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
TALLADEGA FIRST INC
Employer identification number
63-0918897
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?
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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.") ....
218,980
138,223
165,432
218,707
86,278
827,620
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
218,980
138,223
165,432
218,707
86,278
827,620
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.
827,620
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..
218,980
138,223
165,432
218,707
86,278
827,620
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,276
639
34
25
67
3,041
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).
830,661
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
163,629
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
99.630 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.040 %
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
................................................
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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
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.") .
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
Page 4
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
TALLADEGA FIRST INC
Employer identification number
63-0918897
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO PROVIDE FOR THE ECONOMIC, CULTURAL AND CIVIC PRIDE REVITALIZATION OF THE CITY OF TALLADEGA'S HISTORIC COURTHOUSE DISTRICT BY PROVIDING QUALITY AND DIVERSE LIVELY ARTS PERFORMANCES IN THE RESTORED RITZ THEATER, A RESTORED ART DECO PERFORMANCE CENTER.
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIST OF ALL OFFICERS AND BOARD CHAIRPERSON. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE AUDIT REPORT ( IF PREPARED )AND FORM 990. THE RECORDS FOR THE ORGANIZATION WERE AUDITED BY THE AUDITORS FOR THE CITY OF TALLADEGA BUT NO AUDIT REPORT WAS ISSUED FOR TALLADEGA FIRST FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012.
OFFICERS WHO CANNOT BE REACHED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9
GAYLE MCMILLAN 1 GUNSTON DR TALLADEGA, AL 35160 HUGO MOLLISTON PO BOX 1124 TALLADEGA, AL 35161 CHAD THOMAS 715 WALNUT ST TALLADEGA, AL 35160 BRENDA BURT 1013 SOUTHWOOD AVE TALLADEGA, AL 35160 WILLIAM B MCGEHEE PO BOX 37 TALLADEGA, AL 35161 RONNIE BAKER PO BOX 55 TALLADEGA, AL 35161 MARY SUE GAINES 500 MEADOWLAKE LANE TALLADEGA, AL 35160 DR TERRY GRAHAM 205 SOUTH ST EAST TALLADEGA, AL 35160 PAT GREENE PO DRAWER C TALLADEGA, AL 35161 DR BILLY HAWKINS 627 BATTLE ST WEST TALLADEGA, AL 35160 PATTI JACOBS 1737 EASTABOGA RD TALLADEGA, AL 35160 MARTHA JORDAN 1031 SHADY LANE CR TALLADEGA, AL 35160 JAKE MONTGOMERY PO BOX 74 TALLADEGA, AL 35161 HARRY R MOORE IV 1408 SCENIC DR TALLADEGA, AL 35160 TOMMY MOOREHEAD 97 SMITH STREET LINEVILLE, AL 36266 HELEN SIMS 202 JEMISON ST TALLADEGA, AL 35160 LYNNE STANFORD 298 ROBERT CR LINCOLN, LY 35096 DONNIE MILLER 1406 SCENIC DR TALLADEGA, AL 35160 LAURA ROBBINS-CATE 1101 S EAST ST TALLADEGA, AL 35160 SALLY LAWRENCE 1110 SHADY LANE CR TALLADEGA, AL 35160 KELLY HUBBARD 7049 RENFRO RD TALLADEGA, AL 35160
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS FORM 990 WITH THE PREPARER PRIOR TO ELECTRONICALLY FILING THE RETURN. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND PUT ON THE NEXT SCHEDULED MEETING AGENDA FOR DISCUSSION. SCHEDULE B IS NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MENBERS BUT IS REVIEWED AT THE MEETING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH ALL BOARD MEMBERS AT A REGUALR MEETING AND THOSE NOT ATTENDING MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN STATEMENT DISCLOSING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR STATE THAT NO CONFLICT EXISTS. NEWLY APPOINTED BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF ALL POLICIES AND HAS TO AFFIRM NO CONFLICT EXIST PRIOR TO BEING CONFIRMED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION OF THE AVAILIBILITY OF RECORDS AND THE METHOD TO ACCESS THE RECORDS ARE MADE ANNUALLY THROUGH THE CLASSIFIED SECTION OF THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER.
CHANGE IN FINANCIAL REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE CITY OF TALLADEGA REQUIRED AN AUDIT OF THE BOOKS AND RECORDS OF TALLADEGA FIRST, INC. THE CURRENT YEAR AUDITORS EXAMINED THE BOOKS AND RECORDS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CITY OF TALLADEGA BUT DID NOT ISSUE A SEPARATE AUDIT REPORT FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. SEPARATE AUDIT REPORTS WERE ISSUED TO TALLADEGA FIRST, INC. FOR 2010 AND 2011. TALLADEGA FIRST, INC. IS NOT A COMPONENT UNIT OF THE CITY OF TALLADEGA AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF TALLADEGA FIRST, INC. ARE NOT INCLUDED IN THE CITY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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Name:
TALLADEGA FIRST INC
EIN: 63-0918897
Explanation:
AS TREASURER I WAS INFORMED IN 2012 BY WILLIAM A MEACHAM, CPA THAT HE WOULD NO LONGER PREPARE OUR FORM 990. DURING OUR DISCUSSION HE SUGGESTED ENGAGING THE AUDITORS OF THE CITY OF TALLADEGA TO PREPARE OUR FORM 990 UPON COMPLETION OF OUR AUDIT. SUBSEQUENT TO OUR REQUEST, THE CITY CHANGED AUDITORS WHICH I WAS NOT AWARE OF. IN OCTOBER, I CONTACTED THE CITY AND THE AUDITORS CONCERNING OUR AUDIT REPORT AND FORM 990 AT WHICH TIME I WAS INFORMED WE WOULD NOT BE RECEIVING AN AUDIT REPORT AND THAT THE PREPARATION OF FORM 990 WAS NOT PART OF THE ENGAGEMENT. I IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED MR MEACHAM AND HE AGREED TO PREPARE THE RETURN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. TO PAY A PENALTY WOULD CAUSE EXTREME HARDSHIP ON OUR ORGANIZATION AND IN LIGHT OF HAVING THE RETURN PREPARED UPON REALIZING WE HAD NOT FILED, WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THE WAIVER OF ANY PENALTIES.