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
AMERICAN IDEAS AND DESIGNS INC DBA GREENING AMERICA
Employer identification number
52-1923091
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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.") ....
684,801
971,335
818,565
937,694
777,962
4,190,357
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
684,801
971,335
818,565
937,694
777,962
4,190,357
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.
4,190,357
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..
684,801
971,335
818,565
937,694
777,962
4,190,357
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
87
197
49
39
44
416
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.)..
1,800
1,800
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,192,573
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
107
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
99.950 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.680 %
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
................................................
18
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.") .
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
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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.
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
AMERICAN IDEAS AND DESIGNS INC DBA GREENING AMERICA
Employer identification number
52-1923091
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION SENDS A COPY OF THE PREPARATORY MATERIALS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION PROVIDED TO THE AUDIT AND TAX PREPARATION ORGANIZATION TO THE SECRETARY/TREASURER AT THE SAME TIME IT IS PROVIDED TO THE PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARER. THIS INFORMATION USED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 IS BASED UPON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ALREADY CIRCULATED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE SECRETARY/TREASURER REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND INFORMS THE PRESIDENT IF ANY CHANGES ARE REQUIRED. ONCE THE PROFESSIONAL TAX PREPARER PROVIDES THE PRESIDENT WITH A DRAFT OF IRS FORM 990, THE PRESIDENT THEN SENDS THAT COPY TO SECRETARY/TREASURER AND THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND REQUESTS THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT. AFTER PROVIDING AN ADEQUATE PERIOD FOR COMMENT AND REVISION, THE PRESIDENT THEN ADVISES THE TAX PREPARER THAT THE INFORMATION IS ACCURATE, COMPLETE, AND CORRECT, AND THEN FILES THE FINAL FORM 990 WITH THE APPROPRIATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION DISCUSSES WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING THE GENERAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL BOARD MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE AN UPDATE RELATIVE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUESTS EACH BOARD MEMBER TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEMBERS PERIODICALLY UPDATE THEIR CURRENT BUSINESS AFFAIRS WITH THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS TO ENSURE THAT NO NEW POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST MAY HAVE ARISEN. THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL IS AWARE OF THE GENERAL BUSINESS AFFAIRS OF EACH BOARD MEMBER AND IS ALERT TO ANY PERCEIVED OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT MAY ARISE AND TAKES A PROACTIVE, PRE-EMPTIVE, AND PREVENTATIVE STANCE RELATIVE TO SUCH CONCERNS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND SETS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHEN ADDRESSING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT ADDRESSES SEVERAL TESTS BEFORE SETTING COMPENSATION: THE ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE EXECUTIVE: THE BOARD REVIEWS AND ENSURES THAT THE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PRESIDENT ARE COMPARABLE WITH SIMILAR JOB ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WITHIN SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. EACH BOARD MEMBERS SERVES ON OTHER SIMILAR NONPROFIT BOARDS AND HAVE EXTENSIVE FIRST-HAND EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF COMPENSATION RANGES OF SIMILAR EXECUTIVES. THE BOARD MAKES COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF THE ROLES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND PERFORMANCE OF THE GREENING AMERICA PRESIDENT WITH THOSE OF SIMILAR NON-PROFITS AND CONSULTS WITH OTHER INDEPENDENT ADVISORS WITH THIS KNOWLEDGE. EXTERNAL MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION AMONG COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS: THE BOARD REVIEWS THE EXTERNAL MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTED BY THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE). THE BOARD PERIODICALLY REVIEWS ASAE PUBLISHED SURVEYS AND REVIEWS ASAE GUIDELINES TO ESTABLISH REASONABLE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT & CEO. FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CHARACTER OF THE ORGANIZATION: THE FINANCIAL CONDITION AND CHARACTER OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE CONSIDERED WHEN SETTING THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT. THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE FACTORS ARE EVALUATED PERIODICALLY TO ENSURE CONSISTENCY IN REASONABLE COMPENSATION REVIEWS. CALCULATING COMPENSATION: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES FACTORS SUCH AS FEDERAL AND NGO COST-OF-LIVING INCREASES BASED UPON GEOGRAPHIC REGION, TYPE OF ORGANIZATION, JOB DESCRIPTION CLASSIFICATION, AND OTHER FACTORS WHEN DETERMINING THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT. EACH YEAR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AT ITS ANNUAL MEETING, AND SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE NEW FISCAL YEAR AT THAT TIME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES AVAILABLE COPIES OF THE 990 TO THE PUBLIC IN VARIOUS WAYS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES OF THE 990 TO THE U. S. GOVERNMENT AS PART OF ITS SUBMISSIONS WHEN APPLYING FOR AND RECEIVING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS AND PURCHASE ORDERS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES COPIES TO BANKING, REGULATORY, FINANCIAL, AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS AS APPROPRIATE AND REQUESTED, AND PROVIDES COPIES OF THE 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ORGANIZATIONS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES COPIES OF FORM 990 TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT FROM TIME TO TIME REQUEST COPIES FOR VARIOUS PURPOSES. COPIES OF FORM 990 ARE SENT BY EMAIL TO THOSE WHO REQUEST IT AND IS AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICES FOR INSPECTION.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 280,056. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 31,140. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 311,196. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 500.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.