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
PROJECT RENEWAL INC
Employer identification number
13-2602882
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.") ....
34,112,712
33,779,399
35,773,661
34,842,832
36,463,247
174,971,851
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
34,112,712
33,779,399
35,773,661
34,842,832
36,463,247
174,971,851
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.
174,971,851
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..
34,112,712
33,779,399
35,773,661
34,842,832
36,463,247
174,971,851
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
247,557
186,379
178,267
198,468
216,056
1,026,727
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.)..
691,891
87,656
188,786
683,408
218,209
1,869,950
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
177,868,528
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
58,258,653
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
98.370 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.390 %
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
PROJECT RENEWAL INC
Employer identification number
13-2602882
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. THE SOLE MEMBER OF PROJECT RENEWAL, INC. IS PROJECT RENEWAL FUND, INC.,A NEW YORK NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION. NEW MEMBERS MUST BE APPROVED BY A UNANIMOUS VOTE OF THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
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
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
ANY OR ALL DIRECTORS MAY BE REMOVED FOR CAUSE BY THE SOLE MEMBER. ANY BY-LAW ADOPTED BY THE BOARD MAY BE AMENDED, REPEALED OR ALTERED BY THE MEMBERS, AND ANY BY LAW ADOPTED BY THE MEMBERS MAY BE AMENDED, REPEALED OR ALTERED BY THE BOARD, EXCEPT THAT THE BOARD SHALL NOT HAVE THE POWER TO ADOPT ANY BY-LAW OR EXPAND THE AUTHORIZATION CONFERRED BY ANY BY-LAW WHICH BY STATUTE ONLY THE MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO SO ADOPT OR EXPAND.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A NATIONALLY RENOWNED ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO AND CONTROLLER, AND THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. UPON APPROVAL, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. WHEN ALL INQUIRIES ARE ADDRESSED, THE ORGANIZATION FILES THE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY, AND ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE PAGE. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. WHEN THE PRESIDENT OR ANY BOARD MEMBER FEELS THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS OR MAY ARISE, ANY UNCERTAINTY WILL BE RESOLVED BY A FULL AND PROMPT DISCLOSURE OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD. DISCUSSIONS OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WILL BE DISCUSSED WITHIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES, OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT AND BOARD MEMBERS SHALL DISCUSS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION OR THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. INVESTIGATIONS SURROUNDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WILL BE DOCUMENTED IN RECORDS OF THE BOARD MINUTES OR IN THE PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT RECORDS. ALL PARTIES EFFECTED BY A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING DURING THE BOARD DISCUSSION AND RESOLUTION, AS WELL AS ALL MATTERS THAT MAY INVOLVE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT. IF, IN THE OPINION OF THE COUNSEL, A CONFLICT EXISTS RELATING TO AN EMPLOYEE, AN OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT MAY BE TEMPORARILY QUALIFIED OR WITHDRAWN OR AN EMPLOYEE MAY BE SUSPENDED PENDING THE DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES UTILIZES A COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO ANALYZE AND REPORT ON COMPENSATION DATA FROM THE IRS FORM 990S OF SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO ASSIST IN THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW AND ESTABLISHMENT OF COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO, OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES AND DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. THE DISCUSSIONS, DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION ARE RECORDED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THE PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AS IT IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR WEBSITES. IN ADDITION, FORMS 990 AND 1023, AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZATION AT 200 VARICK STREET, 9TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10014, OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION AT 212-620-0340.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION SENT REQUESTS FOR PROPOSALS TO 10 ACCOUNTING FIRMS TO INITIATE THE PROCESS OF SELECTING AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. FIRMS WERE INVITED TO PRESENT THEIR PROPOSALS TO THE CEO, CFO AND CONTROLLER OF THE ORGANIZATION. EACH FIRM WAS RANKED AND THE TOP 3 FIRMS WERE INVITED TO PRESENT THEIR PROPOSALS TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISCUSSED THE PRESENTATIONS AND MADE A FINAL SELECTION PROCESS. THE DELIBERATIONS AND FINAL DECISIONS ARE RECORDED IN THE COMMITTEE MINUTES. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED IN PRIOR PERIODS FROM THE METHODOLOGY AS DESCRIBED.
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