Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04-01-2015 , and ending 03-31-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
 
Doing business as
VOQAL USA
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 6060
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BOULDER, CO803066060
D Employer identification number

84-0943035
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 7,385,646
F Name and address of principal officer:
JOHN SCHWARTZ
PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO803066060
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 4 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ITFITV.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1983
M State of legal domicile: CO
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR "CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL- AND "SOCIAL WELFARE" PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4), RESPECTIVELY, OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO THIS END, THE NONPROFIT SHALL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO: SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF QUALITY AND DIVERSE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CONTENT AND CAPABILITIES TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DATA SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PROVIDED TO ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE FORMAL EDUCATION OF ENROLLED STUDENTS. FOSTER OPEN, HONEST AND OUTSPOKEN MEDIA THAT HELP USERS TO BE A POPULAR DEMOCRATIC CHECK ON BOTH GOVERNMENT POWER AND CONCENTRATED PRIVATE PRIVILEGE; EXPAND THE DISSEMINATION OF MEDIA, AND POINTS OF VIEW CARRIED BY THEM, THAT OFFER DISSENTING, ALTERNATIVE, OR CRITICALLY CONSTRUCTIVE INFORMATION AND CONCEPTS TO THE MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS IN BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS; ENGAGE IN ADDI
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 4
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 3
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6  
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 25,373
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........   9,311
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 11,394 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,082,198 729,275
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,147,544 3,153,937
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 4,241,136 3,892,523
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,245,724 2,391,001
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 385,082 2,228
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 615,901 1,330,683
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 3,246,707 3,723,912
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 994,429 168,611
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 29,753,962 29,570,832
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 828,131 876,234
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 28,925,831 28,694,598
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR "CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL- AND "SOCIAL WELFARE" PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4), RESPECTIVELY, OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO THIS END, THE NONPROFIT SHALL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO: SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF QUALITY AND DIVERSE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CONTENT AND CAPABILITIES TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DATA SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PROVIDED TO ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE FORMAL EDUCATION OF ENROLLED STUDENTS. FOSTER OPEN, HONEST AND OUTSPOKEN MEDIA THAT HELP USERS TO BE A POPULAR DEMOCRATIC CHECK ON BOTH GOVERNMENT POWER AND CONCENTRATED PRIVATE PRIVILEGE; EXPAND THE DISSEMINATION OF MEDIA, AND POINTS OF VIEW CARRIED BY THEM, THAT OFFER DISSENTING, ALTERNATIVE, OR CRITICALLY CONSTRUCTIVE INFORMATION AND CONCEPTS TO THE MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS IN BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS; ENGAGE IN ADDI
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 60,184 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE ORGANIZATION DELIVERED INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION PROGRAMS TO ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS THROUGH JULY 2015. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES THESE SCHOOLS WITH FREE OR LOW COST WIRELESS INTERNET (AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O) WHICH CONTINUES. VOQAL EDUCATION'S NEWEST EFFORT, EDUCATION VENTURE FUND, SEEKS TO REDUCE OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN EDUCATION BY LOCATING AND FUNDING TECHNOLOGY START-UPS WITH IDEAS TO REDUCE GAPS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,718,836 including grants of $ 2,491,001 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATIONS PHILANTHROPIC VALUES
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED DATA SERVICES TO EDUCATIONAL AND NON-PROFIT ENTITIES THROUGH ITS INVESTMENT IN MOBILE CITIZEN, LLC. THE PROGRAM REVENUE AND EXPENSES FLOWING THROUGH TO THE ORGANIZATION FROM MOBILE CITIZEN SCHEDULE K-1 WERE 557,852 AND 1,052,040 RESPECTIVELY, NETTING TO A LOSS OF (494,188).
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet2,779,020
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
Yes
 
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
16
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
4
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
3
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
 
No
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletBECKY SCHOTT825 DELAWARE AVENUE SUITE 500   LONGMONT,CO80503 (303) 532-2852
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) JOHN SCHWARTZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR & P
 22.00
.................
28.00 		X   X       0 158,649 40,383
(2) JAMES TRAYNOR......................................................................
DIRECTOR & V
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       1,386 0 0
(3) FRANCES VALDEZ......................................................................
DIRECTOR & T
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       421 0 0
(4) GARLIN GILCRIST II......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           421 0 0
(5) ADAM MILLER......................................................................
COO/SECRETAR
 4.00
.................
46.00 		    X       0 119,424 26,123
(6) PATRICIA DWYER......................................................................
CFO
 9.50
.................
40.50 		    X       0 98,642 13,689






















