Form 990-EZ .. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Short Form Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax OMB No.1545-1150 ~@15 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) Open to Public Inspection .,. Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public. .,. Information about Form 990-EZ and Its Instructions Is at www.lrs.go11/fonn990. I A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning C Name of organization B Check If applicable· O Address change O Name change O lnrt!al return O Final retumftarmmatad O Amended return n Application pending SSFL Cag Foundation Number and street (or P.O. box, If mall ls not delivered to street address) , 2015, and ending I Roomtsurte P.O. Box 940537 City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ,20 D Employer Identification number 47-2219588 E Telephone number 805-842-1088 F Group Exemption Number ... Simi Vallev. Cahfornia 93094 O Accrual Other (specify) .,. G Accounting Method: !;d Cash H Check .,. Gd If the organization Is not I Website:.,. required to attach Schedule B Www.Dtsc-Ssfl.Com (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF). J Tax-exempt status (check only one) - GA 501 (c)(3l D so1(c)( ) ~ (insert no.) 0 4947(a)(1) or 0527 K Fonn of organization: !;d Corporation O Trust O Association O Other L Add lines Sb, 6c, end 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or 1f total assets (Part II, column (8) below) ere $500,000 or more, file Form 990 Instead of Form 990-EZ • .,. $ 38,600 i@il 1 2 3 4 5a b c 6 a Cl) :I c I a: b c d 7a b c ~ Cj w ~~ 2:'. 111 <(i oeen w 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 J!l 18 ; 19 c( j1 20 21 Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check If the or anlzation used Schedule O to res ond to an uestlon In this Part I D Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . 1 38,600 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts 2 Membership dues and assessments . Investment income Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory 5a 1--"..;.;_+--------Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . ..._5_b_.__ _ _ _ _ __ Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line Sb from line Sa) Gaming and fundraising events Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . . . . . . Sa Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) . 6b Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ..._6_c_.________ Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . ,__1_a________ Less: cost of goods sold L....:..7b;;;,....i_ _ _ _ _ _--i, Gross profit or Ooss} from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ,__7_c_ _ _ _ _ _ __ Other revenue (describe in Schedule 0) . 8 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, Sc, 6d, 7c, and 8 ., ," .;. I!,: 9 38,600 Grants and similar amounts paid Oist in Schedule 0) . ~""'-~ . . .. 1--1_0_________ Benefits paid to or for members . . . . ~B· i·i ~ 1--1_1_________ 1 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits _J. t--1_2_________ Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ~~ ,:i \J i--1_3_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _a""'o~o 1 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . _1_4-+-------'1-"o,:;..o Printing, publications, postage, and shipping 15 I---+-------~ Other expenses (describe in Schedule 0) . i--1_6_________ 24~2 Total ex enses. Add lines 10 throu h 16 . 11Ji,, 17 1,742 Excess or (deficit} for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) 18 36,858 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year's return) 19 0 20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) . . 0 Net assets or fund balances at end of ear. Combine lines 18 throu h 20 IIJi,, 21 36,858 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate Instructions. ~-~------- 1---+-------- 1---+-------~ V .1,, · :, '.L.r .- ·. ·. ·. . ~. .g0\9~ Cat. No. 106421 Fonm 990-EZ (2015) Form 990-EZ (2015) ifiill Page Balance Sheets (see the Instructions for Part II) Check If the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question In this Part II (A) Beginning of year Cash, savings, and investments 22 O 23 Land and buildings. 24 Other assets (describe in Schedule 0) Total assets . 25 Total liabilities (describe in Schedule 0) 26 Net assets or fund balances Oine 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) o 27 •�mi11111 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part Ill) Check If the organization used Schedule Oto respond to any question In this Part Ill D O.;;;u.;;;..tre�ac.cch""'---------------­ What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? _c_o_m..;.m_u_n"---" _ity Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title. 28 _ Formed to establish a direct line of communication between the local communify�nd Department of Toxic Substances--------- Control, other regylators and respcmslble e_artles Involved In the envi ronmental overs!ght or clean u_p of the SSFL site._________ 29 30 (BJ End of year 22 23 24 25 26 27 2 0 36,858 36,858 Expenses (Required for sec tion 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizat ions; optional for others) (Grants$ } If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ..,.. D 28a (Grants$ ) If this amount includes foreiQn Qrants, check here ..,.. D 29a 0 ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here (Grants$ 30a ..,.. O 31 Other program services (describe in Schedule 0) (Grants$ } If this amount includes foreian arants check here ..,.. 0 31a ..,.. 32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31 a) 32 l:.F.Tiiilll•• List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees Oist each one even if not compensated-see the instructions for Part IV) Check If the organization used Schedule Oto respond to any question in this Part IV . . 