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
COASTAL BEND WILDLIFE HABITAT COASTAL BEND WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST
Employer identification number
20-0960059
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.)
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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) 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.") ....
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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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
...............
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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) 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.") .
106,293
82,501
51,478
56,718
48,858
345,848
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......
83,291
259,725
87,546
63,022
42,070
535,654
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
23,747
89,932
20,515
134,194
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.
189,584
342,226
162,771
209,672
111,443
1,015,696
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..
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,015,696
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...
189,584
342,226
162,771
209,672
111,443
1,015,696
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
8,213
12,884
1,975
168
123
23,363
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
8,213
12,884
1,975
168
123
23,363
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.).
197,797
355,110
164,746
209,840
111,566
1,039,059
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
97.750 %
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Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.030 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
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
....
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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) 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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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COASTAL BEND WILDLIFE HABITAT COASTAL BEND WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST
Employer identification number
20-0960059
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER REVENUE
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8
INCOME - MISCELLANEOUS 250 CBCF REALIZED GAIN/LOSS -45 CBCF UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS -141 TOTAL 64
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
WILDLIFE IN FOCUS BOOKS BOOK SALES EXPENSES: TRAV 15 BOOK SALES EXPENSES: MAIL 62 BOOKS SALES EXPENSES: EDI 529 WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST PHOTO CONTEST - TRAVEL 282 PHOTO CONTEST - PHOTO WOR 1,053 PHOTO CONTEST EXPENSES 500 PHOTO CONTEST - 2011 CONT 71,852 PHOTO CONTEST - MEET THE 82 PHOTO CONTEST - JUDGING 432 PHOTO CONTEST - AWARDS BA 6,372 MAILINGS 173 KRITTERS FOR KIDS K4K - TRAVEL 44 K4K - KRITTER KAMP EXPENS 5,236 K4K - EXPENSES 160 K4K - CIRRICULIUM ALIGNME 650 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 197 TRAVEL & ENTERTAINMENT 742 TRAINING & SEMINARS 50 INSURANCE 1,820 EXHIBIT EXPENSE 8,909 BANK SERVICE CHARGES 913 CBCF EXP: ADM. FEES 28 CBCF EXP: INVESTMENT FEES 39 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 989 MISC 365 POSTAGE & DELIVERY 653 PRINTING & REPRODUCTION 1,643 PUBLIC RELATIONS 84 WEBSITE MAINTENANCE 451 TELEPHONE 4,473 CONTRACT LABOR 318 OFFICE SUPPLIES 939 SUPPLIES 1,077 PROPERTY TAXES 1,145 REPAIRS 522 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 2,369 TOTAL 115,168
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20
PLEDGES RECORDED AS CONTRIBUTIONS 2010 REC'D 2011 -11,510
OTHER ASSETS
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 30,328 8,412 INVENTORIES FOR SALE OR USE 83,606 61,772 EQUIPMENT 12,111 12,111 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 8,368 10,737 UNDEPOSITED FUNDS 1,169 500 TOTAL 118,846 72,058
OTHER LIABILITIES
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,041 732
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
THE MISSION IS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF COOPERATION AMONG BUSINESSES, PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, AND WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS, WHERE ALL PARTICIPANTS BENEFIT WHILE PROMOTING THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT. THIS UNIQUE COLLABORATION PROMOTES AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE WILDLIFE AND HABITAT IN THE NEWLY EXPANDED SIXTEEN COUNTIES SURROUNDING CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. FUNDING IS MADE POSSIBLE BY INDIVIDUALS, FOUNDATIONS, AND BUSINESSES THAT WANT TO PRESERVE THE BEAUTY OF THEIR COMMUNITY THROUGH SPONSORSHIPS. THE PURPOSE OF THE COASTAL BEND WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST IS TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE OF COOPERATION AMONG BUSINESSES, PRIVATE LAND OWNERS, WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHERS AND THE COMMUNITY IN GENERAL TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND HABITAT IN 14 COUNTIES SURROUNDING CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS. THE PHOTO CONTEST SUPPORTS PROGRAMS THAT ARE AIMED AT BRINGING AWARENESS TO YOUTH ABOUT THE VASTNESS AND VARIETY OF HABITAT IN THE COASTAL BEND AS WELL AS PROMOTING CONSERVATION AND WILDLIFE PROTECTION TO THE PUBLIC.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28
THE ORGANIZATION HAS DEVELOPED A SCHOOL CURRICULUM TO ACCOMPANY THE BOOK AND SEVERAL AREA SCHOOLS HAVE ADDED THE BOOK AND CURRICULUM TO THEIR SCIENCE PROGRAM. THE BOOK IS USED TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION OF WILDLIFE IN OUR AREA AND DEVELOP INTEREST IN PRESERVING NATURAL AREAS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29
THE WILDLIFE PHOTO CONTEST PROMOTES CONSERVATION AND THE IMPORTANCE OF PROTECTING NATIVE WILDLIFE. THIS ACHIEVEMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED AND COMMUNICATED THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHS. THE PHOTOGRAPHS RESULTING FROM THE PHOTO CONTEST ARE THE BASIS OF A BOOK WHICH IS AVAILABLE FOR SALE AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC OF THE UNIQUE AND BEAUTIFUL WILDLIFE OF OUR REGION.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30
BRINGS AWARENESS TO YOUTH ABOUT THE VASTNESS AND VARIETY OF HABITAT IN THE COASTAL BEND THAT ARE BEING THREATENED BY URBANIZATION. PHOTO BOOKS ARE COMBINED WITH A FUN AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITY GUIDE THAT VARIED SPECIES OF PLANTS AND ANIMALS NATIVE TO THE COASTAL BEND. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IS USED IN MANY AREA ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31
EXPENSES BENEFITTING ALL PROGRAMS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.