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 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
16-1191388
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.") ....
51,945
51,024
50,794
50,969
51,240
255,972
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..
51,945
51,024
50,794
50,969
51,240
255,972
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.
255,972
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..
51,945
51,024
50,794
50,969
51,240
255,972
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,115
2,515
1,162
753
793
7,338
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..
3,491
3,491
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
266,801
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
321,938
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
95.940 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.700 %
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
...................................................
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
....
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
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
16-1191388
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12B:
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT, INC. WAS INCLUDED IN THE COMBINED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HERITAGE CENTERS AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DECEMBER 31, 2011 COMBINED HERITAGE CENTERS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
HERITAGE CENTERS ERIE COUNTRY CHAPTER NYSARC, INC. (AN AFFILIATED 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATION - AFFILIATED THROUGH COMMON BOARD MEMBERS) (EIN 16-0769044) PERFORMS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT, INC. HERITAGE CENTERS CHARGES THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT, INC. A MANAGEMENT FEE FOR THESE SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT FOLLOWS THE SAME PROCEDURES AS HERITAGE CENTERS WHOSE PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS DOES NOT REVIEW CHAPTERS' FORM 990'S BEFORE THEY ARE FILED. EACH CHAPTER SUBMITS A FINAL COPY OF ITS FORM 990 TO THE GOVERNING BODY AFTER IT IS FILED. EACH CHAPTER MUST HAVE A PROCESS FOR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO REVIEW THE FROM 990. THE ERIE COUNTY CHAPTER'S PROCESS IS AS FOLLOWS: THE 990 IS PRESENTED IN DRAFT FORM TO THE TREASURER OF THE HERITAGE CENTERS, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS AFTER IT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY AGENCY FISCAL PERSONNEL. HE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND SUGGEST ANY CHANGES. A FINAL COPY OF RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT FOLLOWS THE SAME PROCEDURES AS HERITAGE CENTERS WHOSE PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS: A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IS TO BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY EACH BOARD MEMBER OR UPDATED IF A CHANGE OCCURS SUBSEQUENT TO COMPLETION. COMPLETED FORMS SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD CHAIRMAN TO BE REVIEWED WITH THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THEN FILED IN THE CORPORATE RECORDS. EACH BOARD MEMBER SHOULD ALSO RETAIN A COMPLETED COPY OF THIS FORM. A BOARD MEMBER MAY BE CONSIDERED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IF: (A) SUCH BOARD MEMBER HAS AN EXISTING OR A POTENTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST WHICH IMPAIRS OR MIGHT REASONABLY APPEAR TO IMPAIR SUCH MEMBER'S INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED JUDGMENT IN THE DISCHARGE OF HIS/HER FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO THE ORGANIZATION. (B) SUCH MEMBER IS AWARE THAT A MEMBER OF HIS/HER FAMILY (WHICH, FOR PURPOSES OF THIS DOCUMENT, SHALL BE SPOUSE, CHILD, PARENT, GRANDPARENT, SIBLING, STEPCHILD, STEPPARENT, FATHER/MOTHER-IN-LAW, BROTHER/SISTER-IN-LAW, UNCLE OR AUNT) OR ANY ORGANIZATION WHICH SUCH MEMBER (OR MEMBER OF HIS/HER FAMILY) IS AN OFFICER, TRUSTEE, EMPLOYEE, MEMBER, PARTNER, SHAREHOLDER, BOARD MEMBER, HAS SUCH EXISTING OR POTENTIAL FINANCIAL OR OTHER INTEREST. ALL MEMBERS SHALL DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD OF THE ORGANIZATION ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AT THE EARLIEST PRACTICAL TIME. NO BOARD MEMBER SHALL VOTE ON ANY MATTER, UNDER CONSIDERATION BY THE BOARD OR A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, IN WHICH MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE MINUTES OF SUCH MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT A DISCLOSURE WAS MADE AND THAT THE MEMBER HAVING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST ABSTAINED FROM BOTH THE DELIBERATIONS AND FROM VOTING ON THE ISSUE. ANY MEMBER WHO IS UNCERTAIN WHETHER HE/SHE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ANY MATTER SHALL REQUEST THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AND THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL RESOLVE THE QUESTION BY MAJORITY VOTE. ANY OTHER MEMBER MAY REQUEST SUCH MEMBER TO LEAVE THE ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS AND VOTING, AND SUCH REQUEST SHALL BE HONORED. EACH DISCLOSURE WILL BE REVIEWED AND ASSESSED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS. IN THE EVENT HERITAGE CENTERS IS REQUIRED, PURSUANT TO REGULATIONS, TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION ON THIS STATEMENT, THE INFORMATION WILL BE DISCUSSED WITH THE BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO THE DISCLOSURE BEING MADE
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT FOLLOWS THE SAME PROCEDURES AS HERITAGE CENTERS WHOSE PROCEDURES ARE AS FOLLOWS: THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE CHAPTER'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS CHARGED BY THE CHAPTER'S BOARD WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PERSONNEL/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NYSARC -ERIE CO. CHAPTER. ANNUALLY, THE PERSONNEL/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, CONSULTS SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR LIKE POSITIONS, REVIEWS PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR BOARD APPROVED ANNUAL GOALS. THE PERSONNEL/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ANY CHANGES TO THE TOTAL COMPENSATION AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. UPON APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS NOTIFIED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILIABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST OVER THE PHONE, IN WRITING AND VIA E-MAIL. THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE ORGANIZATIONS FORM 1023 WAS FILED BY NYSARC IN MAY 1954. THE IRS HAS NOTIFIED THE ORGANIZATION THAT SINCE THE FORM 1023 WAS FILED PRIOR TO JULY 15, 1987, IT WAS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THE FORM PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 13 AND 14:
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT DOES NOT HAVE ITS OWN WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. HOWEVER, THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT FOLLOWS THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICIES OF HERITAGE CENTERS, A RELATED ENTITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES. IT INSTEAD PAYS A MANAGEMENT FEE TO HERITAGE CENTERS ( A RELATED 501(C)(3) ENTITY - RELATED THROUGH COMMON BOARD MEMBERS) WHICH INCLUDES THE WAGES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2B:
THE 470 FRANKLIN PROJECT, INC. WAS INCLUDED IN THE COMBINED AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF HERITAGE AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 AND WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE DECEMBER 31, 2011 COMBINED HERITAGE CENTERS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS WELL.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.