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KEY FIGURES PO BOX 9708 AUSTIN, TX 79766 512-920-2695 November 3, 2020 OPERATOR FOUNDATION 3800 N Lamar Blvd Suite 200 Austin, TX 78756
Dear Operator Foundation: Your 2019 Federal Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax will be electronically filed with the Internal Revenue Service upon receipt of a signed Form 8879-EO-IRS e-file Signature Authorization. No tax is payable with the filing of this return. Please be sure to call us if you have any questions. Sincerely,
Catherine J Ruiz
| 2019 | Federal Exempt Organization Tax Summary | Page 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | 47-3655644 | ||
| 2019 | 2018 | Diff | |
| REVENUE | |||
| Contributions and grants | 352,260 | 279,092 | 73,168 |
| Other revenue | 0 | 15,883 | -15,883 |
| Total revenue | 352,260 | 294,975 | 57,285 |
| EXPENSES | |||
| Benefits paid to or for members | 0 | 341 | -341 |
| Salaries, other compen., emp. benefits | 195,698 | 123,742 | 71,956 |
| Professional fundraising expenses | 0 | 234 | -234 |
| Other expenses | 108,326 | 111,035 | -2,709 |
| Total expenses | 304,024 | 235,352 | 68,672 |
| NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES | |||
| Revenue less expenses | 48,236 | 59,623 | -11,387 |
| Total assets at end of year | 112,430 | 0 | 112,430 |
| Total liabilities at end of year | 4,571 | 0 | 4,571 |
| Net assets/fund balances at end of year | 107,859 | 0 | 107,859 |
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IRS e-file Signature Authorization for an Exempt Organization
Form 8879-EO
For calendar year 2019, or fiscal year beginning
, 2019, and ending
OMB No. 1545-1878
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
G Do not send to the IRS. Keep for your records. G Go to www.irs.gov/Form8879EO for the latest information.
G Go to www.irs.gov/Form8879EO for the latest information.
2019
Name of exempt organization
Employer identification number
OPERATOR FOUNDATION Name and title of officer
OPERATOR FOUNDATION Name and title of officer
47-3655644
President Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only)
Brandon Wiley Part I Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only)
Part I Type of Return and Return Information (Whole Dollars Only) Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-EO and enter the applicable amount, if any, from the return. If you
Check the box for the return for which you are using this Form 8879-EO and enter the applicable amount, if any, from the return. If you check the box on line 1a, 2a, 3a, 4a, or 5a, below, and the amount on that line for the return being filed with this form was blank, then leave line 1b, 2b, 3b, 4b, or 5b, whichever is applicable, blank (do not enter -0-). But, if you entered -0- on the return, then enter -0- on the applicable line below. Do not complete more than one line in Part I.
1 a Form 990 check here. . . . .
G X b Total revenue, if any (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12). . . . . . . . . b Total revenue, if any (Form 990-EZ, line 9)
1 b 352,260. 2 b
2 a Form 990-EZ check here. . . . .
G b Total revenue, if any (Form 990-EZ, line 9). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Total tax (Form 1120-POL, line 22)
3 a Form 1120-POL check here. . . . . .
. . . . . . G b Total tax (Form 1120-POL, line 22). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b Tax based on investment income (Form 990-PF, Part VI, line 5)
4 a Form 990-PF check here. . . . .
3 b 4 b
5 a Form 8868 check here. . . .
G b Tax based on investment income (Form 990-PF, Part VI, line 5). . . . b Balance Due (Form 8868, line 3c)
b Balance Due (Form 8868, line 3c).....
5 b
Part II Declaration and Signature Authorization of Officer Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an officer of the above organization and that I have examined a copy of the organization's 2019
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I am an officer of the above organization and that I have examined a copy of the organization's 2019 electronic return and accompanying schedules and statements and to the best of my knowledge and belief, they are true, correct, and complete. I further declare that the amount in Part I above is the amount shown on the copy of the organization's electronic return. I consent to allow my intermediate service provider, transmitter, or electronic return originator (ERO) to send the organization's return to the IRS and to receive from the IRS (a) an acknowledgement of receipt or reason for rejection of the transmission, (b) the reason for any delay in processing the return or refund, and (c) the date of any refund. If applicable, I authorize the U.S. Treasury and its designated Financial Agent to initiate an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) entry to the financial institution account indicated in the tax preparation software for payment of the organization's federal taxes owed on this return, and the financial institution to debit the entry to this account. To revoke a payment, I must contact the U.S. Treasury Financial Agent at 1-888-353-4537 no later than 2 business days prior to the payment (settlement) date. I also authorize the financial institutions involved in the processing of the electronic payment of taxes to receive confidential information necessary to answer inquiries and resolve issues related to the payment. I have selected a personal identification number (PIN) as my signature for the organization's electronic return and, if applicable, the organization's consent to electronic funds withdrawal. \
Officer's PIN: check one box only X I authorize Key Figures
X I authorize Key Figures
ERO firm name \
to enter my PIN \
02984
as my signature
Enter five numbers, but do not enter all zeros \
on the organization's tax year 2019 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I also authorize the aforementioned ERO to enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen.\
As an officer of the organization, I will enter my PIN as my signature on the organization's tax year 2019 electronically filed return. If I have indicated within this return that a copy of the return is being filed with a state agency(ies) regulating charities as part of the IRS Fed/State program, I will enter my PIN on the return's disclosure consent screen. \
ERO's signature
Officer's signatureG \
11/12/2020 DateG
Part III Certification and Authentication ERO's EFIN/PIN. Enter your six-digit electronic filing identification
ERO Must Retain This Form ' See Instructions Do Not Submit This Form to the IRS Unless Requested To Do So
ERO's EFIN/PIN. Enter your six-digit electronic filing identification number (EFIN) followed by your five-digit self-selected PIN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
I certify that the above numeric entry is my PIN, which is my signature on the 2019 electronically filed return for the organization indicated above. I confirm that I am submitting this return in accordance with the requirements of Pub. 4163, Modernized e-File (MeF) Information for Authorized IRS e-file Providers for Business Returns.
