Tax 990 063009

Form 990
** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COpy **

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

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Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO THOSE IN NEED.

Check this box ~ D if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its

Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ..

Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 b) .

Total number of employees (Part V, line 2a) .

Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .

Total gross unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, line' 12, column (e) .

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Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1 h) .

Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .

Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) .

Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11 e) .

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13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1·3) .

14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .

:ll 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5'10) .

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16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .

b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ~ 300 , 916 •

17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11 a·11 d, 11f·24f) .

Total expenses. Add lines 13·17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) .

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this retum, 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.

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LAUTZE & LAUTZE ~303 SECOND STREET "'SAN FRANCISCO CA

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aaiftJUf Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see instructions)

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR CONTINUATION

CANAL ALLIANCE IS A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION THAT PREPARES PEOPLE TO PARTICIPATE FULLY IN ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL AND POLITICAL SYSTEMS,

AND TO BE LEADERS, SO THAT MARIN COUNTY MAY BENEFIT FROM ITS DIVERSITY AND BE MORE EQUITABLE. THE ORGANIZATION HONORS CULTURAL DIVERSITY,

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on

the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? DYes [K] No

If "Yes", describe these new services on Schedule O.

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? DYes [K] No If "Yes", describe these changes on Schedule O.

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services by expenses.

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.

4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 1, 0 89 , 75 o. including grants of $ 4 80 , 9 7 7 • ) (Revenue $ 102 , 166. )

FAMILY RESOURCES IS A WHOLE RANGE OF SERVICES INCLUDING: CASE

MANAGEMENT, WAGE RECOVERY, MEDICAL REFERRAL & ASSISTANCE, FOOD

DISTRIBUTION, PARENTING PROGRAM, SUPPORT GROUPS & COUNSELING, AND

SOCIAL & VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS. THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS MORE THAN 8,000

FAMILIES ANNUALLY.

4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ 374 , 15 8. including grants of $ o. ) (Revenue $ 7 3 , 0 7 3. )

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE COURSES PROVIDED AT A LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER AND THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PARENT

EDUCATION TO ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT RAISING CHILDREN AND TO BE LEADERS, SO THEY CAN ADVOCATE FOR THEIR FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

4c (Code: ) (Expenses $ 5 6 2 , 4 86. including grants of $ 2 6 , 72 1. ) (Revenue $ 15 , 7 7 5. )

CHILDREN & YOUTH SERVICES IS A LICENSED AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER CARE

PROGRAM PROVIDED AT A LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE, SERVING LOW INCOME WORKING FAMILIES. YOUTH SERVICES ARE RECREATIONAL, EDUCATIONAL AND

CULTURALLY ENRICHING ACTIVITIES AT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY CENTER. THE

ORGANIZATION ALSO OFFERS AN AFTER SCHOOL ACADEMIC WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SPEAKING, READING, WRITING AND MATHEMATICS. EACH YEAR 100% OF

THE STUDENTS THAT PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROGRAM GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL AND ENROLL IN COLLEGE. GROUP SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO COLLEGE STUDENTS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE STUDY SKILLS TO SUCCEED.

4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule 0.)

(Expenses $ 305 , 9 16. including grants of $ 6 16. ) (Revenue $

4e Total program service expenses ~ $ 2 , 332 , 310. (Must equal Part IX, Line 25, column (8).)

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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? .

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? If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part II .

Section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), and 501 (c)(6) organizations. Is the organization subject to the section 6033(e) notice and reporting requirement and proxy tax? If "Yes, " complete Schedule C, Part 11/ .....................•...•.............................................. Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any accounts where 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 11 .

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete

Schedule D, Part 11/ ........................................................................................................................................•.•.................

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 ; 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 hold assets in term, permanent, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V .

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, lines 10, 12, 13, 15, or 25?

If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VII/, IX, or X as applicable .

Did the organization receive an audited financial statement for the year for which it is completing this return that was

prepared in accordance with GAAP? If "Yes, " complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XII/ .

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1 )(A)(ii)? If "Yes, " complete Schedule E .

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the U.S.? .

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business,

and program service activities outside the U.S.? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Part I .

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity

located outside the United States? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Part II .

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals

located outside the United States? If "Yes, " complete Schedule F, Part 11/ .

Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 11 e? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part I ..

