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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
990
Form
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Open to Public
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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D Employer identification number
C Name of organization
Check if applicable:
X
Inspection
, 2016, and ending
A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning
B
OMB No. 1545-0047
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Address
change
Doing Business As
Name change
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
04-2103893
Initial return
250 WEST 64TH STREET
Terminated
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
E Telephone number
Room/suite
(212 ) 769-6200
G Gross receipts $
8,905.
H(a) Is this a group return for
Yes X No
ALAN R. MORSE
subordinates?
250 WEST 64TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023
Yes
No
H(b) Are all subordinates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
X 501(c)(3)
Tax-exempt status:
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501(c) (
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(insert no.)
4947(a)(1) or
527
WWW.LIGHTHOUSEGUILD.ORG
J Website:
H(c) Group exemption number
MA
K Form of organization: X Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L Year of formation: 1949 M State of legal domicile:
Summary
Part I
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE VISION AND DIABETES
EDUCATION TO PEOPLE PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK FOR, OR AFFECTED BY,
VISION LOSS.
Amended
return
Application
pending
NEW YORK, NY 10023
F Name and address of principal officer:
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Net Assets or
Fund Balances
Expenses
Revenue
Activities & Governance
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b
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if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets.
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Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line 2a)
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12
Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34
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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)
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Total assets (Part X, line 16)
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
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7b
Prior Year
COPY FOR
PUBLIC INSPECTION
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Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3)
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10)
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
Current Year
8,134.
0.
160,979.
-185.
168,928.
0.
0.
3,127.
0.
8,591.
0.
314.
0.
8,905.
0.
0.
12,882.
0.
7,939.
11,066.
157,862.
271.
13,153.
-4,248.
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e)
Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
Part II
Beginning of Current Year
End of Year
1,087,269.
3,007,149.
-1,919,880.
1,113,608.
3,019,530.
-1,905,922.
Signature Block
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
M
M CHRISTINA WONG
Sign
Here
11/14/2017
Signature of officer
Date
CFO
Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name
Paid
DAVID M
Preparer
Firm's name
Use Only
Preparer's signature
Date
Check
if
self-employed
HIGHFILL
11/14/2017
KPMG LLP
Firm's EIN
345 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10154-0102
Firm's address
Phone no.
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May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
PTIN
P01517891
13-5565207
212-758-9700
X Yes
No
Form 990 (2016)
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Form
8868
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an
Exempt Organization Return
(Rev. January 2017)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-1709
File a separate application for each return.
Information about Form 8868 and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form8868.
Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the
forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated W ith Certain Personal Benefit
Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic
filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/efile, click on Charities & Non-Profits, and click on e-file for Charities and Non-Profits.
Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts
must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns.
Enter filer's identifying number, see instructions
Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions.
Type or
print
File by the
due date for
filing your
return. See
instructions.
Employer identification number (EIN) or
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
04-2103893
Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.
Social security number (SSN)
15 WEST 65TH STREET
City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.
NEW YORK, NY 10023
Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return)
Application
Is For
Return
Code
Form 990 or Form 990-EZ
Form 990-BL
Form 4720 (individual)
Form 990-PF
Form 990-T (sec. 401(a) or 408(a) trust)
Form 990-T (trust other than above)
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Return
Code
Form 990-T (corporation)
Form 1041-A
Form 4720 (other than individual)
Form 5227
Form 6069
Form 8870
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CHRISTINA WONG
15 WEST 65H STREET NEW YORK NY 10023
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212 769-6273
Telephone No.
Fax No.
If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box
If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN)
. If this is
for the whole group, check this box
. If it is for part of the group, check this box
and attach
a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.
11/15 , 20 17 , to file the exempt organization return
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I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until
for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization’s return for:
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calendar year 20 16
tax year beginning
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If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months, check reason:
Initial return
Final return
Change in accounting period
3 a If this application is for Forms 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any
nonrefundable credits. See instructions.
3a $
b If this application is for Forms 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and
estimated tax payments made. Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit.
3b $
c Balance due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using EFTPS
(Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See instructions.
3c $
2
0.
0.
0.
Caution. If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment
instructions.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Form
8868
(Rev. 1-2017)
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Form 990 (2016)
Page
Part III
1
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III
Briefly describe the organization's mission:
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SEE SCHEDULE O.
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Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
X No
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?
Yes
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
X Yes
services?
No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
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including grants of $
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4c (Code:
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NONE
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $
including grants of $
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)?
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part VI
Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII
Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX
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e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
f Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
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12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
14 a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking,
fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If "Yes," answer lines 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule N, Part II
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III,
or IV, and Part V, line 1
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R,
Part VI
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and
19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O.
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1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable
1b
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?
2 a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
2a
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O
4 a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
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b If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country:
5a
b
c
6a
b
7
a
b
c
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
(FBAR).
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T?
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible?
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor?
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
required to file Form 8282?
7d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
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e
f
g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
10a
a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12
10b
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
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Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
11a
a Gross income from members or shareholders
b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
11b
against amounts due or received from them.)
