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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER
Employer identification number
62-1014756
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,507,844
195,488
357,284
233,783
80,275
2,374,674
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
1,507,844
195,488
357,284
233,783
80,275
2,374,674
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)..
1,627,177
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
747,497
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,507,844
195,488
357,284
233,783
80,275
2,374,674
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
150,875
134,895
100,069
96,638
78
482,555
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
6,400
6,400
6,400
5,800
9,451
34,451
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,891,680
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
2,403,555
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
25.850 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
47.680 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER
Employer identification number
62-1014756
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO CREATIVELY APPLY THE POWER OF STORYTELLING TO ENRICH THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE BY ADDRESSING THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN TODAY'S SOCIETY AND TO INFUSE STORYTELLING INTO THE MAINSTREAM OF SCOIETY-BUILDING PUBLIC AWARENESS, GREATER CREDIBILITY, AND WIDER AUDIENCES FOR STORYTELLING AMONG THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL PRESENT NOMINATIONS TO FILL OPEN BOARD SEATS. THE HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE SHALL PRESENT TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS A SLATE OF NAMES FOR CONFIRMATION BY A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
BOARD DISCUSSIONS AND DECISIONS ARE RELAYED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD MEMBERS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE INTERNATIONAL STORYTELLING CENTER (ISC) REQUIRE THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE DISCLOSED FULLY, AND ON A TIMELY BASIS, TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS (BOARD). ISC VIEWS TIMELY DISCLOSURE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST NECESSARY TO ENSURE THAT ISC'S RESOURCES ARE USED IN THE MOST JUDICIOUS MANNER AND THAT THE GOALS OF THE ISC ARE NOT COMPROMISED IN ANY WAY. ISC BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS MUST AVOID ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO ENSURE THE ISC'S INTEGRITY. 1. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST WHEN THE DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTERESTS OR CONCERNS OF ANY BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER (OUTSIDE THEIR EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP) OR OF SAID PERSON'S IMMEDIATE FAMILY OR ANY INDIVIDUAL, GROUP, OR ORGANIZATION TO WHICH SAID PERSON HAS ALLEGIANCE, OR IN WHICH SAID PERSON HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST, MAY BE SEEN AS CONTRARY TO THE INTERESTS OR CONCERNS OF ISC. 2. WHEN AN UNDISCLOSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS SUSPECTED, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF ISC. IN ADDITION, ANY BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER WHO BECOMES AWARE OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVING ANOTHER BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF ISC. THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL PROVIDE THE CHAIRPERSON WITH ANY AND ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION ON THE PARTICULAR MATTER. WITHIN TEN (10) BUSINESS DAYS OF RECEIPT OF NOTICE OF A SUSPECTED CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL INFORM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD THAT A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST. THE CHAIRPERSON SHALL THEN UNDERTAKE A TIMELY AND APPROPRIATE INVESTIGATION, GIVE HIS OR HER WRITTEN OPINION CONCERNING THE EXISTENCE OF A CONFLICT, AND MAKE WRITTEN RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROPRIATE ACTION TO THE ENTIRE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL THEN VOTE AS TO AN APPROPRIATE ACTION INCLUDING DISMISSING THE ISSUE WITHOUT FURTHER CONSIDERATION OR FORWARDING THE APPROPRIATE ACTION TO THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS IF THE ISSUE REGARDS A BOARD MEMBER, OR THE PRESIDENT, IF THE ISSUE REGARDS A STAFF MEMBER. THERE SHALL BE NO ADVERSE CONSEQUENCES TO ANY PERSON FOR ADHERING TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POLICY. 3. WHEN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DECIDES TO REFER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE ENTIRE BOARD, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD, EXCLUDING THE PERSON CONCERNED (IF A BOARD MEMBER). THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSION OR DECISION ON THE MATTER. THE BOARD SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ULTIMATE DISPOSITION OF POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ISC SHALL ENTER INTO NO CONTRACT OR FINANCIAL ARRANGEMENT OR TRANSACTION IN WHICH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY EXIST WITHOUT EXPRESSED APPROVAL OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT AND ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. 4. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD SHALL STATE THAT THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED AND STATE THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON, IF A BOARD MEMBER, DID NOT VOTE ON THE DSCISION. THE MINUTES WILL ALSO STATE WITH SPECIFICITY THE DECISION REACHED BY THE BOARD AND THE BASIS FOR IT. 5. A COPY OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT SHALL BE FURNISHED TO EACH BOARD AND STAFF MEMBER WHO IS CURRENTLY SERVING ISC OR WHO MAY HEREAFTER BECOME ASSOCIATED WITH IT. EACH CURRENT BOARD AND STAFF MEMBER SHALL SIGN THE ATTACHED ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DELIVER THE SIGNED ORIGINAL TO THE PRESIDENT, WHO SHALL MAINTAIN A FILE OF ALL SUCH ORIGINALS. EACH NEW BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER SHALL SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND DELIVER IT TO THE PRESIDENT AT THE TIME OF ELECTION OR HIRING, AS APPLICABLE. THIS POLICY AND ITS APPLICATION SHALL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF BOARD AND STAFF MEMBERS. 6. THE FAILURE OF ANY EMPLOYEE TO STRICTLY COMPLY WITH THE TERMS OF THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE DEEMED GROUNDS FOR PROBATION, SUSPENSION, OR DISMISSAL. ANY BOARD MEMBER FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY WILL BE ASKED TO RESIGN FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.