Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 1,226,895 | 1,253,284 | 1,084,032 | 1,024,538 | 1,113,719 | 5,702,468 |
| 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 | 1,226,895 | 1,253,284 | 1,084,032 | 1,024,538 | 1,113,719 | 5,702,468 |
| 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. | 5,702,468 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 1,226,895 | 1,253,284 | 1,084,032 | 1,024,538 | 1,113,719 | 5,702,468 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 6,111 | 5,498 | 393 | 296 | 56 | 12,354 |
| 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 VI.).. | 35,137 | 25,578 | 66,603 | 49,671 | 47,003 | 223,992 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 5,938,814 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 14000292 |
| Software Version: | 14.4.1.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Program Service Expenses 135,218, Grants and allocations 218, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Childrens and Youth Services |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Program Service Expenses 107,666, Grants and allocations 17,952, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Legal Advocacy |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Program Service Expenses 70,525, Grants and allocations 4,211, Revenue 0 See Schedule O - Education and Outreach |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | WHBW provides comprehensive support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, including 24/7 hotline services, advocacy, emergency and transitional housing, economic justice, legal services, playgroups and support for children exposed to domestic violence, as well as outreach and education to prevent domestic abuse. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line 6 | WHBWs 197 active volunteers provide support across all programs in the organization. This includes staffing the 24 hour hotline, assisting in childrens playgroups, co-facilitating educational trainings and staffing special events. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 | WHBW provides comprehensive support to victims and survivors of domestic violence, including 24/7 hotline services, advocacy, emergency and transitional housing, economic justice, legal services, playgroups and support for children exposed to domestic violence, as well as outreach and education to prevent domestic abuse. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | Emergency Housing - The Emergency Housing Program EHP meets the immediate need for safe housing as well as advocacy and support for survivors fleeing domestic abuse. The EHP staff provides safety planning and advocacy for safe housing if our emergency shelter is not available or appropriate. The EHP staff refers survivors to other social service providers, as needed, and advocates on their behalf. Advocates provide referrals for basic needs such as food, clothing, medical assistance, financial assistance, parenting support, follow-up services, and ongoing support including education on the causes and effects of domestic abuse. Staff also assists in the search for safe and affordable housing using individualized housing search plans. The EHP is currently comprised of 5.08 FTEs and 16 volunteers who provide 24-hour coverage to the shelter. In fiscal year 2015, 365 individuals adults and children were assisted by the EHP, totaling 18,739 bednights. In fiscal year 2014, 353 individuals adults and children were assisted by the EHP, totaling 13,407 bednights. In fiscal year 2015, we conducted a weekly support group that was attended by 120 adults. In fiscal year 2014, we conducted 2 weekly support groups which were attended by 103 adults. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b | Economic Justice - The Economic Justice Program EJP is a programmatic response to the growing realization that the path to safety and violence-free lives for survivors of domestic violence must include access to economic resources. Lack of access to affordable, safe housing, stable income and employment, health insurance, transportation and other basic needs narrows the options for many victims. EJPs mission is to work with individuals and systems to break down the barriers that prevent survivors from accessing crucial economic resources. EJP staff discusses options and provides direct advocacy, support, and referrals for survivors, as well as systems advocacy at the local and statewide levels. The EJP is comprised of 2.51 FTEs and 6 volunteers. In fiscal year 2015, 2,670 hours of economic justice advocacy and support were provided to survivors in the community. In fiscal year 2014, 1,783 hours of economic justice advocacy and support were provided to survivors in the community. The Transitional Housing Program THP is housed within the EJP. WHBW and Burlington Housing Authority BHA collaborate on an 11-unit apartment complex, Sophies Place. WHBW also provides transitional housing in a scattered site model in which service users live in housing units throughout the community. Advocates work with survivors as they stabilize housing in both Sophies Place and in scattered site transitional housing. In fiscal year 2015, we provided transitional housing services to 34 adults and children, for a total of 7,826 bednights. In fiscal year 2014, we provided transitional housing services to 33 adults and children for a total of 7,746 bednights. In fiscal year 2015, transitional rental assistance was provided to 91 adults and children for a total of 4,455 bednights. In fiscal year 2014, transitional rental assistance was provided to 21 adults and children for a total of 3,412 bednights. