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
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
74-2685268
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
................................................
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.") .
7,124,879
8,857,083
1,410,406
713,853
631,577
18,737,798
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......
5,862,104
6,767,300
6,970,494
8,250,438
7,967,165
35,817,501
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
272,566
251,069
254,758
258,435
283,307
1,320,135
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
13,259,549
15,875,452
8,635,658
9,222,726
8,882,049
55,875,434
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.
610,026
443,774
699,111
952,215
545,818
3,250,944
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
610,026
443,774
699,111
952,215
545,818
3,250,944
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
52,624,490
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...
13,259,549
15,875,452
8,635,658
9,222,726
8,882,049
55,875,434
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
12,212
9,833
6,740
15,754
3,114
47,653
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
12,212
9,833
6,740
15,754
3,114
47,653
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
87,174
87,350
34,514
0
0
209,038
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
99,259
555,133
116,827
92,392
22,898
886,509
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
13,458,194
16,527,768
8,793,739
9,330,872
8,908,061
57,018,634
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
92.293 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
91.460 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.084 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.140 %
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
HOUSING AND COMMUNITY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
74-2685268
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO PROVIDE SAFE, HIGH QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING WITH SUPPORTIVE SERVICES TO THOSE IN NEED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4
EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENTS: TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION MISSION, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED aDMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE NON-PROFIT OWNERSHIP OF 3,547 UNITS OF LOW-INCOME HOUSING, PROVIDED AND SUPERVISED SOCIAL SERVICES AND RESIDENT ACTIVITIES, AND ENGAGED IN FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF UP TO SEVENTEEN (17) MEMBERS, OF WHICH SIX COMPRISE THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (FOUR OFFICERS AND TWO AT LARGE MEMBERS). THE FULL BOARD MEETS REGULARLY FOUR TIMES A YEAR IN MARCH, JUNE, SEPTEMBER, AND DECEMBER TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND OVERSIGHT IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION MISSION. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED TO DIRECTLY OWN AND OPERATE RENAISSANCE VILLAGE APARTMENTS, A LOW-INCOME HOUSING APARTMENT COMPLEX. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONTINUED TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT OF SEVERAL LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMPLEXES AND TO SERVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER FOR THE DISREGARDED ENTITIES (FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES) THAT OWNED AND OPERATED THESE LOW-INCOME APARTMENT COMPLEXES: HCS 307, LLC (COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE APARTMENTS); HCS 308, LLC (SHERWOOD APARTMENTS); HCS 312, LLC (ROBINHOOD APARTMENTS); HCS 313, LLC (NORTH STAR VILLAGE APARTMENTS; HCS 314, LLC (FOX RUN APARTMENTS); HCS 401, LLC (LANTANA SQUARE APARTMENTS); HCS 402, LLC (WESLACO VILLAGE APARTMENTS); HCS 501, LLC (FRIO APARTMENTS); AND WOODLAND APARTMENTS GP, LLC (WOODLAND CREEK APARTMENTS). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED OVERSIGHT AND MANAGEMENT FOR THE APARTMENTS. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVED AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR 15 AFFILIATED HOUSING BOARDS THAT OPERATE LOW-INCOME PROPERTIES. THE TOTAL NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS SERVING ON THE ORGANIZATION AND AFFILIATES BOARDS (UNDUPLICATED) IS APPROXIMATELY 60. ALL BOARD MEMBERS SERVED WITHOUT COMPENSATION OTHER THAN REIMBURSEMENT BY THE ORGANIZATION OF ACTUAL TRAVEL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH BOARD MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED OVERSIGHT FOR RESIDENT SERVICES AND/OR COMMUNITY LEARNING CENTER PROGRAMS AT 30 AFFILIATED LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTIES. A QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM WAS FOLLOWED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH COMPANY GUIDELINES AND WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HUD REGULATIONS PERTAINING TO NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTERS. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF 810/910 NORTH FRIO STREET GP, LLC, WHICH IS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF 810/910 NORTH FRIO STREET, LP (LP). THE LP OWNS AND OPERATES THE VISTA VERDE APARTMENTS, 192 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS FINANCED WITH TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING 190 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). ADDITIONALLY, DURING THIS PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED THE OPERATIONS OF THE PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE WITH HUD AND TDHCA REGULATIONS. FURTHER, AN ON SITE HUD NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTER WHICH HOUSES A COMPUTER CENTER WITH EIGHT COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS WAS MAINTAINED. ADDITIONALLY, AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, WHICH OPERATES OUT OF THE CENTER PROVIDING TUTORING AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR PROPERTY YOUTH, WAS MAINTAINED. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF WEST DURANGO GP, LLC, WHICH IS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF WEST DURANGO, LP (LP). THE LP OWNS AND OPERATES THE WEST DURANGO PLAZA APARTMENTS, 82 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, FINANCED WITH TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 82 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). ADDITIONALLY, DURING THIS PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED THE OPERATIONS OF THE PROPERTY IN COMPLIANCE WITH HUD AND TDHCA REGULATIONS. FURTHER, AN ON SITE HUD NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTER WHICH HOUSES A COMPUTER CENTER WITH FIVE COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS WAS MAINTAINED. ADDITIONALLY, AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, WHICH OPERATES OUT OF THE CENTER PROVIDING TUTORING AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES FOR PROPERTY YOUTH, WAS MAINTAINED. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF KINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR GP, LLC, WHICH IS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF KINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR, LP (LP). THE LP OWNS AND OPERATES THE KINGSVILLE LULAC MANOR APARTMENTS, 88 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN KINGSVILLE, TEXAS, FINANCED WITH TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 88 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). ADDITIONALLY, DURING THIS PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED AN ON SITE HUD NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTER WHICH HOUSES A COMPUTER CENTER WITH FOUR COMPUTERS WITH INTERNET ACCESS. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF GUILD PARK GP, LLC, WHICH IS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF GUILD PARK, LP (LP). THE LP OWNS AND OPERATES THE GUILD PARK APARTMENTS, 114 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, WHICH IS FINANCED WITH TAX CREDITS AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. ALL 114 OF THE UNITS ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOME LESS THAN 30% TO 60% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION BEGAN THE RENOVATIONS OF THIS PROJECT. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH OM/OV GP, LLC, OF WHICH TG 102, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER, TO OPERATE THE OAK MANOR APARTMENTS, 229 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. ACQUSITION AND REHABILITATION WAS FINANCED WITH TAX CREDIT EXCHANGE PROGRAM FUNDING AWARDED BY THE TDHCA. A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACTS IS MAINTAINED MAKING 220 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOME LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME. THE ORGANIZATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF HCS MONTABELLA POINTE, LLC, WHICH IS THE GENERAL PARTNER OF MONTABELLA POINTE, LTD. THE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP OWNS AND OPERATES THE MONTABELLA POINTE APARTMENTS, 144 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS, WHICH WAS FUNDED USING TAX CREDIT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FUNDING AND TAX CREDIT AWARDS. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, THE ORGANIZATION COMPLETED THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE APARTMENTS. LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY - EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT 1: THE ORGANIZATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF HCS 307, LLC, OWNS AND OPERATES COUNTRY CLUB VILLAGE APARTMENTS WHICH CONSISTS OF 82 UNITS RESTRICTED TO LOW-INCOME ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED RESIDENTS. THE ORGANIZATION ACQUIRED THIS FACILITY IN 2003 WITH LOW-INTEREST LOANS FROM THE TDHCA AND, DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 82 UNITS AVAILABLE TO SENIORS AND HANDICAPPED WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ON SITE SOCIAL AND REFERRAL SERVICES FOR THE SENIOR AND DISABLED POPULATION. THESE INCLUDE CASE MANAGEMENT AND REFERRAL SERVICES, SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAMS, HEALTH CARE INFORMATION AND HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EDUCATION (DIABETES, HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, ETC.). THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED A COMPUTER LAB FOR RESIDENTS TO USE THE INTERNET AND EMAIL. WEEKLY RESIDENT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ARTS AND CRAFTS, GAME DAYS, SOCIALS AND OTHER ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARD THE SENIOR POPULATION. LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY - EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT 2: THE ORGANIZATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF HCS 308, LLC, WHICH OWNS AND OPERATES SHERWOOD APARTMENTS, 56 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN EDINBURG, TEXAS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD COVERED BY THIS REPORT, THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINED THE HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 56 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY - EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT 3: THE ORGANIZATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE HCS 