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
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Employer identification number
74-2531585
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?
................
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.") ....
174,666
209,474
224,279
245,940
219,493
1,073,852
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
174,666
209,474
224,279
245,940
219,493
1,073,852
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)..
18,614
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,055,238
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..
174,666
209,474
224,279
245,940
219,493
1,073,852
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
304
126
87
36
17
570
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.)..
7,175
21,111
21,991
16,161
18,777
85,215
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,159,637
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
8,864
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
91.000 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
88.430 %
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
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 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
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
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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
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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
SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES ORGANIZATION
Employer identification number
74-2531585
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
VOLUNTEERS COVER THE 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINE AND PROVIDE ADVOCACY SUPPORT TO SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIMS AT THE SASO OFFICE, IN THE POLICE STATION, OR DURING A SEXUAL ASSAULT MEDICAL FORENSIC EXAMINATION AT THE HOSPITAL. IN ADDITION, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ALSO REPRESENT VICTIMS BY ATTENDING COURT IN THE 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT. SASO USES VOLUNTEERS TO CO-PRESENT OUR PREVENTION EDUCATION PROGRAMMING PROVIDED TO ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE, AND HIGH SCHOOLS; TO COLLEGE STUDENTS; AND ALSO TO COMMUNITY MEMBERS. CRISIS ADVOCACY VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE 35 HOURS OF SPECIALIZED TRAINING, AND PREVENTION EDUCATION VOLUNTEERS RECEIVE A MINIMUM OF 8 HOURS TRAINING PER PROGRAM BEFORE BEING ALLOWED TO WORK WITH SASO PROGRAMMING. VOLUNTEERS REFERRED FROM THE COMMUNITY MAY ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES IN THE OFFICES SUCH AS FILING, POSTER CAMPAIGNING, ETC.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
INCLUDING PRIORITIZING VICTIM SAFETY AND EMPOWERMENT, NOTIFICATION ABOUT VICTIM RIGHTS, AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO VICTIM CONFIDENTIALITY. THROUGH COLLABORATION TO CREATE BEST PRACTICE POLICIES ON SEXUAL ASSAULT THROUGHOUT THE 6TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT, SASO HAS BEEN ABLE TO INCREASE OUR MEDICAL AND LEGAL ADVOCACY PROGRAMS, PROVIDING GREATER SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS AS THEY NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX AND OFTEN CONFUSING CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. IN 2012, SASO SERVED 215 CLIENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY SERVICES. IN 2012, SASO PROVIDED ADVOCACY TO 142 CRISIS SUPPORT SERVICE CALLS, 32 INFORMATIONAL CALLS AND 41 FOLLOW UP CALLS IN OUR COMMUNITY. TWO THERAPIST-FACILITATED SURVIVOR SUPPORT GROUPS WERE ALSO PROVIDED. EACH OF THESE SUPPORT GROUPS IS OFFERED OVER 12-WEEK PERIOD, FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS. THESE SERVICES ARE KEY SUPPORTS FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS IN OUR COMMUNITY.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
OF THEIR PEERS. IN 2012, SASO SERVED 1,077 CLIENTS THROUGH OUR PREVENTION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING 283 ELEMENTARY STUDENTS, 246 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, 225 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, 82 COLLEGE STUDENTS AND 241 ADULTS. IN ADDITION SASO, HAS BUILT THE COUNCIL ON SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION (CSVP) TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY IN ASSESSING NEEDS AND DEVELOPING PREVENTION PROGRAMMING. CSVP HAS CONDUCTED A NEEDS AND RESOURCES ASSESSMENT RELATED TO SEXUAL VIOLENCE PREVENTION IN THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY AND CONTINUES TO IMPLEMENT STRATEGIES THAT ARE SPECIFIC TO PREVENTING SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN THIS COMMUNITY. LASTLY, SASO'S OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT SASO'S SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY BROUGHT INFORMATION TO APPROXIMATELY 2,995 PEOPLE OVER 46 DIFFERENT PRESENTATIONS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IF ANY BOARD MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER IS AWARE OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR AN APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, HE OR SHE SHALL BRING SUCH CONFLICT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE SASO BOARD. THE DETERMINATION OF WHAT TO DO ABOUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE MADE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD. A SASO BOARD MEMBER SHALL ABSTAIN FROM MAKING A MOTION, SECONDING A MOTION, DISCUSSING A MOTION, OR VOTING ON ANY MATTER IN WHICH THE MEMBER HAS THE CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL SALARY, WITH NO PARTICIPATION BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS ESTABLISHED USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR NONPROFITS; CONSIDERATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; AND COST OF LIVING DATA. COMPARABLE MARKET DATA IS OBTAINED FROM SALARY SURVEYS AND FORM 990S FILED BY COMPARABLE NOT-FOR- PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED IN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALSO RECEIVES REIMBURSEMENTS FOR ROUTINE, REASONABLE, AND DOCUMENTED EXPENSES INCURRED DURING THE YEAR UNDER AN ACCOUNTABLE PLAN. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TRAVELS THROUGHOUT OUR SERVICE AREA. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A TRAVEL POLICY THAT CAPS REIMBURSEMENT LEVELS AND REQUIRES LOW-BUDGET TRAVEL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
A LINE ITEM BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY. THE BOARD APPROVES THE OVERALL SALARIES AND BENEFITS EXPENSES. DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE BUDGET ARE DOCUMENTED IN BOARD MEETING MINUTES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE SALARIES OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES, WITH NO PARTICIPATION BY THE INTERESTED PERSONS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ESTABLISHES SALARIES USING COMPARABLE DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR NONPROFITS; CONSIDERATION OF ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE; AND COST OF LIVING DATA. COMPARABLE MARKET DATA IS OBTAINED FROM SALARY SURVEYS AND FORM 990S FILED BY COMPARABLE NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
WE CONSIDER REQUESTS ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART XII
FORM 990, PART XII, LINES 2B AND 2C: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON A MONTHLY BASIS. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SASO'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON A QUARTERLY BASIS AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET, FORM 990, AND AUDIT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THOUGH WE ARE NOT MANDATED TO PERFORM AN AUDIT BY GRANT OR GOVERNMENT STANDARDS, WE PERFORM ONE BY CHOICE FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AS AN ORGANIZATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.