COMMITMENT. (SEE CONTINUATION #2 BELOW)
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANKS WHERE THEY EXIST (CONTINUATION #2) *HONG KONG (CONTINUED) - GFN HAS SUCCESSFULLY INTRODUCED A NUMBER OF KEY GLOBAL CONTACTS TO WORK WITH THE FOOD BANK ON EXPANDING ITS OPERATIONS, AND CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. *INDIA - THE INDIAN FOODBANKING NETWORK CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE FOOD BANK IN DELHI, AND HAS STARTED THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING FOOD BANKS IN SEVERAL OTHER CITIES AS WELL. GFN CONTINUES TO INTRODUCE GLOBAL RESOURCES, AND OFFERS COUNSEL REGARDING THE PLANNING FOR ADDITIONAL BANKS. GFN ALSO ARRANGED AN EMPLOYEE FOOD DRIVE WITH A DELHI-BASED ORGANIZATION WHICH RESULTED IN FOOD FOR THE DELHI FOOD BANK AND A COMMITMENT TO REPEAT THE DRIVE QUARTERLY. DELHI FOOD BANK IS LEVERAGING THIS COMMITMENT TO ENGAGE OTHER BUSINESSES AND ORGANIZATIONS IN THE EFFORT. *ISRAEL - LEKET ISRAEL CONTINUES IT LARGE-SCALE GLEANING OPERATIONS, PROVIDING A REGULAR RESOURCE OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES FOR THE HUNDREDS OF FEEDING PROGRAMS IT SUPPLIES ON A DAILY BASIS. IT HAS ALSO BEEN OPERATING A UNIQUE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM WITH A NUMBER OF SCHOOLS. GFN HAS CONTINUED TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND HAS INTRODUCED THE FOOD BANK TO GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS WITH INTERESTS IN ISRAEL. * MEXICO - FUNDING FROM GFN HAS ENABLED THE MEXICAN FOOD BANK NETWORK TO INTRODUCE SEVERAL NEW PROGRAMS TO FOOD BANKS IN THE COUNTRY TARGETED TO CHILDREN AT RISK OF MALNUTRITION. LIKEWISE, WITH FUNDS FROM A GLOBAL DONOR INTERESTED IN MEXICO, GFN HAS FUNDED WAREHOUSE IMPROVEMENTS, EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE PURCHASES, HIRING OF STAFF, AND SEVERAL PROGRAM SERVICES FOR TWO OF THE MEXICAN FOOD BANKS. GFN CONTINUES TO INTRODUCE RESOURCES AND SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION AND ENHANCEMENT OF FOOD BANKING IN MEXICO. *NICARAGUA - THE NEW FOOD BANK IN MANAGUA CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON EXPANSION OF ITS OPERATIONS. GFN HAS PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING IN PERSON AS WELL AS REMOTELY. *PARAGUAY - THE FOOD BANK BECAME A CERTIFIED MEMBER OF GFN THIS YEAR. IT CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS REACH AND IMPACT IN PARAGUAY, AND IS FINALIZING IMPROVEMENTS TO ITS FACILITY TO FACILITATE THE HANDLING OF FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INTRODUCTIONS TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. *RUSSIA - FOOD BANK RUS OPERATES A UNIQUE "VIRTUAL FOOD BANK" MODEL, MOVING MILLIONS OF POUNDS OF FOOD DIRECTLY FROM DONORS TO THE FEEDING PROGRAMS THAT NEED THEM. THE FOOD BANK BECAME A CERTIFIED MEMBER OF GFN THIS YEAR, AND GFN HAS BEEN ABLE TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT INTRODUCTIONS TO GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. THE ONGOING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FROM GFN ARE HIGHLY VALUED BY THE FOOD BANK. * SIERRA LEONE - SIERRA LEONE CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS VILLAGE FOOD BANK MODEL IN RURAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY. IT HAS INITIATED THE PROCESS OF PLANNING FOR A MORE TRADITIONAL FOOD BANK MODEL IN FREETOWN. GFN IS ASSISTING THE FOOD BANK DEVELOPMENT IN THE COUNTRY THROUGH ONGOING TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, COUNSEL IN PLANNING PROCESSES, AND INTRODUCTION OF POTENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. * SINGAPORE - THE FOOD BANK LAUNCHED OPERATIONS THIS YEAR. GFN HAS PROVIDED IN-PERSON AND REMOTE TRAINING SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THE FOOD BANK IS FOCUSED ON BUILDING ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE FOOD INDUSTRY TO EXPAND BOTH THE VOLUME AND VARIETY OF PRODUCTS FOR THE FEEDING PROGRAMS IT SUPPLIES. GFN CONTINUES ALSO TO PROVIDE INTRODUCTION TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS WITH INTERESTS IN SINGAPORE. * SOUTH AFRICA - FOODBANK SOUTH AFRICA HAS CONTINUED TO ESTABLISH NEW FOOD BANKS - NOW OPERATING FOOD BANKS IN 7 CITIES WITH ANOTHER