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total on Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a? If "Yes, " complete Schedule G, Part II .

Did the organization report more than $15,000 on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 11/ .

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If "Yes, " complete Schedule H .

Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and 11 .

Did the organization report more than $5,000 on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes, " complete Schedule I, Parts I and 11/ ..

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5? 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 questions 24b-24d and complete Schedule K.

If "No ", go to question 25 .

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? .

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease

any tax-exempt bonds? .

d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? .

25a Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a

disqualified person during the year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I ..

b Did the organization become aware that it had engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person from a

prior year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part I ..

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified

person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part II .

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, or SUbstantial

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28 During the tax year, did any person who is a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee:

a Have a direct business relationship with the organization (other than as an officer, director, trustee, or employee), or an indirect business relationship through ownership of more than 35% in another entity (individually or collectively with other

person(s) listed in Part VII, Section A)? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .

b Have a family member who had a direct or indirect business relationship with the organization?

If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV .

c Serve as an officer, director, trustee, key employee, partner, or member of an entity (or a shareholder of a professional

corporation) doing business with the organization? If "Yes, " complete Schedule L, Part IV .

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M .

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation

contributions? If "Yes, " complete Schedule M .

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?

If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I : .

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete

Schedule N, Part 1/ ............•............................................................................................................................•..................

33 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 ..

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?

If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Parts 1/, 11/, IV, and V, line 1 .

35 Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

If "Yes, " complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ..

36 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 ..

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization

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(gambling) winnings to prize winners? .

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,

filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .

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1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096, Annual Summary and Transmittal of

U.S. Information Returns. Enter -0- if not applicable i---!1~a-+ ~7-3

b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming

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 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file this return. (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 ,000 or more during the year covered by this return? ..

b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No, " provide an explanation in Schedule 0 .

4a 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 account)? .

b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: ~ _

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1 , Report of Foreign Bank and

Financial Accounts.

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? .

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? ..

c If "Yes," to question 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T, Disclosure by Tax-Exempt Entity Regarding Prohibited

Tax Shelter Transaction? .

6a Did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible? .

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts

were not tax deductible? .

7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c)_

a Did the organization provide goods or services in exchange for any quid pro quo contribution of more than $75? .

b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required

to file Form 8282? . ..

d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year .

e Did the organization, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal

benefit contract? .

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? .

g For all contributions of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .

h For contributions of cars, boats, airplanes, and other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C as required? .

8 Section 501 (c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organlzatlcns. Did the supporting organization, or a fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have

excess business holdings at any time during the year? .

9 Section 501 (c)(3) and other sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds,

a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? .

b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 10 Section 501 (c)(7) organizations. Enter: N I A

a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 .

b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

11 Section 501 (c)(12) organizations. Enter: N I A

a Gross income from members or shareholders .

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against

amounts due or received from them.) .

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts, Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of

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Foreach "Yes" response to lines 2-7b below, and fora "No" response to lines 8 or 9b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body .

b Enter the number of voting members that 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 organizational documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a material diversion of the organization's assets? ..

6 Does the organization have members or stockholders? ..

7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the

governing body? .

b Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? .

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? ..

9a Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? .

b If "Yes," does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,

and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ..

10 Was a copy of the Form 990 provided to the organization's governing body before it was filed? All organizations must

describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any, the organization uses to review the Form 990 .

11 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the

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12a Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No, " go to line 13 ..

b Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise

to conflicts? .

c Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes, " describe

in Schedule 0 how this is done .

13 Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ..

14 Does 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? .

Describe the process in Schedule O. (see instructions)

16a 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," has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization's

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17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ~-=C:..:A~ _

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501 (c)(3)s only) available for

public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

[X] Own website D Another's website [X] Upon request

19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

20 State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: ~ _

PAMELA TORRES - (415) 306-0410

91 LARKSPUR STREET, SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Use Schedule J·2 if additional space is needed.

• List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation, and current key employees. Enter ·0· in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

• 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 1 099·MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organ izations.

• 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.

