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
LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
84-1185005
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.") ....
139,182
158,730
361,821
254,743
757,429
1,671,905
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
139,182
158,730
361,821
254,743
757,429
1,671,905
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)..
99,964
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,571,941
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..
139,182
158,730
361,821
254,743
757,429
1,671,905
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
4,157
4,481
5,411
7,746
7,962
29,757
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.)..
700
400
830
1,930
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,703,592
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
449,806
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
92.270 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
83.310 %
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
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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
LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
84-1185005
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART V
THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD; REIMBURSES LPS, SEE RELATED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
SUMMARY OF MATERIAL CHANGES IN BYLAWS 1. SECTION 3.3. VOTING (NON EX-OFFICO) DIRECTORS ARE DIVIDED INTO THREE GROUPS WITH STAGGERED TERMS OF TWO YEARS FOR THE GROUPS. TERM LIMITS ARE ESTABLISHED SUCH THAT NO DIRECTOR MAY SERVE FOR MORE THAN THREE CONSECUTIVE TERMS. HOWEVER, AFTER A TWO YEAR HIATUS, A PERSON MAY BE ELECTED TO THE BOARD, AGAIN SUBJECT TO THE SAME TERM LIMITS. 2. SECTION 3.14. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE PERMITTED TO BE HELD BY ELECTRONIC MEANS. 3. ARTICLE IV. THERE IS GREATER SPECIFICITY IN THE MANNER IN WHICH COMMITTEES ARE FORMED AND IN DEFINING THE RESPECTIVE POWERS OF COMMITTEES, AS WELL AS MAKING MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES (INCLUDING NON-DIRECTORS) SUBJECT TO THE FOUNDATIONS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. 4. ARTICLE VI. THE EXISTING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AMENDED TO PROVIDE GREATER DETAIL AND TO INCLUDE IT IN THE BYLAWS RATHER THAN IN A SEPARATE DOCUMENT: A. IT DEFINES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS OCCURRING WHEN A PERSON MAY BENEFIT PERSONALLY, DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, FROM A DECISION THAT HE OR SHE MAY MAKE OR INFLUENCE OTHERS IN MAKING OR WHEN A PERSONS PRIVATE INTEREST INTERFERES IN ANY WAY OR MAY APPEAR TO INTERFERE WITH THE INTEREST OF THE CORPORATION. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY ARISE WHEN AN ACTION BY THE PERSON OR POSITION WITH THE CORPORATION CAUSES THAT PERSON TO RECEIVE AN IMPROPER PERSONAL BENEFIT (FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE) OR WHEN THAT PERSON (OR A RELATED PERSON) TAKES AN ACTION OR HAS AN INTEREST THAT MAY IMPAIR HIS OR HER ABILITY TO PERFORM SERVICES FOR THE CORPORATION IN AN OBJECTIVE OR EFFECTIVE MANNER, EVEN IN THE ABSENCE OF AN IMPROPER PERSONAL BENEFIT, INCLUDING INDIRECT BENEFITS SUCH AS TO FAMILY MEMBERS OR BUSINESSES WITH WHICH THE PERSON IS CLOSELY ASSOCIATED (THROUGH THE ABILITY TO EXERCISE CONTROL OR BENEFIT FROM SUCH OTHER PERSONS BENEFIT). B. SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF THE OCCURRENCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE PROVIDED. SECTION 6.1 C. A MORE INCLUSIVE DEFINITION SECTION IS PROVIDED SECTION 6.2 D. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE BOTH DIRECT AND INDIRECT CONFLICTS AND SITUATIONS WHERE AN APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT MAY EXIST. FAMILY MEMBERS ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE GROUP OF PERSONS WHO MAY PRODUCE A CONFLICT. E. THE DEFINITION OF AN INTERESTED PERSON IS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE ANY PERSON SERVING AS AN OFFICER, EMPLOYEE OR MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION OR A MAJOR DONOR TO THE CORPORATION OR ANYONE ELSE WHO IS IN A POSITION OF CONTROL OVER THE CORPORATION WHO HAS A PERSONAL INTEREST THAT IS IN CONFLICT