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
YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
23-7042029
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.") ....
20,396,348
12,543,836
16,553,336
15,139,494
20,619,983
85,252,997
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
20,396,348
12,543,836
16,553,336
15,139,494
20,619,983
85,252,997
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)..
8,956,424
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
76,296,573
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..
20,396,348
12,543,836
16,553,336
15,139,494
20,619,983
85,252,997
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
478,156
26,036
426,661
620,961
585,626
2,137,440
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.)..
194,737
181,815
334,006
295,628
192,759
1,198,945
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
88,589,382
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,253,578
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
86.124 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
82.354 %
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
.....
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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
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
23-7042029
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
part 1, line 6
volunteers
YOUNG AMERICA'S FOUNDATION'S VOLUNTEERS ARE CRITICAL TO MAKING POSSIBLE THE MANY PROGRAMS THAT ARE CONDUCTED EACH YEAR. THEY HELP WITH THE MANY EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND EVENTS AT THE REAGAN RANCH AND REAGAN RANCH CENTER IN CALIFORNIA, AT THE VARIOUS CONFERENCES AROUND THE COUNTRY, AND EXECUTE THE MANY CAMPUS INITIATIVES ON HUNDREDS OF COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES.
part iii, line 4d
other program services
PUBLIC INFORMATION: THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S MEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES INCLUDING ITS WEBSITE, NEWSLETTERS, AND MAILINGS TO THE TARGET AUDIENCES TO ADVANCE ITS PROGRAMS. THE MATERIALS SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION AND THE MANY PROGRAMS CONDUCTED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IT ALSO INCLUDES THE ANNUAL DISTRIBUTION OF ONE MILLION REAGAN RANCH CALENDARS.
part vi, section b, line 11b
review of form 990
An independent accounting firm prepares the Form 990 based on information provided by Young America's Foundation's finance department. After preparation a thorough review is performed internally by the Foundation's Director of Finance and externally by outside legal counsel to the Foundation. Copies of the prepared form are also distributed to the members of the Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS.
part vi, section b, line 12c
conflict of interest policy
The Foundation conducts periodic reviews pursuant to the following conflict of interest policy: To ensure the Young America's Foundation operates in a manner consistent with charitable purposes and does not engage in activities that could jeopardize its tax-exempt status, periodic reviews shall be conducted. The periodic reviews shall, at a minimum, include the following subjects: a.Whether compensation arrangements and benefits are reasonable, based on comparable survey information, and the result of arm's length bargaining. b. Whether partnerships, joint ventures, and arrangements with management organizations conform to the Young America's Foundation's written policies, are properly recorded, reflect reasonable investment or payments for goods and services, further charitable purposes and do not result in inurement, impermissible private benefit or in an excess benefit transaction. The Foundation is keenly aware of the rules relating to conflict of interest. Directors are recused from any discussion and votes on all matters on which they have a potential or actual conflict.
part vi, section b, line 15
compensation
Each year the president's compensation is determined by the Board of Directors Compensation Committee, which is made up of three independent directors. These directors do not have a conflict of interest as compensation committee members. The committee reviews comparable pay scales for CEOs of numerous other major comparable non-profit organizations. This information is obtained from Form 990's for the respective organizations via Guidestar and salaries reported on the Charity Navigator's website. The Committee also considers the president's exclusive and fulltime commitment to Young America's Foundation, his over 30 years experience as a foundation executive and attorney, his contacts in the conservative community, and the hours he works as additional factors in setting his salary and benefits. Contemporaneous substantiation of the compensation committee's 2012 discussion and decision is maintained as part of the corporate records. Additionally, the president reviews employee performance and experience in setting the compensation for the remainder of the Foundation's staff.
part vi, section c, line 17
states in which copy of 990 is filed
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part vi, section c, line 19
public availability
THE ORGANIZATION DOES MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ADDITIONALLY, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
PART XI, LINE 9
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
THE CHANGE IN THE VALUE OF ANNUITIES AS OF 12/31/2012 IS $76,735.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.