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Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ

OMB

S27, or 4947(a)(1)
of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
~ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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Information

is at www.irs.qov/form990.

about Form 990-EZ and its instructions

Department
oftheTreasury
IntemalRevenueService
A
B
r
r
r

For the 2014 calendar year , or tax year beginning 01-01-2014


, and ending 12-31-2014
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If marl is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
PO BOX 33144
Initial return

Amended return

Application pending

G Accounting

Accrual

Other

~
a.o
~
a.o

status(checkonlyone)

P 501(C)(3)~r

P Corporation

0:::

Revenue,
Check

Contributions,

Program

Membership

dues

I nvestment

Income

Sa

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

,...

Check ~
If the organization
required
to attach Schedule
B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

service

IS not

0 to respond

Schedule

and similar

amounts

government

fees

of assets

sale

other

of assets

gaming

gross

than

Inventory

expenses
or (loss)

Less

cost

Gross

profit

Other

revenue

Total revenue. Add

11

Benefits

12

Salaries,

(see the Instructions

I)

15,570

19,220

other

Sb

than

Inventory

from
from

of goods

(Subtract

line 5b from

line 5a)

G Ifgreaterthan

gaming

gaming
less

exceeds

and fundrars
and fundrars

returns

$15,000)

Sc

of contributions
G If the

$15,000)

lines

6a and 6b and subtract

and allowances

sales

of Inventory

In Schedule

lines

13,199

6c
(add

line 6c)

14,858

6d

7a
7b

from

(describe

28,057

6b

rnq events
rnq events

16a

sold

or (loss)

and similar

Schedule

and contributions

of Inventory,

1,2,3,4,

amounts

(Subtract

line 7b from

line 7a)

7c

0)

...

5c, 6d, 7c, and 8

paid (list

In Schedule

0)

Profe s sronal

fees

and other

14

Occupancy,

rent,

utilities,

lS

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

18

Excess

19

Net assets

or fund

end-of-year

figure

50,158

622

11

c ornpe ns atron,

13

510

10

paid to or for members


other

for Part

column

Sa

expenses

(attach

Income

sales

Grants

Part

II,

mq events

from

Gross

10

In this

or If total assets
(Part
~ $ 63,357

and contracts

Gross Income from fundrars mq events


(not Including
$
from fundrars mq events
reported
on line 1) (attach
Schedule

or more,

baSIS and sales

from

direct

are $200,000

received

Net Income

---------------------------

receipts

to any question

Gross

Less

527

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

Including

sale

and fundrars

Other

gross receipts
Ifgross
Instead of Form 990-EZ

or r

or other

Income

Association

4947(a)(1)

and assessments

from

or (loss)

Gaming

revenue

) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

7a

a.

(specify)

501(c)(
Trust

used

qrfts , grants,

sum of such

<Io

Expenses,

If the organization

F Group Exemption
Number
~

... CHARACTERCINCINNATIORG

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine


(B) below) are $500,000
or more, file Form 990

a.o

31-1711829
E Telephone number

P Cash

Method

K Form of organization

1m"

D Employer identification number

City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CINCINNATI, OH 45233

J Tax-exempt

Open to Public
Inspection

(513) 467-0170

r Final
return/terminated

I Website:

1545-1150

2014

Under section SOl(c),

No

and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

12
contractors

27,310

13

<Io

a:!:!...
;.::

LLJ

z::

a.
<Io
<Io

.q;

.....

publications,
expenses

and maintenance

postage,

(describe
lines

and shipping

In Schedule

0)

10 through

or (defic rt) for the year


balances
reported

(Subtract

on prior

...

16

at beginning
year's

line 17 from
of year

(from

line 9)
line 27, column

(A))

(must

agree

20

Other

21

Net assets

For Paperwork

changes

In net assets

or fund

balances

or fund

return)

balances

at end of year

Reduction Act Notice, see the separate

(explain
Combine

In Schedule
lines

instructions.

0)

18 through

...

20
Cat

No

lS

2,330

16

3,732

17

34,202

18

15,956

19

26,079

With

a.

z:

208

14

10642I

20
42,035

21
Form

990-EZ

(2014)

Form 990 - E Z (20 14 )

.Hill

(see the Instructions


If the organization
used Schedule

Check

for Part II)


0 to respond

to any question

In this

Part

..r

II

(A) Beginning
22

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and buildmqs

24

0 ther

26,079

(describe

In Schedule

0)

Total liabilities

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

(describe

Statement
Check

42,035

24
26,079

26

In Schedule

0)
(B) must agree

with

line 21)

of Program Service Accomplishments

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

26,079

(see the Instructions for Part III)

to any question

In this

Part

HELP NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
EDUCATION,AND
PROMOTE
CARING
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check

.p-

III

& PROGRAMS
TO HELP
EDUCATION,AND

the organization's
program
service
accomplishments
for each of ItS three largest
program
by expenses
I n a clear and concise
manner, describe
the services
provided,
the number
and other relevant
Information
for each program title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
(Grants
$ 0)

2S
0

27 of column

What IS the organization's


primary
exempt
purpose?
FORM 990-EZ,
PART III, PRIMARY
EXEMPT
PURPOSE
- TO PROVIDE
SEMINARS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
FAMILIES,CREATE
SAFE COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
PROMOTE
CARING
Describe
measured
benefited,

22
23

2S Total assets

1:F.Til ....

(8) End of year

of year

and Investments

assets

Page

Balance Sheets

FAMILIES,

42,035

26

27

42,035

Expenses
(Required
for section
501
(c)(3)and
501(c)(4)
organizations,
optional
for
others)

s ervrc e s , as
of persons

CREATE

SAFE

here

..-,

28a

..-,

29a

47,401

29

(Grants

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

In Schedule
0)
If this amount Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

31 Other program
(Grants
$ )

services

(describe

32 Total program service expenses (add lines

.~.''''JI

28 a through

..-,
..-,
....

31 a)

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even If not compensated Check If the organization
used Schedule
0 to respond to any question
In this Part IV.

(a) Name

and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

(c)Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC) (if not paid,
enter -0-)

30a

31a
32

47,401

see the Instructions for Part IV)

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

30 00

TRENT WARNER
CHAIRMAN

1 00

MATT GOETZ
TREASURER

1 00

DELORES
J LINDSEY
PAST CHAIR

1 00

BILL LENDL
DIRECTO
R

1 00

CAMILLE
DIRECTO

1 00

JOEL OSTERMAN
DIRECTO
R

1 00

GARY LEE
DIRECTO
R

1 00

JUDY RAHM
DIRECTO
R

1 00

KEVIN
GARRETT
DIRECTO
R

1 00

L KING
R

Form

990-EZ

(2014)

Form 990 - E Z (20 14 )

1M'"

P age

Other Information
Instructions

(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement

for Part V ) Check

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

requirements

to any question

In this

In

the

Part V
Yes

33

Did the organization


detailed
de s crtptron

34

engage
of each

In any significant
activity
activity
In Schedule
0

not previously

reported

to the IRS?

Were any significant


changes
made to the organizing
or governing
documents?
of the amended
documents
If they reflect a change to the organization's
name
on Schedule
0 (see Instructions)

3Sa

If "Yes,"

Was the organization


a section
501(c)(4),
501(c)(5),
notice,
reporting,
and proxy tax requirements
durinq

37a

to line 35a,

Did the organization


the year? If"Yes,"

has the organization

undergo
complete

Did the organization

file Form 1120-POL

Did the organization

borrow

any such
If"Yes,"

loans

made

complete

Section

501(c)(7)

Initiation

fees

Gross

40a

In a prior

Schedule

year

organizations

Included

501(c)(3)

for this

or make

If "No,"

or significant

the year

provide

from

137a

of net assets

outstanding

director,

trustee,

or key employee

at the end of the tax year

the total

amount

covered

Involved

by this

return?

Included

on line 9, for publrc

organizations

Enter

on line 9

use of club

amount

facthtre

of tax Imposed

s
on the organization

section 4912 ...

501 (c )(4),

and 501 (c )(2 9) organizations

All organizations
At any time durinq the tax year,
transaction?
If "Yes," complete
Form 8886-T
U~t~~~6wrthwh~ampyclth~rerum~fi~d'"

durinq

the year

43

Section
and enter

boo k s a re Inc a re 0 f'"

Enter

amount

was the organization

of tax on line 40c


...

a party

to a prohibited

tax shelter

the calendar

nonexempt

40e

No
__

Tel e p h 0 n e no'"
ZIP

and filing

year,

+4

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

... ___;4~5:...:2=-3::....::.3
_

Yes

No

maintain

an office

outside

the US?

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form 1041-

durinq

Check

the tax year

here

"'1

43
Yes

44a

No

42b

for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and

trusts

Interest

(5 1 3 ) 4 6 7 - 0 1 7 0

requirements

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

the amount

No

reimbursed

T.:...H:..:.E=-.;:O~Rc::G::..;A:..:.N~IZA~T;:;,:IO::.;.N.:...._

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

494 7(a)(1)

40b

~O~H

See the Instructions


for exceptions
Financial Accounts (FBAR)

If "Yes,"

No

At any time durinq the calendar


year, did 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,
s ec urrtre s account,
or other financial
account)?

durinq

38a

under

section 4955 ...

at ... PO BOX 33144 CINCINNATI, OH

At any time

No

39b

36
f---+----f---

39a

If "Yes,"

No

38b

Section
501 (c )(3),
by the organization

3Sc

or were

Section
50 1(c)(3),
50 1(c)(4),
and 501 (c)(29)
organizations
Did the organization
engage In any section
4958
excess
benefit transaction
durinq the year, or did It engage In an excess
benefit transaction
In a prior year that
has not been reported
on any of ItS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If"Yes,"
complete
Schedule
L, Part I

Located

No

Enter

contributions

The 0 rg a n Iza t ron's

3Sa

37b
to, any officer,

42a

No

durinq

Section
501 (c )(3), 501 (c )(4 ), and 501 (c )(2 9) orga ruzatrons
Enter a mount of tax I mposed on orga ruzatron
managers
or disqualified
persons
durinq the year under sectrons e s i z , 4955,
and 4958
...

41

34

~---+------~-----

No

bus mes s

year?

II and enter

33

an explanation In Schedule 0 3Sb

drs po s itron

No

or 501(c)(6)
organization
subject to section
6033(e)
the year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule
C, Part III

any loans

and stili

L, Part

and capital

receipts,

Section

from,

section 4911 ...


b

year?

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as descnbed In the Instructions

39

a Form 990-Tforthe

a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
applicable
parts of Schedule
N

38a

filed

durinq

provide

attach a conformed
copy
e, explain the change

o therwis

Did the organization


have unrelated
bus ine s s gross Income of $1,000
or more
activities
(such as those reported
on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?

36

If "Yes,"

If "Yes,"

No

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds dunng the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed Instead of
Form 990-EZ

Did the organization


operate
Instead of Form 990-EZ

one or more

Did the organization

any payments

If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization


explanation In Schedule 0

4Sa

Did the organization

4Sb

Did the organization


meaning
of section
Form 990-EZ
(see

receive

have

a controlled

hospital

facrlrtre

for Indoor
filed

s durinq

tanning

a Form 720

services
to report

durinq
these

44a

No

44b

No

44c

No

If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed

the year?

the year?

payments?

If "No," provide an
44d

entity

receive
any payment
512(b)(13)?
If "Yes,"
Instructions)

Within

the meaning

of section

512(b)(13)?

4Sa

No

from or engage In any transaction


With a controlled
entity Within the
Form 990 and Schedule
R may need to be completed
Instead of
4Sb
Form

990-EZ

(2014)

Form 990 - E Z (20 14 )

Page
Yes

46

Did the organization


engage,
candidates
for public office?

.:r.Ti"

directly
If"Yes,"

or Indirectly,
In political
campaign
complete
Schedule
C, Part I

activities

on behalf

of or In opposition

No

to

46

No

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations only


All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50
and 51

T,.

Check

If the organization

used

0 to respond

Schedule

to any question

In this

Part VI
Yes

47

48

Did the organization


If "Yes," complete

engage
Schedule

In lobbymq
C, Part II

Is the organization

a school

as described

49a Did the organization


b If "Yes,"
50

make

was the related

activities

any transfers
organization

Name

and title

Total

number

of each

or have

In section

a section

employee

a section

501 (h) election

170(b)(1)(A)(II)?

to an exempt

Complete
this table for the organization's
employees)
who each received
more than
(a)

527

If "Yes,"

non-charitable

related

In effect

complete

durinq

Schedule

the tax year?

47

No

48

No

49a

No

organization?

49b

organization?

five highest
compensated
$100,000
of compensation
(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

No

employees
(other than
from the organization

(c) Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC)

officers,
Ifthere

directors,
IS none,

trustees
and key
enter "None"

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

NONE

51

Complete
this
of compensation
(a)

of other

employees

paid over

table for the organization's


from the organization

Name

and business

$100,000

five
Ifthere

address

. ~----------------

highest
compensated
Independent
IS none, enter "None"

of each

Independent

contractors

contractor

who each
(b) Type

received

more

of service

than

$100,000

(c) Compensation

NONE

52

Total

number

of other

Did the organization


completed
Schedule

Independent
complete
A

contractors

Schedule

each

receiving

A? NOTE. All Section

over

$100,000.

50 1(c)(3)

organizations

must

attach

.~

P- Yes I" No

Under penalties of perjury, 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
Here

~
~

Paid
Preparer
Use Only

12015-08-12
Date

******
Signature of officer
MARY ANDRES RUSSELL EXECUTNE DIRECTOR
Type or pnnt name and title

Pnnt/Type preparer's name


JEROME G BRESSLERJR CPA
Firm's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check
If
self-employed

PTIN
POO732880

Firm's EIN ~ 45-2991713

~ BRESSLER& COMPANY PSC

Phone no (859) 431-1975

Firm's address ~ 405 GARRARD STREET


COVINGTON, KY 41011

May the IRS diSCUSS this

return

With the preparer

shown

above?

See Instructions

P"Yes

INo

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Public Charity Status and Public Support

(Form 990 or 990EZ)

is a section S01(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1)


nonexempt charitable trust .
... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at

... Information

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

2
3
4

I"
I"
I"
I"

31-1711829

I"

IS not a private

A church,

foundation

convention

A school

described

because

of churches,

It IS (For lines

or association

or a cooperative

A medical

research

hospital

organization

service

operated

hospital's
name, City, and state
A n organization
operated
for the benefit
(Complete

(Attach

of a college
II

11, check

described

Schedule

organization

with

only

one box)

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In conjunction

Part

must complete this part.) See instructions.

1 through

of churches

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

A hospital

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

a hospital

or university

described

owned

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

or operated

by a governmental

I"
I"

I"

A n organization
that normally
receives
a substantial
part of ItS support
from a governmental
described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
(Complete
Part II )
A community
trust described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete
Part II )

An organization

A federal,

receipts

state,

from

ItS support

or local

that

government

normally

activities

from

gross

11

I"

I"

I"

I"

I"

An organization

receives

(1) more

to ItS exempt

Investment

Income

acqui red by the orga ruzatron

I"
I"

10

or governmental

related

organized

after

June

and operated

unit described

than

331/3%

the

unit described

In

the general

public

1975

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

of ItS support

tunctrons=-subject

and unrelated

30,

Enter

number

&

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations


The organization

Open to Public
Inspection

www.irs.gov Iform 990.

