2014-04-11T10:34:52-05:00 2013-09-30 Hartman Leito & Bolt LLP 6050 SOUTHWEST BLVD SUITE 300 FORT WORTH TX 76109 990 2012-10-01 752057300 International Sister Cities Association of Fort Worth Inc % JOSEPH RAMIREZ INTE 8176327100 PO Box 17879 Suite Fort Worth TX 761020879 MAE FERGUSON 8176327100 2014-02-11 true Jamie Eversole 8177382400 2014-02-14 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z X Ann Rice PO Box 17879 Fort Worth TX 761020879 1165910 false X www.fwsistercities.org X 1985 TX To advance peace through lasting relationships & international understanding. We cultivate successful relationships & international understanding through educational, leadership & exchange programs. 47 47 5 600 0 594978 277927 617072 673869 15837 15692 -79203 -32575 1148684 934913 88871 102223 0 0 337212 363484 0 0 71506 654753 568043 1080836 1033750 67848 -98837 816695 595696 259612 148724 557083 446972 X TO ADVANCE PEACE THROUGH LASTING RELATIONSHIPS & INTERNATIONAL UNDERSTANDING. 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The program included a parade, and side trips to Hiroshima, Kyoto, Osaka and Tokyo. 197729 18105 International Leadership Academy (ILA) - a summer program where high school students from all sister cities are invited to participate in cultural, leadership and educational activities, explore problems and problem solving around the world, discuss issues and ideas and build relationships through home-housing in Fort Worth. 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Direct Benefit to Donor <$ 44,606.> Total $ 32,575. Part XII, Line 2d Special Event Expenses $ 77,181. Direct Benefit to Donor <$ 44,606.> Total $ 32,575. true Scholarships to Swaziland Sub-Saharan Africa 7 11730 Cash Scholarships to Mexico Central America and the Caribbean 1 950 Cash false false false false false false Sch. F, Part 1, Line 2 Once the scholarship allocation has been approved, they are allocated to the recipients accounts. Scholarships are only used for the programs the recipients were approved to partake. All recipients are prequalified through a lengthy application process including interviews with and without parents/guardians, teacher recommendations, etc. Other requirements include essays if required. 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Mae Ferguson SCI Board Member 2830 Paid Conference Fees false Jane Schlansker InterStar Public Relation 4751 Disbursements for Utilities false Jane Schlansker Schlansker Building Acct 28200 Monthly Rent false Michael Hyatt UBS Financial Services 44602 Investment Account false Carlo Capua Z's Cafe and Catering 521 Executive Board Lunches false Bob Bolen TCU 38328 Provides Housing false Michael Sorum Fort Worth ISD 6610 Use of School Buses false Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Sister City Committee Events and Programs - Regular meetings, events, and activities organized by members that feature the cultures, business connections, and global initiatives of Fort Worth's eight sister cities. (Expenses - $ 65,672. including grants of $ 0.) Young Professionals Japanese Business Mentorship Program - Through a grant from Sister Cities International, Fort Worth sent eight young professionals to Nagaoka, Japan. They worked ten days alongside their counterparts in Nagaoka, Japan and were home hosted to gain a cultural perspective. These young professionals work in education, City of Fort Worth economic development, real estate services, transportation, nonprofit, insurance and financial services, and business school. (Expenses - $ 91,928. including grants of $ 6,525.) Other Programs & Exchanges - Various Local activities for the benefit of members. (Expenses - $ 51,921. including grants of $ 2,975.) Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a and 7b The Nominating Committee proposes new action items for membership to the board of directors. Then the entire board members are voted during the annual meeting by board members and members of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The board of Directors have the opportunity to review the final draft of the Form 990, prior to filing, to provide questions & comments to the organization's management. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization's directors will discuss any conflicts that may arise during board meetings. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a The Personnel & Policy Committee of the Board reviews and recommends appropriate compensation using comparability data and approved budget. This fiscal year, although the budget was approved for bonuses and merit increases, we decided that it was not appropriate this year because of the budget cuts imposed by the City of Fort Worth. Form 990, Part VI, Section c, Line 19 The organization provides its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, & financial information to the public upon written request.