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
PROJECT OPEN HANDATLANTA INC
Employer identification number
58-1816778
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
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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.") ....
7,098,180
8,073,506
8,399,723
7,378,391
6,851,437
37,801,237
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
7,098,180
8,073,506
8,399,723
7,378,391
6,851,437
37,801,237
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.
37,801,237
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..
7,098,180
8,073,506
8,399,723
7,378,391
6,851,437
37,801,237
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
28,889
23,154
21,022
23,290
15,378
111,733
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).
37,912,970
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
18,712,721
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
99.710 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.650 %
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
PROJECT OPEN HANDATLANTA INC
Employer identification number
58-1816778
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION IS HELP PEOPLE PREVENT OR BETTER MANAGE CHRONIC DISEASE THROUGH COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARE WHICH COMBINES HOME-DELIVERED MEALS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION AS A MEANS TO REINFORCE THE CONNECTION BETWEEN INFORMED FOOD CHOICES AND IMPROVED QUALITY OF LIFE.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
OPEN HAND BECAME A LICENSED MEDICARE PROVIDER, THUS ENABLING US TO INVOICE MEDICARE FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
OTHER QUALIFYING INDIVIDUALS MAY INCLUDE DEPENDENT CHILDREN OF ANY OPEN HAND CLIENT, REGARDLESS OF THEIR HEALTH STATUS. NUTRITION EDUCATION IS DELIVERED ON A REGULAR BASIS WITH THE MEALS, AS WELL AS IN GROUP AND CLINICAL SETTINGS. MENUS ARE DEVELOPED AND PRODUCTS ARE SELECTED BY OPEN HAND'S REGISTERED DIETITIANS, AND INCLUDE THERAPEUTIC AND PREFERENTIAL MENU OPTIONS. C.OPEN HAND'S PANTRY PROGRAM PROVIDES FOR A WEEKLY SUPPLY OF BOTH NONPERISHABLE GROCERIES, FRESH FRUIT AND VEGETABLES TO LOW-INCOME, MEDICALLY-ELIGIBLE CLIENTS WHO ARE EMPOWERED TO PREPARE THEIR OWN HEALTHY MEALS WITH NUTRITION GUIDANCE PROVIDED BY OPEN HAND REGISTERED DIETITIANS. THROUGH THE MARKET BASKET PILOT PROGRAM, OPEN HAND PROVIDED PANTRY MEALS TO 47 NEW CLIENTS IN NEED OF SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD AND NUTRITION ASSISTANCE WITH A NUTRIENT TARGETED MARKET BASKET THAT ASSISTS CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPING COOKING SKILLS. D.IN ADDITION, OPEN HAND PROVIDED APPROXIMATELY 3,663 EMERGENCY NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS (ENS), IN THE FORM OF MEAL REPLACEMENT SNACKS AND NUTRITION SUPPLEMENTS, TO LOW-INCOME, MEDICALLY-ELIGIBLE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, OFTEN DURING EXTENDED WAITS FOR THEIR HEALTH CARE APPOINTMENTS. PATIENTS WHO HAVE HAD DENTAL PROCEDURES MAY ALSO RECEIVE MECHANICAL SOFT MEALS PROVIDED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM. E.CENTRAL TO OPEN HAND'S MISSION OF COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARETM, EVERY CLIENT IS ASSESSED AT INTAKE AND OFFERED CONSISTENT NUTRITION EDUCATION BY OPEN HAND REGISTERED DIETITIANS (RDS), WHICH INCLUDES PRINTED NUTRITION EDUCATION MATERIALS AND, DEPENDING UPON THEIR ASSESSMENT, INDIVIDUAL OR GROUP NUTRITION COACHING SESSIONS. THESE SESSIONS HAVE A COMMUNITY OR PUBLIC HEALTH FOCUS, AND INCLUDE TOPICS SUCH AS PORTION CONTROL, HEALTHY EATING, HANDS-ON FOOD PREPARATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, GOAL-SETTING, AND DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT. FOLLOW-UP