Form 8879-EO (2019)
Application for Automatic Extension of Time To File an Exempt Organization Return GFile a separate application for each return.
Form 8868
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
GGo to www.irs.gov/Form8868 for the latest information.
Electronic filing (e-file). You can electronically file Form 8868 to request a 6-month automatic extension of time to file any of the forms listed below with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain Personal Benefit Contracts, for which an extension request must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic filing of this form, visit www.irs.gov/e-file-providers/e-file-for-charities-and-non-profits.
Automatic 6-Month Extension of Time. Only submit original (no copies needed).
All corporations required to file an income tax return other than Form 990-T (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file income tax returns. Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. Taxpayer identification number (TIN)
| Type or print
| File by the due date for filing your return. See instructions. | Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions. | Taxpayer identification number(TIN) |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | 47-3655644 | |
| Number, street,and room or suite number.If a P.O.box,see instructions. | ||
| 3800 N Lamar Blvd #200 | ||
| City,town or post office,state,and ZIP code.For a foreign address,see instructions. | ||
| Austin,TX 78756 |
Enter the Return Code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01
| Application Is For | Return Code | Application Is For | Return Code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990 or Form 990-EZ | 01 | Form 990-T(corporation) | 07 |
| Form 990-BL | 02 | Form 1041-A | 08 |
| Form 4720(individual) | 03 | Form 4720(other than individual) | 09 |
| Form 990-PF | 04 | Form 5227 | 10 |
| Form 990-Tsection 401(a) or 408(a) trust) | 05 | Form 6069 | 11 |
| Form 990-T(trust other than above) | 06 | Form 8870 | 12 |
? If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G ? If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN). If this is for the whole group, \
? If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN). If this is for the whole group, check this box. . . . . . G. If it is for part of the group, check this box. . . . G and attach a list with the names and TINs of all members the extension is for. \
1 I request an automatic 6-month extension of time until\ 11/15, 2020, to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above. The extension is for the organization's return for: G X calendar year 20 19
G tax year beginning, 20, and ending, 20.
G X calendar year 20 19 or G
| 3a If this application is for Forms 990-BL,990-PF,990-T,4720,或6069,enter the tentative tax,less any nonrefundable credits.See instructions | 3a $ | 0. |
|---|---|---|
| b If this application is for Forms 990-PF,990-T,4720,或6069,enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made.Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit | 3b $ | 0. |
| c Balance due.Subtract line 3b from line 3a.Include your payment with this form,if required,by using EFTPS(Electronic Federal Tax Payment System).See instructions | 3c $ | 0. |
Caution: If you are going to make an electronic funds withdrawal (direct debit) with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions. BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions. Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2020)
BAA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Form 990
(Rev. January 2020)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
| A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning...2019, and ending | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| B Check if applicable: | C OPERATOR FOUNDATION3800 N Lamar Blvd #200Austin, TX 78756 | ||
| Address change | |||
| Name change | |||
| Initial return | |||
| Final return/terminated | |||
| Amended return | |||
| Application pending | |||
| F Name and address of principal officer: Brandon WileySame As C Above | H(a) Is this a group return for subordinates?YesNo | ||
| I Tax-exempt status: | X 501(c)(X)501(c)( )insert no.)4947(a)(X)or527 | ||
| J Website: | https://operatorfoundation.org | ||
| K Form of organization: | X Corporation | Trust | Association Other |
| L Year of formation: | 2014M State of legal domicile: TX | ||
| Part I Summary | |||
| 1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most significant activities:The Operator Foundation's purpose is to promote internet freedom, open communication, and global personal Internet security through technology development, deployment, and education. | |||
| 2 Check this box if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. | |||
| 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) | |||
| 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) | |||
| 5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) | |||
| 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) | |||
| 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part IV, column (C), line 12 | |||
| b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-1, line 39. | |||
| RevenueExpenses | Prior Year | Current Year | |
| 279,092 | 352,260 | ||
| Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) | |||
| Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d) | |||
| Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9e, 10e, and 11e) | 15,883 | ||
| Total revenue = add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 12) | 294,975 | ||
| Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) | 352,260 | ||
| Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) | 341. | ||
| Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) | 123,742 | ||
| 16a Fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) | 234. | ||
| b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) | |||
| Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) | 111,035 | ||
| Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) | 235,352 | ||
| Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12 | 59,623 | ||
| Beginning of Current Year | End of Year | ||
| 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) | 66,521 | 112,430 | |
| 21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) | 6,898 | 4,571 | |
| 22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 | 59,623 | 107,859 | |
| Part II Signature BlockUnder penalties of piracy, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge. | |||
| Sign HereSignature of officerDateBrandon WileyPresidentType or print name and titlePrint/Type preparer's nameCatherine J RuizPreparer's signatureDateCheckif self-employedP02087714Firm's nameKey FiguresFirm's addressPO Box 9708Firm's EIN82-2385640Austin,TX79766Phone no.512-920-2695May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above?(see instructions).X YesNo |
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
47-3655644
Form 990 (2019) OPERATOR FOUNDATION Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission: The Operator Foundation's purpose is to promote internet freedom, open communication,
1 The Operator Foundation's purpose is to promote internet freedom, open communication, and global personal Internet security through technology development, deployment, and education.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
Yes X No
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?. . . . Yes X No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4 a (Code:) (Expenses $ 125,552.including grants of $) (Revenue $) Artemis: Operator Foundation developed a country-specific solution to Internet filtering consisting of a pluggable transport (PT) technology to obfuscate Internet traffic and circumvent filtering, resulting in an outcome of increased resilience and decreased vulnerability to blocking of websites and online services.
4 c (Code:) (Expenses $ 45,581.including grants of $) (Revenue $ Google Jigsaw: Modified the popular free VPN software OpenVPN to support Operator Foundation's shapeshifter technology, as well as the u2f authentication standard. This will help the global community of OpenVPN users to circumvent internet censorship targeting VPN software.
