Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SAINT LOUIS, MO631051875
D Employer identification number

43-1913803
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,909,329
F Name and address of principal officer:
KATHLEEN OSBORN
7701 FORSYTH BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63105
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.STLRBC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2001
M State of legal domicile: MO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO UNITE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS TO ACT ON HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESS, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC AFFAIRS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 102
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 100
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 10
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,952,973 1,874,450
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 35,006 34,879
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 1,987,979 1,909,329
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 515,539 829,298
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 661,315 674,958
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet17,489    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 852,506 729,620
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2,029,360 2,233,876
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -41,381 -324,547
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 2,490,380 2,502,949
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 1,254,538 1,587,047
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 1,235,842 915,902
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO UNITE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS TO ACT ON HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESS, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC AFFAIRS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION. OUR CORE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ADVOCATING FOR AND FUNDING REGIONAL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE; IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL OUR CITIZENS WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON DISADVANTAGED YOUTH; SUPPORTING TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES WITH COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; SUPPORTING BUSINESS DIVERSITY ISSUES AND FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS WHICH STRENGTHEN THE POOL OF DIVERSE TALENT OR SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY OWNED ENTERPRISES; STRENGTHENING AND FUNDING REGIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CITIZENS AND PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES; AND INCREASING THE INVOLVEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF RBC MEMBERS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
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? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 1,006,145 including grants of $ 414,878 ) (Revenue $   )
SUPPORTING REGIONAL ISSUES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION THROUGH SUPPORT OF ACTIVITIES WHICH MAKE THE REGION A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK. - Coordinated 8 professional development and civic engagement opportunities for members of the Young Professionals Network. -Developed a business advisory group to Lambert-St. Louis International Airport to address needs of the business traveler. -Educated citizens throughout the state of Missouri on transportation infrastructure needs through the formation of the Missouri Transportation Alliance; provided $25,000 in funding to support their outreach on keeping Missouri safe and growing economically. -Worked with regional Mayors and County Executives on issues which support the economic development of the 16-county St. Louis region. -Advocated for the upgrade and maintenance of emergency communication tools for first responders. -Advocated for programs to support minority economic progress, worked in collaboration with a myriad of organizations that promote a diverse workforce, including: Civic Progress, the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, St. Louis Bosnian Chamber of Commerce, Urban League of Metropolitan St. Louis, St. Louis Minority Business Council, Regional Union Construction Center and Insight St. Louis. -Contributed $20,000 to the Hawthorn Foundation in support of statewide economic development efforts. -Partnered with Lambert International Airport contributing $290,000 for entrance and exit signage and beautification work to improve the customer experience.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 566,208 including grants of $ 219,720 ) (Revenue $   )
EDUCATION - TO SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES FOR DISADVANTAGED YOUTH IN THE ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM AND SUPPORT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE 16-COUNTY REGION THROUGH A HIGHER EDUCATION COLLABORATION. UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES -Expanded the Higher Education Collaboration, featuring outreach to 14 colleges and universities to better connect students and faculty to the business community. -Hosted and funded 2 networking events and 3 professional development sessions for Mentor Network students and their peers reaching 75 to 150 students at each event. -Collaborated with the 14 colleges and university career development offices to increase retention of their students in the region upon graduation. -Allocated $25,000 to support an educational outreach initiative with the Civic Council of Kansas City to support the growth and economic development of colleges and universities throughout Missouri. -Mentored 120 students in 14 colleges and universities on job readiness skills and career opportunities in St. Louis. -Provided jobs and internships to Mentor Network students within RBC companies. -Established a speaker's bureau made up of corporate executives to talk to students and faculty regarding local industry and economic opportunities. -Met with the engineering and business school deans of the 14 participating colleges and universities to develop opportunities for their students and faculty within RBC companies. K-12 -Provided $25,000 in