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
ALLIES INC
Employer identification number
22-3677684
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.") ....
23,397,986
22,406,108
24,298,774
26,945,966
30,985,603
128,034,437
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
23,397,986
22,406,108
24,298,774
26,945,966
30,985,603
128,034,437
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.
128,034,437
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..
23,397,986
22,406,108
24,298,774
26,945,966
30,985,603
128,034,437
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,268
7,026
1,422
4,491
3,683
22,890
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).
128,057,327
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,479,901
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
99.980 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.970 %
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.") .
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
ALLIES INC
Employer identification number
22-3677684
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DON TRETOLA, SENIOR DIRECTOR, AND ELISE TRETOLA, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
WOODS RESOURCES INC., IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF ALLIES INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
WOODS RESOURCES INC., BY VIRTUE OF BEING THE SOLE MEMBER OF ALLIES INC. HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT BOARD MEMBERS OF ALLIES INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
RESERVATION OF POWERS. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW OR THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE POWER AND AUTHORITY OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE VESTED SOLELY IN, AND ALL THE BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE FOLLOWING POWERS ARE NOT DELEGATED BY THE SOLE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION, BUT ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBER (THE "RESERVED POWERS") AND MAY BE EXCLUSIVELY EXERCISED DIRECTLY BY THE MEMBER, OR MAY BE EXERCISED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION ONLY WITH THE SPECIFIC CONSENT OR APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER: A. TO CHANGE THE MISSION, PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVES OR PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION; B. TO AMEND THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION; C. TO CHANGE THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE CORPORATION; D. TO APPROVE THE ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION; E. TO APPROVE ANY VARIANCE FROM THE OPERATING BUDGET OR THE CAPITAL BUDGET EXCEEDING TEN PERCENT (10%) WHICH HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE MEMBER; F. TO ADD OR TERMINATE ANY LINE OR LOCATION OF BUSINESS OFTHE CORPORATION WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE MEMBER; G. TO SELECT AN AUDITOR FOR THE PREPARATION OF ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS; H. TO PURCHASE INSURANCE OTHER THAN AS PART OF THE MEMBER'S GROUP OF INSUREDS; I. TO TAKE ANY ACTION WHICH WOULD AFFECT THE NON-PROFIT, TAX-EXEMPT STATUS OF THE CORPORATION; J. TO ELECT OR REMOVE ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION; K. TO DISSOLVE OR LIQUIDATE THE CORPORATION; L. TO MERGE OR CONSOLIDATE THE CORPORATION; M. TO APPROVE CREATION OF ANY SUBSIDIARY ORGANIZATION OR AFFILIATION OF THE CORPORATION WITH ANY OTHER ENTITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE JOINT CONDUCT OF BUSINESS OR OTHER PROGRAMS WHETHER IN THE FORM OF PARTICIPATION IN A CORPORATION (EITHER THROUGH THE HOLDING OF STOCK OR BY MEMBERSHIP),PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, CO-TENANCY OR ANY OTHER FORM OF OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL; N. TO APPROVE MORTGAGES, TRUST DEEDS OR OTHER LIENS ON ANY REAL PROPERTY ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OTHER THAN TO SECURE REFINANCINGS WHICH HAVE BEEN APPROVED AS PROVIDED BELOW; 0. TO SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY OTHER ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION WHOSE AGGREGATE FAIR MARKET VALUE EXCEEDS $100,000, OR TO SELL OR OTHERWISE TRANSFER ANY SUBSIDIARY OR AFFILIATE OF THE CORPORATION; P. TO APPROVE THE INCURRENCE OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS OR SERIES OF INDEBTEDNESS, EITHER OF WHICH EXCEEDS $100,000, OR TO APPROVE ANY GUARANTEE OF ANY INDEBTEDNESS OR SERIES OF INDEBTEDNESS, EITHER OF WHICH EXCEEDS $100,000 OTHER THAN A) AN INDEBTEDNESS OR A GUARANTEE OF $100,000 TO $250,000 WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE MEMBER, OR B) AS PART OF A REFINANCING WHICH HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF THE MEMBER; Q. TO APPROVE SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION FOR ANY GRANT, LOAN OR LICENSE FROM ANY GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY OR OTHER AUTHORITY WHICH MIGHT RESULT IN THE IMPOSITION OF ANY CONDITIONS OR REQUIREMENTS POTENTIALLY INCONSISTENT WITH THE PHILOSOPHY AND MISSION OF THE MEMBER; R. TO HIRE OR TERMINATE AND TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, GIVING CONSIDERATION TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE MEMBER; AND TO HIRE OR TENNINATE AND TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER/TREASURER, GIVING CONSIDERATION TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE CORPORATION; S. TO APPROVE THE EXERCISE OF ANY OF THE FOREGOING POWERS WHICH THE CORPORATION MAY HAVE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, AS A MEMBER, STOCKHOLDER OR CONTROLLING ENTITY OF ANOTHER CORPORATION OR PARTICIPANT IN ANY LEGAL PARTNERSHIP, JOINT VENTURE, OR OTHER ENTITY; AND T. TO MODIFY OR RESCIND ANY DELEGATION OF POWER BY THE MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION, AND TO RESERVE SUCH ADDITIONAL POWERS AS THE MEMBER SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. WITH RESPECT TO EACH OF THE RESERVED POWERS,THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION WILL BE GIVEN SUBSTANTIAL REGARD BY THE MEMBER,SO LONG AS SOUND FINANCIAL AND QUALITY CRITERIA ARE MET. BEFORE ANY RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGARDING A RESERVED POWER IS REJECTED, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL BE ENTITLED TO PRESENT ITS VIEWS TO THE MEMBER IN SUCH FORMAT AS THE MEMBER SHALL DETERMINE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE IT IS FILED. TOP MANAGEMENT ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEW AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF EACH FISCAL YEAR. THIS POLICY IS MONITORED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM ANNUALLY. A FORMULA IS DEVELOPED FOR ANNUAL COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICERS WHICH IS BASED ON OVERALL AGENCY GROWTH. SALARIES ARE COMPARED TO SURVEYS PERFORMED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS TO OTHER AGENCIES OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND REVENUE TO ENSURE REASONABLENESS. THE COMPENSATION OF EACH OF THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR BASE PAY, BENEFITS, AND INCENTIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE INDEPENDANT AUDIT HAS NOT CHANGED SINCE THE PRIOR TAX YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.