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
ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL - THE FOUNDATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Employer identification number
52-1643734
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
979,786
2,152,272
1,630,187
1,438,832
2,599,750
8,800,827
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..
979,786
2,152,272
1,630,187
1,438,832
2,599,750
8,800,827
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)..
1,685,163
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
7,115,664
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..
979,786
2,152,272
1,630,187
1,438,832
2,599,750
8,800,827
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
892,197
1,011,933
433,744
316,973
183,502
2,838,349
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..
2,041
2,931,705
12,250
2,945,996
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
14,585,172
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
79,397
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
48.790 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
45.030 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL - THE FOUNDATION FOR ELECTRICAL CONSTRUCTION INC
Employer identification number
52-1643734
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
THE FOREIGN ACCOUNTS IN ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA REPRESENT STANFORD INTERNATIONAL BANK CERTIFICATES OF DEPOSIT. THESE INVESTMENTS ARE BEING REPORTED ON LINE 4B TO ENSURE THE FOUNDATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE TREASURY REGULATIONS REQUIRING CERTAIN FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS BE DISCLOSED ON FORM TD F 90-22.1. EVEN THOUGH THESE ACCOUNTS ARE BEING REPORTED ON FORM TD F 90-22.1, THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THESE ITEMS TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE UNDER CERTAIN PROTECTIONS OFFERED BY THE SIPC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE SECRETARY-TREASURER. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS THEN SUBMITTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT WAS ADOPTED IN 2008 TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE IN IDENTIFYING AND HANDLING POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL. SOME OF THE KEY PROVISIONS ARE AS FOLLOWS: ELECTRI INTERNATIONAL'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES, ELECTRI COUNCIL, COMMITTEES, TASK FORCES, WORKING GROUPS AND OTHERS IN THE ELECTRI GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE, MUST ACT AT ALL TIMES IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF ELECTRI AND NOT FOR PERSONAL OR THIRD-PARTY GAIN OR FINANCIAL ENRICHMENT. THE ELECTRI EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE EXCLUSIVE AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO DECIDE AN APPROPRIATE REACTION TO THE DISCLOSURE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY, AT ITS DISCRETION, CHOOSE AMONG THE FOLLOWING REACTIONS: DISCLOSURE: THE DISCLOSURE REGARDING A VOLUNTEER'S OTHER INTEREST IS WORTHY OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S ATTENTION, BUT THE DISCLOSURE ITSELF, AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S AWARENESS OF THE DISCLOSURE, IS CONSIDERED SUFFICIENT TO CORRECT FOR ANY BIAS THAT IT MIGHT ENTAIL. IN SHORT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WOULD LIKELY DECIDE THAT ALTHOUGH THE VOLUNTEER CLEARLY HAS SOME OTHER INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL SIMPLY TAKE THE INFORMATION INTO ACCOUNT AS THE MEMBER PARTICIPATES IN DECISION-MAKING. RECUSAL: THE OTHER INTEREST THAT HAS BEEN DISCLOSED AFFECTS AN IMPORTANT POLICY OR PROGRAM FOR THE FOUNDATION. TO ASSURE THE FOUNDATION AND ITS CONSTITUENCY THAT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECISION-MAKING IS WITHOUT BIAS, IT IS BEST FOR THE VOLUNTEER TO RECUSE HIMSELF/HERSELF WHEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TAKES REPORTS, DEBATES, OR MAKES DECISIONS, REGARDING THAT POLICY OR PROGRAM. IN SHORT, THE VOLUNTEER WOULD BE ASKED TO SIT OUT ANY WORK OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE AREA WHERE HE/SHE HAS CONFLICTING INTERESTS. RESIGNATION: THE OTHER INTEREST RELATES TO A CONTINUING, PERVASIVE, AND IMPORTANT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FUNCTION, ONE THAT CANNOT EASILY BE ISOLATED ON AN AGENDA SO AS TO PERMIT RECUSAL. IN THIS CASE, THE MEMBER MIGHT BE ASKED TO RESIGN HIS/HER POSITION, SINCE THIS IS THE ONLY WAY TO ENSURE THAT THE OTHER INTEREST DOES NOT INTRUDE UPON AND SKEW EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECISION-MAKING. WHILE THIS IS AN EXTREME AND RARE RESULT OF A MEMBER'S DISCLOSURE, IT IS SOMETIMES THE BEST AND ONLY FAIR ALTERNATIVE. EFFECTIVE JANUARY 2011, AT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S FIRST MEETING OF EACH YEAR, THE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE WILL THEN HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
AS ELECTRI'S PERSONNEL EXPENSES CONSIST SOLELY OF ALLOCATED CHARGES FROM NECA,ELECTRI DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN PROCESS IN PLACE FOR SETTING COMPENSATION. RATHER, NECA'S PROCESS IS THE KEY MECHANISM RELIED UPON BY ELECTRI. A SUMMARY OF NECA'S COMPENSATION SETTING PROCEDURE IS AS FOLLOWS: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS THE BODY CHARGED WITH REVIEWING NECA'S CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS MARKET DATA AND THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE IN DETERMINING WHAT AN EQUITABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE. IN TURN, THE CEO OF NECA IS CHARGED WITH PREPARING EVALUATIONS FOR NECA'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS DATA IS THEN USED BY THE CEO, WITH ADVISEMENT FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, IN SETTING COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH INCLUDES THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS MADE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND A COPY OF NECA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 776,496.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C,
THE AUDIT REVIEW PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI SECTION B, ITEMS 12-14
ELECTRI DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN "SEPARATE" WHISTLEBLOWER, OR DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICIES. RATHER, ELECTRI RELIES ON THE POLICIES PUT IN PLACE BY ITS AFFILIATE, NECA.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.