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
GREATER SOUTHWEST DEVELOPMENT CORP
Employer identification number
36-2858304
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.") ....
2,034,933
1,034,484
930,911
980,973
1,390,680
6,371,981
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
2,034,933
1,034,484
930,911
980,973
1,390,680
6,371,981
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.
6,371,981
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..
2,034,933
1,034,484
930,911
980,973
1,390,680
6,371,981
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
4,535
339,355
3,676
28,418
46,330
422,314
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.)..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,794,295
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
93.780 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
89.600 %
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
Software ID:
13000170
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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
GREATER SOUTHWEST DEVELOPMENT CORP
Employer identification number
36-2858304
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: INDUSTRIAL RESOURCES - RECOGNIZING THAT STRENGTHENING INDUSTRY CREATES A VITAL COMMUNITY, GSDC LAUNCHED ITS INDUSTRIAL DIVISION IN 1995. DESIGNATED AS A LOCAL INDUSTRIAL RETENTION INITIATIVE (LIRI) AGENCY BY THE CITY OF CHICAGO, THE INDUSTRIAL DIVISION RESPONDS TO INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS NEEDS AND AREA-WIDE CONCERNS. AS AN LIRI AGENCY, THEIR OPERATIONAL COSTS ARE COVERED BY SPECIALLY EARMARKED TAX REVENUE. THIS GIVES THEM THE ABILITY TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY SERVICES AT NO COST TO INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS OWNERS, INCLUDING: ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTING FOR STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLANNING THAT TAKES ADVANTAGE OF GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES; TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT ASSESSES BUSINESS NEEDS AND PROVIDES THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR SUCCEEDING IN A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT; BUSINESS WORKSHOPS THAT FOCUS ON INDUSTRY REGULATIONS AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS; STREAMLINED ACCESS TO LOW-COST INDUSTRIAL FINANCING, BOND PROGRAMS AND GRANTS; AND RESOURCES AND INFORMATION FROM A RELIABLE SOURCE THAT STAYS CURRENT WITH INDUSTRY TRENDS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: SMALL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT FUND (SBIF) - SBIF GRANTS PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OWNERS OR TENANTS WHO REPAIR OR IMPROVE THEIR BUSINESS PROPERTIES LOCATED IN A TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT. GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO $150,000 TO COVER 25%, 50% OR EVEN 75% OF THE TOTAL COST OF WORK. ELIGIBLE EXPENSES INCLUDE THE REHABILITATION, REMODELING OR RENOVATION OF ITEMS, SUCH AS WINDOWS, FLOORS OR ROOF; SIGN OR AWNING; HVAC AND OTHER MECHANICAL SYSTEMS; ACCESSIBILITY IMPROVEMENTS; BEAUTIFICATION EFFORTS; PAVING OF PARKING FACILITIES; PURCHASE OF ADJACENT PROPERTY FOR BUILDING EXPANSION OR PARKING. SBIF ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE: COMMERCIAL, WHERE ANNUAL GROSS SALES AVERAGE UNDER $3 MILLION FOR THE PRIOR THREE YEARS; INDUSTRIAL, WHERE 100 OR FEWER FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT EMPLOYEES; PROPERTY OWNERS WITH A MAXIMUM NET WORTH OF $6 MILLION (EXCLUDING INDUSTRIAL OWNERS); AND VACANT PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: