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
STAND FOR CHILDREN LEADERSHIP CTR
Employer identification number
52-1957214
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.") ....
3,661,745
5,431,440
10,950,776
17,363,469
15,583,830
52,991,260
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
3,661,745
5,431,440
10,950,776
17,363,469
15,583,830
52,991,260
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)..
16,886,276
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
36,104,984
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..
3,661,745
5,431,440
10,950,776
17,363,469
15,583,830
52,991,260
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
12,009
1,236
599
13,844
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.)..
3,775
28,978
2,992
3,255
7,048
46,048
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
53,051,152
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,000
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
68.060 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
63.930 %
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
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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
STAND FOR CHILDREN LEADERSHIP CTR
Employer identification number
52-1957214
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
STAND FOR CHILDREN LEADERSHIP CENTER'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL PREPARED FOR, AND WITH ACCESS TO, A COLLEGE EDUCATION. TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN, WE: 1.)EDUCATE AND EMPOWER PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO DEMAND EXCELLENT SCHOOLS; 2.) ADVOCATE FOR EFFECTIVE LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATION POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS; 3.) ENSURE THE POLICIES AND FUNDING WE ADVOCATE FOR REACH CLASSROOMS AND HELP STUDENTS.
ANY SIGNIFICANT NEW PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON A PRIOR RETURN
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2
THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED ITS PROGRAM SERVICES BY LAUNCHING NEW OFFICES IN LOUISIANA.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
IN INDIANA, WE EDUCATED PARENTS AROUND SCHOOL CHOICE OPTIONS THROUGH OUR WORK ON THE INDIANAPOLIS SCHOOL CHOOSER GUIDE WHICH REACHED THOUSANDS OF PARENTS. WE ALSO ORCHESTRATED THE MOST EXTENSIVE SERIES OF COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS EVER HELD IN INDIANAPOLIS THROUGH OUR WHAT'S POSSIBLE? CAMPAIGN. THE CAMPAIGN CULMINATED IN THE PUBLICATION OF A REPORT THAT INCORPORATED FEEDBACK FROM THE MORE THAN 7,000 RESIDENTS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE CAMPAIGN. IN OUR OTHER STATES (TENNESSEE, COLORADO, OREGON, WASHINGTON, ARIZONA, AND LOUISIANA) WE CONTINUED BUILDING OUR BASE AND ENGAGING, EDUCATING, AND MOBILIZING PARENTS ON CRITICAL EDUCATION ISSUES IN THEIR RESPECTIVE STATES AND DISTRICTS. ADDITIONALLY, WE PILOTED OUR PARENT ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM, STAND UNIVERSITY FOR PARENTS, IN BOTH TENNESSEE AND ARIZONA.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
ONCE COMPLETED BY STAFF AND STAND'S CPA FIRM, FORM 990 IS CIRCULATED ELECTRONICALLY TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS TO FORMALLY REVIEW THE RETURNS ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FINAL FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH NEW BOARD MEMBER PROVIDES A SIGNED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS A PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CEO ANNUALLY. COMPENSATION SURVEYS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS ARE PREPARED BY HR DIRECTOR, REVIEWED BY THE COO, AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD CHAIR. THE BOARD COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSIDERS PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABLE INFORMATION AND THEN RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION CHANGES TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
EACH KEY EMPLOYEE RECEIVES A PERFORMANCE REVIEW ANNUALLY. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW RATING AND BOTH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL EQUITY INFORM ANY SALARY ADJUSTMENT THAT WOULD ALSO TAKE PLACE AT THIS TIME. IN ADDITION, PROMOTIONS MAY BE GIVEN MID-YEAR THAT MAY WARRANT A SALARY ADJUSTMENT. ALL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS ARE VETTED BY THE HR DIRECTOR, CHIEF TALENT OFFICER AND/OR CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE AND ADHERENCE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY.
STATES WHERE COPY OF RETURN IS FILED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17
OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, VIRGINIA, WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.