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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY
Employer identification number
77-0218710
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)
(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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
59,898
130,317
163,528
111,980
255,358
721,081
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
59,898
130,317
163,528
111,980
255,358
721,081
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)..
538,750
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
182,331
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
59,898
130,317
163,528
111,980
255,358
721,081
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
7,854
26,059
9,602
9,039
13,849
66,403
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).
787,484
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
7,462
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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
23.150 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
24.160 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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
THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY (SBBS) MEETS THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST AND IS A PUBLIC CHARITY:1 ORGANIZATION: THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY (SANCTUARY) IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED SO THAT IT WILL ATTRACT FURTHER SUPPORT ON A CONTINUOUS BASIS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONTINUOUS AND BONA FIDE FUNDRAISING PROGRAM AND CARRIES ON PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ATTRACT SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS AND OTHER PUBLIC CHARITIES. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY INCLUDES DONATION REQUEST ENVELOPES IN ITS NEWSLETTERS, WHICH ARE MAILED TO THOSE ASKING TO BE INFORMED OF ITS ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES SPECIAL APPEAL REQUESTS BY MAIL AND ELECTRONICALLY VIA CONSTANT CONTACT AND ITS WEBSITE: WWW.SBBIRD.ORG. 2 ACTUAL SOURCES OF SUPPORT: BESIDES THE THREE LARGE FOUNDATION GRANTS, THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVES MANY SMALLER DONATIONS EVERY MONTH, RANGING FROM $10 - $3,000. THE NUMBER OF DONORS PER MONTH RANGES FROM 10-100, UNLESS THERE IS A FUNDRAISING EVENT, IN WHICH CASE THE NUMBER OF DONORS IS MUCH GREATER. MANY OF THE NEWSLETTERS ALSO LIST THOSE WHO HAVE MADE CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE THE PREVIOUS NEWSLETTER. THE NUMBER OF "FRIENDS OF THE FLOCK" (THE TITLE "FRIEND" APPLIES TO THOSE WHO PAID SPONSORSHIPS OR MADE DONATIONS IN THE CURRENT YEAR; THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE STATUTORY MEMBERS), HAS AVERAGED APPROXIMATELY 140 IN EACH OF THE LAST FIVE YEARS:THE APPROXIMATE NUMBER OF FRIENDS WAS 211 IN 2013; 120 IN 2012; 120 IN 2011; 124 IN 2010; AND 134 IN 2009.3 COMPOSITION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: THE BOARD MEMBERS REPRESENT THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE FOLLOWING IS A BRIEF RESUME OF EACH OF THE CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS.JAMIE MCLEOD: AS FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY, JAMIE MCLEOD HAS DEDICATED MORE THAN 32 YEARS TO THE CARE AND LOVE OF EXOTIC BIRDS. WHILE STILL IN HER TEENS JAMIE BEGAN HER CAREER WORKING AS A VETERINARY ASSISTANT, FOR THE SANTA BARBARA HUMANE SOCIETY, AND THE SANTA BARBARA ZOOLOGICAL GARDENS.KNOWING ANIMALS AND BIRDS WERE HER LIFE'S WORK, IN 1984, JAMIE MCLEOD EARNED A DEGREE IN EXOTIC ANIMAL TRAINING AND MANAGEMENT FROM MOORPARK COLLEGE. AFTER GRADUATING SHE WAS EMPLOYED BY THE BOWMANVILLE ZOO IN CANADA TO TRAIN ANIMALS AND DEVELOP AN EDUCATIONAL ANIMAL SHOW. SHE ALSO WORKED AT THE SAN DIEGO AND LOS ANGELES