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PRESIDENT 4.00 X o. o. o .
NORMA MARTINEZ-HOWARD
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NANCY CURLEY
MEMBER 2.00 X o. o. o.
BARBARA DITTMAN
FRIMA STEWART
SECRETARY 4.00 X o. o. o.
JOSEPH CASTRO
DANIEL VASQUEZ
MICHELE RODRIGUEZ
JOHN ADLER
MIGUEL GODOY, EX-OFFICIO
MEMBER/ PROGRAM COORD INA 40.00 X 37,548. o. 2,088.
TOM WILSON, EX-OFFICIO
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X X 96,655. o. 6,036.
KATHY GREEN
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE & AD 40.00 X 56,510. o. 3,876. 832007 12-18-08

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3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on

line 1 a7 If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such individual .

4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization

and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If "Yes, " complete Schedule J for such individual .

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization for services rendered to

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(A) Total revenue

(0) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513,or514

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(8) Related or exempt function

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Federated campaigns .

b Membership dues .

c Fundraising events .

d Related organizations .

e Government grants (contributions)

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similar amounts not included above .

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c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See

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Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns.

All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (e), and (D).

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and

organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 ...... 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in

the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 .

3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S.

See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 .

4 Benefits paid to or for members .

5 Compensation of current officers, directors,

trustees, and key employees ..

6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified

persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and

persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(8) .

7 Other salaries and wages ..

8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401 (k)

and section 403(b) employer contributions) ..

9 Other employee benefits ..

10 Payroll taxes ..

11 Fees for services (non·employees):

a Management .

b Legal .

c Accounting .

d Lobbying .

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Investment management fees ..

g Other .

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 expenses. Itemize expenses not covered

above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total

expenses shown on line 25 below.) ..

a OUTSIDE SERVICES

b STIPENDS

c PROGRAM SNACKS & ACTIVI d MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS e COMMUNITY EVENTS

Total expenses

508 314.

191 588.

24 569.

167 019.

SOP 98-2. Complete this line only ifthe organization reported in column (8) joint costs from a combined

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Savings and temporary cash investments .

Pledges and grants receivable, net .

Accounts receivable, net .

Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key

employees, or other related parties. Complete Part II of Schedule L .

Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(S). Complete

Part II of Schedule L .

Notes and loans receivable, net .

Land, buildings, and equipment: cost basis Less: accumulated depreciation. Complete

Part VI of Schedule D .

333

Investments - publicly traded securities .

Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .

Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11

Intangible assets .

Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 .

Accounts payable and accrued expenses .

Grants payable .

Deferred revenue .

Tax-exempt bond liabilities .

Escrow account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D ..

Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II

of Schedule L .

Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..

Unsecured notes and loans payable .

Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D ..

T .

Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ~ lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

Unrestricted net assets .

Temporarily restricted net assets .

Permanently restricted net assets , .

Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here ~ D and

and complete

complete lines 30 through 34.

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 .

(A) Beginning of year

(8)

End of year

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: D Cash [X] Accrual D Other

2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? .

b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? .

c If "Yes" to lines 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? .

3a 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 OMS Circular A-133? .

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SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organization

Public Charity Status and Public Support

OMS No. 1545-0047

To be completed by all section 501 (c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts.

~ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ~ See separate instructions.

Employer identification number

94-2832648

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (Please check only one organization.)

1 0 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 0 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

3 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). (Attach Schedule H.)

4 0 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: _

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.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

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 0 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

9 0 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of Its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to Its exempt functlons - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% 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 the Part III.)

10 0 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). (see instructions)

11 0 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 that

50 60 7 [Xl

describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11 e through 11 h.

a 0 Type I b 0 Type II c 0 Type III • Functionally integrated

d 0 Type III • Other

e 0 By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III

supporting organization, check this box 0

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (iii) below,

the governing body of the supported organization? ..

(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? 1-'1:....:1""-1!!Lf-_-+ __

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? '-'1...:.1""-"''''-'--_--'- __

h Provide the following information about the organizations the organization supports.

g

(I) Name of supported organization

(ii) EIN

Yes No

(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above or IRe section (see instructions))

LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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(vii) Amount of support

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

49855-01

ScheduleA Form 990 or 990'E 2008 CANAL ALLIANCE 94-2832648 Pa e2

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.)

Calendar~ar(orfisc~yearbeginn~g ~)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received. (Do not

include any "unusual grants.") 929 980. 2063694. 3007442. 2402588. 2894988. 1298692.

2 Tax revenues levied for the organ·

ization's benefit and either paid to

or expended on its behalf .

