CHICAGO December 8.2010
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on Finance having had under consideration one (1) proposed order authorizing five (5) applications for City of Chicago Charitable Solicitation (Tag Day) permits.
A. American Red Cross
B. BrightStar of Chicago
C. Doctors Without Borders
D. Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
E. Children International, Inc.
having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that your Honorable Body pass the proposed ordinance(s)/order(s) transmitted herewith.
This recommendation was concurred in by_^ (fcjva voce vote.
of the members of the committee with_dissenting vote(s)).
Respectfully submitted
(signed).
Chairman /
Ordered, that the Committee on Finance is hereby authorized and directed to issue charitable solicitation (tag day) permits to the following organizations:
A. American Red Cross
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Citywide
B. BrightStar of Chicago
December 14, 2010 and January 4, 2011 Citywide
C. Doctors Without Borders
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 Citywide
D. Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago March 25-26, 2011
Citywide
E. Children International, Inc.
January 1, 2011 through December 31, 201 ] Citywide
This order shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.
Edward M. Burke / Alderman, 14* Ward /
PERMIT NO. 2010-46
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABEL SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
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American Red Cross |
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ADDRESS: 2025 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20006 |
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Brian Rhoa |
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 29, 2010 |
SOLICITATION DATE: |
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DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: December 9, 2010 |
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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
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1. Name of organization: American Red Cross
Address: 2025 E Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006
Telephone Number: (202) 664-2888
2. Use the space below to list names, current positions, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the officers in the organization:
See attached addendum.
3. List the date and approximate location(s) of solicitation:
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'\ Solicitation will begin January 1 - December 31, 2011. The location of solicitation is city-wide.
4. Approximately how many persons will be engaged in the solicitations?
There will be 15-20 people engaged in the solicitation.
5. Explain the methods your organization will use to solicit funds:
See attached addendum.
6. Has your organization ever been allowed to solicit funds in prior years in the City of Chicago? If so, when?
No.
7. Include the following with your application:
A. A copy of the registration statement filed with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois; or exemption issued by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois.
B. A copy of the tag, badge, emblem or other token (if any) which will be distributed as part of the solicitation, or which will be used by your organization in its solicitation.
8. Please include any other relevant information which would assist the Committee on Finance in reviewing this application.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SOLICITATION.
I/WE, THE OFFICER(S) OF THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION, CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED HN THIS STATEMENT AND ALL ATTACHED SHEETS IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY/OUR KNOWLEDGE. (NOTE: AT LEAST ONE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST SIGN AND VERIFY THIS APPLICATION.)
Signature:
Title: Chief Financial Officer Date: \\ rZP\\2.0\O
Brian Rhoa
Signature: _Title:_Date:
Signature: _Title:_Date:
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. The undersigned officer on behalf of the subject organization agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of Chicago for any loss, liability, damage or cost which the City may incur due to the presence of volunteers of the subject organization on city premises for the purpose of charitable solicitations.
2. The subject organization assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the subject organization or otherwise resulting from conduct or activity related to the participation in charitable solicitation on the public way.
3. The officer of the subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
American Red Cross Name of organization
Brian Rhoa
Chief Financial Officer
Printed name and title
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
ADDENDUM
Q. 2: Use the space below to list names, current positions, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the officers of the organization:
Bonnie McElveen-Hunter Chairman 430 17ih Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202) 303-4885 |
Gail J. McGovern President and CEO 430 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202)303-5303 |
Mary S. Elcano General Counsel and Corporate Secretary 430 17ih Street, NW Washington. DC 20006 (202) 303-5422 |
Dale P. Bateman Chief Audit Executive 1730 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 (202)303-4101 |
Brian J. Rhoa Chief Financial Officer 430 17th Street, NW Washington, DC (202)303-5707 |
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Q. 5: Explain the methods your organization will use to solicit funds:
Public Outreach Fundraising, LLC is a commercial fundraiser registered with the Illinois Attorney General's Office. The company has been contracted by the American Red Cross to conduct ongoing street solicitations in Chicago. Public Outreach recruits monthly donors on behalf of the American Red Cross. Our representatives work on sidewalks, indoors on private property (with written consent from the Red Cross and permission from city and state authorities as well as from the private property owner). They do not sell products or services.
Street representatives (solicitors) employed by Public Outreach are trained to be safety conscious. This includes not creating or allowing any sidewalk obstructions. The company has a successful record of adapting to local preferences and specific license conditions regarding the density, location and frequency of representatives on the street.
Representative's binders and t-shirt show the logo of the Red Cross. As people pass by. they may ask in a conversational tone and volume, "Do you have a minute for the Red Cross?"
Street representatives do not approach people, harass or hound them, pursue them or block traffic in any way. They rely on passers-by to recognize the name and logo of the Red Cross, and to choose whether to stop and engage in conversation. The initiative to make eye contact thus rests with passers-by. Our representatives then educate the potential donor on the work of the Red Cross and explain the monthly giving process. Those who wish can sign up immediately, either for monthly donations or for one-time gifts. Others are offered a telephone follow up.
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL S TATE OF ILLINOIS
Lisa Madigan
ATTORNEY GENERAL
November 17,2010
Lori Polacheck Office of the General Counsel American Red Cross 2025 E Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006
Re: American Red Cross
Dear Ms. Polacheck;
This letter shall serve to confirm this Office has reviewed the applicability of the Illinois Charitable Trust Act and the Solicitation for Charity Act to the National American Red Cross and its Illinois-based chapters. We have determined that the National American Red Cross and its Illinois-based chapters are not presently subject to the registration and reporting requirements of those Acts.
Very truly yours,
Therese M. Harris, Chief
Charitable Trusts Bureau
] 00 West Randolph Street, 1 ltn Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
(312) 814-2533
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF ILLINOIS
September 24,2010
PUBLIC OUTREACH FUNDRAISING, LLC 509 OLIVE WAY, STE 1349 SEATTLE, WA 98101
Lisa Madigan
ATTORNEY GKNERAL
RE: Status of PUBLIC OUTREACH FUNDRAISING, LLC as PFR #02000988
Dear Registrant:
Please be advised that PUBLIC OUTREACH FUNDRAISING, LLC is currently registered with the Illinois Attorney General's Office as Professional Fund Raiser #02000988. Registration is valid through the 30th day of June, 2011.
Please let us know if you require further information.
Inka Davis, Compliance Officer Office of the Attorney General Charitable Trust Bureau 100 West Randolph Street, 11th Floor Chicago, Illinois 60601
Sincerely,
American Red Cross
Chris
2025 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 1-800-RED CROSS
American Red Cross
Brandon
2025 E Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 1-800-RED CROSS
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2025 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 1-800-RED CROSS
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2025 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 1-800-RED CROSS
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2025 E. Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20006 1-800-RED CROSS
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PERMIT NO. 2010-47
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABEL SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
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DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 29,2010 |
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December 14, 2010 |
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1. Name of Organization: Address:
Telephone Number:
CMC Ventures, LLC doing business as BrightStar of Chicago 430 W. Erie Street, Suite 403, Chicago, IL 60654 312.382.8888
Name of Organization: Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter Address: 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631
Telephone Number: 847.993.2413
2. Use the space below to list names, current positions, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the officers in the organization:
CMC Ventures, LLC
Name: Cheri McEssy, President and Owner
Residence Address: 1301 W. Ohio Street, Chicago, IL 60642
Telephone: 312.203.6901
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter
Name: Douglas Adolph, Senior Manager of Special Events
Residence Address: 8430 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60631
Telephone: 847.779.6953
3. List the date and approximate location(s) of solicitation:
Southwest corner of upper Wacker and Adams on December 14, 2010 Southwest corner of Clark and Lake on January 4, 2011
4. Approximately how many people will be engaged in the solicitation
4-5 persons
5. Explain the methods you organization will use the solicit funds
We will ask for a donation to the Alzheimer's Association. We will provide donated coffee regardless of whether or not a donation is given.
6. Has your organization ever been allowed to solicit funds in prior years in the City of Chicago? If you, when?
Yes, CMC Ventures, LLC was granted a Tag Day permit on the dates of August 10, 2010 through August 26, 2010 however the event was unable to take place.
Yes, Alzheimer's Association, Greater Illinois Chapter solicits each spring for our Tag Days
7. Include the following with your application:
A. A copy of the registration statement filed with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois; or exemption issued by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois
B. A copy of the tag, badge, emblem or other token (if any) which will be distributed as part of the solicitation, or which will be used by your organization in its solicitation.
8. Please include any other relevant information which would assist the Committee on Finance in reviewing this application.
Illinois Department of Revenue
Office of Local Government Services Sales Tax Exemption Section, 3-520 101 W. Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 217 782-8881
March 21, 2008
ALZHEIWERS DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSN CHICAGO AREA CHAPTER 8430 W BRYN MAWR STE 800 CHICAGO IL 60631
We have received your recent letter; and based on the information you furnished, we believe
ALZHEIMERS DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSN
of
CHICAGO, IL
is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
Consequently, sales of any kind to this organization are exempt from the Retailers' Occupation Tax, the Service Occupation Tax {both state and local), the Use Tax, and the Service Service Use Tax in Illinois.
We have issued your organization the following tax exemption identification number: E9983-6394-05. To claim the exemption, you must provide this number to your suppliers when purchasing tangible personal property for organizational use. This exemption may not be used by individual members of the organization to make purchases for their individual use.
This exemption will expire on November 1, 2011, unless you apply to the Illinois Department of Revenue for renewal at least three months prior to the expiration date.
Office of Local Government Services Illinois Department of Revenue
STS-49 (R-2/98) IL-492-3456 1 1-0000047
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO LATE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SOLICITATION.
I/WE, THE OFFICER(S) OF THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION, CERTIEY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN THIS STATEMENT AND ALL ATTACHED SHEETS IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY/OUR KNOWLEDGE. (NOTE: AT LEAST ONE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST SIGN AND VERIFY THIS APPLICATION.)
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. The undersigned officer on behalf of the subject organization agrees to
defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of Chicago for any loss, liability, damage or cost which the City may incur due to the presence of volunteers of the subject organization on City premises for the purpose of charitable solicitations.
2. The subject organization assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the subject organization or otherwise resulting from conduct or activity related to the participation in charitable solicitation on the public way.
3, The officer of the subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
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PERMIT NO. 2010-48
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARJTABEL SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: |
2010-48 |
GROUP NAME: |
Doctors Without Borders |
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ADDRESS: 509 Olive Way, Suite 1349 Seattle, WA 98101 |
TELEPHONE NUMBER: |
212-679-6800 |
CONTACT PERSON: |
Sophie Delaunay |
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 29, 2010 |
SOLICITATION DATE: |
January 1,2011 through December 31,2011 |
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DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: December 9, 2010 |
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>i .ICATWN FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARTi ABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
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3. List the date and approximate locationfs) of solicitation: .
4. Approximately how many person; will be engaged in the solicitation?
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5. Explain the methods your organisation will use to solicit funds:
6. Has you r organization ever been sillowed to solicit funds in prior years in the
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A. A'copy of the registration statenenl filed with Ihr Attorney General of tlio State of Illinois; or coemption issued by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois. j
B. A copy of the tat;, badge, emblem nr other token (If any) which! will be distributed as part of the solicitation, or which w ill be , used by yimr organization in its solicitation.
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APPLICATIONS MUST 'BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO |
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The und crsigned officer on behalf cf the subject organization agrees to I defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless Uk City of Chicago for any loss, j liability damage or cost which the City may incur due to the picse-h^c of vuluiueer? of tlw. si bjrcl organization on City premisee for the purpose of charitable , solicitnt ons. j |
The subject organr/jiiiun assumes ftill responsibility for rick of bodily injury, dc&thj or property damage due to the. negligent« of the subject organization or otherwise j resulting; from conduct or activity re latcd to the paititiuuliuii in chariiahle j suliulaiion on the public way.
