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
ARTISTS HELPING THE HOMELESS INC
Employer identification number
26-2063489
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) 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.") ....
120,811
177,301
313,718
295,269
322,770
1,229,869
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
120,811
177,301
313,718
295,269
322,770
1,229,869
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.
1,229,869
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..
120,811
177,301
313,718
295,269
322,770
1,229,869
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
15
320
269
232
42
878
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.)..
837
1,097
1,934
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,232,681
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
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.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
99.770 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.....................................................
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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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.
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
ARTISTS HELPING THE HOMELESS INC
Employer identification number
26-2063489
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
ARTISTS HELPING THE HOMELESS REDUCES THE NEED AND COST OF CARE FOR KANSAS CITY'S HOMELESS THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT WORK WITH THE HOMELESS, THE AGENCIES THAT SERVE THEM AND LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCY FOR ALL PARTIES.
FORM 990, PART III
LINE 4A THE PROGRAM'S PROVIDES FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, SHELTER AND BASIC SUPPLIES TO MEET IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS TO ADDRESS UNDERLYING ISSUES INCLUDING LEGAL, MEDICAL, HOUSING AND SUBSTANCE USE. THE MEALS AND RIDES OFTEN PROVIDE AN OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN THE RIDER'S STORY AND BUILD RAPPORT ESSENTIAL TO LINKING CLIENTS WITH APPROPRIATE SERVICES. KNOWING THE SERVICES, REQUIREMENTS AND CAPABILITIES OF LOCAL PROGRAMS, THE STAFF CAN MATCH A PERSON WITH A PROGRAM THAT MEETS THEIR SPECIFIC SITUATION. FOLLOW UP MEETINGS, OFTEN AT OTHER AGENCIES, PROVIDE ENCOURAGEMENT AND SUPPORT, AS WELL AS ALLOWING STAFF TO UPDATE PLANS AS A CLIENT PROGESSES AND ASSURE SEAMLESS TRANSITIONS TO AVOID A RETURN TO THE STREET. THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH PEOPLE FROM ALL SEGMENTS OF KANSAS CITY'S HOMELESS POPULATION INCLUDING WOMEN AND CHILDREN IN FAMILY AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS TO THE CHRONIC HOMELESS THAT CALL THE STREET THEIR HOME. UNDERSTANDABLY, SERVICES PROVIDED VARY DEPENDING ON NEEDS. SHELTERED INDIVIDUALS OFTEN NEED ONLY HELP ACCESSING SERVICES (TRANSPORTATION, IDENTIFICATION, ETC.) WHILE A CHRONIC HOMELESS PERSON MAY INVOLVE SUBSTANCE/ALCOHOL USEE, LEGAL ISSUES AND MEDICAL ISSUES. THE PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS NAVIGATE THE LOCAL SAFETY NET TO OBTAIN APPROPRIATE SERVICES. DURING 2013, THE PROGRAM ASSISTED OVER 1,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM ACROSS THE CITY. BASIC SERVICES INCLUDED OVER 7,500 RIDES AND ARRANGING 17,000 NIGHTS' STAY (2,300 FOR 102 INDIVIDUALS AT THE PROGRAM'S DIRECT EXPENSE). THE PROGRAM ASSISTED 241 CLIENTS ENTER SOCIAL DETOX WITH 192 MOVING INTO TRANSITIONAL HOUSING OR REINTEGRATION. A PILOT PROGRAM FOCUSED SERVICES ON 9 YOUNG ADULTS WHO HAD THE POTENTIAL TO BECOME CHRONIC HOMELESS. OF THE 9, 2 RECEIVED GED'S, 5 ATTENDED COMMUNITY COLLEGE, 3 RECEVIED JOB TRAINING, 3 OBTAINED JOBS AND 3 WERE LIVING INDEPENDENTLY AT YEAR END. ONLY 2 PEOPLE LEFT THE PROGRAM, 1 LEFT THE PROGRAM AND 1 RETURNED TO HIS HOMETOWN. THE PROGRAM'S FILLING GAPS IN THE LOCAL HOMELESS SERVICES SAFETY NET IMPROVES OUTCOMES AND EFFICIENCY FOR ITS CLIENTS, COLLABORATING AGENCIES AND LOCAL EMERGENCY SERVICES. TODAY, IT WORKS WITH OVER TWO DOZEN HOSPITALS, LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES ACROSS THE METRO, DRUG AND MENTAL HEALTH COURTS AND MOST LOCAL HOMELESS AND RECOVERY CARE COORDINATION ADDRESSES MULTIPLE ISSUES WHILE PROMOTING A STEADY, MANAGED APPROACH. BY HELPING CLIENTS ACCESS APPROPRIATE SERVICES AND OBTAIN HOUSING AWAY FROM THE PERILS OF THE STREET, THE PROGRAM HAS SAVED OVER 6.5M IN HOSPITAL, POLICE, AMBULANCE AND JUDICIAL FEES OVER ITS FIRST FOUR YEARS.
FORM 990, PART VI
SECTION A, LINE 2 THE KATERNDAHLS (CHAIRPERSON AND SECRETARY, BOTH BOTH VOLUNTEER) ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE. RUSS TOWNSLEY (FIN MGR) AND KAR WOO (PRESIDENT) ARE PARTNERS IN UNRELATED BUSINESSES THAT DID NOT TRANSACT BUSINESS WITH AHH. SECTION A, LINE 8 GOVERNING BODIES COMMITTEES MAKE RECOMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD. ONLY THE FULL BOARD CAN ACT FOR ITSELF.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S TREASURER. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS OF THE FINANCIAL MANAGER ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS ARE MADE. THE FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS ARE MADE. THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. A DISCLOSURE DOCUMENT IS SIGNED ANNUALLY BY EACH BOARD MEMBER AND OFFICER. THOSE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD TREASURER AND BOARD CHAIR TO DETERMINE IF THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF ANY CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THE CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL MUST RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM BOARD MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSIONS OF RELATED TOPICS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HIS SALARY IS SET DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS. IN 2013, THE BOARD DETERMINED TO MAKE NO ADJUSTMENT. BOARD DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THEIR MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AHH'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THROUGH THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
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