Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ECMC FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
41-1990628
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
EDU CREDIT MGMT CORP
411778617
9
Yes
Yes
Yes
1,817,247
Total
1,817,247
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
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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
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..
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.
0
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
0
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
0 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ECMC FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
41-1990628
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Pt I, Line 1
About ECMC Foundation
ECMC Foundation helps people of all ages further their education goals,
particularly low-income individuals, as well as those who may be the
first member of their family to attend college. Our innovative outreach
programs focus on college access, retention and success. Through
partnerships with government agencies, educational institutions
and community organizations, ECMC Foundation is able to help make
the dream of college a reality for those individuals who may not
otherwise have an opportunity to pursue higher education.
97.4% of all Foundation expenditures, go directly to programs in
support of its mission and only 2.6% are allocated to administrative
costs. ECMC Foundation is funded by ECMC Group.
For more information, visit www.ecmcfoundation.org.
Pt I, Line 6
Volunteers:
Thirty volunteers provided 1,663 hours of service at the ECMC
Foundation's College Place centers. Services provided by the
volunteers included receptionist and clerical duties and
assisting students and their parents in the completion of the
Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Pt III, Line 4d
Other program services:
Realizing the College Dream:
Realizing the College Dream is a curriculum guide that supports
teachers, counselors and community-based organization staffs in
their work to increase the expectations of attending college by
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
REALIZING THE COLLEGE DREAM, PERSIST AND OTHER PROGRAMS 154083. 26750. 0.
high school students. The curriculum has a focus on low-income
students as well as those students who may be the first member
of their family to have an opportunity to attend college. The
curriculum is free and distributed nationally. According to a
usage study conducted by the Pell Institute, the materials could
potentially be having an affect on the lives of hundreds of
thousands of students. ECMC Foundation sponsored three training
sessions during 2010 in which 320 education professionals
were trained.
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PERSIST:
PERSIST is a guide for postsecondary educators to help at-risk
students successfully navigate the varied aspects of the college
experience. This guide includes tools to help to increase the
success rates of those college students most at risk for dropping
out: first generation college students, those from low-income
families, commuter students and nontraditional age students.
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Other programs:
Miscellaneous programs and activities for the furtherance of
educational opportunities through grants, awards and research on
the management of educational debt.
Expenses: $154,083 including grants of $26,750. Revenue $0
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Pt V, Line 2a
ECMC Foundation does not have any employees. ECMC Foundation
incurs costs for services and resources provided by employees
of related organizations (i.e., ECMC and ECMC Group). ECMC
has six employees who are dedicated full-time to ECMC Foundation.
As needed, other ECMC and ECMC Group employees provide
support services to ECMC Foundation. These services are
accounted for as expenses based on time spent providing the
services.
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Pt VI-A, Line 6
ECMC Foundation has one member. The member is ECMC Group, Inc.
a Delaware, non-stock, non-profit corporation exempt under
section 501(c)(3). There are no stockholders.
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Pt VI-A, Line 7a
ECMC Group, Inc. has the right to elect and/or approve all the
directors of the ECMC Foundation Board of Directors.
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Pt VI-A, Line 7b
ECMC Group, Inc., the sole member of ECMC Foundation, has the
following rights with respect to ECMC Foundation:
1. To authorize amendments to the certificates of incorporation and bylaws.
2. To approve the strategic and financial plans.
3. To elect and/or approve the members of the board of directors.
4. To oversee coordination of programs and services offered.
5. To authorize formation, governance and dissolution.
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Pt VI-B, Line 11a
All members of the Board of Directors and executive management
are provided a copy of Form 990 to review and provide comments
prior to filing. All members of the Board of Directors and
Executive Management are provided with a copy of the final version
of Form 990 after it has been filed.
Pt VI-B, Line 12c
Officers, directors and all employees are required to reaffirm on an annual
basis their understanding of the company's Code of Ethics and Business
Conduct. The affirmation specifically references that the individual will
comply with the directives of the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct.
Conflicts of Interest and disclosure of potential conflicts is included
in the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. Monitoring and enforcement
of the policy is accomplished through the reaffirmation process.
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In cases where a potential conflict exists at the officer and key
employee levels, the issue is disclosed to the CEO and Director of
Corporate Compliance. For potential or real conflicts involving
the CEO or a member of the Board of Directors, the disclosure
is made to the Board Chairman. The Board member or CEO will be
required to excuse themselves from deliberation and voting on matters
where they may have a conflict of interest.
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Pt VI-B, Line 13
Whistleblower Policy
ECMC Group, Inc. has a Code of Ethics and Business
Conduct policy that is affirmed annually by all ECMC Group, Inc. and
affiliated companies' officers, directors, and employees. While there
is not a specific whistleblower policy, there is a provision
incorporated into the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct policy
that binds all employees. The provision states that there
can be no repercussions for good faith reporting of potential illegal
practices or violations of corporate policies. ECMC Foundation
has established an anonymous whistleblower telephone hotline
and website administered by an outside vendor.
Pt VI-B, Line 15
The following describes the ECMC and ECMC Group executive
compensation methodology. Note: ECMC Foundation does not
compensate executive officers.
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The Governance & Compensation Committee of the ECMC Group
Board of Directors is wholly comprised of independent,
outside directors. In 2010, the Committee worked with
executive compensation experts from Towers Watson, a global
compensation consulting organization, to identify appropriate
CEO and senior executive compensation packages and provide
a written opinion on the reasonableness of this compensation.
ECMC Group is comprised of both nonprofit and for-profit
entities. The market analysis performed by Towers Watson
includes salary and incentive data from an appropriate
peer group.
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Pt VI-C, Line 17
States to file Form 990: New Mexico & Oregon
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Pt VI-C, Line 19
No documents are made available to the public.
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Pt VII-A
ECMC Foundation Directors do not receive compensation for their
service associated with ECMC Foundation, but do receive
compensation for their service provided to related organizations-ECMC
and ECMC Group. Per the Form 990 Instructions, ECMC Foundation is
required to provide the hours worked by ECMC Foundation Directors for
ECMC Foundation, ECMC, ECMC Group and other related organizations.
See details below:
Robert Stein-related orgs=13 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=14 hrs/wk
Gary Cook-related orgs=8 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=9 hrs/wk
Roberta Cooper Ramo-related orgs=7 hrs/wk, Foundation=2 hr/wk, total=9 hrs/wk
John DePodesta-related orgs=15 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=16 hrs/wk
Edward Jennings-related orgs=8 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=9 hrs/wk
I. King Jordan-related orgs=7 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=8 hrs/wk
James McKeon-related orgs=8 hrs/wk, Foundation=1 hr/wk, total=9 hrs/wk
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The officers of ECMC Foundation and key employee listed below do not
receive compensation for their service associated with ECMC Foundation,
but do receive compensation for their service provided to related
organizations-ECMC and ECMC Group. Per the Form 990 Instructions, ECMC
Foundation is required to provide the hours worked by the officers of ECMC
Foundation for ECMC Foundation, ECMC, ECMC Group and other related
organizations. See details below:
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Richard Boyle-related orgs=80 hrs/wk, Foundation=2 hr/wk, total=82 hrs/wk