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
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INC
Employer identification number
13-4078657
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.)
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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
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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?
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11g(i)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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
(A)
NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND
133238657
7
Yes
0
Total
0
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
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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
................................................
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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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
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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
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE INC
Employer identification number
13-4078657
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
MINUTES ARE TAKEN AT ALL MEETINGS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY, WHICH INCLUDES THE RECORDING OF ALL BOARD ACTIONS. THESE MINUTES ARE THEN APPROVED BY RESOLUTION AT THE FOLLOWING MEETING. THE GOVERNING BODY DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF RE-ESTABLISHING A PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE OFFICERS OF BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, INC. FOLLOW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE POLICY OF THE NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND, THE PARENT ORGANIZATION. THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS REVISED IN 2012 . THE POLICY IS APPLICABLE TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH YEAR, ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO SIGN A STATEMENT THAT AFFIRMS THAT THE INDIVIDUAL HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSURE POLICY, THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE POLICY, AND THAT THEY AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REPORTABLE TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR RELEVANT COMMITTEE TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE INTERESTED PERSON MAY NOT PARTICIPATE OR BE PRESENT IN MEETINGS WHEN THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED OR DETERMINED. AUTHORIZATION OF A TRANSACTION IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON. THE BOARD OR BOARD COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING THE COST/BENEFIT OF COMPARABLE TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS, AND MAY ALSO APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES. THE MINUTES OF ANY MEETING REGARDING THE TRANSACTION AND POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL REFLECT THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS RECUSED THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING AND ABSTAINED FROM VOTING. THE MINUTES WILL ALSO INCLUDE DETAILS ABOUT THE TRANSACTION, DATA GATHERED SURROUNDING THE TRANSACTION, THE DATE THE TRANSACTION WAS APPROVED, BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT DURING THE DELIBERATIONS AND THE RESULTS OF THE VOTING. THE MINUTES ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED AT THE NEXT BOARD MEETING. IF IT IS DISCOVERED THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON FAILS TO DISCLOSE A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FORM 990'S ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE CODE AS IT IS POSTED ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. IN ADDITION, FORMS 990 AND 1023, AS WELL AS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST OF THE ORGANIZATION AT 70 WEST 36TH STREET, 11TH FLOOR, NEW YORK, NY 10018, OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION AT 212-868-6710.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A AND B:
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, INC. DOES NOT HAVE COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES AS A RESULT, THERE IS NO COMPENSATION EXPENSE AND NONE OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, OR TRUSTEES RECEIVE COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. INSTEAD, BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, INC. HAS VOLUNTEERS, WHICH ARE PAID BY NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND. NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND HAS A BOARD-LEVEL COMMITTEE WHOSE RESPONSIBILITY IS TO DETERMINE THE SALARY OF ITS CEO, AND ENSURE THE REASONABILITY OF ALL OTHER SALARIES. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED SOLELY OF INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ORDER TO FULFILL THIS RESPONSIBILITY, NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND CONTRACTS WITH A HUMAN RESOURCES CONSULTING FIRM TO PERFORM A SALARY BENCHMARKING STUDY (AGAINST A BROAD ARRAY OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) FOR ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, FOR THE DETERMINATION OF THE CEO'S SALARY THE ORGANIZATION COMPILES A LIST OF SALARIES OF CEO'S OF OTHER COMPARABLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS. THIS INFORMATION IS ANALYZED AND DISCUSSED DURING AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AT WHICH POINT THE CEO'S SALARY IS ESTABLISHED AND THE COMMITTEE DETERMINED THAT THE SALARIES OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WERE REASONABLE. THE BOARD-LEVEL COMMITTEE OF NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND LAST MET FOR THIS PURPOSE DURING OCTOBER 2012.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE, INC. HAS A COMMITTEE THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.