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
SPF-STER-IV
Employer identification number
20-0760332
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
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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.") ....
17,840
34,748
46,139
51,391
61,657
211,775
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..
17,840
34,748
46,139
51,391
61,657
211,775
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.
211,775
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..
17,840
34,748
46,139
51,391
61,657
211,775
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,484
2,071
1,079
685
888
6,207
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..
11,723
1,435
1,236
1,086
1,026
16,506
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
234,488
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
168,888
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
90.310 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
88.310 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SPF-STER-IV
Employer identification number
20-0760332
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF SPF-STER-IV HAVE COMMON BOARD MEMBERS WITH ALLIANCE, INC., SINNISSIPPI CENTERS INC., SKILL MILL, INC., SINNISSIPPI CENTERS FOUNDATION, SPF DEVELOPMENT CORP, SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX, ALL OF WHICH ARE AFFILIATES, THUS CREATING A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JAMES SARVER IS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF ALL OF THE ABOVE NAMED ORGANIZATIONS AND IS ALSO AN EMPLOYEE OF ALLIANCE INC., THE PARENT ORGANIZATION OF SPF-STER-IV. JOHN PARKS IS CHAIRPERSON FOR SPF-STER-IV, SPF DEVELOPMENT CORP, SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX. WILLIAM REIGLE IS VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR SPF-STER-IV, SPF DEVELOPMENT CORP, SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX AND IS CHAIRPERSON FOR ALLIANCE, INC. RICHARD PALMER IS SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR SPF-STER-IV, SPF DEVELOPMENT CORP, SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX AND IS VICE CHAIRPERSON FOR ALLIANCE, INC. CHESTER D KOBEL IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SPF-STER-IV, SPF DEVELOPMENT CORP, SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX, AND THE SINNISSIPPI CENTERS FOUNDATION. LAWRENCE A PRINDAVILLE IS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR SPF-STER-IV AND IS ALSO ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FOR SPF-I/ROCH, SPF-II/MC, AND SPF-III/DIX. LAWRENCE IS ALSO SECRETARY/TREASURER FOR SKILL MILL INC. AND IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ALLIANCE, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
ALLIANCE, INC. ACTS AS THE MANAGEMENT OF SPF-STER-IV WHICH IS A RELATED AND WHOLLY OWNED ENTITY OF ALLIANCE, INC. DAILY MANAGMENT DECISIONS ARE MADE BY ALLIANCE, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
PER THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS, THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE ONE VOTING MEMBER WHICH WILL BE ALLIANCE, INC., AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
PER THE BY-LAWS THE SOLE MEMBER MAY ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
PER THE BY-LAWS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY NOT TAKE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS WITHOUT CONSENT OF THE SOLE MEMBER. 1) ADOPT ANY ANNUAL OR LONG-TERM CAPITAL OR OPERATIONAL BUDGETS OF THE CORPORATION OR ANY CHANGES THEREIN EXCEEDING TEN PERCENT(10%) OF THE TOTAL ANNUAL BUDGET; 2) ADOPT ANY NEW, OR ANY CHANGES TO EXISTING, LONG-TERM OR MASTER INSTITUTIONAL PLANS OF THE CORPORATION; 3) ADOPT A PLAN OF DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION 4) AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION TO ENGAGE IN, OR ENTER INTO, ANY TRANSACTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE, MORTGAGE OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANIALLY ALL OF ITS ASSETS; 5) ADOPT A PLAN OF MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE CORPORATION WITH ANOTHER CORPORATION; 6) APPROVE ANY CONTRIBUTIONS, GRANTS, OR LOANS BY THE CORPORATION TO ANY ORGANIZATION OR CORPORATION OTHER THAN THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION OR AN AFFILIATE (AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED IN SECTION 12 OF THIS ARTICLE), THE SUM OF WHICH EXCEEDS $25,000 FOR ANY FISCAL YEAR; 7) ORGANIZE OR ACQUIRE, OR AUTHORIZE OR PERMIT THE ORGANIZATION OR ACQUISITION OF, ANY SUBSIDIARY OF AFFILIATE OF THE CORPORATION; OR 8) AUTHORIZE THE CORPORATION TO MAKE ANY PREVIOUSLY NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE IN EXCESS OF $100,000 (THE EXCESS OF ANY PROPOSED EXPENDITURE OVER THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BUDGETED AMOUNT SHALL BE DEEMED A NON-BUDGETED EXPENDITURE).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY (BOARD OF DIRECTORS) FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT ARE ALSO PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN FOR THEIR REVIEW. IF CHANGES ARE NECESSARY, THEY ARE REPORTED TO THE RETURN PREPARER AND INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ACCORDING TO THE POLICY, THE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTERESTS AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THESE DOCUMENTS CAN BE OBTAINED UPON REQUEST.
HOURS DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN B
LAWRENCE PRINDAVILLE IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ALLIANCE, INC., AND WORKS AN AVERAGE OF 45 HOURS A WEEK IN THIS CAPACITY. JAMES SARVER IS AN EMPLOYEE OF ALLIANCE, INC., AND WORKS AN AVERAGE OF 45 HOURS PER WEEK IN THIS CAPACITY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE BOARD IS ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
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