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PART II-B Political and Lobbying On a state level, local advisory board members, paid staff or management had direct contact with state legislators, their staffs and members of state executive branch agencies in support of state appropriations for Teach For America's in-state operations through regular state budget processes. In addition, regional staff also worked for the passage of various pieces of legislation which would impact Teach For America's ability to operate in a given community including the passage of alternative certification legislation, legislation permitting Teach For America to be recognized by the state as an alternative pathway to teacher licensure and expansion of charter schools. At the federal level Teach For America staff interfaced with Members of Congress, as well as personal and Committee staff, in support of adequate federal funding for Teach For America and the Corporation for National and Community Service. In addition, Teach For America lobbied for specific legislative provisions beneficial to it both within and outside the context of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). All amounts paid by Teach for America as lobbying expenditures in Line 1(g) have been reported in Part IX as compensation expenses and no amount has been reported on Part IX, Line 11(d). 91697407 27066562 -1269958 117494011 57789507 30324929 2155906 -1427065 91697407 36973033 20000010 1461329 644865 57789507 0.37660 0.58860 0.03480 false false 14665158 7863388 6801770 57816344 27997273 29819071 5535920 2873339 2662581 39283422 LIMITED PARTNERSHIPS 64321828 F 64321828 0 DEFERRED RENT PAYABLE 1722162 DUE TO AFFILIATE - LEE 30467 1752629 270472850 218697225 51775625 -931957 -931957 50843668 269362767 -931957 262606 -669351 270032118 440732 440732 270472850 218519099 262606 262606 218256493 440732 440732 218697225 INTENDED USES OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 Teach For America's endowment is intended to provide a continuous source of funding to support the institution's primary educational and social mission. The endowment's principal is intended to be left untouched, while its earnings are used to fund various organizational programs (and grants). FIN 48 Disclosure Income Taxes TFA follows guidance that clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in tax positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return, including issues relating to financial statement recognition and measurement. This standard provides that the tax effects from an uncertain tax position can be recognized in the consolidated financial statements only if the position is "more-likely-than-not" to be sustained if the position were to be challenged by a taxing authority. The standard also provides guidance on measurement, classification, interest and penalties, and disclosure and, had no material impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The tax years ended 2008, 2009, and 2010 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. TFA has processes presently in place to ensure the maintenance of its tax-exempt status; identify and report unrelated income; determine its filing and tax obligations in jurisdictions for which it has nexus; and identify and evaluate other matters that may be considered tax positions. Schedule D, Part XI Reconciliation Teach for America files a consolidated audited financial statement with its subsidiary, Leadership for Educational Equity. The reconciliation in part XI of Schedule D reconciles back to Teach for America's financial information as presented in audited financial statements and not to the consolidated numbers (inclusive of Teach for All and Leadership). Teach For America's change in net assets for the year is $50,843,668. true East Asia and the Pacific Grantmaking 12500 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Grantmaking 12500 25000 25000 East Asia/Pacific General Support 12500 Europe/Iceland/Greenland General Support 12500 2 true false false true true false Form 990, Schedule F, Part IV Form 990, Schedule F, Part IV, Lines 1, 4 & 5 Teach for America invests in domestic and foreign limited partnerships that may own an interest in a foreign corporation, passive foreign investment company, or foreign partnership. Nevertheless, Teach for America's investment in these partnerships does not reach the thresholds required for filing the Forms 926, 8621 or 8865. 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Our organization maintains a LISTING OF THE individuals that benefit from the grant, with all REQUIRED INFORMATION (e.g. FULL NAME, SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER AND ADDRESs). Grants are issued based on the financial need of the recipient and may be used for any purpose. Teach for America does not restrict the usage of the grants and therefore does not require the grantee to provide a report of how the funds are used. 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On Part VII and Schedule J, all compensation is being reported as having been paid by Teach for America (as that organization provided the officer her W-2); however, a portion of each officer's compensation is allocated to Teach for All based on services rendered to that organization. In the interests of clarity, Teach for America is disclosing the following salary and benefits amounts as having been allocated to Teach for All: Salary Benefits Wendy Kopp $85,247 $16,197 Tracy-Elizabeth Clay $35,982 $6,837 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1 Several individuals reported on Part VII and Schedule J of the Form 990 received reimbursement for commuting expenses incurred; these amounts have been treated as taxable wages and included in each individual's Forms W-2. The amounts have been reported on Schedule J, Part II, column (b)(III). These individuals are as follows: Eric Scroggins Gillian Smith Aimee Eubanks Davis Elissa Clapp Miguel Rossy Additionally, one individual, Elissa Clapp, received a housing allowance that has been treated as taxable wages and reported in her Form W-2. This amount has been reported in Schedule J, Part II, column (b)(3). Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Chief Development Officer, Lily Rager, and SVP, Teacher Preparation, Support, and Development, Aylon Samouoha, received a severance payment of $63,424 and $96,023 respectively from Teach of America. These amounts have been reported in Form 990, Schedule J, Part II, Column (B) (III). X 35629 cost X Supplies 1 72529 cost/selling price X Computer Equipment 1 4383045 cost/selling price X Other 1 548 cost/selling price false true true USE OF THIRD PARTY TO SOLICIT, PROCESS, OR SELL NON-CASH CONTRIBUTIONS SCHEDULE M, PART I, LINE 32A THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES THE SERVICES OF INVESTMENT COMPANIES TO HOLD STOCK AND BOND DONATIONS FROM CONTRIBUTORS. THE INVESTMENT COMPANIES THEN SELL THE INVESTMENTS ON THE ORGANIZATION'S BEHALF. DOCUMENTATION OF MEETINGS HELD BY COMMITTEES FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B All of the meetings of the Finance and/or Audit committees of the board were documented through minutes and the majority of the other 7 committees were similarly documented but not all. The organization is implementing a new management process to ensure such documentation is collected consistently throughout the year. Policies FORM 990 PART VI Line 11 - Teach For America's Form 990 was prepared by an independent certified accountant. A draft of the 990 was provided to the Audit Committee of the board of directors for review and approval. Once all questions and comments from the Audit Committee were addressed, a final version of the draft 990 form was made available to the entire board prior to filing via a secure link in an email. Line 12 - Teach For America's conflicts policy covers the activities of officers, directors and key employees. Each year, covered persons are required to sign a disclosure statement indicating their acknowledgement of the conflicts policy and to disclose relationships that might give rise to a conflict. In the event that a potential conflict of interest arises regarding a covered person, that individual is required to immediately disclose the existence of such conflict to the Chairperson of the Board or the Board itself (in cases involving an officer or the Chair). Determinations regarding the policy and its application are made by the Chair or, in cases involving the Chair, the Executive Committee acting on behalf of the Board in accordance with its charter. Line 15 - Teach for America, Inc. uses independent compensation consultants to ensure that the salary set for the CEO is appropriate. Independent compensation consultants are also used to ensure that the salaries for the Operating Committee members and other key officers are appropriate and in line with those of comparable organizations. Compensation is set and adjusted annually at Teach For America. Each year, the President and CFO recommend baseline adjustments to the Finance Committee, which are then approved by the board. These recommendations are based largely on results from independent compensation studies in most years. In the years where the organization does not undertake such a study, we use guiding principles to determine the correct relative positioning for staff member salaries. These guidelines include paying above average relative to the non-profit organizations but not at the top of the market, adhering to internal equity and ensuring we are paying fairly and competitively over the course of staff member careers in the organization. In addition, on an annual basis, the organization conducts a compensation review process - where staff members are evaluated for salary adjustments based on their ability to contribute to the organization, if/whether their roles are impacted by changes in scale of the organization and if/whether their positions warrant an internal, external or geographic market adjustment. Managers provide qualitative guidance, team leaders make percentage recommendations and senior management calibrates to ensure salaries are fair and competitive across the organization and reflective of our compensation philosophy. Disclosure FORM 990 PART VI Line 19 - Teach for America, Inc. makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. The Form 990 is likewise published on the internet at www.guidestar.org and at www.teachforamerica.org. Teach For America also publishes its financial statements on its website. The organization's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not ordinarily made available to the public, but, if requested, will be provided at management's discretion. Form 990, Part VII Chief Executive Officer, Wendy Kopp, and Secretary, Tracy-Elizabeth Clay, provide services to a related party, Teach For All. Ms. Kopp works approximately 25 hours per week for Teach For All. Ms. Clay works approximately 12 hours per week for Teach For All. ORGANIZATION'S PRACTICES FOR OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT FORM 990, PART XI The organization's governing body has a committee charged with oversight of the audit of the organization's financial statements. The committee's process for oversight of the audit, performed by an independent accounting firm, has not changed for the reporting year. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D Alumni Affairs TFA has an alumni base of former corps members all over the world. These individuals present a powerful opportunity to continue to impact the education community through management and government positions. In recognition of the importance of its alumni base, TFA increased its budget for alumni affairs in fiscal 2011. publications Licensing Fees Revenue from publications of our findings, approaches, and curricula related to teacher education and effectiveness. These publications are based on years of experiences of Corps Members, alumni, and organizational staff in working in classrooms and schools in low-income communities. 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