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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL INC
Employer identification number
13-1761633
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
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
6,749,819
6,663,115
8,414,628
9,246,866
8,350,437
39,424,865
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..
6,749,819
6,663,115
8,414,628
9,246,866
8,350,437
39,424,865
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)..
15,429,404
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
23,995,461
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
6,749,819
6,663,115
8,414,628
9,246,866
8,350,437
39,424,865
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
336,593
135,199
165,070
198,559
290,035
1,125,456
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..
30,000
51,450
103,970
37,119
36,162
258,701
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
40,809,022
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
58.799 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
55.655 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
Additional Data
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL INC
Employer identification number
13-1761633
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
APPROVAL PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES A RECOMMENDATION THAT IS PROPOSED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. THOSE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EITHER APPROVED OR REVISED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE DATA ON OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE TRI-STATE AREA. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FEBRUARY 2011. AT THAT TIME, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE APPROVED THE RECOMMENDED SALARY INCREASES THAT THE PRESIDENT PROPOSED FOR KEY OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES.
DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUESTED AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE VIA SPECIFIC NON-PROFIT DATABASES. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WOULD BE AVAILABLE AS REQUESTED.
REVIEW OF 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY KAB'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND PRESIDENT PRIOR TO ITS fILING. BEFORE THE PRESIDENT OF KAB SIGNS THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING, THE FORM 990 IS SHARED WITH THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
POLICIES & PROCEDURES- AFFILIATES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10B
THE LOCAL AFFILIATES ARE SEPARATE NONPROfIT ENTITIES AND/OR AGENCIES OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS THAT ARE NOT CONTROLLED BY KAB AND, THEREFORE, KAB DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO GOVERN THE ACTIVITIES OF THESE AfFILIATES.
DONEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 29
KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL DOES NOT ROUTINELY RECEIVE FORMS 8283 FROM ITS DONORS OF IN-KIND CONTRIBUTIONS. KAB DOES SEND A LETTER OUT TO EACH DONOR REQUESTING THE DONOR TO INFORM KAB Of THE VALUE OF THE DONATION PROVIDED. KAB RECEIVES RESPONSES BACK ON A PERIODIC BASIS HOWEVER, NOT ALL DONORS COMPLY WITH THE REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSET
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS WAS $131,020 FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011. $250,000 relates to reversal of deferred revenue that was included in revenue on Form 990 in 2009 but not included in revenue on the audited financial statements until 2011. THE NET AMOUNT IS $118,980
COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
if any conflict were to arise, those conflicts would be reviewed with the internal Management Committee and the Board of Directors.
2011 NEW PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
2011 New Program Services Recyclebowl In October 2011, KAB launched "Recyclebowl" an annual country-wide k-12 school recycling competition which ran for four weeks. Through Recycle-Bowl, KAB galvanizes recycling in elementary, middle and high schools across America. The mission of the program is to invigorate student participation through a national K-12 recycling competition. The objectives are to " Establish new recycling programs within schools " Increase recycling rates in schools that currently recycle " Provide teacher/student educational opportunities about recycling and waste reduction. This year, more than 1,200 schools comprising of over 500,000 students from 47 states participated in the inaugural competition and 2 million pounds of recyclables were recovered. Participants reported the competition gave them a mechanism to start or improve their school's recycling operations. Importantly, they indicated that it also provided them with invaluable teaching moments about sustainability, math, science and social studies." From Oct. 17 through Nov. 12, 2011, participating schools recycled as much as possible. The total amount of recyclables recovered during the 2011 competition added up to 2,088,000 pounds, which in turn prevented the release of nearly 990 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent (MTCO2E). In real-world terms, this reduction in greenhouse gases is equivalent to the annual emissions from 154 passenger cars or 191,998 gallons of gas. The competition offered a $1,000 prize to the school in each state that collected the most recyclable material per capita. A national champion was then chosen from among the statewide winners to receive an additional grand prize of $2,500, earning a total of $3,500 in prize money. Recycle-Bowl achievements are listed below: " 1,226 schools registered - 1% of all U.S. public and private schools. " Approximately 544,900 students participated in the competition. " On average, 5.32 pounds of material was collected per person during the four weeks of the competition. " 67% of schools saw "significant" or "some" increase in the amount of material recycled. " 2% of schools started a recycling program because of Recycle-Bowl. Littering is Wrong Too After conducting a successful pilot program in Cincinnati in partnership with the local KAB, in 2011 Keep America Beautiful launched a new litter prevention campaign called "Littering is Wrong Too". The campaign takes a unique and light-hearted approach in order to get attention and be remembered and employs both traditional and non-traditional social marketing approaches and execution. It links littering with wrongdoing, while also defining the personality of the litterer as socially unacceptable. While true behavior change does not happen overnight, the test period did reveal initial success. More than 1,200 wrongs were submitted to a dedicated web site, litteringiswrong2.org. and research indicated a direct increase in awareness for the campaign and more importantly the problem and importance of litter. This ongoing campaign was launched in 2011 to Keep America Beautiful Affiliates in Milwaukee, Houston and Smyrna. Other cities also implemented Littering is Wrong Too. The message is intended to reach all residents of a specific market but is primarily geared at those 18-34 years old, identified as the worst offenders of litter according to litter behavior studies. The ultimate goal of the campaign is to change perceptions of those who litter and the act of littering, to induce a long-term change in behavior and lead to a cleaner, more beautiful city. By comparing littering to other wrong (and ridiculous) behaviors, the campaign communicates just how wrong it is to litter.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
SOME OF THE OTHER MAJOR PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE: Public Space Recycling Keep America Beautiful's (KAB) Public Space Recycling Initiative brings greater awareness to opportunities for public space recycling and develops greater community capacity to implement recycling "away from home". In 2011, KAB distributed tens of thousands of recycling bins valued at more than $700,000 to schools/campuses, public parks, recreation areas, special events, beaches, street corners, and other public venues. These bin grants programs provide recycling bins directly to recipients and leverages the purchasing power and recycling expertise of KAB. Since its inception in the fall of 2007, KAB has donated recycling bins in 380 communities in 48 states and the District of Columbia. KAB teamed with several sponsors in 2011 including Alcoa, Inc., Anheuser Busch, The Coca Cola Foundation, and PepsiCo to donate public space recycling bins to communities across the country.
PRESENTATION CHANGE-STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
In 2010, all expenses allocated to the various programs were included as one "Special Project" expense on line 24 of Part IX, Statement of Functional Expenses. This amount included a combination of various expenses that were related to the various programs. In 2011, this "Special Project" expense account has been broken down by the specific expense and has been included on the respective lines on the statement of functional expenses.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.