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Form 990Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047
Under section 501 (c), 527 , or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 2011benefit trust or private foundation)
Open to Public► The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. Inspection
A For the 2011 calendar year , or tax year beginning JUL 1 2 011 and ending JUN 30 , 2012B Check if
applicable
Addr]
C Name of organization
ITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC.
D Employer identification number
®C^ye Doing Business As 65-0153890Initialrtu
^aed'nNumber and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address )
26820 OLD 41 RD
Room/swte E Telephone number
239-676-5202rAmended
City or town , state or country , and ZIP + 4 G Gross receipts $ 543 , 571.Eliica- BONITA SPRINGS , FL 34135 H(a) Is this a group return
pendingF Name and address of principal officer.SUSAN ACUNA
SAME AS C ABOVE
for affiliates? =Yes ® No
H(b) Are all affiliates included? =Yes =No
I Tax-exem pt status : ® 501 ( c )( 3 ) 501 ( c ) ( insert no . ) 0 4947 ( a ) ( 1 ) or 0 527 If ' No,' attach a list (see instructions)
J Website : 10, WWW. LITERACYGULFCOAST . COM H(c) Group exemption number ►K Form of oroamzation: n Corporation F-1 Trust F-1 Association F-1 Other ► L Year of formation: 19 9 0 M State of lenal domicile: FL
Part I I Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization ' s mission or most significant activities : TO ASSIST ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO
ACQUIRE THE LITERACY SKILLS NECESSARY TO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OFE 2 Check this box ► if the organization discontinued as operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1 a) 3 15
a 4 Number of independent voting members of the ov art VI, line 1 b) 4 15
5 Total number of individuals em • Toyed Ca l" ED (Part line 2a)
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5 13
6 Total number of volunteers (est ate n s 6 8 0 0
Q 7 a Total unrelated businesrven dr m Part VII,columnC), li Aclr>7a 0.
b Net unrelated business taxable rS^o a Forn7Fo^rt 990 ne t 7b 0._"
Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part III, Im [^N4
UJ 664 , 385. 309 , 094.1c 9 Program service revenue (Part V, in`'2g 6 , 657. 8 , 587.J 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) 690. 820.Z. 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c , 9c, 10c , and 11 e) 166 , 035. 197 , 095.
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 throug h 11 (must eq ual Part VIII, column (A) , line 12) 837 , 767. 515 , 596.
13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) 0. 0.
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) 0 . 0 .
et 15 Salaries , other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) 251 , 440. 368 4 51 .16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e) 0 . 0.
CL b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ► 855.
LU 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11 a-11 d, 111f-24e) 226 , 85 0. 254 , 719.
18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 478 , 290. 623 , 170.19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from fine 12 359 , 477. <107 , 574.
o U Be g innin g of Current Year End of Year
co 20 Total assets (Part X, One 16) 2 , 749 , 251. 2 669 , 102.ZC 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) 953 , 711. 944 , 368.
22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from One 20 1 , 795 , 540. 1 724 , 734.
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Part II 1 signature 131OCK
Under penalties of perjury , I declare that I have examined this return , including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is
true, correct , and corn . Declaration of rep er ( other than officer is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
Sign Signa ure of officer
Here SUSAN ACUNA , PRESIDENT CEOType or print name and title
Print/Type preparer ' s name Pieparer' signs
Paid S COTT HENNELLS , CPA AXMMPreparer Firm's name WIEBEL , HENNELLS & CARUse Only Firm's address p. 9420 BONITA BEACH ROAD
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SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION
I Part III I statement of Program service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part III
1 Briefly describe the organization ' s mission:
TO ASSIST ADULTS AND CHILDREN TO ACQUIRE THE LITERACY SKILLS NECESSARYTO IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? E::] Yes Ei]No
If 'Yes ,' describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services? ®Yes 0 No
If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule 0.
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 and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 178,645 . I ncluding grants of $ ) (Revenue S 171,865.ONE ON ONE TUTORING : 599 VOLUNTEERS TEACH ENGLISH TO 399 ADULTS.
4b (code ) (Expenses $ 178,645. including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 171,865.
GROUP CLASSES: VOLUNTEER AND PROFESSIONAL TEACHERS TEACH ENGLISH TO1,853 ADULTS.
4c (code ) (Expenses $ 178,646 . including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 171,866.TEACHERS TEACH ENGLISH TO 1,393 MOMS AND THEIR PRE-SCHOOLERS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule 0)
(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $
4e Total program service expenses ► 535,936.Form 990 (2011)
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1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A -
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors?
X
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 ! 3 X
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 11 - 4 X
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 111 5 X
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 1 6 X
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 11 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete
Schedule D, Part 111 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, One 21; 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 IV 9 X
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 V 10 X
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, One 10? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D,
Part VI 11 a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, One 12 that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, One 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, One 13 that is 5% or more of its total
assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part Vlll 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, One 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in
Part X, One 16? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, One 25? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X 11e X
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 X 11f X
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete
Schedule D, Parts X1, X/1, and X111 12a X
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, Xll, and XIII is optional 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? 14a X
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 1 and IV 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization
or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts 11 and IV 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals
located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV 16 X
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 11 e? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part ! - 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines
1 c and 8a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part 11 18 X
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 111 19 X
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H 20a X
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21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the
United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1 ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 1, Parts I and 11 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX,
column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill 22 X
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 23 X
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 25 24a X
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) and 501 (c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a
disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X
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 25b X
26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified
person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part 11 26 X
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 ll! 27 X
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 28a X
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
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 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M 29 X
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation
contributions? If 'Yes," complete Schedule M - 30 X
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?
If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part/ 31 X
32 Did the organization sell, exchange , dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' complete
Schedule N, Part 11 - 32 X
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 1 - 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity?
If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Parts ll, Ill, IV, and V, line 1 - 34 X
35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a X
b 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 - 35b X
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, fine 2 - - - 36 X
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 Vl - 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 and 19?
Note . All Form 990 filers are reauired to complete Schedule 0 38 X
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax ComplianceCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part V 0
Yes No
la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 . Enter -0 - if not applicable la 1
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a . Enter -0 - if not applicable lb 0
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and r
(gambling) winnings to prize winners?
eportable gaming
1c
2a
b
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
If at least one is reported on line 2a , did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
13
2b X
3a
Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250 , you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 , 000 or more during the year? 3a X
b If 'Yes ,' has it filed a Form 990 -T for the year? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b
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 X
b If "Yes ," enter the name of the foreign country: ►See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90.22.1, Feport of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
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? 6a X
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 X
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 X
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? 7
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 and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations . Did the supporting
organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the years 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a
b Did the 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) - 1lb
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? - - - 13a
Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
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? 114a I I X
Form 990 (2011)
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990 IPart VI Governance , Management, and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora 'No' response
to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VISection A. Governing Body and Management
la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year la 1
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 0.
