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
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER INC
Employer identification number
20-0296282
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.") ....
1,361,426
614,485
770,467
720,577
1,961,741
5,428,696
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
1,361,426
614,485
770,467
720,577
1,961,741
5,428,696
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.
5,428,696
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..
1,361,426
614,485
770,467
720,577
1,961,741
5,428,696
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,757
2,542
4,167
128
111
8,705
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.)..
966,464
1,167,464
1,018,790
1,038,006
1,094,362
5,285,086
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,722,487
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
172,520
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
50.630 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
45.430 %
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
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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
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER INC
Employer identification number
20-0296282
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
DOWNTOWN WOMEN'S CENTER'S (DWC) MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOUSING AND SERVICES TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND ADDICTION. ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE IS THE PRINCIPAL REASON FOR HOMELESSNESS IN AMERICA. DWC'S TWO SHELTERS FOR HOMELESS WOMEN, ABBA HOUSE (MAY SERVE UP TO SIX CHILDREN) AND HAVEN HOUSE, PROVIDE LONG-TERM HOUSING FOR HOMELESS WOMEN WHO ARE COMMITTED TO A RECOVERY PROGRAM. OUR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IS A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES. DWC PROVIDES THE CASE MANAGEMENT WHILE THE CITY OF AMARILLO PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED RENTAL ASSISTANCE. DWC'S FOUR RETAIL STORES PROVIDE JOBS AND JOB TRAINING TO THE PEOPLE IN OUR PROGRAMS AS WELL AS OTHER HOMELESS, ELDERLY, LOW-INCOME AND MENTALLY/PHYSICALLY DISABLED PERSONS. DWC'S STORES HAVE GIVEN AWAY OVER 400,000 IN MERCHANDISE TO PEOPLE IN NEED SINCE NOVEMBER 2003. ALL OF DWC'S PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE MISSION STATEMENT.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
DWC UTILIZES VOLUNTEERS IN THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES ANSWERING THE PHONES, DATA ENTRY, CORRESPONDENCE, AND WITH MAIL-OUTS. VOLUNTEERS AT THE THRIFT STORE SORT DONATED MERCHANDISE, HANG CLOTHING, WORK CASH REGISTERS, DISPLAY MERCHANDISE, DRIVE DONATION TRUCKS, ETC. OTHER VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE MEALS FOR THE HOMELESS PEOPLE IN OUR PROGRAMS, LEAD GROUP SESSIONS, DO MAINTENANCE (YARD WORK, PAINTING, ETC.), MENTOR, AND PROVIDE CHILDCARE DURING MEETINGS. .
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM COMES FROM DONATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, GRANTS, AND SALES FROM OUR RETAIL STORES. HAVEN HOUSE (PART OF FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT) WOMEN'S ALCOHOL AND DRUG RECOVERY CENTER CEASED TO EXIST IN 2007. THEY DONATED THEIR FACILITY, HAVEN HOUSE, TO DWC. HAVEN HOUSE IS THE ENTRY LEVEL FOR HOMELESS WOMEN IN DWC'S RECOVERY PROGRAM. HAVEN HOUSE HAS BEDS FOR 17 WOMEN WHO ARE USUALLY NEW IN THE ALCOHOL OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE RECOVERY. MANY ENTER HAVEN HOUSE FROM THE STREETS WITH LESS THAN 24 HOURS OF SOBRIETY. MOST OF THE WOMEN HAVE LOST EVERYTHING, INCLUDING THEIR CHILDREN, BY THE TIME THEY ENTER HAVEN HOUSE. THIS FACILITY HAS FOUR LARGE DORMS WITH 4 WOMEN LIVING IN 3 OF THE DORMS AND 5 LIVING IN THE LARGEST DORM. CHILDREN ARE NOT ABLE TO RESIDE WITH THEIR MOTHERS IN THIS FACILITY. THERE IS ALSO A COMMERCIAL KITCHEN, DINING AREA, AND TWO LIVING AREAS IN THE FACILITY. HAVEN HOUSE WAS RENOVATED IN 2008, MAKING THIS A VERY WARM AND WELCOMING HOME FOR THE WOMEN IN THE PROGRAM. 73 WOMEN WERE SERVED AT HAVEN HOUSE DURING THE 2011-12 FISCAL YEAR. A LICENSED CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY COUNSELOR (LCDC) SUPERVISES THE FACILITY AND HOLDS THE WOMEN ACCOUNTABLE FOR THEIR ACTIONS. HAVEN HOUSE IS A RECOVERY HOME AND NOT A LICENSED TREATMENT FACILITY. FUNDING SUPPORT COMES FROM DONATIONS, GRANTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SALES FROM OUR RETAIL STORES.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CHILDREN. DWC GRADUATED 5 FAMILIES FROM THE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM IN 2012-2013.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
EXEMPT ACHIEVEMENT IN NOVEMBER 2003, DWC OPENED ITS FIRST RETAIL STORE, THRIFT CITY. THRIFT CITY IS A THRIFT STORE STOCKED SOLELY FROM DONATIONS. THE ORIGINAL STORE HAD CLOTHING, SHOES, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, APPLIANCES, BOOKS, ETC. DUE TO THE HUGE SUCCESS OF THE BUSINESS, DWC COLLABORATED WITH CAL FARLEY'S BOYS RANCH TO OPEN THRIFT CITY 2 ON FEBRUARY 14, 2006 FOR THE SALES OF FURNITURE AND APPLIANCES. IN FEBRUARY 2008, DWC OPENED ITS THIRD RETAIL STORE, THE UPTOWN SHOPPE. THE UPTOWN SHOPPE IS AN UPSCALE STORE WITH ANTIQUES, SILVER, CRYSTAL, AND GENTLY WORN NAME-BRAND CLOTHING. IN MAY 2010, DWC OPENED ITS FOURTH STORE, NAMED THRIFT CITY 3. DWC RETAIL STORES PROVIDE JOBS TO 55 HOMELESS, ELDERLY, PHYSICALLY AND/OR MENTALLY DISABLED, LOW-INCOME PERSONS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE PERSONS ARE CONSIDERED 'UNEMPLOYABLE.' JOBS INCLUDE SORTING DONATIONS, CASHIERING, HANGING CLOTHING, DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE, DRIVING/WORKING ON OUR TRUCKS, MAINTENANCE/JANITORIAL, ETC. SINCE OUR FIRST STORE OPENED ON NOVEMBER 1, 2003, DWC RETAIL STORES HAVE GIVEN AWAY OVER 400,000 IN MERCHANDISE (THRIFT STORE PRICES) TO THOSE IN NEED IN OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH REFERRALS FROM OVER 60 AGENCIES AND CHURCHES. THE FOUR RETAIL STORES HAVE FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO FUNDING ALL OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS OF DWC. ALL MONEY COLLECTED BY INDIVIDUAL/CORPORATE DONATIONS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND GRANTS GOES TO THE SUPPORT OF DWC PROGRAMS. MOST OF THE WOMEN LIVING IN ABBA HOUSE OR HAVEN HOUSE HAVE HEALTH PROBLEMS, CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDS, AND LOW SELF-ESTEEM. MOST HAVE LIMITED JOB EXPERIENCE AND DO NOT KNOW HOW TO MANAGE MONEY. THROUGH JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS AT OUR RETAIL STORES, MANY OF THESE WOMEN BEGIN TO LIVE AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. THEY MUST REMAIN CLEAN AND SOBER AS DRUG TESTING IS DONE PERIODICALLY. THE TRAINING THEY RECEIVE WHILE IN OUR PROGRAM ALLOWS THEM TO EVENTUALLY MOVE ON TO FULL-TIME JOBS IN THE COMMUNITY. WE ENCOURAGE OUR WOMEN TO GO TO COLLEGE OR VOCATIONAL SCHOOL SO THEY CAN OBTAIN CAREERS. IN MAY 