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
AMERICAS AGENDA HEALTHCARE EDUCATION FUND
Employer identification number
20-0685396
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
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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.)
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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
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.") ....
745,324
1,393,744
2,507,411
190,500
255,010
5,091,989
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
745,324
1,393,744
2,507,411
190,500
255,010
5,091,989
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)..
3,508,161
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,583,828
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..
745,324
1,393,744
2,507,411
190,500
255,010
5,091,989
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,257
5,113
7,238
2,421
16,029
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,108,018
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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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))
.........
14
31.010 %
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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..
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))
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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))
......
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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
Part II, Line 17a--The following information is supplied to demonstrate why Americas Agenda Healthcare Education Fund (AAHEF) qualifies as publicly supported under the facts and circumstances test of Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3).Facts and Circumstances Test -- Threshhold Factors AAHEF meets the two preliminary tests set out in Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3)(i) and (ii). Ten percent-of-support limitation. AAHEF easily meets this requirement. Its public support is well over ten percent. Indeed, with a support percentage of 31%, it nearly meets the mathematical test. Attraction of public support. AAHEF maintains an ongoing program of soliciting funds from a wide array of organizations. These have included unions, corporations, charities, and associations. In addition to twenty-four member organizations which provide financial support, AAHEF is funded by other organizations that participate in and support its state-level activities. Its ongoing fundraising activities are reflected in the fact that approximately ten percent of its annual expenditures are for fundraising, as reflected in the functional cost allocation of Part IX. Facts and Circumstances Test Other FactorsPercentage of Public SupportAAHEFs actual level of public support very nearly qualifies it under the strict mathematical test. At 31%, it is extremely close to 33 1/3%. The burden of demonstrating qualification under the facts and circumstances test is therefore relatively low. It is also worth noting that the organization received very large contributions from a single source in 2007- 2009. These contributions were made to support a specific project which has since been completed and that donor has not made any further contributions. Given the diversity of the rest of the organizations support, it can be expected to meet the mathematical test of Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(6) within a few years, when that donors contributions drop out of the calculation. Sources of SupportAAHEF has received support primarily from organizations. It supporters are an array of different institutions that represent diverse segments of the public -- national and international labor unions, businesses, and health care providers. Representative Governing BodyAAHEF has a five-person governing board. Its members include current or former senior officials of the American Income Life Insurance Company, the Laborers International Union of North America, and the United Food and Commercial Workers. They have been chosen with regard to the kind of expertise and experience which they can provide to the organization, and because they represent and can speak a cross-section of diverse interests concerned with the issues AAHEF addresses. Availability of Public Services; Public Participation in Programs; Maintenance of a Definitive ProgramAAHEF was founded to promote innovation in the areas of health policy development and public communication. It has become a pioneer in health care delivery system design, health reform policy, public education, leadership training, research and analysis. AAHEFs work products in the areas of public education, policy development, research, and leadership training are made freely available via the web. For example, AAHEF maintains a site that documents a series of Health Care Summit Conversations hosted by AAHEF in 2009. Each of these events brought 10 to 12 of Americas leaders in a high-profile discussion of their visions for the kind of modernized health care system America needs. The Summit Conversations series engaged more than 100 of Americas leaders, in all leaders from business, labor, government, the health sector, and other diverse sectors who share an intense interest in solving Americas health care crisis. Highlights of their discussions and ongoing online communications about the emerging consensus continue to be available to the public at www.summitconversations.org. The public availability of this material illustrates the availability of the organizations services, and the participation of the community leaders in this project demonstrates that members of the public having special knowledge or expertise, public officials or civic or community leaders participate significantly in the organizations programs, further evidence of public support for the purposes of 1.170A-9(e)(3)(vi)(c)(1). AAHEF also maintains the site www.heartca.org. This site provides public education regarding opinion research and policy development the organization is doing with regard to development of a smart health care exchange in California, which the organization believes can be a template for other development of effective or smart exchanges in other states. The site presents California opinion research undertaken by AAHEF and presented to media and public guests at a number of educational events held in the State, as well as policy documents developed by the organization, working with many other organizations involved in the program. The site also presents public educational pieces based on AAHEF policy development research at the national level and in many other states across the country.In addition to broad internet-based access to its work product, AAHEF presents educational forums, including briefings to media and briefings on health policy and research presented to government staffers, elected leaders, and the general public. It disseminates vital health care delivery system information, research findings, policy recommendations, and educational materials to the public by streamed video webcasts of programs, email blasts, presentations at numerous professional conferences and to many public organizations, and by production of educational videos and published materials, which are distributed directly at various programs and events in which AAHEF participates as well as by download from the web.ConclusionAccordingly, it is submitted that AAHEF satisfies the facts and circumstances test set forth in Treas. Reg. 1.170A-9(e)(3) and therefore that it qualifies as a public charity.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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11000144
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
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
AMERICAS AGENDA HEALTHCARE EDUCATION FUND
Employer identification number
20-0685396
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
The Organization will make appropriate governing documents, policies and financial statements available upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
The Organization has no paid employees. Americas' Agenda: HealthCare for All , a section 501(c)(4) organization, pays the employees as common paymaster. Compensation is reviewed by the board of that organization. The Organization reimburses America's Agenda: HealthCare for All for 50% of the payroll costs for services provided to the Organization by the employees.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
No conflicts of interest have arisen. However, in the case of potential conflicts of interest, it has been agreed under America's Agenda policy that interested parties will disclose the existence of potential conflicts, and recuse themselves from participation in the decision-making process, as outlined in the organization's conflict of interest policy.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process
Form 990 is available to the officers and board members prior to filing. They are able to review the Form. The Treasurer, Chairman and Managing Director of the Organization perform a detail review prior to filing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.