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a, above, who are independent lb 1
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?
Yes I 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
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X
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 X
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 X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a The governing body? 8a
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
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 0 9 X
Section B . Policies (This Section B recuests information about noliaes not reouired by the Internal Revenue Code.)
10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a X
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 X
b Describe in Schedule 0 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 2a
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts9 12b X
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? It 'Yes,' describe
in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
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 X
b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X
If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (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? 6a
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
Section C. Disclosure17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ►FL18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable ), 990, and 990-T (Section 501 (c)(3)s only) available
for public inspection . Indicate how you made these available . Check all that apply.
0 Own website Q Another' s website ® Upon request
19 Describe in Schedule 0 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 , physical address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: ►GEORGE SHAFFER , TREASURER - 239-676-5202
26820 OLD 41 ROAD , BONITA SPRINGS , FL 34135132005
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LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST, INC. 65-0153890 Pagelon of Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , Highest Compensated
Employees, and Independent ContractorsCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII Q
Section A. Officers, Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees
la 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.
• 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
• List all of the organization 's current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of "key employee.'
• List the organization 's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director , trustee , or key employee) who received reportablecompensation (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
• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 ofreportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• 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.
EDCheck this box if neither the organization nor any related or anization com ensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per(do not check more than one
box, unless person is both an compensation compensation amount of
week officer and a director/trustee) from from related other
(describe the organizations compensationhours for organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
related (W-2/1099-MISC) organizationorganizations ? - . o and related
in ScheduleS c= E
organizations
0)
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(1) JIM KAHL
CHAIRMAN 5.00 X X 0. 0. 0.(2) JIM BRENNAN
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0 .
(3) GEORGE SHAFFER
TREASURER 5.00 X X 0. 0. 0.
(4) CRISTA SHORT
DIRECTOR 1. 00 X 0. 0. 0.
(5) TOM BADCIONG
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(6) CHARLES HOPKINS
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(7) LEE POWAR
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(8) SHEILA BOLDUC-SIMPSON
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(9) DOUGLAS HARRISON
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(10) HARRY CASIMIR
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(11) MIKE HANSON
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(12) JIM BRENN
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(13) ERIC DOUGLASS
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(14) JEREMY FIORAVANTI
DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0. 0. 0.
(15) SUSAN ACUNA
PRESIDENT CEO 40.00 X X 73 , 594 . 0. 0.
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(A)Name and title
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lb Sub-total ► 73 , 594. 0. 0.c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A ► 0 . 0 . 0 .
d Total (add lines lb and 1c ► 73 , 594. 0. 1 0.2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on
line 1 a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual
4 For any individual listed on line 1 a, 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
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services
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 NONE
(B)Description of services
(C)Compensation
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 loo, 0
Form 990 (2011)
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Form 990 11 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC. 65-0153890 Pa e9Part VIII Statement of Revenue
(A) (B) (C) Re (D)enueTotal revenue Related or Unrelated excluded fromexempt function business tax under
revenue revenue sections 512,513, or 514
1 a Federated campaigns la
E b Membership dues lb
y.= c Fundraising events 1c
o d Related organizations 1d
cifE e Government grants (contributions) leOU)
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
.59 similar amounts not included above if 309 , 094.
O-0 g Noncash contributions included in lines la-1f $
UA h Total. Add lines la-if 1111. 309 094.Business Code
0 2a STUDENT & TUTOR BOOKS 611710 8 , 587. 8 , 587.b
c c
^d
o e
f All other program service revenue
Total. Add lines 2a-2f 110. 8 5 8 7 .
3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and
other similar amounts) ► 820. 820.4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds ►5 Royalties ►
Real a Personal
6 a Gross rents 59 , 297.b Less rental expenses 0.
c Rental income or Coss) 59 , 297.d Net rental income or Coss) ► 59 , 297. 59 , 297.
7 a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities a Other
assets other than inventory
b Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses
c Gain or Coss)
d Net gain or Coss) ►Q 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not
c including $ of
contributions reported on line 1c). See
c Part IV , line 18 a 16 3 8 4 9.b Less: direct expenses b 27, 975. .
c Net income or Coss) from fundraising events ► 135 , 874. 135 , 874.9 a Gross income from gaming activities. See
Part IV, line 19 a
b Less: direct expenses b
c Net income or Coss) from gaming activities ►10 a Gross sales of inventory, less returns
and allowances a
b Less: cost of goods sold b
c Net income or Coss) from sales of invento ry
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 1 , 924. 1 , 924.b
cd All other revenue
e Total. Add lines1la•11d , . , ► 1,924. 1
12 Total revenue. See instructions. 110, 1 515 , 596. 1 69 , 808. 1 0 . 13 6 6 9 4.01-2°3; 2 Form 990 (2011)
Statement of Functional10
Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required tocomplete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any auestion in this Part IX 171
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,76, 8b, 9b, and lOb of Part Vlll.
Total expenses Program serviceexpenses
Management andgeneral expenses
FundrDa^smgexpenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and
organizations in the United States. See Part IV, fine 21
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in
the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3 Grants and other assistance to governments,
organizations, and individuals outside the
United States. See Part IV, fines 15 and 16
4 Benefits paid to or for members
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees 114 , 277. 68 , 566. 45 , 711.6 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 230 , 989. 209 , 847. 21 , 142.8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions)
9 Other employee benefits
10 Payroll taxes 23 , 185. 19 , 048. 4 , 137.11
a
Fees for services (non-employees)
Management
b Legal
c Accounting 8 , 467. 8 , 467.
d Lobbying
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f Investment management fees
g Other
12 Advertising and promotion 9 , 502. 8 , 552. 950.13 office expenses 36 , 100. 31 , 375. 3 8 7 0. 855.14 Information technology
15 Royalties
16 Occupancy 14 , 370. 14 , 370.17 Travel
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings
20 Interest 56 , 030. 55 , 694. 336.21 Payments to affiliates
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 76 , 749. 76 , 289. 460.23 Insurance 16 , 202. 15 , 419. 783.24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered
above. (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A)amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)
a BUILDING EXPENSES 28 , 472. 28 , 301. 171.b STUDENT TUTOR BOOKS 8 , 474. 8 , 474.c LICENSES & TAXES 353. 353.d
e All other expenses
25 Total functional exp enses . Add lines 1 throu g h 24e 623 , 170. 535 , 935. 86 , 380. 855.26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization
reported in column (B) joint costs from a combinededucational campaign and fundraising solicitation.
