Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1740 PASEO BLVD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
KANSAS CITY, MO64108
D Employer identification number

43-1377197
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 13,078,343
F Name and address of principal officer:
CLYDE MCQUEEN
1740 PASEO BLVD
KANSAS CITY,MO64108
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.FECKC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1984
M State of legal domicile: MO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO OBTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 9
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,311
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 10
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 13,233,278 12,863,673
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 16 19
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 385,998 214,651
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 13,619,292 13,078,343
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,792,761 2,715,460
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,706,648 5,714,885
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,864,957 4,668,984
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 13,364,366 13,099,329
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 254,926 -20,986
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 4,027,196 4,194,629
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 3,025,195 3,213,614
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,002,001 981,015
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL IS A BUSINESS-LED, PRIVATE, NONPROFIT CORPORATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO OBTAIN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR EMPLOYMENT FOR THE UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED RESIDENTS OF THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,979,234 including grants of $ 2,715,460 ) (Revenue $   )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet11,979,234
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
59
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
2,311
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
9
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MO
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletCLYDE MCQUEEN PRESIDENTCEO

1740 PASEO BLVD
KANSAS CITY,MO64108 (816) 471-2330
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ELLEN FAIRCHILD........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(2) ED DESOIGNIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(3) ROBERT HUGHES JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) BRIDGETTE WILLIAMS........................................................................
DIRECTOR/SECRETARY
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) ALISE MARTINY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) WILL MCCARTHER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) MARK JAMES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) CLYDE MCQUEEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT/CEO
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       345,242 0 23,877
(9) BETTY FREEMAN-BOOTS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) NANCY SEELEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) SHELLY ESTELL........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRES/COO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       145,661 0 26,906
(12) TIRHAS KIDANE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT/CFO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       145,420 0 11,182










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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 636,323 0 61,965
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI

600 S COLLEGE AVE
WARRENSBURG,MO64093 		TRAINING 509,327
METROPOLITAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

3201 SW TRAFFICWAY
KANSAS CITY,MO64111 		TRAINING 335,838
NEW HORIZONS COMPUTER LEARNING

9611-E METCALF AVENUE
OVERLAND PARK,KS66212 		TRAINING 192,500
NORTH WEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

800 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
MARYVILLE,MO64468 		TRAINING 168,875
CENTURY LINK

POBOX 2961
PHOENIX,AZ85062 		INTERNET PROVIDER 141,178
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet5
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 12,348,174
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		515,499
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 12,863,673
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 19     19
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 214,651 214,651    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 214,651
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 13,078,343 214,651 0 19
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 2,715,460 2,715,460
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 461,247 358,003 103,244  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 4,026,814 3,681,364 345,450  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 226,514 202,439 24,075  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 550,913 480,785 70,128  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 449,397 404,656 44,741  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 71,211 12,063 59,148  
b Legal ......... 24,105 4,083 20,022  
c Accounting ........... 63,750 10,799 52,951  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 134,194 22,733 111,461  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 137,731 51,521 86,210  
13 Office expenses ....... 362,404 289,132 73,272  
14 Information technology ...... 208,452 191,654 16,798  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 607,422 587,594 19,828  
17 Travel ............ 145,963 116,647 29,316  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 18,993 5,994 12,999  
20 Interest ........... 249   249  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 166,839 166,839    
23 Insurance .............. 98,585 98,585    
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PARTICIPANT WAGES 1,458,575 1,457,571 1,004  
b CONTRACT PAYMENTS 545,920 545,920    
c TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 206,659 206,659    
d REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 181,960 177,285 4,675  
e All other expenses 235,972 191,448 44,524  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 13,099,329 11,979,234 1,120,095 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 343,955 1 775,955
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 110,000 2 333,000
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,674,300 3 1,756,888
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 440,287 4 14,630
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 172,425 9 128,975
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,073,567
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 3,994,467 1,183,789 10c 1,079,100
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 102,440 15 106,081
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 4,027,196 16 4,194,629
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 2,468,284 17 2,509,023
18 Grants payable ................. 532,534 18 704,591
19 Deferred revenue ................   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 24,377 23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D....................   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 3,025,195 26 3,213,614
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 1,002,001 27 981,015
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,002,001 33 981,015
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 4,027,196 34 4,194,629
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
13,078,343
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
13,099,329
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-20,986
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,002,001
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
981,015
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

