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
GULF COAST TEACHING FAMILY SERVICESINC D/B/A GULF COAST SOCIAL SERVICES
Employer identification number
72-0992051
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.") ....
1,502,108
1,403,217
4,820,933
3,726,902
3,475,501
14,928,661
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
1,502,108
1,403,217
4,820,933
3,726,902
3,475,501
14,928,661
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.
14,928,661
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..
1,502,108
1,403,217
4,820,933
3,726,902
3,475,501
14,928,661
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
204
45,871
43,711
60,785
52,304
202,875
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.)..
36,693
110,087
106,827
66,373
127,131
447,111
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
15,578,647
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
103,046,008
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
95.830 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.030 %
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
GULF COAST TEACHING FAMILY SERVICESINC D/B/A GULF COAST SOCIAL SERVICES
Employer identification number
72-0992051
Return Reference
Explanation
THE BACKGROUND AND PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION
FORMED IN 1983, GULF COAST SOCIAL SERVICES IS A PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CORPORATION. CONSUMER PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS IDENTIFIED BY GCSS SPECIFIC TO EACH OF ITS SEVEN REGIONS OF SERVICE. GCSS PROVIDES OVER 30 SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND/OR SERVICES THAT FALL UNDER FOUR MAJOR CATEGORIES: IN HOME, DAY ACTIVITY, YOUTH AND FAMILY, AND HOMELESS. GULF COAST SOCIAL SERVICES THREE-YEAR CARF ACCREDITATION WAS IN RECOGNITION THAT IT IS PROVIDING QUALITY SERVICES AND IS COMMITTED TO MAINTAINING A SAFE AND HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT FOR ITS STAFF, PERSONS SERVED, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
OVERVIEW OF ALL SERVICE CATEGORIES
IN-HOME SERVICES (738 CONSUMERS SERVED): IN-HOME SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A VARIETY OF PHYSICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL CHALLENGES TO ASSIST THEM IN GAINING SKILLS NECESSARY TO LIVE AS INDEPENDENTLY AS POSSIBLE IN THE COMMUNITY. INDIVIDUALS ARE GIVEN TRAINING AND ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY TASKS SUCH AS: PERSONAL HYGIENE, LIGHT HOUSEHOLD CHORES, SHOPPING, MEAL PREPARATION, EATING, BATHING, DRESSING, LAUNDERING, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER INDIVIDUALIZED AREAS OF NEED. DAY ACTIVITY SERVICES (35 CONSUMERS SERVED): THE DAY ACTIVITY CENTER ASSISTS ADULTS WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO EXPERIENCE NEW LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, ENCOURAGE SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND MAKE NEW FRIENDS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO IMPROVE THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES, AFFORDING THEM A HIGHER LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMUNITY. YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES (954 CONSUMERS SERVED): YOUTH AND FAMILY SERVICES PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF QUALITY TREATMENT INTERVENTIONS FOR FAMILIES. - CRISIS RESPITE SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES IN CRISIS AND CAN BE PROVIDED IN THE HOME OR IN THE COMMUNITY WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL LIVES, WORKS, ATTENDS SCHOOL AND SOCIALIZES. THE OBJECTIVE IS TO ASSIST THE INDIVIDUAL IN ACHIEVING NEW BEHAVIOR GOALS WHILE REMAINING IN HIS/HER ENVIRONMENT. - THE THERAPEUTIC FOSTER CARE PROGRAM PROVIDES PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED FOSTER PARENTS TO CARE FOR ABUSED, NEGLECTED OR TROUBLED CHILDREN, AND CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES - TRACKER/MENTORING SERVICES PROVIDES PREVENTATIVE SERVICES TO AT RISK YOUTH. SERVICES ARE INTENSE IN NATURE AND INCLUDE SURVEILLANCE, COUNSELING, MENTORING, SOCIAL SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL TUTORING, PRE-EMPLOYMENT TRAINING, AND ASSISTANCE WITH JOB SEARCHING. - THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAMS OFFER VARIOUS SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND ADULTS WITH EXTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL NEEDS, SEVERE MENTAL ILLNESS, AND/OR ADDICTIVE DISORDERS INCLUDING; TRAINING, ASSESSMENTS, SKILLS BUILDING, AND SHORT TERM RESPITE. HOMELESS SERVICES (757 CONSUMERS SERVED): HOMELESS SERVICES LINKS HOMELESS INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES SUCH AS HOUSING, CHILD CARE, FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER BASIC LIVING NEEDS. ONGOING ASSISTANCE INCLUDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT, COUNSELING, AND SKILLS TRAINING IN AREAS SUCH AS BUDGETING, JOB SKILLS TRAINING, INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES, AND OTHER BASIC LIVING SKILLS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A COPY WAS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO THE MEETING TO READ AND STUDY. QUESTIONS FROM THE BOARD WERE ANSWERED BY MANAGEMENT AND BY THE CPA FIRM THAT PREPARED THE RETURN. ALL QUESTIONS WERE ANSWERED TO THE BOARD'S SATISFACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ORGANIZATION HAS A FORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DOES NOT ALLOW ANY BOARD MEMBER OR OFFICER TO CONDUCT BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE POLICY IS STRICTLY ENFORCED. THE POLICY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AND ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S SALARY IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED BY THE BOARD. SALARY SURVEY INFORMATION IS USED BY THE BOARDS IN DETERMINING OFFICER SALARY AMOUNTS. THE SALARY REVIEW INCLUDED COMPARABLES, SERVICES PERFORMED, COMPLEXITY OF DUTIES AND THE TYPE OF ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GULF COAST PROVIDES ITS FINANCIAL INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST OF ANY PERSON. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND FINANCIALS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
AUDIT SELECTION PROCESS
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
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