Name of the organization

1545-0047

2014

Complete if the organization

Department of the
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

No

to certain

business

taxable

See section S09(a)(2).

exclusively

to test

for public

safety

from

unit or from

contributions,

exceptions,
Income
(C omplete

membership

and (2) no more

(less

section

Part

I II

511

tax)

than

fees,
331/3%

from

and gross
of

businesses

See section S09(a)(4).

A n 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 S09(a)(3).
Check
the box In lines 11a through
11d that describes
the type of supporting
organization
and complete
lines 11e, 11f, and 11g
Type I. A supporting
organization
operated,
supervised,
or controlled
by ItS supported
orqaruzatronts
), tvpic allv by giving the
supported
orqaruzatronts
) the powerto
regularly
appoint
or elect a majoritv
of the directors
or trustees
of the supporting
organization
You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
Type II. A supporting
organization
supervised
or controlled
In connection
with ItS supported
orqaruzatronts
), by having control
or
management
of the supporting
organization
vested
In the same persons
that control
or manage the supported
orqaruzatronts
) You
must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
Type III functionally integrated. A supporting
organization
operated
In connection
with, and functionally
Integrated
with, ItS
supported
orqaruzatronts
) (see Instructions)
You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting
organization
operated
In connection
with ItS supported
orqaruzatronts
) 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.
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,
orType
III non-functionally
Integrated
supporting
organization

Enter

Provide

the number

of supported

the following

(i)Name
of supported
o rga n rzati 0 n

organizations

Information

(ii) EIN

about

the supported

orqaruzatrorus

(iii) Type of
o rga n rzati 0 n
(described
on lines
1- 9 above orIRC
section
(see
Ins tructro ns))

(iv) Is the organization


listed In your governing
document?

Yes

(v) A mount of
monetary
support
(see Instructions)

(vi) A mount of
other support
(see
Instructions)

No

I
I
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions

for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat No 11285F

ScheduleA(Form

990 or 990EZ) 2014

-!iii".

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 14

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bH1HAHiv)


and 170(bH1HAHvi)
(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 falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
2
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
3
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
Without charge
4

Total.

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)
Public support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2010

(b)2011

(c)2012

(d)2013

(e) 2014

(f)

Total

(e) 2014

(f)

Total

Section B. Tota Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
7

Amounts

Gross

10

11
12

year beginning

(a) 2010

(b)2011

, etc

(see Instructions)

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


14

(d)2013

from line 4

Income from Interest,


drvrdends , payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Net Income from unrelated
business acttvitres
, whether or not
the business IS regularly carned
on
Other Income Do not Include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain In Part VI )
Total support Add lines 7 through
10
Gross receipts from related acttvitres

First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the organization's


first, second,
organization,
check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . .

13

(c)2012

12

third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section


. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

I
50 1(c)(3)
.

ort Percenta e

Public

support

percentage

for 2014

(line 6, column

15

Public

support

percentage

for 2013

Schedule

16a

331/30/osupport
test-2014.
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
....,
331/30/osupport
test-2013.
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
....,
10%-facts-and-circumstancestest-2014.
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 "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
In Part VI how the organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
....,
10%-facts-a
nd-ci rcumst a nces test-2013.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on II ne 13, 16 a, 16 b, or 17 a, a nd line

b
17a

18

(f) drvrde

A, Part II,

d by line 11, column

(f))

line 14

15 IS 10% or more, and If the organization


meets the "fa c ts-and-crrc
urns tanc es " test, check this box and stop here.
Explain In Part VI how the organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
Private 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

....,

2014

Schedule

A (Form 990

_!iiiln.

or 990-EZ)

2014

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under
Part II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
2
Gross receipts from admissions,
merc ha ndrs e sold or services
performed, or facrlrtre s furnished In
any activity that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
3
Gross receipts from activities
that
are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
4
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
5
The value of services or facrlrtre s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge
6

Total.

7a

Amounts Included on lines 1,2,


and 3 received from dis qua hfre d
persons
Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
disqualified
persons that exceed
the greaterof$5,000
or1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
8

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2010

(d)2013

(e) 2014

(f)

Total

14,808

23,994

9,777

15,570

127,885

65,711

48,775

29,336

30,392

19,220

193,434

129,447

63,583

53,330

40,169

34,790

321,319

55,516

3,316

4,400

8,077

520

71,829

55,516

(Subtract

(c) 2012

63,736

Add lines 7a and 7b


Public support
from line 6 )

(b) 2011

3,316

4,400

8,077

520

71,829

line 7c

249,490

Section B. Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
9

Amounts

lOa

year beginning

(a) 2010

(b)2011

129,447

from line 6

(c) 2012

(d)2013

(e) 2014

(f)

Total

63,583

53,330

40,169

34,790

321,319

63,583

53,330

40,169

34,790

321,319

Gross Income from Interest,


drvrdends
, payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Unrelated business taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses
acquired after
June 30, 1975

Add lines lOa and lOb

11

Net Income from unrelated


business activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
business IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

12

VI )
13

Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c,


129,447
11,and12)
First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

14

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


15

Public

support

percentage

for 2014

16

Public

support

percentage

from 2013

ort Percenta

(line 8, column
Schedule

Section D. Com utation of Investment

first,

second,

tht rd, fourth, or fifth tax yea r as a section

(f) drvrde d by line 13, column

A, Part III,

501 (c )(3) orga rnzatron,


....,

(f))

line 15

Income Percenta

77 650

71 760

(f) drvrde d by line 13, column

17

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2014 (line 10c, column

18

Investment

Income

percentage

from 2013 Schedule

19a

331/30/osupport
tests-2014.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 331/3%, and line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....p331/30/osupport
tests-2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line
18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
Private foundation.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on line 14, 19 a, or 19 b, c hec k this box a nd see Instructions
....,

b
20

A, Part III,

(f))

0%

line 17

Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2014

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

I@.,"

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 14

P age

Supporting Organizations
(Complete
only If you checked a box on line 11 of Part I If you checked
11a of Part I, complete
Sections
A and B If you checked
11 b of Part I, complete
Sections
A and C If you checked 11c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E If you checked
11d of Part
I, complete
Sections A and D, and complete
Part V )

Section A All Supportmg 0 rqaruaations


Yes
1

Are all of the organization's


supported
organizations
listed by name In the organization's
If "No," describe In Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship,
explain.

Did the organization


have any supported
organization
that does not have an IRS determination
of status
section 5 09 (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 Did the organization

have a supported

organization

described

In section

governing
documents?
by class or purpose,
1
under

(5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer

501 (c)(4),

3a

(b) and (c) below.


b Did the organization
confirm that each supported
organization
qualified under section
satisfied
the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)?
If "Yes," describe In Part
organization made the determination.

501 (c)(4),

(5), or (6) and

VI when and how the


3b

e Did the organization


ensure that all support to such organizations
was used exclusively
for section
purposes?
If "Yes," explain In Part VI what controls the organization put In place to ensure such use.
4a

No

Was any supported


organization
not organized In the United States
and If you checked lla or llb In Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

("foreign

supported

170(c)(2)(B)

3e

organization")?

If "Yes"
4a

b Did 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.

4b

e Did the organization


support any foreign supported
organization
that does not have an IRS determination
under
sections
501 (c )(3) and 509 (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)(8) purposes.

4c

add, substitute,
or remove any supported
organizations
durinq the tax year? If "Yes," answer
Sa Did the organization
(b) and (c) below (If applicable). Also, provide detail In Part VI, including (I) the names and EIN numbers of the
supported organizations added, substituted,
or removed, (/I) the reasons for each such action, (/II) the authority under
the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (IV) how the action was accomplished (such as by
amendment to the orqentzuiq document).

b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted


the organization's
e Substitutions

organizing

supported

organization

part of a class

already

designated

Sa

In

Sb

document?

only. Was the substitution

the result

of an event

beyond

the organization's

control?

Se

Did the organization


provide support (whether In the form of grants or the provrs rcn of services
or facilities)
to
anyone other than (a) ItS supported
organizations,
(b) Individuals
that are part of the charitable
class benefited by
one or more of ItS supported
organizations,
or (c) 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.

Did the organization


provide a grant, loan, compensation,
or other similar payment to a substantial
contributor
(defined In IRC 4958(c)(3
)(C )), a family member of a substantial
contributor,
or a 35-percent
controlled
entity
with rega rd to a s ubsta ntia I contributor?
If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization


make a loan to a disqualified
"Yes," complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).

person

(as defined

In section

4958)

not described

In line 7? If

9a Was the organization

controlled
directly
or Indirectly
at any time durinq 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 9(a)) hold a controlling
supporting
organization
had an Interest?
If "Yes," provide detail In Part VI.
e Did a disqualified
person (as defined
from, assets In which the supporting

In line 9(a))
organization

subject to the excess business


(regarding
certain Type II supporting
organizations,
orga ruzatrons )? If "Yes," answer b below.

Has the organization

accepted

a gift or contribution

b A family
e A 35%

member
controlled

of a person
entity

controls,
either
organization?

described

of a person

In which

rI

ge

4943(f)
supporting

lOa
In the tax year?

(Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine

lOb

from any of the following


alone or together

persons?

with persons

described

In (b) and (c) below,

lla
llb

In (a) above?

desc

the

9b

holdings rules ofIRC 4943 because ofIRC


and all Type III non-functionally
Integrated

have any excess business


holdings
b Did the organization
whether the organization had excess business holdings).

a A person who directly


or Indirectly
the governing
body of a supported

In any entity

have an ownership
Interest In, or derive any personal benefit
also had an Interest?
If "Yes," provide detail In Part VI.

lOa Was the organization

11

Interest

9a

bed In (a) or (b) above?

If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail

In Part VI.

lle

Schedule A Form 990 or 990-EZ 2014

Schedule

'@""

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2014

Page 5

Supporting Organizations (continued)


Section B Type I Supporting Organizations
1

Did the directors,


trustees,
or membership
of one or more supported
organizations
have the power to regularly
appoint or elect at least a rnajontv of the organization's
directors
or trustees
at all times durinq the tax year? If
"No," describe In Part VI how the supported orqentzstsonts ) 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 durtnq the tax year.

Did the organization


operate for the benefit of any supported
organization
other than the supported
orqaruzatrorus
that operated, supervised,
or controlled
the supporting
organization?
If "Yes,"explaln In Part VI how providing
such benefit carned out the purposes of the supported orqentzstsonts ) that operated, supervised or controlled the
supporting organization.

Section
1

c . Type

II Supportmg

D All T ype IllS upportmg

orqaruaations

Were any of the organization's


officers, directors,
or trustees
either (I) appointed or elected by the supported
orqaruzatrorus
) or (II) serving on the governing
body of a supported
organization?
If "No," explain In Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported orqentzettonts ).

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 durinq the tax year? If "Yes," describe In Part VI the role the organization's supported organizations played
In this regard.

Section E. Type III

No

Check

Yes

oruaruzations

No

Did the organization


provide to each of Its supported
organizations,
by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's
tax year, (1) a written notice describing
the type and amount of support provided durinq the prior
tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification,
and (3) copies of
the organization's
governing documents
In effect on the date of notification,
to the extent not previously
provided?

Yes

Were a rnajontv of the organization's


directors
or trustees
durinq the tax year also a majoritv of the directors
or
trustees
of each of the organization's
supported
orqaruzatrorus
)? If "No.t descnbe In Part VI how control or
management of the supporting organization was vested In the same persons that controlled or managed the supported

Section

No

orqentzettonte ).

Yes

Functionally-Integrated

the box next to the method

I
I
I
Activities

The organization

satisfied

the Activities

The organization

IS the parent

The organization
Instructions)

supported

Test

Supporting Organizations

that the organization


Test

used to satisfy
Complete

of each of ItS supported

a governmental

entity

the Integral

Part Test

durinq

the year (see instructions)

line 2 below
organizations

Describe

Complete

line 3 below

In Part VI how you supported

a government

entity

Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

a Did substantially
all of the organization's
activities
durinq the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the
supported
orqaruzatronts
) to which the organization
was responsive?
If "Yes," then In Part VI identify those
supported orga niza tions and exp/a in 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.

2a

b Did the activities


described
In (a) constitute
activities
that, but for the organization's
Involvement,
one or more of
the organization's
supported
orqaruzatrorus
) would have been engaged In? If "Yes," explain In Part VI the reasons
for the organization's position that ItS supported orqentzettonte ) would have engaged In these activities but for the
organization's Involvement.

2b

Parent

of Supported

0 rganlzatlons

No

Answer (a) and (b) below.

a Did the organization


have the power to regularly appoint or elect
each of the supported
organizations?
Provide details In Part VI.
b Did the organization
exercise
of ItS supported
organizations?

(see

a rnajontv

of the officers,

directors,

or trustees

3a

a substantial
degree of direction
over the policies, programs and activities
of each
If "Yes," describe In Part VI the roleplayed by the organization In this regard.

