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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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LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE |
570670770 | 2 | Yes | 197,301 | 0 | |
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197,301 | 0 | ||||
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
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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 | ||||||
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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 grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included 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.).. | ||||||
| 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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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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART IV, SECTION D, LINE 3 | THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDES THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO ALSO SERVE AS BOARD MEMBERS FOR LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE ("THE DISTRICT"), THE FOUNDATION'S SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO INCLUDES THE DISTRICT'S SUPERINTENDENT AND CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, WHO SERVE IN EX-OFFICIO ROLES. THROUGH INVOLVEMENT OF THESE INDIVIDUALS, THE DISTRICT HAS A SIGNIFICANT VOICE IN THE FOUNDATION'S INVESTMENT POLICIES, THE TIMING OF GRANTS AND THE MANNER OF MAKING THEM, THE SELECTION OF RECIPIENTS, AND GENERALLY THE USE OF THE FOUNDATION'S INCOME AND ASSETS. |
| PART IV, SECTION E, LINE 1C | THE FOUNDATION'S ACTIVITIES DIRECTLY SUPPORT LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE ("THE DISTRICT") THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES WHICH ARE OUTSIDE THE SCOPE OF THE DISTRICT'S ANNUAL BUDGET. THESE INCLUDES GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS; FINANCIAL HELP FOR FAMILIES IN NEED; AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE STUDENTS' LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN THE DISTRICT. |
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| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B | FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS EACH HAVE SEPARATE APPLICATIONS AND CRITERIA, BUT ALL FUND EDUCATIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE RECIPIENTS THAT MAY COVER HIGHER EDUCATION EXPENSES LIKE TUITION, ROOM, BOARD, OR BOOKS. CHECKS ARE WRITTEN TO STUDENT'S CHOICE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND TO THE STUDENT, SO THAT THE HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION MUST CREDIT THE SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TO THE STUDENT'S COLLEGE EXPENSES. SCHOLARSHIPS OF 14,540 WERE AWARDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. DORM ROOM GRANTS ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE AND THE HIGH SCHOOLS WHO HAVE IDENTIFIED POVERTY-STRICKEN SENIORS WHO ARE PURSUING COLLEGE AND NEED ASSISTANCE WITH THE PURCHASE OF TYPICAL COLLEGE EXPENSES FOR THEIR DORM ROOMS. STUDENTS MUST COMPLETE AN APPLICATION, INCLUDING DETAILS OF THEIR FINANCIAL SITUATION, AND BE SELECTED BY A GRANT COMMITTEE TO RECEIVE A GRANT THAT CAN PURCHASE ITEMS LIKE SHEET SETS, COMFORTER, TOWELS, PILLOW, DESK LAMP, AND OTHER NEEDED ITEMS TO HELP ENSURE SUCCESS IN THEIR FUTURE PURSUITS OF HIGHER EDUCATION. 10 DORM ROOM GRANTS OF 300, TOTALING 3,000, WERE AWARDED FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. LASTLY, THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 17 ACADEMIC SUPPLEMENT GRANTS TOTALING 8,250 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C | LEAP ASSISTANCE - FUNDS USED FROM THE LEXINGTON EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ARE DESIGNATED TO A LEAP CRISIS FUND THAT OFFERS FINANCIAL AND/OR IN-KIND SERVICES TO LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE PERMANENT FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES, PERMANENT PART-TIME EMPLOYEES (NOT TO INCLUDE SUBSTITUTES), AND LEXINGTON ONE STUDENTS TO ASSIST THEM DURING A CRISIS SUCH AS A SERIOUS ILLNESS, NATURAL DISASTER OR FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. THE CRISIS MUST HAVE OCCURRED WITHIN THE LAST 90 DAYS. SERVICES APPROVED AND PAID FOR THROUGH THESE RESTRICTED FUNDS COULD INCLUDE MEDICAL BILLS, UTILITIES, FOOD, CLOTHING AND OTHER EXPENSES ON THE APPROVED LIST. LEAP PAYS FUNDS DIRECTLY TO THE PLACE OF BUSINESS (I.E., DIRECTLY TO THE HOSPITAL FOR COVERING A PATIENT'S MEDICAL BILLS) AND WILL NOT AWARD CASH TO AN APPROVED INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENT. FOR THE 2021-2022 FISCAL YEAR, LEAP FUNDS