Ordered, that the Committee on Finance is hereby authorized and directed to issue charitable solicitation (tag day) permits to the following organizations:
Blessings in a Backpack, Inc. November 21, 2015 Citywide
Children's Benefit League of Chicago and Suburbs April 15-16,2016
Citywide
Greenpeace, Inc.
January 1, 2016 ^ December 31, 2016 Citywide
Salvation Army
November 13, 2015 thru December 24, 2015 Citywide
This order shall take effect and be in foree^irom and after its passage.
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Edward M. Burke Alderman, 14lh Ward
Document No.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CHICAGO
CHICAGO November 18, 2015
To the President and Members of the City Council:
Your Committee on Finance having had under consideration one (1) order authorizing four (4) applications for City of Chicago Charitable Solicitation (Tag Day) permits.
Blessings in a Backpack, Inc. November 21, 2015 Citywide
Children's Benefit League of Chicago and Suburbs April 15-16, 2016
Citywide
Greenpeace, Inc.
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016 Citywide
Salvation Army
November 13, 2015 thru December 24, 2015 Citywide
having had the same under advisement, begs leave to report and recommend that your Honorable Body pass the ordinance(s)/order(s) transmitted herewith.
This recommendation was concurred in by
of the members of the committee with dissenting vote(s)).
Respectfully submitted|1010|(sienedy/fo.CJUJ o—A^Ls X. Chairman
Document No.
REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE TO THE CITY COUNCIL CITY OF CHICAGO
PERMIT NO. 2015-23
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: 2015-23
GROUP NAME: Blessings in a Backpack
ADDRESS: 125 South Wacker Drive, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60606
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 312-893-5508
CONTACT PERSON: Brooke Wiseman
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 2, 2015
SOLICITATION DATE: November 21, 2015
CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 18, 2015
COMPLETION OF FILE DATE:
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISTRIBUTION RECEIVED:
DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: November 18, 2015
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VIOLATION (S)
COMMITTEE LETTER SENT:
COMPLY RECEIVED:
COMMENTS:
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
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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.)
Signature
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
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.
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.
The officer ofthe subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
Name of organization
Signature of organization officer
Date
BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC
|4121 SHELBYVILLE RD LOUISVILLE KY 40207-3205
Certificate of Registration
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P.ERMJTMENT OF .REVENUE
Issued Date: 08/20/2012
City of Chicago
Committee on Finance City Hall • Room 302 • 60602 www.commilleeonfinance.org
Alderman Edward M. Burke Chairman
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
Enclosure
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, issued by the Attorney General of the State of Elinois; 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; an application fee of ten dollars ($10) for each day of solicitation requested; and such other information as the committee on finance may require. The application fee charged by this section shall not be waived by any action of the City Council including by order or ordinance. 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; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-2010, p. 107316)
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 years shall be permitted to select 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)
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 their behalf with reflective vests to be worn at all times while soliciting on city streets.
(Prior code § 36-14; Added Coun. J. 12-18-84, p. 12004; Amend Coun. J. 10-1-97, p. 53406, § 1; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-2010, p. 107316)
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:
The charitable organization must be registered with the Charitable Trust Division of the Illinois Attorney General's office as a not-for-profit corporation.
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.
Persons under the age of sixteen shall be prohibited from soliciting on city streets.
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. 10-1-97, p. 53406, § 2; Amend Coun. J. 4-29-98, p. 66275)
10-8-165 Enforcement.
The Chairman of the Committee on Finance shall appoint and approve any individual(s) who will be charged with the supplementary enforcement of Article II of Chapter 10-8 alongside the Chicago Police Department. The appointed individuals shall serve for a term of two (2) years, expiring on the final Friday of December. As the term of any member expires, his successor shall be appointed by the Chairman of the Committee on Finance for a term of two (2) years. Any vacancy in the office of an appointed individual shall be filled by the Chairman of the Committee on Finance for the unexpired term. The appointed individuals shall wear a suitable badge to be furnished by the Committee on Finance identifying the aforementioned individuals as Special Inspectors of the Committee on Finance. All individuals shall serve without compensation.
