Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
IN THE CITY INC
Employer identification number
45-0574948
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
0 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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)
(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.") .
25,399
46,463
93,047
53,374
105,655
323,938
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.
25,399
46,463
93,047
53,374
105,655
323,938
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
1,000
6,000
2,000
9,000
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..
1,000
6,000
2,000
9,000
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
314,938
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
25,399
46,463
93,047
53,374
105,655
323,938
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
11
25
106
132
134
408
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
25
106
132
134
408
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.)..
324,346
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.100 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.730 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.130 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.120 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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12000225
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
IN THE CITY INC
Employer identification number
45-0574948
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990-EZ
ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE:
INTHECITY DEVELOPS LEADERS IN URBAN COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING
FAMILIES, BUILDING SUPPORT NETWORKS, AND IMPROVING ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT.
FORM 990-EZ
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
LINE 28
MISSION 3.0
INTHECITY (ITC) BELIEVES THAT AS LONG AS WE PROMOTE EDUCATION AS AN
INDIVIDUAL EFFORT, WE WILL FAIL. EDUCATION IS A COMMUNAL EFFORT, AND
THE END GOAL IS DEVELOPING GREAT CITIZENS FOR OUR CITIES. ITC IS
CURRENTLY FOCUSING ON EAST LOS ANGELES, A CITY WITH GLARING
SOCIOECONOMIC AND DEMOGRAPHIC STATISTICS AND OUTCOMES. URBAN
ADOLESCENTS FACE UNIQUE RISK FACTORS THAT IMPEDE UPON POSITIVE
SOCIAL AND ACADEMIC OUTCOMES, A REALITY THAT ITC STRIVES TO ADDRESS
AND CHANGE.
ONE OF THE SINGLE BIGGEST PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED BY THE COMMUNITY OF
LINCOLN HEIGHTS IS THE POOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE OF THEIR CHILDREN
AT LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL (LHS). ITC WORKS WITH LHS TO ADDRESS THE
PROBLEM THROUGH A PROJECT CALLED MISSION 3.0. MISSION 3.0 UTILIZES A
THREE-PRONGED APPROACH THROUGH PARTNERING WITH STUDENT-ATHLETES,
PARENTS, AND THE ADMINISTRATORS AND COACHES OF THE SPORTS TEAMS. IN
2012, WE WORKED WITH MORE THAN 115 STUDENT-ATHLETES AT LHS. BY THE
END OF THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC SCHOOL YEAR, WE WILL HAVE WORKED WITH
Form 990EZ, Part I, Line 16
ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 257. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 16. INTEREST AND FEES 174. MISSION 3.0 1575. NEWSLETTER 549. OFFICE EXPENSES 1866. PAYROLL TAXES 5358. TAXES AND LICENSES 60. DIGITAL PROJECTOR 707.
NEARLY 300 STUDENT-ATHLETES (INCREASING FROM 2 TEAMS TO 14 TEAMS IN
ONE SCHOOL YEAR).
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STUDENT-ATHLETES PARTAKE IN TUTORING TWO TO THREE TIMES A WEEK
AFTER PRACTICE - A CORE HALLMARK OF THE MISSION 3.0 PROGRAM.
ADDITIONALLY, IN 2012, WE RAN 4 PRESEASON CAMPS (THAT SERVE TO
ENHANCE TEAM-BUILDING AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT), WORKED WITH
MORE THAN 12 COACHES AND ADMINISTRATORS AT LHS, ENGAGED OVER 70
PARENTS, AND HOSTED 4 EDUCATIONAL EVENTS (I.E. COLLEGE CAMPUS
TOURS AND COLLEGE READINESS WORKSHOPS).
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OUR PRESEASON CAMPS HAVE BEEN THE CATALYST FOR BUILDING STRONGER
FRIENDSHIPS, DEEPENING CORE VALUES, AND HELPING TEAMS SET GOALS AND
ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES TO IMPROVE IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. COACHES
AND ADMINISTRATORS ARE SEEING THE VALUE AND IMPACT OF MISSION 3.0,
AND HAVE INCREASED OWNERSHIP AND BUY-IN OF THE PROGRAM. PARENTAL
INVOLVEMENT HAS INCREASED BY OVER 200%! PARENTS ARE NOW MORE
INVOLVED THAN EVER IN THEIR CHILD'S ACADEMIC, HOME, AND
EXTRACURRICULAR LIFE, AND A CORE GROUP OF PARENTS ARE BEING
DEVELOPED INTO COMMUNITY LEADERS. THE STUDENT-ATHLETES HAVE BEEN
CHALLENGED TO THINK MORE SERIOUSLY ABOUT THEIR ACADEMIC
ENDEAVORS, AS THE TUTORING SESSIONS, COLLEGE CAMPUS TOURS, AND
COLLEGE READINESS WORKSHOPS HAVE IGNITED VISIONS OF A MORE HOPEFUL
ALTERNATIVE FUTURE.
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THROUGH DISCIPLINE, DEDICATION, OUTSIDE SUPPORT, AND REAL
AWARDS/CONSEQUENCES FOR ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, MISSION 3.0 IS
HOPEFUL TO IMPROVE EACH STUDENT'S GPA TO A 3.0, OR BETTER.
PARTICIPANTS ARE TAKING THEIR HOMEWORK SERIOUSLY, AND INSTEAD OF
MOCKING THEIR PEERS WHO ARE ACADEMICALLY SUCCESSFUL, THEY ARE
ASKING THEM FOR HELP. ITC HAS FOUND THAT THE TEAMS WITH THE MOST
CONSISTENT TUTORING ATTENDANCE RATES ARE DIRECTLY CORRELATED
WITH THE LOWEST AMOUNT OF GRADE CUTS (STUDENTS BEING SIDELINED DUE
TO ACHIEVING BELOW THE REQUIRED 2.0 GPA TO PLAY). NOT SURPRISINGLY,
ITC HAS ALSO FOUND THAT THE TEAMS THAT STUDY WELL TOGETHER, PLAY
WELL TOGETHER! TEAMS WITH THE HIGHEST TUTORING ATTENDANCE RATE
ALSO WON THE MOST GAMES TOGETHER.
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THE SUCCESS OF THE MISSION 3.0 PROGRAM HAS BECOME SO EVIDENT THAT
OTHER SCHOOLS ARE DIALOGUING ABOUT HOW AND WHEN TO BRING IT TO
THEIR CAMPUS! ITC IS SEEING REAL CHANGE AND TRANSFORMATION IN THE
COMMUNITY!
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.