43-1377197
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
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) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 17,473,250 15,738,007 17,389,637 13,233,278 12,863,673 76,697,845
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 17,473,250 15,738,007 17,389,637 13,233,278 12,863,673 76,697,845
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. 76,697,845
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 17,473,250 15,738,007 17,389,637 13,233,278 12,863,673 76,697,845
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 51 321 54 16 19 461
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.).. 37,777 22,939 227,644 385,998 214,651 889,009
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 77,587,315
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
98.850 %
15
15
99.210 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
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)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
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.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
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
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
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  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
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)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

43-1377197
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
  		Employer identification number

43-1377197
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
  		Employer identification number

43-1377197
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
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Name of organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
  		Employer identification number

43-1377197
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

43-1377197
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   880,255 171,757 708,498
c Leasehold improvements ............   722,477 563,236 159,241
d Equipment ................   3,470,835 3,259,474 211,361
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 1,079,100
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 13,078,343
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 13,078,343
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 13,078,343
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 13,099,329
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 13,099,329
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 13,099,329
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number
43-1377197
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) TUITION ASSISTANCE 739 2,715,460      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: NO GRANT ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS FOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT RELATED TO EMPLOYMENT. PARTICIPANTS WHO MET THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ARE SELECTED AND ENROLLED TO A PROGRAM FOR ASSISTANCE AFTER A REVIEW OF THE ADMISSION. THE ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA ARE SET BASED ON US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND THE STATE OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT'S GUIDELINE. AN ADMISSION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES APPLICANTS FOR ASSISTANCE. THE DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION ADMINISTERS THE BILLING AND PAYMENT PROCESS TO THE DIFFERENT COLLEGES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING (CPA) FIRM TO MONITOR THIS PROGRAM QUARTERLY.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

43-1377197
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1CLYDE MCQUEENPRESIDENT/CEO (i)
(ii)		 183,612
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		161,630
...............................
0 		18,499
...............................
0 		5,378
...............................
0 		369,119
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2SHELLY ESTELLSENIOR VICE PRES/COO (i)
(ii)		 106,375
...............................
0 		24,773
...............................
0 		14,513
...............................
0 		11,167
...............................
0 		15,739
...............................
0 		172,567
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3TIRHAS KIDANEVICE PRESIDENT/CFO (i)
(ii)		 108,964
...............................
0 		21,918
...............................
0 		14,538
...............................
0 		10,593
...............................
0 		589
...............................
0 		156,602
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 1A PROVIDED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL INC
 
