lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - Form990'PF Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Sewice For calendar year 2013, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 Return of Private Foundation or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation I- Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the IRS cannot redact the information on the form. I- Information about Form and its instructions is at OMB No 1545-0052 Open to Public Inspection and ending 12-31-2013 Name of foundation ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION A Employer identi?cation number 39-1688129 Number and street (or 0 box number if mail is not delivered to street address) 900 BROADWAY STE 601 Room su ite Telephone number (see instructions) (212) 871?6310 City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NEW YORK, NY 10003 Check all that apply _Initia return Final return _Address change _Name change mended return _Initia return ofa former public charity Check type oforganization FSection 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust _Other taxable private foundation I Fair market value ofall assets at end of year (from Part II, col. 2,423,918 Accounting method Other (speCIfy) Cash '7 Accrual (Part I, column must be on cash basrs.) If exemption application is pending, check here I- 1. Foreign organizations, check here p- 2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85% test, I- check here and attach computation If private foundation status was terminated under section check here If the foundation is In a 60-month termination under section check here Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The Revenue and Disbursements rota/of amounts columns and may not expenses per Net investment Adjusted net for charitable necessarily equal the amounts In column (see books Income Income purposes Instruct/ons)) (cash ba5is only) 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc received (attach 1'101'000 schedule) 2 Check if the foundation is not required to attach 3 Interest on savmgs and temporary cash investments DiVidends and interest from securities. 5a Gross rents Net rental income or (loss) .33 6a Net gain sale ofassets not on line 10 Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7 Capitalgain netincome (from PartIV, ine 2) 8 Net short-term capital gain Income modifications 103 Gross sales less returns and allowances 1,753,101 Less Cost ofgoods sold 962,851 Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule) . 790,250 790,250 11 Otherincome (attach schedule) 12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11 1,891,250 0 790,250 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc 216.384 14 Other employee salaries and wages 337,111 553,495 15 Pen5ion plans, employee bene?ts . 186,265 186,265 16a Legal fees (attach schedule). . 5,093 5,093 Accounting fees (attach schedule). . 52,172 52,172 Other professmnal fees (attach schedule) 17 Interest . 18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions) 6553 6553 19 DepreCIation (attach schedule) and depletion 20 Occupancy 95,955 95,955 21 Travel, conferences, and meetings . 37,954 379,544 22 Printing and publications . . 17,644 17,644 23 Other expenses (attach schedule). . 1,048,140 1,048,140 24 Total operating and administrative expenses. Add lines 13 through 23 2,003,271 0 2,344,861 .3. 25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid . 0 0 25 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 2'003'271 0 2'344'861 25 27 Subtract line 26 from line 12 a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements -112.021 Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 0 Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-) 790,250 For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Cat No 11289X Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 2 Attached schedules and amounts in the description column Balance Sheets should be for end?of?year amounts only (See Beg inning of year End of year Book Value Book Value Fair Market Value Cash?non-interest-bearing . 206,731 312,260 312,260 Savmgs and temporary cash investments 1,001 1,001 1,001 Accounts receivable 330,965 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 2,000 375,233 328,965 328,965 4 Pledges receivable 1,000,000 Less allowance for doubtful accounts 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 Grants receivable Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions) 7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) Less allowance for doubtful accounts 3 8 Inventories for sale or use 652,954 567,842 567,842 53-. 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges . 354,862 213,850 213,850 El 10a Investments?U and state government obligations (attach schedule) Investments?corporate stock (attach schedule). Investments?corporate bonds (attach schedule). 11 Investments?land, bUIldings, and eqUIpment ba5is Less accumulated depreCIation (attach schedule) 12 Investments?mortgage loans 13 Investments?other (attach schedule) 14 Land, and eqUIpment ba5is Less accumulated depreCIation (attach schedule) 15 Other assets (describeF 16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers?see the instructions Also, see page 1, item I) 2,590,781 2,423,918 2,423,918 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 199,099 144,257 18 Grants payable . 