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TIN:
Form
990-PF
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Treated as a Private Foundation
Note.
The foundation may be able to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0052
20
12
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2012, or tax year beginning
10-01-2012
, and ending
09-30-2013
Name of foundation
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
CO Marc Owen
Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)
489 Congress Street Third Floor
Room/suite
City or town, state, and ZIP code
Portland
,
ME
04101
A Employer identification number
01-0265587
B
Telephone number (see instructions)
(207) 791-8404
C
If exemption application is pending, check here
G
Check all that apply:
Initial return
Initial return of a former public charity
Final return
Amended return
Address change
Name change
D 1.
Foreign organizations, check here .............
2.
Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test,
check here and attach computation ...........
H
Check type of organization:
Section 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Other taxable private foundation
I
Fair market value of all assets at end
of year
(from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)
$
243,220
J
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
E
If private foundation status was terminated
under section 507(b)(1)(A), check here .........
F
If the foundation is in a 60-month termination
under section 507(b)(1)(B), check here .........
Part I
Analysis of Revenue and Expenses
(The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).)
(a)
Revenue and
expenses per
books
(b)
Net investment
income
(c)
Adjusted net
income
(d)
Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
1
Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach schedule)
5,520
2
Check
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
6,725
6,725
6,725
4
Dividends and interest from securities
......
5a
Gross rents
..............
b
Net rental income or (loss)
6a
Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10
b
Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a
7
Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)
...
8
Net short-term capital gain
.........
9
Income modifications
...........
10a
Gross sales less returns and allowances
b
Less: Cost of goods sold
....
c
Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule)
.....
11
Other income (attach schedule)
.......
12
Total.
Add lines 1 through 11
........
12,245
6,725
6,725
13
Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc.
14
Other employee salaries and wages
......
15
Pension plans, employee benefits
.......
16a
Legal fees (attach schedule)
.........
b
Accounting fees (attach schedule)
.......
625
625
c
Other professional fees (attach schedule)
....
17
Interest
...............
18
Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)
102
102
19
Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion
...
20
Occupancy
..............
21
Travel, conferences, and meetings
.......
22
Printing and publications
..........
23
Other expenses (attach schedule)
.......
24
Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23
..........
727
102
625
0
25
Contributions, gifts, grants paid
........
16,000
16,000
26
Total expenses and disbursements.
Add lines 24 and 25
16,727
102
625
16,000
27
Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a
Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements
-4,482
b
Net investment income
(if negative, enter -0-)
6,623
c
Adjusted net income
(if negative, enter -0-)
...
6,100
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X
Form
990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part II
Balance Sheets
Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)
Beginning of year
End of year
(a)
Book Value
(b)
Book Value
(c)
Fair Market Value
1
Cash—non-interest-bearing
...............
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
..........
247,702
243,220
243,220
3
Accounts receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
4
Pledges receivable
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
5
Grants receivable
.................
6
Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see page 15 of the
instructions)
....................
7
Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule)
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
8
Inventories for sale or use
...............
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
...........
10a
Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule)
b
Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)
........
c
Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)
........
11
Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
12
Investments—mortgage loans
..............
13
Investments—other (attach schedule)
...........
14
Land, buildings, and equipment: basis
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule)
15
Other assets (describe
)
16
Total assets
(to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I)
247,702
243,220
243,220
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
..........
18
Grants payable
...................
19
Deferred revenue
..................
20
Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons
21
Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)
......
22
Other liabilities (describe
)
23
Total liabilities
(add lines 17 through 22)
..........
0
Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24
Unrestricted
....................
25
Temporarily restricted
................
26
Permanently restricted
................
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27
Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds
.........
247,702
243,220
28
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund
29
Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds
30
Total net assets or fund balances
(see page 17 of the
instructions)
....................
247,702
243,220
31
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
(see page 17 of
the instructions)
..................
247,702
243,220
Part III
Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1
Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)
...............
1
247,702
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a
.....................
2
-4,482
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize)
3
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3
..........................
4
243,220
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize)
5
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30
.
6
243,220
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a)
List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.)
(b)
How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation
(c)
Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.)