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c | Hotline - WHBWs 24/7 Hotline functions as the first tier response to survivors in need. The hotline staff and volunteers discuss options and provide crisis intervention, safety planning, emotional support, referrals to agency programs, and proactive advocacy to survivors and their friends, family, professionals and the community in general. Members of the deaf community access the hotline by TTY and those with limited English proficiency have immediate telephonic access to interpreters when they call the hotline. The Hotline program is comprised of 2.43 FTEs and 13 volunteers. In fiscal year 2015, the hotline fielded 4,800 calls and an average of 86 new individuals called the hotline each month. In fiscal year 2014, the hotline fielded 3,775 calls and an average of 79 new individuals called the hotline each month. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Childrens and Youth Services - The Childrens and Youth Services Program CYSP offers crisis intervention, advocacy for the rights and needs of children in the shelter and in the community. Other services include childcare, recreational activities, and educational/therapeutic playgroups for pre and school-aged children. All groups are open to children referred through WHBWs hotline, school social workers and other service providers. The CYSP also offers prevention and intervention programming for youth. Through interactive workshops, youth learn to recognize safe and supportive relationships as well as unhealthy ones, and identify various forms of abuse. WHBWs CYSP also trains high school students to become Peer Advocates, providing information and support to teens exposed to dating violence. The CYSP is currently comprised of 2.01 FTEs and 7 volunteers. In fiscal year 2015, 231 adults and 425 children received services at WHBW in the form of playgroups, support groups and other supportive services and 4,740 hours of services were provided to parents. In fiscal year 2014, 206 adults and 423 children received services at WHBW in the form of playgroups, support groups and other supportive services, and 4,525 hours of services were provided to parents. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Legal Advocacy - The Legal Advocacy Program LAP provides support to individuals experiencing domestic abuse in navigating legal systems such as the Family and District Courts, law enforcement and the Department of Corrections. Legal Advocates provide individuals with information, referrals and support, court forms and preparation for court hearings and accompaniment to hearings in both the civil and criminal court systems. Legal Advocates also provide assistance in the process of obtaining protection orders. The LAP offers a free legal clinic to individuals who have experienced domestic abuse. The Legal Clinic is comprised of WHBW staff members, volunteer paralegals and volunteer attorneys. The LAP is currently comprised of 2.01 FTEs and 8 volunteers. In fiscal year 2015, 206 adults were assisted in obtaining Relief from Abuse orders. These adults had 156 children who also benefited from the assistance given to their parents. Additionally, 747 hours of legal advocacy for 390 individuals seeking support with custody/parentage, divorce, immigration, criminal justice and filing for Relief from Abuse orders were provided in fiscal year 2015. In fiscal year 2014, 228 adults were assisted in obtaining Relief from Abuse orders. These adults had 180 children who also benefited from the assistance given to their parents. Additionally, 621 hours of legal advocacy for 411 individuals seeking support with custody/parentage, divorce, immigration, criminal justice and filing for Relief from Abuse orders were provided in fiscal year 2014. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d | Education and Outreach - The Education and Outreach Program EOP provides information and awareness about domestic abuse and WHBWs programs and services to a wide variety of settings in the community such as public events, high schools and colleges, community organizations, and businesses. The EOP also works to develop ongoing internal resources on topics including domestic abuse in underserved populations, current trends in domestic abuse, and ongoing educational opportunities in the community. The EOP is currently comprised of 1.51 FTE and 23 volunteers. In fiscal year 2015, WHBW provided domestic abuse education, outreach and training to over 18,050 individuals through more than 253 presentations and outreach events in Chittenden County. In fiscal year 2014, WHBW provided domestic abuse education, outreach and training to over 17,653 individuals through more than 214 presentations and outreach events in Chittenden County. In fiscal year 2015, WHBW was featured 20 times in print media, 4 times on television and in 4 radio interviews. There were 4,456 active email newsletter recipients at the end of fiscal year 2015. In fiscal year 2014, WHBW was featured 8 times in print media 20 times on television and in 3 radio interviews and there were 3,590 active email newsletter recipients. In fiscal year 2015, WHBW had over 2,617 Facebook followers and posted an average of 4 times a week with information about upcoming events and promotions, domestic abuse related articles, and educational information. In FY 2015, we started a Twitter account and have 359 Twitter followers. By the end of fiscal year 2015, WHBW was posting to Twitter an average of 3 times per day. In fiscal year 2014, WHBW had over 2,322 Facebook followers and posted an average of 3 times a week on Facebook. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Review of the Form 990 - The reviewed Form 990 is distributed to members of the Board prior to filing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Enforcement of conflicts policy - Members of the Board of Directors are required to disclose conflicts of interest on an annual basis. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a | Compensation process for top official - The Board of Directors negotiates the Executive Directors salary annually. Additionally, there are written employment contracts. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Governing documents disclosure explanation - Governing documents are made available upon request. |
| Software ID: | 14000292 |
| Software Version: | 14.4.1.0 |