Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FERTEL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
72-1479255
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
(1)
THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION
720408921
7
Yes
Yes
Yes
133,680
Total
133,680
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
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
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
-
TIN:
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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE FERTEL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
72-1479255
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
UPON COMPLETION OF THE FINAL DRAFT OF FORM 990, A COPY OF THE DRAFT IS SENT TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS AND TIME FRAME FOR SUBMITTING QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, ANY APPROVED MODIFICATIONS ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE FINAL FORM 990 AND IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE FOUNDATION ANNUALLY REQUIRES ALL EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL PERSONAL OR BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS WHICH COULD BE PERCEIVED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TRUSTEES ARE REMINDED TO DISCLOSE ANY NEW RELATIONSHIPS WHERE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE PRESENT. NEW TRUSTEES AND NEW EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO ATTEND AN ORIENTATION WHERE THIS SPECIFIC TOPIC IS DISCUSSED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
PRESENTLY THIS ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PAY ANY COMPENSATION TO ANY INDIVIDUAL. HOWEVER, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO,THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION, AND ANY INDIVIDUAL PAID BY THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION. THE REVIEW CONSISTS OF COMPARISONS TO OTHER NON PROFITS IN THE FIELD AND IN THE GEOGRAPHICAL AREA. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS OF ANNUAL COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND OVERALL MARKET TRENDS IN THE INDUSTRY. THIS INFORMATION IS CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED IN THE WRITTEN MINUTES OF MEETINGS HELD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION, THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION (GNOF). THIS FORM AS WELL AS VARIOUS POLICIES ARE ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION NOTIFIES THE PUBLIC OF THIS OPTION IN VARIOUS MAILINGS AND PUBLICATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS OR LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS 181,977. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 181,977.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE:
FORM 8886 REPORTABLE TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT --TYPE #1 THE FERTEL FOUNDATION HAS MADE AN INVESTMENT IN: THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, L.P. 345 PARK AVENUE NEW YORK, NY 10154 EIN: 20-8875684 IRS NOTICE 2006-16 SETS FORTH A SAFE HARBOR FROM DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION THAT APPLIES IN CERTAIN CIRCUMSTANCES TO TAXPAYERS INVESTING IN PASS-THROUGH ENTITIES. IN GENERAL, IRS NOTICE 2006-16 PROVIDES THAT A TAXPAYER WHOSE REPORTING OBLIGATION ARISES SOLELY AS A RESULT OF A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INVESTMENT IN A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IF THE TAXPAYER RECEIVES A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THE PASS-THROUGH ENTITY HAS OR WILL COMPLY WITH ITS SEPARATE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION. THE FERTEL FOUNDATION RECEIVED NOTIFICATION FROM THE BLACKSTONE GROUP THAT THE DISCLOSURE OBLIGATION WAS SATISFIED AND THE OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE THIS INFORMATION WAS MET BY FILING A PROTECTIVE FORM 8886 (REPORTABLE TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT) FORM 8886 REPORTABLE TRANSACTION DISCLOSURE STATEMENT --TYPE #2 THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, L.P. OWNS AN INDIRECT INTEREST IN VARIOUS PARTNERSHIPS AND RECEIVED PROTECTIVE DISCLOSURE INFORMATION RELATED TO IRC SECTION 165 LOSSES EXCEEDING A $2,000,000 THRESHOLD, IF ANY, AND/OR IRC SECTION 988 LOSSES EXCEEDING A $50,000 THRESHOLD, IF ANY. THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, L.P. HAS FILED A FORM 8886 FOR THE REPORTABLE TRANSACTION DISCLOSURES. AS SUCH, THE FERTEL FOUNDATION, A DOMESTIC LIMITED PARTNER IN THIS FUND, IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A FORM 8886 BECAUSE ITS LOSS IS BELOW THE REPORTABLE LOSS THRESHOLD. FORM 8621 RETURN BY A U.S. SHAREHOLDER OF A PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANY OR QUALIFIED ELECTING FUND THE BLACKSTONE GROUP, L.P. HAS INVESTMENTS IN PASSIVE FOREIGN INVESTMENT COMPANIES ("PFIC"). FOR PFIC TYPE #1 (IRC SECTION 1295 QUALIFIED ELECTING FUND ("QEF")) AND TYPE #2 (MARK TO MARKET ("MTM")) IT HAS MADE A QEF ELECTION AND A MTM ELECTION WITH RESPECT TO ITS INVESTMENTS IN THE PFICS AND HAS FILED FORM 8621, AS SUCH, THE FERTEL FOUNDATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORM 8621 FOR THESE PFIC TYPE #1 AND PFIC TYPE #2 ELECTIONS. FORM 8865 -- CATEGORY 3 FILER, DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP EXCEPTION THE FERTEL FOUNDATION QUALIFIES AS A CATEGORY 3 FILER WITH RESPECT TO CERTAIN FOREIGN PARTNERSHIPS. HOWEVER, THE TAXPAYER IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE A FORM 8865 PURSUANT TO THE DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP EXCEPTION. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2010, THE DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP LISTED BELOW CONTRIBUTED PROPERTY TO A FOREIGN PARTNERSHIP. HOWEVER, THE DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP FILED FORM 8865 AND PROPERLY REPORTED ALL THE REQUIRED INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO THE CONTRIBUTION. THEREFORE, THE FERTEL FOUNDATION IS RELIEVED OF ANY FORM 8865 FILING REQUIREMENT. THE FILING REQUIREMENT FOR FORM 8865 FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR 2010 HAS BEEN SATISFIED BY THE FOLLOWING: GULLIVERONE LIMITED PARTNERSHIP (EIN: 26-3883116) 509 OCTAVIA STREET NEW ORLEANS, LA 70115
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.