2019-06-07T08:39:36-05:00 2018-12-31 271728945 PKF O'CONNOR DAVIES LLP 500 MAMARONECK AVENUE HARRISON NY 105281633 990 2018-01-01 136128447 AVON PRODUCTS FOUNDATION INC AVON 8453692445 ONE AVON PLACE SUFFERN NY 10901 NATALIE DEACON PRESIDENT 8453692445 2019-06-07 1 GARRETT M HIGGINS P00543209 9143818900 2019-06-07 65.51.112.58 2019-06-07 08:39:31 ED P DA39A3EE5E6B4B0D3255BFEF95601890AFD80709 9616F4B14A694591D1E716C270910E6FA5556DA3 2018 2019-02-21 02:37:17Z X NATALIE DEACON ONE AVON PLACE SUFFERN NY 10901 906825 0 X N/A X 1955 NY THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO HELP IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN WORLDWIDE. 6 0 0 6 0 0 2696415 777636 0 0 63181 129189 1120564 0 3880160 906825 3882195 1215435 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 575550 401269 4457745 1616704 -577585 -709879 7825606 6605909 534823 22033 7290783 6583876 X SEE SCHEDULE O 0 0 518029 518029 BREAST CANCER PROMISE (FORMERLY BREAST CANCER CRUSADE), SEE SCHEDULE OIN 1992, AVON LAUNCHED THE AVON BREAST CANCER CRUSADE IN THE U.K. FAST FORWARD TO 2017, WHEN THE FOUNDATION RELAUNCHED ITS SUPPORT FOR BREAST CANCER INITIATIVES, RENAMING THIS WORK FROM THE AVON BREAST CANCER CRUSADE TO THE AVON BREAST CANCER PROMISE. THE PROMISE REPRESENTS THE FOUNDATION'S RENEWED COMMITMENT TO THE BREAST CANCER CAUSE IN MORE THAN 50 MARKETS WORLDWIDE. AS PART OF THIS PROMISE, THE FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH AVON PRODUCTS, INC., SET AN ANNUAL GOAL TO REACH 100 MILLION WOMEN TO HELP THEM KNOW THE RISKS OF BREAST CANCER, KNOW THE SIGNS OF BREAST CANCER, AND KNOW HOW TO TAKE ACTION. THE FOUNDATION WORKED CLOSELY WITH ITS NEWLY ESTABLISHED ADVISORY BOARD OF GLOBAL EXPERTS IN 2018 TO PROVIDE DIRECTION WITHIN THE VARIOUS MARKETS IN WHICH THE FOUNDATION INTERACTS. A NEW GRANT TOTALING $500,000 USD WAS PROVIDED TO CANCER RESEARCH UK IN 2018, WHICH PROVIDED GUIDANCE TO THE FOUNDATION ON ITS COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH WITH AVON MARKETS TO ACTIVATE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH, FAR EXCEEDING THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS WITH MORE THAN 300 MILLION PEOPLE REACHED. 384970 384970 REFORESTATION, SEE SCHEDULE O AVON SOLD HEALTHY FORESTS, BEAUTIFUL WORLD CAUSE PRODUCTS IN SEVERAL MARKETS GLOBALLY IN 2016 AND 2017. A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS WERE DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION WHICH COMMITTED HALF OF THE FUNDING TO THE NATURE CONSERVANCY AND THE OTHER HALF TO WORLD WILDLIFE FUND TO SUPPORT GLOBAL REFORESTATION PROJECTS IN 2018. 260797 260797 SCHOLARSHIP, MATCHING GIFT, AND OTHER PROGRAMS, SEE SCHEDULE OTHE FOUNDATION MANAGES A GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR AVON INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN IN TWENTY-FIVE MARKETS WORLDWIDE. 51639 51639 THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO THE MISSION OF HELPING TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. THE AVON FOUNDATION SPEAK OUT AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INITIATIVE WAS LAUNCHED IN THE U.S. IN 2004 TO ACCELERATE PROGRESS TOWARD THAT GOAL. IN 2018, THE PROGRAM WAS RE-BRANDED THE AVON PROMISE TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. TO ACHIEVE ITS AVON PROMISE OBJECTIVES, THE FOUNDATION STRATEGIES INCLUDE:ENCOURAGE CONVERSATION: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS HIDES IN THE SHADOWS OF SILENCE. THE FOUNDATION USES ITS GLOBAL VOICE TO SHED LIGHT ON THE MANY FORMS OF VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS AND DISCUSS WHAT NEEDS TO CHANGE TO END IT.PROVIDE INFORMATION: AVON FOUNDATION HELPS MAKE SURE THAT EVERYONE WE WORK WITH AVON'S NETWORK OF REPRESENTATIVES, EMPLOYEES, CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS HAS THE KNOWLEDGE AND INFORMATION THEY NEED TO RECOGNIZE AND RESPOND TO VIOLENCE BOTH SAFELY AND ON THEIR OWN TERMS. IT ENSURES THEY