Check here a if followin g SOP 98-2 ASC 958-720
132010 01 -23-12 Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Pa e11Part X Balance Sheet
(A) (B)Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash - non-interest-bearing 174 , 247. 1 171 , 475.2 Savings and temporary cash investments .. .. 2
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ... 3
4 Accounts receivable, net 4
S Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II
of Schedule L 5
6 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) 6
7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7
8 Inventones for sale or use 8
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 11 , 430. 9 10 , 699.10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other
basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2 , 651 , 547.b Less accumulated depreciation 10b 203 , 202. 2 , 520 , 490. lOc 2 1 448 , 345.
11 Investments - publicly traded securities 11
12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 26 , 063. 12 26 , 866.
13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 13
14 Intangible assets 16 , 319. 11 , 717.15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 702. 0.
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must eq ual line 34) 2 , 749 , 253 .
f
2 , 669 , 102.17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 5 , 064. 29 , 355.18 Grants payable is19 Deferred revenue 19
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 20
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 21
'= 22 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 948 , 647. 25 915 , 013.26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 throug h 25 953 , 711. 26 944 , 368.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here ON- ® and complete
lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 1 , 795 , 540. 27 1 , 724 , 734.28 Temporarily restricted net assets 28
co29 Permanently restricted net assets 29
LL Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 0 and
0 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
Z 33 Total net assets or fund balances 1 , 795 , 540. 33 1 , 724 , 734.34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 2 , 749 , 251. 34 2 , 669 , 102.
Form 990 (2011)
132011 01.23-12
Form 990 011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Pa e12Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI EK)
1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from One 1
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, One 33, column (A))
5 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0)
s Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3. 4. and 5 (must eoual Part X. One
Financial Statements and Reportingin this Part XII
<107, 574. >,795,540.36,769.
.724.735.
1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 : Cash ® Accrual 0 Other
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?
b Were the organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
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?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year , explain in Schedule 0
d If 'Yes ' to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a
separate basis , consolidated basis, or both:
® Separate basis Consolidated basis 0 Both consolidated and separate basis
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?
b If "Yes ," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit
aNo
X
Form 990 (2011)
11 515.596.
13201201-23-12
SCHEDULE A
(Fqrm 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public SupportOMB No 1545-0047
20100Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)( 3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Open to Public
► Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ► See separate instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization I Employer identification number
T_Tmt+DT1rV ("rtTTThT(TT_ !!TTT.L+ OnACT TAT(1 gzrl_n1 rzston
Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part) See Instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because It Is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1 0 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)
3 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).
4 Q A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,
city, and state:
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II )
6 0 A federal, state , or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 0 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 El A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 ® An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investment
income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.
See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10 0 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety . See section 509(a)(4).
11 O An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or
more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509( a)(3). Check the box that
describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 1le through 11h.
a 0 Type I b El Type II c 0 Type III - Functionally integrated d0 Type III - Other
e0 By checking this box , I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than
foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2)
f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III
supporting organization , check this box Q
g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls , either alone or together with persons described in (i) and (II) below, Yes No
the governing body of the supported organization? 11 i
(ii) A family member of a person described in (I) above? 11 ii
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in Of or () above?
h Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
Name of su oiled() pp
organizationtl EIN()
(iii) Type oforganization
(described on lines 1-9above or IRGI section
iv) Is the organizationn col. (i) listed in yo urgoverning document?
(v) Did you notify theorganization in col.(i) of your support?
(vi) Is theorganization in col.(i) organized in the
U.S.?
vii Amount of( )support
(see instructions )) Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E 2011 Page 2Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III If the organization
fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complet e Part III.)
Section A. Public SupportCalendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) ► (a ) 2007 (b ) 2008 c 2009 (d) 2010 (e ) 2011 Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received. (Do not
include any 'unusual grants.')
2 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization'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 sU ort. Subtract line 5 from line 4
Section B . Total Support
Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning
7 Amounts from fine 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 IV.)
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10
( a ) 2007 b 2008 c 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 Total
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 12
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or filth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here ►0Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14 Public support percentage for 2011 Oine 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14
15 Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15
16a 33 1 /3% support test - 2011 . If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and
stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1 /3% support test - 2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
17a 10% -facts-and -circumstances test - 2011 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more,
and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part IV how the organization
meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 10% -facts -and-circumstances test - 2010 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or
more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part IV how the
o
organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ► LI18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions ► LI
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
13202201.24-12
990 or 990-EZ) 201anizations Described in Section
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public SupportCalendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) Poo- ( a ) 2007 (b) 2008 c 2009 (d) 2010 (e ) 2011 Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and
membership fees received (Do not
include any"unusual grants.•) 559 , 45 . 580 523. 1007144. 664 385. 309 094. 3120604.2 Gross receipts from admissions,
merchandise sold or services per-formed, or facilities furnished inany activity that is related to theorganization's tax-exempt purpose 118,682. 100,584. 141,773. 185,120. 233,657. 779 , 816.
3 Gross receipts from activities that
are not an unrelated trade or bus-
iness under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the organ-
ization'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 5 678 140. 681 107. 1148917. 849 , 505. 542 751. 3900420.7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and
3 received from disqualified persons 0.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
0amount on line 13 for the year
c Add lines 7a and 7b 0.
8 Public support Subtractline7cfrom line 6 3900420.Section B . Total Support
Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) loo.9 Amounts from line 6
10a Gross income from interest,dividends, payments received onsecurities loans, rents, royaltiesand 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 10b11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,whether or not the business isregularly carried on
12 Other income Do not include gainor loss from the sale of capitalassets (Explain in Part IV.)
13 Total Support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12
a 2007 b 2008 c 2009 d 2010 a 2011 Total
678 140. 681 107. 1148917. 849 505. 542 751. 3900420.
4 , 853. 2 , 388. 5 , 399. 690. 820. 14 150.
4 , 853. 2 , 388. 5 , 399. 690. 820. 14 , 150.
