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
Arby's Foundation Inc
Employer identification number
58-1692997
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?
................
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
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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.") ....
6,187,192
5,820,185
5,195,730
3,571,043
4,682,119
25,456,269
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,187,192
5,820,185
5,195,730
3,571,043
4,682,119
25,456,269
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)..
288,034
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
25,168,235
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..
6,187,192
5,820,185
5,195,730
3,571,043
4,682,119
25,456,269
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
268,209
281,003
327,980
281,561
312,092
1,470,845
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
163,675
206,568
193,458
124,198
0
687,899
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
27,615,013
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
91.140 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
92.370 %
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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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
Arby's Foundation Inc
Employer identification number
58-1692997
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
As the charitable giving arm of Arby's Restaurant Group, Inc., the Arby's Foundation works to end childhood hunger in America with the vision that all children have access to the wholesome food they need to learn, play and grow. The Arby's Foundation focuses on ending childhood hunger on national, state and local levels by raising awareness of the issue, supporting hunger-fighting organizations, and funding innovative solutions that solve this critical problem. Since 2011, the Arby's Foundation has been a national charity partner of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign (NKH). As NKH's largest quick service restaurant partner, the Arby's Foundation has raised over $5 million in the past two years to support NKH and other hunger-fighting organizations in the communities that Arby's serves. The Arby's Foundation specifically recognizes a tremendous need to support children during the summer months, when school breakfast and lunch is not available, and takes a leading role in helping connect kids to the meals they need while on summer break. With the goal of raising awareness of childhood hunger and increasing access to the existing free summer meal sites around the country, the Arby's Foundation provides the grassroots Hungry for Happiness summer mobile tour. As an additional tactic to raise awareness about summer meal resources available in the communities the Tour visits, the Arby's Foundation funds an innovative summer meals texting program administered by Share Our Strength. Extensive volunteer needs at the Hungry for Happiness tour stops allows the opportunity for Arby's employees to see hunger in their communities firsthand and become involved with their local hunger relief organization. Volunteer opportunities also lead to greater understanding of the issue and support for the Arby's Foundation's mission to end childhood hunger in America. The increased system support becomes even clearer during the execution of the Arby's Foundation's national restaurant fundraiser in the months following the Hungry for Happiness Tour. For a six-week period, restaurant team members ask customers to donate $1 to end childhood hunger in exchange for a coupon. In 2012, Arby's team members and customers set a system record by raising almost $2.7 million for the fight to end childhood hunger. As an industry leader in corporate philanthropy, the Arby's Foundation staff and volunteers engage thousands of people across America while utilizing employees and volunteers, supporting local hunger organizations, connecting children and families with the food resources they need, and sharing information on the growing issue of childhood hunger. To this end, Arby's and the Arby's Foundation proudly received the 2013 Restaurant Neighbor Award from the National Restaurant Association for their work to end childhood hunger in America.
Significant changes to program services
PART III, LINE 3
The Arby's foundation first launched the hungry for happiness mobile tour in 2012, where the 18-wheel Arby's foundation event vehicle traveled more than 10,000 miles to serve 4,000 meals to children across 15 major cities
Program Service - Summer Mobile Tour
Part III, Line 4C
Summer Mobile Tour - The Hungry for Happiness mobile tour sets out in the summer to raise awareness about childhood hunger and increase participation in free summer meal programs in communities nationwide. Summer continues to be a vulnerable time for children who rely on school breakfast and lunch during the school year. The Arby's Foundation, in partnership with Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign, is committed to helping all kids get the food they need every day. With this goal in mind, the Arby's Foundation first launched the Hungry for Happiness mobile tour in 2012, where the 18-wheel Arby's Foundation event vehicle traveled more than 10,000 miles to serve 4,000 meals to children across 15 major cities.
Other Program Services
Part III, Line 4D
The remaining Program Services include Community Outreach, Disaster Relief, and Legacy Grants. Community Outreach are funds and goods provided to initiatives that support Atlanta, Georgia and surrounding areas, as well as Executive Team's requests for support of charitable organizations. Disaster Relief are funds contributed to services and programs that aid in relief efforts caused by natural and man-made disasters. Legacy Grants are funds contributed to organizations previously supported under the former Arby's Charity Tour.
Governing Body and Management
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
DURING 2012, THE ARBY'S FOUNDATION, INC. BY-LAWS WERE AMENDED. THE BY-LAWS NOW REFLECT AN ELIMINATION OF THE "CLASSES" AND PROVIDE FOR THE STRUCTURE OF THE BOARD TO INCLUDED KEY STAKEHOLDERS BOTH WITHIN THE ARBY'S SYSTEM AND OUTSIDE THE ARBY'S SYSTEM. THIS CHANGE ALSO ALLOWS FOR THE SIZE OF THE BOARD TO EXPAND BEYOND 11 TRUSTEES. A NEW FRAMEWORK OF THE REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS BEEN CREATED. IT IS LOOSER THAN THE PREVIOUS CLASS STRUCTURE BUT STILL PROVIDES FOR KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO HOLD A SEAT. THE REMAINING SECTIONS OF ARTICLE 3 HAVE BEEN AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE. TERMS HAVE BEEN SET AT 2 YEARS AND TRUSTEES ARE ABLE TO SERVE CONSECUTIVE TERMS. THIS WAS AMENDED DUE TO THE ARBY'S FOUNDATION, INC. EXPANSION TO INCLUDE EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MOVING FORWARD WILL CONSIST OF 1. CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, TREASURER AND FRANCHISEE.
Policies
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
The Executive Committee, Executive Director and Director of Finance and Administration all reviewed and approved a draft of the return before it was filed.
Policies
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONDUCTS A SURVEY/STUDY AND THE FINAL AMOUNT IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Disclosure
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Disclosure
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
REQUESTS ARE CONSIDERED ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS.
Impairment of Goodwill
Part IX, Line 24b
In 2005, the Arby's Foundation ("Foundation") acquired certain assets (employees and goods) of Marketing Event Partners ("MVP") and recorded Goodwill of $4,564,357. In 2012 there was an impairment of goodwill for financial statement purposes in the amount of $2,219,297. Therefore, management has determined that the impairment of goodwill should be allocated based on the organization's functional expenses prior to the goodwill impairment.
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