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
DAILY SOURCE LIMITED
Employer identification number
83-0374559
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?
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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.") ....
98,109
115,301
143,191
157,876
134,477
648,954
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
98,109
115,301
143,191
157,876
134,477
648,954
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)..
571,564
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
77,390
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..
98,109
115,301
143,191
157,876
134,477
648,954
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..
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
648,954
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
11.925 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
12.02 %
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
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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) 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
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
Our nonprofit organization meets the facts and circumstances test for the following reasons. The service that we're using to Efile does not allow line returns so we've used capital letters to separate the sections of text to make it easier to read. A) Our mission is to bring high quality news and information from across the Internet to the public 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in order to educate the public, and improve our country and our world. On average we publish 30 editions a day, covering various topic areas such as health, education, nonprofits, philanthropy, world affairs, national affairs, science, business, and the arts. Each edition includes numerous news stories, features, columns, photos, audio clips, videos and live chats. We have never missed a single day. B) Our service appeals to a wide swath of the public, and is not limited to a particular community or region. C) Our Web site is entirely free of charge to the public. We do not charge for its use or for registering. In addition, all of our past editions are made available to the public online for free on a continuous basis in our news archives section. Nearly all of our site is accessible without registering. The other small portion is accessible for free for any person from the public who wants to spend 1 minute registering. The only reason registration is needed is that a user account is needed so their preferences on the site can be used. D) In IRS Year 2007, we had over 100 volunteers donate a total of 18,211 volunteer hours. The nonprofit association Independent Sector provides national rates for the value of services from volunteers that it updates annually from Bureau of Labor Statics data. For calendar year 2008, they estimate the dollar value of volunteer time is $20.25 per hour. http://www.independentsector.org/programs/research/volunteer_time.html Their number comes from the Bureau of Labor Statics average wage figure increased by 12 percent to estimate for fringe benefits. Based on their recommended figure, volunteers gave us $368,777.47 in support in IRS year 2007 (our Fiscal Year ending Sept. 30, 2008). The IRS rules do not allow us to list that on the chart, yet it is support from the public. Counting it along with our $115,301 in monetary support for IRS year 2007 would put our public support at 76% even without factoring in donations under the 2% threshold. With donations under the 2% threshold included, it's over 76%. In IRS Year 2008, we had over 120 volunteers donate 25,326.36 hours, which using the Independent Sector suggestion, is $512,858.79 in support. Even if a much lower figure like $15 an hour is used, it still is $379,895.40. The Independent Sector estimates the value of 2009 at $20.85 an hour. In IRS year 2009, we had over 160 volunteers donate 36,365.51 hours. Using the Independent Sector figure, this is $758,220.88 in support from the public. In IRS year 2010, we had about 140 volunteers donate 32,500 hours. Using the Independent Sector figure of $21.36 an hour, this is $694,200 in support from the public. If this counted towards support, 84% of our support comes from the public, even without factoring in donations under the 2% threshold. Even if a much lower figure like $15 an hour is used, it is still 487,500 in the most recent year of volunteer support, which represents 78% of total support E) Our board is a mix of men and women from different states and different work backgrounds who represent a broad cross-section of public interests and views. Board member Peter Dunn is a journalist and former small business owner who has volunteered for numerous nonprofits. He is located in Florida. Board member Amy Luchans is Associate Director of Alumni Relations at Brandeis University in Waltham, Massachusetts and was assistant director of student activities at another college. Board member Walter Regan was formerly the Executive Director of the Online News Association, and worked for National Public Radio. He is located in Virginia. Board Member Ellen Ferrante is president of a health-care company and serves on the boards of CASA Worcester County, a nonprofit in Massachusetts, and Salve Regina University in Rhode Island. Board member Michael Kolar is a coach based in St. Paul, Minnesota. F) Our nonprofit has an ongoing fund-raising program, and we have received support from 34 different sources in the last 5 years. This includes from individuals, foundations and corporations, including Bank of America and Microsoft. Our donations that come from individuals come from a broad cross-section of people young and old, and have ranged from $5 to $25,000. As we have become better known, our support has grown. Of the sources, 24 were new in the last two years. We