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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| Yes | No | |||||
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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
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(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.") . | 766,574 | 1,035,801 | 772,055 | 964,548 | 998,458 | 4,537,436 |
| 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...... | 444,144 | 509,102 | 578,123 | 579,690 | 572,541 | 2,683,600 |
| 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. | 1,210,718 | 1,544,903 | 1,350,178 | 1,544,238 | 1,570,999 | 7,221,036 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | 9,325 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 13,750 | 15,750 | 56,825 |
| 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.. | 9,325 | 9,000 | 9,000 | 13,750 | 15,750 | 56,825 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 7,164,211 | |||||
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... | 1,210,718 | 1,544,903 | 1,350,178 | 1,544,238 | 1,570,999 | 7,221,036 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 420,189 | 474,254 | 475,266 | 514,745 | 521,791 | 2,406,245 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 420,189 | 474,254 | 475,266 | 514,745 | 521,791 | 2,406,245 |
| 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.) .. | 16,984 | 34,705 | 5,276 | 56,965 | ||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 1,647,891 | 2,053,862 | 1,830,720 | 2,058,983 | 2,092,790 | 9,684,246 |
| 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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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 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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2
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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| b | ||||
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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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5
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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6
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, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ANY WOMAN 23 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER MAY BECOME A JUNIOR LEAGUE MEMBER. EACH POTENTIAL MEMBER MUST RECEIVE 3 SPONSORS FROM WITHIN THE JUNIOR LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP, COMPLETING ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK FOR SUBMISSION. EACH THEN MUST ATTEND A REQUIRED CANDIDATE INFORMATION MEETING AND A CONTRACT SIGNING. DURING EACH YEAR OF MEMBERSHIP WITHIN THE LEAGUE, EACH MEMBER HAS SET MEMBERSHIP OBLIGATIONS THEY MUST FULFILL TO REMAIN IN GOOD STANDING. THOSE OBLIGATIONS ARE RELATED TO FINANCIAL OBLIGATIONS, COMMUNITY SERVICE OBLIGATIONS, FUNDRAISING QUOTAS, AND MEETINGS AND TRAINING OBLIGATIONS. EACH MEMBER IS CONSIDERED A PROVISIONAL MEMBER DURING THE FIRST YEAR, AN ACTIVE MEMBER DURING THE TEN-YEAR COMMITMENT AND THEN A SUSTAINING MEMBER AFTER COMPLETION OF THE REQUIRED YEARS OF SERVICE. ANY MEMBER REACHING 80 YEARS OF AGE IS CONSIDERED EMERITUS AND HAS NO OBLIGATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE CANDIDATES FOR BOARD POSITIONS WITHIN THE JUNIOR LEAGUE WILL HAVE A BREADTH AND DEPTH OF LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS GAINED THROUGH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE, COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS AND EMPLOYMENT. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SLATES THE INCOMING MEMBERS AFTER REVIEWING AND DISCUSSING MEMBERS' IN-LEAGUE PLACEMENTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES. FACTORS TO BE CONSIDERED ARE SELF-SUBMISSIONS, VARIED LEAGUE EXPERIENCES AND LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL. SOME POSITIONS MAY INCLUDE AN INTERVIEW. THE POSITIONS SLATED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT ARE AS FOLLOWS: PRESIDENT-ELECT, COMMUNICATIONS VICE PRESIDENT, COMMUNITY VICE PRESIDENT, FUND DEVELOPMENT VICE PRESIDENT, MEMBERSHIP VICE PRESIDENT, PLANNING VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER/FINANCE VICE PRESIDENT, VOLUNTEER VICE PRESIDENT, GOVERNANCE DIRECTOR AND RECORDING SECRETARY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS REPLACEMENTS FOR ALL SLATED POSITIONS VACATED DURING THE LEAGUE YEAR TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR THE BOARD'S RATIFICATION. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE EDUCATES THE LEAGUE MEMBERSHIP ABOUT THE NOMINATING PROCESS AND ELIGIBILITY THROUGH THE JLB WEBSITE, PUBLICATIONS, GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS AND INFORMAL MEETINGS. THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE SUBMITS THE COMPLETED SLATE TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD AND THEN TO THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP FOR VOTING. THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE SLATE TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD WILL OCCUR WITHIN THE FIRST 10 DAYS OF JANUARY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE REQUIRED FOR THE FOLLOWING DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: 1. COMMUNITY FOCUS STATEMENT 2. POSITION STATEMENTS 3. PROPOSED FUNDRAISING EVENTS 4. DUES INCREASE 5. AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | THE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS APPROVED BY FINANCE COUNCIL AND THEN GOES THE EXCUTIVE BOARD TO APPROVE BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE JLB DOES NOT PROVIDE PERSONAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR OTHER PROFESSIONAL ADVICE TO DONORS OR PROSPECTIVE DONORS. THE JLB ENDORSES THE MODEL STANDARDS OF PRACTICE OF THE CHARITABLE GIFT PLANNER PROMULGATED BY THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON PLANNED GIVING AND THE DONOR BILL OF RIGHTS PROMULGATED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF FUNDRAISING PROFESSIONALS. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH LEAGUE YEAR, THE PRESIDENT HAS EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD SIGN THE CONFIDENTIALITY/CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM AND IT IS DISCUSSED, FOR CLARIFICATION, AS TO POTENTIAL VIOLATIONS OF THE POLICY. WHENEVER A VENDOR IS TO BE SOLICITED FOR INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUNIOR LEAGUE, THE QUESTION IS ASKED AS TO POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IT IS AN ONGOING PROCESS WITH ALL COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES AS WELL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | NO BOARD MEMBERS OR OFFICERS RECEIVE MONETARY COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE. THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND ALL OTHER PAID EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AFTER REVIEW OF SIMILAR INFORMATION AT OTHER COMPARABLE JUNIOR LEAGUES AS WELL AS LOCAL AREA NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ULTIMATE DECISIONS ARE THEN BASED ON THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS IN THE BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | AS A GENERAL RULE, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ANY WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE PUBLIC WOULD BE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E | CONFERENCE AND TRAINING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,092. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 28,092. UTILITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,335. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,637. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,972. PROGRAM AIDS/FOOD: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,528. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,528. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,568. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,532. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,100. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,135. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,928. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,063. BANK CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,022. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,022. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,507. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,328. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,835. MEMBERSHIP DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,647. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,647. |
| FORM 990 PART XI LINE 2C | THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A SEPARATE COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS FUNCTION HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |
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