(Added Coun. J. 11-17-2010, p. 107316)
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 $1,000.00. 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 of this chapter a third time shall be prohibited from soliciting charitable contributions on the public way. Any charitable organization that has any fines or fees outstanding as a result of any provision of this chapter shall have all.fee waivers temporarily placed on hold until the
aforementioned fines or fees are resolved. 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. 10-1-97, p. 53406, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-17-2010, p. 107316)
Jul 27 09 08:36p Jennifer Bippus
INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE P. 0. BOX 2508 CINCINNATI, OH 45201
Emrjloyer-.TdentiCication Number:
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BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK INC 183 9 BROWNSBORO RD LOUISVILLE, KY 40206
"Contact Person: ROGER W VANCE
Contact Telephone Number: (877) 829-5500
Accounting Period Ending: December 31
Public Charity Status: 170(b) tl)(A)(vi)
Form 990 Required: Yes
Effective Date of Exemption: October 12, 2 007
Contribution Deductibility: Yes
Addendum Applies: No
Dear Applicant:
We are pleased to inform you that upon review of your application for tax exempt status we have determined that you are exempt from Federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions to you are deductible under,section 170 of the Code. You are also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devises, transfers or gifts under section 2055, 2106 or 2522 of the Code. Because this letter could help, resolve any questions regarding your exempt status, you should keep it in your permanent records.
Organisations exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Code are further classified as either public charities or private foundations. We determined that you are a public charity under the Code section(s) listed in the heading of this letter.
Please see enclosed Publication 4221-PC, Compliance Guide for 501(c)(3) Public Charities, for some helpful information about your responsibilities as an exempt organization.
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
Jul 27 09 08:37p Jennifer Bippus
Sincerely,
Director, Exempt Organizations Rulings and Agreements
Letter 947 (DO/CG)
PERMIT NO. 2015- 24
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: 2015-24
GROUP NAME: Children's Benefit League of Chicago & Suburbs
ADDRESS: 2001 West Pierce Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 773-342-4499
CONTACT PERSON: Steven Koll
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 2, 2015
SOLICITATION DATE: April 15-16,2015
CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 18,2015
COMPLETION OF FILE DATE:
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISTRIBUTION RECEIVED:
DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: November 18, 2015
VIOLATION fS)
COMMITTEE LETTER SENT:
COMPLY RECEIVED:
COMMENTS:
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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.)
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HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
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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.
Signature of organization officer
The officer ofthe subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability and indemnity agreement.
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PRESIDENT
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North Avenue Day Nursery
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jennie Tierjen
I st Vice President &
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Pal Dnnkwinc 2nd Vice President
Debbie Grossman 3rd Vice President
Lisa Petersen
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Yearbook and Revisions
Nominating
K.atie Slanley Press and Publicity
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Blind Service Association
Evangelical Child & Family
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Children throughout the metropolitan area are served by member agencies of the Children's Benefit League. Hundreds of children arc given full lime care in foster homes; additional children are given part-time care in neighborhood centers, Alternative Schools, I lcadStart programs, and summer camps. The annual cost of operating the member agencies runs into the millions of dollars. Our Tag Days is one source of some ofthe necessary funds.
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PERMIT NO. 2015-25
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: 2015-25
GROUP NAME: Greenpeace, Inc.,
ADDRESS: 702 H St. NW , Suite 300, Washington, DC 20001
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 202-462-1177
CONTACT PERSON: Annie Leonard
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 2, 2015
SOLICITATION DATE: January 1, 2016 through December 31, 2016
CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 18, 2015
COMPLETION OF FILE DATE:
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISTRIBUTION RECEIVED:
DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: November 18, 2015
VIOLATION (S)
COMMITTEE LETTER SENT:
COMPLY RECEIVED:
COMMENTS:
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Include the following with your application:
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.
