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
THE TANDANA FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-4748423
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.)
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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 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 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.)..
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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
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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
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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) 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.") .
27,872
49,965
55,235
87,785
92,133
312,990
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......
54,851
55,790
78,563
101,360
93,244
383,808
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.
82,723
105,755
133,798
189,145
185,377
696,798
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.)
696,798
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...
82,723
105,755
133,798
189,145
185,377
696,798
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,600
649
586
582
606
4,023
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,600
649
586
582
606
4,023
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.)..
84,323
106,404
134,384
189,727
185,983
700,821
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
99.430 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.380 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
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
.....
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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) 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
Additional Data
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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
THE TANDANA FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
20-4748423
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER REVENUE
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8
COOKBOOK SALE 599 TOTAL 599
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
EXPENSES AIRFARE 13,850 TRANSPORTATION 16,844 INSURANCE 865 BUSINESS REGISTRATION FEE 100 CONSULAR FEES 501 ACTIVITIES COSTS 2,105 PROJECT SUPPLIES 27,363 MEDICAL SUPPLIES AND SERV 4,846 EXCHANGE LOSS 201 COMMUNICATIONS/PHONE 1,730 BANK AND EXCHANGE FEES 1,773 FOOD 19,406 MISCELLANEOUS 1,257 SUPPLIES 15,042 SCHOLARSHIPS 12,789 LODGING 27,636 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 1,162 TOTAL 147,470
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20
UNREALIZED GAIN ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST ASSET 1,179
OTHER ASSETS
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
4,785 7,434 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 1,233 2,395 ADVANCES AND PREPAID TRAVEL CARDS 13,671 0 BENEF INTEREST ASSET HELD BY OTHERS 18,114 19,814 TOTAL 35,337 24,853
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
CREATING CROSS-CULTURAL VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FUNDING FOR SMALL COMMUNITY PROJECTS IN HIGHLAND ECUADOR AND MALI'S DOGON COUNTY.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28
TANDANA COORDINATED NINE VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS IN ECUADOR, WHICH ALLOWED 139 NORTH AMERICANS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO HELP 16 RURAL COMMUNITIES IN ECUADOR, WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THE LOCAL CULTURE. TWO OF THESE PROGRAMS WERE FOCUSED ON HEALTH CARE, AND ALLOWED OUR VOLUNTEER HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS TO TREAT 1265 PATIENTS. ONE OF THESE PROGRAMS ALLOWED US TO PROVIDE FREE VACATION ENGLISH AND MATH COURSES FOR APPROXIMATELY 60 LOCAL STUDENTS. OTHER PROGRAMS ALLOWED US TO BUILD A GREENHOUSE FOR A NATIVE TREE NURSERY, BUILD A RETAINING WALL FOR A POTABLE WATER SYSTEM, AND MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO A COMMUNITY CENTER. OUR INTERNSHIP AND LONG-TERM VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS ALSO ALLOWED 8 NORTH AMERICANS TO SPEND 2-10 MONTHS EACH IN ECUADOR AND TO PROVIDE ENGLISH CLASSES AT ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS AND ASSISTANCE AT A RURAL HEALTH CENTER AND A NATIVE TREE NURSERY. WE COORDINATED ONE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN MALI, WHICH ALLOWED 11 NORTH AMERICANS TO VOLUNTEER THEIR SERVICES TO HELP TWO RURAL COMMUNITIES WHILE LEARNING ABOUT THE LOCAL CULTURE AND HELPING TO BUILD A GRAIN BANK FOR THE VILLAGE OF SAL-DIMI.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29
TANDANA PROVIDED FUNDING FOR SEVERAL COMMUNITY INITIATIVES IN MALI, INCLUDING THE RESTORATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF TWO WELLS, WHICH ALLOWS THE INHABITANTS OF TWO VILLAGES SAFE ACCESS TO WATER, ADDITIONAL TRAINING IN GARDENING TECHNIQUES, SEEDS, AND TOOLS FOR THE YAROU PLATEAU SCHOOL, LITERACY CLASSES FOR 150 WOMEN OF KANSONGHO AND KANI, A LATRINE FOR THE KANSONGHO COTTON BANK, SOAP-MAKING TRAINING FOR WOMEN IN KANSONGHO, AND SUPPORT TO OLOGUELEMO AN ASSOCIATION OF 8 VILLAGES THAT HAS FORMED TO PROTECT AND ENCOURAGE THE TREES IN THEIR AREA. IN ECUADOR PROGRAMS, WE ASSISTED WITH A NEW ROOF FOR THE AGUALONGO COMMUNITY CENTER; CEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE PANECILLO COMMUNITY CENTER; A GATE FOR THE SCHOOL IN PADRE CHUPA, A RETAINING WALL TO PROTECT THE WATER SOURCE FOR PANECILLO, AND A GREENHOUSE FOR THE UCINQUI NATIVE TREE NURSERY.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30
TANDANA PROVIDED SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 78 RURAL ECUADORIAN STUDENTS, WHICH ALLOWED THEM TO ATTEND SECONDARY SCHOOL, AND FOR 5 RURAL ECUADORIAN STUDENTS TO ATTEND UNIVERSITY. TANDANA PROVIDED BOOKS, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS, TRANSPORTATION COSTS, AND OTHER FEES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.