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
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
55-0790330
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
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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.") ....
52,610
55,901
286,510
363,159
566,285
1,324,465
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
52,610
55,901
286,510
363,159
566,285
1,324,465
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.
1,324,465
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..
52,610
55,901
286,510
363,159
566,285
1,324,465
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.)..
34,952
29,424
64,376
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,388,841
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
95.360 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.430 %
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
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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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COPTIC ORTHODOX CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
55-0790330
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ASSIST, REFUGEES, ASLYEES, ABUSED SPOUSES, IMMIGRANTS & THEIR FAMILIES, AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING TO ACHIEVE SELF SUFFICIENCY THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS SUCH AS REFUGEE RECEPTION AND PLACEMENT, IMMIGRATION SERVICES, SOCIAL SERVICES, EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, ESSENTIAL TRANSLATION & INTERPRETATION SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION, AND REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COMPREHENSIVE ORIENTATION WITHIN 90 DAYS OF ARRIVAL; OBTAINING SOCIAL SECURITY CARD, BUS PASSES, ENROLLING REFUGEE CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE CLASSES FOR THE ADULTS; ORIENTATING TO THE LOCAL HEALTH CARE SYSTEM; ORIENTATION TO THE BUS SYSTEM, AND COMPLIANCE WITH LOCAL MOTOR SAFETY LAWS (SEATBELT, CHILD SEATS, AND NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS PER VEHICLE). ADDITIONALLY, PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT ORIENTATION AND JOB PLACEMENT, INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF SELF SUFFICIENCY IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, IMPORTANCE TO BE ON TIME FOR JOB INTERVIEWS AND ACCEPTING ANY JOB OFFER TO ENSURE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. IMMIGRATION SERVICES: - PROVIDES SURVIVORS OF TORTURE, REFUGEES, ASYLEES, IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WITH AFFORDABLE IMMIGRATION SERVICES INCLUDING CONSULTATION, ASSESSMENT, AND IMMIGRATION CASE MANAGEMENT. THE SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE ASSISTANCE COMPLETING THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION INCLUDING APPLICATION FOR POLITICAL ASYLUM, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS, SPOUSE ABUSE APPLICATIONS, VISA EXTENSIONS, REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS, NATURALIZATION, WORK AUTHORIZATION, TRAVEL DOCUMENTS, AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT, CHANGE OF STATUS, FAMILY REUNIFICATION, REPLACEMENT OF IMMIGRATION DOCUMENTS, VISA PERTAINING TO HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS, AND RELIGIOUS VISA APPLICATION. THE BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS (BIA) RECOGNIZES THE AGENCY FOR THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND SERVICE TO THE IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY AND AS HAVING QUALIFIED AND EXPERIENCED BIA ACCREDITED STAFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE AND APPROPRIATE LEGAL REPRESENTATION RELATED TO VARIOUS DISCRIMINATION, FAMILY LAW, AND CRIMINAL RELATED ISSUES. ASSISTANCE IS ALSO PROVIDED THROUGH REFERRALS TO THE REFUGEES, ASYLEES, IMMIGRANTS AND VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING WHO FACE LEGAL AND CULTURAL BARRIERS TO NAVIGATE THE COMPLEX LAW ENFORCEMENT AND LEGAL SYSTEMS TO ENSURE CLIENTS ARE CONNECTED WITH APPROPRIATE HUMAN SERVICE NEEDS. EDUCATION, SOCIAL AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: - PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE, FAMILY AND SMALL GROUP ORIENTATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME IMMIGRANTS, SURVIVORS OF TORTURE AND HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIMS TO PROMOTE LONG TERM ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVE RESETTLEMENT. THE PROGRAM GOALS ARE: TO RESTORE THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE OF CLIENTS BY MEETING THEIR BASIC NEEDS, FACILITATING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THEM AND COMMUNITY SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND FOSTERING THEIR UNDERSTANDING AND ASSIMILATION INTO U.S. SOCIETY. TO RESTORE CLIENTS ATTACHMENTS TO, AND PROMOTE PARTICIPATION IN, COMMUNITY, SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS. TO FOSTER CONDITIONS THAT SUPPORTS THE CLIENTS' INTEGRATION INTO THEIR COMMUNITIES TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE IMPACT OF AGE, GENDER, FAMILY STATUS, AND PAST EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM STRIVES TO ASSIST CLIENTS TO ACHIEVE EFFECTIVE RESETTLEMENT AND ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. DIRECT SERVICES INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT, INTEGRATION ASSISTANCE, CULTURE INCLUSION, SOCIAL SERVICES, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, AND REFERRALS TO AFFORDABLE LEGAL SERVICES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO ITS SUBMISSION. ONCE THEY HAVE HAD THE OPPORTUNITY OF REVIEWING THE TAX FILING, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF ANY CHANGES THAT ARE REQUIRED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS REAFFIRM THIS POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE, THE BOARD MEMBER WOULD BE ASKED TO EXPLAIN THEIR POSITION, AND THE BOARD WOULD DISCUSS THE IMPAIRMENT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
SALARIES OF CEO AND DIRECTORS ARE REVIEWED PERIODICALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COMPARISION IS MADE TO SIMILAR POSITIONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
COPIES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S 990 TAX RETURN ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND ON-LINE USING GUIDESTAR.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT 0
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