A facsimile 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.
Please include any other relevant information which would assist the Qrjmmittee on Finance in reviewing this application.
APFIIOfflONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CCMMITTEE CN FINANCE NO LATER THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE SOTJOTATION-
I/WE, 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 OEGANIZATION MUST SIGN AND VERIFY THIS APPLICATION.)
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OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
STATE OF ILLINOIS
Lisa Madigan
GREENPEACE, INC. 702 H STREET N.W SUITE 300
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Washington, dc 20001
RE: RE: Status of GREENPEACE, INC. under the Illinois Charitable Laws CO# 01020112 Dear Registrant:
This letter is pursuant to your request that the Attorney General confirm the status of GREENPEACE, INC. under the Charitable Organization Laws.
This organization is currently registered with the Attorney General's Charitable Trust and Solicitations Bureau as CO# 01020112. It is current in the filing of its financial reports, having filed its report for the period ended December 31, 2014. Please let us know if you require further information.
Takiyah Martin Barnes, Compliance Officer
Charitable Trusts Bureau
100 West Randolph Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone: (312)814-2595
GREENPEACE, INC.
2015 Board of Directors
Karen Topakian, Chair, 2014-2015
Years on the board: 17 .
Email: ktopakian@yahoo.corn
Rajasvini Bhansali, 2014-2017 Years on the board: 1
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Larry Kopald, 2013-2016 Years on the board: 2
Email: ikopald@kopaldstranger.com
Guillermo Quinteros, 2013-2016 Years on the board: 2
Email: GuiilermoO@soTidago.org
Alnoor Ladha,2014-2017 Years on the board: 3
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GREENPEACE FUND, INC.
2015 Board of Directors
Tom Newmark, Chair, 2014-2015
Years on the board:4
6 Colonial Hills Drive
St. Louis, MO 63141
Cell: (314) 378-7154
Email: tnewmark@tnewmark.com
Jeffrey Hollender, 2012-2015
Years on the board: 6 ,
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Elizabeth Gilchrist, 2011-2014 Years on the board:10
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Email: elgilchrist@gmail.com
Adelaide Gomer, 2012-2015
Years on the board: 3
Email: ahparkg@gmail.com
JecKim, 2012-2015
Years on the board: 3 ._.,
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Ford Foundation 320 East 43rJ Street New York, NY 10017 Office: (212) 573 499.1
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Internal Revenue Service Date: September 24, 2004
Department of the Treasury P. O. Box 2508 Cincinnati, OH 45201
Greenpeace, Inc.
702 H Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20001-3734
Person to Contact:
Jeremy Vogelpohl 31-03888 Customer Service Representative
Toll Free Telephone Number:
8:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST
877-829-5500
Fax Number:
513-263-3756
Federal ldentificatip_n,Number:
Dear Sir or Madam:
Thank you for submitting the information shown below. The changes indicated do not adversely affect the exempt status of your organization. The exemption letter previously issued continues in effect.
Please advise us of any future change in the character, purpose, method of operation, name, or address of your organization. Such notification is a requirement for retaining exempt status.
Please accept our apology for the delay in responding to your request and for any inconvenience this may have caused you or your organization.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Janna K. Skufca, Director, TE/GE Customer Account Services
Item: Amended Bylaws signed and dated June 13, 2004.