0 (cl) Health benefrts, (c) Reportable (b) Average compensation contnbutions to employee (e) Estimated amount of hours per week (11) Name Md title W-V1099-MISC) benefit plans, and other c ompensation devoted to pos1t1on (Forms (If not p11ld, enter -0-) deferred compensation Ronald Ziman --------------·--------------------- President Alec Uzemeck ----------------·---·---------------------------------Sec r et ary/Treasurer _Abe Weitzb�ra.••••••••---·--------·------------·----------D1rector _John Luker ---------------------------------Director Tom Nachtrab -------------------------...-------------·---Di rector 05 10 05 05 05 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Fenn 990-EZ (2015) Form 990-EZ (2015) i@l!I Page 3 Other Information (Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the Instructions for Part V) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question In this Part V D • Yes No Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a 33 detailed description of each activity in Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 1-=.::....1-----11-.:!~ 34 35a Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization's name. Otherwise, explain the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . change on Schedule O (see instructions) Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 1-=..:....1-----11-.:!~ 358 1--+-----,f--:K- b c 36 37a b 38a b 39 a b 40a b c d e 41 42a b c 43 44a b c d 45a b If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O i....::35=b:...i-_-1,......,¥-Was the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill . . . . . 35c 1-=~-~_::!ljL.. Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets . . . . . . . . . . during the year? If "Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions.... 37a ~c....;.;..J'------Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved 38b ,f-----Section 501 (c)(7) organizations. Enter: Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 . . . . . . Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities Section 501 (c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under: section 4911 .,.. ; section 4912..,.. ; section 4955..,.. ------Section 501 (c)(3), 501 (c)(4), and 501 (c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I Section 501 (c)(3), 501 (c)(4), and 501 (c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,.. Section 501 (c)(3), 501 (c)(4), and 501 (c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .,.. All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter . . . . . . . . . . . . transaction? If "Yes/ complete Form 8886-T . . . . List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.,.. ..>QU.W.,u..LW.___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~-~ The organization's books are in care of..,. .t-J!!:.<2.lJ?.l![!!:!f.~.----------------------------------------· Telephone no. ..,.. -------~-q?~?:)_q~!! .....• Located at .... _m Cranmont CtL Simi Valle~--------------------------------------------ZIP+ 4 ..,.. -----·------~~~09_4_ __ 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . . If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: .,.. .... 0 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041-Check here and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . . . .,.. ,____43~,____-~-~-Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes,• Form 990 must be completed instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . . If "Yes• to line 44c, has the organization filed a Fonn 720 to report these payments? If "No,• provide an explanation in Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Did the organization have 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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Form 990-EZ (2015) Form 990-EZ (2015) Page 4 Yes No 46 Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in 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 only All section 501 (c}(3} organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. uestion in this Part VI 0 47 48 49a b 50 Yes No 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 . . . . 47 1----1---------Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)OQ? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 48 1----11----ll--"Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . 49a 1----lr---lr-If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? 49b .____..__ .___ Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None." __ (a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average hours per week devoted to position (cl) Health benefits, (c) Reportable contributions to employee compensation (Forms w- 211 OBQ-MISC) benefit plans, and deferred compensation (el Estimated amount of other compensation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------·-----·----------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------f Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . .... o 51 Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None." (a) Name and business address of each Independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation ----------------- ...---------... ---·--------------------- ...---. ----------------- 52 d Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . .... o Did the organization complete Schedule A? Note: All section 501 (c){3) organizations must attach a completed Schedule A . . . . . . . . ..... G;4 Yes O No 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 Date ~ Alec Uzemeck. SecretaryfTreasurer 02/15/2016 r Type or print name and title 2/12/2016 Preparer ~~Pn~·n~VT~ype~p~re~p~ar~e=~s~n~am~e~~~~~~~Pire~p~~·~s1g~n=a~tu:re~~:::::::::=:=~D=~=e~~~~~C~h~e~ck~[]~ff~~P~T~IN~~~==== Marc J. Stivers seIf-amp loyed ?00389098 Paid Use Only Firm's name ~ Silvers Accountan Firm's EIN ~ 95-4678800 Firm's address ~ 21730 Dev eel, Chatsworth, Ca 91311 May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions 81 5-7184643 Phone no. 1J11,- [;it Yes O Form No 990-EZ (2015) SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Tn!asury Internal Revenue Service OMB No. 1545-0047 Public Charity Status and Public Support ~©15 Complete If the organization Is a section 501 (c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. ~ Information ~ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/fonn990. Name of tha organization Open to Public Inspection Employer ldantificatlon number SSFL Cag Foundation 47-2219588 The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.) 