The nffli arr of ihe subject organization has read and voluntarily si&ns the hold hannlcs; agreement ami waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
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Q.5;Explain the methods your organization will use to solicit funds:
Public Outreach Fundraising, LLC is a commercial fundraiser registered with the j Illinois Attorney General's Office. Th« 1. 0 mpany has been contracted by the Doctors Without Border ; to conduct ongoing sli t*?L solicitations in Chicago. I
Public Outreach recruits monthly downs on behalf of Doctors Without Borders. Our representatives work on|sidewalks, indoors on private property ( with written . consent from Dt ctore Without Borders and permission from city and state ■ authorities as w ;Jl as from the private property ownerJ, They do not sell products ur
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.Representative's binders 'and vesis show the logo of Doctors Without Borders. As i i people pass by, tiey may ask in a conversational tone and volume, "Do you have, a | minute for Uoctors Without Borders?"
> Street represent* itives do imi approach people, harass or hound them, pursue them or block traffic In any way. They rely on passers-by to recognize the name and logo1 of Doctors Witho ut Borders, and to choos e whether to stop and engage in \ conversation. The initiative to make eye contact thus rests with passers-by. Our representatives then educate the potential donor on the work of Doctors Without j
; Borders and exphin the monthly giving process, Those who wish ran sign up j immediately, either for monthly donations or for one-time gifts. Others are offereda
"telephone follow up.
OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE, l.rf ILLINOIS
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BE; Statu* of 1*1 BLIC otttriach FUNIWiAlSlNC, LLC m% PFR MMOIWftg
Dear Registrant:
Please be advised tb u PUBLIC OUTREACI1 rUNDRAlSINO, LLC is currently registered with the tUinois Attorney Oe grid's Office as ProfsBsioftd Fund Raiser 02000988. Registration is valid ite(^the30u,(U»yof Junc.ion. .
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Inka Davis, Compliance Officet Office of the Attorney General Charitable Tr .ist Bureau 100 Wwjt Randolph Stieet. 11th Floor Chi«6'°. Illinois 60601
PERMIT NO. 2010-49
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABEL SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
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GROUP NAME: |
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ADDRESS: 17 N. State Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, IL 60602 |
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Erin Leyden |
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 29, 2010 |
SOLICITATION DATE: |
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APPLICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
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5. Explain the methods your organization will use to solicit funds:
6. Has your organization ever been allowed to solicit funds in prior years in the City of Chicago? If so, when?
7. Include the following with your application:
A. A copy of the registration statement filed with the Attorney
/ General of the State of Illinois; or exemption issued by the
01{ eM I Attorney General of the State of Illinois.
' B. A copy of the tag, badge, emblem or other token (if any) which
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Qi^v1^ \^ used by your organization in its solicitation.
8. Please include any other relevant information which would assist the Committee on Finance in reviewing this application.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE NO LATE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SOLICITATION.
I/WE, THE OFFICER(S) OF THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATION, CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION FURNISHED IN THIS STATEMENT AND ALL ATTACHED SHEETS IS TRUE AND CORRECT TO THE BEST OF MY/OUR KNOWLEDGE. (NOTE: AT LEAST ONE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST SIGN AND VERIFY THIS APPLICATION.)
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. The undersigned officer on behalf of the subject organization agrees to
defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of Chicago for any loss, liability, damage or cost which the City may incur due to the presence of volunteers of the subject organization on City premises for the purpose of charitable solicitations.
2. The subject organization assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the subject organization or otherwise resulting from conduct or activity related to the participation in charitable solicitation on the public way.
3. The officer of the subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
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GREATER CHICAGO
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION
17 N. STATEi-STREET, SUITE 1300 CHICAGO; ILLINOIS 60602-3297
November 29, 2010
Christopher Lentino Committee on Finance 121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 302 Chicago, Illinois 60602
Dear Mr. Lentino,
Saturday, March 26, 2011, is Purple Day. We hope that millions across the world will wear purple to unite in the global movement to remind everyone that Epilepsy affects over 50 million people worldwide. That's more than multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Parkinson's disease combined.
We are a local non-profit organization located in Chicago. Our nationwide mission is to raise awareness on Epilepsy and provide support to those suffering from the disorder and their families. Each year over 50,000 deaths occur due to seizures, that is more deaths due to breast cancer. We are asking schools and local business to participate on March 25th by simply wearing their favorite purple dress, tie, or shirt on Purple Day and help inspire others to take action in learning first aid for seizures and understanding the facts about Epilepsy. In addition to this ongoing tradition we would like to start a Tag Days throughout the Chicago area to raise more awareness and much needed funds to better serve the 130,000 individuals living with Epilepsy throughout the state of Illinois.
Purple Day was founded in 2008, by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. Since Purple Day falls on a Saturday this year, on March 25th and 26th, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about Epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a proud US Partner for this event.
Together we can change the face of Epilepsy!
Erin Leyden Vice President of Development Mom to Emmett now over 3 years seizure free (age 6)
PHONE: (312)939-8622 -.(800) 273^027 FAX: (312) 939-0391 • TDD: (31-2) 628-4770" • ww.epilepsychicago.org An independently Incorporated affiliate of the Epilepsy Foundation'
FACT SHEET: EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is the only comprehensive social service organization serving people with epilepsy in metropolitan Chicago. Created in 1946 as a grassroots effort in Illinois to develop resources for people with epilepsy, the Foundation serves 43 counties in northeastern and central Illinois, and is dedicated to the prevention, cure, control, and public understanding of epilepsy and seizure disorders. Now in its 64^ year, the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is the primary community resource for individuals with seizures seeking social services and vocational assistance.
Through the Foundation's innovative and nationally-recognized programs and services, research funding, information and referral program, employment counseling, advocacy efforts, summer camps, educational seminars, and community awareness initiatives, it endeavors to improve the quality of life for persons with epilepsy and seizure disorders, and to dispel their associated myths and misconceptions.
Given that epilepsy is the third most common neurological disorder after stroke and Alzheimer's disease, it is no surprise that more than 125,000 people in the Foundation's service area have epilepsy—more than twice the number of those affected with tuberculosis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, down syndrome, and multiple sclerosis combined.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit charitable organization that relies on private funds from individuals, corporations, and foundations to make up the majority of its annual budget of $1.2 million. Its all-volunteer Board of Directors is made up of Chicago-area civic, social, and business leaders.
Our Mission
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago will ensure that people with seizures are able to participate in all life experiences; and will prevent, control, and cure epilepsy through services, education, advocacy, and research.
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION*
GREA'ER CHICAGO Not another moment lost to seizures"
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago • 17 N. State Street, Suite 1300, Chicago, Illinois 60602 Phone: 312-939-8622 • Toll-Free: 800-273-6027 • Fax: 312-939-0391 • www.epilepsychicago.org
City of Chicago
Alderman Edward M. Burke Chairman
Telephone
312-744-3380
Dear Charitable Organization:
Please find enclosed the application for a City of Chicago Charitable Solicitation Permit and a copy of the Municipal Code of the City of Chicago (Chapter 10-8-080 through 10-8-170) governing charitable solicitation in the City of Chicago.
We would suggest that you read the ordinance and become familiar with the requirements of the law. There are certain requirements for each charitable organization which solicits funds. For example, each person involved in the solicitation must display a tag or card as provided in section 10-8-140. Section 10-8-150 requires each soliciting organization to file a statement of receipts and disbursements with the Committee on Finance. The Committee on Finance must receive the application for the permit no less than thirty (30) days before solicitation is to begin. You should not that the Committee on Finance is responsible for resolving any conflicts when the same day is requested by two or more groups.
The application should completed and addressed to:
Committee on Finance 121 North LaSalle Street Room 302
Chicago, Illinois 60602 (Attention: Christopher Lentino)
If you have any questions regarding the procedure for obtaining a Charitable Solicitation Permit, please do not hesitate to contact my staff at 312-744-3380.
Edward M. Burke Chairman
Committee on Finance
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Enclosure
USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES
10-8-130
the public ways within any zone of quiet established in accordance with this chapter, is hereby declared to be a nuisance, and is hereby prohibited. (Prior code § 36-7)
ARTICLE II. CHARITABLE SOLICITATION
10-8-080 Permit required.
No person shall solicit or collect contributions of funds for charitable purposes upon any portion of the public way without first having obtained a permit for such purpose from the committee on finance.
(Prior code § 36-8; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-090 Permit—Issuance requirements.
No permit for solicitation of charitable contributions on the public way shall be issued to any person unless such person is either (a) a benevolent, philanthropic, patriotic or eleemosynary organization registered and in good standing with the Attorney General of the State of Illinois under "An Act to regulate solicitation and collection of funds for charitable purposes, providing for violations thereof, and making appropriations therefor," effective July 26, 1963, as amended; or (b) an organization exempt from compliance with said Act pursuant to section 3 thereof, as amended.
(Prior code § 36-9; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-100 Application.
Application for a charitable solicitation permit shall be made on a form issued by committee on finance. The application shall include the name, address and telephone number of the soliciting organization; proof of registration and good standing, or proof of initial registration and exemption as described in Section 10-8-090(b) of this code, iBBued by the Attorney General of the State of Illinois; the names, residence addresses and telephone numbers of the officers of the organization; the dates and locations of the solicitation; the approximate number of persons engaging in the solicitation; a description or facsimile of the tag, badge, emblem or other token (if any) which will be distributed as part of the solicitation; and such other information as the committee on finance may require. Application for a charitable solicitation permit shall be made no less
than 30 days before the commencement of the solicitation. The application shall be signed and verified by at least one officer of the organization. (Prior code § 36-10; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-110 Application—Committee action.
The committee on finance shall review each application for a charitable solicitation permit at the first meeting following filing of the application. The committee may continue the hearing on an application if additional proceedings are necessary to determine the applicant's compliance with the requirements of this chapter. If all requirements have not been met, the committee shall deny the application and shall notify the applicant of its decision and the grounds therefor. Notice of the denial shall be sent by mail, addressed to the applicant at the address stated in the application. All decisions of the committee shall be reported to the city council at the next regular meeting thereof. (Prior code § 36-11; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-120 Date and location conflicts—Preference given when.
If more than one organization applies for a permit to solicit charitable contributions on the same date and at the same location, the committee on finance shall resolve the conflict. Preference shall be given to organizations whose fundraising activities are well recognized, so as to promote the efficiency and coordination of such activities. Any organization which has engaged in solicitation of charitable contributions on the public way in the same manner and at the same approximate time of year for five consecutive yeare shall be permitted to Belect its dates one year in advance of actual solicitation. The committee may offer alternate dates and/or sites as a means of resolving conflicts. (Prior code § 36-12; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-130 Permit legend.
A charitable solicitation permit shall bear the legend "City of Chicago Charitable Solicitation Permit" and shall state the name of the organization to which it is issued and the dates and places of the permitted solicitation. Each permit shall be sequentially numbered to indicate the year of its issuance and the number of permits then outstanding. Each permit shall be signed by the chairman of the committee on finance.
(Prior code § 36-13; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
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10-8-140
CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE
10-8-140 Display of information.
Each person who engages in the solicitation of charitable contributions on the public way shall display on his person a tag or card no smaller than two inches by four inches, indicating the name of his organization to which the permit is issued, the facsimile of the permit may be used instead of the tag or card. Each charitable organization must supply those persons soliciting on city streets on their behalf with reflective vests, unless the organization restricts the hours of their solicitation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
(Prior code § 36-14; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004; Amend Coun. J. 9-10-97, p. 52407)
10-8-150 Statement to be filed.
Each organization which receives a charitable solicitation permit pursuant to chapter shall, within 60 days after the completion of the activities conducted under the permit, file with the committee on finance a statement of all receipts and disbursements from such activities.
