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
SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-1300617
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.") ....
34,094
21,164
22,189
7,076
21,170
105,693
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..
34,094
21,164
22,189
7,076
21,170
105,693
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.
105,693
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..
34,094
21,164
22,189
7,076
21,170
105,693
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,956
1,455
534
228
272
8,445
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).
114,138
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
250
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
92.600 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.160 %
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
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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
..............................................
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
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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
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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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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
SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-1300617
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER REVENUE
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8
DESCRIPTION: INTEREST INCOME. AMOUNT: 273.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
DESCRIPTION: BANK CHARGES. AMOUNT: 207. DESCRIPTION: CHAPEL FUNDRAISING EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 6,000. DESCRIPTION: DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS. AMOUNT: 10. DESCRIPTION: GRANT APPLICATIONS. AMOUNT: 2,313. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 1,880. DESCRIPTION: INTEREST EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 1,477. DESCRIPTION: LEASE DOCUMENTATION FEES. AMOUNT: 3,013. DESCRIPTION: LICENSES AND PERMITS. AMOUNT: 10. DESCRIPTION: MARKETING. AMOUNT: 150. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS. AMOUNT: 65. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 528. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 291. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 15,944.
OTHER ASSETS
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
DESCRIPTION: INVENTORY. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 15,159. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 15,159. DESCRIPTION: CONSTRUCTION IN PROGRESS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 312,181. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 319,428. DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 207. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: OTHER DEPRECIABLE ASSETS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 6,110. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 6,110.
OTHER LIABILITIES
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26
DESCRIPTION: SALES TAX PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 10. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 183,529. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 183,735. DESCRIPTION: NOTE PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 23,860. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 46,250.
STATEMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE MISSION OF THE SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION, INC, IS TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RENOVATE THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS OF THE NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATED ON THE CLEMENT J ZABLOCKI MEDICAL CENTER GROUNDS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN FOR SERVICES TO VETERANS. THE SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN THE NOMINATION PROCESS OF THE NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT TO RECEIVE NATIONAL LANDMARK STATUS. THE FIRST RENOVATION PROJECT UNDERTAKEN BY THE SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION IS THE MILWAUKEE CHAPEL PROJECT WHICH INCLUDES THE 1889 HOME CHAPEL, (BUILDING 12), THE 1901 CHAPLAINS QUARTERS, (BUILDING 16), AND 3 ACRES OF LAND. THE SITE IS LOCATED IN THE NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT ON THE CLEMENT J ZABLOCKI MEDICAL CENTER GROUNDS IN MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN. THE SITE IS ADJACENT TO WOOD NATIONAL CEMETARY. HENRY C. KOCH, A RENOWNED ARCHITECT AND CIVIL WAR VETERAN, DESIGNED THE 1889 HOME CHAPEL. IT IS A 7,000 SQUARE FOOT SHINGLE-STYLED CHAPEL WITH QUEEN ANNE DESIGN FEATURING BOTH MAIN AND LOWER GABLED, WOOD-SHINGLED ROOFS. BUILT IN THE SHAPE OF A CROSS, THE CHAPEL FEATURES A STEEPLE AND BELL TOWER AND IS SIDED WITH A COMBINATION OF CLAPBOARDS AND ORNATE SHINGLES. THE HOME CHAPEL OPENED IN 1889 AS A MULTI-DENOMINATIONAL HOUSE OF WORSHIP FOR ALL FAITHS BY VETERANS FOLLOWING THE TRADITION SET BY THE SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDERS. IT WAS THE FIRST FREESTANDING MULTIDENOMINATIONAL CHAPEL ON FEDERAL PROPERTY AND REPORTEDLY THE FIRST SUCH CHAPEL IN WISCONSIN. THE PROJECT THE SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION, INC. (SHF, INC.) WILL ENTER INTO AN ENHANCED USE LEASE WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS TO RESTORE THE 1889 HOME CHAPEL, THE CHAPLAINS QUARTERS AND CREATE A VETERAN MEMORIAL GARDEN. THE SHF, INC. IS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL 501(C)(3) THAT HAS A TWO-FOLD MISSION: HISTORICALLY ACCURATE RESTORATION OF THE BUILDINGS AND THE RESUMPTION OF SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE TOTAL CAPITAL COST OF THE PROJECT IS $6.4 MILLION AND INCLUDES A CONTINGENCY FUND TO MAINTAIN THE BUILDINGS AFTER THEY ARE RESTORED. THE SHF, INC. HAS PUT TOGETHER A FINANCING PACKAGE THAT UTILIZES FEDERAL AND STATE HISTORIC TAX CREDITS, NEW MARKET CREDITS AND A LOCAL COMMUNITY LENDER, LANDMARK CREDIT UNION, WHO WILL PROVIDE BOTH THE BRIDGE LOAN AND IF NEEDED, LONG TERM FINANCING. AN EXTENSIVE FUNDRAISING EFFORT IS ORGANIZED TO RAISE $3.2 MILLION FROM FOUNDATIONS, CORPORATIONS AND INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS. THE SCOPE OF THE FUNDRAISING PLAN WILL BE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL. THE 1889 HOME CHAPEL IS SCHEDULED TO REOPEN FOR VETERAN USE. VETERAN PROGRAMS THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE WILL BE RELOCATED FROM BUILDING 4 TO THE CHAPLAINS QUARTERS (BUILDING 16). BASED ON CURRENT USAGE, THE MILWAUKEE COUNTY VETERAN SERVICE OFFICE SEES ON AVERAGE 115 VETERANS PER WEEK. THIS EQUATES TO 460 PER MONTH AND 5,520 PER YEAR. IT IS IMPORTANT TO NOTE THAT THE OFFICE HAS EXPERIENCED A STEADILY INCREASING NUMBER OF VISITS OVER THE LAST 12 TO 18 MONTHS. AN INTEGRAL PART OF THIS PLAN WILL BE A SPECIAL EMPHASIS TO REACH OUT TO THE HOMELESS VETERAN COMMUNITY. COMMUNITY CHURCHES AND LAY MINISTERS WILL JOIN WITH US TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE HOMELESS VETERAN. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT OUTREACH TO THE HOMELESS VETERAN COMMUNITY WOULD RESULT IN APPROXIMATELY 50-75 VISITS PER WEEK. THIS EQUATES TO 200-300 PER MONTH AND 2400-3600 PER YEAR. THIS OUTREACH WOULD INVOLVE MINISTERIAL COUNSELING, CLOTHING ISSUE, FOOD AND REFRESHMENTS AS WELL AS REFERRAL TO OTHER IMPORTANT THINGS SUCH AS MEDICAL SERVICES, HOUSING AND TRANSPORTATION. SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION, INC. APPROACH THE SHF, INC. HAS ASSEMBLED A SUPERLATIVE TEAM OF EXPERIENCED EXPERTS WHOM ARE DEDICATED TO LEADING THE EFFORT TO REOPEN THE 1889 HOME CHAPEL. THIS PROJECT WILL SERVE AS A MODEL FOR THE CONTINUED RESTORATION AND REUSE OF THE BUILDINGS FOR VETERAN SERVICES IN THE NATIONAL SOLDIERS HOME HISTORIC DISTRICT LOCATED IN MILWAUKEE THAT IS ANTICIPATED TO RECEIVE NATIONAL LANDMARK STATUS IN 2012. IT WILL ALSO BE CONSIDERED TO BE LISTED AS ONE OF THE ELEVEN MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC SITES BY THE NATIONAL HISTORIC TRUST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Name:
SOLDIERS HOME FOUNDATION INC
EIN: 20-1300617
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.