funding to the newly established Knowledge Is Power Program (KIPP) St. Louis school as part of a 4-year commitment - in the first year KIPP St. Louis teachers improved student academic achievement at more than twice that of the national average. This new $100,000 commitment was on top of the previous $150,000 gift. -Contributed $50,000 to Teach For America to improve student achievement in urban education; provided funds for classroom supplies for 6 Corps Member teachers. -Provided $75,000 to an issue campaign in support of Proposition S promoting a $155 million bond initiative for vital improvements to St. Louis Public School facilities. -Worked in coordination with the Special Administrative Board on projects to support the development of principals and lead teachers in the St. Louis Public Schools system. -Participated in ongoing community forums for providing input into the St. Louis Public School District's long-range strategic plan. -Conducted regular meetings with St. Louis Public School Superintendent, Kelvin Adams, collaborating to strengthen the long-term outlook of SLPS. -Individual RBC members contributed time and resources to Board of Director service within local non-profit organizations such as St. Louis Charter Schools supporting high-quality educational options for students in the SLPSS. -Provided $10,220 in funding to the SLPSS and the St. Louis American Foundation in support of a recognition program to reward top teachers and principals in the SLPSS. -Contributed $35,000 to the St. Louis Community Foundation to support school reform efforts in the St. Louis Public School System.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 271,306 including grants of $ 51,100 ) (Revenue $   )
PHILANTHROPY - TO INCREASE THE LEVEL OF GIVING AND INVOLVEMENT OF RBC MEMBERS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE UNITED WAY AND A MYRIAD OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. -Raised $9.9 million for the United Way of Greater St. Louis. -Collaborated with local foundations and charitable organizations to increase overall philanthropy in the region and among RBC members. -Contributed $30,000 to Forest Park Forever as part of a community-based campaign to promote the importance of maintaining Forest Park. -Encouraged and facilitated member participation on community Boards and Commissions to expand RBC members' involvement and commitment to the community. -Worked with the Convention and Visitors Commission, St. Louis Sports Commission, and the Governor's office on attracting visitors and conventions to St. Louis and financially supported their work. -Developed a leadership giving program in collaboration with the United Way of Greater St. Louis; provided $50,000 in seed funding for use as matching funds for new leadership givers. The match for the last 4 years has leveraged $1m in new gifts. -Contributed $5,000 to the St. Louis Police Foundation to support unfunded Department needs of equipment and safety gear for police officers. RBC members provided board leadership to raise an additional $250,000 to meet these unmet needs. -Invested $10,000 in capacity building grant monies and 240 volunteer in-kind service hours in College Bound, a local non-profit agency dedicated to placing at-risk urban youth in 4 year universities. -Invested $10,000 in capacity building grant monies and 95 volunteer in-kind service hours in Ready Readers, a local non-profit facilitating the love of reading in low-income elementary schools through weekly volunteer led reading groups. -Invested $25,000 in capacity building grant monies and 100 volunteer in-kind service hours in Teach For America St. Louis; provided one-on-one mentoring to staff members, board development and marketing expertise. -Invested $20,000 in capacity building grant monies and 75 volunteer in-kind service hours in Aim High, a local non-profit providing a tuition-free academic enrichment program for fifth- through eighth-grade students from low-income neighborhoods who have demonstrated potential. -Provided additional financial capacity grants to two local non-profit agencies: ACCESS Academies and the Youth Learning Center. -Engaged and funded third party consultants to work with four investment agencies (Aim High, College Bound, Ready Readers, Teach For America) in the area of business capacity.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 98,731 including grants of $ 60,000 ) (Revenue $   )
DEVELOPING THE NEXT GENERATION OF WORKERS
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SEE ABOVE (1ST 3 PAGES OF SCH O)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 173,688 including grants of $ 83,600 ) (Revenue $   )
EXPANDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DIVERSE
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROFESSIONALS SEE ABOVE (1ST 3 PAGES OF
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SCH O)
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 272,419 including grants of $ 143,600 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 2,116,078
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
No
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
9
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
10
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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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 lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
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
102
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
100
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
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
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 in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, 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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken 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 filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
KATHLEEN OSBORN
7701 FORSYTH BLVD
SAINT LOUIS,MO631051875
(314) 225-2100
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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 to any question 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.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet 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.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DOUGLAS ALBRECHT