2010, DWC OPENED ITS FOURTH STORE, NAMED THRIFT CITY 3.FOR SALE OF HOLIDAY OBJECTS, TOYS, CRAFTS AND HADICAP ITEMS. DWC RETAIL STORES PROVIDE JOBS TO 55 HOMELESS, ELDERLY, PHYSICALLY AND/OR MENTALLY DISABLED, LOW-INCOME PERSONS. THE MAJORITY OF THESE PERSONS ARE CONSIDERED 'UNEMPLOYABLE.' JOBS INCLUDE SORTING DONATIONS, CASHIERING, HANGING CLOTHING, DISPLAYING MERCHANDISE, WORKING ON OUR TRUCKS, MAINTENANCE/JANITORIAL, ETC. DWC PROVIDED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED FROM OUR COMMUNITY AS MONETARY AND IN-KIND DONATIONS TO DWC ALLOWED. WE HELPED APROXIMATELY 840 PEOPLE THAT WALKED THROUGH OUR DOORS BUT WERE NOT CLIENTS IN ANY OF DWC'S PROGRAMS OR THAT WERE REFERRED TO US BY ANOTHER AGENCY OR CHURCH. EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS VISITED WITH A CASE MANAGER WHO OFFERED SOCIAL SERVICES, COUNSELING AND/OR ASSISTANCE IN ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING AREAS:REFERRALS FOR JOB OPPORTUNITIES; FOOD AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS FROM DWC'S PANTRIES; REFERRALS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH DENTAL CARE, UTILITIES, RENT, GASOLINE, PICTURE ID'S, AND MORE. THROUGH OUR RETAIL STORES (THRIFT CITY AND THRIFT CITY 2), DWC GAVE AWAY CLOTHING, KITCHENWARE, LINENS, FURNITURE, AND APPLIANCES. THE THRIFT STORE VALUE FOR THESE DONATED ITEMS TOTALED 36,035 TO 1036 PEOPLE IN NEED. OVER 60 AREA AGENCIES AND CHURCHES REFER PEOPLE TO OUR RETAIL STORES. DWC REQUIRES REFERRALS BE WRITTEN ON AGENCY/CHURCH LETTERHEAD AND THAT THE CLIENT IS CURRENTLY RECEIVING CASE MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE AGENCY/CHURCH.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN MOTION TO APPROVE/NOT APPROVE THE 990.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF DWC WILL NOT PERSONALLY BENEFIT FROM DWC CONTACTS, FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS FOR DWC, FROM PUBLICITY GIVEN TO DWC OR FROM ANY OTHER MEANS OF MAKING PERSONAL GAINS IN CONNECTION TO DWC. CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED ANNUALLY UPON ELECTION OF NEW OFFICERS AND INSTALLATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE, UP-FRONT, ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. MEMBERS WANTING TO BID ON A DWC PROJECT MUST STEP DOWN FROM THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
DWC'S MANAGEMENT RESEARCHES CURRENT SALARIES THROUGH THE INTERNET AND WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPARES THEM TO LOCAL POSITIONS. THEY MUST FIT INTO THE HIERARCHY OF EXISTING PAY SCALES FOR DWC EMPLOYEES. DWC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DETERMINES THE SALARY AND RAISES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AFTER A COMPANY-WIDE EVALUATION OF THE DIRECTOR BY ALL EMPLOYEES.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
DWC'S MANAGEMENT RESEARCHES CURRENT SALARIES THROUGH THE INTERNET AND WITH OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPARES THEM TO LOCAL POSITIONS. THEY MUST FIT INTO THE HIERARCHY OF EXISTING PAY SCALES FOR DWC EMPLOYEES.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
PUBLIC INSPECTION OF DWC'S POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. IF COPIES ARE REQUESTED, THE REQUEST MUST BE IN WRITING AND MUST INCLUDE A FORM OF PAYMENT TO COVER THE COST INVOLVED IN MAKING COPIES OF SUCH DOCUMENTS. DWC ALSO POSTS ITS ANNUAL FORM 990 ON THE AGENCY WEBSITE OR THEY MAY BE VIEWED THROUGH GUIDESTAR.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.