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
PERSAD CENTER INC
Employer identification number
25-1234680
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.") ....
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
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.
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..
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.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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.") .
379,984
308,663
474,230
348,557
680,044
2,191,478
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......
1,097,952
1,284,885
1,331,965
1,054,243
1,706,595
6,475,640
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.
1,477,936
1,593,548
1,806,195
1,402,800
2,386,639
8,667,118
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.)
8,667,118
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...
1,477,936
1,593,548
1,806,195
1,402,800
2,386,639
8,667,118
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
439
190
77
81
23
810
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
439
190
77
81
23
810
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.)
..
5,351
4,295
12,625
12,501
403
35,175
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
1,483,726
1,598,033
1,818,897
1,415,382
2,387,065
8,703,103
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
99.590 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.060 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
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
PERSAD CENTER INC
Employer identification number
25-1234680
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
IN THE FALL OF 2012, PERSAD CENTER LAUNCHED A NEW SUICIDE PREVENTION PROJECT TARGETING AT RISK YOUTH. BECAUSE OF THE HIGHER RATES OF SUICIDE ATTEMPTS AMONG OUR TARGET POPULATION OF LGBTQ YOUTH, THE AGENCY CREATED THE SAFE SPACES PROJECT TO DELIVER SUICIDE PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS DIRECTLY TO YOUTH, TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN DEVELOPING SUICIDE INTERVENTIONS FOR THEIR PEERS AND TO PROVIDE YOUTH-SERVING AGENCIES WITH NEEDED INFORMATION AND SKILLS TO SUPPORT LGBTQ YOUTH AND BECOME SAFE SPACES FOR THESE YOUTH. THE PROJECT IS FUNDED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA BUREAU OF FAMILY HEALTH. THROUGH A SUBCONTRACT AND IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CENTER FOR TRAUMATIC STRESS AT ALLEGHENY GENERAL HOSPITAL, PERSAD IS DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING WEBINARS AND SUPPORT MATERIALS FOR STAFF WORKING IN TRAUMATIC STRESS SERVICES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. THESE WEBINARS AND MATERIALS ARE DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE COMPETENCY OF WORKERS WHO DEAL WITH LGBTQ FAMILIES IN THEIR SETTINGS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
PUBLIC WELFARE. CONSUMERS WHO RECEIVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DECREASE THEIR SYMPTOMS OF MENTAL ILLNESS, INCREASE THEIR ABILITY TO COPE WITH STRESSFUL SITUATIONS, DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADDRESS DIFFICULT LIFE CIRCUMSTANCES AND REPORT INCREASED LIFE FUNCTIONING AND HAPPINESS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
SUPPORT, AND SHOW IMPROVED SELF CARE MANAGEMENT. PERSAD PROVIDED 103 HIV+ INDIVIDUALS WITH 1457 HOURS OF CARE THIS YEAR. PERSAD'S HIV PREVENTION SERVICES TARGET SEVERAL HIGH RISK POPULATIONS INCLUDING GAY MEN, MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN (MSM), YOUNG ADULT MEN OF COLOR, STREET YOUTH, AND HIV+ INDIVIDUALS. PERSAD PROVIDES DIFFERENT INTERVENTIONS TO THESE GROUPS THAT ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED AND PROVEN EFFECTIVE FOR THE POPULATION. THE DEMONSTRATED EFFECTIVE INTERVENTIONS THAT PERSAD USES INCLUDE: MPOWERMENT (FOR YOUNG MEN OF COLOR), STREET SMART (FOR STREET YOUTH), HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS (FOR HIV+ INDIVIDUALS TO PREVENT RE- INFECTION), AND RESPECT (FOR GAY MEN AND MSM). INDIVIDUALS WHO PARTICIPATE IN HIV PREVENTION SERVICES BENEFIT FROM KNOWING THEIR HIV STATUS, INCREASE THEIR AWARENESS AND KNOWLEDGE OF HIV DISEASE, AND RECOGNIZE AND REDUCE THE BEHAVIORS THAT PUT THEM AT RISK FOR INFECTION. 2436 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED 5226 HOURS OF PREVENTION INTERVENTIONS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
