Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93492134010725 Short Form OMB No 1545-1150 Form990_EZ Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax is 2014 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. Ir Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at Open to Public Department ofthe Treasury Ins pectic" Internal Revenue Servrce A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2014 and ending 12-31-2014 CheCk If Name Of organization Employer identification number Address change STAFFING SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF IL 364398833 Name Change Number and street (or 0 box, if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/surte Telephone number Inmal new,? 2304 ARGONNE AVENUE Fmal (217) 725?6248 FEturn/termlnated City or town, state or provrnce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Group Exemptlon _Amended return IL 62704 Number Application pending Check IF I7 ifthe organization IS not GAccounting Method _Accrua Other (SpeCIfy) IF requrred to attach Schedule (Form I Website: I VWWVILSSANET Tax-exempt status(checl< only one) - 501(c)( 6) 1(insert nO 4947(a)(1) or 527 KForm Oforganization rCOrporation _Trust _Other Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine receipts receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ IF 57,200 Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the Instructions for Part I) Check ifthe organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this PartI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Contributions,gifts,grants,and Similar amounts received 1 2 Program serVIce revenue including government fees and contracts 2 3 Membershipdues and assessments 3 57,200 4 Investment income 4 5a Gross amount from sale ofassets other than inventory . . . . . . . . 5a Less cost or other baSiS and sales expenses . . . . . . . . . . . 5b Gain or (loss) from sale ofassets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5aGaming and fundraiSing events a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule ifgreater than $15,000) . 6a Gross income from events (not including ofcontributions from events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule if the sum Ofsuch gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b Less direct expenses from gaming and events . . . . . . . 6c Netincome gaming and events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtractline 6c) 6d 7a Gross sales Ofinventory, less returns and allowances . . . . . . . . 7a Less cost ofgoods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7b Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7aOther revenue (describe in Schedule Total revenue.Add ines 1,2,3,4,5c,6d,7c,and8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IF 9 57,200 10 Grants and Similar amounts paid (list in Schedule Benefits paid to orfor members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 54,000 13 Professronal fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 5,160 14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 E: 15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule 5,860 17 Totalexpenses.Add lines 10 through 65,020 5. 13 Excess or for the year (Subtract line 17 from line -7,820 19 Net assets orfund balances at beginning ofyear (from line 27, column (must agree With end-Of-yearfigure reported on prior year?s return40,191 20 Other changes in net assets orfund balances (explain in Schedule Net assets orfund balances at end ofyear Combine lines 18 through 32,371 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Cat No 1 06421 Form 990-EZ (20 14) Form Page2 Balance Sheets (see the Instructions for Part II) Check ifthe organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part II (A) Beginning ofyear (B) End ofyear 22 Cash, saVIngs, and investments 40,191 22 32,371 23 Land and bUIldings 23 24 Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) 24 25 Totalassets 40,191 25 32,371 26 Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) 0 26 0 27 Net assets or fund balances (line 27 ofcolumn (B) must agree With line 21) 40,191 27 32,371 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Pait 111) Expenses Check if the organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part . '7 (ReqUIred for sectlon 501 What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? antd 501(C)t(4) If TO AND EXPEND FUNDS TO PROMOTE AND REPRESENT THE COMMON 0" 0r BUSINESS INTERESTS OFAND IMPROVING BUSINESS CONDITIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE 0 ers) TEMPORARY STAFFING INDUSTRY AND ITS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES Describe the organization's program serVIce accomplishments for each of its three largest program serVIces, as measured by expenses In a clear and conCIse manner, describe the serVIces prOVIded, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title 28 PROMOTING AND REPRESENTING THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF AND IMPROVING BUSINESS CONDITIONS AMONG MEMBERS OF THE TEMPORARY STAFFING INDUSTRY AND ITS TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES (Grants 0) Ifthis amount includes foreign grants, check here 23a 65,020 29 (Grants Ifthis amount includes foreign grants, check here Ir 29a 30 (Grants Ifthis amount includes foreign grants, check here Ir 30a 31 Other program serVIces (describe in Schedule 0) (Grants Ifthis amount includes foreign grants, check here Ir 31;, 32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . 32 65,020 Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated see the for Part IV) Check ifthe organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part IV. . Name and title Average hours per week devoted to pOSItion (c)Reportable compensation (Forms MISC) (if not paid, Health benefits, contributions to and deferred employee benefit plans, Estimated amount of other compensation enter-0-) compensation TED RIGAS 500 0 0 PRESIDENT CHUCKPORCELLI 500 0 0 SECRETARY FIORELLAAURIEMMA 500 0 0 BOARD MEMBER JEFF KEATING 5 00 0 0 BOARD MEMBER PHILMCMAHON 500 0 0 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT POLEN 500 0 0 BOARD MEMBER SCOTT REEDY 500 0 0 BOARD MEMBER DAN SHOMON 20 00 54,000 0 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Form 990-EZ (2014) Form Page3 Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the Instructions for Part Check ifthe organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part . . . . . . Yes No 33 Did the organization engage in any Significant actIVIty not preVIously reported to the If "Yes," prowde a detailed description ofeach actIVIty in Schedule Were any Significant changes made to the organizmg or governing documents? If?Yes," attach a conformed copy ofthe amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization?s name OtherWIse, explain the change onScheduleO(seeinstructions35a Did the organization have unrelated bUSineSS gross income of$1,000 or more during the yearfrom busmess actIVItieS (such as those reported onlineS 2,6a,and 7a,among others35.3 No If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If prowde an explanation in Schedule 0 35b Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6)organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax reqUIrementS during the year? If?