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
READING SPECIALISTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION D/B/A SAFEGUARDS
Employer identification number
45-0463456
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?
................
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.") ....
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..
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
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) 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.") .
14,000
14,000
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......
2,227,516
2,356,093
2,345,601
2,995,885
3,713,692
13,638,787
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.
2,227,516
2,356,093
2,345,601
3,009,885
3,713,692
13,652,787
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
13,652,787
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...
2,227,516
2,356,093
2,345,601
3,009,885
3,713,692
13,652,787
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.)
1,735
58,000
4,540
64,275
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
2,227,516
2,356,093
2,347,336
3,067,885
3,718,232
13,717,062
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
99.530 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
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
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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
READING SPECIALISTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION D/B/A SAFEGUARDS
Employer identification number
45-0463456
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
SUSAN E KRAUS, PRESIDENT AND ROBERT GILL, SECRETARY ARE MARRIED
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
READING SPECIALISTS EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (RSEA) PAYS A MANAGEMENT FEE TO AFFINITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (AFFINITY) WHERE THE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY OF RSEA ARE THE ONLY PARTNERS OF AFFINITY. ALSO, RSEA REIMBURSES SALARIES AND BENEFITS TO AFFINITY FOR THE TIME AFFINITY'S STAFF WORKS AT RSEA. FAIRCHILD SERVICES INC HAS BEEN DELEGATED THE BUSINESS OFFICE/ACCOUNTING DUTIES OF RSEA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AUDITOR MEETS WITH DESIGNATED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE AUDIT REPORT AND 990. UPON REVIEW, THE REPRESENTATIVES DISTRIBUTE ALL REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE ORGANIZATION SURVEYS LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH SIMILAR BUDGETS AND CALCULATES THE SALARIES OF SIMILAR POSITIONS WITHIN THAT CORPORATION BY AVERAGING AND GENERATING A BASE UTILIZING EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE AND COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
PARTS AND SCHEDULES FOR THE AMENDED FORM 990 DURING THE 2010 AUDIT, THE ORGANIZATION EXPERIENCED DELAYS IN RECEIVING THIRD PARTY CONFIRMATIONS FOR PROGRAM REVENUES AND INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT. AT THE DUE DATE OF THE FORM 990, THE INTERNAL NUMBERS WERE PARTIALLY AUDITED AND USED FOR THE PREPARATION OF A TIMELY FORM 990. THE FORM 990 WAS AMENDED TO INCORPORATE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 8, CONTRIBUTIONS HAS BEEN DECREASED FROM $8,000 TO $0 OR $8,000. THIS DECREASE IS DUE TO INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT AND NOT ORIGINALLY REPORTED CORRECTLY. THIS SAME CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 9, PART VIII, LINE 1D RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHEDULE A, PAGE 3, PART III, LINE 1, COLUMN E.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 15 SALARIES HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM $934,030 TO $1,033,287 OR $99,257. THIS INCREASE IS DUE TO A CHANGE IN CONTRACT FOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES NOT ORIGINALLY REPORTED CORRECTLY. THIS CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 7, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN D FOR AFFINITY PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES RESULTING IN A TOTAL ON LINE 1D OF $373,517. THIS SAME CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 10, PART IX, LINE 5 COMPENSATION COLUMNS A AND C AND SCHEDULE J, PAGE 2, LINE 1.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 17 OTHER EXPENSES HAS BEEN DECREASED FROM $2,439,707 TO $2,230,900 OR $208,807. THIS DECREASE IS DUE TO INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT AND NOT ORIGINALLY REPORTED CORRECTLY. THIS SAME CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 2, LINE 4A PROGRAM EXPENSES AND PAGE 10, PART IX, LINE 17 TRAVEL, LINE 20 INTEREST, AND LINE 24B CLINICAL FEES, COLUMNS A AND B.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART 1, LINE 18 HAS BEEN DECREASED FROM $3,373,737 TO $3,264,187 OR $109,550 AS THE RESULT OF THE CHANGES IN EXPENSES AS PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED. THIS SAME CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 10, PART IX, LINES 25, COLUMN A.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 19 HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM $352,495 TO $454,045 OR $101,550 AS THE RESULT OF THE CHANGES IN REVENUE AND EXPENSES AS PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 20, TOTAL ASSETS HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM $1,472,568 TO $1,564,617 OR $92,049. THIS DECREASE IS DUE TO INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT AND NOT ORIGINALLY REPORTED CORRECTLY. THIS SAME CHANGE WAS MADE APPROPRIATELY ON PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 15 DUE FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 22 HAS BEEN INCREASED FROM $1,199,064 TO $1,291,113 OR $92,049 AS THE RESULT OF THE CHANGES IN REVENUE AND EXPENSES AS PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED.
FORM 990, PAGE 3, PART IV, LINE 2, IS AMENDED TO THE ANSWER "NO". DUE TO INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT, THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE SCHEDULE B, SCHEDULE OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XI, LINE 5, OTHER CHANGES HAS BEEN DECREASED FROM $9,501 TO $0 OR $9,501. THIS DECREASE IS DUE TO INTERNAL RECORDKEEPING INACCURACIES THAT NEEDED TO BE CORRECTED DURING THE AUDIT AND NOT ORIGINALLY REPORTED CORRECTLY.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE D, PAGE 4, ALL PARTS HAVE BEEN UPDATED FOR ALL CHANGES IN NET ASSETS, REVENUE, AND EXPENSES AS PREVIOUSLY EXPLAINED.
SCHEDULE R, PAGE 3, LINES 2(1), 2(2), AND 2(3) HAVE BEEN RESTATED AS TO THE TRANSACTION TYPE WITH A RELATED ORGANIZATION. THE TOTAL OF THESE THREE AMOUNTS HAS NOT CHANGED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.