Form 990 (2019)
| Part IV | Checklist of Required Schedules | Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A. | 1 | X | |
| 2 | Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? | 2 | X | |
| 3 | Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part I. | 3 | X | |
| 4 | Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part II. | 4 | X | |
| 5 | Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part III. | 5 | X | |
| 6 | Did the organization maintain any donor aid funds or any similar fund or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part I. | 6 | X | |
| 7 | Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part II. | 7 | X | |
| 8 | Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part III. | 8 | X | |
| 9 | Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV. | 9 | X | |
| 10 | Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in donor-restricted endowments or in quasi endowments? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V. | 10 | X | |
| 11 | If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Part VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable. | |||
| a | Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part VI. | 11a | X | |
| b | Did the organization report an amount for investments – other securities in Part X, line 12, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part VII. | 11b | X | |
| c | Did the organization report an amount for investments – program related in Part X, line 13, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part VII. | 11c | X | |
| d | Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15, that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part XIX. | 11d | X | |
| e | Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part X. | 11e | X | |
| f | Did the organization's separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FFIR 49 (ASC 740)? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part X. | 11f | X | |
| 12a | Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes', complete Schedule D, Part XI and XII. | 12a | X | |
| b | Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes', and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Part XI and XII is optional. | 12b | X | |
| 13 | Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)? If 'Yes', complete Schedule E. | 13 | X | |
| 14a | Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? | 14a | X | |
| b | Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If 'Yes', complete Schedule F, Part I and IV. | 14b | X | |
| 15 | Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If 'Yes', complete Schedule F, Part I and IV. | 15 | X | |
| 16 | Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If 'Yes', complete Schedule F, Part I and IV. | 16 | X |
Form 990 (2019)
| Part IV | Checklist of Required Schedule (continued) | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column A), line 21 If Yes, complete Schedule I, Part I and III. | 22 | X |
| 23 | Did the organization answer Yes to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If Yes, complete Schedule J. | 23 | X |
| 24a | Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If Yes, answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule J. No, go to line 29a. | 24a | X |
| b | Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? | 24b | |
| c | Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defense any tax-exempt bonds? | 24c | |
| d | Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? | 24d | |
| 25a | Section C(3)(c), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(5) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a qualified person during the year? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I. | 25a | X |
| b | Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a qualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-E27? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part I. | 25b | X |
| 26 | Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22, for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part II. | 26 | X |
| 27 | Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or a family member of any of these persons? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part III. | 27 | X |
| 28 | Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions, for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):a A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV.b A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV. | 28a | X |
| c A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If Yes, complete Schedule L, Part IV. | 28b | X | |
| 29 | Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If Yes, complete Schedule M. | 29 | X |
| 30 | Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If Yes, complete Schedule M. | 30 | X |
| 31 | Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If Yes, complete Schedule N, Part I. | 31 | X |
| 32 | Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If Yes, complete Schedule N, Part II. | 32 | X |
| 33 | Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part I. | 33 | X |
| 34 | Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line I. | 34 | X |
| 35a | Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? | 35a | X |
| b If Yes to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2. | 35b | ||
| 36 | Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable organization? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2. | 36 | X |
| 37 | Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If Yes, complete Schedule R, Part VI. | 37 | X |
| 38 | Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note: All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. | 38 | X |
| Part V STATES Regarding Other IRS Fillings and Tax ComplianceCheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V. |
Form 990 (2019)
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return... | 2a | 2 |
| b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? | 2b | X |
| Note: If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) | ||
| 3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? | 3a | X |
| b If Yes, has it filed a Form 900-1 for this year? If No, to line 3b, provide an explanation on Schedule O. | 3b | |
| 4a At any time during the calendar year, the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? | 4a | X |
| b If Yes, enter the name of the foreign country | ||
| See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). | ||
| 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the year? | 5a | X |
| b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? | 5b | X |
| c If Yes, to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? | 5c | |
| 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? | 6a | X |
| b If Yes, did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? | 6b | |
| 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). | ||
| a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payer? | 7a | X |
| b If Yes, did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? | 7b | |
| c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? | 7c | X |
| d If Yes, indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year. | 7d | |
| e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? | 7e | X |
| f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? | 7f | X |
| g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? | 7g | |
| If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1026-2? | 7h | |
| 8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Do your above fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings when time during the year? | 8 | |
| 9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. | ||
| a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? | 9a | |
| b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? | 9b | |
| 10 Section 501(c)(x) organizations. Enter: | ||
| a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12. | 10a | |
| b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities. | 10b | |
| 11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter: | ||
| a Gross income from members or shareholders. | 11a | |
| b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) | 11b | |
| 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? | 12a | |
| b If Yes, enter the amount of tax-exempt interest or accrued during the year. | 12b | |
| 13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. | ||
| a is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? | 13a | |
| Note: See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. | ||
| b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans. | 13b | |
| c Enter the amount of reserves on hand. | 13c | |
| 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? | 14a | X |
| b If Yes, has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If No, provide an explanation on Schedule O. | 14b | |
| 15 is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? | 15 | X |
| if Yes, see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N. | ||
| 16 is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? if Yes, complete Form 4720, Schedule O. | 16 | X |
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Form 990 (2019) OPERATOR FOUNDATION
| Part VI | Governance, Management,and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below,and for a 'No' response to line 8a,8b,or 10b below,describe the circumstances,processes,or changes on Schedule O.See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI. | | --- | --- |
Section A. Governing Body and Management
| 1aEnter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year... | 1a | 4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1b | 4 | ||||
| bEnter the number of voting members included on line 1a, above, who are independent... | |||||
| 2Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? | 2 | X | |||
| 3Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors, trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? | 3 | X | |||
| 4Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? | 4 | X | |||
| 5Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? | 5 | X | |||
| 6Did the organization have members or stockholders? | 6 | X | |||
| 7aDid the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? | 7a | X | |||
| bAre any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? | 7b | X | |||
| 8Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following: | |||||
| aThe governing body? | 8a | X | |||
| bEach committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? | 8b | X | |||
| 9Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization's mailing address?If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses on Schedule O. | 9 | X |
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.) Yes No \
| Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 10a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? | 10a | X | |
| b If Yes, did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? | 10b | ||
| 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? | 11a | X | |
| b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. See Schedule O | |||
| 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If No, go to line 13. | 12a | X | |
| b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? | 12b | ||
| c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If Yes, describe in Schedule O how this was done See Schedule O | 12c | ||
| 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? | 13 | X | |
| 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? | 14 | X | |
| 15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? | |||
| a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official. | 15a | X | |
| b Other officers or key employees of the organization. | 15b | X | |
| If Yes to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions). | |||
| 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? | 16a | X | |
| b If Yes, did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? | 16b |
Section C. Disclosure 17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed G
| 17 | List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply. | |||
| Own websiteAnother's websiteUpon requestOther(explain on Schedule O) | ||||
| 19 | Describe on Schedule 0 whether(and if so,how)the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy,and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.See Schedule 0 | |||
| 20 | State the name,address,and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and recordsBrandon Wiley 3800 N Lamar Blvd, Suite 200 Austin TX 78756(512)630-2616 |
Form 990 (2019)
Part VII Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees 1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year. ? List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of
? List all of the organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.