19 Deferred revenue 20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons 21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule) 3 22 Other liabilities (describe 23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22) 199,099 144,257 Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here 7 and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31. 24 Unrestricted . 1,391,682 1,279,661 25 Temporarily restricted 1,000,000 1,000,000 26 Permanently restricted Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here IE and complete lines 27 through 31. 27 Capital stock, trust prinCIpal, or current funds . 3'3 28 Paid?in or capital surplus, or land, and eqUIpment fund 29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or otherfunds ?1 30 Total net assets or fund balances (see page 17 of the instructions) . 2,391,682 2,279,661 31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see page 17 of the instructions) 2,590,781 2,423,918 Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances 1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning ofyear?Part II, column line 30 (must agree With end-of?yearfigure reported on prior year's return) 1 2,391,682 2 Enteramountfrom PartI, ine 27a 2 -112,021 3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) 3 4 Addlines 1,2,and3 4 2,279,661 5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) 5 6 Total net assets orfund balances at end ofyear( ine4 minus line 30 6 2,279,661 Form 990-PF (2013) Form 990-PF (2013) Part IV Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income Page3 How achIred P?Purchase D?DonatIon LIst and descrIbe the kInd(s) of property sold (e real estate, 2?story brIck warehouse, or common stock, 200 MLC Co) Date achIred (cl) Date sold (mo,day,yr) (mo,day,yr) 1a DepreCIatIon allowed (9) Cost or other Gross sales rIce (or allowable) plus expense ofsale GaIn or(loss) plus mInus anU'?l Complete only for assets showmg gaIn In column and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (I) GaIns (Col gaIn mInus 0? as ?1231/69 ?35531527513225 ?Tii??L?iE?Bf') a IfgaIn, also enter In Part I, lIne 7 2 CapItal gaIn net Income or (net capItal loss) enter -0- In Part I, lIne 7 2 3 Net short-term capItal gaIn or (loss) as de?ned In sectIons 1222(5) and (6) IfgaIn, also enter In Part I, lIne 8, column (see InstructIons) If(loss), enter -0- In PartI, Ine8 3 Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income (For optIonal use by domestIc prIvate foundatIons subject to the sectIon 4940(a) tax on net Investment Income) IfsectIon 4940(d)(2) appIIes, leave thIs part blank Was the foundatIon IIable for the sectIon 4942 tax on the dIstrIbutable amount ofany year In the base perIod? Yes I7 No If "Yes," the foundatIon does not quaIIfy under sectIon 4940(e) Do not complete thIs part 1 Enter the approprIate amount In each column for each year, see page 18 ofthe InstructIons before makIng any entrIes Base perIod years calendar Ad usted dIstrIbutIons Net value of assets DIStnbUtlon ratIo year (or tax year begInnIng In) 1 9 (col dIVIded by col 2012 1,491,668 2011 1,746,647 2010 2,374,489 36,974 64 220506 2009 1,960,063 36,243 54 081147 2008 2,136,982 46,748 45 712801 TotalofIIne 2 164 01445 Average dIstrIbutIon who for the 5-year base perIod?dIVIde the total the number ofyears the foundatIon has been In eXIstence Ifless than 5 years 3 54 671485 4 Enterthe net value of noncharItable-use assets for 2013 from Part X, Ine 5. 4 0 5 MultIply Enter 1% of net Investment Income ofPart I, Ine 27b). 6 7 Add Ines 5 and 6. 7 0 8 Enter quaIIfyIng dIstrIbutIons from Part XII, Me 4. 8 2,344,861 IflIne 8 Is equal to or greater than Me 7, check the box In Part VI, lIne 1b, and complete that part usmg a 1% tax rate See the Part VI InstructIons Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page4 Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948?see page 18 of the instructions) 1a Exempt operating foundations described In section 4940(d)(2), check here It and enter on line 1 Date of ruling or determination letter (attach copy of letter if necessary?see instructions) Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) reqUIrements In Part V, check 1 0 here It 7and enter 1% ofPart I, line 27b All other domestic foundations enter 2% ofline 27b Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col 2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only Others enter?0?) 2 3 Add linesland 2. 4 Subtitle A (Income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1)trusts and taxable foundations only Others enter?0?) 5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3 Ifzero or less, enter -Credits/Payments a 2013 estimated tax payments and 2012 overpayment credited to 2013 6a Exempt foreign organizations?tax Withheld at source . . . . . . . 6b Tax paid With application for extenSIon oftIme to file (Form 8868) SC Backup Withholding erroneously Withheld . . . . . . . . . . . 6d 7 Total credits and payments Add lInes 6a through 6dEnter any penalty for underpayment ofestimated tax Check here IfForm 2220 is attached 8 9 Tax due. Ifthe total oflines 5 and 8 Is more than line 7, enter amount owed . . . . . . . 