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(2) JAMIE AUFFENBERG
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(3) PETER F BENOIST
DIRECTOR / TREASURER
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOSEPH BLOMKER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(5) ROBERT G BRINKMANN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(6) ERIC BRUNNGRABER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(7) J JOSEPH BURGESS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(8) MARK BURKHART
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(9) JOHN CAPPS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(10) GERALD CARLSON
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(11) JAMES G CASTELLANO
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(12) W THOMAS CHULICK
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(13) MAXINE CLARK
DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(14) PARKER B CONDIE JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(15) S BRYAN COOK
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(16) DEANNA DAUGHHETEE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(17) CLARK S DAVIS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) MICHAEL A DECOLA
DIRECTOR / CHAIRMAN
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(19) KEVIN DEMOFF
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(20) CRAIG S DESNOYER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(21) GARY W DOUGLASS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(22) THOMAS P DUNNE SR
DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(23) LB ECKELKAMP JR
DIRECTOR / PAST CHAIR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(24) TODD H EPSTEN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(25) DOUGLAS R FABICK
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(26) JOHN H FERRING IV
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(27) PATRICK J FINNERAN JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(28) JEFFREY L FOX
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(29) CATHERINE A FRENCH
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(30) DEREK W GLANVILL
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(31) ROBERT S GOLDSTEIN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(32) SUSAN W GRAHAM
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(33) PAUL GUTIERREZ
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(34) AUGUST HAGER III
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(35) SHAUN R HAYES
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(36) DAN HEBRANK
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(37) WENDY HENRY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(38) ROBERT R HERMANN JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(39) KATHLEEN HIGGINS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(40) DAVID H HOFFMANN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(41) BRUCE B HOLLAND
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(42) GERARD J HOWE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(43) STEPHEN C JONES
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(44) NEVADA A KENT IV
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(45) RODNEY W KINZINGER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(46) TODD J KORTE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(47) MICHAEL W KRAMER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(48) KENNETH KRANZBERG
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(49) PETER B KROMBACH
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(50) ROMAN T KULICH
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(51) DONN LUX
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(52) DENNIS A MATHEIS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(53) TERRANCE M MCCARTHY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(54) VIRGINIA MCDOWELL
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(55) P JOSEPH MCKEE III
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(56) PETER C MCLOUGHLIN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(57) DUNCAN MCNABB
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(58) S WHITAKER MEYER
DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(59) RICHARD H MILES
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(60) ROGER D MILLER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(61) ROBERT D MILLSTONE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(62) KEVIN D MOWBRAY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(63) JAMES J MURPHY JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(64) JOHN R MUSGRAVE
DIRECTOR / GENERAL COUNSEL
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(65) ELIZABETH NIEDRINGHAUS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(66) JAMES V O'DONNELL
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(67) FREDERICK J OERTLI
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(68) ROBERT O'LOUGHLIN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(69) JIM OUSLEY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(70) ROBERT L PLUMMER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(71) JOHN K PRUELLAGE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(72) VICTOR L RICHEY JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(73) RODGER O RINEY
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(74) STEVEN C ROBERTS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(75) GEORGE C ROMAN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(76) SALLY H ROTH
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(77) JOSEPH D RUPP
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(78) JAMES M SANGER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(79) RICHARD A SAUGET
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(80) STEVEN SCHANKMAN
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(81) SOREN SCHRODER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(82) RICHARD SEMS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(83) BILL SHANER
DIRECTOR/VICE CHAIR
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(84) ELLEN SHERBERG
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(85) GREGORY R SMITH
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(86) DAVE SPENCE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(87) MICHAEL H STAENBERG
