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
CURA CENTER INC
Employer identification number
36-3208335
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.") ....
213,334
238,669
259,700
279,421
251,093
1,242,217
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
213,334
238,669
259,700
279,421
251,093
1,242,217
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.
1,242,217
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..
213,334
238,669
259,700
279,421
251,093
1,242,217
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
30,128
25,553
28,056
34,180
24,445
142,362
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.)..
162
150
1,538
1,288
3,079
6,217
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,390,796
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,276,773
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
89.320 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
88.600 %
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
CURA CENTER INC
Employer identification number
36-3208335
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A: NEW BEGINNINGS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM
NEW BEGINNINGS IS A 24-HOUR INTENSIVE RESIDENTIAL TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR AT-RISK PREGNANT WOMEN, NEW MOTHERS AND THEIR BABIES. WE SERVE WOMEN AGES 16 THROUGH 21 YEARS OF AGE, AND CAN CURRENTLY HOUSE UP TO A TOTAL OF 16 WOMEN AND BABIES. MOST RESIDENTS MOVE INTO NEW BEGINNINGS WHEN THEY ARE PREGNANT AND MAY STAY UP TO TWO YEARS AFTER THE BIRTH OF THEIR CHILD. HOWEVER, SOME RESIDENTS MOVE IN AFTER THEIR BABY IS BORN OR UNDER THE AGE OF TWO. NEW BEGINNINGS IS A LICENSED FACILITY MONITORED BY THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES. NEW BEGINNINGS REQUIRES ALL RESIDENTS TO ATTEND SCHOOL OR BE EMPLOYED TWENTY OR MORE HOURS EACH WEEK. PROGRAMMING IS PROVIDED SUNDAY EVENINGS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOONS ON-SITE OR IN THE COMMUNITY AND INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: PRENATAL CARE, CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION, INFANT DEVELOPMENT, PARENT EDUCATION AND DECISION-MAKING, RELATIONSHIPS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SPIRITUALITY, DOMESTIC ABUSE, NUTRITION, MEAL PLANNING AND PREPARATION, EMPLOYMENT, BUDGETING AND MONEY MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION AND CAREER OPTIONS, TRANSPORTATION, TIME MANAGEMENT, CULTURAL DIVERSITY, CHILD CARE CHOICES, AND TENANT/LANDLORD RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES. RESIDENTS RECEIVE INCENTIVE POINTS FOR MEETING ALL PROGRAMMING REQUIREMENTS AND DEMONSTRATING PROGRESS TOWARDS THEIR INDIVIDUAL GOALS. POINTS CAN BE REDEEMED IN THE NEW BEGINNINGS WOMEN'S STORE OR THE BABY STORE, OR USED FOR CHILD CARE IN OUR ON-SITE CHILD CARE PROGRAM. EACH STORE INCLUDES A VARIETY OF NEW AND GENTLY USED DONATED ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, BEDDING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, DIAPERS, FORMULA, BABY CLOTHES, TOYS, CAR SEATS, AND STROLLERS. RESIDENTS TRANSITION FROM NEW BEGINNINGS RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHEN THEY COMPLETE ALL THE GOALS IDENTIFIED ON THEIR ISP AND TRANSITION INTO INDEPENDENT LIVING. NEW BEGINNINGS PROVIDES EXTENSIVE FOLLOW-UP SERVICES AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ASSIST THE RESIDENT IN SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITIONING TO INDEPENDENT LIVING THROUGH OUR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS PROGRAMMING. TRANSITIONAL SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO PREVIOUS RESIDENTS AFTER THEY MOVE OUT OF OUR RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. NEW BEGINNINGS ALSO PROVIDES PREGNANT WOMEN A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE FOR THEM TO LIVE WHILE THEY MAKE THE MOST IMPORTANT DECISION OF THEIR LIVES - WHETHER TO PARENT, OR TO PLACE THEIR BABY FOR ADOPTION, A DECISION THAT WILL IMPACT THEM - AND THEIR CHILD - AND MANY OTHERS FOR MANY YEARS TO COME. MANY OF OUR PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS ARE FROM VERY UNSTABLE HOME AND FAMILY ENVIRONMENTS AND ARE NOT ABLE TO MAKE THE DECISION TO PARENT OR TO PLACE THEIR BABY FOR ADOPTION ON THEIR OWN, OR WITHOUT THE PRESSURE AND EVEN THREATS FROM THOSE AROUND THEM. NEW BEGINNINGS PROVIDES THEM WITH A SAFE ENVIRONMENT AS WELL AS THE RESOURCES AND SUPPORT TO MAKE THE DECISION INDEPENDENTLY. NEW BEGINNINGS REQUIRES EACH RESIDENT TO PARTICIPATE IN A DECISION-MAKING CURRICULUM AS WELL AS PROVIDES EACH RESIDENT WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET WITH AN ADOPTION SOCIAL WORKER TO ASSIST THEM IN THEIR DECISION TO PARENT OR TO PLACE THEIR BABY FOR ADOPTION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B: PARENTING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM
THE MAIN GOALS OF THE PARENTING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ARE TO PREPARE PREGNANT WOMEN FOR CHILDBIRTH AND PARENTING, TO ASSIST THEM IN THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF WHETHER TO PARENT OR PLACE THEIR CHILD FOR ADOPTION, AND TO ASSIST NEW MOTHERS IN PARENTING. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INTENSIVE ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT AND BY PROMOTING POSITIVE HEALTH AND PARENTING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND REFERRALS. THE GOALS OF THE PARENTING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM ARE ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING: 1. INITIAL ASSESSMENT OF EACH RESIDENT'S EXPERIENCE, STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES IN REGARD TO THE PARENTING ROLE, THEN BASED ON RESULTS OF ASSESSMENTS, A CHILD BIRTH/PARENTING PLAN IS DEVELOPED AS PART OF EACH RESIDENT'S ISP - INDIVIDUAL SERVICES PLAN - THAT ADDRESSES EACH RESIDENT'S INDIVIDUAL PARENTING DEVELOPMENT NEEDS. 2. ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE AND CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED TO EACH RESIDENT AS THEY WORK TO REACH GOALS IDENTIFIED ON THEIR CHILD BIRTH/PARENTING PLANS. 3. PROMOTING POSITIVE HEALTH AND PARENTING THROUGH INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROGRAMMING OPPORTUNITIES AND CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND REFERRALS. 4. PROVIDING ON-GOING OVERSIGHT AND MONITORING OF PARENTING RESIDENTS TO ASSURE PROPER CARE AND NURTURING OF THEIR INFANTS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FEEDING, SLEEPING, SAFETY AND SECURITY. 5. PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE CHOOSING ADOPTION, CONNECTING TO APPROPRIATE DECISION-MAKING SERVICES AND RESOURCES, AND POST-ADOPTION SUPPORT AND TRANSITIONAL SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C: SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS PROGRAM
NEW BEGINNINGS SUCCESSFUL TRANSITIONS PROGRAM IS A FOCUSED EFFORT TO ENSURE PARTICIPANTS ARE PREPARING FOR ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY WHILE THEY ARE A RESIDENT AT NEW BEGINNINGS AND THAT THEY ARE SUCCESSFUL ONCE THEY LEAVE THE PROGRAM. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES INTENSIVE GOAL DEVELOPMENT, SUPPORT AND FOLLOW-THROUGH WHILE PARTICIPANTS ARE RESIDENTS AT NEW BEGINNINGS AND FOR UP TO ONE YEAR AFTER THEY LEAVE THE PROGRAM. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES CASE MANAGEMENT, GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION AND PROGRAMMING AND MENTOR SUPPORT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND ACTS IN THE NAME OF THE BOARD WHEN IT IS NOT IN SESSION, OR TO DEAL WITH EMERGENCIES THAT REQUIRE IMMEDIATE ATTENTION. THE BOARD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING DECISIONS MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 WAS E-MAILED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND THEY IN TURN RECOMMENDED THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
INDIVIDUALS WITH CONFLICTS INDICATED CONFLICT ON THE FORM THEY SIGNED. WHEN A MOTION IS VOTED ON, THEY ANNOUNCE THEY WILL NOT BE VOTING BECAUSE OF THEIR CONFLICT. THIS IS THEN DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE SALARY SCHEDULE IS UPDATED EACH YEAR BASED ON COMPARABLE AREA DATA BY THE MINNESOTA COUNCIL OF NON PROFITS. SALARY SCHEDULE AND COMPARATIVE SALARY DATA IS REVIEWED/DISCUSSED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THEN FORWARDED FOR FULL BOARD APPROVAL. THE LAST REVIEW WAS PERFORMED IN 2013.
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 9:
AMORTIZATION OF DISCOUNTED RENT REVENUE -23,350. AMORTIZATION OF DISCOUNT ON PRESENT VALUE OF LONG TERM RECEIVABLE 4,317.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.