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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | ||||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | ||||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | ||||||
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | ||||||
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | ||||||
| 9 | Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. | ||||||
| 10 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 1,463,810 | 1,642,995 | 1,716,607 | 1,417,224 | 1,693,539 | 7,934,175 |
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | 0 | |||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | 0 | |||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 1,463,810 | 1,642,995 | 1,716,607 | 1,417,224 | 1,693,539 | 7,934,175 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 412,392 | 444,558 | 169,390 | 315,616 | 678,872 | 2,020,828 |
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 412,392 | 444,558 | 169,390 | 315,616 | 678,872 | 2,020,828 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 5,913,347 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2014 | (b) 2015 | (c) 2016 | (d) 2017 | (e) 2018 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 1,463,810 | 1,642,995 | 1,716,607 | 1,417,224 | 1,693,539 | 7,934,175 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,043 | 1,396 | 1,292 | 1,292 | 1,798 | 6,821 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,043 | 1,396 | 1,292 | 1,292 | 1,798 | 6,821 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 364,896 | 398,057 | 55,346 | 0 | 0 | 818,299 |
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 1,829,749 | 2,042,448 | 1,773,245 | 1,418,516 | 1,695,337 | 8,759,295 |
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2018 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2018 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2018 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2018 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018: | ||||
| a From 2013....... | ||||
| b From 2014....... | ||||
| c From 2015....... | ||||
| d From 2016....... | ||||
| e From 2017....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2013 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2018 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2018 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2018, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2018. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2019. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2014...... | ||||
| b Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Schedule A, Part III, Line 12 Other Income | DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 364896.0, COLUMN B - 398057.0, COLUMN C - 55346.0, COLUMN D - 0.0, COLUMN E - 0.0, COLUMN F - 818299.0; |
| Software ID: | 18007697 |
| Software Version: | 2018v3.1 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | (CONTINUED FROM PART 1, LINE 1) BY STRIVING TO CREATE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGH SUPERIOR EDUCATION, ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND MUCH NEEDED NUTRITION TO THESE IMPOVERISHED REGIONS. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 Organization's mission | (continued from Part III) Through each of these efforts, we can break the chain of poverty and entitlement by creating options and hope where none previously existed. The parents and students are encouraged to give back for the opportunity they have been presented and take advantage of the educational excellence that the Foundation is able to provide. Established in 2001, the Foundation was inspired to support this community due to their tremendous humanitarian needs as well as wanting to give back to the country that produces the best cigars in the world. All administrative costs for the Foundation are underwritten by the Fuente and Newman families so that 100% of the other contributions received benefit the community complex, as well as the children and families of the project. Contributions may also be made to assist other needed charitable organizations as determined by the Board. In the past, the Foundation has partnered with the Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Integral (IDDI), a Dominican-based nonprofit organization that for the past 30-years has been fighting poverty by providing training and skills necessary to make a positive change for those living in both urban and rural regions of the Dominican Republic. Beginning in 2018, the Foundation entered into a new partnership with the Fundacion Humo de Amor (FHA), a Dominican-based nonprofit organization. Through education, disease prevention and most importantly, empowerment, lives of both the children and families in this impoverished region are improving. Students and parents now have access to clean drinking water, quality education, vocational programs and much more. Thanks to the efforts of the Foundation, FHA and our generous donors, for the first time, these children are able to dream of a future. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a Program service description | (continued from Part III) HIGH SCHOOL - STUDENTS OF THE CIGAR FAMILY SCHOOL HAD NO PLACE TO GO TO FURTHER THEIR EDUCATION AND FINISH HIGH SCHOOL. TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THESE CHILDREN, CIGAR FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL WAS OPENED IN 2005. NOW OVER 250 STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A WELL-ROUNDED CORE EDUCATION OF GRAMMAR, MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE, LIKE MANY AMERICAN HIGH SCHOOLS. ADDITIONALLY, OTHER PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED, SUCH AS COMPUTERS AND VOCATIONAL TRAINING. STUDENTS ALSO PARTICIPATE IN MANY EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AT THE COMPLEX SUCH AS THE SPORTS PROGRAMS AND THE ORGANIC FARMING INITIATIVES. STUDENTS ARE LEARNING HOW TO BECOME LEADERS, BE SELF MOTIVATED AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES, THUS BREAKING THE CYCLE OF POVERTY THAT HAS BEEN PREVALENT IN THIS AREA FOR SO LONG. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b Program service description | (continued from Part III) DENTAL PROGRAM - BEFORE THE CLINIC OPENED, IT WAS NOT UNUSUAL FOR A CHILD 18 YEARS OLD AND YOUNGER TO HAVE NEVER SEEN A TOOTHBRUSH, NEVER MIND RECEIVING ANY DENTAL CARE. THANKS TO THE CIGAR FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, A DENTIST IS ABLE TO VISIT THE COMPLEX ONCE A WEEK, PROVIDING STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS OF THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SERVICES RANGING FROM REGULAR CLEANINGS TO CAVITY WORK AND OVERALL GOOD DENTAL HYGIENE. TOOTHBRUSHES AND TOOTHPASTE ARE GIVEN OUT AT THE COMPLEX, ENSURING A BRIGHTER SMILE FOR GENERATIONS TO COME. WATER PURIFICATION - PRIOR TO THE HELP OF THE CIGAR FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, CHILDREN HAD TO WALK MILES TO THE NEAREST RIVER TO COLLECT UNSANITARY WATER FOR THEIR FAMILY TO DRINK. THROUGH THE GENEROUS EFFORTS OF MANY CIVIC GROUPS AND VOLUNTEERS AT THE CIGAR FAMILY COMPLEX, THESE SAME CHILDREN NOW HAVE ACCESS TO CLEAN, SANITARY DRINKING WATER. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c Program Service Description | (continued from Part III) THE SPORTS AND RECREATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE BASKETBALL, VOLLEYBALL, BASEBALL, KARATE AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. THE COMPLEX ALSO HOSTS SEVERAL SPORT TOURNAMENTS AND CHILDREN'S SUMMER PROGRAMS. OUR GRANT SUPPORT OF MAINTENANCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ARISES FROM THE SEVERE WEATHER OF THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC WHICH REQUIRES CONTINUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE PROPERTY AND STRUCTURES AND THE OCCASIONAL REPAIR OF STORM DAMAGE. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Description of other program services | (Expenses $ 136,723 including grants of $ 136,723)(Revenue $ 0) THESE PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES ARE ATTRIBUTED TO THE PARTNERSHIP WITH THE Fundacion Humo de Amor (FHA) (DOMICILED IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THAT OPERATES THE CFC COMPLEX) FOR PROGRAMS SUCH AS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, SPORTS AND RECREATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE AND LAND DEVELOPMENT. ONE OF THE GREAT BY-PRODUCTS OF THE CIGAR FAMILY COMPLEX HAS BEEN TO INSTILL COOPERATION AND SUPPORT AMONG THE PEOPLE AND LEADERS WHO LIVE IN THE REGION OF CARIBE IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC THAT, PRIOR TO THIS COMPLEX, WERE VERY TERRITORIAL WITHIN THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. OUR PROGRAMS TRAIN COMMUNITY LEADERS TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE DECISIONS OF THE COMPLEX AND HOST A MYRIAD OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING CULTURAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL MOVIE NIGHTS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING TOWN ANNIVERSARIES AND FESTIVALS. OUR GRANT PROGRAMS HAVE ALSO BEEN INTEGRAL IN PROVIDING SANITARY WATER THROUGH A FILTER DISTRIBUTION CAMPAIGN TO THIS AND SURROUNDING REGIONS THAT OTHERWISE WOULD ONLY HAVE ACCESS TO CONTAMINATED, PARASITIC WATER. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OFFICERS WHO RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE THESE QUESTIONS ARE NOT APPLICABLE. THE INSTRUCTIONS INDICATE WHEN THEY ARE NOT APPLICABLE, THE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ANSWERED "NO". |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Family/business relationships amongst interested persons | ERIC NEWMAN, ROBERT NEWMAN, ANDREW NEWMAN AND LYRIS NEWMAN - Family relationship, ERIC NEWMAN, ROBERT NEWMAN AND ANDREW NEWMAN - Business relationship, CARLOS FUENTE JR., LIANA FUENTE AND CYNTHIA FUENTE-SUAREZ - Family relationship, CARLOS FUENTE JR., LIANA FUENTE, CYNTHIA FUENTE-SUAREZ AND CIRO CASCELLA - Business relationship, CARLOS FUENTE JR., LIANA FUENTE, CYNTHIA FUENTE-SUAREZ, ERIC NEWMAN, ROBERT NEWMAN AND ANDREW NEWMAN - Business relationship |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b Documentation of meetings held by committees of governing body | The organization does not have any committees with authority to act on behalf of the governing body. Therefore this question is not applicable. The instructions indicate when it is not applicable, it should be answered "no". |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body | A complete copy of Form 990 is provided to each member of the governing body prior to the return being filed. The return preparer reviews the return in detail with the Secretary/Treasurer (Board Member) prior to the return being filed. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy | A written conflict of interest policy covers the Board of Directors of the Foundation and any employees (if any) and representatives of the Foundation. Any potential conflicts are reviewed by the Board of the Foundation. All covered individuals are required to disclose all facts to the Foundation in any situation where a potential conflict of interest may arise. The Board of Directors shall then consider the circumstances and determine whether a conflict exists and if so, whether such conflict of interest is permitted or impermissible. Those deemed to have a conflict of interest abstain from any participation and/or vote on the matter. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public | Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances | Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - -400; |
| Software ID: | 18007697 |
| Software Version: | 2018v3.1 |