312, LLC, OWNS AND OPERATES THE ROBINHOOD APARTMENTS, 69 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HARLINGEN, TEXAS, AND DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 69 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). DURING THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS REPORT, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED & MAINTAINED A HUD RECOGNIZED NEIGHBORHOOD NETWORKS CENTER (NNC). THE CENTER, IN ADDITION TO A COMPUTER LAB WHICH IS UTILIZED FOR THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM, IS THE SITE OF NUMEROUS PROGRAMS TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS. LOW-INCOME HOUSING PROPERTY - EXEMPT PURPOSE ACHIEVEMENT 4: THE ORGANIZATION, THE SOLE MEMBER OF HCS 313, LLC, OWNS AND OPERATES THE NORTH STAR VILLAGE APARTMENTS, 56 UNITS OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN HARLINGEN, TEXAS, AND DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, MAINTAINED A HUD PROPERTY BASED SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PAYMENT CONTRACT MAKING ALL 56 UNITS AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WITH INCOMES LESS THAN 50% OF THE AREA MEDIAN INCOME (AMI). LOW-INCOME HOUS
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2A
number of employees reported on w-3: THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO EMPLOYEES DURING THE PERIOD AND DOES NOT EXPECT TO PAY WAGES IN THE FUTURE. THE ORGANIZATION WAS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A FORM W-3, BECAUSE IT LEASED ALL OPERATING PERSONNEL FROM EMPLOYERS RESOURCE MANAGEMENT COMPANY, A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION REPORTED EMPLOYEE LEASING COSTS IN FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 7 TO 10, AS APPLICABLE, AS IF THE LEASED EMPLOYEES WERE DIRECTLY PAID EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
DELEGATE CONTROL OF MANAGEMENT DUTIES: THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH WEDGE MANAGEMENT, INC., A RELATED TAXABLE CORPORATION, TO SERVE AS ITS MANAGEMENT AGENT FOR THE OPERATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF ITS LOW INCOME HOUSING PROPERTIES INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 REVIEW: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CHARGED WITH THE TIMELY AND ACCURATE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL FORM 990. AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PREPARES A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990. THE ORGANIZATION CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CONTROLLER REVIEW THE DRAFT. THE DRAFT IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UPON ACCEPTANCE BY THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS THE FINAL FORM 990 AND IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD MEMBERS, ALL MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN A NEW POLICY STATEMENT AND ADVISE THE BOARD IF ANY CONFLICTS EXIST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION: THE ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY TO REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) COMPENSATION. SEE SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 FOR METHODS THAT ARE USED TO ESTABLISH THE COMPENSATION. WEDGE MANAGEMENT, INC. (WMI) AND NHMC-NATIONAL HOUSING MANAGEMENT CORPORATION (NHMC) ARE RELATED TAXABLE CORPORATIONS THAT PROVIDE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR ITS LOW INCOME HOUSING PROPERTIES. THE ED OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE CEO OF WMI AND THE PRESIDENT OF NHMC. TOGETHER THE ORGANIZATION, WMI, NHMC, AND TWO ORGANIZATION AFFILIATES PAY THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (C&B) FOR THE ED. M. STEVEN HENDERSON IS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) FOR THE ORGANIZATION, WMI, AND NHMC. TOGETHER THE ORGANIZATION AND WMI PAY THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS (C&B) FOR THE CFO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DISCLOSURE OF ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND POLICY TO PUBLIC: ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION FINANCE COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND SELECTS AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM AS AUDITOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (ED) AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) ARE CHARGED WITH THE TIMELY AND ACCURATE PREPARATION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT. THE CPA FIRM (AUDITORS) PREPARES AN AUDIT REPORT DRAFT AND SUBMITS IT TO THE ORGANIZATION CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CONTROLLER FOR REVIEW. THE AUDITORS THEN REVIEW THE DRAFT WITH THE ORGANIZATION FINANCE COMMITTEE PRIOR TO PRESENTATION OF A FINAL AUDIT REPORT AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE ORGANIZATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ED AND CFO INCLUDE A SIGNED MANAGEMENT LETTER IN THE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. PRIOR TO PRESENTATION AT A BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD RECEIVES A COPY OF THE AUDIT REPORT TO BE ISSUED. THEN AT THE MEETING, THE AUDITORS PRESENT THE AUDIT REPORT FOR BOARD REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
Election out of special depreciation allowance:
Housing and Community Services, Inc. 8610 North New Braunfels, Suite 500 San Antonio, TX 78217-6397 Identification Number: 74-2685268 Tax Year Ended: June 30, 2014 Taxpayer elects under IRC Sec. 168(k)(2)(D)(iii) not to claim the special depreciation allowance for all eligible classes of property placed in service during the tax year ended June 30, 2014.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.