Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SOURCE FOR LEARNING INC
Employer identification number
52-1279689
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 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% 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.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
520,000
19,200
296,661
391,641
369,025
1,596,527
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization'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..
520,000
19,200
296,661
391,641
369,025
1,596,527
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.
1,596,527
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
520,000
19,200
296,661
391,641
369,025
1,596,527
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,123,534
1,766,073
1,612,562
1,606,384
1,894,380
8,002,933
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
23,306
1,104
9,288
33,698
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
9,633,158
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
160,874
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
16.570 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
19.110 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
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—2009.
If the organization did not check the 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—2010.
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 IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
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 IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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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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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, 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 business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization'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.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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 IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
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
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
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
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT RECEIVE MORE THAN 33 1/3% OF ITS TOTAL SUPPORT FOR THE PERIOD FROM PUBLIC SOURCES. HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION DOES RECEIVE AT LEAST 10% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC. FURTHER, ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS, THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES IT IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED.THE FIRST PRONG OF THE TEST IS MET BECAUSE IN 2007, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVED 20.701% OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE PUBLIC. THE SECOND PRONG OF THE TEST IS MET BECAUSE THE ORGANIZATION MEETS OTHER FACTORS THAT TEND TO SHOW IT IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO ATTRACT PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENTAL SUPPORT ON A CONTINUING BASIS.THE FIRST FACTOR TO CONSIDER WITH REGARD TO THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED STATUS OF THE ORGANIZATION IS THE FACT THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S SUPPORT IS DERIVED FROM A REPRESENTATIVE NUMBER OF PERSONS AND ORGANIZATIONS, RATHER THAN FROM MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY. ALSO, THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC RATHER THAN THE PRIVATE INTERESTS OF A LIMITED NUMBER OF DONORS. THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC ARE SERVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY BECAUSE IT IS COMPRISED OF UNRELATED PERSONS WITH EXPERTISE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FIELD OF OPERATION. MANY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WORK IN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEMS AS WELL AS PUBLICLY FUNDED UNIVERSITIES. OTHERS WORK FOR INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND COMMUNICATION RESOURCES TO THE PUBLIC.THE FINAL FACTOR SUPPORTING THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLICLY SUPPORTED STATUS IS THE FACT THAT ITS ACTIVITIES APPEAL TO PERSONS HAVING A BROAD COMMON INTEREST IN EDUCATION. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL SERVICES BY WAY OF TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS. EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES ARE ESTABLISHED AND MAINTAINED IN VARIOUS LOCALITIES AROUND THE COUNTRY TO DISTRIBUTE PROGRAMMING TO A WIDE BASE OF INDIVIDUALS, PRIMARILY UNDERSERVED URBAN YOUTH.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO MAINTAINS FIVE INTERNET WEBSITES. TEACHERSFIRST.COM IS A FREE WEBSITE CREATED FOR THE EASY RETRIEVAL OF QUALITY K-12 EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES FOR USE IN CLASSROOMS AND FOR TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TEACHERSANDFAMILIES.COM IS A WEBSITE CREATED BY TEACHERS TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND TO OFFER INFORMATION TO ASSIST PARENTS IMPROVE LEARNING FOR THEIR CHILDREN. PRESCHOOLFIRST.COM IS A CURRICULUM RESOURCE AND ASSESSMENT TOOL TO TRACK THE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN FROM 0 TO 66 MONTHS OF AGE. GROWUPLEARNING.COM IS A WEBSITE FOR PARENTS TO HELP THEIR INFANT, TODDLER, OR PRESCHOOL CHILD GROW AND DEVELOP COGNITIVELY, PHYSICALLY, AND SOCIALLY THROUGH GROWUPLEARNING PLAY ACTIVITIES BUILT INTO THE REGULAR FAMILY ROUTINE AT HOME. SOURCEFORLEARNING.COM IS THE CORPORATE SITE FOR THE SOURCE FOR LEARNING, INC., AND PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES BEING OFFERED TO TEACHERS, STUDENTS AND PARENTS TO ENHANCE LEARNING.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SOURCE FOR LEARNING INC
Employer identification number
52-1279689
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BOARD MEMBER WILLIAM J. HILSMAN IS THE FATHER OF BOARD MEMBER WILLIAM M. HILSMAN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO FILING, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER. A CONFERENCE CALL IS HELD TO DISCUSS THE RETURN BEFORE BEING FILED. THE PRESIDENT AND THE CONTROLLER REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - REVIEWED AND ACKNOWLEDGED ANNUALLY BY OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW OF CONTRACT AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS BASED ON SALARY COMPARISON DATA PROVIDED BY INDEPENDENT SURVEY AND CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION WAS MADE BY THE COMMITTEE FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR, COPIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE COPIES OF THE 990 AND FORM 1023 ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW, UPON REQUEST. OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS MAY BE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -157,325. INVESTMENT EXPENSES: -88,749. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -246,074.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.