(d)
Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1a
b
c
d
e
(e)
Gross sales price
(f)
Depreciation allowed
(or allowable)
(g)
Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale
(h)
Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69
(l)
Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-)
or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i)
F.M.V. as of 12/31/69
(j)
Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69
(k)
Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a
b
c
d
e
2
Capital gain net income or (net capital loss)
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7
2
3
Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8
.
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3
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)
If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
Yes
No
If “Yes,” the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1
Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see page 18 of the instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in)
(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions
(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets
(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2011
11,000
242,857
0.04529
2010
11,000
243,993
0.04508
2009
11,000
248,908
0.04419
2008
13,613
254,704
0.05345
2007
14,147
257,059
0.05503
2
Total
of line 1, column (d)
......................
2
0.24305
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years
.
.
.
3
0.04861
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2012 from Part X, line 5
.....
4
241,779
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3
.......................
5
11,753
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)
...........
6
66
7
Add lines 5 and 6
.........................
7
11,819
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4
..............
8
16,000
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a
Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here
and enter “N/A” on line 1.
Date of ruling or determination letter:
(attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b
Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check
1
66
here
and enter 1% of Part I, line 27b
...................
c
All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2
Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-)
2
3
Add lines 1 and 2
............................
3
66
4
Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-).
4
5
Tax based on investment income.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0-
.....
5
66
6
Credits/Payments:
a
2012 estimated tax payments and 2011 overpayment credited to 2012
6a
b
Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source
.......
6b
c
Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)
6c
d
Backup withholding erroneously withheld
...........
6d
7
Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d
..............
7
8
Enter any
penalty
for underpayment of estimated tax.
Check here
if Form 2220 is attached.
8
9
Tax due.
If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter
amount owed
.......
9
66
10
Overpayment.
If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the
amount overpaid
...
10
11
Enter the amount of line 10 to be:
Credited to 2013 estimated tax
Refunded
11
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign?
....................
1a
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of
the instructions for definition)?
............................
1b
No
If the answer is “Yes” to
1a
or
1b,
attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file
Form 1120-POL
for this year?
.....................
1c
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1)
On the foundation.
$
(2)
On foundation managers.
$
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.
$
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?
.......
2
No
If “Yes,” attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments?
If “Yes,” attach a conformed copy of the changes
....
3
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?
........
4a
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a tax return on
Form 990-T
for this year?
...................
4b
No
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?
.........
5
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
By language in the governing instrument, or
By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?
................
6
Yes
7
Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year?
If “Yes,” complete Part II, col. (c), and Part XV.
7
Yes
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
ME
b
If the answer is “Yes” to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G?
If “No,” attach explanation
.
8b
Yes
9
Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2012 or the taxable year beginning in 2012 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
If “Yes,” complete Part XIV
.............................
9
No
10
Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year?
If “Yes,” attach a schedule listing their names and addresses.
10
No
11
At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions)
.............
11
No
12
Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions)
.................
12
No
13
Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
13
Yes
Website address
N/A
14
The books are in care of
Marc Owen
Telephone no.
(207) 791-8404
Located at
489 Congress Street Third Floor
Portland
ME
ZIP+4
04101
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of
Form 1041
—Check here
.........
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year
......
15
16
At any time during calendar year 2012, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over
a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
.................
16
No
See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country
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Part VII-B
Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the “Yes” column, unless an exception applies.
Yes
No
1a
During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
(1)
Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(2)
Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person?
.........................
Yes
No
(3)
Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(4)
Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
Yes
No
(5)
Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?
.................
Yes
No
(6)
Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (
Exception.
Check “No”
if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.)
.........
Yes
No
b
If any answer is “Yes” to 1a(1)–(6), did
any
of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see page 20 of the instructions)?
...
1b
No
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
c
Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
.............
1c
No
2
Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
a
At the end of tax year 2012, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2012?
...............
Yes
No
If “Yes,” list the years
20
,
20
,
20
,
20
b
Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is
not
applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
(relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
to
all
years listed, answer “No” and attach statement—see instructions.)
..............
2b
No
c
If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to
any
of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
20
,
20
,
20
,
20
3a
Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
any time during the year?
.........................