HALF DOZEN IN PLANNING. SEVERAL OF THE FOOD BANKS NOW INCLUDE PROCUREMENT PROGRAMS WHICH SUPPORT EMERGING FARMERS. GFN CONTINUES TO INTRODUCE RESOURCES AND PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING. * SOUTH KOREA - KOREA NATIONAL FOOD BANK BECAME A CERTIFIED GFN MEMBER. THE NETWORK OF 30+ FOOD BANKS IS WELL ESTABLISHED AND ENJOYS THE SUPPORT OF THE SOUTH KOREAN GOVERNMENT. GFN HAS INTRODUCED GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS AND OFFERS COUNSEL ON OPERATIONS ISSUES. * TAIWAN - TAIWAN PEOPLES' FOOD BANK ASSOCIATION BECAME A CERTIFIED GFN MEMBER THIS YEAR. THE NETWORK NOW COMPRISES 3 FOOD BANKS. GFN HAS INTRODUCED A NUMBER OF GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS AND CONTINUES TO OFFER TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. * UNITED KINGDOM - FARESHARE UK HAS MOVED ITS OFFICES AND CONSOLIDATED ITS LONDON DEPOTS INTO A SINGLE FACILITY IN LONDON, THEREBY CREATING EFFICIENCY AND REDUCING COST. WITH FUNDING FROM GFN, FARESHARE WAS ABLE TO ASSIST TWO DEPOTS IN THE NORTH OF ENGLAND WITH ACQUISITION OF NEW FACILITIES, RELEVANT EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE PURCHASES, AND PROGRAM UNDERWRITING, ALL ENABLING THE DEPOTS TO EXPAND THEIR CAPACITY AND THEIR REACH. GFN CONTINUES TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INTRODUCTION TO POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS. *MIDDLE EAST / NORTH AFRICA -EGYPT - GFN HAS INTRODUCED SEVERAL GLOBAL RESOURCES, INCLUDING ONE THAT LED TO A $100,000 GRANT FOR THE EGYPTIAN FOOD BANK DURING RAMADAN AND INTO THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. THIS VALUABLE PARTNER, THROUGH THE WORK OF THE NEWLY CREATED FOOD BANKING REGIONAL NETWORK, HAS TAKEN THE LEAD ON FOOD BANK DEVELOPMENT THROUGHOUT THE REGION. FOOD BANKS ARE NOW OPERATING IN: -IRAQ -JORDAN -LEBANON -MAURITANIA -PAKISTAN -SAUDI ARABIA -TUNISIA -UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (SEE CONTINUATION #3 BELOW)
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A SUPPORT FOR FOOD BANKS WHERE THEY EXIST (CONTINUATION #3) THE GLOBAL FOODBANKING NETWORK HAS CLOSE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH SEVERAL REGIONAL NETWORKS OF FOOD BANKS, SPECIFICALLY THE EUROPEAN FEDERATION OF FOOD BANKS (FEBA), FEEDING AMERICA (FA), AND THE MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA FOOD BANKING REGIONAL NETWORK (FBRN). THESE FOOD BANKING NETWORKS EACH HAVE A UNIQUE ROLE IN THE SUPPORT AND PROMOTION OF FOOD BANKING IN THEIR RESPECTIVE REGIONS - FEBA SERVING EUROPE (WITH FOOD BANKING CURRENTLY OPERATING IN 21 COUNTRIES), FEEDING AMERICA SERVING ALL OF THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO, AND FBRN SERVING THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTHERN AFRICA, AS WELL AS PAKISTAN. GFN WORKS TO SUPPORT ESTABLISHED FOOD BANK SYSTEMS OR HELP DEVELOP FOOD BANK SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE WORLD. GFN SHARES WITH THESE PARTNERS A COMMON MISSION TO ALLEVIATE HUNGER AND REDUCE FOOD WASTE VIA FOOD BANKING, AND WE COLLABORATE WITH THESE NETWORKS TO SHARE BEST PRACTICES, MOBILIZE RESOURCES, AND PROMOTE OUR MUTUAL INTERESTS IN SEEING A WORLD FREE FROM HUNGER.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (CONTINUED) * H-E-B / GFN FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE (CONTINUED) - THE MAYOR OF HOUSTON ATTENDED THIS EVENT. FBLI IS A VITAL PART OF ACHIEVING GFN'S MISSION TO ALLEVIATE GLOBAL HUNGER, AND SERVES TO ENHANCE OUR ABILITY TO PROMOTE FOOD BANKING AROUND THE WORLD. THE FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE WILL RETURN TO HOUSTON IN MARCH, 2014. * TRAINING LIBRARY - GFN CONTINUES TO EXPAND THE LIBRARY OF TRAINING MATERIALS TO ASSIST FOOD BANKS AND FOOD BANK PLANNERS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO CREATE STRONGER, MORE EFFICIENT INFRASTRUCTURES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C CREATE NATIONAL FOOD BANK SYSTEMS WHERE THEY ARE NEEDED (CONTINUED) * NIGERIA (CONTINUED) - GFN SUPPORT THROUGH THE FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND VIA ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS HAS BEEN IMPORTANT TO THE DESIGN OF OPERATIONS. GFN HAS ALSO