3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to

the organization without charge '"

4 Total. Add lines 1 . 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)

Section A. Public

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning

7 Amounts from line 4 .

8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on

securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources '"

9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on '" 1 0 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital

assets (Explain in Part IV.) .

11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12 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 ~ D

455.

3 066.

3 206.

5 495.

12 222.

14 Public support percentage for 2008 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .

15 Public support percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IV·A, line 26f .

98.62

%

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

99.38

%

16a 331/3% support test - 2008. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 331/3% or more, check this box and

stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ [X]

b 33 1/3% support test - 2007. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 331/3% or more, check this box

and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ D

17a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2008. 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 IV how the organization

meets the "facts·and·circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ D

b 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2007. 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 IV how the

organization meets the "facts·and·circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ D

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 ~ D


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Pa e3

ou checked the box on line 9 of Part I.

~alendar~ar(orftsc~yearbeg~n~g in)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received. (Do not

include any "unusual grants. ") .

2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose

3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or bus-

iness under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied for the organ· lzatlon's benefit and either paid to

or expended on its behalf .

5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to

the organization without charge .

6 Total. Add lines 1 ·5 .

7a Amounts included on lines 1,2, and

3 received from disqualified persons I-~~~~~+-~~~~~+~~~~~-+~~~~~-+~~~~~-t~~~~~-

b Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of 1 % of the total of lines 9,

10c, 11, and 12 for the year or $5,000 .

9 Amounts from line 6 .

10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources ...

b Unrelated business taxable income

(less section 511 taxes) from businesses

acquired after June 30, 1975 .

c Add lines 10a and 10b .

11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is

regularly carried on .

12 Other income. Do not include gain

or loss from the sale of capital

assets (Explain in Part IY.) .

13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) 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) organization,

check this box and stop here .

%

Section C. Corn utation of Public Su ort Percenta e

15 Public support percentage for 2008 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .

16 Public su ort ercenta e from 2007 Schedule A Part IY·A line 27 .

%

17 Investment income percentage for 2008 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .

18 Investment income percentage from 2007 Schedule A, Part IY·A, line 27h .

19a 33 1/3% support tests - 2008. 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 331/3% support tests - 2007. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and

line 18 is not more than 331/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~ D

20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ~ D


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** PUBLIC DISCLOSURE COpy **

~ Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, and 990-PF.

2008

Schedule B

(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF)


Schedule of Contributors

OMS No. 1545-0047

CANAL ALLIANCE

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Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990·EZ

[XJ 501 (c)( 3) (enter number) organization

D 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

Form 990-PF

D 527 political organization

D 501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation

D 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation D 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

D For organizations filing Form 990, 990·EZ, or 990'PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from anyone contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

[XJ For a section 501 (c)(3) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990·EZ, that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1 )/170(b)(1 ) (A)(vi), and received from anyone contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 h or 2% of the amount on Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

D For a section 501 (c)(7) , (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990·EZ, that received from anyone contributor, during the year, aggregate contributions or bequests of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

D For a section 501 (c)(7) , (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or Form 990·EZ, that received from anyone contributor, during the year, some contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did not aggregate to 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. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively

religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more during the year.) ~ $ _

Caution. Organizations that are not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules do not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990·EZ, or 990·PF), but they must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2 of their Form 990, or check the box in the heading of their Form 990·EZ, or on line 2 of their Form 990·PF, to certify that they do not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990·EZ, or 990·PF).

LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. These instructions will be issued separately.

Schedule B (Form 990, 990·EZ, or 990-PF) (2008)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2008)

