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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OPPORTUNITY MATTERS INC
Employer identification number
41-1396610
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)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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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 support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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—2010.
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—2009.
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—2010.
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—2009.
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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
11,023
6,252
5,516
68,344
39,782
130,917
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......
4,633,516
5,148,259
5,767,007
5,983,276
6,226,507
27,758,565
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.
4,644,539
5,154,511
5,772,523
6,051,620
6,266,289
27,889,482
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
27,889,482
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
4,644,539
5,154,511
5,772,523
6,051,620
6,266,289
27,889,482
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
52,293
58,759
37,243
27,793
38,877
214,965
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
52,293
58,759
37,243
27,793
38,877
214,965
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.)
2,421
4,957
1,631
33,716
10,475
53,200
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
4,699,253
5,218,227
5,811,397
6,113,129
6,315,641
28,157,647
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 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.050 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.940 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.760 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.880 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
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—2009.
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OPPORTUNITY MATTERS INC
Employer identification number
41-1396610
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IN ARTICLE III, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED THE SCOPE OF THEIR SERVICES TO PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL AND OTHER SERVICES FOR PERSONS WITH "MENTAL AND/OR PHYSICAL CHALLENGES" (PREVIOUSLY DESCRIBED AS "DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND/OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES").
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 WAS SET AS AN ACTION ITEM ON THE AGENDA. UPON APPROVAL, THE ACCOUNTING FIRM WAS NOTIFIED AND THE FINAL 990 WAS PRINTED FOR THEIR SIGNATURE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MEMBERS MUST AVOID CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THEIR FIDUCIARY AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY. A) MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUAL INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT. B) THE BOARD WILL REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH BOARD MEMBERS' CODE OF CONDUCT BY HAVING A STANDING AGENDA ITEM REGARDING ANY CONFLICT(S) OF INTEREST. C) THERE WILL BE NO SELF-DEALING OR BUSINESS BY A MEMBER WITH THE ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS WILL ANNUALLY DISCLOSE THEIR INVOLVEMENTS WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WITH VENDORS, OR ANY ASSOCIATIONS THAT MIGHT BE OR MIGHT REASONABLY BE SEEN AS BEING A CONFLICT. D) WHEN THE BOARD IS TO DECIDE UPON AN ISSUE, ABOUT WHICH A MEMBER HAS AN UNAVOIDABLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT MEMBER SHALL ABSENT HERSELF OR HIMSELF WITHOUT COMMENT FROM NOT ONLY THE VOTE, BUT ALSO FROM THE DELIBERATION. E) BOARD MEMBERS WILL NOT USE THEIR BOARD POSITION TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE ORGANIZATION FOR THEMSELVES, FAMILY MEMBERS, OR CLOSE ASSOCIATES. SHOULD A BOARD MEMBER APPLY FOR EMPLOYMENT, HE OR SHE MUST FIRST RESIGN FROM THE BOARD. F) THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM(S) ARE REVIEWED, MINIMALLY, ONCE A YEAR AND UPDATED AS NECESSARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THERE IS A PROCESS THE BOARD FOLLOWS PRIOR TO ESTABLISHING A CEO COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2010: 1. COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY THAT MAY INCLUDE COMPARISON OF FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 2. APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS 3. WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF AGREEMENT. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED FOR OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES USING ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE SOURCES: 1. THE MN COUNCIL OF NON-PROFITS SALARY SURVEY IS THE PRIMARY METHOD TO DETERMINE OR ESTIMATE A KEY EMPLOYEE'S WAGES PER POSITION; THIS IS UPDATED YEARLY AND FACTS ARE GATHERED THROUGH YEARLY SURVEYS. 2. A SECONDARY RESOURCE OR CONFIRMATION IS THE BUREAU OF LABOR STATISTICS. 3. A THIRD RESOURCES FOR CONFIRMATION ONLY WOULD BE FREE ON-LINE SALARY SITES, SUCH AS SALARY.COM. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2010. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA, AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE DECISION AT THE TIME IT WAS MADE, BUT DOES NOT INCLUDE REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -11,052.
DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, BOX B
THE FORM 990 IS AMENDED IN THE FOLLOWING PARTS: - PAGE ONE, BOX C, THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME WAS CHANGED IN 2011 AND FILED WITH IRS. - PAGE ONE, BOX C, THE ORGANIZATION'S ADDRESS WAS CHANGED IN 2011 AND FILED WITH IRS. - PAGE ONE, BOX J, THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT WEBSITE ADDRESS IS REPORTED. - PART I, LINE 4 AND PART VI, LINE 1B IS CHANGED TO SIX DUE TO THE SCHEDULE L DISCLOSURE. - PART IV, LINE 4 IS CHECKED YES AND SCHEDULE B IS PREPARED. - PART IV, LINE 24A IS CHECKED YES. - PART X, LINE 20 IS UPDATED TO REPORT THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND LIABILITIES. - PART X, LINE 23 IS UPDATED TO EXCLUDE THE TAX-EXEMPT BOND LIABILITIES. - SCHEDULE K IS PREPARED TO REPORT THE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS ISSUED AFTER 12/31/02 WITH AN OUTSTANDING BALANCE OF MORE THAN $100,000 AT YEAR END.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.