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
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL INC
Employer identification number
23-7099139
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?
......................
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) 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.") ....
405,502
282,591
277,313
296,388
279,185
1,540,979
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
405,502
282,591
277,313
296,388
279,185
1,540,979
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.
1,540,979
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..
405,502
282,591
277,313
296,388
279,185
1,540,979
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,991
3,818
4,766
3,187
3,720
19,482
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.)..
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,560,461
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
0
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
98.750 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.180 %
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
................................................
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) 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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13000248
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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
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL INC
Employer identification number
23-7099139
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE TORAH COMMANDS US TO PURSUE JUSTICE NOT ONCE, BUT TWICE. THIS IS THE SPIRIT IN WHICH THE INDIANAPOLIS JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL (JCRC) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1942 AS THE ORGANIZED JEWISH COMMUNITY'S PUBIC AFFAIRS VOICE TO THE MEDIA, OTHER RELIGIOUS, RACIAL AND ETHNIC GROUPS, AND THE ELECTED OFFICIALS. WE JOIN FORCES WITH OVER 100 OTHER COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCILS AND A DOZEN NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO FORM THE JEWISH COUNCIL FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS. AS A CONSTITUENT AGENCY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS, JCRC IS CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO WORK TO: 1. SAFEGUARD THE RIGHTS OF JEWS HERE, IN ISRAEL, AND AROUND THE WORLD; AND, IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH THAT, TO 2. PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND PROMOTE A JUST AMERICAN SOCIETY, ONE THAT IS DEMOCRATIC AND PLURALISTIC. IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH ITS GOALS, JCRC CONVENES THE "COMMON TABLE" AROUND WHICH MEMBER AGENCIES MEET TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP STRATEGIES TO ADVANCE THE PUBLIC AFFAIRS GOALS OF THE ORGANIZED JEWISH COMMUNITY. THE DELIBERATIVE PROCESS OF THE JCRC ALLOWS FOR OPEN, REPRESENTATIVE DISCUSSION DESIGNED TO FOSTER CONSENSUS. THE EFFORTS OF THE JCRC REFLECT THE PROFOUND JEWISH COMMITMENT TO TIKKUN OLAM, THE REPAIR OF THE WORLD. TIKKUN OLAM EXPRESSES THE CONVICTION OF THE ORGANIZED JEWISH COMMUNITY THAT IT MUST BE ACTIVE IN THE EFFORT TO BUILD A JUST SOCIETY.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 1a, Delegate broad authority to a committee
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF ALL OFFICERS, CHAIRPERSONS OF STANDING COMMITTEES THAT ARE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AND AS MANY AS TWO ADDITIONAL PERSONS, TO BE APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT FOR A TERM OF ONE YEAR FROM AMONG MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FIVE (5) MEMBERS WILL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE EMPOWERED TO TRANSACT ALL BUSINESS OF THE JCRC BETWEEN BOARD MEETINGS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH POLICY AND DECISIONS PREVIOUSLY DECIDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SHALL MEET AT THE CALL OF THE PRESIDENT.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 2, Family/business relationships amongst interested persons
GREG MAURER & TODD MAURER & MICHAEL MAURER - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, DREW MIROFF & FRANK MIROFF - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS COUNCIL HAS APPOINTED THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO REVIEW IN DETAIL THE FORM 990. THE PRESIDENT THEN REPORTS TO THE BOARD A SUMMARY OF THE INFORMATION IN THE FORM 990. BOARD MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 VIA EMAIL BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AT EACH BOARD MEETING WHERE ACTION IS TAKEN, THE BOARD PRESIDENT REMINDS THE BOARD MEMBERS THAT ANY BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MUST MAKE IT NOTED IN THE MINUTES AND MUST ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON EACH ACTION ITEM RELATED TO THEIR POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. QUESTIONNAIRES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD WHEN NEW MATTERS REQUIRING BOARD APPROVAL ARISE AND UNDERSTANDING OF CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14, WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY
THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS THE WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF GREATER INDIANAPOLIS, INC., AN AFFILIATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF SALARY AND BENEFITS IS COMPLETED BY THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED TO BE SURE THAT COMPENSATION IS REASONABLE. THE DECISIONS OF THE OFFICERS ARE PRESENTED AND DOCUMENTED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AT THE DECEMBER MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN SEPTEMBER 2013, DURING ANNUAL BUDGET REVIEW. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWED DISCUSSED CURRENT MARKET DATA TO UPDATE THE COMPENSATION PLAN. A SMALL COST OF LIVING INCREASE WAS ADDED IN 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B, PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IRS FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THOSE WHO REQUEST THAT INFORMATION.
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