Page 1 of 2 of Part I

Name of organization

94-2832648

Employer Identification number

CANAL ALLIANCE

~~~~Iil~~!::::::: Contributors (see instructions)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Aggregate contributions Type of contribution
1 Person !Xl
--- D
Payroll
$ 115,000. Noncash D
(Complete Part II if there
is a noncash contribution.)

(a) (b) (c) (d)
2 Person rx
--- D
Payroll

(a) (b) (c) (d)
3 Person !Xl
--- D
Payroll
$ 85[000. Noncash D

(a) (b) (c) (d)
4 Person !Xl
--- D
Payroll

(a) (b) (c) (d)
5 Person rx
--- D
Payroll

(a) (b) (c) (d)
6 Person rx
--- D
Payroll
$ 83,250. Noncash D
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Empfoyer identification number

CANAL ALLIANCE

::::gii::J::::::: Contributors (see instructions)

(a) (b) (c) (eI)
7 Person [X]
--- D
Payroll

(a) (b) (c) (eI)
--- Person D
Payroll D
$ Noncash D

(a) (b) (c) (d)
--- Person D
Payroll D
$ Noncash D

(a) (b) (c) (d)
--- Person D
Payroll D
$ Noncash D

(a) (b) (c) (eI)
--- Person D
Payroll D
$ Noncash D

(a) (b) (c) (d)
Person D
--- D
Payroll
$ Noncash D
is a noncash contribution.) 823452 12-18-08

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SCHEDULEC (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

OMS No. 1545-0047

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities


For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 (c) and section 527 ~ To be completed by organizations described below.

If the organization answered "Ves," to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then

• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I·A and B. Do not complete Part I·C.

• Section 501 (c) (other than section 501 (c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I·A and C below. Do not complete Part I·B.

• Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.

If the organization answered "Ves," to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then

• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 (h)): Complete Part II·A. Do not complete' Part II-B.

• Section 501 (c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 (h)): Complete Part II·B. Do not complete Part II·A.

If the organization answered "Ves," to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax), then • Section 501 c 4 5 or 6 or anizations: Com lete Part III.



94-2832648

CANAL ALLIANCE

To be completed by all organizations exempt under section 501 (c) and section 527 organizations. See the instructions for Schedule C for details.

1 Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

2 Political expenditures ~ $ _

3 Volunteer hours ..

!mp.aa:~u:B~~1 To be completed by all organizations exempt under section 501 (c)(3).

See the instructions for Schedule C for details.

1 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ~ $ _

2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ~ $

-~==~--~~--

3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? D Ves D No

4a Was a correction made? D Ves D No

b If "Yes " describe in Part IV.

I~iltm]fitl To be completed by all organizations exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

See the instructions for Schedule C for details.

1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ~ $ _

2 Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527

exempt function activities ~ $ _

3 Total of direct and indirect exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2 and enter here and on

Form 1120-POL, line 17b ~ $ _--==- __ ---;:= __

4 Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? D Ves D No

5 State the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which payments were made.

Enter the amount paid and indicate if the amount was paid from the filing organization's funds or were political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from (e) Amount of political
filing organization's contributions received and
funds. If none, enter ·0·. promptly and directly
delivered to a separate
political organization.
If none, enter ·0-. LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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ScheduleC Form 990 or 990·E 2008 CANAL ALLIANCE 94-2832648 Pa e2

Jl4.t!dH4.:!: To be completed by organizations exempt under section 501 (c)(3) that filed Form 5768

(election under section 501 (h)). See the instructions for Schedule C for details.

A Check ~ 0 if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group.

(b) Affiliated group totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures

(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)

(a) Filing organization's totals

1 a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grassroots lobbying) .

b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .

c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1 a and 1 b) .

d Other exempt purpose expenditures .

e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1 c and 1 d) .

f Lobb in nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the followin table in both columns.

II the amount on line 1 e, column (a) or (b) Is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is:

Not over $500 000 20% of the amount on line 1 e.

Over $500 000 but not over $1 000 000 $100000 Ius 15% of the excess over

Over $1 000 000 but not over 1 500 000 $175 000 Ius 10% of the excess over

Over $1 500000 but not over $17 000 000 $225 000 Ius 5% of the excess over $1 500000.

Over $17 000 000 $1 000 000.

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .

h Subtract line 1 g from line 1 a. Enter ·0· if line g is more than line a .

Subtract line 1f from line 1 c. Enter ·0· if line f is more than line c .

If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1 h or line 1 l, did the organization file Form 4720

reporting section 4911 tax for this year? 0 Yes

ONo

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501 (h)

(Some organizations that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f of the instructions.)

Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period

Calendar year

(or fiscal year beginning in)

(b) 2006

(d) 2008

(a) 2005

(c) 2007

(e)Total

164.

246.

923.

425.

138.


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Schedule C Form 990 or 990·E 2008 CANAL ALL IANC E 9 4 - 2 832 6 4 8 Pa e 3

To be completed by organizations exempt under section 501 (c)(3) that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501 (h». See the instructions for Schedule C for details.

1 During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