? List all of the organization's current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of 'key employee.' ? List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
? List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations. ? List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
? List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. ? List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
? List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.
See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee. (C)
| (A) Name and title | (B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) | (C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) | (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) | (E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) | (F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Individual trustee | Institutional trustee | Officer | Key employee | Highest compensated employee | Former | |||||
| (1) Brandon WileyPresident | 40 | X | 103,992. | 0. | 0. | |||||
| (2) Adelita SchuleSenior Software Engineer | 40 | X | 66,876. | 0. | 0. | |||||
| (3) Steven HazelDirector | 1 | X | 0. | 0. | 0. | |||||
| (4) Donald JacksonTreasurer | 1 | X | 0. | 0. | 0. | |||||
| (5) Corie JohnsonVice President | 1 | X | 0. | 0. | 0. | |||||
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Form 990 (2019) OPERATOR FOUNDATION 47-3655644 Page 8 Part VII Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued) (B) (C)
| (A)Name and title | (B) | (C) | (D) | (E) | (F) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) | Individual trustee or director | Individual trustee | Individual trustee | Officer | Key employee | Former frighters compensated employee | Former frighters compensated employee | Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISG) | Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISG) | Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISG) | Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations | ||
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| 1 b Subtotal ... 170,868. 0. 0.c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A ... 0. 0. 0.d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) ... 170,868. 0. 0. | |||||||||||||
| 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization ▶ 1 |
| A Name and business address | B Description of services | C
Compensation | | --- | --- | --- | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than$100,000 of compensation from the organization 0 | | |
Section B. Independent Contractors 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
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| Program Service Revenue | (A) Total revenue | (B) Related or exempt function revenue | (C) Unrelated business revenue | (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1a Federated campaigns | 1a | ||||||
| b Membership dues | 1b | ||||||
| c Fundraising events | 1c | ||||||
| d Related organizations | 1d | ||||||
| e Government grants (contributions) | 1e | 245,494. | |||||
| f All other contributions, offers, grants, and similar amounts not included above | 1f | 106,766. | |||||
| g Nonash contributions included in lines 1a-1f. | 1g | ||||||
| h Total. Add lines 1a-1f | 352,260. | ||||||
| Other Revenue | Business Code | ||||||
| 2a | |||||||
| b | |||||||
| c | |||||||
| d | |||||||
| e | |||||||
| f All other program service revenue | |||||||
| g Total. Add lines 2a-2f | |||||||
| 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts) | |||||||
| 4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds | |||||||
| 5 Royalties | |||||||
| Miscellaneous Revenue | (i) Real | (ii) Personal | |||||
| 6a Gross rents | 6a | ||||||
| b Less: rental expenses | 6b | ||||||
| c Rental income or (loss) | 6c | ||||||
| d Net rental income or (loss) | |||||||
| 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory | 7a | ||||||
| b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses | 7b | ||||||
| Miscellaneous Revenue | (i) Securities | (ii) Other | |||||
| 8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). | 8a | ||||||
| b Less: direct expenses | 8b | ||||||
| c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events | |||||||
| 9a Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 | 9a | ||||||
| b Less: direct expenses | 9b | ||||||
| c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities | |||||||
| Miscellaneous Revenue | 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances | 10a | |||||
| b Less: cost of goods sold | 10b | ||||||
| c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory | |||||||
| 12 Total revenue. See instructions | 352,260. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
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OPERATOR FOUNDATION Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).
| Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses Section 501(c)(3)和501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column(A).
| Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX. | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Do not include amounts reported on lines6b,7b,8b,9b,and 10b of Part VIII. | (A)Total expenses | (B)Program service expenses | (C)Management and general expenses | (D)Fundraising expenses |
| 1Grants and other assistance to domesticorganizations and domestic governments.See Part IV,line 21. | ||||
| 2Grants and other assistance to domesticindividuals.See Part IV,line 22. | ||||
| 3Grants and other assistance to foreignorganizations,foreign governments,and foreign individuals.See Part IV,lines 15 and 16 | ||||
| 4Benefits paid to or for members. | ||||
| 5Compensation of current officers,directors,trees,and key employees. | 170,868. | 170,868. | 0. | 0. |
| 6Compensation not included above todisqualified persons(as defined undersection 4958(h)(1))and persons describedin section 4958(c)(3)(B). | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| 7Other salaries and wages. | ||||
| 8Pension plan accruals and contributions(include section 401(k)和403(oemployer contributions). | 11,011. | 11,011. | ||
| 9Other employee benefits. | 13,819. | 13,819. | ||
| 10Payroll taxes. | 9,726. | 9,701. | 25. | |
| 11Fees for services(nonemployees):a Management.b Legal.c Accounting.d Lobbying.e Professional fundraising services.See Part IV,line 17.f Investment management fees.gOther(if line 11g amount exceeds10%of line 25,column(A)amount,list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.).i Advertising and promotion. | 1,232. | 691. | 541. | |
| 13Office expenses. | 811. | 811. | ||
| 14Information technology. | 10,494. | 10,039. | 455. | |
| 15Royalties. | 10,370. | 10,370. | ||
| 16Occupancy. | 32. | 32. | ||
| 17Travel. | ||||
| 18Payments of travel or entertainmentexpenses for any federal,state,or localpublic officials. | ||||
| 19Conferences,conventions,and meetings. | ||||
| 20Interest. | ||||
| 21Payments to affiliates. | ||||
| 22Depreciation,depletion,and amortization. | 5,835. | 5,835. | ||
| 23Insurance. | 1,070. | 1,070. | ||
| 24Other expenses.Itemize expensesnotcovered above(List miscellaneousexpenseson line 44e,If line 24eamount expires10%ofline 25,column(A)amount,list line 24eexpenses on ScheduleO.). | ||||
| aContractors | 61,258. | 60,621. | 637. | |
| bSupplies | 7,391. | 7,137. | 254. | |
| cBank Charges | 107. | 107. | ||
| dAll other expenses. | ||||
| 25Total functional expenses.Add lines1 through24e. | 304,024. | 282,458. | 21,566. | 0. |
| 26Joint costs.Complete this line onlyifthe organization reported in column(B)joint costs from a combinededucationalcampaign and fundraising solicitation.Check here□if followingSoQ-98-2(AAS 398-720). |
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| (A) Beginning of year | (B) End of year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | 1 Cash – non-interest-bearing. | 60,841. | 1 | 98,705. |
| 2 Savings and temporary cash investments. | 5. | 2 | 5. | |
| 3 Pledges and grants receivable, net. | 3 | |||
| 4 Accounts receivable, net. | 4 | |||
| 5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons. | 5 | |||
| 6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). | 6 | |||
| 7 Notes and loans receivable, net. | 7 | |||
| 8 Inventories for sale or use. | 8 | |||
| 9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges. | 9 | |||
| 10a Land, buildings, and equipment; cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D. | 10a 18,018. | |||
| b Less: accumulated depreciation. | 10b 5,835. | 3,238. | 10c 12,183. | |
| 11 Investments – publicly traded securities. | 11 | |||
| 12 Investments – other securities. See Part IV, line 11. | 12 | |||
| 13 Investments – program-related. See Part IV, line 11. | 13 | |||
| 14 Intangible assets. | 14 | |||
| 15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11. | 2,437. | 15 | 1,537. | |
| 16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33). | 66,521. | 16 | 112,430. | |
| Liabilities | 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses. | 17 | ||
| 18 Grants payable. | 18 | |||
| 19 Deferred revenue. | 19 | |||
| 20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities. | 20 | |||
| 21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D. | 21 | |||
| 22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons. | 22 | |||
| 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties. | 23 | |||
| 24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties. | 24 | |||
| 25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D. | 6,898. | 25 | 4,571. | |
| 26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25. | 6,898. | 26 | 4,571. | |
| Net Assets or Fund Balances | Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here ▶ and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33. | |||
| 27 Net assets without donor restrictions. | 59,623. | 27 | 107,859. | |
| 28 Net assets with donor restrictions. | 28 | |||
| Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here ▶ and complete lines 29 through 33. | ||||
| 29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds. | 29 | |||
| 30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund. | 30 | |||
| 31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds. | 31 | |||
| 32 Total net assets or fund balances. | 59,623. | 32 | 107,859. | |
| 33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances. | 66,521. | 33 | 112,430. |
| Part XI | Reconciliation of Net AssetsCheck if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12). | 1 | 352,260. | |
| 2 | Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25). | 2 | 304,024. | |
| 3 | Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1. | 3 | 48,236. | |
| 4 | Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)). | 4 | 59,623. | |
| 5 | Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments. | 5 | ||
| 6 | Donated services and use of facilities. | 6 | ||
| 7 | Investment expenses. | 7 | ||
| 8 | Prior period adjustments. | 8 | ||
| 9 | Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain on Schedule O). | 9 | 0. | |
| 10 | Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B)) | 10 | 107,859. |
Form 990 (2019)
BAA
SCHEDULE A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. G Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
2019
G Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
G Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Open to Public Inspection
OPERATOR FOUNDATION Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions. The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i). 2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ).)
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). 4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:
5 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v). 7
7 An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:
10X An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33-1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions'subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.) 11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). \
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4). \
12 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g. a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported \
lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g. a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B. b \
b Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C. c \
c Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported
organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not
functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see
instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization. Enter the number of supported organizations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
| (i)Name of supported organization | (ii)EIN | (iii)Type of organization(described on lines 1-10above(see instructions)) | (iv)Is theorganization listedin your governingdocument? | (v)Amount of monetarysupport(see instructions) | (vi)Amount of othersupport(see instructions) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | |||||
| (A) | ||||||
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| Total |
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 OPERATOR FOUNDATION Part II
Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
| (a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any 'unusual grants'). | ||||||
| 2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf. | ||||||
| 3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge. | ||||||
| 4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3. | ||||||
| 5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f). | ||||||
| 6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. |
Section B. Total Support
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
| 14 | Public support percentage for 2019 (line 6, column(f) divided by line 11, column(f)) | 14 | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Public support percentage from 2018 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 | 15 | % | |
| 16a33-1/3% support test-2019.If the organization did not check the box on line 13,and line 14 is 33-1/3% or more,check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. | |||
| b33-1/3% support test-2018.If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a,and line 15 is 33-1/3% or more,check this box and stop here.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. | |||
| 17a10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2019.If the organization did not check a box on line 13,16a,or 16b,and line 14 is 10% or more,and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test,check this box and stop here.Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. | |||
| b10%-facts-and-circumstances test-2018.If the organization did not check a box on line 13,16a,16b,or 17a,and line 15 is 10% or more,and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test,check this box and stop here.Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test.The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. | |||
| 18Private foundation.If the organization did not check a box on line 13,16a,16b,17a,or 17b,check this box and see instructions. |
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 Part III
OPERATOR FOUNDATION
Section A. Public Support
| Section A. Public Support | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) | (a)2015 | (b)2016 | (c)2017 | (d)2018 | (e)2019 | (f)Total |
| 1 Gifts, grants, contributions,and membership feesreceived.(Do not includeany'unusual grants.) | 723. | 81,741. | 182,849. | 294,976. | 352,260. | 912,549. |
| 2 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or servicesperformed,or facilities furnished in any activity that isrelated to the organization's tax-exempt purpose. | 0. | |||||
| 3 Gross receipts from activitiesthat are not an unrelated tradeor business under section 513. | 0. | |||||
| 4 Tax revenues levied for theorganization's benefit andeither paid to or expended onits behalf. | 0. | |||||
| 5 The value of servicesorfacilities furnished by agovernmental unit to theorganization without charge. | 0. | |||||
| 6 Total.Add lines 1 through 5. | 723. | 81,741. | 182,849. | 294,976. | 352,260. | 912,549. |
