2011-11-15T14:51:33-06:00 2010-12-31 LATTIMORE BLACK MORGAN & CAIN PC PO BOX 1869 BRENTWOOD TN 370241869 990 2010-01-01 200832563 THE GIBSON FOUNDATION GIBS 6158714500 309 PLUS PARK BLVD NASHVILLE TN 37217 NINA MILLER 6158714500 2011-11-15 1 JILL HUDSON 6153774600 2010 2016-03-07 17:11:31Z HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ 309 PLUS PARK BLVD NASHVILLE TN 37217 1229272 0 X WWW.GIBSON.COM/EN-US/LIFESTYLE/GIBSONFOUNDATION/ X 2002 DE THE MISSION OF THE GIBSON FOUNDATION IS TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN, WHICH IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ITS OWN INITIATIVES (MUSIC RISING AND GUITARTOWN) AS WELL AS THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE HEALTH & WELFARE, MUSIC & ARTS, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES. 7 5 0 5 0 0 3625580 1226558 0 0 7875 2714 0 0 3633455 1229272 2353250 1966566 0 0 0 0 0 0 2034 25892 63087 2379142 2029653 1254313 -800381 2199083 1373067 318495 292860 1880588 1080207 X THE MISSION OF THE GIBSON FOUNDATION IS TO HELP MAKE THE WORLD A BETTER PLACE FOR CHILDREN, WHICH IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ITS OWN INITIATIVES (MUSIC RISING AND GUITARTOWN) AS WELL AS THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ADVANCE HEALTH & WELFARE, MUSIC & ARTS, EDUCATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES. 0 0 1193719 1193719 TO PROVIDE DONATIONS OF CASH AND MUSIC PRODUCTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS DESCRIBED IN SEC. 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. 729394 729394 MUSIC RISING: MUSIC RISING WAS FOUNDED POST-KATRINA IN 2005 TO HELP REBUILD AND PRESERVE THE MUSIC PROGRAMS OF THE GULF SOUTH. CO-FOUNDED BY EDGE FROM U2, GIBSON CEO HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ AND PRODUCER BOB EZRIN, THIS PROGRAM HAS HELPED 10S OF THOUSANDS OF MUSICIANS, STUDENTS AND CONGREGATION MEMBERS BY REPLACING INSTRUMENTS. 66039 66039 GUITARTOWN: GUITARTOWN IS A PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT THAT FEATURES 10-FOOT TALL GUITAR SCULPTURES THAT ARE DESIGNED BY VISUAL ARTISTS, SPONSORED BY LOCAL BUSINESSES AND PARTNERED WITH A CELEBRITY. AFTER THE SCULPTURES HAVE BEEN ON DISPLAY FOR A PREDETERMINED TIME, THE ART WORKS ARE AUCTIONED OFF TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHARITY. ZACH'S MEMORIAL FUND: THIS IS A MEMORIAL FUND SET UP IN HONOR OF HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ'S SON ZACHARY WHO PASSED AWAY DURING 2008. THE FUND IS TO HELP THOSE LESS FORTUNATE IN THE ENDEAVORS IN WHICH ZACHACRY HAD A KEEN INTEREST. 1989152 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN X X X NINA MILLER 6158714500 309 PLUS PARK BLVD NASHVILLE TN 37217 X HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SENATOR JOHN BREAUX 0.30 X 0 0 0 SENATOR ORRIN HATCH 0.30 X 0 0 0 KAREN GIBERSON 0.30 X 0 0 0 DANIEL KATZ 0.30 X 0 0 0 DAVE BERRYMAN 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE MITCHELL 1.00 X 0 0 0 NINA MILLER 30.00 X 0 0 0 BOB EZRIN 0.30 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1226558 227340 1226558 2714 2714 1229272 0 0 2714 1941566 1941566 25000 25000 2034 2034 1250 1250 CONTRACT LABOR 32500 32500 SUPPLIES 22586 22586 MEMBERSHIP DUES 4040 4040 BANK FEES 677 677 2029653 1989152 38467 2034 2199083 1373067 2199083 1373067 318495 292860 318495 292860 X 27972 -1010 1852616 1081217 1880588 1080207 2199083 1373067 -800381 0 X 0 1 0 X 0 X 4714204 5805995 3995823 3625580 1226558 19368160 4714204 5805995 3995823 3625580 1226558 19368160 13040243 6327917 1 13815 13180 7875 2714 37585 19405745 0.32610 0.33190 X THE GIBSON FOUNDATION HAS IN THE PAST MET THE PUBLIC SUPPORT TEST, BUT IN THE LAST TWO YEARS THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED FROM THE PUBLIC HAS DECREASED DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE FOUNDATION HAS DECREASED ITS SPECIAL FUNDRAISING ACTIVIES. THE FOUNDATION HAS PLANS TO INCREASE FUNDRAISING ACTITITIES TO THE PUBLIC IN 2011 AND FUTURE YEARS. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 1229272 2029653 -800381 0 -800381 1229272 0 1229272 0 1229272 2029653 0 2029653 0 2029653 DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZES A TAX POSITION AS A BENEFIT ONLY IF IT IS "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" THAT THE TAX POSITION WOULD BE SUSTAINED IN A TAX EXAMINATION, WITH A TAX EXAMINATION BEING PRESUMED TO OCCUR. THE AMOUNT RECOGNIZED IS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS GREATER THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED ON EXAMINATION. FOR TAX POSITIONS NOT MEETING THE "MORE LIKELY OR NOT" TEXT, NO TAX BENEFIT IS RECORDED, THE FOUNDATION HAS NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2010, THE FOUNDATION HAS ACCRUED NO INTEREST AND NO PENALITES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. IT IS THE FOUNDATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAX MATTERS IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. THE FOUNDATION FILES A U.S, FEDERAL INFORMATION TAX RETURN. THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY OPEN TO AUDIT UNTER THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2010. 