3b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2014

Schedule

A (Form

990

or 990-EZ)

Part V - Type III

2014

Page

Non-Functionally

1 I Check here If the organization


Type III non-functionally
Integrated

Integrated

satisfied
supporting

S09(a)(3)

the Integral
Part Test as a qualifying
trust on Nov 20,1970
organizations
must complete
Sections
A through
E

Section A - Adjusted Net Income


1

Net short-term

Recoveries

capital

gain

of prior-year

Depreciation

Portion of operating
expenses
paid or Incurred
gross Income or for management,
conservation,
held for production
of Income (see Instructions)

Other

Adjusted

Income

(see

Instructions)

(see

Aggregate
Instructions

6
7

(subtract

lines

5,6

and 7 from

line 4)

fair market value of all non-exempt-use


assets
(see
for short tax year or assets
held for part of year)

Average

monthly

value

Average

monthly

cash

Fair market

Total (add

Discount claimed
VI)

value
lines

1b

non-exempt-use

1d

for blockage

or other

Ac qurs itron
Subtract

Cash deemed held for exempt


amount,
see Instructions)

use
assets

Indebtedness

line 2 from

Net value
Multiply

Recoveries

Minimum Asset

applicable

Adjusted

of prior-year
Amount

Enter

Minimum

net Income

85%

Enter

1-1/2%

of line 3 (for greater


4

(subtract

line 4 from

line 3)

for prior

Current Year

Amount

year

(from

Section

A, line 8, Column

A)

of line 1
asset

greater

amount

for prior

Distributable Amount. Subtract


reduction
(see Instructions)

tax

III

(add line 7 to line 6)

Enter

Type

use assets

Income

In Part

distributions

Check

to non-exempt

In detail

(explain

035

Section C - Distributable
1

factors

line 1d

of non-exempt-use
line 5 by

1c

assets

1b, and 1c)

1a

of s ec urrtre s

balances

of other
la,

year

(from

Section

8, line 8, Column

A)

of line 2 or line 3
Imposed

here

In prior

If the current

supporting

(8) Current Year


(optional)

for production
or collection
of
or maintenance
of property

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount


1

(A) Prior Year

Instructions)

Net Income

(8) Current Year


(optional)

and depletion

expenses

(A) Prior Year

Other
Add

1 through

All other

gross

See instructions.

distributions

lines

Supporting Organizations

year

year

organization

line 5 from

line 4, unless

subject

to emergency

temporary

6
IS the organization's
(see

first

as a non-func

tronallv-tnteqrate

Instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2014

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 14

P age

Section D - Distributions
1 Amounts

paid to supported

Current Year
organizations

A mounts paid to perform activity


excess of Income from activity

Administrative

Amounts

paid to acquire

Qualified

set-aside

o ther

expenses

exempt-use

(descnbe

7 Total annual distributions.

(prior

Drs trtbutable
Line 8 amount

for 2014

divided

exempt

IRS approval

Add lines

Drs tnbutrons
to attentive
supported
details In Part VI) See Instructions

10

furthers

amount

exempt

purposes

purposes
purposes

of supported

of supported

organizations,

In

organizations

required)

See Instructions

1 through

organizations

from Section

to which

the organization

IS responsive

(provide

C, line 6

by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see


instructions)
1 Drs trtbutable

exempt

assets

In Part VI)

amount

directly

paid to accomplish

amounts

drstnbutrons

that

to accomplish

for 2014

from Section

(i)
Excess Dist ribut ions

(ii)
Underdist ribut ions
Pre-2014

(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014

C, line

6
2 Underdts

tnbutrons
, rf anv , for years prior to 2014
(rea s 0 na bl e c a us e req u Ired- - s ee Ins trucn 0 ns)

3 Excess
a

dis tnbutrons

carryover,

If any, to 2014

From 2009.

b From 2010.
c

From 2011.

From 2012.

From 2013.

f Total of lines 3a through


A pphe d to underdrs

9
h A pphe d to 2014
i Carryover

tnbutions

drs tnbutable

from 2009

of prior years
amount

not applied

(see

Instructions)
j

Remainder

Subtract

4 Drs tnbutrons

for 2014

lines

3g, 3h, and 31 from 3f

from Section

D, line 7

$
a A pphe d to underdrs tnbutions
b A pphe d to 2014
c Remainder

drs tnbutable

Subtract

of prior years
amount

lines 4a and 4b from 4

Remaining
2014,lfany
(If amount

Remaining
underdrs tnbutions
for 2014
Subtract
lines 3 hand 4 b from II ne 1 (If a mount greater tha n
zero, see Instructions)

Excess distributions
3Jand4c

Breakdown

underdrs tnbutions
for years prior to
Subtract
lines 3g and 4a from line 2
greater than zero, see Instructions)

carryover

to 2015. A dd lines

of line 7

From 2010.

b From 2011.
c

From 2012.

From 2013.

From 2014.
Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2014

.!iii"'.

5 c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

0 r 990 - E Z) 20 14

P age

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, Sa, 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).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return

Reference

Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2014

lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS I As Filed Data - I

OMB No

SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)


Department of the Treasury
Intemal Revenue Service

DLN:9349222901191SI

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on


Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
~ Information
about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.
ov/form990.

Name of the organization


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

1545-0047

2014
Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification

number

&

31-1711829

990 Schedule 0, Supplemental Information


Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER


REVENUE

DESCRIPTION BOOKS & MATERIALS AMOUNT 510

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER


EXPENSES

DESCRIPTION BANK CHARGES AMOUNT 895 DESCRIPTION MEDIANIDEOIWEB SITE


A MOUNT 1,009
DESCRIPTION MEETINGEXPENSES AMOUNT 318 DESCRIPTION INSURANCE AMOUNT
1,276 DESCRIP
TION TRAINING EXPENSE AMOUNT 18 DESCRIPTION TRAVEL EXPENSE AMOUNT 216
TOTAL TO FOR
M 990-EZ, LINE 16 3,732

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492318027064

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ

OMB

S27, or 4947(a)(1)
of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundat ion)
~ Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
~

Department
oftheTreasury

Information

about Form 990-EZ and its instructions

is at www.irs.qov/form990.

IntemalRevenueService

For the 2013 calendar year , or tax year beginning 01-01-2013


, and ending 12-31-2013
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If marl is not delivered to street address) Room/suite
PO BOX 33144
Initial return

Termmated

Amended return

Application pending

A
B
r
r

D Employer identification number


31-1711829
E Telephone number

City or town, state or provmce, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CINCINNATI, OH 45233

F Group Exemption
Number
~

Check s- P
If the organization
required
to attach Schedule
B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

H
Method

Cash

Accrual

Other

only one)7P

K Form of organization

501(C)(3)~r

Corporation

501(c)(

Trust

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine


(B) below) are $500,000
or more, file Form 990

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

Revenue,
Check

Expenses,

If the organization

Contributions,

Program

service

revenue

Membership

dues

I nvestment

Income

Sa

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

Gaming

IS not

and similar

0 to respond

amounts

527

---------------------------------------------------

receipts

are $200,000

or more,

to any question

In this

Part

or If total assets
(Part
~ $ 55,055

(see the Instructions

received

government

fees

of assets

sale

column

I)

9,777

and contracts

p
30,392

other

of assets

than

Inventory

Sa

expenses
other

Sb

than

Inventory

(Subtract

gaming

Gross Income from fundrars mq events


(not Including
$
from fundrars mq events
reported
on line 1) (attach
Schedule
sum of such

gross

Less

expenses

(attach

Income

or (loss)

Gross

sales

Less

cost

Gross

profit

Other

revenue

Total revenue. Add

from
from

of goods

Schedule

G Ifgreaterthan

and contributions
gaming

gaming

of Inventory,

line 5a)

less

exceeds

and fundrars
and fundrars

returns

$15,000)

Sc

G If the

$15,000)

rnq events
rnq events

(add

lines

14,040

6c

4,989

6a and 6b and subtract

and allowances

sales

of Inventory

In Schedule

lines

6b

line 6c)

9,051

6d

7a
7b

from

(describe

16a
of contributions

sold

or (loss)

and similar

line 5b from

mq events

from

1,2,3,4,

10

Grants

11

Benefits

amounts

12

Salaries,

13

Profe s sronal

fees

and other

14

Occupancy,

rent,

utilities,

lS

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

z::

18

Excess

<Io
<Io

19

(Subtract

line 7b from

line 7a)

7c

0)

...

5c, 6d, 7c, and 8

paid (list

In Schedule

0)

c ornpe ns atron,

and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

846

50,066

9
10

paid to or for members


other

for Part

II,

baSIS and sales

and fundrars

Net Income

or r

from

direct

Other

receipts
Ifgross
of Form 990-EZ

7a

,...

a.

gross
Instead

Schedule

Including

sale

or other

Income

Association

4947(a)(1)

and assessments

from

or (loss)

) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

Gross

<Io

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


used

qrfts , grants,

a.o

(specify)

... CHARACTERCINCINNATIORG

J Tax-exempt status(check

1m"

Open to Public
Inspection

(513) 467-0170

GAccountlng
I Website:

1545-1150

2013

Under section SOl(c),

No

contractors

11

1,063

12

2,250

13

32,139

<Io

a:!:!...
;.::

LLJ

a.

publications,
expenses

(describe
lines

In Schedule

Net assets

or fund

.....

figure

z:

20

Other

21

Net assets

0)

10 through

balances
reported

at beginning
on prior

...

16

(Subtract

year's

line 17 from
of year

(from

line 9)
line 27, column

(A))

(must

agree

For Paperwork

In net assets

or fund

balances

or fund

balances

at end of year

Reduction Act Notice, see the separate

(explain
Combine

In Schedule
lines

instructions.

0)

18 through

...

20
Cat

No

lS

1,634

16

4,150

17

41,412

18

8,654

19

17,425

With

return)

a.
changes

176

14

and shipping

or (defic rt) for the year

end-of-year

.q;

and maintenance

postage,

106421

20
26,079

21
Form

990-EZ

(2013)

Form 990 - E Z (2

.Hill

13 )
(see the Instructions
If the organization
used Schedule

Check

for Part II)


0 to respond

to any question

In this

Part

..r

II

(A) Beginning
22

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and buildmqs

24

0 ther

17,425

(describe

In Schedule

0)
17,425

26

Total liabilities

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

(describe

Statement
Check

In Schedule

0)

27 of column

(B) must agree

with

line 21)

of Program Service Accomplishments

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

17,425

In this

Part

HELP NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
EDUCATION,AND
PROMOTE
CARING
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check

.p-

III

& PROGRAMS
TO HELP
EDUCATION,AND

the organization's
program
service
accomplishments
for each of ItS three largest
program
by expenses
I n a clear and concise
manner, describe
the services
provided,
the number
and other relevant
Information
for each program title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
(Grants
$ 0)

(see the Instructions for Part III)

to any question

What IS the organization's


primary
exempt
purpose?
FORM 990-EZ,
PART III, PRIMARY
EXEMPT
PURPOSE
- TO PROVIDE
SEMINARS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
FAMILIES,CREATE
SAFE COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
PROMOTE
CARING
Describe
measured
benefited,

22

26,079

23

2S Total assets

1:F.Til ....

(8) End of year

of year

and Investments

assets

FAMILIES,

24
2S

26,079

26
27

26,079

s ervrc e s , as
of persons

CREATE

SAFE

here

..-,

28a

..-,

29a

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

46,462

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

In Schedule
0)
If this amount Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

31 Other program
(Grants
$ )

services

(describe

32 Total program service expenses (add lines

.~.''''JI

..-,
..-,
....

31 a)

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even If not compensated Check If the organization
used Schedule
0 to respond to any question
In this Part IV.
(a) Name

See Additional

28 a through

Data

and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

(c)Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC) (if not paid,
enter -0-)

Expenses
(Required
for section
501
(c)(3)and
501(c)(4)
organizations
and section
494 7(a)(1)
trusts,
optional
for others)

29

(Grants

Page

Balance Sheets

30a

31a
32

46,462

see the Instructions for Part IV)

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

Table

Form

990-EZ

(2013)

Form 990 - E Z (20 1 3 )

1M'"

P age

Other Information
Instructions

(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement

for Part V ) Check

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

to any question

requirements
In this

In

P-

Part V
Yes

33

Did the organization


detailed
de s crtptron

34

engage
of each

In any significant
activity
activity
In Schedule
0

not previously

reported

to the IRS?

Were any significant


changes
made to the organizing
or governing
documents?
of the amended
documents
If they reflect a change to the organization's
name
on Schedule
0 (see Instructions)

3Sa

If "Yes,"

Was the organization


a section
501(c)(4),
501(c)(5),
notice,
reporting,
and proxy tax requirements
durinq

37a

to line 35a,

Did the organization


the year? If"Yes,"

has the organization

undergo
complete

Did the organization

file Form 1120-POL

Did the organization

borrow

any such
If"Yes,"

loans

made

complete

Section

501(c)(7)

Initiation

fees

Gross

40a

In a prior

Schedule

year

organizations

Included

501(c)(3)

for this

or make

If "No,"

the year

provide

or significant

from

137a

director,

trustee,

amount

Included

on line 9, for publrc

organizations

Enter

on line 9

use of club

amount

facthtre

of tax Imposed

return?

on the organization

durinq

the year

and 50 1(c)(4)

organizations

Enter

All organizations
At any time durinq the tax year,
transaction?
If "Yes," complete
Form 8886-T
U~t~~~6wrthwh~ampyclth~rerum~fi~d'"

If "Yes,"
43

Section
and enter

boo k s a re Inc a re 0 f'"

amount

on organization
...
reimbursed

managers

for exceptions

the calendar

nonexempt

40e

No

or
0

by the organization

was the organization

a party

to a prohibited

tax shelter

__

T.:...H:..:.E=-.;:O~Rc::G::..;A:..:.N~IZA~T;:;,:IO::.;.N.:...._

Tel e p h 0 n e no'"

+4

ZIP

and filing

year,

requirements

for Form TO F 90-22.1,

No

maintain

an office

outside

the US?

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form 1041?Check

durinq

here

"'1

the tax year

43

1
Yes

44a

No

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds dunng the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed Instead of
Form 990-EZ
Did the organization
operate
Instead of Form 990-EZ

one or more

Did the organization

any payments

If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization


explanation In Schedule 0

No

42b

Report of Foreign Bank and

trusts

Interest

... ___;4~5:...:2=-3::....::.3
_

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

(5 1 3 ) 4 6 7 - 0 1 7 0

Yes

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

the amount

No

~O~H

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

494 7(a)(1)

40b

4958
excess
benefit
that has not been

At any time durinq the calendar


year, did 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,
s ec urrtre s account,
or other financial
account)?

durinq

No

.::..0

at ... PO BOX 33144 CINCINNATI, OH

At any time

38a

under

-=-0r section 4955 ...

....

See the Instructions


Financial Accounts.

No

39b

of tax on line 40c

If "Yes,"

36
f---+----f---

39a

Section

No

Enter

contributions

Located

3Sc

or were

by this

Section
50 1(c)(3)
and 50 1(c)(4)
organizations
Did the organization
engage In any section
transaction
durinq the year, or did It engage In an excess
benefit transaction
In a prior year
reported
on any of ItS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If"Yes,"
complete
Schedule
L, Part I

The 0 rg a n Iza t ron's

No

38b

of tax Imposed
and 4958

42a

3Sa

durinq

covered

Involved

Section
50 1(c)(3)
and 50 1(c)(4)
organizations
Enter amount
disqualified
persons
durinq the year under sections
4912,4955,

41

No

~---+------~-----

of net assets

or key employee

at the end of the tax year

the total

34

37b
to, any officer,

outstanding

II and enter

No

an explanation In Schedule 0 3Sb

drs po s itron

33

bus mes s

year?

-=-0r section 4912 ...

50 1(c)(3)

or 501(c)(6)
organization
subject to section
6033(e)
the year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule
C, Part III

any loans

and stili

L, Part

and capital

receipts,

Section

from,

section 4911 ...


b

year?

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as descnbed In the Instructions

39

a Form 990-Tforthe

a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
applicable
parts of Schedule
N

38a

filed

durinq

provide

No

attach a conformed
copy
e, explain the change

o therwis

Did the organization


have unrelated
bus ine s s gross Income of $1,000
or more
activities
(such as those reported
on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?

36

If "Yes,"

If "Yes,"

4Sa

Did the organization

4Sb

Did the organization


meaning
of section
Form 990-EZ
(see

receive

have

a controlled

hospital

facrlrtre

for Indoor
filed

s durinq

tanning

a Form 720

services
to report

durinq
these

44a

No

44b

No

44c

No

If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed

the year?

the year?

payments?