KNOW WHAT SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE AND HOW TO ACCESS THESE RESOURCES, SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED CHOICES. IMPROVE SUPPORT: PEOPLE CAN ONLY SPEAK OUT AND MAKE CHANGE IF THEY FEEL SUPPORTED WHEN THEY DO. THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH AVON MARKETS TO ENSURE WOMEN AND GIRLS HAVE ACCESS TO THE SUPPORT THEY NEED. AND IT CONVENES GLOBAL LEADERS AND CHANGE MAKERS TO HELP MAKE SURE WOMEN AND GIRLS ARE UNDERSTOOD, SUPPORTED AND FAIRLY TREATED WHEN THEY SEEK HELP OR REPORT ABUSE. NO NEW SIGNIFICANT FUNDING WAS PROVIDED IN 2018, BUT RATHER THE FOUNDATION BUILT ON ITS LONG-STANDING WORK OF THE GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP TO END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, NOW REBRANDED VOICES AGAINST VIOLENCE, A COLLABORATION BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION, AVON MARKETS, VITAL VOICES AND THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE. IN 2016 THE FOUNDATION ANNOUNCED IT WOULD EXPAND NEW ACTIVITIES TO TAKE PLACE IN 2017 AND 2018. IN 2018 THE FOUNDATION CONVENED THE JUSTICE INSTITUTE ON GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE IN NEUQUN, ARGENTINA; QUITO, ECUADOR; WARSAW, POLAND; AND BELFAST, N. IRELAND. THE INSTITUTES FACILITATE THE CREATION OF A MORE HOLISTIC RESPONSE TO ADDRESSING VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN, AND EACH COUNTRY RECEIVED TRAINING TAILORED TO THE JURISDICTION WHERE IT WAS PROVIDED, EMPHASIZING THE SPECIFIC CONTEXT AND CHALLENGES THAT WOMEN LEADERS IDENTIFY.IN 2017, THE FOUNDATION ALSO FUNDED THE 1 M AVON SHELTER GRANT FUND IN ARGENTINA, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND THE UNITED KINGDOM. THIS GRANT WAS DESIGNATED TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR EMERGENCY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS PROVIDING CRITICAL AND MUCH NEEDED SUPPORT TO WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE FOUR SELECTED MARKETS. AS A RESULT, THE FOUNDATION OVERSAW ITS CHARITY PARTNER TO ACTIVATE PROJECTS IN 2018 TO CONTINUE THE DEVELOPMENT OF THIS WORK WHICH BEGAN IN 2017. 51639 51639 1215435 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 6 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 NY X X MARGARET MACEACHERN 8453692445 ONE AVON PLACE SUFFERN NY 10901 X SUSAN ORMISTON CHAIRMAN 1.00 39.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRIS WERMANN PRESIDENT 8.00 32.00 X X 0 0 0 MIGUEL FERNANDEZ VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 39.00 X X 0 0 0 JONATHAN MYERS VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 39.00 X X 0 0 0 SAMANTHA JACKSON TREASURER 2.00 38.00 X X 0 0 0 GINNY EDWARDS SECRETARY 1.20 38.80 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 GOOD BUSINESS 25 GERRARD STREET LONDON UK W1D 6JL RESEARCH 203188 1 612794 164842 777636 129189 129189 906825 0 0 129189 X 650268 650268 565167 565167 10456 10456 21750 21750 4451 4451 329625 329625 10884 10884 BANK FEES 19989 19989 STATE FILINGS & LICENSE 4114 4114 1616704 1215435 401269 0 401895 437281 7393910 6168628 29801 0 7825606 6605909 146809 22033 388014 0 534823 22033 X 5620589 5289060 1670194 1294816 7290783 6583876 7825606 6605909 X -709879 2972 X X 0 1 X 0 0 X 43872014 44326015 3129818 2696415 777636 94801898 43872014 44326015 3129818 2696415 777636 94801898 24571989 70229909 132059 142095 2070868 1183745 129189 3657956 98459854 0.71330 0.72270 X 0 X 1302447 395622 395622 906825 0 906825 2009354 395622 395622 1613732 2972 2972 1616704 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION IS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES THE EFFECTS OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE FOUNDATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2015. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GRANT REFUNDS REPORTED ON PART XI, LINE 9 2,972. 