Yes
No
b
If “Yes,” did it have excess business holdings in 2012 as a result of
(1)
any purchase by the foundation
or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969;
(2)
the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or
(3)
the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?
(Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2012.)
....................
3b
No
4a
Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
4a
No
b
Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2012?
4b
No
5a
During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
(1)
Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
Yes
No
(2)
Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?
...............
Yes
No
(3)
Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
Yes
No
(4)
Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions)
........
Yes
No
(5)
Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?
........
Yes
No
b
If any answer is “Yes” to 5a(1)–(5), did
any
of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)?
......
5b
No
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here
.........
c
If the answer is “Yes” to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?
............
Yes
No
If “Yes,” attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
6a
Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
a personal benefit contract?
........................
Yes
No
b
Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?
....
6b
No
If “Yes” to 6b, file Form 8870.
7a
At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
Yes
No
b
If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction?
....
7b
No
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Part VIII
Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
and Contractors
1
List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
(a)
Name and address
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(If not paid, enter
-0-)
(d)
Contributions to
employee benefit plans
and deferred compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
Christopher W Pinkham
President
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Allan L Rancourt
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Bradford C Paige
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Charles M Petersen
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Daniel R Daigneault
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Sterling Kozlowski
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Gregory A Dufour
Vice-Chairman
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Richard J Vail
Chairman
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Lawrence Barker
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Scott D Conant
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Christopher W Emmons
Past Chair
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
Patricia Weigel
Director
1.00
0
489 Congress St Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
2
Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE.”
(a)
Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000
(b)
Title, and average
hours per week
devoted to position
(c)
Compensation
(d)
Contributions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation
(e)
Expense account,
other allowances
NONE
Total
number of other employees paid over $50,000
...................
3
Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
(a)
Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000
(b)
Type of service
(c)
Compensation
NONE
Total
number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services
.............
Part IX-A
Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc.
Expenses
1
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS OF MAINE SCHOOLS.
0
2
3
4
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Part IX-B
Summary of Program-Related Investments
(see instructions)
Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2.
Amount
1
2
All other program-related investments. See page 24 of the instructions.
3
Total.
Add lines 1 through 3
..........................
Part X
Minimum Investment Return
(All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
see instructions.)
1
Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes:
a
Average monthly fair market value of securities
...................
1a
0
b
Average of monthly cash balances
.......................
1b
245,461
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)
................
1c
0
d
Total
(add lines 1a, b, and c)
.........................
1d
245,461
e
Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
1c (attach detailed explanation)
.............
1e
0
2
Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets
..................
2
3
Subtract line 2 from line 1d
.........................
3
245,461
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1⁄2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions)
.............................
4
3,682
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets.
Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
5
241,779
6
Minimum investment return.
Enter 5% of line 5
..................
6
12,089
Part XI
Distributable Amount
(see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here
and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6
....................
1
12,089
2a
Tax on investment income for 2012 from Part VI, line 5
......
2a
66
b
Income tax for 2012. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)
...
2b
c
Add lines 2a and 2b
............................
2c
66
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1
............
3
12,023
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions
................
4
5
Add lines 3 and 4
............................
5
12,023
6
Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions)
.................
6
7
Distributable amount
as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII,
line 1
................................
7
12,023
Part XII
Qualifying Distributions
(see instructions)
1
Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
a
Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26
..........
1a
16,000
b
Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B
..................
1b
2
Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
purposes
...............................
2
3
Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
a
Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)
....................
3a
b
Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule)
.................
3b
4
Qualifying distributions.
Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
4
16,000
5
Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions)
.................
5
66
6
Adjusted qualifying distributions.
Subtract line 5 from line 4
..............
6
15,934
Note:
The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
Form
990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page
8
Part XIII
Undistributed Income
(see instructions)
(a)
Corpus
(b)
Years prior to 2011
(c)
2011
(d)
2012
1
Distributable amount for 2012 from Part XI, line 7
12,023
2
Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2012:
a
Enter amount for 2011 only
.......
b
Total for prior years:
20
,
20
,
20
3
Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2012:
a
From 2007
.......
b
From 2008
.......
935
c
From 2009
.......
d
From 2010
.......
e
From 2011
.......
f
Total
of lines 3a through e
.........