Employer identification number

43-1377197
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS. ANY QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS HAVE ARE ADDRESSED, AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FEC BOARD AFTER THE 990 HAS BEEN FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS ARE COMPLETED AND SIGNED BY ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY AND IMMEDIATELY BY ANY REPLACEMENT DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEES UPON TAKING THE NEW POSITION THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THERE ARE SECTIONS THAT ADDRESS FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES/DISCLOSURE, DEFINING OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND RESTRAINT ON VOTING. THE BOARD CHAIR REMINDS DIRECTORS OF THE NEED TO DECLARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DIRECTORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ANNOUNCE BEFORE A VOTE IS TAKEN THAT THEY ARE ABSTAINING FROM THE VOTE AND STATE THE REASON FOR THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE SENIOR OFFICERS HAVE A SALARY AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE SET BY THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BOARD'S BY-LAWS. THE COMMITTEE USES AN INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR TO CONDUCT AN EXTENSIVE COMPENSATION REVIEW OF SIMILAR SIZE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. IN ADDITION, THE CONTRACTOR STUDIES WHAT SALARIES AND COMPENSATION PACKAGES ARE FOR LOCAL AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR SIZE OF STAFFING, BUDGET AND REGIONAL SCOPE. ONCE THE CONTRACTOR HAS COMPLETED A THOROUGH ANALYSIS, THEY PRESENT THEIR ANALYSIS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THIS HAS SERVED AS THE BASE LINE FOR SETTING THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S AND SENIOR OFFICERS' COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES IF ANY YEARLY INCENTIVE PAYMENT WILL BE PAID TO PRESIDENT/CEO AND SENIOR OFFICERS, BASED ON FEC'S MEETING CORPORATE GOALS. THIS HAS BEEN THE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE STUDY IS UPDATED PERIODICALLY BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND CAN BE FOUND ON THE GREATER KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE - WWW.GKCCF.ORG
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THE FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL IS THE FISCAL AGENT AND OPERATOR OF 4 FULL SERVICE AND 3 AFFILIATE MISSOURI AMERICAN JOB CENTERS. THE FEC MISSOURI JOB CENTER EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR KANSAS CITY AND VICINITY (KCV) AND EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY IN PROGRAM YEAR JULY 1, 2014 - JUNE 30, 2015 (PY 2014) RECORDED 42,295 UNIQUE CUSTOMERS SERVED IN THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) PROGRAMS THAT IS TRANSITIONING TO THE WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) SIGNED INTO LAW JULY 2014. IN THE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) ADULT ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED PROGRAMS, WHICH PROVIDE JOB PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE, VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND TRANSPORTATION ASSISTANCE TO ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ADULTS, FEC SERVED 25,023 ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED ADULTS, ENROLLED 531 IN TRAINING, AND PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT 13,516 OF THE 25,023 COUNTED IN THE ENTERED EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURE AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $11.84. TOTAL EARNINGS GENERATED BY ADULTS ENTERING EMPLOYMENT WAS $196,760,223. AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE CENTERS, FEC ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOME IN KCV IN ADULT ENTERED EMPLOYMENT OF 96.6%, IN ADULT RETENTION WITH 103.8% AND IN ADULT AVERAGE EARNINGS 105.1% AND ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOME IN EJAC IN ADULT ENTERED EMPLOYMENT, 93.2%, ADULT RETENTION, 99.7%, AND ADULT AVERAGE EARNINGS, 105.7%. IN THE DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM, THE NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS SERVED IN THE COMBINED KCV AND EJAC REGION'S WORKFORCE INVESTMENT ACT (WIA) DISLOCATED WORKER PROGRAM WAS 16,994 IN PY 2014. OF THE 16,994 WORKERS LAID-OFF FROM THEIR JOBS WHO RECEIVED ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE WIA DISLOCATED