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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
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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)
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 1,771,358 | 4,242,047 | 2,908,311 | 3,353,684 | 3,437,670 | 15,713,070 |
| 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 | 442,986 | 458,704 | 448,418 | 114,707 | 322,618 | 1,787,433 |
| 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 | 2,214,344 | 4,700,751 | 3,356,729 | 3,468,391 | 3,760,288 | 17,500,503 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 20,346 | 20,234 | 24,546 | 33,709 | 30,474 | 129,309 |
| 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.. | 20,346 | 20,234 | 24,546 | 33,709 | 30,474 | 129,309 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 17,371,194 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 2,214,344 | 4,700,751 | 3,356,729 | 3,468,391 | 3,760,288 | 17,500,503 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 147,643 | 185,189 | 239,067 | 314,897 | 252,415 | 1,139,211 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 147,643 | 185,189 | 239,067 | 314,897 | 252,415 | 1,139,211 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on 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.).. | 2,361,987 | 4,885,940 | 3,595,796 | 3,783,288 | 4,012,703 | 18,639,714 |
| 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 2021 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-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | RELATED PARTIES INCLUDE TWO RELATED BOARD MEMBERS. VIREO GAINES IS THE DAUGHTER OF SALLY GAINES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED A PROCESS FOR BOARD REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 BEFORE FILING EACH YEAR. THE FORM 990 SHALL BE PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR NOT LESS THAN 14 DAYS BEFORE THE EXPECTED FILING DATE. EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND PROVIDE WRITTEN CONFIRMATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF SUCH REVIEW. EACH BOARD MEMBER MAY, AT THEIR DISCRETION AND UPON NOTICE PRIOR TO THE FORM 990 FILING DATE, REQUEST A DISCUSSION OF THE FORM 990 WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S CPA, WITH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, OR AMONG THE ENTIRE BOARD. UPON RECEIVING WRITTEN CONFIRMATION OF REVIEW FROM ALL BOARD MEMBERS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL AUTHORIZE THE FILING OF THE FORM 990. SHOULD A BOARD MEMBER BE UNABLE TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 OR BE UNABLE TO PROVIDE CONFIRMATION OF THEIR REVIEW, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION MAY AUTHORIZE FILING OF THE FORM 990 ON THEIR BEHALF. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS INDIVIDUALS WHO MEET ANY OF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA:(A) A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION (THE "BOARD");(B) A MEMBER OF ANY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD;(C) THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, OR ANYONE HOLDING ANY OF THE POWERS OR RESPONSIBILITIES OF THESE OFFICES, REGARDLESS OF TITLE;(D) ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO IS IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE ORGANIZATION, OR WHO HAS BEEN IN SUCH POSITION AT ANY TIME DURING THE TWO-YEAR PERIOD ENDING ON THE DATE OF A TRANSACTION PROPOSED TO BE ENTERED INTO BETWEEN THAT INDIVIDUAL AND THE ORGANIZATION;(E) THE SPOUSE, ANCESTORS, BROTHERS, SISTERS, AND CHILDREN OF ANY INDIVIDUAL DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPHS (A) THROUGH (D) ABOVE, AND THE SPOUSES OF THE BROTHERS, SISTERS, AND CHILDREN; AND (F) ANY LEGAL ENTITY IN WHICH MORE THAN 35% OF THE COMBINED VOTING POWER (IN THE CASE OF A CORPORATION), PROFITS INTEREST (IN THE CASE OF A PARTNERSHIP), OR BENEFICIAL INTEREST (IN THE CASE OF A TRUST) IS OWNED BY PERSONS DESCRIBED IN SUBPARAGRAPHS (A) THROUGH (E). INDIVIDUALS SUBJECT TO THE POLICY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR REPORTING FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT REQUIRE REVIEW UNDER THE POLICY. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SENIOR STAFF MONITOR ORGANIZATION TRANSACTIONS FOR POSSIBLE FINANCIAL INTERESTS AND DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT, IF ANY, IS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. WHEN A CONFLICT IS ESTABLISHED, AN ESTABLISHED PROCEDURE IS FOLLOWED TO DETERMINE IF THE TRANSACTION WILL BE ALLOWED OR DISALLOWED. IF THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE FINANCIAL INTEREST IS A BOARD MEMBER, THAT INDIVIDUAL IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATION AND VOTES RELATED TO THE CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION HAS ESTABLISHED A REGULAR PROCESS FOR REVIEWING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AN ESTABLISHED EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND COMPENSATION EVALUATION. THE EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE GATHERS INFORMATION FOR ITS DUTIES INCLUDING PEER EVALUATIONS FROM STAFF MEMBERS AND COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SIERRA NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA. EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS DRAFT A PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND BRING IT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION IN CLOSED SESSION. FINAL REVIEW AND COMPENSATION DETERMINATION IS MADE BY THE FULL BOARD AND THEN PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOTH IN PERSON AND THROUGH WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION. WHILE UNCOMMON, SHOULD A BOARD MEMBER HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN REGARD TO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION, THAT BOARD MEMBER IS EXCLUDED FROM VOTING ON THE MATTER. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE MONO LAKE FOUNDATION FROM TIME TO TIME MAKES VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND IN PRINTED MATERIALS. FOR EXAMPLE, SUMMARY FINANCIAL NUMBERS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT. VARIOUS FULL ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON REQUEST. THESE INCLUDE: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 217,437. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,423. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 6,651. TOTAL EXPENSES 249,511. MAILING SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 72,960. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,597. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,234. TOTAL EXPENSES 83,791. MAILING LIST SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 19,425. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,289. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 595. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,309. ARTWORK SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 12,352. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,455. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 378. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,185. ONLINE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 47,330. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,428. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,390. TOTAL EXPENSES 52,148. OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 43,024. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,284. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,268. TOTAL EXPENSES 47,576. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C | THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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