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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ELE'S PLACE INC
Employer identification number
38-2976751
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,594,492
1,410,862
1,592,195
1,803,457
2,608,290
9,009,296
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
1,594,492
1,410,862
1,592,195
1,803,457
2,608,290
9,009,296
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.
9,009,296
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,594,492
1,410,862
1,592,195
1,803,457
2,608,290
9,009,296
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
12,693
6,164
4,949
5,155
5,278
34,239
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
5,179
34,491
39,670
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
4,103
2,545
4,415
5,328
7,213
23,604
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
9,106,809
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
98.930 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.100 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....
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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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ELE'S PLACE INC
Employer identification number
38-2976751
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY DESIGNATE AND APPOINT STANDING COMMITTEES WHICH MAY INCLUDE BOARD MEMBERS AND NON-BOARD MEMBERS, CHAIRED BY A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE MANAGEMENT AND POLICIES OF THE CORPORATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ALSO DESIGNATE AND APPOINT LOCAL COMMUNITY BOARDS. THE COMMUNITY BOARD SHALL BE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE COMMUNITY FOR WHICH THE BRANCH SERVES, AND SHALL BE REPSONSIBLE FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, NETWORKING, AND FUNDRAISING FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE CONSTITUENTS SERVED BY THE BRANCH.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION WILL BE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS LAST SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE YEAR. OFFICERS SHALL SERVE A TERM OF ONE CALENDAR YEAR AND MAY BE ELECTED TO SERVE SUBSEQUENT TERMS. NEW OFFICES MAY BE CREATED AND FILLED AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH OFFICER WILL HOLD OFFICE UNTIL HIS/HER SUCCESSOR WILL HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED AND WILL HAVE QUALIFIED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE PRESIDENT/CEO RECEIVES AND REVIEWS A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. UPON APPROVAL, AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. IF NO CHANGES ARE REQUIRED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING ANY CONFLICTS THAT EXIST AT THE TIME THEY JOIN THE BOARD. ADDITIONALLY, ANY CONFLICTS THAT ARISE DURING THEIR SERVICE ON THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED AS THEY OCCUR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO: SALARY RANGE IS LARGELY BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY. THREE COMMUNITY BOARDS AND MANAGEMENT STAFF FORMALLY EVALUATE PERFORMANCE OF CEO ANNUALLY WITH WRITTEN EVALUATION TOOLS. CEO MEETS WITH GOVERNING BOARD CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR EACH JANUARY TO REVIEW EVALUATIONS AND PROGRESS TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS SET THE PREVIOUS YEAR. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, LEAD BY GOVERNING BOARD CHAIR, DETERMINES ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION WARRANTED BY EVALUATION PROCESS. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEE: PROCESS FOR MANAGING DIRECTORS (MD) FOR ALL BRANCHES IS SIMILAR TO PROCESS FOR CEO. SALARY RANGE IS LARGELY BASED ON THE MOST CURRENT MICHIGAN NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION WAGE AND BENEFIT SURVEY. THE COMMUNITY BOARD FOR EACH BRANCH AND STAFF FORMALLY EVALUATE PERFORMANCE OF MD ANNUALLY WITH WRITTEN EVALUATION TOOLS. MD MEETS WITH CEO AND COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIR EACH JANUARY TO REVIEW EVALUATIONS AND PROGRESS TOWARD ORGANIZATIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS SET THE PREVIOUS YEAR. CEO AND COMMUNITY BOARD CHAIR DETERMINE ANY CHANGE IN COMPENSATION WARRANTED BY EVALUATION PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE ALSO FILED WITH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN'S ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND ARE PUBLIC INFORMATION THROUGH THE STATE OF MICHIGAN.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,908. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 486. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 186. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,580. MEMBERSHIP DUES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,542. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 431. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 166. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,139. LIBRARY : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 746. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 88. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 31. TOTAL EXPENSES 865. MNGC EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 474. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 474.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE NO CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS YEAR.
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