2021-11-15T12:32:25-06:00 2020-12-31 593042376 DEAROLF & MERENESS LLP 15425 N FLORIDA AVE TAMPA FL 33613 990 2020-01-01 593384413 CHARITY WORKS INC CHAR 7274472064 1346 FORT HARRISON AVE SUITE 101 CLEARWATER FL 33756 CHRIS R RENFROW CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT 7274472064 2021-11-15 CHRIS RENFROW 999009999 STEPHANIE SMITH P02146271 8132695700 2021-11-15 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z CHRIS R RENFROW 578941 false X WWW.CHARITYWORKS.ORG X 1996 HELPING THOSE WHO HELP OTHERS 5 5 1 26 0 235024 290451 0 0 -17032 4349 217992 294800 86055 169051 0 102254 81856 0 17009 48107 30785 236416 281692 -18424 13108 29053 45077 15315 18231 13738 26846 X TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE GIVING AND ASSIST CHARITABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN MANAGING THEIR RESOURCES MORE EFFECTIVELY WHEN USED TO ACQUIRE GOODS AND SERVICES FROM OTHERS. false false 203931 169051 3507 IN 2010, CHARITY WORKS LAUNCHED A WELLNESS-MEDICAL AID PROGRAM CALLED GIVE HOPE USA. IT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY RELIEF AND WELLNESS AID TO THE ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED AND HEALTH-STRESSED FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH LOCAL SERVICING NONPROFIT AGENCIES AND SCHOOLS. THE GOAL IS TO STRENGTHEN THE OUTREACH EFFORTS OF OTHERS WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS AND STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE HEALTH, HOPE AND HAPPINESS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) 34892 CHARITY WORKS PROVIDES CHARITIES, OTHER NON-PROFIT ENTITIES AND SCHOOLS (NONPROFITS) WITH ACCESS TO SIGNIFICANTLY DISCOUNTED PRICES ON A BROAD RANGE OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES THROUGH ITS PURCHASING PROGRAM CALLED CHARITABLE ALLIANCE NETWORK (CAN). THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF BENEFICIAL NETWORKS AND STRATEGIC ALLIANCES, PEOPLE ENJOY COLLABORATIVE ACTION THAT HELPS CREATE VALUE AND REDUCE OPERATING COSTS. 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PRODUCT DISTRIBUTIONS ARE CUSTOMIZED BASED ON FACTORS INCLUDING AGENCY NEED, AVAILABILITY OF THE TYPES OF IN-KIND PRODUCTS RECEIVED, PURCHASES TO BE MADE AND THE OVERALL TIME SCHEDULES OF THE EVENTS OR ACTIVITIES APPROVED. RECIPIENT NONPROFITS GENERALLY PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION ON GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED AND UPDATES ON USE AND OTHER FEEDBACK USEFUL FOR EVALUATING FUTURE PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONS. DISTRIBUTIONS IN 2020 INCLUDE REDISTRIBUTIONS OF IN-KIND PRODUCT DONATIONS TO SER OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT DIRECTLY SERVE INDIVIDUALS BASED ON NEED SUCH AS COLD WEATHER PROTECTION AND PERSONAL HYGIENE AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES. SEE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM. X HOLIDAY GIFTS 1 67628 FMV X SCHOOL SUPPLIES 1 61194 FMV X SNACKS/PALLETS 1 25204 FMV X SPECIAL EVENTS 1 4025 FMV false false false FORM 990, PART III LINE 4A - GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM (CONTINUED) EACH WELLNESS-MEDICAL AID PACK CONTAINS VARIOUS PRODUCTS IN UP TO THREE CATEGORIES--FOOD SUPPLEMENTS, PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS AND OVER-THE- COUNTER MEDICINES. IT MAY CONTAIN LITERATURE ABOUT HOW TO MAINTAIN A HEALTHY DIET, A LIST OF HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE CENTERS SUCH AS FOOD BANKS, EMERGENCY SHELTERS AND FREE CLINICS, AND OTHER TYPES OF BASIC NEEDS INFORMATION SUCH AS TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, DISCOUNT PROGRAMS FOR CONSUMERS, COUPONS, ETC. DISTRIBUTIONS OF PACKS AND KITS ARE CUSTOMIZABLE BASED