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
GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
86-0821897
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
458,038
403,867
366,129
142,921
123,416
1,494,371
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.
458,038
403,867
366,129
142,921
123,416
1,494,371
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,494,371
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...
458,038
403,867
366,129
142,921
123,416
1,494,371
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
895
340
267
110
24
1,636
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
895
340
267
110
24
1,636
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.).
458,933
404,207
366,396
143,031
123,440
1,496,007
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
99.890 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.880 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.110 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.120 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
86-0821897
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
TWO OF THE MEMBERS ARE RELATED BY MARRIAGE. ANTHONY UNDERWOOD IS MARRIED TO SAMMIE PASCHAL'S DAUGHTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS MAILED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE POLICY IS DESCRIBED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS, RECORDS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON FILE AND/OR STORED IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE AND CAN BE VIEWED BY THE PUBLIC DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
SCHEDULE L, PART IV, ITEM (B)
SAMMIE PASCHAL IS THE SOLE MEMBER (OWNER) OF GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL STUDIES, LLC, A SINGLE MEMBER LLC. ALTHOUGH THESE TWO ORGANIZATIONS ARE CLOSELY TIED TOGETHER BY ELDERHOSTEL AND THE ELDERHOSTEL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM (NOW CALLED ROAD SCHOLAR PROGRAMS), THE TWO ENTITIES HAVE MAINTAINED STRICTLY SEPARATE ACCOUNTING, PAYMENT FUNCTIONS, OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS AND EQUIPMENT. AS OF SEPTEMBER 2009, THE FOUNDATION AND THE LLC CONSOLIDATED INTO ONE SHARED OFFICE SPACE TO REDUCE EXPENDITURES. THE RENT PAYMENTS ARE MADE BY THE LLC. SAMMIE PASCAL, AS PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF THE FOUNDATION, IS NOT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY COMPENSATED BY THE FOUNDATION AND EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY COMMINGLING OF ASSETS. SOME EMPLOYEES PERFORM SERVICES FOR BOTH ENTITIES, HOWEVER A STRICT TIME KEEPING POLICY IS MAINTAINED TO ASSURE A FAIR AND REASONABLE CHARGE TO EACH ENTITY FOR ANY SERVICES RENDERED BY THESE EMPLOYEES.
EXPLANATION OF MISSION
SCHEDULE R, PART I, COLUMN (B)
GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ELDERHOSTEL (NAME CHANGED TO ROADSCHOLAR). THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADULTS IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA AND IN NORTHERN MEXICO. ALL OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE FOUNDATION ORIGINATE IN ARIZONA AND TERMINATE IN ARIZONA. SOME OF THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DO TRAVEL TO MEXICAN CITIES AND THEN RETURN TO ARIZONA. THE PROGRAMS PROMOTE "LIFELONG LEARNING". ROADSCHOLAR (FORMERLY ELDERHOSTEL, INC) REQUIRES THAT "INTERNATIONAL" PROGRAMS BE OFFERED BY A SEPARATE ENTITY. TO COMPLY WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, A SINGLE MEMBER LLC NAMED GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL STUDIES, LLC WAS FORMED. THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY THE LLC BOTH ORIGINATE AND TERMINATE IN MEXICO AND DO NOT DUPLICATE OR OVERLAP WITH THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION. IN SUMMARY, THE RELATIONSHIP OF THE TWO ENTITIES, GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION AND GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL STUDIES, LLC IS ONE THAT IS SOLELY INTENDED TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS TO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO ADULTS THAT ARE APPROVED BY AND INCLUDED IN THE CATALOGS OF ROADSCHOLAR (FORMERLY ELDERHOSTEL). THE STATED GOALS OF ROADSCHOLAR ARE TO PROVIDE EXTRAORDINARY LEARNING ADVENTURES FOR ADULTS MOSTLY OVER THE AGE OF 50.
EXPLANATION OF DIRECT CONTROLLING ENTITY
SCHEDULE R, PART I, COLUMN (F)
SAMMIE PASCHAL, AN OFFICER AND DIRECTOR OF GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION IS THE FOUNDER AND SOLE OWNER OF THE SINGLE MEMBER LLC CALLED GERONIMO EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL STUDIES, LLC. PLEASE REFER TO EXPLANATION OF RELATIONSHIPS THAT IS MADE A PART OF THIS RETURN.
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