12 a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12b
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
13b
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans
13c
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand
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14 a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
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2b
3a
3b
4a
X
5a
5b
5c
X
X
6a
X
6b
7a
7b
X
7c
X
7e
7f
7g
7h
X
X
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9a
9b
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Form 990 (2016)
Part VI
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response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI
X
Section A. Governing Body and Management
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
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Yes
1a
No
11
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing
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body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
9
1b
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person?
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets?
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders?
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body?
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body?
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:
a The governing body?
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body?
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O
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2
X
3
4
5
6
X
X
X
X
7a
X
7b
X
8a
8b
X
X
X
9
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
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10 a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates?
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
11 a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12 a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts?
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule O how this was done
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy?
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official
b Other officers or key employees of the organization
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16 a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year?
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements?
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IMA,
Yes
X
10a
10b
11a
No
X
X
12a
12b
12c
13
14
15a
15b
16a
X
X
X
X
X
16b
17
18
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
X Upon request
Own website
Another's website
Other (explain in Schedule O)
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
20
CHRISTINA WONG 250 WEST 64TH STREET NEW YORK, NY 10023
212-769-6273
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Independent Contractors
X
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
Form 990 (2016)
Part VII
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Section A.
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization's tax year.
%
%
%
%
%
List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
(A)
Name and Title
Position
(B)
Former
Highest compensated
employee
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.90
.10
.80
0.
50.00
.10
.80
.10
.80
.10
.80
.10
.80
.50
49.50
.10
.80
.10
.80
.10
.80
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
.35
34.65
Key employee
CHAIRMAN
(2) JOSEPH A. RIPP
VICE CHAIRMAN
(3) ALAN R. MORSE
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(4) SARAH E. SMITH
TREASURER
(5) ROBERT B. OKUN
SECRETARY
(6) LAWRENCE E. GOLDSCHMIDT
DEPUTY CHAIR
(7) JONATHAN M. WAINWRIGHT
DEPUTY CHAIR
(8) MARK G. ACKERMANN
PRESIDENT
(9) MARIOS DAMIANIDES
DIRECTOR
(10) PAULINE RAIFF
DIRECTOR
(11) RONALD G. WEINER
DEPUTY CHAIR
(12) CHARLES F. BLUM
SENIOR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL
(13) KELLYANNE CAIVANO
ASSISTANT TREASURER-PASSED ON
(14) IRMA EVANS
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Officer
(1) JAMES M. DUBIN
Institutional trustee
Individual trustee
or director
(do not check more than one
Average
box, unless person is both an
hours per
week (list any officer and a director/trustee)
hours for
related
organizations
below dotted
line)
(D)
(E)
Reportable
Reportable
compensation
compensation from
from
related
the
organizations
organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
(W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
0.
1,147,368.
472,816.
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
0.
0.
0.
X
X
7,463.
738,868.
111,985.
X
0.
0.
0.
X
0.
0.
0.
X
0.
0.
0.
X
0.
381,072.
74,195.
X
0.
321,386.
42,309.
X
785.
77,679.
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title
(B)
(C)
Average
Position
(do not check more than one
box, unless person is both an
officer and a director/trustee)
hours per
week (list any
hours for
Former
Highest compensated
employee
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
.35
34.65
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
0.
40.00
Key employee
( 15) ELLIOT J. HAGLER
CFO - END 4/21/16
( 16) BRUCE MASTALINSKI
SVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
( 17) LYNN ROTHSTEIN
SVP DEVELOPMENT - END 7/15/16
( 18) SARAH A. SPICEHANDLER
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
( 19) MAURA SWEENEY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
( 20) CATHLEEN A. WIRTS
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
( 21) CHRISTINA WONG
CFO - START 02/01/16
( 22) WANDA FIGUEROA-KILROY
EXECUTIVE VP MANAGED CARE
( 23) KAREN WISH - START 02/08/016
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
Officer
line)
Institutional trustee
below dotted
Individual trustee
or director
related
organizations
(D)
(E)
Reportable
Reportable
compensation
compensation from
from
related
the
organizations
organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
(W-2/1099-MISC)
(F)
Estimated
amount of
other
compensation
from the
organization
and related
organizations
X
0.
228,707.
56,605.
X
0.
367,614.
43,616.
X
0.
297,461.
29,488.
X
874.
86,580.
36,252.
X
0.
397,641.
49,156.
X
0.
288,970.
43,715.
X
0.
451,019.
40,862.
X
0.
574,231.
64,640.
X
0.
260,896.
46,810.
1b
c
d
2
8,248. 2,666,373.
Sub-total
874. 2,953,119.
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
9,122. 5,619,492.
Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization
0.
722,964.
411,144.
1,134,108.
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
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For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such
individual
4
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Yes No
4
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Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person
5
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year.
5
(A)
Name and business address
2
(B)
Description of services
X
(C)
Compensation
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received
more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants
Program Service Revenue and Other Similar Amounts
(A)
Total revenue
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Federated campaigns
1a
b
Membership dues
1b
c
Fundraising events
1c
d
Related organizations
1d
e
Government grants (contributions)
1e
f
All other contributions, gifts, grants,
1a
g
h
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(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from tax
under sections
512-514
900.
7,691.
1f
and similar amounts not included above
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Total. Add lines 1a-1f
8,591.
Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f
g
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All other program service revenue
Total. Add lines 2a-2f
Investment
3
income
(including
dividends,
and other similar amounts)
4
5
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
Royalties
6a
(i) Real
(ii) Personal
(i) Securities
(ii) Other
314.
314.
0.
0.
Gross rents
b
Less: rental expenses
c
d
Rental income or (loss)
Net rental income or (loss)
Gross amount from sales of
7a
0.
interest,
0.
assets other than inventory
b
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Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses
Other Revenue
c
d
8a
Gain or (loss)
Net gain or (loss)
I
0.
Gross income from fundraising
events (not including $
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of contributions reported on line 1c).
a
0.
b
Less: direct expenses
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
0.
See Part IV, line 18
b
c
9a
b
c
10a
b
c
Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19
a
0.
b
Less: direct expenses
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities
0.
Gross
sales
of
inventory,
returns and allowances
0.
less
Less: cost of goods sold
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
Miscellaneous Revenue
0.
a
0.
b
0.
0.
Business Code
11a
b
c
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d
All other revenue
e
Total. Add lines 11a-11d
Total revenue. See instructions.
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Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX
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Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b,
8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
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(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service
expenses
(C)
Management and
general expenses
(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2 Grants and other assistance
individuals. See Part IV, line 22
to
0.
domestic
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
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4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees
0.
0.
0.
9,560.
9,560.
0.
1,543.
1,543.
573.
724.
482.
573.
724.
482.
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
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persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B)
7 Other salaries and wages
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
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9 Other employee benefits
Payroll taxes
10
Fees for services (non-employees):
a Management
11
b Legal
c Accounting
d Lobbying
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
(If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.)
12
Advertising and promotion
13
Office expenses
14
Information technology
15
Royalties
16
Occupancy
17
Travel
18
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
20
Interest
21
Payments to affiliates
22
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
23
Insurance
24
Other
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expenses.
Itemize
expenses
not
0.
0.
271.
0.
0.
0.
0.
165.
106.
13,047.
106.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a
b
c
d
e All other expenses
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation. Check here
if
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
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Net Assets or Fund Balances
Liabilities
Assets
Part X
Page
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X
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1
2
3
4
5
Cash - non-interest-bearing
Savings and temporary cash investments
Pledges and grants receivable, net
Accounts receivable, net
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part II of Schedule L
6
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers
and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary
organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L
27
28
29
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
136,926.
429,160.
0.
0.
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m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
1
2
3
4
144,539.
429,324.
0.
0.
0. 5
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
6
7
8
9
0.
0.
0.
356.
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0. 10c
0. 11
0. 12
0. 13
0. 14
521,183. 15
1,087,269. 16
0. 17
0. 18
0. 19
0. 20
0. 21
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
539,389.
1,113,608.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
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mmmmmmm
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0. 22
0. 23
0. 24
0.
0.
0.
3,007,149. 25
3,007,149. 26
3,019,530.
3,019,530.
-2,572,044. 27
521,183. 28
130,981. 29
-2,576,292.
539,389.
130,981.
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Unrestricted net assets
Temporarily restricted net assets
Permanently restricted net assets
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here
complete lines 30 through 34.
30
31
32
33
34
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Notes and loans receivable, net
Inventories for sale or use
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
10a
other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D
10b
b Less: accumulated depreciation
11
Investments - publicly traded securities
12
Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11
13
Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11
14
Intangible assets
15
Other assets. See Part IV, line 11
16
Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
18
Grants payable
19
Deferred revenue
20
Tax-exempt bond liabilities
21
Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D
22
Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and
disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L
23
Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties
24
Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties
25
Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X
of Schedule D
Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25
26
X and
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here
complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
7
8
9
10 a
11
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
Total net assets or fund balances
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
and
30
31
32
-1,919,880. 33
1,087,269. 34
-1,905,922.
1,113,608.
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Part XI
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Page
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13,153.
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-1,919,880.
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18,206.
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0.
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Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Donated services and use of facilities
Investment expenses
Prior period adjustments
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column (B))
Part XII
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Yes
1
12
Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI
No
X Accrual
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:
Cash
Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
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2a
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2b
X
2c
X
2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis
X Consolidated basis
X
Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule O.
3 a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
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3a
X
3b
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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Public Charity Status and Public Support
SCHEDULE A
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Name of the organization
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Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
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Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
Part I
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2
A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
3
A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4
A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state:
5
An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 X An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8
A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9
An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university:
10
An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3 %of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11
An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
12
An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes
of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3).
Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the
supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
Enter the number of supported organizations
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
a
b
c
d
e
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f
g
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization
(described on lines 1-10
above (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization
listed in your governing
document?
Yes
(v) Amount of monetary
support (see
instructions)
(vi) Amount of
other support (see
instructions)
No
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
1
2
I
Gifts,
grants,
contributions,
and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.")
mmmmmm
31,794.
(b) 2013
24,440.
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
19,361.
(e) 2016
8,134.
(f) Total
8,591.
92,320.
Tax
revenues
levied
for
the
organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf
mmmmmmm
3
The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by
each
person
(other
than
a
governmental
unit
or
publicly
supported organization) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
shown on line 11, column (f)
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6
(a) 2012
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0.
0.
31,794.
24,440.
19,361.
