2014-08-06T11:56:38-05:00 2013-09-30 363990892 Capin Crouse LLP 2435 Research Parkway Suite 200 Colorado Springs CO 80920 990 2012-10-01 841175450 SME Foundation SMEF 3039484200 12999 E Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood CO 80112 David Kanagy 3039484200 2014-08-06 1 David C Moja P00747006 7195286225 2012 2015-11-30 17:44:51Z David Kanagy 12999 E Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood CO 80112 1841315 0 X http://community.smenet.org/SMEFoundation/Home/ X 1991 CO The SME Foundation supports scientific, technical, educational and other activities that foster interchange and understanding concerning the responsible development of the world's mineral resources, and further the professional disciplines serving the minerals industry. 38 38 0 44 0 0 1113822 1526978 79471 74695 115925 157487 34379 41859 1343597 1801019 63000 51520 0 0 380118 451718 136765 0 22075 319822 382293 899705 885531 443892 915488 2490899 3163677 266261 17151 2224638 3146526 The SME Foundation supports scientific, technical, educational and other activities that foster interchange and understanding concerning the responsible development of the world's mineral resources, and further the professional disciplines serving the minerals industry. 0 0 595174 51520 109608 Videos, web site, and publications to educate the public on issues facing the mining industry. 595174 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 38 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 X Michael Hedges 3039484200 12999 E Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood CO 80112 X Bart J Hyita 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dennis P Bryan 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr C Dale Elifrits 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael A Trevits 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Barbara J Arnold 2.00 X X 0 0 0 Dr Thom J Seal 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Roshan B Bhappu 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Ross R Bhappu 2.00 X 0 0 0 John E English 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Thomas V Falkie 2.00 X 0 0 0 Barbara A Filas 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert C Freas 2.00 X 0 0 0 J Steven Gardner 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bill A Hancock 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Leonard Harris 2.00 X 0 0 0 Marc LeVier 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ta M Li 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr George W Luxbacher 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Haydn H Murray 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert E Murray 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Syd S Peng 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Raja V Ramani 2.00 X 0 0 0 Arthur A Schweizer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Michael D Sheahan 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Nikhil C Trivedi PhD 2.00 X 0 0 0 Randall Weeks 2.00 X 0 0 0 Richard M Whiting 2.00 X 0 0 0 Dr William H Wilkinson 2.00 X 0 0 0 Pamela K Wilkinson 2.00 X 0 0 0 John N Murphy 2.00 X 0 0 0 Drew A Meyer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Nancy L Bingham 2.00 X 0 0 0 Thomas A Gray 2.00 X 0 0 0 Josh Helbig 2.00 X 0 0 0 Kurt D Kost 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert P Kudlawiec 2.00 X 0 0 0 Frank R McAllister 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ian W McClain 2.00 X 0 0 0 Gary S Takenaka 2.00 X 0 0 0 Robert A Kilborn 2.00 X 0 0 0 Bill Thompson 2.00 X 0 0 0 Larry A Watters 2.00 X 0 0 0 Jessica E Kogel 2.00 X 0 0 0 David L Kanagy 2.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 Campbell & Company 1 E Wacker Drive 3350 Chicago IL 60601 Fundraising Consulting 144650 1 24188 1502790 50640 1526978 Sponsorship Income 900099 53320 53320 Registration Income 900099 21375 21375 74695 118099 118099 1262 1262 75198 35810 39388 39388 39388 0 24188 0 0 5684 0 5684 5684 39399 4486 34913 34913 1801019 109608 0 164433 X 51520 51520 14675 10057 4245 373 321892 220601 93109 8182 24435 16746 7068 621 61657 42255 17835 1567 29059 19915 8405 739 1000 1000 16076 16076 86886 59545 25132 2209 30396 20831 8792 773 4604 3155 1332 117 25870 17729 7483 658 147560 84915 57585 5060 1137 779 329 29 Printing & Publications 42278 28974 12229 1075 Membership & Subscripti 26412 18101 7640 671 Misc. Expenses 74 51 22 1 885531 595174 268282 22075 26774 223254 367000 450400 10507 18770 15742 12616 4263 3126 2082355 2468127 2490899 3163677 266261 17151 266261 17151 X 102756 102756 1049357 1706347 1072525 1337423 2224638 3146526 2490899 3163677 915488 6400 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1098399 466478 412406 1113822 1526978 4618083 1098399 466478 412406 1113822 1526978 4618083 733135 3884948 49685 59369 74055 90524 119361 392994 70424 75804 77245 795 5684 229952 5241029 350522 0.74130 0.75170 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1072525 264898 51520 51520 1337423 769642 302883 63000 63000 1072525 1.00000 0 0 15742 12616 3126 3126 X Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: Part V, Line 4: Endowment fund proceeds are used for various student scholarships. Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X, Line 2: The consolidated financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. Interest and penalties, if any, are included in expenses in the consolidated statements of activities. As of September 30, 2013, SME had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements. SME's federal returns of Organization Exempt from Income Tax Forms 990 and Exempt Organization Business Income Tax Return Forms 990T for the years ended September 30, 2010, 2011, and 2012, are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. X X X X 1 Campbell & Company 1 E Wacker Drive 3350 Chicago IL 60601 Fundraising Consulting 0 0 40307 -40307 40307 -40307 CO Silent Auction 24188 24188 24188 24188 1 Scholarships 16 51520 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The organization awards scholarships for tuition/room & board based on scholastic ability and financial need. Applicants are required to complete a formal application, which is then reviewed by SME Foundation personnel to determine if the individual meets documented grant requirements. Disbursal reports are completed when grant funds are sent either directly to the grant recipient or the recipients educational institution. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Supplemental Information Part III Executive director David Kanagy is a full time employee of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., an unrelated, like-minded organization. Mr. Kanagy's salary is allocated to the SME Foundation each month, based on the number of hours worked for the organization. During the 2012-2013 fiscal year, $14,675 of salary and benefits were allocated to the SME Foundation for Mr. Kanagy's services. X 2 50640 FMV - Selling Price 0 0 0 Method for Determining Number of Contributions: Part I, Column (b): The number listed represents the number of unique contributions received. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 Board members Dr. Roshan B. Bhappu and Dr. Ross R. Bhappu are father and son. Board members Dr. William H. Wilkinson and Pamela K. Wilkinson are husband and wife. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Form 990 is prepared by an independent CPA firm and reviewed by the organization's Director of Finance and Accounting Manager. The reviewed Form 990 is then reviewed by the organization's board of directors prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Board members receive a copy of the organization's a conflict of interest policy as part of their board introduction packet, and disclose potential conflicts of interest upon joining the board. Any conflicts thereafter are disclosed as they become known. Board members lacking independence on an issue withdraw themselves from the decision making process. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18 The organization makes its Form 1023 and Form 990s available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. Explanation of Compensation and Related Expenses: Form 990, Part IX, Lines 5-10: SME Foundation does not maintain employees of its own. All employees are paid though the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., an unrelated, like-minded organization. Salary, benefits and payroll taxes are allocated to SME Foundation based on a monthly employee time card allocation. Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The audit committee of the board of directors is responsible for overseeing the audit and selecting the independent accounting firm. This process has not changed from the previous year.