MADE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FOOD BANK AND SEVERAL POTENTIAL GLOBAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS THAT HAVE PARTICULAR INTEREST IN NIGERIA. * URUGUAY - THE PRINCIPALS OF THE PLANNING TEAM IN URUGUAY ARE WORKING TO FORMALLY REGISTER THE FOOD BANK WITH THE URUGUAYAN GOVERNMENT. IDENTIFICATION OF A WAREHOUSE IS THE NEXT MAJOR NEED OF THE FOOD BANK. GFN HAS PROVIDED SUPPORT THROUGH THE FOOD BANK LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE AND VIA ONGOING COMMUNICATIONS THAT HAS BEEN HELPFUL IN THE LOCAL TEAM'S DEFINITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AND OPERATIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. GFN HAS ALSO INTRODUCED SEVERAL POTENTIAL RESOURCE PROVIDERS, AND A GFN BOARD MEMBER WHO RESIDES IN ARGENTINA HAS EFFECTIVELY SERVED IN A MENTORING ROLE WITH THE URUGUAYAN PLANNING TEAM. * MIDDLE EAST / NORTH AFRICA - GFN'S COLLABORATIVE AGREEMENT WITH OUR PARTNER, THE EGYPTIAN FOOD BANK AND THE FOOD BANKING REGIONAL NETWORK, HAS RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT EXPANSION OF FOOD BANKING DEVELOPMENT IN THE MIDDLE EAST / AFRICA. -BAHRAIN -CHAD -KUWAIT
Delegate broad authority to a committee Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS AUTHORIZE ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ("BOD)", WHICH IS ITS GOVERNING BODY, TO CREATE BY RESOLUTION A SEVEN-DIRECTOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THOSE DIRECTORS WHO ARE FROM TIME TO TIME THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOD , THE VICE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOD, THE CHAIRPERSONS OF THE FOUR STANDING COMMITTEES CREATED BY THE BYLAWS (THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, AND THE STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE) PLUS ONE ADDITIONAL "AT-LARGE"DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE BOD. THE BOD HAS ADOPTED A RESOLUTION CREATING SUCH EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. UNDER THE CORPORATION'S BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CORPORATION (INCLUDING MATTERS INVOLVING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST UNDER THE BYLAWS, WHICH INCORPORATE THE CORPORATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY) BETWEEN REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE BOD EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO ACTS AND MATTERS EXPRESSLY RESERVED TO THE BOD ITSELF BY SECTION 108.40 OF THE ILLINOIS GENERAL NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATIONS ACT OR THE PROVISION OF THE BYLAWS THAT LIMIT THE AUTHORITY OF ANY COMMITTEE AND EXCEPT FOR ANY FUNCTIONS OR AUTHORITY OF THE BOD SPECIFICALLY DELEGATED TO ANOTHER COMMITTEE BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOD ADOPTED BY A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS IN OFFICE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOES NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING: (1) ADOPT A PLAN FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR FOR DISSOLUTION; (2) APPROVE OR RECOMMEND TO MEMBERS ANY ACT WHICH IS REQUIRED BY THE ILLINOIS GENERAL NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ACT TO BE APPROVED BY MEMBERS, BUT ONLY IF AND TO THE EXTENT THAT MEMBERS ARE EVER GIVEN THE RIGHT TO APPROVE SUCH ACT BY AMENDMENT TO THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS (MEMBERS HAVE NOT BEEN GIVEN SUCH RIGHT); (3) FILL VACANCIES ON THE BOD OR ANY OF ITS COMMITTEES; (4) ELECT, APPOINT OR REMOVE ANY OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OR MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE; (5) ADOPT, AMEND OR REPEAL THE BYLAWS OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (6) ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OR AUTHORIZE THE SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE OR MORTGAGE OR ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY OR ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION; OR (7) AMEND, ALTER, REPEAL OR TAKE ACTION INCONSISTENT WITH ANY RESOLUTION OR ACTION OF THE BOD WHEN THE RESOLUTION OR ACTION OF THE BOD PROVIDES BY ITS TERMS THAT IT SHALL NOT BE AMENDED ALTERED OR REPEALED BY ACTION OF A COMMITTEE.
Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A DRAFT OF THIS FORM 990 WAS INITIALLY PREPARED BY THE CORPORATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ("CFO"), IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE TAX PREPARATION FIRM (SELECTED BY THE BOD UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF ITS AUDIT COMMITTEE). THE DRAFT WAS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE TAX PREPARATION FIRM, WHICH IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CFO MADE SUCH REVISIONS TO THE DRAFT AS IT CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE, AND THE DRAFT RESULTING FROM THAT REVIEW WAS CIRCULATED TO THE CORPORATION'S CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ("CEO"), SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS, THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE LAW FIRM, AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THEIR COMMENTS WERE THEN CONSIDERED BY THE CFO AND REFLECTED IN A REVISED DRAFT AS THE CFO, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE TAX PREPARATION FIRM, CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE. A DRAFT RESULTING FROM THIS PROCESS WAS THEN DISCUSSED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AT A MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 22, 2013, ALSO ATTENDED BY THE CFO AND REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE CORPORATION'S OUTSIDE TAX PREPARATION AND LAW FIRM. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVED THAT DRAFT FOR SUBMISSION TO THE BOD. THE DRAFT WAS PROVIDED TO ALL THE MEMBERS OF THE BOD IN ADVANCE OF, AND, APPROVED FOR FILING AT, A MEETING OF THE BOD HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2013.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c PRIOR TO ITS AMENDMENT BY THE BOD ON OCTOBER 31, 2012, THE CORPORATION'S WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (THE "ORIGINAL POLICY') COVERED DIRECTORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF ANY COMMITTEE WITH BOD-DELEGATED POWERS, WHO WERE REQUIRED TO COMPLY WITH THE ORIGINAL POLICY, DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THEREUNDER, AND SIGN AN ANNUAL DECLARATION INDICATING WHETHER THEY HAD ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST (AS DEFINED IN THE ORIGINAL POLICY) AND AGREEING TO BRING TO THE BOD'S ATTENTION, THROUGH THE CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON, ANY FUTURE SITUATION NOT DISCLOSED IN THE DECLARATION. IN ADDITION, THE CORPORATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES CONTAINED IN ITS EMPLOYEE MANUAL (APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE) REQUIRES (AMONG OTHER THINGS) BOTH DISCLOSURE OF CONFLICTS AND COMPLETION OF AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT THAT REFERENCES THE CORPORATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.THE ORIGINAL POLICY WAS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOD AND ALL EMPLOYEES (INCLUDING KEY EMPLOYEES) ALONG WITH THE DECLARATION FORM. ON OCTOBER 31, 2012, THE BOD ADOPTED AN AMENDMENT AND RESTATEMENT OF THE ORIGINAL POLICY (THE "REVISED POLICY") TO (AMONG OTHER THINGS) COVER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AND DEFINE CERTAIN TERMS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FORM 990 ISSUED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. (THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST PROVISIONS OF THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL WERE NOT AMENDED BUT, UNDER THEIR TERMS, NOW INCORPORATE THE REVISED POLICY.) IN ADOPTING THE REVISED POLICY, THE BOD DECIDED THAT THE REVISED POLICY WILL BE DISTRIBUTED THREE TIMES A YEAR TO THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND ANY CORPORATE OFFICERS WHO ARE NOT KEY EMPLOYEES (WHO WILL BE ASKED TO COMPLETE THE DECLARATION ANNUALLY, AS PER CURRENT PRACTICE, AND WILL ALSO CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED TO BRING TO THE BOD'S ATTENTION ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT SITUATIONS THAT ARISE BETWEEN COMPLETED ANNUAL DECLARATIONS). THE NOMINATING AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE INTENDS TO BRING THE REVISED POLICY TO THE ATTENTION OF BOD CANDIDATES, AND OBTAIN A DECLARATION FROM THEM, AT THE APPROPRIATE STAGE IN THEIR CANDIDACIES AND PRIOR TO THE BOD VOTING THEREON. THE BOD (OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHEN ACTING UNDER ITS DELEGATED AUTHORITY ON CONFLICT MATTERS; SEE THE RESPONSE TO ITEM 1A OF THIS PART VI) HAS, AND HAS (FROM TIME TO TIME, AS IT CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE) EXERCISED, THE POWER TO