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
SCRAP EXCHANGE INC
Employer identification number
56-1728718
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?
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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 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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
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
.....................
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
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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.") .
50,677
26,199
49,672
110,049
41,671
278,268
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......
108,050
80,889
82,965
85,767
87,690
445,361
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
102,084
143,510
189,549
239,311
360,424
1,034,878
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.
260,811
250,598
322,186
435,127
489,785
1,758,507
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.)
1,758,507
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...
260,811
250,598
322,186
435,127
489,785
1,758,507
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
10
3
16
19
33
81
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
10
3
16
19
33
81
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.)..
260,821
250,601
322,202
435,146
489,818
1,758,588
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
100.000 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
100.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
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
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
SCRAP EXCHANGE INC
Employer identification number
56-1728718
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
PARTIES FOR CHILDREN ORGANIZED AROUND A THEME AND USING INDUSTRIAL DISCARDS IN CREATIVE PROJECTS.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
BYLAW CHANGES ARTICLE I (NAME) AND II (OFFICES) COMBINED INTO NEW ARTICLE I: NAME, OFFICES, AND PURPOSES OFFICES PRINCIPAL OFFICE CHANGED TO 923 FRANKLIN ST NO SEPARATE REGISTERED OFFICE ALLOWED TO HAVE OTHER OFFICES WITHIN OR OUTSIDE OF NORTH CAROLINA, AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECTORS REMOVED THE EXISTING TERM LIMIT. (PREVIOUSLY DIRECTORS WERE LIMITED TO TWO TERMS.) REMOVAL OF A MEMBER CHANGED FROM MAJORITY (MORE VOTING TO REMOVE THAN TO NOT REMOVE) TO QUORUM (SAME VOTE AS REQUIRED TO BRING ON A NEW MEMBER). ADDED PARAGRAPH ABOUT RESIGNING - DIRECTOR MAY RESIGN AT ANY TIME. MEETINGS ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN DECEMBER, UNLESS OTHERWISE DESIGNATED. MEETINGS WILL BE HELD AT THE PLACE OF THE CORPORATION UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. REMOVED ITEM REQUIRING A MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED IF THERE IS NO QUORUM. REMOVED ITEM REQUIRING A MEETING TO BE ADJOURNED AFTER 2 HOURS STATED THAT THE MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS PRESENT AT A MEETING WITH A QUORUM OF DIRECTORS CAN ACT ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE BOARD ALLOWED FOR ACTION WITHOUT MEETING ALLOWED FOR MEETING BY TELECONFERENCE COMMITTEES ALLOWED FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO ACT FOR THE FULL BOARD BETWEEN MEETINGS ALLOWED FOR NON-MEMBERS TO SERVE ON COMMITTEES ALLOWED FOR DIRECTOR COMMITTEES, WHICH CAN ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD (TO DISTINGUISH FROM OTHER COMMITTES WITH NONMEMBERS THAT CANNOT) OFFICERS ALLOWED FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND ANY OTHER OFFICES AS NEEDED ALLOWED FOR ONE PERSON TO FILL MORE THAN ONE OFFICE, BUT NOT ACT ON BEHALF OF MORE THAN ONE OFFICE AT A TIME PRESIDENT SUCCEEDED BY VICE PRESIDENT FOR REMAINDER OF TERMS, WITH ELECTIONS AT ANNUAL MEETING ALLOWED FOR RESIGNATION ALLOWED FOR VACANCIES TO BE FILLED AND NEW OFFICES CREATED A FILLED REMOVED SECTION CONCERNING PRESIDENT-ELECT ADDED SECTION CONCERNING VICE PRESIDENT ALLOWED PRESIDENT TO SIGN AND EXECUTE ITEMS OF BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION REMOVED INFORMATION ABOUT TREASURER SIGNING BANK STATEMENTS AND CHECKS INDEMNIFICATION ADDED SECTION ABOUT INDEMNIFICATION ALLOWED CORPORATE FUNDS TO BE USED TO PAY FOR INSURANCE PROTECTING DIRECTORS AND FOR ANY PROCEEDING INVOLVING INDEMNIFICATION OF DIRECTORS GENERAL PROVISIONS MOVED INFO ON CONTRACTS, LOANS, AND DEPOSITS INTO SECTION ON GENERAL PROVISIONS ALLOWED FOR BOARD TO RESOLVE TO REQUIRE BOND FROM OFFICERS, AGENTS, OR EMPLOYEES REFERRED CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO BE GOVERNED BY THE CURRENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REMOVED ITEM ABOUT DEPOSITS REMOVED ITEM ABOUT CONTRACTS
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRELIMINARY INFORMATION FOR COMPLETING THE FORM 990 IS GIVEN BY THE FINANCE MANAGER TO THE ACCOUNTANT. THE COMPLETED FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND, IF EVERYTHING IS CORRECT, APPROVED FOR REVIEW BY THE FULL BOARD. IF CORRECTIONS NEED TO BE MADE, THAT INFORMATION IS PROVIDED TO THE ACCOUNTANT TO MAKE REVISIONS. ONCE A FINAL VERSION IS RECEIVED, THAT VERSION IS DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS WITH A REQUEST FOR COMMENTS OR A NOTICE OF APPROVAL. (NOTICE IS PROVIDED BY EMAIL). ANY COMMENTS ON ITEMS THAT REQUIRE CHANGES ARE RETURNED TO THE ACCOUNTANT FOR CORRECTIONS. IF CHANGES NEED TO BE MADE, THE CORRECTED VERSION IS RE-SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY, SIGN AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO RAISE QUESTIONS ABOUT POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OF THEIR OWN OR OF OTHER BOARD MEMBERS WHENEVER A SITUATION ARISES OR A DECISION IS MADE THAT COULD BE PERCEIVED BY ANYONE WITHIN OR OUTSIDE THE ORGANIZATION AS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. WHEN SUCH SITUATIONS ARISE, A VOTE IS HELD ON THE ISSUE, AND IF A QUORUM OF BOARD MEMBERS AGREE THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WOULD OCCUR AS A RESULT OF A PARTICULAR ACTION, THE MEMBER OR MEMBERS INVOLVED IN THE ACTION MUST EITHER (A) TAKE ACTION TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT, (B) RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DECISIONS IN WHICH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WOULD ARISE, OR (C) STEP DOWN FROM THE SCRAP EXCHANGE, INC. BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE DETERMINED THROUGH COMPARISONS TO ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND BUDGET AND/OR WITH COMPARABLE MISSIONS AND PURPOSES IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SALARIES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ARE DETERMINED THROUGH COMPARISONS TO ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND BUDGET AND/OR WITH COMPARABLE MISSIONS AND PURPOSES IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST (BY PHONE, EMAIL, OR IN PERSON) AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE. FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.
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