9 1o Overpayment. If lIne 7 Is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid. It 10 Enter the amount of lIne 10 to be Credited to 2014 estimated tax It Refunded It 11 Statements Regarding Activities During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to Influence any national, state, or local legislation or did Yes No It partICIpate orintervene In any political campaignspend more than $100 during the year (either directly or Indirectly) for political purposes (see page 19 of theInstructionsfordefInItIonthe answer is "Yes to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the actiwties and copies of any materials published or distributed by the foundation in connection With the act/Vities. Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this yearEnter the amount (Ifany) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) Imposed during the year (1) On the foundation (2) foundation managers Enter the reimbursement (Ifany) paid by the foundation during the yearfor political expenditure tax Imposed on foundation managers It 2 Has the foundation engaged In any actIVItIes that have not preVIously been reported "Yes," attach a detailed description of the act/Vities. 3 Has the foundation made any changes, not preVIously reported to the IRS, In Its governing Instrument, articles of Incorporation, or bylaws, or other Similar Instruments? If ?Yes,? attach a conformed copy of the changes . . . . 3 No 4a Did the foundation have unrelated busmess gross Income of$l,000 or more during the yearIf"Yes," has It filed a tax return on Form 990?Tforthis yearWas there a quUIdatIon, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?Yes, attach the statement reqUIred by General Instruction T. 6 Are the reqUIrements ofsection 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either 0 By language In the governing Instrument, or By state legislation that effectively amends the governing Instrument so that no mandatory directions that conflict With the state law remain In the governing InstrumentDid the foundation have at least $5,000 In assets at any time during the year? If ?Yes,?complete Part col. and Part XV. 7 Yes 8a Enter the states to which the foundation reports or With which It Is registered (see Instructions) Ir Ifthe answer IS "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form to the Attorney General (or designate) ofeach state as reqUIred by General Instruction If attach explanation . 8b Yes 9 Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation Within the meaning ofsection or calendar year 2013 or the taxable year beginning In 2013 (see Instructions for Part If ?Yes,?completePartXIV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Yes 10 Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If ?Yes,? attach aschedule listing their names and addresses. 10 No Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page5 Statements Regarding Activities (continued) 11 At any tIme durIng the year, dId the foundatlon, dIrectIy or IndIrectly, own a controlled entIty WIthIn the (seeInstructIonsthe foundation make a dIstrIbutIon to a donor adVIsed fund over the foundation or a person had adVIsory attach statement(seeInstructIonsthe foundatlon comply WIth the pubIIc InspectIon reqUIrements for Its annual returns and exemptIon appIIcatIon? 13 Yes WebSIte address ENCOUNTERBOOKS COM 14 ENCOUNTER FORCULTURE AND EDUCATION The books are In care FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION Telephone no Ir(212) 871-6310 Located at F900 BROADWAY 900 BROADWAY NEW YORK NY F10003 15 Schon 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charItable trusts fIlIng Form 990-PF In of Form 1041 heck here . . and enterthe amount of tax-exempt Interest recered or accrued durIng the year . . . . . . I 15 I 16 At any tIme durIng calendar year 2013, dId the foundatlon have an Interest In or a SIgnature or other authorIty over Yes No a bank, securItIes, or other fInanCIal account In a foreIgn country? 16 No See InstructIons for exceptIons and fIlIng reqUIrements for Form TD 90-22 1 If "Yes", enter the name of the foreIgn country if Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies. Yes No 1a DurIng the year dId the foundatlon (eIther dIrectly or IndIrectIy) (1) Engage In the sale or exchange, or leaSIng of property WIth a person? Yes I7 No (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherWIse extend credIt to (or accept It from _YesI7No (3) FurnIsh goods, serVIces, or to (or accept them from) a person? Yes I7 No (4) Pay compensatIon to, or pay or reImburse the expenses of, a person? I7 Yes No (5) Transfer any Income or assets to a person (or make any ofeIther avaIIable for the bene?t or use ofa person)?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes I7 No (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government offICIal? (Exception. Check "No" Ifthe foundatlon agreed to make a grant to or to employ the offICIaI for a perIod aftertermInatIon ofgovernment serVIce,IftermInatIng WIthIn 90 daysI_Yes I7 No Ifany answer Is "Yes" to dId any ofthe acts fall to quaIIfy under the exceptIons descrIbed In RegulatIons sectIon 53 or In a current notIce regardIng dIsaster aSSIstance (see page 20 ofthe InstructIons)?. . . 