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
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS INC
Employer identification number
22-3242516
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) 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.") ....
137,679
213,455
241,416
226,528
291,061
1,110,139
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
137,679
213,455
241,416
226,528
291,061
1,110,139
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.
1,110,139
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..
137,679
213,455
241,416
226,528
291,061
1,110,139
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
332
398
376
576
639
2,321
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.)..
10,730
100,643
111,373
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,223,833
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
38,162
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
90.710 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
89.170 %
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
................................................
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) 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
THE EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF MILLBURN-SHORT HILLS INC
Employer identification number
22-3242516
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO ENHANCE CONTINUED EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR MILLBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS (NJ) BY PROVIDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR INNOVATIVE AND PROGRESSIVE IMPROVEMENTS THAT ENRICH THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE. IN FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL GOALS ARE: - TO FOSTER SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY AND PRIVATE SECTOR RELATIONSHIPS TO SERVICE THE EDUCATIONAL INTERESTS OF THE YOUTH IN THE MILLBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; - TO SERVE AS A CATALYST TO SUPPORT AND ENHANCE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMS THAT HEIGHTEN LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN THE MILLBURN PUBLIC SCHOOLS; - TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO DEVELOP INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES IN AREAS SUCH AS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS, LANGUAGE RESEARCH AND CULTURE; - TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO THE MILLBURN PUBLIC SCHOOL'S EDUCATION STAFF MEMBERS TO ESTABLISH QUALITY PROJECTS CONSISTENT WITH THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION; - TO SEEK GRANTS, DONATIONS AND FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE FOUNDATION'S GOALS.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
ALL ASPECTS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM, MANAGEMENT AND FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IN FYE 2014, THE ORGANIZATION MADE GRANTS TO: MILLBURN HIGH SCHOOL: 35,418 PLUS 15,000 GENOCIDE AWARENESS SYMPOSIUM: 1,250 VISITING ARTIST WORKSHOP 1,500 CLICKER TECHNOLOGY IN CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS 1,575 GREENWOOD GARDENS TOUR/PROJECT: 1,527 DIGITAL STORY TELLING FOR SENIOR ENGLISH SEMINAR 1,500 FILM MAKING IS A COLLABORATIVE ART: MASS MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION 1,080 GABE RHODES EQUIPMENT FOR STUDIO 462, 12,986 AUDITORIUM: SOUND SYSTEM AND SCREEN 14,000 MILLBURN MIDDLE SCHOOL: 50,000 11 SMART BOARDS 25,000 LAPTOPS FOR MMS SPECIAL ED REPLACEMENT AND SUPPORT CLASSES 14,034 FIRST IN MATH ENRICHMENT PROGRAM 7,320 MMS STUDENT ONLINE ACADEMY 3,566 DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY: 17,000 TOWARDS TECH MODEL PLUS 4,700 SMART RESPONSE SYSTEM (CLICKERS USED WITH SMART BOARDS) 1,918 BEE BOTS PRIMARY HANDS ON PROGRAMMING 1,583 IPAD CART FOR STRATEGIES AND INTERVENTION 1,200 GLENWOOD: 17,000 TOWARDS TECH MODEL PLUS 2,114 INTEGRATING FILM-MAKING INTO LA AND SS CURRICULUM 405 BEE BOTS - PRIMARY HANDS ON PROGRAMMING 1,709 HARTSHORN: 17,000 TOWARDS TECH MODEL PLUS 5,934 APPS AND IBOOKS FOR RESOURCE ROOM 300 FIFTH GRADE APPS 400 CHESS SETS FOR CHESS TEAMS 650 INTERACTIVE RESPONSE SYSTEMS 3,000 BEE BOTS: PRIMARY HANDS ON PROGRAMMING 1,584 SOUTH MOUNTAIN SCHOOL: 17,000 PLUS TECH MODEL PLUS 3,172 60 THERAPY BALLS FOR STUDENT SEATING: 828 BEE BOTS - PRIMARY HANDS ON PROGRAMMING 1,144 DESTINATION IMAGINATION: 1,200 WYOMING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: 17,000 TOWARDS TECH MODEL PLUS 2,040 LEARNING ALLY, MAKING READING ACCESSIBLE FOR ALL 897 BEE BOTS - PRIMARY HANDS ON PROGRAMMING 1,143 THE BALANCE IS MADE UP OF THE D&B DESIGNATED GIFT (15,000 FOR ROBOTICS AT THE MIDDLE SCHOOL), PARENT EDUCATION (2000 FOR A SPEAKER) AND A PLAYGROUND BENCH FOR GLENWOOD (900).
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE EXECUTIVE OPERATING BOARD HAS BEEN DELEGATED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
ON APRIL 11, 2014, THE ORGANIZATION AMENDED AND RESTATED ITS BYLAWS. SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS INCLUDE: - PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO VOTE FOR SLATES CONSISTING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE OPERATING BOARD. - THE CREATION OF THE FOLLOWING STANDING COMMITTEES: INVESTMENT, NOMINATING, AND DEVELOPMENT - THE SETTING OF MINIMUM ANNUAL DONATION AND SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS - INCORPORATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WITHIN THE BYLAWS - CREATION OF A GRANTS COMMITTEE AT THE EXECUTIVE OPERATING BOARD LEVEL, WHICH RECOMMENDS SCHOOL-RELATED GRANTS FOR APPROVAL TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED WITH MEMBERS WHO SUBSCRIBE TO THE PURPOSES AND BASIC POLICIES OF THE CORPORATION, AND ARE CURRENT IN THE PAYMENT OF THE ANNUAL DUES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND ARE OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS, THE MEMBERS ELECT THE TRUSTEES. THE MAJORITY VOTE OF THE TRUSTEES ATTENDING ANY MEETING SHALL BIND THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE EXECUTIVE OPERATING BOARD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT CPA, IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. AFTER REVIEW AND ANY REVISIONS, THE 990 IS FORWARDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. A BOARD OFFICER SIGNS THE 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. AMONG OTHER THINGS, THE POLICY MAKES CLEAR THAT ALL DECISIONS OF THE BOARD, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE MADE SOLELY ON THE BASIS OF A DESIRE TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND THE PUBLIC GOOD. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT REQUESTS BOARD MEMBERS TO IDENTIFY TO THE BEST OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE AFFILIATIONS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY BE POTENTIALLY RELATED TO THE FINANCIALS OR OTHER SUBSTANTIVE OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEY ARE ALSO ASKED TO IDENTIFY CIRCUMSTANCES INVOLVING EITHER THEMSELVES, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR EXTENDED FAMILY, THAT MAY BE CONSTRUED AS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AT THE STAFF LEVEL, THE ORGANIZATION'S PERSONNEL ALSO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN CONSIDERING THE ENGAGEMENT OF A NEW VENDOR. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, APPROPRIATE STEPS ARE TAKEN TO BOTH ASSESS THE NATURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT AND, SUBSEQUENTLY, TO ENSURE THAT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS MITIGATED. SUCH MITIGATION IS MANAGED AND THE LETTER AND SPIRIT OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY ARE UPHELD.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 1023, FORM 990, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 (WITHOUT SCHEDULE B) CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON SEVERAL PUBLICLY-ACCESSIBLE WEBSITES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT DONOR BENEFITS NET ON FIN STMTS 33,976 DIRECT DONOR BENEFITS NET ON FIN STMTS -33,976
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.