BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION (EIN 38-3279018)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-05-14
IRS object ID
201211359349301416
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2012-05-14T10:06:23-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN381357951EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1PLANTE & MORAN PLLCBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line1111 E COURT ST SUITE 1AAddressLine1
CityFLINTCity
StateMIState
ZIP Code485021647ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN383279018EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlBOOKNameControl
Phone7344774789Phone

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1713 W ELLSWORTH ROAD SUITE AAddressLine1
CityANN ARBORCity
StateMIState
ZIP Code48108ZIPCode

Officer Officer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameBRAD SHUGARTName
TitleTREASURERTitle
Phone7344774789Phone
Date Signed2012-05-08DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameTADD A HARBURNName
PTINP00099166PTIN
Phone8107675350Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2011TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

Doing Business As DoingBusinessAs

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Business Name Line1BORDERS GROUP FOUNDATIONBusinessNameLine1
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Name Of Principal Officer PersonGEORGE MRKONICNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

Address Principal Officer US AddressPrincipalOfficerUS

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Gross Receipts106155GrossReceipts
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES: THE CENTERPIECE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED ARISING FROM SEVERE HARDSHIP AND/OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, DISASTER RELIEF, EMERGENCY TRAVEL, ESSENTIAL HOME REPAIR, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, VICTIM OF CRIME, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION OR OTHER LIFE CHANGING EVENT, SUCH AS DIVORCE OR SEPARATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE BORDERS GROUP FOUNDATION MADE AVAILABLE OTHER TOOLS TO HELP AFFECTED EMPLOYEES DEAL WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE RESOURCE DIRECTORIES, BUDGET PLANNING GUIDES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionOUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN THE BORDERS GROUP FAMILY THROUGH CHARITABLE PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT EMPLOYEES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.MissionDescription
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DescriptionFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM - PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES. THIS CENTERPIECE PROGRAM PROVIDES SHORT-TERM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO EMPLOYEES AND FORMER EMPLOYEES AND THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILIES WHO HAVE DEMONSTRATED FINANCIAL NEED ARISING FROM SEVERE HARDSHIP AND/OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE OR IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER, DISASTER RELIEF, EMERGENCY TRAVEL, ESSENTIAL HOME REPAIR, SERIOUS MEDICAL CONDITION, VICTIM OF CRIME, HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION OR OTHER LIFE CHANGING EVENT, SUCH AS DIVORCE OR SEPARATION. ADDITIONALLY, THE BORDERS GROUP FOUNDATION MADE AVAILABLE OTHER TOOLS TO HELP AFFECTED EMPLOYEES DEAL WITH ONGOING FINANCIAL CHALLENGES. THESE TOOLS INCLUDE RESOURCE DIRECTORIES, BUDGET PLANNING GUIDES AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS.Description

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DescriptionEMPLOYEE SCHOLARSHIPS: A MERIT AND NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TO ASSIST EMPLOYEES AND THE DEPENDENTS OF EMPLOYEES WITH THE COSTS OF HIGHER EDUCATION, INCLUDING UNDERGRADUATE, GRADUATE, VOCATIONAL, AND TECHNICAL STUDIES.Description

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DescriptionBEREAVEMENT OUTREACH AND MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: UPON THE DEATH OF AN IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBER THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A CARE PACKAGE TO THE EMPLOYEE AND THEIR FAMILY TO HONOR THEIR LOVED ONE. AND A MEMORIAL DONATION IS MADE UPON THE DEATH OF AN EMPLOYEE TO A CHARITY OF THE FAMILY'S CHOICE.Description
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1BRAD SHUGARTBusinessNameLine1
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Telephone Number7344774789TelephoneNumber

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Info In Schedule O Part VIIXInfoInScheduleOPartVII

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (16 entries)

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MEGHAN HOLMES
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AMY SAMPLE
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BRAD SHUGART
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GEORGE MRKONIC
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CHRISTIE ROEHL
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KRISTEN HUNSBERGER
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TAMMY HUNTER
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TINA IULIANELLI
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RIANAN OZAETA
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VALERIE QUEEN
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SEPTEMBER WYNNE
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Travel Travel

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Insurance Insurance

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Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
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Schedule A IRS990ScheduleA

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Total Expenses680531TotalExpenses
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Net Unrealized Gains Investments-2703NetUnrealizedGainsInvestments
Donated Srvc And Use Of Facilities37480DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities
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Expenses Subtotal680531ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form990680531TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X:ReturnReference
ExplanationACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY IF THE FOUNDATION HAS TAKEN AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULD NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE IRS OR OTHER APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE FOUNDATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2011 AND 2010, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FOUNDATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2008.Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Gross Revenue Other Events39346GrossRevenueOtherEvents
Other Direct Expenses Other Events8573OtherDirectExpensesOtherEvents
Gross Receipts Total39346GrossReceiptsTotal
Gross Revenue Total Events39346GrossRevenueTotalEvents
Other Direct Expenses Total Events8573OtherDirectExpensesTotalEvents
Direct Expense Summary Events8573DirectExpenseSummaryEvents
Net Income Summary30773NetIncomeSummary

Form990 Schedule G Part IV Form990ScheduleGPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationNO SINGLE FUNDRAISING EVENT HAD OVER $5,000 IN GROSS RECEIPTS.Explanation

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained
No Grant More Than5000XNoGrantMoreThan5000

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII (3 entries)

Type Of GrantTypeOfGrantNumber Of RecipientsNumberOfRecipientsAmount Of Cash GrantAmountOfCashGrantAmount Of Non Cash AssistanceAmountOfNonCashAssistanceMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuationDescription Of Non Cash AssistanceDescriptionOfNonCashAssistance
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE101173393
SCHOLARSHIPS38127167
BEREAVEMENT ASSISTANCE17318969FMVGIFT BASKETS

