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
Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc
Employer identification number
13-2947657
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.") ....
5,802,650
7,343,025
8,695,057
7,979,383
6,059,265
35,879,380
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5,802,650
7,343,025
8,695,057
7,979,383
6,059,265
35,879,380
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)..
5,017,342
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
30,862,038
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..
5,802,650
7,343,025
8,695,057
7,979,383
6,059,265
35,879,380
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
35,342
44,671
26,701
29,490
9,760
145,964
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
17,546
28,034
17,326
50,382
6,755
120,043
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
36,145,387
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,226,518
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
85.383 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
82.660 %
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.") .
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
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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
Services and Advocacy for Gay Lesbian Bisexual and Transgender Elders Inc
Employer identification number
13-2947657
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III - line 1
Services AND Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Our mission is to lead in addressing issues related to LGBT aging. PART III - line 4A DIRECT SERVICES: SAGE offers innovative services and programs to LGBT older people nationwide-throughout New York City and through our national affiliate program, SAGENet. From arts and culture, to health and wellness, and much more, SAGE's innovative services and programs support thousands of LGBT older people in communities around the country. Additionally, SAGE's leading programs-such as SAGEWorks, our employment program for LGBT older people-are often expanded into various sites around the country. SAGE trains aging providers and LGBT organizations on the best ways to support LGBT older people in their long-term care settings. Our premier LGBT cultural competence training-part of SAGE's National Resource Center on LGBT Aging-draws from the best minds in the field and has been shown to improve knowledge and skills among trainees. SAGE also retains a training corps of nearly 40 cultural competence experts throughout the US. Through its National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (NRC), SAGE trains aging providers on how to engage LGBT older people in their facilities and settings. A 2014 SAGE guide on how to collect data from LGBT older people has been downloaded directly from the NRC site more than 36,000 times. Additionally, the NRC trained more than 1,000 providers in 2014. SAGE creates online consumer resources to LGBT older people around to country to assist them in making better choices about their health, retirement, caregiving options and more. SAGE's online outlets reached more than 170,000 people per month in 2014.
PART III - line 4B
PUBLIC OUTREACH: SAGE advocates at the federal, state and local level for public policies that will improve economic security, community support, and health and wellness among a growing population of LGBT older people. In Washington, DC, our federal program ensures that policymakers in Congress and the administration support LGBT older adults in all the relevant policy areas. Additionally, SAGE works with local advocates around the country to develop their local and state policy agendas-and to make them a reality. SAGE builds the capacity of local SAGE affiliates nationwide to provide services and to engage in policy advocacy that improves their lives. In the process, we build a national, grassroots movement for LGBT aging. From rural to urban settings, in every region of the country, SAGENet leaders are creating local supports for LGBT older people in their communities, training their aging service networks, and reaching out to government leaders to discuss the policies that affect them as LGBT elders. SAGE coordinates 26 local SAGE affiliates around the country that provide services to LGBT older adults in their communities and engage in advocacy with their local and state officials. Through SAGENet, SAGE and its affiliates engaged more than 6,000 people in 2014. SAGE partners with leaders in the aging field and the LGBT movement to broaden our collective reach, strengthen our political power and inform one another's approaches to improving the lives of LGBT older people. SAGE recognizes the tremendous value of partnership and coalition building, and this value is evident across all of our activities, including a historic Diverse Elders Coalition for elders of color and LGBT elders, 14 partner organizations guiding our national training and more. SAGE develops consumer resources that equip aging providers with critical knowledge and skills, and LGBT older people with the information they need to make informed choices about their futures. Through our main website, as well as our sister site for the National Resource Center on LGBT Aging, visitors will find hundreds of multi-media resources that explain the many issues facing LGBT older people.
PART VI, SECTION A - LINE 3
DURING THE 2014 FISCAL YEAR, SAGE HAS ENTERED INTO AN EMPLOYMENT MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION ("PEO") THAT PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ENCOMPASSING A BROAD RANGE OF SERVICES, INCLUDING BENEFITS AND PAYROLL ADMINISTRATION, HEALTH, WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE PROGRAMS, PERSONNEL RECORDS MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYER LIABILITY MANAGEMENT, ETC. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014, $827,549 was paid to this PEO for SAGE's salaries and related benefits. PART VI, SECTION A - LINE 8B MINUTES ARE NOT FORMALLY TAKEN AT THE COMMITTEE LEVEL, EXCEPT FOR THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ACTING IN PLACE OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE. ANY MATERIAL ACTION TAKEN BY A COMMITTEE MEMBER AFFECTING THE ORGANIZATION OR ITS POLICIES ARE REPORTED OUT TO THE FULL BOARD AT EVERY BOARD MEETING BY THE CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE AND THEN CAPTURED WITHIN THE BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND DOCUMENTED.
PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 11
AFTER THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IT IS THEN SENT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD TO REVIEW AND APPROVE.
PART VI, SECTION B - LINE 12C
SAGE HAS AN ESTABLISHED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE THAT DISCLOSES A BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY OTHER OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR KEY EMPLOYEE OF THE ORGANIZATION. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO ASKED TO DISCLOSE IF THEY OR ANY FAMILY MEMBER HAS HAD ANY BUSINESS TRANSACTION WITH THE ORGANIZATION OR ARE EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION. ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT MUST BE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF AT LEAST ONE OF THE BOARD CO-CHAIRS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD CHAIR OF SAGE'S NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE ALSO SCREENS FOR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR ALL POTENTIAL NEW BOARD MEMBERS.
PART VI, SECTION C - LINE 15A & 15B
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITEE OF THE BOARD IS AUTHORIZED AND DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS THE "APPROVAL BODY" FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS. A COMPENSATION POLICY HAS BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITEE FOR THESE POSITIONS. THE POLICY INCLUDES USING IMPARTIAL DECISION MAKERS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND CONCURRENT DOCUMENTATION. ONCE ESTABLISHED, A CO-CHAIR WILL NEGOTIATE THE PACKAGE WITH THE INDIVIDUAL WHICH IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE APPROVAL BODY FOR RATIFICATION.
PART VI, SECTION C - LINE 19
SAGE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND ANNUAL REPORT AND CAN BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.