ZOOS.HOWEVER, EXOTIC BIRDS WERE HER FIRST LOVE AND WANTING TO HAVE A MORE PERSONAL CONTACT WITH THE BIRDS AND THEIR OWNERS, IN 1995 JAMIE BEGAN HER OWN BUSINESS. AS AN AVICULTURIST AND THE OWNER OF MENAGERIE, JAMIE MCLEOD IS AN AVIAN BEHAVIORAL CONSULTANT, AN ACCOMPLISHED PHOTOGRAPHER AND PUBLIC SPEAKER. JAMIE HAS DEVELOPED HER OWN NUTRITIOUS LINE OF FROZEN GOURMET BIRD FOOD, MCLEOD'S PARROT CUISINE. AT MENAGERIE SHE PROVIDES GROOMING AND BOARDING AND TOYS.JAMIE'S COMMITMENT TO EDUCATING PARROT OWNERS IS TO ENSURE THAT ALL COMPANION BIRDS RECEIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE CARE AND NURTURING. UNDER HER EXPERTISE AND GUIDANCE, ABUSED AND ABANDONED BIRDS CAN NOW FIND A SAFE HAVEN AND A NEW START AT SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY.DALE CARNATHAN: DALE HAS BEEN WITH THE VENTURA COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES SINCE 1992. DALE HAS ALSO SERVED IN BOTH VOLUNTEER AND PAID POSITIONS WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FOR MORE THAN THIRTY FIVE YEARS, (TEN YEARS AS DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES FOR THE VENTURA COUNTY CHAPTER). DR. LINDA WUDL: LINDA HAS A PH. D. IN GENETICS FROM THE STATE UNIV. OF N.Y. AND RECENTLY RETIRED AFTER WORKING 23 YEARS AT AMGEN WHERE SHE WAS V.P. OF QUALITY. LINDA OWNS A UNIQUE NURSERY, SEASIDE GARDENS, IN CARPINTERIA. ANNE CARNATHAN: ANNE HAS BEEN AN OJAI RESIDENT FOR 29 YEARS. SHE WORKS WITH THE OJAI SCHOOL DISTRICT IN SPECIAL ED. ANNE IS AN INSTRUCTOR IN THE T.R.O.T. PROGRAM PROVIDING HANDICAPPED STUDENTS WITH RIDING INSTRUCTION. ANNE IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE VENTURA COUNTY EQUINE VOLUNTEER RESPONSE TEAM FOR THE OJAI VALLEY. NICK SEBASTIAN: NICK HAS BEEN ACTIVE IN THE PARROT COMMUNITY FOR MORE THAN 32 YEARS. FORMERLY THE SANTA BARBARA SCHOOL DISTRICT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR, NICK NOW OWNS HIS OWN TECHNOLOGY CONSULTATION BUSINESS.SHARON FRITZ: SHARON, AS OFFICE MANAGER OF ACTION ROOFING BRINGS EXCEPTIONAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS TO THE ORGANIZATION. SHARON IS INSTRUMENTAL IN RECRUITING VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS OF BUILDING AND LANDSCAPING MATERIALS. HEATHER DEAR JOINED THE BOARD IN 2012. HEATHER'S 19 YEAR CAREER PRODUCING TELEVISION COMMERCIALS IN LOS ANGELES BRINGS STRONG EVENT PLANNING, SCHEDULING, PEOPLE AND LOCATION MANAGEMENT, BUDGETING, AND ACTUALIZING SKILLS TO THE SANCTUARY. SHE NOW RESIDES IN SANTA BARBARA SHARING HER HOME WITH HER AFRICAN GREY AND SUN CONURE PARROTS. MONICA M. CURRY: MONICA HAS BEEN A HOUSING SUPERVISOR AT UCSB SINCE 1993. SHE HAS SERVED ON MANY COMMITTEES AND BEEN THE CHAIR AND CO-CHAIR OF SEVERAL OF THESE. SHE OWNS 3 MACAWS.4 THE TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED OR THE NATURE OF THE FUNCTIONS PERFORMED IN CARRYING OUT THE EXEMPT PURPOSE: THE NEWSLETTER KNOWN AS "FLOCK TALK" SHOWS THE PUBLIC NATURE OF THE ACTIVITIES THAT ARE PERFORMED BY THE ORGANIZATION. SEE ALSO C.5(C) BELOW.5 MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION: THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION IN THE SENSE THAT MEMBERS VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT DOES, HOWEVER, MEET THE ADDITIONAL MEMBERSHIP FACTORS AS FOLLOWS:(A) WHETHER THE SOLICITATION FOR DUES-PAYING MEMBERS IS DESIGNED TO ENROLL A SUBSTANTIAL NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THE COMMUNITY OR AREA. THE NUMBER OF "FRIENDS OF THE FLOCK" HAS AVERAGED APPROXIMATELY 140 FRIENDS EACH YEAR FOR THE LAST FIVE YEARS, WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT SHOWING OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SUCH A NARROW FIELD. FRIENDS APPEALS ARE PROMINENTLY DISPLAYED IN THE WAITING AREA/FOYER AT THE SANCTUARY, IN THE NEWSLETTERS, AND AT THE ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE AT THE SANCTUARY THAT BRINGS THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO THE FACILITY (SEE C.5(C) BELOW). EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OCCUR AT THE FACILITY. MEDIA AND PUBLICITY COVERAGE OUTSIDE THE FACILITY ALSO ARE EXTENSIVE.