GLP Bayer
GLP Bayer
GLP Bayer
990
OMB No. 1545-0047
Form 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.
2020
Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service | Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information. Inspection
A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning JUL 1, 2020 and ending JUN 30, 2021
B Check if C Name of organization D Employer identification number
applicable:
change
Address
SCIENCE LITERACY PROJECT
Name
change Doing business as GENETIC LITERACY PROJECT 52-1844456
Initial
return Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite E Telephone number
Final
return/ 909 DAYTON STREET 410-941-9374
termin-
ated City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
G 493,276.
Gross receipts $
Amended
return CINCINNATI, OH
45214 H(a) Is this a group return
F Name and address of principal officer: JON ENTINE X No
Applica-
tion
pending
for subordinates? ~~ Yes
SAME AS C ABOVE H(b) Are all subordinates included? Yes No
I Tax-exempt status: X 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) § (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If "No," attach a list. See instructions
J Website: | HTTPS://GENETICLITERACYPROJECT.ORG/ H(c) Group exemption number |
X Corporation Trust Association Other |
K Form of organization: L Year of formation: 1994 M State of legal domicile: OH
Part I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: PREVENT LEGISLATIVE OVERREACH IN
Activities & Governance
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 11,772. 2,209.
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) | 59,839.
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 420,254. 238,956.
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ~~~~~~~ 613,855. 432,673.
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 127,328. 60,603.
Fund Balances
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Here JON ENTINE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Type or print name and title
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BRIAN MUIA BRIAN MUIA 11/04/21 self-employed P01222323
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LOBLOLLY SOLUTIONS 86-1878948
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Preparer Firm's name Firm's EIN
Use Only Firm's address 4780 ASHFORD DUNWOODY RD. ST 540-431
ATLANTA, GA 30338 Phone no. (706) 260-5191
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions X Yes No
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III X
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
AIDING THE PUBLIC, MEDIA AND POLICYMAKERS IN UNDERSTANDING THE
SOCIETAL IMPLICATIONS OF GENETIC ENGINEERING, PROMOTING SCIENCE
LITERACY, AND ENSURING TRANSPARENT, ETHICAL AND SCIENCE-BASED
REGULATIONS SO SOCIETY CAN BENEFIT FROM BIOTECHNOLOGY INNOVATION.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ X No
Yes
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ~~~~~~ X No
Yes
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and
revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code: ) (Expenses $ 330,789. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
THE GLP'S GOAL, THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND OUTREACH EFFORTS, INCLUDING THE
DISSEMINATION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, ORGANIZING PUBLIC AND PRIVATE
CONFERENCES AND INITIATING BRIEFINGS WITH REGULATORS AND GOVERNMENT
OFFICIALS, IS TO PREVENT LEGISLATIVE OVERREACH GROUNDED IN IDEOLOGY
RATHER THAN SCIENCE, HELP IN THE CREATION OF REASONABLE ETHICAL AND
RELIGIOUS OVERSIGHT OF BIOTECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION, AND ENCOURAGE
COOPERATION AMONG ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRY RESEARCHERS, ALL IN AN EFFORT
TO PROMOTE THE PUBLIC INTEREST. THE GLP IS NOW RANKED AS THE
MOST-VISITED BIOTECHNOLOGY-FOCUSED WEB SOURCE IN THE WORLD. THE GLP'S
ARTICLES AND RESOURCES ARE NOW FORMALLY USED IN MORE THAN 80 SCHOOL AND
UNIVERSITY CLASSROOMS, BASED ON DATA ACCUMULATED BY WORDPRESS LINKED TO
PASSWORD ONLY COURSE SITES. THE GLP HAS ESTABLISHED A WORKING
4b (Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response
to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes on Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI X
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ~~~~~~ 1a 9
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing
body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain on Schedule O.
b Enter the number of voting members included on line 1a, above, who are independent ~~~~~~ 1b 8
2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other
officer, director, trustee, or key employee?~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision
of officers, directors, trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 X
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ~~~~~ 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? ~~~~~~~~~ 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6 X
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or
more members of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7a X
b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or
persons other than the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7b X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a The governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8a X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8b X
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the
organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses on Schedule O 9 X
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10a X
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates,
and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 10b
11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X
b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12a X
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ~~~~~~ 12b X
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe
in Schedule O how this was done ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent
persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 15a X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a
taxable entity during the year? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 16a X
b If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation
in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's
exempt status with respect to such arrangements? 16b
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed J NONE
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
X
Own website Another's website X
Upon request Other (explain on Schedule O)
19 Describe on Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial
statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records |
LOBLOLLY SOLLUTIONS - 706-260-5191
4780 ASHFORD DUNWOODY ROAD #540-431, ATLANTA, GA 30338
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Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year.
