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
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS - LEGAL
Employer identification number
58-2399475
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?
................
11g(i)
No
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(1)
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS INC
581242566
9
No
Yes
Yes
932,570
Total
932,570
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.") ....
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
..............................................
18
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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
....
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) 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
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES LEGAL SUPPORT AND PROTECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GA EDUCATORS, THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF GEORGIA EDUCATORS - LEGAL
Employer identification number
58-2399475
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
A DRAFT COPY OF THE TAX RETURN IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER, EITHER AT A BOARD MEETING OR VIA EMAIL. BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE RETURN, AND ANY COMMENTS OR ISSUES RAISED ARE ADDRESSED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
PAGE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REASON FOR STATEMENT PAGE , AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, DEPENDS ON MEMBERSHIP DUES AND CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. MAINTENANCE OF ITS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION STATUS IS IMPORTANT BOTH FOR ITS CONTINUED FINANCIAL STABILITY AND FOR THE RECEIPT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND PUBLIC SUPPORT. THEREFORE, THE OPERATIONS OF THE PAGE FIRST MUST FULFILL ALL LEGAL REQUIREMENTS. THEY ALSO DEPEND ON THE PUBLIC TRUST AND THUS ARE SUBJECT TO SCRUTINY BY AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO BOTH GOVERNMENTAL AUTHORITIES AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC. CONSEQUENTLY, THERE EXISTS BETWEEN THE PAGE AND ITS BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES A FIDUCIARY DUTY THAT CARRIES WITH IT A BROAD AND UNBENDING DUTY OF LOYALTY AND FIDELITY. THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ADMINISTERING THE AFFAIRS OF THE PAGE HONESTLY AND PRUDENTLY, AND OF EXERCISING THEIR BEST CARE, SKILL, AND JUDGMENT FOR THE SOLE BENEFIT OF THE PAGE . THOSE PERSONS SHALL EXERCISE THE UTMOST GOOD FAITH IN ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVED IN THEIR DUTIES, AND THEY SHALL NOT USE THEIR POSITIONS WITH THE PAGE OR KNOWLEDGE GAINED THERE FROM FOR THEIR PERSONAL BENEFIT. THE INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION MUST HAVE THE FIRST PRIORITY IN ALL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS. PERSONS CONCERNED THIS STATEMENT IS DIRECTED NOT ONLY TO BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS, BUT TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO CAN INFLUENCE THE ACTIONS OF THE PAGE . FOR EXAMPLE, THIS INCLUDES ALL WHO MAKE PURCHASING DECISIONS, ALL OTHER PERSONS WHO MIGHT BE DESCRIBED AS "MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL," AND ALL WHO HAVE PROPRIETARY INFORMATION CONCERNING THE PAGE . KEY AREAS IN WHICH CONFLICT MAY ARISE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY ARISE IN THE RELATIONS OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WITH ANY OF THE FOLLOWING THIRD PARTIES: PERSONS AND FIRMS SUPPLYING GOODS AND SERVICES TO THE PAGE PERSONS AND FIRMS FROM WHOM THE PAGE LEASES PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT PERSONS AND FIRMS WITH WHOM THE PAGE IS DEALING OR PLANNING TO DEAL IN CONNECTION WITH THE GIFT, PURCHASE OR SALE OF REAL ESTATE, SECURITIES, OR OTHER PROPERTY COMPETING OR AFFINITY ORGANIZATIONS DONORS AND OTHERS SUPPORTING THE PAGE RECIPIENTS OF SCHOLARSHIPS OR GRANTS FROM THE PAGE AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND ASSOCIATIONS THAT AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF THE PAGE