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
CONVOY OF HOPE
Employer identification number
68-0051386
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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.") ....
43,448,905
45,049,806
59,354,946
74,694,625
85,736,314
308,284,596
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
43,448,905
45,049,806
59,354,946
74,694,625
85,736,314
308,284,596
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)..
46,061,568
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
262,223,028
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..
43,448,905
45,049,806
59,354,946
74,694,625
85,736,314
308,284,596
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
232,214
104,618
148,658
165,874
124,511
775,875
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
267,152
306,388
287,672
284,318
261,278
1,406,808
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
310,467,279
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
245,242
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
84.461 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
81.630 %
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
.....................................................
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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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
CONVOY OF HOPE
Employer identification number
68-0051386
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CONVOY OF HOPE IS COMMITTED TO TAKING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO FEEDING KIDS BY NOT ONLY PROVIDING IMMEDIATE FOOD SECURITY, BUT ALSO TEACHING AND TRAINING BEST NUTRITION AND HYGIENE PRACTICES, ASSISTING IN SMALL-SCALE AGRICULTURAL ENDEAVORS, STRIVING TO DISTRIBUTE WATER FILTERS TO EACH COMMUNITY CONVOY OF HOPE SERVES, AND IMPLEMENTING AN INNOVATIVE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM. DURING 2012, CONVOY OF HOPE DISTRIBUTED MORE THAN 200 WATER FILTERS, 150 SCHOOL KITS, AND 1,800 FAMILY SEED PACKS. IN 2012, THE AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVES PROGRAM SAW INCREASED YIELDS IN HAITI AND ALMOST THREE TIMES INCREASED INCOME, WHICH LED TO 500,000 MEALS PROVIDED TO CHILDREN IN CONVOY OF HOPE'S FEEDING INITIATIVE. CONVOY OF HOPE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE AFFORDS IMPOVERISHED WOMEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO LET THEIR ENTREPRENEURIAL LEANINGS BECOME REALITIES SO THEY CAN FEED AND CARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN. THE WOMEN'S EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVE IN ETHIOPIA SAW MORE THAN 1,000 WOMEN GO THROUGH THE PROGRAM BY THE END OF 2012.
DESCRIPTION OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
GLOBAL COMMUNITY OUTREACH - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GUESTS OF HONOR WITH UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE THROUGH THE MOBILIZATION, TRAINING, AND RESOURCING OF VOLUNTEERS FROM LOCAL CHURCHES, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITIES. OUTREACHES FEATURE RESOURCES SUCH AS FREE MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCREENINGS, HAIRCUTS, FOOD, JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, AND CONNECTION TO LOCAL CHURCHES AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. DURING 2012, CONVOY OF HOPE CONDUCTED 40 COMMUNITY OUTREACHES ACROSS 30 US CITIES AND MULTIPLE COUNTRIES. IN DOING SO, CONVOY OF HOPE PROVIDED GROCERIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND MORE, TO OVER 127,000 GUESTS AND MOBILIZED OVER 1,750 CHURCHES/ORGANIZATIONS AND OVER 28,000 VOLUNTEERS (UNAUDITED).
DONOR NOTIFICATION
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 7B
DURING 2013, CONVOY OF HOPE MODIFIED ITS WEBSITE TO DISCLOSE TO 5K REGISTRANTS THAT REGISTRATION FEES ARE NOT TAX DEDUCTIBLE.
FAMILY/BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BOARD MEMBERS MR. MILLS AND MR. COREY HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
DURING 2012, THE BYLAWS WERE CHANGED TO INCREASE THE SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM 15 TO "NO MORE THAN 20 MEMBERS."
PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. COPIES OF THE FINAL FORM 990 ARE EMAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE. IN THE EVENT THE ORGANIZATION IS UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE FORMS PRIOR TO FILING, COPIES ARE PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE RETURN INDIVIDUALLY AND TO CONTACT THE PREPARER, OTHER BOARD MEMBERS, AND/OR EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS.
PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, EACH DECISION MAKER (E.G. DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION OR ITS BOARD, OR MAKE COMMITMENTS ON THEIR BEHALF) IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE CONFIRMING THAT ALL CONFLICTS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS EXISTING DURING THE PRIOR YEAR, OR CURRENTLY EXISTING, HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE/COMPLIANCE DEPARTMENT COMPILES, SUMMARIZES, AND REPORTS ON THE TOTAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES ISSUED AND COMPLETED, AS WELL AS A SUMMARY OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. THE REPORTING IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND BOARD CHAIRMAN TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE REPORTED TRANSACTION AND/OR OTHER CONFLICTING RELATIONSHIP IS JUST, FAIR, AND REASONABLE.
REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
A BOARD LEVEL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO EVALUATE THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROGRAM AND MONITOR THE PROGRAM IN PLACE. AN INDEPENDENT, OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT AGENCY IS USED PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE TOP EXECUTIVE POSITIONS AT CONVOY OF HOPE AGAINST NATION-WIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. THE AGENCY'S RECOMMENDATIONS ARE THEN SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND IMPLEMENTATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORMS 990 AND 990-T ARE POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
BOARD MEMBERS, COURT DURKALSKI AND CHRIS SONKSEN WERE PAID FOR THEIR SERVICES AS AN HONORARIUM SPEAKER AND CONSULTANT RESPECTIVELY. NEITHER BOARD MEMBER RECEIVED PAYMENT FOR THEIR SERVICES AS BOARD MEMBERS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.