THE BISON CHILDRENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
THE BISON CHILDRENS SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC (EIN 16-1477288)
Tax period
2011-07-01 to 2012-06-30
Filed
2012-11-15
IRS object ID
201233209349304753
Schema version
2011v1.2
Source
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Timestamp2012-11-15T12:36:32-06:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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EIN043728817EIN

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NameMICHAEL B DOLAN CPAName
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE BISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS A PRIVATELY FUNDED TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN (KINDERGARTEN-8TH GRADE) LIVING IN WESTERN NEW YORK. BISON'S GOAL IS TO EQUALIZE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS BY OFFERING LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS NORMALLY DENIED THEM BECAUSE OF COST. BISON MAKES A MINIMUM OF A FOUR-YEAR COMMITMENT TO EACH STUDENT AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP, BUT HAS SET A GOAL OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR GRAMMAR SCHOOL YEARS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE BISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND IS A PRIVATELY FUNDED TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN (KINDERGARTEN-8TH GRADE) LIVING IN WESTERN NEW YORK. BISON MAKES A MINIMUM OF A FOUR-YEAR COMMITMENT TO EACH STUDENT AWARDED A SCHOLARSHIP, BUT HAS SET A GOAL OF PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THEIR GRAMMAR SCHOOL YEARS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionBISON'S GOAL IS TO EQUALIZE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS BY OFFERING LOW INCOME FAMILIES EDUCATIONAL OPTIONS NORMALLY DENIED THEM BECAUSE OF COST. BISON BELIEVES THAT: CHILDREN HAVE A CHANCE WHEN FAMILIES HAVE CHOICES; SETTING THE RIGHT PATH EARLY PROMOTES SUCCESS; WHEN PARENTS MAKE A FINANCIAL COMMITMENT, THEIR CHILDREN BENEFIT; AND INVESTING IN EDUCATION IS INVESTING IN OUR COMMUNITY'S FUTURE.THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS THROUGHOUT WESTERN NEW YORK AND THE MATCHING GRANT FROM THE CHILDREN'S SCHOLARSHIP FUND (CSF), THE BISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND HAS GROWN FROM HELPING 200 CHILDREN IN 1995 WHEN THE PROGRAM STARTED, TO 1,820 FOR THE 2011-12 SCHOOL YEAR. THESE CHILDREN ATTEND 77 DIFFERENT PRIVATE SCHOOLS.Description
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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

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ExplanationPART X, LINE 2 - ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES - THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS TO DETERMINE WHETHER IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING RESOLUTION OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION, BASED ON TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE TAX POSITION. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF JUNE 30, 2012 AND 2011, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.Explanation

Schedule G IRS990ScheduleG

Events Information EventsInformation

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Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records Maintained0RecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

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Type Of GrantPRIVATELY FUNDED TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM FOR ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN LIVING IN WESTERN NEW YORK. FAMILIES CHOSEN TO RECEIVE ASSISTANCE ARE ABLE TO SEND THEIR CHILD TO A PRIVATE GRAMMAR SCHOOL OF CHOICE.TypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients1820NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant1651031AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION PAYS THE SCHOLARSHIPS DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOLS ON BEHALF OF THE CHILDREN (NOT THE PARENTS). THE SCHOOL IS RESPONSIBLE TO INFORM BISON IF A STUDENT HAS LEFT THE SCHOOL AND THE REASON. BISON STUDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO TRANSFER TO A DIFFERENT PRIVATE SCHOOL WITH THEIR SCHOLARSHIP. IF A STUDENT LEAVES THE PROGRAM, THERE IS A 6 MONTH GRACE PERIOD IF THEY WISH TO RETURN TO THE SCHOOL AND THEIR SCHOLARSHIP IS REACTIVATED. HOWEVER STUDENTS THAT LEAVE BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN EXPELLED IMMEDIATELY LOSE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PERMANENTLY.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED FOR THEIR APPROVAL
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CA WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST CONFIRMATION FORM IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED WITH THE ORGANIZATION WHEN AN INDIVIDUAL BECOMES A BOARD MEMBER. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS WITH THE ELECTION OF THE NEW BOARD MEMBERS THE ORGANIZATION REVISITS ALL RELATIONSHIPS WITH OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ENSURE THAT NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THE WRITTEN POLICY EXIST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15AON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES DOCUMENTATION TO THE OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TWO EMPLOYEES FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. SUCH INFORMATION INCLUDES COMPARABLE DATA FROM SIMILAR SIZED TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE WESTERN NEW YORK COMMUNITY OF SIMILAR SIZE, DEMOGRAPHICS, AND GEOGRAPHY. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT BY THE OFFICERS/EXECUTIVE COMMITTE IS DOCUMENTED IN THE ORGANIZATIONS PAYROLL RECORDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART VIIPATRICIA A. FARRELL - 590 MADISON AVENUE, SUITE 3300, NEW YORK, NY 10022.CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,924.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:THE BISON SCHOLARSHIP FUND HAS IN PLACE A GOVERNANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT IS CHARGED WITH ENGAGING, MEETING, EVALUATING AND HIRING OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE COMMITTEE IS ALSO CHARGED WITH DEFINING AND MONITORING THE SCOPE OF THE AUDIT AND REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AMONG OTHER DUTIES.

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