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
FOUNDATION FOR THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER
Employer identification number
38-3573890
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
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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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
No
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
(A)
FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CORPORATION
386089075
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
259,335
(B)
FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS
381539984
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
122,251
(C)
FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC
386159482
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
352,298
(D)
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT
382190667
0
Yes
Yes
Yes
32,235
Total
766,119
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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).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
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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))
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Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
FOUNDATION FOR THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER
Employer identification number
38-3573890
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER IS COMMITED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GENESEE COUNTY THROUGH SUPPORT OF THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER AND ITS VARIOUS ENTITIES. TO ACT ON THIS COMMITMENT, THE FOUNDATION FOR THE FLINT CULTURAL CENTER, THROUGH THE COMMUNTIY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT, WILL PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATED IN THE FOUNDING GRANT DOCUMENT.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT SHALL ELECT FIVE DIRECTORS, AND THE OTHER three ORGANIZATIONS SHALL EACH ELECT ONE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT'S AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 ON BEHALF OF THE FOUNDATION FOR FLINT CULTURAL CENTER BOARD.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO ABSTAIN FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING WHERE CONFLICT EXISTS.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS TO THE PUBLIC
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT HOLDS THE RECORDS FOR THE FOUNDATION FOR FLINT CULTURAL CENTER AND WILL MAKE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION THE LAST THREE YEARS OF ITS TAX DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FORMS 990, 990T (IF APPLICABLE), THE FOUNDATION FOR FLINT CULTURAL CENTER'S APPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPTION, IRS FORM 1023, THE BYLAWS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. IF THE REQUEST FOR ANY OF THESE DOCUMENTS IS MADE IN PERSON, THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE DAY OF THE REQUEST, IF POSSIBLE. IF THE REQUEST IS IN WRITING (INCLUDING EMAIL), COPIES WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE REQUEST. THE REQUESTOR WILL BE CHARGED A REASONABLE FEE FOR THE COST OF COPYING, PLUS POSTAGE. ADDITIONALLY, THESE DOCUMENTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT'S WEBSITE AT WWW.CFGF.ORG.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS: 1,411,982
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART XII, LINE 2
THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT'S AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE FFCC BOARD.
MANAGEMENT FEES
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
Management of the daily operations of the Foundation for the Flint Cultural Center are performed by a supported organization, the Community Foundation of Greater Flint. Compensation for these services was $32,235.
Change to Governing Documents
Part VI, Question 4
The Articles of Incorporation and the By-Laws were changed during 2012. the Articles of Incorporation were amended as follows: Article II the purposes for which the organization is organized are: to receive and administer funds and to operate exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, and to carry out the purposes of the following publicly supported organizations described in section 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and the programs of such organizations: Community Foundation of Greater Flint, Flint Cultural Center Corporation, Flint Institiute of Arts, and Flint Institute of Music (including Flint Youth Theatre, a program of the Flint Institute of Music) or such other publicly supported organizations described in Sections 509(a)(1) or 509(a)(2) of the Code as are closely related in purpose or function to the named supported organizations. Article VII Upon the termination, dissolution, or winding up of the Corporation, the Board of Directors will distribute all remaining assets of the Corporation to the Community Foundation of Greater Flint, if then in existence and tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, to be held in separate existing designated funds created for the benefit of each respective supported organization or program described in Article II, the total distribution to be allocated on a pro rata basis among the designated funds. If the Community Foundation of Greater Flint is not then in existence and tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Code, the assets will be distributed for a purpose of purposes, or to an organization or organizations described in Section 501(C)(3) of the Code. The By-laws were amended to reflect the above changes. In addition, the organization was changed from being operated on a membership basis, to a directorship basis. The original by-laws required nine board members, the amended by-laws now require eight. (The Youth Theatre is not a separate entity so only eight are needed.) Each term of office was increased from a one year term to a two year term. Under the amended by-laws the Board of Directors will elect a Chairman of the Board, Vice Chair, and Secretary, and may elect an Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer. The President and CEO of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint will serve, ex-officio as the President of this organization. The Vice President of Finance and Administration of the Community Foundation of Greater Flint will serve, ex-officio, as the Treasurer of this organization.
board members appointments
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
The Board: Robert S. Fuller, Director - appointed by Flint Institute of Music/Flint Youth Theater Jim Johnson, Director - appointed by Flint Cultural Center Corporation Diane Lindholm, Director - appointed by Flint Institute of Arts Daniel J. Coffield, Chair - appointed by Community Foundation of Greater Flint F. James Cummins, Vice Chair - appointed by Community Foundation of Greater Flint S. Olof Karlstrom, Secretary - appointed by Community Foundation of Greater Flint Raymond J. Kelly III, Director - appointed by Community Foundation of Greater Flint Sherri Stephens, Director - appointed by Community Foundation of Greater Flint
ORGANIZATIONS MEMBERS
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION WAS ORGANIZED ON A NONSTOCK, MEMBERSHIP BASIS. AS OF august 15, 2012, THE ORGANIZATION became ORGANIZED ON A NONSTOCK, DIRECTORSHIP BASIS. THE supported organizations shall consist of: the COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER FLINT, FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CORPORATION, FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS, FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC, AND the FLINT YOUTH THEATRE, which is now a component of the Flint Institute of Music. PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS CONSIST OF THESE FUNDS: FLINT CULTURAL CENTER CORPORATION (FCCC): $3,000,000 FCCC - CHILDREN'S FUND: $2,000,000 FLINT YOUTH THEATRE: $2,000,000 FLINT INSTITUTE OF MUSIC: $5,000,000 FLINT INSTITUTE OF ARTS: $3,500,000
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