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.) .... | 4,633,526 | 2,504,018 | 2,620,590 | 3,995,859 | 2,251,295 | 16,005,288 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 4,633,526 | 2,504,018 | 2,620,590 | 3,995,859 | 2,251,295 | 16,005,288 |
| 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).. | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 16,005,288 | |||||
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.. | 4,633,526 | 2,504,018 | 2,620,590 | 3,995,859 | 2,251,295 | 16,005,288 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 20,898 | 35,559 | 53,947 | 44,505 | 48,880 | 203,789 |
| 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.).. | 11,639 | 10,580 | 939 | 2,864 | -673 | 25,349 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. | 16,234,426 | |||||
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 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5. | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2011 | (b) 2012 | (c) 2013 | (d) 2014 | (e) 2015 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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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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| 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....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description | OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: OUTREACH: PROVIDES ANIMAL VISITS TO INSTITUTIONALIZED PATIENTS, DISTRIBUTES PET FOOD TO LOW INCOME OWNERS, AND ASSISTS WITH HUMANE TRAPPING OF FERAL CATS. THE PET FOOD PANTRY SERVES LOW-INCOME OR FIXED-INCOME FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS, AND FERAL CAT COLONY CARETAKERS, BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR THE CATS AND DOGS IN THEIR CARE. THE PET FOOD PANTRY PROGRAM IS MEANT TO ASSIST PEOPLE ON A LOW OR FIXED INCOME WITH SUPPLEMENTAL FOOD FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS, OR FERAL CAT CARETAKERS WHO PRACTICE TNR AND HAVE AN OUTDOOR MANAGED FERAL CAT COLONY. THIS PROGRAM IS NOT DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ALL THE FOOD THEY WILL NEED, BUT WE DO PROVIDE APPROXIMATELY TWO WEEKS OF FOOD PER MONTH FOR THEIR COMPANION ANIMALS. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO ENABLE OUR CLIENTS TO KEEP THEIR PETS DESPITE FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, OR MAINTAIN THEIR FERAL COLONIES, BUT ALSO TO COUNSEL THEM IF THEY ARE APPEAR TO BE ACQUIRING MORE ANIMALS THAN THEY CAN AFFORD OR PROPERLY CARE FOR. EXPENSES: $ 145,919 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: GENERAL - DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING MODEL PROGRAMS IN ANIMAL WELFARE AND PUBLIC EDUCATION. RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF SICK INJURED AND ABUSED STRAY ANIMALS.WITH THE TNR ORDINANCE PASSING IN 2007, TREE HOUSE HAS BECOME A LEADING SPONSOR FOR FERAL COLONY CARETAKERS IN CHICAGO. WE CURRENTLY SPONSOR 200 COLONIES, AND OVER 600 CATS. THE SUCCESS OF THIS PROGRAM RELIES ON A NETWORK OF VOLUNTEERS, AND ON THE SUPPORT THAT TREE HOUSE PROVIDES TO VOLUNTEER CARETAKERS. WE CURRENTLY PROVIDE OUR COLONY CARETAKERS WITH SPAY/NEUTER SURGERY, VACCINATIONS, PARASITE TREATMENTS, MICROCHIPPING, AND EAR-TIPPING AS PART OF OUR $25 TNR PACKAGE, WHICH WE ALSO OFFER FOR FREE DEPENDING ON AVAILABLE FUNDING. WE ALSO OFFER FREE FOOD FOR COLONY CARETAKERS THROUGH OUR PET FOOD PANTRY, REGULAR FERAL CAT EDUCATION SEMINARS, AND MEDIATION IN THE EVENT THAT THERE IS A MISUNDERSTANDING WITHIN A PARTICULAR NEIGHBORHOOD. EXPENSES: $ 732,907 |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE BOARD THEN HAS A MEETING TO DISCUSS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL MEETING TO REVIEW POTENTIAL CONFLICTS |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY MANAGERIAL STAFF ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, USING REFERENCE DATA RELEVANT SOURCES AND THROUGH ANALYSIS OF SALARY INFORMATION OF OTHER LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY MANAGERIAL STAFF ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, USING REFERENCE DATA RELEVANT SOURCES AND THROUGH ANALYSIS OF SALARY INFORMATION OF OTHER LOCAL ANIMAL WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | : Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | BANK CHARGES: Column (A) - Total = $20885; Column (B) - Program Services = $2077; Column (C) - Management & General = $123; Column (D) - Fundraising = $18685 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | CONSULTING: Column (A) - Total = $50412; Column (B) - Program Services = $12123; Column (C) - Management & General = $2940; Column (D) - Fundraising = $35349 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Column (A) - Total = $18712; Column (B) - Program Services = $18234; Column (C) - Management & General = $321; Column (D) - Fundraising = $157 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | FOOD: Column (A) - Total = $33463; Column (B) - Program Services = $33463; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | LAB TESTS: Column (A) - Total = $51291; Column (B) - Program Services = $51291; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | LICENSE AND FEES: Column (A) - Total = $1692; Column (B) - Program Services = $1692; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MEDICINE: Column (A) - Total = $37923; Column (B) - Program Services = $37923; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | MISCELLANEOUS: Column (A) - Total = $7061; Column (B) - Program Services = $2309; Column (C) - Management & General = $4242; Column (D) - Fundraising = $510 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | PAYROLL SERVICE: Column (A) - Total = $20921; Column (B) - Program Services = $17998; Column (C) - Management & General = $1684; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1239 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $44948; Column (B) - Program Services = $9723; Column (C) - Management & General = $1322; Column (D) - Fundraising = $33903 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | REAL ESTATE TAXES: Column (A) - Total = $4934; Column (B) - Program Services = $4934; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $10239; Column (B) - Program Services = $5120; Column (C) - Management & General = $1024; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4095 |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses | VETERINARY FEES: Column (A) - Total = $54371; Column (B) - Program Services = $54371; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0 |
| FURTHER EVALUATION | IN ORDER TO TRACK THE QUALITY OF OUR SERVICES, TREE HOUSE INVESTS IN AN ONLINE SURVEY SERVICE, WHICH CREATES AND SENDS SURVEYS, AS WELL AS ANALYZES ALL RESULTS. THE TREE HOUSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS SURVEY FINDINGS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF VETERINARY SERVICES, AND PROBLEMS AND AREAS OF IMPROVEMENT ARE IDENTIFIED. THE SURVEYS AND REPORTS ALLOW TREE HOUSE TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE ITS SERVICES AND ENHANCE ITS COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS. |
| Software ID: | 15000324 |
| Software Version: | 2015v3.0 |