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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 2,228 376,715 80,195
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC,
PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO80306 		MGMT SUPPORT 543,548
NELSON CAPITAL MANAGEMENT,
950 TOWER LANE 15TH FLOOR
FOSTER CITY,CA94404 		INVESTMENT 125,114
DAY PITNEY LLP,
1 JEFFERSON RD 1
PARSIPPANY,NJ07054 		LEGAL SERVICES 103,600
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet3
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 9,311
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,311
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 675,417     675,417
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 3,622,752     3,622,752
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   3,546,981
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,692 3,489,431
c Gain or (loss) -3,692 57,550
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 53,858     53,858
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a K-1 EBS SUPPORT SERVICES 561000 30,373   30,373  
b K-1 FREE SPEECH MEDIA 512000 -5,000   -5,000  
c K-1 MOBILE CITIZEN 900099 -494,188 -494,188    
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet -468,815
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 3,892,523 -494,188 25,373 4,352,027
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 2,271,001 2,271,001
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 120,000 120,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,228   2,228  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages        
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits .......        
10 Payroll taxes ...........        
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 556,941 167,010 389,931  
b Legal ......... 286,814   286,814  
c Accounting ........... 23,250   23,250  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 124,528   124,528  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 139,493 135,594 3,899  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 8,412 4,167 4,245  
14 Information technology ...... 509 425 84  
15 Royalties .. 63,600   63,600  
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............ 56,772 32,973 23,799  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 181 181    
23 Insurance ... 10,650   10,650  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 21,743 20,175 1,568  
b PROGRAM ACQUISITION 14,088 10,858 3,230  
c SPONSORSHIP FEES 11,740 11,740    
d MISCELLANEOUS 4,650 331 4,319  
e All other expenses 7,312 4,565 2,747  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 3,723,912 2,779,020 944,892 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 351,541 1 722,038
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,503,721 2 1,936,477
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 17,066 4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 9,963 9 2,337
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,702
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 5,702 3,873 10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 21,307,273 11 22,235,449
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,050,000 12 750,000
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 3,510,525 13 3,924,531
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 29,753,962 16 29,570,832
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 90,161 17 119,520
18 Grants payable ... 494,370 18 435,369
19 Deferred revenue ......... 243,600 19 321,345
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 828,131 26 876,234
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 28,925,831 27 28,694,598
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 28,925,831 33 28,694,598
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 29,753,962 34 29,570,832
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
3,892,523
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
3,723,912
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
168,611
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
28,925,831
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-399,844
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
28,694,598
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
No
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

84-0943035
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   5,702 5,702  
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet  
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM LLC 3,348,224 C
(2)EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC 242,467 C
(3)MOBILE CITIZEN LLC 233,849 C
(4)CONVERTIBLE PROMISSORY NOTES 99,991 C
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 3,924,531
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 3,492,679
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -399,844
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -399,844
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 3,892,523
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 3,892,523
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 3,723,912
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 3,723,912
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 3,723,912

