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
NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
23-7066297
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?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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
(1)
NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY
586002060
501(C)
Yes
Yes
Yes
2,755,315
Total
2,755,315
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
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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.") ....
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
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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
..............................................
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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) 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
PART II, LINE 17A - 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCE TEST THE NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. FAILED TOMEET THE 33 1/3 PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING 6/30/2010 AND6/30/2011. THIS FAILURE IS A RESULT OF A $10,000,000 CONTRIBUTION RECEIVEDIN 2006 AND A $500,000 CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED IN 2007 FROM A MEMBER OF ITSBOARD OF TRUSTEES. SINCE THIS DONOR IS A BOARD MEMBER, HIS DONATIONS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE EXCLUDED, FROM SCHEDULE A LINE 1, AS UNUSUAL GRANTS. HOWEVER, BECAUSE THESE DONATIONS EXCEED 2% OF LINE 11, ALL YEARS SOURCES OF SUPPORT, THEY ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE AMOUNT OF "PUBLIC" SOURCED-SUPPORT. THUS, THE PUBLIC SUPPORT AS A PERCENTAGE OF ALL SOURCES OF SUPPORT IS BELOW 33 1/3% DESPITE HAVING RECEIVED THESE LARGE DONATIONS.THE FOUNDATION IS THE DESIGNATED GIFT RECEIVING OFFICE FOR DONATIONS FROMTHE GENERAL PUBLIC TO NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY. THEFOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEMOF GEORGIA TO SERVE IN THIS ROLL. ALL DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL AREREQUESTED TO BE PAID TO THE FOUNDATION AND ARE SOLICITED USING MAIL AND THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE.THE FOUNDATION RECEIVED CONTRIBUTIONS FROM 2,085 DONORS IN THE FISCAL YEARENDING 6/30/2011 AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM 2,869 DONORS IN THE FISCAL YEARENDING 6/30/2010. DONATIONS ARE RECEIVED FROM A WIDE VARIETY OF PERSONSINCLUDING ALUMNAE OF THE UNIVERSITY, BUSINESS AND NON-BUSINESS RESIDENTS OF THE NORTH GEORGIA COMMUNITY, AND PRESONS/BUSINESSES GENERALLY INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING THE SCHOOLS ACADEMIC PROGRAMS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FOUNDATION CONSISTS OF UNIVERSITY ALUMNAE ANDMEMBERS OF THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY IN THE STATE OF GEORGIA.BASED ON THE ABOVE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES AND THE FACT THAT THEFOUNDATION'S CURRENT PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST IS 29.81%, THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT ITS MEETS THE 10% FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCE TEST AND THEREFORE,CONTINUES TO BE A PUBLIC CHARITY.
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SCHEDULE A PART I SELECTION OF REASON FOR PUBLIC CHARITY STATUS NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER MULTIPLE SELECTIONS ON PART I OF SCHEDULE A. IT IS THE DECISION OF THE BOARD TO SELECT BOX 11 TYPE III, AN ORGANIZATION ORGANIZED AND OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF ONE OR MORE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS. THIS ENTITY WAS CREATED FOR THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY, ITS FACULTY AND STAFF AND ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SOLICITATION AND COLLECTION OF FUNDS TO BE USED FOR THESE PURPOSES. IF THE ENTITY DID NOT EXIST, THE UNIVERSITY WOULD CARRY OUT THESE ACTIVITIES. THE FOUNDATION IS THE DESIGNATED GIFT RECEIVING OFFICE FOR DONATIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY. THE FOUNDATION IS AUTHORIZED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA TO SERVE IN THIS ROLL. ALL DONATIONS TO THE SCHOOL ARE REQUESTED TO BE PAID TO THE FOUNDATION AND ARE SOLICITED USING MAIL AND THE UNIVERSITY WEBSITE. WHILE THE IRS HAS THE CHARITY STATUS DESIGNATED AS AN ORGANIZATION WHICH OPERATES FOR BENEFIT OF COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND IS OWNED OR OPERATED BY A GOVERNMENTAL UNIT 170(B)(1)(A)(IV), IT IS IN IT'S BEST INTERESTS TO BE CODED AS A SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION CONSISTENT WITH THE ORIGINAL 1959 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
23-7066297
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTE AND FURNISHED TO BOARD MEMBERS BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD TRUSTEE IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS UPON REQUEST. ALSO, THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FINANCIALS ARE CONSOLIDATED INTO NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHICH ARE PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 5,030,548. PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS: -458,697.
FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 06/30/2011, A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS WAS MADE TO SELECT THE ORGANIZATION THAT AUDITED NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY. THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT DID NOT CHANGE.
FORM 990 PART I LINE 5
THE NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE AND STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC. UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF UNIVERSITY EMPLOYEES ON A PART-TIME BASIS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE REPORTED ON THE UNIVERSITY'S PAYROLL. THE UNIVERSITY IS NOT REIMBURSED FOR THEIR PART-TIME SERVICES.
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 5
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE ADJUSTED FOR PRIOR YEARS TO RECORD A LIFE INSURANCE POLICY AT ITS CASH SURRENDER VALUE. THIS ADJUSTMENT HAD THE EFFECT OF DECREASING TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AND DECREASING OTHER ASSETS BY $122,733 AT JUNE 30, 2010. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE ADJUSTED FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2010 TO REFLECT THE DONATION TO THE UNIVERSITY FOR THE REMAINING COSTS OF THE ATHLETIC COMPLEX RENOVATIONS. THIS ADJUSTMENT HAD THE EFFECT OF DECREASING UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS $316,792, DECREASING TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS $19,172, AND DECREASING ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE - RELATED PARTY BY $335,964 AT JUNE 30, 2010.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.