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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Ounce of Prevention Fund
Employer identification number
36-3186328
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
40,179,892
50,117,837
37,182,888
40,601,820
49,886,636
217,969,073
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..
40,179,892
50,117,837
37,182,888
40,601,820
49,886,636
217,969,073
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)..
34,120,567
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
183,848,506
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
40,179,892
50,117,837
37,182,888
40,601,820
49,886,636
217,969,073
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,151,328
606,589
579,977
852,985
877,562
4,068,441
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).
222,037,514
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
82.801 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
86.248 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Ounce of Prevention Fund
Employer identification number
36-3186328
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
The Ounce Institute - Developing Excellence in Early Childhood: The Ounce Institute focuses on professional development for early childhood teachers and staff through training, technical assistance and consultation in Illinois and nationwide. The Ounce Institute seeks to expand the scale, scope and reach of the organizaiton's knowledge transfer, training and consultation work to a national audience, while also preparing early childhood professionals to implement effective programs that meet the needs of young children from birth to five. Expenses=$3,256,179 Grants=$0 Revenue=$0 First Five Years Fund: Through the First Five Years Fund, the Ounce is building support for increased federal investments in high-quality early childhood programs for at-risk young children across the country, while also elevating the visibility of early childhood education in the public consciousness. Expenses=$3,071,781 Grants=$0 Revenue=$0 Research-Practice Partnership: The Ounce's research-practice partnership enables the organization to evaluate and document best practices, retool existing strategies to elevate the quality of services, and contribute field-building knowledge about the effectiveness of birth-to-five investments in narrowing the achievement gap and breaking the cycle of intergenerational poverty. Expenses=$1,268,813 Grants=$0 Revenue=$0 Illinois Policy Team: The Ounce's Illinois Policy Team is helping to develop a comprehensive, high-quality early childhood system in Illinois that meets the needs of children and their families. The Illinois Policy Team advocates for sound public policies for young children by: educating program, community and opinion leaders about key issues in early childhood development; participating in key systems-building efforts to align early childhood with other disciplines; and mobilizing advocates. The Illinois Policy Team is a renowned leader on birth-to-five issues, demonstrating the Ounce's reputation for effective policy and systems change on behalf of young children and families. Expenses=$1,248,087 Grants=$0 Revenue=$0 Other: The Ounce's special projects and program innovation staff focus on the development and implementation of new education, professional development and communications strategies and technologies to meet the changing needs of low-income children from birth to five, and their families, and to provide them with the highest quality and most effective programs and services. Public and private funds enable the Ounce to capitalize on the potential for new, mission-critical, research-based innovations to achieve measurable impact for the organization and the field, and to create meaningful and lasting change for children and families in poverty. Expenses=$2,139,811 Grants=$35,599 Revenue=$0 Total Other Program Services Expenses=$10,984,671 Total Other Program Services Grants=$35,599 Total Other Pregram Srevices Revenue=$0
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
PROCESS THE ORGANIZATION USES TO REVIEW FORM 990
The Finance Committee of the board of directors reviews and comments on the draft Form 990. The full board subsequently receives the draft Form 990 prior to its electronic filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ORGANIZATION'S PRACTICES FOR MONITORING CONFLICT OF INTEREST
The director or key employee is obligated to disclose any conflict of interest. The Executive Committee reviews and votes on recommendations to the board regarding the conflict of interest. The full board takes action on the recommendations. The minutes of the meeting are disclosed to the full board membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 15a & 15b
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL
In preparation for the budget each year, the Performance and Compensation Committee, an independent committee of the Board of Directors, reviews and approves the proposed compensation for the Ounce's President, COO and all other key employees using contemporaneous documentation which is measured against comparable data from the market.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
ORGANIZATION'S POLICY REGARDING MAKING CERTAIN DOCUMENTS PUBLIC
The annual report, which includes financial statements, is posted on the Ounce's website. The governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Unrealized Gains/Losses -1,027,307. Book/Tax Difference in LP 54,044. ------------- Total -973,263.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Diana Rauner TITLE:President HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Sarah Bradley TITLE:COO HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:Portia Kennel TITLE:Senior VP HOURS:10
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.