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
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE INC
Employer identification number
04-2104357
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.") ....
4,042,769
2,965,681
3,678,736
4,530,790
5,288,406
20,506,382
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
4,042,769
2,965,681
3,678,736
4,530,790
5,288,406
20,506,382
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)..
4,781,386
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,724,996
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..
4,042,769
2,965,681
3,678,736
4,530,790
5,288,406
20,506,382
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
7,715
16,478
8,249
4,812
4,452
41,706
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).
20,548,088
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
23,245,803
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
76.530 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
72.910 %
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
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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
JEWISH VOCATIONAL SERVICE INC
Employer identification number
04-2104357
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERS CONSIST OF PAST OFFICERS OF THE BOARD FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR TERM, PAST CHAIRPERSONS FOR LIFE AND CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
MEMBERS CONSIST OF PAST OFFICERS OF THE BOARD FOR THREE YEARS FOLLOWING COMPLETION OF THEIR TERM, PAST CHAIRPERSONS FOR LIFE AND CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE TAX RETURN WAS FIRST REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. AFTERWARD, THE TAX RETURN WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, AND A TELEPHONE CALL WAS HELD TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND OBTAIN APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER COMMITTEE REVIEW, THE FULL BOARD WAS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE WRITTEN POLICY REGARDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE TIME OF ORIENTATION TO THE BOARD. ONCE PER YEAR, AT A FULL BOARD MEETING, THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO CONTACT THE CEO IF THEY HAVE ANY ACTIVITIES THAT MIGHT CONSTITUTE A CONFLICT, AND TO MAKE SURE APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURES ARE MADE. THE CEO WILL DISCUSS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WITH THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL. IF THE CEO AND THE CHAIR AND THE INDIVIDUAL INVOLVED ARE UNABLE TO SATISFACTORILY MANAGE OR ELIMINATE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE IMMEDIATELY INFORMED IN ORDER TO TAKE THAT ACTION WHICH IT DEEMS APPROPRIATE. ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY INCLUDE DISQUALIFICATION OF THE AFFECTED INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN DECISIONS RELATING TO THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD IN APRIL 2014, BASED ON AN EVALUATION PROCESS CONDUCTED BY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBER(S), WHO THEN REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. AGENCY POLICY IS THAT PERIODIC RE-ASSESSMENT OF SALARY WILL OCCUR, BASED BOTH ON ANALYSIS OF JOB MARKET/COMPARABLE SALARIES AND JOB PERFORMANCE. OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES' SALARIES ARE SET BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO AND INCLUDED WITHIN THE BOARD BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. IN THIS REGARD, THE AGENCY PERFORMS PERIODIC SALARY REVIEWS AND SURVEYS (APPROXIMATELY EVERY THREE YEARS) TO CONFIRM SALARIES FOR ALL AGENCY POSITIONS, INCLUDING KEY MANAGEMENT STAFF, ARE COMPETETIVE. IN INTERIM YEARS, SALARIES ARE GENERALLY ADJUSTED BASED ON COST OF LIVING INDICES FOR BOSTON. ERIN FLYNN-BLAIR'S COMPENSATION WAS MOST RECENTLY ADJUSTED IN OCTOBER 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
JVS MAKES ITS FULL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS WELL AS 990, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. OUR ANNUAL REPORT INCLUDES SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION ON OPERATING REVENUE AND EXPENSES, AND IS DISTRIBUTED TO AGENCY MAILING LISTS, AS WELL AS THROUGH OUR WEBSITE. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.