| 7a Amounts included on lines1,2,and 3 received fromdisqualified persons. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| b Amounts included on lines2and 3 received from other thandisqualified persons thatexceed the greater of $5,000or1% of the amount on line13for the year. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| c Add lines 7a and 7b. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| 8 Public support.(Subtractline7cfrom line6). | 912,549. |
Section B. Total Support Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) G
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage 15 Public support percentage for 2019 (line 8, column (f), divided by line 13, column (f))
| (a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Amounts from line 6... | 723. | 81,741. | 182,849. | 294,976. | 352,260. | 912,549. |
| 10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties, and income from similar sources... | 0. | |||||
| b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975... | 0. | |||||
| c Add lines 10a and 10b... | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. | 0. |
| 11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on... | 0. | |||||
| 12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)... | 0. | |||||
| 13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)... | 723. | 81,741. | 182,849. | 294,976. | 352,260. | 912,549. |
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Part IV Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections
Supporting Organizations (Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.) Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
| 1 | Are all of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing documents? If No, describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. if Designated by class or purpose, describe the designation. if Historic and continuing relationship, explain. |
|---|---|
| 2 | The organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If Yes, explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). |
| 3a | The organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If Yes, answer (b) and (c) below. |
| b | The organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If Yes, describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination. |
| c | The organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. |
| 4a | Was any supported organization not organized in the United States (foreign supported organization)? If Yes, and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below. |
| b | The organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If Yes, describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations. |
| c | The organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 508(a)(1) or (2)? If Yes, explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes. |
| 5a | The organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If Yes, answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and Numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) a priority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). |
| b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document? | |
| c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? | |
| 6 | The organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? If Yes, provide detail in Part VI. |
| 7 | The organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (as defined in section 4958(c)(3)C), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If Yes, complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). |
| 8 | The organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If Yes, complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). |
| 9a | Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If Yes, provide detail in Part VI. |
| b | Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If Yes, provide detail in Part VI. |
| c | Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If Yes, provide detail in Part VI. |
| 10a | Was the organization subject to the excess business rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(I) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If Yes, answer 10b below. |
| b | Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings.) |
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Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued)
| Yes | No | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons? | |||
| a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in(b)和(c)below,the governing body of a supported organization | |||
| 11a | |||
| b A family member of a person described in(a)above? | |||
| 11b | |||
| c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in(a)or(b)above?If'Yes'toa,b,orc,provide detailinPartVI. | |||
| 11c |
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If 'No,' describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization's activities.If the organization had more than one supported organization,describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions,if any,applied to such powers during the tax year. | ||
| 1 | ||
| 2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised,or controlled the supporting organization?If 'Yes,' explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,supervised,or controlled the supporting organization. | ||
| 2 |
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Were a majority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization's supported organization(s)? If 'No,' describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s). | ||
| 1 |
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization's tax year,(i)a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year,(ii)a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification,and(iii)copies of the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of notification,to the extent not previously provided? | ||
| 2 Were any of the organization's officers,directors,or trustees either(i)appointed or elected by the supported organization(s)or(ii)serving on the governing body of a supported organization?If'No,'explaininPartVIhowtheorganizationmaintainedacloseandcontinuousworkingrelationshipwiththesupportedorganization(s). | ||
| 3 By reason of the relationship described in(2),did the organization's supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization's investment policies and in directing the use of the organization's income or assets at all times during the tax year?If'Yes,'describeinPartVItheroletheorganization'ssupportedorganizationsplayedinthisregard. |
1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions).
b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization's involvement, one or more of the organization's supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If 'Yes,' explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization's position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization's involvement.
a Did substantially all of the organization's activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If 'Yes,' then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
a The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each of its supported organizations? If 'Yes,' describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
c The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 2a | ||
| 2b | ||
| 3a | ||
| 3b |
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019 Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
| Section A – Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year | (B) Current Year (optional) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | |
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | |
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | |
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3. | 4 | |
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | |
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | |
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | |
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6, and 7 from line 4) | 8 | |
| Section B – Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year | (B) Current Year (optional) | |
| 1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | |||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | |
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | |
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | |
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | |
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | ||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets | 2 | |
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d. | 3 | |
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | |
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | |
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035. | 6 | |
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | |
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | |
| Section C – Distributable Amount | Current Year | ||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | |
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1. | 2 | |
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | |
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3. | 4 | |
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | |
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions). | 6 | |
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions). |
Section B ' Minimum Asset Amount
Section C ' Distributable Amount
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| Section D – Distributions | Current Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||||
| 2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly fathers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity | ||||
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions. | ||||
| 7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||||
| 8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions. | ||||
| 9 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by line 9 amount | ||||
| Section E – Distribution Allocations (see instructions) | (i) Excess Distributions(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2019(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 | |||
| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
| 2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required — explain in Part VI). See instructions. | ||||
| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019 | ||||
| a From 2014 ... | ||||
| b From 2015 ... | ||||
| c From 2016 ... | ||||
| d From 2017 ... | ||||
| e From 2018 ... | ||||
| f Total of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) | ||||
| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4 Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
| 5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. | ||||
| 6 Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. | ||||
| 7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. | ||||
| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015 ... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016 ... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017 ... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018 ... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019 ... |
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54E09FDF-0EC1-486F-B58B-92780258A134
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019OPERATOR FOUNDATION 47-3655644Page 8 Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b;Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a, and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.)
