Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1110 Vermont Avenue NW No 900
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Washington, DC20005
D Employer identification number

54-1848713
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 26,489,004
F Name and address of principal officer:
Marguerite Kondracke
1110 Vermont Avenue NW No 900
Washington,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.americaspromise.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1997
M State of legal domicile: MD
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: APA's Grad Nation campaign will mobilize americans to end the dropout crisis.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 37
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 36
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 61
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 11,625,399 25,378,476
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -345,199 252,373
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) -43,086 2,351
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 11,237,114 25,633,200
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,556,460 2,924,094
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 5,249,678 5,357,718
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 585,000 600,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet697,885    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 8,533,252 7,204,783
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 16,924,390 16,086,595
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -5,687,276 9,546,605
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 28,848,357 39,258,159
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 2,352,905 2,568,246
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 26,495,452 36,689,913
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: America's Promise Alliance is the nation's largest partnership organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and youth by raising awareness, supporting communities, and engaging in non-partisan advocacy.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,360,719 including grants of $ 1,570,900 ) (Revenue $   )
Community Action - Strengthening communities lies at the heart of our Grad Nation work. Communities are the front line for stopping the dropout crisis and ensuring that young people experience the Five Promises. Our role, as part of building a movement, is to engage communities, support their efforts to increase the presence of the Five Promises, as they seek to end their local dropout crises, and to help them organize their work.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,823,431 including grants of $ 642,444 ) (Revenue $   )
First Focus - bipartisan advocacy program that is committed to making children and families a priority in federal policy and budget decisions. First Focus brings both traditional and non-traditional leaders together to advocate for federal policies that will improve the lives of America's children. Child health, education, family economics, child welfare, and child safety are the core issue areas in which First Focus promotes bipartisan policy solutions.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,287,143 including grants of $ 53,750 ) (Revenue $   )
Awareness - As part of what must be an ongoing effort, we continue to raise awareness nationally and locally. We are working to help the nation better recognize the resources all children need, where needs are going unmet, how all Americans are affected, where change needs to occur, and how all Americans can take action and be part of the solution. Ours is an awareness effort that not only informs but motivates our audiences to act. In this way we are building support for positive change.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,624,910 including grants of $ 62,000 ) (Revenue $   )
Knowledge management
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,080,275 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Relationship development
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 994,209 including grants of $ 595,000 ) (Revenue $   )
Alliance building
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 3,699,394 including grants of $ 657,000 ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 14,170,687
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
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,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
39
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
61
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
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 or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
37
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
36
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS , KY , LA , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MO , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
Donna M Anderson
1110 Vermont Avenue NW
Washington,DC20005
(202) 657-0616
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Alma J Powell
Chair Person
 10.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) C Gregg Petersmeyer
Vice Chair
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) Kathleen A Murphy
Secretary/Treasurer
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) James L Barksdale
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) Donna Barksdale
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) Stephanie Bell-Rose
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) Peter L Benson PhD
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) Alyssa Bisanz
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) Katherine Bradley
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) Neil Bush
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) Daniel Casey
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) Raymond G Chambers
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) Brian Comer
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) Angela Diaz
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) David Dukes
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) Raul Fernandez
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) Harold Ford
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Brian Gallagher
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) Rev Dr W Wilson Goode Sr
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) Daniel Hamburger
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) Latasha Kinnard
Board Member thru 6/15/10
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) Larry A Klane
Board Member
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(23) Joel Klein
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) Charlene Lake
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) John E Maupin Jr
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) Margaret McKenna
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) Glenn Means
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) Andrea Mitchell
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) Michael K Powell
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) Deborah Quazzo
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) Edward B Rust
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) Jin Roy Ryu
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) Ron Simon
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) Margaret Spellings
