2015-10-13T15:33:03-05:00 2014-06-30 561146197 SHARRARD MCGEE & CO PA PO BOX 5869 HIGH POINT NC 27262 990 2013-07-01 463223826 THE ALLIANCE FOR BANGLADESH WORKER SAFTEY INC ALLI 3364246151 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW NO 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20006 THOMAS NELSON DIRECTOR 3364246151 2015-06-11 1 GEORGE H KNOSTMAN P00235890 3368840410 2013 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z X X THOMAS NELSON 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW NO 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20006 13656694 0 X WWW.BANGLADESHWORKERSAFETY.ORG X 2013 DE THE ALLIANCE FOR BANGLADESH WORKER SAFETY, INC. (THE ALLIANCE) WAS FOUNDED BY A GROUP OF GLOBALLY HEAD-QUARTERED APPAREL COMPANIES AND RETAILERS AND BRANDS WHO HAVE JOINED TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH THE BANGLADESH WORKER SAFETY INITIATIVE, A BINDING, FIVE-YEAR UNDERTAKING THAT WILL BE TRANSPARENT, RESULTS-ORIENTED, MEASURABLE AND VERIFIABLE WITH THE INTENT OF IMPROVING SAFETY IN BANGLADESHI READY-MADE GARMENT (RMG) FACTORIES. COLLECTIVELY, THE FOUNDING NORTH AMERICAN MEMBERS REPRESENT THE OVERWHELMING MAJORITY OF NORTH AMERICAN IMPORTS OF RMG FROM BANGLADESH, PRODUCED AT MORE THAN 580 FACTORIES. 9 5 1 0 0 0 0 13579492 2202 75000 13656694 100000 0 846631 0 0 4544740 5491371 8165323 8165323 0 8165323 X THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES APPAREL COMPANIES AND RETAILERS THE UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND PUT FORWARD CONCRETE SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE GLOBAL APPAREL AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES. THE ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE TARGETS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WORKERS IN THE GARMENT INDUSTRY. SUSTAINABLE REFORM WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH FACTORY INSPECTIONS, FINANCING REMEDIATION AND CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT, TRAINING IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING SAFELY STANDARDS, AND WORKER EMPOWERMENT. THE ALLIANCE IS SUPPORTED BY MEMBERSHIP DUES WHICH ARE BASED EITHER ON EXPORT VOLUME OR A MAXIMUM LIMIT. 0 0 3518553 THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES APPAREL COMPANIES AND RETAILERS THE UNPRECEDENTED OPPORTUNITY TO COME TOGETHER AND PUT FORWARD CONCRETE SOLUTIONS TO ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE GLOBAL APPAREL AND RETAIL INDUSTRIES. THE ALLIANCE IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVE TANGIBLE AND MEASURABLE PERFORMANCE TARGETS DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF WORKERS IN THE GARMENT INDUSTRY. SUSTAINABLE REFORM WILL BE ACHIEVED THROUGH FACTORY INSPECTIONS, FINANCING REMEDIATION AND CERTIFIED EQUIPMENT, TRAINING IN FIRE, ELECTRICAL AND BUILDING SAFELY STANDARDS, AND WORKER EMPOWERMENT. THE ALLIANCE IS SUPPORTED BY MEMBERSHIP DUES WHICH ARE BASED ON EITHER EXPORT VOLUME OR MAXIMUM LIMIT. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTED WORKERS FROM ALLIANCE FACTORIES THAT WERE TEMPORARILY DISPLACED DURING REMEDIATION WORK. THEY ARE PARTNERING WITH BRAC - ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST NGOS - TO ADMINISTER THIS FUND, ENSURE TRANSPARENCY AND MANAGE DISBURSEMENT. FOUR FACTORIES WERE CLOSED DURING REMEDIATION FOR A COMBINED TOTAL OF 82 DAYS DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR. $135,133 USD WAS PAID TO 4,366 DISPLACED WORKERS DURING THIS TIME. ALL PAYMENTS WERE DISBURSED THROUGH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY. 3518553 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 5 0 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 X TOM NELSON 3364244997 1747 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20006 ELLEN TAUSCHER CHAIR / DIRECTOR 20.00 X 125000 0 0 JAMES MORIARTY DIRECTOR 5.00 X 50000 0 0 RANDY TUCKER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 50000 0 0 BOBBI SILTEN DIRECTOR 20.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL DUTY DIRECTOR 20.00 X 0 0 0 JAN SAUMWEBER DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 MOHAMMAD ATIQUL ISLAM DIRECTOR 5.00 X 50000 0 0 MUHAMMAD RUMMEE ALI DIRECTOR 5.00 X 0 0 0 TOM NELSON DIRECTOR 20.00 X 0 0 0 JAY JORGENSEN DIRECTOR 20.00 X 0 0 0 RUE JENKINS TREASURER 5.00 X 0 0 0 JEFFREY KRILLA PRESIDENT/CEO 40.00 X 127665 0 0 WESLEY WILSON SECRETARY 20.00 X 0 0 0 402665 0 0 2 0 0 0 ELEVATE 288 DES VOEVX RD CENTRAL SHEUNG SHEUNG WAN HK CONSULTING 689453 DLA PIPER 500 EIGHTH STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 20004 LEGAL SERVICES 616697 BIPARTISAN POLICY CENTER 1225 I ST NW STE 1000 WASHINGTON DC 20005 START UP CONSULTING 280000 FLEISHMAN HILLIAND PO BOX 771733 ST LOUIS MO 63177 MARKETING 179952 4 MEMBERSHIP DUES 561499 13579492 13579492 13579492 2202 2202 REIMBURSEMENT FOR START UP COSTS 900099 75000 75000 75000 13656694 13654492 0 2202 100000 846631 2065711 1019964 63049 273564 571 154921 10923 WORKER SUPPORT 472015 STANDARDS AND INSPECTIO 272583 STAFFING 207493 BANK FEES 3946 5491371 0 8165323 0 8165323 0 0 0 X 0 8165323 0 8165323 0 8165323 8165323 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 0 