Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 0 | 0 | 207,307 | 173,736 | 128,152 | 509,195 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf....... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 0 | 0 | 207,307 | 173,736 | 128,152 | 509,195 |
| 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).. | 195,346 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 313,849 | |||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 0 | 0 | 207,307 | 173,736 | 128,152 | 509,195 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 0 | |||||
| 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 VI.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 509,195 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
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| Mission Continued | Form 990 Part III Line 1 TO SERVE AS THE PRIMARY COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION TO BRING THE COMMUNITY SPIRIT AND SUBSTANTIAL RESOURCES OF THE BUSINESSES AND CITIZENS OF THE PIKES PEAK REGION TO RESTORE THE LIVES, HOMES AND NEIGHBORHOODS IMPACTED BY THE WALDO CANYON FIRE. WE WILL RESTORE THESE QUICKLY AND EFFECTIVELY THROUGHOUT THE RECOVERY PROCESS. |
| Program Services Continued | Form 990 Part III Line 4a Donated funds will be used to coordinate these efforts through a resource center in Mountain Shadows and the Colorado Springs Together website. Donations will also be used to support the recovery of the communities with programs, events, and activities. Allocation of funds will be authorized by a volunteer advisory board that includes representatives from the affected neighborhoods. Goal #1: Establish the Colorado Springs Together Center. The Colorado Springs Together Center was established at a leased 5000 sq.ft. facility which served as a resource center, community center and meeting space for the residents affected by the Waldo Canyon Fire. It was open 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and available at night and on weekends from August 2012-July 2013. The center was staffed by a paid office manager and over a dozen community volunteers. Resources available at the center included Small Business Administration, HOA representatives, Housing and Building Association consultant, Better Business Bureau, Long Term Recovery Group, AspenPointe crisis counseling, insurance consultants, discount card program, Small Business Development Center, Colorado Springs Utilities and other groups, as required. This provided a "one stop shop" for residents. The center closed as planned in July 2013 just over one year after the fire. Results: - OVER 2000 VISITORS TO THE CENTER - APPROXIMATELY 150 GROUP MEETINGS / PRESENTATIONS - ALMOST 500 HOURS OF CRISIS COUNSELING PROVIDED AT THE CENTER BY ASPENPOINTE - OVER 200 INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED PERSONAL DIRECT INSURANCE CLAIM CONSULTING SERVICES Status: Completed Goal #2: Colorado Springs Together website. The website www.coloradospringstogether.org provided the "cyber" center of activity and communication. The site provided a "one stop shop" on-line for the neighborhood. Extensive resources were made available replicating those available at the Center. Regular email blasts were sent out to over 2000 subscribers on a variety of topics. The e-blast topics have been archived and are available at: http://www.coloradospringstogether.org/resources1/Emails-Archive.cfm. The website has received extensive praise inside and outside the local community. The site provided updates on recovery metrics, news items, a large array of useful publications and links to other resources. The website continued in operation until 12/31/13 at which time it was frozen but left active so that citizens could still access the materials. Results: - Over 540,000 e-blasts opened - Over 35,000 unique visitors to the website - Over 200,000 page views - Two days after Black Forest Fire: almost 3,000 visits in one day Status: Completed Goal #3: Colorado Springs Together Discount Card. Around 200 local merchants took part offering discounts of 20% on food, clothing, furniture and appliances to the neighborhood residents. The cards became available on 9/14/12. Cards were collected by approximately 80% of the affected residents and were given to any resident of Mountain Shadows and the extreme west of Peregrine, whether or not they lost their home, in recognition of what the entire neighborhood was going through in recovery. Detailed information can be found at http://www.coloradospringstogether.org/discountcard/index.cfm. The cards were honored by many merchants through the end of 2013. Many vendors have continued to offer discounts to those affected by the fire. Results: - Approximately 3000 cards issued - Highest savings achieved by a resident rebuilding their home ~ $30,000 Status: COMPLETED (WEBSITE STILL AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AND INFORMATION) Goal #4: Coordination of Critical Activities. The number of