Sowing Circle — Form 990PF, tax year 2011

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Form990-PF
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note. The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2011
For calendar year 2011, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 , and ending 12-31-2011
G
Check all that apply:
Name of foundation
Sowing Circle
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)29 Rancho Circle   Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Lake Forest, CA92630
A Employer identification number

33-0754078
B Telephone number (see page 10 of the instructions)

(949) 600-6000
C bullet
D 1. bullet
H Check type of organization:
2. bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$24,995,024J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E bullet
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see page 11 of the instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule) 170,649
2 Check bullet
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments 7,581 7,581 7,581
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 739,478 739,478 739,478
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 -4,538
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a  
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)...  
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances 20,343
b Less: Cost of goods sold.... 9,677
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)..... Click to see attachment 10,666 10,666
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 923,836 747,059 757,725
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 127,517     127,517
14 Other employee salaries and wages...... 521,680     521,680
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 2,300     2,300
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest............... 49,170     49,170
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see page 14 of the instructions) Click to see attachment 3,406     3,406
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion... Click to see attachment 73,381    
20 Occupancy.............. 53,575     53,575
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 16,317     16,317
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see list of attachments 372,540     372,540
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 1,219,886 0   1,146,505
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 323,377 323,377
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,543,263 0   1,469,882
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -619,427
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 747,059
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 757,725
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see page 30 of the instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 190,831 189,049 189,050
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 21,627,638 20,750,856 20,750,856
3 Accounts receivable bullet13,417
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   459 13,417 13,417
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)....................      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet2,125,000
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet   1,800,000 Click to see attachment2,125,000 2,125,000
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges........... 11,561 2,000 2,000
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)      
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........      
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)...........      
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet2,646,745
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet721,888 1,979,322 Click to see attachment1,924,857 1,906,971
15 Other assets (describe bullet)     Click to see attachment7,730
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 25,609,811 25,005,179 24,995,024
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 33,184 24,207
18 Grants payable...................    
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 1,100,000 1,100,000
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet)   Click to see attachment23,772
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,133,184 1,147,979
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................... 24,476,627 23,857,200
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the
instructions).................... 24,476,627 23,857,200
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of
the instructions).................. 25,609,811 25,005,179
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 24,476,627
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 -619,427
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 3  
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 23,857,200
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet 5  
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 23,857,200
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2  
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see pages 13 and 17 of the instructions).
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2010 1,175,782 1,890,907 0.62181
2009 1,240,195 2,051,839 0.60443
2008 1,293,252 2,121,731 0.60953
2007 1,304,866 3,297,371 0.39573
2006 1,473,434 3,237,547 0.45511
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 2.68660
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.53732
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2011 from Part X, line 5..... 4  
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5  
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 7,471
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 7,471
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,469,882
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions on page 18.
Form 990-PF (2011)
Form 990-PF (2011)
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A” on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 7,471
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2  
3 Add lines 1 and 2............................ 3 7,471
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-). 4  
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 7,471
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2011 estimated tax payments and 2010 overpayment credited to 2011 6a 3,718
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868) 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 3,718
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 50
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 3,803
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2012 estimated taxBullet   Refunded Bullet 11  
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?............................
1b
 
No
If the answer is “Yes” to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$   (2) On foundation managers.bullet$  
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$  
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see page 19 of the
    instructions)bullet
    b
    If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If “No,” attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2011 or the taxable year beginning in 2011 (see instructions for Part XIV on
    page 27)? If “Yes,” complete Part XIV..........................
    9
    Yes
     
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.Click to see attachment
    10
    Yes
     
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see page 20 of the instructions) .......
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation acquire a direct or indirect interest in any applicable insurance contract before August 17, 2008?
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletwww.blueletterbible.org
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletJames P Milligan Telephone no.bullet (949) 600-6000
    Located atbullet29 Rancho CircleLake ForestCA ZIP+4bullet92630
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16
    At any time during calendar year 2011, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country? .................
    16
     
    No
    See page 20 of the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?.........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check “No”
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?...
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2011, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2011?...............
    If “Yes,” list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see page 20 of the instructions.) .........
    2b
     
