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
THE CHILDREN'S COALITION FOR NORTHEAST LOUISIANA INC
Employer identification number
72-1502186
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.") ....
1,411,825
1,625,805
1,352,667
1,163,508
1,281,989
6,835,794
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
1,411,825
1,625,805
1,352,667
1,163,508
1,281,989
6,835,794
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)..
346,997
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,488,797
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..
1,411,825
1,625,805
1,352,667
1,163,508
1,281,989
6,835,794
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,078
1,868
1,768
697
699
6,110
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
50,888
39,814
16,018
12,541
119,261
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,937
1,937
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,963,102
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
388,219
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
93.190 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
91.050 %
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
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) 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
Page 4
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
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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
THE CHILDREN'S COALITION FOR NORTHEAST LOUISIANA INC
Employer identification number
72-1502186
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THE LOUISIANA ASTHMA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM - WAS AN INITIATIVE THROUGH LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS THAT FOCUSED ON ASTHMA EDUCATION AND WORKED TO INVOLVE SCHOOL SYSTEMS IN DEVELOPING ASTHMA FRIENDLY SCHOOLS. THE NURSE FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM - WAS FUNDED THROUGH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS-OFFICE OF PUBLIC HEALTH/MATERNAL AND CHILD HEALTH. THE COALITION ADMINISTERED ONE TEAM OF TWO RNS WHO IMPLEMENTED THIS HOME VISITING PROGRAM IN MOREHOUSE AND OUACHITA PARISHES. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR FIRST TIME MOTHERS AND CAN WORK WITH THE FAMILY FOR UP TO TWO YEARS. THIS PROGRAM COMBINES HEALTH CARE, PARENT EDUCATION AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES FOR THESE FAMILIES. THE CHILD HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAM - WAS FUNDED THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE LIVING WELL FOUNDATION. A CHILD SAFETY COORDINATOR CONDUCTED TRAINING AND EDUCATION SESSIONS THROUGH FIVE PARISHES IN THE REGION. SIGNIFICANT OUTREACH TO THE HISPANIC POPULATION WAS PART OF THIS INITIATIVE. THE COORDINATOR DID TRAINING ON CAR SEAT SAFETY, SAFE SLEEP AND WATER SAFETY. THE PROGRAM INVOLVED PROVIDING CAR SEATS AND PACK AND PLAYS TO ANYONE ELGIBLE.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
TAX CREDIT FUNDS FROM BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TO SUPPORT CHILD CARE AND THE QUALITY START RATING SYSTEM. MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTATIONS - MENTAL HEALTH CONSULTANTS WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO CHILD CARE CENTERS FOR UP TO SIX MONTHS TO WORK WITH STAFF TO IMPROVE THE SOCIAL EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN IN CHILD CARE CENTERS. THIS EFFORT WAS FUNDED THROUGH THE TULANE INSTITUTE FOR INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH FROM A GRANT WITH LOUISIANA DSS. AL'S PALS: KIDS MAKING HEALTHY CHOICES - FUNDED THROUGH THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS-OFFICE FOR ADDICTIVE DISORDERS AND WITH A PARTNERSHIP WITH MONROE CITY SCHOOLS AND THEIR SAFE SCHOOLS/HEALTHY STUDENTS GRANT, AL'S PALS WAS A LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM FOR 4 YEAR OLDS. EVERY STUDENT IN THE PRESCHOOL PROGRAM OF MONROE CITY SCHOOLS AS WELL AS 4 YEAR OLDS IN EIGHT CHILD CARE CENTERS WERE INVOLVED IN THIS PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM WAS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE EVERY 4 YEAR OLD IN OUACHITA PARISH SCHOOLS WITH PROGRAM SUPPORT PROVIDED BY THAT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR TEACHER TRAINING AND SUPPLIES.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