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) Rick Stephens
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) Carmita Vaughan
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) Harris Wofford
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) Elaine Wynn
Board Member
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) Marguerite Kondracke
President/Chief Executive Office
 40.00 X   X       356,556 0 15,517
(40) Ret Gen Colin L Powell
Founding Chairman
 1.00     X       0 0 0
(41) Donna Anderson
CFO & CAO
 40.00     X       197,814 0 13,267
(42) Bruce Lesley
President, First Focus
 40.00     X       207,169 0 21,692
(43) Kathy Spangler
Chief Development Off. thru 9/30/10
 40.00       X     157,970 0 6,673
(44) David Park
EVP, Mission Advancement
 40.00       X     156,056 0 10,072
(45) Melinda Hudson
Executive Vice President
 40.00         X   172,304 0 18,983
(46) Carmita Vaughan
Chief Strategy Off. thru 9/30/10
 40.00         X   154,496 0 8,406
(47) Ralph Forsht
Senior Vice President - First Focus
 40.00         X   142,556 0 21,033
(48) Forrest Moore
EVP, Knowledge Management
 40.00         X   141,668 0 10,305
(49) Matt Alshab
Chief Inform Officer
 40.00         X   136,916 0 17,213
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,823,505 0 143,161
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet10
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
The Warfield Group
9115 Fox Meadow Lane
Potomac,MD20854 		Professional Fundraising 450,000
Duke University
PO Box 90420
Durham,NC27708 		Evaluation 400,000
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
PO Box 7247-7417
Philadelphia,PA191707417 		Public Relations Consulting 365,674
Gallup Inc
PO Box 310284
Des Moines,LA503310284 		Research 277,500
Cole Design Inc
1408 Seventeenth Avenue South
Nashville,TN37212 		Graphic Design 249,996
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 149,500
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,988,732
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		23,240,244
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 5,997
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 25,378,476
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 171,634     171,634
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 27,802     27,802
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 887,092  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 806,353  
c Gain or (loss) 80,739  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 80,739     80,739
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 149,500
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 24,000
b Less: direct expenses ...b 49,451
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -25,451   -25,451
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 25,633,200 0 0 254,724
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 2,924,094 2,924,094
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,142,786 477,311 665,475  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 3,434,672 2,830,700 603,972  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 96,311 77,170 19,141  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 400,358 291,799 108,559  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 283,591 217,266 66,325  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 30,579   30,579  
c Accounting ........... 360,562   360,562  
d Lobbying ........... 60,000   60,000  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 600,000 600,000
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 3,182,107 3,040,554 141,553  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 174,886 174,886    
13 Office expenses ....... 597,290 346,839 250,451  
14 Information technology ...... 261,853 125,406 136,447  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 697,067   697,067  
17 Travel ............ 279,436 194,304 85,132  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,042,745 852,836 92,024 97,885
20 Interest ........... 28,644   28,644  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 251,961   251,961  
23 Insurance .............. 45,299   45,299  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a Miscellaneous 192,354 165,881 26,473  
b G&A Allocation 0 2,451,641 -2,451,641  
c
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 16,086,595 14,170,687 1,218,023 697,885
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 1,000 1 3,469,221
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 4,764,424 2 4,345,662
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 18,592,624 3 25,964,925
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 693 4 2,130
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 89,631 9 93,898
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,081,104
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 749,756 1,416,582 10c 1,331,348
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 3,933,835 11 4,017,496
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 49,568 15 33,479
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 28,848,357 16 39,258,159
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 510,354 17 1,083,849
18 Grants payable .......... 397,404 18 87,000
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 353,984 24 364,475
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 1,091,163 25 1,032,922
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 2,352,905 26 2,568,246
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 5,818,961 27 8,215,036
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 20,676,491 28 28,474,877
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 26,495,452 33 36,689,913
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 28,848,357 34 39,258,159
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
25,633,200
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
16,086,595
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
9,546,605
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
26,495,452
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
647,856
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
36,689,913
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
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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
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
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
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.") .... 9,375,844 24,465,355 23,296,734 11,660,803 25,378,476 94,177,212
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.. 9,375,844 24,465,355 23,296,734 11,660,803 25,378,476 94,177,212
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)..           31,920,873
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           62,256,339
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.. 9,375,844 24,465,355 23,296,734 11,660,803 25,378,476 94,177,212
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 181,594 245,503 174,828 177,370 199,436 978,731
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..     1,883     1,883
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           95,157,826
12
12
89,048
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
65.420 %
15
15
77.690 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
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
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
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

