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
MULTI-ETHNIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Employer identification number
94-2389209
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
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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) 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.") ....
414,549
152,514
196,690
53,957
25,957
843,667
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..
414,549
152,514
196,690
53,957
25,957
843,667
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)..
18,120
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
825,547
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..
414,549
152,514
196,690
53,957
25,957
843,667
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
192,971
389,774
308,885
324,663
328,076
1,544,369
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..
22,106
8,381
495
30,982
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,419,018
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
205,536
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
34.130 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
38.810 %
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
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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.") .
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
....
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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) 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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MULTI-ETHNIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
Employer identification number
94-2389209
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE ORGANIZATION IS ONE OF SALT LAKE CITY'S OLDEST NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INVOLVED IN THE DEVELOPMENT, OWNERSHIP, AND MANAGEMENT OF AFFORDABLE HOUSING. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY BY DEVELOPING, OWNING, AND MANAGING CLEAN, SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME POPULATIONS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IN 2010/11, THE ORGANIZATION GRAPPLED WITH CHANGES TO THE PLANNED PARTNERSHIPS, AS THE LANDSCAPE FOR PLACING OUR HOUSING UNITS CHANGED, LEAVING MEDC IN THE POSITION OF ESTABLISHING NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND/OR IDENTIFYING NEW PROPERTIES FOR PLACING THE REMAINING UNCLAIMED UNITS. TWO YEARS AGO, WHEN WE MADE THE DIFFICULT CHOICE TO CLOSE MEDC, THE BOARD AND STAFF STRONGLY BELIEVE THAT THE ECONOMICS OF THINGS WOULD MEAN THAT OUR HOUSING UNITS WOULD EMERGE FROM THIS TRANSFER IN A MUCH BETTER POSITION. THAT REMAINS OUR POSITION TODAY. A DEVELOPMENT TEAM WAS PUT IN PLACE TO BRING THE BLANDING PROJECT TO FRUITION. BY THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE GRAYSON APARTMENT PROJECT WAS IN FACT PLACED WITH COLOR COUNTRY COMMUNITY HOUSING, INC., OUT OF ST. GEORGE, UTAH. THE TRANSACTION INVOLVED THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF A FIVE ACRE PARCEL OF LAND, DONATED BY BLANDING CITY, SUPPORTING THE FINANCIAL TAX CREDIT AND CONSTRUCTION LENDING APPLICATIONS NECESSARY FOR 30 NEW AFFORDABLE UNITS, TO FULFILL MEDCS COMMITMENTS IN THE CITY OF BLANDING. OWNERSHIP OF THE KIGALIA APARTMENTS HAS BEEN WELL POSITIONED TO SUCCESSFULLY TRANSFER TO THE SELLERS GROUP IN THE FALL OF 2011. THE LENDING PARTNERS: USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT, OLENE WALKER HOUSING LOAN FUND, AND THE FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANK OF SEATTLE AHP HAVE ALL SIGNED OFF ON THE TRANSFER OF THE ASSET. THIS PROJECT WAS A WHOLLY OWNED ENTITY OF MEDC AND THEREFORE ENABLED A MORE STREAMLINED TRANSITION. VOLATILITY HAS BECOME ROUTINE FOR HOME SALES. HOUSING AND FINANCING COSTS DECREASED OVER THIS FISCAL YEAR; HOWEVER, THE REALITY OF DEFLATION IN THE HOUSING MARKET HAS CONTINUED TO HURT THE SALES MARKET IN SALT LAKE AND, MORE SPECIFICALLY, AT ANGELINAS CORNER. MEDCS BOARD MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION IN A DECLINING MARKET TO SUPPORT THE SERVICING ENTITY - UTAH COMMUNITY REINVESTMENT CORPORATION ON BEHALF OF ITS FINANCIAL PARTNER ALLY BANK TO BEGIN FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS ON THE NOTE BEING HELD AGAINST ANGELINAS CORNER. EFFORTS CONTINUE TO BE MADE TO BRING FORWARD A BUYER(S) FOR THE REMAINING NINE CONDOMINIUM UNITS. THE TRUST DEED SALE IS ANTICIPATED TO TAKE PLACE IN THE FALL OF 2011. MEDC'S BOARD CONTINUES TO WORK TO FIND VIABLE ALTERNATIVES FOR THE PLACEMENT OF: 1) BEAR RIVER APARTMENTS TREMONTON, UTAH; 2) MOUNTAIN SHADOWS APARTMENTS NEPHI, UTAH; 3) RIVERVIEW SENIOR APARTMENTS TREMONTON, UTAH; 4) SECOND WEST APARTMENTS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH; 5) STONERIDGE APARTMENTS ROOSEVELT, UTAH; AND Z6) THE WENDELL APARTMENTS SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. THE INITIAL TIMELINE HAS DRAWN OUT DUE TO DIFFICULTIES IN BRINGING RESPECTIVE LENDERS AND INVESTORS TO AGREEABLE TRANSFER TERMS WITH EXISTING FOR- AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS. GIVEN TIME AND FINANCIAL COSTS, THIS TREND IN NEGOTIATIONS MAY MEAN PROPERTIES CANNOT BE READILY TRANSFERRED AS MOST INVESTORS HAD PLANNED AND COULD NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE PROCESS SHIFTING IT FROM TYPICAL TRANSFERS TO FORECLOSURE PROCESSES. THE BOARD WILL CONTINUE TO STRIVE FOR AS MANY POSITIVE OUTCOMES AS ARE POSSIBLE GIVEN EXISTING OPERATING AND MARKET PLACE CONSTRAINTS. IN 2010/11, MEDC DISCONTINUED EMPLOYMENT OF ALL STAFF; THEREBY, REDUCING COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH STAFFING - FEDERAL PAYROLL TAX, INSURANCE BENEFITS, ETC. THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO OPERATE EFFECTIVELY THROUGH BOARD INVOLVEMENT AND A PAID CONSULTANT. MEDCS AIM IN 2011/12 IS TO DILIGENTLY CONTINUE WORK ON THE SUCCESSFUL TRANSFER OF ITS REMAINING PROPERTY PORTFOLIO.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE BOARD FORMALLY REVIEWS THE 990 DURING A BOARD MEETING AND VOTES TO APPROVE THE DOCUMENT. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT PROVIDE SIGNATURE APPROVAL FOR THE DOCUMENT.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND KEY MANAGEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ANNUALLY. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY IS THAT ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WITH KNOWLEDGE OR AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF THAT DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OR ANY OTHER DIRECTOR OR OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REQUIRED TO INFORM THE ENTIRE BOARD OF THE CONFLICT. THE BOARD AS A WHOLE WILL THE OBTAIN APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF ALL MATERIAL FACTS. THE BOARD AS A WHOLE (WITH THE EXCLUSION OF ANY INTERESTED PERSONS) WILL DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD SHALL INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. SPECIFIC ACTIONS WILL BE DETERMINED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS INDEPENDENT FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION IS USED TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE SALARY. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS INDEPENDENT. MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA FROM SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION IS USED TO DETERMINE A REASONABLE SALARY. DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AT THE ORGANZATION'S OFFICS DURING REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.