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, ALL ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT MANAGEMENT BELIEVES DOES NOT MEET A "MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT" STANDARD OF BEING SUSTAINED UNDER AN INCOME TAX AUDIT, AND TO RECORD A LIABILITY FOR ANY SUCH TAXES INCLUDING PENALTY AND INTEREST. MANAGEMENT OF THE FOUNDATION HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE THE RECORDING OF A LIABILITY MENTIONED ABOVE OR FURTHER DISCLOSURE.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
84-0943035
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACTION FOR THE COMMON GOOD
802 KENT AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11205 		45-3860271 501C4 75,000       RAISE THE WAGE
(2) BRAVE NEW FILMS ACTION FUND
10510 CULVER BLVD
CULVER CITY,CA90232 		26-0603427 501C4 14,344       GET OUT THE VOTE
(3) CENTER FOR RIGHTS IN ACTION
PO BOX 55071
BOSTON,MA02205 		45-3951426 501C4 50,000       NET NEUTRALITY
(4) CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT LAB
2150 ALLSTON WAY
SUITE 340
BERKELEY,CA94704 		45-3154473 501C3 50,000       KAIROS FELLOWSHIP
(5) CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT LAB
2150 ALLSTON WAY
SUITE 340
BERKELEY,CA94704 		45-3154473 501C3 60,000       OPEN US PROJECT
(6) CITIZEN ENGAGEMENT LABORATORY
1330 BROADWAY
THIRD FLOOR
OAKLAND,CA94612 		26-1764185 501C4 10,395       CORE FUNDING
(7) COLOROFCHANGEORG
1714 FRANKLIN ST
SUITE 100 - 136
OAKLAND,CA94612 		20-4496889 501C4 14,344       CORE FUNDING
(8) COLOROFCHANGEORG
1714 FRANKLIN ST
SUITE 100 - 136
OAKLAND,CA94612 		20-4496889 501C4 40,000       NET NEUTRALITY
(9) COMMON CAUSE
805 FIFTEENTH ST NW
SUITE 800
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		52-6078441 501C4 75,000       MUNICIPALITY CAMPAIG
(10) DEMAND PROGRESS ACTION
30 RITCHIE AVE
TAKOMA PARK,MD20910 		46-1493219 501C4 50,000       NET NEUTRALITY
(11) DOMESTIC WORKERS LEGACY FUND
395 HUDSON ST
FOURTH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10014 		46-4605470 501C4 50,000       SOCIAL INSURANCE
(12) EVERY VOICE
1211 CONNETICUT AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-2032544 501C4 50,000       HONEST ELECTIONS
(13) FREE PRESS ACTION FUND
40 MAIN ST
SUITE 301
FLORENCE,MA01062 		04-3771598 501C4 10,395       CORE FUNDING
(14) HOLLABACK INC
30 3RD AVENUE
ROOM 800B
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		27-3199988 501C3 30,000       SITE LEADER PROGRAM
(15) NATIONAL HISPANIC MEDIA COALITION
55 SOUTH GRAND AVENUE
PASADENA,CA91105 		95-4111353 501C3 20,000       NET NEUTRALITY
(16) NEW VENTURE FUND
1201 CONNETICUT AVE NW
SUITE 300
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-5806345 501C3 75,000       BETTER SCHOOLS
(17) NOT AN ALTERNATIVE
143 NEWELL ST
BROOKLYN,NY11222 		20-4018630 501C3 25,000       NATURAL HISTORY
(18) PICO NATIONAL ACTION FUND
110 MARYLAND AVE NE
SUITE 201
WASHINGTON,DC20002 		45-4434103 501C4 150,000       ELECTIONS MATTER
(19) PRESENTE ACTION FUND
1330 BROADWAY
SUITE 300
OAKLAND,CA94612 		27-0587622 501C4 20,000       NET NEUTRALITY
(20) PROTEUS ACTION LEAGUE
15 RESEARCH DRIVE
SUITE B
AMHERST,MA01002 		22-3888268 501C4 175,000       INCLUSIVE DEMOCRACY
(21) PUBLIC COMMUNICATORS
2900 WELTON ST
SUITE 300
DENVER,CO80205 		51-0173482 501C3 900,000       CORE FUNDING
(22) PUBLIC COMMUNICATORS
2900 WELTON ST
SUITE 300
DENVER,CO80205 		51-0173482 501C3 75,000       RENTRAK 2016
(23) SIX ACTION
450 EAST 17TH AVENUE
SUITE 310
DENVER,CO80238 		20-3169871 501C4 90,000       DIGITAL ADVOCACY
(24) SIX ACTION
450 EAST 17TH AVENUE
SUITE 310
DENVER,CO80238 		20-3169871 501C4 10,000       LEGISLATIVE CAMPAIGN
(25) STATEWIDE ORGANIZING FOR COMMUNITY
EMPOWERMENT
2507 MINERAL SPRINGS AVE
SUITE D
KNOXVILLE,TN37917 		23-7264556 501C4 30,000       BROADBAND CAMPAIGN
(26) THE ADVOCACY FUND
1015 TORNEY AVE
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94130 		94-3153687 501C4 66,523       NEW MEDIA VENTURES
(27) KEYSTONE COMMUNITY TECHNOLOGY FND
1000 COMMECE PARK DR
SUITE 410
WILLIAMSPORT,PA17701 		46-3796809 PEND 17,800       MC LTE TRANSITION
(28) PC FOR PEOPLE
1481 MARSHALL AVE
SAINT PAUL,MN55104 		26-2066245 501C4 19,000       MC LTE TRANSITION
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
8
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
20
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1) FELLOWSHIPS 4 120,000      
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 2 IN THE CASE OF APPLICANTS WITH WHOM THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FORMAL GRANT AGREEMENT, THE AGREEMENT OUTLINES WHEN THE PAYMENTS ARE TO BE MADE AND USUALLY REQUIRE THE GRANTEE TO SUBMIT, IN DETAIL, HOW THEY USED THE FUNDS IN A NARRATIVE OF THE WORK. THE REPORTS ARE THEN REVIEWED BY ONE OR MORE STAFF MEMBERS OR CONTRACT CONSULTANTS; AND IF THERE IS ANY DISCREPANCY, THE FINAL PAYMENT WOULD NOT BE MADE UNTIL THE PROBLEM HAS BEEN CORRECTED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

