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
ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
Employer identification number
04-2304133
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
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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.") ....
139,342,466
146,904,007
146,560,749
148,321,190
146,784,880
727,913,292
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
139,342,466
146,904,007
146,560,749
148,321,190
146,784,880
727,913,292
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)..
50,843,375
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
677,069,917
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..
139,342,466
146,904,007
146,560,749
148,321,190
146,784,880
727,913,292
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
88,553
24,682
16,748
24,782
10,799
165,564
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.)..
304,743
495,767
286,880
486,306
296,962
1,870,658
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
729,949,514
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
18,483,458
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
92.756 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.633 %
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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACTION FOR BOSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INC
Employer identification number
04-2304133
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III, LINE 4A-4D
LINE 4A TRAINING IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL PROVIDERS AND THEIR STAFF IN FIVE LANGUAGES. AND SUPPORT SERVICES ASSIST FAMILIES AND PROVIDERS IN CARING FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. THIS PROGRAM ALSO CONNECTS THESE FAMILIES TO OTHER SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD STAMPS, HOUSING ASSISTANCE, FUEL ASSISTANCE, AND HEALTH SERVICES. LINE 4B THE DECENTRALIZED HEAD START PROGRAM SERVED MORE THAN 2400 PRE-KINDERGARTEN CHILDREN INCLUDING 2196 THREE TO FIVE YEAR-OLDS IN 24 NEIGHBORHOOD BASED PROGRAMS IN BOSTON. IT ALSO SERVED 266 INFANTS, TODDLERS, PREGNANT WOMEN AND TEEN PARENTS IN THE EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS IN THE BOSTON NEIGHBORHOODS OF DORCHESTER, EAST BOSTON AND THE SOUTH END. LINE 4C ABCD ALSO PROVIDES REFERRAL AND ADVOCACY FOR ELIGIBLE CLIENTS INTERESTED IN REDUCING THEIR UTILITY ARREARAGES. THE MAJOR UTILITIES SERVING ABCD'S GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OFFER ARREARAGE MANAGEMENT PLANS AND ABCD ASSISTS ELIGIBLE CLIENTS TO HAVE A PORTION OF THEIR DEBT FORGIVEN WHILE ADHERING TO A STRUCTURED PAYMENT PLAN. LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE HEALTH SERVICES, HOUSING AND HOMELESS PREVENTION, SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT, CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT, ASSET DEVELOPMENT, FINANCIAL LITERACY AND ELDER SERVICES. THROUGH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK (CSBG) GRANT, ABCD PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO LOW INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICE CENTERS THAT INCLUDE JOB TRAINING, FOOD PANTRIES, ADULT EDUCATION, FORECLOSURE PREVENTION, TAX PREPARATION AND DROP-IN SERVICES. IN FY 2013 ABCD REACHED THOUSANDS OF LOW-INCOME RESIDENTS IN GREATER BOSTON THROUGH A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS. EQUIPPED AT-RISK YOUTH TO SUCCEED: 166 YOUTH ENROLLED IN ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOLS. PROVIDED EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH: CONNECTED 833 YOUTH WITH SUMMER EMPLOYMENT AND 150 YOUTH WITH YEAR-ROUND CAREER EXPLORATION. PROVIDED 250 13-YEAR-OLDS A TWO WEEK EXPERIENCE IN CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. EMPOWERED PEOPLE WITH FINANCIAL KNOWLEDGE: PROVIDED OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS WITH COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL LITERACY EDUCATION. TRAINED TAX VOLUNTEERS HELPED 5,373 FAMILIES AND BROUGHT $8,550,442 INTO LOCAL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH THE EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT PROGRAM. KEPT FAMILIES SAFELY HOUSED: ABCD'S SCATTERED-SITE SHELTER OFFERS A SAFE AND SUPPORT PLACE FOR 35 HOMELESS FAMILIES TO WORK TOWARD A MORE SECURE FUTURE. PREVENTED 200 FAMILIES FROM EVICTION AND FROM BECOMING HOMELESS THROUGH HOUSING COURT ADVOCACY. BRIDGED THE GAP BETWEEN GENERATIONS: 155 SENIORS PARTICIPATED IN THE FOSTER GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM, TOUCHING THE LIVES OF 1,470 CHILDREN. COUNSELED 2,977 ELDERS SO THEY COULD MAKE WISE CHOICES ABOUT HEALTH INSURANCE. REACHED 28,000 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISEASE PREVENTION AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE. PROVIDED HOLIDAY TOYS TO MORE THAN 2,300 FAMILIES. PROVIDED FAMILIES WITH FOOD FOR THE HOLIDAYS THROUGH THE HOLIDAY MEALS PROGRAM. THE LOCAL CENTERS PROVIDED 4,456 HOUSEHOLDS WITH EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE. ALSO INCLUDED ON LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM EXPENSES ARE IN-KIND SUPPLIES, FOOD, AND EQUIPMENT. THESE NONCASH CONTRIBUTIONS ARE INCLUDED ON THE STATEMENT OF REVENUE, PART VIII, LINE 1.
REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, QUESTION 11B
THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX MANAGER AT THE AUDIT FIRM OF KPMG, LLP AFTER BEING COMPLETED BY ABCD'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. AFTER KPMG'S REVIEW, RECOMMENDED CHANGES, IF ANY, ARE DISCUSSED AND WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCORPORATED INTO THE RETURN. THE RETURN IS PRESENTED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND ONCE THEY HAVE ACCEPTED THE RETURN, THEY RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD UPON REQUEST BY THE MEMBERS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, QUESTION 12C
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE GIVEN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ANNUALLY. THE STATEMENTS ARE FILLED OUT BY THESE INDIVIDUALS AND RETURNED TO ABCD'S BOARD LIAISON WHO REVIEWS THE FORMS FOR ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE FINANCE / AUDIT COMMITTEE RECEIVES THE FORMS WITH ANY CONFLICTS FOR THEIR REVIEW. AFTER MEETING AND DISCUSSING WITH THE INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED, THE COMMITTEE GIVES ITS RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD FOR FINAL DISPOSITION.
COMPENSATION POLICY
PART VI, QUESTION 15
ABCD UTILIZES AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO COMPILE AND REVIEW COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR ITS PRESIDENT / CEO AND KEY PERSONNEL. THE RESULTS OF THE FIRM'S FINDINGS ARE BROUGHT TO THE COMBINED MEETING OF THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION AMOUNT AS RECOMMENDED BY THE OUTSIDE FIRM. THE PERSONNEL AND FINANCE COMMITTEES ARE INDEPENDENT OF MANAGEMENT AND FREE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WOULD INTERFERE WITH THEIR EXERCISE OF INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED CONCURRENTLY UPON MAKING THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION.
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE
PART VI, QUESTION 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT, AND THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR AND MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITES. ABCD DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 9
FORGIVENESS OF DEBT ($555,156)
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