REINFORCEMENT IS PROVIDED BY RDS, AND MAY INCLUDE REVIEW SESSIONS, GROUP TRAINING, REFERRAL(S) TO ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND/OR PHONE CONSULTATIONS. F.OPEN HAND PROVIDED MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY (MNT) TO 317 CLIENTS IN 2013. MNT IS PRESCRIBED BY A CLINICIAN, TARGETS A SPECIFIC MEDICAL CONDITION, AND INCLUDES A NUTRITION DIAGNOSIS, THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES - ALL PERFORMED BY OPEN HAND REGISTERED DIETITIANS (RDS). DESIGNED BY THE AMERICAN ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS, MNT INCLUDES A SPECIFIC PLAN OF ASSESSMENT, NUTRITION DIAGNOSES, INTERVENTION, EVALUATION/MONITORING, DOCUMENTATION, AND COMMUNICATION WITH CLIENT'S HEALTH CARE PROVIDER. THIS SERVICE IS AVAILABLE TO MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO HAVE A NUTRITION-SENSITIVE CHRONIC DISEASE AND WHO ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THEIR HEALTH THROUGH BETTER FOOD CHOICES AND MODIFIED BEHAVIORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CORPORATE SPORTS UNLIMITED, INC., WHICH PLACED SIX (6) OPEN HAND/GOOD MEASURE MEALS REGISTERED DIETITIANS INTO 15 CORPORATE FITNESS CENTERS TO OFFER NUTRITION SERVICES TO EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS. GOOD MEASURE MEALS ALSO INITIATED THE RACE FOR GOOD PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LOCAL 5K CHARITY RACES BY ENGAGING GMM CUSTOMERS, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS TO PARTICIPATE IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY. OVER 50 PEOPLE TOOK PART IN THE RACE TEAM, MAKING THE INAUGURAL YEAR A SUCCESS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
CLIENTS ON A REGULAR BASIS. CLIENTS RECEIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION WITH THE MEALS THEMSELVES, AND/OR AT HOME, NEIGHBORHOOD CENTERS AND/OR IN COMMUNITY SETTINGS. FOLLOW-UP REINFORCEMENT IS PROVIDED BY RDS, AND MAY INCLUDE REVIEW SESSIONS, GROUP TRAINING, REFERRAL(S) TO ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES, AND/OR PHONE CONSULTATIONS. MENUS ARE DESIGNED BY OPEN HAND'S RD'S.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
IN 2013, OPEN HAND EXTENDED THE REACH OF COMPREHENSIVE NUTRITION CARETM BY ACHIEVING SEVERAL KEY GOALS: A.THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY NUTRITION SERVICES, OPEN HAND SERVED APPROXIMATELY 6,075 CLIENTS IN 2013. THIS INCLUDES MORE THAN 1,422,000 MEALS AND SUPPLEMENTS SERVED TO OVER 3,500 CLIENTS. IN 2013, OUR REGISTERED DIETITIANS WORKED DIRECTLY WITH 4,060 CLIENTS, PROVIDING EXTENSIVE NUTRITION EDUCATION RANGING FROM THE INSTRUCTION ON THE NUTRITIONAL VALUE OF THE FOODS IN THEIR DIET TO CALORIE BALANCE AND DIABETES MANAGEMENT, CONDUCTING HOME NUTRITION ASSESSMENTS, AND PROVIDING IN-CLINIC MEDICAL NUTRITION THERAPY (MNT). B. FINALLY, THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMMATIC MILESTONES WERE ACHIEVED IN 2013: 1.PREPARED MEALS PROGRAM - IN 2013, CLIENTS REPORTED IMPROVEMENTS IN OUTCOMES DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY RESULTING FROM THEIR PARTICIPATION IN OPEN HAND'S PREPARED MEALS PROGRAM. 68.6% OF CLIENTS REPORTED THAT THE MEALS HELPED THEM TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT, COMPARED TO 67.4% IN 2012; 45.7% REPORTED THAT THE MEALS HELPED THEM TO INCREASE THEIR ENERGY LEVELS, COMPARED TO 39.7% IN 2012; 31.1% REPORTED THEIR HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TOLD THEM THEIR BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS WERE IMPROVED, VS. 29% IN 2012. 