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
FRIENDS OF ST LAWRENCE - WATTS YOUTH CENTER
Employer identification number
95-4751809
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.") ....
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
................................................
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.") .
286,900
294,523
287,669
293,193
324,244
1,486,529
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.
286,900
294,523
287,669
293,193
324,244
1,486,529
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
27,200
74,030
94,480
99,305
91,640
386,655
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..
27,200
74,030
94,480
99,305
91,640
386,655
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,099,874
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...
286,900
294,523
287,669
293,193
324,244
1,486,529
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
842
283
162
112
41
1,440
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
842
283
162
112
41
1,440
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.)..
287,742
294,806
287,831
293,305
324,285
1,487,969
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
73.920 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
71.510 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.100 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.280 %
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
FRIENDS OF ST LAWRENCE - WATTS YOUTH CENTER
Employer identification number
95-4751809
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
TONY AND JACKIE LUCA WERE BOTH MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE FISCAL YEAR AND ARE MARRIED TO ONE ANOTHER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE BYLAWS HAVE BEEN AMENDED AND RESTATED. AN ADDITIONAL SPECIFIC PURPOSE WAS ADDED, A MENTORING PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PARTICULAR THOSE RECEIVING HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS, TO HELP THEM PREPARE FOR COLLEGE. THE NUMBER OF NON-DESIGNATED DIRECTORS HAS INCREASED FROM 18 TO 20. TWO ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED FOR NON-DESIGNATED DIRECTORS. UP TO THREE ADDITIONAL DESIGNATED DIRECTORS MAY BE APPOINTED BY THE PASTOR. PETER BANKS, FOUNDER, HAS BEEN APPOINTED AS A DESIGNATED DIRECTOR FOR AS LONG AS HE IS WILLING AND ABLE. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE PASTOR, PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER, NONE OF THE DESIGNATED DIRECTORS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS. DIRECTORS MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM THE CORPORATION OUTSIDE OF THEIR ROLES AS DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PROCEDURES: BOARD REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 (INCLUDING ALL PERTINENT SCHEDULES) BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. 1.A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 SHOULD BE READY FOR REVIEW BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE NO LATER THAN ONE MONTH PRIOR TO THE FILING DEADLINE. 2.AFTER THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN OBTAINED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THEY WILL HAVE NO MORE THAN TWO WEEKS TO COMPLETE THEIR REVIEW. 3.IN CONDUCTING THEIR REVIEW OF THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. IT IS PREFERRED THAT THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHALL CONDUCT A TOP-LEVEL OR BIG-PICTURE TYPE OF REVIEW. HOWEVER, IF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DESIRES OR DEEMS IT NECESSARY TO CONDUCT A MORE DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, THEN THEY SHOULD CONTACT THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 TO REQUEST COPIES OF THE RELEVANT DETAILED TAX RETURN WORKPAPERS WHICH THEY WOULD LIKE TO SEE. 4.ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS COMPLETED ITS INITIAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990, A MEETING OR CONFERENCE CALL WILL BE SCHEDULED WITH THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 (REGARDLESS OF WHETHER THE FORM 990 IS EXTERNALLY OR INTERNALLY PREPARED) TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTED REVISIONS IDENTIFIED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. 5.THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990 SHOULD MAKE ANY REVISIONS TO THE FORM 990 AS SOON AS FEASIBLY POSSIBLE TO ENSURE THAT THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE ON A TIMELY BASIS. 6.ALL QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTED REVISIONS SET FORTH BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED, ALONG WITH ANY RESPONSES FROM THE PREPARER OF THE FORM 990, IF APPLICABLE. 7.AFTER THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE NEXT FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO UPDATE THE FULL BOARD REGARDING ITS REVIEW OF THE FORM 990. AT THIS MEETING WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IT IS NOT REQUIRED FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ALL OF THEIR QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, AND SUGGESTED REVISIONS; A SUMMARY OF THEIR MORE IMPORTANT POINTS WILL BE SUFFICIENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE POLICY STATES: "THE STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR AT THE FRIENDS OF ST. LAWRENCE / WATTS YOUTH CENTER (THE ORGANIZATION) IS THAT ALL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON THE OTHER. THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS WELL AS PERCEPTIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST". UPON OR BEFORE ELECTION, HIRING OR APPOINTMENT, BOARD MEMBERS MAKE WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF INTEREST, RELATIONSHIPS, AND HOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THIS WRITTEN DISCLOSURE IS KEPT ON FILE AND UPDATED AS APPROPRIATE. IN THE COURSE OF MEETINGS, BOARD MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS IN A TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHERE HE/SHE (INCLUDING BUSINESS AND OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATIONS), FAMILY AND/OR SIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER, OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN. AFTER DISCLOSURE, BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO LEAVE THE ROOM FOR THE DISCUSSION AND WILL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE ON THE QUESTION. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS FOUND, THE MEMBER WILL BE REQUIRED TO IMMEDIATELY LEAVE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE BOARD) OR ANY COMMITTEE MEMBER THEREOF SHALL RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR WORK AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR SUCH COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL DELIVER TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD AND THE TREASURER A PROPOSED LIST OF SALARY COMPENSATIONS FOR ALL STAFF MEMBERS, EXCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY APRIL 30 OF EACH YEAR, IN TIME FOR BUDGET APPROVAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR, JULY 1 THROUGH JUNE 30. THE PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER SHALL REVIEW THE PROPOSED SALARY COMPENSATIONS PROVIDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THEN SHALL ADD A PROPOSED SALARY COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE). THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER SHALL PRESENT THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ITS CONSIDERATION. THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER SHALL MEET WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE CAN MAKE CHANGES, IF IT SO VOTES TO DO SO, AND SHALL VOTE TO APPROVE THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE, INCORPORATING ANY CHANGES FROM THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINAL COMPENSATION SCHEDULE SHALL BE INCORPORATED IN THE PROPOSED BUDGET. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL VOTE ON THE BUDGET, MAKING THE PROCESS OF COMPENSATION APPROVAL COMPLETE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 23,312. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 20,453. TOTAL EXPENSES 43,765.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.