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
KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
61-0722558
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.") ....
6,067,738
5,336,130
5,226,959
5,528,046
6,075,459
28,234,332
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
6,067,738
5,336,130
5,226,959
5,528,046
6,075,459
28,234,332
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.
28,234,332
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..
6,067,738
5,336,130
5,226,959
5,528,046
6,075,459
28,234,332
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
17,606
18,331
14,692
12,573
12,290
75,492
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.)..
293,832
271,454
224,118
117,218
-201,178
705,444
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
29,015,268
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,621,096
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
97.310 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.230 %
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
KENTUCKY EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
61-0722558
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE KET FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE KENTUCKY AUTHORITY FOR EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION BOARD (5 OF WHICH ARE APPOINTED BY THE GOVERNOR), A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE FRIENDS OF KET BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF KET (A NONVOTING MEMBER).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE KET FOUNDATION BOARD REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE FORM 990 WILL ALSO BE REVIEWED AND ACCEPTED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IT IS KET FOUNDATION POLICY TO REQUIRE DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES TO OBSERVE HIGH STANDARDS OF BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ETHICS IN THE CONDUCT OF THEIR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. BOARD MEMBERS: AS REQUIRED BY ARTICLE X OF THE FOUNDATION BY-LAWS, ANY DIRECTOR, COMMITTEE MEMBER OR OFFICER HAVING AN INTEREST, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, IN ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE THEREOF FOR AUTHORIZATION, APPROVAL OR RATIFICATION SHALL MAKE A PROMPT AND FULL DISCLOSURE OF HIS OR HER INTEREST TO THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE PRIOR TO ACTING ON SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION. SUCH PERSON SHALL NOT VOTE ON, NOR USE HIS OR HER PERSONAL INFLUENCE ON, NOR PARTICIPATE (OTHER THAN TO PRESENT FACTUAL INFORMATION OR TO RESPOND TO QUESTION) IN THE DISCUSSIONS OR DELIBERATIONS WITH RESPECT TO SUCH CONTRACT OR TRANSACTIONS. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THE DISCLOSURE MADE, THE VOTE THEREON, AND THE RECUSAL FROM VOTING AND PARTICIPATION. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE, A PERSON SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE AN INTEREST IN A CONTRACT OR OTHER TRANSACTION IF HE OR SHE IS A PARTY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION OR THE AUTHORITY, OR IF HE OR SHE IS A DIRECTOR, GENERAL PARTNER, OFFICER OR TRUSTEE IN THE ENTITY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION OR THE AUTHORITY, OR IF HE OR SHE HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE ENTITY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION OR THE AUTHORITY, OR IF HIS OR HER SPOUSE, PARENT, SON, DAUGHTER OR SIBLING IS A PARTY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION OR THE AUTHORITY OR HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE ENTITY CONTRACTING OR DEALING WITH THE FOUNDATION OR THE AUTHORITY. AUTHORITY/FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS: IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE FOUNDATION POLICY, FOUNDATION MEMBERS WHO ALSO SERVE AS AUTHORITY MEMBERS, ARE SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 2008-454, DATED MAY 27, 2008, ESTABLISHING CERTAIN ETHICAL STANDARDS FOR MEMBERS OF POLICY-MAKING AND REGULATORY BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS. THESE STANDARDS WERE ISSUED TO INSURE THAT BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS WHO SERVE IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO THE PEOPLE OF THE COMMONWEALTH. THE ETHICAL GUIDELINES DO NOT SUBJECT BOARD MEMBERS TO ALL PROVISIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH CODE OF ETHICS CONTAINED IN KRS CHAPTER 11A. THE ETHICAL STANDARDS THAT DO APPLY TO BOARD MEMBERS SPECIFICALLY RELATE TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST SELF DEALING, THE OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE IN WRITING OR IN THE MINUTES OF A MEETING A DIRECT OR INDIRECT INTEREST, AND GIFT ACCEPTANCE PROVISIONS. EMPLOYEES: IT IS A POLICY OF THE KET FOUNDATION TO HOLD ITS EMPLOYEES TO THE SAME CONFLICT OF INTEREST LAWS REQUIRED OF STATE EMPLOYEES, AS IDENTIFIED IN THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH CODE OF ETHICS AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH KRS CHAPTER 11A AND KAR TITLE 9.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS OF THE KET FOUNDATION ARE EMPLOYED BY THE KENTUCKY AUTHORITY OF EDUCATIONAL TELEVISION (THE AUTHORITY). THE CEO/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ALSO COMPENSATED BY THE FOUNDATION FOR DUTIES PERFORMED ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION. THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE KENTUCKY ETHICS COMMISSION. THE AUTHORITY, AS A COMPONENT UNIT OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, IS SUBJECT TO THE STATE PERSONNEL PROCESS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF ALL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS BY THE KET AUTHORITY CHAIR, THE EDUCATION CABINET AND THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE. KET HAS PREVIOUSLY CONTRACTED FOR INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDIES, AND RELIES ON COMPARABILITY DATA TO DETERMINE THE MARKET VALUE OF ALL POSITIONS. THIS DATA IS REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY TO ASSURE EQUITY WITHIN KET, AND COMPARABILITY WITH LIKE PUBLIC BROADCASTING STATIONS. ALL SALARY ADJUSTMENTS FOR KET FOUNDATION EMPLOYEES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY APPLICABLE MANAGEMENT, WITH FINAL APPROVAL GRANTED BY THE KET EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALSO REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF THE KET FOUNDATION. KET FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE $50 FOR ATTENDANCE TO EACH REGULARLY SCHEDULED QUARTERLY MEETING. THEY ALSO RECEIVE $50 FOR EACH SPECIAL MEETING, FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING, STRATEGIC PLAN MEETING, ETC. ALL PAYMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO TAX. BOARD MEMBERS MAY ALSO BE REIMBURSED FOR REASONABLE TRAVEL AND OTHER KET BUSINESS RELATED EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
KET FOUNDATION'S OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS ARE PUBLIC RECORD AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FOUNDATION IS ALSO A MEMBER OF THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU, THEREFORE APPLICABLE UPDATES ARE PROVIDED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VII
SHAE HOPKINS - 600 EAST COOPER DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502. MICHELE RIPLEY - 600 EAST COOPER DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502. HILMA PRATHER - 510 NORTH MAIN STREET, SOMERSET, KY 42501. DR. TERRY HOLLIDAY - 500 MERO STREET, 1ST FLOOR, FRANKFORT, KY 40601. DR. SUVAS DESAI - 2040 MANOR DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502. FRED ENGEL - 600 EAST COOPER DRIVE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502. ANGELA M. CAIN - 533 LASSING WAY, WALTON, KY 41094. LAURA LADD - 509 EAST MAIN STREET, LEXINGTON, KY 40508. DONNA MOORE CAMPBELL - 1833 ST. IVES CIRCLE, LEXINGTON, KY 40502. KARL R CHEUVRONT JR. - 850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE, KY 40210. JUDY CAIN - 717 HOLLAN COURT, MOREHEAD, KY 40351. HEIDI MARGULIS - 500 W MAIN STREET, LOUISVILLE, KY 40202. DAN GRIFFITH - 1919 LEXINGTON AVENUE, OWENSBORO, KY 42301. DAN COUCH - 15 FOUNTAIN PLACE, FRANKFORT, KY 40601.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
IMPAIRMENT LOSS ON TRADEMARKS -138,150.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT CHANGED ITS OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.