2011-05-12T11:45:48-05:00 2010-06-30 JH COHN LLP 180 GLASTONBURY BOULEVARD GLASTONBURY CT 06033 990 2009-07-01 237325472 ARRL FOUNDATION INC ARRL 8605940200 225 MAIN STREET NEWINGTON CT 06111 mary m hobart 8605940200 2011-05-09 1 8606333000 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Mary M Hobart 225 MAIN STREET NEWINGTON CT 06111 721371 0 X arrlf.org X 1973 CT TO ADMINISTER PROGRAMS that SUPPORT THE AMERICAN RADIO COMMUNITY. 12 12 0 9 0 0 78797 308511 0 120980 123002 0 199777 431513 112354 131888 0 5640 6039 0 0 21575 17912 139569 155839 60208 275674 2355326 2856536 0 2355326 2856536 The purposes for which the foundation is formed are the following: the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communication and experimentation; the establishment of Amateur Radio networks to provide electronic communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies; the furtherance of public welfare; the advancement of the radio art; the fostering and promotion of non-commercial intercommunication by electronic means throughout the world; the fostering of education in the field of electronic communication; the promotion and conduct of research and development to further the development of electronic communication; the dissemination of technical, educational and scientific information relating to electronic communication; and the printing and publishing of documents, books, magazines, newspapers and pamphlets necessary or incidental to any of the above purposes. 0 0 131888 131888 THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO STUDY AND CONTRIBUTE TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMATEUR SATELLITE PROGRAMS AND OTHER INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE PURPOSES OF THE AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE, INC. The foundation provided scholarships and grants to 68 students during the year. 131888 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 12 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 CT X X Barry Shelley 8605940200 225 MAIN STREET Newington CT 061110000 THOMAS FRENAYE 0.50 X X 0 0 0 George R Isely 0.50 X X 0 0 0 MARY M HOBART 0.50 X X 0 0 0 JAMES MCCOBB 2.00 X X 5454 0 0 Bruce Frahm 0.50 X 0 0 0 DAVID WOOLWEAVER 0.50 X 0 0 0 EDMOND METZGER 0.50 X 0 0 0 EUGENE H HASTINGS 0.50 X 0 0 0 GREG WIDIN 0.50 X 0 0 0 JIM FENSTERMAKER 0.50 X 0 0 0 MARTIN GREEN 0.50 X 0 0 0 TOM COMSTOCK 0.50 X 0 0 0 5454 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 308511 308511 143936 143936 268924 289858 -20934 -20934 -20934 431513 0 0 123002 131888 131888 6039 6039 17200 17200 712 712 155839 131888 23951 0 133001 239090 17420 15838 2204905 2601608 2355326 2856536 0 0 X -45506 48689 1140417 1286079 1260415 1521768 2355326 2856536 2355326 2856536 X 0 1 1 X 0 X X 0 0 0 THE AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE INC 066000004 12 1 1 1 0 1 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1372127 261353 208864 81167 1761177 1434558 28629 -31081 -59979 1372127 1.00000 0 0 0 431513 155839 275674 225536 225536 501210 657049 225536 225536 431513 0 431513 155839 0 155839 0 155839 Part V, Line 4: Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: The Foundation has adopted investment and spending policies for endowment assets that attempt to provide a predictable stream of funding to programs supported by its endowment while seeking to maintain the purchasing power of the endowment assets. Part X: Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: The Foundation adopted the new accounting for uncertainty in income taxes guidance on July 1, 2009. The adoption of that guidance did not result in the recognition of any unrecognized tax benefits and the Foundation has no unrecognized tax benefits at June 30, 2010. The Foundations U.S. Federal information returns prior to calendar year 2007 are closed and management continually evaluates expiring statutes of limitations, audits, proposed settlements, changes in tax law and new authoritative rulings. 1 SCHOLARSHIPs 59 124204 Grants 9 7684 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The ARRL Foundation generally awards initial funding to organizations for new amateur radio related projects. The funding awards range from $1,000 to $3,000, with most awards approximately $2,000. The Foundation rarely awards follow up grants. The focus of the grant program is to support Amateur Radio organizations with programs to educate, license and support Amateur Radio activities with emphasis on youth-based activities. The review process for grant proposals takes 8 to 10 weeks. Proposals are sent to a four-member Grants Committee that makes a recommendation to the full Foundation Board. A majority vote of the full board is required for grant approval. The Grants Committee may have questions or seek clarifications from applicants. Responses to such inquiries are required in writing (via email) before the review process is finalized and the proposal is submitted for board vote. Grantees are required to provide the ARRL Foundation with progress reports and final reports on the completion of the project, detailing the results and impact of the project, and a final financial report. James McCobb Treasurer of ARRL Foundation 6039 Provided investment advisory services. 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is prepared with the assistance of the independent accountants and, before filing, is reconciled to the organization's books and records and reviewed and approved by both the Controller and Chief Financial Officer of the organization. Also, prior to filing with the IRS, an electronic copy is provided to members of the Board of Directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c No less frequently than once a year, each Board Member shall promptly submit a statement to the Foundation President identifying all business and other affiliations in which the Board Member has a Financial Interest, as defined. A Board Member shall promptly disclose to the Foundation President any situation where a family member (spouse, child, grandchild, niece or nephew) has applied for an ARRL Foundation Scholarship. If the Board Member serves on the scholarship committee, the Foundation President will advise the Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and the Board member will recuse himself from the scholarship selection process for that year. Except in the instance of a continuing and pervasive conflict, no action shall be taken when a Board Member fully discloses to the Board his or her financial interest and abstains from participation in the Board's consideration of the proposed transaction, contract, or arrangement could reasonably be considered to a financial benefit to such Board Member, as defined, whether or not the Board Member believes a conflict exists. After disclosure of the potential conflict of interest, the Foundation President and disinterested members of the ARRL Foundation Board shall determine whether a conflict of interest exists or continuing and pervasive conflict of interest exists. Neither the Board nor any Committee of the Board shall vote upon any proposed matter, transaction, contract, or arrangement in connection with which an actual or possible conflict of interest has been disclosed by a Board Member until such time as the Foundation President has addressed the actual or possible conflict of interest. Decisions regarding conflicts of interest will be reviewed by the Foundation President and disinterested Foundation Directors shall be limited to the materials submitted which are pertinent to the proposed conflict of interest. A majority of the Board of Directors is required to reverse any decision. Each Board Member shall annually sign a statement which affirms that such person: Has received a copy of the current conflict of interest policy; has read and understands the policy; Has agreed to comply with the policy; and Understands that the ARRL Foundation is a non-profit organization and that in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The organization's By Laws, Articles of Association and financial statements are all posted on the ARRL Foundation web site. The conflict of interest policy is included in the By Laws. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES MADE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S OVERSIGHT OR SELECTION PROCESSES DURING THE TAX YEAR. The American Radio Relay League 225 Main Street Newington CT 06111 066000004 CT 501(C)(3) 9 N/A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0