activities is too extensive to include in this report. Key programs included debris removal which was extremely successful with 95% of the sites having debris removal permits in 3 months with the last debris being removed in December 2012. In addition, insurance claim processing counseling and workshops enabled residents to achieve 90% of all insurance claims being resolved by early March 2013 (Rocky Mountain Insurance Information Association). The results of these efforts and many others can be summarized in the rate of rebuilding which has set records compared to other wildfire recoveries in Colorado and across the U.S. We have had visits from across the globe to review our recovery. The Founder and President of Colorado Springs Together was awarded the key to the city of Colorado Springs in August 2013. Colorado Springs Together was a runner up in Money Magazine's "Money Hero Award" in October 2013. In June 2014 the founder of Colorado Springs Together was awarded the Phoenix award by the local SBDIC organization. Colorado Springs Together has presented at many seminars and conferences across Colorado. Results as of 7-22-15. (3 years after the fire) (Out of 347 homes destroyed): - First new home completed 11/4/12 (18 weeks after the fire) - New home permits issued 299 (87%) - New homes completed 284 (83%) Note: 6 lots have been combined. Total replacement is now 344 homes Status: Ongoing Goal #5: Facilitate Monthly Community Events. Deadline - July 2012- June 2013 This goal was aimed at building community spirit during the recovery. Large scale events were not practical since residents were spending so much time on recovery efforts. We did not achieve the monthly goal. Results (with approximate attendance): - PICNIC IN THE PARK (AUGUST 2012): PROVIDED SPONSORSHIP ~1,000 - KIDS CARNIVAL (OCTOBER 2013): PROVIDED LOCATION AND DONATED SERVICES ~ 200 - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING (NOVEMBER 2012): 35FT. FIR TREE DONATED AND PLANTED ~ 1,500 - HOLIDAY VENDOR FAIR (DECEMBER 2012): LOCATION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS ~ 300 - FIRST RESPONDER APPRECIATION EVENT (APRIL 2013): LOCATION AND IN-KIND DONATIONS ~ 300 - ANNIVERSARY CONCERT EVENT (JUNE 2013): SPONSORS FOR COST OF ENTIRE EVENT ~6,000 - CHARITY ART AUCTION (OCTOBER 2013): SPONSORED ENTIRE EVENT TO RAISE FUNDS FOR MEMORIAL SCULPTURE TO BE ERECTED IN THE MOUNTAIN SHADOWS PARK IN THE FALL OF 2014. AUCTION INCLUDED PRESENTATION BY FIRST RESPONDERS. $37,000 WAS RAISED. OVER 200 PEOPLE ATTENDED. - HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING (DECEMBER 2013): SPONSORED EVENT TO BRING TOGETHER NEIGHBORHOOD FAMILIES AROUND THE LIGHTING OF THE HOLIDAY TREE PLANTED IN NOVEMBER 2012. - HOMECOMING BASKET DELIVERIES (MARCH 2013 ONWARDS): SPONSORSHIP OF WELCOME HOME GIFT BASKETS DELIVERED BY MAYOR STEVE BACH TO RESIDENTS MOVING BACK IN TO THEIR HOMES. Goal #6: Community Enhancement. Deadline - Start Late 2012 After review by neighborhood associations and neighborhood input two projects surfaced, driven and supported by the Mountain Shadows residents, which would enhance the neighborhood and memorialize the events of June 2012: - Renovation of the Mountain Shadows Park - Mountain Shadows Waldo Canyon Fire Memorial The City of Colorado Springs Parks and Recreation department held three public process meetings where the neighborhood had significant input on the park renovation. Due to drought conditions and other priorities this project will be delayed until 2014. A neighborhood led team was formed in the second quarter of 2013 to work on the memorial project. This will be a piece of art / sculpture located in the Mountain Shadows Park and will include a walking trail dedicated to the memory of Bill and Barbara Everett who perished in the fire. Both projects were delayed due to funding constraints. The groundbreaking for the park renovation took place in June 2014. THE DEDICATION OF THE PARK TOOK PLACE IN SEPTEMBER 2014 AS PART OF THE LOCAL PATRIOTS FESTIVAL. THE EVENT WAS ATTENDED by SEVERAL THOUSAND PEOPLE. ON 11/22/14 THE MOUNTAIN SHADOWS WALDO CANYON FIRE MEMORIAL WAS UNVIELED AND DEDICATED IN FRONT OF A CROWD OF ALMOST 500 PEOPLE.IN EARLY 2015 THIS PIECE OF ART CALLED "HEART" WAS AWARDED THE 2015 MOSAIC ART INTERNATIONAL BEST IN SHOW. THE RENNOVATION OF THE PARK IS A CANDIDATE FOR A NATIONAL HOMEBUILDING INDUSTRY AWARD. STATUS: COMPLETE. |
| 990 Review | Form 990 Part VI Line 11a The organization provides a complete copy of Form 990 to all board members for review and approval prior to filing. |
| Conflict of Interest Policy | Form 990 Part VI line 12c The organization's conflict of interest policy requires periodic review by the board of directors. In the fall of 2013, the Board signed the Conflict of Interest Policy. |
| Governing Documents | Form 990 Part VI line 19. Governing Documents and conflict of interest policy are available upon request. |
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