(Prior code § 36-15; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004)
10-8-160 Committee on finance—Rule adoption.
The committee on finance may adopt rules and regulations consistent with the provisions of this chapter governing the solicitation of charitable contributions on the public way. The rules and regulations-that have been adopted by the committee on finance are as follows:
1) The charitable organization must be registered with the Charitable Trust Division of the Illinois Attorney General's office as a not-for-profit corporation. 2.) Prior to issuance of the permit the charitable organization must sign an agreement whereby the organization agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the city, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, suits or damages arising from their use of the public way to solicit funds. Prior to all soliciting the charitable organization must furnish the committee on finance with an original certificate of insurance evidencing that the organization has procured commercial liability insurance or the equivalent for bodily injury, personal injury and property damage for the dates on which the organization will be soliciting. The City of Chicago is to be named as an additional insured, without recourse or right of contribution for any liability aris-
ing from these services. 3.) Persons under the age of 16 shall be prohibited from soliciting on city streets. 4.) Soliciting on city streets will be allowed only at intersections where vehicles must come to a complete stop and only when those vehicles have come to a complete stop.
2) Prior to issuance of the permit the charitable organization must sign an agreement whereby the organization agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, the city, its officers, employees and agents from any and all claims, suits or damages arising from their use of the public way to solicit funds.
3) Prior to soliciting the charitable organization must furnish the committee on finance with an original Certificate of Insurance evidencing that the organization has procured commercial liability insurance or the equivalent for bodily injury, personal injury, and property damage for the dates on which the organization will be soliciting. The City of Chicago is to be named as an additional insured, without recourse or right of contribution for any liability arising from these services. Upon receipt of the Certificate of Insurance the committee on finance will place the certificate on file with the risk manager in the department of finance.
4) Persons under the age of sixteen shall be prohibited from soliciting on city streets.
5) Soliciting on city streets will be allowed only at intersections where vehicles must come to a complete stop and only when those vehicles have come to a complete stop.
(Prior code § 36-16; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004; Amend Coun. J. 9-10-97, p. 52407; Amend Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 66277)
10-8-170 Violation—Penalty—Corporation counsel to institute action.
Any person who violates any provision of this chapter relating to solicitation of charitable contributions on the public way shall be fined not more than $500.00. Each day that a violation is committed shall be considered a separate and distinct offense. Any charitable organization that violates any provision of this chapter relating to solicitation of charitable contributions, on the public way shall have their privileges suspended for a period of one year. Any charitable organization that violates any provision of this chapter a second time shall have their privileges suspended for a second year. Any charitable organization that violates any provision
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USE OF PUBLIC WAYS AND PLACES
10-8-230
of this chapter a third time shall be prohibited from soliciting charitable contributions on the public way. The corporation counsel, upon learning of violations of the provisions of this chapter relating to solicitation of charitable contributions of the public way, may institute an action in the appropriate court to seek an injunction against such violation in addition to the fines authorized by this section. (Prior code § 36-17; Added. Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004; 1-23-85, p. 12746; Amend Coun. J. 9-10-97, p. 52407)
ARTICLE ni. REQUIREMENTS AND RESTRICTIONS
10-8-180 Snow and ice removal.
Every owner, lessee, tenant, occupant or other person having charge of any building or lot of ground in the city abutting upon any public way or public place shall remove the snow and ice from the sidewalk in front of such building or lot of ground.
If the sidewalk is of greater width than five feet, it shall not be necessary for such person to remove snow and ice from the same for a space wider than five feet.
In case the snow and ice on the sidewalk shall be frozen so hard that it cannot be removed without injury to the pavement, the person having charge of any building or lot of ground as aforesaid shall, within the time specified, cause the sidewalk abutting on the said premises to be strewn with ashes, sand, sawdust, or some similar suitable material, and shall, as soon thereafter as the weather shall permit, thoroughly clean said sidewalk.
The snow which falls or accumulates during the day (excepting Sundays) before four p.m. shall be removed within three hours after the same has fallen or accumulated. The snow which falls or accumulates on Sunday or after four p.m. and during the night on other days shall be removed before ten a.m.
(Prior code § 36-19)
10-8-190 Liability for civil damages.
Any person who removes snow or ice from the public sidewalk or street, shall not, as a result of his acts or omissions in such removal, be liable for civil damages. This section does not apply to acts or omissions amounting to wilful or wanton misconduct in such snow or ice removal. (Prior code § 36-20)
10-8-200 Loading and unloading from alleys.
Every building which faces or abuts upon a public alley where freight, goods and other commodities are loaded or unloaded through rear doors onto and from any vehicle, shall be equipped with a movable, rolling, folding or collapsible platform, so that such vehicle may stand parallel with the building from which said loading or unloading is done; provided, however, that whenever it may not be practical lo load or unload any vehicle when thus placed in a parallel position to any building by reason of large, bulky, unwieldy or cumbersome freight, goods, or other commodities required to be loaded or unloaded, such vehicle may then be placed in a crosswise or cross-alley position.
Whenever the work of loading or unloading such freight, goods or other commodities onto or from any vehicle from such platform is completed, such movable, rolling, folding or collapsible platform shall be removed into the bunding from which the loading or unloading was done. (Prior code § 36-21)
10-8-210 House moving.
No owner of any building or contractor for its removal shall permit the same to be or remain in any of the public ways or the public grounds of the city for any time longer than may be specified in the permit of the commissioner of buildings. Every 24 hours such building shall so remain in any such public way or public grounds shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. (Prior code § 36-22)
10-8-220 Conveying* loose materials.
Any person who shall transport upon any public way crushed stone, sand, gravel, sawdust, ashes,, cinders, lime, tanbarks, shavings, wastepaper, ice, mortar, earth, rubbish, manure or other loose material likely to sift, fall or be blown upon the public way, shall convey the same in tight wagon boxes, and in case the same fall or become scattered in any public way, such person shall cause such fallen substance to be forthwith removed. (Prior code § 36-23)
10-8-230 Overloading vehicles.
No person shall overload or cause to be overloaded any cart, trucks, wagon, or other vehicle in such a manner that the contents or any part thereof shall be scattered in any public way or other public place in the city. It shall be the duty of every person in charge, possession or control of any cart, truck,
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Illinois Department of Revenue
Office of Local Government Services Sales Tax Exemption Section, 3-520 101 W. Jefferson Street Springfield, Illinois 62702 217 782-8881
January 30, 2009
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO PRESIDENT
17 N STATE ST STE 1300 CHICAGO IL 60602-3297
We have received your recent letter; and based on the information you furnished, we believe
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO of
CHICAGO, IL
is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
Consequently, sales of any kind to this organization are exempt from the Retailers' Occupation Tax, the Service Occupation Tax (both state and local), the Use Tax, and the Service Service Use-Tax in Illinois.
We have issued your organization the following tax exemption identification number: E9969-7726-05. To claim the exemption, you must provide this number to your suppliers when purchasing tangible personal property for organizational use. This exemption may not be used by individual members of the organization to make purchases for their individual use.
This exemption will expire on February 1, 2014, unless you apply to the Illinois Department of Revenue for renewal at least three months prior to the expiration date.
Office of Local Government Services Illinois Department of Revenue
STS-49 (R-2/98) IL-492-3456 11-0000054
Internal Revenue Service
Date: November 15,2006
EPILEPSY FOUNDATION OF GREATER CHICAGO
17 N STATE ST STE 1300 CHICAGO. IL 60602-3297
Department of the Treasury P. O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201
Person to Contact:
Ms. Lumpkins 31-08344
Customer Service Representative Toil Free Telephone Number:
877-829-5500 Federal Identification Number:
36-2317619
Dear Madam:
This is in response to your request of November 15,2006, regarding your organization's tax-exempt status. v;< "*.. .
In April 1946 we Issued a determination letter that recognized your organization as exempt from federal income tax. Our records indicate that your organization is currently exempt under section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our records indicate that your organization is also classified as a public charity under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(AXvi) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Our records indicate that contributions to your organization'are deductible under section 170 of the Code, and that you are qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts undersectlon 2055,2106 or 2522 of the Internal Revenue Code.
If you have any questions, "please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter. ......
Sincerely,
Janna K. Skufca, Director, TE/GE Customer Account Services
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PURPLE DAY
CAMPAIGN MATERIALS AND RESOURCES
IN YOUR COMMUNITY
EVENT IDEAS
Use these ideas to join others across the country in conducting activities to raise Epilepsy awareness.
Event Ideas
• Organize a "Purple Day" or event at your school, local mall, library, community center, local business, or manufacturing plant.
• Launch a drive to distribute Seizure First Aid posters and brochures to schools, community centers, libraries, grocery stores, and physician offices.
• Contact a local merchant or restaurant to provide a discount to those wearing purple.
• Hold a "Purple Power" breakfast or luncheon with those living with epilepsy to speak and share their story with others.
• Work with the governor and/or mayor's office to issue a proclamation officially designating your community's participation in Purple Day.
at your presentation or other community health-related events and activities.
• Use the FACES, Friends Accepting Classmates with Seizures and Epilepsy: A Speaker's Kit to give a presentation at your event, (email info@>epilepsvoutreach.orq for more information)
• Organize a Purple Day team to participate in a local walk, run, or sports tournament. Of course, have your team wear purple!
• Ask your local library to set up a special Epilepsy exhibit or organize a special reading center focused on Epilepsy and the brain.
• Partner with local large businesses and corporations in your community or state to promote epilepsy awareness and seizure first aid in the workplace.
Media Outreach Ideas
To generate added awareness of The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation and their partnership with Purple Day in your community, it's important to let your print and broadcast media know about your event or activity. Here are just a few ways you can spread the word among your local media:
information) with a note about your event and Purple Day to local newscasters; encourage them to wear purple clothing and the Epilepsy Outreach Lapel Pin during the week of your event to show their support for Epilepsy awareness.
• Contact a local talk show host or local medical news producer to have a program or segment on what Purple Day is doing locally; offer interviews with a group of people of varying ages that are suffering or have suffered from Epilepsy.
• Pitch your local medical producers and reporters about developing a story on epilepsy and seizures
• Write a letter to your local newspaper editor, encouraging a feature story on epilepsy and seizures.
• Ask your local cable provider or local radio station to run an existing Epilepsy Outreach PSA.
• Work with a local school, college or university to encourage students to wear purple and distribute information on Epilepsy (email info@epilepsvoutreach.org for more handouts)
Presentation Ideas
FACES: Friends Accepting Classmates with Epilepsy and Seizures toolkit-provides all you need to give a one-hour presentation on Epilepsy: a speaker's guide including instructions, overheads, handouts, and answers to likely questions; posters to advertise your event; and a compelling 4-minute video about Emmett Leyden the inspiration behind The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation, (email info@epilepsvoutreach.org for more information)
Consider giving a presentation to the following groups:
• Social Groups
Start with groups to which you belong, such as a sorority alumnae group, women's auxiliary group, women's clubs, or a group at your place of worship.
• Local Businesses
Offer to organize a "brown-bag lunch" for employees where you will speak on the topic of First Aid for seizures and Epilepsy awareness.
• Local Malls and Merchants
Ask local malls and merchants to provide a discount for wearing purple and to provide educational materials for customers.
• Local Hospitals, Clinics, and Health Centers
Work with local hospitals, clinics, and health centers to add a presentation to their roster of community education classes, and to include Epilepsy Outreach materials as part of their community health fairs.
• Community Centers
Work with the person who coordinates the education classes or group meetings at your local clinic, adult education institution, civic club, or YWCA to incorporate a presentation into their current activities or as a special event.
Don't forget to share your activity ideas by emailing them to info@epilepsvoutreach.org You can also learn what different communities and partners are doing nationwide to promote Purple Day.