1b No OrganIzatIons relyIng on a current notIce regardIng dIsasteraSSIstance check herethe foundatlon engage In a prIor year In any ofthe acts descrIbed In 1a, other than excepted acts, that were not corrected before the ?rst day ofthe tax year begInnIng In 2013Taxes on faIIure to dIstrIbute Income (sectIon 4942) (does not apply for years the foundatlon was a prlvate operatIng foundatlon de?ned In sectIon or4942(J)(5)) a At the end of tax year 2013, dId the foundatlon have any undIstrIbuted Income ( Ines 6d and 6e, Part year(s) begInnIng before 2013If"Yes," Ist the years It 20_ 20_ 20_ 20_ Are there any years Isted In 2a for the foundatlon Is not applyIng the ofsectIon 4942(a)(2) (relatIng to Incorrect valuatIon ofassets) to the year's undIstrIbuted Income? (IfapplyIng sectIon 4942(a)(2) to allyears Isted, answer "No" and attach statement?see InstructIons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2b Ifthe prOVISIons ofsectIon 4942(a)(2) are beIng appIIed to any ofthe years Isted In 2a, Ist the years here It 20_, 20_ 20_ 20 3a the foundatlon hold more than a 2% dIrect or IndIrect Interest In any busmess enterprIse I_Yes If"Yes," dId It have excess busmess holdIngs In 2013 as a result of(1) any purchase by the foundatlon or persons after May 26, 1969, (2) the lapse ofthe 5?year perIod (or longer perIod approved by the CommISSIoner under sectIon 4943(c)(7)) to dIspose of holdIngs achIred by or bequest, or (3) the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year ?rst phase holdIng perIod7 (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine If the foundation had excess busmess holdings In 2013.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3b 4a the foundatlon Invest durIng the year any amount In a manner that would JeopardIze Its charItable purposes? 4a No the foundatlon make any Investment In a prIor year (but after December 31, 1969) that could JeopardIze Its charItable purpose that had not been removed from Jeopardy before the ?rst day ofthe tax year begInnIng In 2013? 4b No Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page6 Part VII-B Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued) 5a During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherWIse attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? Yes (2) Influence the outcome ofany speCIfic public election (see section 4955), or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive'r?. (3) Prowde a grant to an indIVIdual for travel, study, or other Similar purposes? Yes Yes (4) Prowde a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc organization described In section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? (see instructions). (5) Prowde for any purpose other than religious, charitable, SCIentific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention ofcruelty to children or animals'r?. Yes Yes Ifany answer is "Yes" to did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations section 53 4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster a55istance (see instructions)? . rganizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster a55istance check here. Ifthe answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the tax because it maintained expenditure responSIbility for the grant7. If ?Yes,? attach the statement reqUIred by Regulations sect/on . I_Yes 6a Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract". Yes I7 No Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?. If ?Yes to 6b, file Form 8870. 7a At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? Ifyes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transactionand Contractors Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees, 1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions). Name and address (D) Title, and average hours per week devoted to p05ition Compensation (If not paid, enter -0-) Contributions to employee benefit plans and deferred compensation Expense account, other allowances See Additional Data Table 2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1?see instructions). If none, enter Contributions to (b)Title,and average Name and address ofeach employee employee benefit Expense account, hours per week Compensation paid more than $50,000 plans and deferred other allowances devoted to p05ition compensation NOLA TULLYE OPER DIR 112,750 23,449 2845 UNIVERSITY AVENUE 40 00 APARTMENT 3E 10468 HEATHERLOHLEE PRODUCTIOND 56,760 14,781 304 MAUER STREET 40 00 APARTMENT 2L 11206 SAM MARKETING DI 54,607 14,458 578 MANHATTAN AVENUE APT4 40 00 11222 Total number of other employees paid over $50,000. It Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 7 Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees, and Contractors (continued) 3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter Name and address ofeach person paid more than $50,000 NO Type ofserVIce Compensation Total number of others receivmg over$50,000 for professmnal serVIces. Summary of Direct Charitable Activities List the foundation?s four largest direct charitable actIVIties during the tax year Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other benefICIaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc Expenses 1THE ORGANIZATION IS AN EDITOR, PUBLISHER AND DISTRIBUTOR OF BOOKS RELATED TO 2,003,271 DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY WHICH HAVE NO TRADITIONAL MEANS OF PUBLICATION 2 3 4 Part Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions) Describe the two largest program?related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2 A mount 2 All other program-related investments See page 24 ofthe instructions 3 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 Form 990-PF (2013) Form Pages Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations, see Instructions.) 