8,134.
8,591.
92,320.
mmmmmmm
22,192.
70,128.
Section B. Total Support
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
7
8
Amounts from line 4
Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources
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9
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
(e) 2016
(f) Total
31,794.
24,440.
19,361.
8,134.
8,591.
92,320.
86,686.
89,135.
87,422.
14,347.
314.
277,904.
Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the business
is regularly carried on
mmmmmmmmmm
0.
10
Other income. Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.)
11
12
Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here
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mm
0.
370,224.
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
18.94
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21.74
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
12
14
14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
15
15 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
16a 33 1/3 % support test - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check
this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1/3 % support test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3 % or more,
check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is
10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances” test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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%
%
X
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Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Part III
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
1
I
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
(e) 2016
(f) Total
(a) 2012
(b) 2013
(c) 2014
(d) 2015
(e) 2016
(f) Total
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees
received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.")
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold
or
services
performed,
or
facilities
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m
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4
Tax
revenues
levied
for
the
to or expended on its behalf
mmmmmmm
The
or
organization’s benefit and either paid
5
value
of
services
facilities
mmmmmmm
mmmmmmm
mmmm
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5
7 a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received
from
other than
disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year
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Section B. Total Support
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8
c Add lines 7a and 7b
Public support. (Subtract line 7c from
line 6.)
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
9 Amounts from line 6
10 a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources
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b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511
taxes) from businesses
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acquired after June 30, 1975
c Add lines 10a and 10b
11
Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
whether or not the business is regularly
carried on
Other income. Do not include gain or
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.)
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12
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13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,
14
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
and 12.)
organization, check this box and stop here
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Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
15
16
Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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17
Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
18
%
%
19 a 33 1/3 % support tests - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3 %, and line
17 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1/3 % support tests - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3 %, and
20
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
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Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes No
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
Part IV
1
2
3a
b
c
4a
b
c
5a
b
c
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing
documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by
class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c) below.
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the
organization made the determination.
3a
3b
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes," and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes.
4c
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;
(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
designated in the organization's organizing document?
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
3c
4a
5b
5c
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to
6
anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited
by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or
7
8
9a
b
c
10 a
b
benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.
6
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with
regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
7
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.
9a
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.
9b
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI.
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below.
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.)
9c
10a
10b
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Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes No
11
a
b
c
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c)
below, the governing body of a supported organization?
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11a
11b
11c
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1
2
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to
regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or
controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization,
describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in Part
VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,
supervised, or controlled the supporting organization.
2
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes No
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s).
1
1
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior
tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of
the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously
provided?
1
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a
significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s
supported organizations played in this regard.
3
Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
a
b
c
2
a
b
3
a
b
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).
The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).
Yes No
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more
of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the
reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these
activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or
trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each
of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3a
3b
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Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See
instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income
(A) Prior Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain
1
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions
2
3 Other gross income (see instructions)
3
4 Add lines 1 through 3.
4
5 Depreciation and depletion
5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)
7 Other expenses (see instructions)
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4).
6
7
8
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see
instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):
a Average monthly value of securities
b Average monthly cash balances
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)
e Discount claimed for blockage or other
factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d.
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions).
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)
6 Multiply line 5 by .035.
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)
(A) Prior Year
(B) Current Year
(optional)
1a
1b
1c
1d
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Current Year
Section C - Distributable Amount
Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)
1
Enter 85% of line 1.
2
Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)
3
Enter greater of line 2 or line 3.
4
Income tax imposed in prior year
5
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to
emergency temporary reduction (see instructions).
6
7
Check here if the current year is the organization’s first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions).
1
2
3
4
5
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Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions.
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(provide details in Part VI). See instructions.
9 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)
(i)
Excess Distributions
Current Year
(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2016
(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2016
Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016
(reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI). See
instructions.
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016:
1
2
3
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
h
i
j
4
a
b
c
5
6
7
8
a
b
c
d
e
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From 2013
From 2014
From 2015
Total of lines 3a through e
Applied to underdistributions of prior years
Applied to 2016 distributable amount
Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions)
Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
Distributions for 2016 from
Section D, line 7:
$
Applied to underdistributions of prior years
Applied to 2016 distributable amount
Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if
any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result
greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
Remaining underdistributions for 2016. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in
Part VI. See instructions.
Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3j
and 4c.
Breakdown of line 7:
Excess
Excess
Excess
Excess
from
from
from
from
2013
2014
2015
2016
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mmmm
mmmm
mmmm
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part
III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section
B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,
3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E,
lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.)