AT WORK
Select a highlighted activity to learn more about how to plan each event.
1. Wear purple on Thursday, March 26, 2009 and encourage your coworkers to do the same.
2. Organize a contest for the "best purple outfit" at your workplace.
IN THE MEDIA
your local television stations and ask them to wear the pin while broadcasting on March 26th.
2. Send a press release to your local media announcing your organization's involvement in Purple Day.
3. Include an article in your community or workplace newsletter promoting Purple Day.
4. Work with a local television station to organize and promote a race or rally on March 26th.
5. Send a letter to your Governor or Mayor asking them to issue a proclamation declaring Purple Day in your city/state.
6. Submit calendar listings for local/community events.
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Purple Day was founded in 2008 by nine-year-old Cassidy Megan of Nova Scotia, Canada, Purple Day is an international grassroots effort dedicated to increasing awareness about epilepsy worldwide. The American Epilepsy Outreach Foundation is partnering with On March 26, people from around the globe are asked to wear purple and spread the word about epilepsy.
PERMIT NO. 2010-50
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABEL SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: |
2009-50 |
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Children International, Inc. |
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ADDRESS: 2000 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 |
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816-943-3739 |
CONTACT PERSON: |
Mr. James R. Cook |
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 30, 2010 |
SOLICITATION DATE: |
January 1, 2010 through December 31. 2010 |
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December 8, 2010 |
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STATEMENT OF RECED7TS AND DISTRIBUTION RECEIVE |
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DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: |
December 9, 2010 |
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COMMITTEE LETTER SENT: |
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AJ^IJT .I.OVTION FOR CITY OF PHCWO UlAKITAHIfc; fflUClTATICii jlJjKJT
(Ploaso nontly print or type. If necessary in answering any question, please attach otlier sleets.)
1. 'lame of organization: CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL.
INC.
Address: 2000 East Red Bridge Road, Kansas City, MO 64131 Telephone Ninnber: 816-943-3739
2. Use the space below to list names, current positions, residence addresses and telephone punters of the officers in the organization:
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT #1
3. List the date and approximate location(s) of solicitation?
lj*oJ<f- fl«ce*nk«r 3.01)
For locations please see Attachment #2
4. Approximately tow cany persons wi.ll be engaged in the sol icitation? 20-25
5. Rxplain the juethods your organization will use to solicit funds: FACE TO FACE FUNDRAISING ON THE STREET. OUR AGENT, DIALOGUED1RECT WILL GENERATE COMMITMENTS AND INCREASE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF CHARITABLE EFFORTS OF CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL. CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL STRIVES TO HELP CHILDREN AROUND THE WORLD OVERCOME BURDENS OF POVERTY.
ft. Was your organization ever allowed to solicit funis in prior years in the City of Chicago? If so, when?
We have license currently in the city of Chicago that runs through ^CC m w f j j ^*.[ &
7. Include the following with your application:
A. A cxTjTy of ti>e registration stat&\£nt filed with thf. Actoruey General of the State of Illinois; or exeoption Issued by the Attorney General of trie State of Illinois, please SEE ATTACHMENT #3
B. A facsimile of the tag, badge, arblem or other token (if any) which will be distributed as part of the solicitation, or which will bo used by your organization in its solicitation, please SEE ATTACHMENT #4
8. Please include any other relevant information which would assist the Cortrai ttoe on Finance in reviewing this application.
PLEASE SEE ATTACHMENT #5
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
1. The undersigned officer on behalf of the subject organization agrees to defend, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of Chicago tor any loss, liability, damage or cost which the City may incur due to the presence of volunteers of the subject organization on City premises for the purpose of charitable solicitations.
2. The subject organization assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence of the subject organization or otherwise resulting from conduct or activity related to the participation in charitable solicitation on the public way.
3. The officer of the subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
Attachment #1
CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 2011
Mr. Larry Lee Retired
2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Mr. James R. Cook Children International 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131 Mr. Mark Garrett 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Mr. Charles Maahs Retired
2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Ms. Joan Horan
2000 E Red Bridge Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
Dr. Eve Krahn
2000 E Red Bridge Rd
Kansas City, MO 64131
Mr. Dean Oskvig 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
OFFICERS-2011
Chief Executive Officer Mr. James R. Cook 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Assistant Vice President/Secretary Ms. Vickie Wiedenmann 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice Pres. of Marketing and Development Mr. Brian Anderson 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of Creative & Production Services
Ms. Andrea Waters 2000 East Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131
Senior Vice President/CFO Mr. David Houchen 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of Sponsorship Services Ms. Lisa Thome-Ha 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of Planning & Project Mgmt Mr. Pat McDonnell 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of Human Resources Mr. Eric McCullough 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Director of Development Mr. Franklin Guerrero 2000 E Red Bridge Rd Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of IT Mr. James Cameron 2000 E Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131
Gift Planning Officer Ms. Meaghan Crowley 2000 E Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131
Gift Planning Officer Mr. David E. Treadwell 2000 E Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131
Gift Planning Officer Mr. Jeremy Parker 2000 E. Red Bridge Rd. Kansas City, MO 64131
Vice President of Program Services Mr. Jack McCanna 2000 E. Red Bridge Road Kansas City, MO 64131
ATTACHMENT 2
SITE |
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Loop |
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State/Washington |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Randolph |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Monroe |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Jackson |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Wabash/Monroe |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Wabash/Washington |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Lasalle/Washlngton |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Daley Center |
on south corners |
Thompson Center |
on south corners |
Jackson/Clark |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Adams/Dearborn |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Monroe/Dearborn |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Clark/Lake |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Monroe |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Jackson |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Adams |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Washington |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Lake |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Madlson/Wells |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Monroe/Franklin |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Washington/Franklin |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Madlson/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Canal/Monroe |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Monroe/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Madison/LaSalle |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Monroe/Lasalle |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Clark/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Oearborn/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of Intersection) |
State/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of Intersection) |
Wabash/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Michigan/Randolph |
new site (within 1/2 block of Intersection) |
Michigan/Madison |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Michigan/Van Buren |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Jackson/Wacker |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Jackson/Wells |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Jackson/Franklin |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Wabash/Roosevelt |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Wacker/Adams |
new site (within 1/2 block of Sears Tower) |
Madison/Clark |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Randolph/Wells |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Randolph/Franklin |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
SITE |
SITE DESCRIPTION |
Magnificent Mile |
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Plaza of the Americas |
next to Nordstrom Shopping mall on Mich Ave |
Michigan « Marriott |
outside the Marriott on Michigan |
Michigan/Ohio |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Erie |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Michigan/Superior |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Huron/St Clair |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Water Tower |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Chicago |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Navy Pier |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Nortrt/Wells |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Grand |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Clark/Ontario |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Clark/Dlvlslon |
within 1/2 block of Intersection |
Dearborn/Division |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
State/Chestnut |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Erie/St Clair |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Chlcago/LaSalle |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
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North Stde |
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Broadway/Belrnont |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Wicker Park |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Broadway/Diversey |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Roscoe/Halsted |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
Clark/Foster |
within 1/2 block of intersection |
North/Clark |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
North/LaSalle |
new site (within 1/2 block of Intersection) |
North/Clyborn |
new site (within 1/2 block of intersection) |
Madlson/Halsted |
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Illinois Authorization
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
JESSE WHITE • Secretary of State MARCH 8,2004 6341-457-3
C T CORPORATION SYSTEM 600 S 2ND ST SPRINGFIELD, IL 62704
RE DIALOGUEDIRECT, INC.
DEAR SIR OR MADAM:
IT IS OUR PLEASURE TO APPROVE YOUR REQUEST TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS. ENCLOSED PLEASE FIND THE AUTHORITY ACKNOWLEDGING REGISTRATION.
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY EN ILLINOIS IN WHICH THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION IS LOCATED, AS PROVIDED BY SECTION I AO OF THE BUSINESS CORPORATION ACT OF THIS STATE. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT YOUR RECORDER OF DEEDS.
THE CORPORATION MUST FILE AN ANNUAL REPORT AND PAY FRANCHISE TAXES PRIOR TO THE FIRST DAY OF ITS ANNIVERSARY MONTH (MONTH OF QUALIFICATION) NEXT YEAR. A PRE-PRINTED ANNUAL REPORT FORM WELL BE SENT TO THE REGISTERED AGENT AT THE ADDRESS SHOWN ON THE RECORDS OF THIS OFFICE APPROXIMATELY 60 DAYS PRIOR TO ITS ANNIVERSARY MONTH.
SECURITIES CANNOT BE ISSUED OR SOLD EXCEPT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS SECURITIES LAW OF 1953, 815 ILLINOIS COMPILED STATUTES, 5/1 ET SEQ. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, CONTACT THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE, SECURITIES DEPARTMENT AT (217) 782-2256 OR (312) 793-3384.
SINCERELY YOURS,
JESSE WHITE SECRETARY OF STATE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES CORPORATION DIVISION TELEPHONE (217) 782-6961
jW.CD
Springfield, Illinois 62756
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3 »
H3.1S-(rw. Oac 2003)
AgpjiiCA'iWM Fca Aurocxsmr to
j 3&ojb«0c GtBpsrctlon Act
Write. Secretary of State I cf fesJrreM Services ,IL S275S 1(217)782-1634 v^w.cytt3niriv^r)ds.C0(n
rferytpayinsflt in the form of a cashier's e§WCiosrfified check, money order o^ag fi5ho3« attorney's or CPA'a check ^gyab^ to (ha Secretary of State.
1 CONCERNING PAYMENT!
2=8 LED MAR 0 8 2004
JESSE WHITE SECRETARY OF STATE
FSa#
F38naFesS_
Franchise Tax S__e2_£j___ Penafty/lnterost $_ SUbnytbidnpSrartn Typa or Prht daaity m Made Wi—
. Toiat S f7T
-Do not W*8 above Ws Bn»-
1: (a) CORPORATE NAME: PtALOGUEDDRECT. INC
(Complete item 1 (b) only if the corporate name is not avaBabte h this state.)
{b) ASSUMED CORPORATE NAME:.
Approved:
(By electing this assumed name, the corporation hereby agrees NOT to use its corporate name in the transaction, of business in Illinois; Form BCA 4.15 is attached.)
Z State or Country
of tnccrporatfcn Delaware
Data of
incorporation December 20,2002
Period of Duration Perpcaial
3. (a) Address of the principal otflca, wherever located: J SCO JFK Boulevard, Suite 300__
Philadelphia, PA 19103__
(b) Address of principal office in Illinois: (If none, so state)
NOME
Maine and address of the registered agent and registered office in Illinois. Restored Agent CTConwratioa System_
First Name Registered Office: 208 S La&dlc Street
Middle Initial
Last name Suite 814
Number
Chicago,
Street 60604
Cook
Suite it- E,BSlirapB4to,|
City
ZIP Code
County
States and countries in which it is admitted or qualified to transact business: (Include state of incorporation) •jOdaffaie, New York, Pennsylvania
S. None and addresses of officers and directors: (If more than 3 directors and/or additional officers, attach list) (See belov and attached list.)
Name_Mo. & Street _ City State ZIP
Prasjtfam Andreas Lcitncr 1300 JFK Boulevard Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103_ ~
-Secretary
Director Andreas Leitner 1800 JFK Boulevard Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Director Robert Buchhaus 1800 JFK Boulevard Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA-19103 Director
c-m.is
j: 7;; tlia purpose crrwrposss?^ ] f; :i state: (If not sufficient spsce to cover {his point, add one or more sheets of !his size)
■ i The putposs of tfcs coipcreticn is to engsge in TJiy lawful act or ;-.ctivity for which corporcficns may be oigEJiized under the
General Corporation Law of Delaware and permitted under the Illinois Business Corporation Act of 1983, and to act as a third . party solicitor of charitable contributions.
. 1 i
.!i
i,
*!
j!