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 35c Yes 36 Did the organization undergo a liqUIdation, dissolution, termination, or Significant diSpOSition of net assets during the year? If?Yes," complete applicable parts ofSchedule . . 36 No 37a Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions I 37a I 2 1,600 Did the organization file Form 1120-POL forthiS year37b 38a Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? . . 38a No If?Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enterthe total amount involved . 38b 39 Section 501(c)(7)organizations Enter a Initiation fees and capital contributions included online 39a Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use ofclub faCIlities . . . . . 39b 40a Section 501(c)(3)organizations Enter amount oftax imposed on the organization during the year under section 4911 section 4912 section 4955 Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any ofitS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 complete Schedule L, Part I 40b Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations Enter amount oftax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections4912, 4955, and 4958 Fr Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations Enter amount oftax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . . . . . I All organizations At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax Shelter 40e No transaction? If?Yes," complete Form 8886-T 41 List the states With which a copy of this return is filed it 42a The organization's books are in care ofI' JILL HANNEY Telephone no it (217 2 725-6248 Located atI' 2304 ARGONNE AVENUE SPRINGFIELD, IL ZIP +4 62704 At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a Signature or other authority Yes No over a finanCIal account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or otherfinanCIal account)? 42b No If?Yes," enterthe name ofthe foreign country II- See the instructions for exceptions and filing reqUIrements for Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBA R) At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outSIde the 42c No If?Yes," enterthe name ofthe foreign country h- 43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041-Check here . . . . . . It and enter the amount oftax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . . Fl 43 I Yes No 44a Did the organization maintain any donor adVIsed funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990?EZ No Did the organization operate one or more hospital faCIlitieS during the year? If "YeS,?Form 990 must be completed insteadofForm990-Did the organization receive any payments for indoortanning serVIceS during the year"Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No,"prowde an explanation In Schedule 44d 45a Did the organization have a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(1345b Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction With a controlled entity Within the meaning ofsection 512(b)(13)? If?Yes," Form 990 and Schedule may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ(seeinstructions45b Form 990-EZ (2014) Form Page4 Yes No 46 Did the organization engage, directly or Indirectly, In political campaign actIVIties on behalf ofor in opp05ition to candidates for public office? If?Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47?49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 46 No and 51 Check ifthe organization used Schedule 0 to respond to any question in this Part VI Yes No 47 Did the organization engage in lobbying actIVIties or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If"Yes," complete Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 48 Is the organization a school as described in section If"Yes," complete Schedule . . 48 49a Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization49a If"Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organizationComplete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization Ifthere IS none, enter "None Name and title ofeach employee Average Reportable Health benefits, Estimated amount hours per week compensation contributions to ofother compensation devoted to pOSItion (Forms employee benefit plans, MISC) and deferred compensation Totalnumberofotheremployees paidover$100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .lr 51 Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 ofcompensation from the organization Ifthere is none, enter "None Name and busmess address ofeach independent contractor Type ofserVIce Compensation Total number of other independent contractors each receivmg over$100,000Did the organization complete Schedule NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a completed Schedule I_Yes No Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. 2015?05?13 Sign Signature of officer Date Here TED RIGAS PRESIDENT Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Preparer?s Signature Date Check PTIN _d DANIELLE HUNT 2015?05?13 self_employed P00343541 al Finn's name KERBER ECK BRAECKEL LLP Finn's EIN 43?0352985 Preparer Use Firm's address 1000 MYERS BUILDING Phone no (217) 789?0960 SPRINGFIELD, IL 62701 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? See instructions . . . . . . . . . It FYes _No Form 99o-Ez (2014) Iefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93492134010725 SCHEDULE Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities 0MB N0 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990452) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501 and section 527 1 4 Depanment Ofthe Treasury Ir Complete if the organization is described below. II- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Ir Information about Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instruct ions is at Open to Public Internal Revenue SeNice . . Ins I ection If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 99042, Part V, line 46 (Political Cam paign Activities), then Section 501(c)(3) organizations Complete Parts I-A and Do not complete Part I-C in Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations Complete Parts I-A and below Do not complete Part I-B a Section 527 organizations Complete Part I-A only If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. Line 4, or Form 99042. Part VI. line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then in Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A Do not complete Part a Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part Do not complete Part II-A If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990. Part IV. Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 99042. Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then a Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations Complete Part ame of the organization Employer identification number STAFFING SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF IL 36-4398833 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. 1 Prowde a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign actIVIties in Part IV 2 Political expenditures b- 3 Volunteer hours Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount ofany eXCIse tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 h- 2 Enter the amount ofany eXCIse tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 h- 3 Ifthe organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 forthis year? Yes No 4a Was a correction made? Yes No If"Yes,"describeinPartIV Part I-C Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). 1 Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function actIVIties Ir 2 Enter the amount ofthe filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function actIVIties Ir 3 Total exempt function expenditures Add lines 1 and 2 Enter here and on Form 1120-PO L, line 17b Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? Yes No 5 Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN)ofa section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization's funds Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC) Ifadditional space is needed, prowde information in Part IV Name (b)AddreSS (C) EIN (d)Amount paid from (e)Am?unt 0f pont'cal orgamzatlon-s contributions received funds Ifnone, enter -0- and and directly delivered to a separate political organization Ifnone, enter-0- For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat NO 500345 Schedule (Form 990 0.- 990-52) 2014 Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 Page 2 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check h- ifthe filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list In Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share ofexcess lobbying expenditures) Check h- ifthe filing organization checked box A and "limited control" apply Limits on Lobbying Expenditures or?aaglgl?rogm 3:33?? (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) totals totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) Other exempt purpose expenditures Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the followmg table in both columns If the amount on line 1e, column or is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000 Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000 Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000 Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% ofline if) Subtract line lg from line 1a Ifzero or less, enter-0- i Subtract line 1ffrom line 1c Ifzero or less, enter-0- Ifthere is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax forthis year? rYes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under section 50 1(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 2011 (b)2012 (c)2013 (d)2014 Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount Lobbying ceiling amount (150% ofline 2a, column(e)) Total lobbying expenditures Grassroots nontaxable amount Grassroots ceiling amount (150% ofline 2d, column Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 Page3 Part Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). a For each "Yes response to lines 1a through 1i below, prowde in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying actiwty. Yes No Amount 1 During the year, dId the fIlIng organization attempt to Influence foreign, national, state or local 1' 2a legislation, Including any attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of Volunteers? Paid staff or management (Include compensation In expenses reported on lines 1c through Media advertisements? Mailings to members, legislators, orthe public? Publications, or published or broadcast statements? Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? Direct contact With legislators, their staffs, government offICIals, or a legislative body? Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any Similar means? Other actIVItIes? Total Add lines 1c through 1I Did the actIVItIes In line 1 cause the organization to be not described In section 501(c)(3)? If "Yes," enter the amount ofany tax Incurred under section 4912 If"Yes," enter the amount ofany tax Incurred by organization managers under section 4912 Ifthe fIlIng organization Incurred a section 4912 tax, dId It file Form 4720 for this year? Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). 1 2 3 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeducthle by members? the organization make only In-house lobbying expenditures of$2,000 or less? the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior yearPart Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either BOTH Part lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" 0R Part line 3, is answered ?Yes.? 5 Dues, assessments and Similar amounts from members Section 162(e) nondeducthle lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). Current year Carryover from last year Total Aggregate amount reported In section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeducthle section 162(e) dues If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeducthle lobbying and political expenditure next year? Taxable amount oflobbyIng and political expenditures (see Instructions) 1 57,200 2a 24,000 2b 2c 24,000 3 22,880 4 1,120 5 Part IV Supplemental Information the descriptions reqUIred for Part l-A, line 1, Part l-B, line 4, Part l-C, line 5, Part II-A (affiliated group list), Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 see Instructions and Partll-B line 1 Also com lete this art foran additional Information Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 ScheduleC (Form 990 or990-EZ)2013 Page4 Su lemental Information continued Return Reference Explanation Schedule (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2014 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Senrlce OMB No 1545-0047 Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 2014 Open to Public Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. h- Information about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at Inspection Name of the organization STAFFING SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF IL Employer identification number 36-4398833 990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information Return Reference Explanation FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93492134010725 TY 2014 Transfers Personal Benefits Contracts Declaration Name: STAFFING SERVICES ASSOCIATION OF IL EIN: 36-4398833 Declaration: THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.