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
PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL
Employer identification number
53-0235320
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
107,604,961
90,944,952
100,036,753
99,826,795
100,086,451
498,499,912
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..
107,604,961
90,944,952
100,036,753
99,826,795
100,086,451
498,499,912
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)..
17,541,630
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
480,958,282
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..
107,604,961
90,944,952
100,036,753
99,826,795
100,086,451
498,499,912
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
487,697
723,724
436,760
275,840
308,763
2,232,784
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..
2,061
691
1,446
1,588
692
6,478
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
500,739,174
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
96.050 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.520 %
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
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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
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, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: OTHER INCOME, PART II, LINE 10: DESCRIPTION: V-DAY PROCEEDS 2009: 1101 DESCRIPTION: CURRICULUM MODULE SALE 2007: 71 2008: 10 2009: 25 DESCRIPTION: CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENTS 2008: 386 2009: 5 DESCRIPTION: COURAGEOUS PIONEERS BOOK SALES 2007: 368 2008: 515 DESCRIPTION: AMEX CREDIT CARD CASH BACK 2006: 202 2007: 188 2008: 127 2009: 286 2010: 554 DESCRIPTION: STAMPS RETURNED TO P.O. 2006: 501 2007: 64 2008: 408 DESCRIPTION: PROGRAM ADVANCE ADJUSTMENT 2006: 1358 DESCRIPTION: WIRE-IN WA STATE 2009: 94 DESCRIPTION: COLUMBIA FAIR FUND 2009: 77 DESCRIPTION: IBM REPLACEMENT CHECK 2010: 14 DESCRIPTION: IZAAK WALTON LEAGUE OF AMERICA 2010: 72 DESCRIPTION: LAERDAL MEDICAL CORP. '01 REFUND 2010: 52
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL
Employer identification number
53-0235320
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BENJAMIN R. KARHL FAMILY RELATIONSHIP JULIA G. KARHL FAMILY RELATIONSHIP SUSAN M. GEORGE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WALTER J. GAMBLE, MD FAMILY RELATIONSHIP ALFRED W. TATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP RALPH S. TATE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CONTROLLER AND CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER. THE REPORT IS SUBMITTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM FOR SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. A COPY OF THE APPROVED FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
YES, PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL DOES MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL IS COMMITTED TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS OF INTEGRITY. ACCORDING TO THE BOARD APPROVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO CONDUCT THEIR RELATIONSHIPS WITH EACH OTHER, PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL, OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS, CONTRACTORS, VENDORS AND GRANTEES WITH OBJECTIVITY AND HONESTY. PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE OBLIGATED TO AVOID AND DISCLOSE ETHICAL, LEGAL, FINANCIAL OR OTHER CONFLICTS OF INTEREST INVOLVING PATHFINDER, AND REMOVE THEMSELVES FROM A DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY CONFLICT SITUATION THAT INVOLVES PATHFINDER. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY INTEREST OR ACTIVITY THAT INFLUENCES OR APPEARS TO INFLUENCE THE ABILITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO EXERCISE OBJECTIVITY OR IMPAIRS THE INDIVIDUAL'S ABILITY TO PERFORM HIS OR HER RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE BEST INTEREST OF PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL. UPON COMMENCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT, OR, IN THE CASE OF DIRECTORS, UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE. THE DISCLOSURE AFFIRMS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL: - HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; - HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; - HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY: AND - UNDERSTANDS THAT PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL IS CHARITABLE AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
BELOW ARE EXCERPTS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION POLICY APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN MAY 2011. IT SPELLS OUT THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR BOTH THE PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM. 1. ALL ELEMENTS OF COMPENSATION WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) BASE SALARY AND THE VALUE OF ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDING EMPLOYER PAID RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS AND ALL ELEMENTS THAT WOULD QUALIFY AS INCOME UNDER IRS TAX CODE REGULATIONS. 2. THE PRESIDENT WILL PROVIDE THE COMMITTEE WITH A DOCUMENT SUMMARIZING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND IMPORTANT ISSUES THAT HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. 3. THE COMMITTEE WILL REQUEST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR MARKET DATA ON EXECUTIVE PAY IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMPARABLE SERVICES. 4. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD THE COMMITTEE WILL MAKE A RECOMMENDATION ON THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IN THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO ARE IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING WILL VOTE ON THE RECOMMENDATION. VOTES WILL BE RECORDED BY SIGNING THE REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE. ANY SALARY CHANGES WILL THEN BE IMPLEMENTED. AT LEAST ONCE EVERY THREE YEARS, THE COMMITTEE WILL CHARGE THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR TO ENGAGE AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO COLLECT MARKET COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS FROM INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, COMPLEXITY, PURPOSE AND SCOPE. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR THE EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP TEAM: THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE FOR THE TEAM IS LINKED TO PATHFINDER'S ANNUAL PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. BASED ON THE ANNUAL MERIT RANGE APPROVED BY THE BOARD, DIRECT SUPERVISORS RECOMMEND AND AWARD ANNUAL MERIT INCREASES. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS ALL MERIT INCREASES FOR INTERNAL CONTINUITY AND EQUITY. THE INCREASES FOR THE TEAM WILL BE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT UPON COMPLETION AND ASSESSMENT OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REQUESTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FROM THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR MARKET DATA ON EXECUTIVE PAY IN COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR COMPARABLE SERVICES THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS EACH MEMBER OFTHE TEAM'S COMPENSATION AND COMPARES THIS TO MARKET DATA. THE REVIEW INCLUDES BASE SALARY AND THE VALUE OF ALL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDING EMPLOYER PAID RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTIONS, MEDICAL AND DENTAL BENEFITS AND TIME AWAY FROM WORK ACCRUALS. THE PRESIDENT, IF ASKED PROVIDES THE COMMITTEE WITH A REPORT OF INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE, SUMMARIZING ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND CHALLENGES THAT HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR. THE MARKET DATA USED FOR COMPARISON BASIS IS DERIVED FROM AN INDEPENDENT OUTSIDE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO IS ENGAGED AT LEAST ONCE IN THREE YEARS. THE CONSULTANT PROVIDES DATA FROM INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE, COMPLEXITY, PURPOSE AND SCOPE. THE COMMITTEE SHARES ITS FINDINGS WITH THE BOARD WHEN IT COMPLETES THE ANNUAL MONITORING. SHOULD ANY CONCERNS ARISE OR ACTION STEPS BE REQUIRED, THE BOARD CHAIR WILL ADDRESS THE CONCERNS AND FINDINGS WITH PATHFINDER'S PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON OUR OWN WEBSITE, UPON REQUEST, AND ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. THE POLICIES ARE POSTED ON PATHFINDER'S EXTRANET. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 877,077. RECLASSIFICATION DUE TO CHANGE IN TREATMENT OF INVENTORY HELD FOR OTHERS -2,527,552. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,650,475.
LINE 2C-DOES ORGANIZATION HAVE A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT?
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XI - FINANCIAL STMTS & REPORTING
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES IN THE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILTY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A:
SECTION 11 OF THE BY-LAWS OF PATHFINDER INTERNATIONAL PROVIDES AS FOLLOWS: NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: PATHFINDER'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH SHALL HAVE NO MORE THAN TEN (10) MEMBERS NOR FEWER THAN FOUR (4) MEMBERS (ALL OF WHOM SHOULD BE DIRECTORS AND WHICH SHALL INCLUDE THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO SHALL ALSO SERVE AS CHAIRPERSON OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; THE TREASURER; AND THE SECRETARY) AND SHALL HAVE SUCH POWERS AND DUTIES AS ARE HEREINAFTER SET FORTH. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING FOR A ONE (1) YEAR TERM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET AT THE CALL OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR ANY TWO MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSTITUTES A QUORUM. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE ALL THE FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE ROUTINE MANAGEMENT OF AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE NEXT DIRECTORS' MEETING WHICH FOLLOWS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACTION. BELOW ARE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2011 (ALL ARE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY) MS. CYNTHIA A. FIELDS MS. JANE L. HAVEMEYER MR. BENJAMIN R. KAHRL MR. EDWARD M. KAPLAN, ESQ MS. ELISABETH L. LYON MR. JAMES M. SCHWARTZ DR. MANUEL URBINA DR. HENRY W. FOSTER, JR (EMERITUS) MS. KATHRYN H. LANSING (EMERITUS)
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (B):
EACH BOARD MEMBER IS ON AT LEAST ONE COMMITTEE. COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION AT A MINIMUM ENTAILS ONE CALL PER QUARTER THAT LASTS AN AVERAGE OF 2 HOURS. PREPARATION AND FOLLOW UP TIME AVERAGES AN ADDITIONAL 2 HOURS. THIS ADDS UP TO AN ANNUAL TOTAL OF 16 HOURS. BOARD MEMBERS ATTENDED TWO BOARD MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR. TOTAL PARTICIPATION TIME WAS 84 HOURS INCLUDING TRAVEL AND PRE-MEETING PREPARATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.