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
TECHBRIDGE INC
Employer identification number
58-2531971
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
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
................................................
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.") .
1,077,552
1,120,086
1,188,676
1,384,156
1,544,782
6,315,252
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......
1,024,406
1,126,491
1,248,394
882,196
952,795
5,234,282
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
2,101,958
2,246,577
2,437,070
2,266,352
2,497,577
11,549,534
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
342,663
299,892
166,940
217,331
146,500
1,173,326
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
342,663
299,892
166,940
217,331
146,500
1,173,326
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
10,376,208
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...
2,101,958
2,246,577
2,437,070
2,266,352
2,497,577
11,549,534
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,458
640
761
636
291
3,786
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,458
640
761
636
291
3,786
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,103,416
2,247,217
2,437,831
2,266,988
2,497,868
11,553,320
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
89.812 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.389 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.033 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.140 %
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
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
TECHBRIDGE INC
Employer identification number
58-2531971
Return Reference
Explanation
PART VI, LINE 8B
THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD FUNCTION AS REVIEW COMMITTEES AND DO NOT HAVE INDEPENDENT "AUTHORITY TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF." RECOMMENDATIONS FOR DECISIONS COME OUT OF THE COMMITTEE FOR BOARD APPROVAL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WAS FORMED TO HANDLE CEO COMPENSATION ISSUES AND THERE IS DOCUMENTATION FOR THOSE MEETINGS.
PART VI, LINE 11A
THE TECHBRIDGE MANAGEMENT (CEO AND CFO (VOLUNTEER)) WORKED WITH THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, SMITH & HOWARD, P.C., TO PREPARE AND REVIEW THE 990. THIS PROCESS BEGAN IN THE LAST QUARTER OF CALENDAR YEAR 2013 AND CONTINUED UNTIL THE FINAL 990 WAS SUBMITTED. UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, IT WAS SENT IN ITS ENTIRETY TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. A COPY WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
PART VI, LINE 12C
PER THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: "IT IS THE POLICY OF TECHBRIDGE, INC. ("TECHBRIDGE") THAT EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLOSES TO THE BOARD ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. DISCLOSURE WILL BE MADE BY SUBMITTING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR A LIST OF ALL BUSINESS OR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF WHICH THE DIRECTOR OR HIS OR HER SPOUSE OR MINOR CHILDREN IS AN OFFICER, MEMBER, MORE THAN 10% STOCKHOLDER, DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR, OWNER, PARTNER, OR EMPLOYEE OR FOR WHICH HE OR SHE ACTS AS AN AGENT, WITH WHICH TECHBRIDGE HAS DONE BUSINESS IN THE LAST FIVE (5) YEARS OR IS LIKELY TO DO BUSINESS WITH IN THE FUTURE. AN UPDATED STATEMENT WILL BE SUBMITTED EACH YEAR. A DIRECTOR WILL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN ANY TRANSACTION INVOLVING A BUSINESS OR ORGANIZATION WHICH IS OR SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN HIS OR HER WRITTEN NOTICE. THE CHAIRMAN OR THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE STATEMENTS OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS. IF ANY MATTER COMES BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCERNING A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TECHBRIDGE AND ANY PARTY IN WHICH A DIRECTOR OR THE SPOUSE OR MINOR CHILDREN OF SUCH DIRECTOR HAS AN INTEREST OR WHICH OTHERWISE MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST BETWEEN THE DIRECTOR AND TECHBRIDGE, THE AFFECTED DIRECTOR WILL DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, WHETHER LISTED IN HIS OR HER WRITTEN STATEMENT OR NOT. THE DIRECTOR WILL ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS OTHER DIRECTORS MAY HAVE AND THEN WITHDRAW FROM ANY MEETING AND WILL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY VOTE ON ANY MATTER THAT IMPLICATES THE DISCLOSED CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THE DIRECTOR FAILS TO WITHDRAW VOLUNTARILY, THE BOARD CHAIR IS EMPOWERED TO REQUIRE AND WILL REQUIRE THAT THE DIRECTOR WITHDRAW DURING BOTH THE DISCUSSION AND THE VOTE ON THE MATTER. IF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFECTS THE CHAIR, THEN THE VICE CHAIR IS EMPOWERED TO REQUIRE AND WILL REQUIRE THAT THE CHAIR WITHDRAW IN THE SAME MANNER. FOR THE DURATION OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE MATTER, THE VICE CHAIR WILL PRESIDE. IF THE MATTER IS THE ITEM OF BUSINESS FOR WHICH A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS CALLED, THE AFFECTED DIRECTOR WILL NOT BE COUNTED TO ESTABLISH A QUORUM, NOR WILL HE OR SHE PARTICIPATE IN THE DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE ON IT." BOARD QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SENT ONCE A YEAR TO THE BOARD MEMBERS.
PART VI, LINE 15A
CEO - IN 2009, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEESNG THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE CEO IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD DEVELOPED A PLAN OF INITIATIVES AND REPORTED AGAINST THAT PLAN (WITH ITS CHANGES BASED ON EXPERIENCE) IN THE MONTHLY REPORT. IN ADDITION, THE CEO PROVIDED THE EXEC. COMMITTEE A SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CREATED A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE CEO COMPENSATION. FOR THE ANNUAL REPORTING PERIODS, CEO REPORTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS VS PLAN FOR THE ORGANIZATION. BONUS RECOMMENDATIONS WERE MADE BASED UPON ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND TECHBRIDGE'S FINANICAL PERFORMANCE. THESE WERE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE CEO'S SALARY CONTINUES TO BE WITHIN THE NONPROFIT RANGE FOR CEO'S, EVEN GIVEN THE FACT THAT TECHBRIDGE IS IN THE TECHNOLOGY SECTOR AND REQUIRES SPECIFIC TECHNOLOGY EXPERIENCE AND EXPERTISE.
PART VI, LINE 19
INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST.
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