1 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT-MAKING 544167 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 STRATEGIC PLANNING SURVEY/RESEARCH 203188 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT-MAKING 6000 RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT-MAKING 3000 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE GRANT-MAKING 12000 0 0 0 0 0 0 768355 0 768355 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) BREAST CANCER - HELP 100 MILLION WOMEN WORLDWIDE TO KNOW THE RISKS, KNOW THE SIGNS AND KNOW HOW TO TAKE ACTION 503000 WIRE TRANSFER EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) DOMESTIC VIOLENCE - TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS AND SERVICES IN ARGENTINA, ROMANIA, SOUTH AFRICA AND THE U.K. 23131 WIRE TRANSFER 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 PART I, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION OBTAINS ENGLISH COPIES OF ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE GRANTEE. THE GRANT AGREEMENT LIMITS THE USE OF FUNDS TO CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF A YEARLY PROGRESS REPORT AND ACCOUNTING OF THE FUNDS UNTIL THE FUNDS ARE DEPLETED. THROUGH THE AVON ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE AND FOREIGN GRANT REVIEW AND APPROVALS PROCESS, THE SPECIALLY DESIGNATED NATIONALS (SDN) LIST AND OTHER TERRORIST WATCH LISTS ARE CHECKED PRIOR TO MAKING AN INTERNATIONAL GRANT. THE AVON FOUNDATION WORKED WITH OUR COLLEAGUES AT AVON TO FIND THE BEST GLOBAL NGO TO PARTNER WITH THE FOUNDATION IN ORDER TO MEET OUR MUTUAL STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE IN GRANT-MAKING. 1 BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES BROOKLYN MUSEUM 200 EASTERN PARKWAY BROOKLYN NY 112386052 111672743 501(C)(3) 15500 ASSOCIATE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM DISABLED VETERANS OF NEW YORK SERVICES INC 1562 ATLANTIC AVENUE LYNBROOK NY 11563 521521276 501(C)(3) 15500 ASSOCIATE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA CO FIRST NATIONAL BANK PO BOX 240 ST PETER MN 56082 042296967 501(C)(3) 72875 SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM THE NATURE CONSERVANCY 4245 NORTH FAIRFAX DRIVE ARLINGTON VA 22203 530242652 501(C)(3) 192485 REFORESTATION PROGRAM TORRANCE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION 3330 LOMITA BLVD TORRANCE CA 90505 953528452 501(C)(3) 15500 ASSOCIATE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS - DARTMOUTH 285 OLD WESTPORT RD NORTH DARTMOUTH MA 02747 237336988 501(C)(3) 30500 ASSOCIATE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER PO BOX 270032 ROCHESTER NY 14627 160743209 501(C)(3) 11850 ASSOCIATE MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM WILDLIFE IN CRISIS INC PO BOX 1246 WESTON CT 06883 223020015 501(C)(3) 5300 REFORESTATION PROGRAM WORLD WILDLIFE FUND 1250 24TH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20037 521693387 501(C)(3) 192570 REFORESTATION PROGRAM 9 0 PART I, LINE 2: ALL FOUNDATION BENEFICIARIES ARE REQUIRED TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE A WRITTEN AGREEMENT BEFORE FUNDS CAN BE DISBURSED. ALL FOUNDATION BENEFICIARIES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A FULL REPORT ON THEIR USE OF THE GRANT FUNDS AND AS APPROPRIATE PROVIDE ANNUAL FINANCIAL RECONCILIATION REPORTS THAT OUTLINE HOW THEY USED THE AWARD FUNDS VERSUS THE PLAN. AN EXPLANATION MUST BE PROVIDED FOR ANY SIGNIFICANT DISCREPANCIES OF ACTUAL VERSUS PLANNED EXPENSES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE AVON PRODUCTS FOUNDATION, INC. (THE "FOUNDATION") WAS INCORPORATED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK IN 1955 BY AVON PRODUCTS, INC. ("AVON"). THE FUNDAMENTAL MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION SINCE ITS INCEPTION IS TO PROMOTE OR AID CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND HUMANITARIAN ACTIVITIES, WITH A SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON THOSE ACTIVITIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES GLOBALLY. IN ITS WORK TO REALIZE THOSE ASPIRATIONS, ITS CURRENT FOCUS IS ON TWO CAUSES OF GREAT IMPORTANCE TO WOMEN: ERADICATING BREAST CANCER AND HELPING TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE. IT WORKS TOWARD ACHIEVING THOSE GOALS THROUGH THE AVON BREAST CANCER PROMISE AND THE AVON PROMISE TO HELP END VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN AND GIRLS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO OPERATES TWO ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE 1 - A GLOBAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR AVON INDEPENDENT SALES REPRESENTATIVES AND THEIR CHILDREN AND GRANDCHILDREN, WHICH IS FUNDED BY AVON PRODUCTS, INC. AND 2 - IN 2013 THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A GLOBAL REFORESTATION GRANT PROGRAM, HEALTHY FORESTS, BEAUTIFUL WORLD, WHICH IS FOCUSED ON FUNDING THE WORK OF GLOBAL NGOS TO HELP REVERSE DEFORESTATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE FOUNDATION HAS ONE MEMBER, AVON PRODUCTS, INC. WHICH IS REPRESENTED BY ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A THE SOLE MEMBER ELECTS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND HAS THE ABILITY TO REMOVE ANY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES ITS AUDIT FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. ONCE COMPILED, THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY OF THE FOUNDATION. SUBSEQUENT TO THAT REVIEW IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING. IT IS ALSO PRESENTED AT THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEETING TO THE FULL BOARD BY THE AUDITORS AND THE AUDITORS ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY HAVE. ANY ISSUES ARE ADDRESSED, INVESTIGATED, AND RESOLVED BY THE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND SECRETARY BEFORE THE FINAL FORM 990 IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE FOUNDATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS CIRCULATED ANNUALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBERS WHO ARE REQUIRED TO READ IT, SIGN IT AND DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DURING 2018, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WERE COLLECTED FROM ALL COVERED PARTIES. THE SECRETARY OR PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION COLLECTS AND REVIEWS ALL SUBMITTED SIGNED CONFLICT STATEMENTS AND REPORTS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD DETERMINES AN APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION BASED ON THE CIRCUMSTANCES. IF A CONFLICT IS SUSPECTED TO EXIST OR DETERMINED TO DESERVE EXPLORATION OR FURTHER DISCUSSIONS A REPORT IS PREPARED AND PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW. IF THE INDIVIDUAL IN QUESTION IS A BOARD MEMBER THEY ARE RECUSED FROM ANY DECISION OR VOTE RELATED TO THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES: THE FOUNDATION DOES NOT HAVE POLICIES REGARDING COMPENSATION AS IT HAS NO EMPLOYEES. IF IT DID, IT WOULD FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES AS SET BY THE IRS FOR ESTABLISHING REASONABLE COMPENSATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE AVON CORPORATE WEBSITE, WWW.AVONWORLDWIDE.COM, AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL OFFICE. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 237,626. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 237,626. SYSTEM SERVICE CONTRACT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,161. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,161. SUBCONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 87,838. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 87,838. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: GRANT REFUNDS 2,972. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. AVON PRODUCTS INC 601 MIDLAND AVENUE RYE NY 10580 GLOBAL BEAUTY COMPANY NY N/A C 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0