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
U S
Employer identification number
38-2418377
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,395,498
3,204,718
2,291,836
1,343,511
767,388
11,002,951
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
3,395,498
3,204,718
2,291,836
1,343,511
767,388
11,002,951
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)..
7,460,396
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,542,555
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..
3,395,498
3,204,718
2,291,836
1,343,511
767,388
11,002,951
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
73,657
105,619
44,572
15,424
9,555
248,827
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
86,363
52,117
45,131
52,731
26,474
262,816
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
11,514,594
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
0
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
30.766 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
31.171 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
MAINTENANCE OF A CONTINUOUS BONA FIDE SOLICITATION CAMPAIGN: THE ORGANIZATION ATTEMPTED TO RAISE FUNDS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC DURING 2011 THROUGH PUBLICATION OF A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, DIRECT MAIL CAMPAIGNS, AND INTERNET APPEALS. IN ADDITION, PERSONAL APPEALS WERE MADE TO PROSPECTIVE DONORS. NEWSLETTER: THE NEWSLETTER IS PUBLISHED FOR THE PURPOSE OF UPDATING DONORS ABOUT MATTERS AFFECTING THE USE OF ENGLISH WITHIN THE U.S. ABOUT 6% OF THE NEWSLETTER IS DEVOTED TO FUNDRAISING APPEALS. THERE WERE 53,000 ISSUES OF THE NEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTED IN 2011, 50,000 COPIES BY MAIL AND 3,000 COPIES BY DISTRIBUTION AT CONFERENCES. ABOUT 675 DONORS MADE 2011 CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THESE APPEALS TOTALING $27,060. DIRECT MAIL: THE CONTINUED 2011 USE OF DIRECT MAIL WAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ABOUT THE NEED FOR ENGLISH TO BE THE OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF GOVERNMENT IN THE U.S. AND FOR SOLICITING FUNDS. THERE WERE 13 SEPARATE DIRECT MAIL MAILINGS WITH A TOTAL OF 399,222 PIECES MAILED. A TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 9,800 DONORS RESPONDED TO THESE APPEALS CONTRIBUTING A TOTAL OF $273,283. INTERNET: ABOUT 70 DONORS CONTRIBUTED THROUGH THE INTERNET GIVING A TOTAL OF $4,895. PERSONAL APPEALS: APPROXIMATELY 270 INDIVIDUALS, BUSINESSES AND FOUNDATIONS RESPONDED TO PERSONAL APPEALS WITH DONATIONS TOTALING $462,150. SERVICES PROVIDED: THROUGHOUT 2011 THE ORGANIZATION PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL REGARDING IMMIGRATION, CONSERVATION, AND THE ADVANTAGES OF MAKING ENGLISH OUR OFFICIAL LANGUAGE. IT ALSO PUBLISHED A QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF ACADEMIC ARTICLES AND MAINTAINED A BOOK STORE OF PUBLICATIONS DEALING WITH THESE ISSUES. FURTHER, IF THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST HAD BEEN BASED ON YEAR 2011 ALONE, PUBLIC SUPPORT WOULD HAVE BEEN 59.90 PCT.
Explanation
OTHER INCOME INCLUDES: BOOK STORE SALES NET OF COST $5,938; SUBSCRIBTIONS $2,611; RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE $3,979; MAILING LIST RENTAL $13,154; RESTITUTION $195; AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES REVENUE $597; TOTAL $26,474
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
U S
Employer identification number
38-2418377
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P06_S0A_L02
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
DIRECTOR AND OFFICER JOHN TANTON AND DIRECTOR MARY LOU TANTON ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
F990_P06_S0A_L06
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO RECEIVE THE QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER AND WHO HAVE MADE A CONTRIBURTION TO THE ORGANIZATION WITHIN THE LAST TWO YEARS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE STOCKHOLDERS.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE TREASURER OF THE ORGANIZATION RVIEWS A COPY OF FORM 990 WITH EACH DIRECTOR BEFORE THE FORM IS FILED.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING A REGULAR BOARD MEETING. FURTHER, EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO DIVULGE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE DURING THAT MEETING OR WHENEVER SUCH A CONFLICT MIGHT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. iF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED BY A DIRECTOR, THE OTHER DIRECTORS,W ITH THE REPORTING DIRECTOR ABSENT, WILL DTEREMINE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND ITS RESOLUTION.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
COMPENSATION FOR THE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, AND TREASURER ARE SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON COMPENSATION PAID BY COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS FOR SUCH POSITIONS.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT, AS A GENERAL RULE, MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.