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(88) KENNETH STEINBACK
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(89) JOSEPH J STEINER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(90) DAVID L STEWARD
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(91) JOHN P STUPP JR
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(92) KENNETH H SUELTHAUS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(93) DONALD SUGGS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(94) ANTHONY R TERSIGNI
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(95) JIM M THEISS
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(96) ANTHONY THOMPSON
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(97) JOHN M TRACY
DIRECTOR / CHAIR ELECT
 2.0 X   X       0 0 0
(98) SANDRA VAN TREASE
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(99) STEVE C WALLI
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(100) PATRICIA D WHITAKER
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(101) SCOTT J WILSON
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(102) MICHAEL A ZAMBRANA
DIRECTOR
 2.0 X           0 0 0
(103) KATHLEEN OSBORN
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.0     X       289,526 0 88,989
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 289,526 0 88,989
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 708,000
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,166,450
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,874,450
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 0
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 34,879   0 34,879
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 0      
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 0
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 1,909,329   0 34,879
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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) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 829,298 829,298
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 375,649 319,302 48,834 7,513
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 238,992 238,992    
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 11,705 11,575 130  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 20,993 20,794 199  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 27,619 25,996 1,407 216
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 25,373 18,645 5,256 1,472
d Lobbying ........... 81,250 81,250    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 4,321 4,321    
g Other .......... 90,215 87,921 1,889 405
12 Advertising and promotion .... 83,023 78,117 4,040 866
13 Office expenses ....... 62,434 57,578 3,999 857
14 Information technology ...... 12,884 10,693 1,804 387
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 77,740 66,224 9,484 2,032
17 Travel ............ 2,097 1,803 242 52
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 184,024 175,671 6,879 1,474
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 47,992 39,833 6,719 1,440
23 Insurance .............. 9,941 8,251 1,392 298
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a PRINTING 22,579 21,700 741 138
b POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 5,572 5,307 223 42
c DUES 6,595 5,686 748 161
d TELEPHONE 3,576 2,968 501 107
e SUBSCRIPTIONS/PUBLICATIONS 4,334 4,153 152 29
f All other expenses 5,670   5,670  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 2,233,876 2,116,078 100,309 17,489
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 74 1 43
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,874,914 2 1,932,704
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .........   4  
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 319,946
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 319,946 47,992 10c 0
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 567,400 11 570,202
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 2,490,380 16 2,502,949
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses .   17  
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 1,040,500 19 1,319,500
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 214,038 25 267,547
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,254,538 26 1,587,047
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 1,235,842 32 915,902
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 1,235,842 33 915,902
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 2,490,380 34 2,502,949
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
1,909,329
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
2,233,876
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-324,547
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
1,235,842
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
4,607
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
915,902
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to 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?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
 
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
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
 
No
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 in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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.") .... 2,076,610 2,021,272 2,010,808 1,952,973 1,874,450 9,936,113
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.. 2,076,610 2,021,272 2,010,808 1,952,973 1,874,450 9,936,113
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.           9,936,113
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.. 2,076,610 2,021,272 2,010,808 1,952,973 1,874,450 9,936,113
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 60,229 89,514 60,664 35,006 34,879 280,292
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..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           10,216,405
12
12
0
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.257 %
15
15
97.335 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