MACARTHUR MODELS FOR CHANGE INITIATIVE - THE MACARTHUR FOUNDATION PROVIDED FUNDING THROUGH THE BATON ROUGE AREA FOUNDATION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE MODELS FOR CHANGE IN JUVENILE JUSTICE. EFFORTS IN THIS PHASE INVOLVED PRIORITIZING COMMUNITY PROGRAM NEEDS FOR YOUTH AND ENGAGING COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO SELECT EVIDENCE BASED PROGRAMS TO MEET THOSE NEEDS. EMPHASIS WAS PLACED ON IMPLEMENTING AND SUSTAINING EFFORTS POST MACARTHUR FUNDING. FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION - COORDINATED SYSTEM OF CARE - THIS REGION WAS SELECTED TO BE PART OF THE PHASE IN OF A NEW MANAGED CARE SYSTEM OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR YOUTH IN DANGER OF ENTERING THE CHILD WELFARE AND/OR THE JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS. THE ROLE OF THE FAMILY SUPPORT ORGANIZATION WAS TO WORK WITH THE WRAPAROUND AGENCY TO ESTABISH THIS NEW SYSTEM. AS THE FSO THE COALITION WORKED WITH FAMILIES AND YOUTH IN NAVIGATING THE VERY COMPLICATED SYSTEMS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH - THE JUVENILE JUSTICE, CHILD WELFARE, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM CAME FROM THE LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HOSPITALS - OFFICE OF BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND MAGELLAN HEALTH SERVICES. THE MAGELLAN CONTRACT INVOLVED THE USE OF MEDICAID REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES PROVIDED.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
HURRICANE RELIEF SERVICES - HURRICANE RELIEF SERVICES WERE FUNDED THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN AND FAMILY SERVICES. THE CHILDREN'S COALITION PROVIDED STAFF FOR RESPITE CARE FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN THE CRITICAL TRANSPORTATION NEEDS SHELTERS. PARENTING INITIATIVE - THE PARENTING INITIATIVE WAS PARTIALLY FUNDED THROUGH A LOUISIANA CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND GRANT AND THE SISTERS OF CHARITY DUBUIS FUND GRANT. THIS PROGRAM DEVELOPED PARENT TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE COMMUNITY TO ENHANCE CHILDHOOD LITERACY, QUALITY CARE, SUCCESS IN SCHOOL AND STRENGTHENING THE FAMILY. THE MAJORITY OF THE FUNDING FOR THIS EFFORT WAS FROM GENERAL FUNDS.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE CHILDREN'S COALITION HAS MEMBERS WHO MAKE A DONATION AS A FEE FOR MEMBERSHIP.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS OF THE CHILDREN'S COALITION MAY NOMINATE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. NOMINATIONS ARE SINGLE SLATED BY A NOMINATING TASK FORCE WITH BOARD MEMBERS BEING ELECTED AT AN ANNUAL MEETING HELD DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE DECISIONS MADE BY THE GOVERNING BODY THAT ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE COALITION MEMBERS ARE THE ELECTION OF BOARD MEMBERS. ALL OTHER DECISIONS ARE MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
KEY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF PARTICIPATE IN THE PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE ACCOUNTANT. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THEN REVIEWS IT AND IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO SIGN ON THEIR BEHALF.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE CHILDREN'S COALITION, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REQUIRES ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH A DECLARED CONFLICT TO REFRAIN FROM VOTING ON OR DISCUSSING ANY MATTER IN WHICH THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
SALARIES OF THE THREE KEY ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION AND APPROVED BY THEM. REMAINING STAFF SALARIES ARE SET ACCORDING TO A SALARY SCHEDULE ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BOTH ITEMS, KEY STAFF AND SALARY SCHEDULES ARE DOCUMENTED, WITHOUT SPECIFICS, IN MINUTES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD REVIEW SPECIFIC SALARIES SET BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ACCORDING TO THE SALARY SCHEDULE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SEE INFORMATION PART VI LINE 15A
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. AN ANNUAL REPORT TO THE PUBLIC AT-LARGE IS ISSUED WITH A FINANCIAL SUMMARY WITH THE STATEMENT THAT "AUDITED STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST".
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT COSTS OF FUND RAISING EVENTS 22,065 DIRECT COSTS OF FUND RAISING EVENT -22,065
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.