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 FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC
Employer identification number
27-1120036
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.") ....
4,760,269
500,000
1,000,000
1,000
6,261,269
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
4,760,269
500,000
1,000,000
1,000
6,261,269
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)..
364,757
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
5,896,512
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..
4,760,269
500,000
1,000,000
1,000
6,261,269
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
56,104
121,533
167,792
155,470
500,899
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).
6,762,168
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
.....................................................
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
.....
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
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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
THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC
Employer identification number
27-1120036
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. HAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BRIC ARTS | MEDIA | BKLYN. THE FUND PAYS FEES IN EXCHANGE FOR CERTAIN SERVICES INCLUDING ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, FINANCIAL SERVICES, BOARD SERVICES, AND DONOR RELATIONS SERVICES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. UPDATED ITS BYLAWS, WHISTLE BLOWER POLICY AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN NOVEMBER 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN, INC. IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. THE PRESIDENT, CHAIR, AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR OF BRIC ARE EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS (WITH VOTING RIGHTS) OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. THE BRIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE SOLE MEMBER, BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE DRAFT 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY MANAGEMENT AND THEN DISTRIBUTED AS A REVISED DRAFT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AT LEAST TWO WEEKS PRIOR TO THE PLANNED FILING DATE. SUGGESTIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS ARE REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, AND WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR IF RELEVANT, AND THE DOCUMENT IS FINALIZED AND SUBMITTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES IN CONNECTION WITH ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION PROPOSED FOR APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, REGARDLESS OF AMOUNT (AN INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT), THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW THE INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACT (AND POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES TO SUCH CONTRACT) AND SHALL RECOMMEND WHETHER THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. SHOULD ENTER INTO SUCH CONTRACT. IF THE BOARD RECOMMENDS THAT THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA DOES NOT EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACT, THE BOARD MAY NONETHELESS REVIEW SUCH CONTRACT AND MAY, BY MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER, AUTHORIZE THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. TO EXECUTE SUCH CONTRACT. IN REACHING ITS DECISION, THE BOARD SHALL ADHERE TO THE LEGAL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO APPROVAL OF INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACTS. THE CRUX OF THOSE REQUIREMENTS IS THAT TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE TERMS OF POSSIBLE ALTERNATIVES, THE PROPOSED CONTRACT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. ALL ACTION REGARDING INTERESTED PARTY CONTRACTS SHALL BE RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING THAT REVIEWED THE CONTRACT AND ALTERNATIVES THERETO. IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE POLICY OF THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA THAT NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION INVOLVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST BE TAINTED BY ANY ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AND TO PROTECT THE FUND FOR BRIC COMMUNITY MEDIA INC. AGAINST ANY POTENTIAL BREACH OF THE ABOVE-DESCRIBED DUTY OF LOYALTY, THE BOARD MAY, BY MAJORITY VOTE ASK ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WHO HAS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN A MATTER NOT TO PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSION WITH REGARD TO THAT MATTER, OR TO LEAVE THE ROOM AT THE BOARD MEETING DURING ANY SUCH DISCUSSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION IS DONE BY THE COMPANY'S SOLE MEMBER, BRIC ARTS MEDIA BKLYN, INC. COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE; MINUTES ARE KEPT. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR LIKE-SIZED NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN NEW YORK CITY, AND SALARIES OF OTHER BRIC MANAGEMENT STAFF. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE IN 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.