CONSIDER POTENTIAL CONFLICT SITUATIONS AS IT BECOMES AWARE OF THEM, DETERMINE (WITH THE COVERED PERSON RECUSED AFTER HAVING BEEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE A PRESENTATION ON THE MATTER) WHETHER: A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BY REASON OF A COVERED PERSON'S FINANCIAL INTEREST IN A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE CORPORATION; IF SO, WHETHER OR NOT THE CORPORATION CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION WITH ANOTHER PERSON THAT WOULD NOT RESULT IN A CONFLICT; IF NOT,WHETHER OR NOT THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT UNDER CONSIDERATION IS IN THE CORPORATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND FAIR AND REASONABLE, AND WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT SHOULD BE ENTERED INTO. THESE DELIBERATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. THE BOD (OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE), IF IT HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A COVERED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE A KNOWN OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND AFTER AFFORDING THE COVERED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE, IS REQUIRED TO TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE FINANCE COMMITTEE (WHICH CONSISTS OF MEMBERS OF THE BOD, NONE OF WHOM IS COMPENSATED FOR HIS OR HER SERVICE, AND DOES NOT INCLUDE ANY EMPLOYEES) REVIEWS THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED COMPENSATION OF THE CEO, THE CFO AND SUCH OF ITS OTHER CORPORATE OFFICERS AND/OR KEY EMPLOYEES AS THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES, REPORTS AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO THE BOARD REGARDING THE COMMITTEE'S CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONCERNING THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND MAKES SUCH REPORTS AND/OR RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOD AS THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES APPROPRIATE REGARDING THE CURRENT AND PROPOSED EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF GFN'S CORPORATE OFFICERS AND/OR KEY EMPLOYEES. IN CARRYING OUT THESE FUNCTIONS, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SELECTED CURRENT NONPROFIT SALARY SURVEYS WHICH CONSIDER THE SPECIFIC STAFF POSITION, BUDGET SIZE OF THE ORGANIZATION, TYPE OF ORGANIZATION, AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. AFTER THIS REVIEW, THE COMMITTEE PRESENTS ITS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOD FOR FINAL DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL. THIS REVIEW OCCURS WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS, USUALLY IN MAY OR JUNE. (IN ADDITION, AS PART OF ITS REVIEW OF THE CORPORATION' PROPOSED ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET, THE COMMITTEE DISCUSSES STAFF COMPENSATION GENERALLY AS TO THOSE STAFF MEMBERS WHOSE INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION IT DOES NOT REVIEW.) THE MOST RECENT REVIEW OCCURRED IN JUNE, 2013. THE DELIBERATIONS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY MINUTED.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b SEE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINE 15A. THE POSITIONS COVERED UNDER THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN PART VI, LINE 15A INCLUDE: - PRESIDENT AND CEO - CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND TREASURER - SR. VP NETWORK DEVELOPMENT AND SECRETARY - ASSISTANT SECRETARY - DIRECTOR OF DONOR RELATIONS
PUBLIC INSPECTION FOR FORMS 990 AND 1023 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 18 THE CORPORATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS OWN WEBSITE AND PROVIDES ITS FORM 1023 UPON REQUEST.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 THE CORPORATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED TO ITS WEBSITE ANNUALLY.THE CORPORATION'S ANNUAL REPORTS (WHICH INCLUDE THE MOST RECENT AUDITED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION AND ACTIVITIES) ARE ALSO POSTED TO ITS WEBSITE ANNUALLY. THESE DOCUMENTS APPEAR UNDER THE "PUBLICATIONS" PAGE OF THE WEBSITE. THE CORPORATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC (OTHER THAN TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE INCLUDED IN ANOTHER DOCUMENT THAT IS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE).
Other changes in net assets or fund balances Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9 INCREASE IN NET ASSETS - IN-KIND - 10920;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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