PART II, SECTION C, LINE 17A
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND (GBGB) IS OVERSEEN BY A GOVERNING BODY
OF 11 INDIVIDUALS WHICH REPRESENTS THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC. GBGB
OFFERS PREVENTION AND HEALTH PROMOTION PROGRAMS TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES IN
THE GREATER BOSTON COMMUNITY. ALL PROGRAMS ARE CONDUCTED BY QUALIFIED
PROFESSIONALS AND ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS. VISION LOSS
AWARENESS INFORMATION AND EDUCATION IS OFFERED FOR CONSUMERS AND
CAREGIVERS TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT LOW VISION REHABILITATION TECHNIQUES,
DEVICES AND SERVICES, AND TO PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT ACCESSING NEEDED
LOW VISION CARE IN THE COMMUNITY. EDUCATION IS FOCUSED ON HELPING PEOPLE
WITH VISION LOSS AND THEIR CAREGIVERS LEARN ABOUT WHAT THEY CAN DO TO
PRESERVE REMAINING VISION, AND STAY SAFE AND INDEPENDENT IN THEIR OWN
HOMES FOR AS LONG AS POSSIBLE. GBGB CONTINUES TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS
FROM THE PUBLIC AND ANY SHORTFALLS IN THE PROGRAM ARE COVERED BY SUPPORT
FROM RELATED PARTIES (LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND
AFFILIATES), WHICH ARE 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
OMB No. 1545-0047
Schedule of Contributors
I
I
Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Name of the organization
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Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
04-2103893
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
X
501(c)( 3
) (enter number) organization
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation
527 political organization
Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See
instructions.
General Rule
X
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000
or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a
contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3 % support test of the
regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line
13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1)
$5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such
contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received
during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the
General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions
$
totaling $5,000 or more during the year
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Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its
Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2016)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2016)
Name of organization
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Employer identification number
04-2103893
Part I
(a)
No.
Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
1
$
5,000.
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
X
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
$
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
$
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
$
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
$
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
Person
Payroll
Noncash
$
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
Page
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Employer identification number
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Part II
(a) No.
from
Part I
Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(See instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
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Name of organization
Part III
Page
4
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
04-2103893
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or
(10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and
the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
I
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP + 4
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
OMB No. 1545-0047
Supplemental Financial Statements
I
I
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Open to Public
Inspection
I
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
04-2103893
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Part I
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
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(a) Donor advised funds
(b) Funds and other accounts
Total number at end of year
Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
Aggregate value at end of year
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control?
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
conferring impermissible private benefit?
1
2
3
4
5
6
Part II
1
2
a
b
c
d
3
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Yes
No
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Yes
No
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education)
Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat
Preservation of a certified historic structure
Preservation of open space
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
Held at the End of the Tax Year
easement on the last day of the tax year.
2a
Total number of conservation easements
2b
Total acreage restricted by conservation easements
2c
Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)
Number o f conservation easements included in (c) acquired af ter 8 /17/06, and not on a
2d
historic structure listed in the National Register
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds?
Yes
No
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4
5
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6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)?
Yes
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements.
I
I
9
$
Part III
1a
b
2
a
b
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No
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i) Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
$
(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X
$
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1
$
Assets included in Form 990, Part X
$
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m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m II
m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm II
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2
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply):
a
Public exhibition
d
Loan or exchange programs
b
Scholarly research
e
Other
c
Preservation for future generations
4
Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part
XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection?
Yes
No
3
mmmmmm
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X?
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance
1c
d Additions during the year
1d
e Distributions during the year
1e
f Ending balance
1f
2 a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Yes
No
Yes
No
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Part V
mmmmmmmmmm
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered “Yes” on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year
mmmm
mmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmm
mmmmmmmm
130,981.
(b) Prior year
(c) Two years back
130,981.
(d) Three years back
130,981.
(e) Four years back
130,981.
1 a Beginning of year balance
b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains,
and losses
d Grants or scholarships
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
f Administrative expenses
130,981.
130,981.
130,981.
130,981.
g End of year balance
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment
%
100.0000 %
b Permanent endowment
c Temporarily restricted endowment
%
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3 a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:
(i) unrelated organizations
(ii) related organizations
b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
I
I
Yes
No
X
X
3a(i)
3a(ii)
3b
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
(a) Cost or other basis
(b) Cost or other basis
(c) Accumulated
(investment)
(other)
depreciation
Land
Buildings
Leasehold improvements
Equipment
Other
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.)
1a
b
c
d
e
130,981.
I
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
Part VI
130,981.
m m m m m m mI
(d) Book value
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Page
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)
(b) Book value
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmm
(1) Financial derivatives
(2) Closely-held equity interests
(3) Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)
Part VIII
(c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
I
Investments - Program Related.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.)
Part IX
(b) Book value
(c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
I
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description
(1) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.)
Part X
(b) Book value
539,389.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
539,389.
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
(a) Description of liability
1.
3
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(1) Federal income taxes
(2) DUE TO AFFILIATES
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.)
(b) Book value
3,019,530.
I
3,019,530.
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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1
2
a
b
c
d
e
3
4
a
b
c
5
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmm
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m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
Donated services and use of facilities
Recoveries of prior year grants
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
Add lines 2a through 2d
Subtract line 2e from line 1
Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
Add lines 4a and 4b
Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.)
Part XII
1
2
a
b
c
d
e
3
4
a
b
c
5
Page
1
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3
4a
4b
4c
5
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmm
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m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements
Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
Donated services and use of facilities
Prior year adjustments
Other losses
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
Add lines 2a through 2d
Subtract line 2e from line 1
Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b
Other (Describe in Part XIII.)
Add lines 4a and 4b
Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.)
Part XIII
4
Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1
2a
2b
2c
2d
2e
3
4a
4b
4c
5
Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4
INCOME FROM THE ENDOWMENT FUND (IF ANY) IS EXPENDED TO SUPPORT GBGB
ACTIVITIES.
SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2
FOOTNOTE TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR LIGHTHOUSE GUILD
INTERNATIONAL AND AFFILIATES:
U.S. GAAP REQUIRES LGI TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE
TAKEN TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE TAX POSITIONS ARE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT"
OF BEING SUSTAINED BY THE APPLICABLE TAX AUTHORITY BASED UPON THE
TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. LGI RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF TAX
POSITIONS ONLY IF THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED.
PERIODS ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND SUBSEQUENT REMAIN SUBJECT TO
EXAMINATION BY APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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SCHEDULE J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
I
OMB No. 1545-0047
À¾µº
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
I
I
Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Part I Questions Regarding Compensation
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Yes
No
1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel
Travel for companions
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments
Discretionary spending account
Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Payments for business use of personal residence
Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Personal services (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment
or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to
explain
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line
1a?
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
X Compensation committee
X Independent compensation consultant
X Form 990 of other organizations
X
X
W ritten employment contract
Compensation survey or study
Approval by the board or compensation committee
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing
organization or a related organization:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?
b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan?
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
5
a
b
6
a
b
7
8
9
2
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a
related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
3
4
1b
Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
The organization?
Any related organization?
If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
The organization?
Any related organization?
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
4a
4b
4c
X
X
X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
5a
5b
X
X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
6a
6b
X
X
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject
to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)?
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
7
8
X
X
9
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note: The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that
individual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation
(i) Base
compensation
(A) Name and Title
ALAN R. MORSE
(i)
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(ii)
1
MARK G. ACKERMANN
(i)
PRESIDENT
(ii)
2
CHARLES F. BLUM
(i)
SENIOR VP & GENERAL COUNSEL
(ii)
3
KELLYANNE CAIVANO
(i)
ASSISTANT TREASURER-PASSED ON
(ii)
4
ELLIOT J. HAGLER
(i)
CFO - END 4/21/16
(ii)
5
BRUCE MASTALINSKI
(i)
SVP & CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
(ii)
6
LYNN ROTHSTEIN
(i)
SVP DEVELOPMENT - END 7/15/16
(ii)
7
MAURA SWEENEY
(i)
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
(ii)
8
CATHLEEN A. WIRTS
(i)
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
(ii)
9
CHRISTINA WONG
(i)
CFO - START 02/01/16
(ii)
10
WANDA FIGUEROA-KILROY
(i)
EXECUTIVE VP MANAGED CARE
(ii)
11
KAREN WISH - START 02/0
(i)
12
CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
(ii)
13
(ii)
14
(ii)
15
(ii)
16
(ii)
0.
1,000,587.
5,252.
519,983.
0.
367,192.
0.
278,435.
0.
198,045.
0.
359,075.
0.
210,727.
0.
347,290.
0.
272,964.
0.
400,916.
0.
523,626.
0.
260,633.
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
0.
100,000.
1,500.
148,500.
0.
7,000.
0.
40,000.
0.
30,000.
0.
0.
0.
2,500.
0.
50,000.
0.
15,000.
0.
50,000.
0.
50,000.
0.
0.
(iii) Other
reportable
compensation
0.
46,781.
711.
70,385.
0.
6,880.
0.
2,951.
0.
662.
0.
8,539.
0.
84,234.
0.
351.
0.
1,006.
0.
103.
0.
605.
0.
263.
(C) Retirement and
other deferred
compensation
0.
446,050.
391.
38,659.
0.
33,718.
0.
27,445.
0.
23,063.
0.
29,259.
0.
16,176.
0.
34,783.
0.
26,959.
0.
15,367.
0.
39,050.
0.
14,307.
(D) Nontaxable
benefits
0.
26,766.
469.
72,466.
0.
40,477.
0.
14,864.
0.
33,542.
0.
14,357.
0.
13,312.
0.
14,373.
0.
16,756.
0.
25,495.
0.
25,590.
0.
32,503.
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
0.
1,620,184.
8,323.
849,993.
0.
455,267.
0.
363,695.
0.
285,312.
0.
411,230.
0.
326,949.
0.
446,797.
0.
332,685.
0.
491,881.
0.
638,871.
0.
307,706.
(F) Compensation
in column (B) reported
as deferred on prior
Form 990
0.
26,233.
3,870.
66,483.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
0.
(i)
(i)
(i)
(i)
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Part III Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part
for any additional information.
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4A
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN 2016. THE AMOUNT
IS INCLUDED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (III):
LYNN ROTHSTEIN - $83,697
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4B
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN. THE AMOUNT WAS DISTRIBUTED DURING 2016 AND IS REPORTED
IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(III):
MARK G. ACKERMANN - $70,353
ALAN R. MORSE - $26,233
THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN A 457(F) NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED
COMPENSATION PLAN. THE AMOUNT WAS DEFERRED DURING 2016 AND IS REPORTED IN
SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN C:
ALAN R. MORSE - $425,000
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7
AS PART OF THE COMPENSATION FOR 2016, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE GRANTED
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Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part
for any additional information.