If "No," provide an
44d

entity

receive
any payment
512(b)(13)?
If "Yes,"
Instructions)

Within

the meaning

of section

512(b)(13)?

the

4Sa

No

from or engage In any transaction


With a controlled
entity Within the
Form 990 and Schedule
R may need to be completed
Instead of
4Sb
Form

990-EZ

(2013)

Form 990 - E Z (20 1 3 )

Page
Yes

46

Did the organization


engage,
candidates
for public office?

.:r.Ti"

directly
If"Yes,"

or Indirectly,
In political
campaign
complete
Schedule
C, Part I

activities

on behalf

of or In opposition

No

to

46

No

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations only


All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50
and 51

T,.

Check

If the organization

used

0 to respond

Schedule

to any question

In this

Part VI
Yes

47

48

Did the organization


If "Yes," complete

engage
Schedule

In lobbymq
C, Part II

Is the organization

a school

as described

49a Did the organization


b If "Yes,"
50

make

was the related

activities

any transfers
organization

Name

and title

Total

number

of each

or have

In section

a section

employee

a section

501 (h) election

170(b)(1)(A)(II)?

to an exempt

Complete
this table for the organization's
employees)
who each received
more than
(a)

527

If "Yes,"

non-charitable

related

In effect

complete

durinq

Schedule

the tax year?

47

No

48

No

49a

No

organization?

49b

organization?

five highest
compensated
$100,000
of compensation
(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

No

employees
(other than
from the organization

(c) Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC)

officers,
Ifthere

directors,
IS none,

trustees
and key
enter "None"

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

NONE

51

Complete
this
of compensation
(a)

of other

employees

paid over

table for the organization's


from the organization

Name

and business

address

$100,000

five
Ifthere

. ~----------------

highest
compensated
Independent
IS none, enter "None"

of each

Independent

contractors

contractor

who each
(b) Type

received

more

of service

than

$100,000

(c) Compensation

NONE

52

Total

number

of other

Did the organization


nonexempt
charitable

Independent

contractors

each

receiving

over

$100,000.

complete
Schedule
A? NOTE: All Section
501 (c)(3)
trusts
must attach a completed
Schedule
A

organizations

and 494 7(a)(1)

.~

P- Yes I" No

Under penalties of perjury, 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
Here

~
~

Paid
Preparer
Use Only

12014-11-11
Date

******
Signature of officer
MARY ANDRES RUSSELL EXECUTNE DIRECTOR
Type or pnnt name and title

Pnnt/Type preparer's name


JEROME G BRESSLERJR CPA
Firm's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check
If
self-employed

PTIN
POO732880

Firm's EIN ~ 45-2991713

~ BRESSLER& COMPANY PSC

Phone no (859) 431-1975

Firm's address ~ 405 GARRARD STREET


COVINGTON, KY 41011

May the IRS diSCUSS this

return

With the preparer

shown

above?

See Instructions

P"Yes

INo

Form 990-EZ (2 0 1 3 )

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

&

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
(A) Name and address

(8) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

TRENT WARNER
CHAIRMAN

1 00

MATT GOETZ
DIRECTOR

(D) Contributions to
employee benefit plans
&
deferred compensation

2,250

(E) Expense
account and
other allowances

1 00

JEFF LLOYD
PAST CHAIR

1 00

BILL LENDL
DIRECTOR

1 00

CAMILLE
DIRECTOR

1 00

DOLORES
J LINDSAY
PAST CHAIR

1 00

JOEL OSTERMAN
DIRECTOR

1 00

L KING

00

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS

SCHEDULE

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492318027064
OMB No

Public Charity Status and Public Support

(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Complete if the organization

Department of the
Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

is a section S01(c)(3) organization


nonexempt charitable trust.

2013

or a section 4947(a)(1)

... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.... See separate instructions.


... Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions

1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

is at

www.irs. ov form 990.

Name of the organization

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

number

&

Reason for Public Charit


The organization

I"
I"
I"
I"

1
2

3
4

I"

IS not a private

A church,

foundation

convention

A school

described

because

of churches,

It IS (For lines

or association

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

A hospital

or a cooperative

A medical

research

hospital

organization

service

operated

hospital's
name, City, and state
A n organization
operated for the benefit
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).

(Complete

1 through

of churches
(Attach

Schedule

organization

of a college

only one box)

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In conjunction

Part II

11, check

described

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

with a hospital

or university

described

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

owned or operated

by a governmental

I"
I"

I"

A n organization
that normally receives
a substantial
part of ItS support from a governmental
described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
(Complete
Part II )
A community
trust described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete
Part II )

P-

An organization

A federal,

receipts

state,

or local

that

normally

from activities

ItS support

government

from gross

related

unit described

(1) more than

to ItS exempt

Investment

acqui red by the orga ruzatron

or governmental

receives

Income

unit described

In

Enter the

331/3%

of ItS support

tunctrons=-subject

and unrelated

after June 30, 1975

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

to certain

business

See section S09(a)(2).

from contributions,
exceptions,

taxable

unit or from the general

Income

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%

(less

(C omplete

membership

section

Part I II

511

public

of

tax) from businesses

An organization

11

I"
I"

I"

By checking
this box, I certify that the organization
IS not controlled
directly
or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation
managers and other than one or more publicly supported
organizations
described
In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization
received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II, orType
III supporting
organization,
check this box
I"
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted
any gift or contribution
from any of the
following persons?
(i) A person who directly or Indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described In (II)
Yes
No

10

f
9

organized

and operated

to test

for public

safety

See section S09(a)(4).

A n 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 S09(a)(3). Check
the box that describes
the type of supporting
organization
and complete
lines 11e through 11h
a
I" Type I b I" Type II c I" Type III - Functionally Integrated
d
I" Type III - Non-functionally
Integrated

and (III) below, the governing

exclusively

(ii) A family

member

(iii) A 35%

controlled

Provide

(i) Name of
supported
organization

entity

the following

(ii) EIN

body of the supported

of a person

described

of a person

Information

described

about the supported

(iii) Type of
organization
(described
on
lines 1- 9 above
or I RC section
(see
instructions) )

organization?

l1g(i)

In (I) above?

l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?


orqaruzatrorus

(iv) Is the
organization
In
col (i) listed In
your governing
document?

Yes

No

l1g(iii)

(v) Did you notify


the organization
In col (i) of your
support?

Yes

(vi) I s the
organization
In
col (i) organized
In the US?

No

Yes

(vii) A mount
monetary
support

of

No

Total
For Paperwork

Reduction

Act Notice,

see the Instructions

for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat No 11285F

ScheduleA(Form

990 or 990EZ) 2013

-!iii".

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 3

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bH1HAHiv)


and 170(bH1HAHvi)
(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 falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
2
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
3
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
Without charge
4

Total.

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)
Public support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2009

(b) 2010

(c) 2011

(d)2012

(e)2013

(f)

Total

(e)2013

(f)

Total

Section B. Tota Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
7

Amounts

Gross

10

11
12

year beginning

(a) 2009

(b) 2010

(c) 2011

(d)2012

from line 4

Income from Interest,


drvrdends , payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Net Income from unrelated
business acttvitres
, whether or not
the business IS regularly carned
on
Other Income Do not Include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain In Part IV )
Total support (Add lines 7 through
10)
Gross receipts from related acttvitres

, etc

(see Instructions)

12

First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
first, second, tht rd, fourth, or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c )(3) orga rnzatron,
this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
.

13

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


14

c hec k
,

ort Percenta e

Public

support

percentage

for 2013

(line 6, column

15

Public

support

percentage

for 2012

Schedule

16a

331/30/oSUpport
test-2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 331/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
331/30/oSUpport
test-2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 IS 331/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
10%-facts-and-circumstancestest-2013.
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 "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
In Part IV howthe organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
....,
10%-facts-a
nd-ci rcumst a nces test-2012.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on II ne 13, 16 a, 16 b, or 17 a, a nd line

b
17a

18

(f) drvrde

A, Part II,

d by line 11, column

(f))

line 14

15 IS 10% or more, and If the organization


meets the "fa c ts-and-crrc
urns tanc es " test, check this box and stop here.
Explain In Part IV howthe organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
Private 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

....,

2013

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

_!iiiln.

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 3

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under
Part II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
2
Gross receipts from admissions,
merc ha ndrs e sold or services
performed, or facrlrtre
s furnished In
any activity that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
3
Gross receipts from activities
that
are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
4
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
5
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge
6

Total.

7a

Amounts Included on lines 1,2,


and 3 received from dis qua hfre d
persons
Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
disqualified
persons that exceed
the greaterof$5,000
or1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
8

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2009

(d)2012

(e) 2013

(f)

Total

55,890

63,736

14,808

23,994

9,777

168,205

16,289

65,711

48,775

29,336

30,392

190,503

72,179

129,447

63,583

53,330

40,169

358,708

30,000

55,516

3,316

4,400

8,077

101,309

30,000

(Subtract

(c) 2011

Add lines 7a and 7b


Public support
from line 6 )

(b) 2010

55,516

3,316

4,400

8,077

101,309

line 7c

257,399

Section B. Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
9
lOa

c
11

12

Amounts

year beginning

(a) 2009

(b) 2010

72,179

from line 6

(c) 2011

(d)2012

(e)2013

(f)

Total

129,447

63,583

53,330

40,169

358,708

129,447

63,583

53,330

40,169

358,708

Gross Income from Interest,


drvrdends
, payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Unrelated business taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses
acquired after
June 30, 1975
Add lines lOa and lOb
Net Income from unrelated
business activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
business IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

IV )
13
14

Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c,


72,179
11,and12)
First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


15

Public

support

percentage

for 2013

16

Public

support

percentage

from 2012

Schedule

second,

tht rd, fourth, or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c )(3) orga rnzatron,
....,

ort Percenta

(line 8, column

Section D. Com utation of Investment

first,

(f) drvrde d by line 13, column

A, Part III,

(f))

line 15

Income Percenta

71 760

17

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2013 (line 10c, column

18

Investment

Income

percentage

from 2012 Schedule

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2013.


If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k the box on line 14, a nd II ne 15 IS more tha n 33 1/3%, a nd line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....p331/3% support tests-2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 18
IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
,
Private foundation.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on line 14, 19 a, or 19 b, c hec k this box a nd see Instructions
,

b
20

(f) drvrde

71 760

A, Part III,

d by line 13, column

(f))

0%

line 17

Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2013

5 c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

_!iiil('-

0 r 990 - E Z) 20 1 3

P age

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or
17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return

Reference

Explanation

I
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2013

lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

DLN:934923180270641

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Intemal Revenue Service

Filed Data -

OMB No

SCHEDULE 0
Department of the Treasury

I As

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on


Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
~ Information
about Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.
ov/form990.

Name of the organization


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

1545-0047

2013
Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification

number

&

990 Schedule 0, Supplemental

31-1711829

Information

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER


REVENUE

DESCRIPTION BOOKS & MATERIALS AMOUNT 846

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER


EXPENSES

DESCRIPTION BANK CHARGES


A MOUNT 909 DE
SCRIPTION MEETING EXPENSES
EXPENSES AMOUNT
376 DESCRIPTION INSURANCE
148 D
ESCRIPTION TRAVEL EXPENSE

AMOUNT

132 DESCRIPTION MEDIANIDEOIWEB SITE

AMOUNT 680 DESCRIPTION PAYROLL TAXES AND


AMOUNT

1,214 DESCRIPTION TRAINING EXPENSE AMOUNT

AMOUNT 691 TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16 4,150

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934923180270641

TV 2013 Transfers Personal Benefits


Contracts Declaration
Name: CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

EIN: 31-1711829
Declaration:

THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY


FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A
PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT,
DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY,
ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492135019403

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ

Under section SOl(c), S27, or 4947(a)(1)


of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facrlmes, and
certain controlling organizations as defined In section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see mstructions)
All other organizations With gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the
year may use this fomn
~ The orqernzetion may have to use a copy of thts return to satIsfy state reportmg requirements

Department of the Treasury


Intemal Revenue Service

For the 2012 calendar year , or tax year beginning 01-01-2012


, and ending 12-31-2012
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If marl is not delivered to street address) Room/SUite
PO BOX 33144
Initial return

Termmated

Amended return

Application pending

A
B
r
r

1545-1150

2012
Open to Public
Inspection

D Employer identification number


31-1711829
E Telephone number

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4


CINCINNATI, OH 45233

F Group Exemption
Number
~

Check s- r
If the organization
required
to attach Schedule
B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

J Tax-exempt

No

(513) 467-0170

GAccountlng
I Website:

OMB

Method

Cash

Accrual

Other

(specify)

IS not

... CHARACTERCINCINNATIORG
status(check

only one)-P

501(C)(3)~r

501(c)(

) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

4947(a)(1)

or r

527

K Check ~r
If the organization
IS not a section
509(a)(3)
supporting
organization
or a section
527 organization
and ItS gross receipts
normally
not more than $50,000
A Form 990-EZ
or Form 990 return IS not required
though Form 990-N
(e-postcard)
may be required
Instructions)
But If the organization
chooses
to file a return, be sure to file a complete
return
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine
gross receipts
column
(B) below) are $500,000
or more, file Form 990 Instead

IH'I

Revenue,
Check

Expenses,

If the organization

Ifgross
receipts
of Form 990-EZ

are $200,000

or more,

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


used

0 to respond

Schedule

to any question

In this

Part

or If total assets
(Part
~ $ 99,954

(see the Instructions

for Part

II,

are
(see

line 25,

I)

P
1

Contributions,

Program

Membership

dues

I nvestment

Income

Sa

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

a.o

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

6
a
b

a.

,...

service

from

sale

Gross

Income

fees

and contracts

23,994

29,336

other

of assets

gaming

sum of such

gross

Less

expenses

Net Income

or (loss)

Less

cost

Gross

profit

Other

revenue

Total revenue. Add

Sa
Sb

Inventory

from

of goods

Schedule

(Subtract

G Ifgreaterthan

(not

Including

line 5b from

line 5a)

gaming

Sc

gaming
less

and fundrars

returns

'tI

G If the

$15,000)

rnq events
rnq events

(add

lines

and allowances

46,624

6c

14,663
line 6c)

31,961

6d

7a
7b

from

sales

of Inventory

(de s crrbe In Schedule


lines

6b

6a and 6b and subtract

sold

or (loss)

16a
of contributions

Schedule

exceeds

and fundrars

$15,000)

on line 1) (attach

and contributions

from

of Inventory,

and Similar

Inventory

than

mq events

reported

Income

sales

other

(attach

from fundrars

Gross

than

expenses

mq events

mq events

1,2,3,4,

10

Grants

11

Benefits

amounts

12

Salaries,

13

Profe s sronal

fees

and other

14

Occupancy,

rent,

utilities,

lS

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

18

Excess

19

Net assets

or fund

end-of-year

figure

(Subtract

line 7b from

line 7a)

7c

0)

...

