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
SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Employer identification number
94-3001337
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.
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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.") ....
168,183
199,999
228,044
130,700
720,648
1,447,574
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
168,183
199,999
228,044
130,700
720,648
1,447,574
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)..
156,438
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,291,136
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..
168,183
199,999
228,044
130,700
720,648
1,447,574
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,479
207
10
5
8
1,709
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).
1,449,283
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
89.090 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
79.150 %
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
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
.....
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) 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:
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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
SAN FRANCISCO SPECIAL EVENTS COMMITTEE
Employer identification number
94-3001337
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE R, PART II, B, PRIMARY ACTIVITY
LESSENING THE BURDENS OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO AND ADVANCING THE GENERAL SOCIAL WELFARE OF ITS RESIDENTS BY PROMOTING THOUGH OUT THE WORLD THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COL (B)
WITH RESPECT TO THE RELATED ORGANIZATION REPORTED IN SCHEDULE R, THE SAME BOARD MEMBERS WORKED THE FOLLOWING AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: BOARD CHAIR-10; BRD VICE CHR-2 AND BOARD MEMBER-2.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES15
NO COMPENSATION WAS PAID TO BOARD MEMBERS AND THE FINANCIAL OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14
THE ORGANIZATION DUE TO ITS SMALL SIZE, DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY. HOWEVER, THE FINANCIAL OFFICER WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THESE ACTIVITIES, REFERS TO ACCOUNTING INDUSTRY AND OTHER LITERATURE RECOMMENDING RETENTION PROCEDURES AND PERIODS AND DESTRUCTION DATES FOR VARIOUS RECORDS, AS WELL AS SEEKING THE GUIDANCE OF PROFESSIONAL ADVISORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13
THE ORGANIZATION, DUE TO ITS SMALL SIZE, DOES NOT HAVE A WRITTEN WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY, BUT DOES HAVE AN INFORMAL AND ORALLY PROMULGATED POLICY THAT ENCOURAGES STAFF, WHETHER EMPLOYEE OR INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR, AND VOLUNTEERS TO COME FORWARD TO ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD WITH CREDIBLE INFORMATION ON ILLEGAL PRACTICES AND VIOLATIONS OF ADOPTED POLICIES OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE POLICY INCLUDES PROTECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL FROM RETALIATION.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1C
NO SUCH BACKUP WITHHOLDING WAS REQUIRED FOR REPORTABLE PAYMENTS TO VENDORS, AND NO GAMING ACTIVITY WAS CARRIED ON BY THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART V, ITEMS 7G AND 7H
NO SUCH TRANSACTIONS OCCURRED.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO FORMAL OR WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. HOWEVER, AN INFORMAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ORALLY PROMULGATED TO BOARD MEMBERS, THE FINANCIAL OFFICER AND SUPERVISED "EVENT PRODUCTION/MANAGEMENT" INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SMALL SIZE PERMITS ITS "BOARD CHAIR" TO BE AWARE OF ANY INTERESTS THAT COULD AND DO GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANY PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT WOULD BE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DECISION-MAKING AND IMPLEMENTATION REGARDING THE PARTICULAR TRANSACTION IN QUESTION.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
THE "BOARD CHAIR" REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO HER SIGNING THE FORM FOR FILING. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL OFFICER ALSO LOOKS OVER THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO SUBMITTING IT TO THE "BOARD CHAIR" FOR SIGNING. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT ANY TIME TO THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR REQUEST.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8
Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings
THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE ORGANIZATION'S SMALL SIZE DOES NOT WARRANT THE USE OF COMMITTEES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: PARTICIPATION IN THE PLANNING AND SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO'S CONSULAR CORPS HOLIDAY SEASON CIVIC AND NETWORKING EVENTS. THE MAIN EVENT TOOK PLACE IN THE ROTUNDA OF CITY HALL ON DECEMBER 5, 2012. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: PARTICIPATION IN THE MEMORIAL FOR AMBASSADOR J. CHRISTOPHER STEVENS, HELD AT SAN FRANCISCO CITY HALL ON OCTOBER 16, 2012, TO PAY TRIBUTE TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE AMBASSADOR AND TO PROVIDE PUBLIC COMMUNICATION ABOUT THE DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES,HAZARDS AND SACRIFICES OF OUR COUNTRY'S DIPLOMATS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: PARTICIPATION IN THE MAYOR OF SAN FRANCISCO'S INAUGURATION CEREMONY, HELD IN THE ROTUNDA OF CITY HALL ON JANUARY 8, 2012, FOR THE OFFICIAL ADMINISTERING OF THE MAYORAL OATH OF OFFICE. IT WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND WAS ALSO ATTENDED BY THE CITY'S CONSULAR CORPS REPRESENTATIVES, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LEADERS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: PARTICIPATION IN THE TRIBUTE TO TONY BENNETT IN CELEBRATION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSAY OF HIS RENDITION OF THE SONG, "I LEFT MY HEART IN SAN FRANCISCO", WHICH HAS DONE SO MUCH TO PROMOTE THE CITY THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE FOCAL POINT OF THE TRIBUTE WAS HELD IN THE ROTUNDA OF CITY HALL ON VALENTINE'S DAY, FEBRUARY 14, 2012. THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY THE PUBLIC, THE CITY'S CONSULAR CORP, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNITY AND CULTURAL LEADERS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: PARTICIPATION IN THE CEREMONY FOR THE SAN FRANCISCO START OF PHASE 2 OF THE 2012 AMGEN TOUR OF CALIFORNIA ROAD CYCLING RACE, ALONG THE MARINA GREEN AREA IN SAN FRANCISCO, ON MAY 14, 2012. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: PARTICIPATION IN THE COMMEMORATION OF THE ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE SEPTEMBER 11, 2011, TERRORIST ATTACKS, PAYING TRIBUTE TO THE MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN WHO LOST THEIR LIVES IN THOSE ATTACKS. ACTIVITIES TOOK PLACE IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO, TO INCLUDE CITY HALL, ALL FIRE STATIONS, POLICE HEADQUARTERS, UNION SQUARE AND ST. MONICA'S CHURCH. THE ACTIVITIES WERE ATTENDED BY THE PUBLIC, OFFICIALS OF CITY GOVERNMENT, AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE SFFD, SFPD, EMERGENCY RESPONDERS AND THE INTERFAITH COMMUNITY. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY'S INVOLVEMENT IN THE AMERICA'S CUP BOATING EVENT HELD IN SAN FRANCISCO DURING THE SUMMER OF 2013. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 11: PLANNING AND SUPPORT FOR THE "PEOPLE OF SAN FRANCISCO: MAYORAL PORTRAITS' EXHIBITION AND OPENING RECEPTION", HELD IN JULY 2012 IN THE MAYOR'S OFFICE OF CITY HALL. THE EVENT CELEBRATED THE COMPLETION BY ELAINE BADGLEY ARNOUX OF HER MAYORAL PORTRAITS, DOCUMENTING PART OF SAN FRANCISCO'S HISTORY AND ENCOURAGING THE PUBLIC TO VISIT CITY HALL AND THE MAYOR'S OFFICE ON AN ONGOING BASIS FOR OTHER THAN BUSINESS REASONS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 12: PLANNING AND SUPPORT FOR THE MAYOR'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION, HELD IN THE ROTUNDA OF CITY HALL, ON MAY 5, 2012. THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED BY THE PUBLIC AND WAS ALSO USED BY THE SAN FRANCISCO FOOD BANK FOR THE COLLECTION OF CONTRIBUTED CANNED GOODS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 13: PARTICIPATION IN THE ATTENDANCE AT A SAN FRANCISO GIANTS BASEBALL GAME, AT AT&T PARK ON SEPTEMBER 27, 2012, BY THE CITY'S CONSULAR CORPS, PRESENTING THE EXPERIENCE OF ONE OF SAN FRANCISCO'S CULTURAL ATTRIBUTES TO THE REPRESENTATIVES OF THE MORE THAN 74 COUNTRIES COMPRISING THE CITY'S CONSULAR CORPS. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 14: SUPPORT FOR THE CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO'S PARTICIPATION IN THE INTERNATIONAL CRADLE TO CRADLE CONFERENCE, HELD AT CITY HALL AND A HOTEL IN SAN FRANCISCO, ON OR AROUND MAY 24-25, 2012. THE CONFERENCE PAID TRIBUTE TO THE PEOPLE OF SAN FRANCISCO FOR THEIR COMMITTMENT TO USE BIOLOGICAL AND TECHNOLOCIAL NUTRIENT CYCLES TO REUSE SPENT PRODUCTS. THE ACTIVITY WAS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND INCLUDED PROMINENT SPEAKERS FROM WORLD MARKET LEADERS IN EUROPE AND THE USA. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 15: PURCHASE OF A CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO GIFT HONORING NYDIA GONZALES WHO WAS INVOLVED IN COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE CREW OF THE HIGHJACKED FLIGHT 11 AIRPLANE ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.