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
THE PRAYER INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
76-0500530
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) 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.") ....
319,891
122,527
190,254
141,678
197,170
971,520
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
319,891
122,527
190,254
141,678
197,170
971,520
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.
971,520
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..
319,891
122,527
190,254
141,678
197,170
971,520
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
5,806
1,161
1,073
1,200
7,708
16,948
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
4,490
16,342
20,832
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).
1,009,300
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
391,415
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
96.260 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.040 %
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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
.....
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
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
THE PRAYER INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
76-0500530
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
AMENDED RETURN EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 1, ITEM B
REVENUE WAS INCORRECTLY CODED AS EXCLUDED INCOME ON SCHEDULE A.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO PRAY EFFECTIVE, EFFICACIOUS PRAYERS THAT WILL PRODUCE GOD'S PLANS ON EARTH AND TO BUILD AN ARMY OF PRAYING BELIEVERS WHO WILL: POSITION THEMSELVES AS WATCHMEN FOR OUR WORLD; ESTABLISH THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH AS HE HAS PURPOSED IT IN HEAVEN: AND DESTROY TH ESTRATEGIES AND ASSIGNMENTS OF THE DEVIL.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
COMMUNITY O AWARDED FIVE 1,000.00 SCHOLARSHIPS TO COLLEGE BOUND STUDENTS O PRAYED AT NINE COMMUNITY LUNCHEONS/ BREAKFASTS AND EIGHT BOARD MEETINGS OF OUR CORPORATE CONNECTION MEMBERS O PARTICIPATED IN THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER IN DOWNTOWN HOUSTON O CONSULTED ON ESTABLISHING PRAYER IN LOCAL CHURCHES O THROUGH OUR O.N.E. (ONE NATION EMPOWERED) PROJECT: CONTINUED A NATIONAL PRAYER MOVEMENT TO PRAY FOR UNITY, PEACE, AND PROTECTION FOR OUR NATION O SUCCESSFULLY HOSTED THE ANNUAL PRAYER EXPLOSION CONFERENCE COMMUNICATIONS O RELEASED THE NEW PRAYER INSTITUTE APP FOR IPHONE AND ANDROID USERS O HIRED A SOCIAL MEDIA COORDINATOR TO REGULARLY COMMUNICATE WITH THE NATION THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS WHICH INCLUDE FACEBOOK, TWITTER, LINKED IN, AND YOU TUBE O HIRED A DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT TO ASSIST IN THE RAISING OF FUNDS FOR THE PRAYER INSTITUTE O CONTINUED THE SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THE PRAYER POWER LINE. THE PHONE LINES ARE OPEN MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, AND FRIDAY FROM 10:00 AM UNTIL 1:00 PM CST. "WROTE OVER 100 PRAYERS FOR ORGANIZATIONS AND SPECIAL EVENTS, INCLUDING THE WINDSOR VILLAGE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH POWER GUIDE, NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER, TEXAS CHILDREN'S PEDIATRICS CLINIC, THE POINTE BOOKSTORE, OFFICE WORKS, THE POWER CENTER, THE KINGDOM BUILDERS' CENTER, CORINTHIAN POINTE INDEPENDENT LIVING FACILITY, CORINTHIAN PLAZA BUSINESS PARK, AND JUSTICE FOR AMERICA PRAYER. O CHANGED LIVES GLOBALLY THROUGH THE BOOK PRAYING TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
OUR CPA PREPARES THE FORM 990 FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW. ONCE THE BOARD APPROVES THE FORM 990 OUR CPA FILES THE RETURN ELECTRONICALLY.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND OTHERS COVERED BY THE POLICY TO DISCLOSE, IN WRITING, ON A ANNUAL BASIS ANY KNOWN FINANCIAL INTEREST THAT THE INDIVIDUAL, OR A MEMBER OF THE INDIVIDUALS FAMILY, HAS IN ANY BUSINESS ENTITY THAT TRANSACTS BUSINESS WITH THE CHARITY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
WE RELY ON THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION TEST OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6 WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OUR EXECUTIVES. UNDER THIS TEST, COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE PRESUMED TO BE REASONABLE IF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN AUTHORIZED BODY COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE ARRANGEMENT, THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION, AND THE AUTHORIZED BODY ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
WE RELY ON THE REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION TEST OF SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6 WHEN DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OUR EXECUTIVES. UNDER THIS TEST, COMPENSATION PAYMENTS ARE PRESUMED TO BE REASONABLE IF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS APPROVED IN ADVANCE BY AN AUTHORIZED BODY COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE ARRANGEMENT, THE AUTHORIZED BODY OBTAINED AND RELIED UPON APPROPRIATE DATA AS TO COMPARABILITY PRIOR TO MAKING ITS DETERMINATION, AND THE AUTHORIZED BODY ADEQUATELY DOCUMENTED THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION CONCURRENTLY WITH MAKING THE DETERMINATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS MAILED, FAXED OR EMAILED IF A COPY IS REQUESTED.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE 1
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DEPRECIATION ADJUSTMENT 37,740
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
TY 2012 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
THE PRAYER INSTITUTE
EIN: 76-0500530
Explanation:
THE ACCOUNTANT DID NOT COMPLETE THE REPORT IN A TIMELY MANNER BECASUSE THERE WAS A COMMUNICATION ERROR. THE ACCOUNTANT THOUGHT THAT WE WOULD FILE THE THE RETUN VIA THE MAIL AFTER IT WAS REVIEWED. IN THE FUTURE ALL RETURNS WILL BE FILED ELECTRONICALLY.