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
SOLIYA INC
Employer identification number
32-0060209
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?
................
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.") ....
2,178,883
1,041,272
1,643,126
1,967,648
2,564,382
9,395,311
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
2,178,883
1,041,272
1,643,126
1,967,648
2,564,382
9,395,311
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)..
4,949,984
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,445,327
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..
2,178,883
1,041,272
1,643,126
1,967,648
2,564,382
9,395,311
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
514
218
599
185
320
1,836
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.)..
-5,344
-10,688
-8,003
-2,781
-238
-27,054
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
9,370,093
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,002,866
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
47.440 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.930 %
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
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
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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
SOLIYA INC
Employer identification number
32-0060209
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
IN 2014, SOLIYA RECEIVED APPROXIMATELY 7,042 VOLUNTEER HOURS. THE MAJORITY OF THE VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS FACILITATORS FOR SOLIYA'S CONNECT PROGRAM, A CROSS CULTURAL DIALOGUE AND EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA, EUROPE, ASIA, AND THE UNITED STATES. FACILITATORS WORK IN TEAMS OF TWO, USUALLY ONE VOLUNTEER FROM A WESTERN COUNTRY AND ONE FROM A PREDOMINATELY MUSLIM COUNTRY. AS A GROUP, SOLIYA VOLUNTEERS ARE HIGHLY TRAINED AND VERY EXPERIENCED. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE INTENSIVE 20-HOUR FACILITION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING PROGRAM PRIOR TO SERVING AS FACILITATORS. IN ADDITION, MANY OF THE VOLUNTEERS ARE ALUMNI OF THE CONNECT PROGRAM AND/OR HAVE FACILITATED FOR SEVERAL SEMESTERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
CONNECT PROGRAM, FACILITATION TRAINING AND PRACTICUM, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE CONNECT PROGRAM THE CONNECT PROGRAM IS SOLIYA'S FLAGSHIP VIRTUAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM THROUGH WHICH STUDENTS FROM THE US, EUROPE, MENA REGION, AND SOUTH ASIA MEET FACE- TO-FACE IN WEEKLY SMALL-GROUP DIALOGUE SESSIONS AS PART OF THEIR UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM. OUR BIGGEST MENA REGION PARTICIPATION IS FORM EGYPT. UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF SKILLED FACILITATORS, STUDENTS ENGAGE IN DEEPLY PERSONAL AND FREQUENTLY CHALLENGING DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION AROUND SUBJECTS SUCH AS RELIGION AND CULTURAL IDENTITY, GENDER ROLES, AND CURRENT EVENTS. THIS EXPERIENCE OFFERS YOUNG PEOPLE - OFTEN FOR THE VERY FIRST TIME - THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOICE THEIR OPINIONS, CRITICALLY EXPLORE RELEVANT AND POTENTIALLY DIVISIVE ISSUES, AND BE EXPOSED TO NEW PERSPECTIVES IN A SAFE AND OPEN ENVIRONMENT. THE DEMONSTRATED IMPACT OF THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES DEVELOPMENT OF CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AN INCREASED AWARENESS OF ONE'S OWN PERSPECTIVES, A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING AND RESPECT OF PEOPLE FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES AND CULTURES, AND THE CAPACITY TO COMMUNICATE AND COLLABORATE CONSTRUCTIVELY ACROSS DIFFERENCES. BUILDING ON THE SUCCESS OF THE CONNECT PROGRAM, SOLIYA IS ALSO WORKING ON A CAMPAIGN IN COALITION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO POPULARIZE THE CONCEPT OF WEB-ENABLED CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION. SOLIYA'S VISION IS TO SEE WEB- ENABLED CROSS-CULTURAL EDUCATION AS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A BASIC UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM. SOLIYA IS LOOKING TO MOBILIZE MULTI-LATERAL FUNDS FOR THIS PURPOSE IN NORTH AMERICA, EUROPE AND THE ARAB WORLD. FACILITATION TRAINING AND PRACTICUM SOLIYA PARTNERS WITH NGOS, BUSINESSES, AND ADVANCED ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TO EMPOWER EDUCATORS, EMERGING LEADERS, AND QUALIFIED CONNECT PROGRAM ALUMNI THROUGH OUR FACILITATION TRAINING AND PRACTICUM. AS PART OF A DIVERSE GROUP FROM AROUND THE WORLD, TRAINEES RECEIVE SKILL-DEVELOPMENT THROUGH TUTORIALS AND GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AS WELL AS DEEP PRACTICE THROUGH ROLE -PLAYING OF DIFFERENT DIALOGUE MODELS. GRADUATES OF THE TRAINING ARE THEN INVITED TO HONE THEIR SKILLS FOR THE CONNECT PROGRAM AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS. PARTICIPANTS GAIN HANDS-ON FACILITATION EXPERIENCE THROUGH ACTIVELY GUIDING A GROUP PROCESS AND THEY BECOME ADEPT AT LEVERAGING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES TO BOTH DEEPEN INTERCOMMUNITY AND INTERCULTURAL ENGAGEMENT AND EXPAND ACCESS TO DIALOGUE. FURTHERMORE, THEY JOIN A GLOBAL NETWORK OF FACILITATORS, INCLUDING RELIGIOUS LEADERS, CIVIC LEADERS, AND EDUCATORS FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO ARE APPLYING SKILLS NOT ONLY IN SOLIYA'S PROGRAMS BUT ALSO THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT LOCAL COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMMING SUPPORTS YOUNG ADULTS TO APPLY THE SKILLS AND RELATIONSHIPS THEY HAVE DEVELOPED THROUGH THEIR VIRTUAL EXCHANGE EXPERIENCES TO SPARK VIBRANT, INCLUSIVE DIALOGUE AND ENSURE THE MOST CONSTRUCTIVE PERSPECTIVES ARE EXPRESSED OUT IN THEIR BROADER