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
THE CHIMES INC
Employer identification number
52-0575305
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.") ....
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
................................................
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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
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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.") .
3,373,706
3,483,349
429,091
182,092
115,753
7,583,991
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......
42,111,371
39,601,842
45,173,052
46,497,585
50,676,491
224,060,341
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.
45,485,077
43,085,191
45,602,143
46,679,677
50,792,244
231,644,332
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
231,644,332
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...
45,485,077
43,085,191
45,602,143
46,679,677
50,792,244
231,644,332
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
146,270
125,721
129,178
130,676
129,961
661,806
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
146,270
125,721
129,178
130,676
129,961
661,806
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.)
..
142,037
98,166
240,203
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
45,773,384
43,309,078
45,731,321
46,810,353
50,922,205
232,546,341
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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
99.610 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.470 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.280 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.310 %
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
.....
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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
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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
THE CHIMES INC
Employer identification number
52-0575305
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE NOTIFIED AND PROVIDED A LINK, AND PASSWORD TO VIEW THE 990'S AT A SECURE WEBSITE ON THE INTERNET AND ARE ENCOURAGED TO ASK ANY QUESTIONS THEY MAY HAVE PRIOR TO FILING DEADLINE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. AT EACH MEETING OF THE BOARD A SCHEDULE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IF ANY ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE CHIMES INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOLLOWS THE PROCESS DESCRIBED IN THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE INDIVIDUALS ON PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B. MEMBERS OF THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE CHIMES INTERNATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS SIT ON VARIOUS BOARDS OF RELATED CHIMES FAMILY OF SERVICES ENTITIES. THIS COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR ALL BOARDS OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, THE COMMITTEE: (1) IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF NON-EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEER DIRECTORS WHO HAVE NO FAMILIAL, BUSINESS OR SIGNIFICANT PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH CHIMES INTERNATIONAL OR CHIMES INC (CHIMES MARYLAND), THEIR RELATED COMPANIES OR THEIR EXECUTIVES. (2) ENGAGES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM TO COMPILE APPROPRIATE COMPARABILITY DATA (INCLUDING COMPENSATION MARKET INFORMATION FOR PEERS WITH WHOM CHIMES FAMILY OF SERVICES COMPETES FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT) FOR COMMITTEE RELIANCE. THE COMMITTEE WILL MEET WITH REPRESENTATIVES OF THE CONSULTING FIRM OR COUNSEL TO REVIEW THIS DATA IN DETAIL. (3) REVIEWS ALL ELEMENTS OF EXECUTIVES' TOTAL COMPENSATION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO BASE SALARY, BONUSES, PERQUISITES, FRINGE BENEFITS, AND INCENTIVE AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS. UPON THE EXECUTIVE'S HIRE, AND AT EACH POINT IN TIME THEREAFTER AT WHICH A NEW OR REVISED COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS UNDER CONSIDERATION WITH RESPECT TO THE EXECUTIVE, THE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH COUNSEL AND/OR WITH ITS INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM BEFORE THE ARRANGEMENT IS IMPLEMENTED TO EVALUATE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE ARRANGEMENT BY COMPARING BOTH THE ARRANGEMENT ITSELF AND THE EXECUTIVE'S ENTIRE COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO COMPENSATION PACKAGES PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. (4) DOCUMENTS, CONCURRENTLY WITH ITS DETERMINATION, THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION IN THE MINUTES OF ITS MEETING. THESE MINUTES ARE REVIEWED, REVISED IF NECESSARY AND APPROVED AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE. (5) OBTAINS A WRITTEN LEGAL OPINION CONCERNING THE COMMITTEE'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES. II. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COMMITTEE USES THE PROCESS DESCRIBED ABOVE TO EVALUATE THE POSITIONS OF COO/EVP OPERATIONS, CFO/EVP FINANCE AND CEO/PRESIDENT. IN ADDITION, PERIODIC COMPENSATION STUDIES ARE OBTAINED FOR PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING BASELINE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FOR THE COMMITTEE. CURRENTLY, THE COMMITTEE IS USING COMPENSATION STUDIES OBTAINED IN THE FOLLOWING TAX YEARS FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS: POSITION & YEAR COO/EVP OPERATIONS - 2011 CFO/EVP FINANCE - 2011 CEO/PRESIDENT - 2010
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE BY A LINK ON THE CHIMES WEBSITE TO GUIDESTAR. THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINED ITS TAX EXEMPT STATUS PRIOR TO THE EXISTENCE OF FORM 1023. AS SUCH, FORM 1023 IS NOT AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE CHIMES WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.