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
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
23-1896438
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.") ....
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
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.") .
564,823
421,096
489,481
634,716
785,510
2,895,626
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......
10,988,560
11,821,308
10,453,533
10,047,146
10,729,338
54,039,885
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
49,165
49,165
53,638
49,165
49,165
250,298
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.
11,602,548
12,291,569
10,996,652
10,731,027
11,564,013
57,185,809
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.)
57,185,809
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...
11,602,548
12,291,569
10,996,652
10,731,027
11,564,013
57,185,809
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
744
207
2,159
1,819
3,892
8,821
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
744
207
2,159
1,819
3,892
8,821
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.)..
11,603,292
12,291,776
10,998,811
10,732,846
11,567,905
57,194,630
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
99.980 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.960 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.020 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.040 %
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
BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
23-1896438
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
POSSIBILITIES: POSSIBILITIES WILL BE A HOUSING RESOURCE FOR FOUR HOMELESS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH YORK COUNTY CHILDREN YOUTH AND FAMILIES (YCCY&F). THE ADULTS WILL HAVE A DISABLING CONDITION, TYPICALLY MENTAL ILLNESS AND/OR CHRONIC SUBSTANCE ADDICTION. THE POSSIBILITIES PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE A SAFE HOME ENVIRONMENT FOR THE FAMILIES TO REMAIN INTACT. PARTICIPANTS CAN BE REFERRED FOR PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT FROM YCCY&F OR THE BELL FAMILY SHELTER. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TWO TWO-BEDROOM AND TWO THREE-BEDROOM APARTMENTS TO HOUSE THE FAMILIES. THE TYPICAL FAMILY UNIT WILL BE A YOUNG WOMAN BETWEEN 18 TO 30 YEARS OF AGE WITH ONE OR MORE CHILDREN. THESE YOUNG PARENTS GENERALLY LACK PARENTING SKILLS, HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS AND VOCATIONAL SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO WORKING WITH YCCY&F, BELL WILL COORDINATE SERVICES WITH THE COMMUNITY PROGRESS COUNCIL, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION WHO PROVIDES GENERIC CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICE FOR YORK COUNTY. THE PROGRAM WILL ALSO WORK WITH STATE AND LOCAL UNEMPLOYMENT SERVICES TO SECURE EMPLOYMENT FOR THE RESIDENTS. MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE WILL BE MONITORED BY A MENTAL HEALTH AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL CASEWORKER PROVIDED BY YCCY&F FUNDING.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT HAVE ANY INSTANCES WHERE BACKUP WITHHOLDING WAS REQUIRED; HOWEVER, IF THE SITUATION WOULD ARISE, THE ORGANIZATION IS AWARE OF THE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND WOULD HANDLE THAT ACCORDINGLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 WITH MANAGEMENT AND SUBMITS CHANGES AND/OR FINAL APPROVAL TO THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR REVIEW AND FILING. THE BOARD WILL RECEIVE A COPY FOR REVIEW AFTER THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS BUT BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST WHEN THE INTERESTS OR CONCERNS OF ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR STAFF MEMBER, OR SAID PERSON'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY, OR ANY PARTY, GROUP OR ORGANIZATION IN WHICH SAID PERSON HOLDS A POSITION AS AN EMPLOYEE, OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR PARTNER, MAY BE SEEN AS COMPETING WITH THE INTERESTS OR CONCERNS OF THIS ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF BELL SOCIALIZATION SERVICES, INC. MUST DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE BOARD ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY STAFF MEMBER MUST DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THIS DISCLOSURE MUST BE UPDATED ANNUALLY. WHEN SUCH CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS RELEVANT TO A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OR ITS COMMITTEE) AND SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. MOREOVER, THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT SHALL, AT THE BOARD'S DISCRETION, RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD (OR ITS COMMITTEE) IS MEETING AND IN NO EVENT SHALL PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISION REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. HOWEVER, THAT PERSON SHALL PROVIDE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE WITH ANY AND ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION UPON REQUEST OF THE BOARD. WHEN THERE IS A DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (OR ITS COMMITTEE), EXCLUDING THE PERSON CONCERNING WHOSE SITUATION THE DOUBT HAS ARISEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY COMPARING THEIR SALARIES WITH COMPARABLE SALARY DATA, AND ALSO USES INDEPENDENT CONSULTANTS. THIS INFORMATION IS DOCUMENTED AND DISCUSSED AT THE FULL BOARD MEETINGS AS WELL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS OR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS THIS IS NOT REQUIRED BY FEDERAL OR STATE LAW. THE ORGANIZATION INCLUDES A COPY OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WITH THE STATE REGISTRATION FILED WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF STATE, BUREAU OF CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE MAIN OFFICE OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN INTEREST OF COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 51,563.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILTY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR.
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