WORKER (DW) PROGRAMS, 211 RECEIVED TRAINING, 9,301 COUNTED IN THE ENTERED EMPLOYMENT PERFORMANCE MEASURE WENT TO WORK AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $13.15. TOTAL EARNINGS GENERATED BY DISLOCATED WORKERS ENTERING EMPLOYMENT WAS $139,255,964. AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE CENTERS, FEC ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN KCV IN DW ENTERED EMPLOYMENT, 87.2%, DW RETENTION, 99.9%, AND DW AVERAGE EARNINGS, 106.8%, AND ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOME IN EJAC IN DW ENTERED EMPLOYMENT, 89.0%, DW RETENTION, 97.0%, AND DW AVERAGE EARNINGS, 99.9%. SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS FEC WAS ABLE TO GENERATE SPECIAL FUNDING IN PY 2014 FOR POPULATIONS OF WORKERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS, SUCH AS THE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED; LAID-OFF, DISLOCATED WORKERS; VETERANS; TANF RECIPIENTS; INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, UNBANKED, INDIVIDUALS WITH TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES, BI-LINGUAL POPULATIONS AND EX-OFFENDERS. THESE INCLUDE: NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANTS (NEG) FOR DISLOCATED WORKER (DWG) DISLOCATED WORKERS - ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT) NEG MO-33 - THE MO 33 NEG SERVICES DISLOCATED WORKERS EXPERIENCING A PERIOD OF UNEMPLOYMENT LONGER THAN THE STATE'S AVERAGE UNEMPLOYMENT DURATION. IT IS FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR. HOSTESS NEG MO-36 - FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THE HOSTESS NEG ASSISTS LOCAL DISLOCATED EMPLOYEES FROM HOSTESS, ALLIANT TECHSYSTEM SMALL CALIBER SYSTEMS (ATK), AMERICAN ITALIAN PASTA COMPANY, CLIMAX PACKAGING, CPI, ENERGIZER, FAURECIA, FILTRATION GROUP, MARS PET CARE, SANOFI-AVENTIS, THYSSEN KRUPP ACCESS CORP, AND YELLOW PAGES WITH WORKSHOPS, WORKKEYS/NCRC, COUNSELING, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, NEEDS-RELATED PAYMENTS AND REFERRALS TO PARTNER AGENCIES TO AID IN THEIR RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE. THE PROGRAM SERVED 92 WORKERS AND 42 GAINED EMPLOYMENT AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $16.75. DISLOCATED WORKERS TRAINING NEG MO-37 - FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THIS NEG GRANT ASSISTS DISLOCATED WORKERS WITH CLASSROOM AND WORK-BASED TRAINING TO AID IN THEIR RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO THE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED. THE PROGRAM SERVED 119 WORKERS, 109 ENROLLED IN TRAINING, AND 43 GAINED EMPLOYMENT AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $16.37. JOB DRIVEN TRAINING NATIONAL EMERGENCY GRANT (JD NEG MO-40) - FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, THIS NEG PROJECT IS SPECIFICALLY DEVOTED TO JOB DRIVEN WORK BASED TRAINING WITH PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND MEASURES ASSIGNED. THE JD NEG IS A TWO YEAR GRANT TO ASSIST DISLOCATED WORKERS WITH PRIORITY GIVEN TO LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED, WITH JOB-DRIVEN TRAINING TO AID IN THEIR RETURN TO THE WORKFORCE. THESE OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE: ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (OJT), WORK READY MISSOURI (WRM), INTERNSHIPS, REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIPS AND/OR PRE-APPRENTICESHIPS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 46 WORKERS, 36 ENROLLED IN TRAINING, AND 20 GAINED EMPLOYMENT AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $13.40. EUC/REA - FUNDED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION AND THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. MISSOURI'S REA PROGRAM DEMONSTRATES THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF LABOR (USDOL), EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION'S (ETA) NEW VISION OF REEMPLOYING UI CLAIMANTS THROUGH AN INTEGRATED WORKFORCE SYSTEM. TANF/MISSOURI WORK ASSISTANCE (MWA) PROGRAM ANOTHER MAJOR INITIATIVE IS THE TANF (TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES), A REFERRAL BASED PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LOCAL INVESTMENT COMMISSION (LINC) TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FROM THE STATE OF MISSOURI WITH THE GOAL OF HELPING THE CLIENT TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT AND NO LONGER DEPENDENT UPON PUBLIC ASSISTANCE. TANF RECIPIENTS ARE REFERRED FROM THE LOCAL INVESTMENT COMMISSION (LINC) TO FEC TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING SERVICES TO THOSE CLIENTS DEEMED WORK READY. PERFORMANCE FOR MWA IS MEASURED BY PARTICIPATION RATE WHICH IS THE RATE AT WHICH CLIENTS PARTICIPATE MONTHLY IN WORK ACTIVITIES AT THEIR REQUIRED NUMBER OF PARTICIPATION HOURS. COUNTABLE ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: JOB READINESS, JOB SEARCH, UNSUBSIDIZED PAID EMPLOYMENT, OJT, VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, SUBSIDIZED PAID EMPLOYMENT, HIGH SCHOOL AWEP/CWEP (NON-PAID WORK EXPERIENCE), AND COMMUNITY SERVICE (VOLUNTEER SERVICE). THIS PROGRAM ACHIEVED A MONTHLY PARTICIPATION RATE OF 35.0%, ENGAGED 146 IN WORK ACTIVITIES. 