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
MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC C/O CHARLES PARKER CHAIRMAN
Employer identification number
23-7356941
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
153,936
119,679
342,381
390,435
141,966
1,148,397
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..
153,936
119,679
342,381
390,435
141,966
1,148,397
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,148,397
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..
153,936
119,679
342,381
390,435
141,966
1,148,397
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
312,367
211,586
347,143
299,834
269,799
1,440,729
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..
-548,157
1,217,414
1,639,090
3,021,709
3,127,500
8,457,556
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,046,682
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
887,117
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
10.400 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
14.240 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
THE FOUNDATION MEETS THE "FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST TO QUALIFY AS A PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION FOR 2010 AS EXPLAINED BELOW. THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTS THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC AND PROVIDES FACILITIES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS. MORE SPECIFICALLY, THE FOUNDATION AND ITS GOVERNING BODY PROMOTES IN VARIOUS WAYS THE CAUSE OF HIGHER EDUCATION, EXPANDS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES, SUPPORTS ATHLETIC PROGRAMS, AND ACQUIRES AND ADMINISTERS FUNDS TO BE USED TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS AND CREATE ENDOWMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF STUDENTS AND FACULTY OF MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE IN COCHRAN, GA. ALSO, THROUGH TWO WHOLLY-OWNED SUBSIDIARIES, THE FOUNDATION HAS CONSTRUCTED SIX RESIDENCE HALLS WHICH ARE LEASED BY THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS OF MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE.
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: PART II, SECTION B, LINE 10, OTHER INCOME: INTEREST INCOME FROM SALES-TYPE CAPITAL LEASE $3,124,588 BOND AMORTIZATION PREMIUM $2,912
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC C/O CHARLES PARKER CHAIRMAN
Employer identification number
23-7356941
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
MR. JOHN PHILLIPS AND MR. LEO PHILLIPS ARE BROTHERS WHO ARE BOTH FOUNDATION TRUSTEES. MR. FRANK ERWIN IS THE SON-IN-LAW OF MR. MIKE PRUETT AND BOTH ARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES. MR. CASEY PAULK IS THE SON-IN-LAW OF MR. JAMES WRIGHT AND BOTH ARE FOUNDATION TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY NICHOLS, CAULEY AND ASSOCIATES, LLC, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, AND FORWARDED FOR REVIEW TO LYNN HOBBS WHO MAINTAINS THE FINANCIAL RECORDS FOR THE FOUNDATION. A COPY OF THE 990 IS MAILED OR EMAILED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE USED BY THE FOUNDATION TO REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: 1. EACH NEW RESPONSIBLE PERSON (ANY OFFICER, EMPLOYEE, OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS) SHALL BE REQUIRED TO REVIEW A COPY OF THE POLICY AND TO ACKNOWLEDGE IN WRITING THAT HE OR SHE HAS DONE SO. 2. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE RESPONSIBLE PERSON IS INVOLVED THAT HE OR SHE BELIEVES COULD CONTRIBUTE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISING. SUCH RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, OR CIRCUMSTANCES MIGHT INCLUDE SERVICE AS A DIRECTOR OF OR CONSULTANT TO A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OR OWNERSHIP OF A BUSINESS THAT MIGHT PROVIDE GOODS OR SERVICES TO THE MIDDLE GEORGIA COLLEGE FOUNDATION, INC. ANY SUCH INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS INTERESTS OF A RESPONSIBLE PERSON OR A FAMILY MEMBER SHALL BE TREATED AS CONFIDENTIAL AND SHALL GENERALLY BE MADE AVAILABLE ONLY TO THE CHAIR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND ANY COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO ADDRESS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE IS NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THIS POLICY. 3. THIS POLICY SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANY CHANGES TO THE POLICY SHALL BE COMMUNICATED IMMEDIATELY TO ALL RESPONSIBLE PERSONS.
NO COMPENSATION WAS PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC
FORM 990, PART VII
DR. RICHARD ANDERSON - P. O. BOX 494, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MS. JENNIFER BARFIELD - 116 RIDGEWAY DRIVE, FORT VALLEY, GA 31030. MRS. WANDA BARRS - 465 RUTH CHURCH ROAD, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. JERRY BLAND - 132 BRACEWELL ROAD, HELENA, GA 31037. MR. ALAN CURTIS - 375 LIMESTONE ROAD, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. FRANK ERWIN - 1769 DUBLIN HIGHWAY, EASTMAN, GA 31023. MR. JOE FISHER - 100 SW DYKES STREET, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. BRAD FRANKLIN - 3605 CANTERBURY ROAD, TRENT WOODS, NC 28562. MS. NYLAN HINSON - 801 MIDDLE GROUND CHURCH RD, EASTMAN, GA 31023. MR. MANSFIELD JENNINGS - P. O. BOX 1298, HAWKINSVILLE, GA 31036. MR. JODY LYLES - P. O. BOX 49, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MS. LYNN HOBBS - 268 SAM BUTLER RD, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MS. LAURA MEADOWS - 1899 ANJACO ROAD, NW, ATLANTA, GA 30309. MR. MICHAEL J. PARKERSON - 1095 BLUE RIDGE AVE, APT 1, ATLANTA, GA 30306. MR. JOHN PHILLIPS - P. O. BOX 192, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. LEO PHILLIPS - P. O. BOX 192, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. MIKE PRUETT - 1000 EVERGREEN CIRCLE, EASTMAN, GA 31023. MR. GLENN SAWYER - 146 E. DYKES STREET, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. MARTY SMITH - 3445 HWY 80 W, DUDLEY, GA 31022. MS. MAXINE SMITH - 104 ARMSTRONG STREET, ST SIMONS ISLAND, GA 31522. MR. JAMES WRIGHT - 345 WESTSIDE RD, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. ERNIE TRIPP - 1519 EASTMAN HWY, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. CHARLES PARKER, SR. - 106 SURREY PLACE, PERRY, GA 31069. MR. CASEY PAULK - 1088 COLEY STATION RD, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. LARRY SUMNER - P. O. BOX 535, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR M. A. (BUTCH) HALL - 150 IDLEWOOD CIRCLE, HAWKINSVILLE, GA 31036. MR. CARY MARTIN - 1601 WATSON BLVD, WARNER ROBINS, GA 31093. MR. W. MICHAEL STOY - 154 WHIPPOORWILL LANDING, COCHRAN, GA 31014. MR. JOHN P. MCELVEEN - 108 WEST PETER ST., COCHRAN, GA 31014. MS. MARY ELLEN WILSON - 1711 RODDY HWY, COCHRAN, GA 31014.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 5,449. ADJUSTMENT TO REVENUE & EXPS TO CONVERT GAAP FINANCIAL STMTS TO CASH BASIS -1,487,117. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,481,668.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE FOUNDATION HAS NO FORMAL COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT. HOWEVER, LYNN HOBBS IS THE PRIMARY PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE AUDITORS.
SCHEDULE K, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN A:
ISSUANCE COSTS FROM PROCEEDS INCLUDE BOND ISSUANCE COSTS OF $531,305 AND CREDIT ENHANCEMENT COSTS OF $219,929.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.