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
WILL STEGER FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
02-0712905
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.)
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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?
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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.") ....
343,606
408,820
336,179
498,307
520,123
2,107,035
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
343,606
408,820
336,179
498,307
520,123
2,107,035
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)..
134,993
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,972,042
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..
343,606
408,820
336,179
498,307
520,123
2,107,035
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
576
522
98
211
326
1,733
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
356
342
931
253
1,469
3,351
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).
2,112,119
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
332,032
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
93.370 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.180 %
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
...............
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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
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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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
WILL STEGER FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
02-0712905
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III, LINE 4A
EDUCATION: TO SUPPORT EDUCATORS, STUDENTS AND THE PUBLIC WITH SCIENCE-BASED INTERDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON CLIMATE CHANGE, ITS IMPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS, TO ACHIEVE CLIMATE LITERACY. OUR SUMMER INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENERGY EDUCATION REACHED 60 EDUCATORS FROM 6 STATES WITH A 3-DAY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. 4 CLIMATE AND ENERGY LITERACY WEBINARS WERE OFFERED TO OVER 200 PARTICIPANTS FROM 30 STATES AND 3 COUNTRIES AND AN ADDITIONAL 350 PEOPLE WATCHED THE ARCHIVES. TRAINED OVER 1,000 EDUCATORS TO INCORPORATE CLIMATE CHANGE EDUCATION INTO THEIR TEACHING THROUGH CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EXPANDED OUR REACH THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE NATIONAL CLIMATE ASSESSMENT/CLIMATE.GOV, PARKS CLIMATE CHALLENGE, CLIMATE AND ENERGY LITERACY AWARENESS NETWORK, GREEN RIBBONS SCHOOLS AND YOUTH VOICES OF CHANGE: CLIMATE CHANGE YOUTH VIDEO CONTEST WITH THE MN POLLUTION CONTROL AGENCY.
PART III, LINE 4B
EMERGING LEADERS: TO EMPOWER MIDWEST YOUTH CLIMATE LEADERSHIP AS A KEY STRATEGY TO TRANSITIONING TO A JUST ENERGY FUTURE. DIRECTLY SUPPORTED STUDENT LEADERSHIP ON CLIMATE ACTION PROJECTS AT TEN METRO AREA HIGH SCHOOLS, ACTIVELY MENTORED EIGHT HIGH SCHOOL LEADERS THROUGH THE YEA! MN STEERING COMMITTEE, AND ORGANIZED A YOUTH SUMMIT WITH GOVERNOR DAYTON WHERE 75 HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE YOUTH MET WITH THE GOVERNOR PRIVATELY TO DISCUSS MINNESOTA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. EXPANDED OUR INNOVATIVE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM CONNECTING 40 EMERGING YOUTH CLIMATE LEADERS AND VETERAN STAFF AT 35 ENVIRONMENTAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS 6 MIDWEST STATES.
PART III, LINE 4C
POLICY: TO FACILITATE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL POLICIES THAT ARE SCIENTIFICALLY AND ECONOMICALLY SOUND AND PROVIDE CLEAN ENERGY, ADAPTATION AND CONSERVATION SOLUTIONS TO CLIMATE CHANGE. WORKED WITH THE MINNESOTA CLEAN ENERGY AND JOBS COALITION, COMPRISING OVER 60 GROUPS TO ADVANCE MINNESOTA'S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE TO STRENGTHEN MINNESOTA'S RENEWABLE ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY LAWS AND PASSED THE STATE'S FIRST SOLAR STANDARD. BUILT BROAD-BASED PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION AND CLEAN AIR PROTECTIONS. WITH PARTNERS, WE COLLECTED 11,400 PUBLIC COMMENTS TO DIRECT XCEL ENERGY TO EXAMINE SHUTTING DOWN COAL BURNERS AT THE SHERCO POWER PLANT IN BECKER, MN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
NO COMMITTEE HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WORKS WITH THE ACCOUNTANT TO PREPARE THE 990. ONCE COMPLETE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND TREASURER PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. AFTER ANY CHANGES ARE MADE, THE 990 GOES TO THE BOARD FOR A FINAL REVIEW FOR ANY CHANGES. AFTER APPROVAL, THE 990 IS THEN FILED WITH IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY BOARD MEMBERS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. TREASURER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS AT THAT TIME. WHEN RESTRICTIONS ARE IMPOSED ON A PERSON WITH A CONFLICT, THE PERSON WITH THE RESTRICTION ABSTAINS FROM VOTING AND LEAVES THE DISCUSSION. WHEN THE DISCUSSION IS COMPLETE, THE BOARD MEMBER/OFFICER RETURNS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: A REVIEW COMMITTEE IS ESTABLISHED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD TO REVIEW ED EVALUATION. THE COMMITTEE THEN RECOMMENDS CHANGES OR ADJUSTMENTS TO COMPENSATION. SALARY COMPENSATION SURVEYS ARE USED IN THE PROCESS. THE PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN AUGUST 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
WILL STEGER FOUNDATION MAKES ITS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,895. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,895. COORDINATOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,645. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 48,645. EDUCATION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 150. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 150. DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,281. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,395. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,074. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,750. WEBMASTER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,696. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,205. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 927. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,828. OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,008. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 655. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 503. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,166.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.