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
SEATTLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Employer identification number
91-0568708
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.") ....
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.") .
644,063
776,927
1,983,821
1,926,539
2,229,789
7,561,139
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......
62,620,940
70,668,575
83,304,715
93,245,315
98,234,008
408,073,553
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.
63,265,003
71,445,502
85,288,536
95,171,854
100,463,797
415,634,692
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.
452,483
259,554
288,741
212,094
286,768
1,499,640
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
452,483
259,554
288,741
212,094
286,768
1,499,640
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
414,135,052
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...
63,265,003
71,445,502
85,288,536
95,171,854
100,463,797
415,634,692
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
201,402
236,512
276,715
561,893
720,539
1,997,061
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
201,402
236,512
276,715
561,893
720,539
1,997,061
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.)
..
336,576
250,099
298,284
384,643
323,219
1,592,821
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
63,802,981
71,932,113
85,863,535
96,118,390
101,507,555
419,224,574
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
98.790 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.810 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.480 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.420 %
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
SEATTLE GOODWILL INDUSTRIES
Employer identification number
91-0568708
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
ALL OF THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS WERE CARRIED OUT IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS AND AT COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE RATES. MARKEE FOSTER, BOARD CHAIR, HAS HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ROBERT JEFFREY, BOARD VICE CHAIR. MR. FOSTER WAS A PAST BOARD MEMBER AND PART OWNER OF COLORSNW, INC., AN AFFILIATE OF JEFFREY INVESTMENTS, LLC. MR. FOSTER IS NOT INVOLVED IN ADVERTISING DECISIONS AT SEATTLE GOODWILL. SUZANNE EBLING, VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES, HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH SCOTT MISSALL, BOARD MEMBER. MRS. EBLING HAS RETAINED MR. MISSALL AND SHORT CRESSMAN & BURGESS PLLC TO REPRESENT HER IN A PERSONAL REAL ESTATE MATTER. MRS. EBLING IS NOT INVOLVED IN SEATTLE GOODWILL DECISIONS REGARDING LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY SHORT CRESSMAN AND BURGESS. BRODERICK SMITH, BOARD MEMBER, HAS HAD A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH JOHN HAYDUK, SEATTLE GOODWILL BOARD MEMBER AND PRESIDENT OF JTM CONSTRUCTION. MR. SMITH HIRED JTM CONSTRUCTION TO CONSTRUCT A BUILDING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
SEATTLE GOODWILL ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 FROM INPUT AND DATA PROVIDED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR. A DRAFT FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR FOR ACCURACY BEFORE A FINAL FORM 990 IS PRODUCED. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS APPROXIMATELY ONE WEEK BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED WITH THE IRS, AS PER IRS GUIDANCE. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO APPROVE THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY AND COMMUNICATION IS MADE ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF DISCLOSURE OF ANY REAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SO THAT THEY CAN BE APPROPRIATELY MANAGED. EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER IS ALSO PROVIDED THIS SAME FORM AND INFORMATION. KEY EMPLOYEES ALSO RECEIVE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND HAVE BEEN TRAINED ON OUR ETHICS POLICIES. CLEAR PROCEDURES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR THE ANONYMOUS REPORTING OF ETHICS VIOLATIONS THROUGH A 1-800 REPORTING SERVICE OR DIRECTLY TO THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER OR CHAIR OF THE BOARD FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. EACH YEAR, THE COMPLIANCE OFFICER MAKES A REPORT TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON COMPLIANCE POLICY MATTERS, INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM DISCLOSURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
CEO COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MADE UP OF INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS, USING COMPETITIVE SALARY SURVEYS AND CONSIDERING ORGANIZATION AND INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY BEFORE CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE CEO COMPENSATION. THE VP POSITIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, BUT VP COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED BY THE CEO, ALSO CONSIDERING INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITIVE SALARY SURVEYS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECEIVES A REPORT OF THE VP COMPENSATION AT THE SAME TIME IT CONSIDERS CEO COMPENSATION EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
OUR FORM 990 IS PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE. WE DO NOT PUBLISH OUR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIALS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE ARE PROVIDED TO GRANT FUNDERS, LESSORS, AND LENDERS UPON REQUEST. SUMMARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS PROVIDED, ALONG WITH MISSION OUTCOMES, TO THE PUBLIC IN OUR ANNUAL REPORT. THE ANNUAL REPORT IS PROVIDED TO THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED TO BE ON OUR DISTRIBUTION LIST AND PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 7(C) COLUMN (I), SECURITIES NET GAIN OR (LOSS):
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES INCLUDE AMORTIZATION OF PURCHASE PREMIUMS OR DISCOUNTS ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND CORPORATE BONDS.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT PROCESS:
NO CHANGE TO PROCESS FROM PRIOR YEAR.
SCHEDULE D, SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PART VII, INVESTMENTS-OTHER:
SEATTLE GOODWILL HAS CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT (CDS) AND CORPORATE BONDS WITH READILY DETERMINABLE FAIR VALUES AS OF JUNE 28, 2014. CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND CORPORATE BONDS HAVE REMAINING TERMS RANGING FROM LESS THAN 1 MONTH TO 18 MONTHS. THE CDS AND CORPORATE BONDS ARE VALUED AT FAIR VALUE IN ACCORDANCE WITH FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION (ASC) 958-320-NOT FOR PROFIT ENTITIES, DEBT AND EQUITY SECURITIES. REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS AND LOSSES ON THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDE AMORTIZATION OF PURCHASE PREMIUMS OR DISCOUNTS ON CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT AND CORPORATE BONDS. INVESTMENT INCOME AND GAINS ON RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS WHOSE RESTRICTIONS ARE MET IN THE SAME REPORTING PERIOD ARE REPORTED AS UNRESTRICTED REVENUE AND SUPPORT. SEATTLE GOODWILL MAINTAINS SIGNIFICANT LIQUIDITY (RESERVES) AND WILL LIKELY CONTINUE TO DO SO IN THE FUTURE. IN CONSIDERING THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF RESERVES, SEATTLE GOODWILL EVALUATES THE FOLLOWING: - FUTURE REPLACEMENT OF FACILITIES ON ITS DEARBORN CAMPUS IN SEATTLE - OPENING OF NEW JOB TRAINING AND EDUCATION CENTERS AND NEW STORES - OPERATING RESERVES OF UP TO SIX MONTHS EXPENSES - LIQUIDITY REQUIREMENTS UNDER ITS BOND FINANCING - POTENTIAL DEBT MARKET CONDITIONS IN 2017 WHEN BANK OF AMERICA EVALUATES WHETHER IT WILL CALL FOR FULL PRINCIPAL REPAYMENT UNDER SEATTLE GOODWILL'S BOND FINANCING ON JANUARY 1, 2018.
SCHEDULE L, TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS, PARTS IV AND V:
ALL OF THE BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS REPORTED ON SCHEDULE L, PARTS IV AND V, WERE CARRIED OUT IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS AND AT COMMERCIALLY REASONABLE RATES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.