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
Fort Wayne Urban League Inc
Employer identification number
35-0869052
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?
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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.") ....
978,097
1,009,328
1,057,378
947,177
1,223,989
5,215,969
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
978,097
1,009,328
1,057,378
947,177
1,223,989
5,215,969
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)..
179,663
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,036,306
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..
978,097
1,009,328
1,057,378
947,177
1,223,989
5,215,969
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
60,369
57,848
52,267
60,591
69,376
300,451
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
2,657
6,176
4,588
3,586
4,203
21,210
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,332
1,332
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,538,962
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
257,219
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
90.930 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
86.730 %
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000229
Software Version:
2012v2.0
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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
Fort Wayne Urban League Inc
Employer identification number
35-0869052
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Indiana Department of Education Grant Awards
The Indiana Department of Education has awarded the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy a Public Charter School Planning Grant in the amount $83,000 and a Public Charter School Program Implementation Grant in the amount of $488,000 over a 2 year period. These grants are on a reimbursement basis. As of December 31, 2012, $60,202 has been recognized as income from these grants.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
Governing documents, conflict of interest statement and financial statements are made available upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 18
Form 990, Part VI, Line 18: Explanation of Other Means Forms Available For Public Inspection
The Organization's 990s are available on GuideStar's website (www.guidestar.org).
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
The League's finance committee reviews and approves the amount to be paid to the Executive Director.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
Board members are required to annually sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement. The Organization does not recruit individuals or family members of those the Organization does business with.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
The League's finance committee reviews and approves the 990 prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 3
Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company
During 2012, the Fort Wayne Urban League entered into a five year contract with American Quality Schools (AQS) for the provision of educational services and the management and operation of the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy (charter school).
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Education and Youth Services: In 2012, 512 students from 76 schools, were served through the after school programming. The summer program averaged 70 students per day over 5 weeks where they were provided with daily activities such as, remediation, computer training, College Prep 101, architecture, Planned Parenthood, Aids Task Force, Urban Teen Readers, creative writing, robotics, financial education and Empowering Camp. There were 71 students enrolled in Project Ready, the college readiness initiative. 100% of the students have an Individual Career Development Plan. The average GPA for an active Project Ready student is above 3.0. Project Ready students received $12,500 in outside college scholarships during 2012.For elementary school students using the Kid's College Assessments in math and reading, 2nd through 5th grades all showed gains in reading and math from 2011 to 2012. There was a 12% increase in math between 2nd and 3rd grade, 13% increase from 3rd to 4th grade, and 3% increase from 4th to 5th grade. 74% of kindergarten students were assessed as proficient using Kid's College reading and 48% were proficient in math.Read and Rise continued to help parents become their children's first and best teachers. In 2012, 281 families and 588 children were served with 368 home visits and 1,224 books distributed. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy (TMLA) is a charter school of the Fort Wayne Urban League and is managed by American Quality Schools (AQS). AQS schools are college preparatory and use Core Knowledge curriculum to promote and equip young men and women with the knowledge, skills and social judgment needed to face the challenges of a complex global economy. A central purpose of Core Knowledge is to bring both equity and excellence to schooling through a carefully designed curriculum. TMLA curriculum emphasizes social justice through a rigorous liberal arts education and project-based learning. Classes include kindergarten through 5th grade with a total of 114 students.
Form 990, Part III, Line 2
Form 990, Part III, Line 2: New Services
During 2012 the Organization started the Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy, a charter school for grades kindegarten through fifth grade. The school is located in Fort Wayne and managed by American Quality Schools.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.