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
RESOURCEWEST
Employer identification number
41-1975357
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?
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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 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.") ....
217,033
208,673
104,895
336,410
232,595
1,099,606
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
217,033
208,673
104,895
336,410
232,595
1,099,606
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)..
118,406
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
981,200
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..
217,033
208,673
104,895
336,410
232,595
1,099,606
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,562
2,553
820
1,171
726
8,832
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.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,108,438
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
7,289
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
88.520 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
86.780 %
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
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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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
RESOURCEWEST
Employer identification number
41-1975357
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
RESOURCEWEST ASSISTS PEOPLE AND STRENGTHENS THE WEST METRO COMMUNITY THROUGH COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS AND CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES. THE GOAL OF EACH PROGRAM WE OFFER IS TO EMPOWER THE INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY. WE BELIEVE THAT A PERSON CAN ACHIEVE THEIR HIGHEST PERSONAL GOAL WHEN THEY HAVE ACCESS TO POWER, RESOURCES AND CONTROL OVER THEIR LIFE. AS A RESULT, OUR FOUR CORE VALUES ARE BASED ON: -THE POTENTIAL OF ALL CHILDREN TO SUCCEED; -THE ABILITY OF PEOPLE TO HELP THEMSELVES TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES; -THE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO LIVE INTERDEPENDENTLY; AND -THE VALUE OF EVERY PERSON TO SOCIETY.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IS FOR CHILDREN FROM NEWBORN TO 18 YEARS OF AGE. EACH CHILD RECEIVES A WINTER JACKET, SNOW PANTS, WINTER BOOTS, A NEW HAT AND MITTENS. IN OUR LAST FISCAL YEAR, 724 CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITY RECEIVED WARM WINTER WEAR. TOY CHEST -WITH FAMILY BUDGETS STRETCHED THIN DUE TO INCREASING HOUSING, ENERGY, TRANSPORTATION AND FOOD COSTS, MANY MORE PARENTS HAVE LESS MONEY AVAILABLE FOR HOLIDAY GIFTS. RESOURCEWEST'S TOY CHEST PROVIDES NEW GIFTS TO CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. LAST YEAR MORE THAN 500 FAMILIES RECEIVED PACKAGES FROM THE TOY CHEST WITH TOYS GOING TO MORE THAN 1,290 KIDS. INFORMATION & REFERRAL - RESOURCEWEST IS THE FIRST STOP FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO NAVIGATE THE SYSTEM OF AVAILABLE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT EVERYTHING FROM THE NEED FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER AND HEALTHCARE, TO WHERE CHILDREN WILL BE GOING TO SCHOOL. WE ARE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR NEW SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF OUR COMMUNITY. EVERY YEAR WE HAVE OVER 10,000 CLIENT CONTACTS- INDIVIDUALS WHO CALLED OR CAME TO OUR OFFICE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT STARFISH - OFFERS INTENSIVE, PERSONALIZED SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND OUT OF CRISIS TO HELP THEM IDENTIFY ISSUES AND SET PRIORITIES. LAST YEAR, PROJECT STARFISH WORKED WITH 575 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CTC) - IS A SPACE FOR PEOPLE TO WORK WITH OUR VOLUNTEERS TO LOOK FOR JOBS, WRITE RESUMES, LEARN COMPUTER SKILLS, RESEARCH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, LOOK FOR HOUSING, AND MUCH MORE. THE CTC, WHICH HAS FIVE COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS, IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC WITH NO INCOME LIMITATIONS. LAST YEAR, THE CTC HAD MORE THAN 900 VISITS. IN 2012/2013 RESOURCEWEST PROVIDED: 1,115 CHILDREN WITH NEW BACKPACKS FILLED WITH GRADE SPECIFIC BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES. 724 CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES RECEIVED WARM WINTER WEAR. MORE THAN 1,290 KIDS RECEIVED TOYS. OVER 10,000 CLIENT CONTACTS- INDIVIDUALS WHO CALLED OR CAME TO OUR OFFICE NEEDING ASSISTANCE. PROJECT STARFISH WORKED WITH 575 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY CENTER (CTC) HAD MORE THAN 900 VISITS.
DOCUMENTATION BY COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES WHICH HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE TREASURER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE 990 AND DIRECTS QUESTIONS TO THE PAID PREPARER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ONCE ALL QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED THEN THE TREASURER SUBMITS THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO SUBMIT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE SUBMISSION AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS THE 990. THE BOARD SECRETARY SIGNS THE MOTION TO SUBMIT THE 990 ON THE BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY EACH BOARD OF DIRECTOR MUST RE-FILE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITH THE BOARD SECRETARY AND DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED AND PAID BY THE HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND THAT PROCESS IS MANAGED UNDER THE TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY EDUCATION COORDINATOR HANDBOOK. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY AND IT IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD AS PART OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.