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
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
62-0807696
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.") ....
4,453,962
10,315,475
7,085,544
8,833,463
7,701,904
38,390,348
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
4,453,962
10,315,475
7,085,544
8,833,463
7,701,904
38,390,348
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)..
3,115,480
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
35,274,868
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..
4,453,962
10,315,475
7,085,544
8,833,463
7,701,904
38,390,348
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
2,107,280
1,705,789
1,925,566
1,842,194
2,381,494
9,962,323
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
120,540
98,441
81,877
86,420
67,619
454,897
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
145,783
208,248
94,220
101,539
127,906
677,696
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
49,485,264
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
71.280 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
72.190 %
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
.....
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
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
62-0807696
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
315 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE 25 COUNTY REGION SERVED IN 2013 AS VOLUNTEERS ON THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE COUNTY AFFILIATE FUND ADVISORY BOARDS, FIELD-OF-INTEREST GRANTS PANELS, AND SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
4D-1) EXPENSES OF 309,175, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 309,175 - CONDUCTED COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE 25 COUNTY REGION IN THE FIELD-OF-INTEREST AREAS OF WOMEN & CHILDREN, YOUTH-AT-RISK, ARTS AND CULTURE, NEIGHBORHOODS, AND ALZHEIMER'S RESEARCH, PROVIDING 32 GRANTS TO 501(C)(3) AND GOVERNMENT ENTITIES FOR WORTHWHILE PROJECTS IN THESE AREAS 4D-2) EXPENSES OF 248,101, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 248,101 - AWARDED 4 GRANTS TO 4 ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING IN THE CITY OF KNOXVILLE THROUGH THE FUNDING OF CONSTRUCTION, MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAMS, AND HOME OWNERSHIP AND CREDIT COUNSELING PROGRAMS 4D-3) EXPENSES OF 192,250, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 192,250 - CONDUCTED LOCALIZED, COUNTY-SPECIFIC, COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S COUNTY AFFILIATE FUNDS, ALLOWING LOCAL ADVISORY BOARD'S TO SELECT WORTHY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL; 71 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 60 ORGANIZATIONS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES 4D-4) EXPENSES OF 627,570, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 5,800 - DISCRETIONARY GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE FUNDS AND THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE 25 COUNTY EAST TENNESSEE REGION
FORM 990, PAGE 5, PART V, LINE 3B
THE 990-T IS ON EXTENSION AWAITING INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS SOURCES TO COMPLETE THE RETURN. THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO FILE THE 990-T BEFORE THE EXTENDED DUE DATE.
FORM 990, PART VI
SECTION C. DISCLOSURE LINE 17 THE FOUNDATION IS REGISTERED IN TENNESSEE, BUT HAS FILED CHARITABLE SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS IN NUMEROUS OTHER STATES
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
STUART WORDEN JOHN TAYLOR WORDEN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STUART WORDEN JOHN TAYLOR WORDEN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REVIEW THE COMPLETE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. BECAUSE EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION HAS SUCH A LARGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE B IS SOMEWHAT SENSITIVE IN NATURE, SCHEDULE B IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COPY OF THE FORM 990 THAT IS REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE ETF OFFICE. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON AN ISSUE ON A MEETING AGENDA ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT AT THE MEETING AND TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THAT ITEM; SUCH RECUSALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR LEAD THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION PROCESSES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM, COMPRISED OF RATING GRIDS IN EACH BROAD AREA OF JOB RESPONSIBILITY AND A SERIES OF QUESTIONS ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE, IS COMPLETED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT PREPARES A WRITTEN SELF-EVALUATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO PROGRESS TOWARD ACCOMPLISHMENT OF PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED GOALS. IN ADDITION, THE FULL BOARD IS INFORMED OF THE PROCESS, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PROVIDE INPUT AND COMMENTS. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR PREPARES A COMPOSITE OF COMPLETED APPRAISAL FORMS AND OTHER COMMENTS RECEIVED, WHICH BECOMES THE BASIS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S REVIEW. THE CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT TO REVIEW THE APPRAISAL, DISCUSS FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, REVIEW PROGRESS MADE TOWARD MEETING INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND THOSE OF THE FOUNDATION, OUTLINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT, AND SET GOALS AND A WORK PLAN FOR THE NEXT YEAR. AFTER THE MEETING, THE CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR CONFER TO FINALIZE THE APPRAISAL PROCESS AND PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNUAL COMPENSATION. NORMALLY, THE MOST RECENT COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY IS CONSULTED AS WELL AS ASSESSING ON A LOCAL LEVEL COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH THE PRESIDENT IN CONDUCTING ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18
BOTH THE IRS 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND FUNDHOLDERS ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING EACH YEAR WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION MAKES THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE, ENCLOSED WITH QUARTERLY FUND REPORTS, TO FUNDHOLDERS WHEN NEW AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BECOME AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
BROKERS FEES INCLUDED ON 990, PART VIII, LINE 7B 16,193 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 1,034,252 FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 190,867 REVENUE OF SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS REPORTED SEPARATELY 12,252,568 CURRENT YEAR EFFECT OF FASB ASC 958-605 -3,854,798 EXPENSES OF SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS REPORTED SEPARATELY -3,549,390 FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES -190,867 BROKER FEES INCLUDED ON 990, PART VII, LINE 7B -16,193 CURRENT YEAR EFFECT OF FASB ASC 958-605 769,782
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.