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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bethesda Foundation
Employer identification number
47-0497753
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
9,103
11,953
2,966
2,442
4,810
31,274
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......
35,688,114
36,507,409
37,931,580
16,766,999
19,303,077
146,197,179
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
661,727
644,440
928,569
351,642
363,306
2,949,684
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.
36,358,944
37,163,802
38,863,115
17,121,083
19,671,193
149,178,137
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
149,178,137
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
36,358,944
37,163,802
38,863,115
17,121,083
19,671,193
149,178,137
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
542,097
675,190
585,826
327,682
360,896
2,491,691
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
542,097
675,190
585,826
327,682
360,896
2,491,691
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
9,946
25,935
15,799
16,305
28,101
96,086
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.)..
36,910,987
37,864,927
39,464,740
17,465,070
20,060,190
151,765,914
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
98.295 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.363 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.642 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.554 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to 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) 2012
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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Bethesda Foundation
Employer identification number
47-0497753
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Part VI, Line 6
Describe circumstances for having members or stockholders
There is one class of members who are appointed by the board of directors of Bethesda Ministries, the parent company of Bethesda Foundation.
Part VI, Line 7a
Describe circumstances for members electing governing body
The board of directors of Bethesda Ministries appoints the 5 directors of Bethesda Foundation.
Part VI, Line 9
Names and addresses
Tom Workman 11404 Dodge Road, Suite 500, Omaha, NE 68154
Part VI, Line 11b
Describe process to review 990
The Form 990 is prepared by a third party and is reviewed by the CFO and Controller. The final version of the Form 990 is distributed via email to the organization's Board of Directors for review and comments over a two day period prior to filing. Management answers all questions and incorporates the changes, if necessary, into the Form 990 prior to filing. After two days, the review period is closed.
Part VI, Line 12c
Describe how conflict of interest policy is monitored & enforced
Conflict of Interest Forms are completed annually by officers, directors, and key employees and are presented to the Board for approval. When a potential conflict arises during the year, the officer, director, or key employee is responsible for updating the Conflict of Interest Form and the revised form is provided to the Board for approval. If there are any conflicts of interest approved by the board, the individual with the conflict is precluded from participating in any discussions or decisions related to the transaction.
Part VI, Line 15a
Describe process for determining compensation
The organization utilizes the services of Payscale to perform independent compensation studies for all officers and key employees. The last study was performed in August 2012 and the results were provided to the Administrative Committee of the Board for their review and approval.
Part VI, Line 15b
Describe process for determining compensation
The organization utilizes the services of Payscale to perform independent compensation studies for all officers and key employees. The last study was performed in August 2012 and the results were provided to the Administrative Committee of the Board for their review and approval.
Part VI, Line 19
Describe how documents are made available to the public
The Organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and audited financial statements are available upon request.
Part VII
Officer and Director Compensation
Many of the officers and directors provide services to affiliated organizations. The hours shown are specific to this organization but the compensation is total compensation for services provided to all of the affiliated organizations.
Part XI, Line 9
Other changes in net assets
transfer of net assets to affiliate (2,939,773)
PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN C
DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR BETHESDA ASSOCIATES
ACCOUNTING, IT, HR, RISK MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER MANAGEMENT SERVICES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TY 2012 AffiliatedGroupAttachment
Name:
Bethesda Foundation
EIN: 47-0497753
Explanation:
Name: Bethesda Foundation Address: 15475 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 EIN: 47-0497753 Election Made: Yes Direct Lobbying Expenditures: 790 Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures: 18,531,307 Name: Bethesda Ministries Address: 15475 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 EIN: 84-1087689 Election Made: No Direct Lobbying Expenditures: none Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures: 14,721,611 Name: Bethesda Associates Address: 15475 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 EIN: 84-1087692 Election Made: No Direct Lobbying Expenditures: None Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures: 3,359,036 Name: Bethesda Christian Broadcasting Address: 15475 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 EIN: 84-1087689 Election Made: No Direct Lobbying Expenditures: none Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures: 3,412,147 Name: BSLC II Address: 15475 Gleneagle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80921 EIN: 45-2666295 Election Made: No Direct Lobbying Expenditures: 814 Other Exempt Purpose Expenditures: 26,101,600