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
GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
Employer identification number
94-1558073
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.") ....
4,248,631
8,922,922
4,854,447
6,317,724
6,047,629
30,391,353
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
4,248,631
8,922,922
4,854,447
6,317,724
6,047,629
30,391,353
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)..
7,966,874
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
22,424,479
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..
4,248,631
8,922,922
4,854,447
6,317,724
6,047,629
30,391,353
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
84,379
53,743
44,732
247,441
251,695
681,990
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.)..
5,081
8,869
8,872
5,562
20,228
48,612
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
31,121,955
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,426,505
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
72.050 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
69.820 %
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
GIRLS INCORPORATED OF ALAMEDA COUNTY
Employer identification number
94-1558073
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE CFO AND CEO WILL WORK WITH A PUBLIC ACCUNTING FIRM TO COMPLETE THE DRAFT OF FORM 990. MEMBER(S) OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES WILL JOINTLY REVIEW THE FORM 990 DRAFT AND RECOMMEND TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL. ALL BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE THE DRAFT FORM 990 FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF THE FORM 990 UPON THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION. POST THE FILING, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE AT THE NEXT BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. IF NECESSARY, AN AMENDEDED RETURN WILL BE FILED BASED ON FINAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD DIRECTORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL BUSINESS THROUGH BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, OR FAMILY AS DESCRIBED BELOW: - AN OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST IN ANY ENTITY WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. - A COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR WITH ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION HAS A TRANSACTION OR ARRANAGMENT, OR - A POTENTIAL OWNERSHIP OR INVESTMENT INTEREST IN , OR COMPENSATION ARRANAGEMENT WITH, ANY ENTITY OR INDIVIDUAL WITH WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS NEGOTIATING A TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. - ALL BOARD DIRECTORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, AND MEMBERS OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE ANY FINANCIAL BUSINESS. - DISCLOSURES ARE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED IN WRITTING ANNUALLY AND AS CONFLICTS ARISE. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND ACTS ON THE DISCLOSURE AS FOLLOWS: - AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - THE CHAIR OF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. - AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANAGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS-OF-INTEREST POLICY ARE HANDLED AS FOLLOWS: - IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. - IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPRORIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. STAFF - ALL STAFF HAVE THE RESPONSIBLITY TO REPORT CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS THEY ARISE; THE SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM MUST DISCLOSE IN WRITING ANNUALLY ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. - CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DEFINED AS WHEN A DIRECTOR OR EMPLOYER INVOLVED IN MAKING A DECISION IS IN THE POSITION TO BENEFIT, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM HIS/HER DEALING WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR PERSON CONDUCTING BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. - CONFLICTS THAT ARE DISCLOSED ARE BROUGHT TO THE CEO AND CFO FOR REVIEW AND TO DECIDE ON THE APPROPRIATE RESOLUTION. - FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE STANDARDS CONTAINED IN THE POLICY WILL RESULT IN DISCIPLINARY ACTION THAT MAY INCLUDE TERMINATION, REFERRAL FOR CRIMINAL PROSECUTION, AND REIMBURSEMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION OR TO THE GOVERNMENT, FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE VIOLATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
GIRLS INC. CONDUCTS COMPENSATION REVIEWS PERIODICALLY BY UTILIZING INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE SOURCES SUCH AS MARKET SURVEYS, COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, ETC. AN EXTENSIVE REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED IN 2008 WHICH RESULTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE. - HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON THE COMPENSATION REVIEW. - UPON BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVAL, CHANGES AND/OR ADJUSTMENTS ARE UPDATED IN THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE/POLICY AND IMPLEMENTED THROUGH HUMAN RESOURCES. - CHANGES TO SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE APPROVED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GIRLS INC. COMPLIES WITH THE FEDERAL AND STATE REQUIREMENTS TO MAKE THE THREE MOST RECENT 990S AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WIDELY AVAILABLE BY PROVIDING FREE COPIES OF THESE FORMS TO ANY PERSON THAT REQUESTS THEM WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF THE RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST. GIRLS INC. WILL ALSO PERMIT VISUAL INSPECTIONS OF ITS RETURNS TO ANYONE PERSONALLY APPEARING AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS AND MAKING SUCH A REQUEST. GIRLS INC. WILL ALSO MAKE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST COPIES OF ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDE THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, IRS DETERMINATION LETTER, AND BY-LAWS. THE MOST RECENT 990 AND FINANCIAL AUDIT ARE POSTED ON GIRLS INC.'S WEBSITE.
XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, AND THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.