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule 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 I
Name of organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
  		Employer identification number

54-1848713
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
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
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
  		Employer identification number

54-1848713
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
 
$    
(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
 
$    
(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
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
  		Employer identification number

54-1848713
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.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(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
 
 
       
 
(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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 60,000  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 60,000  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 15,329,440  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 15,389,440  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 919,472  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 229,868  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 894,668 959,037 1,000,000 919,472 3,773,177
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        5,659,766
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 132,062 275,959 135,986 60,000 604,007
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount 223,667 239,759 250,000 229,868 943,294
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,414,941
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   1,148,517 329,541 818,976
d Equipment ................   915,555 412,164 503,391
e Other .................   17,032 8,051 8,981
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,331,348
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
Deferred rent 1,032,922








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,032,922
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 25,633,200
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 16,086,595
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 9,546,605
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 142,856
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7 505,000
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 647,856
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 10,194,461
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 25,942,827
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 142,856
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 117,320
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 49,451
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 309,627
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 25,633,200
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 25,633,200
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 16,253,366
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 117,320
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 49,451
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 166,771
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,086,595
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 16,086,595
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: America's Promise Alliance performed an evaluation of uncertain tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, and determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Special event expenses 49,451.
Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Special event expenses 49,451.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
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
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
The Warfield Group
9115 Fox Meadow Lane
 
Potomac, MD20854 		Professional Fundraising Service   No 6,687,728 450,000 6,237,728
Total .................right arrow 6,687,728 450,000 6,237,728
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