¥ List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation.
Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
¥ List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
¥ List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received report-
able compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.
¥ List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
¥ List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization,
more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
(do not check more than one
hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of
officer and a director/trustee)
week Individual trustee or director from from related other
(list any the organizations compensation
hours for organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
Highest compensated
Institutional trustee
employee
below organizations
Former
Officer
line)
(1) JON ENTINE 40.00
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR X X 191,508. 0. 0.
(2) MAHALETCHUMY ARUJANAN 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(3) MARY J. BOOTE (ROTH) 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(4) NINA V. FEDOROFF 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(5) KATHLEEN HEFFERON 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(6) DR. GANESH KISHORE 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(7) RONALD E. KLEINMAN, M.D. 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(8) ROBERT L. THOMPSON 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
(9) LAURIE ZOLOTH 1.00
DIRECTOR X 0. 0. 0.
Highest compensated
Institutional trustee
related (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
organizations and related
Key employee
below
employee
organizations
Former
Officer
line)
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than
$100,000 of compensation from the organization | 1
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Part VIII Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
(A) (B) (C) (D)
Total revenue Related or exempt Unrelated Revenue excluded
function revenue business revenue from tax under
sections 512 - 514
1 a Federated campaigns ~~~~~ 1a
Contributions, Gifts, Grants
and Other Similar Amounts
2 a
Program Service
b
Revenue
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue ~~~~~
g Total. Add lines 2a-2f |
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | 799. 799.
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds |
5 Royalties |
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6 a Gross rents ~~~~~ 6a
b Less: rental expenses ~ 6b
c Rental income or (loss) 6c
d Net rental income or (loss) |
7 a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other
assets other than inventory 7a
b Less: cost or other basis
Other Revenue
11 a
Revenue
b
c
d All other revenue ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d |
12 Total revenue. See instructions | 493,276. 0. 0. 799.
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Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX X
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, (A) (B) (C) (D)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ~
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ~~~~~~~
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ~~~
4 Benefits paid to or for members ~~~~~~~
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees ~~~~~~~~ 191,508. 136,874. 14,986. 39,648.
6 Compensation not included above to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ~~~
7 Other salaries and wages ~~~~~~~~~~
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
9 Other employee benefits ~~~~~~~~~~
10 Payroll taxes ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
11 Fees for services (nonemployees):
a Management ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
b Legal ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
c Accounting ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 17,635. 17,635.
d Lobbying ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 2,209. 2,209.
f Investment management fees ~~~~~~~~
g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25,
column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Sch O.) 201,595. 190,873. 4,340. 6,382.
12 Advertising and promotion ~~~~~~~~~ 9,741. 9,741.
13 Office expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1,804. 448. 1,172. 184.
14 Information technology ~~~~~~~~~~~ 3,802. 1,407. 972. 1,423.
15 Royalties ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
16 Occupancy ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
17 Travel ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 283. 283.
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials ~
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ~~
20 Interest ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
21 Payments to affiliates ~~~~~~~~~~~~
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ~~
23 Insurance ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2,814. 2,814.
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses on line 24e. If
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)
amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,282. 904. 126. 252.
b
c
d
e All other expenses
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 432,673. 330,789. 42,045. 59,839.
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined
educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here | if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720)
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1 493,276.
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2 432,673.
3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3 60,603.
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ~~~~~~~~~~ 4 510,308.
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5
6 Donated services and use of facilities ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6
7 Investment expenses ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7
8 Prior period adjustments ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 8
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain on Schedule O) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 9 0.
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32,
column (B)) 10 570,911.
Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII X
Yes No
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash X Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in Schedule O.