5c, 6d, 7c, and 8

paid (list

In Schedule

0)

8
85,291

9
10

paid to or for members


other

of assets

sale

from

direct

received

government

baSIS and sales

and fundrars
Income

Including

amounts

from

Gross

and Similar

and assessments

or other

or (loss)

Gaming

revenue

from fundrars

7a

<Io

qrfts , grants,

6,699

11

c ornpe ns atron,

and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

65,000

12
contractors

385

13

<Io

a:!:!...
;.::

LLJ

z::

a.
<Io
<Io

.q;

.....

publications,
expenses

and maintenance

postage,

and shipping

(de s crrbe In Schedule


lines

or (defic rt) for the year

reported

(Subtract

on prior

...

16

at beginning
year's

line 17 from
of year

(from

line 9)
line 27, column

(A))

(must

agree

20

Other

21

Net assets

For Paperwork

changes

In net assets

or fund

balances

or fund

return)

balances

at end of year

Reduction Act Notice, see the separate

(explain
Combine

In Schedule
lines

instructions.

0)

18 through

...

20
Cat

No

16

20,012

17

93,534

18

-8,243

19

25,668

With

a.

z:

1,4 38

lS

0)

10 through

balances

14

106421

20
17,425

21
Form

990-EZ

(2012)

Form 990 - E Z (20 1 2 )

.Hill

(see the Instructions


If the organization
used Schedule

Check

for Part II)


0 to respond

to any question

In this

Part

..r

II

(A) Beginning
22

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and buildmqs

24

0 ther

25,668

(describe

In Schedule

0)

Total liabilities

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

(describe

Statement
Check

17,425

24
25,668

26

In Schedule

0)
(B) must agree

with

line 21)

of Program Service Accomplishments

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

(see the Instructions for Part III)

to any question

purpose?
TO HELP INDIVIDUALS
BUILD
AND PROMOTE
CARING

25,668

STRONG

In this

Part

FAMILIES,

.p-

III

CREATE

the organization's
program
service
accomplishments
for each of ItS three largest
program
by expenses
I n a clear and concise
manner, describe
the services
provided,
the number
and other relevant
Information
for each program title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
(Grants
$ 0)

2S
0

27 of column

What IS the organization's


primary
exempt
TO PROVIDE
SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES
IMPROVE
EDUCATION
Describe
measured
benefited,

22
23

2S Total assets

1:F.Til ....

(8) End of year

of year

and Investments

assets

HELP NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
EDUCATION,AND
PROMOTE
CARING
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check

FAMILIES,

SAFE

17,425

26

27

17,425

Expenses
(Required
for section
501
(c)(3)and
501(c)(4)
organizations
and section
494 7(a)(1)
trusts,
optional
for others)

s ervrc e s , as
of persons

CREATE

SAFE

here

..-,

28a

..-,

29a

93,534

29

(Grants

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

In Schedule
0)
If this amount Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

31 Other program
(Grants
$ )

services

(describe

32 Total program service expenses (add lines


.:F.Til.,TJI

See Additional

28 a through

..-,
..-,
....

31 a)

30a

31a
32

93,534

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees List each one even If not compensated (see the Instructions for Part N)
Check If the organization
used Schedule
0 to respond to any question
In this Part IV.
(a) Name

Data

Page

Balance Sheets

and title

(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

(c)Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC) (if not paid,
enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

Table

Form

990-EZ

(2012)

Form 990 - E Z (20 1 2 )

1M'"

P age

Other Information
Instructions

(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement

for Part V ) Check

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

to any question

requirements
In this

In

P-

Part V
Yes

33

Did the organization


detailed
de s crtptron

34

engage
of each

In any significant
activity
activity
In Schedule
0

not previously

reported

If "Yes,"

Were any significant


changes
made to the organizing
or governing
documents?
of the amended
documents
If they reflect a change to the organization's
name
on Schedule
0 (see Instructions)

3Sa

If "Yes,"

Was the organization


a section
501(c)(4),
501(c)(5),
notice,
reporting,
and proxy tax requirements
durinq

36

to line 35a,

Did the organization


the year? If "Yes,"

37a

has the organization

undergo
complete

Did the organization

file Form

Did the organization

borrow

any such

If "Yes,"

loans

made

complete

Section

501(c)(7)

Initiation

fees

Gross

40a

Section

In a prior

Schedule

year

organizations

Included

501(c)(3)

the year

provide

or significant

from

an explanation In Schedule

drs po s itron

137a

director,

trustee,

amount

Included

organizations

Enter

on line 9

use of club

amount

facthtre

of tax Imposed

s
on the organization

or were
return?

durinq

the year

and 50 1(c)(4)

organizations

Enter

All organizations
At any time durinq the tax year,
transaction?
If "Yes," complete
Form 8886-T
U~t~~~6wrthwh~ampyclth~rerum~fi~d'"

amount

on organization
...
reimbursed

managers

If "Yes,"
43

Section
and enter

are In care

of'"

was the organization

a party

to a prohibited

for exceptions

the calendar

nonexempt

No

0
tax shelter

__

;_FL=.;Y..:;N:..:;N:...;&:::....::C:.;:O:..:_M.:..:.P.:_A::.,:N..:;Y

Telephone

no

+4

ZIP

and filing

year,

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

for Form TO F 90-22.1,

maintain

an office

Report

outside

of Foreign

Bank

530-9200

___;4~5:...:2=-4.:...::.9_

Yes

No

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form

durinq

1041-Check

the tax year

here
"'1

43

1
Yes

44a

No

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds dunng the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed Instead of
Form 990-EZ
Did the organization
operate
Instead of Form 990-EZ

one or more

Did the organization

any payments

If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization


explanation In Schedule 0

No

42b

and

the US?

trusts

Interest

(513)

requirements

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

the amount

40e

0
by the organization

~O~H

en te r the n a me 0 f the fo re Ig nco u nt ry

494 7(a)(1)

No

or

At any time durinq the calendar


year, did 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,
s ec urrtre s account,
or other financial
account)?

durinq

40b

4958
excess
benefit
that has not been

at ... 7800 E KEMPER RD CINCINNATI, OH

At any time

No

.::..0

....

See the Instructions


Financial
Accounts.

38a

under

-=-0r section 4955 ...

of tax on line 40c

If "Yes,"

36
No
f---+----f---

39b

Section

No

39a

Located

3Sb

Enter

on line 9, for publrc

books

No

~---+------~-----

by this

Section
50 1(c)(3)
and 50 1(c)(4)
organizations
Did the organization
engage In any section
transaction
durinq the year, or did It engage In an excess
benefit transaction
In a prior year
reported
on any of ItS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule
L, Part I

The organization's

3Sa

38b

of tax Imposed
and 4958

42a

No

durinq

covered

Involved

Section
50 1(c)(3)
and 50 1(c)(4)
organizations
Enter amount
disqualified
persons
durinq the year under sections
4912,4955,

41

34

3Sc

of net assets

or key employee

at the end of the tax year

the total

No

37b
to, any officer,

outstanding

and enter

33

bus mes s

year?

-=-0r section 4912 ...

50 1(c)(3)

or 501(c)(6)
organization
subject to section
6033(e)
the year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule
C, Part III

any loans

and stili
II

contributions

section 4911 ...


b

for this

or make

L, Part

and capital

receipts,

1120-POL

from,

If "No,"

year?

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as descnbed In the Instructions

39

a Form 990-Tforthe

a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
applicable
parts of Schedule
N

38a

filed

durinq

provide

No

attach a conformed
copy
e, explain the change

o therwis

Did the organization


have unrelated
bus ine s s gross Income of $1,000
or more
activities
(such as those reported
on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?

If "Yes,"

to the IRS?

4Sa

Did the organization

4Sb

Did the organization


meaning
of section
Form 990-EZ
(see

receive

have

a controlled

hospital

facrlrtre

for Indoor
filed

s durinq

tanning

a Form 720

services
to report

durinq
these

44a

No

44b

No

44c

No

If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed

the year?

the year?

payments?

If "No," provide an
44d

entity

receive
any payment
512(b)(13)?
If "Yes,"
Instructions)

Within

the meaning

of section

512(b)(13)?

the

4Sa

No

from or engage In any transaction


With a controlled
entity Within the
Form 990 and Schedule
R may need to be completed
Instead of
4Sb
Form

990-EZ

(2012)

Form 990 - E Z (20 1 2 )

Page
Yes

46

Did the organization


engage,
candidates
for public office?

.:r.Ti"

directly

or Indirectly,
In political
campaign
complete
Schedule
C, Part I

If "Yes,"

activities

on behalf

of or In opposition

No

to

46

No

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations only


All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50
and 51

T,.

Check

If the organization

used

0 to respond

Schedule

to any question

In this

Part VI
Yes

47

48

If "Yes,"

Did the organization


complete

engage
Schedule

In lobbymq
C, Part II

Is the organization

a school

as described

49a Did the organization


b If "Yes,"
50

make

was the related

activities

any transfers
organization

a section

a section

501 (h) election

If "Yes,"

170(b)(1)(A)(II)?

to an exempt

pa rd

N a me a nd title of eac h employee


more than $100,000

or have

In section

Complete
this table for the organization's
employees)
who each received
more than

(a)

527

non-charitable

related

In effect

complete

durinq

Schedule

the tax year?

47

No

48

No

49a

No

organization?

49b

organization?

five highest
compensated
$100,000
of compensation
(b) Average
hours per week
devoted
to position

No

employees
(other than
from the organization

(c) Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC)

officers,
Ifthere

directors,
IS none,

trustees
and key
enter "None"

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated
amount
of other compensation

NONE

Total

51

number

Complete
this
of compensation
(a)

Name

of other

employees

paid over

table for the organization's


from the organization

and address

of each

$100,000

five
Ifthere

Independent

. ~----------------

highest
compensated
Independent
IS none, enter "None"

contractor

paid more

than

contractors

$100,000

who each
(b) Type

received

more

of service

than

$100,000

(c) Compensation

NONE

52

Total

number

of other

Did the organization


nonexempt
charitable

Independent

contractors

each

receiving

over

$100,000.

complete
Schedule
A? NOTE: All Section
501 (c)(3)
trusts
must attach a completed
Schedule
A

organizations

and 494 7(a)(1)

.~

P- Yes I" No

Under penalties of perjury, 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
Here

~
~

12013-05-14
Date

******
Signature of officer
MARY RUSSELL EXECUTNE DIRECTOR
Type or pnnt name and title

Pnnt/Type preparer's name

Paid
Preparer
Use Only

Firm's name

Preparer's signature
STEPHANIEJ PAPECPA

Date

Check
If
self-employed

PTIN
P00744843

Firm's EIN ~ 31-1451941

~ FLYNN & COMPANY INC

Phone no (513) 530-9200

Firm's address ~ 7800 E KEMPER ROAD


CINCINNATI, OH 452491614

May the IRS diSCUSS this

return

With the preparer

shown

above?

See Instructions

P"Yes

INo

Form 990-EZ (2 0 1 2 )

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS

SCHEDULE

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492135019403
OMB No

Public Charity Status and Public Support

2012

(Form 990 or 990EZ)


Complete if the organization is a section S01(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Department
oftheTreasury

Open to Public
Inspection

IntemalRevenue
Service
,...Attach

to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ."" See separate instructions.

Name of the organization

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

I"
I"
I"
I"

1
2

31-1711829

3
4

I"

IS not a private

A church,

foundation

convention

A school

described

I"
I"

I"
F

8
9

because

of churches,

A hospital

or a cooperative

A medical

research

or association

hospital

organization

service

operated

hospital's
name, City, and state
A n organization
operated for the benefit

A federal,

state,

It IS (For lines

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).
6

(Complete

or local

government

1 through

of churches
(Attach

organization

of a college

11, check

described

Schedule

only one box)

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In conjunction

Part II

must complete this part.) See instructions.

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

with a hospital

or university

described

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

owned or operated

by a governmental

receipts

that

normally

from activities

or governmental

ItS support

from gross

receives

related

unit described

acqui red by the orga ruzatron

(1) more than

to ItS exempt

Investment

Income

Enter the

unit described

In

)
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

A n organization
that normally receives
a substantial
part of ItS support from a governmental
described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi).
(Complete
Part II )
A community
trust described
In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete
Part II )
An organization

number

&

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations


The organization

1545-0047

331/3%

of ItS support

tunctrons=-subject

and unrelated

after June 30, 1975

to certain

See section S09(a)(2).

from contributions,
exceptions,

bus ine s s taxable

unit or from the general

Income

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%

(less

(C omplete

membership

section

Part I II

511

public

of

tax) from bus ine s s e s

I"
I"

An organization

11

I"

By checking
this box, I certify that the organization
IS not controlled
directly
or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation
managers and other than one or more publicly supported
organizations
described
In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization
received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II, orType
III supporting
organization,
check this box
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted
any gift or contribution
from any of the
following persons?
(i) A person who directly or Indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described In (II)
Yes
No

10

organized

I"

and operated

exclusively

to test

for public

safety

See section S09(a)(4).

A n 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 S09(a)(3). Check
the box that describes
the type of supporting
organization
and complete
lines 11e through 11h
a
Type I
b
Type II
c
Type III - Functionally
Integrated
d
Type III - Non-functionally
Integrated

I"

I"

I"

I"

and (III) below, the governing

(ii) A family

member

(iii) A 35%

controlled

Provide

(i) Name of
supported
organization

entity

the following

(ii) EIN

body of the supported

of a person

described

of a person

Information

described

about the supported

(iii) Type of
organization
(described
on
lines 1- 9 above
or I RC section
(see
instructions) )

organization?

l1g(i)

In (I) above?

l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?


orqaruzatrorus

(iv) Is the
organization
In
col (i) listed In
your governing
document?

Yes

No

l1g(iii)

(v) Did you notify


the organization
In col (i) of your
support?

Yes

(vi) I s the
organization
In
col (i) organized
In the US?

No

Yes

(vii) A mount
monetary
support

of

No

Total
For Paperwork

Reduction

Act Notice,

see the Instructions

for Form 990 or 990EZ.

Cat

No

11285F

ScheduleA(Form

990 or 990EZ) 2012

-!iii".

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 2

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bH1HAHiv)


and 170(bH1HAHvi)
(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 falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
2
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
3
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
Without charge
4

Total.

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)
Public support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2008

(b) 2009

(c) 2010

(d)2011

(e)2012

(f)

Total

(e)2012

(f)

Total

Section B. Tota Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
7

Amounts

Gross

10

11
12

year beginning

, etc

(c) 2010

(d)2011

(see Instructions)

IS for the orga ruzatron's

first,

second,

12

tht rd, fourth, or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c )(3) orga rnzatron,

c hec k

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


14

(b) 2009

from line 4

Income from Interest,


drvrdends , payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Net Income from unrelated
business acttvitres
, whether or not
the business IS regularly carned
on
Other Income Do not Include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain In Part IV )
Total support (Add lines 7 through
10)
Gross receipts from related acttvitres
First five years. If the Form 990
this box and stop here

13

(a) 2008

ort Percenta e

Public

support

percentage

for 2012

(line 6, column

15

Public

support

percentage

for 2011

Schedule

16a

331/30/oSUpport
test-2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 IS 331/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
331/30/oSUpport
test-201l.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 IS 331/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
10%-facts-and-circumstancestest-2012.
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 "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
In Part IV howthe organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
....,
10%-facts-a
nd-ci rcumst a nces test-201l.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on II ne 13, 16 a, 16 b, or 17 a, a nd line

b
17a

18

(f) drvrde

A, Part II,

d by line 11, column

(f))

line 14

15 IS 10% or more, and If the organization


meets the "fa c ts-and-crrc
urns tanc es " test, check this box and stop here.
Explain In Part IV howthe organization
meets the "fac ts+and-c rrc ums tanc e s" test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
Private 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

....,

2012

S c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

_!iiiln.

