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
Greater KC LINC Inc
Employer identification number
43-1676730
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.") ....
11,782,284
15,802,566
14,637,313
16,744,597
16,175,106
75,141,866
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
11,782,284
15,802,566
14,637,313
16,744,597
16,175,106
75,141,866
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
75,141,866
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..
11,782,284
15,802,566
14,637,313
16,744,597
16,175,106
75,141,866
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
89,909
97,977
98,755
68,626
48,552
403,819
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
28,294
59,405
21,558
32,011
52,685
193,953
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
75,739,638
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,301,699
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
99.211 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.666 %
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
.....................................................
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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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
Greater KC LINC Inc
Employer identification number
43-1676730
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
MISSION STATEMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND INFLUENCE TO ENGAGE THE KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI COMMUNITY IN CREATING THE BEST SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEM TO SUPPORT AND STRENGTHEN CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, HOLDING THAT SYSTEM ACCOUNTABLE, AND CHANGING PUBLIC ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE SYSTEM. THE PURPOSE OF LINC INCLUDES BEING A STATE-WIDE RESOURCE FOR MISSOURI FOR CERTAIN DATA AND COMMUNICATIONS NEEDS AND SERVICES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CARING COMMUNITIES (HELPING STUDENTS, PARENTS AND NEIGHBORS): LINC PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR SCHOOL & NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES IN MULTIPLE SCHOOL DISTRICTS. MAJOR EFFORTS INCLUDE (A) OPERATING OUT-OF-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN KC-AREA SCHOOL DISTRICTS & CHARTER SCHOOLS, (B) IMPLEMENTING FEDERAL 21ST CENTURY COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER (21CCLC) GRANTS, AND (C) OPERATING THE AREA'S COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVE. OTHER SMALLER, SIMILAR PROGRAMS ARE ALSO INCLUDED IN THIS CATEGORY. FOR FY2013, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 30,528 PEOPLE. 21CCLC: FUNDS FROM A GRANT FROM THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION ARE BEING USED TO PROVIDE AFTER-SCHOOL ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, YOUTH INVOLVEMENT, AND EXPANDED PARENT AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT AT SEVERAL SCHOOLS. IN TOTAL, AT JUNE 30, 2013, THERE WERE 81 LINC CARING COMMUNITY SITES. IN FY13, LINC TOUCHED THE LIVES OF 169,441 INDIVIDUALS THROUGH DIRECT SERVICE DELIVERY, RECRUITMENT IN VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES, AND ENGAGEMENT IN SITE AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
HEALTH & CHILD WELFARE INITIATIVES (TO ADDRESS & IMPROVE COMMUNITY HEALTH ISSUES & CHILD WELFARE ISSUES): LINC IS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN ADDRESSING COMMUNITY CHILD WELFARE ISSUES LIKE ACCESS TO FOOD OVER THE SUMMER. THESE PROGRAMS IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR (AND EXTEND SERVICES TO) AT-RISK FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE AT RISK FOR CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. FOR FY13, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 18,117 PEOPLE. LINC'S HEALTH INITIATIVES IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR (AND EXTEND SERVICES TO) AT-RISK, UNDER SERVED YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITHOUT READY ACCESS TO HEALTH SERVICES &/OR INSURANCE. CLOSE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ENTITIES SUCH AS KANSAS CITY QUALITY IMPROVEMENT CONSORTIUM (KCQIC) AND THE AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER (AHEC) LEVERAGE RESOURCES TO CREATE BROADER OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
WELFARE TO WORK (TO MONITOR & IMPROVE COMMUNITY-BASED WELFARE-TO-WORK SYSTEMS): UNDER THE WELFARE-TO-WORK AND COMMUNITY WORKER SUPPORT PROGRAM, LINC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SERVING UNEMPLOYED AND UNDER-EMPLOYED ADULTS IN KANSAS CITY AND JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI BY DEVELOPING, PLANNING AND MONITORING COMMUNITY-BASED WELFARE-TO-WORK AND WORKER SUPPORT SYSTEMS, AND WORKING WITH LIKE-MINDED LOCAL CONTRACTORS AND PARTNERS. THE SYSTEM FOCUSES ON JOB PREPARATION, PLACEMENT & RETENTION ISSUES INCLUDING: CHILD CARE, JOB READINESS, PERSONAL SKILLS, EMPLOYER TRAINING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION. FOR FY13, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 4,637 PEOPLE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
