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
ETHOS INC
Employer identification number
91-1954235
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
..................................................
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?
................
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.") ....
266,983
333,955
426,621
491,401
843,390
2,362,350
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
266,983
333,955
426,621
491,401
843,390
2,362,350
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)..
103,748
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
2,258,602
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..
266,983
333,955
426,621
491,401
843,390
2,362,350
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
25,342
8,700
2,852
3,939
3,102
43,935
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,406,285
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
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
93.860 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.890 %
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
...................................................
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
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000105
Software Version:
2010v3.2
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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
ETHOS INC
Employer identification number
91-1954235
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ETHOS' FORM 990 WILL BE CONSIDERED LATE BECAUSE THE 2ND EXTENSION FOR FILING THE RETURN WAS NOT APPR
THE 2ND EXTENSION FOR FILING THE TAX RETURNS WAS NOT APPROVED DUE TO THE FORM NOT BEING SIGNED BY THE ACCOUNTANT CONTRACTED TO COMPLETE THE TAX RETURN. THE ACCOUNTANT HAND DELIVERED THE EXTENSIONS TO IRS OFFICES IN PORTLAND, OREGON AND OBTAINED DATE STAMPED ORIGINALS FOR OUR RECORDS. WE HAVE ATTACHED A COPY SHOWING THAT THE EFFORT WAS THERE, THE EXTENSION WAS FILED WITHIN THE PROPER TIME, BUY ONLY LACKED A SIGNATURE. IMMEDIATELY UPON RECEIVING WORD THE 2ND EXTENSION WAS NOT APPROVED, THE ACCOUNTANT PREPARED FORM 990 FOR FILING. ETHOS HAS ALWAYS RELIED ON ITS ACCOUNTANT TO TIMELY PREPARE FORM 990 FOR FILING, INCLUDING FILING EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE ON ITS BEHALF WHEN NECESSARY. WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT NO PENALTIES BE ASSERTED AGAINST THE ORGANIZATION.IN FUTURE YEARS, THE ORGAINIZATION WILL MAKE SURE THE 2ND EXTENSIONS ARE PROPERLY SIGNED.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, BOARD MEMBERS AND ALL KEY EMPLOYEE REVIEW AND SIGN THE STATEMENT INDICATING ANY PERCEIVED CONFLICTS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE STATEMENTS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
THE ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990 BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE AS FOLLOWS:THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM WILL PREPARE THE FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AFTER COMPLETION OF THE ANNUAL AUDIT, AND FORWARD A DRAFT OF THE RETURN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW. ONCE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS APPROVED FORM 990 AND SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES THE RETURN WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR ITS REVIEW AND APPROVAL.AFTER THE AUDIT/FINANCE COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED THE RETURN, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL INSTRUCT THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNING FIRM TO PREPARE A FINAL VERSION OF THE RETURN FOR SIGNATURE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE FORM AUTHORIZING THE EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE THE FORM 990 ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION WILL ALTERNATIVELY BE SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INSTEAD OF THE ACTUAL PAPER RETURN. EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO FILE THE RETURN IN A TIMELY MANNER WITH THE INTERAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d : Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: IFCC is Ethos' programming at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. Ethos conducts classes, workshops, and theater rentals in this 1910 historic firehouse. Owned by the City of Portland's Portland Parks and Recreation Department, Ethos was selected by Portland City Council to operate the building as a multicultural arts center. In less than a year, Ethos has reinvigorated the IFCC building by providing over 500 students with multicultural arts programming.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.