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
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
Employer identification number
37-1461679
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?
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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.)..
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
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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.") .
144,675
60,159
129,813
110,963
872,787
1,318,397
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......
910,890
1,026,814
738,694
702,173
251,589
3,630,160
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.
1,055,565
1,086,973
868,507
813,136
1,124,376
4,948,557
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.)
4,948,557
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...
1,055,565
1,086,973
868,507
813,136
1,124,376
4,948,557
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,726
744
338
2,808
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,726
744
338
2,808
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.)..
1,055,565
1,088,699
869,251
813,474
1,124,376
4,951,365
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
99.940 %
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
0 %
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
.....
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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
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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
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL
Employer identification number
37-1461679
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID PRACTICES ACROSS THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY AND CONSUMER MARKETPLACE; AND TO PROVIDE ECO-CERTIFICATION FOR TOURISM OPERATORS. TO PROMOTE ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEMONSTRATE SUPPORT FOR ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, SOCIO-CULTURAL RESPONSIBILITY AND LOCALIZED ECONOMIC BENEFITS WITHIN THE TRAVEL AND TOURISM INDUSTRY AND TOURISM DEPENDENT COMMUNITIES. TO INCREASE AND DEVELOP CONSUMER DEMAND AND AWARENESS OF SUSTAINABLE/ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS PRACTICES AND TO EDUCATE CONSUMERS, TRAVEL AND TOURISM SERVICE PROVIDERS, CORPORATIONS, DESTINATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS REGARDING THE NEED TO IMPLEMENT CORPORATE PHILANTHROPY PROGRAMS, SUSTAINABILITY FRAMEWORKS, PLANS, MONITORING SYSTEMS AND POLICIES, AND OFFSET AND MITIGATE CLIMATE IMPACTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRAVEL, BUSINESS, WASTE GENERATION AND ELECTRICITY CONSUMPTION, SO THAT THEY CAN MOVE TOWARDS MORE SUSTAINABLE/ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS PRACTICES.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL MULLIS PROPERTIES CEO CO-OWNER LESSOR/LESSEE SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL CARDNO CEO BOARD MEMBER CLIENT/CONTRACTOR SUSTAINABLE TRAVEL INTERNATIONAL ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES CEO VICE CHAIR CLIENT/CONTRACTOR
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING IS HELD TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
TOTAL COMPENSATION INCLUDES 100,000 PER ANNUM VOTED ON AND APPROVED BY STIS BOARD AND A BENEFITS PACKAGE THAT INCLUDES PAID VACATION, A MATCH OF UP TO 3 PERCENT OF GROSS WAGES PER ANNUM IN A SIMPLE IRA, DENTAL INSURANCE, AND A HEALTH INSURANCE STIPEND, WHICH WAS APPROVED BY STIS BOARD. THE BOARD APPROVED THIS SALARY LEVEL BASED ON AN ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. FOR ALL OTHERS, THE BOARD APPROVES OUR ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH INCLUDES EMPLOYEES SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE BOARD APPROVES STI'S ANNUAL BUDGET, WHICH INCLUDES EMPLOYEES SALARIES AND BENEFITS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL OF STIS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS ALSO PUBLICLY AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR (HTTP://WWW2.GUIDESTAR.ORG/ORGANIZATIONS/37- 1461679/SUSTAINABLE-TRAVEL-INTERNATIONAL.ASPX) AND DUN & BRADSTREET (NUMBER 82-685-2159), FOR EXAMPLE. GUIDESTAR USA, INC. IS THE LEADING SOURCE OF INFORMATION ABOUT U.S. NONPROFITS, WHEREAS THE DUN & BRADSTREET CORPORATION IS A PROVIDER OF CREDIT INFORMATION ON BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS. FORM 990, PART VI, LINE E - BUSINESS OR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC. STI RENTS ITS OFFICE SPACE IN WHITE SALMON FROM MULLIS PROPERTIES, OWNED BY CEO BRIAN MULLIS AND WIFE LISA, FOR 650 / MONTH WHICH INCLUDES INTERNET AND UTILITIES. THIS RENTAL ARRANGEMENT IS COMPLIANT AND CONSISTENT WITH STI'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS OUTLINED HEREIN. STI HAS BEEN SUBCONTRACTED BY SOME BOARD MEMBER'S EMPLOYERS TO COMPLETE MISSION-ALIGNED ACTIVITIES. CONTRACTS IN 2011 AND RELATED BOARD MEMBERS ARE OUTLINED BELOW: CARDNO EMERGING MARKETS, LEILA CALNAN, 58,269 FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; ROYAL CARIBBEAN CRUISES LTD., JAMIE SWEETING, 91,495 FOR DESTINATION STEWARDSHIP. THE ABOVE CONTRACTS THAT STEM FROM BOARD MEMBERS' EMPLOYERS ARE COMPLIANT AND CONSISTENT WITH STI'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS HAVE A FIDUCIARY DUTY TO THE COMPANY AND TO ITS PURPOSE AS SET FORTH IN THE COMPANY'S BY-LAWS; DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN CONDUCT DETRIMENTAL TO THE COMPANY INCLUDING ANY ACTIVITY WHICH WOULD BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE COMPANY; DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL NOT ENGAGE IN CONDUCT THAT REFLECTS POORLY ON THE COMPANY OR CALLS INTO QUESTION THE INTEGRITY OF THE COMPANY; DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL NOT USE COMPANY ASSETS, EXCEPT AS AUTHORIZED TO FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF THE COMPANY; DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS SHALL NOT COMMIT ANY ACT OF DISHONESTY IN CONNECTION WITH THEIR SERVICE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AS OFFICERS; THE FUNCTION OF THE DIRECTORS IS TO SET POLICY FOR THE COMPANY AS SET FORTH IN COMPANY'S BY-LAWS. DIRECTORS SHALL NOT OTHERWISE INTERFERE WITH OR PARTICIPATE IN THE DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS OF THE COMPANY; NO DIRECTOR OR OFFICER SHALL COMMIT ANY FELONY OR OTHER CRIME INVOLVING DISHONESTY OR MORAL TURPITUDE.
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