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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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not 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 in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 88,268  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 88,268  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 2,145,608  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 2,233,876  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 261,694  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 65,424  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 252,331 262,753 251,468 261,694 1,028,246
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        1,542,369
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 97,871 133,242 159,216 88,268 478,597
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 63,083 65,688 62,867 65,424 257,062
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         385,593
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 450   12,500 0 12,950
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   319,946 319,946 0
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................   0    
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 0
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 267,547








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 267,547
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number
43-1913803
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) CONSTRUCTION CAREERS CENTER6330 KNOX INDUSTRIAL DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63139 		43-1931231 501(c)(3) 40,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(2) INSIGHT ST LOUIS St Louis Corp Diversity7701 FORSYTH BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		20-3983119 501(c)(3) 30,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(3) KIPP INSPIRE2647 OHIO AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63118 		01-0916759 501(C)(3) 25,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(4) ST LOUIS CHARTER SCHOOL5279 FYLER AVENUE
ST LOUIS,MO63139 		43-1844448 501(c)(3) 25,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(5) TEACH FOR AMERICAPO BOX 5114
NEW YORK,NY10185 		13-3541913 501(c)(3) 75,000       INNER CITY TEACHERS
(6) ST LOUIS METRO MINORITY BUSINESS DEV COUN308 N 21ST STREET 7TH FLOOR
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		43-1243120 501(C)(3) 10,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(7) UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS910 N 11TH STREET
ST LOUIS,MO63101 		43-0714167 501(C)(3) 50,000       SUPPORT FOR AGENCIES
(8) FOREST PARK FOREVER5595 GRAND DRIVE
ST LOUIS,MO63112 		43-1427062 501(C)(3) 30,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(9) AIM HIGH755 SOUTH PRICE ROAD
ST LOUIS,MO63124 		43-1582098 501(c)(3) 20,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(10) ST LOUIS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION319 N 4TH STREET SUITE 300
ST LOUIS,MO63102 		43-1758789 501(c)(3) 35,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(11) MISSOURI TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCEPO BOX 411
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65102 		26-3277671   25,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(12) ST LOUIS 2012 CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEEPO BOX 16192
ST LOUIS,MO63105 		80-0594629   25,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(13) HAWTHORN FOUNDATIONPO BOX 93
JEFFERSON CITY,MO65102 		43-1231419 501(C)(6) 20,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(14) HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE3611 S GRAND VLCD SUITE 105
ST LOUIS,MO63118 		43-1323271 501(C)(6) 20,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(15) LAMBERT-ST LOUIS INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT10701 LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63145 		43-6003231   290,000       AIRPORT IMPROVEMENTS
(16) ST LOUIS AMERICAN NEWSPAPER FOUNDATION4242 LINDELL BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63108 		43-1686282 501(c)(3) 10,220       SLPS RECOGNITION PROGRAM
(17) COLLEGE BOUND (A MILLION STARS)110 N JEFFERSON
ST LOUIS,MO63103 		20-4768985 501(c)(3) 10,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(18) READY READERS1974 INTERBELT BUSINESS CENTER DR
OVERLAND,MO63114 		43-1841631 501(c)(3) 10,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(19) ST LOUIS BUSINESS DIVERSITY INITIATIVE1 METROPOLITAN SQ 1300
ST LOUIS,MO63102 		43-0975222 501(c)(6) 10,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
(20) THE REGIONAL UNION CONSTRUCTION CENTER6439 PLYMOUTH AVE
ST LOUIS,MO63133 		20-5160448 501(C)(3) 20,000       OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
15
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
5
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
MONITORING OF GRANTS - PART I   FOR EVERY GIFT THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL ALLOCATES WE ASSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVING THE FUNDS IS PROPERLY INCORPORATED, MANAGED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, FILES REGULAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND MAINTAINS WRITTEN RECORDS OF ITS ACTIVITIES. THE RBC AND THE RECIPIENT JOINTLY SIGN AN AGREEMENT STATING THE PURPOSE OF THE GIFT, THE DETAILS OF HOW THE FUNDS PROVIDED ARE TO BE USED AND THE TIMING OF THE REPORTS TO BE PROVIDED TO RBC. FOR GIFTS OVER $5,000, RBC STAFF CLOSELY MONITORS THE STATUS OF THE PROJECT AND ASSIGNS AN RBC STAFF OR BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE AS LIAISON TO THE RECIPIENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in 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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in 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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in 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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in 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 are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) KATHLEEN OSBORN (i)
(ii)		 280,659
0 		 
  		8,867
  		69,954
  		19,035
  		378,515
0 		 
 















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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
CLUB MEMBERSHIP LINE 1A SCHEDULE J PART I LINE 1A -- RBC PAID DUES TO A LUNCHEON/DINNER CLUB THAT IS IN THE SAME BUILDING AS THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE. DURING THE TAX YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USED THIS MEMBERSHIP EXCLUSIVELY FOR RBC BUSINESS (NO PERSONAL USE).
