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
Colorado Springs Together
Employer identification number
45-5617755
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
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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?
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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 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.") ....
0
0
0
0
207,307
207,307
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
0
0
0
0
207,307
207,307
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)..
98,417
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
108,890
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..
0
0
0
0
207,307
207,307
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
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
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
207,307
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
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
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
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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
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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
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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
0 %
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))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
.....
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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
Colorado Springs Together
Employer identification number
45-5617755
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990 Part III Line 1
To serve as the primary community organization to bring the community spirit and substantial resources of the businesses and citizens of the Pikes Peak Region to restore the lives, homes and neighborhoods impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire. We will restore these quickly and effectively throughout the recovery process.
Form 990 Part III Line 4a
Donated funds will be used to coordinate these efforts through a resource center in Mountain Shadows and the Colorado Springs Together website. Donations will also be used to support the recovery of the communities with programs, events, and activities. Allocation of funds will be authorized by a volunteer advisory board that includes representatives from the affected neighborhoods. Goal #1: Establish the Colorado Springs Together Center. The Colorado Springs Together Center was established at a leased 5000 sq.ft. facility which served as a resource center, community center and meeting space for the residents affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire. It was open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and available at night and on weekends from August 2012-July 2013. The center was staffed by a paid office manager and over a dozen community volunteers. Resources available at the center included Small Business Administration, HOA representatives, Housing and Building Association consultant, Better Business Bureau, Long Term Recovery Group, AspenPointe crisis counseling, insurance consultants, discount card program, Small Business Development Center, Colorado Springs Utilities and other groups, as required. This provided a "one stop shop" for residents. Results: - Over 2000 visitors to the center - Approximately 150 group meetings / presentations - Almost 500hrs of crisis counseling provided at the center by AspenPointe - Over 200 individuals received personal direct insurance claim consulting services Goal #2: Colorado Springs Together website. The website www.coloradospringstogether.org provided the "cyber" center of activity and communication. The site provided a "one stop shop" on-line for the neighborhood. Extensive resources were made available replicating those available at the Center. Regular email blasts were sent out to over 2000 subscribers on a variety of topics. The e-blast topics have been archived and are available at: http://www.coloradospringstogether.org/resources1/Emails-Archive.cfm. The website has received extensive praise inside and outside the local community. The site provided updates on recovery metrics, news items, a large array of useful publications and links to other resources. Results: - Over 400,000 e-blasts opened - 67,000 website visits from 33,000 unique visitors - 190,000 page views - Two days after Black Forest Fire: almost 3,000 visits in one day Goal #3: Colorado Springs Together Discount Card. Around 200 local merchants took part offering discounts of 20% on food, clothing, furniture and appliances to the neighborhood residents. The cards became available on 9/14/12. Cards were collected by approximately 80% of the affected residents and were given to any resident of Mountain Shadows and the extreme west of Peregrine, whether or not they lost their home, in recognition of what the entire neighborhood was going through in recovery. Detailed information can be found at http://www.coloradospringstogether.org/discountcard/index.cfm Results: - Approximately 3000 cards issued - Highest savings achieved by a resident rebuilding their home ~ $28,000 Goal #4: Coordination of Critical Activities. The number of activities is too extensive to include in this report. Key programs included debris removal which was extremely successful with 95% of the sites having debris removal permits in 3months with the last debris being removed in December 2012. In addition, insurance claim processing counseling and workshops enabled residents to achieve 90% of all insurance claims being resolved by early March 2013 (Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association). The results of these efforts and many others can be summarized in the rate of rebuilding which has set records compared to other wildfire recoveries in Colorado and the U. S. Results as of 8-8-13. (Out of 347 homes destroyed): - First new home completed 11/4/12 (18 weeks after the fire) - New home permits issued 220 (63%) - New homes completed 109 (31%) Goal #5: Facilitate Monthly Community Events. This goal was aimed at building community spirit during the recovery. Large scale events were not practical since residents were spending so much time on recovery efforts. We did not achieve the monthly goal. Results (with approximate attendance): - Picnic in the park (August 2012): provided sponsorship ~1,000 - Kids Carnival (October 2013): provided location and donated services ~ 200 - Holiday tree lighting (November 2012): 35ft. fir tree donated and planted ~ 1,500 - Holiday vendor fair (December 2012): location and in-kind donations ~ 300 - First responder appreciation event (April 2013): location and in-kind donations ~ 300 - Anniversary concert event (June 2013): sponsors for cost of entire event ~6,000 Goal #6: Community Enhancement. After review by neighborhood associations and neighborhood input two projects surfaced, driven and supported by the Mountain Shadows residents, which would enhance the neighborhood and memorialize the events of June 2012: - Renovation of the Mountain Shadows Park - Mountain Shadows Waldo Canyon Fire Memorial The City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation department held three public process meetings where the neighborhood had significant input on the park renovation. Due to drought conditions and other priorities this project will be delayed until 2014. A neighborhood led team was formed in 2Q 2013 to work on the memorial project. This will be a piece of art / sculpture located in the Mountain Shadows Park and will include a walking trail dedicated to the memory of Bill and Barbara Everett who perished in the fire. The memorial is planned to be unveiled on 6/26/14.
Form 990 Part VI Line 11a
The organization provides a complete copy of Form 990 to all board members for review and approval prior to filing. Form 990 Part VI line 12c The organization's conflict of interest policy requires periodic review by the board of directors. Form 990 Part VI line 19. Governing Documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:CONTRACT LABOR TOTAL FEES:17330
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