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
FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-5633760
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.)
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 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.") ....
49,562
13,985
31,908
64,195
18,710
178,360
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..
49,562
13,985
31,908
64,195
18,710
178,360
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)..
14,512
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
163,848
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..
49,562
13,985
31,908
64,195
18,710
178,360
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
445
397
356
201
42
1,441
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).
179,801
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
91.130 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
92.900 %
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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
.....................
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.") .
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..
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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))
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15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 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 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-5633760
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
01. General explanation attachment
FORM 990-EZ PART III - ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE THE MISSION OF FIGHTER COUNTRY FOUNDATION INC IS TO HONOR SERVE AND SUPPORT THE MEN AND WOMEN OF LUKE AIR FORCE BASE LAFB WITH PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO AID EDUCATE AND INTEGRATE THEM FOR THE DURATION OF THEIR STAY IN OUR COMMUNITY OUR VISION IS AS FOLLOWS 1 TO DEVELOP AND FOCUS COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR A MEANINGFUL FOUNDATION AND RESPONSE TO LAFBS SHORT AND LONG-TERM OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS 2 TO INFORM THE PUBLIC AND SUPPORT THE IMPORTANT MISSION THAT LAFB HAS IN ITS DEFENSE OF OUR NATIONS SECURITY FORM 990-EZ PART III - ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE CONTINUED 3 TO PROMOTE THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LAFB ITS PERSONNEL AND THE CITIZENS OF THE METROPOLITAN PHOENIX AREA AS WELL AS ALL COMMUNITIES THEREIN A ADVANCING CIVIC EDUCATION - INVOLVING AREA YOUTH INDIVIDUALS SCHOOLS YOUTH CLUBS AND LAFB THROUGH PROGRAMS OF INFORMATION AND EDUCATION B LESSENING PERCEIVED NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS - WORKING CLOSELY WITH THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES AND LAFB IN THE AREAS OF NOISE ENCROACHMENT PREDATORY LENDING AND HOUSING C COMBATING COMMUNITY DETERIORATION - WORKING WITH LAFB PERSONNEL TO KEEP HOMES AND APARTMENTS IN THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES IN GOOD REPAIR TO FOSTER COMMUNITY GOODWILL FORM 990-EZ PART III - ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE CONTINUED 4 ASSISTING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS -- REVIEWING AND ADVISING ON LOCAL POLICIES THAT AFFECT LAFB AND ITS PERSONNEL AND DEVISE SOLUTIONS BASED ON COMMON GOALS 5 TO ACTIVELY GENERATE THE METROPOLITAN PHOENIX COMMUNITY AND CORPORATE SUPPORT FOR THE COMMANDER AND HIS PROGRAMS TO REACH OUT TO THE COMMUNITY AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR LAFB PERSONNEL FORM 990-EZ PART III - ORGANIZATIONS PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE CONTINUED THE FOUNDATION WILL SUPPORT MANY EFFORTS THAT DEVELOP MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR THE LUKE AIR FORCE BASE AND ITS AIRMEN THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DESCRIBED IN OUR PROGRAM SERVICES WHICH ARE DESIGNED TO COMMUNICATE THE VALUABLE MISSION OF THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE IN GENERAL AND SPECIFICALLY THAT OF THE 56TH FIGHTER WING FORM 990-EZ PART III LINE 29 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OPERATION THUNDERBOX - OCCURS EACH JULY OCTOBER AND DECEMBER OPERATION THUNDERBOX COLLECTS COMFORT ITEMS SUCH AS SUNSCREEN PHONE CARDS AND POWDERED DRINKS FOR AIRMEN THE PROGRAM PAYS FOR BOXES AND POSTAGE FOR 450 BOXES TO BE SENT TO DEPLOYED AIRMEN THE BOXES GO TO AIRMEN DEPLOYED FROM LUKE AFB TO IRAQ AFGHANISTAN QATAR AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD FORM 990-EZ PART III LINE 30 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AIRMEN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING PROGRAM - THIS IMPORTANT PROGRAM IS YEAR ROUND AND ON GOING THE AADD PROGRAM HELPS RAISE AWARENESS TO THE DANGERS OF AIRMEN DRINKING AND DRIVING AND OFFERS A PROGRAM TO ASSIST IMPAIRED DRIVERS IN GETTING HOME SAFELY FORM 990-EZ PART III LINE 31 - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS UNIT SPOUSE AND FAMILY SUPPORT - PROVIDES SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO HELP LUKE SERVICE MEMBERS COPE WITH THE DEMANDS OF DEPLOYMENTS AND TO SUPPORT FAMILIES DURING SEPARATIONS RESULTING FROM MISSION REQUIREMENTS HEARTS APART PROVIDES MONTHLY ACTIVITIES THAT OFFER SOCIAL RECREATIONAL AND MORALE SUPPORT THROUGH A WIDE RANGE OF EVENTS EXPANDED QUARTERLY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL WHO HAVE RETURNED FROM DEPLOYMENT WITHIN THE PAST YEAR ALONG WITH THEIR FAMILIES POST-DEPLOYMENT WELCOME HOME EVENTS PROVIDE EDUCATION ON REUNION STRESSORS AND COPING WITH ISSUES RELATED TO DEPLOYMENT THIS PROGRAM SUPPORTS OVER 1500 PERSONS PER YEAR FORM 990-EZ PART III LINE 31 CONTINUED - STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS AIRMENFAMILY READINESS CENTER - PROVIDES REFRESHMENTS AND INCENTIVE ITEMS TO HELP MARKET BASE PROGRAMS AND ENCOURAGE PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF THE LIKE ACTIVE DUTY AND FAMILY POPULATION CHAPLAINS DEPLOYED FAMILIES MONTHLY DINNERS - FUNDING IS PROVIDED FOR MONTHLY DINNERS FOR FAMILIES OF DEPLOYED AIRMEN
02. List of grants and similar amounts paid (Part I, line 10)
GRANTEE LUKE AIRMENS FUND AMOUNT 5000 GRANTEE AIR WARRIOR COURAGE FOUNDATION AMOUNT 2500
03. Description of other expenses (Part I, line 16)
DESCRIPTION AMOUNT MEMBERSHIP FEES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10 HOSPITALITY 442 AUTO EXPENSES 192 MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT 191 EVENT COSTS 6066 TRAVEL 371
04. Description of other assets (Part II, line 24)
BEGINNING CATEGORY OF YEAR END OF YEAR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 850 850
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