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 SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON DC
Employer identification number
52-2099612
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
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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)
(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.") ....
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
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
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (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 SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON DC
Employer identification number
52-2099612
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
......................................
2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
...........
6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
...................
6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE SCHOOL SHALL ADMIT STUDENTS OF ANY RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN. IT WILL NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL AND ETHNIC ORIGIN IN ADMINISTRATION OF ITS EDUCATIONAL POLICIES, ADMISSIONS, OR ATHLETIC AND OTHER SCHOOL-ADMINISTERED PROGRAMS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON, DC WAS ORGANIZED FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL FOR EDUCATIONALLY UNDERSERVED CHILDREN RESIDING IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THE SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON, DC RECEIVES A STUDENT ALLOCATION FROM THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA TO COVER THE COST OF ACADEMIC AND FACILITIES EXPENSES.
Schedule E (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 SEED PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON DC
Employer identification number
52-2099612
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE FORM 990, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THE MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE TAX RETURN VIA ELECTRONIC FORM OR PAPER COPY. SENIOR MANAGEMENT WILL WAIT ON THE RESPONSE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ONCE THE REVIEW IS COMPLETED. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE COMPLETE ENTIRE VOTING BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE SEED SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON, D.C. ("SCHOOL") HAVE ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING POLICY TO ASSURE THAT ALL DELIBERATIONS AND ACTIONS OF THE BOARDS AND OFFICERS ARE UNDERTAKEN IN A MANNER THAT IS FREE OF CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS AND THE APPEARANCE OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SO THAT TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS CAN ACT IN A MANNER THAT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE SCHOOL, THE SCHOOL'S PARENT AND/OR ANY SEED SPONSORED ENTITY. THIS POLICY IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT BUT NOT REPLACE ANY STATE LAWS APPLICABLE TO NONPROFIT CORPORATIONS. THE POLICY SET FORTH IN THIS STATEMENT IS APPLICABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD, MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, AND ALL OFFICERS OF THE SCHOOL DURING THE PERIOD THAT THEY SERVE IN SUCH CAPACITY AND FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR THEREAFTER ("COVERED PERSONS"). EACH COVERED PERSON HAS A DUTY TO PLACE THE INTERESTS OF THE SCHOOL, SCHOOL'S PARENT OR ANY SEED SPONSORED ENTITY FOREMOST IN ANY DELIBERATIONS, DECISIONS OR TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE SCHOOL. IF A COVERED PERSON, OR HIS OR HER FAMILY, HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A PARTICULAR TRANSACTION OR ON AN ONGOING BASIS, THE COVERED PERSON HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A COVERED PERSON BELIEVES THAT HE OR SHE MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO ANY PARTICULAR TRANSACTION OR ON AN ONGOING BASIS, HE OR SHE SHALL PROMPTLY AND FULLY DISCLOSE THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE HEAD OF SCHOOL. THE CHAIR AND HEAD OF SCHOOL SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THERE IS IN FACT A CONFLICT OR APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT WITH RESPECT TO A COVERED PERSON. IN DETERMINING WHETHER THERE IS A CONFLICT OR APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT, IT IS INTENDED THAT THE CHAIR AND HEAD OF SCHOOL WILL EXERCISE THEIR BEST JUDGMENT AND, IN CASE OF DOUBT, WILL ERR ON THE SIDE OF PROTECTING THE SCHOOL FROM ANY CONFLICT OR APPEARANCE OF CONFLICT. EACH COVERED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: 1.HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY; 2.HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; 3.HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND 4.UNDERSTANDS THAT THE SCHOOL IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE HEAD OF SCHOOL WAS HIRED FOLLOWING A SIX MONTH SEARCH LED BY AN EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM. HIRING DECISION AND COMPENSATION DECISIONS WERE MADE BY A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THAT WAS SUPPORTED BY THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE SEED FOUNDATION (RELATED ENTITY) AND THE EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FIRM. INITIAL SALARY LEVEL FOR THE POSITION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON THE SALARIES OF PRIOR HEADS OF SCHOOL AS WELL AS BASED ON THE CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE. OTHER COMPENSATION WAS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING SCHOOL BENEFITS PACKAGES. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR WAS HIRED FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE RECRUITING AND SEARCH PROCESS. THE PROCESS OF CREATING THE POSITION, DETERMINING SALARY, INTERVIEWING AND HIRING INVOLVED A BROAD GROUP OF EXECUTIVE AND BOARD-LEVEL LEADERSHIP INCLUDING THE CHAIRMAN OF THE SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF THE SEED FOUNDATION, OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND THE HEAD OF SCHOOL. SALARY LEVEL FOR THE POSITION WAS DETERMINED BASED ON MARKET RATES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, SCHOOL BUDGET, POSITION RESPONSIBILITY AND CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE. OTHER COMPENSATION WAS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING SCHOOL BENEFITS PACKAGES. THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE WAS HIRED FOLLOWING AN EXTENSIVE SEARCH BY A RECRUITING FIRM. THE SALARY WAS DETERMINED BY THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND HEAD OF SCHOOL BASED ON THE MARKET RATES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, SCHOOL BUDGET, POSITION RESPONSIBILITY AND CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE. OTHER COMPENSATION WAS CONSISTENT WITH EXISTING SCHOOL BENEFITS PACKAGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE SCHOOL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B:
COMPENSATION DETERMINATION RELATED ORGANIZATION: THE SEED SCHOOL OF DC IS RELATED TO THE SEED FOUNDATION. THE SEED FOUNDATION PROVIDES THE COMPENSATION TO ERIC ADLER AND RAJIV VINNAKOTA. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT COMPENSATE THESE INDIVIDUALS. THE SCHOOL RELIES ON ITS RELATED ORGANIZATION'S METHODOLOGY OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION POLICIES OF THE SEED FOUNDATION. THE SEED FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES AS PART OF APPROVING THE ANNUAL BUDGET. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTOR SET THE COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY CONSIDERING TWO FACTORS1) AN INFORMAL MARKET ANALYSIS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS 2) WHAT THE ORGANIZATION CAN AFFORD TO PAY BASED ON IT BUDGET CONSTRAINTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.