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
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LANSING
Employer identification number
38-1788281
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.") ....
748,923
601,003
470,492
1,374,550
1,085,640
4,280,608
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
748,923
601,003
470,492
1,374,550
1,085,640
4,280,608
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)..
363,029
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,917,579
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..
748,923
601,003
470,492
1,374,550
1,085,640
4,280,608
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
-18,662
8,403
16,015
21,538
16,702
43,996
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.)..
15,856
15,632
19,263
12,788
51,992
115,531
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,440,135
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
411,734
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
88.230 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.950 %
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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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
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF LANSING
Employer identification number
38-1788281
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
A DEDICATED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT FACILITY THAT PROVIDES YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS CENTERED AROUND: EDUCATION, SPECIFICALLY AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING, RECREATION, LIFE SKILLS, HEALTH, ARTS, MUSIC, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF LANSING OFFERS AGE APPROPRIATE OUTCOME BASED YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS; EMPOWERS YOUTH TO SUPPORT AND INFLUENCE THEIR CLUB AND THEIR COMMUNITY AND DEVELOP A POSITIVE SELF IMAGE; IS A VEHICLE THROUGH WHICH ADOLESCENTS AT A CRITICAL STAGE IN THEIR DEVELOPMENT SUSTAIN MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS AND LEARN TO RESPECT THEIR OWN / OTHERS CULTURAL IDENTITIES; AND POWER HOURMAKES MINUTES COUNT
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - THESES VOLUNTEERS HELP OVERSEE THE OVERALL DIRECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY HELP MAINTAIN A VISION AND FOCUS ON OUR ULTIMATE MISSION; THE KIDS THAT WE SERVE. THEY REVIEW AND APPROVE FINANCIAL REPORTS, WHICH INCLUDE MONTHLY, BUDGETS, AND ANNUAL AUDIT. THEY ASSIST IN THE FUNDRAISING AND BUILDING OF DONOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE CLUB. EDUCATIONAL VOLUNTEERS - THESE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE DAY TO DAY HOMEWORK HELP IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THEY ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE ONE ON ONE TUTORING THAT WE PROVIDE FOR OUR CLUB MEMBERS. RECREATIONAL VOLUNTEERS - THESE VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN THE DAY TO DAY SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL RECREATION ACTIVITIES AT THE CLUB. THEY HELP THE STAFF AS WELL AS THE CLUB MEMBERS, AND SERVE AS ROLE MODELS/MENTORS FOR THE CLUB MEMBERS. GENERAL VOLUNTEERS - THESE VOLUNTEERS DO EVERYTHING FROM ASSIST IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE BUILDING, TO JUST BEING AN EXTRA PAIR OF ADULT EYES FOR THE CLUB. JUST THEIR ADULT PRESENCE, AND INTERACTION WITH THE CHILDREN IN CLUB IS A SERVICE IN ITSELF.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: POWER HOUR (A SUCCESSFUL AFTER-SCHOOL HOMEWORK PROGRAM THAT HELPS KIDS WITH THEIR HOMEWORK), PROJECT LEARN (A PROGRAM THAT HUNDREDS OF KIDS PARTICIPATE IN EACH YEAR THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THEM WITH INCENTIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEISURE READING, CREATIVE WRITING ACTIVITIES, AND PLAYING GAMES LIKE SCRABBLE THAT DEVELOP CHILDREN'S COGNITIVE SKILLS), KEYSTONE CLUB (LEADERSHIP SERVICE CLUBS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS), SMART MOVES (SKILLS MASTERY RESISTANCE TRAINING), JR. STAFF (EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOR TEENS), AND PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS & NIKE CHALLENGE PROJECTS THAT COMBINE DAILY PHYSICAL ACTIVITY WITH TEAMWORK, PROBLEM-SOLVING AND CREATIVE THINKING. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB'S COMPUTER LAB WAS UPGRADED TO A TECHNOLOGY CENTER, THROUGH A NATIONAL BOYS & GIRLS CLUB GRANT, ENABLING CHILDREN AGES 7-17 TO BECOME PROFICIENT IN BASIC EDUCATIONAL CONCEPTS, APPLY LEARNING TO EVERYDAY SITUATIONS, AND EMBRACE TECHNOLOGY THE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB DOESN'T SIMPLY PROVIDE A VALUABLE SERVICE TO WORKING PARENTS; IT PROVIDES A VALUABLE SERVICE TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY BECAUSE THOUSANDS OF KIDS HAVE A SAFE PLACE TO GO. THESE PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE USED IN THE PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BEHAVIOR GUIDANCE, PROMOTION OF HEALTH, SOCIAL CHARACTER, VOCATIONAL, AND EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 AND GIVES AN OVERVIEW AND A COPY OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IF ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE, IT WOULD BE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND BROUGHT TO THE FULL BOARD SHOULD THE NEED ARISE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
OUR PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES: USE OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE AREA TO DETERMINE THE RANGE OF COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THEN THE BOARD AS A WHOLE, THE WHOLE PROCESS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
OUR PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES: USE OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE AREA TO DETERMINE THE RANGE OF COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES, COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND IMPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND THEN THE BOARD AS A WHOLE, THE WHOLE PROCESS WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETING MINUTES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND THE FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THE CLUB'S WEBSITE, WWW.BGCLANSING.ORG. ALSO, THE FORM 990 AND OTHER FINANCIAL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG. IN ADDITION, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.