1 Fair market value ofassets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc purposes a Average fair market value ofsecurities. 1a 0 Average of cash balances. 1b 0 Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions). 1c 0 Total (add lines 1a, b, and 1d 0 Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and 1c (attach detailed explanationAchISItion indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets. 2 3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d. 3 0 4 Cash deemed held for charitable actIVIties Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4 5 Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3 Enter here and on Part V, line 4 5 Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5. 6 0 certain foreign organizations check here Ir I7 and do not complete this part.) Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(3)(3) and private operating foundations and 1 Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6. 1 2a Tax on investmentincome for 2013 from PartVI, ine Income tax for 2013 (This does notinclude the tax from Part VI . . 2b Add lines 2a and 2b. 2c 3 Distributable amount before adjustments Subtract line 2c from line 1. 3 4 Recoveries ofamounts treated as qualifying distributions. 4 5 Add lines3and 4. 5 6 Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions). 6 7 Distributable amount as adjusted Subtract line 6 from line 5 Enter here and on Part line 1. 7 Qualifying Distributions (see instructions) 1 Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc purposes ?tota from PartI,co umn 26. 1a 2,344,861 Program-related investments?total from Part IX-B. 1b 2 Amounts paid to achIre assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc purposes. 2 3 Amounts set aside for speCIfic charitable prOJects that satisfy the SUItability test (prior IRS approval reqUIred). 3a Cash distribution test (attach the reqUIred schedule). 3b Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part line 4 4 2,344,861 5 Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate oftax on net investment income Enter 1% ofPart I, line 27b (see instructions). 5 6 Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 6 2,344,86 1 Note: The amount on line 6 Will be used in Part V, column in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for the section 4940(e) reduction oftax in those years Form 990-PF (2013) Form 990-PF (2013) Undistributed Income (see InstructionsPage9 Distributable amount for 2013 from Part XI, line 7 Undistributed income, ifany, as ofthe end of 2013 Enter amount for 2012 only. Totalforprioryears 20 20 20 Excess distributions carryover ifany, to 2013 From 2008. Corpus Years prior to 2012 (C) 2012 2013 From 2009. From 2010. From 2011. From 2012. Total of lines 3a through e. Qualifying distributions for 2013 from Part XII, line4 It Applied to 2012, but not more than line 2a Applied to undistributed income of prior years (Election reqUIred?see instructions). Treated as distributions out ofcorpus (Election reqUIred?see instructions). . Applied to 2013 distributable amount. Remaining amount distributed out of corpus Excess distributions carryover applied to 2013 (If an amount appears In column the same amount must be shown in column Enter the net total of each column as indicated below: Corpus Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e Subtract line 5 Prior years? undistributed income Subtract line 4bfromline 2b. . . . Enter the amount of prior years ?undistributed income for which a notice ofdefICIency has been issued, or on which the section 4942(a) tax has been preVIously assessed. . Subtract line 6c from line 6b Taxable amount ?see instructions . . . Undistributed income for 2012 Subtract line 4a from line 2a Taxable amount?see instructions . . Undistributed income for 2013 Subtract lines 4d and 5 from line 1 This amount must be distributed in 2014 . . . Amounts treated as distributions out of corpus to satisfy reqUIrements imposed by section 170(b)(1)(F) or4942(g)(3) (see instructionsExcess distributions carryoverfrom 2008 not applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) . Excess distributions carryover to 2014. Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a . Ana y5is ofline 9 Excess from 2009. Excess from 2010. Excess from 2011. Excess from 2012. Excess from 2013. Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 10 Part XIV Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part question 9) 1a 2a Ifthe foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it IS a private operating foundation, and the ruling IS effective for 2013, enter the date ofthe rulingCheck box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section I7 or Enter the lesser ofthe adjusted net Tax year Prior 3 years income from PartI or the minimum Total investment return from PartXfor each (a)2013 ??2012 (C) 2011 ((1)2010 yearlisted1,849 1,849 85% ofline 2a1,572 1,572 Qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4 for each year listed . Amounts included in line 2c not used directly for active conduct of exempt actIVIties . . . . . . . . ualifying distributions made directly