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 COCOON SHELTER
Employer identification number
20-1011222
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.") ....
307,704
343,074
375,356
393,798
404,386
1,824,318
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
307,704
343,074
375,356
393,798
404,386
1,824,318
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.
1,824,318
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..
307,704
343,074
375,356
393,798
404,386
1,824,318
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
921
309
105
3
1,338
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
17,169
12,304
29,473
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
193
24
217
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,855,346
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
98.330 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.190 %
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
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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.") .
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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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 COCOON SHELTER
Employer identification number
20-1011222
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
HISTORY THE COCOON SHELTER IS THE FIRST AND ONLY SHELTER FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LOCATED IN WOOD COUNTY. INCORPORATED IN 2004, AFTER MANY YEARS OF GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION, THE COCOON OPENED ITS DOORS ON JUNE 14, 2005. PRIOR TO THIS TIME, VICTIMS IN WOOD COUNTY NEEDING SHELTER WERE FORCED TO FLEE THEIR HOMES, LOSE THEIR PERSONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND TRAVEL LONG DISTANCES TO SHELTERS, PRIMARILY IN FOSTORIA, TOLEDO, AND FINDLAY. . ON JULY 1, 2012, THE COCOON SHELTER IMPLEMENTED THE LARGEST PROGRAM EXPANSION SINCE OPENING OUR DOORS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR NEED FOR SHELTER. OUR SERVICES NOW INCLUDE COMPREHENSIVE NON- RESIDENTIAL ADVOCACY SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ABUSE IN WOOD COUNTY, IN ADDITION TO SHELTER. THE EXPANSION WAS INTENDED TO INCREASE SAFETY AND ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND SERVICES FOR VICTIMS OF ABUSE, TO STRENGTHEN THE COORDINATED COMMUNITY RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN WOOD COUNTY, AND TO ALLEVIATE DUPLICATION OF SERVICES. . FROM JANUARY-JUNE 2012, THE COCOON HAD 141 REQUESTS FOR SERVICES. AFTER EXPANSION, FROM JULY-DECEMBER, WE HAD 715 REQUESTS FOR SERVICES, OR A 5- FOLD INCREASE IN REQUESTS FOR SERVICES. DURING 2012, THE COCOON HOUSED 42 VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN FOR A TOTAL OF 1955 NIGHTS OF SAFE EMERGENCY HOUSING. THIS IS A DECREASE IN EMERGENCY HOUSING PROVIDED FROM PRIOR YEARS. THERE ARE A FEW KEY FACTORS THAT AFFECTED THIS DECREASE IN EMERGENCY HOUSING PROVIDED. WE HAD SOME SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS FOLLOWING 3 CONSECUTIVE YEARS OF HOUSING THAT EXCEEDED OUR CAPACITY. THIS RESULTED IN HAVING LESS HOUSING SPACE AVAILABLE FOR A FEW MONTHS IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THOSE REPAIRS. WE ALSO HAD FEWER REQUESTS FOR EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSING AS MORE INDIVIDUALS FOUND JOBS AND HAD MORE OPTIONS FOR FINANCIAL STABILITY AS THE ECONOMY STARTED TO RECOVER. . SERVICES THE COCOON SHELTER IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING SAFE EMERGENCY HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND THEIR CHILDREN AT NO COST. THE SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES ARE ACCESSIBLE 24 HOURS A DAY. VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN SEEKING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITH A VARIETY OF SERVICE, INCLUDING: IN-DEPTH SAFETY PLANNING; ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT; ASSISTANCE WITH CIVIL PROTECTION ORDERS AND CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION APPLICATIONS, ADVOCACY IN THE COURTS, SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL GROUPS, SUPPORT AT PRE-TRIAL HEARINGS, FACE-TO-FACE AND PHONE CRISIS INTERVENTION; PROVISION OF EMERGENCY FOOD, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL CARE ITEMS; TRANSPORTATION AND ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION; CASE MANAGEMENT; BUDGETING ASSISTANCE; ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY PROGRAMS; COMPUTER USE AND INTERNET ACCESS; ASSISTANCE IN FINDING FINANCIAL, MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND HOUSING ASSISTANCE; INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO SPECIALIZED COMMUNITY RESOURCES; AND FOLLOW-UP/OUTREACH SERVICES FOR SURVIVORS WHO HAVE LEFT SHELTER OR NEED ONGOING SERVICES. CURRENTLY, SPECIALIZED SERVICES FOR CHILDREN ARE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHILDREN'S RESOURCE CENTER. THROUGH DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUALS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH FAITH COMMUNITIES, WE HAVE HELPED TO FURNISH APARTMENTS AND PROVIDE DONATED CARS FOR SURVIVORS AND CHILDREN LEAVING SHELTER. . IN ADDITION TO THESE COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES, THE COCOON SHELTER WORKS TO BE A TRUSTED PARTNER, COMMUNITY LEADER AND TRANSFORMING VOICE IN WOOD COUNTY AND SURROUNDING AREAS, COMMITTED TO ENDING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND EMPOWERING THOSE AFFECTED BY IT. WE DO THAT THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH MULTIPLE SERVICE PROVIDERS, EMERGENCY RESPONDERS, AND MEMBERS OF THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. . HOW IS THE COCOON SHELTER FUNDED? THE COCOON SHELTER RECEIVES FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL FUNDING TO PROVIDE EMERGENCY SAFE HOUSING AND COMPREHENSIVE SUPPORT SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF ABUSE AND THEIR CHILDREN. IN 2012, SERVICES WERE SUPPORTED BY: . DONATIONS (INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, FAITH COMMUNITIES, ORGANIZATIONS) 12.5% FUND RAISING EVENTS 11.7% IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS 15.2% GOVERNMENT GRANTS 45.2% OTHER GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS 15.4% TOTAL 100.0% . GOVERNMENT GRANTS CAN BE BROKEN DOWN AS FOLLOWS: FEDERAL GRANTS <1.0% STATE GRANTS 41.5% COUNTY GRANTS 3.0% PROPORTION OF OVERALL FUNDING <45.0% . HOW DOES THE COCOON SHELTER USE THE FUNDS RAISED? IN 2012, 85% OF ALL FUNDING WENT TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, 6.6% WENT TO FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES, AND 8.4% WENT TO THE EXPENSES OF MANAGING THE AGENCY. OF THE PROGRAM EXPENSES, 63% OF THESE COSTS ARE FOR PERSONNEL AS THE GREATEST SERVICE WE PROVIDE IN ADDITION TO SAFE HOUSING, IS SUPPORT SERVICES THAT ARE STAFFED 24 HOURS A DAY.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE CODE OF REGULATIONS WAS UPDATED.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE FRIENDS OF COCOON IS A MEMBERSHIP GROUP THAT EXISTS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE COCOON SHELTER AND ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENSURING OPTIMAL SUPPORT TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE TREASURER AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE FORM IN DETAIL. THE ENTIRE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM AT A BOARD MEETING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER AND/OR EMPLOYEE SIGNS AN AGREEMENT TO CONFIRM NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND/OR IDENTIFY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS REVIEWED COMPARABLE DATA FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION IN THE PAST. THIS IS DONE AS THERE ARE NEW HIRES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
OFFICERS ARE NOT PAID. NO EMPLOYEE MEETS THE DEFINITION OF "KEY EMPLOYEE."
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE COCOON SHELTER WEBSITE, ON ANOTHER'S WEBSITE, AND UPON REQUEST. FORM 1023 AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.