8. Authorized and issued shares:
Number of Shares Number of Shares ij Class Series Par Value Authorized ?ssued \ j . Comreoo__%M_3,000__1.000
' 3
. t ;
I I (If more, attach fist)
> : . ■ ■ ■--—
! ; 3. Pajd-in Capital: 5.
1,000.00
("Paid-in CapitaT replaces the terms Stated Capital & Paid-in Surplus and is equal to the total of these accounts.)
\ i 10. (a) Giva an estimate of the total valua of aJI the property* of the
I ' co7pcrction for the following y&ar. s 600,000.00
>' ; : (b) Give an estimate of ehe total value of all the property0 of the
jl <»rpcfatfon for the IbSovvtog ^ a 10,000.00
>. i (c) State tbs astimatad total Sxjslness of Iha corporation to be
] f Sransact^bytteveiywhere'formefd S16,000,000.00
i f (d) State the estimated annual business of the corporation to be
] < transacted by it at or from places of business in the State of
{ \ [Hinds: a 1,300,000.00
111. interrogatories: (Important - this section must be completed.)
(a) Is the corporation transacting business in this state at this time? NO
(S>) If the answer to item 11(a) is yes, state the exact date on which it commenced to transact business in Illinois:
12^ This EppfeaSon is accompanied by a cart'fted copy of the articles of irxaorpcration, as amended, duly authenticated, within the last ninety (90) days, by the proper officer of the state or country wherein the corporation Is incorporated.
f 3. The undersigned corporation has caused this application to be signed by a duly authorized officer, who affirms, under penalities of perjury, that the facts stated herein are true. (AH signatures must be in BLACK INK.)
Dated hi^cJL 3___1~oof
DialogueDirect, Inc.
(Month & Day) S^S J^^Sl (Enact Name of Corporation)
-_fsfp^Ce* j£rj£z^
(Any Authorized Olfhsf's Signature) Andreas Leitner, President
j (Print Name and Tttla)
fi
" PROPERTY as used in this application shall apply to all property of tha corporation, real, personal, tangible, intangible, or mixed without qualifications.
,<ots1: Payment in connection with this application must be in the form of a certified check, cashier's check, Illinois attorney cr CPA's chsctc or money order made payable to the "Secretary of Slate". The minimum fee due upon qualification is s 175. .Any.addittonal fees will tea btHed end must be paid before this application can be filed.
ILOtl.- Wtm C T S»a=» Oalfa.
&=rrrrrr=-QEHgE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE
DANIEL MANDELL DIALOGUEDIRECT INC. 455 BROADWAY 2ND FL NEW YORK, NY 10013
RE DIALOGUEDIRECT, INC.
DEAR SIR OR MADAM:
ENCLOSED YOU WILL FIND THE REINSTATED AUTHORITY FOR THE ABOVE NAMED CORPORATION TO TRANSACT BUSINESS IN THIS STATE.
FEES IN THIS CONNECTION HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND CREDITED.
THIS DOCUMENT MUST BE RECORDED IN THE OFFICE OF THE RECORDER OF THE COUNTY IN WHICH THE REGISTERED OFFICE OF THE CORPORATION IS LOCATED.
SINCERELY YOURS,
JESSE WHITE SECRETARY OF STATE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS SERVICES CORPORATION DIVISION TELEPHONE (217) 782-6961
JESSE WHITE • Secretary of State
NOVEMBER 13, 2006
6341-457-3
JW:CD
FORM BCA 12.45/13.6 (rev. Dec. 2003) APPLICATION FOR REINSTATEMENT DOMESTIC/FOREIGN CORPORATIONS
Business Corporation Act
Jesse White, Secretary of State
Department of Business Services
Springfield, IL 62756
217-782-1837 (foreign)
217-785-5782 or 2< 7-782-5797 (domestic)
Remit payment in the form of a cashier's check, certified check, money order, Illinois attorney's check payable to Secretary of State.
See notes on back.
_____/'- •• ' '~V 1 1 " ___t-ilfi #_ f^^H I -^S^' ^ Filing Fee: S200 Approved: !_
----Submit In duplicate----!Vpe or Print clearly In black Ink----Do not write above this line----
1. a. Corporate Name as of date of issuance of Certificate of Dissolution or Revocation: DialogueDirect, Inc. -?^>
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b. Corporate Name if changed: (See I':ote 2.) . , ■jriiy,'
c. If a foreign corporation having authr;- ity under an assur^ed^^r^t^aj^'pi^ition, the Assumed Corporate Name (See Note 3.)_____.......________L_1______________________
2. Slate of Incorporation: De_la_ware_
3. Date Certificate of Dissolution or Rev<. :a1ion issued: August 1' 2006
4. Name and Address of Illinois Register d Agent and the Illinois Registered Office upon reinstatement: NOTICE: Completion of Item 4 does not constitute a registered agent or office change (See Note 4.)
Registered Agent C.LC'^0Lal^LSZSiS.m_________L___.______
f irst Niime Middle Maniu Last Name
D . , ._„. 208 So Lasalle Streot. Suite 614 Registered Office.
r lumfcer Slreel Suile ./ iP.O. Box iilorie is unacceplaDlei
Chicago 60604-1101
_ IL_________ . __________
Cily ZIP Cade County
5. This application is accompanied by all 'lelinquent report forms together with the filing fees, franchise taxes, license fee and penalties required (See Note I.)
6. The undersigned corporation has can: -.-d this; application lo be signed by a duly authorized officer who affirms, under penallies of perjury, thai the facts stal. • < herein wre Irue and correct. (All signatures must be in BLACK INK.)
, , October <£/ :-3u6 DialoqufiDirect, Inc
l.r'.ifrO :i_____ ^________ ____...........__ _________________
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CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL Reg. Number: EIN:
Reg. Date: Address:
County:
01033303
446005794
06/04/1998
2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131 Jackson
Contact Us
BotJi Seo«h
Assets
$46,141,718 00 $44,299,461.00 $45,929,829.00 $42,479,937.00 S38,867,483.00 S33,733,983.00 533,847,994.00
Income
$146,160,976.00 5142.697,717.00 $128,703,029.00 $116,966,885.00 $107,031,241.00 593,972,289.00 $86,847,832.00
Fiscal Year
09/30/2009 09/30/2008 09/30/2007 09/30/2006 09/30/2005 09/30/2004 09/30/2003
\
11/8/2010
Federal Authorization
l3o|jarliiiciH ol'llii Treasury Internal Revenue Sfivlce
OGDEN UT 84201-0038
In reply refer to: 0441727801 Apr. 21, 2010 LTR 4168C E0 44-6005794 000000 00
00034305 BODC: TE
CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL 2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131-3610
Employer Identif Per
Toll Free Te
ication Number: son to Contact: lephone Number:
x*-x**5794 Heather Freeman 1-877-829-5500
Dear Taxpayer:
This is in response to your Apr. 12, 2010, request for information regarding your tax-exempt status.
Our records indicate that your under section 501(c)(3) of the determination letter issued in
organization was recognized as exempt Internal Revenue Code in a December 1971.
Our records also indicate that you are not a private foundation within the meaning of section 509(a) of the Code because you are described in section(s) 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Donors may deduct contributions to you as provided in section 170 of the Code. Bequests, legacies, devises, transfers, or gifts to you or for your use are deductible for Federal estate and gift tax purposes if they meet the applicable provisions of sections 2055, 2106, and 2522 of the Code.
Beginning with the organization's sixth taxable year and all succeeding years, it must meet one of the public support tests under section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) or section 509(a)(2) as reported on Schedule A of the Form 990. If your organization does not meet the public support test for two consecutive years, it is required to file Form 990-PF, Return of Private Foundation, for the second tax year that the organization failed to meet the support test and will be reclassified as a private foundation.
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter.
044172780 1 Apr. 21, 2010 LTR 416BC EO 44-6005794 000000 00
00034306
CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL 2000 E RED BRIDGE RD KANSAS CITY MO 64131-3610
Sincerely yours,
Rita A. Leete
Accounts Management II
.i;ilhr;f \7>:ii ChiMrc-n lotorrftlirm.v. to tl:it:! ,»donor1 r.:i:r.^.T:!jn c.c the ir !i<.-r-.:iif.
' Kathrvne Starzec
1 ii;3v'^; 60849 i^S:^; /^Sii^M? ':'":„:' 1Z.04.B2i - ': .7" 7/'.77;.:v.v;
DlalogueDlrect IH7fSl
This stnff memlwr Is fully .-uithnrlzed repiy^nnlTitlve of:
Children International P.O. Box 219085 Kansas City, MO 64121
ai-.d >n 'suihorijftO to .iccfipi rionnfjon?. its rxihatf.
'ChHdran International Signature
DialogueDirect, Inc. Code of Practice
DialogueDirect Code of Practice for the Personal Solicitation of Committed Gifts ("Face to Face Streef and "Door to Door Fundraising")
1. We always tell potential donors clearty that we are paid fundraisers.
2. We always carry and display ID so that any potential donor can verify who we are, whom we are working for, and on whose behalf we are fundraising.
3. We always represent our Not for Profit Organization at the time, in the place, and in the manner that has been previously agreed upon, both with the NPO and with the relevant site owner or local authority, and as directed by our Team Guide or other responsible agency personnel.
4. We always explain to a donor how the NPO will communicate with them after subscribing; if they are likely to receive a foilow-up phone call, we inform them of this.
5. We always ensure that forms with personal details provided by donors are handled at all stages in a secure manner.
6. We always end a conversation in a polite and respectful manner as soon as we are asked to.
7. We always ensure, wherever possible, that if a member of the public has a complaint, a full and accurate record of the complaint and the complainant's contact details are taken so that action can be taken promptly and appropriately. We will also offer the complainant contact details for a person in authority who can respond to their concerns.
8. We never say or do anything that could offend or harass people, and we do not use manipulative techniques or pressure-tactics.
9. We never confuse or mislead the public and we never say, do. or display anything related to the NPO for which we have not been given express permission by the NPO.
10. We never behave while on duty in any way that might bring the NPO or DialogueDirect into disrepute.___
Children International
Accountants' Report and Financial Statements September 30, 2009
BKD
CPAs & Advisors
Children International
September 30, 2009
Contents
Independent Accountants' Report......................................................................................1
Financial Statements
Statement of Financial Position.........................................................................................................2
Statement of Activities.......................................................................................................................3
Statement of Functional Expenses....................................................................................................4
Statement of Cash Flows..................................................................................................................5
Notes to Financial Statements...........................................................................................................6
LLP
CPAs & Advisors
Independent Accountants' Report
Board of Directors Children International Kansas City, Missouri
We have audited the accompanying statement of financial position of Children International as of September 30, 2009, and the related statements of activities, functional expenses and cash flows for the year then ended. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Organization's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit.
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Children International as of September 30, 2009, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
As discussed in Note 9, in 2009 the Organization changed its method of accounting for fair value measurements in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting Standard No. 157.
