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
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA INC
Employer identification number
13-3391210
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) 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.") ....
7,652,398
8,728,734
8,019,473
7,492,639
8,887,367
40,780,611
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
7,652,398
8,728,734
8,019,473
7,492,639
8,887,367
40,780,611
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.
40,780,611
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..
7,652,398
8,728,734
8,019,473
7,492,639
8,887,367
40,780,611
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
211,770
121,438
182,329
172,597
132,415
820,549
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.)..
391,276
317,384
398,499
343,465
405,440
1,856,064
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
43,457,224
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
355,163
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
93.841 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.222 %
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 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
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
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
Additional Data
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COVENANT HOUSE CALIFORNIA INC
Employer identification number
13-3391210
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, Line 4d
Outreach - Our Outreach Program is the foundation for all we do at Covenant House California. Seven days a week in Los Angeles and five days a week in the Bay Area, our vans cruise the streets in search of homeless and at-risk youth. The outreach workers offer food, clothing and other help to those in need. This is done not only to help with immediate needs but also to build a trusting relationship with the youth that will hopefully encourage them to use CHC's other services and help get them off the streets. MEDICAL SERVICES - PROVIDES ON SITE EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TO BOTH SHELTER AND OUTREACH YOUTHS INCLUDING EXAMS, PHARMACY SERVICES, HEALTH EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING. Many of the youth that come to CHC have gone years without medical attention. At Covenant House California, Los Angeles residents receive comprehensive medical and psychological care at our on-site health clinic. Our health clinic provides free emergency and primary care treatment to both residents and non-residents. Our Bay Area campus provides referrals for health services off-site. PUBLIC EDUCATION - INFORMS AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON HOW TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL RUNAWAY AND THROWAWAY ADOLESCENTS, THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE RESOURCES AVAILABLE TO HELP SUCH ADOLESCENTS BEFORE THEY LEAVE HOME, AND THE PUBLIC SUPPORT SERVICES AVAILABLE TO HELP THESE FAMILIES TO IMPROVE THEIR HOME ENVIRONMENT.
GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A
LINES 6 & 7A - Covenant House California's (CHC) parent organization, Covenant House Inc, has the right to appoint one member to the CHC Board of Directors. That person is usually the President of Covenant House Inc. The 26 directors on the board of directors elect the Board chairperson every two years and also elect the Treasurer and Secretary and other Committee Officers. LINE 7B - The following decisions for the governing body are subject to approval by its sole corporate member, Covenant House Inc - annual strategic planning and budget, executive compensation, annual audit, employee manual, purchasing policy/purchases & contracts of $50k or higher, investment policy/hiring of a broker, program expansion, capital campaign and big annual events.
Local Chapters, branches, or affiliates
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LIne 10A
Covenant House California is, itself, an affiliate of Covenant House Inc. COVENANT HOUSE INC IS THE LARGEST PRIVATELY-FUNDED AGENCY IN THE AMERICAS PROVIDING SHELTER AND OTHER SERVICES TO HOMELESS, RUNAWAY AND THROWAWAY YOUTH. INCORPORATED IN NEW YORK CITY IN 1972, COVENANT HOUSE INC HAS FACILITIES IN 21 CITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, GUATEMALA, HONDURAS, MEXICO AND NICARAGUA. COVENANT HOUSE INC ALSO OPERATES 24-HOUR CRISIS HOTLINES IN THE UNITED STATES (COVENANT HOUSE NINELINE) AND MEXICO (ACERCATEL). IN ADDITION, COVENANT HOUSE INC AND ITS MEMBER SITES ARE LEADING ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF STREET YOUTH AT LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT. COVENANT HOUSE INC IS A MEMBER OF THE NON-GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION (NGO) BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF UNICEF AND HAS TAKEN ON A PROMINENT ROLE IN THE CAMPAIGN FOR U.S. RATIFICATION OF THE CONVENTION ON THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILD (CRC.) COVENANT HOUSE INC SITES ARE LOCATED IN ANCHORAGE, ATLANTA, ATLANTIC CITY, DETROIT, FORT LAUDERDALE, HOUSTON, GUATEMALA CITY, LOS ANGELES, MANAGUA, MEXICO CITY, NEWARK, NEW ORLEANS, NEW YORK, OAKLAND, ORLANDO, PHILADELPHIA, ST. LOUIS, TEGUCIGALPA, TORONTO, VANCOUVER AND WASHINGTON, D.C. IN ADDITION TO FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND IMMEDIATE CRISIS CARE, COVENANT HOUSE PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO HOMELESS, RUNAWAY AND THROWAWAY YOUTH INCLUDING MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS, DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS, LEGAL AID SERVICES, RECREATION PROGRAMS, MOTHER/CHILD PROGRAMS, TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS, LIFE-SKILLS TRAINING AND STREET OUTREACH. 990 Review Process Form 990, part VI, Section B, Line 11 The 990 schedules are prepared by the CFO in coordination with the Grant Thornton tax services team. When Grant Thornton ("GT") sends the final draft to the CFO, the CFO reviews the draft and forwards it to the Executive Director for final review. The final form is electronically provided to all members of the board of directors for further review and comments prior to its filing. Once the CFO approves the Form 990, it is electronically filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Conflict of Interest Policy enforcement and compliance Form 990, Part VI, Section B, LIne 12 Conflict of Interest statements are provided annually during the first meeting of the fiscal year (September) to all officers, directors, key and other employees who are required to complete and submit these statements. The completed and signed statements are reviewed by the company's legal counsel, and then sent to Covenant House INC (the Parent company). Process for determining compensation Form 990, Part VI, Section B, LIne 15 Compensation is set for key employees based on prevailing industry wages for Los Angeles and the Bay Area. For the Executive Director, a salary structure and range were determined using a Compensation Committee and Independent consultant. Factors considered were the size of the agency budget, program size and complexity (2 sites in Los Angeles and the Bay Area), local market compatibility, and the cost of living, with compensation approved by the CHC Board of Directors.
Public Disclosure of documents
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, Line 19
The governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are all available for public inspection upon request. The organization's audited financial statements AND FORM 990 are posted on its website.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.