682 , 993. 683 495. 1154316. 850 195. 543 571. 3914570.14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here ► ElSection C . Computation of Public Support Percentage
15 Public support percentage for 2011 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .64 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage17 Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
18 Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part 111, line 17
19a 33 1 /3% support tests - 2011 . If the organization did not check the box on line 14 , and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% , and line 17 is not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►b 33 1/30/6 support tests - 2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or One 19a , and line 16 is more than 33 1/3%, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1 /3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►020 Private foundation . If the oraarnzation did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b , check this box and see instructions ► El132023 01 - 24-12 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial StatementsOMB No 1545-0047
(Form 990) ► Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, 2011Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 , 1 la, 11b , 11c, 11d , 1le, 11f , 12a, or 12b . Open to PublicDepartment of the Treasury
internal Revenue Service ► Attach to Form 990. ► See separate instructions. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification numberLITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890
Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts . Complete if the
organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, fine 6.(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate 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? 0 Yes 0 No
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
im permissible private benefit? 0 Yes 0 NoPart
II Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Pat IV, line 7
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e .g., recreation or education) O Preservation of an historically important land area
Q Protection of natural habitat 0 Preservation of a certified historic structure
Q Preservation of open space
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 Tax 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 ►4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ►5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the period ic monitoring, inspection , handling of
violations , and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? 0 Yes 0 No
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year ►7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year ► $
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)()
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)? . 0 Yes El No
9 In Part XIV, 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 Ill Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 8
la 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 XIV,
the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these rtems
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) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII , line 1 , , . ► $
(ii) Assets included in Form 990 , Part X . . . ► $
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 Revenues included in Form 990 , Part VIII, line 1 ► $
b Assets included in Form 990 , Part X ... ► $
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule D (Form 990) 201113205101-23-12
Schedule D (Form 990 2011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Pa e 2Part 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 El Public exhibition d El Loan or exchange programs
b 0 Scholarly research e El Other
c 0 Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization 's collections and explain how they further the organization ' s exempt purpose in Part XIV
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 ? 0 Yes El No
Dart IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Pal IV , line 9, orreported an amount on Form 990 , Part X , fine 21.
la Is the organization an agent , trustee , custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included
on Form 990 , Part X? El Yes El No
b If 'Yes ,' explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table
Amount
c Beginning balance 1c
d Additions during the year 1d
e Distributions during the year le
f Ending balance if
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X , fine 21? El Yes El No
b If "Yes , ' explain the arrangement in Part XIV
Part V Endowment Funds . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 10
la 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
(a) Current year (b) Prior year c Two ye back d Three ears back (e) Four years back
36 562 , 32 538 29 295 , 26 795
12 855 , 4 024 3 243 2 500 ,
49 417 36 562 32 538 29 295
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (Ime 1g, column (a)) held as:
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ► %
b Permanent endowment ► %
c Temporarily restricted endowment ► %
The percentages in 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 X
(ii) related organizations 3a ii X
b If 'Yes' to 3a(i), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b
4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI Land, Buildings , and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, One 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other
basis (investment)(b) Cost or other
basis (other)(c) Accumulateddepreciation
(d) Book value
la Land -
b Buildings 2 , 613 , 500. 1-8-9 1 870. 2 , 42-3 , 630.c Leasehold improvements
d Equipment - 3 , 611. 1 2 , 362. 1 , 249.e other 34 436. 10 , 970. 23 , 466.
Total. Add lines la throw h le (Column (d) mustequal Form 990, PartX column (B), fine 10(c)) 2 , 448 , 345.Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
13205201-23-12
'Ched,'I" rh fl rwm aarn 2ni 1 T.TrPRRA('V N rTNrTT. aTTT.F (r)AST - T)Tr F5-(115iR96 P.,..3
Part VII Investments - Other Securities . 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
(B)
(C)
(D)
(G)
Total. ( Col ( b ) must e q ual Form 990 , Part X , col ( B ) line 12. )Part VIII Investments - Program Related . See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Descript ion of investment type (b) Book value(c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
Part IX I Other Assets . See Form 990, Pal X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
( 1 )
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
( 10)
Total . (Column must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) line 15 )
Part X Other Liabilities . See Form 990, Part X, One 25.
1, (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
( 1 ) Federal income taxes
2 UNITED WAY PLEDGES 2 , 838.(3) RENTAL DEPOSITS 4 , 258.(4) BUILDING LOAN 907 917.(5)
(6)
(8)
(9)
( 10)
( 11 )
Total . Column must ual Form 990 Part X col B line 25P- N 4d tAbt., 14U) t- 0o no o n , prove e e ex o e oo no e o a orpamza ion s inI
915sta temen t s a rep
013 .s the organi za t ion ' s l iab i l i ty for unc ain tax posi tions und er
2. FIN 48 (ASC 740)
01-23-12 Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Pa e 4Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25)
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract line 2 from line 1
4 Net unrealized gains Qosses) on investments
5 Donated services and use of facilities
6 Investment expenses
7 Prior period adjustments
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.)
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 769.
Part XII I Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains , and other support per audited financial statements
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments 2a
b Donated services and use of facilities 2b
c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) 2d
e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1
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 XIV.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b
Part XIIIl Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25
a Donated services and use of facilities
b Prior year adjustments
c Other losses
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.)
e Add lines 2a through 2d
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1
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
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.)
c Add lines 4a and 4b
1 3 1 623,171.
Part XlV Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1 a and 4; Part IV, lines 1 b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part
X, line 2; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
NET ASSETS OF LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LEE COUNTY FLORIDA,
INC. 36,769.
1 515 596.2 623 170.3 <107 574.45
6
Schedule D (Form 990) 201113205401-23-12
SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Name of the organization
Supplemental Information Regarding OMB No 1545-0047
Fundraising or Gaming Activities 2011Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
Open To Publicor if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.I ti► Attnrh In Fnrm QQn nr Fnrm QSN1-F7 ► Sep cenaratn instnrctinns nspec on
Employer identification number
Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, fine 17. Form 990-EZ Piers are notrequired to complete this part.
1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply
a Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non -government grants
b Internet and email solicitations f 0 Solicitation of government grants
c O Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events
d In-person solicitations
2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers , directors , trustees or
key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes No
b If 'Yes ,' list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization
(i) Name and address of individualor entity (fundraiser)
(ii) Activity
(iii) Didrnan custod
or control ofcontributions?
(iv) Gross receiptsfrom activity
(v) Amount paidto (or retained by)
fundraiserlisted in col (i)
(vi) Amount paidto (or retained by)
organization
Yes No
Total
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registrationor licensing
LHA Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G ( Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
132081 01-23-12
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-E 2011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST INC. 65-0153890 Pa e 2Part II Fundraising Events . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000
of fundraisina event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, Ines 1 and 6b List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events(d) Total events
ANNUAL FUNDRAISING (add col (a) throughBREAKFAST LETTER 3 col (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number).