935
4
Qualifying distributions for 2012 from Part
XII, line 4:
$
16,000
a
Applied to 2011, but not more than line 2a
b
Applied to undistributed income of prior years
(Election required—see instructions)
......
c
Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
required—see instructions)
.........
0
d
Applied to 2012 distributable amount
.....
12,023
e
Remaining amount distributed out of corpus
3,977
5
Excess distributions carryover applied to 2012.
(If an amount appears in column (d), the
same amount must be shown in column (a).)
6
Enter the net total of each column as
indicated below:
a
Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5
4,912
b
Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
line 4b from line 2b
...........
c
Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
income for which a notice of deficiency has
been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
tax has been previously assessed
......
d
Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
—see instructions
...........
e
Undistributed income for 2011. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions
.............
f
Undistributed income for 2012. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2013
..........
0
7
Amounts treated as distributions out of
corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (see
instructions)
.............
8
Excess distributions carryover from 2007 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions)
...
9
Excess distributions carryover to 2013.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a
......
4,912
10
Analysis of line 9:
a
Excess from 2008
....
935
b
Excess from 2009
....
c
Excess from 2010
....
d
Excess from 2011
....
e
Excess from 2012
....
3,977
Form
990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page
9
Part XIV
Private Operating Foundations
(see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
1a
If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2012, enter the date of the ruling
.......
b
Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section
4942(j)(3)
or
4942(j)(5)
2a
Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
income from Part I or the minimum
investment return from Part X for each
year listed
..........
Tax year
Prior 3 years
(e) Total
(a)
2012
(b)
2011
(c)
2010
(d)
2009
b
85% of line 2a
.........
c
Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
line 4 for each year listed
.....
d
Amounts included in line 2c not used directly
for active conduct of exempt activities
....
e
Qualifying distributions made directly
for active conduct of exempt activities.
Subtract line 2d from line 2c
....
3
Complete 3a, b, or c for the
alternative test relied upon:
a
“Assets” alternative test—enter:
(1)
Value of all assets
......
(2)
Value of assets qualifying
under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)
b
“Endowment” alternative test— enter 2⁄3
of minimum investment return shown in
Part X, line 6 for each year listed
...
c
“Support” alternative test—enter:
(1)
Total support other than gross
investment income (interest,
dividends, rents, payments
on securities loans (section
512(a)(5)), or royalties)
....
(2)
Support from general public
and 5 or more exempt
organizations as provided in
section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)
....
(3)
Largest amount of support
from an exempt organization
(4)
Gross investment income
Part XV
Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
1
Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
a
List any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
b
List any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
2
Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
Check here
if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. (see instructions) to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d.
a
The name, address, and telephone number or e-mail of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
Maine Higher Education Assistance F
489 Congress Street Third Floor
Portland
,
ME
04101
(207) 791-8404
b
The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
The recipients of the scholarships are determined by the individual college involved. Application guidelines are determined by the individual colleges criteria.
c
Any submission deadlines:
03/13/2013
d
Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
factors:
recipients must be Maine High school graduates
Form
990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page
10
Part XV
Supplementary Information
(continued)
3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
Recipient
If recipient is an individual,
show any relationship to
any foundation manager
or substantial contributor
Foundation
status of
recipient
Purpose of grant or
contribution
Amount
Name and address (home or business)
a
Paid during the year
Anna Pomerleau
University of New England
Biddeford
,
ME
04005
NONE
NONE
Scholarship
1,000
Michael Havlin
University of Southern Maine
Gorham
,
ME
04038
NONE
NONE
Scholarship
1,000
Megan Bradley
University of Maine - Presque Isle
Presque Isle
,
ME
04769
NONE
NONE
Scholarship
1,000
Justin Morren
University of MAine - Orono
Orono
,
ME
04469
NONE
NONE
Scholarship
1,000
Kelsey Porter
University of Maine - Machias
Machias
,
ME
04654
NONE
NONE
Scholarship
1,000
Steven Pelletier
University of Maine - Fort Kent
Fort Kent
,
ME
04743
none
none
scholarship
1,000
John Ochira
University of Maine - Farmington
Farmington
,
ME
04938
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Robert Van Epps
University of Maine - Augusta
Augusta
,
ME
04330
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Jason Badeau
Thomas College
Waterville
,
ME
04901
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Will Armishaw
St Josephs College
Standish
,
ME
04084
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Marcia Hamilton
York County Community College
Wells
,
ME
04090
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Toni Hamilton
Washington County Community College
Calais
,
ME
04619
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Cathy Masse
Kennebec Valley Community College
Fairfield
,
ME
04937
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Paul Knowles
Eastern Maine Community College
Bangor
,
ME
04401
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Michelle McClure
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
,
ME
04210
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Chrystal Graham
Husson University
Bangor
,
ME
04401
none
none
scholarship
1,000
Total
.................................