2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2a X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
X
Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2b X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis,
consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit,
review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2c X
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain on Schedule O.
3 a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit
Act and OMB Circular A-133? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3a X
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
or audits, explain why on Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b
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SCHEDULE A OMB No. 1545-0047
Public Charity Status and Public Support
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
2020
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Internal Revenue Service
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
SCIENCE LITERACY PROJECT 52-1844456
Part I Reason for Public Charity Status. (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,
city, and state:
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university:
10 X
An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its exempt functions, subject to certain exceptions; and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment
income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.
See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) . See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in
lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting
organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f Enter the number of supported organizations ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization listed (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of other
in your governing document?
organization (described on lines 1-10 support (see instructions) support (see instructions)
above (see instructions)) Yes No
Total
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Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") ~~
2 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf ~~~~
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge ~
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 ~~~
5 The portion of total contributions
by each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the
amount shown on line 11,
column (f) ~~~~~~~~~~~~
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4 ~~~~~~~
8 Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties,
and income from similar sources ~
9 Net income from unrelated business
activities, whether or not the
business is regularly carried on ~
10 Other income. Do not include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part VI.) ~~~~
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 12
13 First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here |
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2020 (line 6, column (f), divided by line 11, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 14 %
15 Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 15 %
16a 33 1/3% support test - 2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and
stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
b 33 1/3% support test - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
17a 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2020. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more,
and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization
meets the facts-and-circumstances test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ |
b 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the
organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~ |
18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions |
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Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any "unusual grants.") ~~ 362,377. 610,410. 487,046. 735,598. 492,477. 2687908.
2 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services per-
formed, or facilities furnished in
any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose
3 Gross receipts from activities that
are not an unrelated trade or bus-
iness under section 513 ~~~~~
4 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization's benefit and either paid to
or expended on its behalf ~~~~
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to
the organization without charge ~
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 ~~~ 362,377. 610,410. 487,046. 735,598. 492,477. 2687908.
7 a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and
3 received from disqualified persons 0.
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received
from other than disqualified persons that
exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year ~~~~~~ 0.
c Add lines 7a and 7b ~~~~~~~ 0.
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 2687908.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) 2020 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6 ~~~~~~~ 362,377. 610,410. 487,046. 735,598. 492,477. 2687908.
10a Gross income from interest,
dividends, payments received on
securities loans, rents, royalties,
and income from similar sources ~ 2,364. 2,769. 1,807. 5,585. 799. 13,324.
b Unrelated business taxable income
(less section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 ~~~~
c Add lines 10a and 10b ~~~~~~ 2,364. 2,769. 1,807. 5,585. 799. 13,324.
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
whether or not the business is
regularly carried on ~~~~~~~
12 Other income. Do not include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain in Part VI.) ~~~~
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) 364,741. 613,179. 488,853. 741,183. 493,276. 2701232.
14 First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here |
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2020 (line 8, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~~~~ 15 99.51 %
16 Public support percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 99.41 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17 Investment income percentage for 2020 (line 10c, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f)) ~~~~~~~~ 17 .49 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2019 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 18 .59 %
19 a 33 1/3% support tests - 2020. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~~~~~~~ X
|
b 33 1/3% support tests - 2019. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ~~~~ |
20 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions |
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Part IV Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked box 12a, Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked box 12b, Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box 12d, Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by
class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. 1
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 2
3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer
lines 3b and 3c below. 3a
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the
organization made the determination. 3b
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. 3c
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes," and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below. 4a
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. 4b
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes. 4c
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;
(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). 5a
b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
designated in the organization's organizing document? 5b
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to
anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class
benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also
support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in
Part VI. 6
7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor
(as defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with
regard to a substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 7
8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 8
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9a
b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9b
c Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9c
10a Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer line 10b below. 10a
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.) 10b
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Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes No
11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in lines 11b and
11c below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a
b A family member of a person described in line 11a above? 11b
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in line 11a or 11b above? If "Yes" to line 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide
detail in Part VI. 11c
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Did the governing body, members of the governing body, officers acting in their official capacity, or membership of one or
more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's officers,
directors, or trustees at all times during the tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s)
effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities. If the organization had more than one supported
organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove officers, directors, or trustees were allocated among the
supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 1
2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in
Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,
supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. 2
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s). 1
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax
year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the
organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided? 1
2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 2
3 By reason of the relationship described in line 2, above, did the organization's supported organizations have a
significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization's
supported organizations played in this regard. 3
Section E. Type III Functionally Integrated Supporting Organizations
1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).
a The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
c The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a governmental entity (see instructions).
