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 CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
06-6038074
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.") ....
2,773,054
2,392,761
4,836,767
3,004,696
2,102,671
15,109,949
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..
2,773,054
2,392,761
4,836,767
3,004,696
2,102,671
15,109,949
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)..
6,630,943
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,479,006
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..
2,773,054
2,392,761
4,836,767
3,004,696
2,102,671
15,109,949
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,597,472
1,680,213
1,468,219
1,479,410
2,024,759
8,250,073
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..
65,784
57,838
31,014
114,432
138,542
407,610
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
23,767,632
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
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
35.670 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
33.900 %
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
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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 CONNECTICUT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
06-6038074
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP ELECTS TRUSTEES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
AS PROVIDED IN 33-1055 OF THE ACT, THE CORPORATION SHALL BE A MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION. THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS CALLED "MEMBERS." THE MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE CORPORATION, AND SUCH OTHER RIGHTS,PRIVILEGES AND POWERS AS ARE AFFORDED TO VOTING MEMBERS OF A CONNECTICUT NONSTOCK CORPORATION UNDER THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION, THESE BY-LAWS, AND THE ACT. IN ORDER TO QUALIFY AS A MEMBER, A MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS: (A) AN INDIVIDUAL, WHO IS A FUND FOUNDER AND MAINTAINS A CERTAIN MINIMUM IN HIS OR HER FUND AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION'S FISCAL YEAR, AND SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE; (B) AN INDIVIDUAL, WHO HAS INCLUDED THE FOUNDATION AS A BENEFICIARY IN A PLANNED GIFT OR WILL AND HAS AGREED TO BE A LEGACY SOCIETY MEMBER WITH THE FOUNDATION; (C) AN INDIVIDUAL HOLDING A POSITION DESCRIBED IN THE FUND AGREEMENT OR OTHER DOCUMENT AS THE REPRESENTATIVE FOR FUNDS ESTABLISHED BY CORPORATIONS OR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAINTAIN A MINIMUM IN THEIR FUNDS AS OF THE BEGINNING OF THE FOUNDATION'S FISCAL YEAR; (D) AN INDIVIDUAL WHO CONTRIBUTES, IN A GIVEN YEAR, AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THAT REQUIRED FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT FUND TO ONE OR MORE PERMANENT FUNDS IN A GIVEN YEAR ,AND SUCH INDIVIDUAL'S SPOUSE; OR (E) ANY CURRENT OR FORMER TRUSTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. (F) ALL OTHER MEMBERS, NOT INCLUDED IN (A-E) ABOVE, AS OF THE EFFECTIVE DATE OFTHESE BY-LAWS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE (1) VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO MEMBERS FOR ACTION. MEMBER ACTION ON ANY MATTER WHATSOEVER SHALL REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH THERE IS A QUORUM, EXCEPT THAT THE FOLLOWING MATTERS (REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE "FUNDAMENTAL MEMBER MATTERS") SHALL REQUIRE THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS (2/3) OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT A MEETING AT WHICH THERE IS A QUORUM: (A) THE REMOVAL OF A TRUSTEE WITH CAUSE UNDER SECTION 5 OF ARTICLE III; (B) THE DISSOLUTION AND LIQUIDATION OF THE CORPORATION UNDER SECTION 2 OF ARTICLE VII; (C) THE AMENDMENT OF THESE BY-LAWS UNDER SECTION 4 OF ARTICLE VIII; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THE AMENDMENT RELATES TO ANY CHANGE IN THE DEFINITION OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED TO BE A MEMBER IN THIS CORPORATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 1(A-E) OF THIS ARTICLE II AND TO ANY PROVISION RELATING TO A MEMBER'S RIGHTS AND DUTIES UNDER ARTICLE II AND ARTICLE III OF THESE BY-LAWS; (D) THE AMENDMENT OF THE CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION UNDER SECTION 6 OF ARTICLE VIII; AND (E) ANY MERGER OF THE CORPORATION WITH OR INTO ANY OTHER CORPORATION OR ENTITY IN WHICH THE CORPORATION IS NOT THE SURVIVING ENTITY. SECTION 11 - PROXIES. VOTING BY PROXY SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS. SECTION 12 - CONSENTS. MEMBERS SHALL NOT BE PERMITTED TO VOTE BY WRITTEN CONSENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THEN BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BOARD AND COMMITTEE ARE ASKED TO EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSIONS AND VOTING WHERE THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA. THE DATA MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION SURVEYS NATIONWIDE, CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE, AND LOCAL UNITED WAYS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE RECORDED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
COPIES MAY BE REQUESTED BY MAIL, E-MAIL, OR ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS MAY BE VIEWED AT THE FOUNDATION OFFICE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 5,864,378.
FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES FROM THE PRIOR YEAR
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.