WITH THE INTERESTS OF THE CORPORATION IN ADDITION TO ONLY DIRECTORS. F. IT FOCUSES THE DEFINITION OF A FINANCIAL INTEREST ON A MORE GENERAL SENSE OF THE IMPACT OF A CONFLICT ON DECISION-MAKING BY THE BOARD MORE THAN ON SPECIFIC INSTANCES OF A CONFLICT. G. IT ESTABLISHES A PROCEDURE FOR DISCLOSURE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND FOR HOW THE BOARD SHALL REVIEW AND DETERMIN WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND HOW ANY SUCH CONFLICT SHOULD BE HANDLED. H. IT ADDS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE PERIODIC DISCLOSURE BY ALL DIRECTORS OF AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS, ENTERPRISES AND ACTIVITIES THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. 5. ARTICLE VII. THE BYLAWS ADD A DEFINED COMPENSATION POLICY THAT REQUIRES A SURVEY OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND A PROCEDURE FOR ASSURING AND JUSTIFYING FAIR MARKET COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS AN APPEALS PROCESS FOR ANY EMPLOYEE WHO DISAGREES WITH HIS OR HER COMPENSATION. 6. ARTICLE VIII. THE BYLAWS ADD A FORMAL CONFIDENTIALITY POLICY THAT DETAILS WHAT CATEGORIES OF INFORMATION ARE CONFIDENTIAL AND THE OBLIGATION OF BOARD MEMBERS TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY. 7. ARTICLE IX. THE BYLAWS ADD A WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY DETAILING THE PROCEDURE TO BE FOLLOWED BY ANY PERSON ASSERTING A VIOLATION OF LAW BY THE FOUNDATION AND FOR MAINTAINING THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF SUCH CLAIMS AS WELL AS FORBIDDING RETALIATION FOR MAKING THEM. 8. ARTICLE XI. THE BYLAWS DEFINE THE STANDARD OF CONDUCT REQUIRED FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS TO FULFILL THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTIES, AS WELL AS ADDING PROTECTION FOR ANY DIRECTOR OR OFFICER WHO SATISFIES THAT STANDARD OF CONDUCT AND INDEMNIFICATION BY THE FOUNDATION FOR COSTS AND LIABILITIES INCURRED IN ANY ACTION AGAINST HIM OR HER AS A RESULT OF BEING A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER. ESSENTIALLY, A DIRECTOR IS REQUIRED TO ACT IN GOOD FAITH; WITH THE CARE AN ORDINARILY PRUDENT PERSON IN A LIKE POSITION WOULD EXERCISE UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES; AND IN A MANNER THE DIRECTOR OR OFFICER REASONABLY BELIEVES TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE FOUNDATION. A DIRECTOR IS ENTITLED TO ACT IN RELIANCE ON ADVICE AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY CERTAIN THIRD PARTIES AND WILL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE FOUNDATION FOR ANY ACTION TAKEN IN COMPLIANCE WITH THESE STANDARDS. 9. ARTICLE XII. WE INCLUDE AN INVESTMENT AND DISTRIBUTION POLICY IN KEEPING WITH THE IRS REQUIREMENTS FOR MAINTAINING NON-PROFIT STATUS. 10. ARTICLE XIII. A LIST OF DOCUMENTS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY THE FOUNDATION IS PROVIDED, TO COMPLY WITH APPLICABLE LAW.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS & ASKS QUESTIONS WHICH ARE SENT TO TAX ACCOUNTANT FOR ANSWERS AND/OR CHANGES BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD REGULARLY REVIEWS TRANSACTIONS FOR ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DO NOT RECEIVE ANY COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS PAYMENTS. THE LPSF BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES EMPLOY ONE PERSON TO SERVE AS THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT PACKAGE IS APPROVED BY THE LPSF BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS ON BEHALF OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO WORK WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE APPROVED BUDGET TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION AND BONUS INCENTIVES BASED ON PERCENT OF GIVING TO GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS AND ORGANIZATIONAL EXPENSES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THERE ARE NO OTHER PAID OFFICERS & DIRECTORS OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ON GIVING FIRST.ORG, WHICH IS A GIVING SITE FOR MANY NON PROFITS, INCLUDING LPS FOUNDATION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 35,335 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -35,335
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.