2 Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below. Yes No
a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. 2a
b Did the activities described in line 2a, above, constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement,
one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in
Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in
these activities but for the organization's involvement. 2b
3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or
trustees of each of the supported organizations? If "Yes" or "No" provide details in Part VI. 3a
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each
of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. 3b
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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 ( explain in Part VI ). See instructions.
All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3
4 Add lines 1 through 3. 4
5 Depreciation and depletion 5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4) 8
(B) Current Year
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see
instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):
a Average monthly value of securities 1a
b Average monthly cash balances 1b
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI ):
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d. 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions). 4
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035. 6
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, column A) 1
2 Enter 0.85 of line 1. 2
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, column A) 3
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3. 4
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to
emergency temporary reduction (see instructions). 6
7 Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions).
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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations, in excess of income from activity 2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI ) 5
6 Other distributions ( describe in Part VI ). See instructions. 6
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(provide details in Part VI ). See instructions. 8
9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 9
10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount 10
(i) (ii) (iii)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Excess Distributions Underdistributions Distributable
Pre-2020 Amount for 2020
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Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12;
Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C,
line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V,
Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information.
(See instructions.)
2020
| Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF.
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
Internal Revenue Service
General Rule
X
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under
sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from
any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h;
or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I (entering
"N/A" in column (b) instead of the contributor name and address), II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the
year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box
is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively
religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ | $
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF),
but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to
certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization Employer identification number
1 BAYER Person X
Payroll
100 BAYER BLVD $ 100,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
WHIPPANY, NJ 07981 noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization Employer identification number
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
(a)
(c)
No. (b) (d)
FMV (or estimate)
from Description of noncash property given Date received
(See instructions.)
Part I
$
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Name of organization Employer identification number
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
| Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
2020
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Part I Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form 990,
Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Discretionary spending account Personal services (such as maid, chauffeur, chef)
b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or
reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain ~~~~~~~~~~~ 1b
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all directors,
trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line 1a? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2
3 Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization used to establish the compensation of the organization's
CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods used by a related organization to
establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
Compensation committee Written employment contract
Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study
Form 990 of other organizations X
Approval by the board or compensation committee
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing
organization or a related organization:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4a X
b Participate in or receive payment from a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4b X
c Participate in or receive payment from an equity-based compensation arrangement? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 4c X
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the revenues of:
a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5a X
b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 5b X
If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation
contingent on the net earnings of:
a The organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6a X
b Any related organization? ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 6b X
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed payments
not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 7 X
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the
initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe in Part III ~~~~~~~~~~~ 8 X
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 9
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Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii).
Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note: The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) in column (B)
(i) Base (ii) Bonus & (iii) Other compensation reported as deferred
(A) Name and Title compensation incentive reportable on prior Form 990
compensation compensation
PART I, LINE 3:
BOARD. IT WAS LAST ADJUSTED ON MARCH 29, 2020, WHEN THE STAFF TOOK A
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OMB No. 1545-0047
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. 2020
Open to Public
Department of the Treasury | Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Internal Revenue Service | Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
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THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN EXTERNAL CPA. ONCE PREPARED, THE TAX RETURN
THEN, THE TAX RETURN IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ANY
BOARD. IT WAS LAST ADJUSTED ON MARCH 29, 2020, WHEN THE STAFF TOOK A
PRECAUTIONARY 25% PAY CUT DUE TO COVID CONCERNS, WITH A PROVISO IT WOULD BE
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE ANNUAL FORM 990 IS MADE
ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
PROGRAM/OPERATIONS:
FREELANCERS:
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0.
CONSULTING:
FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0.
TECHNOLOGY:
TOTAL OTHER FEES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G, COL A 201,595.
OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2021 IS
MISSION.