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
BETTER WORLD FUND INC
Employer identification number
58-2366765
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?
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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.") ....
19,538,046
14,153,012
10,435,520
19,756,260
7,963,495
71,846,333
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
19,538,046
14,153,012
10,435,520
19,756,260
7,963,495
71,846,333
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)..
39,982,998
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
31,863,335
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..
19,538,046
14,153,012
10,435,520
19,756,260
7,963,495
71,846,333
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
543,458
41,512
15,444
9,115
9,291
618,820
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.)..
0
65,189
0
861,009
769,529
1,695,727
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
74,160,880
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
125,000
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
42.965 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
34.191 %
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
Additional Data
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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
BETTER WORLD FUND INC
Employer identification number
58-2366765
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1:
THE BETTER WORLD FUND WAS CREATED IN 1998 TO BUILD AND IMPLEMENT PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO ADDRESS THE WORLD'S MOST PRESSING PROBLEMS, AND WORKS TO BROADEN SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS (UN) THROUGH ADVOCACY AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D:
PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #4: CLIMATE CHANGE, ENERGY & SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: THE BETTER WORLD FUND'S CLIMATE AND ENERGY PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UNITED NATIONS TO HELP LEAD THE WORLD'S TRANSITION TOWARD A CLIMATE-FRIENDLY ENERGY ECONOMY. IT SERVES AS A NONPARTISAN FORUM, AND CONVENES COALITIONS OF LEADING THINKERS AND ACTORS TO SEIZE OPPORTUNITIES AND ADDRESS CHALLENGES POSED BY THIS TRANSFORMATION. EXPENSES: $1,896,966; GRANTS: $3,850; REVENUE: NONE. PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITY #5: WOMEN & POPULATION AND CHILDREN'S HEALTH: THE BETTER WORLD FUND'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM WORKS WITH THE UN FOUNDATION, UNITED NATIONS (UN) AND CIVIL SOCIETY TO SUPPORT ACHIEVEMENT OF "UNIVERSAL ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SERVICES AND SUPPLIES BY 2015" -- THE CENTRAL GOAL ESTABLISHED AT THE UN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON POPULATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ICPD), ADOPTED IN 1994. TO ADVANCE THIS GOAL, THE BETTER WORLD FUND'S WOMEN AND POPULATION PROGRAM IS INVOLVED IN: SUPPORTING AND STRENGTHENING UN AGENCIES; ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL SERVICES AND OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE TO ADOLESCENT GIRLS; ENSURING AVAILABILITY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH SUPPLIES; AND ADVOCATING FOR EMPIRICALLY-BASED STRATEGIES THAT ADDRESS THE CHALLENGES POSED BY DEMOGRAPHIC CHANGE AND INSUFFICIENT AVAILABILITY OF REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS AROUND THE WORLD. THE BETTER WORLD FUND'S CHILDREN'S HEALTH PROGRAM ASSISTS THE UN FOUNDATION AND UNITED NATIONS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDEN HAVE THE MEANS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO DEVELOP TO THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. OUR MAJOR PRIORITIES ARE DECREASING CHILDHOOD MORTALITY THROUGH COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS AND UTILIZING PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS TO STRENGTHEN THE PUBLIC HEALTH INFRASTRUCTURE TO CONTROL INFECTIOUS DISEASES SUCH AS POLIO, MEASLES AND MALARIA. EXPENSES: $806,403; GRANTS: $484,748; REVENUE: NONE.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 2:
MR. RUTHERFORD SEYDEL, SECRETARY, IS ALSO A SON-IN-LAW TO MR. R.E. TURNER, CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE BETTER WORLD FUND.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B:
THE DRAFT FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL. FINALLY, THE DRAFT FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THE DRAFT IS DISCUSSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH IS OPEN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS EMPOWERED TO REPLY ON BEHALF OF ANY BOARD MEMBERS WITH QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. THE DRAFT IS THEN FINALIZED, INCORPORATING ANY CHANGES OR COMMENTS BY THE BOARD MEMBERS AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE FINAL APPROVED VERSION IS FILED WITH THE IRS AND POSTED ON BETTER WORLD FUND'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C:
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS ANNUALLY OR WHEN CIRCUMSTANCES CHANGE. THESE CIRCUMSTANCES ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT ON AN ON-GOING BASIS IN THE COURSE OF OUR DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES ARISE, RECUSAL FROM THE DECISIONS AND DELIBERATIONS IS REQUIRED. THERE WERE NO SUCH CIRCUMSTANCES IN THE PERIOD COVERED BY THIS REPORT.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B:
ANY CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION REQUIRE BOARD APPROVAL. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ANNUALLY AND IT WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2012. COMPARABLE DATA FROM PEER ORGANIZATIONS IS USED IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. ANY CHANGES TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THERE ARE NO KEY EMPLOYEES LISTED, ONLY OFFICERS. FOR OFFICERS, COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS, DUTIES AND SALARIES PAID BY PEER ORGANIZATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19:
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.