78 WERE ENROLLED IN CLASSROOM TRAINING, 70 WERE EMPLOYED - 45 FULL TIME, 25 EMPLOYED - PART TIME AND EARNED AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $10.16. DISABILITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM - ANOTHER INITIATIVE WAS THE DISABILITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM (DNP). THE DNP IS CO-LOCATED WITHIN THE ONE-STOP CAREER CENTERS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE DNP ENSURES THAT ALL ONE-STOP SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. THE PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF THE DNP IS TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES BY LINKING THEM TO EMPLOYERS AND FACILITATING ACCESS TO PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT WILL ENABLE THEIR ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY INTO THE WORKFORCE. TWO DNP PERSONNEL SERVE THE CAREER CENTERS, FACILITATE TRAININGS AND PROVIDE DISABILITY-RELATED RESOURCES AND INFORMATION TO ENSURE THAT JOB SEEKERS WITH DISABILITIES ARE SERVED EFFECTIVELY. DNP PERSONNEL ALSO PROVIDE OUTREACH TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES BY DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON WORKFORCE SERVICES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AMERICAN JOB CENTERS. FEC DISABILITY NAVIGATOR PROGRAM (DNP) INITIATIVE ASSISTED 2,548 CUSTOMERS AND HANDLED 581 STAFF REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A VETERANS-THE MISSOURI CAREER CENTER DVOP AND LVER ARE FULLY INTEGRATED INTO THE CAREER CENTERS AND ARE PART OF THE BUSINESS SERVICES TEAMS. DVOP/LVER STAFF ASSISTS VETERANS WITH SIGNIFICANT BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AS DEFINED BY U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO GAIN EMPLOYMENT THROUGH INTENSIFIED DIRECT SERVICES SUCH AS CASE MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYER JOB DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THEIR SEPARATE ROLES. THE FULL ARRAY OF EMPLOYMENT, TRAINING, AND PLACEMENT SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE UNDER PRIORITY OF SERVICE; THIS INCLUDES CONNECTION TO EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS, BENEFITS AND SERVICES, CONNECTION TO SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES, ONE-ON-ONE ASSESSMENTS, RESUME REVIEWS, FOLLOW-UP AS APPROPRIATE, MATCHING TO EMPLOYER BASE AND MATCHING TO SPECIFIC EMPLOYERS COMMITTED TO HIRING VETERANS, SUCH AS EMPLOYERS PARTICIPATING IN THE "SHOW ME HEROES" INITIATIVE. SHOW-ME HEROES - THE SHOW-ME HEROES PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO HELP MISSOURI'S VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVE RECONNECT WITH MEANINGFUL CAREERS, AND TO SHOWCASE MISSOURI EMPLOYERS WHO HAVE PLEDGED TO DO SO. BI-LINGUAL OUTREACH - FEC INSTITUTED A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO SPANISH-SPEAKING CUSTOMERS. THREE SPANISH-SPEAKING, BI-LINGUAL STAFF COORDINATORS WERE HIRED TO SERVE THE SPANISH-SPEAKING YOUTH AND ADULT POPULATIONS AND HELP ADDRESS BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT FOR LATINO WORKERS. IN ADDITION, THE AMERICAN JOB CENTERS UTILIZES CTS LANGUAGELINK INTERPRETER, A MULTILINGUAL COMMUNICATION SERVICE, WHICH IS AN INTERPRETATIVE SERVICE THAT HAS THE CAPACITY TO INTERPRET OVER 240 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES. KANSAS CITY AREA TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY PROGRAM - (KCATA) - FEC HAS WORKED WITH KCATA FOR MORE THAN 27 YEARS TO PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES TO JOB SEEKERS IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA, TO AREAS AND JOB LOCATIONS THAT ARE NOT SERVICED BY KCATA TRANSIT LINES AND TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES DOOR-TO-DOOR TAXI AND VAN SERVICES FOR RESIDENTS OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, TO AND FROM WORK, WHERE EXISTING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS DO NOT OPERATE. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDED 472 MONTHLY PASSES AND 398 ONE-RIDE BUS TICKETS, 2,298 EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION RIDER TRIPS FOR 55 EMPLOYMENT TRANSPORTATION RIDERS. TARGET HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRIES SECTOR INITIATIVES - FEC HAS BEEN SUCCESSFUL IN GENERATING ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR THE REGION'S UNEMPLOYED THROUGH SUCCESSFUL APPLICATIONS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER FUNDING SOURCES TO TARGET HIGH-GROWTH HEALTHCARE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, BIOSCIENCES, FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS, AND ADVANCED MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY SECTORS. 21ST CENTURY HEALTHCARE WORKS PROGRAM - IS A FIVE-YEAR $5 MILLION GRANT FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES HEALTH PROFESSIONS OPPORTUNITY GRANT (HPOG) WITH A GOAL OF ASSISTING UNEMPLOYED, ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS IN SUCCESSFULLY ENTERING OR ADVANCING IN THE HEALTHCARE FIELD, IN OCCUPATIONS THAT PAY WELL AND ARE EXPECTED TO EITHER EXPERIENCE LABOR SHORTAGES OR BE IN HIGH DEMAND. AS PART OF THE 21ST CENTURY PROGRAM FEC IS PARTICIPATING IN AN EVIDENCED BASED RESEARCH EVALUATION BEING CONDUCTED BY ABT ASSOCIATES AND THE URBAN INSTITUTE. THE HPOG IMPACT STUDY IS AN 18-MONTH RESEARCH STUDY TO LEARN HOW WELL THE HPOG PROGRAM WORKS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES, USING A METHODOLOGICALLY RIGOROUS RANDOM ASSIGNMENT STUDY DESIGN TO TEST HEALTHCARE SECTOR TRAINING PROGRAM SUCCESS. THE PROGRAM HAS SERVED 1,025, 1,014 ENROLLED IN TRAINING, 746 COMPLETED TRAINING AND 702 HAVE BEEN PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT AT A WAGE OF $14.69. KC REGIONAL JOBS AND INNOVATION ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE GRANT - FEC WAS AWARDED A GRANT FROM THE ETA H-1B TECHNICAL SKILLS TRAINING GRANT FUNDS FOR TRAINING AND RELATED EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP A SKILLED WORKFORCE FOR THE CLUSTER. THE REGION RECEIVED THE PROJECT TO INCREASE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE INTERSECTION OF TWO INDUSTRY CLUSTERS - ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. FEC PARTNERED WITH A REGIONAL TEAM AND USED ITS FUNDS TO RAISE THE TECHNICAL SKILL LEVELS OF AMERICAN WORKERS SO THEY CAN OBTAIN OR UPGRADE EMPLOYMENT IN HIGH-GROWTH INDUSTRIES AND/OR OCCUPATIONS AND TO REDUCE THE USE OF SKILLED FOREIGN PROFESSIONALS PERMITTED TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES ON A TEMPORARY BASIS UNDER THE H-1B VISA PROGRAM. THIS PROGRAM HAS SERVED 242 AND TRAINED 239 WITH 216 COMPLETING TRAINING AND 173 RECEIVING CREDENTIALS. 125 HAVE BEEN PLACED IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $17.96. EARN IT AND LEARN IT - IS 3 YEAR, $1 MILLION PROGRAM FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING ADMINISTRATION TO HELP BUSINESSES REDUCE THEIR DEPENDENCY ON H1-B VISAS BY PREPARING AMERICAN WORKERS WITH THE ADVANCED SKILLS IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT), ENGINEERING, AND HEALTHCARE IT THAT EMPLOYERS NEED. IT IS ONE OF 43 NATIONAL AWARDS THROUGH THE $183 MILLION FEDERAL H-1B TECHNICAL SKILLS TECHNICAL TRAINING GRANT PROGRAM AND FUNDED BY FEES PAID BY EMPLOYERS TO SPONSOR FOREIGN WORKERS. THIS PROGRAM HAS SERVED AND TRAINED 67 WITH 45 COMPLETING TRAINING AND 28 RECEIVING CREDENTIALS. 44 HAVE BEEN PLACED IN FULL TIME EMPLOYMENT WITH AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $24.02. REBOOT U - LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYED PROJECT - REBOOT U IS A $1 MILLION PILOT PROJECT FUNDED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THIS LONG TERM UNEMPLOYED PROJECT WILL ASSIST WORKERS TO REJOIN THE WORKFORCE IN IT OCCUPATIONS WITH ESSENTIAL SKILLS TRAINING, CLASSROOM TRAINING IN TECHNICAL SKILLS, PAID WORK EXPERIENCE, AND FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. THE PROGRAM SERVED 53 WORKERS, 48 ENROLLED IN TRAINING. PROSPERITY CENTER FOR FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY (CFO) - THE PROSPERITY CENTER FOR FINANCIAL OPPORTUNITY (CFO), LOCATED ON THE ROCKHURST UNIVERSITY CAMPUS, PROVIDES SERVICES FOCUSED ON EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT, CAREER IMPROVEMENT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING, AND PUBLIC BENEFITS