(B) WHETHER MEMBERSHIP DUES FOR INDIVIDUAL (RATHER THAN INSTITUTIONAL) FRIENDS HAVE BEEN FIXED AT RATES DESIGNED TO MAKE MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE TO BROAD CROSS SECTIONS OF THE INTERESTED PUBLIC RATHER THAN TO A RESTRICTED MEMBERSHIP OR TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF PERSONS. THE ORGANIZATION'S SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOMINAL - $50, WHICH ALLOWS A BROAD CROSS SECTION OF THE POPULATION TO PARTICIPANT AS MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.(C) WHETHER THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION APPEAL TO PERSONS HAVING SOME BROAD COMMON INTEREST OR PURPOSE, SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CASE OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATIONS, MUSICAL ACTIVITIES IN THE CASES OF SYMPHONY SOCIETIES, OR CIVIC AFFAIRS IN THE CASE OF PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATIONS. IN THE CASE OF THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY, THE ACTIVITIES DO APPEAL TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE INTERESTS IN EXOTIC BIRDS. THE ACTIVITIES ARE VARIED AND MANY, INCLUDING HUMANE EDUCATION THOUGH COMMUNITY AND SCHOOL OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND MEDIA AND PUBLICITY, LARGE AND SMALL BIRD AVIARIES, AN ADOPTION PROGRAM, AND INVESTIGATION AND FOLLOW UP ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING NOTICES TO COMPLY, PET INSPECTIONS, AND PRE-ADOPTION PREMISES INSPECTIONS). THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY IS DEDICATED TO THE RESCUE AND REHABILITATION OF UNWANTED, ABUSED, AND ORPHANED COMPANION PARROTS. IN ADDITION, THE SANCTUARY ACTS AS A RESOURCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY TO PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE OWNERSHIP THROUGH EDUCATION AND OWNER SUPPORT. THE FOCUS IS REHABILITATION, BOTH IN TERMS OF HEALTH AND BEHAVIOR, SO THAT ADOPTION INTO A LOVING HOME IS POSSIBLE. WITH A STRUCTURED SCREENING PROCESS, THE SANCTUARY'S ADOPTION PROGRAM ENSURES THAT THE BIRD AND ADOPTER ARE A GOOD MATCH PRIOR TO PLACEMENT IN A NEW HOME. THE SANCTUARY IS CURRENTLY HOME TO MORE THAN 54 BIRDS, MANY OF WHICH HAVE BEHAVIORAL OR MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT PREVENT THEM FROM BEING ADOPTED. THE SANCTUARY IS COMMITTED TO FINDING "FOREVER" HOMES FOR THESE UNWANTED BIRDS. FOR BIRDS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS THAT CANNOT BE PLACED IN NEW HOMES, THE SANCTUARY PROVIDES A SAFE HAVEN WITH NURTURING CARE.WHILE THERE ARE MANY LOCAL RESCUE AND SANCTUARY ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE CARE AND REFUGE FOR OTHER COMMON HOUSEHOLD PETS, COMPANION BIRDS PRESENT A SPECIAL PROBLEM. WITH A LIFESPAN OF UP TO 80 YEARS AND THE INTELLIGENCE LEVEL OF A 3 YEAR OLD, THESE BIRDS REQUIRE AN ENORMOUS COMMITMENT THAT THE AVERAGE PERSON FINDS DIFFICULT TO FULFILL.THE SANCTUARY OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS THINKING OF BUYING OR ADOPTING A BIRD. THE SANCTUARY BRINGS OUTREACH PROGRAMS TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AS WELL AS PARTICIPATING IN LOCAL EVENTS SUCH AS EARTH DAY AND THE CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL. THE SANCTUARY COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF AN ON-SITE LEARNING CENTER IN 2013 TO HOLD EDUCATIONAL FORUMS FOR ASSEMBLIES OF THE COMMUNITY'S YOUTH. IN NOVEMBER OF 2013, SBBS WAS FEATURED IN A PBS DOCUMENTARY, "PARROT CONFIDENTIAL". THIS HAS BROUGHT IN MANY PHONE CALLS, SOME DONATIONS, AND OFFERS OF VOLUNTEER WORK.
