Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 SPOKANE, WA99201
D Employer identification number

91-1819658
E Telephone number

(509) 742-9362
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.NETHERCUTTFOUNDATION.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet $ 47,535
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 1 46,830
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3  
4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 705
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . .
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . . 9 47,535
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . 10 2,500
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . 13 5,225
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 2,534
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 16 92,361
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 102,620
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . 18 -55,085
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 120,960
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 20 0
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet 21 65,875
Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .
120,960
22
65,875
23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .
 
24
 
25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
120,960
25
65,875
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .
0
26
0
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .
120,960
27
65,875
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP IN YOUNG ADULTS AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND CIVICS, AND TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP QUALITIES THAT WILL ADD VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.ALSO TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, PUBLIC POLICY, LEADERSHIP AND CIVICS TRAINING TO INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING STUDENTS, IN THE UNITED STATES, IN ORDER TO HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF HISTORY AND PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND GOVERNMENT.TO RECEIVE, ADMINISTER AND DISTRIBUTE FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AS AMENDED.
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE NETHERCUTT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS A CIVIC EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES STUDENTS FROM EASTERN WASHINGTON COLLEGES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN ACADEMIC SEMINARS AND A TWO WEEK TRIP TO WASHINGTON, DC TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE U.S., MEET BUSINESS AND POLITICAL LEADERS, AND EXPERIENCE OUR NATION'S GOVERNMENT IN ACTION.
(Grants $ 500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 35,279
29 TO DEVELOP IN YOUNG ADULTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND CIVICS THROUGH HISTORY LESSONS.
(Grants $ 2,000) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 43,807
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . . bullet 32 79,086
Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .
(a) Name and address (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.) 		(d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
GEORGE NETHERCUTT
801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA99201
 CHAIRMAN0.00 0 0 0
SHAUN CROSS
801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA99201
 DIRECTOR0.00 0 0 0
RICHARD KUHLING
801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA99201
 DIRECTOR0.00 0 0 0
MARY BETH NETHERCUTT
801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA99201
 VICE CHAIRMAN0.00 0 0 0
KATIE GERNES
801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA99201
 DIRECTOR0.00 0 0 0
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .
33
Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................
34
 
No
35
If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................
a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements?
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........
35b
 
 
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ..bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ...................bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletWA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletTHE ORGANIZATION Telephone no. bullet (509) 742-9362
Located at bullet801 W RIVERSIDE SUITE 100
SPOKANE,WA ZIP + 4bullet99201
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet43
 
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .
44d
 
 
45
Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
45
 
No
45a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .
45a
 
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . .
46
 
No
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Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
 (d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
NONE
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Form 990-EZ (2010)

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Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

