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
Q FUND INC
Employer identification number
93-1323840
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) 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.") ....
13,806
791,647
813,072
393,779
388,117
2,400,421
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..
13,806
791,647
813,072
393,779
388,117
2,400,421
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)..
1,943,630
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
456,791
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..
13,806
791,647
813,072
393,779
388,117
2,400,421
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,779
10,360
11,758
24,859
16,201
65,957
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..
170
189
159
171
689
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,467,067
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
689
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
18.515 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
12.374 %
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
Page 3
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
....
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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
Page 4
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
Line 14 and 15 of the Q Fund, Inc.'s Form 990 Schedule A, Part II shows public support in the amount of 18.52% in 2011 and 12.37% in 2010. Because the Fund has not met the 33 1/3% support test, the Fund requests continued classification as a Code 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) organization under the alternate support test set forth in Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3). To meet the requirements of Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3), an organization must meet the ten percent-of-support limitation and be so organized and operated as to attract new and additional public support on a continuous basis, taking into account the factors listed in the regulation. The following information is provided in support of the Fund's classification as a Code 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) organization. 1. Ten percent-of-support limitation. As reflected on the Line 14 of the Fund's 2011 Form 990 Schedule A, Part II, the Fund has met the alternate 10% support limitation by having public support of 18.52% in 2010 and 12.37% in 2010. 2. Attraction of public support. The Fund maintains a continuous and bona fide program for solicitation of funds from the public. The program includes solicitation of contributions from the general public through its website, through presentations by the founder at schools and other organizations, through articles and media presentations intended to raise awareness of the organization in magazines and on television, through fundraising events such as the University of Colorado/ ATLAS Institute "Minds with Heart" event, and through submission of grant applications to other public charities. 3. Representative governing body. Members of the Fund's governing board and advisory team are representatives from the community, including members/ advisors from both the United States and Africa. By having a broad governing board and advisory team, the organization ensures that the general public being served is duly represented. 4. Availability of public facilities or services and public participation in programs. The Fund directly serves the general public's needs by providing services to children in communities in turmoil in Africa and Asia. In 2011 and 2010, this included building and supporting community schools for children orphaned by the HIV virus and providing funding for feeding and water projects in various locations in Africa. The Fund believes that it has met the requirements of the facts and circumstances test of Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3) and that it should continue to be classified as a publicly supported organization within the meaning of Code 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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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
Q FUND INC
Employer identification number
93-1323840
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
REVIEW OF FORM 990
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 11
THE Q FUND PROVIDES THE BOARD MEMBERS A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING FOR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE 990 FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS.
PUBLICALLY AVAILABLE DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 19
THE Q FUND WILL PROVIDE THEIR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
REVIEW OF KEY PERSONNEL SALARY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 & LINE 16
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CONSIDERING FACTORS SUCH AS PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABILITY TO SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD VERBALLY APPROVES THE SALARIES ANNUALLY IN BOARD MEETINGS.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:MARKETING/ CREATIVE TOTAL EXPENSES:1261 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:779 FUNDRAISING:482
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:MISCELLANEOUS TOTAL EXPENSES:920 PROGRAM SERVICES:262 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:658
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:VULNERABLE CHILDREN EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:168735 PROGRAM SERVICES:168735
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TECHNOLOGY EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:8311 PROGRAM SERVICES:498 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:7373 FUNDRAISING:440
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TELEPHONE EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:5640 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:5564 FUNDRAISING:76
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.