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
CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING
Employer identification number
95-4406897
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
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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?
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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.") ....
722,428
402,871
200,622
121,648
151,299
1,598,868
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
722,428
402,871
200,622
121,648
151,299
1,598,868
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.
1,598,868
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..
722,428
402,871
200,622
121,648
151,299
1,598,868
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,307
4,320
3,723
2,506
2,504
19,360
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).
1,618,228
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
334,511
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
98.800 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.600 %
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
CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING
Employer identification number
95-4406897
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR LIVING AND LEARNING IS TO IMPROVE LIVES BY ASSISTING INDIVIDUALS TRANSITIONING FROM REHABILITATION OR WITH BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT INTO THE WORKFORCE SO THAT THEY MAY BECOME CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
(CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2) RECEIVE TRANSPORTATION AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE, ASSISTANCE WITH LEGAL MATTERS INCLUDING EXPUNGEMENT OF RECORDS AND WAGE GARNISHMENT REDUCTIONS, AND REFERRALS TO HOUSING AND COUNSELING SERVICES. SKILLS OBTAINED INCLUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE, OFFICE AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS. KEY OUTCOMES OF THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM INCLUDE: - 10,100 HOURS OF PAID TRAINING WERE PROVIDED - 15 PAID APPRENTICES, 4 MENTORS, AND 2 SUMMER YOUTH-APPRENTICES WERE SERVED - 86.7% OF APPRENTICES WERE IN GOOD STANDING AT CLL OR EMPLOYED ELSEWHERE AT THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR - OF ALL APPRENTICES SERVED IN THE FISCAL YEAR (NOT INCLUDING YOUTH- APPRENTICES), 8 GRADUATED, 1 WAS RETAINED BY CLL, 6 OBTAINED OTHER EMPLOYMENT, AND 1 WENT ON MATERNITY LEAVE. A.ALL ABOUT YOU LIVE ANSWERING SERVICE: THIS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CALL CENTER IS OPERATED BY APPRENTICES AND PROVIDES BUSINESS AND CALL CENTER SERVICES TO PAYING CUSTOMERS. APPRENTICES PERFORM LIVE CALL ANSWERING AND VIRTUAL RECEPTIONIST SERVICES TO SMALL COMPANIES, STARTUPS, INDIVIDUAL OWNERS, NONPROFITS AND DOWNSIZING COMPANIES. APPRENTICES ARE TRAINED IN CUSTOMER SERVICE, DATA ENTRY, MICROSOFT OFFICE, CLERICAL AND GENERAL OFFICE; THOSE WITH HIGH PERFORMANCE SKILLS ARE ADDITIONALLY TRAINED IN MANAGEMENT AND SOFTWARE PROGRAMMING. AS PART OF THE CARS4JOBS CAR DONATION PROGRAM, APPRENTICES COMPLETE DONOR FILES, COORDINATE THE PICKUP OF DONATED VEHICLES, PROCESS TITLE PAPERWORK, AND ENTER INVOICES UPON SALE OF THE VEHICLE. - THIS FISCAL YEAR, APPRENTICES FIELDED OVER 1,000 PHONE CALLS FROM CONSUMERS OF THE LIVE ANSWER SERVICE, INCLUDING FROM CONSUMERS REQUESTING COVERED CA HEALTHCARE INFORMATION, AS WELL AS DONORS TO CLL'S CARS4JOBS CAR DONATION PROGRAM. - THE CARS4JOBS DONATION PROGRAM GENERATED 54,281 IN REVENUE FROM 206 CAR DONATIONS THIS FISCAL YEAR. - APPRENTICES COORDINATED 3 EMPLOYER TRAINING EVENTS FOR THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL. B.ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE: THIS YEAR, CLL CONTRACTED WITH THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA'S HEALTH BENEFIT EXCHANGE AS A COVERED CALIFORNIA ENROLLMENT ENTITY TO ENROLL CONSUMERS IN HEALTH INSURANCE THAT REQUIRED INDIVIDUAL ENROLLMENT ASSISTANCE. APPRENTICES IN THE APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM WERE TRAINED TO STAFF THIS PROGRAM AS PART OF THEIR PAID TRAINING PROGRAM. DURING CALIFORNIA'S HISTORIC FIRST OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE UNDER THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, CLL ENROLLED 281 CONSUMERS. APPRENTICES ALSO ATTENDED DOZENS OF HEALTH FAIRS AND ENROLLMENT FAIRS PROVIDING OUTREACH AND EDUCATION SERVICES TO CONSUMERS. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE SERVICES, WITH A GRANT FROM KAISER PERMANENTE, CLL PROVIDED EXTENSIVE HEALTHCARE NAVIGATION AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO 39 CLIENTS NEEDING AN ARRAY OF HEALTH SERVICES INCLUDING VISION, DENTAL, MENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
