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
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS INC
Employer identification number
46-0423151
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) 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.") ....
866,121
1,190,364
950,736
726,531
634,333
4,368,085
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
866,121
1,190,364
950,736
726,531
634,333
4,368,085
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.
4,368,085
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..
866,121
1,190,364
950,736
726,531
634,333
4,368,085
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
11,600
3,337
3,715
2,409
1,131
22,192
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).
4,390,277
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,220,036
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
99.490 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.360 %
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
................................................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 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
.....
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) 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
NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS INC
Employer identification number
46-0423151
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
HOME INSPECTIONS AND ROLES OF VARIOUS HOUSING PARTNERS. THE CLASS PROVIDES EIGHT HOURS OF INTENSIVE, INTERACTIVE HOUSING EDUCATION. HOMEBUYER COUNSELING: POTENTIAL HOMEBUYERS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING REGARDING THEIR SPECIFIC FINANCIAL SITUATIONS. COUNSELORS DISCUSS THE FINANCING OPTIONS, REVIEW CREDIT, ANSWER QUESTIONS AND DETERMINE A PLAN OF ACTION. POST-PURCHASE EDUCATION: POST-PURCHASE CLASSES ARE HANDS ON CLASSES TO ASSIST NEW AND EXISTING HOMEOWNERS IN THE MAINTENANCE OF THEIR HOME. ANNUAL ROUTINE MAINTENANCE IS DISCUSSED AT EACH CLASS, HOW TO BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR AND PREDATORY LENDING IS REVISITED. FORECLOSURE PREVENTION COUNSELING: HOMEOWNERS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING TO PREVENT FORECLOSURE, ASSISTING WITH BUDGETING AND WORKING WITH CREDITORS. CLIENTS RECEIVE COMPLETE FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION AND DEFAULT COUNSELING WITH MORTGAGE MITIGATION ASSISTANCE. FINANCIAL FITNESS EDUCATION: POTENTIAL AND EXISTING HOMEOWNERS OBTAIN FINANCIAL LITERACY KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS IN THIS CREDIT COUNSELING CLASS. THE CLASS INCLUDES 12 HOURS OF STUDY ON SUBJECTS INCLUDING WHEN TO BORROW, USING CREDIT CARDS, DELINQUENCIES, BANKRUPTCIES AND MAINTAINING GOOD CREDIT. THE HOMEOWNERS WILL LEAVE WITH A PERSONALIZED WORKING BUDGET FOR THEIR HOUSEHOLD. LENDING: IN 2002, THE ORGANIZATION FORMED A SUBSIDIARY, NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, LLC TO MANAGE THE GROWING LOAN FUND PORTFOLIO. NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, LLC IS CERTIFIED AS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTION (CDFI) BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY. NEIGHBORHOOD LENDING SERVICES, LLC MAINTAINS A 3.7 MILLION DOLLAR REVOLVING LOAN FUND. THE MAIN FOCUS OF THE REVOLVING LOAN FUND IS TO PROVIDE "DOWN PAYMENT AND CLOSING COSTS" ASSISTANCE FOR LOW- TO MODERATE- INCOME FAMILIES AND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYERS. OTHER LOAN PRODUCTS INCLUDE REHABILITATION LOANS AND PARTICIPATION LOANS WITH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION IS ABLE TO OFFER FLEXIBLE LENDING PRODUCTS FOR LOW TO MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES. PROPERTY MANAGEMENT: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS, INC. OWNS TWO APARTMENT BUILDINGS AND SEVEN CONDOMINIUMS TOTALING 47 RENTAL UNITS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
REHAB THROUGH STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT AND SOUTH DAKOTA HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS, INC. ADMINISTERS HOME FUNDS AND HOUSING PRESERVATION GRANTS FOR LOW- TO MODERATE-INCOME FAMILIES IN NEED OF HOUSING REHAB. NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS, INC. PRIMARILY ASSISTS FAMILIES WITH LIFE SAFETY ISSUES SUCH AS UPDATING ELECTRICAL, FOUNDATION REPAIR, UDPATING PLUMBING, WEATHERIZATION AND ROOF REPAIR. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS ABOUT 45 FAMILIES PER YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL: THE NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK CLUB OFFICERS IN EACH COMMUNITY MAKE UP THE NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL. EACH COUNCIL ADDRESSES THE COMMUNITY NEEDS AND ASSISTS IN PROVIDING DIRECTION. EACH COUNCIL IS ENTITLED TO AND HAS REPRESENTATION ON THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICES OF THE BLACK HILLS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO ASSIST WITH DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS IMPLEMENTED BY THE ORGANIZATION. VOLUNTEER EVENTS: VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE PAINTING HOMES FOR LOW- INCOME AND DISABLED FAMILIES, NEIGHBORHOOD BEAUTIFICATION, NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY CLEAN UP, AND WEATHERIZATION OF LOW-INCOME HOMES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3
MANAGEMENT OF BENDER PARK APARTMENTS HAS BEEN DELEGATED TO A MANAGEMENT COMPANY; HOWEVER WE REVIEW FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON A PERIODIC BASIS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
THE ORGANIZATION OVERSEES AFFILIATES BY ATTENDING MONTHLY MEETINGS. THIS ENSURSES THE ORGANIZATION THAT ITS AFFILIATES ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THEIR OPERATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A LICENSED CPA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY STATES THAT NO OFFICER, DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE, OR CORPORATE MEMBER SHALL BE PERSONALLY INTERESTED IN ANY CONTRACT RELATING TO THE OPERATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE CORPORATION, OR IN ANY LOAN OR GRANT TO BE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION, UNLESS SUCH CONTRACT, LOAN OR GRANT IS AUTHORIZED BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IN A MEETING AT WHICH PRESENCE AND VOTE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON IS NOT NECESSARY FOR ITS AUTHORIZATION. THE NATURE OF THE PERSONS INTERESTED SHALL BE FULLY DISCLOSED AND MADE KNOWN TO THE BOARD BEFORE ANY VOTE TO AUTHORIZE THE CONTRACT, LOAN OR GRANT. THE INTERESTED PARTY SHALL REFRAIN FROM VOTING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD MEMBERS APPROVE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION EACH YEAR. THE BOARD MEMBERS ATTEND OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATION'S MEETINGS AND NOTE WHAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATIONS ARE. THIS ENSURES THAT THE BOARD'S APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS CONSISTENT WITH OTHERS IN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THIS PROCESS IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY. NO OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEES EXIST, SO QUESTION 15B HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO." HOWEVER, WE WOULD FOLLOW THE ABOVE PROCESS IF IT WERE APPLICABLE TO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST THROUGH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
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