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
ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION USA
Employer identification number
36-3697513
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.") ....
280,000
515,561
509,890
620,387
552,743
2,478,581
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
280,000
515,561
509,890
620,387
552,743
2,478,581
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)..
2,022,442
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
456,139
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..
280,000
515,561
509,890
620,387
552,743
2,478,581
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
43,593
21,223
21,063
21,741
22,193
129,813
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).
2,608,394
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,479,119
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
17.490 %
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
1. THE PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT IS GREATER THAN 10%2. HOW THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS? THE ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION - USA DBA OIKOCREDIT USA IS ORGANIZED, OPERATES AND WILL CONTINUE TO OPERATE IN A MANNER INTENDED TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT. OIKOCREDIT USA REGULARLY PROVIDED EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH EVENTS HELD AROUND THE COUNTRY. FOR EXAMPLE, WE HAVE COLLABORATED WITH ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTED THROUGH OUR FUNDING ACTIVITIES SUCH AS DIVINE CHOCOLATE USA TO BRING COCOA FARMERS FROM WEST AFRICA TO TALK ABOUT THE IMPACT OF MICROFINANCE AND OUR SUPPORT OF AGRICULTURE IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES. WE ALSO HOST A SERIES OF WEBINARS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHERE WE INVITE GUEST SPEAKERS TO PRESENT ON TOPICS RELATED TO THE FINANCING OF DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. WE HAVE COLLABORATED WITH STUDENTS FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, AND GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY TO HOST EVENTS FOCUSED ON MICROFINANCE. WE HAS ALSO BEGUN TO HOST NATIONAL EVENTS AND TAKE SUPPORTERS TO THE FIELD TO ENSURE THAT THEY HAVE A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CHALLENGES IN FINANCING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS AND THE SUCCESSES EXEMPLIFIED THROUGH LIVES ON PEOPLE IN PARTICULAR COUNTRIES. IN OUR INAUGURAL NATIONAL GATHERING IN 2013, WE HAD JUST OVER A 100 PARTICIPANTS FROM VARIOUS PARTS AND THE COUNTRIES, INCLUDING INDIVIDUAL INVESTORS IN OUR MISSION-RELATED GLOBAL COMMUNITY NOTES, AND OUR LARGE DENOMINATIONAL CHURCH SUPPORTERS THAT HAVE PROVIDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND GRANTS FOR BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS, SUPPORT THE EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN, AMONG OTHER THINGS. 3. HOW THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, COMMUNITY, OR MEMBERSHIP GROUP INVOLVED, OR IF IT CARRIES ON ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO ATTRACT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENT UNITS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS:IN ADDITION TO INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS FROM EMPLOYEES AND FRIENDS, OIKOCREDIT USA ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN EFFORTS TO SOLICIT FUNDS FROM THE PUBLIC AND INVESTORS IN OUR MISSION-RELATED LOAN PROGRAM. WE ANNUALLY ASK INVESTORS TO DONATE THEIR INTEREST AND/OR PRINCIPAL, AND TO CONSIDER ADDING OIKOCREDIT USA TO THEIR ESTATE PLANNING. OUR EFFORTS INCLUDE DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS, LETTERS AND COMMUNICATIONS TO PRIOR DONORS, IDENTIFYING POTENTIAL INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND NURTURING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THEM. PLANS ARE UNDERWAY TO BROADEN OUR FUNDRAISING FOR CAPACITY BUILDING GIVEN THE NEEDS FOR GREATER TECHNICAL SUPPORT IN DEVELOPING ECONOMIES.4. HOW THE ORGANIZATION HAS A GOVERNING BODY WHICH REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC, RATHER THAN THE PERSONAL OR PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS:THE MAJORITY OF OUR BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WITH PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE IN COMMUNITY INVESTING, MICROFINANCE, AND CHURCH MISSION PROGRAMS WITH A PASSION FOR SUPPORTING AND ADVANCING ECONOMIC JUSTICE. THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENT THOSE IN THE SOCIAL INVESTMENT FIELD OR HAVING STRONG COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING BACKGROUNDS. IN ADDITION, OUR BOARD IS SEEKING TO EXPAND MEMBERSHIP TO INCLUDE A MEMBER WITH FUNDRAISING EXPERIENCE FROM LARGE FOUNDATIONS.EDC-USA IS CHANGING FROM A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION TO A PUBLIC CHARITY. SEE EXPLANATION OF CHANGES AT SCHEDULE O, FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE4.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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.
