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
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1307538
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.") ....
2,166,849
1,628,460
587,253
1,734,061
1,410,368
7,526,991
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..
369,159
275,802
644,961
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
2,166,849
1,628,460
587,253
2,103,220
1,686,170
8,171,952
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.
8,171,952
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..
2,166,849
1,628,460
587,253
2,103,220
1,686,170
8,171,952
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
667,137
675,986
627,382
602,994
510,793
3,084,292
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..
95,636
95,636
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,351,880
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
662,487
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
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
......................
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
...................................................
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
....
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
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
Additional Data
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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
COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1307538
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART III
CBCF FUNCTIONS TO ESTABLISH AND CULTIVATE A VARIETY OF PRODUCTIVE AND MUTUALLY BENEFICIAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH INDIVIDUALS, CORPORATIONS, AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE. WE SEEK TO ACQUIRE AND MANAGE FUNDS FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, PROJECTS, AND ACTIVITIES NOT OTHERWISE SUPPORTED BY THE STATE. THE STUDENTS OF COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE ARE THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO.
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
INITIATED A COMPREHENSIVE ESTATE PLANNING PROGRAM WITH OBJECTIVE OF BUILDING AND SUSTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH A VARIETY OF COMMUNITY CONSTITUENCIES TO INCREASE THE NUMBER AND TYPE OF ESTATE GIFTS IN THE FOUNDATION PIPELINE AND TO ENSURE REGULAR AND CONSISTENT COMMUNICATIONS WITH PROSPECTS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS WHO REVIEW THE FORM, SCHEDULES AND RELATED ATTACHMENTS. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THE PREPARER AND A FINAL DRAFT IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO THEN REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990. ONCE MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD IS SATISFIED WITH THE 990, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SIGNS THE FORM AND MAILS IT TO THE IRS. REVIEW IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED WITH BOARD DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AT THE SECOND BOARD MEETING OF THE YEAR (OCTOBER). AFTER THE POLICY REVIEW, A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS SIGNED BY EACH MEMBER. THE FOUNDATION STAFF MONITORS CONTRACTS AND ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO ENSURE THAT CONFLICT SITUATIONS ARE AVOIDED OR ABATED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON. BOTH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION ARE INVOLVED IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. EACH YEAR, THE STATE BOARD OF COMMUNITY COLLEGE ADMINISTERS A SALARY SURVEY OF ALL POSITIONS AT COMMUNITY COLLEGES WITHIN THE STATE. THIS SURVEY PROVIDES THE OFFICIALS WITH AVERAGE SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE TYPES OF POSITIONS. IN THIS CASE, THE STATE CLASSIFICATION FOR THE COMPARABLE POSITION IS A DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. THE DETERMINING OFFICIALS THEN ADJUST THE SALARY UP OR DOWN FROM THE AVERAGE DEPENDING ON SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES THE INDIVIDUAL BRINGS TO THE POSITION. AT THIS POINT THE SPECIFIC SALARY LEVEL IS NEGOTIATED WITH THE EMPLOYEE. THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION STAFF IS PAID FOR BY COLUMBIA BASIN COLLEGE. THE COLLEGE THEN INVOICES THE FOUNDATION FOR 20% OF THE EMPLOYEE'S WAGES AND BENEFITS REIMBURSED BY THE FOUNDATION. ONE STAFF OF THE FOUNDATION IS PAID THROUGH AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY BY THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FULL AMOUNT OF THE WAGES AND BENEFITS. THE AMOUNTS ON LINE 5 AND PART OF LINE 11G ON 990, PART IX INCLUDE ALL COMPENSATION PAID BY THE FOUNDATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE OTHER KEY EMPLOYEE IN THE FOUNDATION IS THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS, WHO IS ALSO A STATE OF WASHINGTON EMPLOYEE. THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL THE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION. BOTH THE PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE AND THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION ARE INVOLVED IN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. THE ABOVE PROCESS IS ALSO USED TO DETERMINE THE SALARY LEVEL OF THE DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS. IN THIS CASE, THE AVERAGE SALARY IS COMPARED TO DIRECTOR POSITIONS WITHIN ADMINISTRATIVE OCCUPATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 1,780,762 CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUST ACTURIAL ADJUSTMENT 69,000 ========== 1,849,762
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE BOARD HAS DESIGNATED THE FINANCE COMMITTEE TO ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. WITHIN THE FINANCE COMMITTEE A SPECIFIC MEMBER HAS BEEN DELEGATED THE RESPONSIBILITY TO WORK WITH THE STAFF TO INDEPENDENTLY REVIEW AND RECOMMEND APPROVAL OF THE AUDIT DOCUMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.