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
AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
41-2252110
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?
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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.") ....
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.....................
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
.....................................................
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
.....................................................
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.") .
3,326
141,104
188,943
207,314
268,082
808,769
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......
30,568
65,921
92,380
72,730
25,728
287,327
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.
33,894
207,025
281,323
280,044
293,810
1,096,096
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.)
1,096,096
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...
33,894
207,025
281,323
280,044
293,810
1,096,096
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
30
475
704
1,370
2,579
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
30
475
704
1,370
2,579
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.)..
33,894
207,055
281,798
280,748
295,180
1,098,675
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
99.770 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.840 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
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
.....
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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) 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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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
AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
41-2252110
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED TO OFFER LIFE-ENRICHING EXPERIENCES FOR THE AUTISM SPECTRUM COMMUNITY IN A SAFE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN, TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE-SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL INTERACTION THROUGH THE VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES THAT WE OFFER. OUR FUNDS ARE USED TO SPONSOR OUR MANY PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES AS WE DO THIS AT NO CHARGE TO THE PARTICIPANT OR THEIR FAMILY. OUR BELIEF IS THAT COST SHOULD NEVER BE AN OBSTACLE TO PARTICIPATION IN ANY OF OUR PROGRAMS OR EVENTS. OUR PROGRAMS EXTEND TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE FAMILY NETWORK, SO SIBLINGS AND OTHER FAMILY MEMBERS CAN JOINTLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR ACTIVITIES. OUR VISION IS TO DEVELOP A COMPREHENSIVE AUTISM RESOURCES CENTER, WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO SCHEDULE MORE FREQUENT ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER WILL ALSO BE A PLACE WHERE FAMILIES CAN FIND LOCAL RESOURCES TO FIT THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS. WE ENVISION THIS CENTER AS A PLACE THAT PEOPLE ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM CAN EVENTUALLY CALL HOME..A SAFE, LOVING PLACE WHERE THE CHILDREN WE NOW SERVE CAN LIVE AND THRIVE WHEN THEIR PRIMARY CARE TAKERS CAN NO LONGER TAKE CARE OF THEM.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
WE ALSO HAVE SEVERAL PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE A DEFINED TIME SPAN FOR PARTICIPATION IN ORDER FOR SKILL SETS TO BE ENHANCED. IN 2013, THESE ENCOMPASSED A WEEKLY PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM AND A COMPUTER SKILLS BUILDING PROGRAM AT OUR LEARNING LAB. IN 2013, WE PROVIDED THE LOCAL AUTISM COMMUNITY WITH MORE CHOICES FOR PARTICIPATION AND AS WE LOOK FORWARD TO 2014, WE BELIEVE WE CAN DO MORE. IN 2013, THE AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION RECEIVED 426 IN DONATED EVENT MEDICAL STAFFING SERVICES AND 41,160 IN PAINTING AND ELECTRICAL SERVICES FOR LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS. ACF ALSO RECEIVED 32,805 IN DONATED MATERIALS FOR LEASEHOLD IMPROVEMENTS, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND PROGRAMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
FRANK KUEPPER LINDA KUEPPER DIRECTOR CEO HUSBAND & WIFE
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B
CURRENTLY THERE ARE NO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
SEND COPY OF FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AHEAD OF TIME AND THEN REVIEW AT BOARD MEETING TO ASK IF THERE ARE ANY QUESTIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ORGANIZATION PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND REVIEWS VENDORS ON A REGULAR BA SIS. PURCHASES OF >2,500 REQUIRE APPROVAL OF TWO BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE P UBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
ADMIN & LEARN LAB CONTRACTORS 38,886 9,722 0
FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 1
IN PREVIOUS YEARS, AUTISM CARES FOUNDATION (ACF) PREPARED ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS USING THE CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. IN 2013, ACF ADOPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA IN ORDER TO REPORT THE NEW CAPITAL ASSETS, ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, AND PREPAID EXPENSES. SINCE THERE WERE NO SUBSTANTIVE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND THE CASH BASIS OF ACCOUNTING IN 2012, NO RESTATEMENT OF THE PREVIOUSLY ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE NECESSARY TO CONVERT THEM TO ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.