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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-6580974
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?
......................
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.") ....
7,071,528
4,077,397
1,025,144
5,166,046
4,545,963
21,886,078
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
7,071,528
4,077,397
1,025,144
5,166,046
4,545,963
21,886,078
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)..
5,036,252
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
16,849,826
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..
7,071,528
4,077,397
1,025,144
5,166,046
4,545,963
21,886,078
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,092,485
955,337
937,278
1,030,064
1,158,482
5,173,646
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).
27,059,724
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
41,248
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
62.270 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.290 %
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
.....................................................
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
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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
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
59-6580974
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO CONNECT DONORS AND THEIR PHILANTHROPIC ASPIRATIONS WITH EVOLVING COMMUNITY NEEDS. SUPPORTING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ENDOWED FUNDS AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP BY HELPING TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS, FACILITATING PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION, AND PROVIDING INFORMATION AND TOOLS FOR DONORS, NONPROFITS, PROFESSIONALS AND THE PUBLIC.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
DECISION REPRESENTS THE TRANSFORMATIONAL AND RESULTS- BASED PHILANTHROPY, SUSTAINABLE AND INNOVATIVE INITIATIVES AND NEW STREAMS OF FUNDING THAT ARE EXPECTED TO BE DEVELOPED.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: (A) EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR NONPROFITS, DONORS AND PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS; (B) DEVELOPMENT OF A SCHOLARSHIP HUB FOR STUDENTS RESEARCHING SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES; (C) COACHING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO NONPROFITS; (D) COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP/CONVENER SERVICES; (E) ART EXHIBITION AND(F) COMMUNITY RECOGNITION EVENTS.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
THE ORGANIZATION'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED AND RESTATED WITH AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF DECEMBER 11, 2012. ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES MADE TO THIS GOVERNING INSTRUMENT RELATED ONLY TO THE FORMATION, MANAGEMENT, AND DUTIES OF THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES AS SET FORTH UNDER ARTICLE V. REVISIONS TO ARTICLE V OF SAID BYLAWS INCLUDED THE ELIMINATION OF AN INACTIVE STANDING COMMITTEE AND MODIFICATION OF LANGUAGE TO DEFINE, REDEFINE, AND/OR CLARIFY THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE VARIOUS COMMITTEES PROVIDED FOR UNDER SAID ARTICLE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT REVIEWS THE FORM WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES' AUDIT COMMITTEE PRIOR TO FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. CERTAIN VOLUNTEERS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DEPENDING ON THE FUNCTION OF THE VOLUNTEER DUTIES ASSIGNED.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW COMPENSATION FOR REASONABLENESS AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. COMPARABLE DATA IS GATHERED USING THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY AND SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE TOP TEN FOUNDATIONS IN FLORIDA, AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS' FORM 990S.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED AS FOLLOWS. COMPARABLE DATA IS GATHERED USING THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY AND SALARY INFORMATION FROM THE TOP TEN FOUNDATIONS IN FLORIDA, AND LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS. ALL STAFF RELATED SALARY DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER BASED ON LOCAL DEMOGRAPHICS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE EMPLOYMENT POSITION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE FOUNDATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AT WWW.FLORIDACOMMUNITY.COM, AND THROUGH AN ELECTRONIC DATABASE KNOWN AS GUIDESTAR.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGES - OTHER
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
UNREALIZED GAIN ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS -447,015 AGENCY FUND CONTRIBUTIONS -2,150 PYMT/CHG IN SPLIT INTEREST AGMT & REMAINDER INT VALUES 1,162,572 REALIZED LOSS ON FIXED ASSET DISPOSITION 1,223 INVESTMENT FEES ALLOCATED TO AGENCY FUNDS 14,007 AGENCY FUND GRANTS 364,320 REALIZED LOSS ON FIXED ASSET DISPOSITION -1,223
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.