BONUSES TO THE EXECUTIVE STAFF, BASED ON ITS REVIEW OF THEIR PERFORMANCE,
AS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
I
OMB No. 1545-0047
À¾µº
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
I
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Open to Public
Inspection
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
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FORM 990, PART III, LINE I
TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND SUPPORT FOR PEOPLE WITH AND AT RISK
FOR VISION LOSS INCLUDING DIABETES PREVENTION EDUCATION FOR PEOPLE AT
RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES AND DIABETES RELATED COMPLICATIONS,
PARTICULARLY VISION LOSS, TO HELP THEM LEAD FULL, INDEPENDENT AND
PRODUCTIVE LIVES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC. ("GBGB") IS NO LONGER REPORTING
PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ON PART IX AND THEREFORE, IS NO LONGER REPORTING
AN APPLICABLE PROGRAM SERVICE NARRATIVE ON FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A.
THE MISSION OF GBGB IS UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR AND THE ORGANIZATION
CONTINUES TO FULFILL ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE AND MISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AND REVIEWED BY THE
ORGANIZATION'S EXTERNAL AUDITORS. THE FORM IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE
FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL
REVENUE SERVICE.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 12, 13, AND 14
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC. FOLLOWS THE GOVERNING POLICIES
AND PROCEDURES OF LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL, INC, (LGI) THE PARENT
COMPANY OF THE SYSTEM OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. ALL OF GREATER BOSTON
GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.'S BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO BOARD MEMBERS OF LGI
WHICH ADOPTS ALL CORPORATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR LGI & AFFILIATES.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)
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Page
Name of the organization
2
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
04-2103893
THE POLICY SO STATES AND THE POLICIES HAVE BEEN APPLIED TO AND ADHERED TO
BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF ALL LGI AFFILIATES SINCE THE
POLICIES' ADOPTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO ALL OFFICERS,
DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION. A DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE
CONCERNING FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND ANY OTHER POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF
INTEREST AND RELATED ISSUES IS COMPLETED BY EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, AND
EMPLOYEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. NOTWITHSTANDING SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICABLE
QUESTIONNAIRE, EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE HAS A CONTINUING DUTY
TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST PROMPTLY UPON COMING INTO
POSSESSION OF ANY INFORMATION CONCERNING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST
OR ANY CHANGES IN THE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE.
ANY
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE DISCLOSED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD, OR, WHEN THE MATTER IS THEN UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE
BOARD OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO THE BOARD OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE,
RESPECTIVELY. NEITHER THE AUDIT OR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, NOR THE BOARD
SHALL GENERALLY APPROVE ANY TRANSACTION GIVING RISE TO A POTENTIAL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HOWEVER, IN EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES, THE AUDIT
COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD MAY DETERMINE THAT BASED
ON A CONSIDERATION OF PRICE, QUALITY, EXPERTISE AND OTHER RELEVANT
FACTORS, THERE IS NO TRANSACTION THAT IS AVAILABLE OR FEASIBLE AS AN
ALTERNATIVE TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION AND SUCH TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND
REASONABLE AND IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST.
UNDER SUCH
CIRCUMSTANCES, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OR BOARD MAY
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Employer identification number
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APPROVE SUCH TRANSACTION (SUBJECT, IN THE CASE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, TO
THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE BOARD). SUCH CONSIDERATION
AND ACTION SHALL BE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED AND SHALL BE REFLECTED IN
THE APPROPRIATE MEETING MINUTES. A DIRECTOR, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE WITH A
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE
QUORUM FOR, SEEK TO INFLUENCE, PARTICIPATE IN, OR BE PRESENT DURING ANY
DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE
BOARD REGARDING THE TRANSACTION OR POTENTIAL TRANSACTION GIVING RISE TO
THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. NEITHER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE,
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NOR THE BOARD SHALL APPROVE ANY TRANSACTION GIVING
RISE TO A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BY LESS THAN A MAJORITY VOTE OF
COMMITTEE (OR BOARD) MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE MEETING. THE DISCLOSURE OF A
POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE RESOLUTION OF SUCH POTENTIAL
CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD AT WHICH THE
MATTER WAS PRESENTED OR DISCUSSED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL,
INC. AND AFFILIATE BOARD MEMBERS, RETAINED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION
CONSULTANT FIRM TO REVIEW THE REASONABLENESS AND COMPARABILITY TO OTHER
ORGANIZATIONS OF THE COMPENSATION IN 2015 & 2016 OF THE CEO AND OTHER
SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REVIEW INCLUDED AN ASSESSMENT
OF COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE STATUTES AND REGULATIONS,
WHICH WAS REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL. THE REPORT OF THE CONSULTANTS WAS
PRESENTED AT A MEETING OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AT WHICH THE
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CONSULTANTS AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL WERE PRESENT. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE
REPORT AT LENGTH TOGETHER WITH OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIFIC
JOB PERFORMANCE, AND DETERMINED THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION. MINUTES OF
THE COMMITTEE'S MEETING HAVE BEEN MAINTAINED. THE COMMITTEE'S
RECOMMENDATIONS WERE PRESENTED FOR RATIFICATION AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD
MEETING AT WHICH THE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON LIGHTHOUSE GUILD'S WEBSITE. A COPY OF THE
FORM 990, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
A PORTION OF COMPENSATION PAID BY LGI SERVICES, LLC (EIN #46-4232802), A
DISREGARDED ENTITY OF THE JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND D/B/A JEWISH GUILD
HEALTHCARE, HAS BEEN ALLOCATED TO GBGB AND OTHER AFFILIATES. GBGB
EMPLOYEES DID NOT RECEIVE ANY DIRECT COMPENSATION FROM GBGB BUT DID
RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM LGI SERVICES, LLC (EIN# 46-4232802).
