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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 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
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 67,054 | 29,287 | 62,065 | 152,965 | 159,570 | 470,941 |
| 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 | 67,054 | 29,287 | 62,065 | 152,965 | 159,570 | 470,941 |
| 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) .. | 241,917 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 229,024 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 67,054 | 29,287 | 62,065 | 152,965 | 159,570 | 470,941 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 29,964 | 26,437 | 29,526 | 20,974 | 24,237 | 131,138 |
| 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.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 602,079 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (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.) | 0 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (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 on 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Pt II Ln 17a | PART II, SECTION C, LINE 17A, FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST: |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH & ACTION IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2007, ORGANIZED BY THE FORMER MEMBERS OF THE FORMER BRIGGS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN WASHINGTON DC IN 1952. THE CENTER WELCOMES, SUPPORTS, PROVIDES SERVICES FOR, AND ADVOCATES ON BEHALF OF IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. METRO AREA. THROUGH A LEGAL IMMIGRATION CLINIC, FREE ESOL CLASSES, AND HOSPITALITY PROGRAM, THE BRIGGS CENTER PARTNERS WITH THE INDIVIDUALS WE SERVE TO BUILD SPACES OF TRUST AND DIGNITY AND ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE. THE CENTER OFFERS MEANINGFUL WAYS FOR VOLUNTEERS TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE CENTER QUALIFIES AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED UNDER SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) AND THEREFORE AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(1) BECAUSE IT SATISFIES THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST" SET FORTH IN SECTION 1.170A-9(E)(3) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE CENTER IS ELIGIBLE FOR A DETERMINATION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST BECAUSE IT MEETS THE TWO THRESHOLD REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSIDERATION. FIRST, THE PORTION OF THE CENTER'S SUPPORT THAT QUALIFIES AS ELIGIBLE PUBLIC SUPPORT IS 38.04%, WHICH EXCEEDS THE 10% THRESHOLD REQUIRED UNDER TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(E)(3)(I). SECOND, THE CENTER'S OPERATIONS ENSURE THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO ATTRACT NEW AND ADDITIONAL PUBLIC SUPPORT, AS REQUIRED BY TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.170A-9(E)(3)(II). THE CENTER HAS AN ACTIVE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM TARGETING GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, INDIVIDUALS, PRIVATE FOUNDATIONS, AND FOR-PROFIT CORPORATIONS THAT SHARE ITS MISSION, THEREBY SATISFYING THE OTHER THRESHOLD REQUIREMENT FOR QUALIFYING AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | IN DETERMINING WHETHER THE CENTER MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST," THE TREASURY REGULATIONS ALSO PROVIDE A LIST OF FACTORS THAT SERVE AS INDICIA OF WHETHER AN ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED". THE HIGHER THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT ABOVE THE 10% REQUIREMENT, THE LOWER THE CENTER'S BURDEN IN ESTABLISHING IT'S PUBLICLY SUPPORTED NATURE WITH OTHER FACTORS. THESE ADDITIONAL FACTORS, DISCUSSED BELOW, PROVIDE FURTHER EVIDENCE THAT THE CENTER SATISFIES THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST. BECAUSE THE CENTER'S PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT IS 38.04%, THE CENTER HAS A LESSER BURDEN IN PROVING ITS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED NATURE THROUGH THESE FACTORS. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE CENTER HAS RECEIVED ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF CONTRIBUTORS IN THE PAST FEW YEARS AND DOES NOT DEPEND ON A SINGLE FAMILY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS, TWO FACTS THAT PROVIDE FURTHER SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER'S QUALIFICATION AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ENTITY. THESE DONORS INCLUDE TAX-EXEMPT ENTITIES, A FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, AND INDIVIDUALS. THE CENTER PLANS TO CONTINUE REACHING OUT TO NEW DONORS IN THE COMING YEARS. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE CENTER ENJOYS BROAD SUPPORT FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AS EVIDENCED BY THE MORE THAN 50 LOCAL VOLUNTEERS THAT PARTICIPATE IN OR LEAD ITS FREE ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES (PROVIDED MULTIPLE TIMES PER WEEK DURING THE YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 150 VOLUNTEER HOURS EACH WEEK). THE CENTER'S HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, THE CARPENTER'S HOUSE OFFERS A VARIETY OF SERVICES EACH MONTH WITH AS MANY AS TEN VOLUNTEERS GIVING 150 HOURS EACH MONTH. THE CENTER IS INVOLVED WITH A DESERT MINISTRY ON THE TEXAS/MEXICO BORDER WITH THE CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, SAHUARITA, AZ REQUIRING ABOUT TWENTY VOLUNTEER HOURS A MONTH. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | THE REPRESENTATIVE NATURE OF AN ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY IS ALSO A FACTOR IN DETERMINING WHETHER IT QUALIFIES UNDER THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST." IN CONSIDERING WHETHER A BOARD IS REPRESENTATIVE, SUCH FACTORS AS THE MEMBERS' EXPERTISE IN THE RELEVANT FIELD, THEIR HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP IN THE COMMUNITY AND THEIR TRADITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE ARE RELEVANT. THE CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES A VARIETY OF INDIVIDUALS WITH EXCEPTIONAL BACKGROUNDS AND VERY MUCH INVOLVED WITH PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO THE COMMUNITY. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS CURRENTLY SERVE ON THE CENTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS: |
| Pt II Ln 17a | PRESIDENT/CHAIR: ROBERT SHUE - MR. SHUE IS A SUCCESSFUL LOCAL BUSINESSMAN AND PROVIDES FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND ORGANIZATIONAL ADVICE TO THE CENTER. HE WORKS WITH THE FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES, WESTMORELAND CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, AND WASHINGTON JESUIT ACADEMY (A NONPROFIT BOY'S SCHOOL IN DC). MR. SHUE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE PARENT'S COUNCIL AT WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY: ROBERT BENTON - MR. BENTON IS A SUCCESSFUL CORPORATE AND NON-PROFIT ATTORNEY WHO HAS SERVED IN MANY FAITH-BASED LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES FOR MANY YEARS INCLUDING, CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DEACONS AT BRIGGS MEMORIAL BAPTIST CHURCH AND WESTMORELAND CONGREGATIONAL UCC (OVERSEEING LAY CARE OF CHURCH MEMBERS AND FRIENDS AS WELL AS SPIRITUAL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS), CO-CHAIR OF THE PASTORAL SEARCH COMMITTEE AND WORSHIP INITIATIVE AND MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR WESTMORELAND CONGREGATIONAL UCC, CHAIR OF GENEROUS ASSOCIATES CAMPAIGN RAISING FUNDS FOR DC LEGAL AID, PROVIDING BENEFIT CONCERTS FOR THE LITTLE FALLS WATERSHED ALLIANCE, PROVIDING HOURS OF PRO BONO LEGAL ADVICE (AND PAID LEGAL ADVICE) TO PUBLIC CHARITIES AND OTHER NON-PROFITS. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: REV. TIM TUTT IS A PART-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE BRIGGS CENTER. HE HAS A DEEP CONNECTION TO THE BRIGGS CENTER, HAVING JOINED THE BRIGGS CHURCH IN 1992 AND SERVED AS ITS ASSOCIATE MINISTER FROM 1996-2001 WHILE ATTENDING WESLEY SEMINARY. HE WAS INSTRUMENTAL IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE ESL PROGRAM AND NOW BRINGS NEW ENERGY AND IDEAS TO A NEW DECADE AND NEW ERA AT THE BRIGGS CENTER. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | MEMBER OF BOARD OF TRUSTEES: DR. GLORIA BETTS JOINED THE BRIGG CHURCH IN 1992. SHE SERVES ON THE SOCIAL ACTION TEAM AT WESTMORELAND CONGREGATIONAL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST. FROM SIERRA LEON AND THE UK SHE CAME TO THE US TO WORK. SHE SUBSEQUENTLY EARNED AN MBA AT GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY AND HAS RECENTLY COMPLETED A PH.D. IN PUBLIC POLICY FROM WALDEN UNIVERSITY WRITING HER DISSERTATION ON COMMUNITY COLLEGES IN SIERRA LEONE. SHE WORKS IN ADMINISTRATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND ALSO TEACHES ECONOMICS AT THE SCHOOL. DR. BETTS IS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL ESL TEACHERS AT BRIGGS CHURCH. SHE BECAME A MEMBER OF THE BRIGGS BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN 2019. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | DIRECTOR OF IMMIGRATION SERVICES: FEREW M. HAILE - MR. HAILE IS A HUMAN RIGHTS LAWYER WITH A BACKGROUND IN NON-PROFIT MANAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY. HE COMPLETED HIS MASTER'S DEGREE FROM AMERICAN UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON COLLEGE OF LAW IN 2018. MR. HAILE OVERSEES THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER AND PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. BRIGGS EXPANDED ITS MINISTRIES AND APPLIED FOR ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO CREATE AN IMMIGRATION CLINIC. IT RECEIVED AUTHORIZATION IN JULY 2019. THE CLINIC PROVIDES IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO INDIGENT MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH VARIOUS IMMIGRATION RELATED BENEFITS FROM THE U.S. GOVERNMENT. CURRENTLY, MR. HAILE LEADS THE LEGAL SERVICES PROGRAM. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | UNDER SECTION 1.170A-9(E)(3)(VI)(C)(1) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS, ONE FACTOR INDICATING THAT AN ORGANIZATION QUALIFIES AS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST IS THAT "MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVING SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, OR CIVIC OR COMMUNITY LEADERS" PARTICIPATE IN, OR SPONSOR, THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS. AS DISCUSSED ABOVE, ALL OF THE CENTER'S BOARD MEMBERS ARE VERY MUCH INVOLVED IN THE COMMUNITY AND ALL HAVE EXPERTISE IN RELIGION, FAITH AND NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | FURTHER, THE CENTER SPONSORS MULTIPLE PROGRAMS INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS WITH SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. TEN TEACHERS, MANY WITH DEGREES IN VARIOUS FIELDS OF HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE EDUCATION, TEACH IN THE CENTER'S ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM. |
| Pt II Ln 17a | IN SUMMARY, THE CENTER HAS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ORGANIZATION, BASED ON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST DESCRIBED IN SECTION 1.170A-9(E)(3) OF THE TREASURY REGULATIONS. SPECIFICALLY, A SMALL NUMBER OF DONORS DO NOT CONTROL THE CENTER; RATHER THE CENTER IS A GROWING INSTITUTION THAT BEARS MANY OF THE INDICIA OF A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING PUBLIC SUPPORT FROM A WIDE CROSS-SECTION OF DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS, WITH A REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY. MOREOVER, THE CENTER IS CONTINUING TO SEEK NEW SOURCES OF SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS WELL AS OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ACCORDINGLY, THE CENTER QUALIFIES AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI). |
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| Other | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: |
| Other | THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE COSTS FOR THE CENTER'S EXCECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND STAFF ASSISTANT WHO INVEST MANY HOURS IN THE PROGRAM IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. NOT DOES IT INCLUDE COSTS FOR THR USE OF THE CENTER'S CARPENETR'S HOUSE, THE LOCATION OF ONGOING ACTIVITIES OF THE CENTER AND OFFICE SPACE FOR THE STAFF. SAMARITAN FUND: TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS IN DISTRESS WHO NEED HELP WITH HOMELESSNESS AND OTHER SHORT-TERM NEEDS, THE CENTER CREATED THE SAMARITAN FUND. A CAREFUL ACCOUNTING OF THIS FUND IS MAINTAINED BY THE STAFF ASSISTANT. GRANT TO GOOD SHEPHERD UCC, SAHUARITA, AZ: THIS CONGREGATION ON THE ARIZONA/MEXICO BORDER IS HEAVILY INVOLVED IN HUMANITARIAN MINISTRY TO MIGRANTS IN DISTRESS IN THE SONORAN DESERT. THE CENTER SUPPORT HELPS THE CHURCH WITH THIS HUMANITARIAN