84-0943035
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JOHN SCHWARTZDIRECTOR & PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		  
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158,649 		 
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40,383 		 
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199,032 		 
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART III FILER'S CORE FORM PART VII-SECTION A DISCLOSURE INCLUDES COMPENSATION PAID TO DIRECTORS/OFFICERS IN COLUMNS E & F FROM EBS SUPPORT SERVICES, WHICH IS TECHNICALLY AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION, AND PROVIDES MANAGEMENT COMPANY SERVICES. THAT DISCLOSURE ON PART VII-SECTION A IS UNDERTAKEN IN FAVOR OF ADDITIONAL TRANSPARANCY GIVEN THE COMPLEXITY OF FILER'S RELATIONSHIPS AND YIELDS A "TRIGGER" FOR THIS SCHEDULE WHICH WOULD OTHERWISE NOT BE APPLICABLE.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

84-0943035
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC KEY EMPLOYEES 556,940 REIMBURSEMENT   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE L, PART V EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC IS OWNED BY FIVE MEMBERS WHICH ARE ALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS ITF IS A MEMBER OF EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC AND HAS A 39.47% INTEREST. EBS SUPPORT SERVICES WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE APPOINTED MANAGER OF EBS SUPPORT SERVICES IS THE PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR OF ITF. THREE OFFICERS OF EBS SUPPORT SERVICES DEVOTE PART OF THEIR TIME TO ITF BUSINESS JOHN SCHWARTZ, ADAM MILLER, AND PATRICIA DWYER. ITF REIMBURSES EBS SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THE COST OF THE LEASED PERSONNEL,INCLUDING THE OFFICERS. THE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE INCLUDES ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PAID TO THESE OFFICERS. THE AMOUNT LISTED ABOVE ALSO INCLUDES SALARY AND BENEFITS FOR OTHER SHARED EMPLOYEES AS WELL AS REIMBURSEMENT FOR SUCH ITEMS AS SHARED OFFICE SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES. TOTAL AMOUNT PAID TO EBS SUPPORT SERVICES 556,940 OFFICER COMPENSATION 101,624 OTHER EMPLOYEE SALARIES 229,605 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 53,307 PAYROLL TAX 24,843 OTHER OPERATING EXPENSE 116,241 RENT 31,320 NOTE: WHILE EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC WAS CREATED TO LEASE PERSONNEL AND PROVIDE SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT, IT ALSO IS SITE OF PROGRAMMATIC UNDERTAKINGS AS DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

