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 Becket Fund
Employer identification number
52-1858532
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.)
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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?
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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) 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.") ....
1,392,673
2,177,464
2,213,265
2,444,118
2,413,916
10,641,436
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,392,673
2,177,464
2,213,265
2,444,118
2,413,916
10,641,436
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)..
2,959,258
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
7,682,178
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..
1,392,673
2,177,464
2,213,265
2,444,118
2,413,916
10,641,436
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
298
325
201
291
210
1,325
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
196
8,301
15,343
18,241
10,663
52,744
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,695,505
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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
71.830 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
62.340 %
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
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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
..............................................
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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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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10000105
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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
The Becket Fund
Employer identification number
52-1858532
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a - Program Service Accomplishments
Freedom From Religion Foundation v. Hanover School District: We represented three New Hampshire school families and the Knights of Columbus in this defense of the words "under God" in the Pledge of Allegiance. We won at the First Circuit Court of Appeals. We did not charge any fees.Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization v. Winn: We submitted an amicus curiae brief in this case about an Arizona state law providing tax credits for contributions to tuition organizations, which are then used to provide scholarships that may be used for religious schools. The Court ruled that Arizona residents did not have standing to challenge the law. We did not charge any fees. Intermountain Fair Housing Council v. Boise Rescue Mission Ministries: We represented a provider of services for the homeless and recovering drug addicts that was sued because of the faith-based components of its voluntary services. We won at the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. We were reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses. Ahlquist v. City of Cranston: We represented the School Committee of the City of Cranston, Rhode Island, which was sued by the ACLU for the inclusion of a prayer in a school mural at Cranston West High School. The mural had been on the school wall for 50 years and the prayer represented the prayer said at the school when first founded. A district court judge found against the City. We did not charge any fees.Davenport v. American Atheists: We represented the states of Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, and Oklahoma in this case filed by the American Atheists challenging the right of a private organization to state troopers killed in the line of duty with a cross memorial on public land on the side of a highway, the site of their death. The 10th Circuit found against the state trooper memorials and the Supreme Court denied certiorari. We did not charge any fees.Stormans v. Selecky: We are representing two pharmacists and one local pharmacy in Washington State who may lose their jobs and licenses because of a State Board of Pharmacy rule that pharmacists must stock and dispense emergency contraception even when it violates their consciences to do so. We won at district court and the State has appealed to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. We were reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.Elijah Group v. City of Leon Valley: We represent a small church that was denied permits to operate within the city. We won at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals and a settlement has been approved. We charged a nominal fee and were awarded legal fees.Moussazadeh v. Texas Department of Criminal Justice: We are representing a Jewish inmate attempting to obtain a kosher diet from the State of Texas. We are currently preparing for oral arguments at the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. We are not charging any fees, but there is a chance to obtain attorneys' fees and costs if the suit is successful.Moss v. Spartanburg School District #7: We represent a school district that has been sued for providing released-time school credits in accordance with South Carolina law. We won at the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals and are awaiting word on whether there will be a petition for certiorari to the Supreme Court. We were reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses.Belmont Abbey College v. E.E.O.C.: We continue to represent this Catholic college against a federal agency directive that it provide coverage for contraception, sterilization, and abortifacients in its employee health care coverage or face penalties for sex discrimination. We are currently awaiting a final decision from the E.E.O.C. We are not charging any fees.
Yoder v. Morristown: We are representing 11 Amish families in upstate New York who are being prosecuted for refusing to use electricity. We are currently finalizing a settlement in this case. We are not charging any fees.Tagore v. Department of Homeland Security: We represent a Sikh woman who was employed by the IRS in Houston, Texas. She was fired because she wore a kirpan, a blunt ceremonial dagger, at all times, in accordance with her religious beliefs. Many much sharper and more dangerous objects are available in the IRS building, including box cutters, scissors, and cake knives. The case has been appealed to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, but the Becket Fund will not participate as co-counsel on appeal. We are not charging any fees.Council for Secular Humanism v. McNeil: We are representing two ministries, Prisoners of Christ and Lamb of God Ministries, that operated faith-based halfway houses under contract with the Florida Department of Corrections. The Council for Secular Humanism objected to the contract under the Florida Blaine Amendment. We are not charging any fees. Jenks v. Spry: We are representing school children and their parents who have been denied access to scholarships for special needs education provided for in Oklahoma State law on the basis of a conflict with the state Blaine Amendment. The case is currently pending appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court. We are not charging any fees. Romeike v. Holder: We represent an Evangelical Christian family seeking asylum in the United States because in their native Germany they were forced to choose between homeschooling their children according to their faith or having the state take their children away from them. We are currently awaiting the decision of the Board of Immigration Appeals. We are not charging any fees.Rector, Wardens and Vestrymen of Christ Church in Savannah v. Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, Inc.: We filed an amicus brief in support of Christ Church in Savannah arguing that the First Amendment does not compel States to ignore its own property law in church property disputes. We did not charge any fees.Ward v. Wilbanks: We filed an amicus brief and assisted with Ms. Ward's primary brief. Ms. Ward was a graduate student in a counseling program at Eastern Michigan University. When, based on her religious beliefs, she asked to refer someone rather than counsel them in a way that affirmed their homosexual relationship, the University expelled her from the program. She filed suit arguing that her rights to free speech and free expression of religion had been violated. Ms. Ward won at the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals and we await word on further appeals. We did not charge any fees.Rocky Mountain Christian Church: We continued to advise the church as it successfully retained its victory over Boulder County in a case involving the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act. We were reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses and attorneys' fees calculated on the basis of overhead.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
No documents available to the public.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
The organization reviews the compensation paid by similar organizations.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
This is completed as part of the organization's annual audit.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
A copy is emailed to the members of the finance committee
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.