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE SANTA BARBARA BIRD SANCTUARY
Employer identification number
77-0218710
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
DALE CARNATHAN AND ANNE CARNATHAN HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION WERE AMENDED AND RESTATED IN NOVEMBER 2013. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A NEW DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS); WHEREBY, THE ORIGINAL DETERMINATION AS A PUBLIC CHARITY DESCRIBED IN SECTION 509(A)(2) WAS CHANGED TO A 509(A)(1) PUBLIC CHARITY IN SECTION 170(B)(1)(A)(VI) OF THE CODE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWED THE 990, AND A COPY OF THE 990 WAS GIVEN TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BEFORE FILING FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BEFORE A TRANSACTION OR ANY PART OF THE TRANSACTION IS CONSUMATED WITH PARTIES WITH WHOM A CONFLICTING INTEREST EXISTS, THE FOLLOWING MUST BE OBSERVED: A. FULL DISCLOSURE IS MADE TO THE BOARD OF THE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THE PERSON'S INTEREST; B.THE BOARD DETERMINES THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF SANCTUARY AND IS ENTERED INTO FOR THE BENEFIT OF SANCTUARY; C.THE BOARD DETERMINES THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO SANCTUARY; D. THE TRANSACTION IS APPROVED IN GOOD FAITH BY THE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE WITHOUT COUNTING THE VOTE OF ANY "INTERESTED" DIRECTOR OR DIRECTORS (I.E., ANY DIRECTOR THAT HAS THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST),AND WITH THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING THE TRANSACTION AND THE INTEREST(S) OF THE INTERESTED DIRECTOR(S) OR STAFF MEMBER(S) IN THE TRANSACTION; E.(1) PRIOR TO APPROVING THE TRANSACTION THE BOARD CONSIDERS ALTERNATIVE ARRANGEMENTS AND IN GOOD FAITH FINDS, AFTER REASONABLE INVESTIGATION UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THAT SANCTUARY COULD NOT OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES FROM DISINTERESTED PARTIES OR SOURCES, OR (2) SANCTUARY COULD IN FACT NOT HAVE OBTAINED A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORT UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. DISCLOSURE INVOLVING VOLUNTEERS IN THE ORGANIZATION SHOULD BE MADE PROMPTLY TO ANY ONE OF THE OFFICERS, AND FOLLOWED UP IN WRITING TO THE OFFICER, WHO SHALL BRING THE MATTER TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DISCLOSURE INVOLVING DIRECTORS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHOULD BE MADE TO ANY OF THE OTHER OFFICERS WHO SHALL BRING THESE MATTERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND IN THE CASE OF AN EXISTING CONFLICT, WHETHER THE CONTEMPLATED TRANSACTION MAY BE AUTHORIZED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY (QUOTED IN PART ABOVE). THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT WILL BE COMPLETED ANNUALLY BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND ALL VOLUNTEERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT IS DONE BY AN INDEPENDENT REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION IS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BUDGETED, AND MEMORIALIZED IN THE MINUTES. THE ORGANIZATION COMPENSATED THE MENAGERIE COMPANY OWNED BY JAMIE MCLEOD, A DIRECTOR FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' SECRETARY MAINTAINS THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023 DOCUMENT ALONG WITH THE ORIGINALLY FILED BYLAWS FOR THE ORGANIZATION. TO THE EXTENT AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED ON FORM 990, SUCH AMENDMENTS WILL BE REPORTED IN SCHEDULE O. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TREASURER MAINTAINS THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. PUBLIC ACCESS TO THESE DOCUMENTS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORTION AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND INDEPENDENCE
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS A TOTAL OF EIGHT VOTING MEMBERS. SEVEN OF THE VOTING MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT. ONE VOTING MEMBER IS NOT INDEPENDENT AS THEY ARE A PARTY-IN-INTEREST TO TRANSACTIONS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. WHEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEET AND VOTE ON ORGANIZATION MATTERS, THE MEMBER WHO IS NOT INDEPENDENT IN REGARDS TO THE MATTERS COMING UP FOR VOTE LEAVES THE MEETING AND ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE. THE BOARD CONSISTED OF EIGHT MEMBERS AT DECEMBER 31, 2013,AND THEY ARE ACTIVELY RECRUITING TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31,2014.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
BIRD CARE AND OTHER SERVICES MENAGERIE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 64,201. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,201. COMPUTER SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 100. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 100.
PART IX; COLUMN D; LINE 25 - NO FUNDRAISING EXPENSES
THE SB BIRD SANCTUARY RELIES ON VOLUNTEERS TO SOLICIT DONATIONS; THEREFORE, THERE ARE NO FUNDRAISING EXPENSES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.