for active conduct ofexempt actIVIties Subtract line 2d from line 2c . Complete 3a, b, or for the alternative test relied upon ?Assets" alternative test?enter (1) Value ofa? assets I I I I I I 2,423,918 2,590,781 2,543,864 2,595,025 10,153,588 (2) Value ofassets qualifying under sectlon 1,110,657 1,383,678 1,304,031 1,143,576 4,941,942 2,344,861 1,491,668 1,746,647 2,374,489 7,957,665 2,344,861 1,491,668 1,746,647 2,374,489 7,957,665 ?Endowment" alternative test? enter 2/3 of minimum investment return shown in Part X, line 6 for each year listed. ?Support" alternative test?enter (1) Total support otherthan gross investment income (interest, diVidends, rents, payments on securities loans (section or royalties). (2) Support from general public and 5 or more exempt organizations as prowded in section (3) Largest amount of support from an exempt organization (4) Gross investment income Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in assets at any time during the year?see instructions.) Information Regarding Foundation Managers: List any managers ofthe foundation who have contributed more than 2% ofthe total contributions received by the foundation before the close ofany tax year (but only ifthey have contributed more than $5,000) (See section 507(d)(2)) List any managers ofthe foundation who own 10% or more ofthe stock ofa corporation (or an equally large portIon ofthe ownership ofa partnership or other entity) ofwhich the foundation has a 10% or greater interest Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs: Check here FF ifthe foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsoliuted requests forfunds Ifthe foundation makes gifts, grants, etc (see instructions) to indIVIduals or organizations under other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and The name, address, and telephone number of the person to whom applications should be addressed The form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include Any submi55ion deadlines Any restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds ofinstitutions, or other factors Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 11 Supplementary Information (continued) 3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment ReCIpient IfreCIpient is an indIVIdual, Foundation show any relationship to Purpose ofgrant or an foundation mana er status 0f contribution Amount Name and address (home or busmess) moment or substantial contributor a Pa/d during the year Total . . . . . .F 3a Approved for future payment Total . 3b Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 12 Analysis of Income-Producing Activities Enter gross amounts unless otherWIse Indicated Unrelated busmess Income Excluded by sectlon 512, 513. OF 514 Related or exempt functIon Income Busmess (See 1 Program serVIce revenue Amount Exc u5Ion code Amount CO InstructIons) a 9 Fees and contracts from government agenCIes 2 MembershIp dues and assessments. 3 Interest on saVIngs and temporary cash Investments . 4 DIVIdends and Interest from securItIes. 5 Net rental Income or (loss) from real estate a Debt??nanced property. Not debt-?nanced property. . 6 Net rental Income or (loss) from personal property . 7 Other Investment Income. . . 8 GaIn or (loss) from sales ofassets other than Inventory . 9 Net Income or (loss) from speCIaI events 10 Gross pro?t or (loss) from sales ofInventory. 790,250 11 Other revenue a 12 Subtotal Add columns and . 790,250 13 Total.Add Ine 12,co umns (d),and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 790,250 See worksheet In Ine 13 Instructions to verI calculatIons Relationshi of Activities to the Accom lishment of Exem Pur oses EpraIn below how each actIVIty for Income Is reported In column ofPart contrIbuted Importantly to the accompIIshment ofthe foundatIon?s exempt purposes (other than by prOVIdIng funds for such purposes) (See InstructIons PUBLICATION OF BOOKS ABOUT DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY WHICH HAVE NO OTHER MEANS OF PUBLICATION Line No. 10 10 Form 990-PF (2013) Form Page 13 Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations 1 Did the organization directly or Indirectly engage In any of the followmg With any other organization described In section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or In section 527, relating to po ItIcal Yes No organizations? a Transfers from the reporting foundatIon to a noncharitable exempt organization of (1) Cash. 1a(1) No (2) Other assets. 1a(2) No Other transactions (1) Sales ofassets to a noncharitable exempt organization. 1b(1) No (2) Purchases ofassets from a noncharItable exempt organization. . 1b(2) No (3) Rental of eqUIpment, or other assets. 1b(3) No (4) Reimbursement arrangements. 1b(4) No (5) Loans or loan guarantees. 1b(5) No (6) Performance ofserVIces or membership or fundraismg so ICItatIons. 