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
ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION USA
Employer identification number
36-3697513
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
CONSISTENT WITH BEST PRACTICES, IN 2013 AND 2014 ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, USA ("EDC-USA") UNDERTOOK A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW AND REVISION OF ITS BYLAWS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROJECT WAS TO ENSURE THE BYLAWS REFLECTED APPLICABLE LAW, BEST PRACTICES FOR EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE CURRENT GOVERNANCE PRACTICES OF EDC-USA. IN SUMMARY, THIS REVIEW RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING REVISIONS: (I) REMOVAL FROM THE BYLAWS OF PROVISIONS DUPLICATIVE OF PROVISIONS INCLUDED IN EDC-USA'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION; (II) REVISION OF CERTAIN BYLAWS' PROVISIONS TO ENSURE THE BYLAWS MORE COMPLETELY REFLECTED THE CORRESPONDING PROVISIONS OF THE ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION ACT; (III) THE ADDITION OF MORE ROBUST PROVISIONS REGARDING OFFICERS AND ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF; AND (IV) THE ADDITION OF SECTIONS COVERING COMMITTEES AND ADVISORY BODIES, CERTAIN FINANCIAL MATTERS, ELECTRONIC NOTICE, AND INDEMNIFICATION. THE BYLAWS ALSO NOW INCLUDE A BYLAWS CERTIFICATE. THESE CHANGES WERE UNDERTAKEN AS PREVIOUSLY EDC-USA HAD A RELATIONSHIP WITH THE USA OFFICE OF THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES (WCC). IT WAS THE WORLD COUNCIL OF CHURCHES BASED IN GENEVA THAT FOUNDED OIKOCREDIT IN 1975. THUS HERE IN THE US, OIKOCREDIT HAD AN AFFILIATION WITH THE USA OFFICE OF THE WCC IN NEW YORK. THIS AFFILIATION MEANT SEVERAL THINGS. FOR BOARD MEMBERS, THE USA WCC OFFICE WOULD CHECK ON MEMBERSHIP TO INSURE WOMEN AND MINORITIES WERE ON OUR BOARD. AND IN THE EVENT OF A COLLAPSE OF OIKOCREDIT, ASSETS WOULD BE PASSED TO THE USA OFFICE OF THE WCC BECAUSE AT THAT TIME WHEN THE BYLAWS WERE WRITTEN WE HAD TO REVERT ASSETS TO A NON-PROFIT LIKE OURS AND SO WE CHOSE THE WCC OFFICE HERE. BOTH OF THESE AND OTHER REFERENCES TO THE WCC USA OFFICE WERE INCLUDED IN OUR PREVIOUS BYLAWS. WHAT CHANGED IS THAT THE WCC OFFICE IN THE US CLOSED AND THE ORGANIZATION NO LONGER EXISTS. BECAUSE OF THIS WE HAD TO REVISE OUR BYLAWS TO TAKE OUT REFERENCES TO THE WCC AND ARE NOW GOING TO BE RELYING ON MORE PUBLIC SUPPORT. THESE HAVE BEEN FILED WITH THE IRS. 1. AMENDED AND RESTATED PROSPECTUS FOR OIKOCREDIT GLOBAL COMMUNITY NOTES 2. AGREEMENT OF COOPERATION BETWEEN EDC-USA AND ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY 3. AMENDED EDC-USA BY-LAWS 4. EDC-USA RESTATED ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
CERTAIN DECISIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO ECUMENICAL DEVELOPMENT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY, U. A.'S (EDCS-UA) APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
990 IS EMAILED TO OFFICERS FOR REVIEW WITH APPROVAL REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, ITS COMMITTEES AND ALL OFFICERS AND IS MONITORED BY ANNUAL WRITTEN CONFIRMATIONS WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ENTIRE BOARD REVIEWS EACH TRANSACTION TO COME BEFORE THE BOARD FOR POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IF POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE IDENTIFIED, THEY ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES AND PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS ARE RESCUED FROM DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE ENTIRE BOARD. COMPARABILITY DATA USED IN THE REVIEW PROCESS IS OBTAINED FROM GUIDESTAR AND PEER GROUP NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED BY REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.