1 Gross receipts 116 , 186. 21 , 512. 26 , 151. 163 , 849.
2 Less. Charitable contributions
3 Gross income ine 1 minus line 2) 116 , 186. 21 , 512. 26 , 151. 163 , 849.
4 Cash prizes
5 Noncash prizes
m 6 Rent/facility costswV
7 Food and beveragesa
8 Entertainment
9 Other direct expenses 12 , 333. 1 2 , 975. 1 12 , 667. 27 , 975.10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ► 2 7, 975 4
11 Net income summary Combine line 3 , column (d), and line 10 135 , 874.Part m I Gaming . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Pat IV, line 19, or reported more than
$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
CDCC
m
u, 2 Cash prizes(D0)C
c 3 Noncash prizes
UT 4 Rent/facility costs0
1 5 Other direct expel
6 Volunteer labor
I(b) Pull tabslnstant
(a) Bingobingo/progressive bingo
Yes
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)
(c) Other gaming1 col.
Total gaming (addcol. (a) through col (c))
II Yes % LJ Yes %
Q No O No
►
9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? El Yes El No
b If 'No ,' explain:
10a Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended or terminated during the tax year? 0 Yes LI No
b If 'Yes ,' explain
132082 01-23-12 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 • EZ) 2011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Page 3
11 , Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? 0 Yes E:1 No
12 Is the organization a grantor , beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed
to administer charitable gaming? 0 Yes No
13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a The organization ' s facility 13a %
b An outside facility 13b %
14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name ►
Address ►
15a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? =Yes =No
b If 'Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization ► $
of gaming revenue retained by the third party ► $
c If 'Yes,' enter name and address of the third party
Name ►
Address ►
16 Gaming manager information.
Name ►
Gaming manager compensation ► $
Description of services provided ► _
0 Director/officer 0 Employee 0 Independent contractor
17 Mandatory distributions-
a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? = Yes = No
b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the
organization's own exempt activities during the tax Year 01 $
Part IV Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (i) and (v), and Part III,
lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
and the amount
132083 01-23-12 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
SCHEDULE L Transactions With Interested Persons(Form 990 or 990-EZ) ► Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
Department of the Treasury or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Internal Revenue Service ► Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. ► See separate instructions.
OMB No 1545-0047
2011Open To PublicInsp ection
Name of the organization I Employer identification number
TTrnVDarV hnTTTTrTT (TTT.L' nnaem TWO cr_n1 c'aon
Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ , Pat V , line 40b
1 c Corrected?(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction
2 Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under
section 4958 ► $
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ► $
Part II Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Cmmnlete if the ornanvation answered 'Yes' on Form 990 Part IV. Imp 26. or Form 990-EZ. Pal V. line 38a
(a) Name of interestedperson and purpose
b) Loan to or from()the organization ?
Orig inal principal(c) g p pamount
(d) Balance due In(e)
default?
(f) Approvedby board or
?Written
(g)agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total
L-'a uranis or Assistance tseneTlnng interestea 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 (c) Amount and type ofthe organization assistance
LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
132131 01-19-12
Schedule L' Form 990 or 990 2011 LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC. 65-0153890 Pa e 2Part 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 interestedperson and the organization
(c) Amount oftransaction
(d) Description oftransaction
(e) Sharing of?organes
revenunues?
Yes No
HARRY CASIMIR BOARD MEMBER WHO IS 4 252. HE ORGANIZ X
Part V Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS:
(A) NAME OF PERSON: HARRY CASIMIR
(B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION:
BOARD MEMBER WHO IS EMPLOYED WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE PROVIDER.
(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: THE ORGANIZATION HIRED ATILUS, LLC TO
DESIGN AND MAINTAIN THEIR WEBSITE. HARRY CASIMIR IS THE DIRECTOR OF
OPERATIONS FOR ATILUS, LLC.
132132Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
01.18-12
'• SCHEDULE 0
(Forjn 990 or 990-EZ)
[)apartment of the Treasury
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2011Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Open to Public
► Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:
LIFE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3, CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES:
LITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA SPRINGS, INC. (EIN: 65-0153890) MERGED WITH
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LEE COUNTY FLORIDA, INC. (EIN: 65-0106803) AND
BECAME LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST, INC. (EIN: 65-0153890) EFFECTIVE
JULY 1, 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A. LINE 4: AMENDED AND RESTATED ARTICLES OF
INCORPORATION WERE FILED WHEN LITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA SPRINGS, INC.
(EIN: 65-0153890) MERGED WITH LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LEE COUNTY FLORIDA,
INC. (EIN: 65-0106803) AND BECAME LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST, INC. (EIN:
65-0153890) EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6: THE ORGANIZATION HAS BOARD
MEMEBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A: THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS VOTE ON
THE ADDITION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
REVIEW AND APPROVE A COPY OF FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY KEEPS
ABREAST OF ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS THROUGH OPEN DISCUSSIONS WITH MEMBERS.LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2011)13221101-23-12
Name of the organization Employer identification number
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15: THE CEO IS AWARDED AN AMOUNT EACH
YEAR FOR BONUS/COMPENSATION CHANGES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WITH THE EXCEPTION OF
THE CEO. CEO COMPENSATION IS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL CONTRACT AGREEMENT FOR
INCREASES/BONUSES AND IS DISCUSSED CONFIDENTIALLY AND APPROVED AT THE BOARD
LEVEL. THE CEO DOES NOT VOTE FOR THIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THROUGH D&B AND GUIDESTAR.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5, CHANGES IN NET ASSETS:
NET ASSETS OF LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LEE COUNTY FLORIDA,
769.
0123-12 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2011)
OMB No 1545-0172
Form 4562Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service (99)
Depreciation and Amortization 9 9 0(Including Information on Listed Property)
► See separate instructions. ► Attach to your tax return .
2011AttachmentSequence No 179
Name(s) shown on return
LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST , INC.