2.MARKET BASKET PROGRAM - ADMINISTERED BY OPEN HAND REGISTERED DIETITIANS (RDS), THE MARKET BASKET PROGRAM IS AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO REDUCE FOOD INSECURITY, INCREASE INTAKE OF HEALTHY FOODS, AND INCREASE NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE IN HIGH-RISK ADULTS IN THE ATLANTA AREA. OPEN HAND VOLUNTEERS DELIVER PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WEEKLY MARKET BASKETS WHICH INCLUDE FRESH FRUIT AND SEASONAL VEGETABLES, ALONG WITH NUTRITION EDUCATION MATERIALS AND RECIPES RELEVANT TO THE CONTENTS OF THAT WEEK'S BASKET TO ENCOURAGE CONSUMPTION. IN 2013, 76.6% PERCENT OF THOSE SERVED INCREASED THEIR FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONSUMPTION AND 60.2% INCREASED THEIR NUTRITION KNOWLEDGE SCORES. 36 PERCENT REPORTED NEVER, OR RARELY, BEING CONCERNED ABOUT HAVING ENOUGH FOOD WHILE ON THE PROGRAM. 3.CARE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM - TO HELP CREATE A MODEL OF SERVICE THAT WILL REDUCE THE NUMBER OF RE-HOSPITALIZATIONS FOR SENIORS WHO ARE DISCHARGED FROM A HOSPITAL STAY, OPEN HAND SERVED ON A LOCAL COUNTY PLANNING COMMITTEE CHARGED WITH LAUNCHING A "CARE TRANSITIONS" PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM ENSURED THAT SENIORS HAVE VITAL SERVICES IN PLACE, SUCH AS MEDICALLY APPROPRIATE NUTRITION, AS SOON AS THEY ARE RELEASED FROM THE HOSPITAL, THUS REDUCING THE RISK FOR RE-HOSPITALIZATION. THE OUTCOMES DERIVED FROM THIS PROGRAM WILL BE USED TO DEMONSTRATE THE COST BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY OF THIS INITIATIVE IN HOPES OF INSPIRING ADDITIONAL FUNDING TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM. IN 2013, THE NUMBER OF CLIENTS SERVED THROUGH THIS PROGRAM INCREASED FROM 122 TO 379 OVER THE YEAR, A 311% INCREASE. 4.YOUTH AND FAMILIES NUTRITION & MEALS - AS PART OF AN INCREASED FOCUS ON OUTREACH TO YOUTH AND FAMILIES, OPEN HAND DEVELOPED THE HEALTHY BALANCE KIDS MENU WHICH PROVIDES A FRESH FRUIT OR VEGETABLE AS PART OF EVERY MEAL AND EXCEEDS USDA NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 50,000 HEALTHY BREAKFASTS, LUNCHES, AND SNACKS TO AN AVERAGE OF 1,100 AT-RISK CHILDREN EACH DAY DURING A SUMMER PROGRAM IN THE ATLANTA-METRO AREA. ADDITIONALLY, OPEN HAND'S REGISTERED DIETITIANS PROVIDED NUTRITION CLASSES FOR THE SUMMER PROGRAM WITH A CURRICULUM THAT FOCUSED ON HEALTHY FOODS AND "EATING THE RAINBOW." 5.CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION - THROUGH A HEALTH PROMOTIONS INITIATIVE - BUILT ENVIRONMENT CONTRACT FROM FULTON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND WELLNESS, THE OPEN HAND NUTRITION SERVICES TEAM SERVED 251 FULTON COUNTY RESIDENTS WITH A FITNESS AS MEDICINE WALKING PROGRAM. THE WALKING PROGRAM IS FREE FOR ALL AGES AND ALL FITNESS LEVELS FOR THOSE PARTICIPATING IN FULTON COUNTY. 6.FAITH BASED CHRONIC DISEASE TRAINING - OPEN HAND COMPLETED THE STANFORD CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CDSMP) TRAINING FOR MEMBERS OF THE FAITH-BASED COMMUNITY WITH FUNDING FROM ALLIANT HEALTH SOLUTIONS'. THE FOUR DAY TRAINING WAS OFFERED TO 21 INDIVIDUALS FROM A DIVERSE GROUP OF INTERFAITH PARTICIPANTS, OF WHOM 18 RECEIVED A CERTIFICATE FOR COMPLETING THE PROGRAM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A REVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED BEFORE FORM 990 IS FINALIZED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
APPLICABLE PERSONS PROVIDE INITIAL AS WELL AS SUBSEQUENT ANNUAL DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. ANY POTENTIALS ARE DISCUSSED OR REVIEWED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
PROJECT OPEN HAND/ATLANTA, INC. DEVELOPED GOALS, USED PEER COMPARISONS AND BENCHMARKING USING THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON REQUEST, ON-LINE REPORTING AGENCIES, AS PART OF CONTRACTUAL OR GRANT AGREEMENTS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.