0 AUSTRALIA 0 0 FUNDRAISING AND GRANTMAKING HEALTH AND WELFARE 25000 0 0 0 25000 0 25000 AUSTRALIA HEALTH AND WELFARE 25000 CHECK 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INFORMATION SCHEDULE F, PART V SEMI-ANNUAL OR ANNUAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED OF ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS. 1 AMERICAN RED CROSS 2025 E STREET NW WASHINGTON DC 200065009 530196605 501(C)(3) 7187 2448 DEALER PRICE PROVIDED BY GIBSON GUITAR CORP. 2 GUITARS AND GIGBAD SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION PO BOX 128077 NASHVILLE TN 37212 621807877 501(C)(3) 7000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ART & CULTURE CENTER OF MIAMI STEPHEN P CLARK BUILDING 111 NW 1ST STREET SUITE 625 MIAMI FL 33128 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITY 22013 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES ASCAP FOUNDATION ONE LINCOLN PLAZA NEW YORK NY 10023 510181769 501(C)(3) 30000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BB KING MUSEUM AND DELTA INTERPRETIVE CENTER 101 S SUNFLOWER AVE INDIANOLA MS 38751 460501512 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES BLUES FOUNDATION 49 UNION AVENUE MEMPHIS TN 38103 621083757 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME (COUNTRY MUSIC FOUNDATION) 222 5TH AVENUE SOUTH NASHVILLE TN 37203 620753887 501(C)(3) 112500 7984 DEALER PRICE PROVIDED BY GIBSON GUITAR CORP. 11 GUITARS, MISC ACCESSORIES SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES DADE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 200 SOUTH BISCAYNE BLVD MIAMI FL 331315330 650350357 501(C)(3) 22013 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, 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SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES MR HOLLAND'S OPUS FOUNDATION 4370 TUJUNGA AVE SUITE 330 STUDIO CITY CA 91604 954604927 501(C)(3) 100324 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES MUSICARES 3030 OLYMPIC BLVD SANTA MONICA CA 90412 954470909 501(C)(3) 277500 33169 DEALER PRICE PROVIDED BY GIBSON GUITAR CORP. 10 GUITARS SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES NASHVILLE SYMPHONY 1 SYMPHONY PLACE NASHVILLE TN 37201 620550979 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES NATURAL RESOURCES DEFENSE COUNCIL 40 WEST 20TH ST NEW YORK NY 10011 132654926 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES NEW ORLEANS BAYOU STEPPERS SOCIAL 2700 CHARTRES ST NEW ORLEANS LA 70117 611713685 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE 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SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THE BLUES BALL 200 WAGNER PLACE MEMPHIS TN 38103 621576628 501(C)(3) 15000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THE CLEVELAND MUSIC SCHOOL SETTLEMENT (THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT) 11125 MAGNOLIA DRIVE CLEVELAND OH 44106 340714339 501(C)(3) 20413 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THE GREATER CLEVELAND MEDIA DEVELOPMENT CORP 1301 EAST 9TH STREET SUITE 120 CLEVELAND OH 44114 341884733 501(C)(3) 20413 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THE NOCCA INSTITUTE 2800 CHARTRES ST NEW ORLEANS LA 701177316 720972102 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THE VINNY 400 FRANKLIN ROAD FRANKLIN TN 37069 581893478 501(C)(3) 15145 DEALER PRICE PROVIDED BY GIBSON GUITAR CORP. 1 GUITAR AND 82 DVDS & SMALL ITEMS SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TJ MARTELL FOUNDATION 550 MADISON AVE 550/15 NEW YORK NY 10012 510180178 501(C)(3) 25000 26116 DEALER PRICE PROVIDED BY GIBSON GUITAR CORP. 17 GUITARS SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES TULANE UNIVERSITY 6823 ST CHARLES AVENUE NEW ORLEANS LA 70118 720423889 501(C)(3) 177000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES U S FUND FOR UNICEF 125 MAIDEN LANE NEW YORK NY 10038 131760110 501(C)(3) 10000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WATERAID AMERICA 232 MADISON AVENUE SUITE 1202 NEW YORK NY 10016 300181674 501(C)(3) 15000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WE ARE FAMILY FOUNDATION 320 WEST 37TH STREET 8TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10018 270010229 501(C)(3) 25000 SUPPORTING MUSIC EDUCATION AND THE ARTS, HEALTH AND WELFARE AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES 36 36 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: SEMI-ANNUAL OR ANNUAL REPORTS ARE REQUIRED OF ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVING GRANTS. HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ HENRY SERVES AS CEO OF GIBSON GUITAR CORP, A MAJOR DONOR OF THE FOUNDATION 1136728 GIBSON GUITAR CORP DONATED $909,338 CASH AND $227,340 NON-CASH ITEMS TO THE FOUNDATION. 0 DAVE BERRYMAN DAVE IS PRESIDENT OF GIBSON GUITAR CORP, A MAJOR DONOR OF THE FOUNDATION 1136728 GIBSON GUITAR CORP DONATED $909,338 CASH AND $227,340 NON-CASH ITEMS TO THE FOUNDATION. 0 X MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS 334 227340 MINIMUM ADVERTISED PRICE 0 0 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 HENRY JUSZKIEWICZ IS CEO OF GIBSON GUITAR CORP. DAVE BARRYMAN IS PRESIDENT OF GIBSON GUITAR CORP. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE FOUNDATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.