DEFERRED COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART 1, LINE 4B LINE 4 B -- THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KATHLEEN OSBORN, ACCRUED A NONVESTED BENEFIT OF $42,775 UNDER A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION FORMULA. THIS AMOUNT IS NOT PAID UNTIL VESTED AND IS AN UNSECURED OBLIGATION OF RBC.
TERM LIFE INSURANCE VALUE SCHEDULE J PART II (B)(III) THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J (AND PART VII OF THE CORE FORM) INCLUDES IMPUTED INCOME UNDER IRS RULES. THIS EXCEEDS THE COST OF THE INSURANCE. THEREFORE, THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION IN PART IX FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES IS LOWER THAN THE AMOUNT IN THIS SCHEDULE.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

43-1913803
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
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Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) M STAENBERGMHS LAMBERT IMPROVE LLC DIRECTOR 290,000 FISCAL AGENT - AIRPORT IMPR   No
(2) E SHERBERGST LOUIS BUSINESS JOURNA DIRECTOR 20,750 ANNUAL REPORT - INSERT   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
MHS LAMBERT IMPROVEMENT LLC SCH L PART IV MHS LAMBERT IMPROVEMENT LLC HIRED THIRD PARTY VENDORS AND ACTED AS FISCAL AGENT (WITH REIMBURSEMENT OF SOME OF ITS COSTS) FOR RBC'S ASSISTANCE TO LAMBERT INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT TOTALING $290,000 FOR ENTRANCE AND EXIT SIGNAGE AND BEAUTIFICATION WORK TO IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

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ADDITIONAL PROGRAM SERVICES PART III LINE 4D (SEE ATTACHMENTS 2,3 & 4 FOR LINES 4A,B, & C) Developing the Next Generation of Workers: - Connected more than 120 students from the schools of business and engineering at 14 participating regional colleges and universities with a RBC member for professional one-on-one mentoring. - Developed a special outreach initiative targeting engineering students at 14 participating regional colleges and universities to facilitate their entrance into the local engineering professions. - Contributed $40,000 to an initiative transitioning St. Louis Public School students from the Construction Careers Center into colleges for construction industry-related degrees or apprenticeships. Provided one-on-one coaching as well as funding for bus fare, meals, and curriculum development. - Contributed $20,000 supporting the development of minority-owned construction firms through an incubator program within the Regional Union Construction Center. Expanding Opportunities for Diverse Professionals: - Expanded the Young Professionals Network to over 800 minority professionals. Implemented a board placement strategy connecting YPN participants with professional, civic, and nonprofit agencies. - Funded and supported the Urban League Young Professionals' growth into the largest auxiliary group in the nation; also supported the development of the United Way of St. Louis's outreach to young diverse professionals. - Partnered with 7 historically black colleges and universities to promote economic opportunities in the St. Louis region. - Contributed $30,000 to Insight St. Louis, a program that focuses on drawing talented professionals from historically black colleges to careers in the St. Louis region. - Contributed $10,000 to the St. Louis Minority Business Council's Business Opportunity Fair connecting minority suppliers to the business community. - Allocated $20,000 in funding for the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as the first disbursement of a three-year financial commitment to the organization to help grow and support Hispanic businesses. - Partnered with Civic Progress (a St. Louis based civic organization) on diversity issues; provided a $10,000 sponsorship to the RBC minority mid-level professionals in the St. Louis Business Diversity Fellows Program that offers professional development opportunities. - Contributed $5,000 toward the establishment of the Bosnian Chamber of Commerce and related professional training programs. - Contributed $5,000 to the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus Foundation in support of college and graduate study scholarships. - Supported numerous educational, cultural and civic organizations including the University of Missouri St. Louis, St. Louis University, the Urban League of St. Louis, and the St. Louis Symphony to expand opportunities for minority youth.