Isl BKD, LLP
December 17, 2009
experience SKD
°raxity
Children International
Statement of Financial Position September 30, 2009
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents Certificates of deposit Investments
Gift annuity investments
Pledges receivable
Assets limited as to use
Board-designated endowment investments Donor-restricted endowment investments Donor-restricted cash and cash equivalent
Total assets limited as to use
Land, buildings and equipment, less accumulated
depreciation of $ 17,091,759 Construction in progress
Total land, buildings and equipment
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Net Assets
Liabilities
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Liabilities under contracts and agreements
Gift annuity funds
Deposit plan funds Notes payable
Total liabilities
Net Assets Unrestricted
Board-designated endowment Undesignated
Total unrestricted net assets
Temporarily restricted Permanently restricted
Total net assets
Total liabilities and net assets
$ 7,871,633 210,220 2,911,982 1,937,803 447,580
19,317,386 340,207 447,400
20,104,993
9,385,403 1,144,477
10,529,880
2,127,627
$ 46,141,718
$ 2,252,009
1,428,450 28,550 1,442,372
5,151,381
19,317,386 20,437.764
39,755,150
894,980 340,207
40,990,337
$ 46,141,718
See /Votes to Financial Statements
2
Children International
Statement of Activities Year Ended September 30, 2009
Unrestricted
Temporarily Permanently Restricted Restricted
Total
Public Support and Revenue
Sponsorships and contributions Corporate gifts and commodities Legacies and bequests Grants and other income, net * Net assets released from restrictions
Total public support and revenue
Expenses
Program services
Worldwide program services
Supporting services
Management and general Securing financial support
Total supporting services
Total expenses
Public Support and Revenue Over Expenses
Non-Operating Activities
Net realized endowment losses Increase in unrealized gain on
investments Increase in actuarial liability for
gift annuities Increase in value of deliverable and
non-deliverable forward contracts
Increase in Net Assets
Net Assets, Beginning of Year
Net Assets, End of Year
$ 91,428,798 52,846,856 995,395 641,699 186,686
146,099,434
114,949,143
9,687,948 18,058,888
27,746,836
142,695,979
3,403,455
(5,199,774) 4,823,032 (206,755) 181,809 (401,688) 3,001,767 36,753,383
414,981
(31,561) 20,733 (186,686)
217,467
217,467
217,467 677,513 $
340.207
$ 91,843,779 52,846,856 963,834 662,432
146,316,901
114,949,143
9,687,948 18,058,888
27,746,836
142,695,979
3,620,922
(5,199,774) 4,823,032 (206,755) 181,809 (401,688) 3,219,234 37.771.103
$ 39,755,150 $ 894,980 $ 340,207 $ 40,990,337
See Notes to Financial Statements
3
Children International
Statement of Functional Expenses Year Ended September 30, 2009
Program
Services _Supporting Services_
Worldwide Securing Total Program Management Financial Supporting Total Services_and General_Support_Services_Expenses
Financial aid and
assistance $ 99,346,959 $ - $ - $ - $ 99,346,959
Supplies 166,008 73,781 23,715 97,496 263,504
Telecommunications 321,852 78,500 384,653 463,153 785,005
Postage and shipping 833,630 1,625,579 1,708,942 3,334,521 4,168,151
Occupancy cost Equipment maintenance Printing and publications Professional services
Transportation Training and continuing
education Advertising and public
awareness Salaries and wages
Employee benefits Payroll taxes Bank charges and other Depreciation of buildings and equipment
318,798 547,589 373,382 351,281
621,371
92,330
7,936,275
1,167,719 573,972 751,624
1,546,353
134,493 210,611 505,165 395,190
41,425
41,697
2,052,912 2,771,398
407,773 200,435 375,813
773,176
44,831 84,244 1,317,820 131,730
27,617
14,892
11,633,170 1,889,589
278,028 136,660 125,271
257,726
179,324 294,855 1,822,985 526,920
69,042
56,589
13,686,082 4,660,987
685,801 337,095 501,084
1,030,902
498,122 842,444 2,196,367 878,201
690,413
148,919
13,686,082 12,597,262
1,853,520 911,067 1,252,708
2,577,255
$ 114,949,143 $ 9,687,948 $ 18,058,888 $ 27,746,836 $ 142,695,979
See Notes to Financial Statements
4
Children International
Statement of Cash Flows Year Ended September 30, 2009
Operating Activities
Increase in net assets $ 3,219.234
Adjustments to reconcile increase in net assets to net cash provided by operating activities
Increase in unrealized gain on investments (4,823,032)
Realized losses on investments 5,657,182
Depreciation 2,577,255
Changes in
Interest and dividends receivable 13,883
Gift annuity and deposit plan liabilities 176,088
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities (398,617)
Donor restricted cash (447,400)
Other assets (673,630)
Net cash provided by operating activities 5,300,963
Investing Activities
Purchase of investments (16,623,562)
Sales of investments 19,808,267
Purchase of property and equipment (1,098,961)
Net cash provided by investing activities 2,085,744
Financing Activities
Principal payments on notes payable _(784,242)
Net cash used in financing activities _(784,242)
Increase in Cash and Cash Equivalents 6,602,465
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Beginning of Year _1,269,168
Cash and Cash Equivalents, End of Year $ 7,871,633
Noncash Investing Activity
Acquisition of property and equipment financed by accounts payable $ 9,490
See Notes to Financial Statements
5
Children International
Notes to Financial Statements September 30, 2009
Note 1: Nature of Operations and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Nature of Operations
Children International (the Organization) is organized under the Missouri Nonprofit Corporation law, with headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri.
A nonprofit, worldwide humanitarian organization, Children International has been serving poverty-stricken children and their families since 1936. Its mission is to bring real and lasting change to children living in poverty by reducing their daily struggles, investing in their potential and providing them with the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated and prepared to succeed and contribute to society.
Related Parties
Children International works in conjunction with overseas organizations and with organizations in the United States to provide assistance to sponsored children. In addition to funding, Children International provides management assistance and oversight to these organizations to ensure they deliver the required benefits.
Children International Community Organization (CICO) was organized in January 2007 to develop, own and operate local community centers that provide social services to impoverished children throughout the world. Children International provides assistance and oversight to CICO along with the other sponsorship organizations serving the local communities.
Accounting Principles
The financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, as well as with the accounting principles outlined in the Not-for-Proflt Organization Audit and Accounting Guide.
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents consist of demand deposits, money market accounts and other investments with maturities at the date of purchase of three months or less.
6
Children International
Notes to Financial Statements September 30, 2009
The financial institution holding the Organization's cash accounts is participating in the FDIC's Transaction Account Guarantee Program. Under that program, through December 31, 2009, all noninterest-bearing transaction accounts are fully guaranteed by the FDIC for the entire amount in the account.
Functional Expenses
The Organization allocates its expenses on a functional basis among its various programs and support services. Expenses that can be identified with a specific program and support service are allocated directly according to their natural expense classification. Other expenses that are common to several programs are allocated on a pro rata basis to the programs they benefit.
Assets Limited as to Use
Assets limited as to use include (1) assets restricted by donors and (2) internally designated assets set aside by the Board of Directors in an Endowment Fund over which the Board maintains control. These Board-designated endowment assets are to be invested such that the principal and income earned thereon remain intact until such time as the Board authorizes a disbursement from the fund.
Contributions and Restricted Net Assets
In order to provide safeguards over receipts, substantially all contributions are received and deposited directly to the Organization's account by an independent banking facility.
Gifts of cash and other assets received without donor stipulations are reported as unrestricted revenue and net assets. Gifts received with a donor stipulation that limits their use are reported as temporarily or permanently restricted revenue and net assets. When a donor stipulated time restriction ends or purpose restriction is accomplished, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets and reported in the statement of activities as net assets released from restrictions. Gifts having donor stipulations which are satisfied in the period the gift is received are reported as unrestricted revenue and net assets.
Unconditional gifts expected to be collected within one year are reported at their net realizable value. Unconditional gifts expected to be collected in future years are initially reported at fair value determined using the discounted present value of estimated future cash flows technique.
Conditional gifts depend on the occurrence of a specified future and uncertain event to bind the potential donor and are recognized as assets and revenue when the conditions are substantially met and the gift becomes unconditional.
Advertising and Public Awareness
Advertising costs are expensed as incurred.
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Investments
Investments in equity and debt securities are carried at fair value. Investment income, gains and losses are reflected in the statement of activities as unrestricted, temporarily restricted or permanendy restricted based upon the existence and nature of any donor or legally imposed restrictions. Investment income (income, dividends and realized gains/losses) from Board-designated investments is presented as non-operating income in the statement of activities while realized investment income (income, dividends and realized gains/losses) on all other investments is presented as public support and revenue. All unrealized gains/losses on investments are reported as part of non-operating activities.
Derivative Financial Instruments
As a strategy to maintain acceptable levels of exposure to the risk of changing future cash flows resulting from currency exchange rate fluctuations, the Organization entered into deliverable and non-deliverable forward contracts for a portion of its future commitments to local foreign Sponsorship Operating Agencies (SOAs). In the non-deliverable forward contracts, the Organization agrees to purchase a fixed amount of a local currency at a future date, which guarantees the total U.S. dollar (USD) and local currency to be exchanged on that date. When the stated future date (settlement date) arrives, the value of the local currency as indicated in the contract is transferred to the SOA. If, on the settlement date, the USD value of the local currency is more than the contract value, the forward agent pays the Organization the difference. If the USD value of the local currency is less than the contract value, the Organization pays the agent the difference.
When entering into a deliverable forward contract, the Organization purchases foreign currency based upon a specified exchange rate to be delivered on a future settlement date. At year-end the Organization reports a receivable for the fair market value of the foreign currency based upon current exchange rates and a liability based on the contracted exchange rate. The difference is reflected in the Statement of Activities as an Increase or Decrease in Value of Deliverable Forward Contracts. By entering into these contacts, the Organization ensures the SOA will receive the contracted local currency amount which, in most cases, approximates their budgeted amounts.
These agreements are recorded at fair value with subsequent changes in fair value included in change in net assets.
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Land, Buildings and Equipment
Land, buildings and equipment are stated at cost, less accumulated depreciation, which is computed on the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the respective classes of property. Useful lives of property are as follows: buildings and improvements - 10 to 40 years and equipment - 3 to 10 years. A summary of activity for the year ended September 30, 2009 is as follows:
Balance, Balance, September 30, September 30,
2008 Additions Retirements 2009
Land and land improvements $ 204,032 $ - $ - $ 204,032
Buildings and equipment 26,284,694 635,403 (646,967) 26,273,130
Construction in progress _922,860 _221,617 _-_ _1,144,477
27,411,586 857.020 (646,967) 27,621,639
Less accumulated
depreciation 15,158,985 2,577,255 (644,481) 17,091,759
Net $ 12,252,601 $ (1,720,235) $ (2,486) $ 10,529,880
Change in Accounting Principle
In the year ended September 30, 2009, the Organization adopted the recognition and disclosure provisions of Financial Accounting Standards Board Staff Position FAS 117-1, Endowments of Not-for-Profit Organizations: Net Asset Classification of Funds Subject to an Enacted Version of the Uniform Management of Institutional Funds Act and Enhanced Disclosures for All Endowment Funds (FSP FAS 117-1). This new standard changes the method of classification of net assets comprising donor-restricted endowment funds when the Organization is subject to an enacted and effective version of the State of Missouri Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (SPMIFA). Initial application of FSP FAS 117-1 resulted in no change to net assets at September 30, 2009.
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Note 2: Investments
Investments are stated at fair value as of September 30, 2009. The following identifies the major categories of investments held:
Money market funds and short-term
U.S. Government obligations $ 466,424
U.S. Government obligations 2,076,447
Corporate bonds 2,505,391
Corporate stocks and mutual funds 11,608,926 Government asset backed/collaterialized mortgage
obligation securities 983,324
Mortgage-backed securities 180,579
Hedge funds 1,743,599
Private equity investment partnership 770,287
Investment in LLC 2,675,433
Limited partnership 1,344,283
Foreign bonds 152,685
Total, at fair value $ 24,507,378
Total, at historical cost $ 23,446,065
Investments are presented in the statement of financial position as follows:
Investments $ 2,911,982
Gift annuity investments 1,937,803 Assets limited as to use
Board-designated endowment 19,317,386
Donor-restricted 340,207
$ 24,507,378
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Investment return during 2009 consisted of the following:
Interest and dividend income $ 672,901
Investment management fees and expenses (202,531)
Realized losses, net (5,657,182)
(5,186,812)
Increase in unrealized gain, net 4,823,032
$ (363,780)
As of September 30, 2009, the Organization's investments include an interest in a fund of hedge funds, private equity partnerships, and limited partnerships. The fair value of these holdings represent the amounts the Organization expects to receive at September 30, 2009 if it had liquidated these investments on that date. Since these investments do not have a readily ascertainable market value, the Organization values these investments in accordance with valuations provided by a third-party administrator and the general partner of the partnership. The Organization's management may consider other factors in assessing the fair value of these investments.