Business or activity to which this form relates
FORM 990 PAGE 10
Identifying number
65-0153890Part I Election To Expense Certain Property Under Section 179 Note : If you have any listed property, complete Part V before you complete Part I
1 Maximum amount (see instructions) 1 500 , 000.2 Total cost of section 179 property placed in service (see instructions) 2
3 Threshold cost of section 179 property before reduction in limitation 3 2 , 000 , 000.
4 Reduction in limitation. Subtract line 3 from fine 2. If zero or less, enter -0- 4
5 Dollar limitation for tax year Subtract line 4 from line 1 If zero or less , enter -0- If married film separatel y. see instructions 5
6 (a) Description of property (b) Cost (business use only) (c) Elected cost
7 Listed property. Enter the amount from line 29 7
8 Total elected cost of section 179 property Add amounts in column (c), lines 6 and 7 8
9 Tentative deduction. Enter the smaller of line 5 or line 8 9
10 Carryover of disallowed deduction from line 13 of your 2010 Form 4562 10
11 Business income limitation. Enter the smaller of business income (not less than zero) or line 5 11
12 Section 179 expense deduction. Add lines 9 and 10, but do not enter more than line 11 12
13 Carryover of disallowed deduction to 2012. Add lines 9 and 10, less line 12 13 1 1
Note : Do not use Part ll or Part 111 below for listed property. Instead, use Part V.
Part II Special Depreciation Allowance and Other Depreciation (Do not include listed property)
14 Special depreciation allowance for qualified property (other than listed property) placed in service during
the tax year _ 14
15 Property subject to section 168(0(1) election 15
2.146.1 Part iit I MACRS Depreciation (Do not include listed property) (See instructions.)
Section A
17 MACRS deductions for assets placed in service in tax years beginning before 2011 17
18 It Lou are electing to group any assets placed in service during the tax year into one or more general asset accounts, check here ►
Section B - Assets Placed in Service Durina 2011 Tax Year Usina the General Depreciation System
(a) Classification of property(b) Month andyear placedin service
(c) Basis for depreciation(b usinesslinvestment useonly - see instructions)
(d) RecoveryRecoveryperiod
(e) Convention (f) Method (g) Depreciation deduction
19a 3-year property
e 15 -year propert y
/27 5 s. MM S/L
h Residential rental property/ 27.5 s MM S/L
/ 39 yrs. MM S/Li Nonresidential real property
/ MM S/L
Section C - Assets Placed in Service Durina 2011 Tax Year Usina the Alternative Depreciation System
20a Class life S/L
b 12 ear 12 yrs. S/L
c 40 ear / 40 yrs. MM S/L
Part IV Summary (See instructions.)
21 Listed property. Enter amount from fine 28 .. . . 21
22 Total. Add amounts from fine 12, lines 14 through 17, Ines 19 and 20 in column (g), and line 21
Enter here and on the appropriate lines of your return. Partnerships and S corporations - see instr. 22 72 , 146.
23 For assets shown above and placed in service during the current year, enter the
1125111--21-11 LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see separate instructions . Form 4562(2011)
Form 456212011 ) LITERACY COUNCIL GULF COAST, INC. 65- 0153890 Paqe 2Part V Listed Property (Include automobiles, certain other vehicles, certain computers, and property used for entertainment, recreation, or
amusement.)Note: For any vehicle for which you are using the standard mileage rate or deducting lease expense, complete only 24a, 24b, columns (a)through (c) of Section A, at of Section B, and Section C if applicable.
Section A - Depreciation and Other Information (Caution : See the instructions for limits for passenger automobiles.)
24a Do you have evidence to support the businessfinvestment use claimed? [1 Yes 0 No 24b If 'Yes ' is the evidence written? 0 Yes 0 No
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (n (g) (h) (t)Type of property Date Business/ Cost or
Basis for depreciation Recovery Method/ Depreciation Elected(list vehicles first) placed in
serviceinvestment
use percentage other basis(busmess/nvestmenl
use only period Convention deduction section 179cost
25 Special depreciation allowance for qualified listed property placed in service during the tax year and
used more than 50% in a qualified business use 25
28 Add amounts in column (h), lines 25 through 27. Enter here and on line 21, page 1
tl on line 1, page 1
Section B - Information on Use of Vehicles
S/L
Complete this section for vehicles used by a sole proprietor, partner, or other more than 5% owner,' or related personIf you provided vehicles to your employees, first answer the questions in Section C to see if you meet an exception to completing this section for
those vehicles
30 Total business/investment miles driven during the
(a)
Vehicle
(b)
Vehicle
(c)
Vehicle
(d)
Vehicle
(e)
Vehicle
(f)
Vehicle
year ( do not include commuting miles)
31 Total commuting miles driven during the year
32 Total other personal (noncommuting) miles
driven
33 Total miles driven during the year.
Add lines 30 through 32
34 Was the vehicle available for personal use Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
during off-duty hours?
35 Was the vehicle used primarily by a more
than 5% owner or related person?
36 Is another vehicle available for personal
use?
Section C - Questions for Employers Who Provide Vehicles for Use by Their Employees
Answer these questions to determine if you meet an exception to completing Section B for vehicles used by employees who are not more than 5%
owners or related persons.
37 Do you maintain a written policy statement that prohibits all personal use of vehicles , including commuting , by your
employees?
38 Do you maintain a written policy statement that prohibits personal use of vehicles, except commuting, by your
employees? See the instructions for vehicles used by corporate officers, directors, or 1% or more owners
39 Do you treat all use of vehicles by employees as personal use?
40 Do you provide more than five vehicles to your employees, obtain information from your employees about
the use of the vehicles, and retain the information received?
41 Do you meet the requirements concerning qualified automobile demonstration use? .
Note : If your answer to 37. 38. 39. 40. or 41 is 'Yes.' do not complete Section B for the covered vehicles
Part VI Amortization(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f)
Description of costs Dateamortimtton Amortizable Code Amortization Amortizationbeams amount section Deflod of DerCentaGe for this year
42 Amortization of costs that beatns dunno your 2011 tax year:
43 Amortization of costs that began before your 2011 tax year 444 Total. Add amounts in column (f) See the instructions for where to report 144 I 4 , b U 3 .
118252 11-18-11 Form 4562 (2011)
27 Property used 50% or less in a auallfied business use:
Form 8868 (Rev 1-2012) Page 2• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part If and check this box ►Note . Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I (on page 1)
Part II Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. Only file the oriqinal (no copies needed).
Type or Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions Employer identification number (EIN) orprint
File by the L ITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA SPRINGS , INC. ® 65-0153890due date for Number, street, and room or suite no If a P O. box, see instructions Social security number (SSN)filin your
return See 2 7 3 0 8 OLD 41 ROAD Ellinstructions City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code For a foreign address, see instructions
ONITA SPRINGS , FL 34135
Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) 06-T-11Application
Is For
Return
Code
Application
Is For
Return
Code
Form 990 01
Form 990-BL 02 Form 1041-A 08
Form 990-EZ 01 Form 4720 09
Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10
Form 990-T sec 401 a or 408 (a) trust ) 05 Form 6069 11
Form 990-T (trust other than above ) 06 Form 8870 12
STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a Previously filed Form 8868.
