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
TECUMSEH AREA COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL
Employer identification number
38-3259824
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.") ....
53,046
53,046
91,118
85,914
61,323
344,447
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..
53,046
53,046
91,118
85,914
61,323
344,447
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)..
22,165
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
322,282
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..
53,046
53,046
91,118
85,914
61,323
344,447
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,520
6,133
11,653
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..
19,152
16,498
35,650
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
391,750
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
3,090
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
82.270 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
78.730 %
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
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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
....
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
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
TECUMSEH AREA COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOL
Employer identification number
38-3259824
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
EMPLOYEES. OFFERED FOR 9TH - 12TH GRADERS COMMUNITY WALK - STUDENTS IN 4 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS TOOK ADVANTAGE OF THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND A DAY TOURING OUR COMMUNITY, LEARNING ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESSES AND GOVERNMENT. (CURRICULUM BASED.) 219 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED, VISITING 13 LOCAL BUSINESSES. 39 PARENT VOLUNTEERS SUPPORTED STUDENT A.L.L.Y. - AIDING, LISTENING, LEARNING WITH YOUTH - TRAINED HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PROVIDE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING IN THE AREA OF LITERACY, MATH AND OTHER ACADEMIC AREAS. 38 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS MENTORED 38 MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS WEEKLY. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS LUNCH BUDDY PROGRAM - ADULTS PAIRED WITH ELEMENTARY/MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS PROVIDING A MENTORING OPPORTUNITY DURING LUNCHTIME, ONE HOUR PER WEEK. 6 CONSISTENT MATCHES ROLLING READERS - LOCAL BUSINESSES ADOPT CLASSROOMS BY READING TO THE STUDENTS ONCE A WEEK THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR - 393 STUDENTS FROM 3 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS - 17 ADULT VOLUNTEERS BUILDERS CLUB - IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE TECUMSEH KIWANIS ORGANIZATION, MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS ORGANIZED AN AFTER-SCHOOL CLUB FOCUSING ON COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECTS - APPROXIMATELY 100 STUDENTS PARTICIPATE EACH YEAR. PEACE MAKING LESSONS - CIS FACILITATED LESSONS, ONE SESSION EACH WEEK FOR SIX WEEKS, IN THE SECOND, THIRD AND FOURTH GRADE CLASSROOMS REGARDING CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS - 504 STUDENTS FROM 4 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS BACK PACK PROGRAM - IN COLLABORATION WITH TPS, CIS CREATED CONFLICT RESOLUTION BACK PACKS THAT FOURTH GRADE STUDENTS COULD TAKE HOME AND DISCUSS WITH PARENTS. IT IS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PEACE MAKING LESSONS. 189 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED FROM 3 ELEMENTARY BUILDINGS P.A.S.S. (PARENTS AND STUDENTS STUDY) - IN COLLABORATION WITH SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER, ALL FIFTH GRADERS TOOK PART IN A LEARNING STYLES TEST TO DISCOVER THE WAY THEY LEARN. STUDENTS WERE THEN GIVEN HOMEWORK TIPS THAT ALIGN WITH THEIR LEARNING STYLE. CIS/SYLVAN ALSO HELD A PARENT NIGHT FOR PARENTS TO LEARN THEIR STYLE AND HOW TO BEST HELP THEIR STUDENT. 237 STUDENTS AND 4 PARENTS TOOK PART PLANNER CHALLENGE - CIS CHALLENGES FIFTH GRADERS TO LEARN THE BEST WAY TO USE THEIR PLANNER IN SCHEDULING HOMEWORK, TESTS AND LIFE. 237 STUDENTS TOOK PART WITH 8 ADULTS SUPPORTING STUDY GROUP- IN ADDITION TO THE STUDENT ALLY PROGRAM - OUR CIS TECUMSEH MIDDLE SCHOOL SITE COORDINATOR WORKS ONE-ON-ONE WITH STUDENTS THAT NEED EXTRA ACADEMIC SUPPORT. (2 GROUPS ARE FORMED - ONE THAT INCLUDES ALLY STUDENTS - THE OTHER ARE STUDENTS THAT ARE RECOMMENDED BY TEACHRS/COUNSELOR) THESE STUDENTS ARE TRACKED AS TO THEIR PROGRESS. 19 STUDENTS TOOK PART SECOND STEP - CIS SITE LIAISON ACTS AS LINK BETWEEN STAFF AND ADMINISTRATION TO SUPPORT THIS EVIDENCE BASED CONFLICT RESOLUTION PROGRAM. IN SOME CASES SHE WILL DO LESSONS AND/OR TESTING. K-8TH GRADE PROGRAM - THIS IS A MANDATORY PROGRAM AND 1,883 STUDENTS TOOK PART THIS YEAR. CONNECTING CAREERS & COMMUNITY WITH TEENS (CCCT) - PILOT PROGRAM - IN COLLABORATION WITH THE THS GUIDANCE OFFICE, CIS REPOSITIONS A TECUMSEH BUSINESS TO CREATE A SHOWCASE AT THE HIGH SCHOOL FOCUSING ON THE JOBS INVOLVED IN MAKING THAT BUSINESS POSSIBLE AND THE SCHOOLING THAT IS NEEDED. IN ADDITION, STUDENTS WHO HAVE INDICATED AN INTEREST IN THAT CAREER THROUGH THEIR EDP ARE ASKED TO JOIN SOMEONE FROM THAT BUSINESS FOR A GROUP LUNCH. 