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
EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE INC
Employer identification number
27-3382030
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.") ....
339,031
1,926,028
1,297,548
5,135,182
6,524,152
15,221,941
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
339,031
1,926,028
1,297,548
5,135,182
6,524,152
15,221,941
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
15,221,941
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..
339,031
1,926,028
1,297,548
5,135,182
6,524,152
15,221,941
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
0
0
102
489
3,273
3,864
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
0
2,881
450
18,586
21,917
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
15,247,722
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
................................................
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
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
EDUCATORS FOR EXCELLENCE INC
Employer identification number
27-3382030
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III - LINE 1
Educators for Excellence works to ensure that the voices of classroom teachers are included in the decisions that affect our profession and our students. E4E envisions an elevated, prestigious teaching profession in which educators are leaders both in and outside of their classrooms to drive positive outcomes for students. PART III - LINE 4A Educators for Excellence formed to elevate the prestige of the teaching profession and improve outcomes for students. Educators for Excellence works to (i) provide its members (current and former teachers), the public, and education policymakers with critical information about education and (ii) create an active and informed group of teachers and citizens who engage in education policy debates. To this end, Educators for Excellence presents research, analysis and education materials intended to inform the public and to enrich the country's discourse on education policy issues. In so doing, Educators for Excellence advances the debate over one of our country's most pressing issues - education change - to ensure that all students receive an excellent education. As an organization, Educators for Excellence believes that for far too long, educators have been left out of the conversations that impact their profession and their students. As a result, Educators for Excellence aims to build an active community of educators and citizens who are committed to a thoughtful and thought-provoking debate on education policies that are focused on increasing student achievement. Recognizing the direct correlation between quality instruction and student success, Educators for Excellence promotes the idea that training, supporting, and retaining high-quality educators is essential to improving the quality of education. Through its website, educational events, training programs, research, analysis, and fact based reports and issues briefs, Educators for Excellence works to ensure teachers' voices and ideas are included in the public policy dialogue on those issues, which it believes are critical to improving the quality of instruction and, by implication, our public education system. Educators for Excellence pursues its mission through the following programmatic activities that fit into three main areas - Learn, Network, and Take Action. LEARN: Research: Educators for Excellence collects, summarizes, and organizes research regarding various issues related to education policy, including the advantages and disadvantages of various proposals for educational change. These materials are available to members and the public on Educators for Excellence's website, free-of-charge and, ultimately, will be used by Educators for Excellence to put forth its own policy goals. Website: Educators for Excellence's website, www.educators4excellence.org, serves as the primary communications forum for the organization. While it links to and presents information about a wide variety of education proposals, the website primarily focuses on issues that Educators for Excellence believes are fundamental to improving the prestige of teaching and the quality of education students receive. NETWORK: Training Programs: Educators for Excellence has developed educational materials and instructional programs for teachers that are designed to empower them to become leaders in their schools, school systems, unions, and the broader conversations around educational change. Conferences and Events: Educators for Excellence hosts events, panel discussions, online discussions, and other such events and conferences to explore and discuss issues related to education policy. TAKE ACTION: Informing the Public and Policymakers: Educators for Excellence provides educators the opportunity to share their ideas and voices with the greater public, including parents, community members, and education policymakers through events, meetings, and the publication of research-backed and teacher-written policy papers. Press Outreach: To promote Educators for Excellence's ideas and inform the public regarding education policy issues generally, Educators for Excellence reaches out to the media in a variety of ways, including meeting with editorial boards, issuing press releases, appearing on television and radio programs, and being interviewed by reporters, as well as connecting educators directly to the media for similar opportunities. Teacher Leadership: Educators for Excellence trains teachers to give them the skills and background information necessary to advocate for the changes they believe will elevate the profession and improve outcomes for students. The particular policy positions that Educators for Excellence works on through the means listed above are the result of careful research and analysis, coupled with collaboration and discussion with teachers, and extensive surveys of current and former educators. PART VI, SECTION B. - LINE 11B A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AFTER IT is REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY MANAGEMENT. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ARE RESOLVED BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED.
PART VI, SECTION B. - LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORs. any potential conflict is announced and addressed without the presence of the person whose interest may be in conflict. SAID PERSON IS ABLE TO PRESENT TO THE BOARD, BUT THEN MUST LEAVE THE MEETING FOR ANY DISCUSSION. IF THE BOARD FINDS THAT ANYONE HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY WILL TAKE ACTION TO RESOLVE CONFLICT AND TERMINATE ANY INAPPROPRIATE CONTRACTS.
PART VI, SECTION B. - LINES 15A & 15B
The Board of Directors determines the salaries of the Co-CEO's. The Board's compensation committee reviews salary comparability data prior to making a formal recommendation to the full Board. The decision is documented in the minutes. Before making compensation offers to hiring candidates, compensation comparability data and other benchmarking tools are utilized to set salary levels.
PART VI, SECTION C. - LINE 19
Governing documents are available upon request.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.