91-1819658
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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
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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.") .... 500 224,098 10,190 38,515 46,830 320,133
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.. 500 224,098 10,190 38,515 46,830 320,133
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)..           268,810
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           51,323
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.. 500 224,098 10,190 38,515 46,830 320,133
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..   558 583 362 705 2,208
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).           322,341
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
15.920 %
15
15
13.530 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT:THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE PROGRAM FOR SOLICITATION OF FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND THE COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.NETHERCUTTFOUNDATION.ORG DETAILS THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION AND CONTAINS DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING DONATION OPTIONS ONLINE, BY PHONE, AND BY MAIL. THE WEBSITE ALSO DESCRIBES WHAT PLANNED GIVING IS AND OPTIONS FOR PLANNED GIVING TO THE FOUNDATION. THE FOUNDATION HAS ALSO SET UP THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION ENDOWMENT FUND AND IS SOLICITING CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH ITS WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION WANTS TO GIVE PEOPLE OF ALL ECONOMIC LEVELS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP CREATE A LEGACY OF LEADERSHIP FOR OUR NATIONS FUTURE LEADERS. ON JULY 22, 2009 THE FOUNDATION LAUNCHED "U.S. HISTORY BY THE MINUTE". U. S. HISTORY BY THE MINUTE IS BEING PRESENTED WEEKLY TO LOCAL TELEVISION VIEWERS BY THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION ON KAYU-TV FOX 28. THIS IS ABOUT BRINGING CONCISE, INTERESTING AND IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF AMERICAN HISTORY INTO LIVING ROOMS ACROSS THE INLAND NORTHWEST, NETHERCUTT SAID FROM THE FOUNDATION OFFICE IN SPOKANE. KNOWING MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF OUR GREAT COUNTRY MAKES US ALL BETTER AMERICANS.GEORGE NETHERCUTT HAS ALSO PRESENTED LECTURES AT LOCAL COLLEGES TO INSPIRE CIVIC LEADERSHIP, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON KNOWING OUR COUNTRY, ITS HISTORY, AND OUR ECONOMIC SYSTEM.ON THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 2009 THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION LAUNCHED A WEEKLY RADIO SHOW ENTITLED LETS DO LUNCH (LDL) WITH THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION". LDL WITH THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION IS AIRED EVERY THURSDAY AT 12:30 ON KTRW 630AM AND KTAC 93.9 FM. THE COVERAGE OF THIS SHOW REACHES SPOKANE, COLVILLE, SANDPOINT, LEWISTON, WALLA WALLA, AND AS FAR WEST AS MOSES LAKE. THE INTENTION OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC WITH ACCESS TO WHAT IS HAPPENING AT THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION ON A WEEKLY BASIS AND TO CREATE ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT. SOME TOPICS THAT HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED ON THE SHOW INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO; FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, HOW TO GET INVOLVED WITH THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION, WHO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION ARE, THE NEED FOR CIVICS EDUCATION IN AMERICA, WHAT MAKES THIS COUNTRY SO GREAT, CURRENT NATIONAL AND LOCAL EVENTS.SOURCES OF SUPPORT:THE FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED IN WASHINGTON ON JUNE 27, 1997 AS S.T.A.R. OF WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION. ON JUNE 13, 2007 THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION. DURING 2007 IN ORDER TO INITIALLY FUND THE FOUNDATION $224,098 WAS DONATED TO THE FOUNDATION FROM THE NETHERCUTT FOR SENATE 2004 PRIMARY ACCOUNT, WHICH WAS ESTABLISHED FOR A PRIOR YEAR SENATE CAMPAIGN BY GEORGE C. NETHERCUTT. THE PRIMARY SOURCE OF THE CAMPAIGN FUNDS, WHICH ARE REGULATED BY THE FEDERAL ELECTIONS COMMISSION, ARE SEVERAL INDIVIDUALS. SUBSEQUENT TO 2007 THE FOUNDATION HAS HAD A LARGER AND DIVERSE DONOR GROUP. PER THE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS THERE WERE 50 CONTRIBUTORS IN 2008, 40 IN 2009, AND 28 IN 2010. THIS LIST INCLUDES INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND OTHER NOT FOR PROFITS.THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FOR 2008 WAS AN AGGREGATE OF 2004 THRU 2008. PER THE FORM 990-EZ, SCHEDULE A THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WAS 7.12%, DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTION FROM THE NETHERCUTT FOR SENATE 2004 PRIMARY ACCOUNT IN 2007, WHICH SKEWED THE PERCENTAGE. IF THE SCHEDULE A HAD BEEN PREPARED WITHOUT THE $224,098 CONTRIBUTION IN 2007, THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN 48.88%.THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FOR 2009 IS AN AGGREGATE OF 2005 THRU 2009. PER THE FORM 990-EZ, SCHEDULE A THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WAS 13.53%, DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTION FROM THE NETHERCUTT FOR SENATE 2004 PRIMARY ACCOUNT IN 2007, THE PERCENTAGE IS AGAIN SKEWED. IF THE SCHEDULE A HAD BEEN PREPARED WITHOUT THE $224,098 CONTRIBUTION IN 2007, THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN 45.82%.THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE FOR 2010 IS AN AGGREGATE OF 2006 THRU 2010. PER THE FORM 990-EZ, SCHEDULE A THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WAS 15.92%, DUE TO THE CONTRIBUTION FROM THE NETHERCUTT FOR SENATE 2004 PRIMARY ACCOUNT IN 2007, THE PERCENTAGE IS AGAIN SKEWED. IF THE SCHEDULE A HAD BEEN PREPARED WITHOUT THE $224,098 CONTRIBUTION IN 2007, THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE WOULD HAVE BEEN 32.5%.SUBSEQUENT TO THE INITIAL FUNDING THE FOUNDATION NORMALLY RECEIVED A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND IS CONTINUING TO SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC.PUBLIC NATURE OF THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING BOARD:THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD INCLUDES PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH EXPERTISE IN DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES FROM THE COMMUNITY. CURRENTLY THERE ARE FIVE BOARD MEMBERS, GEORGE & MARY BETH NETHERCUTT, SHAUN CROSS, RICHARD KUHLING AND KATIE GERNES. THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES:IT IS THE PURPOSE OF THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION TO DEVELOP IN YOUNG ADULTS AN UNDERSTANDING OF GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES AND CIVICS, AND TO FOSTER LEADERSHIP QUALITIES THAT WILL ADD VALUE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND CREATE A NEW GENERATION OF PRINCIPLED LEADERSHIP ACROSS AMERICA.TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FELLOWSHIPS AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS. THROUGH LEADERSHIP FORUMS, DIDACTIC LESSONS AND A REAL-WORLD, INSIDE-THE-BELTWAY EXPERIENCE, THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION FORGES TOMORROWS LEADERS, GIVING THEM FIRST-HAND KNOWLEDGE OF THE U.S. DEMOCRATIC PROCESS AND HOW IT CAN BE USED TO BETTER BOTH OUR COUNTRY AND THE WORLD AT LARGE.EACH YEAR, THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES PROMISING STUDENTS TO BECOME NETHERCUTT FELLOWS. THE PROGRAM COMBINES ACADEMIC WORK IN THEIR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY; TARGETED ON-SITE EXPOSURE TO GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP IN WASHINGTON, DC; AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO INTERN WITH A GOVERNMENTAL, QUASI-GOVERNMENTAL OR POLITICAL ENTITY TO EXPERIENCE THE POLITICAL PROCESS FIRST-HAND.THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY OFFERS NETHERCUTT FELLOWS NATIONAL EXPOSURE, LEADERSHIP TRAINING, HIGH LEVEL MENTORING AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT NOT OTHERWISE AVAILABLE TO COLLEGE STUDENTS.ALL EXPERIENCES FROM THE PROGRAM ARE DESIGNED TO FOSTER IN YOUNG PEOPLE AN APPRECIATION FOR THE AMERICAN SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT, THE IMPORTANCE OF A FREE SOCIETY AND THE OBLIGATIONS EXPECTED OF CITIZENS TO PERPETUATE AMERICAN IDEALS AND PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY.THE FOUNDATION WORKS THROUGH THE COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITY SYSTEMS TO CONSIDER STUDENTS WHO APPLY FOR THE PROGRAM AND WHO ARE DEEMED SUITABLE FOR SELECTION. THE CONDITIONS FOR SELECTION WILL INCLUDE ACADEMIC RECORD, COMMITMENT TO LEARN THE CURRICULUM MATERIALS, COMPLETION OF AN APPLICATION OUTLINING CAREER GOALS AND AREAS OF INTEREST, ABILITY TO EXPRESS ONESELF ORALLY AND IN WRITING, AND DEDICATION TO THE GOALS OF THE PROGRAM. THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE RIGOROUS AND WILL SEEK DEDICATED, SERIOUS STUDENTS WHO WILL BENEFIT FROM THE PROGRAM, WHILE SIMULTANEOUSLY CONTRIBUTING TO ITS MISSION.
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2010
Name of organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