    No
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business
    enterprise at any time during the year?.....................
    b
    If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2011 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2011.)....................
    3b
     
    No
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2011?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see page 22 of the instructions)...
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 22 of the instructions)?
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay
    premiums on a personal benefit contract?....................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
    No
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 6
    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see page 22 of the instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Colin Christie Board Member
    1.00     		0    
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Robert Hoekstra Board Member
    0.00     		0    
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Kenneth Buckley Board Member
    1.00     		0    
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Stephen M Greenberg CFO/Secretary
    1.00     		0    
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    James P Milligan Chairman
    40.00     		122,148 5,369  
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Frank B Rabinovitch Board Member
    0.00     		0    
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see page 23 of the instructions).
    If none, enter “NONE.”
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    Seth Hahne Staff
    40.00     		55,594 2,341  
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Brian Smith Staff
    40.00     		61,610 1,257  
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Anthony G Romero Dir. Operation
    40.00     		62,522 2,605  
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet  
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see page 23 of the instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    Insight Information Services Consulting 60,103
    PO Box 2768
    Post Falls,ID83877
    Davis TechnologyClick to see attachment IT Services 90,660
    1341 East Seasons
    Athol,ID83801
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet  
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1 Blue Letter BibleSee Statement 12 696,051
    2 Ministry AssistanceSee Statement 12 323,677
    3 Short-Term MissionsSee Statement 12 38,026
    4 EvangelismSee Statement 12 86,800
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 7
    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see page 23 of the instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1  
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3..........................bullet  
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see page 24 of the instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    0
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    0
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see page 24 of the instructions)............
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    0
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
     
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    0
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see page 25
    of the instructions) ...........................
    4
    0
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    0
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    0
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
     
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2011 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
     
    b
    Income tax for 2011. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
     
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
     
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
     
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
     
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see page 25 of the instructions)...........
    6
     
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
    line 1................................
    7
     
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see page 25 of the instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,469,882
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
     
