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
VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL INC
Employer identification number
02-0631760
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
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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.") .
536,094
436,014
373,194
388,084
373,582
2,106,968
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......
4,809
2,402
1,764
91,141
9,172
109,288
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.
540,903
438,416
374,958
479,225
382,754
2,216,256
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
16,319
34,296
40,040
63,863
58,611
213,129
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.
30,630
39,085
67,200
51,186
30,500
218,601
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
46,949
73,381
107,240
115,049
89,111
431,730
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,784,526
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...
540,903
438,416
374,958
479,225
382,754
2,216,256
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
244
34
375
66
29
748
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
244
34
375
66
29
748
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.)..
541,147
438,450
375,333
479,291
382,783
2,217,004
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
80.490 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.630 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.030 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.050 %
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
.....
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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
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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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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
VOICE OF THE FAITHFUL INC
Employer identification number
02-0631760
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
(1) HOSTED NATIONAL ASSEMBLY AND WORKSHIPS FOR PROJECT ACTIONS. (2) INITIATED RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT USING A HEALING CIRCLE MODEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
BYLAWS WERE REVISED SO THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOW ELECTS THE FOUR OFFICERS FROM WITHIN THE BOARD, SO THAT ALL OFFICERS ARE NOW ALSO TRUSTEES. (PREVIOUSLY, ONLY THE PRESIDENT WAS A TRUSTEE AND THE OTHER OFFICERS HAD NO BOARD STANDING.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
CURRENTLY 10 TRUSTEES - THE FOUR OFFICERS ARE INCLUDED. NO "STOCKHOLDERS"
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTS 7 TRUSTEES FROM RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE TRUSTEE NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE MEMBERSHIP OF VOTF ELECTS 4 TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT, VP, SECRETARY AND TREASURER ARE ELECTED FROM THE TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVES A REPORT DIRECTLY FROM THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR PRIOR TO THE FILING WITH THE IRS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN REPORTS TO THE BOARD. AFTER THE FILING, A BOUND COPY OF THE FILING GOES TO THE OFFICE, TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHAIR & TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CHAIR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS ALL VENDOR TRANSACTIONS AS WELL AS SUPERVISES THE SIGNING OF CONFLICT POLICY BY EACH TRUSTEE ANNUALLY TO DETERMINE WHETHER ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT MAY EXIST. BOARD TRUSTEES HAVE NO DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONAL APPROVAL OR CONTROL AND NO CONSENT-CONTROL OVER CONTRACTS; THEIR CONTROL IS OVER THE OVERALL BUDGET AND EXPENDITURE CATEGORIES RATHER THAN SPECIFIC EXPENSES. ELECTED TREASURER REVIEWS EXPENSES MONTHLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
IN 2007, THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEWED ORGANIZATION HISTORY, RESUMES OF CANDIDATES, AND REVENUE TO DEVELOP AN OFFER FOR THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION. THE CONTRACT NEGOTIATED IN 2007 REMAINS IN FORCE BUT WAS ADJUSTED IN APRIL 2009 AS A TEMPORARY MEASURE IN RESPONSE TO ECONOMIC CONSTRICTIONS. IN NOV. 2010, ANOTHER ADJUSTMENT OCCURRED THAT PARTIALLY RESTORED THE 2009 REDUCTION. LINE 15B: NO OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE COMPENSATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE VOTF WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 26,461. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,622. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,028. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,111.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
NO CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE PROCESS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.