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| Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) Department of the Treasury
| Internal Revenue Service | Schedule of Contributors | |
|---|---|---|
| Attach to Form 990, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-PF. | ||
| Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. | ||
| Name of the organization | Employer identification number | |
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | 47-3655644 | |
| Organization type (check one): | ||
| Fileers of: | Section: | |
| Form 990 or 990-EZ | X 501(c)(3) (enter number) organization | |
| □ 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation | ||
| Form 990-PF | □ 527 political organization | |
| □ 501(c)(3) exempt private foundation | ||
| □ 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation | ||
| □ 501(c)(3) taxable private foundation |
Form 990 or 990-EZ
X 501(c)( 3) (enter number) organization
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation
527 political organization
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation
501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule. Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
XFor an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions. \
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33-1/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that
received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000; or (2) 2% of the amount on (i)
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h; or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer 'No' on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
| Name of organization | Employer identification number |
|---|---|
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | 47-3655644 |
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Internews (USDOS passthrough grant) | $ 245,494. | Person XPayroll □Noncash |
| P.O. Box 4448 | (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | ||
| Arcata, CA 95518-4448 | |||
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
| 2 | OSTIF | $ 37,000. | Person XPayroll □Noncash |
| 3566 W DICKENS AVE STE 3 | (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | ||
| Chicago, IL 60647-3617 | |||
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
| 3 | $ 58,880. | Person XPayroll □Noncash | |
| PO Box 2050 | (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | ||
| Mountain View, CA 94042-2050 | |||
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
| $ | Person □Payroll □Noncash | ||
| (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | |||
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
| $ | Person □Payroll □Noncash | ||
| (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | |||
| (a) No. | (b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4 | (c) Total contributions | (d) Type of contribution |
| $ | Person □Payroll □Noncash | ||
| (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.) | |||
Part I Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
| Schedule B(Form 990,990-EZ,or 990-PF)(2019) | 1 | 1 | Page3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of organization | Employer identification number | ||
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION | 47-3655644 |
Part II Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
|---|---|---|---|
| —— | N/A | $ | |
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
| —— | —— | $ | |
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
| —— | —— | $ | |
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
| —— | —— | $ | |
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
| —— | —— | $ | |
| (a) No. from Part I | (b) Description of noncash property given | (c) FMV (or estimate)(See instructions.) | (d) Date received |
| —— | —— | $ |
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
| Schedule B(Form 990,990-EZ,或990-PF)(2019) | 1 | 1 | Page4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name of organization OPERATOR FOUNDATION | Employer identification number47-3655644 |
| OPERATOR FOUNDATION 47-3655644 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns(a) through(e)和the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of$1,000or lessfor the year.(Enter this information once.See instructions.) $\triangleright$ S/N/AUse duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed. | |||
| (a)No.fromPartI | (b)Purpose of gift | (c)Use of gift | (d)Description of how gift is held |
| N/A | |||
| (e)Transfer of giftTransferee's name, address,and ZIP+4Relationship of transferor to transferee | |||
| (a)No.fromPartI | (b)Purpose of gift | (c)Use of gift | (d)Description of how gift is held |
| (e)Transfer of giftTransferee's name,address,and ZIP+4Relationship of transferor to transferee | |||
| (a)No.fromPartI | (b)Purpose of gift | (c)Use of gift | (d)Description of how gift is held |
| (e)Transfer of giftTransferee's name,address,and ZIP+4Relationship of transferor to transferee | |||
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
SCHEDULE D (Form 990)
Supplemental Financial Statements G Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. G Attach to Form 990. G Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization
Name of the organization
Open to Public Inspection Employer identification number
OPERATOR FOUNDATION Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
| (a) Donor advised funds | (b) Funds and other accounts | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Total number at end of year... | ||
| 2. Aggregate value of contributions to (during year) | ||
| 3. Aggregate value of grants from (during year) | ||
| 4. Aggregate value at end of year | ||
| 5. Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes No | ||
| 6. Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No |
conservation easements. Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement and balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that describes the organization's accounting for conservation easements. Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
| 1a If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,historical treasures,or other similar assets held for public exhibition,education,or research in furtherance of public service,provide in Part XIII the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items. |
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| b If the organization elected,as permitted under FASB ASC 958,to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,historical treasures,or other similar assets held for public exhibition,education,or research in furtherance of public service,provide the following amounts relating to these items: |
| (i) Revenue included on Form 990,Part VIII,line 1. $ |
| (ii) Assets included in Form 990,Part X. $ |
| 2 If the organization received or held works of art,historical treasures,or other similar assets for financial gain,provide the followingamounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items: |
| a Revenue included on Form 990,Part VIII,line 1. $ |
| b Assets included in Form 990,Part X. $ |
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
47-3655644 Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019 OPERATOR FOUNDATION Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
c Preservation for future generations 4
e Other
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII.
Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
| Amount | ||
|---|---|---|
| c Beginning balance | 1c | |
| d Additions during the year | 1d | |
| e Distributions during the year | 1e | |
| f Ending balance | 1f | |
| 2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? | ||
| b If Yes, explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII. |
| Yes | No | |
|---|---|---|
| 3a(i) | ||
| 3a(ii) | ||
| 3b | ||
| 4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. |
| Description of property | (a) Cost or other basis(investment) | (b) Cost or other basis(other) | (c) Accumulated depreciation | (d) Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 a Land | ||||
| b Buildings | ||||
| c Leasehold improvements | ||||
| d Equipment | 18,018. | 5,835. | 12,183. | |
| e Other | ||||
| Total. Add lines 1a through 1e.(Column(d) must equal Form990,PartX,column(B),line10c.) | 12,183. |
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2019OPERATOR FOUNDATION Part VII Investments ' Other Securities.
