Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 2,507,545 | 3,134,558 | 2,895,627 | 3,857,585 | 2,798,662 | 15,193,977 |
| 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...... | 377,084 | 362,986 | 469,478 | 530,611 | 523,636 | 2,263,795 |
| 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. | 2,884,629 | 3,497,544 | 3,365,105 | 4,388,196 | 3,322,298 | 17,457,772 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 0 | |||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 0 | |||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 17,457,772 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 2,884,629 | 3,497,544 | 3,365,105 | 4,388,196 | 3,322,298 | 17,457,772 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 2,471 | 350 | 1,159 | 1,470 | 277 | 5,727 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 2,471 | 350 | 1,159 | 1,470 | 277 | 5,727 |
| 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.) .. | 1,462 | 8,272 | 449 | 9,124 | 19,307 | |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 2,888,562 | 3,506,166 | 3,366,713 | 4,389,666 | 3,331,699 | 17,482,806 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2015 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-2015 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015 |
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Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015: | ||||
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| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
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| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2015 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
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| c Excess from 2013....... | ||||
| d From 2014....... | ||||
| e From 2015....... | ||||
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| Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Mission Statement Continued | individuals and communities. Our work creates systemic change, breaking the cycle of poverty by helping English- and Spanish-speaking women and men achieve economic mobility, build assets, and create better futures for themselves and their families through small business ownership. Our mission is to empower and increase the entrepreneurial capacities of socially and economically diverse women and men, and thereby strengthen our communities through the creation of sustainable businesses, new jobs and the promotion of financial self-sufficiency. Renaissance is a recognized leader in delivering end-to-end English and Spanish language entrepreneurship and empowerment training - from ideation to business planning, launch and growth - that directly addresses the challenges lower-income individuals face as they strive to achieve economic self-sufficiency. Renaissance was launched in San Francisco in 1985 with small business planning classes and has grown into a regional organization. In 2015, we served Bay Area residents through our Centers in Bayview Hunters Point and South of Market in San Francisco, East Palo Alto in San Mateo County, San Rafael in Marin County, and Richmond in Contra Costa County. We own and/or manage over 47,000 square feet of commercial real estate that hosts over 70 thriving small businesses and community-serving organizations. The building Renaissance owns in South of Market was appraised in 2012 at $5.8 million. Each year, Renaissance serves over 1,800 Bay Area women and men who in turn start and grow more than 500 businesses. Our clients are: 81% very-low to moderate income; 70% women; 60% people of color; and 11% LGBTQ. Renaissance provides the comprehensive training, resources, and ongoing support all entrepreneurs need to succeed. Our programs include: intensive English- and Spanish-language training classes (four to 24 sessions), workshops, one-on-one consulting, access to capital, markets and networks, financial empowerment, on site business incubation and special programs for women. Clients graduate with both technical and "soft" business skills, a written business plan, confidence, and a network of like-minded entrepreneurs. Renaissance's core programs and services include: Intensive Training: At the heart of Renaissance's program are our intensive small business training classes. They are offered as 4-12 week (12-72 hour) practical, hands-on classes on the introductory and business planning levels. All classes are taught by Renaissance-trained small business consultants, staff and industry experts using our award-winning curriculum. Workshops: Workshops in marketing, management, finance, and technology support clients in increasing operational efficiencies and implementing growth strategies. Industry Specific Training: Specialized training, consulting, and roundtables in the Fashion and Construction sectors. Women's Business Center: Renaissance has served as the U.S. Small Business Administration San Francisco Women's Business Center since 1999, delivering customized training, one-on-one consulting, and successful monthly Renaissance Women's Network events. Special Programs for Women: Across all sites, women-focused training and services to empower women with technical skills, resources, networks, mentors, and confidence. Access to Capital: Our individual technical assistance helps clients become better financial managers of their businesses and is complemented by loan packaging to help clients secure capital from banks, nonprofit loan funds, and private sources. Individual Consulting: Renaissance staff, consultants, and volunteers provide one-on-one consulting and support in sales, marketing, management, operations, and start up and growth strategies. Networking and Access to Markets: Renaissance's online business directory allows potential customers to connect with Renaissance businesses and provides peer-to-peer engagement. Our marketplaces offer graduates opportunities to access new clients and support business growth. Business Incubation: Our on-site Small Business Incubators in South of Market, Bayview Hunters Point, and East Palo Alto provide low-cost, professional office space, business development support, and shared services for local small businesses and community-serving non-profit organizations. Secure Futures/Futuros Securos: This financial education, coaching, and savings program helps clients develop sound fiscal behaviors, access appropriate financial services, establish and grow savings, and repair/build credit. The impact of our work is demonstrated by the success of our clients. In our first 30 years, Renaissance has served over 26,000 individuals who have started and grown over 10,000 businesses and created employment for more than 14,000 residents. According to a 2015 survey by Entrepreneur Tracker, an independent evaluation by the Aspen Institute's FIELD program, one year after our clients completed 10 or more hours of service: - 44% who came to Renaissance in the pre-launch stage launched their businesses; - 97% who came to Renaissance in business, stayed in business; - 60% of businesses: - employ an average of 2 or more individuals; - Experienced, on average, a 38% increase in household income; and - Averaged $85,000 in annual revenue. Renaissance was recognized by the FIELD program of Aspen Institute for best practices in evaluation. CEO Sharon Miller was also recognized by National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Bay Area chapter with their 2015 Women's Business Advocate of the Year award for her contributions to empowering lower-income English- and Spanish-speaking women. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 | The 990 is reviewed by the Finance Director, Managing Director and CEO on completion. It is then presented to the relevant Board committee prior to submission. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c | A copy of the Conflict of Interest policy is provided to the Board of Directors and executive staff on an annual basis. The policy is also included in the employee manual and discussed with staff annually. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 | The Executive Committee of the Board of Directors reviews the CEO's compensation annually and makes adjustments for the following fiscal year based on various factors: performance; comparability data visavis a similarly structured and sized nonprofit organization and other factors which result from the CEO's organizational leadership and stewardship. Any changes in compensation are approved in advance of implementation by the Executive Committee, a committee composed of individuals who have no conflict of interest with respect to Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center or the CEO. Renaissance has developed a salary range schedule to ensure that all staff are paid within appropriate ranges for their skills, expertise and the responsibilities of their positions. Each year, Renaissance cross-checks this salary range schedule as well as the CEO's compensation with numerous resources including the Compensation and Benefits Survey, the Center for Nonprofit Management's annual survey of local salary and benefits for nonprofit employers located in both Northern and Southern California. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 | The CEO maintains a file which includes all of these documents and policies, which are available upon request. In addition, the annual financial audit and IRS Form 990 are attached to Renaissance's website. Two "sunshine" board meetings are held annually, at which the current financial statements are available to the public. |
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