ON NONPROFIT CLIENTS' NEEDS. IN 2012, THE GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM BEGAN DISTRIBUTING CASH AND SPECIAL GIFTS SUCH AS CLOTHES, TOYS AND OTHER BASIC NECESSITIES DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. THIS PROGRAM WAS FORMERLY PART OF OUR HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING FUND ("HOLIDAY FUND") WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2007 TO: 1) ENCOURAGE PEOPLE TO GIVE DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON, 2) LEVERAGE CHARITABLE GIFTS PURCHASED FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN, 3) STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN LOCAL RETAILERS AND CHILDREN'S CHARITIES, AND 4) PROMOTE VOLUNTEERISM DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON. IN 2020, THIRTY-ONE (31) NONPROFIT ENTITIES RECEIVED IN TOTAL A VALUE OF 169,051 IN VARIOUS DISTRIBUTIONS OF FREE COMFORT GIFTS, CASH AND PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS. DISTRIBUTIONS INCLUDED DENTAL KITS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SOAP, MASKS, FOOD SNACKS AND/OR OTHER SPECIAL GIFTS FROM THE GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM. ONE BENEFIT TO CHARITY WORKS IS THE OPPORTUNITY TO TRANSITION THESE NONPROFITS AS ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN OUR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING INITIATIVES AND THE CAN PURCHASING PROGRAM. TO EXPAND THE GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM, CHARITY WORKS WILL CONTINUE TO ENCOURAGE MANUFACTURERS, DISTRIBUTORS AND RETAILERS TO PARTICIPATE AND BENEFIT FROM IN-KIND DONATIONS, PRODUCT PLACEMENT, BRANDING AND OTHER SOCIAL AND MARKETING CONSIDERATIONS. COMMON GROUND PROJECT: CHARITY WORKS PROMOTES A PROJECT CALLED "COMMON GROUND" THAT INVOLVES COOPERATIVE PURCHASING INITIATIVES BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND QUALIFIED NONPROFIT ENTITIES. THE PROJECT IS BASED ON THE THEORY THAT "CHARITIES" ARE INSTRUMENTALITIES OF GOVERNMENT AND, AS SUCH, SHOULD BE ELIGIBLE TO ACCESS COMPETITIVELY BID PURCHASING CONTRACTS THAT ARE NEGOTIATED AND MANAGED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND/OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. NUMEROUS NONPROFITS IN THE UNITED STATES RECEIVE FUNDING EITHER IN WHOLE OR PART FROM ONE OR MORE GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. AND MANY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AGREE THAT IT WOULD MAKE SENSE TO ALLOW THESE AND OTHER QUALIFIED NONPROFITS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GOVERNMENT'S PURCHASING SYSTEMS. HOWEVER, FEW LAWS EXIST THAT PERMIT THIS PRACTICE. THUS, NONPROFITS ARE FORCED TO SPEND RESOURCES TO ATTEMPT TO DUPLICATE THE FAVORABLE RESULTS OF THESE GOVERNMENTAL-BASED PURCHASING PROGRAMS SUCH AS COST SAVINGS AND VENDOR LEVERAGE THAT GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ALREADY HAVE ESTABLISHED THROUGH TAXPAYER FUNDING. COMMON GROUND IS DESIGNED TO LEVERAGE THE PURCHASING POWER OF IRS APPROVED NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. AT STAKE EACH YEAR ARE BILLIONS OF DOLLARS THAT COULD BE SAVED IN ANNUAL SAVINGS FOR THE NONPROFIT SECTOR. THIS PROJECT ESTABLISHES CHARITY WORKS AS A FACILITATING ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION TO HELP UNITE THE COMMON TRADING INTERESTS AMONG AND BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, NONPROFITS, AND VENDORS. ONE OBJECTIVE IS TO ESTABLISH GOVERNMENT-PRICING PARITY AND BUYING PRIVILEGES FOR CHARITIES TO USE AND GET RECOGNIZED AS ELIGIBLE UNDER THE UNITED STATES GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION'S FEDERAL SUPPLY SERVICE MULTIPLE AWARD SCHEDULES PROGRAM. CHARITY WORKS' GOAL IS TO ENGAGE ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT IN SUPPORTING COOPERATIVE PURCHASING THROUGH STATUTORY LAW CHANGES THAT WILL EFFECTIVELY REDUCE THE DUPLICATIVE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND RELATED EXPENSES THAT EACH INCUR WHEN CONTRACTING WITH VENDORS TO ACQUIRE THE SAME TYPES OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. CHARITY WORKS' VISION IN FLORIDA IS TO HELP MAKE IT THE FIRST STATE IN THE COUNTRY TO LEGALLY RECOGNIZE ITS QUALIFIED NONPROFITS AS ELIGIBLE USERS OF STATE, COUNTY AND CITY PURCHASING CONTRACTS. OF COURSE, VENDORS MAY OFFER CHARITIES A MOST-FAVORED-CUSTOMER STATUS THAT COULD INCLUDE LARGER DISCOUNTS AND PREFERENTIAL CONTRACT TERMS THAN THOSE OFFERED TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES. ALSO, THE COMMON GROUND PROJECT WILL ESTABLISH AND PROMOTE STANDARDS FOR RESPONSIBLE SPENDING BY NONPROFITS. BY CREATING A BASE-LINE PRICE CEILING DERIVED FROM ALL LEVELS OF GOVERNMENT-VENDOR CONTRACTS, NONPROFITS WILL BE ABLE TO COMPARE AND GAUGE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THEIR ACTUAL SPENDING. NONPROFIT TRUSTEES AND DIRECTORS IN EXERCISING THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTIES COULD USE THESE STANDARDS TO REASONABLY MEASURE NONPROFIT SPENDING. THIS PROJECT IS DESIGNED TO INCREASE THE TRUST FACTOR FOR DONORS, THEREBY STRENGTHENING THE FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF THE NONPROFIT SECTOR DUE TO THE RENEWED CONFIDENCE IN CHARITABLE SPENDING. CARINGPERKS PROGRAM CHARITY WORKS IS DEVELOPING A FRINGE BENEFIT AND CUSTOMER LOYALTY PROGRAM CALLED CARINGPERKS. THE MERCHANT DISCOUNTS AND REWARDS PROGRAM PROMOTES THE GOODS AND SERVICES OF BUSINESSES TO CHARITIES, NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE BOTH YOUTHS AND ADULTS TO BECOME "ACTIVE" VOLUNTEERS IN THE SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL CAUSES WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES SPECIAL RECOGNITION, INCENTIVES AND REWARDS FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE ACTIVELY COMMITTED AND DEDICATED TO PROVIDING VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE TO ONE OR MORE NONPROFITS. PROGRAM TESTING INVOLVES THE SELECTION OF PARTICIPATING RETAILERS THAT AGREE TO RECOGNIZE VOLUNTEERS AS VIP CUSTOMERS THAT ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PREFERRED STATUS, DISCOUNT PRIVILEGES AND/OR OTHER TYPES OF INCENTIVES. A TECHNOLOGY SOLUTION IS VITAL TO AN EFFECTIVE AND SUCCESSFUL STATEWIDE OR LARGER AREA PROGRAM LAUNCH. IN 2020, THE REWARDS PROGRAM WAS PUT ON HOLD DUE TO COVID-19. THE CARINGPERKS PROGRAM REMAINS IN THE DEVELOPMENT STAGE. TEACH AND REACH PROGRAM THE TEACH AND REACH PROGRAM WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE JOB TRAINING SERVICES AND JOB PLACEMENT FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE DISPLACED FROM THE WORKFORCE. CHARITY WORKS' VENTURE INITIALLY FOCUSED ON SERVING THE COMMUNITY BY RE-TRAINING DISPLACED WORKERS, ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES AS WELL AS THE AREAS SENIOR CITIZENS. THE VOCATIONAL PROGRAM ALSO INVOLVED THE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION OF LOCAL VOLUNTEERS AND STUDENT INTERNS. TODAY, MANY CANDIDATES ARE SIMPLY REFERRED TO OTHER NONPROFITS THAT HAVE TRAINING PROGRAMS AND STAFF TO BETTER MATCH INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE TEACH AND REACH PROGRAM ESTABLISHES PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL COLLEGES AND OTHER NONPROFITS TO PROVIDE CHARITY WORKS WITH A DIVERSE GROUP OF CANDIDATES WHOSE VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS AND TALENTS ENRICH THE UNIQUE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. THE BUSINESS CYCLE IS THE CORE FOCUS OF THE EXPERIENCE. FROM