PERSAD ALSO PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING SERVICES DURING THE 2012-2013 YEAR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT- OUTPATIENT SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS TO ASSIST THEM IN REDUCING OR ELIMINATING USE OR ABUSE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL, TO RECOGNIZE THE DAMAGING EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND TO REPAIR DAMAGE DONE THROUGH THE ABUSE. CONSUMERS ARE HELPED TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO LIVE SUBSTANCE FREE. TRANSGENDER CARE- SERVICES WERE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WHO IDENTIFY AS TRANSGENDER TO ASSIST THEM IN DISCERNING AND ADJUSTING TO A GENDER PRESENTATION AND ROLE THAT IS CONGRUENT WITH THEIR IDENTITY. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ARE HELPED TO ADDRESS DISCRIMINATION AND CONFLICT TO DEVELOP SKILLS TO MANAGE LEGAL, SCHOOL, WORK, AND RELATIONSHIP CHALLENGES. INTIMATE PARTNER ABUSE- SAME-SEX COUPLES OR INDIVIDUALS FROM THESE RELATIONSHIPS WHO WERE INVOLVED IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ARE SERVED IN THIS PROGRAM. CONSUMERS MAY BE COURT REFERRED OR VOLUNTARY AND MAY RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL OR COUPLES COUNSELING. THIS PROGRAM HELPS INDIVIDUALS TO RECOGNIZE THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AND TEACHES SKILLS TO INTERRUPT AND AVOID VIOLENT INTERACTIONS. YOUTH SERVICES- PERSAD PROVIDED A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO LGBTQ YOUTH. AN AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE SPACE FOR YOUTH TO COME AND RECEIVE HOMEWORK SUPPORT, MEET UP WITH FRIENDS AND RELAX. IN ADDITION, PERSAD PROVIDES STREET OUTREACH, HIV PREVENTION, DRUG AND ALCOHOL PREVENTION, AND SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAMS. OLDER ADULT SERVICES- PERSAD IS THE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION FOR THE NATIONAL OLDER ADULT PROGRAM SAGE (SERVICES AND ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS). PERSAD IS PROVIDING SOCIAL/EDUCATIONAL EVENTS FOR LGBT ELDERS, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS TO ASSIST SENIOR SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS TO BETTER SERVE THE LGBT OLDER ADULT, AND A FRIENDLY VISITOR PROGRAM TO SUPPORT INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY BE ISOLATED OR HOME BOUND. ADVOCACY SERVICES- PERSAD REACHES COMMUNITIES IN WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA WITH OUR COMMUNITY SAFE ZONE PROGRAM. THIS COMMUNITY ORGANIZING AND DISCRIMINATION RESPONSE SERVICE FACILIATES COMMUNITY EVENTS AND MEETINGS, EDUCATES COMMUNITY GROUPS RE: LGBTQ DISCRIMINATION AND RESPONDS TO INDIVIDUAL VICTIMS OF HATE CRIMES OR DISCRIMINATION. TRAINING/EDUCATION SERVICES- DURING THE 2012 SERVICE YEAR, PERSAD PROVIDED 936 HOURS OF TRAINING TO 4680 INDIVIDUALS. TRAINING SERVICES TARGET SYSTEMS THAT WORK WITH LGBTQ PEOPLE TO HELP THEM IMPROVE THEIR CULTURAL AWARENESS AND COMPETENCY. PERSAD WORKS WITH SCHOOLS, CORPORATIONS, AND HUMAN SERVICE AGENCIES TO HELP THEIR WORKERS PROVIDE QUALITY SERVICES TO LGBTQ PEOPLE. SATELLITE CENTERS- PERSAD HAS OUTREACH AND SATELLITE CENTERS IN WASHINGTON, PA AND ERIE, PA WHICH WERE ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE IMPROVED ACCESS TO PERSAD SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS LIVING IN THOSE COUNTIES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITORS PREPARE AND DELIVER A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND IT IS AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. EVERYONE IS GIVEN TIME TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 AND RESPOND TO OUR AUDITORS WITH THEIR COMMENTS. AFTER THIS PERIOD, ALL APPROPRIATE EDITS ARE MADE TO THE DRAFT FORM 990. THE FINAL EDITED VERSION IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF OUR ORGANIZATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO READ AND REVIEW. ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ALL CURRENT CONFLICTS AND ANY OTHER CONFLICTS AS THEY ARISE. THIS WAY MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD CAN MONITOR ALL CONFLICTS AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON A CURRENT BASIS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF OUR ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES ON THE INTERNET, AND COMPARING OTHER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND BUDGET SIZE AS REPORT ON THEIR 990 FORM. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THEN MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS VOTED ON BY THE FULL BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.