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
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC
Employer identification number
35-2051932
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.)
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7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the 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
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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)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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
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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
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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.") .
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
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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
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18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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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 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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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13,or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC
Employer identification number
35-2051932
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
No
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2012
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PUBLICATION OF RACIALLY NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
SCHEDULE E, PART I, QUESTION 3
ADVERTISEMENTS IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL INC
Employer identification number
35-2051932
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
REVENUE LESS EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART I, LINES 8 and 19
THE ANNUAL OPERATING RESULTS OF CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL (CHI) ARE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY THE TIMING AND AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS THE TIMING OF GRANTS DISBURSED BY CHI IN SUPPORT OF OPERATIONS OF AFFILIATED LEARNING CENTERS. THE COMBINATION OF THESE TWO FACTORS RESULTED IN THE $9.3 MILLION EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUES REPORTED IN 2011 AS WELL AS THE $5.3 MILLION REVENUE IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES REPORTED IN 2012. FOUNDER CONTRIBUTIONS VARY SIGNIFICANTLY FROM YEAR TO YEAR BASED UPON NUMEROUS CONSIDERATIONS. FOUNDER CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2011 TOTALED $1.2 MILLION WHILE SUCH CONTRIBUTIONS TOTALED $6.7 MILLION IN 2012. THE AVERAGE ANNUAL FOUNDER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM 2007 THROUGH 2011 WAS APPROXIMATELY $7.4 MILLION. THE RELATIVELY LOW FOUNDER FUNDING IN 2011 SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED THE EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUE IN THAT YEAR. IN ADDITION TO RELATIVELY LOW FOUNDER CONTRIBUTIONS IN 2011, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO FUNDED GRANTS TO FOREIGN AFFILIATES IN AMOUNTS LARGER THAN NORMAL ANNUAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS IN ORDER TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE RELATIVE STRENGTH OF THE US DOLLAR COMPARED TO THAT OF THE CURRENCIES OF THE COUNTRIES IN WHICH THE AFFILIATES OPERATE. THE US DOLLAR STRENGTHENED CONSIDERABLY DURING 2011 ALLOWING THE ORGANIZATION TO PURCHASE THESE CURRENCIES AT A LOWER US DOLLAR COST. AS SUCH, THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED AND GRANTED TO THE FOREIGN AFFILIATES NOT ONLY THE CURRENCIES REQUIRED TO SUPPORT 2011 OPERATIONS; BUT ALSO A SIGNIFICANT AMOUNT OF THE 2012 REQUIREMENTS. THIS HAD THE EFFECT OF INCREASING 2011 GRANTS BY $4.7 MILLION AND SIGNIFICANTLY ADDING TO THE EXCESS OF EXPENSES OVER REVENUES IN THAT YEAR.
NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM W-3
FORM 990, PART V, QUESTION 2A
THE EMPLOYEES OF CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC. ARE PAID THROUGH A COMMON PAYMASTER, THEREFORE ARE NOT REPORTED ON FORM W-3. THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES SHOWN IN PART 1, LINE 5 REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES DURING THE YEAR. PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE FROM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY BKD, LLP, AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING AND AUDITING FIRM. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE SVP, TREASURER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND ACCOUNTING MANAGER. AFTER APPROPRIATE MODIFICATIONS RESULTING FROM THIS REVIEW, A REVISED DRAFT IS PROVIDED TO THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AS WELL AS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CEO AND BOARD MEMBERS COMMUNICATE ANY QUESTIONS AND/OR REVISIONS TO THE CFO WHO COORDINATES FINAL REVISIONS WITH BKD. MANAGEMENT, THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE FINANCE, AUDIT, AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEES REVIEW THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 12C
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL MAINTAINS COMPREHENSIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. THE POLICY RELATED TO EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS IS CONTAINED IN THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK WHICH IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY WITH ALL EMPLOYEES. IN CONNECTION WITH THIS REVIEW, ALL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS DISCLOSE & SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE POLICY REQUIRES REPORTING OF CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARISING ANY TIME DURING THE YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIMILARLY REVIEW AND DISCLOSE CONFLICTS ANNUALLY AND ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE DURING THE YEAR. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY AND THE CFO/TREASURER. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT, IT IS BROUGHT TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S ATTENTION. THE BOARD MEMBER WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON TRANSACTIONS RELATED TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MGMT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A
THE CEO'S COMPENSATION HAS BEEN SET AT THE MINIMUM WAGE FOR 24 HOURS A WEEK. THE FINANCE, AUDIT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THIS COMPENSATION ANNUALLY. THE LAST REVIEW WAS COMPLETED IN DECEMBER 2012.
REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B
THE CFO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON THE MARKET VALUE FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS OF OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXPERIENCE LEVEL OF THE CANDIDATE IS ALSO TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE CFO'S COMPENSATION. THE LAST REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN FEBRUARY 2012. ANNUALLY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND PRESIDENT REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR VP/SECRETARY ALONG WITH ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES RELATIVE TO PUBLISHED INFLATION RATES, PUBLISHED SALARY SURVEY DATA AND THROUGH INQUIRIES OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENTS OF AREA NOT-FOR-PROFIT AND FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. DATA FROM THESE SOURCES ARE THEN UTILIZED ALONG WITH RESULTS OF THE FORMALIZED PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROCESS TO ESTABLISH ANNUAL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS AS WELL AS BONUS ATTAINMENT.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, TAX RETURNS, ETC. ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION THE FORM 990, ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE VIEWED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
NON-INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 1B
CHRISTEL DEHAAN AND CHERYL WENDLING ARE COMPENSATED BY CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC., AND THEREFORE ARE NOT INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII
CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC. COMPENSATES ITS EMPLOYEES THROUGH A "COMMON PAYMASTER" TYPE ACCOUNT MAINTAINED BY CD ENTERPRISES, LTD. ON A DIRECT COST BASIS. OTHER ENTITIES, WHICH MAY OR MAY NOT BE RELATED TO CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC., BUT ARE RELATED EITHER DIRECTLY TO OR INDIRECTLY TO THE FOUNDER OF CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC., ALSO USE THIS ACCOUNT FOR COMPENSATING EMPLOYEES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE CONVENIENCE.
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 25
MANAGEMENT & GENERAL EXPENSES AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPRESENT 12.1% AND 13.8%, RESPECTIVELY, OF TOTAL 2012 EXPENSES. THESE PERCENTAGES ARE SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED BY THE TIMING OF THE CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL'S GRANTMAKING TO FOREIGN AFFILIATED LEARNING CENTERS. TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE STRENGTH OF THE US DOLLAR, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS IN 2011 COVERING A CONSIDERABLE PORTION OF THE AFFILIATES' 2012 REQUIREMENTS. AS SUCH, 2011 GRANTS OF $11,808,539 WAS SIGNIFICANTLY GREATER THAN 2012 GRANTS OF $3,800,515. THESE ANNUAL GRANT FIGURES SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT TOTAL EXPENSES; AND AS SUCH, ALSO SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACT MANAGEMENT & GENERAL AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES WHEN STATED AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL EXPENSES. TO EFFECTIVELY EVALUATE THE ORGANIZATION'S EXPENSES BY FUNCTIONAL AREA, IT IS BENEFICIAL TO ANALYZE THE DATA FOR GREATER THAN ONE YEAR. FOR THE FIVE-YEAR PERIOD FROM 2008 THROUGH 2012, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, MANAGEMENT & GENERAL, AND FUNDRAISING EXPENSES REPRESENTED 84%, 7% AND 9%, RESPECTIVELY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.