a Volunteers? .

b Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1 c through 1 i)? .. ,

c Media advertisements? .

d Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .

e Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .

f Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .

9 Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .

h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means? .

Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV .

Total lines 1 c through 1 i .

2 a Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501 (c)(3)? .

b If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .

c If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .

To be completed by all organizations exempt under section 501 501 (c)(6) See the instructions for Schedule C for details

Yes No
1 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................................................... 1
2 Did the organization make only in·house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................................................ 2
3 Did the oroanization aoree to carrvover lobbvino and political expenditures from the prior vear? ........................... 3
lip.iidmin4sJ To be completed by all organizations exempt under section 501 (c)(4), section 501 (c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, questions 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR if Part III-A, question 3 is answered "Yes. II See Schedule C instructions for details.

1 Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .

2 Section 162(e) non·deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political

expenses for which the section 527(1) tax was paid).

a Current year .

b Carryover from last year .

c Total .

3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess

does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political

expenditure next year?

2c total minus 3 and

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part I·A, line 1; Part I·B, line 4; Part I'C, line 5; and Part II·B, line 1 i. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule D

(Form 990)

Supplemental Financial Statements

~ Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations that answered "Ves," to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.

CANAL ALLIANCE


94-2832648


Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV line 6

, ,
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .............................................
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ........................
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ..............................
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....................................... 5 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? D Ves

6 Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be used only

DNo

...... DVes

DNo

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

D Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) D Preservation of an historically important land area

D Protection of natural habitat D Preservation of certified historic structure

D Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a·2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day

of the tax year.

a Total number of conservation easements

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..

d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ..

3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the taxable

year ~ _

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ~

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, violations, and

enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? D Ves D No

6 Staff or volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing easements during the year ~

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing 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)? D Ves D No

9 In Part XIV, 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.

[e.amtJ Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

1 a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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 XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~ $ _

(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X ~ $ _

2 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 relating to these items:

a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ~ $ _

b Assets included in Form 990, Part X ~ $ _


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3

Using the organization's accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

a D Public exhibition

b D Scholarly research

c D Preservation for future generations Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIV.

d D Loan or exchange programs

e D Other _

4 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 art of the or anizatlon's collection? DYes D No

iP.'ift:nt: Trust, Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included

on Form 990, Part X? DYes

b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:

DNo

c Beginning balance .

d Additions during the year .

e Distributions during the year .

1 Ending balance : .

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? DYes

Amount
1c
1d
1e
11 DNo

1 a Beginning of year balance .

b Contributions .

c Investment earnings or losses .

d Grants or scholarships .

e Other expenditures for facilities

and programs .

1 Administrative expenses .

9 End of year balance .

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

a Board designated or quasi·endowment ~ %

b Permanent endowment ~ %

c Term ~ndowment ~ %

3a 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" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required onSchedule R? .

4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the oraanization's endowment funds.

Yes No
3a(i)
3alii)
3b FPaff:Yt:::m Investments - Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment

(b) Cost or other basis (other)

(d) Book value

(a) Cost or other basis (inVestment)

(c) Depreciation

1,850. 34,363. o.

1a Land .

b Buildings .

c Leasehold improvements . 1 0 1 , 114 • 99 , 2 6 4 •

d Equipment 25 4 , 7 0 6 • 2 2 0 , 34 3 •

e Other.............................. 14 , 00 0 • 14 , 0 0 0 •

Total. Add lines 1 a·1 e. (Column_(d) should ~qual Form 990 Part X column (8), line 10(c).) ~

36,_213.

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(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)