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 2

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under
Part II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning


in) ....
1
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
2
Gross receipts from admissions,
merc ha ndrs e sold or services
performed, or facrlrtre
s furnished In
any activity that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
3
Gross receipts from activities
that
are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
4
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
5
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge
6

Total.

7a

Amounts Included on lines 1,2,


and 3 received from dis qua hfre d
persons
Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
disqualified
persons that exceed
the greaterof$5,000
or1% of the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
8

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2008

(d) 2011

(e) 2012

(f)

Total

35,772

55,890

63,736

14,808

23,994

194,200

11,217

16,289

65,711

48,775

29,336

171,328

46,989

72,179

129,447

63,583

53,330

365,528

10,000

30,000

55,516

3,316

4,400

103,232

10,000

(Subtract

(c) 2010

Add lines 7a and 7b


Public support
from line 6 )

(b) 2009

30,000

55,516

3,316

4,400

103,232

line 7c

262,296

Section B. Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
in) ....
9
lOa

c
11

12

Amounts

year beginning

(a) 2008

(b) 2009

46,989

from line 6

(c) 2010

(d)2011

(e)2012

(f)

Total

72,179

129,447

63,583

53,330

365,528

72,179

129,447

63,583

53,330

365,528

Gross Income from Interest,


drvrdends
, payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Unrelated business taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses
acquired after
June 30, 1975
Add lines lOa and lOb
Net Income from unrelated
business activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
business IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

IV )
13
14

Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c,


46,989
11,and12)
First five years. If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


15

Public

support

percentage

for 2012

16

Public

support

percentage

from 2011

Schedule

second,

tht rd, fourth, or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c )(3) orga rnzatron,
....,

ort Percenta

(line 8, column

Section D. Com utation of Investment

first,

(f) drvrde d by line 13, column

A, Part III,

(f))

71 760

line 15

68 120 %

Income Percenta

17

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2012 (line 10c, column

18

Investment

Income

percentage

from 2011 Schedule

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2012.


If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k the box on line 14, a nd II ne 15 IS more tha n 33 1/3%, a nd line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....p331/3% support tests-201l.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 18
IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
,
Private foundation.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on line 14, 19 a, or 19 b, c hec k this box a nd see Instructions
,

b
20

(f) drvrde

A, Part III,

d by line 13, column

(f))

0%

line 17

Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2012

5 c he d u Ie A (F 0 rm 990

_!iiil('-

0 r 990 - E Z) 20 1 2

P age

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10;
Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See
instructions .

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2012

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492135019403
OMB

Supplemental Information Regarding


Fundraising or Gaming Activities

SCHEDULEG
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

"'Attach

to Form 990 or Fonn 990-EZ. "'See

separate

Open to Public
Inspection

instructions.

IntemalRevenueService

Employer identification

Name of the organization


CHARACTER
COUNCIL
NORTHERN
KENTUCKY

1m"
1

I
I
I
I

b
c
d
2a

Mall

Activities.

the organization

Complete If the organization


raised

funds

through

Phone

and email

s oltcttatrons

s olrcttatrons

In-person

activities

C heck

all that

apply

grants
I s olrcrtatron of non-government
I s olrcrtatron of government grants
I Special fundrars rnq events

s oltcttatrons

Did the organization


have a written
or oral agreement
With any Individual
(Including
officers,
directors,
trustees
or key employees
listed In Form 990, Part VII) or entity In connection
With profe s s ronal fundrars mq services?

If "Yes,"

list the ten highest


to be compensated
at least

(i) Name and address


of
Individual
or entity (fundrars er)

paid Individuals
or entities
$5,000
by the organization

(fundrars

ers ) pursuant

(iii) Did
fu nd ra Is e r ha ve
custody
or
control
of
contributions?

(ii) Acttvrtv

Yes

to agreements

(iv) Gross receipts


from activity

under

which

rYes

the fundrais

(v) Amount
paid to
(or retained
by)
fundrais er listed In
col (i)

No

er IS

(vi) Amount
paid to
(or retained
by)
o rga n rzati 0 n

No

....

Total.

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

any of the followmq

s olrcttatrons

Internet

number

&
31-1711829

Fundraising

I ndic ate whether

OF CINCINNATI

1545-0047

2012

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Fonn 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered
more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Department
oftheTreasury

No

List all states


lic ens mq

For Paperwork

In which

Reduction

the organization

Act Notice,

IS registered

see the Instructions

or licensed

for Form 9900r

to s oltcrt

990-EZ.

funds

or has been notified

Cat

No

S0083H

It IS exempt

Schedule

from

registration

G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

or

2012

5 c he d u leG

(F 0 rm 990

'mill

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 2

P age 2

Fundraising Events. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported
more than $15,000 of fundrarsrnq event contributions and gross Income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List
events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event

#1

(b) Event

ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER
(event

0::

Gross

receipts

Less

Contributions

Gross
minus

Income
line 2)

type)

a ther

(total

events

(d) Total events


(add col (a) through
col (c)

number)

46,624

46,624

46,624

46,624

14,663

14,663

(line 1

Cash prizes

Noncash

C
<l>
D..

Rent/facility

(i]

Food and beverages

Entertainment

Other

direct

10

Direct

expense

11

Net Income

<.i)

(c)

type)

;
:r;

(event

#2

prizes

<l>
if!

1j

~
(5

costs

expenses
summary

summary

Add lines 4 through

Combine

line 3, column

0::

Gross

<.i)

Cash prizes

Non-cash

Rent/facility

costs

Other

expenses

Volunteer

Direct

Net gaming

<l>

(14,663)
31,961

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than

(a) Bingo

;
:r;

,...
,...

(d)

(d), and line 10

Gaming. Complete If the organization


$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

I:.F.T i ....

9 In column

(b) Pull tabs/Instant


bingo/progressive
bingo

(c) Other

gaming

(d) Total gaming (add


col (a) through col
(c) )

revenue

if!

C
<l>
D..

prizes

(i]
1j

~
(5

Enterthe

direct

rr-

labor

expense

summary

Income

state(s)

Is the organization

If "No,"

Add lines

summary

In which
licensed

No

2 through

Combine

the organization
to operate

Yes...................

lines

5 In column

gaming

activities

Yes...................
No

rr-

Yes...................
No

,...

(d)

1 and 7 In column

operates

gaming

rr-

,...

(d)

activities

In each of these

rYes

states?

Were any of the organization's

If "Yes,"

No

No

explain

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1
lOa

gaming

licenses

revoked,

suspended

or terminated

durinq

the tax year?

rYes

explain

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2012

5 c he d u leG

(F 0 rm 990

Does the organization

12

13

operate

Is the organization
formed

gaming

a grantor,

to administer

The organization's

An outside

14

Enterthe

activities

with nonmembers?

beneficiary

charitable

I ndic ate the percentage

Page 311

0 r 990 - EZ) 20 1 2

or trustee

of a trust

rYes
or a member

of a partnership

or other

activity

operated

No

entity

gaming?

of gaming

rYes

No

rYes

No

rYes

No

In

facility

facility
name and address

of the person

who prepares

the organization's

gaming/special

events

books

and records

Name ...

Address

1Sa

...

Does the organization

have a contract

with a third

party from whom the organization

receives

gaming

revenue?

If "Yes,"
amount

enter

the amount

of gaming

If "Yes,"

enter

of gaming

revenue

retained

revenue

received

by the third

name and address

of the third

party'"

je $

by the orqaruzatron

and the

party

Name ...

Address

16

...

Gaming

manager

Information

manager

cornpens

Name ...
Gaming

Description

17
a

sr

Employee

I ndependent

contractor

distributions

Is the organization
the state

required

gaming

Enter the amount


In the organization's

Im.4')

s-

provide d

Director/officer

Mandatory

retain

of services

atron

under state

law to make charitable

distributions

from the gaming

proceeds

to

license?

of distributions
own exempt

required
activities

under state
durinq

law distributed

the tax year'"

to other

exempt

organizations

or spent

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b,
columns (III) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, lOb, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as apphcable , Also complete this
part to provide any additional information (see mstructions).
Identifier

Return

Reference

Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Complete

Department of the Treasury


Intemal Revenue Service

to provide information for responses to specific questions on


Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Employer identification

Name of the organization


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Identifier

OTHER
EXPENSES

Return
Reference
FORM 990EZ, PART I,
LINE 16

number

&

Explanation

DESCRIPTION BANK CHARGES AMOUNT 522 DESCRIPTION ADMIN FEE AMOUNT 50 DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT LABOR AMOUNT 5,015 DESCRIPTION EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AMOUNT 1,700 DESCRIPTION
INSURANCE- GENERAL LIABILITY AMOUNT 1,050 DESCRIPTION DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS AMOUNT 79
DESCRIPTION OFFICE EXPENSES - SUPPLIES AMOUNT 1,610 DESCRIPTION TRAINING EXPENSE AMOUNT 323
DESCRIPTION MEDIAIVIDEOIWEBSITE AMOUNT 252 DESCRIPTION TRAVEL AMOUNT 293 DESCRIPTION
MISCELLANEOUS AMOUNT 1,029 DESCRIPTION MEETINGS EXPENSE AMOUNT 297 DESCRIPTION PAYROLL
SERVICE FEES AMOUNT 1,040 DESCRIPTION PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 5,387 DESCRIPTION TELEPHONE
AMOUNT 1,365 TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16 20,012

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921350194031

TV 2012 Transfers Personal Benefits


Contracts Declaration
Name: CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

EIN: 31-1711829
Declaration:

THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY


FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A
PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT,
DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY,
ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

&

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
(a) Name

(b) Average

and title

hours
devoted

per week
to position

(c)Reportable
compensation
(Forms W-2/1099MISC) (if not paid,
enter -0-)

(d) Health benefits,


contributions
to
employee
benefit plans,
and deferred
compensation

(e) Estimated

amount

of other
compensation

JEFF LLOYD
CHAIRMAN

1 00

WILLIAM
J CROSKEY
SECRETARY

1 00

DOLORES
LINDSAY
PAST CHAIR

1 00

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR

40 00

CHARLES
DIRECTO

KING
R

1 00

CAMILLE
DIRECTO

L KING
R

1 00

JOEL OSTERMAN
DIRECTO
R

1 00

JULIERPUGH
DIRECTO
R

1 00

JEFFREY
DIRECTO

1 00

BILL LENDL
DIRECTO
R

1 00

TRENT WARNER
DIRECTO
R

1 00

J WELLENS
R

65,000

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492146002042

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ
Department of the Treasury
Intemal Revenue Service

For the 2011 calendar year , or tax year beginning 01-01-2011


, and ending 12-31-2011
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If marl is not delivered to street address) Room/SUite
PO BOX 33144
Initial return

Termmated

Amended return

Application pending

r
r

G Accounting

No

1545-1150

2011

Under section SOl(c), S27, or 4947(a)(1)


of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facrlmes, and
certain controlling organizations as defined In section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see mstructions)
All other organizations With gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the
year may use this fomn
~ The orqernzetion may have to use a copy of thts return to satIsfy state reportmg requirements

A
B

OMB

Open to Public
Inspection

D Employer identification number


31-1711829
E Telephone number
(513) 366-3733

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4


CINCINNATI, OH 45233

method

Cash

Accrual

Other

(specify)

F Group Exemption
Number
~

Check s- r
If the organization
IS not
required
to attach Schedule
B
(F 0 rm 990, 990 - E Z, 0 r 990 - P F)

I Website: .... CHARACTERCINCINNATIORG


J Tax-Exempt status(check

only one)-P

501(C)(3)~r

501(c)(

) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

4947(a)(1)

or r

527

K Check ~r
If the organization
IS not a section
509(a)(3)
supporting
organization
or a section
527 organization
and ItS gross receipts
are
normally
not more than
$50,000
A Form 990-EZ
or Form 990 return IS not required
though Form 990-N
(e-postcard)
may be required
(see
Instructions)
But If the
organization
chooses
to file a return, be sure to file a complete
return
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determme gross receipts, If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or If total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or
more,
file Form 990 Instead of Fomn 990-EZ
~ $
59,486

1m"

Revenue,
Check

a.o

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

Contributions,

Program

gifts,

service

Membership

Investment

Sa

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

If the organization
grants,

revenue

dues

0 to respond

Schedule

and Similar
Including

amounts

to any question

In this

Part

government

fees

and contracts

and assessments

sale

from

of assets

other

sale

of assets

than

Inventory

expenses
other

than

Inventory

(Subtract

line 5b from

line 5a)

a.

,...

expenses
or (loss)

Gross

sales

Less

cost

G ross

profit

Other

revenue

Total revenue. Add

from
from

gaming

gaming

of Inventory,
of goods

6a

less

and fundrars
and fundrars

returns

mq events
rnq events

(Add

lines

6b

27,205
7,103

6c

6a and 6b and subtract

and allowances

line 6c)

7b

from

sa les of Inventory

(de s crrbe In Schedule


lines

1,2,3,4,

10

Grants

11

Benefits

amounts

12

Salaries,

13

Profe s s ronal

fees

and other

14

Occupancy,

rent,

utilities,

(Subtract

line 7 b from

II ne 7 a)

7c

0)

5c, 6d, 7c, and 8

paid (list

In Schedule

atron,

c ornpens

52,383

0)

10

paid to or for members


other

20,102

6d

7a

sold

or (loss)

and Similar

Sc

from fundrars mq events


and contributions
exceeds

<Io

19,003

rnq events

Gross Income from fundrars mq events


(not Including
$ _of contributions
reported
on line 1) (attach
Schedule
G If the sum of such gross Income
$15,000)

Net Income

Sb

13,278

Sa

direct

baSIS and sales

and fundrars

Less

I )

from

or other

for Part

received

Gross Income from gaming (attach Schedule G If greater than $15,000)

7a

(See the Instructions

Income

or (loss)

Gaming

used

4,558

11
and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

65,000

12
contractors

1,468

13

<Io

a:!:!...
;.::

lS

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

!!:

18

Excess

<Io
<Io

19

Net assets

or fund

end-of-year

figure

LLJ

a.