Golf Tournament
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

  
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 173,500     173,500
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		149,500     149,500
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		24,000     24,000
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 39,364     39,364
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 10,087     10,087
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 49,451
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -25,451
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number
54-1848713
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Atlanta Urban League100 Edgewood Avenue Suite 600
Atlanta,GA30303 		58-0593386 501(c)(3) 10,000       Dropout Summit
(2) Department of Community Initiatives City of San Antonio115 Plaza De Armas Suite 210
San Antonio,TX78205 		N/A 10,000       Dropout Summit
(3) Georgia Afterschool Investment CouncilPO Box 3219
Decatur,GA30031 		20-8862114 501(c)(3) 25,000       Dropout Summit
(4) Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction Washington StateOld Capitol Building PO Box 47200
Olympia,WA985046200 		91-6001112 N/A 25,000       Dropout Summit
(5) United Way of Metropolitan Dallas1800 N Lamar Street
Dallas,TX75202 		75-6005352 501(c)(3) 10,000       Dropout Summit
(6) United Way of Salt Lake175 S West Temple
Salt Lake City,UT84101 		87-0227091 501(c)(3) 25,000       Dropout Summit
(7) United Way of the Mid-South6775 Lenox Center Court Suite 200
Memphis,TN38115 		56-1010742 501(c)(3) 5,000       Dropout Summit
(8) Jersey City Board of Education346 Claremont Avenue
Jersey City,NJ07305 		22-6002012 N/A 5,000       Dropout Summit
(9) Oakland Alliance for Community PartnershipsPO Box 29804
Oakland,CA94604 		20-5673793 501(c)(3) 158,200       Featured Community Coordinator, Youth Engagment, My Ideas
(10) United Way of the Capital Area843 North President Street
Jackson,MS39202 		64-0303075 501(c)(3) 59,500       Featured Community Business Engagement, Promise Zone, Youth Engagement, My Ideas
(11) United Way for the Greater New Orleans Area2515 Canal Street
New Orleans,LA70119 		72-0471369 501(c)(3) 54,000       Featured Community Business Engagement, Youth Engagement, Dropout Summit, My Ideas
(12) United Way for SE Michigan660 Woodward Avenue 300
Detroit,MI48226 		20-3099071 501(c)(3) 145,000       Featured Community Coordinator, Featured Community Bus. Eng., Youth Engagement
(13) Alignment Nashville421 Great Circle Road Suite 100
Nashville,TN37228 		45-0549393 501(c)(3) 146,000       Feat. Comm. Coordinator, Feat. Comm. Business Engm't, Youth Engm't, My Ideas, 100 Best
(14) Greater Louisville Foundation Inc614 West Main Street Suite 6000
Louisville,KY40202 		61-1131064 501(c)(3) 9,083       Featured Community Business Engagement
(15) Children First Fund125 S Clark Street 11th Floor
Chicago,IL60603 		36-4094830 501(c)(3) 125,000       Featured Community Coordinator
(16) Jefferson County Public Schools3332 Newburg Road
Louisville,KY402324020 		61-6001316 501(c)(3) 105,470       Featured Community Coordinator
(17) Arkansas Advocates for Children & FamiliesUnion Station Suite 306 1400 West
Markham
Little Rock,AR72201 		71-0492205 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(18) Center for Public Policy Priorities900 Lydia Street
Austin,TX78702 		74-2898197 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(19) Child and Family Policy Center505 5th Avenue Suite 404
Des Moines,IA50309 		42-1378567 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(20) Children First for OregonPO Box 14914
Portland,OR97293 		94-3168157 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(21) Children's Alliance718 6th Avenue South
Seattle,WA98104 		91-0982879 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(22) Children's Alliance of New HampshireTwo Delta Drive
Concord,NH03301 		22-2936618 501(c)(3) 15,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(23) Children's Campaign Inc487-1 E Tennessee Street
Tallahassee,FL32301 		31-1811747 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(24) Kentucky Youth Advocates11001 Bluegrass Parkway
Jeffersontown,KY40299 		61-0929390 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(25) Maine Children's Alliance303 State Street
Augusta,ME04330 		22-2546643 501(c)(3) 30,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(26) Maryland Advocates for Children8 Market Place 5th Floor
Baltimore,MD212024034 		52-1555895 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(27) Michigan's Children428 West Lenawee
Lansing,MI48933 		38-3078577 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(28) New England Alliance For Children's Health30 Winter Street Floor 10
Boston,MA02108 		04-3355127 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(29) New Mexico Voices for Children2340 Alamo Avenue Southeast
