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
JUST-A-START CORPORATION
Employer identification number
23-7121174
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.") ....
4,413,565
3,926,886
4,373,722
4,214,065
4,467,587
21,395,825
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
4,413,565
3,926,886
4,373,722
4,214,065
4,467,587
21,395,825
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.
21,395,825
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..
4,413,565
3,926,886
4,373,722
4,214,065
4,467,587
21,395,825
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
35,289
43,259
2,902
10,176
2,226,954
2,318,580
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).
23,714,405
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
601,292
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
90.220 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.920 %
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
.....
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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
JUST-A-START CORPORATION
Employer identification number
23-7121174
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
INDIVIDUALS WORK AS MENTORS WITH YOUTH AND HOUSING CLIENTS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
(38 UNITS CONSTRUCTION/REHAB, WITH 2 NEW UNITS BUILT IN PUBIC HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS AND 1 IN A NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT; 4) PRE-APPRENTICE CERTIFICATION (PACT) 30 YOUTH; 5) JOB AND/OR COMMUNITY COLLEGE PLACEMENTS 49; AND 6)ADULT/PARENT SPONSORS 158 IMPACTS: THE ALTERNATIVES TO THIS TRAINING/EDUCATION/PLACEMENT PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS ARE FEW AND OFTEN MORE COSTLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL, THE FAMILY AND SOCIETY. OTHER TRAINING PROGRAMS: CAREER CONNECTIONS OFFERS AFTERSCHOOL HOURS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AT RISK OF DROPPING OUT OF SCHOOL MAKING AVAILABLE CAREER ORIENTATION, MENTORING, AND TUTORING SERVICES. BIOMEDICAL CAREERS PROGRAM OFFERS ACADEMIC CLASSES, COMPUTER LAB, BIOMEDICAL LABORATORY TRAINING, JOB COUNSELING AND PLACEMENT IN A COLLABORATIVE TRAINING PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BUNKER HILL COMMUNITY COLLEGE. CAMBRIDGE TEENWORK IS A PRIVATE SECTOR JOB PROGRAM TARGETED AT CAMBRIDGE RESIDENTS AGES 16 TO 18. SUMMER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR YOUTH AGES 14 TO 19 THAT PROVIDE A COMBINATION OF ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT, LIFE SKILLS BUILDING, AND WORK EXPERIENCE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
4) DISPUTE RESOLUTION SERVICES, 600 PEOPLE INCLUDING LANDLORD-TENANT COACHING, HOUSING RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES, RESOURCE FINDING AND EARLY INTERVENTIONS; AND 5) SERVICE IN FOUR DISTRICT HOUSING COURTS. COMPARISONS: IN THIS PROGRAM, THE WORKOUTS PER CASE AVERAGE 1,200 - 1,500 FOR HOMELESS PREVENTION. THE STATE PAYS A RANGE FROM 35,000 - 45,000 PER YEAR FOR EACH SINGLE ROOM IN EMERGENCY SHELTERS/MOTELS/HOTELS TO HOUSE FAMILIES FOR VARIOUS SIZES. TOTAL HOUSING STABILIZATIONAND HOMELESS PREVENTION PROGRAM EXPENSES: 844,407 INCLUDING INKIND SERVICES. THE LARGEST HOUSING DEVELOPMENT/RETENTION PROGRAM IS THE NONPROFIT RENTAL AND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAM FOR WORKING FAMILIES AND RETIREES. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES SITE PURCHASE, NEW CONSTRUCTION AND GUT REHABILITATION, OUTREACH/MARKETING, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, PORTFOLIO RESPONSIBILITIES AND LONG TERM RETENTION OF AFFORDABILITY. IN THE 28TH YEAR, ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE: 1) RENTAL UNITS IN WORKUP 19 AND FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER UNITS IN WORKUP 13; 2) CONTINUED MULTI-SERVICE AND TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN FORMER RECTORY FOR JUST-A-START'S TEEN LIVING PROGRAM WITH TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, 12 FAMILIES, 23RD YEAR; 3) CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS CONTINUING IN NONPROFIT APARTMENTS WITH CONTINUED AFFORDABILITTY AND WORKUP OF FINANCING; 4) BUYBACK/PREP/RESALE OF 17 CITY-REFERRED PRIVATELY DEVELOPED AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP UNITS; 5) MANAGEMENT OF MULTIPLE LOAN AND GRANT FUNDS FOR THE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT WORKLOAD; AND 6) LONG TERM AFFORDABILITY FOR 567 RENTAL AND 223 FIRST TIME HOMEBUYER HOUSING UNITS. TOTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXPENSES: 538,200 INCLUDING INKIND SERVICES.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNITS FOR RENT WHICH IS MANAGED BY AN INDEPENDENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY.
MANAGEMENT DELEGATED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3
RENTAL PROPERTIES ARE MANAGED BY AN INDEPENDENT PROPERTY MANAGEMENT COMPANY: MALONEY PROPERTIES, INC.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
REVIEWED BY FINANCE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MADE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UTILIZED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM WHO CONDUCTED AS ASSESSMENT OF COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR AGENCIES OF SIMILAR SIZE AND COMPLEXITY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE PROCESS FOR EXISTING EMPLOYEES INVOLVES OCCASIONAL COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENTS BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF OPERATING FUNDS FOR RELATED PROGRAMS. WHEN THERE IS TURNOVER IN A POSITION, COMPARABILITY DATA IS SOUGHT FOR REFERENCE. IN THE CURRENT FISCAL COST/REVENUE SITUTATION, EVERY COST OF LIVING ADJUSTMENT IS IMPACTED BY INFLATION AND CONTINUED SHARP INCREASED IN HEALTH CARE COVERAGE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON A NUMBER OF GOVERNMENTAL AND PRIVATE WEBSITES AND AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST FROM THE ORGANIZATION.
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