Sincerely,
PERMIT NO. 2015-26
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE CHARITABLE SOLICITATION TAG DAY REQUEST FORM AND ROUTE SHEET
PERMIT NUMBER: 2015-26
GROUP NAME: The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division
ADDRESS: 5040 N. Pulaski, Chicago, IL 60630
TELEPHONE NUMBER: 773-725-1100
CONTACT PERSON: Scott Justvig
DATE WRITTEN REQUEST WAS RECEIVED: November 2, 2015
SOLICITATION DATE: November 13, 2015 through December 24, 2015 (No Sundays)
CITY COUNCIL DATE: November 18,2015
COMPLETION OF FILE DATE:
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND DISTRIBUTION RECEIVED:
DATE PERMIT LETTER WAS SENT TO ORGANIZATION: November 18, 2015
VIOLATION (S)
COMMITTEE LETTER SENT:
COMPLY RECEIVED:
COMMENTS: |
APPLICATION FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CHARITABLE SOLICITATION PERMIT
(Please neatly print or type. If necessary in answering any question, please attach
additional sheets.)
Name of organization: The Salvation Army Metropolitan Division
Address: 5040 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60630
Telephone Number: 773.725.1100
Use the space below to list names, current positions, residence addresses and Telephone numbers of the officers in the organization:
Scott Justvig, Executive Director of Development and Communications 5040 N. Pulaski Road Chicago, IL 60630
3. List the date and approximate Iocation(s) of solicitation:
Friday, November 2015 through Thursday, December 24, 2015
4. Approximately how many persons will be engaged in the solicitation?
Approximately 100 people/volunteers
5. Explain the methods your organization will use to solicit funds:
Red Kettles
6. Has your organization ever been allowed to solicit funds in prior years in the City of Chicago? If so, when?
Yes, we have solicited in the City of Chicago for 75 years for this annual event.
Include the following with your application:
A copy of the registration statement fded with the Attorney General ofthe State of Illinois; or exemption issued by the Attorney General ofthe State of Illinois. See Attachment
A copy ofthe tag, badge, emblem or other token (if any) which will be distributed as part ofthe solicitation, or which will be used by your organization in its solicitation. Not Applicable
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.)
Signature
Signature Title Date
Signature Title Date_
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT
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.
The subject organization assumes full responsibility for risk of bodily injury, death or property damage due to the negligence ofthe subject organization or otherwise resulting from conduct or activity related to the participation in charitable solicitation on the public way.
The officer ofthe subject organization has read and voluntarily signs the hold harmless agreement and waiver of liability an indemnity agreement.
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Signature of organization officer -
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Apr-21-15 12:37pm From'
OFFICli OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL
April 21, 2015 STATE OF ILLINOIS
THE SALVATION ARMY
10 W ALGONQUIN RD Lisa Madigan
DES PLAIN IIS, IL 60016 atiuknev «i-.nekm.
RE; RE: Slums of THE SAL VATION ARMY under the Illinois Charitable Laws CO# 0X047779
Dear Registrant:
This letter is pursuant to your request that the Attorney General confirm the status of THE SALVATION ARMY under the Charitable Organization Laws.
This organization is.i.urremlv registered with the Attorney General's Charitable Trust
and Solicitations Bureau as ¦ _^ Jand has been granted religious exemption from
filing annual financial reports with our office. Please let us know if you require further information.
Sincerely,
Takiyah Martin Barnes, Compliance Officer
Charitable Trusts Bureau
100 West Randolph Street, 11th Floor
Chicago, Illinois 60601
Telephone: (312)814-2595
File Number
To all to whom these Presents Shall Come, Greeting:
I, Jesse White, Secretary of State ofthe State of Illinois, do hereby certify that I am the keeper ofthe records ofthe Department of Business Services. I certify that
THE SALVATION ARMY, A DOMESTIC CORPORATION, INCORPORATED UNDER THE LAWS OF THIS STATE ON MAY 29, 1913, APPEARS TO HAVE COMPLIED WITH ALL THE PROVISIONS OF THE GENERAL NOT FOR PROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF THIS STATE, AND AS OF THIS DATE, IS IN GOOD STANDING AS A DOMESTIC CORPORATION IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS.
In Testimony Whereof, i hereto set
my hand and cause to be affixed the Great Seal of the State of Illinois, this 24TH day of JULY A.D. 2015 .
Authentication #: 1520501260 verifiable until 07/24/2016 Authenticate at: