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
PA CLEANWAYS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
20-3033220
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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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.") ....
11,375
27,710
28,597
31,163
37,456
136,301
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
11,375
27,710
28,597
31,163
37,456
136,301
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)..
43,300
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
93,001
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..
11,375
27,710
28,597
31,163
37,456
136,301
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,251
250
22
85
33
1,641
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
302
860
1,162
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
2,151
156
156
2,463
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
141,567
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
65.690 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
60.940 %
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
................................................
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) 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
REMOVED 20,000 FROM PRIOR YEAR UNUSUAL GRANTS DUE TO THE GRANTS NOT MEETING THE GUIDANCE FOR TREATMENT AS AN UNUSUAL GRANT.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PA CLEANWAYS OF ALLEGHENY COUNTY INC
Employer identification number
20-3033220
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ALLEGHENY CLEANWAYS IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FORMED IN 2000 TO "ENGAGE AND EMPOWER PEOPLE TO ELIMINATE ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTERING IN ALLEGHENY COUNTY." ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTERING BOTH DEGRADE COMMUNITIES AND OUR QUALITY OF LIFE. ILLEGAL DUMPING CREATES SIGNIFICANT RISKS TO PUBLIC HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY. LITTER CREATES A SENSE OF NEGLECT, REDUCING PROPERTY VALUES AND INVITING PROPERTY VANDALISM. RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES HAVE THE POWER TO PREVENT AND ELIMINATE BOTH ILLEGAL DUMPING AND LITTER.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THAN 203 TONS OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING 2, 514 TIRES AND 16,620 POUNDS OF METAL AND OTHER RECYCLABLES FROM THE RIVERS' SHORES. DUMPBUSTERS: DEVELOPED WITH A VOLUNTEER IN RESPONSE TO HIS DAILY EFFORTS TO RID THE CITY OF DUMPING, THIS NEW PROGRAM HAS REVOLUTIONIZED OUR ABILITY TO CLEAN UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITES AND INTERACT WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS. MADE UP OF ONLY A HANDFUL OF VOLUNTEERS (ANYWHERE FROM 1-8 PEOPLE ON ANY GIVEN DAY), THE DUMPBUSTERS CREW IS ABLE TO WORK 7 DAYS A WEEK, 12 MONTHS A YEAR. THEY TACKLE ILLEGAL DUMPS OF ALL SIZES AND REMOVE AN AVERAGE OF 900 -1200 LBS OF DEBRIS DAILY. THE DUMPBUSTERS CREW ALSO PROVIDES EXPERTISE TO COMMUNITIES WANTING TO CLEAN UP DIFFICULT SITES, ASSISTS IN LARGE EVENTS BY DOING PREP WORK AND/OR RETURNING TO THE SITE TO FINISH THE JOB, AND IS READILY "ON CALL" TO RESPOND TO NEW DUMPING INCIDENTS. TO DATE, OUR DUMPBUSTERS CREW HAS REMOVED ALMOST 600 TONS OF DEBRIS (INCLUDING MORE THAN 9,000 TIRES) FROM THE CITY OF PITTSBURGH AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS. CONTACT DUMPBUSTER COORDINATOR JOE DIVACK AT JOE.DIVACK@ALLEGHENYCLEANWAYS.ORG IF YOU ARE INTERESTED. PEOPLE WITH NO PRIOR EXPERIENCE ARE WELCOME. ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP EVENTS: THE CORNERSTONE OF OUR ORGANIZATION AND OUR PARENT ORGANIZATION, KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL, OUR ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP EVENTS TYPICALLY ENGAGE A LARGE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IN CLEANING UP ILLEGAL DUMP SITES. CLEANUPS VARY WIDELY, HOWEVER. SOME INVOLVE VOLUNTEERS OR EQUIPMENT, AND SOME INVOLVE BOTH. VOLUNTEER SAFETY IS THE PRIMARY CONCERN AT EVERY CLEANUP. SAFE CLEANUP STRATEGIES HAVE BEEN DEVELOPED TO ADDRESS THE POTENTIAL RISKS IN REMOVING BROKEN GLASS, RUSTED METAL, FURNITURE, VEHICLES, CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS, AND TIRES FROM STEEP SLOPES AND WATERWAYS. EQUIPMENT IS USED WHEN VOLUNTEERS' WELFARE COULD BE AT RISK OR PEOPLE POWER ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH. SINCE OUR BEGINNING IN 2000, WE HAVE REMOVED 631 TONS OF DEBRIS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 9,000 TIRES AND 55 TONS OF SCRAP METAL AND OTHER RECYCLABLES FROM THE LANDSCAPE THROUGH OUR ILLEGAL DUMP CLEANUP EVENTS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
SECTION OF A COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL ROADWAY TO KEEP IT LITTER-FREE THROUGH THE KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL ADOPTION PROGRAM.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
SOUNDS. - RECYCLING IQ BOARD. THE RECYCLING I.Q. BOARD IS A FUN, INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL TOOL THAT ALLOWS THE PARTICIPANT TO MATCH ITEMS THAT WOULD BE THROWN AWAY TO ITEMS THAT CAN BE MADE FROM THE MATERIALS IF THEY ARE PROPERLY RECYCLED. WHEN A CORRECT MATCH IS MADE, A BUZZER SOUNDS, AND THE ARROWS, REPRESENTING THE RECYCLING SYMBOL, LIGHT UP AND SPIN AROUND. - EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS. AS AN AFFILIATE OF KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL, WE CAN PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS FOR GROUPS LOOKING FOR ENVIRONMENTALLY- BASED CURRICULUM AND TEACHING GUIDES FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
ASSESSMENT: THE CATALOGING OF ILLEGAL DUMP SITES IS DIRECTED BY KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL (KPB) WITH LOCAL SUPPORT PROVIDED BY ALLEGHENY CLEANWAYS. ASSESSMENTS ONLY ADDRESS "THIRD PARTY" DUMP SITES ALONG PUBLIC RIGHTS OF WAY, NOT ALONG OFF ROAD AREAS OR DUMPS ON PRIVATE PROPERTY BY THE LANDOWNER. KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL HAS COMPLETED FORMAL ASSESSMENTS OF EACH WESTERN PA COUNTY AND IS CURRENTLY WORKING ON COMPLETING SEVERAL IN CENTRAL AND EASTERN PA. AS OF 2013, ALL COUNTIES HAVE BEEN SURVEYED. MORE INFORMATION ABOUT EACH ASSESSMENT IS AVAILABLE FROM KPB. BEAUTIFICATION AND STEWARDSHIP: BEAUTIFICATION AND STEWARDSHIP ARE INTEGRAL IN HELPING TO CHANGE THE PERCEPTION OF A SITE THAT HAS BEEN CLEANED AND KEEPING IT FROM BECOMING TRASHED AGAIN. EACH SITE WE CLEAN IS EVALUATED FOR HOW TO BEST RESTORE IT AND KEEP IT CLEAN. IN SOME CASES, WE WORK WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO PLANT TREES, NATIVE PLANTS AND SHRUBS OR TO INSTALL GARDENS ON THE SITE. IN OTHER CASES, WE WORK WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS TO MONITOR AND STEWARD THE SITE. STEWARDSHIP IS THE MANAGEMENT AND PROTECTION OF SOMETHING CONSIDERED WORTH CARING FOR AND PRESERVING. VOLUNTEERS MAY MONITOR FORMER DUMPSITES, RESTORE THE ECOLOGICAL HEALTH OF GREEN SPACES, OR ADOPT ROADWAYS THROUGH KEEP PENNSYLVANIA BEAUTIFUL. LEVELS OF INVOLVEMENT -SITE MONITOR: VISUALLY ASSESS FORMER DUMPSITES TO SEE IF MORE DUMPING HAS OCCURRED. COMMUNICATE REGULARLY WITH ACW TO CONFIRM THAT THE AREA REMAINS CLEAN. -SITE STEWARD: ACTIVELY CLEAN UP LITTER AND MINOR DUMPING IN THE AREA TO AVOID ATTRACTING MORE DEBRIS, IN ADDITION TO VISUALLY MONITORING THE SITE. -URBAN ECOSTEWARD: ADOPT A SMALL SECTION OF LAND TO CORRECT PROBLEMS THAT MIGHT EXIST ON THE SITE, IN ADDITION TO PREVENTING RE-DUMPING AND LITTER ACCUMULATION. THIS ENABLES US TO HELP IMPROVE THE OVERALL HEALTH AND NATURAL VALUE OF THE LAND. URBAN ECOSTEWARDS RECEIVE ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING ON THE SITE THEY HAVE CHOSEN TO STEWARD AND ATTEND FREE GROUP TRAININGS ON RELEVANT ISSUES. TRAINING WORKSHOPS COVER SUCH TOPICS AS INVASIVE PLANT IDENTIFICATION AND REMOVAL TECHNIQUES, WILDFLOWER IDENTIFICATION, EROSION CONTROL, NATIVE SHRUB AND TREE IDENTIFICATION, NATIVE SEED COLLECTION, AND TECHNIQUES FOR LEADING A CREW OF VOLUNTEERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED AN ELECTRONIC DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND APPLICABLE SUB SCHEDULES PRIOR TO FINALIZATION AND FILING OF THE FORM.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER FEES 21,001 2,106 0
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART X
DURING THE CURRENT YEAR ERRORS WERE DISCOVERED IN THE PRIOR PERIOD THAT RESULTED IN ADJUSTMENTS TO THE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 OF 767 AND ARE A RESULT OF THE FOLLOWING ADJUSTMENTS: IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 THE ORGANIZATION SOLD A TRAILER OWNED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE DISPOSITION WAS INCORRECTLY RECORDED RESULTING IN A REDUCTION OF 175 IN PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND DISPOSAL OF ASSETS OF 275 IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. THE CORRECTION INCREASED PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND THE UNRESTRICTED NET ASSET ACCOUNT BY 112, DEPRECIATION EXPENSE BY 63, REDUCED GAIN(LOSS) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS BY 275 AND INCREASED OTHER INCOME BY 450 FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012. IN THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012 THE ORGANIZATION DISPOSED OF A TRUCK. IN ERROR THE DISPOSAL WAS PREVIOUSLY NOT RECORDED. THE CORRECTION CONSISTED OF A DECREASE IN THE PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS ACCOUNTS OF 879 AT SEPTEMBER 30, 2012; AND A DECREASE IN DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OF 220 AND A LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS OF 1,099 FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.