1b(6) No SharIng of eqUIpment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees. 1c No Ifthe answer to any of the above Is "Yes," complete the followmg schedule Column should always show the faIr market value of the goods, other assets, or serVIces gIven by the reporting foundation Ifthe foundation received less than fair market value In any transaction or sharing arrangement, show In column the value ofthe goods, other assets, or serVIces received a Line No Amount Involved Name of noncharitable exem anization of transfers, transactions, and sham arra ements 2a Is the foundation directly or Indirectly affiliated WIth, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations descrIbed In sectIon 501(c) ofthe Code (other than sectIon 501(c)(3)) or In section 527?. If"Yes," complete the followmg schedule Name of organization Type of organization . _Yes Description of relationship Sign based on all Information of which preparer has any knowledge 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 taxpayer orfIdUCIary) Is Here 2014-07-30 MaytheIRSdIscussthIs return the preparer shown below Signature of officer or trustee Date TItle Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Ifself- PTIN Paid MARTIN MELZERCPA 2014-08-04 employed Inl? P00279752 Preparer Use FIrm's name i- MARTIN MELZER CPA PC Flrm's EINI- 13-2665994 Only Firmsaddress II- 450 SEVENTH AVENUE SUITE 2000 NEWYORK, Phone no (212)631-0600 NY 101230207 Form 990-PF (2013) Form 990PF Part Line 1 - List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation Name and address Title, and average hours per week Compensation (If not paid, enter Contributions to employee benefit plans Expense account, other allowances devoted to pOSItion -0-) and deferred compensation ROGER KIMBALL IE PRESIDENT 216,384 53,504 40 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 10003 LYNETTE ZIGMAN TREAS 0 0 0 00 777 WISCONSIN AVENUE 53202 DAVIDVUIHLEINJR DIRECTOR 0 0 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 10003 DR 0 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 10003 JAMES PIERESON ASST SEC 0 0 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 10003 ROBERT GEORGE DIRECTOR 0 0 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 10003 GEORGE WILL DIRECTOR 0 00 900 BROADWAY SUITE 400 NEW YO 10003 Iefile GRAPHIC print DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93491226011604' Schedule Schedule of Contributors OMB 1545 0047 (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) Ir Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. 201 3 DepartmeritoftheTreasury It Information about Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at Internal Revenue Sen/ice Name of the organization Employer identification number ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION 39-1688 129 Organization type (check one) Filers of: Section: Form 990 or 990-EZ 501(c)( (enter number) organization 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation 527 political organization UNTITI 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 Rule See instructions General Rule I7 For an organization filing Form 990, or 990?PFthat received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor Complete Parts and II Special Rules For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/30/0 support test of the regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 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 line 1h, or (ii) Form line 1 Complete Parts 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, total contributions of more than $1,000 for use excluswe/y for religious, charitable, soientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals Complete Parts I, II, and For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990 or that received from any one contributor, during the year, contributions for use excluswe/y for religious, charitable, etc purposes, but these contributions did not total more than $1,000 If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an excluswe/y religious, charitable, etc purpose Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexcluswe/y religious, charitable, etc contributions of $5,000 or more Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Rules does not file Schedule (Form 990, or but it ust answer "No? on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990, or checkthe box on line of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing reqUIrements of Schedule (Form 990, or For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions Cat No 30613X Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013) for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF Schedule (Form 990, or 990-PF) (2013) Page 2 Name of organization ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION contributor (see Instructions) Use duplicate copies of Part If additional spacers needed Employer identification number 39-1688129 (8) (ID) No. Name,address, and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution See Data Table Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash No. Name,address, and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash No. Name,address. and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contribution No. Name,address, and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash No. Name,address, and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributlon No. Name,address, and (C) Total contributions Type of contribution Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013) Page 3 Name of organization ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION Employer identification number 39-1688129 Noncas Property (see Instructions) Use duplicate copies of Partll If additional space Is needed No. (C) from Descri tion of norIcaIsh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) No. (C) from