GEORGE SHAFFER, TREASURER
• The books are in the care of ► 2 6 8 2 0 OLD 41 ROAD - BONITA SPRINGS , FL 3 413 5
Telephone No ► 239-390-5613 FAX No. ►• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box ►• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group, check this
box ► El If it is for part of the group, check this box ► El and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for
4 I request ar additional 3-month extension of time until MAY 15 , 2013
5 For calendar year , or other tax year beginning JUL 1 , 2011 , and ending JUN 30 , 2012
6 If the tax year entered in line 5 is for less than 12 months, check reason El Initial return El Final return
El Change in accounting period
7 State in detail why you need the extension
ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED TO GATHER THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TO
PREPARE AN ACCURATE TAX RETURN
8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any
nonrefundable credits See instructions 8a $ 0.
b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter any refundable credits and estimated
tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid
previousl y with Form 8868 8b $ 0.
c Balance due. Subtract line 8b from line 8a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using
EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instructions sc 0.
Signature and Verification must be completed for Part II only.
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief,
it is true, correct, and complete, an that I am authorized to prepare this form.
c.........._,. o- 1N& . _-lL Title b rri.XRQ PT?"'
i7SRcz= D Date Al110. t t 3
Form 8868 (Rev 1 2012)
123842OS-08-12
ARTICLES OF MERGER •, ' 1, ,^(Not for Profit Corporations)
The following articles of merger are submitted in accordance with the Florida Not For Proft:Coopp-iafiorti,
Act, pursuant to section 617.1105, Florida Statutes .
J4
First : The name and jurisdiction of the surviving corporation:
Name Jurisdiction Document Number(If known/ applicable)
Literacy Council ofBonita Springs, Inc. Florida N38243
Second : The name and jurisdiction of each merging corporation:
Name Jurisdiction
Literacy Volunteers ofLee County, Fl, Inc. Florida
Third : The Plan of Merger is attached.
Document Number(If known/ applicable)
N33576
Fourth : The merger shall become effective on the date the Articles of Merger are filed with the FloridaDepartment of State
OR / / (Enter a specific date . NOTE: An effective date cannot be prior to the date of filing or more than
90 days after merger file date).
(Attach additional sheets ifnecessary)
Fifth : ADOPTION OF MERGER BY SURVIVING CORPORATION(COMPLETE ONLY ONE SECTION)
SECTION 1The plan of merger was adopted by the members of the surviving corporation on
The number of votes cast for the merger was sufficient for approval and the vote for the plan was as follows:
FOR AGAINST
SECTION II(CHECK IF APPLICABLE) q The plan or merger was adopted by written consent of the members and
executed in accordance with section 617 .070 1, Florida Statutes.
SECTION IIIThere are no members or members entitled to vote on the plan of merger.
The plan of merger was adopted by the board of directors on June 30, 2011 . The number of directors in
office was 10 . The vote for the plan was as follows: 10 FOR 0AGAINST
Sixth : ADOPTION OF MERGER BY MERGING CORPORATION(S)(COMPLETE ONLY ONE SECTION)
SECTION 1The plan of merger was adopted by the members of the merging corporation(s) onJune 22, 2011 . The number of votes cast for the merger was sufficient for approval and the vote
for the plan was as follows : 11 FOR 0 AGAINST
SECTION II(CHECK IF APPLICABLE) q The plan or merger was adopted by written consent of the members and
executed in accordance with section 617.0701, Florida Statutes.
SECTION IIIThere are no members or members entitled to vote on the plan of merger.The plan of merger was adopted by the board of directors onoffice was . The vote for the plan was as follows:AGAINST
The number of directors inFOR
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PLAN OF MERGER
This Plan of Merger (this "Agreement"), dated as of July " , 2011, between
LITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA SPRINGS, INC. ("Council"), a Florida not for
profit corporation , and LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF LEE COUNTY, FL, INC.
("Volunteers"), a Florida not for profit corporation.
WHEREAS, Council is a corporation organized and existing under the Florida
Not for Profit Corporation Act; and
WHEREAS, Volunteers is a corporation organized and existing under the Florida
Not for Profit Corporation Act; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statute Sections 617.1101 through 617.1106, the
Board of Directors of each of Council and Volunteers deem it desirable and in the best
interests of each of the corporations that Volunteers be merged with and into Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED pursuant to the requirements of the
Florida Statutes Section 617.1101 through 617.1106:
1. Volunteers has agreed to merge with and into Council (the "Merger") and
Council shall be the surviving corporation of the Merger (sometimes hereinafter referred
to as the "Surviving Corporation").
2. The place in the State of Florida where the principal office of the
Surviving Corporation shall be located is Bonita Springs, Lee County, Florida.
3. Effective with the Merger, the separate corporate existence of Volunteers
shall cease and the Surviving Corporation shall become the owner, without other transfer,
of all the rights and property of Volunteers, and the Surviving Corporation- shall become
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subject to all the debts and liabilities of Volunteers in the same manner as if the Surviving
Corporation had itself incurred them.
4. Effective with the Merger, the Articles of Incorporation of the Surviving
Corporation shall be amended and restated as set forth on Exhibit A, attached hereto.
5. The Merger shall be effected by filing Articles of Merger pursuant to the
Florida Statutes Section 617.1105 and upon the filing with the Florida Department of
State, Division of Corporations, the Merger shall be effective. Council and Volunteers
each hereby agree to promptly do all such acts and to take all such other measures as may
be necessary and/or appropriate to carry out the provisions of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of Council and Volunteers have caused this
Plan of Merger to be signed by its duly authorized Officers as of the date first above
written.
LITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OFSPRINGS, INC. LEE COUNTY, FL, INC.
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AMENDED AND RESTATED
ARTICLES OF INCORPORATIONOF
LITERACY COUNCIL OF BONITA SPRINGS, INC.(A Corporation Not-For-Profit)
ARTICLE INAME AND ADDRESS
The name of the corporation is Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Inc. (the "Corporation").
The principal office address of the Corporation is 26820 Old 41 Road, Bonita Springs, Florida34135 and the mailing address is P.O. Box 2703, Bonita Springs, Florida 34133.
