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 GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1007459
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?
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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.") ....
1,465,181
2,780,968
2,925,666
3,974,774
4,543,486
15,690,075
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
1,465,181
2,780,968
2,925,666
3,974,774
4,543,486
15,690,075
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)..
1,468,787
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
14,221,288
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..
1,465,181
2,780,968
2,925,666
3,974,774
4,543,486
15,690,075
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
688,637
1,415,427
1,954,846
2,327,767
2,117,538
8,504,215
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,710
972
523
3,205
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
127,597
189,706
174,028
110,988
148,892
751,211
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
24,948,706
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
39,820
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
57.000 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
57.740 %
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
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 GREATER TACOMA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
91-1007459
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION AMENDED ITS BYLAWS TO REFLECT CHANGES TO THE NUMBER, COMPOSITION, QUALIFICATIONS, AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE GOVERNING BODY'S VOTING MEMBERS AND DUTIES OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THOROUGHLY REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND RECOMMENDS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR ACCEPTANCE. BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED IN WRITING TO ALL STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS. THE POLICY STATES THE PURPOSE OF THE POLICY, WHO IS COVERED, AND THE DUTIES OF A COVERED PERSON; EXPLAINS WHEN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES OR DOES NOT EXIST; DESCRIBES THE DISCLOSURE/EVALUATION PROCESS AND PROCEDURES FOR ACTING ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST TRANSACTIONS. EACH YEAR ALL STAFF MEMBERS AND VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO FILL OUT AN ACKNOWLEDGMENT STATEMENT WHERE THEY DESCRIBE ANY AND ALL CONNECTIONS, RELATIONSHIPS OR SITUATIONS WHICH MAY BE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. BY SIGNING THE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM, THEY INDICATE THAT THEY HAVE CAREFULLY READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THEIR RESPONSES ARE COMPLETE, TRUE AND ACCURATE. AT COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH A MATTER THAT IS BEFORE THE COMMITTEE OR BOARD VERBALLY DISCLOSES THE CONFLICT AND ABSTAINS FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING. THE ABSTENTION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE BOARD CHAIR APPOINTS AN AD HOC COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE YEAR, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT/CEO GOALS FOR THE YEAR. IN THE FOURTH QUARTER OF THE YEAR, BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE AN EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S PERFORMANCE AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO COMPLETES A SELF ASSESSMENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S SELF ASSESSMENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARY DATA AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE VOTES ON THE RECOMMENDED ACTION AND DOCUMENTS THE PROCESS, THE NAMES OF MEMBERS PRESENT, AS WELL AS ANY STATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ABSTENTIONS IN ITS MEETING MINUTES. IN EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE APRIL BOARD MEETING, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REPORTS ON THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION, THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S SELF-ASSESSMENT AND THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FORMS 1023 AND 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE AND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST AGREEMENTS 220,048.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DETAILED REVIEW OF THE AUDITED CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES TO ACCEPT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROCESS OF SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES TO APPROVE THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.