1 0 0 X 13656694 0 13656694 0 13656694 5491371 0 5491371 0 5491371 PART X, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE FOR BANGLADESH WORKER SAFETY, INC. IS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION WHICH RECEIVED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND COMPARABLE STATUS UNDER THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA; THEREFORE, NO TAXES ARE REFLECTED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS REQUIRE THE IMPACT OF UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS BE RECOGNIZED IN AN ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AMOUNTS RECOGNIZED ARE BASED ON A THRESHOLD OF "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE RELEVANT TAXING AUTHORITY. THE STANDARDS ALSO PROVIDE GUIDANCE ON DERECOGNITION, MEASUREMENT, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION ISSUES WITH RESPECT TO TAX POSITIONS. AS OF AND DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014, THE ALLIANCE DID NOT RECOGNIZE A LIABILITY FOR ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. MANAGEMENT'S DETERMINATION REGARDING UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT AT A LATER DATE BASED ON FACTORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN ON-GOING ANALYSIS OF TAX LAWS, REGULATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS THEREOF. NO EXAMINATIONS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES ARE IN PROGRESS. 0 BANGLADESH - SOUTH ASIA 1 21 PROGRAM SERVICES TO STRENGTHEN WORKER SAFETY CONDITIONS AT READY-MADE GARMENT FACTORIES WITHIN THE MEMBERS' SUPPLY CHAINS IN BANGLADESH, INCLUDING EDUCATING, TRAINING AND EMPOWERING WORKERS, SUPERVISORS AND MANAGEMENT IN THE FACTORIES. CONSULTING WITH BANGLADESHI GOVERNMENT AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A COMMON STANDARD FOR ASSESSING FACTORY FIRE AND BUILDING SAFETY, EXPANDING PROGRAMS AND REMEDIATION, ETC. PROMOTING THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS. 2873358 1 21 0 0 1 21 2873358 0 2873358 DHAKA, BANGLADESH TO EMPOWER POOR PEOPLE IN BAGLADESH TO LIFT THEMSELVES OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH ECONOMIC & SOCIAL PROGRAMS. 100000 GRANT PAID TO BRAC, ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST NGOS. FMV 0 0 0 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE CHAIR SHALL NOT HAVE VOTING POWERS EXCEPT TO BREAK A TIE VOTE AMONG THE OTHER DIRECTORS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 ALBRIGHT STONEBRIDGE GROUP - OVERSEES OUR US BASED OPERATION OUT OF WASHINGTON, D.C. ELEVATE - HIRES AND SUPERVISES PERSONNEL PERFORMING STANDARDS AND INSPECTIONS OF PLANTS LOCATED IN BANGLADESH. PREPARES BUDGETS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ALLIANCE IS A VOLUNTARY ASSOCIATION OF BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS THAT MEET CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND SIGN A MEMBERS AGREEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS VOTE TO ELECT EIGHT OF THE NINE DIRECTORS WHO SIT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE NINTH DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE FOUNDING MEMBER. MEMBERS VOTE TO ELECT THE INDEPENDENT CHAIR. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON MATTERS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BYLAWS OR ON MATTERS SUBMITTED BY THE BOARD TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. EACH MEMBER SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON EACH MATTER. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B UNDER THE BYLAWS, CERTAIN GOVERNANCE DECISIONS ARE RESERVED TO THE MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B NO WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION IS KEPT OF COMMITTEE MEETINGS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 VIA EMAIL TO REVIEW. THE TREASURER RECEIVES AND RESPONDS TO ANY QUESTIONS AND HAS FINAL APPROVAL OF THE TAX RETURN BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANZIATON MAKES IT'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE FINANCIAL AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. AMENDED RETURN EXPLANATION PART VIII REVENUE WAS CHANGED. AMOUNTS ORIGINALLY ON LINE 1B AND 1F ARE NOW RECORDED ON LINE 2A AS PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE = MEMBERSHIP DUES. TOTAL REVENUE REMAINS THE SAME. THIS CHANGE WAS MADE TO SHOW THAT THE MEMBERS RECEIVE AN INDIRECT BENEFIT FROM THE ORGANIZATION, IN THAT FACTORIES WITHIN THE MEMBERS' SUPPLY CHAINS ARE TARGETED FOR INSPECTION, REMEDIATION ADN TRAINING. PART IX STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES - AMOUNTS ORIGINALLY REPORTED ON LINE 19, HAVE CORRECTLY BEEN REALLOCATED BETWEEN LINES 5 AND 17. TOTAL EXPENDITURES REMAIN THE SAME. ALLIANCE IS A 501 C 6 ORGANIZATION AND IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE COLUMNS B, C AND D. THUS THESE COLUMNS WERE ELIMINATED. SCHEDULE F - LINE 3, COLUMN C AND F HAVE BEEN INCREASED TO REFLECT AGENTS OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND ALSO PAYMENTS THAT WERE MADE TO BOARD MEMBERS LOCATED IN BANGLADESH. ADDITIONAL EXPLANATIONS WERE MADE ON SCHEDULE O, IN ORDER TO MAKE THE ANSWERS IN PART III AND VI MORE CLEAR.