BUSINESS WORKSHOPS - THE BUSINESS WORKSHOPS ARE ABLE TO FIT BUSY SCHEDULES AND FOCUS ON TOPICS RELEVANT TO OPERATING A BUSINESS IN TODAYS CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT, SUCH AS BUSINESS PLAN WRITING; BUSINESS CREDIT AND FINANCING; EFFECTIVE ONLINE AND PRINT MARKETING STRATEGIES; FINANCIAL AND TAX REPORTING; AND CITY OF CHICAGO PERMITS, LICENSING AND ZONING. BOTH THE SSA AND CSS SERVICES INCLUDE BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE THAT HELPS LAUNCH NEW BUSINESSES AND SUPPORTS THE GROWTH OF EXISTING BUSINESSES. BUSINESS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES: 1.) BUSINESS ASSESSMENT - A SKILLED PROFESSIONAL TEAM THAT WILL WORK WITH YOU TO EXPLORE BUSINESS POTENTIAL, ASSESS MARKET DYNAMICS, REVIEW AND ANALYZE YOUR BUSINESS PLAN CONCEPTS; 2.) CONNECTING OWNERS WITH PROPERTIES - WHETHER OPENING A NEW BUSINESS OR SIMPLY MOVING YOUR BUSINESS TO A NEW LOCATION, OUR DATABASE OF BUILDINGS FOR SALE AND RENT INSIDE THE 63RD STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT HELPS YOU SELECT A SITE THAT SUITS YOUR NEEDS. 3.) CONSULTING AND STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT - TAKE ADVANTAGE OF OUR EXPERIENCE WITH THE LOCAL BUSINESS MARKET AND GLOBAL MARKET TRENDS THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT WITH DEVELOPING COST-EFFECTIVE ONLINE AND PRINT MEDIA MARKETING; ENHANCING SALES CYCLE METHODS; AND IDENTIFYING NEEDS AND ACCESSING FLEXIBLE FINANCING AND GRANTS. 4.) TECHNOLOGY LAB - OUR TECHNOLOGY LAB, COMBINED WITH OUR BUSINESS WORKSHOPS, HELPS BUSINESS OWNERS TO BUILD TECHNOLOGY SKILLS, SUCH AS USING BUSINESS SOFTWARE, ACCOUNTING SOFTWARE AND DATABASES; EFFECTIVELY USING ONLINE BANKING AND E-COMMERCE TOOLS; ACCEPTING PAYMENTS SECURELY ONLINE; AND DEVELOPING A WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: SENIOR HOUSING - FOR OVER 20 YEARS, GSDC HAS SUCCESSFULLY PROVIDED HIGH QUALITY RENTAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR INCOME-QUALIFIED SENIORS AT TWO SEPARATE LOCATIONS IN THE CHICAGO LAWN COMMUNITY AT CHURCHVIEW AND LAWN TERRACE APARTMENTS. CHURCHVIEW APARTMENTS IS ALSO HOME TO A SUPPORTIVE LIVING FACILITY. WITH CLOSE TO 250 AFFORDABLE APARTMENTS AND A WAITING LIST AT BOTH BUILDINGS, GSDC OVERSEES THE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT OF ALL THREE FACILITIES. FOR THOSE SENIORS WHO STILL WISH TO LIVE AN ACTIVE AND URBAN LIFESTYLE, CHURCHVIEW AND LAWN TERRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING APARTMENTS ARE IDEAL. PETS ARE ALLOWED AND RESIDENTS CAN LOOK FORWARD TO WEEKLY AND MONTHLY ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING BINGO, EXERCISE GROUPS, BIBLE STUDY, MOVIE DAYS, BIRTHDAY PARTIES, HOLIDAY CELEBRATIONS AND MORE. PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE SENIOR APARTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLY FOR PERSONS 62 AND OLDER. AMENITIES INCLUDE: HEAT, WATER, GAS, KEYCARD DOOR ENTRY SYSTEM, INDIVIDUAL CLIMATE CONTROLLED UNITS, FULL BATHROOMS WITH HANDRAILS, ELEVATOR AND WHEEL CHAIR ACCESS, SEPARATE STORAGE SPACE, FREE PARKING AND LAUNDRY FACILITIES. ONE-BEDROOM,TWO-BEDROOM AND STUDIO UNITS ARE AVAILABLE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
PREPARED UPDATED BYLAWS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW AND APPROVE FORM 990, WHILE DOCUMENTING SUCH APPROVAL IN THE MINUTES PRIOR TO FILING.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
ANNUAL REPORTING TO THE ORGANIZATION BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION'S DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST OF INTERESTED PARTIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.