Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
GAR RELIEF INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)111 14TH ST SW
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ALBUQUERQUE, NM87102
D Employer identification number

46-1758021
E Telephone number

(505) 242-6719
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.GARRELIEF.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 56,865
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 56,865
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3  
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 56,865
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 2,706
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 7,618
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 10,324
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 46,541
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19  
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 46,541
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
 
22
46,773
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
0
25
46,773
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
 
26
232
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
0
27
46,541
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? GAR RELIEF IS A US-BASED CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS PROJECTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN DIRE POVERTY IN REMOTE AREAS IN NANGCHEN COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADVANCING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTING SELF-SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, OUR WORK IS FOCUSED IN TAJUK VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN NANGCHEN.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 GAR RELIEF: OUR FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION BRIEF PROGRESS REPORT 2013-2014 GAR RELIEF, INC. SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NOMADIC TIBETANS LIVING IN DIRE POVERTY IN THE REMOTE REGION OF NANGCHEN COUNTY IN YUSHU PREFECTURE, EASTERN TIBET. OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE: THE GAR TAJUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHICH GIVES YOUNG NOMADICCHILDREN AGES 6 TO 9 A FREE, QUALITY FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE, READING AND MATH; THE BENDURYA CLINIC, WHICH DELIVERS LOCAL, LOW-COST BASIC HEALTH CARE, WOUND TREATMENT, AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION TO A COMMUNITY THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD TO TRAVEL DAYS FOR CARE; AND ACHI ELDER CARE, WHICH PROVIDES THE MOST NEEDY, DESTITUTE ELDERS WITH FOOD, CLOTHING AND BASIC MEDICAL CARE. IN THE FUTURE WE ALSO HOPE TO SUPPORT AREAS OF INFRASTRUCTURE NEED SUCH AS WATER AND SOLAR POWER CAPACITY. IN OUR FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION, GAR RELIEF MADE IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN BUILDING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. IN AUGUST OF 2013, GAR RELIEF RECEIVED A 501 (C) 3 LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION AS AN OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY. GAR RELIEF BUILT AND LAUNCHED A WEB SITE AND PAGES ON FACEBOOK AND AMMADO TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC PRESENCE AND TO USE AS TOOLS FOR FUNDRAISING AND SHARING INFORMATION AND PROGRESS. IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2014, GAR RELIEF ADDED THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR A TOTAL OF NINE BOARD MEMBERS. FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH IN 2013, GAR RELIEF RECEIVED DONATIONS OF 56, 864.50 MAINLY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS AND ONE GRANT FROM THE HEYMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION. IN THIS EARLY PHASE OPERATIONS, GAR RELIEF ESTABLISHED A 2014 BUDGET OF 45,720, 99.5% OF WHICH IS USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS. PROGRAM FUNDS ARE REMITTED QUARTERLY VIA BANK TRANSFER. THESE FUNDS PROVIDE SALARIES FOR 2 TEACHERS, A CARETAKER, FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO RUN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT ACCOMMODATES 15-25 CHILDREN; DOCTOR SALARY AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR A SMALL CLINIC THAT SERVES 1,000 NOMADIC PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA; AND MODEST SALARIES FOR TWO CARETAKERS AND ELDER CARE FOR 32 ELDERS (FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINE). IN JUNE 2014, THE GAR RELIEF FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT GAVE THREE PUBLIC TALKS DURING A TOUR TO THE USA IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AND SANTA FE AND ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. THE PURPOSE OF THESE TALKS WAS TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACING TIBETANS LIVING IN EASTERN TIBET AND THE WORK OF GAR RELIEF IN HELPING TO MEET THOSE CHALLENGES. GAR RELIEF RAISED OVER 12,000 IN DONATIONS AT THESE TALKS. SITE VISIT AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN JUNE 2014, A TEAM OF FIVE VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING ONE BOARD MEMBER AND TWO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TRAVELED TO TAJUK VILLAGE IN EASTERN TIBET TO EVALUATE SERVICES AND CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVE CURRENT PROGRAMS AND ASCERTAIN FUTURE PROJECTS. THE TEAM COLLECTED IN-KIND DONATIONS TO BRING TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN AND ELDERS SUCH AS WARM WINTER CLOTHING AND SCHOOL STATIONARY AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE CLINIC. THE GAR RELIEF BOARD IS ASSESSING THE EVALUATION RESULTS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2015. A MAJOR FINDING OF CONCERN IS THE POOR CONDITION OF THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES BOTH THE SCHOOL AND MEDICAL CLINIC. IN ADDITION, DURING THE SITE VISIT GAR RELIEF WAS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER US-BASED NON-PROFITS WORKING IN THE AREA SUCH AS THE PURELAND PROJECT AND TIBET AID TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COORDINATE SERVICES, WHEN POSSIBLE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 10,207
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 10,207
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
VEN DORZIN DHONDRUP RINPOCHEClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 2.00 0    
CJ ONDEKClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 2.00 0    
POH CHOO YONGClick to see attachmentTREASURER 2.00 0    
SHUH HUEY LEEClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 2.00 0    
INA BIELERClick to see attachmentASST. SECRET 2.00 0    
DEB JACKCONClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 2.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (505) 242-6719
Located at bullet111 14TH ST SWALBUQUERQUE,NM ZIP + 4bullet87102
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet
Firm's address bullet



Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
Form 990-EZ (2013)


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow 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
GAR RELIEF INC
 
Employer identification number

46-1758021
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
f
g
(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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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) right arrow (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.") ....         56,865 56,865
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         56,865 56,865
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. 56,865
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..         56,865 56,865
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
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.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 56,865
12
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
100.000 %
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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

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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GAR RELIEF INC
 
Employer identification number

46-1758021
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES GAR TAJUK ELEMENTARY MEAL 1,693 BANDURYA CLINIC 1,650 ACHI ELDER CARE 4,158 BANK CHARGES 84 PAYPAL CHARGES 33 TOTAL 7,618
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 0 232
FORM 990-EZ, PART III GAR RELIEF IS A US-BASED CHARITABLE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING GRASSROOTS PROJECTS FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN DIRE POVERTY IN REMOTE AREAS IN NANGCHEN COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADVANCING ACCESS TO EDUCATION AND PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AND PROMOTING SELF-SUSTAINABILITY PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, OUR WORK IS FOCUSED IN TAJUK VILLAGE AND SURROUNDING AREAS IN NANGCHEN.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 GAR RELIEF: OUR FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION BRIEF PROGRESS REPORT 2013-2014 GAR RELIEF, INC. SUPPORTS GRASSROOTS EFFORTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NOMADIC TIBETANS LIVING IN DIRE POVERTY IN THE REMOTE REGION OF NANGCHEN COUNTY IN YUSHU PREFECTURE, EASTERN TIBET. OUR PROJECTS INCLUDE: THE GAR TAJUK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WHICH GIVES YOUNG NOMADICCHILDREN AGES 6 TO 9 A FREE, QUALITY FOUNDATIONAL EDUCATION IN LANGUAGE, READING AND MATH; THE BENDURYA CLINIC, WHICH DELIVERS LOCAL, LOW-COST BASIC HEALTH CARE, WOUND TREATMENT, AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION TO A COMMUNITY THAT PREVIOUSLY HAD TO TRAVEL DAYS FOR CARE; AND ACHI ELDER CARE, WHICH PROVIDES THE MOST NEEDY, DESTITUTE ELDERS WITH FOOD, CLOTHING AND BASIC MEDICAL CARE. IN THE FUTURE WE ALSO HOPE TO SUPPORT AREAS OF INFRASTRUCTURE NEED SUCH AS WATER AND SOLAR POWER CAPACITY. IN OUR FIRST YEAR OF OPERATION, GAR RELIEF MADE IMPORTANT ADVANCES IN BUILDING ITS ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE. IN AUGUST OF 2013, GAR RELIEF RECEIVED A 501 (C) 3 LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ESTABLISHING THE ORGANIZATION AS AN OFFICIAL NON-PROFIT PUBLIC CHARITY. GAR RELIEF BUILT AND LAUNCHED A WEB SITE AND PAGES ON FACEBOOK AND AMMADO TO ESTABLISH A PUBLIC PRESENCE AND TO USE AS TOOLS FOR FUNDRAISING AND SHARING INFORMATION AND PROGRESS. IN JUNE AND JULY OF 2014, GAR RELIEF ADDED THREE NEW BOARD MEMBERS FOR A TOTAL OF NINE BOARD MEMBERS. FUNDRAISING AND OUTREACH IN 2013, GAR RELIEF RECEIVED DONATIONS OF 56, 864.50 MAINLY THROUGH INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS AND ONE GRANT FROM THE HEYMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION. IN THIS EARLY PHASE OPERATIONS, GAR RELIEF ESTABLISHED A 2014 BUDGET OF 45,720, 99.5% OF WHICH IS USED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS. PROGRAM FUNDS ARE REMITTED QUARTERLY VIA BANK TRANSFER. THESE FUNDS PROVIDE SALARIES FOR 2 TEACHERS, A CARETAKER, FOOD AND SUPPLIES TO RUN AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT ACCOMMODATES 15-25 CHILDREN; DOCTOR SALARY AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR A SMALL CLINIC THAT SERVES 1,000 NOMADIC PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA; AND MODEST SALARIES FOR TWO CARETAKERS AND ELDER CARE FOR 32 ELDERS (FOOD, CLOTHING, MEDICINE). IN JUNE 2014, THE GAR RELIEF FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT GAVE THREE PUBLIC TALKS DURING A TOUR TO THE USA IN SEATTLE, WASHINGTON, AND SANTA FE AND ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO. THE PURPOSE OF THESE TALKS WAS TO SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE CHALLENGES FACING TIBETANS LIVING IN EASTERN TIBET AND THE WORK OF GAR RELIEF IN HELPING TO MEET THOSE CHALLENGES. GAR RELIEF RAISED OVER 12,000 IN DONATIONS AT THESE TALKS. SITE VISIT AND NEEDS ASSESSMENT IN JUNE 2014, A TEAM OF FIVE VOLUNTEERS, INCLUDING ONE BOARD MEMBER AND TWO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, TRAVELED TO TAJUK VILLAGE IN EASTERN TIBET TO EVALUATE SERVICES AND CONDUCT A NEEDS ASSESSMENT TO IMPROVE CURRENT PROGRAMS AND ASCERTAIN FUTURE PROJECTS. THE TEAM COLLECTED IN-KIND DONATIONS TO BRING TO DISTRIBUTE TO CHILDREN AND ELDERS SUCH AS WARM WINTER CLOTHING AND SCHOOL STATIONARY AND MEDICAL SUPPLIES FOR THE CLINIC. THE GAR RELIEF BOARD IS ASSESSING THE EVALUATION RESULTS TO DEVELOP A STRATEGIC PLAN FOR 2015. A MAJOR FINDING OF CONCERN IS THE POOR CONDITION OF THE BUILDING THAT HOUSES BOTH THE SCHOOL AND MEDICAL CLINIC. IN ADDITION, DURING THE SITE VISIT GAR RELIEF WAS ABLE TO CONNECT WITH OTHER US-BASED NON-PROFITS WORKING IN THE AREA SUCH AS THE PURELAND PROJECT AND TIBET AID TO BUILD COLLABORATIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COORDINATE SERVICES, WHEN POSSIBLE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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GAR RELIEF INC
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VEN DORZIN DHONDRUP RINPOCHE  
CJ ONDEK  
POH CHOO YONG  
SHUH HUEY LEE  
INA BIELER  
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