ACCESS, SO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES CAN OBTAIN LONG-TERM FINANCIAL HEALTH. PARTNERS INCLUDE: FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL, CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF KANSAS CITY-ST. JOSEPH, UNITED WAY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY, LOCAL INITIATIVES SUPPORT CORPORATION (LISC), AND A HOST OF OTHER COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI FIRST SOURCE PROGRAM - IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, THE PROGRAM FACILITATES EMPLOYMENT OF INDIVIDUALS INTO THE FIELD OF CONSTRUCTION BY WORKING WITH CONTRACTORS AND UNIONS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE A POOL OF QUALIFIED JOB CANDIDATES THROUGH A NON-EXCLUSIVE REFERRAL SYSTEM. COMBAT VIOLENCE PREVENTION - THIS PROGRAM TARGETS NON-VIOLENT EX-OFFENDERS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 25-40, WHO RESIDE IN HIGH-POVERTY, HIGH-CRIME COMMUNITIES IN THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. IT PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL/EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ACTIVITIES GEARED TOWARDS INDIVIDUAL CAREER GOALS TO OBTAIN LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT. COMBAT IS FUNDED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY ANTI-DRUG SALES TAX.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A YOUTH PROGRAMS - GOALS FEC'S WIA YOUTH PROGRAMS PROVIDED JOB AND CAREER TRAINING ASSISTANCE THROUGH WORK EXPERIENCE OR CLASSROOM OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING ASSISTANCE TO 311 YOUTH IN KANSAS CITY AND VICINITY (KCV) AND 123 YOUTH IN EASTERN JACKSON COUNTY (EJAC). 298 IN-SCHOOL AND 729 OUT-OF-SCHOOL YOUTH WHO COMPLETED WERE PLACED IN EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLED IN POST-SECONDARY TRAINING (SUCH AS AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGES, 4-YEAR COLLEGES, APPRENTICESHIP AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS) AND/OR THE MILITARY. OF THOSE YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM, 107 ATTAINED DEGREE/CREDENTIAL, 152 PLACEMENTS WERE MADE AND 101 WERE EMPLOYED AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $9.16 AND 52 WERE ENROLLED IN POST SECONDARY EDUCATION. FEC'S WIA YOUTH PROGRAM ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN KCV IN YOUTH PLACEMENT AT 89.6%, YOUTH ATTAINMENT DEGREE / CREDENTIAL AT 128.0%, AND IN LITERACY NUMERACY AT 81.3%. FEC'S WIA YOUTH PROGRAM ACHIEVED ITS PLANNED PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES IN EJAC IN YOUTH PLACEMENT AT 140.9%, YOUTH ATTAINMENT DEGREE / CREDENTIAL AT 158.2%, AND LITERACY NUMERACY 250.00% SPECIAL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH SIF PROJECT RISE - FEC SECURED FUNDING, FROM THE MAYOR'S FUND TO ADVANCE NEW YORK CITY (MAYOR'S FUND), THE NYC CENTER FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY SOCIAL INNOVATION FUND (SIF), BLOOMBERG FOUNDATION, NEW YORK CITY; CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICE-SOCIAL INNOVATION FUND, NEW YORK CITY; KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION, KANSAS CITY; UNITED WAY OF GREATER KANSAS CITY; HALL FAMILY FOUNDATION, KANSAS CITY, OF $1.3 MILLION TO PROVIDE PAID INTERNSHIPS, EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT FOR DISCONNECTED 18-24 YEAR OLD YOUNG ADULTS IN THE KANSAS CITY, MO IN A PROGRAM CALLED PROJECT RISE. AS PART OF THE PROJECT RISE PROGRAM FEC IS PARTICIPATING IN A RESEARCH EVALUATION STUDY BEING CONDUCTED BY MDRC IN NEW YORK. PROJECT RISE SERVED 238 AND ENROLLED 218 YOUTH IN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AND ENROLLED 134 YOUTH IN INTERNSHIPS, AND PLACED 65 AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $8.98. FACE FORWARD KC - FACE FORWARD KC IS A FOUR-YEAR INITIATIVE KC-YOUTH REINTEGRATION OF EX-OFFENDERS INITIATIVE (FF REXO), FUNDED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR TO PROVIDE AN ALTERNATIVE TO COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES AND YOUNG ADULT OFFENDERS AGES 16-24 WITH EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, JOB TRAINING AND PLACEMENT SERVICES, MENTORING SERVICES, AND LEGAL ASSISTANCE TO 150 JUVENILE OFFENDERS AND YOUTH AT-RISK OF JUVENILE OFFENSES IN THE HEART OF KANSAS CITY, MO. FACE FORWARD KC CONVEYS THE IDEA OF YOUTH LEAVING THEIR PAST TRANSGRESSIONS BEHIND AND LOOKING FORWARD TO A PROMISING FUTURE. THE FEC UTILIZES A STRATEGY OF COLLABORATION WITH JACKSON COUNTY FAMILY COURT, KANSAS CITY MUNICIPAL COURT, JACKSON COUNTY