27 STUDENTS TOOK PART - 3 BUSINESSES AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS: "A LITTLE GRACE & CHARM - THROUGH THE NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY, CIS IDENTIFIED THE NEED FOR INSTRUCTION ON MANNERS. EACH ELEMENTARY BUILDING WAS OFFERED AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN K-2ND ON DEVELOPING PROPER MANNERS. 12 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED FROM ONE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS: . "T-TOWN SAFETY - CIS PARTNERED WITH LENAWEE'S CHILD TO COORDINATE & IMPLEMENT A ONE-WEEK SUMMER PILOT PROGRAM OFFERED TO CHILDREN GRADES K-2ND TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT SAFETY. OTHER PARTNERS THAT WERE REPOSITIONED TO DO THE ACTUALLY SAFETY INSTRUCTION WERE LOWES, TECUMSEH POLICE DEPARTMENT, TECUMSEH FIRE DEPARTMENT, TECUMSEH PARKS & RECREATION AND FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION. 25 CHILDREN PARTICIPATED. "SUMMER WITH S.A.M. -STUDENTS ACHIEVE MORE - THIS PROGRAM TARGETED STUDENTS ENTERING INTO FIFTH GRADE THAT MAY HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME WITH THE TRANSITION INTO MIDDLE SCHOOL. THIS IS A ONE WEEK PROGRAM WHERE STUDENTS LEARN TEAM BUILDING AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION SKILLS, STUDY SKILLS, MATH SKILLS AND ARE FAMILIARIZED WITH THE MIDDLE SCHOOL THROUGH GAMES & ACTIVITIES. PARTNERS INCLUDED SYLVAN LEARNING CENTER & LISD ADVENTURE EDUCATION. (TWO SESSIONS WERE HELD THIS YEAR) 60 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED - STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FROM THE HIGH SCHOOL & MIDDLE SCHOOL SUPPORTED "MIDDLE SCHOOL MAYHEM - CIS SUPPORTED THIS TWO WEEK LONG INTENSIVE LEARNING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO HELP STUDENTS WHO SCORED LOWER ON MEAP TESTS. 32 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED. 19 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS HELPED "ACTIVE ALGEBRA - PILOT PROGRAM - 29 STUDENTS TOOK PART IN THIS ONE WEEK SESSION TO IMPROVE ACADEMICS IN THE AREA OF MATHEMATICS. THIS IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND IMPROVE GRADES AND MEAP SCORES. 14 STUDENT VOLUNTEERS HELPED ONE TIME EVENTS: MIX IT UP DAY - CIS COORDINATED A MIX IT UP DAY FOR STUDENTS IN THIRD & FOURTH GRADES AT PATTERSON & HERRICK PARK. DURING LUNCH STUDENTS ARE ASKED TO EAT AND PLAY WITH STUDENTS THEY DO NOT KNOW. IT IS A CHANCE FOR THE RULES OF SOCIAL BOUNDARIES TO BE BROKEN DOWN. 204 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED SCIENCE DISSECTION - CIS REPOSITIONED A DOCTOR TO FACILITATE THE CURRICULUM DISSECTION FOR SEVENTH GRADERS AT TMS - 160 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED CAREER PANEL - CIS COORDINATED A PANEL DISCUSSION ON 6 REQUESTED CAREERS FOR THS. 72 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED THS PRESENTATIONS - CIS COORDINATED TWO SEPARATE CAREER PRESENTATIONS AT THS BRINGING A SUCCESSFUL HOLLYWOOD MAKE-UP ARTIST AND GRADUATE FROM THS TO SPEAK TO 80 STUDENTS AND THE DIRECTOR OF CULINARY ARTS AT THE LISD TECH CTR. TO DO A DEMONSTRATION/PRESENTATION ON HEALTHY EATING TO 30+ STUDENTS IN THE NUTRITION CLASS. SAFETY-NET - CIS COLLABORATED WITH THE LENAWEE YOUTH COUNCIL TO CREATE A PARENT GUIDE FOR INTERNET SAFETY. THREE THS STUDENTS PRESENTED AT THE BUILDING A HEALTHY FUTURE SERIES TO PARENTS. ADDITIONALLY, 2 STUDENTS PRESENTED AT THE KIWANIS CLUB MEETING. CIS NEEDS ASSESSMENT - AS A SERVICE TO BOTH THE COMMUNITY AND OUR SCHOOL DISTRICT, CIS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL NEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEY. IT IS USED AS A WAY TO PLAN OUR YEARLY GOALS AND FOR OTHER POPULATIONS TO USE FOR GRANT WRITING AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT. APPROXIMATELY 175 STUDENTS AND 77 ADULTS TOOK PART IN THIS YEAR'S NEEDS ASSESSMENT ON GOING SUPPORT: VOLUNTEER CENTER - STUDENTS IN HIGH SCHOOL CAN APPLY FOR A CIS VOLUNTEER STUDENT PROFILE. EACH TIME THEY VOLUNTEER AND SEND PROOF INTO OUR ORGANIZATION, CIS WILL UPDATE THEIR PROFILE. WHENEVER REQUESTED, THEY CAN GET A PRINT OUT OF THEIR VOLUNTEER HOURS. (COLLEGE APPLICATION, NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY, SCHOLARSHIPS, ETC.) CIS SPEAKERS BUREAU - CIS TEAMED UP WITH THE TECUMSEH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICE TO CREATE A SPEAKERS BUREAU. BUSINESS PEOPLE AGREE TO BE A PART OF A "LIST" GIVEN TO ALL TEACHERS IN THE DISTRICT TO USE WHEN NEEDING AN EXPERT IN A SPECIFIC FIELD. WE CONTINUE TO UPDATE IT YEARLY. CIS WILL ALSO SET UP A ONE TIME SPEAKER IF REQUESTED BY TEACHER. 44 BUSINESS PEOPLE HAVE AGREED TO BE ON THE LIST.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.