Descri tion of norIcaIsh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) No. (C) from Descri tion of norIca)sh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) No. (C) from Descri tion of norIcaIsh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) No. (C) from Descri tion of norIcaIsh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) No. (C) from Descri tion of norIca)sh ro ert iven FMV (or estimate) Date Part I 9 (see Instructlons) Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013) Schedule (Form 990, or (2013) Name of organization ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION Page 4 Employer identification number 39-1688129 Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns through (9) and the followrng IIne entry For organizations completing Part enter the total of exc/USIve/y religious, charitable, etc of $1,000 or less for the year (Enter informatlon once See instructions Use dupllcate copies of Part If addItIonal space is needed No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee No. from Purpose of gift Use of gift Description of how gift is held Part Transfer of gift Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee Schedule (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013) Additional Data Software ID: Software Version: EIN: Name: 39-1688129 ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION Form 990 Schedule B, Part - Contributors (see Instructions) Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed. (C) No. Name, address, and ZIP 4 Total contributions Type of oont ribut ion Person I7 121112111121111121 1,000,000 Noncash MILWAUKEE W153202 (Complete Part II for noncash contribution) Person I7 DONORS TRUST INC Payroll 900 BROADWAY SUITE 601 15,000 Noncash NEWYORK NY 10003 (Complete Part II for noncash 4 Person I7 THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST Payroll 400 SKOKIE BLVD SUITE 300 31,000 Noncash IL60062 (Complete Part II for noncash A Person I7 1212212112121?? SUITE 900 201000 Noncash ARLINGTON VA 22203 (Complete Part II for noncash contribution) Person I7 CHIARUSCO INSTITUTE INC Payroll 488 MADISON AVENUE 24TH FLOOR 101000 Noncash NEWYORK NY 10022 (Complete Part II for noncash Person I7 CENTER FORTHE STUDY OFTECHNOLOGY Payroll 1730 ST NW SUITE 910 5.000 Noncash WASHINGTON DC 20036 (Complete Part II for noncash Person I7 12222222521222 10.000 Noncash ABILENE TX79601 (Complete Part II for noncash contribution) Person I7 JP HUMPHREYS FOUNDATION Payroll PO BOX 1404 10,000 Noncash JOPLIN MO64802 (Complete Part II for noncash lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - TY 2013 Accounting Fees Schedule Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Category Amount Net Investment Adjusted Net Disbursements for Income Income Charitable Purposes BOOKKEEPING 12,000 12,000 AUDIT 15,652 15,652 ACCOUNTING 23,692 23,692 PAYROLL CONTROL 94 94 COSTS FILING FEES 734 734 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93491226011604] TY 2013 Compensation Explanation Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Person Name Explanation ROGER KIMBALL LY NEITEZIGMAN DAVID UIHLEIN JR DR BOB SMITH JAMES PIERESON ROBERT GEORGE GEORGE WILL lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - DLN: 93491226011604] TY 2013 Employee Compensation Explanation Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Employee Explanation NOLA TULLY HEATHER OHLE SAM SCHNEIDER lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - TY 2013 Legal Fees Schedule Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Category Amount Net Investment Adjusted Net Disbursements for Income Income Charitable Purposes INDIRECT LEGAL FEES 5,093 5,093 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - TY 2013 Other Expenses Schedule Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39- 1688129 Description Revenue and Expenses Net Investment Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for per Books Income Charitable Purposes EXPENSES ADVERTISING 88,522 88,522 AUTHOR ROYALTIES 432,969 432,969 BANK CHARGES 3,545 3,545 CATALOG 10,556 10,556 COPY EDITING 70,703 70,703 COPYRIGHTS 845 845 COMPUTER SUPPORT 22,287 22,287 DIRECTORS AND OFFICERSINSURA 2,400 2,400 DUES AND MEMBERSHIP COSTS 2,031 2,031 EQUIPMENT RENTALS 3,610 3,610 HARDWARE 1,550 1,550 INDEXING 13,778 13,778 JANITORIAL 5,308 5,308 LIABILITY INSURANCE 6,997 6,997 MEDIA ESCORT 39,632 39,632 MISC SUNDRIES 1,249 1,249 OFFICE SUPPLIES 10,259 10,259 PERMISSION FEES 37,690 37,690 POSTAGE AND DELIVERY 37,451 37,451 PROOFREADERS 5,038 5,038 PUBLICITY 149,018 149,018 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 721 721 RESEARCH MATERIALS 408 408 SUBSCRIPTIONS 238 238 TELEPHONE 5,158 5,158 UTILITIES 5,770 5,770 WAREHOUSING 87,103 87,103 COMP 3,304 3,304 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS IAs Filed Data - TY 2013 Sales Of Inventory Schedule Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Category Gross Sales Cost of Goods Sold Net (Gross Sales Minus Cost of Goods Sold) BOOK SALES 1,753,101 962,851 790,250 lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - TY 2013 Taxes Schedule Name: ENCOUNTER FOR CULTURE AND EDUCATION EIN: 39-1688129 Category Amount Net Investment Adjusted Net Disbursements for Income Income Charitable Purposes REAL ESTATE TAXES 6,553 6,553