(b) Book value

(c) Method of valuation:

Cost or end-of-year market value

Financial derivatives and other financial products

Closely-held equity interests .

Other ~--------------~-------------------------------------------

(a) Description of investment type

(b) Book value

(c) Method of valuation:

Cost or end-of-year market value

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Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25)

Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .

Donated services and use of facilities .

Investment expenses ..

Prior period adlustrnents .

Other (Describe in Part XIV) .

2

Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:

a Net unrealized gains on investments ..

b Donated services and use of facilities ..

c Recoveries of prior year grants ..

d Other (Describe in Part XIV) ..

e Add lines 2a through 2d .

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ..

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..

b Other (Describe in Part XIV) ..

c Add lines 4a and 4b ..

Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ..

Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:

a Donated services and use of facilities ..

b Prior year adjustments .

c Losses reported on Form 990, Part IX, line 25 ..

d Other (Describe in Part XIV) ..

e Add lines 2a through 2d ..

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 ..

4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..

b Other (Describe in Part XIV) ..

c Add lines 4a and 4b

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1 a and 4; Part IV, lines 1 band 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b.


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SCHEDULEJ (Form 990)

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

~ Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations that answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV line 23.

Compensation Information

Department of the Treasury I

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1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

D First-class or charter travel D Housing allowance or residence for personal use

D Travel for companions D Payments for business use of personal residence

D Tax indemnification and gross-up payments D Health or social club dues or initiation fees

D Discretionary spending account D Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

b If line 1 a is 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 substantlatlon prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors,

trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1 a? ..

3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.

D Compensation committee [X] Written employment contract

D Independent compensation consultant D Compensation surveyor study

D Form 990 of other organizations [X] Approval by the board or compensation committee

4 During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a:

a Receive a severance payment or change of control payment? ..

b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental non qualified 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.

Only 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete lines 5-8_

5 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization payor accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of:

a The organization? .

b Any related organization? .

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

6 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization payor accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

a The organization? .

b Any related organization? .

If "Yes" to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

7 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1 a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments

not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ..

8 Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the

I ..

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~ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.

~ To be completed by organizations that answered

"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, lines 38a or 40b.

SCHEDULE L (Form 990 or 990-EZ)


OMS No. 1545-0047

ons (section 501 (c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).


94-2832648

To be completed bv oroanizations that answered "Yes" on Form 990 Part IV line 25a or 25b or Form 990·EZ Part V line 40b.
1 I (c) Corrected?
(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction Yes No 2 Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under

section 4958 ~ $ _

3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ~ $ _

hll.I.ttUJ Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.

0 e comPle e )V ornaruza Ions a answere es on orm a me
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between Interested person and (c) Amount of grant or type
the organization of assistance

FRmJ\til Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons. 0 e compte e )V ornaruza Ions a answere es on orm a Ines a or c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested (c) Amount of (d) Description of (e) Sharing of
person and the organization transaction transaction organization's
revenues?
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SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR SCHEDULE L CONTINUATIONS

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SCHEDULE M (Form 990)

NonCash Contributions

OMS No. 1545-0047


~ To be completed by organizations that answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.


ALLIANCE

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30a
b
31
32a
b
33
LHA Art· Works of art .

Art· Historical treasures ..

Art· Fractional interests ..

Books and publications .

Clothing and household goods ..

Cars and other vehicles ..

Boats and planes .

Intellectual property """,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Securities· Publicly traded ..

Securities· Closely held stock ..

Securities· Partnership, LLC, or

trust interests .

Securities· Miscellaneous ..

Qualified conservation contribution

(historic structures) .

Qualified conservation contribution (other) .

Real estate· Residential

Real estate· Commercial ..

Real estate· Other .

Collectibles .

Food inventory ..

Drugs and medical supplies .

Taxidermy ..

Historical artifacts .

Scientific specimens ..

Archeological artifacts ..

Other ~ (FOOD )

Other ~ ( )

Other ~ ( )

(d)