EXCLUDE ANY PAYMENTS FOR HOUSING INSURANCE, VEHICLE PURCHASES/VEHICLE INSURANCE, AND SECURITY DEPOSITS. ALSO, WORKER'S COMPENSATION RECIPIENTS ARE INELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE. IN ADDITION, HEALTH FUND GRANTS PURCHASED 3 VISION SCREENERS AND PROVIDED NEED-BASED INTERNATIONAL TEACHER GRANTS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AWARDED 33,000 IN "BUCKS FOR BOOKS" GRANTS TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE TO SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY EFFORTS AND ASSIST WITH THE SC "READ TO SUCCEED" INITIATIVE. ACCORDINGLY, THE GRANT WAS DIVIDED AMONG 17 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, 8 MIDDLE SCHOOLS, 5 HIGH SCHOOLS AND THE LEXINGTON TECHNOLOGY CENTER IN OUR DISTRICT AND WILL HELP ENSURE THAT SC STUDENTS GRADUATE ON TIME WITH THE LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE FUTURE. INNOVATION GRANTS FOR FOR K-8 SCHOOLS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 - GRANTS OF UP TO 5,000 EACH WITH A REQUIRED 10% MATCH WERE AWARDED TO ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOLS FOR EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS ONE OR MORE OF THE DISTRICT'S PATHWAYS TOWARD COLLEGE, CAREER AND CITIZENSHIP PREPAREDNESS IN INNOVATIVE WAYS. IN 2021-2022, FUNDS PROVIDED GRANTS FOR INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT AND DISCUSSION, 3D PRINTERS TO FACILITATE A 9 WEEK CAD/3D DESIGN AND PRINTING COURSE, AND EQUIPMENT FOR AN OUTDOOR EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AMONG OTHER PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 13,582 IN INNOVATION GRANTS IN FISCAL YEAR 2022. ROBOTICS TEAM GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO A NUMBER OF MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS IN ORDER TO FUND THE CREATION AND COMPETION FEES OF ROBOTICS TEAMS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT EDUCATION THROUGH PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY S.T.E.M. LEARNING TO REAL LIFE SITUATIONS AND COMPETITIONS WITH OTHER SCHOOLS. THE GRANT PROVIDED FOR A TOTAL OF 10,000 TO BE DISBURSED AMONG PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS. MICHELIN GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER GRANTS PROVIDE GRANTS UP TO 250 EACH TO TEACHERS TO FUND CLASSROOM NEEDS THAT WOULD NOT BE AVAILABLE OTHERWISE THAT ENHANCE CREATIVITY AND LEARNING. EXAMPLES OF PROJECTS FUNDED INCLUDED LITERACY THROUGH PROJECT BASED LEARNING, CLASS BOOK CLUBS, SPECIALIZED READING SPACE AND S.T.E.M. THROUGH PLAY. THE FOUNDATION AWARDED 5,039 IN MICHELIN GOLDEN APPLE TEACHER GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE TO LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS TOTALING 26,021 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 14,025 IN CARING HEARTS GRANTS AND 5,698 IN ESOL GRANTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022 TOTALED 62,505. THESE REPRESENT SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF 45,337, SUPPLIES OF 7,148, PURCHASED SERVICES OF 7,672 AND OTHER OBJECTS OF 2,348. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECOMMENDS UP TO 3 TRUSTEES FOR MEMBERSHIP ON THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS. HOWEVER, THE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICIALLY ELECTS BY MAJORITY VOTE ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | DAILY OPERATIONS AND YEARLY BUDGET. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | OFFICERS OF THE FOUNDATION AND LEXINGTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE MANAGEMENT PERSONNEL REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE SIGNING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH BOARD MEMBER AGREES BY SIGNATURE TO THE LEXINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION CODE OF ETHICS. IN THIS DOCUMENT THE BOARD MEMBER AGREES TO AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REFRAIN FROM USING THEIR BOARD POSITION FOR PERSONAL OR PARTISAN GAIN. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | GOLF TOURNAMENT (FUNDRAISING) EXPENSES 6,460 GOLF TOURNAMENT (FUNDRAISING) EXPENSES -6,460 |
| FORM 990, PAGE 12, PART XII, LINE 1 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 HAVE BEEN PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCOUNTING STANDARDS GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (US GAAP), WHICH UTILIZES THE ACCRUAL METHOD, FOR MANY YEARS. WE DO NOT BELIEVE THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE ACCRUAL METHOD AND THE "OTHER - MODIFIED BASIS" AS PREVIOUSLY REPORTED ON FORM 990, BUT THE ACCRUAL METHOD MORE ACCURATELY DESCRIBES THE FOUNDATION'S BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. |
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