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
PROJECT LIFESAVER INC
Employer identification number
26-0000127
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?
................
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.") ....
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
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.
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..
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).
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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.") .
97,149
32,930
11,010
2,981
5,023
149,093
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......
599,925
760,123
637,065
685,670
1,010,488
3,693,271
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
697,074
793,053
648,075
688,651
1,015,511
3,842,364
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
3,842,364
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...
697,074
793,053
648,075
688,651
1,015,511
3,842,364
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,645
2,002
253
252
36
4,188
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,645
2,002
253
252
36
4,188
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
27,116
50,103
12,511
41,549
52,095
183,374
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
725,835
845,158
660,839
730,452
1,067,642
4,029,926
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
95.346 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.020 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.104 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.125 %
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
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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
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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
PROJECT LIFESAVER INC
Employer identification number
26-0000127
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
REVIEW OF THE 990
PART VI, LINE 11A
THE CEO FIRST RECEIVES THE 990 AND REVIEWS IT. HE THEN SENDS IT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIALS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST
PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 9 AND PART XII LINE 1
PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR ENDED 10.31.13, THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ADEQUATE ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE TO MAINTAIN ACCRUAL BASIS RECORDS. DURING THAT YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A FULL CHARGE BOOKKEEPER CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING SUCH RECORDS, AND THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES SUCH REPORTING BETTER REFLECTS ITS FINANCIAL POSITION AND THE RESULTS OF ITS ACTIVITIES.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12a
ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEE MANUAL HAS DISCUSSION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST MATTERS. THERE IS NO SEPARATE MANUAL FOR NON-EMPLOYEE BOARD MEMBERS.
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13
THERE IS NO POLICY REFERRED TO AS "WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY" IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEE MANUAL. HOWEVER, THERE IS A BROAD SPECTRUM SECTION ENTITLED "BUSINESS ETHICS" AND A SUBSECTION UNDER "EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES" ENTITLED "COMPLAINT PROCEDURE".
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:UNIFORMS TOTAL EXPENSES:879 PROGRAM SERVICES:879
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:VEHICLE TOTAL EXPENSES:7216 PROGRAM SERVICES:5412 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:1804
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS TOTAL EXPENSES:18148 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:18148
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TAXES AND LICENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:505 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:505
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:SARTRACK TECHNOLOGY EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:100000 PROGRAM SERVICES:63000 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:37000
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:DONATIONS TOTAL EXPENSES:1071 PROGRAM SERVICES:1071
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TELEPHONE TOTAL EXPENSES:14967 PROGRAM SERVICES:11225 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:3742
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINT TOTAL EXPENSES:2022 PROGRAM SERVICES:1516 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:506
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT LABOR TOTAL EXPENSES:53918 PROGRAM SERVICES:53918
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL EXPENSES:10142 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:10142
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE TOTAL EXPENSES:2706 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2706
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.