2015-02-17T12:09:54-06:00 2014-03-31 COHNREZNICK LLP 7501 WISCONSIN AVENUE SUITE 400E BETHESDA MD 208146583 990 2013-04-01 364253842 AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS - CHICAGO INC % MICHAEL RIVERS AMER 2406502100 8401 COLESVILLE ROAD Suite 600 SILVER SPRING MD 209106339 mike rivers cfo 2406502100 2014-11-06 true ANNE SCHRANTZ CPA P00230625 2406502100 2015-02-15 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Russell Hedge 8401 Colesville Road Silver Spring MD 20910 4385479 false X www.hichicago.org X 1998 IL See attachment 1 5 2 0 74 0 3140 680 4083838 4265160 1079 1389 39848 34602 4127905 4301831 0 0 0 0 1610961 1613948 0 0 0 2985546 2201160 4596507 3815108 -468602 486723 14120594 14272590 7217832 6883105 6902762 7389485 X OUR MISSION STATEMENT IS "TO HELP ALL, ESPECIALLY THE YOUNG, GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE WORLD AND ITS PEOPLE THROUGH HOSTELLING". THE HI-CHICAGO HOSTEL PROMOTES INTERCULTURAL UNDERSTANDING AND BUILDS ACTIVE WORLD CITIZENS THROUGH ITS FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS. false false 2874132 3587937 Hostel Services and Programs HI-Chicago serves over 100,000 overnights stays annually. Its facilities are purposely designed to promote social interaction and experiential learning among users; HI-USA hostel quality standards prescribe the size and type of communal spaces (including self-service kitchens, dining areas and meeting areas) in all hostels, including HI-Chicago. About 77 local volunteers annually help to deliver about 400 hostel programs that introduce over 6,000 travelers to each other, to community members, and to the city, providing unique insights into Chicagoland neighborhoods and cultural life. 442665 552603 College Dormitory Services With over 8700 overnight stays annually, the residence hall at the hostel provides students with affordable, quality accommodations and the opportunity to interact with travelers from around the world and participate in hostel programs and services. Cultural education programs provide social opportunities and teach the value of intercultural exchange, responsible travel and community service. Travel education programs teach travel skills and encourage open-mindedness and cultural sensitivity. Volunteer and intern programs provide career training opportunities. 13045 13379 Community Programs and Education HI-Chicago delivers learning opportunities promoting travel as a tool for cross-cultural understanding to elementary and high school students from the Chicagoland area. Cultural education programs teach open-mindedness and respect for different cultures to 1500 local students and 400 visiting travelers through the study of foreign countries and interaction with travelers at the hostel, and the facilitated creation of artwork that expresses community life and culture which is exhibited at the hostel. Special programs are offered in conjunction with Chicago Public Schools and local nonprofit youth-serving groups. 86783 112892 other program service expenses 86783 112892 3416625 true false false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false true 2 0 0 true false false false false false false false false false false X 5 2 false false false false false false false true false false false true true true true true true true true false IL MD X MICHAEL RIVERS 2406502100 8401 COLESVILLE ROAD SUITE 600 SILVER SPRING MD 209106339 X RUSSELL HEDGE PRESIDENT 5.0 35.0 X X 0 295210 30413 JON RIDGE SECRETARY 5.0 35.0 X X 92935 1603 MICHAEL RIVERS TREASURER 5.0 35.0 X X 149780 10306 GLENN AZUMA Director 1.0 X CHARLES HOKANSON director 1.0 X BLAINE FRANZ SECRETARY 5.0 35.0 X X 86362 9187 MARK SKENDER DIRECTOR 1.0 X LYNEE BRADLEY DIRECTOR 1.0 X 0 624287 51509 0 false true false GORDON FOOD SERVICES INC 1300 GEZON PARKWAY SW WYOMING MI 49509 FOOD SERVICES 110244 Bulley Andrews Masonry Restoratio 1755 W Armitage Avenue CHICAGO IL 60622 Renovations 472418 PROJECT CONTROL INC 411 S WELLS ST STE 902 CHICAGO IL 60607 CONSTRUCTION 101142 3 680 680 HOSTEL SERVICES AND PROGRAMS 721310 3587937 3587937 COLLEGE DORMITORY SERIVES 721310 552603 552603 COMMUNITY & EDUCATION PROGRAMS 611600 13379 13379 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES 721310 111241 111241 4265160 1389 1389 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 116599 83648 32951 32951 OTHER MISC INCOME 721310 1651 1651 1651 4301831 4266811 34340 0 0 0 0 0 0 1131982 1049282 82700 3829 2175 1654 353941 346223 7718 124196 115123 9073 0 457 457 16675 16675 0 0 0 46557 46557 12488 12488 83689 83689 35811 35811 0 475552 475552 12430 12430 0 4181 4181 143627 143627 0 538883 538883 55192 55192 MISCELLANEOUS 256035 256035 BANK FEES 85050 85050 HOSTELLER BREAKFAST SERVICE 111412 111412 PROGRAM EXPENSE 13045 13045 0 310076 310076 3815108 3416625 398483 0 487695 1065480 579150 0 0 0 6087 29646 0 0 0 0 0 0 5015 8615 6059 13996 18159530 5170086 12829566 12989444 