Albuquerque,NM871063523 		85-0348301 501(c)(3) 15,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(30) Pennsylvania Partnership for Children116 Pine Street Suite 430
Harrisburg,PA171011250 		23-2613869 501(c)(3) 35,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(31) Rhode Island Kids CountOne Union Station
Providence,RI02903 		06-1485449 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(32) Sargent Shiver National Center on Poverty Law50 E Washington Street Suite 500
Chicago,IL60602 		36-3152790 501(c)(3) 55,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(33) SC Appleseed Justice Legal Center1518 Washington Street
Columbia,SC292013434 		57-1035023 501(c)(3) 70,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(34) The Children's Partnership1351 3rd Street Promenade Suite 206
206
Santa Monica,CA904011321 		94-3213100 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(35) The Iowa Policy Project20 E Market Street
Iowa City,IA52245 		42-1512708 501(c)(3) 15,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(36) Voices for Ohio's Children3634 Euclid Avenue Suite 101
Cleveland,OH44115 		34-1941907 501(c)(3) 35,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(37) Voices for Utah's Children747 East South Temple Suite 100
Salt Lake City,UT84102 		87-0428873 501(c)(3) 20,000       First Focus - Children In Focus
(38) Voices For Virginia's Children701 East Franklin Street Suite 807
Richmond,VA23219 		54-1726265 501(c)(3) 27,444       First Focus - Children In Focus
(39) Mississippi Center for Justice5 Old River Place Suite 203
Jackson,MS392151023 		13-4203234 501(c)(3) 30,000       First Focus - Children In Focus, Narrative Project
(40) Action For Children North Carolina1300 St Marys Street Suite 500
Raleigh,NC27605 		58-1534066 501(c)(3) 25,000       First Focus - Children In Focus, Narrative Project
(41) The Association For Children of New Jersey35 Halsey Street
Newark,NJ07102 		22-1695034 501(c)(3) 40,000       First Focus - Narrative Project
(42) Albany Park Neighborhood Council3334 W Lawrence Avenue
Chicago,IL60625 		36-4394374 501(c)(3) 20,000       My Ideas
(43) Baldwin-Wallace College275 Eastland Road
Berea,OH44017 		34-0714629 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(44) Boys & Girls Club of Venice2232 Lincoln Boulevard
Venice,CA90291 		95-6209203 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(45) Center for Philanthropic PartnershipsPO Box 25266
Albuquerque,NM87125 		85-0295444 501(c)(3) 15,000       My Ideas
(46) Communities in Schools Houston1235 N Loop W 300
Houston,TX77008 		76-0031827 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(47) Des Moines Public Schools815 East 13th Street
Des Moines,IA50317 		42-6001433 N/A 10,000       My Ideas
(48) DRIVE YouthPO Box 98111
Ypsilanti,MI48918 		43-2097761 N/A 10,000       My Ideas
(49) East Akron Community House550 S Arlington Street
Akron,OH44306 		34-0720551 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(50) East Bay Asian Youth Center2025 East 12th Street
Oakland,CA94606 		94-2925799 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(51) El Puente211 South 4th Street
Brooklyn,NY11211 		11-2614265 501(c)(3) 15,000       My Ideas
(52) Fusion Partnerships Inc1601 Guilford Avenue 2 South
Baltimore,MD21202 		52-2148413 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(53) Genuine Self Images4000 Wake Forest Road Suite 119
Raleigh,NC27609 		27-3377508 N/A 15,000       My Ideas
(54) Girls Inc of Chattanooga709 S Greenwood Avenue
Chattanooga,TN37404 		62-0647145 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(55) GivingPoint555 Sun Valley Drive Suite K4
Roswell,GA30076 		27-0428207 501(c)(3) 5,000       My Ideas
(56) Houston Area Urban League1301 Texas Avenue
Houston,TX77002 		74-1611455 501(c)(3) 11,000       My Ideas
(57) International Association for Human Values2401 13th Street NW
Washington,DC20009 		52-2178069 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(58) JJ Express Magazine6 Green Watch Court
North Potomac,MD20878 		27-3378468 N/A 5,000       My Ideas
(59) Kenwood Academy5015 S Blackstone
Chicago,IL60619 		36-6005821 N/A 12,000       My Ideas
(60) Kids Rethink New Orleans Schools338 Baronne Street
New Orleans,LA70112 		33-1203055 501(c)(3) 17,000       My Ideas
(61) Massachusetts Dept of Elementary & Secondary Education75 Pleasant Street
Malden,MA02148 		99-9089653 N/A 15,000       My Ideas
(62) Mobile Area Education Foundation605 Bel Air Boulevard Suite 400
Mobile,AL36606 		58-2005291 501(c)(3) 15,000       My Ideas
(63) Mojave Basin Youth Corps Inc11641 Rancho Road
Adelanto,CA92301 		33-0888013 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(64) Monroe Carell Jr Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt3401 West End Avenue Suite 460