GOVERNANCE - GOVERNING BODY AND POLICIES PART VI SECTIONS A & B Item 2: PATRICIA D WHITAKER; RICHARD H MILES -- FAMILY RELATIONSHIP Items 6, 7a-b: Members - RBC members do not receive tangible benefits from the organization and dues are considered charitable contributions. RBC has two classes of voting members regular members and associate members. Both types of members are directors by virtue of their membership and may vote on admission of new members, election of officers and the members of the executive committee. Item 11b Form 990: The Executive Committee regularly reviews the internal financial statements and the organization's activities throughout the year. The financial statements are finalized before the Form 990 is prepared. RBC discusses the Form 990 at a board meeting and it is available to any member upon request. The Form 990 is prepared in collaboration with outside professionals who have expertise in tax-exempt organizations. A draft of the return is reviewed by the executive director before review and signature by another officer. Item 12: Conflict of interest policy - The policy applies to members, directors or officers and employees. They are responsible for self identification and disclosure of actual or potential conflicts to the Executive Committee. The person with the potential conflict does not participate in the decision whether there is a conflict. The disinterested members of the Executive Committee advise whether a transaction should be authorized, approved or ratified. ITEMS 13 & 14 WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICIES. FORMAL POLICES WERE ADOPTED AND PUT IN THE STAFF MANUAL IN 2009. ITEM 15 DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION - DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS - ALL PAY IS BASED ON MARKET AND MERIT. ANNUAL EVALUATIONS ARE CONDUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE EVALUATIONS CONSIDER PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS TOWARDS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED GOALS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTS ON THE OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CHAIR THEN REVIEWS THIS REPORT AND DISCUSSES THE DETAILS WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE REPORT IS THEN DISCUSSED AT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE INITIATIVE COMMITTEES AND THE FULL BOARD. RBC MONITORS THE COMPENSATION PAID FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CHAIR, A COMPENSATION REVIEW REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONDUCTED FROM TIME TO TIME. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RBC ENTER INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. POSITIONS TO WHICH THE PROCESS APPLIES - THE GENERAL REVIEW PROCESS APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONAL POLICIES DESCRIBED ABOVE APPLY TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. YEAR(S) WHEN THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN - THE EVALUATION PROCESS IS ONGOING. COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED ANNUALLY. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS IN 2010. THE MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED IN 2008.
GOVERNANCE - DISCLOSURE PART VI ITEM 19 POSTING OF DOCUMENTS RBC MAKES AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ALL NEW MEMBERS RECEIVE COPIES OF THESE DOCUMENTS AND ARE EDUCATED ON THEIR ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS BOARD MEMBERS. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED AT BOARD AND EXECUTIVE BUSINESS MEETINGS. FURTHER, ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS UPON A REASONABLE REQUEST. RBC WILL MAKE AVAILABLE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO A MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES PART IX - LINE 19 - MEETINGS THE AMOUNT ON LINE 19 "CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS AND MEETINGS" PERTAINS TO NUMEROUS MEETINGS CONDUCTED IN THE COURSE OF THE EXEMPT FUNCTION PROGRAMS OF RBC. THE MAJORITY OF THESE MEETINGS ARE HELD IN THE ST. LOUIS VICINITY TO ADVANCE THE RBC PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES.
NET ASSET RECONCILIATION PART XI Line 5 THE ORGANIZATION'S OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS CONSIST OF UNREALIZED GAINS ON SECURITIES HELD FOR INVESTMENT.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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