Method of determining revenues

(a) Check if applicable

(b) (c)

Number of Revenues reported on

Form 990, Part VIII, line 19

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions

for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgment ..

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1·28 that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for

the entire holding period? .

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non·standard contributions? Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? .

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Schedule M (Form 990) 2008

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Supplemental Information to Form 990

~ Attach to Form 990. To be completed by organizations to provide additional information for responses to specific questions for the Form 990 or to provide any additional information.

SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990)

OMS No. 1545-0047


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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL, INTEGRITY OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD, AND THE RIGHT

OF PEOPLE TO SELF-DETERMINATION.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES:

IMMIGRATION SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY AN ATTORNEY, WHO ASSISTS CLIENTS

WITH IMMIGRATION AND CITIZENSHIP ISSUES BY PROVIDING LEGAL

REPRESENTATION, CONSULTATION, WORKSHOPS AND CLASSES. STAFF AND LEGAL

PROFESSIONALS ASSIST OVER 150 INDIVIDUALS PER MONTH SEEKING LEGAL

ADVICE ABOUT IMMIGRATION, CITIZENSHIP OR ASYLUM STATUS. CITIZENSHIP

PREPARATION CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO THE COMMUNITY.

EXPENSES $ 248763.

INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ 616.

REVENUE $ O.

VOLUNTEERS SERVICES CONNECT MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE FROM THE MARIN

COMMUNITY TO TEACH ENGLISH, TUTOR YOUTH, HELP WITH ADMINISTRATIVE

TASKS, MENTOR COLLEGE STUDENTS, PLAN AND PREPARE EVENTS AND OTHER

ACTIVITIES.

EXPENSES $ 57153.

INCLUDING GRANTS OF $ O.

REVENUE $ O.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 10: FORM 990 IS INITIALLY PREPARED BY

THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITOR. A DRAFT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD PRIOR TO ITS

FINAL SUBMITTION TO THE IRS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: WE DO NOT HAVE ANY BUSINESS

TRANSACTIONS WITH BOARD MEMBERS OR KEY STAFF. THAT IS THE MAIN WAY WE

ENFORCE THE POLICY. IF WE DO HAVE SUCH A TRANSACTION, WE REQUIRE

LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. 832211

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DISCLOSURE.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: SALARIES ARE REVIEWED AND

DETERMINED BY LOOKING AT COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND SALARIES IN NON-PROFITS

IN THE GREATER BAY AREA.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO CANAL

ALLIANCE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. REQUEST CAN BE MADE VIA EMAIL OR BY

CALLING THE MANAGEMENT STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION.

FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2 (C)

THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OVERSEES THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL

STATEMENTS.

FORM 990, PART I REVENUE & EXPENSES:

SOME OF THE PRIOR YEAR REVENUE AND EXPENSES AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN CHANGED

TO AGREE TO RESTATED 2008 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

FORM 990, PART X BALANCE SHEET COLUMN (A):

SOME OF THE PRIOR YEAR BALANCES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO AGREE TO RESTATED

2008 AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:

(A) NAME OF PERSON: MAYRA BUENO

(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION:


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WIFE OF BOARD MEMBER MIGUEL GODOY

(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: MIGUEL GODOY, A BOARD MEMBER AND

EMPLOYEE, WHOSE WIFE, MAYRA BUENO, PROVIDED JANITORIAL SERVICES TO CANAL

ALLIANCE FOR APPROXIMATELY $10,055.


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Form 8868 (Rev. 4-2009) Page 2

• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension, complete only Part II and check this box ~ IXI

print File by the

extended Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions.

due date for 1 LARKSPUR STREET fliing the t-----~=--=-....:....:;-'-----------------------__t

return. See City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions.

AN RAFAEL CA 94901

Check type of return to be filed (File a separate application for each return):

IXI Form 990 D Form 990·EZ D Form 990·T (sec. 401 (a) or 408(a) trust) D Form 1041·A D Form 990·BL D Form 990·PF D Form 990·T (trust other than above) D Form 4720

D Form 5227 D Form 6069

D Form 8870

STOPI Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

PAMELA TORRES

• The books are in the care of ~ 91 LARKSPUR STREET - SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901

Telephone No.P- (415) 306-0410 FAXNo.~ (415) 454-3967

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box.......................................... ...... ~ D

• 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 ~ D. If it is for part of the group, check this box ~ D and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.

4 I request an additional 3'month extension of time until MAY 15, 2 ° 10

5 For calendar year , or other tax year beginning JUL 1, 2 008

6 If this tax year is for less than 12 months, check reason: D Initial return

, and ending _:;J,,;;U;;;N;.:-=-3..::.0.L,__:2:_O:_O=.=.9 ,

D Final return D Change in accounting period

7 State in detail why you need the extension

ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED TO PREPARE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RETURN

8a If this application is for Form 990·BL, 990·PF, 990·T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any

b If this application is for Form 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 and any amount paid

c Balance Due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, or, if required, deposit

w~~D I

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Signature and Verification

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form.

Signature ~ Title ~ CPA Date ~

Form 8868 (Rev. 4-2009)

823832 05·26·09

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