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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARCH FOR LIFE EDUCATION & DEFENSE
Employer identification number
52-1231772
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.)
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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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
...............
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
242,803
170,201
175,388
241,285
202,753
1,032,430
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......
16,826
11,281
6,335
31,190
38,002
103,634
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.
259,629
181,482
181,723
272,475
240,755
1,136,064
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.)
1,136,064
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
259,629
181,482
181,723
272,475
240,755
1,136,064
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
107
283
148
44
49
631
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
107
283
148
44
49
631
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.).
259,736
181,765
181,871
272,519
240,804
1,136,695
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.940 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.930 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0 %
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MARCH FOR LIFE EDUCATION & DEFENSE
Employer identification number
52-1231772
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
VOLUNTEERS HELPING ON THE ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE RALLY HELD IN DC.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
ACROSS THE COUNTRY AND AROUND THE WORLD.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CHARGE ON THE LIFE PRINCIPLES AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS AND PARTICIPATES IN MEDIA INTERVIEWS TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ALSO INVITED TO SPEAK TO GROUPS. THE MARCH FOR LIFE EDUCATION AND DEFENSE FUND MAINTAINS A WEBSITE THAT CONTAINS EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL AND PROGRAM INFORMATION AS WELL AS LINKS BY WHICH THE PUBLIC CAN CONTACT THE ORGANIZATION TO REQUEST ADDITIONAL RESOURCES. MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED FOR RESEARCH AND INFORMATION WITHOUT CHARGE.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
ARE ALLOWED TO DESIGNATE A FAVORITE CHARITY TO RECEIVE AN ADDITIONAL 100 GRANT TO COMMEMORATE THE WINNER'S ACHIEVEMENT.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
"SAY IT WITH ROSES"- THIS IS OUR ROSE MESSAGE PROGRAM WHICH DELIVERS OUR MESSAGE TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND WASHINGTON OFFICIALS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT THE LIFE PRINCIPLES WHICH STATE THAT OUR UNALIENABLE RIGHT TO LIFE VESTS IN EACH HUMAN AT FERTILIZATION. THIS PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENT ALSO INCLUDES THE ROSE DINNER, WHICH IS HELD ANNUALLY AND IS A SPECIAL EVENT WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE ROSE MESSAGE PROGRAM. IN 2011, IT RAISED 32,025 IN CONTRIBUTIONS AND INCURRED COSTS OF 28,309, FOR A NET 3,716.
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
NELLIE J. GRAY 515 SIXTH STREET, SE WASHINGTON, DC 20003 TERRENCE M. SCANLON 2425 L STREET, NW 240 WASHINGTON, DC 20037 VALERIAN E. STASIK 5805 AMELIA STREET SPRINGFIELD, VA 22150 DONALD R KEHOE 12873 DUNBARTON DR BRISTOW, VA 20136 THOMAS J. HOGAN 8955 COLESBURY PL FAIRFAX, VA 22031 JAMES T. DUGARD 12314 SW 255 TERRACE MIAMI, FL 33032 PATRICK E. KELLY 4821 28TH STREET S A2 ARLINGTON, VA 22206 TIMOTHY SACCOCIA 1201 S COURTHOUSE RD 412 ARLINGTON, VA 22204
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
COPIES WILL BE FAXED OR EMAILED TO EACH MEMBER FOR REVIEW, COMMENT AND APPROVAL.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE 40 STATES THAT REQUIRE SUCH INFORMATION AS PART OF THEIR CORPORATE REGISTRATION AND FUNDRAISING REGULATIONS. ALSO, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST REVIEW DIRECTLY FROM THE CORPORATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.