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
ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON INC
Employer identification number
93-1313663
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?
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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.") ....
91,303,373
124,930,851
133,085,140
146,235,452
162,478,446
658,033,262
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
91,303,373
124,930,851
133,085,140
146,235,452
162,478,446
658,033,262
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.
658,033,262
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..
91,303,373
124,930,851
133,085,140
146,235,452
162,478,446
658,033,262
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
588,192
417,905
194,050
133,373
96,391
1,429,911
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.)..
3,055
3,055
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
659,466,228
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
99.780 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.460 %
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
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
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
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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
ENERGY TRUST OF OREGON INC
Employer identification number
93-1313663
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS DEVELOPED BY ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL AND REVIEWED BY THE CFO. THE REST OF THE CONTENT IS PROVIDED BY THE CFO AND IS REVIEWED IN FULL WHEN A DRAFT IS AVAILABLE FROM OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, ALL DIRECTORS AND MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT, THE OTHER DIRECTORS AND THE OPUC (OREGON PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION), ON SUCH FORMS AND IN SUCH FORMATS ESTABLISHED BY THE DIRECTORS AND THE OPUC, ANY RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAY BE DEEMED A "DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST," AS DEFINED IN OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AS MAY BE AMENDED AND INTERPRETED FROM TIME TO TIME. ANY SUCH DISCLOSURE SHALL BE DULY RECORDED IN THE MINUTES. IF THE MEMBER MAKES FULL DISCLOSURE OF THE NATURE AND DETAILS OF THE CONFLICT, THE MEMBER MAY THEREAFTER ENGAGE IN ANY DISCUSSION ON THE MATTER AND MAY VOTE, UNLESS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BELIEVES THAT THE NATURE AND EXTENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WARRANTS THE DIRECTOR'S EXCLUSION FROM EITHER OR BOTH THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE. IF THE MEMBER DOES NOT MAKE FULL DISCLOSURE, HE OR SHE THEREAFTER MUST LEAVE THE MEETING ROOM DURING ANY DISCUSSION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER. THE ORGANIZATION ENSURES THAT EACH DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEE HAS FILED A DISCLOSURE FORM ANNUALLY. ANY DIRECTOR WHO FAILS TO COMPLY WITH DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS MAY BE REMOVED BY THE OREGON PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION PROGRAM SUMMARY ENERGY TRUST STRIVES TO COMPENSATE EMPLOYEES IN A MANNER THAT PROVIDES A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING EXTRAORDINARILY TALENTED INDIVIDUALS. ENERGY TRUST ENCOURAGES AND REWARDS HIGH-PERFORMING INDIVIDUALS WHO EXCEL IN THEIR POSITION AND THEREFORE CONTRIBUTE TO THE COMPANY'S SUCCESS. TO KEEP THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM TARGETED TO THE MARKET TREND, HUMAN RESOURCES WILL ANNUALLY REVIEW THE COMPENSATION PROGRAM. BASE SALARY AN EMPLOYEE'S BASE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY VARIOUS COMPONENTS: JOB SKILLS, EXPERIENCE, PERFORMANCE IN THE JOB, COMPARABLE WORTH OF THE POSITION WITHIN THE COMPANY, GENERAL MARKET AND GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION. THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE HAS SALARY GRADES AND THE EMPLOYEE'S POSITION IS SLOTTED TO THE APPROPRIATE SALARY GRADE. BASE COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES GENERALLY TARGETS THE MIDPOINT OR BELOW OF ENERGY TRUST'S SALARY GRADE WHICH CORRESPONDS WITH THE MARKET AVERAGE. SALARY SURVEYS SALARY SURVEY DATA, WHICH IS UPDATED AT LEAST BIENNIALLY, IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL IN MAINTAINING OUR COMPENSATION STRUCTURE. ENERGY TRUST WILL CONTINUE TO EXERCISE CONSIDERABLE JUDGMENT AND INTERPRETATION IN OUR USE OF THIS DATA. ENERGY TRUST CURRENTLY UTILIZE THE SERVICES OF A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WHO HAS ACCESS TO SEVERAL VERY DETAILED, PROFESSIONALLY PREPARED SALARY SURVEYS SUCH AS MILLIMAN, MERCER, KENEXA AND OTHER RELATED APPLICABLE SURVEYS. IN ADDITION, CUSTOM SURVEY DATA IS OBTAINED FROM ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR TO ENERGY TRUST. ANNUAL REVIEW AND MERIT PROGRAM ENERGY TRUST GENERALLY HAS AN ANNUAL REVIEW AND MERIT PROCESS FOR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND SALARY PLANNING. IT IS THE MECHANISM USED BY MANAGEMENT TO ALLOCATE MERIT INCREASES TO BASE SALARY TO APPROPRIATELY REWARD EMPLOYEES FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING JOB PERFORMANCE WITH THE COMPANY. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ENERGY TRUST ANNUALLY APPOINTS AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE, WHOSE MEMBERS ARE CHARGED WITH THE RESPONSIBILITY OF REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RECOMMENDING ANY MERIT INCREASE. THIS COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. WHEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE IS CONSIDERING COMPENSATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IT ALSO RELIES ON THE COMPARABILITY DATA DESCRIBED ABOVE THAT DEMONSTRATES THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE COMPENSATION IN QUESTION. ANY MERIT INCREASE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW COMMITTEE IS DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE BOARD TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY AND VOTED ON IN PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ENERGY TRUST MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.ENERGYTRUST.ORG.
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