Nashville,TN37203 		10-0142007 501(c)(3) 20,000       My Ideas
(65) NCBI Missoula1130 W Broadway
Missoula,MT59802 		81-0526099 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(66) Pomona Unified School District800 South Garey Avenue
Pomona,CA91766 		95-6002457 N/A 5,000       My Ideas
(67) Project Grad Akron65 Steinee Avenue 211
Akron,OH44301 		16-1639511 501(c)(3) 19,500       My Ideas
(68) Shortridge Magnet High School3401 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis,IN46208 		35-6002486 N/A 10,000       My Ideas
(69) Streamwood High School701 West Schamburg Road
Streamwood,IL60107 		36-6004736 N/A 5,000       My Ideas
(70) The After-School Corporation925 Ninth Avenue
New York,NY10019 		13-4004600 501(c)(3) 14,000       My Ideas
(71) United Way of Central Indiana3901 N Meridian Street
Indianapolis,IN46208 		35-1007590 501(c)(3) 14,000       My Ideas
(72) United Way of Metropolitan Chicago560 West Lake Street
Chicago,IL60661 		30-0200478 501(c)(3) 15,500       My Ideas
(73) United Way of York County800 East King Street
York,PA17403 		23-1352588 501(c)(3) 15,000       My Ideas
(74) Youth Communication224 W 29th Street
New York,NY10001 		13-3047555 501(c)(3) 20,000       My Ideas
(75) Louisville Urban League1535 West Broadway
Louisville,KY40203 		61-0444771 501(c)(3) 15,000       My Ideas
(76) Earth Care1235 Siler Road Suite D
Sante Fe,NM87507 		33-1017279 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(77) AGAPE Provisions1807 N Galloway
Mesquite,TX75749 		32-0312594 N/A 19,000       My Ideas
(78) Callaway High School601 Beasley Road
Jackson,MS39206 		64-6000505 N/A 10,000       My Ideas
(79) On Point4509 Hixson Pike Suite 1
Hixson,TX37343 		68-0533402 501(c)(3) 10,000       My Ideas
(80) Redwood Children's Services IncPO Box 1640
Fort Bragg,CA95437 		68-0367894 501(c)(3) 20,000       My Ideas
(81) Metro United WayDept 52860 PO Box 950148
Louisville,KY402950148 		61-0444680 501(c)(3) 26,500       My Ideas, Youth Engagement, 100 Best
(82) Interfaith Works839 St Charles Avenue South Suite
100
New Orleans,LA70130 		20-8816026 501(c)(3) 145,000       Promise Zone
(83) Jackson County Civic Action Committee5343 Jefferson Street
Moss Point,MS395628723 		64-0434184 501(c)(3) 215,000       Promise Zone
(84) Operation Shoestring1711 Bailey Avenue
Jackson,MS392831223 		64-0471554 501(c)(3) 100,000       Promise Zone
(85) Commissioner El Franco Lee1001 Preston 950
Houston,TX77002 		76-0454514 N/A 147,500       Promise Zone
(86) Children for Children6 East 43rd Street 25th Floor
New York,NY10017 		13-3880287 501(c)(3) 10,000       Youth Engagement
(87) HoustonWorks USA2118 Smith Street
Houston,TX77048 		76-0138443 501(c)(3) 10,000       Youth Engagement
(88) Mikva Challenge Grant Foundation25 E Washington Suite 820
Chicago,IL60602 		52-2033353 501(c)(3) 10,000       Youth Engagement
(89) United Way of Metro Atlanta100 Edgewood Avenue NE
Atlanta,GA30303 		58-0566194 501(c)(3) 10,000       Youth Engagement
(90) Cesar Chavez Public Charter Schools709 12th Street SE
Washington,DC20003 		52-2088566 501(c)(3) 21,500       Youth Engagement, Dropout Summit, My Ideas
(91) Tufts University20 Professors Row
Medford,MA021555807 		04-2103634 N/A 62,000       Applied Research on Youth Development
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
75
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
16
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: America's Promise Alliance requires that all organizations receiving grants submit plans and report progress on an interim and final basis. In addition, America's Promise program staff work closely with grant recipients to monitor progress.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Marguerite Kondracke (i)
(ii)		 333,054
0 		23,502
0 		0
0 		8,250
0 		7,267
0 		372,073
0 		0
0
(2) Donna Anderson (i)
(ii)		 197,814
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,000
0 		7,267
0 		211,081
0 		0
0
(3) Bruce Lesley (i)
(ii)		 207,169
0 		0
0 		0
0 		6,221
0 		15,471
0 		228,861
0 		0
0
(4) Kathy Spangler (i)
(ii)		 157,970
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,837
0 		1,836
0 		164,643
0 		0
0
(5) David Park (i)
(ii)		 156,056
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,725
0 		5,347
0 		166,128
0 		0
0
(6) Melinda Hudson (i)
(ii)		 172,304
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,366
0 		13,617
0 		191,287
0 		0
0
(7) Carmita Vaughan (i)
(ii)		 154,496
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,635
0 		3,771
0 		162,902
0 		0
0
(8) Ralph Forsht (i)
(ii)		 142,556
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,473
0 		16,560
0 		163,589
0 		0
0
(9) Forrest Moore (i)
(ii)		 141,668
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,318
0 		5,987
0 		151,973
0 		0
0
(10) Matt Alshab (i)
(ii)		 136,916
0 		0
0 		0
0 		4,253
0 		12,960
0 		154,129
0 		0
0






Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Part I, Line 7 During 2010, in lieu of an annual salary increase and based upon the results of a survey conducted by an independent compensation consultant, the Board of America's Promise issued a 7% bonus to the CEO.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
America's Promise - The Alliance for Youth
 
Employer identification number

54-1848713
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2   Michael Powell joined the board in 2009. He is the son of the founding chairman Retired General Colin L. Powell, and Alma J. Powell, chair person, who both serve on the board. James L. Barksdale, board member, has a family relationship with Donna Barksdale, board member.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11   The America's Promise Alliance board of directors charge the audit & finance committee with reviewing the Form 990 prior to filing. A copy of the 990 is provided to the committee and a conference call is held to discuss the form prior to filing the return. After review and approval of the 990 by the audit & finance committee, the Form 990 is made available to the full Board prior to filing via the America's Promise Alliance Board of Directors website. All board members receive a printed copy of the form 990 with their board meeting materials.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c America's promise reviews all contracts, agreements and employees for connections to the board member. If a conflict were identified, it would be reported to the president, who would in turn bring the conflict to the board.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 The full Board of America's Promise endorses a Compensation Philosophy for the CEO. The compensation philosophy is the guiding framework for CEO compensation. The Board looks to the Executive Committee of the Board to make a specific determination of the CEO's compensation, including base salary, bonuses (if any), and other benefits. This determination is done in the context of the Board's CEO Compensation Philosophy. The Executive Committee's consideration includes an assessment of the CEO's compensation in comparison to relevant universes of peer organizations, the performance of the CEO against objectives and other relevant factors. The Executive Committee of the Board reports to the full Board both its compensation decisions as well as a confirmation that this process was appropriately undertaken to make its determination. The Audit and Finance Committee provides support to the Executive Committee by engaging an independent compensation consultant to conduct a peer review analysis from which recommendations are made. The Audit & Finance committee approves the use of an annual salary compensation survey based on at least three independent surveys. The annual survey, prepared by an independent compensation consultant, includes the position of President and CEO and is available to members of the Executive Committee. The Audit Committee, serving as the Compensation Committee, reviews and approves the compensation of the officers and key employees based on an annual report derived from at least three independent surveys prepared and presented to the Audit & Finance Committee. The Compensation Committee approves the use of the survey data. The decision is documented in the minutes of the Audit & Finance/Compensation Committee.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents are available upon request to the CFO.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 142,856. Prior period adjustments: 505,000. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: 647,856.
  Form 990, Part IV, Line 34 America's Promise Alliance has entered into a cost-sharing agreement with First Focus Campaign for Children that provides for sharing of personnel, administration and equipment costs. The two organizations function with a common mission and share common management, but operate as separate entities with separate Boards of Directors. Therefore, in accordance with the IRS instructions First Focus Campaign for Children will not be disclosed on Schedule R as a related tax-exempt entity.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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