The hedge fund of funds and the underlying investments are specialized investment strategies managed by various portfolio managers selected by the fund's general manager. These investments involve unique risks, which may include the holding of illiquid securities and varying degrees of leverage. The Organization's intention in investing in hedge funds is to reduce its overall portfolio volatility.
The private equity investment partnership consists primarily of non-marketable investments in various venture capital funds and private partnerships with a total commitment of $2,000,000. During 2009, the Organization invested $498,200 in this fund and received no distributions.
The limited partnership consists of a 9.3055% ownership interest in a small and mid capitalization limited partnership. The Organization has contributed $1,150,000 to the fund and it had an ending market value of $1,344,283. The partnership holds primarily actively traded equity securities.
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Note 3: Notes Payable
Note payable, due in monthly payments of $30,829 through December 2009, with interest payable monthly at 5.78%, secured by equipment. The note was paid in
full subsequent to year end. $ 89,569
Note payable, due in monthly payments of $43,409 through June 2010 with the balance due July 2010, with interest payable monthly at 5.625%, secured
by investments. 1,352,803
$ 1,442,372
Aggregate annual maturities of notes payable at September 30, 2009 are: 2010 $ 1,442,372
Note 4: Temporarily and Permanently Restricted Net Assets
Temporarily restricted net assets are available for the following purposes:
Pledges receivable $ 447,580
Future child sponsorship support 447,400
$ 894,980
Temporarily restricted net assets totaling $186,686 were released from restriction during the year to construct community centers in program locations and to provide benefits for specific sponsored children.
Permanently restricted net assets of $340,207 are to be held in perpetuity for ongoing program services. The interest and dividend income is unrestricted.
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Note 5: Benefit Plans
Children International funds a defined contribution plan for all employees. The Organization's contribution is based on the employee's salary. The total expense for the Plan was $675,972 for the year ended September 30, 2009.
Note 6: Corporate Gifts and Commodities
Corporate gifts and commodities (Gifts) are recorded in accordance with industry standards developed by A.E.R.D.O. referred to as the Interagency Gifts in Kind Standards. The Gifts are valued at their estimated wholesale market value at the date of donation. All Gifts are used by Children International in its worldwide program activities.
Note 7: Income Taxes
Children International is an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code) and exempt from income taxes under Section 501(a) of the Code. Children International is not a private foundation as described in Section 509 of the Code. Contributions to Children International are deductible to the extent allowed under U.S. tax laws. The Organization is no longer subject to U.S. federal, state and local income tax examinations by tax authorities before 2006.
Note 8: Endowment
The Organization's endowment consists of three individual funds established for a variety of purposes. The endowment includes both donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the governing body to function as endowments (board-designated endowment funds). As required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP), net assets associated with endowment funds, including board-designated endowment funds, are classified and reported based on the existence or absence of donor-imposed restrictions.
The Organization's governing body has interpreted the State of Missouri Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (SPMIFA) as requiring preservation of the fair value of the original gift as of the gift date of the donor-restricted endowment funds absent explicit donor stipulations to the contrary. As a result of this interpretation, the Organization classifies as permanently restricted net assets (a) the original value of gifts donated to the permanent endowment, (b) the original value of subsequent gifts to the permanent endowment and (c) accumulations to the permanent endowment made in accordance with the direction of the applicable donor gift instrument at the time the accumulation is added to the fund. The remaining portion of donor-restricted endowment funds is classified as temporarily restricted net assets until those amounts are appropriated for expenditure by the Organization in a manner consistent with the standard of prudence prescribed by SPMIFA.
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In accordance with SPMIFA, the Organization considers the following factors in making a determination to appropriate or accumulate donor-restricted endowment funds:
1. Duration and preservation of the fund
2. Purposes of the Organization and the fund
3. General economic conditions
4. Possible effect of inflation and deflation
5. Expected total return from investment income and appreciation or depreciation of investments
6. Other resources of the Organization
7. Investment policies of the Organization
The composition of net assets by type of endowment fund at September 30, 2009 was:
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total
Donor-restricted endowment
funds $ - $ - $ 340,207 $ 340,207
Board-designated endowment
funds 19,317,386 - - 19,317,386
Total endowment funds $ 19,317,386 $ - $ 340,207 $19,657,593
Changes in endowment net assets for the year ended September 30, 2009 was:
Temporarily Permanently Unrestricted Restricted Restricted
Total
Endowment net assets, beginning of year Investment return Investment loss Net appreciation
$ 19,924,594 $
(5,245,419) 4,638,211
$ 340,207 $ 20,264,801
(5,245,419) 4,638,211
Total investment return
(607,208)
(607,208)
Endowment net assets, end of year
$ 19,317,386 $
$ 340,207 $ 19,657,593
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Amounts of donor-restricted endowment funds classified as permanently restricted net assets at September 30, 2009 consisted of:
Permanently restricted net assets - portion of perpetual endowment funds required to be retained permanently
by explicit donor stipulation or SPMIFA $ 340,207
The Organization has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment while providing for periodic expenditures from the fund. Endowment assets include those assets of donor-restricted endowment funds the Organization must hold in perpetuity or for donor-specified periods, as well as those of board-designated endowment funds. Under the Organization's policies, endowment assets are invested in a manner that is intended to produce results that exceed a composite of market indices while assuming a reasonable level of investment risk.
To satisfy its long-term rate of return objectives, the Organization relies on a total return strategy in which investment returns are achieved through both current yield (investment income such as dividends and interest) and capital appreciation (both realized and unrealized). The Organization targets a diversified asset allocation to achieve its long-term return objectives within prudent risk constraints.
The Organization has a policy (the spending policy) allowing the Board of Directors to appropriate for expenditure each year an appropriate amount of its endowment fund as recommended by the board and officers of Children International. Such recommendations are generally to be made each year in connection with the proposed budget for the following fiscal year. In establishing this policy, the Organization considered the long-term expected return on its endowment.
Note 9: Disclosures About Fair Value of Assets and Liabilities
Effective October 1, 2008, the Organization adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, which was subsequently incorporated into the FASB Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820. Topic 820 defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. Topic 820 has been applied prospectively as of the beginning of the year.
Topic 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Topic 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. The standard describes three levels of inputs that may be used to measure fair value:
Level 1 Quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
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Level 2 Observable inputs other than Level 1 prices, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially the full term of the assets or liabilities
Level 3 Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities
Following is a description of the valuation methodologies used for assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis and recognized in the accompanying statement of financial position, as well as the general classification of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the valuation hierarchy.
Investments
Where quoted market prices are available in an active market, securities are classified within Level 1 of the valuation hierarchy. Level 1 securities include equity securities and money market funds. If quoted market prices are not available, then fair values are estimated by using pricing models, quoted prices of securities with similar characteristics or discounted cash flows. Level 2 securities include fixed income securities and derivative contracts. In certain cases where Level 1 or Level 2 inputs are not available, securities are classified within Level 3 of the hierarchy and include hedge fund of funds and private equity fund of funds.
The following table presents the fair value measurements of assets and liabilities recognized in the accompanying statement of financial position measured at fair value on a recurring basis and the level within the FAS 157 fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements fall at September 30, 2009:
Fair Value Measurements Using
Fair Value
Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1)
Significant
Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)
Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)
Investments $24,507,378 $ 12,075,350 $ 7,242,709 $ 5,189,319
Deliverable and non-deliverable
forward contracts 29,987 - 29,987
Cash equivalents 6,973,941 6,973,941
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The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances of recurring fair value measurements recognized in the accompanying statement of financial position using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs:
Investments
Balance, October 1, 2008 $ 5,227,710
Total realized and unrealized net losses"
included in change in net assets (61,057) Purchases, gifts and settlements _22,666
Balance, September 30, 2009 $ 5,189,319
The following methods were used to estimate the fair value of all other financial instruments recognized in the accompanying statement of financial position at amounts other than fair value.
Cash and Cash Equivalents
The carrying amount approximates fair value.
Pledges Receivable
Fair value is estimated based on the present value of the future cash collections.
Notes Payable
Fair value is estimated based on the borrowing rates currently available to the Organization for bank loans with similar terms and maturities.
Annuities Payable
Fair values of the annuity and trust obligations are based on an actuarial evaluation of the estimated annuity or other payment under such obligations.
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The following table presents estimated fair values of the Organization's financial instruments in accordance with FAS 107 at September 30, 2009.
Carrying
Amount_Fair Value
Financial assets
Certificates of deposit $ 210,220 $ 210,220
Pledges receivable 447,580 435,990
Financial liabilities
Note payable to bank 1,442,372 1,452,115
Annuities payable 1,428,450 1,428,450
Note 10: Significant Estimates and Concentrations
Current Economic Conditions
The current economic environment presents not-for-profit organizations generally with uncertain circumstances and challenges. The financial statements have been prepared using values and information currently available to the Organization.
Given the volatility of current economic conditions, the values of assets and liabilities recorded in the financial statements could change, resulting in material future adjustments in investment values that could negatively impact the Organization's ability to meet debt covenants or maintain sufficient liquidity.
Note 11: Subsequent Events
Subsequent events have been evaluated through December 9, 2009, which is the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
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Facility Expansion Project
In October 2009, the Organization entered into a contract to expand and renovate its facilities. The project will add office space to accommodate projected future growth of the Organization. The project will consist of construction of a building addition of approximately 28,000 square feet plus renovation of approximately 40,000 square feet of existing office space. Construction began in October 2009.
The cost of the project is estimated to be $14.7 million. Of the total, $12.5 million will be financed by tax exempt bonds that were issued on November 5, 2009. The interest rate on the bonds is 4.23%, which is fixed for 10 years. The bonds will be amortized over 15 years and are callable at the end of 10 years. Security for the debt includes the building, furniture and equipment and pledged investment securities. The remaining $2.2 million cost of the project will be financed internally from operations and existing investment accounts.
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CHILDREN f 7 INTERNATIONAL V
From the president
Karen Galindo said something that took me by surprise.
As one of 11 sponsored youth invited to the United Nations 2009 Youth Assembly, Karen had traveled all the way to New York City from her impoverished community outside San Pedro Sula, Honduras, to join youth from around the world and share strategies for overcoming poverty.
During the Assembly, Karen learned a wealth of information about curbing the effects of poverty and improving conditions in her community. But it wasn't until the last day that her perspective on global poverty changed for good.
She had joined in a conversation with a couple of her peers - Ranjit Jana from India and Chengo Chewe from Zambia - when she confided how discouraged she was to return to the poverty of Honduras. Karen fretted about how hard it was for her family to make ends meet on the $263 a month her father earns as a day laborer. Ranjit and Chengo said they could relate, but the stories they shared were much bleaker than her own. They told Karen about the dire conditions of their communities and their parents' shockingly low incomes, about how they sometimes ate just one meal a day and couldn't always count on clean water.
Karen was stunned. She said she never realized poverty could be worse than what she had experienced in Honduras. She had to see the world through their eyes to really understand the global impact of poverty and then commit herself to helping others.
"When I graduate from sponsorship," Karen said before finishing the program last year, "I'm going to work as a volunteer and give back some of what Children International has given me... I want to share that with the next generation of youth."
To me, that's what sponsorship is all about - taking a close, hard look at the realities of poverty in which children and youth live, and then taking action to change those young lives before it's too late.