MINISTRY. THE CENTER MAINTAINS A CLOSE RELATIONSHIP WITH THIS CHURCH. THE CENTER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REGULARLY ATTENDS AN ANNUAL BORDER ISSUES FAIR SPONSORED BY THE CHURCH. THE MARGE AND FRANK HARVEY IMMIGRATION SERVICES CLINIC: THE MARGE AND FRANK HARVEY IMMIGRATION SERVICES CLINIC LAUNCHED AS A NATURAL OUTGROWTH OF THE MINISTRY OF THE BRIGGS CENTER FOR FAITH AND ACTION (BCFA). TWENTY-ONE YEARS AGO THE (THEN) BRIGGS CHURCH STARTED A SUNDAY MORNING ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) PROGRAM. OVER THE YEARS SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD HAVE TAKEN. THE HARVEY CLINIC EMERGES OUT OF THAT PRESCIENT PARTNERSHIP WITH THE GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH AND A TUTORING RELATIONSHIP WITH PUBLIC DEFENDER MARGOT COWAN OF TUCSON. FROM THESE AND OTHER CONNECTIONS THE HARVEY CLINIC PARTNERS WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES AND A NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF SIMILAR AGENCIES ASSISTING IMMIGRANTS DEAL WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE US GOVERNMENT. FEREW HAILE SERVES AS THE DOJ POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE HARVEY CLINIC. MR. HAILE, HIMSELF AN EX-PATRIATE FROM ETHIOPIA, IN ADDITION TO HIS EXTENSIVE LEGAL TRAINING, HAS RECEIVED CERTIFICATION BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO LEAD THE WORK OF THE CLINIC. THE HARVEY CLINIC HELPS COMMUNITY MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE CONFUSING AND INTIMIDATING IMMIGRATION PROCESS BY: PROVIDING INITIAL CONSULTATION TO DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR IMMIGRATION BENEFITS ASSISTING ELIGIBLE LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS IN APPLYING FOR U.S. CITIZENSHIP, RENEWAL OF EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION DOCUMENTS, OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS (TPS)HELPING FAMILIES REUNITE THROUGH ASSISTANCE WITH FAMILY VISA PETITIONS, ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS AS WELL AS CONSULAR PROCESSING, OBTAINING LEGAL RELIEF FOR VICTIMS OF CRIMINAL ACTS UNDER THE U VISA PROGRAM. HOLDING INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS, EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS AND IMMIGRATION CLINICS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ON LEGALIZATION UNDER EXISTING LAWS AND PROPOSED MEASURES FOR REFORM. DURING 2023, IT PROVIDED THESE SERVICES FREE OF CHARGE FOR MORE THAN 165 INDIVIDUALS AND PROVIDED REFERRALS OF COMPLEX IMMIGRATION CASES TO PRO BONO AND LOW-COST ATTORNEYS. THE HARVEY CLINIC IS AN EXTENSION OF BCFA'S ADVOCACY AND COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH INDIVIDUALS WHO CARE DEEPLY FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS. THE HARVEY CLINIC TAKES TO HEART THE NATION'S HISTORY OF WELCOMING AND EQUIPPING PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE GLOBE WHO IMMIGRATE TO THE UNITED STATES. THE LONG-TERM BENEFIT OF THESE SISTERS AND BROTHERS FOR THE TOTAL LIFE OF THE NATION CANNOT BE OVERSTATED. AN INVESTMENT IN THE HARVEY CLINIC IS TRULY AN INVESTMENT IN THE FUTURE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE CLINIC MISSION ECHOES A CHRISTIAN SCRIPTURE THAT SINGS "WHOSOEVER WILL COMEX AND BE MADE WELCOME! |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B: |
| Pt VI, Line 11b | AFTER THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT, THE DRAFT VERSION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: |
| Pt VI, Line 12c | REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS ANNUALLY AND THE POLICY IS MONITORED BY HAVING EACH TRUSTEE AND OFFICER REAFFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (AND COMPLIANCE WITH IT) ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBERS RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: |
| Pt VI, Line 15a | IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS COMPENSAION, NON-INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USE A PROCESS THAT INCLUDES REVIEWING COMPARABLE DATA INFORMED BY MARKET RESEARCH AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL. |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: |
| Pt VI, Line 19 | THE CENTER MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
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