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
KROENKE SPORTS CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
74-2442488
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.") ....
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
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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
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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) 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.") .
521,268
595,365
425,219
722,692
745,464
3,010,008
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......
0
91,259
140,366
14,103
66,659
312,387
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
192,755
177,360
393,416
402,142
123,602
1,289,275
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.
714,023
863,984
959,001
1,138,937
935,725
4,611,670
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..
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
4,611,670
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...
714,023
863,984
959,001
1,138,937
935,725
4,611,670
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.)
3,101
0
0
0
0
3,101
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
717,124
863,984
959,001
1,138,937
935,725
4,614,771
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
99.933 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.796 %
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
0 %
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
Additional Data
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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
KROENKE SPORTS CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
74-2442488
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES MANY REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE IN A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS. THE FOCUS OF OUR EFFORTS IS TO ASSIST YOUTH-ORIENTED PROGRAMS AND CHARITIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE THAT SERVE AT-RISK YOUTH. EACH ORGANIZATION SUBMITS A PROPOSAL OR FUNDRAISING PROGRAM ALONG WITH ITS 501(c)(3) DETERMINATION LETTER. THESE ORGANIZATIONS TYPICALLY ARE WELL RECOGNIZED FOR PROVIDING CHARITABLE FUNCTIONS IN OUR LOCAL REGION. OUR STRATEGIC COMMUNITY INVESTMENT IS IN MANY FORMS: EDUCATION, HEALTH AND YOUTH SPORTS PROGRAMS, DONATIONS OF AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE AND TICKETS, GRANTS, APPEARANCES BY OUR PLAYERS, COACHES, ALUMNI AND THE PERSONAL SERVICE OF OUR EMPLOYEES THROUGH KSE C.A.R.E. AND INDIVIDUAL EFFORTS. ALTITUDE SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT HAS BROADENED OUR COMMUNITY EFFORTS THROUGH ITS AIRING OF PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR A VARIETY OF ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. OUR PLAYERS, COACHES AND STAFF ARE ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS IN THE COMMUNITY, DEDICATING OVER 1,000 HOURS OF THEIR TIME TO VISITING SCHOOLS, HOSTING YOUTH SPORTS CLINICS, LIFTING THE SPIRITS OF YOUNG PATIENTS IN THE HOSPITAL AND ATTENDING FUNDRAISING EVENTS THAT BENEFIT THE COLORADO COMMUNITY. KROENKE SPORTS CHARITIES PROGRAMS, OUTREACH, AND EVENTS IN SUPPORT OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND FITNESS INCLUDE: -READ TEAM -NUGGET/AV FOR A DAY -QWEST LEADERSHIP CHALLENGE -HOBEY BAKER HIGH SCHOOL CHARACTER AWARD -EXCELLENCE IN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC TRAINING -TEAM FIT -NUGGETS SKILLS CHALLENGE -SUMMER LEAGUE -BREAK THE ICE -STREET AVS -NUGGETS AND AVALANCHE PLAYER CLINICS -JUNIOR MAMMOTH INTERNATIONAL -BE THERE -AVALANCHE LEARN TO SKATE -COLIN L. CASSIDY MEMORIAL LACROSSE TOURNAMENT -VACCINES FOR TEENS -SPECIAL OLYMPICS COLORADO -DENVER NUGGETS COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS -STICKS FOR SCHOOLS -RECESS PROGRAM -PROGRAM SALES -AUTOGRAPHED MERCHANDISE DONATION PROGRAM -TICKETS FROM THE HEART -COMMUNITY COACH AWARD -PASSBACK PROGRAM -TICKET DONATION PROGRAM -AVALANCHE YOUTH SKATER -AVALANCHE CARES -DENVER SCHOOL PARTNERS -WE DON'T WASTE -LIFT UP AMERICA -RAPIDS ROOKIE FOR A DAY -LACROSSE OUT CANCER NIGHT -KOMEN FOUNDATION RACE FOR A CURE -STEP UP FOR CANCER -QUALITY TIME -QUEBEC INTERNATIONAL PEE WEE TOURNAMENT -AVALANCHE MINI MITES -SHOP WITH A JOCK -HOLIDAY VISIT -MARTIN LUTHER KING CELEBRATION
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THROUGH COMMON EMPLOYMENT.
DOCUMENTATION OF MEETINGS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTIONS 8A AND 8B
CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION POLICIES IN PLACE FOR KSC MEETINGS. THE MEETINGS ARE INFORMAL, WITH NO SET AGENDA, AND THERE ARE NO MINUTES TAKEN. KSC IS IN THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING ITS POLICIES.
PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11
THE KSC TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY FINANCE AND ADMIN STAFF AND IS REVIEWED BY CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE BOARD. ANY QUESTIONS ARE ADDRESSED WITH THE RETURN PREPARER.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 19
DOCUMENTS ARE NOT ROUTINELY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, BUT COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REASONABLE REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.