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
BRUSH COUNTRY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
74-2380940
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?
................
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
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
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.
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..
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.)
..................
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
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
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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......
3,624,626
3,703,024
4,243,208
3,964,042
3,974,418
19,509,318
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.
3,624,626
3,703,024
4,243,208
3,964,042
3,974,418
19,509,318
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.)
19,509,318
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...
3,624,626
3,703,024
4,243,208
3,964,042
3,974,418
19,509,318
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
17,865
17,657
13,054
7,883
5,697
62,156
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
17,865
17,657
13,054
7,883
5,697
62,156
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.).
3,642,491
3,720,681
4,256,262
3,971,925
3,980,115
19,571,474
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
99.682 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.618 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.318 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.382 %
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
BRUSH COUNTRY SERVICES INC
Employer identification number
74-2380940
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PART VI, LINE 2
PART VI, LINE 2
DONALD TAFT (PRESIDENT) AND SUSAN TAFT (VP) ARE MARRIED. AMY KOCH AND JOSH TAFT (DIRECTORS) ARE CHILDREN OF DONALD AND SUSAN TAFT. DONALD TAFT OWNS 100% OF THE OUTSTANDING STOCK OF TEJAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, INC., WHICH PROVIDES MANAGEMENT SERVICES RELATED TO THE HSC AND TXHL CONTRACTS OPERATED BY TAXPAYER.
PART VI, LINE 3
PART VI, LINE 3
TAXPAYER OPERATES STATE CONTRACTS AWARDED BY HEALTH AND HUMAN SRVICES AGENCY OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. TEJAS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM, INC. PROVIDES MANAGAMENT SERVICES IN THE OPERATION OF THE CONTRACTS, INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISION OF DIRECT CARE SUPERVISORS, HIRING/FIRING OF DIRECT CARE SUPERVISORS AND EMPLOYEES, DECISIONS REGARDING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGMENT.
PART VI, LINE 10
PART VI, LINE 10
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. ALL QUESTIONS ARE FORWARDED TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT. THE BOARD PRESIDENT REVIEWS THE RETURN AND ANY BOARD QUESTIONS WITH THE RETURN PREPARER (AN INDEPENDENT CPA) BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. THE BOARD VOTES TO ACCEPT THE RETURN AFTER ALL BOARD QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN ANSWERED.
PART VI, LINE 13
PART VI, LINE 13
TAXPAYER IS OBLIGATED THROUGH THE CONTRACTS WITH THE STATE OF TEXAS, AND COMPLIES WITH ALL STATE LASWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO WHISTLEBLOWER RULES. THE STATE OF TEXAS REQUIRES THAT ENTITIES RECEIVING AN ANNUAL INCOME OF $5 MILLION OR MORE IN FEDERALLY MATCHED MEDICAID REVENUE MUST HAVE A WRITTEN POLICY ON FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION. TAXPAYER FALLS CONSIDERABLY SHORT OF THAT MINIMUM REVENUE REQUIREMENT. HOWEVER, TAXPAYER DOES HAVE WHISTLEBLOWER POLICIES IN PLACE TO REPORT INCIDENTS OF ABUSE TO CONSUMERS AND FRAUD.
PART VI, LINES 15 A & B
PART VI, LINES 15A & B
SALARIES FOR OFFICERS, TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE PAID BY THE RELATED MANAGMENT COMPANY, TEJAS MANAGEMENT SERVICES, INC, WHICH IS A FOR-PROFIT C CORPORATION. TAXPAYER REIMBURSES FOR SALARIES AND RELATED EXPENSES ONLY IF ASSOCIATED WITH DIRECT CARE DUTIES OF THE EMPLOYEE, AS DEFINED BY THE HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (HHSA) OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. AMOUNTS ARE REIMBURSED BASED ON MODELED RATES AND RELATED REGULATIONS OF HHSA. TAXPAYER DOES NOT REIMBURSE FOR ANY AMOUNTS IN EXCESS OF RATES PROMULGATED BY HHSA FOR DIRECT CARE SERVICES, AND DOES NOT REIMBURSE FOR ANY COMPENSATION ASSOCIATED WITH MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES AS DEFINED BY HHSA.
PART VI, LINE 19
PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURNS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE TAXPAYER'S OFFICE DURING NORMAL WORKING HOURS.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:AMY KOCH TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:38
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:JOSH M. TAFT TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:BRENDA ROOT TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:SUSAN M TAFT TITLE:VICE-PRESIDENT HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:DAWN BRAM TITLE:SECRETARY HOURS:33
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:DONALD M. TAFT, III TITLE:PRESIDENT HOURS:38
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.