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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION INC
Employer identification number
04-2104726
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.)
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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.)
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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 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 support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,099,554
3,892,746
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
18,951,345
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..
4,099,554
3,892,746
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
18,951,345
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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
18,951,345
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
4,099,554
3,892,746
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
18,951,345
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
293,413
374,552
393,823
501,940
545,720
2,109,448
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
83,896
69,111
153,007
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,213,800
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
89.330 %
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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90.140 %
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33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
If the organization did not check the 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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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..
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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..
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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
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Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
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Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or 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) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION INC
Employer identification number
04-2104726
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION, INC. CONTINUES TO AID THE HOMELESS AND POOR OF GREATER BOSTON TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ASSISTING WOMEN AND MEN IN CONFRONTING AND OVERCOMING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS. TO THIS END, THE MISSION PROVIDES BASIC LIFE NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD AND SHELTER AS WELL AS SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE HOMELESS AND POOR WITH THE SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR A LIFETIME, THEREFORE WORKING TO PREVENT AND EVENTUALLY END HOMELESSNESS. SLOGAN TRANSFORMING LIVES AT RISK SINCE 1899. VISION STATEMENT TRANSFORMING LIVES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE AT RISK TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIFE. MISSION STATEMENT: O TO OFFER RESOURCES THAT PREVENTS AND END HOMELESSNESS O TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERY, HEALTH, FAITH, AND INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INCARCERATION, AND HOMELESSNESS O TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF THESE LIFE RISKS O TO SERVE EVERYONE WITH RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND GRACE O TO CONTINUE TO LEARN, GROW, AND EXCEL IN OUR SERVICES O TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES ENTRUSTED TO US BY OUR SUPPORTERS O TO REFLECT THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS AND THE LOVE OF GOD IN ALL WE DO
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS THAT WORK IN THE ORGANIZATION IN FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MINISTRAL SERVICES, AND CLIENT SUPPORT.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, GUESTS PARTICIPATE IN CLASSES ON LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, REPAIRING BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS, AND IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS. WHEN GUESTS ARE READY TO EMBRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, GRADUATES ARE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED DISCHARGE AND AFTERCARE PLANNING. ON A YEARLY BASIS, HUNDREDS OF LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT MONETARY COMMITMENT FROM PROGRAM MEMBERS. THIS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MANDATORY SAVINGS AS WELL AS PROVISIONS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. INSTEAD, PROGRAM MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH OF OUR PROGRAM MEMBERS, WHICH IS AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY RECOVERY PROGRAM. WOMEN'S PAROLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM: SINCE NOVEMBER 2005, THE BOSTON RESCUE MISSION'S WOMEN'S PAROLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM HAS TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF INCARCERATED WOMEN. IN MASSACHUSETTS, FEMALE PENITENTIARIES ARE FILLED BY WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH ALCOHOLISM, DRUG ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MANY HAVE HUMBLY AND JOYFULLY REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FOUND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED TREATMENT. SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM: THE SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS CAN FIND SAFE REFUGE FROM THE WEATHER AND CITY STREETS. ANY GUEST MAY APPLY FOR OTHER MISSION TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND RECEIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MISSION-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES. MEALS PROGRAMS: MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO BOTH PAY MONTHLY BILLS AND TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY FALL BEHIND ON THEIR RENT AND UTILITY BILLS, AND EVENTUALLY RISK LOSING THEIR HOMES. OUR COMMUNITY MEALS AND FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS HELP TO FEED FAMILIES AND EASE FINANCIAL STRAINS SO THAT OUR NEIGHBORS MAY STRETCH ALREADY-THIN RESOURCES TO PAY RENT AND MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING SITUATION. THROUGH OUR SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY, SATURDAY MORNING OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY MEALS, THE MISSION SERVED OVER 168,000 MEALS THIS YEAR. MINISTRY AND SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT: THOUGH THE MISSION'S SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ARE STRICTLY VOLUNTARY, WE BELIEVE IN THE HEALING POWER OF GOD'S LOVE TO TRANSFORM LIVES IN A MEANINGFUL AND LASTING WAY. A NETWORK OF RESOURCES IS AVAILABLE FOR THOSE SEEKING SPIRITUAL HEALING, INCLUDING A DIRECTOR OF SPIRITUAL FORMATION WHO MEETS WITH GUESTS ONE-ON-ONE. OUR GUESTS MAY PARTICIPATE IN WEEKLY CHURCH SERVICES, BIBLE STUDY SESSIONS, RETREATS, AND DEVELOP SPIRITUAL MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS ON THEIR JOURNEY THROUGH FORGIVENESS, ACCEPTANCE AND REBUILDING. JOB READINESS PROGRAM: OUR JOB READINESS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE BOSTON RESCUE MISSION PROGRAM MEMBERS WITH THE EFFECTIVE TRAINING NECESSARY FOR THEM TO SUCCESSFULLY BECOME A PART OF THE WORKFORCE. WE TEACH AND DEVELOP THE WORK SKILLS, COPING ABILITIES, POSITIVE ATTITUDES AND SELF CONFIDENCE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN TODAY'S JOB MARKET. THE MISSION COLLABORATES WITH SEVERAL VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE AREA TO PREPARE OUR PROGRAM MEMBERS FOR REALISTIC POSITIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT. WE MAINTAIN A JOB REFERRAL NETWORK WHERE LOCAL COMPANIES PARTNER WITH THE BOSTON RESCUE MISSION TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES. INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM THE MAIN GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM ADDRESS OUR VISION, "TRANSFORMING LIVES AT RISK" IN IMPOVERISHED INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIES. CURRENTLY THE PROGRAM SERVES IN INDIA AND KENYA. THE PROJECT WILL SUPPORT VARIOUS CHILDREN'S HOMES, SCHOOLS, AND FAITH COMMUNITIES WITH THE INTENT OF GETTING KIDS OFF THE STREETS AFTER BECOMING ORPHANS AS WELL AS EDUCATING THEM TO END THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. ONLY FUNDS DESIGNATED TO THE INTERNATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM WILL BE USED TO SUPPORT THAT PROGRAM.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
GUIDELINES TO THE PROGRAM ARE MINIMAL AND THE FOCUS IS ON THE SAFETY OF THE INDIVIDUAL. THE ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO FACILITATE A SAFE AND HEALTHY TRANSITION FOR THE VETERANS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, THREE HEALTHY MEALS PER DAY, SNACKS, COUNSEL, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CLIENT. THE STAFF WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE FOR THE VETERAN TO FIND HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTH FOR A LIFE TRANSFORMATION.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
FOR ITS GROWING PROGRAMS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRIOR TO SUBMISSION THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE IRS FORM 990 WITH THE PREPARE AND PRIOR TO DISTRIBUTION AND REVIEW BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MISSION. THE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT IS PERFORMED WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE BOARD PRESENT AND REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE WITH THE PRESIDENT AT THE BOARD MEETING. THE STANDARD ORGANIZATION BONUS IS BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT I S ON A FIVE YEAR COMPENSATION CONTRACT THAT ONLY INCREASES WITHT HE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD COST OF LIVING INCREASE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ALL SUPERVISORS PERFORM AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THEIR STAFF. THE STANDARD ORGANIZATION BONUS IS BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT REVIEW. THE SALARY ONLY INCEASE WITH THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD COST OF LIVING INCREASE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.