1 0 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 0 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).) 3 0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(lii). 4 O A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state: 5 0 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(lv). (Complete Part 11.) 0 6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 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.) IiJ An 7 8 0 A community trust described in section 170(b}(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.) 9 0 An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions-subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 113% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income Oess section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a){2). (Complete Part Ill.) 10 11 0 0 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See s.ection 509(a)(4). An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a){3). Check the box in lines 11 a through 11 d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11 e, 11 f, and 11 g. a O Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. b O Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. Type Ill functionally Integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E. c O d O Type Ill non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V. Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type Ill functionally integrated, or Type Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organization. e D f g Enter the number of supported organizations . . . . . . . . . Provide the following information about the supported organization(s). (I) Name of supported organization (IQ EIN (Ill} Type of organization (described on lines 1-9 above (see instructions)) . . . . . l~_o___. . (Iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary Usted In your governing support (see document? Instructions) Yes (vi} Amount of other support (see instructions) No (A) (B) (C) (D) (E) Total For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Fonn 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 11285F Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ} 2015 Page UffiHIN 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 Ill. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part 111.) Section A. Public Su ort Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in} ..,.. Gifts, grants, contributions, and 1 membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") 2 Tax the revenues levied for organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge . 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 . 2012 Total 3,000 38,600 Toe 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) • Publicsu ort. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 5 6 41,600 41 600 Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning In} ..,.. (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 7 Amounts from line 4 3 000 38 600 8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources . . . . . . . . . . 9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on • . . . . 10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) . . . . . . . 11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 13 First five years. If the Fonn 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section organization, check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (t) Total 41 600 501 (c)(3) . . ..,.. ~ Section C. Computation of Publlc Support Percentage 14 Public support percentage for 2015 Oine 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 15 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 . . . . . . 15 16a 33113% support test-2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 113% or more, check this ..,.. box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . b 33113% support test-2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 113% or more, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . ~ 17a 10%-facts-and-clrcumstances test-2015. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported ..,.. organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2014. lfthe 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 VI 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,.. 18 % % O O 0 O O Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 SCHEDULEO {Fonn 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Fonn 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional infonnation. ~©15 ~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. .-. Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/fonn990. Name of the organization Open to Public Inspection Employer Identification number SSFL Ca Foundation 47-2219588 _Part_ 1-Line 16- Other Expenses- Franchise _Tax & _Fees - _170 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------· __________ ----------- _-------·---------------- ____ - Website Management - ___ ~ _?________________________________________________________________ ···-________________ _ - Bank Service Charge - 60 ---------... -.................. ---- ........... ---- ..................................................... -------...... ------ ........ ---------- ------------· -- ------ ......... ------ --- ----... -............... ----- ----·------ -... -.................. ------ --- ------ -...... ----- .. ----- ---Total -242 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the lnstNctions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Cat. No. 51056K Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)