PROBATION AND PAROLE, JACKSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, AND OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE THE PROGRAM AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO COURT PROCEEDINGS FOR CERTAIN JUVENILES AND YOUNG ADULT OFFENDERS. THE PROGRAM SERVED 84 YOUTH EX-OFFENDERS. LEARN TO EARN - FEC ALSO SECURED FUNDING OF $400,000 FROM THE KANSAS CITY CHIEFS FOOTBALL CLUB, KANSAS CITY ROYALS BASEBALL, AND THE JACKSON COUNTY SPORTS COMPLEX AUTHORITY FOR THE LEARN TO EARN INITIATIVE TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING THROUGH SCHOLARSHIPS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS TO WOMEN AND MINORITY YOUTH 18 TO 24 YEARS OF AGE, THAT LIVE IN JACKSON COUNTY, MO, IN FIELDS RELATED TO THE PROFESSIONAL SPORTS. LEARN TO EARN SERVED AND ENROLLED 69 YOUTH IN TRAINING. COMBAT - COMBAT IS FUNDED BY THE JACKSON COUNTY ANTI-DRUG SALES TAX. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES LONG-TERM CAREER PLANNING AND PLACEMENT ASSISTANCE TO JUVENILES IN TREATMENT AND REHABILITATION, AND THOSE AT-RISK, WHOSE PRIMARY OFFENSES ARE DRUG-RELATED. THE PROGRAM SERVES EX-OFFENDERS AGES 18-24 WHO ARE: UNEMPLOYED, REENTERING THE POPULATION, ON PROBATION, AND/OR HAVE LONG-TERM UNEMPLOYMENT PROSPECTS OR CURRENTLY RESIDING IN HIGH-CRIME COMMUNITIES IN THE TARGETED AREA IN THE CITY OF KANSAS CITY. THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO THIS POPULATION THROUGH RECRUITMENT, JOB SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT ASSESSMENT, TRAINING THROUGH CAREER CLINICS, BASIC COMPUTER OPERATION AND ONLINE JOB SEARCHES TO REDUCE THE RISK FACTORS OF DISCONNECTEDNESS, CRIMINAL BEHAVIOR AND VIOLENCE, AND ULTIMATELY, LEAD TO FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT. STATE PARKS YOUTH CORPS - THE STATE PARKS YOUTH CORPS (SPYC) PROGRAM, JOINTLY SPONSORED BY THE MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, DIVISION OF STATE PARKS AND MISSOURI'S 14 WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARDS, PLACED PARTICIPANTS IN A WORK EXPERIENCE TO HELP PREPARE THEM FOR TOMORROW'S CAREERS WHILE SURROUNDED BY NATURE AND THE BEAUTY OF MISSOURI'S STATE PARKS. THE MISSOURI STATE PARKS YOUTH CORPS CHALLENGED PARTICIPANTS TO "THINK OUTSIDE" BY ACCOMPLISHING INTERESTING PROJECTS TO HELP PRESERVE AND ENHANCE MISSOURI'S STATE PARK SYSTEM. IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING THE CRITICAL LEADERSHIP SKILLS THAT WILL PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESS IN FUTURE CAREERS, THE PROGRAM BOLSTERS AN APPRECIATION FOR THE ENVIRONMENT AND "GREEN" CONCEPTS THAT ARE AN EXCITING PART OF MISSOURI'S GROWING INDUSTRIES. THE PROGRAM SERVED 6 AND PLACED 10 IN WORK EXPERIENCE AT AN AVERAGE WAGE OF $7.25. THESE PLACEMENTS ARE BASED ON THE TOTAL NUMBER OF SLOTS AVAILABLE FOR THE STATE PARKS SYSTEM IN THE REGION. TANF URBAN STATE PARK YOUTH PROGRAM A JOINT VENTURE BETWEEN FEC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH: KANSAS CITY, MO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION, MO DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND MO DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THE OBJECTIVE OF THE URBAN STATE PARKS YOUTH CORPS IS TO PROVIDE YOUTH 17-23 YEARS OF AGE IN KANSAS CITY, MO IN CLAY, JACKSON, OR PLATTE COUNTY THE OPPORTUNITY TO GAIN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE TO PREPARE FOR TOMORROW'S CAREERS, WHILE ENJOYING THE BEAUTY AND GRANDEUR OF KANSAS CITY'S PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES. THE PROGRAM FOSTERS TEAMWORK, SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY AND RESPECT FOR THE ENVIRONMENT. THE PROGRAM SERVED 134 YOUTH. SUMMER JOB LEAGUE (SJL) - THIS PROGRAM WAS SPECIALLY CREATED FOR MISSOURI'S EMERGING WORKFORCE. THE PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY GOVERNOR'S FUNDING THROUGH THE STATE OF MISSOURI DIVISION OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND THE MISSOURI FAMILY SUPPORT DIVISION. THE PROGRAM IS AN EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM FOCUSED ON PROVIDING A PATH FOR YOUTH AGES 16-24 TO EXPLORE CAREERS BY WORKING WITH A LOCAL BUSINESS IN AN INDUSTRY OF THEIR INTEREST FOR THE SUMMER (FOR A MAXIMUM OF 240 HOURS). YOUTH EXPLORE DIFFERENT CAREERS AND INDUSTRIES, EARN VALUABLE WORK EXPERIENCE THEY CAN ADD TO THEIR RESUME, AND GET A PAYCHECK ($8.00 PER/HOUR). THE PROGRAM SERVED 1,215 YOUTH.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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