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
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
Employer identification number
23-7417654
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
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.") ....
61,563,926
85,162,653
98,705,941
106,371,915
124,921,050
476,725,485
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
61,563,926
85,162,653
98,705,941
106,371,915
124,921,050
476,725,485
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
476,725,485
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..
61,563,926
85,162,653
98,705,941
106,371,915
124,921,050
476,725,485
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
88,941
64,081
35,620
17,093
16,347
222,082
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.)..
3,484
7,175
75,150
53,174
63,538
202,521
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
477,150,088
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
37,797,934
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
99.911 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.883 %
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND
Employer identification number
23-7417654
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - PART I, LINE I & PART III, LINE 1
Our mission is to end hunger through community partnerships. In the years since our 2001 founding, Second Harvest Heartland has evolved from a food bank focused almost solely on food distribution, to a hunger relief agency that drives efficiency, innovation and collaboration. Today, Second Harvest Heartland is the largest hunger relief agency in the upper Midwest. In FY13, we surpassed our goal to distribute 81 million pounds of food by more than 3 million pounds (83,831,000). Partnerships with retail donors, government agencies, corporations, foundations, and individuals coupled with leveraging efficiencies within our organization will allow us to continue to deliver more food. But the emergency food system can't solve the problem of hunger alone, so we are continuing to invest in community outreach efforts, or beyond the food bank initiatives, that connect those in need with the meals they need to live healthy, productive lives. These programs include the SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly known as food stamps) Outreach Program , through which Outreach Specialists visit food shelves, soup kitchens, and other organizations and events to help people understand the program, and to break down barriers to participation-from lack of awareness to difficult application processes or other complications. More than one in four people who qualify for SNAP are leaving their benefits on the table in Minnesota. That's the equivalent of nearly $210 million of already-funded food and financial assistance unclaimed which could also help Minnesota's economy. Space - split up paragraph These initiatives also include the USDA's SFSP-the Summer Food Service Program-a Minnesota Department of Education administered program that funds free meals to children 18 and younger during the summertime. We identify high-need areas annually in our collaboration with the Minnesota Department of Education using school free and reduced meal program data to promote our mini-grants program to eligible agencies and organizations, as well as planning our outreach efforts for the year, including contacting school districts about the program, etc. Second Harvest Heartland has dedicated staff to conduct outreach in targeted communities and provides mini-grants to organizations to help alleviate the barriers to participation. Fresh Food Increasingly, fresh food is part of the Second Harvest Heartland offering, as retail partners and growers join hunger-relief efforts and continue to contribute record levels of perishable food. In fact, fresh foods comprised more than 41% of all food distributed throughout the fiscal year. Of this amount, more than 29 million pounds were distributed through the Food Rescue program-largely comprised of nutritious food such as produce, meat and dairy options. Partnerships continued to be formed or expanded in FY2013 with Minnesota growers and farmers, in an effort to begin to capture the more of the 300 million pounds of crops-corn, potatoes, apples, watermelon, squash and more-that is either plowed under or unsold each year in our state. This year, the produce capture program collected more than 5.9 million pounds of sweet corn, potatoes, apples, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, watermelon, tomatoes and other produce. Volunteer program Our volunteer program is a vital component of our efforts to bring more food to those who are hungry in our community. In the coming years we will need additional support from volunteers in order to support our continued growth in food distribution, particularly in the areas of our Food Rescue Program and Harvest to Home, which provide opportunities for us to provide increased nutritious food streams for those in need. As a result, over the next five years, the need for volunteers is expected to increase four-fold. In order to meet this rapidly growing demand, and to better serve our volunteers, Second Harvest Heartland is making significant changes and investments in our volunteer program. In FY13, we were able to engage more than 27,800 individual volunteers who contributed more than 130,000 hours-the equivalent of almost 63 full-time employees. Volunteers play a vital role in other programming efforts: packing boxes and helping to distribute them for our Commodities Supplemental Food Program (CSFP), and helping people apply for CSFP and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Continued growth in our volunteer program is also required to continue to meet our goals for those in need.
PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990 - PART III
The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) is one of the foundational services provided by Second Harvest Heartland. Through the program, we provide food for qualifying individuals, families, and seniors, distributing 30-35 pounds of nutritionally-balanced USDA food to individuals each month at no cost to them. Program participants are given one of three highly nutritious food packages, depending on their age and nutritional needs as determined by the USDA. The packages may include canned fruits, vegetables and juices, dry and UHT milk, American cheese, canned meat, peanut butter or dried beans, cereal, rice or pasta. We serve about 9,300 clients in 41 counties in Minnesota, 95 percent of whom are seniors. See schedule O for additional program service description.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990 - PART III
Since FY11, Second Harvest Heartland has made great strides in addressing the missing meals gap by moving beyond food distribution alone. We have enhanced our outreach efforts to connect eligible people with public resources through various programs. Minnesota currently ranks 43rd out of 50 states for eligible people's utilization of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP - formerly known as food stamps). Second Harvest Heartland's SNAP Outreach Specialists visit food shelves, soup kitchens, and other organizations and events to help people understand the program, and to break down barriers to participation-from lack of awareness to difficult application processes or other complications. In FY13, we assisted over 3,000 households with SNAP applications and re-certifications (a 300% increase since 2010), adding over 3 million meals to families. The Summer Food Service Program is a meal reimbursement program that funds free meals to high-need children 18 and younger during the summertime. This USDA program, administered by the Minnesota Department of Education, provides children with complete, wholesome meals at safe places for children once school is out of session for the summer. Our staff conducts outreach efforts to increase awareness of SFSP, as well as administer a mini-grant program which provides meal-site sponsors with support to expand their efforts to feed more children.
PUBLIC AVAILABILITY
PART VI, LINE 19
COPIES OF ALL INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, LINE 12C
UPON HIRING, EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. HUMAN RESOURCES RETAINS A SIGNED COPY FROM EACH EMPLOYEE STATING THEY UNDERSTOOD AND ACCEPTED THE TERMS OF THE POLICY. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED AGREEMENT ANNUALLY.
REVIEW OF FORM 990
PART VI, LINE 11A
A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS INTERNALLY REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL.
Compensation of Officers
PART VI, LINE 15A & 15B
SHH USES EXTERNAL SURVEYS TO EVALUATE ALL EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION. SHH ALSO USES OTHER COMPENSATION SOURCES AS WELL AS CONSIDERING THE COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT PER THE FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION GUIDELINES, THE CONSUMER PRICE INDEX, AND WAGE AND SALARY TREND REPORTS TO DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE AVERAGE ANNUAL PERCENTAGE. AN AVERAGE INCREASE BASED ON SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND'S FINANCIALS IS APPROVED FOR BUDGETING PURPOSES. EMPLOYEES ARE GIVEN A PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND A RECOMMENDATION OF AN INCREASE (IF MERITED) IS MADE TO THE EXECUTIVE TEAM.
HUNGER FREE MINNESOTA, LLC, A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES, DOES NOT HAVE ANY LOCAL CHAPTERS, BRANCHES, OR AFFILIATES. ALL OF THEIR GOVERNING POLICIES ARE THE SAME AS SECOND HARVEST HEARTLAND.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.