3a
16,000
b
Approved for future payment
Total
.................................
3b
Form
990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
Page
11
Part XVI-A
Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated.
Unrelated business income
Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514
(e)
Related or exempt
function income
(See instructions.)
1
Program service revenue:
(a)
Business code
(b)
Amount
(c)
Exclusion code
(d)
Amount
a
b
c
d
e
f
g
Fees and contracts from government agencies
2
Membership dues and assessments
....
3
Interest on savings and temporary cash investments
14
6,725
4
Dividends and interest from securities
....
5
Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
a
Debt-financed property
......
b
Not debt-financed property
.....
6
Net rental income or (loss) from personal property
7
Other investment income
.....
8
Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory
9
Net income or (loss) from special events:
10
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory
..
11
Other revenue:
a
b
c
d
e
12
Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e)
..
6,725
13
Total.
Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)
..................
13
6,725
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XVI-B
Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
Line No.
Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
instructions.)
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990-PF
(2012)
Form 990-PF (2012)
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Part XVII
Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
1
Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section
Yes
No
501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
a
Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
(1)
Cash
...................................
1a(1)
No
(2)
Other assets
.................................
1a(2)
No
b
Other transactions:
(1)
Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization
....................
1b(1)
No
(2)
Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization
..................
1b(2)
No
(3)
Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets
.......................
1b(3)
No
(4)
Reimbursement arrangements
...........................
1b(4)
No
(5)
Loans or loan guarantees
.............................
1b(5)
No
(6)
Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations
................
1b(6)
No
c
Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees
..............
1c
No
d
If the answer to any of the above is “Yes,” complete the following schedule. Column
(b)
should always show the fair market value
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column
(d)
the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a)
Line No.
(b)
Amount involved
(c)
Name of noncharitable exempt organization
(d)
Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
2a
Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?
...........
Yes
No
b
If “Yes,” complete the following schedule.
(a)
Name of organization
(b)
Type of organization
(c)
Description of relationship
Maine Bankers Association
Trade Assoc.
provides management services
Sign Here
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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below
(see instr.)?
Yes
No
Signature of officer or trustee
Date
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Preparer's Signature
Date
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Firm's address
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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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12
Name of the organization
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
CO Marc Owen
Employer identification number
01-0265587
Organization type
(check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
not
treated as a private foundation
527 political organization
Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the
General Rule
or a
Special Rule.
Note.
Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.
Special Rules
For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33
1
/3
% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of
(1)
$5,000 or
(2)
2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use
exclusively
for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.
For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use
exclusively
for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not total to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an
exclusively
religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the
General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year
.........................
$
Caution.
An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it
must
answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613X
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
CO Marc Owen
Employer identification number
01-0265587
Part I
Contributors
(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
1
Maine Bankers Association
489 Congress Street
Portland
,
ME
04101
$
5,520
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
$
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
$
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
$
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
$
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
$
Person
Payroll
Noncash
(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Page
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Name of organization
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
CO Marc Owen
Employer identification number
01-0265587
Part II
Noncash Property
(see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
HIGHER EDUCATION ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION
CO Marc Owen
Employer identification number
01-0265587
Part III
Exclusively
religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year.
Complete columns
(a)
through
(e) and
the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of
exclusively
religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of
$1,000 or less
for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.)
$
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4
Relationship of transferor to transferee
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift
(c) Use of gift
(d) Description of how gift is held
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4
Relationship of transferor to transferee
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Adjusted Net Income
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