.:;(

....a.

publications,
expenses

Other

21

Net assets

changes

postage,

lines

for the year

reported

In net assets

or fund

For Privacy Act and Paperwork

balances

16

(Subtract

at beginning
on prior
or fund

year's

line

17 from

of year

(from

line 9)
line 27, column

(A))

(must

agree

(explain
Combine

In Schedule
lines

0)

18 through

Reduction Act Notice, see the separate

16

22,639

17

95,137

18

-42,754

19

68,422

With

return)

balances

at end of year

1,472

lS

0)

10 through

balances

14

and shipping

(de s crrbe In Schedule

or (deftcrt)

20

and maintenance

20

.....

20

instructions.

Cat

No

106421

25,668

21
Form

990-EZ

(2010)

Form 990 - E Z (20 10 )

.Hill

Page

Check

If the organization

used

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and buildmqs

24

Other

assets

0 to respond

Schedule

(See the Instructions


22

for Part

II

to any question

In this

Part

.p

II

(A) Beginning

70,298

(describe

In Schedule

0)

10
70,308

Total liabilities (describe

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

Statement
Check

In Schedule

0)

1,886

27 of column

(B) must agree

with

line 21)

68,422

of Program Service Accomplishments

If the organization

What IS the organization's


TO PROVIDE
SEMINARS
COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE

22

25,668

23

26

1:r.Ti....

(8) End of year

of year

and Investments

2S Total assets

Describe
measured
benefited,

used

Schedule

0 to respond

to any question

primary
exempt
purpose?
& PROGRAMS
TO HELP INDIVIDUALS
BUILD
EDUCATION,AND
PROMOTE
CARING

STRONG

In this

Part

.p

III

FAMILIES,

CREATE

the organization's
program
service
accomplishments
for each of ItS three largest
program
by expenses
I n a clear and concise
manner, describe
the services
provided,
the number
and other relevant
Information
for each program title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
COMMUNITIES,IMPROVE
(Grants
$ 0)

HELP NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG
EDUCATION,AND
PROMOTE
CARING
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check

FAMILIES,

SAFE

24

2S

25,668

26

27

25,668

Expenses
(Required
for section
501
(c)(3)and
501(c)(4)
organizations
and section
494 7(a)(1)
trusts,
optional
for others)

s ervrc e s , as
of persons

CREATE

SAFE

here

..-,

28a

..-,

29a

95,187

29

(Grants

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

In Schedule
0)
If this amount Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

Balance Sheets

31 Other program
(Grants
$ )

services

(describe

32 Total program service expenses (add

.:r.Ti.,'"

List of Officers,

See Additional

Data

28a

through

....

31a)

Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even If not compensated

C h ec k If th e organlza
(a) Name

lines

..-,
..-,

and address

Ion use dShdlOt


c e u e

o respon d t o any ques

(b) Title and average


hours per week
devoted
to position

30a

31a
32

95,187

(See the Instructions for Part IV )

Ion In th IS P ar t IV

(c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred
compensation

&

(e) Expense
account
and
other allowances

Table

Form

990-EZ

(2011)

Form 990 - E Z (20 11 )

1M'"

Check

(Note the statement requirements

If the organization

used

Schedule

0 to respond

the instructions for Part V.)

In

to any question

In this

Part V
Yes

33

Did the organization


detailed
de s crtptron

34

engage
of each

In any significant
activity
activity
In Schedule
0

not previously

reported

to the IRS?

b
c

line 35a,

has the organization

filed

a Form 990-T

Was the organization


a section
501(c)(4),
501(c)(5),
notice,
reporting,
and proxy tax requirements
durinq

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as descnbed

b
39

undergo
complete

file Form

Did the organization

borrow

loans

If "Yes,"

made

complete

1120-POL

from,

In a prior

Schedule

Gross

40a

fees

L, Part

and capital

receipts,

Included

41
42a

Section

Section

II

In

subject to section
Schedule
C, Part

or significant

the Instructions

to, any officer,

drs po s itron

137a

and enter

director,

trustee,

at the end of the tax year

the total

amount

6033(e)
III

of net assets

35c

No

36

No

durinq

or key employee
covered

Involved

Included

on line 9, for publrc

1--+----+---

by this

or were
return?

38a

No

40b

No

40e

No

38b

Enter

on line 9

use of club

amount

of tax

39a

facthtre

Imposed

39b

on the organization

..::..0
r section 4912 ...

50 1(c)(3)
persons

50 1(c)(3)

durinq

the year

under

..::..0
r section 4955 ...

.::..0

and 50 1(c)(4)
durinq

organizations

the year

and 50 1(c)(4)

under

Enter

sections

organizations

amount

of tax Imposed

4912,4955,

Enter

on organization

managers

or

and 4958'"

amount

of tax on line 40c

reimbursed

by the

...

U~t~~~6wrthwh~ampyclth~rerum~fi~d'"
The organization's

books

was the organization

a party

to a prohibited

tax shelter

~O~H

are In care

of'"

;_FL::.;y_;_N:..;.N;_&:..:....:C;_:O-'-M.;..;.P.;_A;;.;N_;_y

Telephone

7800 E KEMPER RD
at ... CINCINNATI, OH

no ... (513)

+4

ZI P

At any time durinq the calendar


year, did 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,
s ec urrtre s account,
or other financial
account)?
enter

the name

See the Instructions


Financial
Accounts.
At any time
If "Yes,"
43

In

37b

outstanding

All organizations. At any time durinq the tax year,


transaction?
If "Yes," complete
Form 8886-T

If "Yes,"

an explanation

No

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization
engage In any section
4958
excess
benefit
transaction
durinq the year or did It engage In an excess
benefit transaction
In a prior year that has not been
reported
on any of ItS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule
L, Part I

Located
b

bus mes s
35a

organization
e

from

on

Enter

Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.

disqualified
d

the year

No
34

year?

any loans

and stili

contributions

section 4911 ...


b

for this

or make

year

Section 501 (c)(7) organizations.


Initiation

durinq

If No.t provrde

for the year?

a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
applicable
parts of Schedule
N

Did the organization

attach a conformed
copy
e, explain the change on

as those reported
on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among
0 why the organization
did not report the Income

or 501(c)(6)
organization
the year? If'Yes,'complete

37a

any such

No

35b

Did the organization


the year? If "Yes,"

38a

36

If "Yes,"

o therwis

Did the organization


have unrelated
bus ine s s gross Income of $1,000
or more
activities
(such as those reported
on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)?
If'Yes'to
Schedule

provide

33

If the organization
had Income from bus mes s activities,
such
others),
but not reported
on Form 990-T,
explain
In Schedule
Form 990- T
a

If "Yes,"

Section
and enter

durinq

enter

the calendar

the name

494 7(a)(1)
the amount

of the foreign

for exceptions

year,

of the foreign

nonexempt

country

and filing

country

for Form TO F 90-22.1,

maintain

an office

Report

outside

of Foreign

Bank

Yes

Did the organization

maintain

any donor

filing

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form

durinq

1041-Check

the tax year

42b

No

42c

No

here
....

L.1_4_3_....._

funds?

Did the organization


operate
Instead of Form990-EZ

one or more

Did the organization

any payments

If 'Yes' to line 44c,


In Schedule 0

45a

Did the organization

45b

Did the organization


meaning
of section
Form990-EZ
(see

receive

has the organization

hospital

facrlrtre

for Indoor

filed

s durinq

tanning

a Form 720

No

If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed Instead of

Form 990-EZ.
b

No

received

advised

and

of the US?

trusts

Interest

... ---0.4..;;.5-=2-'4..;;.9

requirements

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

530-9200

Yes

44a

No

1--+----+---

Were any significant


changes
made to the organizing
or governing
documents?
of the amended
documents
If they reflect a change to the organization's
name
Schedule
0 (see Instructions)

35

Page

Other Information

to report

durinq

these

No

44b

No

44c

No

If 'Yes,' Form 990 must be completed

the year?

services

44a

the year?

payments?

If 'No,' provide an explanation


44d

have

a controlled

entity

Within

the meaning

of section

512(b)(13)?
45a

receive
any payment
from or engage In any transaction
With a controlled
512(b)(13)?
If 'Yes,' Form 990 and Schedule
R may need to be completed
Instructions)

entity Within
Instead of

No

the
45b
Form

990-EZ

(2011)

F orm 990 - EZ (2011)

Page
Yes

46

Did the organization


engage,
candidates
for public office?

:F.Tilill"

directly

If "Yes,"

or Indirectly,
In political
campaign
complete
Schedule
C, Part I

activities

on behalf

of or In opposition

to

46

No

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only .
All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions
47-49b and 52.

Check

If the organization

used Schedule

0 to respond

to any question

In this

.1

Part VI
Yes

47

48

If "Yes,"

Did the organization


complete

engage
Schedule

In lobbymq
C, Part II

Is the organization

a school

described

49a Did the organization


b If "Yes,"
50

No

activities

In section

make any transfers

was the related

organization

or have a section

170(b)(1

to an exempt
a section

527

)(A )(II)? If "Yes," complete

non-charitable

durinq

the tax year?

Schedule E

organization?

47

No

48

No

49a

No

49b

(b) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

of each employee
$100,000

related

In effect

organization?

Complete
this table for the organization's
five highest compensated
employees)
who each received
more than $100,000
of compensation

(a) Name and address


paid more than

501 (h) election

No

employees
(other than
from the organization

officers,
Ifthere

directors,
trustees
and key
IS none, enter "None"

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred compensation

(c) Compensation

(e) Expense
account
and
other allowances

&

NONE

51

Total

number

of other

employees

...._------

paid over $100,000

Complete
this table for the organization's
five highest compensated
Independent
of compensation
from the organization
Ifthere
IS none, enter "None"
(a)

Name

and address

of each Independent

contractor

contractors

paid more than $100,000

who each received


(b) Type

more than

of service

$100,000

(c) Compensation

NONE

d
52

Total

number

of other

Independent

contractors

Did the organization


complete
Schedule
must attach a completed
Schedule A

each receiving

over $100,000

A? NOTE: All Section

50 1(c)(3)

....

organizations

and 494 7(a)(1)

nonexempt

charitable

trusts

P- Yes I" No

Under penalties of perjury, 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
Here

~
~

Paid
Preparer's
Use Only

12012-05-25
Date

******
Signature of officer
RICHARDT FLYNNVICE-CHAIR/TREASURER
Type or pnnt name and title

Preparer's ~
signature

Date
RICHARDT FLYNNCPA

Firm's name (or yours


If self-employed),
add ress, and ZIP + 4

FLYNN& COMPANYINC

Check If
selfemployed

Preparer's taxpayer Identification number


(See instructions)
P00236431
EIN 31-1451941

7800 E KEMPERROAD
Phone no
CINCINNATI, OH 452491614

May the IRS diSCUSS this

return

With the preparer

shown

above?

See Instructions

(513) 530-9200

...

P"Yes

INo

Form 990-EZ (2011)

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS

SCHEDULE

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492146002042
OMB No

Public Charity Status and Public Support

2011

(Form 990 or 990EZ)


Complete

if the organization
4947(a)(1)

Department
oftheTreasury

is a section
nonexempt

S01(c)(3)
charitable

organization
trust.

or a section

Open to Public
Inspection

Intemal
Revenue
Service
,... Attach

to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.""

See separate

instructions.

Name of the organization

Employer

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

A church,

I"

A n organization

because

of churches,

described

In section

or a cooperative

A medical
hospital's

research organization
name, City, and state

operated

I"
I"

A federal,

I"

A community

P-

An organization

state,

(Complete

or local government

of churches
(Attach

service

operated

for the benefit

170(b)(1)(A)(iv).

or association

hospital

organization

of a college

receipts

described

that normally

from activities

ItS support

from gross

only one box)

170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In section

or university

170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

described

In section

owned or operated

170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

by a governmental

Enter the

unit described

In

Part II )
or governmental

unit described

receives

(1) more than 331/3%

to ItS exempt
Income

(Complete

tunctrons=-subject

and unrelated

acqui red by the orga ruzatron after June 30, 1975

In section

part of ItS support

170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

Investment

section

with a hospital

In section

related

11, check

Schedule

In conjunction

A n organization
that normally receives a substantial
described In
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete Part II )
trust

must complete this part.) See instructions

It IS (For lines 1 through

170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

A hospital

section
6

foundation

convention

A school

number

31-1711829

IS not a private

I"
I"
I"
I"

1
2

identification

&

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations


The organization

1545-0047

unit or from the general

public

Part II )

of ItS support
to certain

S09(a)(2).

from contributions,
exceptions,

bus ine s s taxable

See section

170(b)(1)(A)(v).

from a governmental

Income

(less section

(C omplete

membership

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%

of

511 tax) from bus ine s s e s

Part I II )

An organization

11

I"
I"

I"

By checking this box, I certify that the organization


IS not controlled
directly or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation
managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations
described In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II orType III supporting
organization,
check this box
I"
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted any gift or contribution
from any of the
following persons?
(i) a person who directly or Indirectly
controls, either alone or together with persons described In (II)
Yes
No

10

f
9

organized

and operated

to test for public

safety

Seesection

S09(a)(4).

A n 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 S09(a)(3).
Check
the box that describes the type of supporting
organization
and complete lines 11e through 11h
a
I" Type I
b
I" Type II
c
I" Type III - Functionally Integrated
d
I" Type III - Other

and (III) below, the governing

exclusively

(ii)

a family

member

(iii)

a 35%

controlled

Provide

(i)
Name of
supported
organization

the following

(ii)
EIN

body of the the supported

of a person described
entity

of a person described

Information

l1g(i)
l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?

about the supported

(iii)
Type of
organization
(described
on
lines 1- 9 above
or I RC section
(see
Ins tructro ns))

organization?

In (I) above?

orqaruzatrorus

(iv)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) listed In
your governing
document?
Yes

No

l1g(iii)

(v)
Did you notify the
organization
In
col (I) of your
support?
Yes

No

(vi)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) organized
In the US?
Yes

(vii)
A mount of
support?

No

Total
For Paperwork Reducbon Act Nobce, see the Instrucbons for Form 990

Cat

No

11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2011

-!iii".

S c he d u Ie A (Form 990

or 990 - EZ) 20 11

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(bH1HAHiv)


and 170(bH1HAHvi)
(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 falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year

(or fiscal year beginning


In)
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
Without charge

Total.

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)
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2007

(b) 2008

(c) 2009

(d) 2010

(e)2011

(f)

Total

(f)

Total

Section B. Tota Support


Calendar year (or fis c a I yea r begl nrunq
In)

(a) 2007

Amounts

Gross Income from Interest,


drvrdends
, payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Net Income from unrelated
business acttvitres
, whether or
not the business IS regularly
carned on
Other Income (Explain In Part
IV ) Do not Include gain or loss
from the sale of capital assets
Total support (Add lines 7
through 10)
Gross receipts from related acttvitres

10

11
12

(c) 2009

(d) 2010

(e)2011

from line 4

First Five Years If the Form 990


check this box and stop here

13

(b) 2008

, etc

(See Instructions)

IS for the organization's

first,

second,

third, fourth,

12

or fifth tax year as a 501 (c)(3)

organization,
....,

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage


14

Public

Support

Percentage

for 2011

(line 6 column

15

Public

Support

Percentage

for 2010

Schedule

16a

331/30/osupport
test-201l.
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
....,
331/30/osupport
test-2010.
If the organization did not check the 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
....,
10%-facts-and-circumstancestest-201l.
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 IV howthe organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
o rga n rzati 0 n
10%-facts-a
nd-ci rcumst a nces test-2010.
If the orga ruzatron did not c hec k a box on II ne 13, 16 a, 16 b, or 17 a a nd II ne
15 IS 10% or more, and If the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test, check this box and stop here.
Explain In Part IV howthe organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
Private Foundation If the organization
did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
Instructions

b
17a

(f) drvrde d by line 11 column

A, Part II,

(f))

line 14

....

