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
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
Employer identification number
74-1943398
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.") ....
780,382
615,315
1,874,865
1,724,986
1,810,682
6,806,230
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
780,382
615,315
1,874,865
1,724,986
1,810,682
6,806,230
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.
6,806,230
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..
780,382
615,315
1,874,865
1,724,986
1,810,682
6,806,230
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
27,091
25,310
19,012
15,175
16,803
103,391
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,633
5,488
7,121
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
6,486
6,486
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
6,923,228
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
171,809
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
98.310 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.200 %
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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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
WOMEN'S SHELTER OF SOUTH TEXAS
Employer identification number
74-1943398
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
EMERGENCY SHELTER THE EMERGENCY SHELTER IS A 65-BED SAFE HAVEN WHERE A VICTIM FACING VIOLENCE IN HER HOME CAN COME AT ANY HOUR OF THE DAY OR NIGHT. CHILDREN OF VICTIMS ARE ALSO WELCOME. EACH FAMILY HAS THE OPPORTUNITY AND TIME TO REDISCOVER LIFE WITHOUT VIOLENCE, TIME TO CONSIDER OTHER OPTIONS, AND TO PARICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF SERVICES THAT LEAD TO A FUTURE WITHOUT FEAR AND ABUSE. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER OPERATES 24-HOURS DAILY 365 DAYS A YEAR. YOUTH SERVICES YOUTH FROM VIOLENT FAMILIES HAVE SPECIAL NEEDS AND CONCERNS. THE YOUTH SERVICES PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING FOR BOTH RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL CHILD AND TEENAGE VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT. IN ADDITION, A VARIETY OF WORKSHOPS, ACTIVITIES, AND PARENTING CLASSES ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST FAMILIES IN REBUILDING THEIR LIVES. OUR STAFF IS DIRECTED TOWARDS BREAKING THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE AND ATTEMPTING TO PREVENT FUTURE VIOLENCE. CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES VICTIMS CAN RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING WITH EXPERIENCED STAFF WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF ABUSED AND FORMERLY ABUSED PERSONS. LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES LEGAL ADVOCATES ASSIST CLIENTS BY ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, PROVIDING EDUCATION REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACCOMPANIMENT IN THE CLIENT'S PURSUIT OF THOSE OPTIONS. COMMUNITY RESOURCE/CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES CASE MANAGERS NETWORK WITH THE COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN RESOURCE INFORMATION THAT INCLUDES ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA, RESTRICTIONS, FEE SCHEDULES, CONTACT PERSONS, HOURS OF OPERATION, AND THE LOCATION OF EACH RESOURCE. MOST IMPORTANTLY COMMUNITY RESOURCE/CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FACILITATE OUR CLIENTS ACCESSING SUCH RESOURCES BASED UPON EACH CLIENT'S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT. RURAL OUTREACH SERVICES VICTIM ADVOCATES REACH OUT IN KLEBERG, BEE, REFUGIO, ARANSAS, LIVE OAK, JIM WELLS, BROOKS, DUVAL, MCMULLEN, SAN PATRICIO, KENEDY, AND RURAL NUECES COUNTIES. NONRESIDENTIAL SERVICE CENTERS ARE LOCATED IN ALICE, BEEVILLE, KINGSVILLE, AND SINTON. OUTREACH SERVICES PROVIDE A VICTIM WITH SAFETY PLANNING, COUNSELING, LEGAL ADVOCACY, AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL IN AN AREA CLOSE TO WHERE THE VICTIM RESIDES. NO LONGER DO VICTIMS RESIDING IN RURAL AREAS HAVE TO REMAIN ISOLATED AND WITHOUT HELP. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOCUSES ON INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S AWARENESS OF THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, ITS EFFECTS, AND THE MANY SERVICES THE AGENCY OFFERS BEYOND SHELTER. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE AGENCY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITS MISSION AND RAISES VICTIMS' AWARENESS OF SERVICES AND HOW TO ACCESS SUCH. VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES ARE ALSO OCCURRING BASED ON COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC IDENTIFIED RISKS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
WITHIN 30 MINUTES OF THE ASSAULT AND REMAINS WITH THE VICTIM AS A PEER COUNSELOR UNTIL HER SERVICES ARE NO LONGER NEEDED OR DESIRED. CLINICAL COUNSELING SERVICES VICTIMS CAN RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP COUNSELING WITH EXPERIENCED STAFF WHO ARE SENSITIVE TO THE NEEDS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES. LEGAL ADVOCACY SERVICES LEGAL ADVOCACY ASSIST CLIENTS BY ASSESSING INDIVIDUAL NEEDS, PROVIDING EDUCATION REGARDING LEGAL RIGHTS AND OPTIONS, AND PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACCOMPANIMENT IN THE CLIENT'S PURSUIT OF THOSE OPTIONS. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PREVENTION SERVICES FOCUSES ON INCREASING THE COMMUNITY'S AWARENESS OF THE DYNAMICS OF DOMESTIC AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE, ITS EFFECTS, AND THE MANY SERVICES THE AGENCY OFFERS BEYOND SHELTER. IT IS CRUCIAL THAT THE AGENCY EDUCATES THE PUBLIC REGARDING ITS MISSION AND RAISES VICTIMS' AWARENESS OF SERVICES AND HOW TO ACCESS SUCH. VIOLENCE PREVENTION INITIATIVES ARE ALSO OCCURRING BASED ON COMMUNITY-SPECIFIC IDENTIFIED RISKS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
MANAGEMENT MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICT AREAS AND ENSURES ALL UNDERSTAND CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS PERFORMANCE OF CEO, COMPARES STATISTICAL DATA, AND SUBMITS EVALUATION REPORT FOR PERSONNEL RECORDS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
CEO ANNUALLY REVIEWSPERFORMANCE OF KEY STAFF, COMPARES STATISTICAL DATA AND SUBMITS EVALUATION REPORT FOR PERSONNEL RECORDS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE CEO OF THE WOMEN'S SHELTER. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON 990 46,504 SPECIAL EVENT DIRECT EXPENSE OFFSET AGAINST REVENUE ON 990 -46,504
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