meet one-on-one with potential donors, we apply for grants with foundations and corporations, and we have a section on our Web site on a continuous basis encouraging people to donate. We send out an annual appeal and now have a list of over 300 people we will send our next appeal to. In addition, we have set up a module on our Web site that will allow donors to make recurring donations either quarterly or annually. G) People with significant expertise in our field participate in creating our editions for the public each day. This includes Carla Baranauckas who worked for 21 years at the New York Times, where she supervised editors and reporters in the department responsible for the front page of the Times website, and was the deputy copy chief for the national news. She is currently a professor at the Columbia University School of Journalism, where she teaches journalism to graduate students, and trains instructors for the school. It also includes Lynne Adams who was in charge of a team of 30 journalists covering breaking news, international and national stories for the BBC. She also ran mulitmedia training workshops for BBC's journalists. To see more people who participate, feel free to visit the "Our Team" page on our site. H) We have no advertisements or commercial activity. We have no unrelated business income.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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TIN:
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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAILY SOURCE LIMITED
Employer identification number
83-0374559
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F99Z_P01_S00_L16
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16
Other expenses schedule Supplies $2,395, Internet and telephone $1,800, Web services, domains, and hosting $2,573, Bank fees $285, Depreciation $1,933, Total $8,986
F99Z_P02_S00_L24
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24
Pledges receivable $16,000, Inventory for future use $3,636, Prepaid expenses $509, Furniture and equipment (after depreciation) $3,782, Other long-term assets $8,254, Security deposits $100. Total $32,281
F99Z_P02_S00_L26
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26
Accounts payable and credit cards payable $3,041, Negative balance in 1 checking account in Quickbooks last day of fiscal year due to outstanding checks $24,132, Total $27,173
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000077
Software Version:
v1.00
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TIN:
TY 2010 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
DAILY SOURCE LIMITED
EIN: 83-0374559
Software ID:10000077
Software Version:v1.00
Explanation:
We are filing after February 15, 2011 due to the following notice: In order to facilitate systems and programming changes, the IRS today notified tax-exempt organizations that the IRS Modernized e-file (MEF) system will not be available from January 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012 for electronic filing of Forms 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF and 1120-POL information returns. The IRS is suspending the availability of the system to implement changes to IRS programs and systems for the 2011 tax year. The 990-N e-postcard filing system will not be affected by the temporary suspension of the MeF system To minimize the impact on affected organizations, the IRS is granting an extension of time to file to March 30, 2012 to organizations whose due date or first extended due date for returns is January 17, 2012 or February 15, 2012. Affected organizations required to file electronically may file electronically prior to January 1, 2012 or between March 1, 2012 and March 30, 2012. Organizations that are not required to file electronically may do the same and, alternatively, may file a paper return anytime before March 30, 2012. In addition, as described in Notice 2012-4, certain affected organizations normally required to file electronically will have the option to file a paper return during the suspension period. An affected organization that has not previously received an extension and wishes to extend its filing due date until after March 30, 2012 may request an automatic 3-month extension by filing Form 8868, Extension of Time to File an Exempt Organization Return, by its original due date. If an affected organization has already obtained an automatic 3-month extension, the IRS will grant the organization an additional 3-month extension if the organization properly completes and files Form 8868 by its first extended due date. Organizations that have already been granted two extensions for a total of six months may not request a further extension. Organizations are reminded that an extension of the time to file, including the automatic extension to March 30, 2012 provided in the Announcement, is not an extension of time to pay any tax liabilities that may be due for the year. Organizations with a filing due date (or first extended due date) between January 1, 2012 and February 29, 2012 that file their returns by March 30, 2012 will be considered to have timely filed. In the case of an organization with a second extended due date that falls during the suspension period, the organization will have reasonable cause for late filing and will not be subject to the late filing penalties if it files by March 30, 2012. The organization should attach a Reasonable Cause Statement to its return referencing Notice 2012-4 , in order to avoid receiving a system-generated penalty notice for late filing. Some organizations generally required to file electronically that have already obtained two three-month filing extensions may be uncomfortable with taking advantage of the late filing penalty relief provided in this notice. In that circumstance the organization may file its return on paper during the suspension.