84-0943035
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AND WILL BE OPERATED EXCLUSIVELY FOR "CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL- AND "SOCIAL WELFARE" PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTIONS 501(C)(3) AND 501(C)(4), RESPECTIVELY, OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TO THIS END, THE NONPROFIT SHALL UNDERTAKE ACTIVITIES TO: SUPPORT THE PROVISION OF QUALITY AND DIVERSE INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA CONTENT AND CAPABILITIES TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DATA SERVICES AND INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO PROVIDED TO ACCREDITED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS ENGAGED IN THE FORMAL EDUCATION OF ENROLLED STUDENTS. FOSTER OPEN, HONEST AND OUTSPOKEN MEDIA THAT HELP USERS TO BE A POPULAR DEMOCRATIC CHECK ON BOTH GOVERNMENT POWER AND CONCENTRATED PRIVATE PRIVILEGE; EXPAND THE DISSEMINATION OF MEDIA, AND POINTS OF VIEW CARRIED BY THEM, THAT OFFER DISSENTING, ALTERNATIVE, OR CRITICALLY CONSTRUCTIVE INFORMATION AND CONCEPTS TO THE MARKETPLACE OF IDEAS IN BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL CONTEXTS; ENGAGE IN ADDITONAL SOCIAL WELFARE, CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, AND/OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AS ARE CONSISTENT WITH OPERATIONS THAT MAY BE UNDERTAKEN BY ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN, AND THUS EXEMPT FROM TAXATION UNDER, SECTION 501(C)(4) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AS NOW ENACTED OR HEREAFTER AMENDED.
FORM 990 BACKGROUND THESE ADDITIONAL, VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURES ARE INTENDED TO GIVE THE INTERESTED READER GREATER INSIGHT INTO HOW AND WHY INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION D/B/A VOQAL USA OPERATES ITS NUMEROUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES, BOTH THROUGH ITS OWN EFFORTS AND THROUGH THE LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES OF WHICH VOQAL USA IS PART OWNER. ON BEHALF OF A NUMBER OF NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, VOQAL USA'S PRESIDENT, JOHN SCHWARTZ, LED AN EFFORT TO APPLY FOR WHAT WERE THEN REFERRED TO AS INSTRUCTIONAL TELEVISION FIXED SERVICE (ITFS ) LICENSES FROM THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION. THOSE APPLICATIONS WERE ORIGINALLY SUBMITTED IN THE EARLY 1980S. MR. SCHWARTZ BELIEVED THAT SEPARATE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH LOCAL BOARDS OF DIRECTORS WOULD BETTER SERVE THE SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES COVERED BY THESE LICENSES. IN THE END, FIVE NONPROFITS LED BY MR. SCHWARTZ APPLIED FOR AND RECEIVED A TOTAL OF 11 ITFS LICENSES. TODAY, MR. SCHWARTZ REMAINS THE PRESIDENT OF THOSE FIVE NONPROFITS, WHICH WILL HEREAFTER BE REFERRED TO AS THE VOQAL NONPROFITS. VOQAL USA IS ONE OF THOSE FIVE. FOR NEARLY THREE DECADES, VOQAL USA PROVIDED FREE EDUCATIONAL VIDEO PROGRAMMING TO SCHOOLS VIA ITS FCC-LICENSED ITFS STATION. WHILE DOING SO, IT SHARED SOME OF ITS OVERHEAD AND ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS WITH THE OTHER FOUR VOQAL NONPROFITS, WHICH WERE PROVIDING VERY SIMILAR SERVICE TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES. THIS APPROACH RESULTED IN SIGNIFICANT COST SAVINGS, ALLOWING VOQAL USA TO DELIVER BETTER EDUCATIONAL SERVICE. THE SHARING OF PERSONNEL AND OTHER RESOURCES AMONG THE VOQAL NONPROFITS WAS THE BEGINNING OF WHAT WOULD LATER BECOME EBS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC (EBSSS) - THE UMBRELLA SERVICE ORGANIZATION THAT TODAY PROVIDES PERSONNEL AND OPERATIONAL SUPPORT TO ALL FIVE VOQAL NONPROFITS. WITH THE INCREASED RESOURCES AFFORDED BY THESE MOST RECENT SPECTRUM AGREEMENTS, THE VOQAL NONPROFITS, INCLUDING VOQAL USA, EXPANDED THE NUMBER AND REACH OF THEIR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO INCLUDE NEW EDUCATION VENTURES, AFFORDABLE INTERNET SERVICE FOR SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS, CASH GRANTS, EBS SPECTRUM ADVOCACY, AND MORE. AS IT EXPANDED, VOQAL USA CONTINUED TO SHARE RESOURCES WITH THE OTHER VOQAL NONPROFITS. FOR THIS REASON, IN 2009 THE FIVE VOQAL NONPROFITS FORMED EBS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC. VOQAL USA OWNS 39.47% OF EBS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC AND REIMBURSES IT FOR THE COST OF LEASED PERSONNEL, AS WELL AS SHARED OFFICE SPACE AND EQUIPMENT. EBSSS, LLC, AS WELL AS THE OTHER LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANIES LISTED BELOW, ARE ALL OWNED EXCLUSIVELY BY THE VOQAL NONPROFITS; THERE ARE NO OTHER OWNERS. IN 2013, TO EXTEND