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
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
34-0943665
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?
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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.") ....
5,677,020
4,368,938
2,970,765
17,643,637
11,954,976
42,615,336
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5,677,020
4,368,938
2,970,765
17,643,637
11,954,976
42,615,336
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)..
1,190,149
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
41,425,187
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..
5,677,020
4,368,938
2,970,765
17,643,637
11,954,976
42,615,336
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
3,413,418
3,278,587
3,588,783
3,306,218
3,654,231
17,241,237
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
64,758
49,463
0
0
0
114,221
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
232,165
221,324
84,828
69,577
114,594
722,488
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
60,693,282
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
290,129
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
68.253 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.514 %
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.") .
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
.....
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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
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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
STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
34-0943665
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6:
MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERS ARE THE ACTIVE VOTING DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION. ALL LIVING PERSONS WHO WERE AT ANY TIME MEMBERS OF THE DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE OF THE UNINCORPORATED STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ARE HONORARY, NON-VOTING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A:
ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY, THE DIRECTORS HAVE ESTABLISHED A NOMINATING COMMITTEE WHICH CONSISTS OF NOT LESS THAN 2 DIRECTORS AND 1 MEMBER WHO IS NOT A DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE'S RESPONSIBILITY IS TO NOMINATE MEMBERS OF THE DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE AS SET FORTH IN THE RESOLUTION AND DECLARATION OF TRUST CREATING THE STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. SUCH MEMBERS OF THE DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE ARE DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B:
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS, AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY THE MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S MEMBERS IS REQUIRED TO ADOPT OR APPROVE THE FOLLOWING: - LIQUIDATION OR DISSOLUTION. - MERGER, CONSOLIDATION, OR TRANSFER OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS. - REPEAL, MODIFICATION, AMENDMENT IN WHOLE OR IN PART, OR ADDITION TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR REGULATIONS OR ADOPTION OF NEW ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR REGULATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B:
REVIEW OF FORM 990, THE FOUNDATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO DISCUSS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. ALSO, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL DIRECTORS OF STARK COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C:
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE FOUNDATION REQUIRES THAT ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND DIRECTORS ANNUALLY FILE A STATEMENT LISTING ANY BUSINESS OR PERSONAL FINANCIAL DEALINGS OR AFFILIATIONS WITH CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS WHICH WOULD HAVE ANY IMPACT ON THE ASSETS OR TRANSACTIONS OF THE FOUNDATION. THIS STATEMENT IS GIVEN TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION WHO IN TURN WOULD DISCLOSE SUCH INFORMATION TO THE DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF REVIEWING POSSIBLE GIFTS OR GRANTS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL. ANY PERSON WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON THE GIFTS OR GRANTS PRESENTED FOR APPROVAL WOULD THEN ABSTAIN FROM VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15:
REVIEW OF COMPENSATION, THE FOUNDATION'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVES, AND THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR FINAL APPROVAL. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS SALARY DATA ON COMPARABLE EXECUTIVES, BOTH WITHIN NORTHEAST OHIO AND STATEWIDE (FROM THE FORMS 990 OF FOUNDATIONS AND NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) AND AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL (FROM THE COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY). INDIVIDUALS ON THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE EMPLOYEES WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING DETERMINED. SALARY DELIBERATIONS OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF BOTH BODIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19:
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE FOUNDATION CAN BE FOUND AT THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE HTTP://WWW.STARKCF.ORG . GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST AND ARE MAILED/E-MAILED TO INTERESTED PARTIES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS: AGENCY ENDOWMENT REVENUE & EXPENSE: ($13,740,314); CHANGE TO BEGINNING NET ASSETS DUE TO SCF DEVELOPMENT LTD. BECOMING A SINGLE-MEMBER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY: ($3,273,684); CHANGE IN INTEREST RATE SWAP LIABILITY FOR SCF DEVELOPMENT LTD.: $7,003; TOTAL ADJUSTMENT: ($17,006,995) -
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.