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
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION INC
Employer identification number
04-2104726
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) 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.") ....
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
3,778,371
3,594,554
18,331,970
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
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
3,778,371
3,594,554
18,331,970
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)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
18,331,970
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..
3,904,091
3,508,693
3,546,261
3,778,371
3,594,554
18,331,970
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
393,823
501,940
545,720
648,448
907,708
2,997,639
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
83,896
69,111
4,132
157,139
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11,820
11,820
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,498,568
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
85.270 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.660 %
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
................................................
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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
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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
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION INC
Employer identification number
04-2104726
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
BOSTON RESCUE MISSION, INC. CONTINUES TO AID THE HOMELESS AND POOR OF GREATER BOSTON TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY ASSISTING WOMEN AND MEN IN CONFRONTING AND OVERCOMING THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS. TO THIS END, THE MISSION PROVIDES BASIC LIFE NECESSITIES SUCH AS FOOD AND SHELTER AS WELL AS SOCIAL SERVICE PROGRAMS. THE GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE HOMELESS AND POOR WITH THE SUPPORT, TRAINING, AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO SUSTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR A LIFETIME, THEREFORE WORKING TO PREVENT AND EVENTUALLY END HOMELESSNESS. SLOGAN TRANSFORMING LIVES AT RISK SINCE 1899. VISION STATEMENT TRANSFORMING LIVES BY EMPOWERING PEOPLE AT RISK TO ACHIEVE A HEALTHY AND SELF-SUFFICIENT LIFE. MISSION STATEMENT: O TO OFFER RESOURCES THAT PREVENTS AND END HOMELESSNESS O TO SUPPORT THE RECOVERY, HEALTH, FAITH, AND INDEPENDENCE OF THOSE WHO HAVE A HISTORY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE, INCARCERATION, AND HOMELESSNESS O TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE ROOT CAUSES OF THESE LIFE RISKS O TO SERVE EVERYONE WITH RESPECT, INTEGRITY, AND GRACE O TO CONTINUE TO LEARN, GROW, AND EXCEL IN OUR SERVICES O TO BE GOOD STEWARDS OF THE RESOURCES ENTRUSTED TO US BY OUR SUPPORTERS O TO REFLECT THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS AND THE LOVE OF GOD IN ALL WE DO
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF A SIGNIFICANT NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS THAT WORK IN THE ORGANIZATION IN FOOD PREPARATION AND SERVING, COMMUNITY OUTREACH, MINISTRAL SERVICES, AND CLIENT SUPPORT.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
LIVING INDEPENDENTLY, REPAIRING BROKEN RELATIONSHIPS, AND IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS. WHEN GUESTS ARE READY TO EMBRACE INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH A COMMUNITY-BASED SUPPORT NETWORK, GRADUATES ARE PROVIDED WITH DETAILED DISCHARGE AND AFTERCARE PLANNING. ON A YEARLY BASIS, HUNDREDS OF LIVES ARE TRANSFORMED THROUGH OUR RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAMS. ALL PROGRAM SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WITHOUT MONETARY COMMITMENT FROM PROGRAM MEMBERS. THIS PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MANDATORY SAVINGS AS WELL AS PROVISIONS FOR OUTSTANDING LEGAL OBLIGATIONS. INSTEAD, PROGRAM MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF THEIR TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT. THIS PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR EACH OF OUR PROGRAM MEMBERS, WHICH IS AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO THE SUCCESS OF ANY RECOVERY PROGRAM. WOMEN'S PAROLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM: IN MASSACHUSETTS,FEMALE PENITENTIARIES ARE FILLED BY WOMEN WHO STRUGGLE WITH ALCOHOLISM,DRUG ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, THE AVERAGE COST TO HOUSE AN INMATE IN A STATE CORRECTIONAL FACILITY IS OVER 45,000. THE SAME PERSON UNDER THE SUPERVISION OF THE PAROLE BOARD AND A COMMUNITY TREATMENT PROGRAM, CAN BE TREATED AT ABOUT A THIRD OF THAT COST. AND WITHOUT TREATMENT PLANS IN PLACE, 2 OUR OF 3 WOMEN EXITING PRISONS WILL REOFFEND WITHIN 3 YEARS OF THEIR RELEAE. WITH EXTENSIVE BUDGET CUSTS TO CORRECTINAL PROGRAMS, COMMUNITY TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR WOEMN