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
CHILDREN FIRST FUND CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-4094830
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.") ....
31,541,542
17,065,365
9,490,749
5,125,075
5,560,177
68,782,908
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
31,541,542
17,065,365
9,490,749
5,125,075
5,560,177
68,782,908
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)..
31,589,738
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
37,193,170
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..
31,541,542
17,065,365
9,490,749
5,125,075
5,560,177
68,782,908
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
746,290
600,498
184,047
39,408
26,261
1,596,504
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
149,745
55,506
35,869
43,056
284,176
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
70,663,588
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
52.630 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
60.067 %
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
...............
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
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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
OTHER INCOME , PART II, LINE 10 , GROSS REVENUE FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS: 2007= $149,745, 2008= $55,506, 2009= $35,869, 2010= $43,056,
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
CHILDREN FIRST FUND CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-4094830
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
CFF SUPPORTS CPS PROGRAMS THAT CONCENTRATE ON ENHANCING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AND REDUCING THE DROPOUT RATE BY PROVIDING A DIVERSE RANGE OF AFTER-SCHOOL AND IN-SCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS. RESEARCH DEMONSTRATES THAT CHILDREN WHO ARE INVOLVED IN A DIVERSE RANGE OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES STAY IN SCHOOL AND DO BETTER IN SCHOOL. BELOW IS A SELECTION THAT DEMONSTRATES THE DIVERSITY OF THE PROGRAMS: COLLEGE TEXTBOOK SCHOLARSHIP: AWARDS UP TO $1,000 IN TEXTBOOK REIMBURSEMENTS TO ONE GRADUATING STUDENT FROM EACH OF THE 115 HIGH SCHOOLS IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUALLY. CRISIS SUPPORT PROGRAM: PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND OTHER EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO STUDENTS WHO EXPERIENCE EXTRAORDINARY HARDSHIP AS A RESULT OF DEATH, FIRE, VIOLENCE, OR OTHER PERSONAL TRAGEDIES. THE CRISIS SUPPORT PROGRAM BENEFITS THE EDUCATIONAL PROCESS BECAUSE IT SATISFIES DIRE PERSONAL NEEDS THAT WOULD OTHERWISE DISTRACT STUDENTS AND STAFF FROM DAILY ACADEMIC PURSUITS. E2 COLLEGE FUND: PROVIDES COLLEGE TUITION ASSISTANCE TO MORE THAN 30 CHICAGO CHILDREN WHO LOST A PARENT AT THE E2 NIGHTCLUB DISASTER. "HAVING A BALL" BALLROOM DANCING PROGRAM: INSPIRED BY THE MOVIE "MAD HOT BALLROOM", A DOCUMENTARY THAT CHRONICLES A SIMILAR PROGRAM IN THE NEW YORK CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, THIS PROGRAM NURTURES STUDENTS BY DEVELOPING CHARACTER, ENGAGING IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, AND STUDYING THE HISTORY OF DANCE. JUNIOR GOLF PROGRAM: ENHANCES STUDENTS' EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE THROUGH THE DISCIPLINE AND CULTURAL EXPOSURE GAINED BY LEARNING TO PLAY GOLF WITH COMMITMENT TO PERSONAL EXCELLENCE. REAL MEN READ PROGRAM: SHOWS STUDENTS THAT MEN VALUE EDUCATION. MORE THAN 260 MEN VOLUNTEER TO READ TO BOYS AND GIRLS IN THE SECOND, FIFTH, AND SEVENTH GRADES FOR ONE HOUR, ONCE A MONTH IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES. AIMS TO COMBAT THE GROWING GENDER DIVIDE IN COMMUNITIES OF COLOR WHERE LITERACY IS INCREASINGLY THE DOMAIN OF GIRLS. THE CHILDREN FIRST FUND'S CURRENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE: * PROVIDING EXCELLENT INSTRUCTION: PROVIDING SCHOOLS WITH A CHOICE OF ALIGNED INSTRUCTIONAL PACKAGES IN THE CORE SUBJECTS, WITH CURRICULA, MATERIALS, ASSESSMENTS, TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COACHING AND STUDENT SUPPORTS. * ATTRACTING AND DEVELOPING TALENTED PEOPLE: RECRUITING, HIRING, DEVELOPING AND ADVANCING THE BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD TO TEACH IN, LEAD AND SUPPORT OUR SCHOOLS. * EXPANDING OPTIONS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS: EXPANDING THE SCHOOL DAY AND EXPANDING CHOICES OF QUALITY SCHOOLS FOR OUR STUDENTS. * MANAGING PERFORMANCE: MANAGING PERFORMANCE BY HOLDING EVERYONE IN CPS - STUDENTS, PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS AND ADMINISTRATORS - RESPONSIBLE FOR MEETING HIGH EXPECTATIONS.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
CFF WAS FOUNDED IN 1996 TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF EDUCATION IN AND INCREASE SUPPORT OF THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS SYSTEM, A RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY. CFF DIRECTS RESOURCES TOWARDS AREAS OF IDENTIFIED NEED, BY PROVIDING MECHANISMS THROUGH WHICH COMMUNITY, FOUNDATION AND CIVIC RESOURCES CAN BE ALLOCATED FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES IN A STABLE, EQUITABLE AND TIMELY MANNER, INCREASING COMMUNITY, FOUNDATION AND CIVIC INVOLVEMENT WITH AND SUPPORT FOR THE CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM, AND BY SUCH OTHER MEANS AS ARE APPROPRIATE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE PURPOSE OF CFF.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS OF THE CFF: (1) CPS CEO AND PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER HAVE AN AUTOMATIC APPOINTMENT TO THE CFF BOARD. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION CAN NOW APPOINT TWO MEMBERS OF THE CFF BOARD; (2) SET TERM LIMITS AT ONE YEAR FROM THE PREVIOUS FIVE YEARS; AND (3) UPDATES TO OUTDATED REFERENCES. AMENDED AND RESTATED ACTICLES OF INCORPORATION OF THE CFF: (1) UPDATES TO OUTDATED REFERENCES.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
CFF'S MANAGEMENT AND THE FULL BOARD PERFORM A DETAILED PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE PREPARED FORM 990. SUBSEQUENT TO THIS REVIEW, A FULL COPY OF FINAL FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS THAT MAY EXIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPLETED DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE THEN REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO DETERMINE IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. IF IT IS DETERMINED AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT SHALL ABSTAIN FROM VOTING ON OR ADVOCATING A POSITION ON ANY ACTION IN WHICH HE OR SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ABSTENTION SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING AT WHICH THE ISSUE IS UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B
THE CHILDREN FIRST FUND (CFF) OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND TRUSTEES ARE NOT COMPENSATED FOR THEIR SERVICES PROVIDED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THEIR POSITIONS AT CFF. ADDITIONALLY, THE FILING ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, OR HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES MEETING THE IRS' DEFINITION, THEREFORE THESE QUESTIONS HAVE BEEN INTENTIONALLY ANSWERED 'NO' IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE FORM 990.
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES, ETC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1(A), COLUMN (B)
RON HUBERMAN, BOARD TREASURER, DEVOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS A WEEK TO CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION. BARBARA EASON-WATKINS, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER, DEVOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 HOURS A WEEK TO CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION. MARY RICHARDSON-LOWRY, PRESIDENT, AND TERRY MAZANY, BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBER, DEVOTED 1 HOUR A WEEK TO CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, A RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
LOSS RELATED TO AMENDED GRANTS - -225000;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.