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,469,882
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see page 26 of the instructions)............
    5
    7,471
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,462,411
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 8
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see page 26 of the instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2010     		(c)
    2010     		(d)
    2011
    1 Distributable amount for 2011 from Part XI, line 7  
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2011:
    a Enter amount for 2010 only.......  
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20  
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2011:
    a From 2006.......  
    b From 2007.......  
    c From 2008.......  
    d From 2009.......  
    e From 2010.......  
    fTotal of lines 3a through e.........  
    4Qualifying distributions for 2011 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$  
    a Applied to 2010, but not more than line 2a  
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see page 26 of the instructions)    		  
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see page 26 of the instructions)...     		 
    d Applied to 2011 distributable amount.....  
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus  
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2011.    
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5  
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		 
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		 
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable
    amount—see page 27 of the instructions ...     		 
    e Undistributed income for 2010. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see page 27
    of the instructions ...........     		 
    f Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2011 ..........     		 
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see page 27
    of the instructions) ...........     		 
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2006 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see page 27 of the
    instructions) .............     		 
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2012.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		 
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2007....  
    b Excess from 2008....  
    c Excess from 2009....  
    d Excess from 2010....  
    e Excess from 2011....  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 9
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see page 27 of the instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2011, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
    1998-04-07
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2011 (b) 2010 (c) 2009 (d) 2008
    0       0
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		1,469,882 1,179,684 1,240,525 1,293,663 5,183,754
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities ....     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		1,469,882 1,179,684 1,240,525 1,293,663 5,183,754
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		      54,436 54,436
    c “Support” alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see page 27 of the instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    cAny submission deadlines:
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 10
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    U-Turn for Christ
    20170 Patterson Avenue
    Perris,CA92570     		None active Missions Work 50
    The Centers for Apologetics Research
    PO Box 1196
    San Juan Capistrano,CA92693     		None active Missions Work 50
    Sufficient Bread Ministries
    2325 Rossmere Street
    Colorado Springs,CO80919     		None active Missions Work 50
    Sowing Circle House
    PO Box 27239
    Santa Ana,CA92799     		None active Missions Work 50
    Pastoral Training of Asia
    PO Box 282
    Lake Forest,CA92630     		None active Missions Work 50
    Mission International
    PO Box 7632
    Woodland Park,CO80863     		None active Missions Work 100
    Michael Sewell Ministries
    25276 Coral Canyon Road
    Corona,CA92883     		None active Missions Work 50
    Medical Teams Worldwide
    16541 Redmond Way
    Redmond,WA98052     		None active Missions Work 50
    Living in Christ Ministries
    PO Box 2848
    Costa Mesa,CA92628     		None active Missions Work 50
    Latin American Evangelistic Association
    PO Box 2002
    Redland,CA92373     		None active Missions Work 50
    Koinonia House
    PO Box D
    Coeur dAlene,ID83816     		None active Missions Work 50
    Grace Church
    24600 La Plata Drive
    Laguna Niguel,CA92677     		None active Missions Work 50
    International Prison Ministries
    PO Box 2868
    Costa Mesa,CA92628     		None active Missions Work 75
    Hope for Today
    PO Box 3927
    Tustin,CA92781     		None active Missions Work 50
    Firefighter for Christ
    4 Santa Maria
    Foothill Ranch,CA92610     		None active Missions Work 50
    Elisabeth Elliot Ministries
    10 Strawberry Cove
    Magnolia,MA01930     		None active Missions Work 50
    CCBC
    1771 East Palomar Street
    Chula Vista,CA91913     		None active Missions Work 50
    Camp Alandale
    PO Box 35
    Idyllwild,CA92549     		None active Missions Work 50
    Bryce Lodge
    PO Box 27239
    Santa Ana,CA92799     		None active Missions Work 50
    Baptist Mid-Mission
    17315 350th Street
    Forest City,IA50436     		None active Missions Work 75
    As Chosen to Serve
    38754 Mojo Way
    Hemet,CA92543     		None active Missions Work 50
    Agape Flights
    100 Airport Avenue
    Venice,FL34285     		None active Missions Work 50
    International Aid Services
    60 West Terra Cotta Avenue
    Crystal Lake,IL60014     		None active Missions Work 5,400
    Peninsula Bible Church
    3505 Middlefield Road
    Palo Alto,CA94306     		None active Missions Work 5,000
    Safe Harbor
    PO Box 80820
    RSM,CA92688     		None active Missions Work 19,402
    Reverence Bible Church
    29 Rancho Circle
    Lake Forest,CA92630     		None Public Missions Work 210,000
    Understand The Times
    PO Box 27239
    Santa Ana,CA92799     		None Public Missions Work 15,000
    Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa
    3800 Fairview Road
    Costa Mesa,CA92704     		None active Missionary Work 9,100
    Far Reaching Ministries
    403335 Winchester Road
    Temecula,CA92591     		None Active Missionary Work 3,075
    Capilla Calvario Ministries
    PO Box 237
    Potrero,CA92063     		None Active Missionary Work 3,000
    Campus Crusade for Christ
    PO Box 628222
    Orlando,FL32862     		None Active Missionary Work 1,200
    Calvary Chapel Murrieta
    24225 Monroe Ave
    Murietta,CA92564     		None Active Missionary Work 750
    Calvary Chapel Irvine
    PO Box 16956
    Irvine,CA92623     		None Active Missionary Work 50,250
    Total .................................bullet 3a 323,377
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b  
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 11
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See page 28 of
    the instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3Interest on savings and temporary cash investments         7,581
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....         739,478
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6Net rental income or (loss) from personal property          
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory         -4,538
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..     3 10,666  
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)..   10,666 742,521
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13753,187
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions on page 28 to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the organization’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    page 28 of the instructions.)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Page 12
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
    Yes
    No
    501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    SignHere
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer or fiduciary) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    PaidPreparersUseOnly Preparer's SignatureBullet Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2011)
    Additional Data


    Software ID: 11000144
    Software Version: 2011v1.2


    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors
    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2011
    Name of organization
    Sowing Circle
     
    Employer identification number

    33-0754078
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ





    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
    Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 2
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Sowing Circle
          		Employer identification number

    33-0754078
    Part I
    Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    3
     
     

    Tom Winterling    
    5470 Robin Circle
       
    Yorba Linda, CA   92886

    		$5,000




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    2
     
     

