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
WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUMINC
Employer identification number
06-1596009
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.") ....
1,001,726
1,017,987
901,199
1,024,518
1,169,906
5,115,336
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
1,001,726
1,017,987
901,199
1,024,518
1,169,906
5,115,336
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)..
106,916
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,008,420
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..
1,001,726
1,017,987
901,199
1,024,518
1,169,906
5,115,336
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
167
139
306
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.)..
12,195
5,187
23,043
70,333
5,292
116,050
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,231,692
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
252,012
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
95.730 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.300 %
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
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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
WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUMINC
Employer identification number
06-1596009
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUM, INC. ASSISTS IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF MANUFACTURING CODES OF CONDUCT ADOPTED BY OUR 180 AFFILIATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN ORDER TO PROMOTE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS IN THE PRODUCTION OF THEIR LICENSED APPAREL.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE CONSORTIUM HAS UNIVERSITIES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA THAT ARE AFFILIATES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS ELECT 5 INDIVIDUALS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 WAS THOROUGHLY REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE CONSORTIUM'S MANAGEMENT.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BY THE PERSON CONCERNED, IF THAT PERSON IS A DIRECTOR OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR TO SUCH PERSON OR PERSONS AS HE OR SHE MAY DESIGNATE. IF THE PERSON IS A MEMBER OF THE STAFF, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND STAFF OTHER THAN THE PERSON CONCERNED, OR ANY OTHER THIRD PARTY, THEY MAY ALSO DISCLOSE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHEN ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RELEVANT TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR ITS APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE, IF THE CONFLICT HAS NOT ALREADY BEEN CALLED TO THEIR ATTENTION BY ANOTHER PARTY, AND SUCH INTERSTED PERSON SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER; HOWEVER, ANY DIRECTOR DISCLOSING A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF. UNLESS REQUESTED TO REMAIN PRESENT DURING THE MEETING, THE PERSON HAVING THE CONFLICT SHALL RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD OR ITS COMMITTEE IS MEETING AND SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISISON REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
A. BEFORE THE WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUM, INC. GOVERNING BOARD SHALL MAKE ANY DECISION TO INCREASE OR DECREASE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IT SHALL REQUEST AND OBTAIN FROM THE WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUM, INC. AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND CONSIDER IN ITS DECISION-MAKING, APPROPRIATE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION DATA. B. APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION DATA TO BE SUPPLIED TO THE WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUM INC. GOVERNING BOARD BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THIS PURPOSE SHALL INCLUDE, INFORMATION ON COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THREE COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN WASHINGTON, DC OR SIMILAR COMMUNITIES FOR SIMILAR SERVICES; AND, WHERE REASONABLY AVAILABLE: 1. INFORMATION ON THE AVAILABILITY OF PERSONS EQUALLY QUALIFIED TO PROVIDE SIMILAR SERVICES TO THE WORKER RIGHTS CONSORTIUM, INC. 2. INDEPENDENT SURVEYS OF CURRENT COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMLIARLY SITUATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS; AND 3. WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION SHALL MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER FEES 4,968 494 113 CONSULTING FEES 318,141 21,577 477
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.