THESE RELATIONSHIPS AND GAIN BETTER PUBLIC RECOGNITION FOR SHARED WORK, EBSSS SECURED THE "VOQAL" TRADEMARK AND THE FIVE NONPROFITS, INCLUDING VOQAL USA, ADOPTED THE VOQAL BRAND. VOQAL HAS STRIVED TO FULFILL THE MISSION OF EBS, FROM ITS BEGINNINGS PROVIDING FREE, ITFS VIDEO TO SCHOOLS TO RECENT EFFORTS TO SUPPORT CHANGE- MAKERS IN EDUCATION. WHILE SOME VOQAL USA PROGRAMS SERVE WHAT MANY WOULD CONSIDER TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES LIKE K-12 SCHOOLS, VOQAL EMBRACES A BROADER VIEW OF EDUCATION AND AIMS TO ENSURE EQUAL ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE TO FOSTER A STRONGER, HEALTHIER DEMOCRACY. OUR PROGRAMS ARE OFTEN AIMED AT THE ROOT CAUSES THAT BAR ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE BOTH IN AND OUT OF TRADITIONAL BRICK AND MORTAR INSTITUTIONS. EXAMPLES OF MORE TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE OUR CORE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCOUNTS AND MOBILE CITIZEN'S EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET BOTH AT SCHOOL AND AT HOME. VOQAL EDUCATION'S SUPPORT OF THE CRASH COURSE SERIES ON YOUTUBE AND INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM'S EFFORTS TO PASS THROUGH ADDITIONAL EDUCATION BENEFITS TO MORE EBS LICENSEES ARE ADDITIONAL EXAMPLES OF THE EDUCATIONAL NATURE OF OUR WORK. EXAMPLES OF SOME OF OUR LESS TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL ENDEAVORS INCLUDE THE EFFORTS OF VOQAL FUND AND VOQAL FELLOWSHIP, WHICH ARE RELATED TO EDUCATION IN THE BROADER SENSE OF SUPPORTING THE DISSEMINATION OF ALTERNATIVE IDEAS AND BUILDING A MORE ENGAGED AND EDUCATED PUBLIC. A DESCRIPTION OF SPECIFIC VOQAL USA PROGRAMS IS BELOW. CORE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCOUNTS - OPERATED INDEPENDENTLY BY VOQAL USA AND ADMINISTERED BY EBSSS, LLC. VOQAL USA PROVIDES 39 SCHOOLS IN THE METRO AREAS COVERED BY ITS LICENSES WITH 556 FREE AND 26 SUBSIDIZED HIGH-SPEED WIRELESS BROADBAND INTERNET ACCOUNTS. THE SCHOOLS ARE BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, SERVICING GRADES K-12. THE ACCOUNTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO BOTH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS. ACCOUNTS PLACED WITH STUDENTS ALLOW THOSE STUDENTS TO COMPLETE SCHOOLWORK ONLINE AT HOME THAT MIGHT OTHERWISE HAVE TO BE COMPLETED AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES, COFFEE SHOPS WITH WI-FI ACCESS OR OTHER PLACES THAT MIGHT NOT BE CONVENIENT DURING NON- SCHOOL HOURS. WE ESTIMATE THAT THE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THESE FREE AND SUBSIDIZED ACCOUNTS IS OVER 346,000 ANNUALLY. 2015 WAS A PARTICULARLY CHALLENGING YEAR AS SPRINT REPLACED A PRIOR NETWORK TECHNOLOGY WITH 4G LTE. AS A RESULT, ALL DEVICES VOQAL USA HAD PLACED IN SCHOOLS HAD TO BE REPLACED. VOQAL USA ELECTED TO DONATE SOME OF THE EQUIPMENT TO THE SCHOOLS. THE ESTIMATED VALUE OF THE FREE REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT WAS ABOUT 84,000. AS OF MARCH 2016, ALL 39 SCHOOLS WERE TRANSITIONED TO THE NEW TECHNOLOGY. VOQAL EDUCATION - OPERATED BY VOQAL USA AND OTHER VOQAL NONPROFITS; ADMINISTERED BY EBSSS, LLC VOQAL EDUCATION IS PROUD TO BE A FUNDER OF CRASH COURSE - GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS. CRASH COURSE IS AN EDUCATIONAL YOUTUBE CHANNEL FEATURING 10- MINUTE VIDEOS THAT CONDENSE COMPLEX TOPICS INTO QUIRKY, ENGAGING TUTORIALS. CRASH COURSE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL HAS NEARLY 3 MILLION SUBSCRIBERS, AND THE VIDEOS ARE SHOWN IN CLASSROOMS ACROSS THE COUNTRY, AS WELL AS WATCHED BY THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. VOQAL USA PARTLY FUNDED CRASH COURSE'S GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS SERIES, WHICH HAS BEEN VIEWED WELL OVER NINE MILLION TIMES ACROSS ITS 50 EPISODES. VOQAL EDUCATION'S NEWEST EFFORT, THE EDUCATION VENTURE FUND, SEEKS TO CONNECT EARLY STAGE INVESTORS AND DONORS TO BOTH NONPROFIT AND FOR-PROFIT TECHNOLOGY STARTUPS WITH THE GOAL OF REDUCING OPPORTUNITY GAPS IN EDUCATION. 