BUYING PRODUCTS TO WAREHOUSING, SELLING AND PREPARING INVOICES, IT PROVIDES CANDIDATES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN NEW SKILLS AND APPLY INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES IN A LIVE BUSINESS SETTING. IN 2020, THE TEACH AND REACH PROGRAM WAS PLACED ON HOLD DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR OUR GIVE HOPE USA PROGRAM WERE PROVIDED BY MEMBERS OF THE FLORIDA STATE ELKS ASSOCIATION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO SERVES TO SUPPORT CHARITY WORKS' COMMON GROUND PROJECT OF THE CAN PURCHASING PROGRAM. COLLECTIVELY THESE EFFORTS FULFILL THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF HELPING THOSE WHO HELP OTHERS. LINE4B - CAN PURCHASING PROGRAM (CONTINUED) THE CAN PROGRAM DIRECTLY BENEFITS NONPROFITS BY PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING PURCHASING ADVISORY: - MATCHING NEEDS WITH PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS/SERVICE REQUIREMENTS - LOCATING QUALIFIED VENDORS/SUPPLIERS - NEGOTIATING CONTRACT TERMS - PURCHASING CONSULTATION THE OUTCOME OF THE CAN PROGRAM IS A COLLABORATIVE PROCESS WHEREBY THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS WORK MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY TOGETHER IN SERVING HUMANITARIAN CAUSES AND THUS RELIEVE GOVERNMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE BURDEN. IN 2020, THIRTY-ONE (31) NONPROFIT ENTITIES IN FLORIDA RECEIVED DIRECT BENEFITS FROM PURCHASING SERVICES RENDERED UNDER THE CAN RESOURCE FINDER PROGRAM. ACQUISITIONS SERVICES RENDERED CONCENTRATED ON THE CONSUMABLE PRODUCT NEEDS OF LOCAL NONPROFITS AND SCHOOLS. PURCHASING ADVISORY SERVICES WERE ALSO PROVIDED TO FUNDERS OF NONPROFITS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR BUT ARE NOT COUNTED IN THE DIRECT BENEFITS TOTAL. DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, A REQUEST OF SERVICE FROM A CAN VENDOR FOR ONE OF ITS NONPROFIT CLIENTS RESULTED IN SALES TRANSACTIONS TOTALING 216,017 FOR BOTTLED HAND SOAP. THE PROGRAM VALUE ACHIEVED FOR THE CALIFORNIA-BASED CHARITY WAS CONTRACT FULFILLMENT OF ITS FEDERAL GOVERNMENT GRANT DURING THE TIME WORLDWIDE SUPPLIES WERE EXTREMELY LIMITED DUE TO THE VIRUS. ENHANCEMENTS IN VENDOR RELATIONSHIPS THAT SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MOST- FAVORABLE- CUSTOMER STATUS GOAL FOR NONPROFITS OFFER LONG-TERM DIRECT AND INDIRECT BENEFITS THAT ARE CHALLENGING TO MEASURE ON AN ONGOING BASIS. IN 2021, THE CAN PROGRAM WILL CONTINUE TO CONCENTRATE ON EXPANDING VENDOR TRADING RELATIONSHIPS PRIMARILY FOR ACQUIRING CONSUMABLE PRODUCTS AND SECONDARILY ON CAPIT FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 CHRIS AND JEANETTE RENFROW HUSBAND AND WIFE FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A CPA FIRM AND SENT TO THE ORGANIZATION FOR REVIEW. THE CHAIRMAN & PRESIDENT, WHO IS ALSO A CPA, REVIEWS FORM 990 AND APPROVES FOR FILING. A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE REST OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS. EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS IS REQUIRED TO INFORM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REGARDING ANY TRANSACTION FROM WHICH A PERSON MIGHT BENEFIT AS WELL AS RELATIONSHIPS WITH ANY OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS. INDIVIDUALS ARE ASKED TO INFORM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CHANGES AS THEY OCCUR. THE BOARD CHAIR REVIEWS ALL RESPONSES. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL THROUGH AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW. THE BOARD CONSIDERS THIS REVIEW AND MARKET CONDITIONS WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE FORM 990, ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.