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 LAKELAND FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
34-1369714
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?
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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.") ....
935,308
1,004,312
1,109,780
926,514
964,958
4,940,872
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..
935,308
1,004,312
1,109,780
926,514
964,958
4,940,872
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.
4,940,872
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..
935,308
1,004,312
1,109,780
926,514
964,958
4,940,872
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
70,093
86,996
69,818
53,316
43,201
323,424
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).
5,264,296
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
45,080
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
93.860 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.430 %
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
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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......
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
....
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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
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
34-1369714
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION CREATES RELATIONSHIPS AND SOLICITS RESOURCES THROUGHOUT NORTHEAST OHIO AND FOCUSES THEM ON SUPPORTING LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE'S MISSION "TO PROVIDE QUALITY LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES TO MEET THE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY." THE FOUNDATION HAS SUPPORTED THE COLLEGE IN THE AREAS OF: 1) STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS, 2) FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS, AND 3) TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AND SUPPORT TO BENEFIT STUDENTS AND/OR FACULTY.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND TEACHING ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMS - A DISTINGUISHING MARK OF LCC'S FACULTY IS THE QUALITY OF THEIR TEACHING AND COMMITMENT TO INNOVATION IN THE CLASSROOM AND COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THESE EFFORTS BY AWARDING FACULTY GRANTS FOR NEW COURSE/PROJECT DEVELOPMENT, COLLABORATIONS WITH COMMUNITY AND PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES AND SUPPORT TO BENEFIT FACULTY AND/OR STUDENTS - TRAINING AND DEVELOPING STUDENTS FOR THE "KNOWLEDGE ECONOMY" CANNOT TAKE PLACE WITHOUT REGULAR ACCESS TO STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND THE INTERNET. STUDENTS WHO CAN BARELY AFFORD TUITION OFTEN DO NOT HAVE RESOURCES FOR A COMPUTER THAT IS REQUIRED FOR CLASSWORK, ESPECIALLY ONLINE COURSES. THE FOUNDATION AWARDS STUDENT GRANTS TO HELP THEM PURCHASE EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND MAINTAIN INTERNET CONNECTIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES FUNDING FOR CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES SO THAT STUDENTS AND FACULTY HAVE ACCESS TO AND EXPERIENCE ON STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT SPECIFIC TO THE MANY PROGRAMS OF INSTRUCTION THE COLLEGE OFFERS.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION PRESIDENT VOTING DIR DR MORRIS W. BEVERAGE JR. LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION DIR O BIOSC VOTING DIR JOSEPH C. DEAK NORTH SHORE ASSOCIATES, INC. THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION PRINCIPAL VOTING DIR DENNIS ECKART LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION EMPLOYEE FNDTN OFFCR MICHAEL E. MAYHER LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION EMPLOYEE FNDTN OFFCR MARY ANN BLAKELEY LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION EMPLOYEE EXE DIRECTOR ROBERT CAHEN
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FOUNDATION'S FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. BY ITS CODE OF REGULATIONS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION BOARD - - COMPOSED OF THE OFFICERS, PRESIDENT OF THE COLLEGE, AND ONE DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE--CAN " FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE FULL BOARD AND TAKE SUCH INTERIM ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY" BY VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF A QUORUM."
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT SERVES AND IS RELATED TO LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WHICH IS A POLITICAL SUB-DIVISION OF THE STATE OF OHIO. AS A PART OF THE STATE OF OHIO EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, THE COLLEGE ASCRIBES TO OHIO'S ETHICS LAWS, FOR ALL COLLEGE EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS THAT ARE RELATED TO THE FOUNDATION, THOSE INDIVIDUALS MUST COMPLY WITH THE OHIO ETHICS LAWS.IN ADDITION TO THIS, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS WELL AS A QUESTIONNAIRE IS UNDER DEVELOPMENT FOR LAKELAND FOUNDATION OUTSIDE DIRECTORS THAT WILL, AMONG OTHER THINGS, POLL FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE OHIO ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE WHICH OVERSEES THE FOUNDATION'S LEGAL AFFAIRS, THE FINALIZED QUESTIONNAIRE WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ALL FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBERS, INCLUDING ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYEES. THE COLLEGE'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ESTABLISHING, REVIEWING AND RECOMMENDING COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE COLLEGE'S TOP OFFICIALS. THE DEPARTMENT REGULARLY REVIEWS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS IN ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION LEVELS. ANY COST SHARING BY THE FOUNDATION FOR COLLEGE EMPLOYEE PAYROLL IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FOUNDATION EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS IS INCLUDED IN THE ANSWER TO THE PREVIOUS QUESTION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE LAKELAND FOUNDATION IS RELATED TO LAKELAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF OHIO. ACCORDINGLY, THE FOUNDATION'S FINANCIALS ARE REVIEWED BY THE STATE OF OHIO AUDITOR'S OFFICE, WHICH POSTS THE FOUNDATION'S AUDIT ON ITS WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNANCE AND KEY POLICY DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND GROUNDWORK HAS BEEN LAID TO MAKE THEM AVAILABLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING REDESIGNED AND UPGRADED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.