2016 WAS THE FIRST YEAR IN WHICH THE EDUCATION VENTURE FUND MADE INVESTMENTS, WITH VOQAL USA INVESTING A TOTAL OF 100,000 IN THREE DIFFERENT COMPANIES, AS WELL AS PAYING A PORTION OF THE OPERATING COSTS. THE INVESTMENTS RANGE FROM A COMPANY THAT CONNECTS INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS WILLING TO VOLUNTEER TIME WITH TEACHERS WHO SEEK TO EXPOSE THEIR STUDENTS TO STEM ROLE MODELS TO A FIRM THAT DEVELOPS TECHNOLOGY THAT ENABLES TEACHERS TO ADAPT LESSON PLANS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. MOBILE CITIZEN, LLC - OWNED IN PART (45.0%) BY VOQAL USA MOBILE CITIZEN, LLC IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE VOQAL NONPROFITS' CURRENT SPECTRUM AGREEMENTS AND THE BROADBAND INTERNET ACCOUNTS RECEIVED AS PART OF THOSE AGREEMENTS. AFTER SEVERAL YEARS OF PROVIDING INTERNET SERVICE INDIVIDUALLY, THE VOQAL NONPROFITS FORMED MOBILE CITIZEN, LLC TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE DISTRIBUTION OF SOME OR ALL OF ITS MEMBERS' BROADBAND ACCOUNTS. MOBILE CITIZEN, LLC SERVES SCHOOLS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES AND HAS FOCUSED MUCH OF ITS EFFORT ON BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE. MOBILE CITIZEN OFFERS ONE OF THE LOWEST COST MOBILE BROADBAND RATE PLANS AVAILABLE TO SCHOOLS, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND SOCIAL WELFARE AGENCIES NATIONWIDE, WITH FEW RESTRICTIONS AND NO DATA THROTTLING. MOBILE CITIZEN WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICE COSTS APPROXIMATELY ONE-FIFTH THE AMOUNT OF ITS COMMERCIAL EQUIVALENTS, AND IS PROVIDED FREE IN SOME CASES. IN THE USA METRO AREA, MOBILE CITIZEN SERVES SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE SERVICES AS DIVERSE AS WORKFORCE PREPAREDNESS AND FREE COMPUTER TRAINING AND ACCESS PROGRAMS. THE MONEY THESE ORGANIZATIONS SAVE ON THE INTERNET WITH MOBILE CITIZEN ALLOWS THEM TO PUT THOSE DOLLARS TO USE FULFILLING THEIR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. ON BEHALF OF VOQAL USA, MOBILE CITIZEN PLACED APPROXIMATELY 9,500 WIMAX WIRELESS BROADBAND ACCOUNTS WITH SCHOOLS AND NONPROFITS BOTH LOCALLY IN THE SEVEN MARKETS WHERE VOQAL USA HOLDS EBS LICENSES AND IN OTHER CITIES ACROSS THE U.S. THE ESTIMATED MARKET VALUE OF THE FREE AND SUBSIDIZED ACCOUNTS IS MORE THAN 4.5 MILLION PER YEAR. INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM, LLC - OWNED IN PART (63.6%) BY VOQAL USA AND MANAGED BY EBSSS, LLC ANOTHER BENEFIT OF THE CURRENT SPECTRUM AGREEMENT WITH A SPRINT SUBSIDIARY IS THE ABILITY, THROUGH CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE AGREEMENT, TO ADD ADDITIONAL SPECTRUM AND THUS HELP MAXIMIZE THE EDUCATIONAL POTENTIAL OF OTHER LICENSES. INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM, LLC (IS) WAS FORMED TO DO JUST THAT. IS ACCOMPLISHES THIS TASK IN ONE OF TWO WAYS: 1) THE DIRECT PURCHASE AND TRANSFER OF AN EBS LICENSE TO AN IS SUBSIDIARY AND SUBSEQUENT SPECTRUM USE AGREEMENT WITH SPRINT; OR 2) A SPECTRUM USE AGREEMENT WITH THE EBS LICENSEE AND SUBLICENSE OF SPECTRUM RIGHTS TO SPRINT. THROUGH THE 23 IS SUBSIDIARIES FORMED TO-DATE, IS HAS BEEN ABLE TO PASS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS TO 37 EBS LICENSES. THIS "STRENGTH IN NUMBERS" APPROACH ALLOWS EBS LICENSE HOLDERS TO GAIN OPPORTUNIT
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES IN THE EDUCATION VENTURE FUND AS DESCRIBED ON SCHEDULE O.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION CEASED EDUCATION ON DEMAND IN JULY 2015. THIS ENDED THE ERA OF THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDING INSTRUCTIONAL CONTENT TO SCHOOLS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY: EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC PO BOX 6060 BOULDER, COLORADO 80306 EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC IS OWNED BY FIVE MEMBERS WHICH ARE ALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ITF IS A MEMBER OF EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC AND HAS A 39.47% INTEREST. EBS SUPPORT SERVICES WAS CREATED FOR THE PURPOSE OF LEASING PERSONNEL AND PROVIDING SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ITS MEMEBRS. SEE FURTHER DISCUSSION REGARDING EBS SUPPORT SERVICES LLC AND THE SERVICES PROVIDED IN SCHEDULE O. ALL OF ITF'S OFFICERS WERE PAID THROUGH EBS. TOTAL COMPENSATION PAID TO THE OFFICERS BY EBS ARE SHOWN IN PART VII OF THE 990. REPORTABLE COMPENSATION PAID TO ITF OFFICERS BY EBS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO ITF ARE AS FOLLOWS: --JOHN SCHWARTZ 71,366 --ADAM MILLER 9,900 --PATRICIA DWYER 20,358