EX-OFFENDERS ARE MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER. SINCE NOVEMBER 2005, THE BOSTON RESCUE MISSION'S WOMEN'S PAROLE RE-ENTRY PROGRAM HAS TRANSFORMED THE LIVES OF 275 WOMEN. MANY HAVE JOYFULLY REUNITED WITH THEIR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FOUND MEANINGFUL EMPLOYMENT, OR CONTINUED TREATMENT. OUR OVERALL PROGAM GRADUATION RATE IS EXCELLENT, AT 67%. SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM: THE SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM IS A PLACE WHERE PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS CAN FIND SAFE REFUGE FROM THE WEATHER AND CITY STREETS. ANY GUEST MAY APPLY FOR OTHER MISSION TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND RECEIVE OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN MISSION-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES. MANY PEOPLE DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO BOTH PAY MONTHLY BILLS AND TO FEED THEIR FAMILIES. AS A RESULT, THEY MAY FALL BEHIND ON THEIR RENT AND UTILITY BILLS, AND EVENTUALLY RISK LOSING THEIR HOMES. OUR COMMUNITY MEALS AND FOOD PANTRY PROGRAMS HELP TO FEED FAMILIES AND EASE FINANCIAL STRAINS SO THAT OUR NEIGHBORS MAY STRETCH ALREADY-THIN RESOURCES TO PAY RENT AND MAINTAIN A STABLE LIVING SITUATION. THROUGH OUR SAFE & HEALTHY PROGRAM, RESIDENTIAL RECOVERY PROGRAM, FOOD PANTRY, SATURDAY MORNING OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY MEALS, THE MISSION SERVED OVER 138,000 MEALS THIS YEAR. OUT PATIENT COUNSELING PROGRAM IN MARCH OF 2010, THE BOSTON RESCUE MISSION PARTNERED WITH ARBOUR COUNSELING SERVICES OF ALLSTON, MA TO PROVIDE OUT-PATIENT COUNSELING SERVICES TO MEMBERS OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS SPONSORED BY THE MISSION. PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS AND GRADUATES OF THE PROGRAMS ARE ABLE TO RECEIVE OUT-PATIENT COUNSELING TO ADDRESS SUBSTANCE ABUSE NEEDS, MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS, AND FAMILY ISSUES IN A MORE COMPREHENSIVE MANNER. GRADUATES OF THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS OFTEN CHOOSE TO REMAIN IN OUT=PATIENT COUNSELING IN ORDER TO FACILITATE A SMOOTH TRANSITION TO PERMANENT HOUSING. AFTER CAR TREATMENT IS AN ESSENTIAL INGREDIENT TO SUCCESSFUL OUTCOMES INITIATED IN RESIDENT A TREATMENT. CLIENTS COMBINE THEIR OUT-PATIENT TREATMENT WITH OTHER AFTERCARE TREATMENT OPTIONS OFFERED BY THE MISSION (GROUP THERAPY ETC.) IN ORDER TO PURSUE FAMILY REUNIFICATION AND OTHER TREATMENT NEEDS. THIS TREATMENT OPTION HAS BEEN WELL RECEIVED BY THE MISSION COMMUNITY AND IS A POPULAR CHOICE OF TREATMENT FOR MANY. REBUILDING HOMES IN 2010, THE MISSION LAUNCHED THE REBUILDING HOMES PROGRAM, DESIGNED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS BY REACHING OUT INTO GREATER BOSTON COMMUNITIES TO HELP WITH HOME REBUILDING PROJECTS FOR LOW INCOME ELDERLY, AND DISABLED RESIDENTS. MISSION PROGRAM MEMBERS JOIN WITH COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE 100% OF THE LABOR FOR HOME IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS WHICH COMMONLY INCLUDE: INSTALLING RAMPS AND RAILS, ASSISTIVE FIXTURES, ASSISTIVE DEVICES, REMOVAL/DEMOLITION OF UNSAFE STRUCTURES, FIXING WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, DOORS, AND WINDOWS, CLEANING, PAINTING, AND OTHER GENERAL TASKS. MATERIALS AND TOOLS ARE PROVIDED FROM RECIPIENTS, OR THE MISSION.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
TRANSITION FOR THE VETERANS INTO PERMANENT HOUSING. IN ADDITION TO HOUSING, THREE HEALTHY MEALS PER DAY, SNACKS, COUNSEL, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, AND REFERRAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT THE REQUEST OF THE CLIENT. THE STAFF WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS CONDUCIVE FOR THE VETERAN TO FIND HOPE, OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTH FOR A LIFE TRANSFORMATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRIOR TO SUBMISSION THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND PRESIDENT REVIEW THE IRS FORM 990 WITH THE PREPARER. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS AND FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE MISSION. THE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT IS PERFORMED WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE BOARD PRESENT AND REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE WITH THE PRESIDENT AT THE BOARD MEETING. THE STANDARD ORGANIZATION BONUS IS BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT REVIEW. THE PRESIDENT IS ON A FIVE YEAR COMPENSATION CONTRACT THAT ONLY INCREASES WITH THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD COST OF LIVING INCREASE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
ALL SUPERVISORS PERFORM AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THEIR STAFF. THE STANDARD ORGANIZATION BONUS IS BASED ON THE OUTCOME OF THAT REVIEW. THE SALARY ONLY INCEASE WITH THE ANNUAL ORGANIZATION'S STANDARD COST OF LIVING INCREASE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.