(CONTINUED FROM FORM 990, PAGE 2) CONFRONT LEGAL ISSUES, HELP OBTAINING A CALIFORNIA ID, AND ASSISTANCE PURCHASING INTERVIEW CLOTHING AND WORK UNIFORMS. FIFTEEN COMPUTERS ARE PROVIDED DURING BUSINESS HOURS FOR CLIENTS TO SEARCH AND APPLY FOR JOBS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, CLL ALSO BEGAN PROVIDING EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PATIENTS AND CLIENTS OF TREATMENT CENTERS IN THE WEST SAN FERNANDO VALLEY, COURTESY OF A KAISER PERMANENTE, WOODLAND HILLS GRANT. THE EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT GROUPS FOCUS ON JOB READINESS FOR PERSONS RECOVERING FROM DRUG/ALCOHOL ABUSE AND HOW TO DEAL WITH ISSUES OF RECOVERY IN THE WORKPLACE. CLL ALSO INTENSIFIED ITS DIRECT OUTREACH TO EMPLOYERS, STAFFING AGENCIES AND RECRUITERS IN ORDER TO INCREASE POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES. ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY OUR TEAM OF PEER MENTORS. CLL IS THE ONLY AGENCY IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY WHERE ALL STAFF MEMBERS - INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - ARE FORMER CLIENTS. KEY OUTCOMES OF THE JOB READINESS PROGRAM INCLUDE: - A TOTAL OF 353 CLIENTS WERE PROVIDED WITH JOB READINESS SERVICES - 1,993 TOTAL VISITS WERE MADE BY CLIENTS - 6 JOB READINESS SUPPORT GROUPS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE FISCAL YEAR ON LOCATION AT TARZANA TREATMENT CENTER AND THE MEN'S CABRITO RECOVERY HOUSE VIA A GRANT FROM KAISER PERMANENTE. - 154 CLIENTS PARTICIPATED IN AND COMPLETED INTENSIVE JOB READINESS COURSES - 67% OF PROGRAM COMPLETERS WERE CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING - 40 OUT OF 48 PROBATIONERS (93%) WHO COMPLETED MORE INTENSIVE AND SPECIALIZED JOB READINESS SERVICES WERE CONFIRMED TO BE WORKING 2.ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION: CLL ENGAGED IN EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND OUTREACH STRATEGIES OVER THE FISCAL YEAR, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: WE PERFORMED EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO INFORM THOSE WITH CONVICTIONS ABOUT THEIR RIGHT TO VOTE AND HOW TO GET INFORMATION ON ELECTION ISSUES. WE PROVIDED EDUCATION TO PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS ON LEGISLATIVE ISSUES THAT AFFECT THE POPULATIONS WE SERVE. WE PROVIDED OVERDOSE PREVENTION EDUCATION TO CLIENTS AND PARTNERING AGENCIES. WE MAINTAINED OUR "FACES OF CHANGE" CAMPAIGN BY PARTICIPATING IN COMMUNITY EVENTS AND DEMONSTRATING TO THE COMMUNITY AND EMPLOYERS THAT THOSE WITH CONVICTIONS CAN CHANGE AND ARE EMPLOYABLE. WE PERFORMED EDUCATION TO LOCAL EMPLOYERS ON BEING IN COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS WHEN HIRING PERSONS WITH PRIOR CONVICTIONS WHILE ALSO WORKING TO DESTIGMATIZE THE POPULATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVED AS CO-CHAIR OF THE LA REGIONAL RE-ENTRY PARTNERSHIP (LARRP) EMPLOYMENT COMMITTEE, WORKING TO SOLVE RE-ENTRY BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT WITH OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVES WORKING IN THE EMPLOYMENT AND RE-ENTRY FIELDS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ALSO SERVED AS CHAIR OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY PROVIDERS' COLLABORATIVE, BRINGING TOGETHER SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS MONTHLY FOR EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND NETWORKING AND AS CHAIR OF THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY EMPLOYER ADVISORY COUNCIL PROVIDING SERVICES TO EMPLOYERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS A DRAFT OF THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL TRANSACTIONS WHICH COULD GIVE RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTERESTS ARE MONITORED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTED A REVIEW INCLUDING COMPARABILITY DATA IN CONNECTION WITH ITS APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (IF ANY) ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.