ARTICLE IIPURPOSE
(A) The Corporation is organized and shall at all times be operated exclusively for
charitable, religious, educational and scientific purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"). In furtherance thereof, the
Corporation is organized:
(1) For the purpose of promoting literacy in the English language inSouthwestern Florida;
(2) To acquire funds from individuals, corporations, associations,governmental agencies and all segments of the public in general through contributions, grants,gifts of property, bequests, or otherwise, and to utilize such funds for the purposes described in ,
section (1) above; and
(3) To do any and all things necessary or incident to the foregoing.
Solely for the above purposes, the Corporation is empowered to exercise all rights andpowers conferred by the laws of the State of Florida on not-for-profit corporations.
(B) Notwithstanding anything contained in these Articles to the contrary, in carrying
out the purposes of the Corporation, all rights and powers shall be limited as follows:
(1) No part of the net earnings of the Corporation shall inure to the benefit of,
or be distributable to the Corporation's trustees, directors, officers or other private persons,
except that the Corporation shall be authorized and empowered to pay reasonable compensation
for services rendered and to make payments and distributions in furtherance of the purposes set
forth in this Article 11. No substantial part of the activities of the Corporation shall be the
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carrying on of propaganda, or otherwise attempting to influence legislation, and the Corporationshall not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distribution of statements)any political campaign on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for public office.
(2) The Corporation shall not engage in or carry on any other activities notpermitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under Section501(c)(3) of the Code . It is intended that the Corporation shall have and continue to have thestatus of an organization which is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501 (c)(3) of theCode contributions to which are deductible as an organization described in Code Sections170(b)(1)(A), 170(c), 2055(a) and 2522 (a) and which is described in Section 509(a)(1), (2) or (3)of the Code and these Articles shall be construed accordingly and all powers and activities shallbe limited accordingly.
(C) In the event that at any time the Corporation is not described in Section 509(a)(1),(2) or (3) of the Code, then, in further limitation of the rights and powers of the Corporation incarrying out its purposes:
(1) The Corporation shall distribute its income for each taxable year at suchtime and in such manner as not to become subject to a tax on undistributed income imposed bySection 4942 of the Code.
(2) The Corporation shall not engage in any act of self-dealing as defined inSection 4941(d) of the Code.
(3) The Corporation shall not retain any excess business holdings as definedin Section 4943(c) of the Code.
(4) The Corporation shall not retain or make any investments that jeopardizethe charitable purpose of the Corporation or which would subject the Corporation to tax underSection 4944 of the Code.
(5) The Corporation shall not make any taxable expenditure as defined inSection 4945(d) of the Code.
ARTICLE IIIMEMBERS
The members of the Corporation shall consist of the individuals constituting the Board ofDirectors herein provided, and their successors in office.
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ARTICLE IVDIRECTORS
Section 1- Number of Directors. The number of directors constituting the Board of Directors
of the Corporation shall be no fewer than ten (10) and no greater than fifteen (15) as determined
from time to time by the Board of Directors of the Corporation.
Section 2 - Election of Directors . These Amended and Restated Articles of Incorporation are
adopted in conjunction with a Plan of Merger whereby Literacy Volunteers of Lee County, FL,
Inc. ("LV ") is merging with and into the Corporation (the "Merger"). The initial Board of
Directors (the "Initial Board") upon the effective date of the Merger shall be comprised of up to
ten (10) persons designated by the Board of Directors of the Corporation in office immediately
prior to the effective date of the Merger, and up to five (5) persons designated by the Board of
Directors of LV in office immediately prior to the effective date of the Merger. Vacancies in the
Board of Directors of the Corporation occurring after the effective date of the Merger shall be
filled as provided in the bylaws of the Corporation.
Section 3 - Terms of Directors. Directors shall be separated into three (3) substantially equal
classes and each shall serve for a term of three (3) years. For purposes of designating the Initial
Board, each of the Corporation and LV shall specify the class into which each of their designees
is designated. Those designated into Class I shall serve until the conclusion of the Corporation's
annual meeting in 2014; those designated into Class II shall serve until the conclusion of theCorporation's annual meeting in 2013; and those designated into Class III shall serve until the
conclusion of the Corporation's annual meeting in 2012. Thereafter, the term of office for each
class of Director shall be three (3) years. In connection with designating the Initial Board, (i) the
Corporation shall be permitted to designate three (3) persons into Class 1, three (3) persons intoClass II and four (4) persons into Class III and (ii) LV shall be permitted to designate two (2)
persons into Class I, two (2) persons into Class 11 and one (I) person into Class III.
ARTICLE VREGISTERED AGENT
The name and address of the initial registered agent of the Corporation is: HL StatutoryAgent, Inc., 800 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 600, Naples, Florida, 34108.
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ARTICLE VIAMENDMENTS
These Articles may be amended as provided in the Bylaws.
ARTICLE VIIDISTRIBUTION UPON DISSOLUTION
In the event of the dissolution of the Corporation, the directors shall, after paying ormaking provision of the payment of all liabilities of the Corporation, distribute all of the assets ofthe Corporation exclusively for the purposes of the Corporation as set forth in Article II hereof insuch manner and amount to such qualified organizations as the directors shall determine. Anorganization is a "qualified organization" only if at the time of receiving such assets it is operatedexclusively for the purposes described in Section 170(c)(2)(B) of the Code and is described inSection 509(a)(1), (2) or (3) of the Code. Any assets not so disposed of shall be disposed of by acourt of competent jurisdiction exclusively for such purposes or to such organization ororganizations as said court shall determine, which are organized and operated exclusively forsuch purposes.
ARTICLE VIII
INDEMNIFICATION
The Corporation shall indemnify any officer, director or employee, or any former officer,director or former employee, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
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ACCEPTANCE OF REGISTERED AGENT
HL Statutory Agent, Inc., 800 Laurel Oak Drive, Suite 600, Naples, Florida 34108, being
named in the Articles of Incorporation of Literacy Council Gulf Coast, Inc., as the registered
agent of the not-for-profit corporation, hereby consents to accept service of process for the not-
for-profit corporation at the address set forth above, and accepts the appointment as registered
agent and agrees to act in this capacity. By his authorized signature below, the registered agent
agrees to comply with the provisions of all statutes relating to the proper and complete
performance of his duties. By his authorized signature below, the registered agent signifies that
he is familiar with and accepts the obligations of the position of registered agent as provided in
Florida Statutes Chapter 608.
14L STATUTORY AGENT, INC.,
Registered Agent
gr^j-By:David L. Finch, Assistant Treasurer
Date : July ^,L , 2011
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