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS IS MONITORED IN TWO WAYS. FIRST, THROUGH THE DUE DILIGENCE RESEARCH OF THE PROGRAMS MANAGER WHEN ASSESSING THE INTIAL GRANT REQUEST AND POTENTIAL GRANT AMOUNT. THE GRANT APPLICANT MUST PROVIDE ALL RELEVANT DOCUEMNTATION OF EXPENSES AND THE PROGRAM MANAGER VERIFIES THAT A VALID QUALIFYING EVENT HAS OCCURRED AND THAT THE NEED DOES EXIST. SECOND, ONCE A GRANT IS APPROVED, PAYMENTS ARE NOT MADE DIRECTLY TO THE GRANT RECIPIENT, INSTEAD PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE SERVICE PROVIDER/COMPANY ON BEHALF OF THE GRANT RECIPIENT. EXAMPLES OF SERVICE PROVIDERS/COMPANIES INCLUDE: UTILITY COMPANIES, MORTGAGE LENDERS, MEDICAL PROVIDERS AND FUNERAL SERVICE PROVIDERS. IN ADDITION, WHEN PAYMENTS/FUNDS ARE SENT TO A PROVIDER/COMPANY THE GRANT RECIPIENT'S ACCOUNT INFOMRATION IS INCLUDED SO THAT PAYMENT IS APPLIED PROPERLY.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PART III, LINE 2IN 2011, FORMER BORDERS EMPLOYEES BECAME ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR BOTH THE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, IN 2011, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTED TO PURSUE A NEW STRATEGIC PLAN. THIS NEW STRATEGY EXPANDS THE ELIGIBLE CLIENT BASE TO INCLUDE EMPLOYEES THROUGHOUT THE BOOK INDUSTRY, BEGINNING IN JANUARY 2012. IN 2012, EMPLOYEES OF BOOK RETAILERS WITH AT LEAST 50% OF THEIR SALES/REVENUE COMING FROM BOOKS, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR ASSISTANCE.
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICESFORM 990, PART III, LINE 3DUE TO THE BORDERS STORES LIQUIDATION AND THE ELIMINATION OF ALL BORDERS EMPLOYEES JOBS, THE BEREAVEMENT PROGRAM WAS DISCOUNTINUED IN NOVEMBER 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4DURING 2011 THE ORGANIZATION'S NAME WAS CHANGED FROM BORDERS GROUP FOUNDATION TO BOOK INDUSTRY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION. ALSO THE ORGANIZATION EXPANDED THE MISSION TO INCLUDE THE ENTIRE BOOK INDUSTRY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FULL AND COMPLETE 990 WILL BE ISSUED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND WILL BE REVIEWED AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING AFTER THE 990 HAS BEEN FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTHE POLICY IS REVIEWED EACH YEAR WHEN NEW BOD MEMBERS ARE ADDED. AND NEW BOD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND RETURN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD MEMBER ROLE DESCRIPTION INCLUDES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND THE STATEMENT IS REVIEWED AT THE FIRST BOD MEETING OF EVERY FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15AA SALARY REVIEW AND TITLE REVIEW WERE CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOD AND SHARED WITH THE OTHER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THIS INCLUDED COLLECTING BENCH MARK DATA ON SALARY, TITLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE SURVEY WAS CONDUCTED THROUGH THE BORDERS COMPENSATION DEPARTMENT WHEN THE POSITION WAS LAST OPEN/POSTED, FALL 2008.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
ESTIMATE OF THE AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONSFORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A, COLUMN ALISA SMOLA-HOLLO: 40 HOURS THROUGH 10/15/11 MEGHAN HOLMES: 40 HOURS THROUGH 2/11/11 BRAD SHUGART: 40 HOURS THROUGH 11/4/11 AMY SAMPLE: 40 HOURS THROUGH 8/19/11 GEORGE MRKONIC: 0 HOURS RASHID ABDUR-RAHIM: 40 HOURS THROUGH 12/31/11 JOANNA CLINE: 40 HOURS THROUGH 7/29/11 KRISTEN HUNSBERGER: 40 HOURS THROUGH 8/19/11 TAMMY HUNTER: 40 HOURS THROUGH 7/16/11 TINA IULIANELLI: 40 HOURS THROUGH 9/30/11 RIANAN OZAETA: 40 HOURS THROUGH 10/15/11 VALERIE QUEEN: 40 HOURS THROUGH 7/29/11 CHRISTIE ROEHL: 40 HOURS THROUGH 9/13/11 JENNIFER SOBOCINSKI: 40 HOURS THROUGH 3/10/11 SEPTEMBER WYNNE: 40 HOURS THROUGH 12/31/11 PAMELA FRENCH: 0 HOURS
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -2,703.
CHANGES TO PROCESS OF AUDIT COMMITTEE'S OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIESFORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2CNONE NOTED IN 2011

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV

Name Of Related Org NameOfRelatedOrg

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1BORDERS GROUP INCBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1100 PHOENIX DRIVEAddressLine1
CityANN ARBORCity
StateMIState
ZIP Code48108ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN323294588EIN
Primary ActivityRETAILPrimaryActivity
Legal Domicile StateMILegalDomicileState
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Type Of EntityCTypeOfEntity
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities1SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org1ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable

Name Of Other Organization NameOfOtherOrganization

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1BORDERS GROUP INCBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Transaction TypeOTransactionType
Amount Involved197480AmountInvolved
Method Of Amt DeterminationFMVMethodOfAmtDetermination

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