FAMILY MEMBERS, FRIENDS, AND OTHER EMPLOYEES NATURE OF CONFLICTING INTEREST A MATERIAL CONFLICTING INTEREST MAY BE DEFINED AS AN INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WITH ANY PERSONS AND FIRMS DOING BUSINESS WITH PAGE OR SEEKING SUCH A RELATIONSHIP. SUCH AN INTEREST MIGHT ARISE, FOR EXAMPLE, THROUGH 1.OWNING STOCK OR HOLDING DEBT OR OTHER PROPRIETARY INTERESTS IN ANY THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PAGE 2.HOLDING OFFICE, SERVING ON THE BOARD, PARTICIPATING IN MANAGEMENT, OR BEING OTHERWISE EMPLOYED (OR FORMERLY EMPLOYED) BY ANY THIRD PARTY DEALING WITH THE PAGE 3.RECEIVING REMUNERATION FOR SERVICES WITH RESPECT TO INDIVIDUAL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE PAGE 4.USING THE PAGE 'S TIME, PERSONNEL, EQUIPMENT, SUPPLIES, OR GOOD WILL OTHER THAN FOR APPROVED PAGE ACTIVITIES, PROGRAMS, AND PURPOSES 5.RECEIVING PERSONAL GIFTS OR LOANS FROM THIRD PARTIES DEALING WITH THE PAGE . RECEIPT OF ANY GIFT IS DISAPPROVED EXCEPT GIFTS OF NOMINAL VALUE THAT COULD NOT BE REFUSED WITHOUT DISCOURTESY. NO PERSONAL GIFT OF MONEY SHOULD EVER BE ACCEPTED. INTERPRETATION OF THIS STATEMENT OF POLICY THE AREAS OF CONFLICTING INTEREST LISTED IN THE PREVIOUS SECTION, AND THE RELATIONS IN THOSE AREAS THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT ARE NOT EXHAUSTIVE. CONCEIVABLY, CONFLICTS MIGHT ARISE IN OTHER AREAS OR THROUGH OTHER RELATIONS. IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES WILL RECOGNIZE SUCH AREAS AND RELATION BY ANALOGY. THE FACT THAT ONE OF THE INTERESTS DESCRIBED EXISTS DOES NOT MEAN NECESSARILY THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, OR THAT THE CONFLICT, IF IT EXISTS, IS MATERIAL ENOUGH TO BE OF PRACTICAL IMPORTANCE, OR IF MATERIAL THAT UPON FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL RELEVANT FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES THAT IT IS NECESSARILY ADVERSE TO THE INTERESTS OF PAGE. HOWEVER, IT IS THE POLICY OF THE BOARD THAT THE EXISTENCE OF ANY OF THE INTERESTS DESCRIBED SHALL BE DISCLOSED ON A TIMELY BASIS AND ALWAYS BEFORE ANY TRANSACTION IS CONSUMMATED. IT SHALL BE THE CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITY OF BOARD, OFFICERS, AND MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES TO SCRUTINIZE THEIR TRANSACTIONS AND OUTSIDE BUSINESS INTERESTS AND RELATIONSHIPS FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND TO IMMEDIATELY MAKE SUCH DISCLOSURES. DISCLOSURE POLICY AND PROCEDURE DISCLOSURE SHOULD BE MADE ACCORDING TO PAGE STANDARDS. TRANSACTIONS WITH RELATED PARTIES MAY BE UNDERTAKEN ONLY IF ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ARE OBSERVED: 1.A MATERIAL TRANSACTION IS FULLY DISCLOSED IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION; 2.THE RELATED PARTY IS EXCLUDED FROM THE DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL OF SUCH TRANSACTION; 3.A COMPETITIVE BID OR COMPARABLE VALUATION EXISTS; AND 4.THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD HAS ACTED UPON AND DEMONSTRATED THAT THE TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION. STAFF DISCLOSURES SHOULD BE MADE TO THE DIRECTOR OR PRESIDENT (OR IF HE OR SHE IS THE ONE WITH THE CONFLICT, THEN TO THE DESIGNATED BOARD COMMITTEE), WHO SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IS MATERIAL, AND IF THE MATTERS ARE MATERIAL, BRING THEM TO THE ATTENTION OF THE DESIGNATED COMMITTEE. DISCLOSURE INVOLVING DIRECTORS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE APPROPRIATE BOARD COMMITTEE AND IF APPROPRIATE TO THE PAGE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IS MATERIAL, AND IN THE PRESENCE OF AN EXISTING MATERIAL CONFLICT, WHETHER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED AS JUST, FAIR, AND REASONABLE TO PAGE . THE DECISION OF THE BOARD ON THESE MATTERS WILL REST IN THEIR SOLE DISCRETION, AND THEIR CONCERN MUST BE THE WELFARE OF PAGE AND THE ADVANCEMENT OF ITS PURPOSE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
NO SALARIES PAID
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
NO SALARIES PAID
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
UPON REQUEST
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