    Elizabeth James    
    2669 Alta Glen Drive
       
    Birmingham, AL   35243

    		$5,050




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
     
     

    Frank Rabinovitch    
    29 Rancho Circle
       
    Lake Forest, CA   92630

    		$18,805




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     

         
     
       

    		$  




    (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 3
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Sowing Circle
          		Employer identification number

    33-0754078
    Part II
    Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    		     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (see instructions).     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

    Page 4
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
    Name of organization
    Sowing Circle
          		Employer identification number

    33-0754078
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
    that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
    For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
    contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    (a) No.
    from
    Part I    		 (b)
    Purpose of gift    		 (c)
    Use of gift    		 (d)
    Description of how gift is held
     
    (e)
    Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
           
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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    Software Version: 2011v1.2

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    Name:
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    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
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    TY 2011 ContractorCompensationExpln
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
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    TY 2011 DepreciationSchedule
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description of Property Date Acquired Cost or Other Basis Prior Years' Depreciation Computation Method Rate /
    Life (# of years)    		 Current Year's Depreciation Expense Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Cost of Goods Sold Not Included
    computer 2011-11-28 3,646   91 5.0000 61      
    computer 2011-11-21 6,629   91 5.0000 110      
    computer 2011-02-04 2,521   91 5.0000 462      
    computer 2010-06-03 1,321   91 5.0000 264      
    Computer Software 2009-10-21 6,779 1,582 91 5.0000 1,356      
    Computer Software 2009-08-14 1,125 319 91 5.0000 225      
    Computer Equipment 2009-09-23 2,991 748 91 5.0000 598      
    Computer Equipment 2009-08-13 2,390 677 91 5.0000 478      
    Computer Software 2008-06-04 6,654 3,438 91 5.0000 1,331      
    Computer Equipment 2008-06-30 27,239 13,620 91 5.0000 5,448      
    Toshiba Copier 2007-02-26 7,615 5,838 91 5.0000 1,523      
    Mailing Machine 2007-02-02 3,389 2,655 91 5.0000 678      
    Computer Equipment 2007-10-17 3,262 2,065 91 5.0000 652      
    Computer Equipment 2006-06-01 46,276 42,419 91 5.0000 3,857      
    Vehicles 2004-11-19 28,477 17,325 91 10.0000 2,848      
    Building Fixtures 2005-06-01 50,530 28,213 91 10.0000 5,053      
    Building Fixtures 2005-05-02 94,802 26,695 91 20.0000 4,740      
    Building Improvement 2005-03-01 672,355 100,567 91 39.0000 17,240      
    Building 2005-01-01 822,601 126,552 91 39.0000 21,092      

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    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Category / Item Cost / Other Basis Accumulated Depreciation Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    Miscellaneous 17,886   17,886  
    Land 539,000   539,000 539,000
    Buildings 1,494,955 265,452 1,229,503 1,309,849
    Machinery and Equipment 340,550 291,438 49,112 49,112
    Furniture and Fixtures 225,877 144,827 81,050 704
    Auto./Transportation Equip. 28,477 20,171 8,306 8,306


    TY 2011 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Repairs 1,056     1,056
    Reference Materials 4,309     4,309
    Postage 10,198     10,198
    Office Expenses 71,758     71,758
    Meals and Entertainment 8,250     8,250
    Licensing Fees 400     400
    Insurance 15,441     15,441
    Information Technology 243,337     243,337
    Honorariums 4,600     4,600
    Events 6,386     6,386
    CD Production 4,872     4,872
    Bank Fees 1,933     1,933


    TY 2011 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    Accrued Wages   23,772


    TY 2011 SalesOfInventoryList 
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2

    Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus
    Cost of Goods Sold)
    Book Sales 20,343 9,677 10,666

    TY 2011 SubstantialContributorsSch
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Name Address
    Frank B Rabinovitch 752 Creekview Drive
    Orange,CA92869


    TY 2011 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    Sowing Circle
    EIN: 33-0754078
    Software ID:11000144
    Software Version:2011v1.2
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    Property Taxes 3,396     3,396
    Franchise Tax 10     10