Sponsorship gives each of us the unique chance to see the world in a whole new way as we work together to improve children's lives. We watch children's progress through medical checkups and
nutritional aid, dental care, educational support and material assistance. We observe the change of character that takes place when sponsored children participate in youth programs, leadership and skills training. We even see the sense of security a child's family experiences after receiving household supplies and other forms of family assistance.
Keeping a close watch over children also enables us to respond to their needs in times of emergency, as we did in 2009, by delivering critical food aid, urgent medical attention for the HlNl flu epidemic, and emergency relief for the victims of natural disasters.
That kind of support is only possible because contributors like you are willing to see poverty for what it is and do something about it. You are making a real and lasting impact on children in need, and that's a commitment we take to heart.
(/ Jim Cook President
Annual Highlights
Children International provided support and services to more than 335,000 children and their families in 2009 - 15,000 more children than the previous year. Growth like that represents our commitment to helping as many impoverished children as possible.
With support from contributors like you, sponsorship proves to be an effective and long-term solution for children in need, and its achievements can be seen in some of the highlights from last year:
Several of our sponsorship agencies reached major milestones. Two
of our longest running sponsorship areas, Guatemala and the Dominican Republic, celebrated their 30-year anniversaries, followed by our sponsorship agency in Honduras, which recognized 25 years of support. It was also a big year in Barranquilla, Colombia; Quito, Ecuador; and at our Sahay agency in Kolkata, India, where we have delivered sponsorship benefits and services for the past 20 years.
Sponsored youth delegates spoke out for a better world at the United Nations 2009 Annual Youth Assembly. Our 11 youth delegates, one from each of the countries where we work, were invited to join over 700 other youth in New York to share solutions for overcoming extreme poverty and develop new strategies for improving their own communities.
We expanded sponsorship services by opening new community centers and a new sponsorship agency. New centers were completed in Villa Alemana, Chile; San Lorenzo, Guatemala; and Kolkata, India. The construction of our new center in Kolkata coincided with the inauguration of our Disha sponsorship agency, which will support up to 5,000 children in the city's depressed urban slums. Centers are also under construction in the Dominican Republic, Ecuador and the Philippines.
Sponsorship Overview
The mission of sponsorship is straightforward: To bring real and lasting change to children living in poverty. By working in partnership with contributors like you, we strive to reduce children's daily struggles, invest in their potential, and provide them with the opportunity to grow up healthy, educated and prepared to contribute to society.
From the time children first enter the sponsorship program between the ages of 2 and 9 to the time they graduate at the age of 19, they receive an array of benefits that foster their growth and development. Basic assistance such as health care, educational support, clothes and shoes form the basis of this support, but dental and nutritional care, family support and community assistance further enrich their Lives.
When the time comes for sponsored youth to graduate, it is our hope that they are healthy, educated and self-reliant individuals with the skills and ability to break free from poverty and help improve the world around them.
Program Highlights for 2009
Health and Nutrition
• 644,646 anti-parasite treatments given
• 580,464 medical exams administered
• 102,288 dental exams provided
• 98,483 hygiene kits distributed
• 17,202 received nutritional assistance
Education
• 379,811 school-supply kits given
• 71,221 backpacks supplied
• 36,808 awarded tuition assistance
• 5,661 children tutored
Clothing and Shoes
• 767,592 clothing items provided
• 320,896 pairs of shoes distributed
• 72,861 school uniforms provided
Health
Setting Sights on Better Health
Acute respiratory infection, malnutrition, parasites, iron deficiency anemia and dental cavities. Those were the five most detectable causes of disease among sponsored children under 12 this past year, according to our medical staff. Each is endemic to the communities where we work, and each has the potential to cause severe health complications.
Common, preventable health risks like those above too often go untreated in poor communities because families lack awareness, access to medical clinics, and the necessary resources for treatment. And yet, preventing or curing those common ailments seldom requires more than a quick exam, some medicine and basic education.
That's why medical and dental care are fundamental benefits of Children International's sponsorship program. Our staff doctors and dentists conduct routine exams and prescribe follow-up treatment, medicine and specialists as needed. And our Emergency Medical Fund helps cover critical cases that may require surgery or advanced care.
Sponsored children, along with their families, further benefit from additional care such as vaccination clinics, anti-parasite campaigns and partnership agreements with public and private health facilities. And occasional sponsorship gifts like hygiene kits, insecticide-treated mosquito nets, and water-storage containers serve to bolster children's health on a daily basis.
Education
Sharing the Gift of School
Attending school is a luxury for children in many impoverished communities around the world, and families must sometimes rotate their children in and out of school if they can afford to send them at all.
"We had to do it out of desperation because we just didn't have the money to buy three or four uniforms," explains Maria Tol, the mother of five sponsored children in Guatemala. "That's what poverty is like. Even buying a poster with the drawing of the planets means two or three loaves of bread less."
In the case of Maria's family, it's unlikely that any of her children would have remained in school without help from Children International. There was simply no money to spare on school supplies and fees.
The educational support we provide paves the way for many sponsored children to attend school. School uniforms arid supplies cover the basic requirements children need to enroll, while our community center libraries, tutors and computer labs foster a desire to learn and reinforce the importance of education.
In some cases, Children International covers school fees and transportation expenses to ensure a child's continued education. We even partner with communities to renovate and expand schools, furnish classrooms with study aids, textbooks and equipment, and train teachers.
Along with that support, there's HOPE (Helping Overcome Poverty through Education). The HOPE Fund is our scholarship program that gives impoverished students the opportunity to pursue higher education or vocational/technical training to help them truly succeed in Life.
in Zambia and tuberculosis in India
• Improved privacy for all child health cases
• Expanded outreach through our unique Youth Health Corps
Beyond the Basics:
• Early education programs for preschool children
• One-to-one tutoring sessions
• Extracurricular workshops and training for youth
• Adult literacy programs for parents
Nutrition
Turning the Tables on Hunger
Malnutrition isn't always visible. Gaunt frames and sunken cheeks may be obvious indicators of severe malnourishment, but more moderate cases have few outward signs.
Regular screenings are key to detecting malnutrition. We evaluate all sponsored children under the age of 12 once a year. Our agencies then have the chance to offer nutrition education in addition to a feeding program. Moderately or severely undernourished children receive free healthy meals or their parents can pick up therapeutic foods, such as vitamin-enriched shakes. All the while, our Lifeline Food Program provides extra sustenance to those families who've been driven to hunger by the rising costs of food.
Through this concerted effort to identify and treat malnutrition, our sponsorship agencies have had a real impact in their communities. In Lusaka, Zambia, for example, it's not uncommon for children and their parents to skip two meals a day. Or even three. One way we are helping those boys and girls is through school feeding programs that encourage them to come to school and get the nutrients they need to concentrate and learn while in class.
From monitoring children's height and weight for signs of malnutrition to delivering emergency food aid in times of need, your support is helping to alleviate hunger and improve lives.
A Full Table:
• 17,202 children participated in nutrition rehabilitation programs
• 11,787 individuals received food relief through the Lifeline Food Program
• 2,800 children attended Zambia's school-based feeding program
Youth
A New Vision for the Future
Children International's Youth Program equips young men and women ages 12 to 19 with the knowledge and life skills needed to rise above their circumstances and make successful transitions to adulthood.
Early on, sponsored youth have the option of participating in our Youth Leadership Training Program, where they learn about community organization and development while acquiring skills in areas like communication, decision making and conflict resolution. They also have the chance to join our Youth Health Corps, which empowers them to teach others how to reduce preventable illnesses, substance abuse and unwanted pregnancies. But that's only the start.
Youth Councils at each of our agencies give young men and women the chance to organize and administer programs and activities that directly benefit them. The members are democratically elected and serve as representatives for all the youth in their area. One of their most important tasks is to direct the use of their agency's Youth Empowerment Fund, which aims to alleviate problems within the community.
In 2009, the Youth Council in India used a portion of their fund to assist people with disabilities and construct community wells in two rural villages. In the Philippines, they called on the fund to help preserve a watershed shared by 12 million people; while those in the Dominican Republic rallied to prevent child abuse and domestic violence by funding a community education campaign.
Empowered with knowledge and skills, Children International youth are prepped and ready to lead the way toward a more promising future, not just for themselves but for everyone they meet.
Youth on the Rise-.
• Kicked off the "Game On!" sports league in Mexico
• Recognized at the United Notions International Youth Assembly
• More than 1,700 hove participated in Youth Health Corps
Family and Community Support
lending a Hand at Home
In order for a child to reap the rewards of sponsorship and grow into a confident, self-reliant adult, it's important to have stability at home. But stability is rare in underdeveloped communities where families' homes are often fractured by financial distress, natural disasters, occasional food shortages and illness.
That's why Children International assists sponsored children's families with benefits that strengthen their lives at home and in their communities. Household materials like cookware, storage containers and linens are essential benefits of sponsorship. Beyond that, we host regular workshops that teach improved hygiene and nutrition, computer and communication skills, and much more. And with help from donors and micro-enterprise programs, our agencies coordinate income-generating projects for families who want to capitalize on their skills and elevate their standards of living.
Family support even extends to the very homes in which families live, in the form of home repairs and new home construction, while community projects Like clean-water sources and sanitary facilities help ensure better health and hygiene in neighborhoods that often lack infrastructure.
No matter how humble or harsh their homes and communities may be, sponsored children and their families can find comfort and relief through Children International.
Signs of Relief:
• Emergency relief for victims of Typhoons Ketsano and Parma in the Philippines
• New homes for Cyclone Aila victims in India
• Expansion of Mabuhay Village in the Philippines for families displaced by Typhoon Dorian
Partnerships
Gifts in Kind, Handled with Care
Little did she know it, but the pair of soft, colorful shoes 9-year-old Aura Garcia Sic slipped on her feet at the beginning of the year were the result of hundreds of hands working together to make her life more comfortable.
Ten thousand pairs of Crocs™ had been donated to Children International by Crocs SolesUnitedSM and their affiliate, Brother's Brother Foundation. Boxfuls of the cushy clogs were shipped to our agency in Guatemala City, which unloaded the shoes and made them ready for distribution alongside school supplies for sponsored children.
Ever since Children International received its first product donation in 1991, impoverished boys and girls have gained tremendous value from donated goods. Also known as gifts in kind, the items include everything from clothing and shoes to medical and dental supplies, household items, food and educational materials.
Children International received more than $52 million worth of product donations in 2009 alone. Clothing and shoes were some of the most popular items received by parents and children. School textbooks ranked high as well. Other notable gifts in kind included wheelchairs, vaccines and hygiene supplies.
Thanks to gifts in kind, countless helping hands are joining together to ensure that impoverished children have the resources they need to get ahead in life and keep moving in the right direction.
Sharing Support:
• Follett Educational Services
• Paris Accessories
• Textbook Exchange
• Fresh Produce Sportswear
• Agape Distributions/ GIK International
Condensed Audited Financial Information
Independent Auditor - BKD, LLP For year ended September 30, 2009
Public Support and Revenue
Sponsorships and Contributions Corporate Gifts and Commodities Legacies and Bequests Grants and Other Income, Net
:' Total Public Support and Revenue
Expenses
Program Services
Worldwide Program Services
Supporting Services
Management and General Securing Financial Support
Total Supporting Services
-Total Expenses'
Public Support and Revenue Over Expenses
Non-Operating Activities
Net Realized Endowment Losses Increase in Unrealized Gain on Investments Change in Actuarial Liability for Gift Annuities Increase in Value of Deliverable and
Non-Deliverable Forward Contracts
Increase in Net Assets
Net Assets; Beginning of the Year Net Assets, End of the. Year -
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S 91,843,779 52,846,856 963,834 662,432
: 146,316,901:
114,949,143
9,687,948 18,058,888
27,746,836
142,695,979 "
3,620,922
(5,199,774) 4,823,032 (206,755) 181,809
3,219,234
S
37,771,103 40,990;337
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