| Part VII Investments – Other Securities. N/A | ||
|---|---|---|
| Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12. | ||
| (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) | (b) Book value | (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value |
| (1) Financial derivatives | ||
| (2) Closely held equity interests | ||
| (3) Other | ||
| (A) | ||
| (B) | ||
| (C) | ||
| (D) | ||
| (E) | ||
| (F) | ||
| (G) | ||
| (H) | ||
| (I) | ||
| Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 12.) |
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 15.). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . G Part X Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
| 1. | (a) Description of liability | (b) Book value |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Federal income taxes | ||
| (2) Credit Card | 385. | |
| (3) Payroll Liabilities | 4,186. | |
| (4) | ||
| (5) | ||
| (6) | ||
| (7) | ||
| (8) | ||
| (9) | ||
| (10) | ||
| (11) | ||
| Total.(Column(b)must equalForm990,PartX,column(B)line25.) | 4,571. | |
| 2. Liability for uncertain tax positions.In PartXIII,provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions underFASBASC740.Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided inPartXIII. |
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019 OPERATOR FOUNDATION 47-3655644 Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. N/A Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
| 1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12: | ||||
| a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments | 2a | |||
| b Donated services and use of facilities | 2b | |||
| c Recoveries of prior year grants | 2c | |||
| d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) | 2d | |||
| e Add lines 2a through 2d. | 2e | |||
| Subtract line 2e from line 1. | 3 | |||
| Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1: | ||||
| a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. | 4a | |||
| b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) | 4b | |||
| c Add lines 4a and 4b. | 4c | |||
| Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c.(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) | 5 |
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. N/A Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
| 1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements | 1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25: | ||||
| a Donated services and use of facilities | 2a | |||
| b Prior year adjustments | 2b | |||
| c Other losses | 2c | |||
| d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) | 2d | |||
| e Add lines 2a through 2d. | 2e | |||
| Subtract line 2e from line 1. | 3 | |||
| Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: | ||||
| a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b. | 4a | |||
| b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) | 4b | |||
| c Add lines 4a and 4b. | 4c | |||
| Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c.(This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) | 5 |
Part XIII Supplemental Information. \
Part XIII Supplemental Information. Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. \
DocuSign Envelope ID: 54E09FDF-0EC1-486F-B58B-92780258A134 SCHEDULE O Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No. 1545-0047 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. G Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Department of the Treasury G Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information. Open to Public Inspection Internal Revenue Service Name of the organization Employer identification number OPERATOR FOUNDATION 47-3655644 Form 990, Part III, Line 4d-Other Program Services Description Other program services aligned with Operator Foundation's mission.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b-Form 990 Review Process
Lauren McCormick, Project Manager, will work with Key Figures to prepare Form 990. Project Manager will review the form first. Melissa Mason, Grant Manager, will review the form after it is reviewed and approved by the Project Manager. Brandon Wiley, President, will review the final form and sign before submission to IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c-Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Board Members receive Policy and Procedures document that includes a Conflict of Interest Disclosure annually. Additionally, at each board meeting Board Members are asked to report potential conflicts of interest regarding items on the Board Agenda and be removed from discussion and voting if there are potential conflicts. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 - Other Organization Documents Publicly Available No other documents available to the public.
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. TEEA4901L 08/19/19 Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)
| No. | Description | Date Acquired | Date Sold | Cost/ Basis | Bus. Prt. | Cur 179 Bonus | Special Depr. Allow | Prior 179/ Bonus/ Sp. Depr. | Prior Dec. Bal. Depr. | Salvage /Basis Reductn. | Depr. Basis | Prior Depr. | Method | Life | Rate | Current Depr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990/990-PF | ||||||||||||||||
| Machinery and Equipment | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Laptop(s) | 2/04/18 | 3,238 | 3,238 | S/L | 3 | 2,069 | |||||||||
| 2 | Laptop(s) | 1/08/19 | 3,168 | 3,168 | S/L | 3 | 1,056 | |||||||||
| 3 | Laptop(s) | 1/11/19 | 5,711 | 5,711 | S/L | 3 | 1,904 | |||||||||
| 4 | Laptop(s) | 5/16/19 | 2,156 | 2,156 | S/L | 3 | 419 | |||||||||
| 5 | Laptop(s) | 6/21/19 | 2,048 | 2,048 | S/L | 3 | 341 | |||||||||
| 6 | Laptop(s) | 12/06/19 | 1,697 | 1,697 | S/L | 3 | 47 | |||||||||
| Total Machinery and Equipment | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 0 | 5,836 | |||||||
| Total Depreciation | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 0 | 5,836 | |||||||
| Grand Total Depreciation | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 0 | 5,836 |
| No. | Description | Date Acquired | Date Sold | Cost/ Basis | Bus. Pct. | Cur 179 Bonus | Special Depr. Allow | Prior 179/ Bonus/ Sp. Depr. | Prior Dec. Bal. Depr. | Salvage /Basis Reductn. | Depr. Basis | Prior Depr. | Method | Life | Rate | Current Depr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form 990/990-PF | ||||||||||||||||
| Machinery and Equipment | ||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Laptop(s) | 2/04/18 | 3,238 | 3,238 | 2,069 | S/L | 3 | 1,079 | ||||||||
| 2 | Laptop(s) | 1/08/19 | 3,168 | 3,168 | 1,056 | S/L | 3 | 1,056 | ||||||||
| 3 | Laptop(s) | 1/11/19 | 5,711 | 5,711 | 1,904 | S/L | 3 | 1,904 | ||||||||
| 4 | Laptop(s) | 5/16/19 | 2,156 | 2,156 | 419 | S/L | 3 | 719 | ||||||||
| 5 | Laptop(s) | 6/21/19 | 2,048 | 2,048 | 341 | S/L | 3 | 683 | ||||||||
| 6 | Laptop(s) | 12/06/19 | 1,697 | 1,697 | 47 | S/L | 3 | 566 | ||||||||
| Total Machinery and Equipment | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 5,836 | 6,007 | ||||||||
| Total Depreciation | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 5,836 | 6,007 | |||||||
| Grand Total Depreciation | 18,018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18,018 | 5,836 | 6,007 |