BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM 990 Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax C Name of organization D Better Government Association, Inc. Address change Initial return Terminated Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address) Room/suite 223 W. Jackson Blvd. 620 Chicago Application pending IL 60606 Telephone number 312-427-8330 Andrew Shaw Same as C above Tax-exempt status: Website: H(a) Is this a group return for affiliates? Yes H(b) Are all affiliates included? Yes X No No If "No," attach a list. (see instructions) X 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) www.bettergov.org X Corporation Form of organization: Trust Association Other I 1,179,931 G Gross receipts $ F Name and address of principal officer: J Part I E City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 Amended return K Employer identification number 36-0802950 Doing Business As Name change Open to Public Inspection , and ending For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning B Check if applicable: 2010 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service A OMB No. 1545-0047 4947(a)(1) or 527 H(c) Group exemption number L Year of formation: Summary 1923 M State of legal domicile: IL 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Activities & Governance . .To . . . . .promote . . . . . . . . . . . . integrity, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . .accountability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in . . . . government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by .......................... . .exposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . waste, . . . . . . . . . . . fraud . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . corruption, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . promoting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .public . . . . . . . . . . .policy . . . . . . . . . . . and .................... . .enaging . . . . . . . . . . . . .the . . . . . .community. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See . . . . . . .further . . . . . . . . . . . . description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . in . . . . . Part . . . . . . . . III. ............................................... 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a 4 6 27 27 14 75 7b Revenue Prior Year 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Total revenue – add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenses 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) . . . . . . . . . . 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . .164,042 ................... 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net Assets or Fund Balances 19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part II Signature Block Current Year 976,149 2,420 966 40,000 1,019,535 0 986,488 -1,492 -62,949 922,047 225,475 760,974 188,758 414,233 605,302 401,601 1,162,575 -240,528 880,061 742 879,319 677,599 38,808 638,791 Beginning of Current Year End of Year 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 complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. Sign Here Signature of officer Date Andrew Shaw Executive Director Type or print name and title Print/Type preparer's name Paid Preparer Dirk T. Ahlbeck Firm's name Firm's address Use Only Preparer's signature Dirk T. Ahlbeck SS&G Financial Services, Inc. 1665 Elk Boulevard Des Plaines, IL 60016-4776 Date Check if PTIN 08/23/11 self-employed P00237637 Firm's EIN Phone no. 34-1945695 847-824-4000 No X Yes May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. DAA Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part III 1 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III Page ........................................ 2 X Briefly describe the organization's mission: To. . . promote . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . integrity, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . transparency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . accountability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in . . . . . government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .by .............. exposing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .waste, . . . . . . . . . . . . .fraud . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .corruption, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . promoting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . public . . . . . . . . . . . . . policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and ...... enaging . . . . . . . . . . . . .the . . . . . . . community. ........................................................................................................................ Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O. Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O. Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program services 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. 2 3 4 4a (Code: . . . . . . . . ) (Expenses $ . . . . . . . . . .472,814 ............. X Yes Yes No X No including grants of $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) (Revenue $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) Investigative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unit. . . . . . . . . . . To . . . . . .focus . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . .the . . . . . . . .substantive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . of . . . . . . thorough ................................. investigations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of . . . . . . city, . . . . . . . . . . . county . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . state . . . . . . . . . . . .government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . budgets, .................... contracts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .payrolls; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . .sound . . . . . . . . . . .public . . . . . . . . . . . . . policy; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . establishment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of ........ open, . . . . . . . . .honest . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .fair . . . . . . . . . legislative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .processes; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the . . . . . . . .efficient ............................. allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . of . . . . . .government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .to . . . . . better . . . . . . . . . . . . . .serve . . . . . . . . . . .the . . . . . . . needs . . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . citizens; ...................... training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .community . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . watchdogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to . . . . . .effectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .scrutinzie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . government; . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and, ................ developing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . greater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . citizen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . participation. ......................................................................... . ........................................................................................................................................... . ........................................................................................................................................... . ........................................................................................................................................... . ........................................................................................................................................... 4b (Code: . . . . . . . . ) (Expenses $ . . . . . . . . . .168,411 ............. including grants of $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) (Revenue $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) Civic . . . . . . . . .Engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . Digital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Strategy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . In . . . . . .2010 . . . . . . . . . the . . . . . . . .BGA . . . . . . . completely ....................................... overhauled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .renovated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .its . . . . . . . website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to . . . . . . become . . . . . . . . . . . . . an . . . . . .online . . . . . . . . . . . . . hub . . . . . . . .for . . . . . . . all . . . . . . . .things ............ good . . . . . . .government. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Through . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the . . . . . . . website . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .its . . . . . . . .comprehensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .digital ............................... strategy, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . the . . . . . . . .BGA . . . . . . . .presents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .its . . . . . . . journalistic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .investigations, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .educates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .the ............ public . . . . . . . . . . .on . . . . . important . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . issues, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . citizens . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . . techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for ............ monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . activities, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .provides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .a . . . .confidential . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . forum . . . . . . . . . . . for ...................... whistle-blowers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . announces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . calls-to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The . . . . . . . .BGA's . . . . . . . . . . . new . . . . . . . .website ........................... operates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .on . . . . . the . . . . . . . .premise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .that . . . . . . . . . Illinoisans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .are . . . . . . . .committed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . to . . . . . . taking ................................. responsible . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . action . . . . . . . . . . . . . in . . . . . . demanding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .accountable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . honest . . . . . . . . . . . . . government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . if .................. supported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . with . . . . . . . . . .reliable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . effective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . tools. ...................................................... . ........................................................................................................................................... 4c (Code: . . . . . . . . ) (Expenses $ . . . . . . . . . . . .99,985 ........... including grants of $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) (Revenue $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ) Policy . . . . . . . . . . .Advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The . . . . . . . BGA's . . . . . . . . . . . .Advocacy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Center . . . . . . . . . . . . .works . . . . . . . . . . . in . . . . . .concert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with . . . . . . . . . the .................... investigative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .unit . . . . . . . . . by . . . . . . providing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .research, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . .recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .for .......... improving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .based . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . .BGA . . . . . . . investigations. ..................................... Recommendations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .are . . . . . . . based . . . . . . . . . . . .on . . . . . independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . .analysis, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . expert ...................... testimony . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .evaluation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . institutional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .knowledge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The . . . . . . . BGA's . . . . . . . . . . . Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unit ........ works . . . . . . . . .on . . . . . .a . . . broad . . . . . . . . . . . .array . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . .state, . . . . . . . . . . . . .county, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . .municipal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . issues, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .with . . . . . . . . .a . . . .focus .......... on. . . research, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . coalition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .building, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . advocacy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The . . . . . . . .BGA . . . . . . . is . . . . . . committed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .to .............. ensuring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .that . . . . . . . . .public . . . . . . . . . . . . . resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . are . . . . . . . .spent . . . . . . . . . . .for . . . . . . . .the . . . . . . . public . . . . . . . . . . . . . good-not . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . for .................... private . . . . . . . . . . . . .or . . . . . political . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . gain. . . . . . . . . . . . .In . . . . . 2010, . . . . . . . . . . . .the . . . . . . . BGA's . . . . . . . . . . . Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Unit . . . . . . . . . developed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .an . . . . . .in........ depth . . . . . . . . .analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . .the . . . . . . . recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ballot, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . participated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .in . . . . . .the . . . . . . . process ................ of. . . analyzing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . new . . . . . . . .state . . . . . . . . . . .campaign . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .finance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . laws, . . . . . . . . . . . testified . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . on . . . . . .matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . related ................ 4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.) 36,789 (Expenses $ 4e Total program service expenses DAA including grants of $ 777,999 ) (Revenue $ ) Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part IV Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page Yes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d e f 12a b 13 14a b 15 16 17 18 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where 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 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent, or quasiendowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, XII, and XIII is optional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 II and IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 III and IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 2 4 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 III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20a Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach its audited financial statements to this return? Note. Some Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No X X X 3 X 5 X 6 X 7 X 8 X 9 X 10 X 11a X 11b X 11c X 11d 11e X 11f X 12a X X 14a X X X 14b X 15 X 16 X 17 X 12b 13 18 19 19 20a X X X 20b Form DAA 3 Checklist of Required Schedules 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part IV Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page Yes 21 22 23 24a b c d 25a b 26 27 28 a b c 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 a 36 37 38 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, X No Yes Part V, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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, line 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . No 21 X 22 X 23 X X 24a 24b 24c 24d 25a X 25b X 26 X 27 X 28a X 28b X 28c 29 X X 30 X 31 X 32 X 33 X 34 35 X X 36 X 37 X 38 Form DAA 4 Checklist of Required Schedules (continued) X 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part V 1a b c 2a b 3a b 4a b 5a b c 6a b 7 a b c d e f g h 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a b 12a b 13 a b c 14a b DAA Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V Page 5 ........................................ 17 Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1a 0 Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax 14 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note. If the sum of lines 1a 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7d Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? . . . . . . . If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? . . . . 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 year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter: 10a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities . . . . . . . . . . . 10b Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: Gross income from members or shareholders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11b Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. 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 Enter the amount of reserves on hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13c Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 1c 2b X X 3a 3b 4a X 5a X X 5b 5c X 6a 6b 7a 7b X X 7c X 7e X X 7f 7g 7h 8 9a 9b 12a 13a 14a X 14b Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 6 Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions. Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X Section A. Governing Body and Management Part VI 1a b 2 3 4 5 6 7a b 8 a b 9 27 1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization have members or stockholders? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: The governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes X 2 3 4 X 5 6 7b X X 9 X Yes b 11a b 12a b c 13 14 15 a b 16a b Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes” to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.) Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . X X 8b Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) 10a X X X 7a 8a No 10a No X 10b 11a X 12a X 12b X 12c X 13 14 15a 15b 16a X X X X X 16b Section C. Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed . . .IL .................................................................... Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply. X Own website Another's website X Upon request Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public. State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: . . Rita . . . . . . . . McLennon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .223 . . . . . . W. . . . . .Jackson . . . . . . . . . . . . .Blvd, . . . . . . . . . Ste . . . . . . .620 ....................... Chicago DAA IL 60606 312-427-8330 Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part VII Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 7 Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1a 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 reportable compensation (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 of reportable 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. Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (A) Name and Title Former Highest compensated employee Key employee DAA Officer 1.00 Francis Beidler III Director 1.00 (3) Eric . . . . . . . . . .Berlin .................... Director 1.00 (4) Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Carson ................ Treasurer 1.00 (5) Phil . . . . . . . . . .Clement .................... Director 1.00 (6) Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Coffey .............. Director 1.00 (7) Sheila . . . . . . . . . . . . .Henretta ................ Former Secretary 1.00 (8) Patrick Collins Director 1.00 (9) Joseph Hasson Director 1.00 (10) Margaret Daley Vice President 1.00 (11) Samuel Fifer Director 1.00 (12) Jan Grayson Director 1.00 (13) Ted Hawkins Director 1.00 (14) H. Roderic Heard Director 1.00 (15) Scott Hodes Director 1.00 (16) Peter Kane Director 1.00 (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Institutional trustee Carole Brown Director (C) Position (check all that apply) Individual trustee or director (1) (B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 0 0 X X X X X X 0 Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Part VII (A) Name and Title Former Director David Lundy (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . President Craig McCrohon (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Asst. Secretary Steve Miller (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Heidi Rudolph (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director James Newcomb (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . V. Pres. of Dev. Rachel Niewoehner (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Lois Scott (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Lisa C. Snow (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director Kristofer Swanson (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director d 2 (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X X 0 0 0 1.00 X X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 1.00 X 0 0 0 X Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . . . . . . 292,859 25,909 25,909 292,859 Total (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization 2 Yes Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, 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 rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B. Independent Contractors Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of 1 compensation from the organization. 3 (A) Name and business address 2 DAA 8 1.00 1b Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Former Jonathan Kovler Highest compensated employee Director (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key employee Ludwig Kolman (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Officer Director Institutional trustee Gary Kleinrichert (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C) Position (check all that apply) Individual trustee or director (B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) Page Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization X 3 4 X X 5 (B) No (C) Description of services Compensation 0 F 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) Part VII (A) Name and Title Chief Operating Off. Former Rita McLennon Highest compensated employee Exec. Dir. (19) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key employee Andrew Shaw (18) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Officer 1.00 Director Institutional trustee Lori Yokoyama (17) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (C) Position (check all that apply) Individual trustee or director (B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) X Page (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 8 (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations 0 0 0 40.00 X 156,000 0 13,799 40.00 X 136,859 0 12,110 (20) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (21) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (22) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (23) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (24) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (26) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (27) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b Sub-total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 292,859 25,909 c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A . . . . . . . . . . d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in 2 reportable compensation from the organization Yes Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 For any individual listed on line 1a, 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 rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section B. Independent Contractors Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of 1 compensation from the organization. No 3 (A) Name and business address 2 DAA 3 4 5 (B) (C) Description of services Compensation Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization F 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part VIII Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 (A) Total revenue gifts, grants Program Service Revenue Contributions, and other similar amounts Page 9 Statement of Revenue 1a Federated campaigns . . . . . . 1a b Membership dues . . . . . . . . . c Fundraising events . . . . . . . . 1b d Related organizations . . . . . . 1d e Government grants (contributions) . . . f All other contributions, gifts, grants, 1e and similar amounts not included above 1f (C) Unrelated business revenue (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514 29,215 361,620 1c g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f: (B) Related or exempt function revenue 595,653 $ ................... h Total. Add lines 1a–1f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 986,488 Busn. Code 2a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b . ........................................ c . ........................................ d . ........................................ e . ........................................ f All other program service revenue . . . . . . . . . g Total. Add lines 2a–2f . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 4 5 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (i) Real 1,225 1,225 -2,717 -2,717 -70,432 -70,432 3,973 3,973 3,450 60 3,450 60 (ii) Personal 6a Gross Rents b Less: rental exps. c Rental inc. or (loss) d Net rental income or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7a Gross amount from (i) Securities (ii) Other sales of assets other than inventory 136,822 b Less: cost or other basis & sales exps. c Gain or (loss) 139,539 -2,717 Other Revenue d Net gain or (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8a Gross income from fundraising events b c 9a b c 10a b c (not including $ . . . . . . . .361,620 .......... of contributions reported on line 1c). 47,627 See Part IV, line 18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . a 118,059 Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . b Net income or (loss) from fundraising events . . . . . . . Gross income from gaming activities. 4,259 See Part IV, line 19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . a 286 Less: direct expenses . . . . . . . . . b Net income or (loss) from gaming activities . . . . . . . . Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . . . . a Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . b Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory . . . . . . . Miscellaneous Revenue 11a . .Miscellaneous ....................................... b . .Community . . . . . . . . . . . . Shares . . . . . . . . . of . . . .Illinois .............. c ......................................... Busn. Code 900099 900099 d All other revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Total. Add lines 11a–11d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Total revenue. See instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,510 922,047 0 0 -64,441 990 (2010) Form DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part IX Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 10 Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D). Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 a b c d e f g 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 . . . . . Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 . . . . . . . . . . Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) . . . . . . . Other salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) . . . . . . Other employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payroll taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fees for services (non-employees): Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Legal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Accounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lobbying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 Investment management fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising and promotion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Office expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Information technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Royalties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Occupancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Travel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials Conferences, conventions, and meetings . . . Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Payments to affiliates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Depreciation, depletion, and amortization . . Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.) a . . Research ....................................... b . . Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . .Development .................. c . . Dues . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . Subscriptions ......................... d . ........................................ e . ........................................ f All other expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 26 DAA Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f Joint costs. Check here if following (A) Total expenses (B) Program service expenses (C) Management and general expenses (D) Fundraising expenses 318,768 133,756 84,016 100,996 342,013 293,556 38,957 9,500 55,485 44,708 41,832 27,134 9,055 10,594 4,598 6,980 34 24,241 18 52 24,241 94,555 39,951 89,858 5,172 88,582 28,262 51,321 3,342 5,973 3,658 20,952 693 8,031 17,585 1,137 38,692 10,995 30,952 5,983 3,870 4,239 3,870 773 14,187 6,342 5,165 2,680 47,719 9,379 38,175 7,503 4,772 938 4,772 938 12,810 7,699 6,291 12,720 6,870 1,669 355 3,022 90 474 1,600 1,162,575 777,999 220,534 164,042 SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation . . . . . . Form 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part X Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page (A) Beginning of year Cash—non-interest bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Savings and temporary cash investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Accounts receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Notes and loans receivable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Inventories for sale or use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or 133,617 other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . 10a 72,260 b Less: accumulated depreciation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10b 11 Investments—publicly traded securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Grants payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Deferred revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here X and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. 27 Unrestricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Temporarily restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Permanently restricted net assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here complete lines 30 through 34. 30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Total net assets or fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Net Assets or Fund Balances Liabilities Assets 2 595,054 37,270 86,803 (B) End of year 1 2 3 74,177 332,196 111,056 4 5 6 7 12,286 8,031 138,767 8 9,772 9 10c 61,357 11 12 13 1,850 880,061 742 14 15 16 17 85,250 3,791 677,599 25,725 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 742 545,559 333,760 25 26 27 28 13,083 38,808 516,735 122,056 29 30 31 879,319 880,061 32 33 34 638,791 677,599 Form DAA 11 Balance Sheet 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Form 990 (2010) Part XI 1 2 3 4 5 6 2a b c d 3a b Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII Page 1 2 3 4 922,047 1,162,575 -240,528 879,319 5 6 638,791 ....................................... X Accrual Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Other If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked “Other,” explain in Schedule O. Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 O. 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: X Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes 2a 2b X 2c X 3a No X X 3b Form DAA 12 ........................................ Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part XII 1 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Reconciliation of Net Assets Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI 990 (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No. 1545-0047 2010 Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Part I Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public Inspection See separate instructions. Employer identification number Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 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 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.) 2 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 3 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, 4 city, and state: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in 5 section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.) A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 6 7 X 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 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross 9 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 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the 11 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 11e through 11h. e a Type I b Type II c Type III–Functionally integrated d Type III–Other 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) f or section 509(a)(2). 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 (ii) and Yes (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h No 11g(i) 11g(ii) 11g(iii) Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). (i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1–9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? Yes No (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? Yes No (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? Yes (vii) Amount of support No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. DAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part II Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 2 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 complete Part III.) Section A. Public Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . . . . . . . . 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . . . . . 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . . . . . . . . . Total. Add lines 1 through 3 . . . . . . . . . . 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) . . . . . . . . . . 4 5 6 (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total 162,475 173,110 177,339 976,149 986,488 2,475,561 162,475 173,110 177,339 976,149 986,488 2,475,561 533,782 1,941,779 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 7 8 Amounts from line 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 11 12 13 (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total 162,475 173,110 177,339 976,149 986,488 2,475,561 14,298 13,259 5,751 2,461 1,225 36,994 109,584 104,644 150,445 58,773 55,396 478,842 2,991,397 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 14 15 16a b 17a b 18 14 Public support percentage for 2010 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.91 % 15 Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56.51 % 33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this X box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 1/3% support test—2009. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009. 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 organization meets the “facts-and-circumstances” test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part III Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 3 Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (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 Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 1 2 3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf . . . . . . . . . . 5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 . . . . . . . . . . 7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons . . . . b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year . . Add lines 7a and 7b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 8 (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization’s tax-exempt purpose . . . . . . . . . Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) 9 Amounts from line 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975 . . . . . . . . . . c Add lines 10a and 10b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 12 13 14 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on . . . Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 16 Public support percentage for 2010 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 16 % % Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage 17 18 19a b 20 17 Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 33 1/3% support tests—2010. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 1/3% support tests—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % % Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part IV Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 4 Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions). . . . . . . . . .II, . . . . . . . .Line . . . . . . . . .10 . . . . . .. . . Other . . . . . . . . . . . .Income . . . . . . . . . . . . .Detail ................................................................................... . .Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Events ......................................................$ . . . . . . . . . . . .435,332 .............................................................. . .Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .from . . . . . . . . .Litigation ...........................................$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40,000 ............................................................ . .Proceeds .....................................................................$ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,510 .......................................................... . .Miscellaneous . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ............................................................................................................................................... . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................................ DAA Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule B OMB No. 1545-0047 Schedule of Contributors (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) 2010 Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identification number Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Organization type (check one): Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ X 501(c)( 3 ) (enter number) organization 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 527 political organization Form 990-PF 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions. General Rule For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. Special Rules X For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3% support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II. For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III. For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more $ ........................ during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. DAA Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Name of organization Page Better Government Association, Inc. Part I (a) 1 (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 of Part I The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation 333 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 510 (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution Chicago IL 60601 (a) (b) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 The John R. Houlsby Foundation 212 Bridle Path Circle $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .82,300 ........... Oak Brook IL 60523 Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution X Person . ................................................................... . ................................................................... X Person . ................................................................... 2 2 36-0802950 . ................................................................... . ................................................................... . ..... of Contributors (see instructions) No. ...... 1 Employer identification number $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,000 ........... . ................................................................... Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Aggregate contributions Type of contribution 3 ...... Baskin Family Foundation 200 E. Randolph St., Suite 2100 . ................................................................... Chicago IL 60601 $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,000 ........... . ................................................................... (a) (b) No. 4 ...... Name, address, and ZIP + 4 J.B. and M.K. Pritzker Family Fnd. 111 South Wacker Drive, Suite 4000 Chicago IL 60606 (a) (b) 5 ...... Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Robert R. McCormick Foundation 205 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 4300 (d) Type of contribution Chicago IL 60601 $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,000 ........... (a) 6 ...... (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Francis Beidler & Eleanor Beidler Foundation 53 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 530 Chicago IL 60604 . ................................................................... Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Type of contribution X Person $ . . . . . . . . . . . 100,000 ............. Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution Person . ................................................................... . ................................................................... Payroll Aggregate contributions . ................................................................... No. X Person . ................................................................... . ................................................................... Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) . ................................................................... No. Payroll Aggregate contributions . ................................................................... . ................................................................... X Person . ................................................................... $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .48,600 ........... X Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Name of organization Page Better Government Association, Inc. Part I (a) 7 (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 of Part I The Louise H. Landau Foundation 525 Monroe St., Ste 1600 (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution Chicago IL 60661 (a) (b) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Steans and Steans 1900 Meadow Lane $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,000 ........... Deerfield IL 60015 Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution X Person . ................................................................... . ................................................................... X Person . ................................................................... 8 2 36-0802950 . ................................................................... . ................................................................... . ..... of Contributors (see instructions) No. ...... 2 Employer identification number $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,000 ........... . ................................................................... Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (a) (b) (c) (d) No. Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Aggregate contributions Type of contribution 9 ...... Alphawood Foundation P.O. Box 146340 . ................................................................... Chicago IL 60614 $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .35,000 ........... . ................................................................... (a) (b) No. 10 ...... Name, address, and ZIP + 4 John J. White 825 Pleasant Ln. Glenview IL 60025 (a) (b) 11 ...... Name, address, and ZIP + 4 The Joyce Foundation 70 W. Madison St., Suite 2750 (d) Type of contribution Chicago IL 60602 $ . . . . . . . . . . . 103,500 ............. (a) ...... (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution X Person $ . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,000 ........... . ................................................................... No. X Person . ................................................................... . ................................................................... Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) . ................................................................... No. Payroll Aggregate contributions . ................................................................... . ................................................................... X Person . ................................................................... Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) (c) (d) Aggregate contributions Type of contribution Person . ................................................................... Payroll . ................................................................... . ................................................................... $ ........................ Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.) Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities SCHEDULE C OMB No. 1545-0047 2010 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527 Complete if the organization is described below. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Open to Public Inspection If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C. • Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B. • Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only. If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B. • Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A. If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then • Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III. Employer identification number Name of organization Part I-A 1 2 3 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization. Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. Political expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Volunteer hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part I-B Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3). Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 2 Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 3 If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a Was a correction made? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If “Yes,” describe in Part IV. 1 Part I-C 1 2 3 4 5 Yes Yes No No Yes No Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3). Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Enter the amount of the filing organization’s funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV. (a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization’s funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-. (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. DAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Page 2 Part II-A Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). A Check if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group. if the filing organization checked box A and “limited control” provisions apply. B Check (b) Affiliated (a) Filing Limits on Lobbying Expenditures organization's totals (The term “expenditures” means amounts paid or incurred.) group totals 1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Other exempt purpose expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns. If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is: The lobbying nontaxable amount is: Not over $500,000 20% of the amount on line 1e. Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000. Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000. Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000. Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000. g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0- . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No 4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.) Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total 2a Lobbying nontaxable amount b Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e)) c Total lobbying expenditures d Grassroots nontaxable amount e Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e)) f Grassroots lobbying expenditures Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part II-B Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)). (a) Yes 1 a b c d e f g h i j 2a b c d During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of: Volunteers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Media advertisements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Publications, or published or broadcast statements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other activities? If “Yes,” describe in Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total. Add lines 1c through 1i . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part III-A X X X (b) No Amount X X X X X 182 X 3,041 3,223 X Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6). Yes 1 2 3 Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part III-B No 1 2 3 Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes.” Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid). a Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Carryover from last year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 2 Part IV 2a 2b 2c 3 4 5 Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part I-A, line 1; Part I-B, line 4; Part I-C, line 5; and Part II-B, line 1i. Also, complete this part for any additional information. Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1i . ................................................................................................................................................. Providing research, reports and recommendations for improving current . ................................................................................................................................................. policies and legislation based on BGA investgations. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. DAA Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part IV Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 4 Supplemental Information (continued) . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Financial Statements 2010 Complete if the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12. Open to Public Inspection Attach to Form 990. See separate instructions. Name of the organization Employer identification number Better Government Association, Inc. Part I OMB No. 1545-0047 36-0802950 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts 4 5 Total number at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aggregate contributions to (during year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aggregate grants from (during year) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aggregate value at end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised 6 funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used 1 2 3 only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part II 1 2 Yes No Yes No Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply). Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure Preservation of open space 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b 2c d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a 3 4 5 6 2d historic structure listed in the National Register . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located . . . . . . . Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year Yes No Yes No .............. 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) (i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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. 9 Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 8. 1a 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 items. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 Part III 3 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 2 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued) 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): Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Scholarly research Preservation for future generations c 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . a b Part IV Yes No Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No b If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table: Amount c Beginning balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . d Additions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1c 1d 1e e Distributions during the year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1f f Ending balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No b If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV. Part V Endowment Funds. Complete if organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back 1a 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as: a Board designated or quasi-endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . .% b Permanent endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . % c Term endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . % 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by: (i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (ii) related organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b If “Yes” to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization’s endowment funds. Part VI Yes No 3a(i) 3a(ii) 3b Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of investment 1a Land . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b) Cost or other basis (other) (d) Book value 729 10,201 d Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122,687 71,531 e Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51,156 61,357 c Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,930 (c) Accumulated depreciation Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 Part VII Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 3 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (A) ................................................................. . . . . (B) ................................................................. . . . . (C) ................................................................. . . . . (D) ................................................................. . . . . (E) ................................................................. . . . . (F) ................................................................. . . . . (G) ................................................................. . . . . (H) ................................................................. (I) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.) Part VIII Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.) Part IX Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15. (a) Description (b) Book value (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part X 1. Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25. (a) Description of liability (b) Amount (1) Federal income taxes 13,083 (2) Deferred Rent (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) (11) 13,083 Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) 2. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that reports the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). DAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 Part XI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Investment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prior period adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other (Describe in Part XIV.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess or (deficit) for the year per audited financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part XII 1 2 a b c d Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 a b c d 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 -240,528 1 1,151,410 2e 229,363 922,047 3 4c 5 Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return 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.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922,047 1,162,575 -240,528 4a Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: 229,363 Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a Prior year adjustments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b 2c Other losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 922,047 1 1,391,938 2e 229,363 1,162,575 3 4a 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part XIV 2 4b c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: 2a Net unrealized gains on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 229,363 2b Donated services and use of facilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2c Recoveries of prior year grants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part XIII Page 4 Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Audited Financial Statements 4c 5 Supplemental Information 1,162,575 Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b 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 X - Liability Under FIN 48 Footnote . . .The . . . . . . . Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .is . . . . . exempt . . . . . . . . . . . . . .from . . . . . . . . .income . . . . . . . . . . . . . taxes . . . . . . . . . . . .under . . . . . . . . . . .Section . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501(c)(3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .of . . . . . .the ....... . . .Internal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Code, . . . . . . . . . . .except . . . . . . . . . . . . . for . . . . . . . .net . . . . . . . income . . . . . . . . . . . . . .derived . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .from . . . . . . . . . unrelated .................................. business activities. During the years ended December 31, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .and . . . . . . . 2009, . . . . . . . . . . . .the ....... . . .Organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . did . . . . . . . .not . . . . . . . have . . . . . . . . . .any . . . . . . . unrelated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The ............................ Organization believes that it has appropriate support for any . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tax . . . . . . . positions ................... . . .taken, . . . . . . . . . . . . .including . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .its . . . . . . . tax . . . . . . . .exempt . . . . . . . . . . . . .status, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and . . . . . . . .as . . . . . such, . . . . . . . . . . . .does . . . . . . . . . not . . . . . . . .have . . . . . . . . . any ................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 Part XIV Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 5 Supplemental Information (continued) uncertain tax positions that are material to the financial statements. The . ................................................................................................................................................. Organization's federal Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Returns . ................................................................................................................................................. (Form 990-T) for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007 are . ................................................................................................................................................. subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they . ................................................................................................................................................. were filed. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Better Government Association, Inc. 1 2010 Open To Public Inspection Employer identification number Name of the organization Part I OMB No. 1545-0047 36-0802950 Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 17. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 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 Solicitation of government grants c Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events d In-person solicitations 2a 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 individual or entity (fundraiser) (ii) Activity (iii) Did fund- raiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts from activity (v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i) Yes No (vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization Yes No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. . DAA Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 Part II Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Page 2 Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 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 Luncheon Revenue (event type) 1 Gross receipts . . . . . . . 2 Less: Charitable contributions . . . . . . . . . Paul Levy 3 (event type) 369,225 (add col. (a) through col. (c)) (total number) 10,350 24,090 403,665 361,620 3 Gross income (line 1 minus 7,605 line 2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361,620 10,350 24,090 42,045 4 Cash prizes . . . . . . . . . . Direct Expenses 5 Noncash prizes . . . . . . 6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 10,597 10,597 7 Food and beverages . . 41,950 41,950 8 Entertainment . . . . . . . . 44,277 9 Other direct expenses 1,907 15,555 10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Net income summary. Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Expenses Revenue Part III 61,739 114,286) -72,241 ( Gaming. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/instant bingo/progressive bingo (d) Total gaming (add col. (a) through col. (c)) (c) Other gaming 1 Gross revenue . . . . . . . 2 Cash prizes . . . . . . . . . . 3 Noncash prizes . . . . . . 4 Rent/facility costs . . . . 5 Other direct expenses 6 Volunteer labor . . . . . . . Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % No Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . % No Yes . . . . . . . . . . . . % No 7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( ) 8 Net gaming income summary. Combine line 1, column d, and line 7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes No a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9a b If “No,” explain: . ............................................................................................................................................ . ............................................................................................................................................ 10a Were any of the organization’s gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10a b If “Yes,” explain: Yes No . ............................................................................................................................................ . ............................................................................................................................................ DAA Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 11 12 13 a b 14 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in: The organization’s facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13a An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13b Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization’s gaming/special events books and records: Page 3 Yes No Yes No % % Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15a b c Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . and the amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes,” enter name and address of the third party: Yes No Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Gaming manager information: Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gaming manager compensation $ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Description of services provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Director/officer 17 a b Employee Independent contractor Mandatory distributions: Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 $ Part IV Yes No Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) 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). . