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
THE SHALOM FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-4894733
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
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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
435,656
944,675
1,281,678
1,356,826
1,303,351
5,322,186
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......
412,412
2,299
2,777
31,134
114,828
563,450
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.
848,068
946,974
1,284,455
1,387,960
1,418,179
5,885,636
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
302,756
306,657
134,699
504,736
229,520
1,478,368
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..
302,756
306,657
134,699
504,736
229,520
1,478,368
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
4,407,268
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...
848,068
946,974
1,284,455
1,387,960
1,418,179
5,885,636
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,777
2,709
3,463
8,949
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,777
2,709
3,463
8,949
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.)..
848,068
946,974
1,287,232
1,390,669
1,421,642
5,894,585
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
74.770 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.550 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
THE SHALOM FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-4894733
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THROUGH THE PROGRAM. OVER THE PAST 12 YEARS, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PROVIDED AN EDUCATION SPONSORSHIP FOR MORE THEN 1,300 STUDENTS MAKING A GREAT AND LASTING IMPACT ON A GENERATION OF ACUTELY IMPOVERISHED CHILDREN. THROUGH THE NUTRITION PROGRAM, A MEAL IS PROVIDED EACH DAY TO NEARLY 300 UNDERNOURISHED CHILDREN AND TWO DOZEN STAFF MEMBERS AT SHALOM SCHOOL, LOCATED IN ZONE 18 OF GUATEMALA CITY. THROUGH THE NUTRITION PROGRAM A MEAL HAS BEEN PROVIDED TO 300 MALNOURISHED CHILDREN AND TWO DOZEN STAFF MEMBERS AT SHALOM SCHOOL LOCATED IN ZONE 18 OF GUATEMALA CITY - ONE OF THE MOST MARGINALIZED AREAS OF THE CITY. THE NOURISHING MEALS PROVIDE WHAT IS NEEDED FOR THESE CHILDREN TO CATCH UP AND MAINTAIN NORMAL WEIGHT LEVELS. GUATEMALA RANKS 3RD IN THE WORLD FOR CHILD STUNTING RATES FOR CHILDREN 5 AND UNDER AND 4TH IN THE WORLD FOR ALL CHILDREN. DESPERATE HUNGER IS A PART OF LIFE FOR MILLIONS. IN ORDER TO ADDRESS THIS CRIPPLING MALNUTRITION AND STUNTING, IN 2012 THE SHALOM FOUNDATION STEPPED UP OUR INVESTMENT IN THE NUTRITION PROGRAM TO BEGIN TO INVESTIGATE AND ENGINEER A PATHWAY TO COMBAT MALNUTRITION IN GUATEMALA AND FOR OTHER PARTS OF LATIN AMERICA. THE SHALOM FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH INCAP, VANDERBILT CENTER FOR LATIN STUDIES AND FUNDCAF TO DEVELOP A READY TO EAT NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT, MANI PLUS, TO BEGIN TO OFFER A SOLUTION TO CHRONIC MALNUTRITION. DEVELOPMENT HAS MOVED FORWARD RAPIDLY, THE PRODUCT IS WELL RECEIVED BY CHILDREN AND MOTHERS IN FIELD TESTS AND HAS THE SUPPORT OF NECESSARY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO PROCEED IN 2013 WITH ADDITIONAL REQUIRED FIELD STUDIES AND ULTIMATELY MASS PRODUCTION. A VERY EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO COMBAT CHRONIC MALNUTRITION AND STUNTING FOR THE POOR POPULATION.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
TOYS, SHOES, CONSTRUCTION TOOLS, BOOKS, EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY AND MORE. THE SHALOM FOUNDATION HAS BUILT MORE THAN 70 HOMES FOR ACUTELY POOR FAMILIES PLACING THEM INTO SECURE, SAFE AND SOUND HOMES, BUILDING THEIR ESTEEM AND EMPOWERING THEM TO BECOME LEADERS. THESE FAMILIES SERVE AS LIGHTS OF HOPE TO THEIR NEIGHBORS. SEVERAL GENERATIONS ARE SERVED AND CHANGED BY HOME OWNERSHIP AS THESE HOMES ARE COMPLETED. LOCALLY, HUNDREDS OF VOLUNTEERS LIVES HAVE BEEN CHANGED.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
IN 2011 MORE THAN 150 SURGICAL PROCEDURES FOR CHILDREN WERE COMPLETED A THE MOORE CENTER. EFFORTS ARE CONTINUING TO INVOLVE BUSINESS LEADERS AND MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS IN THE UNITED STATES AND GUATEMALA TO SHARE IN UTILIZING THE FACILITY AND FURTHER EDUCATION WITHIN THE GUATEMALAN MEDICAL COMMUNITY TO HELP FILL THE GAPS IN CARE TO BETTER MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN GUATEMALA. IN 2012 THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN RECEIVED MEDICAL CARE THROUGH PATIENT SCREENING EVENTS AND NEARLY 500 SURGICAL PROCEDURES WERE COMPLETED BY THE SURGICAL AND MEDICAL TEAMS SERVING WITH THE SHALOM FOUNDATION AT THE MOORE PEDIATRIC SURGERY CENTER. PLANS WERE MADE IN 2012 TO BRING EVEN MORE TEAMS TO THE CENTER IN 2013 AND PROVIDE MORE MEDICAL CARE THAN EVER BEFORE INCLUDING A GROWING DENTAL PROGRAM AND LARGE CLINICAL MISSION. PROVIDING DIRECT CARE AND SUPPORT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES LIVING IN EXTREME POVERTY.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
GRANT TO JENIFER STRAIT MEMORIAL FOUNDATION FOR DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
REVIEWED BY GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
UPDATES REQUESTED AT EACH BI-MONTHLY MEETING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ANNUAL REVIEWS AND COMPARISON TO LIKE ORGANIZATIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ANNUAL REVIEWS AND COMPARISON TO LIKE ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MADE AT ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES REPORTED NET OF EXPENSE FOR TAX 110,454 IN KIND DONATION OF RENT NOT REPORTED FOR TAX 16,000 SPECIAL EVENTS EXPENSES REPORTED NET OF EXPENSE FOR TAX -110,454 IN KIND DONATION OF RENT NOT REPORTED FOR TAX -16,000
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT FOR ACCRUED EXPENSES 12,505 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT TO NET ASSETS WAS NECESSARY TO PROPERLY REFLECT ACCRUED EXPENSES IN THE RIGHT ACCOUNTING PERIOD
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