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
I
Name of the organization
À¾µº
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
I
Attach to Form 990.
Open to Public
Inspection
Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Part I
OMB No. 1545-0047
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
I
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
04-2103893
04-2103893
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)
(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets
(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had
one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)
(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))
(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(g)
Section 512(b)(13)
controlled
entity?
Yes
(1)
THE JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND D/B/A JEW
15 WEST 65TH STREET
(2)
15 WEST 65TH STREET
(3)
(5)
(7)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
NEW YORK, NY 10023
LIGHTHOUSE G
X
ADULT DAY
NY
501 (C) (3) 10
THE JEWISH G
X
CLINIC
NY
501 (C) (3) 10
THE JEWISH G
X
SCHOOL
NY
501 (C) (3) 2
THE JEWISH G
X
HEALTH PLAN
NY
501 (C) (3) 10
THE JEWISH G
X
MENTAL HEALTH NY
501 (C) (3) 10
THE JEWISH G
X
EDUCATION
501 (C) (3) 10
THE JEWISH G
X
13-3936057
NEW YORK, NY 10023
20-1480790
NEW YORK, NY 10023
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PARENTS OF CHILD
15 WEST 65TH STREET
501 (C) (3) 10
13-3419981
JGB MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION
15 WEST 65TH STREET
NY
13-3439035
GUILDNET, INC.
15 WEST 65TH STREET
(6)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
JGB EDUCATION SERVICES
15 WEST 65TH STREET
VISON HEALTH
13-2795647
JGB REHABILITATION CORPORATION
15 WEST 65TH STREET
(4)
NEW YORK, NY 10023
JGB HEALTH FACILITIES CORPORATION
74-2095442
NEW YORK, NY 10023
MA
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SCHEDULE R
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I
Name of the organization
OMB No. 1545-0047
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
À¾µº
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
I
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
04-2103893
I
Attach to Form 990.
Open to Public
Inspection
Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Employer identification number
GREATER BOSTON GUILD FOR THE BLIND, INC.
Part I
04-2103893
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)
(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets
(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had
one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)
(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))
(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(g)
Section 512(b)(13)
controlled
entity?
Yes
(1)
LIGHTHOUSE INTERNATIONAL
15 WEST 65TH STREET
(2)
LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL, INC.
15 WEST 65TH STREET
No
13-1096620
NEW YORK, NY 10023
VISION HEALTH NY
501 (C) (3) 7
LIGHTHOUSE G
X
VISION HEALTH NY
501 (C) (3) 7
N/A
X
46-4215298
NEW YORK, NY 10023
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2016
Part III
Page
2
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34
because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Predominant
income (related,
unrelated,
excluded from
tax under
sections 512-514)
(f)
Share of total
income
(g)
Share of end-ofyear assets
(h)
Disproportionate
allocations?
Yes No
(i)
Code V - UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV,
line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Direct controlling
entity
(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp, or
trust)
(f)
Share of total
income
(g)
(h)
(i)
Share of
Percentage Section
512(b)(13)
end-of-year assets ownership
controlled
entity?
Yes No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2016
Part V
3
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note: Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s)
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s)
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s)
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s)
Yes No
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1a
1b
1c
1d
1e
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
f
g
h
i
j
Dividends from related organization(s)
Sale of assets to related organization(s)
Purchase of assets from related organization(s)
Exchange of assets with related organization(s)
Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s)
1f
1g
1h
1i
1j
k
l
m
n
o
Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s)
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s)
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s)
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s)
Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s)
1k
1l
1m
1n
1o
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses
1p
1q
X
X
X
X
X
X
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s)
1r
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s)
1s
2 If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
X
X
X
(d)
Method of determining
amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2016
Part VI
Page
4
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets
or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(b)
Primary activity
(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country)
(d)
Predominant
income (related,
unrelated, excluded
from tax under
sections 512-514)
(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations?
Yes
No
(f)
Share of
total income
(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproportionate
allocations?
Yes No
(i)
Code V - UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes
(k)
Percentage
ownership
No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2016
Part VII
Page
5
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
SCHEDULE R, PART II
GBGB IS AN AFFILIATE OF LIGHTHOUSE GUILD INTERNATIONAL, INC. (LGI). LGI
HANDLES THE MANAGEMENT, MARKETING AND FUNDRAISING FOR GBGB AND ALL OTHER
AFFILIATES.
SCHEDULE R, PART V
GBGB HAS A MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE JEWISH GUILD FOR THE BLIND D/B/A
JEWISH GUILD HEALTHCARE FOR ALL NECESSARY MANAGEMENT AND SALARIED
STAFFING SERVICES AS WELL AS USE OF FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT AND OTHER
ASSETS.
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