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 207022 165409 14120594 14272590 341743 412317 0 0 550784 405483 6285000 6030000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40305 35305 7217832 6883105 X 6902762 7389485 0 0 0 0 6902762 7389485 14120594 14272590 X 486723 X false true X true false X 46140 44453 10683 3140 680 105096 3321866 3308412 4047354 4224256 4381759 19283647 0 0 0 3368006 3352865 4058037 4227396 4382439 19388743 1175 1 0 0 0 1176 0 1175 1 0 0 0 1176 19387567 7039 4358 2754 1079 1389 16619 0 7039 4358 2754 1079 1389 16619 84814 74309 53496 212619 0 3459859 3431532 4114287 4228475 4383828 19617981 0.98825 0.98220 0.00085 0.00205 X 1500000 1500000 15681486 4752584 10928902 978044 471502 560542 12989444 0 TENANT DEPOSITS 35305 35305 X 4385478 83647 83647 4301831 4301831 3898755 83647 83647 3815108 3815108 Part XII, line 2d. Cost of Sales Cost of Sales Part XIII line 2d. Cost of Sales Cost of Sales FIN 48 Income Taxes The Hostel has applied for and received a determination letter from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be treated as a tax exempt entity pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Hostel is subject to income taxes on revenue generated from other sources unrelated to its exempt purpose. Due to its tax exempt status, the Hostel is not subject to income taxes and does not have any unrelated business income for the years ended March 31, 2014 and 2013. Accordingly, these financial statements do not reflect a provision for income taxes and the Hostel has no other tax positions which must be considered for disclosure. Income tax returns filed by the Hostel are subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for a period of three years. While no other tax returns are currently being examined by the Internal Revenue Service, tax years since 2010 remain open. X X false true false false false false false false false RUSSELL HEDGE PRESIDENT 0 255194 0 0 40016 5104 25309 0 325623 0 MICHAEL RIVERS TREASURER 134600 15180 2692 7614 160086 Part 1 4b Russell Hedge - $16,500 contribution to 457(b) plan PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC.(A 501(c)(3) organization) IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS - CHICAGO, INC. PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ACTING THROUGH ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. (a 501(c)(3) organization) ELECTS the OFFICERS OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS - CHICAGO, INC. PART VI SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES PART VI SECTION b, LINE 11b THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. PRIOR TO ITS FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE VP OF FINANCE and the SvP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, AND THE ORGANZATION'S AUDITORS TO REVIEW AND DISCUSS THE AUDIT AND The 990 form. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN BRINGS A MOTION BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. TO ACCEPT THE AUDIT AND APPROVE THE FILING OF THE 990 form. PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CEO and SvP OF FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION OF THE THE ORGANIZATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MONITORING ANY CONFLICTS THAT DEVELOP AND WOULD INITIATE ACTION TO PROACTIVELY OR REACTIVELY ADDRESS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. Part VI, Section B, Line 15a and 15b THE CEO OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. SERVES AS THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS - CHICAGO, INC. AND FULFILLS THE CEO ROLE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS, INC. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE NONPROFIT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION DATA FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS. CEO'S PERFORMANCE IS DOCUMENTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. BASED ON THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND CONSULTANT DATA, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS THE CEO'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION. THIS DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. The VP OF FINANCE of American Youth Hostels, Inc. serves as the Treasurer of American Youth Hostels - Chicago, Inc. and fulfills the CFO role of the organization. The CEO sets the VP of Finance's compensation using compensation data provided by external consultants. The board of Directors of American Youth Hostels, Inc. reviews the VP OF FINANCE'S compensation annually for its reasonableness. This review and approval is documented in board meeting minutes. The compensation of all other employees of the organization are set by the CEO using compensation data from external sources. PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION VIA MAIL, TELEPHONE OR EMAIL AT: AMERICAN YOUTH HOSTELS - CHICAGO INC. 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