91-1819658
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Filers of:
Section:
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Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
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990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
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Name of organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

91-1819658
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
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a noncash contribution.)
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Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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a noncash contribution.)
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No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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a noncash contribution.)
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No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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No.		 (b)
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$  




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Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
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(Complete Part II if there is
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

91-1819658
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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from
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FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
  		Employer identification number

91-1819658
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
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contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
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from
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Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE O
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MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
 
Employer identification number

91-1819658
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 INTEREST INCOME 705..
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: 2009 NETHERCUTT FELLOWSHIP SCHOLARSHIP. GRANTEE NAME: RASHID GABDULHAKOV. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 01/07/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 500.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: DONATION. GRANTEE NAME: WASHINGTON POLICY CENTER. GRANTEE ADDRESS: 801 W RIVERSIDE AVE STE 100 SPOKANE, WA 99201. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. DATE OF GIFT: 09/20/10. AMOUNT GIVEN: 2,000. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 2,500.
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 DESCRIPTION: BANK FEES. AMOUNT: 508. DESCRIPTION: TAXES & LICENSES. AMOUNT: 32. DESCRIPTION: BUSINESS EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 375. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 875. DESCRIPTION: CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, MEETINGS. AMOUNT: 1,625. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 9,228. DESCRIPTION: HISTORY MINUTES AIRTIME. AMOUNT: 22,610. DESCRIPTION: HISTORY MINUTES PRODUCTION. AMOUNT: 18,195. DESCRIPTION: MARKETING. AMOUNT: 464. DESCRIPTION: MGMT FEES - GREATER SPOKANE INCORPORATED. AMOUNT: 35,149. DESCRIPTION: RADIO PROGRAM AIRTIME. AMOUNT: 3,300. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 92,361.
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TY 2010 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
Name:
THE GEORGE NETHERCUTT FOUNDATION
EIN: 91-1819658
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.