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM SCHEDULE J (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Compensation Information Name of the organization Part I OMB No. 1545-0047 2010 For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23. Attach to Form 990. See separate instructions. Better Government Association, Inc. Questions Regarding Compensation Open To Public Inspection Employer identification number 36-0802950 Yes No 1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items. First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence Tax indemnification and gross-up payments X Health or social club dues or initiation fees Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef) b If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment 2 3 or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1b X 2 X Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the organization’s CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Compensation committee X Written employment contract Independent compensation consultant X Compensation survey or study Form 990 of other organizations X Approval by the board or compensation committee During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization: a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment from the organization or a related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to any of lines 4a–c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III. 4 4a 4b 4c X X X Only section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete lines 5–9. 5 a b 6 a b 7 8 9 For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the revenues of: The organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III. For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any compensation contingent on the net earnings of: The organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Any related organization? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If “Yes” to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III. For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If “Yes,” describe in Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If “Yes,” describe in Part III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. DAA 5a 5b X X 6b X X 7 X 8 X 6a 9 Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 DAA 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Andrew Shaw (A) Name (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) (i) (ii) 0 0 reportable compensation 0 0 1,000 0 12,799 0 benefits other deferred compensation 169,799 0 (B)(i)–(D) (E) Total of columns reported in prior Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 0 0 Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ . ................................................................................................................................ 156,000 0 compensation (D) Nontaxable (C) Retirement and . ................................................................................................................................ compensation (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (i) Base (ii) Bonus & incentive (iii) Other Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)–(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a. Page 2 (F) Compensation Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed. For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII. Part II Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Better Government Association, Inc. 36-0802950 Supplemental Information Page 3 DAA Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. . .............................................................................................................................................................................................. Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also com plete this part for any additional information. Part III Schedule J (Form 990) 2010 BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Better Government Association, Inc. OMB No. 1545-0047 2010 Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number 36-0802950 Form 990, Part III, Line 2 . ................................................................................................................................................. The Organization initiated three new programs during 2010. These programs . ................................................................................................................................................. represent an expansion of the existing program necessary to fulfill the . ................................................................................................................................................. Organization's exempt purpose and provides key revenues to maintain the . ................................................................................................................................................. purpose it promotes. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part III, Line 4c - Third Achievement . ................................................................................................................................................. to ensuring that conflicts of interest are eliminated in government, and . ................................................................................................................................................. held a TIF forum that was attended by over 100 citizens, just to name a few . ................................................................................................................................................. of the Unit's annual achievements. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - All Other Achievements . ................................................................................................................................................. Citizen Watchdog Training Program-The BGA's Citizen Watchdog Training is a . ................................................................................................................................................. free program that empowers citizens to examine government and demand the . ................................................................................................................................................. changes they want to see. In a series of free training sessions, citizens . ................................................................................................................................................. learn exactly how to keep watch on government. Veteran journalists and . ................................................................................................................................................. legal professionals lead sessions on understanding government, the Open . ................................................................................................................................................. Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. The trainings also feature . ................................................................................................................................................. testimonies from regular citizens who are involved and making a difference . ................................................................................................................................................. in their communities. In 2010, the BGA trained over 300 people through this . ................................................................................................................................................. program. Also in 2010, the BGA expanded the program to include the Citizen . ................................................................................................................................................. Watchdogs of Education program, which focuses on helping citizens . ................................................................................................................................................. understand how their local schools are run, and the FOIA Clinic program, . ................................................................................................................................................. which pairs citizens with pro bono attorneys for assistance filing FOIAs. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. DAA Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2010) BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2010) Name of the organization Better Government Association, Inc. Page 2 Employer identification number 36-0802950 Form 990, Part VI, Line 4 – Significant Changes to Organizational Documents . ................................................................................................................................................. The Organization made the following significant changes to its bylaws: . ................................................................................................................................................. 1. Changed the membership of the Organization going forward from one where . ................................................................................................................................................. anyone who supports its cause can be a member to an Organization with no . ................................................................................................................................................. members (owners or shareholders). . ................................................................................................................................................. 2. Reduced the size of its Board to 35-40 members. . ................................................................................................................................................. 3. Changed the requirements of a quorom (1/3 of directors). . ................................................................................................................................................. 4. Created "Life Directors" who are elected by the Board of Directors and . ................................................................................................................................................. serve at the pleasure of the Board, but have no voting rights. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 8b - Documentation by Committee Explanation . ................................................................................................................................................. Minutes for the Finance Committee were not maintained for all meetings . ................................................................................................................................................. held. In 2011, the Organization implemented a requirement that all . ................................................................................................................................................. committees of the Board must maintain minutes. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b - Organization's Process to Review Form 990 . ................................................................................................................................................. The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for ensuring that all members of . ................................................................................................................................................. the Board of Directors and Life Trustees have the opportunity to review a . ................................................................................................................................................. copy of Form 990 before it is filed. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c - Enforcement of Conflicts Policy . ................................................................................................................................................. The Organization's Board has a standing committee, the Trusteeship . ................................................................................................................................................. Committee, that keeps an evaluation chart on each board member and oversees . ................................................................................................................................................. activities that might result in possible conflicts. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a - Compensation Process for Top Official . ................................................................................................................................................. The compensation process included the Executive Committee appointing a . ................................................................................................................................................. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2010) DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2010) Name of the organization Better Government Association, Inc. Page 2 Employer identification number 36-0802950 sub-committee to work with legal council and to make a recommendation to . ................................................................................................................................................. the full Board of Directors. The sub-committee did a full evaluation of the . ................................................................................................................................................. Executive Director's performance in the process of renegotiating the . ................................................................................................................................................. contract. The sub-committee also worked with a nonprofit management . ................................................................................................................................................. consultant who used existing studies that compared nonprofit salaries for . ................................................................................................................................................. President type positions. The contract was discussed and approved in . ................................................................................................................................................. Executive Session of the full Board of Directors. The contract was approved . ................................................................................................................................................. in November 2010. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b - Compensation Process for Officers . ................................................................................................................................................. The compensation process included the Executive Committee appointing a . ................................................................................................................................................. sub-committee to work with legal council and to make a recommendation to . ................................................................................................................................................. the full Board of Directors. The sub-committee also worked with a nonprofit . ................................................................................................................................................. management consultant who used existing studies that compared nonprofit . ................................................................................................................................................. salaries for a Chief Operating Officer position. The COO's contract was . ................................................................................................................................................. discussed and approved in Executive Session of the full Board of Directors. . ................................................................................................................................................. The contract was approved in 2009. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 - Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation . ................................................................................................................................................. The Organization does make its bylaws, conflict of interest policy and . ................................................................................................................................................. financial statements available to the public upon request. The bylaws are . ................................................................................................................................................. also available on the Organization's website. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. . ................................................................................................................................................. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2010) DAA BGA 08/23/2011 11:23 AM 990-T Form Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return 501( C )( 3 Name of organization ( ) Print or 408(e) 220(e) 408A 530(a) Type 529(a) C Better Government Association, Inc. 620 Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructions. 223 W. Jackson Blvd. Chicago Open to Public Inspection for 501(c)(3) Organizations Only Employer identification number (Employees' trust, see instructions.) 36-0802950 E Unrelated business activity codes (See instructions.) IL 60606 Group exemption number (See instructions.) X 501(c) corporation Check organization type Describe the organization's primary unrelated business activity. 677,599 D Check box if name changed and see instructions.) City or town, state, and ZIP code Book value of all assets at end of year H 2010 For calendar year 2010 or other tax year beginning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , and ending . See separate instructions. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Check box if A address changed B Exempt under section X OMB No. 1545-0687 (and proxy tax under section 6033(e)) F G 501(c) trust 401(a) trust Other trust None I During the tax year, was the corporation a subsidiary in an affiliated group or a parent-subsidiary controlled group? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . If "Yes," enter the name and identifying number of the parent corporation. J The books are in care of Part I 1a b 2 3 4a b c 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Gross receipts or sales c Balance . . . . . . Less returns and allowances Cost of goods sold (Schedule A, line 7) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gross profit. Subtract line 2 from line 1c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital gain net income (attach Schedule D) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net gain (loss) (Form 4797, Part II, line 17) (attach Form 4797) . . . . . . . . . . . . Capital loss deduction for trusts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Income (loss) from partnerships and S corporations (attach statement) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rent income (Schedule C) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unrelated debt-financed income (Schedule E) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest, annuities, royalties, and rents from controlled organizations (Schedule F) . . . . . . Investment income of a section 501(c)(7), (9), or (17) organization (Schedule G) . . . . . . . Exploited exempt activity income (Schedule I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Advertising income (Schedule J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other income (See instructions; attach schedule.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total. Combine lines 3 through 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Part II 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 DAA Rita McLennon Telephone number Unrelated Trade or Business Income (A) Income Yes X No 312-427-8330 (B) Expenses (C) Net 1c 2 3 4a 4b 4c 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 0 0 13 Deductions Not Taken Elsewhere (See instructions for limitations on deductions.) Except for contributions, deductions must be directly connected with the unrelated business income.) Compensation of officers, directors, and trustees (Schedule K) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Salaries and wages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Repairs and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Bad debts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Interest (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Taxes and licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Charitable contributions (See instructions for limitation rules.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Depreciation (attach Form 4562) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less depreciation claimed on Schedule A and elsewhere on return . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22a Depletion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Contributions to deferred compensation plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Employee benefit programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess exempt expenses (Schedule I) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Excess readership costs (Schedule J) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Other deductions (attach schedule) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Total deductions. Add lines 14 through 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unrelated business taxable income before net operating loss deduction. Subtract line 29 from line 13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Net operating loss deduction (limited to the amount on line 30) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unrelated business taxable income before specific deduction. Subtract line 31 from line 30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specific deduction (Generally $1,000, but see line 33 instructions for exceptions.) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Unrelated business taxable income. Subtract line 33 from line 32. If line 33 is greater than line 32, enter the smaller of zero or line 32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 0 22b 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 1,000 33 34 Form 0 990-T (2010)