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
FRIENDS OF TRACY AVIARY
Employer identification number
87-0514210
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 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.") ....
1,477,846
1,310,790
1,871,029
1,354,564
1,626,110
7,640,339
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
141,710
120,632
122,832
110,350
125,069
620,593
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
1,619,556
1,431,422
1,993,861
1,464,914
1,751,179
8,260,932
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)..
2,181,981
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,078,951
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..
1,619,556
1,431,422
1,993,861
1,464,914
1,751,179
8,260,932
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,933
5,864
1,992
1,032
813
15,634
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
3,254
3,254
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).
8,279,820
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
555,944
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 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
73.420 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
91.210 %
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
..................................................
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.") .
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
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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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FRIENDS OF TRACY AVIARY
Employer identification number
87-0514210
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TRACY AVIARY'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER CARING FOR THE NATURAL WORLD, ENRICHING AND TRANSFORMING LIVES THROUGH OUR CONNECTION WITH BIRDS. THE ORGANIZATION SUCCEEDS IN ACCOMPLISHING IT'S MISSION THROUGH EDUCATING TENS OF THOUSANDS OF ON-SITE VISITORS AS WELL AS SEVERAL THOUSAND THROUGH OUTREACH EFFORTS. TRACY AVIARY'S BIRD COLLECTION INCLUDES 135 SPECIES REPRESENTED BY MORE THAN 400 INDIVIDUALS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
WITH THE PUBLIC; FOLLOWED BY THE OPENING OF A NEW VISITORS CENTER - A TRULY PHENOMENAL STRUCTURE THAT IS A PRAGMATIC BUILDING FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND A AESTHETIC CONTRIBUTOR FOR LIBERTY PARK AND SALT LAKE; AND WRAPPED-UP WITH THE RARE BIRD EXHIBIT THAT OPENED IN JUNE 2012. THESE NEW PROJECTS CONTINUE TRACY AVIARY'S TRANSFORMATION, WHICH WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL YEARS AS NEW EXHIBITS AND STRUCTURES COME ON-LINE. TRACY AVIARY'S DEPARTMENTS HAVE FLOURISHED IN THE PAST YEAR WITH THE BIRD SHOW AND EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS PROVIDING THE BEST PROGRAMMING EVER TO MORE RECEPTIVE AUDIENCES THAN EVER (MANY CAMPS HAVE SOLD OUT). THE HORTICULTURE AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT CONTINUES TO CREATE A LANDSCAPE THAT IS BREATHTAKING AND MAINTAIN BUILDINGS SEEMINGLY SEAMLESSLY. THE AVICULTURE DEPARTMENT HAS MADE GREAT PROGRESS WITH SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT HATCHLINGS IN THE PAST YEAR. AND THE SUPPORT STAFF INCLUDING BOOK KEEPING, HR, PR, MARKETING AND DEVELOPMENT HAVE ALL DONE SUPERIOR WORK. IN ALL, THE REASON TRACY AVIARY IS DOING SO WELL IS BECAUSE THERE IS A VERY COMPETENT AND DEDICATED WORKFORCE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL REVIEW THE RETURN, ASK QUESTIONS, AND REQUEST ANY CHANGES OR CLARIFICATIONS PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EACH YEAR. FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT EXISTS. FOR STAFF, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT EXISTS. IF AN ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND LEGAL COMMITTEE WOULD WRITE A CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT SPECIFYING WHAT ACTIVITIES AND INVOLVEMENT ARE AND ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. THIS IS DONE ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS TO DIRECTLY ADDRESS THE SPECIFIC RISKS POSED BY THE CONFLICT.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE CONDUCTED TWICE ANNUALLY. ASSESSMENTS USE A STANDARD FORM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND ALWAYS INCLUDE THREE PEOPLE: THE PERSON BEING ASSESSED, THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISOR, AND THE SUPERVISOR'S SUPERIOR. IF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE BEING ASSESSED, THEN THE THIRD PARTY IS A BOARD MEMBER. IF THERE ARE TO BE SALARY INCREASES, THEY ARE DETERMINED SUBSEQUENT TO ASSESSMENTS. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS. MARKET DATA FROM SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION IS USED TO DETERMINED THE REASONABILITY OF COMPENSATION. THE DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTS ARE CONDUCTED TWICE ANNUALLY. ASSESSMENTS USE A STANDARD FORM FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND ALWAYS INCLUDE THREE PEOPLE: THE PERSON BEING ASSESSED, THEIR DIRECT SUPERVISOR, AND THE SUPERVISOR'S SUPERIOR. IF SENIOR MANAGEMENT ARE BEING ASSESSED, THEN THE THIRD PARTY IS A BOARD MEMBER. IF THERE ARE TO BE SALARY INCREASES, THEY ARE DETERMINED SUBSEQUENT TO ASSESSMENTS. MANAGEMENT'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS. MARKET DATA FROM SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE REGION IS USED TO DETERMINED THE REASONABILITY OF COMPENSATION. THE DELIBERATION AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.