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION MAY DESIGNATE UP TO TWO DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 8B THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATIONS ACCOUNTANTS AND EXPERIENCED EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS TAX COUNSEL, CFO AND AT LEAST ONE CORPORATE OFFICER. ADDITIONALLY THE FORM IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD MEMBERS AFTER IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO IS A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD (OR TO ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD THAT IS CONSIDERING A DECISION TO WHICH THE CONFLICT APPLIED) THE MATERIAL FACTS OF ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ACTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN WHICH SUCH RESPONSIBLE PERSON HAS ANY CONFLICTS. EACH RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO IS A STAFF MEMBER HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE TO THE BUSINESS MANAGER OF THE ORGANIZATION AND HIS/HER IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR THE MATERIAL FACTS OF ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION OF THE ORGANIZATION IN WHICH SUCH PERSON HAS ANY CONFLICT. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY RELIES ON SUCH DISCLOSURE. A RESPONSIBLE PERSON WHO FAILS TO FOLLOW THE PROTOCOLS ESTABLISHED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE SUBJECTED TO MEANINGFUL DISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS UP TO AND INCLUDING REMOVAL FROM THE BOARD OR THEIR POSITION WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A ALL SERVICES PERFORMED ARE FROM SHARED EMPLOYEES OF A SHARED SERVICES COMPANY. THIS COMPANY HAS AN OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE MADE UP OF BOARD MEMBERS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT IT SERVES. THIS OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE HAS BEEN CHARGED BY THE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION BOARDS TO OVERSEE PERSONNEL MATTERS INCLUDING EXECUTIVE AND STAFF COMPENSATION. STAFF PREPARED A SEMI- ANNUAL SALARY BENCHMARKING REPORT FOR ALL STAFF POSITIONS AND AN ANNUAL CEO SALARY REVIEW THAT DESCRIBED EACH POSITION AND COMPARED THE POSITION TO THREE SALARY SURVEYS: MOUNTAIN STATES EMPLOYERS COUNCIL 2014 NON- PROFIT/FOUNDATION COMPENSATION, MOUNTAIN STATES EMPLOYERS COUNCIL 2015 COLORADO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION, AND 2014 COLORADO NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION SALARY AND BENEFITS SURVEY. IN ADDITION, THE SALARY BENCHMARKING REPORT WAS REVIEW BY AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR TO ENSURE THE USE OF PROPER METHODOLOGY AND ETHICAL STANDARDS. THIS REPORT, THE THIRD PARTY CONTRACTOR REPORT AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION WAS REVIEWED IN DEPTH BY THE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE WHICH SUMMARIZED ITS REVIEW TO ALL OF THE BOARDS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B SEE THE EXPLANATION SHOWN FOR FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VII EBS SUPPORT SERVICES, LLC(D/B/A VOQAL) IS OWNED BY FIVE MEMBERS WHICH ARE ALL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ITF IS A MEMBER OF VOQAL AND HAS A 39.47% INTEREST. VOQAL LEASES AND PROVIDES PERSONNEL AND SHARED ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ON PART VII, SECTION A THAT HAVE AMOUNTS IN COLUMNS E & F WORK WITH VOQAL TO PROVIDE THEIR SERVICES TO VOQALS MEMBERS AND OTHER COMPANIES THE MEMBERS JOINTLY OWN. ITF REIMBURSES VOQAL FOR THE PERSONNEL COST FOR SERVICES THEY PROVIDE TO ITF AS WELL AS TO VOQAL'S OTHER FOUR MEMBERS IN THE 2015 CALENDAR YEAR. THE AMOUNTS OF REPORTABLE COMPENSATION AND OTHER COMPENSATION PAID BY VOQAL TO THESE INDIVIDUALS THAT IS ATTRIBUTABLE SOLELY TO FILER IS DISCLOSED IN RESPONSE PART VI, LINE 3 PROVIDED EARLIER IN THIS SCHEDULE.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS
FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number

84-0943035
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM LLC

PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO80306
41-2183115 		EDUCATION CO N/A
 EXCLUDED 2,059,077 3,348,222   No     No 63.600 %
(2) PUBLIC TV FINANCING LLC

PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO80306
36-4701944 		EDUCATION CO N/A
 EXCLUDED -17,458 -243,785   No     No 63.600 %
(3) FREE SPEECH MEDIA LLC

PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO80306
84-1300168 		SERVICES CO N/A
 UNRELATED       No -1,495   No 66.230 %
(4) MOBILE CITIZEN

PO BOX 6060
BOULDER,CO80306
46-1777398 		SERVICES CO N/A
 EXCLUDED -493,266 233,849   No     No 51.260 %






Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) INDEPENDENT SPECTRUM LLC

 S 127,000 CASH DISTRIBUTION
(2) FREE SPEECH MEDIA LLC

 R 5,000 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION
(3) MOBILE CITIZEN LLC

 R 438,712 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION



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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) EBS SUPPORT SERVICES

PO BOX 6060BOULDER,CO80306
80-0305288 		SERVICES CO UNRELATED
 
No
 38,575 242,468
 
No
  
 
No
 39.470 %






























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