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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| Yes | No | |||||
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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.") .... | 10,315,475 | 7,085,544 | 8,833,463 | 7,701,904 | 24,782,278 | 58,718,664 |
| 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 | 10,315,475 | 7,085,544 | 8,833,463 | 7,701,904 | 24,782,278 | 58,718,664 |
| 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).. | 4,139,874 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 54,578,790 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 10,315,475 | 7,085,544 | 8,833,463 | 7,701,904 | 24,782,278 | 58,718,664 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 1,705,789 | 1,925,566 | 1,842,194 | 2,381,494 | 1,222,086 | 9,077,129 |
| 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.).. | 208,248 | 94,220 | 101,539 | 127,906 | 135,767 | 667,680 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 68,873,231 | |||||
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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2
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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8
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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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
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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i
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....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | MISCELLANEOUS REVENUES 667,680 |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6 | 375 INDIVIDUALS FROM THE 25 COUNTY REGION SERVED IN 2014 AS VOLUNTEERS ON THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE COUNTY AFFILIATE FUND ADVISORY BOARDS, FIELD-OF-INTEREST GRANTS PANELS, AND SCHOLARSHIP SELECTION COMMITTEES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | 4D-1) EXPENSES OF 501,217, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 501,207 - CONDUCTED 39 COMPETITIVE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO ENABLE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE REGION TO OBTAIN A POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION; 153 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE GIVEN TO STUDENTS ATTENDING 41 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING IN TENNESSEE AND THROUGHOUT THE NATION 4D-2) EXPENSES OF 49,500, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 49,500 - CONDUCTED LOCALIZED, COUNTY-SPECIFIC, COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S COUNTY AFFILIATE FUNDS, ALLOWING LOCAL ADVISORY BOARDS TO SELECT WORTHY PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL; 23 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TO 22 ORGANIZATIONS FOR A WIDE VARIETY OF CHARITABLE PURPOSES 4D-3) EXPENSES OF 770,192, INCLUDING GRANTS OF 46,000 - DISCRETIONARY GRANTMAKING AND PROGRAM-RELATED EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANAGEMENT OF CHARITABLE FUNDS AND THE ALLOCATION OF GRANT FUNDS TO BENEFIT THE 25 COUNTY EAST TENNESSEE REGION |
| FORM 990, PAGE 5, PART V, LINE 3B | THE 990-T IS ON EXTENSION AWAITING INFOMRATION FROM VARIOUS SOURCES TO COMPLETE THE RETURN. THE FOUNDATION INTENDS TO FILE THE 990-T BEFORE THE EXTENDED DUE DATE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI | SECTION C. DISCLOSURE LINE 17 THE FOUNDATION IS REGISTERED IN TENNESSEE, BUT HAS FILED CHARITABLE SOLICITATION APPLICATIONS IN ALL OTHER STATES IN WHICH THE ARE REQUIRED. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2 | DAVID JONES JED DANCE DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STUART WORDEN JOHN TAYLOR WORDEN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR FAMILY RELATIONSHIP STUART WORDEN JOHN TAYLOR WORDEN DIRECTOR DIRECTOR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT REVIEW THE COMPLETE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. BECAUSE EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION HAS SUCH A LARGE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN SCHEDULE B IS SENSITIVE IN NATURE, SCHEDULE B IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE COPY OF THE FORM 990 REVIEWED BY THE FOUNDATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AND SENT VIA EMAIL TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM WHICH IS KEPT ON FILE IN THE ETF OFFICE. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON AN ISSUE ON A MEETING AGENDA ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT AT THE MEETING AND TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATION IN DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON THAT ITEM; SUCH RECUSALS ARE DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR LEAD THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL AND DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION PROCESSES FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL FORM, COMPRISED OF RATING GRIDS IN EACH BROAD AREA OF JOB RESPONSIBILITY AND A SERIES OF QUESTIONS ADDRESSING PERFORMANCE, IS COMPLETED BY EACH MEMBER OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT PREPARES A WRITTEN SELF-EVALUATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE RELATIVE TO PROGRESS TOWARD ACCOMPLISHMENT OF PREVIOUSLY DETERMINED GOALS. IN ADDITION, THE FULL BOARD IS INFORMED OF THE PROCESS, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE INVITED TO PROVIDE INPUT AND COMMENTS. THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR PREPARES A COMPOSITE OF COMPLETED APPRAISAL FORMS AND OTHER COMMENTS RECEIVED, WHICH BECOMES THE BASIS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S REVIEW. THE CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR MEET WITH THE PRESIDENT TO REVIEW THE APPRAISAL, DISCUSS FEEDBACK RECEIVED FROM BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS, REVIEW PROGRESS MADE TOWARD MEETING INDIVIDUAL GOALS AND THOSE OF THE FOUNDATION, OUTLINE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ADVANCEMENT, AND SET GOALS AND A WORK PLAN FOR THE NEXT YEAR. AFTER THE MEETING, THE CHAIR AND IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR CONFER TO FINALIZE THE APPRAISAL PROCESS AND PREPARE A RECOMMENDATION FOR ANNUAL COMPENSATION. NORMALLY, THE MOST RECENT COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS SALARY SURVEY IS CONSULTED AS WELL AS ASSESSING ON A LOCAL LEVEL COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS. RESULTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ARE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND SUBSEQUENT APPROVAL OR MODIFICATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS BOTH INDEPENDENTLY AND WITH THE PRESIDENT IN CONDUCTING ITS DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION-MAKING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 18 | BOTH THE IRS 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE READILY AVAILABLE ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND FUNDHOLDERS ARE NOTIFIED IN WRITING EACH YEAR WHEN THEY ARE AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | EAST TENNESSEE FOUNDATION MAKES THESE DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND PROVIDES WRITTEN NOTICE, ENCLOSED WITH QUARTERLY FUND REPORTS, TO FUNDHOLDERS WHEN NEW AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BECOME AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | BROKERS FEES INCLUDED ON 990, PART VIII, LINE 7B 3,125 CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS 308,482 FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES 168,026 REVENUE OF SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS REPORTED SEPARATELY 36,212,374 CURRENT YEAR EFFECT OF FASB ASC 958-605 -1,969,884 EXPENSES OF SUPPORTING FOUNDATIONS REPORTED SEPARATELY -4,004,580 FUNDRAISING EVENTS DIRECT EXPENSES -168,026 BROKER FEES INCLUDED ON 990, PART VII, LINE 7B -3,125 CURRENT YEAR EFFECT OF FASB ASC 958-605 773,742 |
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