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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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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (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) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (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) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 1,038,962 | 1,375,276 | 1,193,176 | 616,359 | 889,906 | 5,113,679 |
| 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 | 2,410,938 | 1,737,784 | 2,267,505 | 2,162,747 | 1,580,322 | 10,159,296 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | 3,449,900 | 3,113,060 | 3,460,681 | 2,779,106 | 2,470,228 | 15,272,975 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 90,000 | 156,668 | 208,666 | 72,666 | 200,000 | 728,000 |
| 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 | |||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | 90,000 | 156,668 | 208,666 | 72,666 | 200,000 | 728,000 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 14,544,975 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2016 | (b) 2017 | (c) 2018 | (d) 2019 | (e) 2020 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 3,449,900 | 3,113,060 | 3,460,681 | 2,779,106 | 2,470,228 | 15,272,975 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 213,143 | 285,303 | 319,504 | 352,269 | 304,197 | 1,474,416 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 213,143 | 285,303 | 319,504 | 352,269 | 304,197 | 1,474,416 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 3,663,043 | 3,398,363 | 3,780,185 | 3,131,375 | 2,774,425 | 16,747,391 |
| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2020 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2020 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2020 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2020: | ||||
| a From 2015....... | ||||
| b From 2016....... | ||||
| c From 2017....... | ||||
| d From 2018....... | ||||
| e From 2019....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2015 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2020 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2020 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2020, 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 2020. 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 2021. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2020..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY IS A MEMBER-LED COMMUNITY OF NEARLY 1800 LEAN FUNDERS THAT PRACTICE PHILANTHROPY WITH FEW OR NO STAFF. THIS VIBRANT NETWORK OF GRANTMAKERS AND DONORS HAS IN COMMON LEAN OPERATIONS AND A STYLE OF GIVING MOTIVATED BY PERSONAL PASSION, COMMUNITY NEEDS, AND THE STRONG DESIRE FOR BETTER OUTCOMES. WE WERE FOUNDED IN 1995 AS THE ASSOCIATION OF SMALL FOUNDATIONS, BY A GROUP OF SMALL-STAFFED FOUNDATION LEADERS WHO RECOGNIZED THEIR OWN UNIQUE NEEDS AND THE BENEFITS OF COMING TOGETHER WITH OTHERS LIKE THEMSELVES FOR LEARNING AND INFORMATION SHARING. THE FOUNDERS GROUNDED OUR COMMUNITY IN THE FOLLOWING VALUES: RELATIONSHIPS COME FIRST, ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL, LEARNING IS A LIFE LONG JOURNEY, QUALITY IS ESSENTIAL, AND INSPIRATION COMES FROM OUR COLLECTIVE IMPACT. IN 2014 WE EXPANDED OUR FOCUS BEYOND FOUNDATIONS AND REBRANDED TO EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY, AND NOW SERVE ALL TYPES OF FUNDERS WHO PRACTICE PHILANTHROPY WITH FEW OR NO STAFF. OUR MISSION IS TO AMPLIFY AND INCREASE THE IMPACT OF LEAN FUNDERS BY BUILDING AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY WHERE THEY CAN LEARN, CONNECT, AND COLLABORATE. MEMBERS CONNECT WITH EXPERTS AND PEERS IN THE FIELD THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAMS, RESOURCES, AND DISCUSSIONS DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR FOUNDATIONS WITH FEW OR NO STAFF, PHILANTHROPIC FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUAL DONORS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS | EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEAN FUNDERS TO BECOME INCREASINGLY KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EFFECTIVE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT INFORMS OUR EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND RICH LIBRARY OF PUBLICATIONS, TOOLS, AND RESOURCES, INCLUDING: ESSENTIALS MAGAZINE, AN ANNUAL FOUNDATION OPERATIONS AND MANAGEMENT REPORT, FOUNDATION GUIDEBOOK, TRUSTEE HANDBOOK, DIGITAL REPORTS, ASSESSMENTS, Q&A SERVICE, ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WEBINARS, AND COHORTS. OUR MEMBERS ARE THE EXPERTS IN EVERY ASPECT OF WHAT IT MEANS TO PRACTICE LEAN PHILANTHROPY, SO BEYOND BRINGING THEM INFORMATION, CONNECTING THEM WITH EACH OTHER IS PARAMOUNT TO OUR MISSION. WE INTENTIONALLY PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR VIA VIRTUAL ROUNDTABLES AND DINE-AROUNDS, PEER COACHING, VOLUNTEER COMMITTEES, AND THE ONLINE MEMBER DIRECTORY AND DISCUSSION COMMUNITIES WHILE LIFTING UP THE STORIES OF OUR MEMBERS THROUGH BLOGS, NEWS STORIES, AND OUR MEMBER-LED AWARDS PROGRAM. 2020 WAS THE FIRST YEAR OF IMPLEMENTING EXPONENT PHILANTHROPY'S 2020-2025 STRATEGIC PLAN AND INCLUDED THE FOLLOWING ACCOMPLISHMENTS: - AROUND 3,500 RESOURCES, SAMPLE DOCUMENTS, AND TOOLKITS DOWNLOADED OR PURCHASED - OVER 2,800 REGISTRATIONS FOR VIRTUAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND CONVENINGS COVERING TOPICS SUCH AS PANDEMIC RESPONSE, RACIAL EQUITY, CATALYTIC PHILANTHROPY, INVESTING, AND MORE; - A COHORT OF 32 NEXT GEN LEADERS; - A SUCCESSFUL VIRTUAL ANNUAL MEETING FEATURING MARLEE MATLIN AND 166 PARTICIPANTS; - RELEASE OF OUR 2020 FOUNDATION OPERATIONS & MANAGEMENT REPORT WITH INCREASED RIGOR AND EXPANDED BENCHMARKS FOR LEAN FUNDERS; - MORE THAN 450 POSTS TO THE MEMBER DISCUSSION COMMUNITY; - THE LAUNCH OF A PEER COACHING GUIDE; - THE LAUNCH OF RESEARCH REPORTS HIGHLIGHTING EQUITY, INVESTING, EVALUATION, AND COVID-19 RESPONSE; - MEDIA MENTIONS IN THE CHRONICLE OF PHILANTHROPY, NEW YORK TIMES, NONPROFIT TIMES, PHILANTHROPY NEWS DIGEST, AND A FEW INTERNATIONAL NEWS OUTLETS AS WELL; - ALMOST 12,300 FOLLOWERS ACROSS OUR SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS; - THE CURATION OF 60 BLOG POSTS WITH OVER 1,100 ACTIVE SUBSCRIBERS |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | ALL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, WITH EACH ORGANIZATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBER HAVING ONE VOTE. THE GOVERNING BODY IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | ALL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS, WITH EACH ORGANIZATIONAL OR INDIVIDUAL MEMBER HAVING ONE VOTE. THE GOVERNING BODY IS ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S STAFF AND BOARD REVIEW THE FORM 990, PRIOR TO FILING, CAREFULLY TO ENSURE ITS COMPLETENESS AND ACCURACY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | ASSOCIATION STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AFFIRM THEIR COMPLIANCE IN WRITING. MATTERS OF CONFLICT ARE ADDRESSED INDIVIDUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH IS ALSO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA ON A YEARLY BASIS AND ESTABLISHES THE CEO'S CONTRACT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | WE POST OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, 990 FORMS, 1023 FORM AND IRS DETERMINATION LETTER ON OUR WEBSITE, FREELY AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOADING. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 272,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,989. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 14,650. TOTAL EXPENSES 311,639. DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,239. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,239. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEARS. |
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