EDUCARE-- THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN BETWEEN THE AGES OF ZERO TO THREE YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND HOME VISITS TO FAMILY CARE PROVIDERS LOCATED IN JACKSON, CLAY AND PLATTE COUNTIES IN MISSOURI, AND ADDRESSES CORE COMPETENCIES FOR EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS. FOR FY 2013, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 1,093 PEOPLE. EARLY CHILDHOOD-- COLLABORATING WITH MANY COMMUNITY PARTNERS, THIS INITIATIVE IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE QUALITY AND AVAILABILITY OF CHILD CARE WITHIN THE URBAN CORE BY PROVIDING (A) TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO AREA EARLY EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS, (B) EXTENSIVE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO AREA CHILD CARE PROGRAMS THAT ARE WORKING TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION, AND (C) OTHER BENEFITS TO CHILD CARE CENTERS WORKING TO IMPROVE QUALITY CHILD CARE AS THEY STAY AFFORDABLE. FOR FY 2013, THIS PROGRAM SERVED APPROXIMATELY 3,040 PEOPLE. DATA-- LINC DATA AND RESEARCH INITIATIVES SUPPORT PLANNING AND SERVICE DELIVERY, PROMOTE ACCOUNTABILITY, AND ASSIST VOLUNTEERS IN MONITORING OUTCOMES. LINC MAINTAINS A CURRENT DATABASE OF ASSISTED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, AND PROVIDES OTHER DATA SUPPORT. THE RESULT IS A SYSTEM WHICH PROVIDES INCREASINGLY ACCURATE AND USEFUL APPLICATIONS USED INTERNALLY AS WELL AS OUTSIDE OF LINC. OTHER FUNDING IN THIS CATEGORY SUPPORTS PART OF LINC'S ACCOUNTING AND TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE. OTHER INITIATIVES-- THIS CATEGORY IS COMPOSED OF MULTIPLE SMALLER INITIATIVES THAT REPRESENT LINC TAKING ADVANTAGE OF UNIQUE REGIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE UNDERSERVED POPULATION. THESE INITIATIVES SUPPORT HEALTH, EDUCATION, FAMILY STABILITY AND SENIORS IN THE COMMUNITY IN VARIOUS WAYS. THESE PROGRAMS SERVED MORE THAN 519 INDIVIDUALS IN FY13.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AGENCY FINANCE TEAM AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES. QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS RAISED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE ADDRESSED AND CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS ARE MADE AT THIS TIME. THE 990 IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS, CONCERNS, CHANGES OR CLARIFICATIONS RAISED BY THE COMMITTEE ARE ADDRESSED. THE FINAL 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE COMMISSION FOR COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING OF THE 990.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES WHENEVER THE PERSONAL OR PROFESSIONAL INTEREST OF A BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE IS POTENTIALLY AT ODDS WITH THE BEST INTEREST OF GREATER KC LINC INC. ALTHOUGH THE LEGAL STANDARDS FOR AVOIDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ARE FAIRLY LIMITED, GREATER KC LINC INC. WILL AVOID WHERE POSSIBLE EVEN THE APPEARANCE OF THE POTENTIAL FOR IMPROPRIETY. INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE GOODS AND SERVICES IN THE GREATER KC LINC INC. AREA ARE LIMITED. WHEN SITUATIONS ARISE THAT INVOLVE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES APPLY. IF AN ISSUE IS TO BE DECIDED BY THE BOARD THAT INVOLVES A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FOR A BOARD MEMBER, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD MEMBER TO: 1. IDENTIFY THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST 2. NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION OF THE PROGRAM OR MOTION BEING CONSIDERED. 3. NOT VOTE ON THE ISSUE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD TO: RECORD IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND THE USE OF THE PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA OF THIS POLICY. ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO REIMBURSE BOARD MEMBERS FOR EXPENSES INCURRED (SUCH AS THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES), BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT BEING PAID FOR SERVING ON THE BOARD. CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMPLETION EACH YEAR. THE FORM COLLECTS INFORMATION ON THE CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS. A REPORT FROM THIS EXERCISE IS PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
COMPENSATION REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
EXECUTIVE SALARY: IS BASED UPON PERFORMANCE TARGETS SET FOR THE PRESIDENT THE PREVIOUS YEAR. PERFORMANCE TARGETS FOR THE PRESIDENT ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE TARGETS AT THE END OF THE YEAR AND DETERMINES WHAT, IF ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENT SHOULD BE MADE FOR THE PRESIDENT. PEER REVIEW OCCURS ROUTINELY FOR THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE TO ARM THEM WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN MAKING THEIR DECISION.
OTHER OFFICERS COMPENSATION REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
LINC USES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURE FOR COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES AS REFLECTED IN THE BOARD GOVERNANCE MANUAL ADOPTED BY THE BOARD ON FEBRUARY OF 2009. GENERAL FULL TIME SALARIES: LINC STAFF MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. STAFF RECOMMENDATION IS BASED UPON THE LOCAL CONSUMER PRICE INDEX - URBAN WAGE EARNERS AND CLERICAL WORKERS. THIS RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND THEY MAKE A DECISION BASED UPON THEIR ASSESSMENT OF THE RECOMMENDATION.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT WWW.KCLINC.ORG OR UPON REQUEST.
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK FOR OFFICERS & DIRECTORS
FORM 990, PART VII
AVERAGE HOURS OF SERVICE PER WEEK ARE BASELINE/APPROXIMATE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.