COMMUNITY AND UP TO KEY POLICYMAKERS VIA: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND AMPLIFICATION. YOUNG LEADERS RECEIVE A NUMBER OF TRAININGS TO DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS TO IDENTIFY PRESSING TRANSITIONAL ISSUES FACING THEIR COMMUNITIES, ENGAGE DIVERSE STAKEHOLDERS, GENERATE HIGH-QUALITY MEDIA CONTENT, AND AMPLIFY RESULTS OF THESE DIALOGUES TO THEIR BROADER COMMUNITY AND KEY THOUGHT LEADERS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND IN-PERSON MEETINGS. PARTICIPANTS THEN ARE SUPPORTED THROUGH A PROCESS OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY ORGANIZING AND FACILITATING DIALOGUE WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH DIVERGENT PERSPECTIVES TO EXPLORE CONSTRUCTIVELY AND COLLABORATIVELY AN ISSUE OF INTEREST, WITH THE AIM OF REACHING AN ACTIONABLE STRATEGY AND A SET OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS THAT ISSUE. PARTICIPANTS PRODUCE WRITTEN AND VIDEO REPORTS SYNTHESIZING THE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROCESS AND RECOMMENDATIONS. SOLIYA SUPPORTS PARTICIPANTS IN THE AMPLIFICATION STAGE TO SHARE YOUTH PERSPECTIVES THAT EMERGE UP TO POLICY-MAKERS, POLITICAL LEADERS, AND COMMUNITY LEADERS AND OUT TO THE PUBLIC VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND MAINSTREAM MEDIA OUTLETS. YOUTH LEADERS ORGANIZE WITH THE HELP OF SOLIYA HIGH LEVEL MEETINGS WHERE THEY GET A CHANCE TO PRESENT THE RESULTS AND INSIGHTS FROM THE COMMUNITY DIALOGUES THEY WILL HAVE FACILITATED AND ENGAGE LEADERS IN CONVERSATION AROUND THE ISSUES AND RECOMMENDATIONS DISCUSSED IN THESE DIALOGUES. SOLIYA IS CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO EXPAND AND ENHANCE ITS PROGRAM. MAJOR ORGANIZATIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS ARE HIGHLIGHTED BELOW: -CONNECTED OVER 5,300 YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE MIDDLE EAST, NORTH AFRICA, EUROPE, ASIA AND THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE CONNECT PROGRAM. -PROVIDED ADVANCED FACILITATION AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION TRAINING TO OVER 1,000 CONNECT PROGRAM ALUMNI AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS. -PARTNERED WITH OVER 100 UNIVERSITIES IN 27 COUNTRIES TO OFFER THE CONNECT PROGRAM THROUGH ACCREDITED UNIVERSITY COURSES. -TRAINED 170 YOUNG LEADERS IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA IN FACILITATION, NEW MEDIA AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES; THESE YOUNG LEADERS LED COMMUNITY DIALOGUES OR "PUBLIC SQUARES" IN WHICH OVER 200 PEOPLE HAVE PARTICIPATED LAST YEAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
SOLIYA'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE PRESENTS THE 990 TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE THEN APPROVES AND SUBMITS THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD WILL REVIEW AND COMMENT ON THE 990 BEFORE IT IS SENT IN BUT THE APPROVAL PROCESS RESTS WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THIS POLICY APPLIES TO SOLIYA'S BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EXECUTIVES. WHEN ANY OF THESE INDIVIDUALS BECOME AWARE OF A CONFLICT WITH: - A FAMILY MEMBER AS IDENTIFIED IN THE POLICY; - OTHER PARTIES IN WHICH THESE INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES HAVE 10% OR GREATER RELATIONSHIP; - OR THESE INDIVIDUALS IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, PARTNER, OR EMPLOYEE OF THE OTHER PARTY HE OR SHE HAS A DUTY TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING ACTION: - IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE AND CIRCUMSTANCES TO SOLIYA'S BOARD IN WRITING; - REFRAIN FROM USING HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE TO ENCOURAGE SOLIYA TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION; -PHYSICALLY EXCUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE TRANSACTION EXCEPT TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, INCLUDING BOARD DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ON THE SUBJECT. EACH INDIVIDUAL COVERED BY THIS POLICY ANNUALLY SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND SHALL UPDATE AS NECESSARY TO REFLECT CHANGES DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. QUESTIONNAIRES ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY ANY BOARD MEMBER AND MAY BE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXCLUDING THOSE INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED, ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SETTING THE SALARY OF THE CEO AND CIO ONLY. WORKING WITH AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT IN 2011, THE BOARD COMPLETED AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SALARIES OF THE CEO AND CIO USING MARKET DATA OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING IN EDUCATION AT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK. THIS PROCESS WAS COMPLETED TO ENSURE THAT THOSE POSITIONS ARE AT AN APPROPRIATE LEVEL FOR THE MARKET. THE CURRENT INTERIM CEO IS PAID AT A RATE LESS THAN THOSE MARKET RATE RESULTS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE SALARIES FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE BASED UPON THE TIERED SALARY SYSTEM WHICH IS BASED ON THE LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY AND YEARS OF EXPERIENCE. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED THE TIERED SYSTEM BASED UPON WEALTH OF COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY COMMON GOOD CAREERS, WHICH IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT DOES SALARY ASSESSMENTS FOR HUNDREDS OF COMPANIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTANTS 399,018 8,682 4,974 INTERNATIONAL STAFFING 109,077 33,830 36,398
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.