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
COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-4254979
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?
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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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
Page 3
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.") .
1,216,365
439,313
571,209
519,883
328,533
3,075,303
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......
101,540
156,408
132,287
320,112
362,583
1,072,930
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..
4,163
4,163
4,163
4,163
4,163
20,815
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
1,322,068
599,884
707,659
844,158
695,279
4,169,048
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
315,325
76,850
125,273
59,968
139,652
717,068
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.
219
61,053
61,272
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
315,325
76,850
125,273
60,187
200,705
778,340
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
3,390,708
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...
1,322,068
599,884
707,659
844,158
695,279
4,169,048
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
6,620
19,460
262,728
133,910
197,435
620,153
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
6,620
19,460
262,728
133,910
197,435
620,153
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.)
..
2,525
112
550
4
1,989
5,180
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
1,331,213
619,456
970,937
978,072
894,703
4,794,381
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
70.720 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
71.720 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
13.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
9.000 %
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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-4254979
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE CGSC FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE US ARMY COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE IN EDUCATING LEADERS FOR THE 21ST CENTURY IN THE FOLLOWING SIX MISSION AREAS: ENRICH THE COLLEGE'S ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT; FOSTER A STRONG RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE MILITARY AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR; ENHANCE THE INSTITUTION'S RESEARCH ACTIVITIES; PROMOTE LEADER DEVELOPMENT; ENCOURAGE EXCELLENCE IN THE FACULTY AND STUDENT BODY; AND MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH ALUMNI.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF THE PROGRAMS, FACULTY AND STUDENTS OF THE COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
J. MARTIN COOKE STUART COOKE TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP COL. (RET.) WILLARD B. SNYDER ROLF D. SNYDER TRUSTEE TRUSTEE FAMILY RELATIONSHIP HAROLD B. PALMER JOHN ROBINSON TRUSTEE TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP HAROLD B. PALMER MICHAEL V. MEYER TRUSTEE TRUSTEE BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BOARD, TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED TO HOLD OFFICE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TRUSTEES THEN IN OFFICE. VACANCIES AMONG THE TRUSTEES FOR ANY REASON MAY BE FILLED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TRUSTEES THEN IN OFFICE. TRUSTEES NORMALLY SHALL SERVE NO MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE THREE-YEAR TERMS OF OFFICE PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT THIS RESTRICTION MAY IN EXCEPTIONAL CASES BE WAIVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TRUSTEES AT ANY REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT. FORMER TRUSTEES MAY BE REELECTED BY THE BOARD AFTER ONE YEARS ABSENCE FROM THE BOARD. A TRUSTEE WHOSE TERM EXPIRES AT AN ANNUAL MEETING SHALL NOT THEREBY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM VOTING FOR THE ELECTION OF A SUCCESSOR.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE APPROVED FORM 990 IS THEN SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. AFTER REVIEW PERIOD, THE CEO SIGNS AND SUBMITS THE FORM 990.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL LEAVE THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION, INCLUDING ANY CORRECTIVE ACTION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ESTABLISHED A PERSONNEL COMMITTEE THAT EVALUATES THE CEO ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE CONSOLIDATES THE INFORMATION AND PRESENTS HIS FINDINGS TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA, PAST PERFORMANCE AND INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION TO DETERMINE IF ANY ADJUSTMENTS SHOULD BE MADE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS HIS FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED NO LESS FREQUENTLY THAN ANNUALLY. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE WHETHER COMPENSATION AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON MARKET CONDITIONS AND FOUNDATION PERFORMANCE.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FORM 990 IS LISTED ON GUIDESTAR AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION BUSINESS OFFICE. THE BYLAWS AND ANNUAL REPORTS ARE LISTED ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. ALL OF THE FOUNDING DOCUMENTS (FORM 1023, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY) ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE FOUNDATION BUSINESS OFFICE.
PLEDGES RECEIVABLE TIME VALUE DISCOUNT BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE 88,256 GIFT SHOP COST OF SALES 26,329 ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 5,150 GIFT SHOP COST OF SALES -26,329 BOOK / TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE -2,390
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
PLEDGES RECEIVABLE TIME VALUE DISCOUNT BOOK/TAX DIFFERENCE 88,256 BOOK/TAX DEPRECIATION DIFFERENCE (2,388) ALLOWANCE FOR UNCOLLECTIBLE PLEDGES 5,150
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.