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
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION
Employer identification number
42-1353472
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
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.") ....
2,484,298
2,407,869
2,407,586
2,470,768
1,441,204
11,211,725
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..
2,484,298
2,407,869
2,407,586
2,470,768
1,441,204
11,211,725
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.
11,211,725
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..
2,484,298
2,407,869
2,407,586
2,470,768
1,441,204
11,211,725
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
783,560
954,381
646,559
178,631
34,253
2,597,384
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).
13,809,109
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
7,444,129
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
81.190 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
80.680 %
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
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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
...............
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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
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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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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION
Employer identification number
42-1353472
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION'S OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS RECEIVE THE FORM 990 BEFORE THE FINAL VERSION IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS. NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION'S MANAGEMENT KEPT THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS INFORMED THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS BY HAVING OUR INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TAX ADVISORY FIRM UPDATE THE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND/OR MANAGEMENT OF THE CHANGES TO THE FORM 990 AS THEY BECAME FINAL. THIS ALLOWED ALL THOSE INVOLVED IN THE REVIEW PROCESS TIME TO UNDERSTAND THE EXPECTATIONS THE FORM 990 WOULD REQUIRE OF THEM. AFTER MANAGEMENT WORKED WITH OUR INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TAX ADVISORY FIRM TO COMPLETE THE FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990, THE FINAL DRAFT WAS MAILED TO EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER PRIOR TO THE JULY 28, 2011 BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THIS ALLOWED THE OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS ADEQUATE TIME TO READ THROUGH THE DRAFT AND COME TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF WHAT IS BEING FILED. THE INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY TAX ADVISORY FIRM AND MANAGEMENT ATTENDED THE JULY 28, 2011, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING TO DISCUSS THE FORM 990 AND ANSWER QUESTIONS. THE RESULT OF THIS DISCUSSION WAS APPROVAL TO SUBMIT THE FORM 990 TO IRS. THIS DISCUSSION WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE JULY 28, 2011, BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THESE STATEMENTS ARE GIVEN OUT EACH JANUARY. ALL OF THESE STATEMENTS ARE RECEIVED BY AND MAINTAINED BY THE NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS USUALLY MADE AWARE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS' AFFILIATIONS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. MOREOVER, AS ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS VOLUNTARILY RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON ISSUES THAT MAY POSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION ENGAGED RSM MCGLADREY, AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY FIRM, TO COMPLETE A KEY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION MARKET ANALYSIS IN NOVEMBER 2007. THE KEY EXECUTIVES IN THIS STUDY WERE THE NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT LOANS, AND VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION. NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION PROVIDED THE REQUESTED INFORMATION FOR THE ANALYSIS WHILE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE THE OVERSEERS OF THE PROCESS. RSM MCGLADREY'S POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS STUDY WAS THE NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE COMPLETED MARKET ANALYSIS WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS REASONABLE, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE. THE REPORT OUTCOMES WERE DISCUSSED IN A CLOSED SESSION OF THE 2008 MAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING AND THE MAY BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING WITHOUT THE KEY EXECUTIVES PRESENT AT EITHER SESSION. THE REPORT WAS FINALIZED IN THE JUNE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. THIS REPORT IS NOW USED AS THE KEY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BENCHMARK FOR COMPARISON WITH FUTURE KEY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CHANGES. NOTE EACH YEAR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROVING ALL MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION LEVELS, INCLUDING THE KEY EXECUTIVES. NO CHANGE TO MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION IS MADE WITHOUT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVAL. THE LEVEL OF INCREASE FOR EMPLOYEE PAY RATES IS DETERMINED BY THE NFC BUDGET, WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD. ACTUAL INCREASES ARE PERFORMANCE BASED WITHIN THE BUDGETED AMOUNT. ALL EXCEPTIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD. DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PROCESS IS MAINTAINED IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES. NOTE, NFC HAS ONCE AGAIN ENGAGED RSM MCGLADREY TO COMPLETE A COMPENSATION STUDY IN 2011. THE STUDY HAS BEEN EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ALL NFC EMPLOYEES. THE ENGAGEMENT WILL BE FINALIZED BY NOVEMBER, 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (WHETHER OR NOT AUDITED) AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND AT THE DISCRETION OF NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2C
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES THE ROLE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE PROCESS DURING THE YEAR.
PURPOSE OF LOAN
SCHEDULE L, PART II COLUMN A
LOANS FROM WELLS FARGO BANK, BANK OF THE WEST, PRINCIPAL BANK, WEST BANK, AND US BANK DISCLOSED ON SCHEDULE L, PART II ARE EQUITY EQUIVALENT INVESTMENTS (EQ2) WITH THE PURPOSE OF EXPANDING NFC'S LENDING CAPACITY FOR LOW INCOME HOME OWNERSHIP, THE RENOVATION OF VACANT AND DISTRESSED MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERITES AND THE REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: INTEREST PAYMENT
SCHEDULE L, PART IV COLUMN A
THE TRANSACTIONS DESCRIBED AS "INTEREST PAYMENT" ON SCHEDULE L, PART IV TO WELLS FARGO BANK, BANK OF THE WEST, PRINCIPAL BANK, WEST BANK, AND US BANK, REPRESENT INTEREST PAYMENTS ON EQUITY EQUIVALENT INVESTMENTS (EQ2). THE PURPOSE OF EQ2 IS TO EXPAND NFC'S LENDING CAPACITY FOR LOW INCOME HOME OWNERSHIP, THE RENOVATION OF VACANT DISTRESSED MULTI-FAMILY RENTAL PROPERTIES AND THE REDEVELOPMENT OF BLIGHTED COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES. THE STATED INTEREST RATE IS FROM THE EQ2 OFFERING THAT WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO NUMEROUS INVESTORS IN OCTOBER 2000.
DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: NFC LOAN POOL PARTICIPATION
SCHEDULE L, PART IV COLUMN A
NFC LOAN POOL PARTICIPATION REFLECTS THE FLOW OF FUNDS TO NFC FOR BANKS TO FUND NFC'S ORIGINATED AND CLOSED LOANS ON A POOL PARTICIPATION BASIS. FUNDING TERMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO TWELVE INVESTORS AND ARE DETAILED IN THE OFFERING DOCUMENTS. THESE OFFERINGS ARE SEC PRIVATE PLACEMENT OFFERINGS.
DETERMINATION OF VOLUNTEER ESTIMATE:
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
BOARD OF DIRECTORS=15;RESIDENTIAL LOAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS=6;COMMERCIAL LOAN COMMITTEE MEMBERS=6; REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS=5
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE:
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12
THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES AUDITED GAAP FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT INCLUDES NFC PROPERTIES LLC WHICH IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR TAX PURPOSES AND IS INCLUDED IN THE 990.
SAVINGS AND TEMPORARY CASH INVESTMENTS
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 2
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010, APPROXIMATELY $6.4 MILLION OF THE INVESTMENTS HAD BEEN COMMITTED, THROUGH NFC BOARD VOTING ACTIONS, TO FUND FORGIVABLE LOANS AND LOAN LOSS RESERVES RELATED TO SPECIFIC LOAN PARTICIPATION OFFERINGS SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR END. THE MAJORITY OF THE REMAINING FUNDS ARE RESTRICTED FOR SIMILAR PURPOSES PER AN EXTERNAL AGREEMENT THAT NEIGHBORHOOD FINANCE CORPORATION HAS WITH THE CITY OF DES MOINES AND POLK COUNTY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.