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
ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER INC
Employer identification number
33-0847892
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.") ....
678,289
731,750
1,413,718
1,512,381
626,674
4,962,812
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
678,289
731,750
1,413,718
1,512,381
626,674
4,962,812
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,962,812
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..
678,289
731,750
1,413,718
1,512,381
626,674
4,962,812
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,036
2,871
494
185
106
9,692
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.)..
46,614
46,103
231,705
43,048
26,930
394,400
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,366,904
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
255,017
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
92.470 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
90.300 %
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.") .
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
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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
ORANGE COUNTY COASTKEEPER INC
Employer identification number
33-0847892
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
FURNISHED UPON REQUEST
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
COASTKEEPER MAINTAINS AN executive COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; IT IS COMPRISED OF THE CURRENT OFFICERS OF THE corporation AND THE PRESENT AND PAST CHAIRPERSONS OF THE BOARD. AS PER OUR ADOPTED CORPORATE BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEALS WITH ALL MATTERS INVOLVING PERSONNEL, INLUDING EACH YEAR ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND BONUS LEVELS FOR EACH OF THE PRIMARY AND KEY EMPLOYEES. Garry Brown, CEO is refrained from participating in the meetings regarding his compensation. The date of the last meeting held regarding his compensation was on 3/29/2012.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
COASTKEEPER MAINTAINS AN executive COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; IT IS COMPRISED OF THE CURRENT OFFICERS OF THE corporation AND THE PRESENT AND PAST CHAIRPERSONS OF THE BOARD. AS PER OUR ADOPTED CORPORATE BYLAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DEALS WITH ALL MATTERS INVOLVING PERSONNEL, INcLUDING EACH YEAR ESTABLISHING SALARIES AND BONUS LEVELS FOR EACH OF THE PRIMARY AND KEY EMPLOYEES. Garry Brown, CEO does not participate in the meetings regarding his compensation. The date of the last meeting held regarding his compensation was on 3/29/2012.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
On a Day to day Basis, management is aware of the adopted policies ranging from record retentions to acceptance of donations and gifts. All grants, contracts, compensation are monitored for potential conflicts of interests. All employees, board members and independent contractors are monitored. No conflicts of interest past or present have occurred.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE INFORMATION RETURNS.PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, A DRAFT OF THE TAX RETURN IS SENT TO THE associate DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW PROCESS. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS:1. make sure that THE FORM 990 agrees TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.2. CONFIRM OTHER INFORMATION REPORTED IN THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN WERE CORRECT TO THE BEST OF HER KNOWLEDGE.AFTER THE REVIEW PROCESS IS COMPLETE, THE APPROVED TAX RETURN IS FINALIZED.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2
Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et
GARRY BROWN AND ELLEN ORANGE-BROWN ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: COASTKEEPER GARDEN: LOCATED AT RANCHO SANTIAGO CANYON COLLEGE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A 20-YEAR LEASE ON 2.5 ACRES OF LAND AT A nominal RATE WHERE WE ARE CONSTRUCTING A demonstration GARDEN FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION. THE FOCUS OF THE GARDEN IS TO ILLUSTRATE WATER CONSERVATION LANDSCAPING, THE ELIMINATION OF URBAN RUNOFF, AND MANY OTHER LESSONS TO BOTH HOMEOWNERS AND PROSPECTIVE HOMEOWNERS, AS THERE ARE APPROVED PLANS FOR THOUSANDS ON NEW HOMES IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA. THE GARDEN WILL SERVE AS A PUBLIC VENUE AS WELL AS FOR CLASSES AT THE COLLEGE.SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA EDISON/ COASTKEEPER SMARTSCAPE PROJECT: A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN SCE AND THE ORGANIZATION by WHICH THE ORGANIZATION DESIGNED, INSTALLED, AND WILL MAINTAIN AN INNOVATIVE AND STATE-OF-THE-ART LANDSCAPE ON 3 ACRES OF LANDSCAPE AROUND A MAJOR SCE SUB-STATION IN THE CITY OF ORANGE, CALIFORNIA. THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS TO REDUCE CARBON FOOTPRINT 85%, WATER CONSUMPTION 50%, ELIMINATE URBAN RUNOFF FROM THE SITE, AND TO REDUCE THE O&M COST OF MAINTENANCE BY 60%. THIS IS A PUBLIC DEMONSTRATION PROJECT FOCUSED AT BOTH INDUSTRY AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Miscellaneous Programs
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.