18

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2011

S c he d u Ie A (Form 990

_!iiiln.

or 990 - EZ) 20 11

Page

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under
Part II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar

(or fis c a I yea r begl nrunq


In)
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
Gross receipts from admissions,
merc ha ndrs e sold or services
performed, or facrlrtre
s furnished In
any activity
that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
Gross receipts from activities
that
are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
Tax revenues levied forthe
organization's
benefit and either
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services or facrlrtre
s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge

year

Total.

7a

Amounts Included on lines 1,2,


and 3 received from dis qua hfre d
persons
Amounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
disqualified
persons that exceed
the greaterof$5,000
or1%
of the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
8

Add lines 1 through

(a) 2007

(d) 2010

(e) 2011

(f) Total

37,557

35,772

55,890

63,736

14,808

207,763

7,306

11,217

16,289

65,711

48,775

149,298

44,863

46,989

72,179

129,447

63,583

357,061

15,000

10,000

30,000

55,516

3,316

113,832

15,000

(Subtract

(c) 2009

Add lines 7a and 7b


Public Support
from line 6 )

(b) 2008

10,000

30,000

55,516

3,316

113,832

line 7c

243,229

Section B. Total Support


Calendar
9
lOa

c
11

12

year

Amounts

(or fiscal
In)

year beginning

(a) 2007

(b) 2008

44,863

from line 6

(c) 2009

(d) 2010

(e)2011

(f) Total

46,989

72,179

129,447

63,583

357,061

46,989

72,179

129,447

63,583

357,061

Gross Income from Interest,


drvrdends
, payments received on
s ec urrtre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
sources
Unrelated business taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from businesses
acquired after
June 30, 1975
Add lines lOa and lOb
Net Income from unrelated
business activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
business IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

IV )
13
14

Total support (Add lines 9, 10c,


44,863
11and12)
First Five Years If the Form 990 IS for the organization's
check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


15

Public

Support

Percentage

for 2011

16

Public

support

percentage

from 2010

Schedule

second,

third,

fourth,

organization,

(f) drvrde d by line 13 column

A, Part III,

or fifth tax year as a 501 (c)(3)

....,

ort Percenta

(line 8 column

Section D. Computation of Investment

first,

(f))

68 120 %

line 15

64 800

Income Percentage

17

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2011 (line 10c column

18

Investment

Income

percentage

from 2010 Schedule

19a

331/30/osupport
tests-201l.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....p331/30/osupport
tests-2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line
18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....,
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see Instructions
....,

b
20

(f) drvrde

A, Part III,

d by line 13 column

(f))

0%

line 17

Schedule

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2011

5 c he d u Ie A (Form 990

_!iiil('-

or 990 - EZ) 20 11

P age

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation
required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any
additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2011

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

&

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees
(A) Name and address

JEFF LLOYD
2312
DONNINGTON
CINCINNATI,OH

(8) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

CHAIRMAN

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(E) Expense
account and
other allowances

VIC ECHAIR/TREASURER
1 00

WILLIAM
J CROSKEY
1846 RUSTICWOOD
LANE
CINCINNATI,OH
45255

SECRETARY

DOLORES
LINDSAY
1401 STEFFEN
AVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45215

PAST

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
4160
FOXPOINT
RIDGE
CLEVES,OH
45002

EXECUTIVE
40 00

STEV E SA U N DE RS
310 EZZARD
CHARLES
DRIVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45214

DIRECTOR

1 00

CHARLES
KING
7735 TYLERS MEADOW
DR
WEST CHESTER,OH
45069

DIRECTOR

1 00

RICHARD
MASON
13369
FISHER
CALIFORNIA,KY

DIRECTOR

1 00

DIRECTOR

1 00

DIRECTOR

1 00

DIRECTOR

1 00

DIRECTOR

1 00

LN
45244

RICHARD
T FLYNN
7800
E KEMPER RD STE
CINCINATI,OH
45249

150

CHAIR

1 00

1 00

DIRECTOR

65,000

41007

CAMILLE
L KING
9318
COMSTOCK
CINCINNATI,OH

DRIVE
45231

JOEL OSTERMAN
10830
MILLINGTON
CINCINNATI,OH

CT
45242

JULIERPUGH
307 KATIEBUD
CINCINNATI,OH

1 00

(D) Contributions to
employee benefit plans
&
deferred compensat ion

DR
45238

JEFFREY J WELLENS
10 ROYAL HIGHLANDS
DR
SPRINGBO
RO, 0 H 45066

efile GRAPHIC rint - DO NOT PROCESS

if the organization

Complete

Department
oftheTreasury

I
I
I
I

b
c
d
2a

Mall

entered

Phone

instructions.

number

31-1711829

Activities.

the organization

Complete If the organization


raised

funds

through

and e-mail

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

any of the followmq

s olrcttatrons

s olrcttatrons

In-person

Open to Public
Ins ection

on Fonn 990-EZ, line 6a.

&

s olrcttatrons

Internet

1545-0047

2011

I
I
I

activities

s olrcrtatron
s olrcrtatron
Special

C heck

all that

of non-government
of government

fundrars

apply
grants

grants

rnq events

s oltcttatrons

Did the organization


have a written
or oral agreement
With any Individual
(Including
officers,
directors,
trustees
or key employees
listed In Form 990, Part VII) or entity In connection
With profe s s ronal fundrars mq services?

If "Yes," list the ten highest


to be compensated
at least

(i) Name and address


of
Individual
or entity (fundrars er)

paid Individuals
or entities
$5,000
by the organization

(ii) Acttvrtv

(fundrars ers ) pursuant


to agreements
Form 990-EZ
filers are not required

(iii) Did
fu nd ra Is e r ha ve
custody
or
control
of
contributions?
Yes

(iv) Gross receipts


from activity

rYes

under which the fundrais


to complete
this table

(v) Amount
paid to
(or retained
by)
fundrais er listed In
col (i)

No

er IS

(vi) Amount
paid to
(or retained
by)
o rga n rzati 0 n

No

.,...

Total.

more than $15,000

No

Employer identification
OF CINCINNATI

Fundraising

I ndic ate whether

OMB

"Yes" to Fonn 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,

,... Attach to Form 990 or Fonn 990-EZ. ,... See separate

Name of the organization


CHARACTER
COUNCIL
NORTHERN
KENTUCKY

answered

or if the organization

IntemalRevenueService

DLN:93492146002042

Supplemental Information Regarding


Fundraising or Gaming Activities

SCHEDULEG
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

1m"

As Filed Data -

List all states


lic ens mq

In which

For Privacy Act and Paperwork

the organization

Reduction

IS registered

Act Notice,

or licensed

see the Instructions

to s oltcrt

funds

for Form 990.

or has been notified

Cat

No

S0083H

It IS exempt

Schedule

from

registration

G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

or

2011

5 c he d u leG

(Form 990

'mill

or 990 - EZ) 20 11

P age 2

Fundraising Events. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, hne 18, or reported
more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, hne 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event

#1

(b) Event

ANNUAL
FUNDRAISER
(event
1

Gross

Less C ha rita ble


contributions

Gross
minus

Cash prizes

Non-cash

C
<l>
D..

Rent/facility

(i]

Food and beverages

Entertainment

Other

direct

10

Direct

expense

11

Net Income

0::

<.i)

receipts

Income
line 2)

(c) Other

type)

(total

Events

(d) Total Events


(Add col (a) through
col (c)

number)

type)

;
:r;

(event

#2

(line 1

27,205

27,205

27,205

27,205

7,103

7,103

prizes

<l>
if!

1j

~
(5

costs

expenses
summary

summary

Add lines 4 through

Combine

lines

9 In column

3 and 10 In column

Gaming. Complete If the organization


$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

I:.F.T i ....

(d).

( 7,103

20,102

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, hne 19, or reported more than

(a) Bingo

;
:r;

,...
,...

(d)

(b) Pull tabs/Instant


bingo/progressive
bingo

(c) Other

gaming

(d) Total gaming


(Add col (a) through
col (c)

0::

<.i)

<l>

Gross

Cash prizes

Non-cash

Rent/facility

costs

Other

expenses

Volunteer

revenue

if!

C
<l>
D..

prizes

(i]
1j

~
(5

direct

Direct

Net gaming

Enterthe

rr-

labor

expense

summary

Income

state(s)

Is the organization

If "No,"

Add lines

summary

In which
licensed

-------------------

No

2 through

Combine

the organization
to operate

Yes

lines

5 In column

gaming

activities

Yes

-------------------

No

rr-

Yes

-------------------

No

,...

(d)

1 and 7 In column

operates

gaming

rr-

,...

(d)

activities

In each of these

r ,.,r

states?

No

Explain

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1
lOa
b

Were any of the organization's

If "Yes,"

gaming

licenses

revoked,

suspended

or terminated

durinq

the tax year?

rYes

No

Explain

:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::1

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2011

5 c he d u leG

(Form

990

11

Does the organization

12

Is the organization
formed

13

a grantor,

The organization's
An outside
Provide
records

gaming

activities

beneficiary

charitable

I ndic ate the percentage

b
14

operate

to administer

Page 3

or 990 - EZ) 20 11
with nonmembers?

or trustee

of a trust

rYes

or a member

of a partnership

or other

activity

operated

13a
13b

facility

..
of the person

r ,.,r

No

rYes

No

In

facility

the name and address

No

entity

gaming?

of gaming

who prepares

the organization's

gaming/special

events

books

and

Name ...

Address

1Sa

...

Does the organization

have a contract

with a third

party

from whom the organization

receives

gaming

revenue?

If "Yes,"
amount

enter

the amount

of gaming

If "Yes,"

enter

revenue

of gaming
retained

revenue

received

by the third

party'"

je $

by the orqaruzatron

and the

name and address

Name ...

Address

16

...

Gaming

manager

Information

manager

cornpens

Name ...
Gaming

Description

17
a

of services

atron

Employee

I ndependent

contractor

distributions

Is the organization
retain

the state

Enter

the amount

required

gaming

In the organization's

.!iiiI('J

pro vrde d je

Director/officer

Mandatory

s-

under state

law to make charitable

distributions

proceeds

to

r ,.,r

license?

of distributions
own exempt

required
activities

under state
durinq

law distributed

the tax year'"

Complete this part to provide additional information


instructions. )
Identifier

from the gaming

ReturnReference

to other

exempt

organizations

No

or spent

for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see

Explanation
Schedule

G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2011

SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Complete

Department of the Treasury


Intemal Revenue Service

to provide information for responses to specific questions on


Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Employer identification

Name of the organization


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Identifier

number

&

Return
Reference

Explanation

OTHER
EXPENSES

FORM 990EZ, PART I,


LINE 16

DESCRIPTION BANK CHARGES AMOUNT 431 DESCRIPTION ADMIN FEE AMOUNT 50 DESCRIPTION
CONTRACT LABOR AMOUNT 3,845 DESCRIPTION EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AMOUNT 4,681 DESCRIPTION
INSURANCE- GENERAL LIABILITY AMOUNT 855 DESCRIPTION DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS AMOUNT 743
DESCRIPTION OFFICE EXPENSES - SUPPLIES AMOUNT 1,345 DESCRIPTION SEMINAR MATERIALS AMOUNT
258 DESCRIPTION TRAINING EXPENSE AMOUNT 490 DESCRIPTION MEDIANIDEOIWEBSITE AMOUNT 1,604
DESCRIPTION TRAVEL AMOUNT 1,551 DESCRIPTION MISCELLANEOUS AMOUNT 555 DESCRIPTION
MEETINGS EXPENSE A MOUNT 731 DESCRIPTION PAYROLL SERV ICE FEES A MOUNT 423 DESCRIPTION
PAYROLL TAXES AMOUNT 4,558 DESCRIPTION DONATIONS AMOUNT 519 TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE
16 22,639

OTHER
ASSETS

FORM 990EZ, PART II,


LINE 24

DESCRIPTION DEPOSITS BEG OFYEARAMOUNT

10 ENDOFYEARAMOUNT

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921460020421

TV 2011 Transfers Personal Benefits


Contracts Declaration
Name: CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

EIN: 31-1711829
Declaration:

THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY


FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A
PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT,
DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY,
ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

DLN:93492164002501

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ
InternalRevenueService

~ The orqernzetion

may have to use a copy of thts return to satIsfy state reportmg

For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010


, and ending 12-31-2010
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If mall IS not delivered to street address) Room/SUite
PO BOX 33144
Initial return

Termmated

Amended return

Application pending

r
r

OMB

No

1545-1150

2010

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1)


of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and
certain controlling organizations as defined In section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions)
All other organizations With gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the
year may use this fomn

Department
oftheTreasury
A
B

As Filed Data -

Open to Public
Inspection

requirements

D Employeridentification number
31-1711829
E Telephone number
(513) 366-3733

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4


CINCINNATI, OH 45233

G Accounting

method
I Website: .... N/A

Cash

J Tax-Exemptstatus(check

only one)-P

Accrual

Other

F Group Exemption
Number ~

(s p e c rfv ) ~
H

501(C)(3)~r

501(c)(

) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

4947(a)(1)

K Check ~r
If the organization
IS not a section
509(a)(3)
supporting
organization
$50,000
A Form 990-EZ
or Form 990 return IS not required
though Form 990-N
organization
chooses
to file a return, be sure to file a complete
return

or r

Check~
r
If the organization
required
to attach Schedule
B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

527

and ItS gross


(e-postcard)

receipts
are normally
may be required
(see

IS not

not more than


Instructions)
But If the

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts, If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or If total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or
more,
file Form 990 Instead of Fomn 990-EZ
~ $
129,447

liiti'l

Revenue,
Check

a.o

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

Contributions,

Program

Membership

Investment

Sa

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

Expenses,

If the organization
qrfts , grants,

service

Schedule

and Similar
Including

amounts

In this

Part

(See the Instructions

I )
P

and assessments

63,7 36

25,318

3
4

from

sale

or other

of assets

other

baSIS and sales

from

sale

and fundrars

of assets

than

Inventory

Sa

expenses
other

5b

than

Inventory

(Subtract

line 5b from

line 5a)

5c

mq events

Gross Income from fundrais mq events


(not Including
$ 40,393
reported
on line 1) (attach
Schedule
G If the sum of such gross

6a

of contributions
from fundrais mq events
Income and contributions
exceed

.~

Less

direct

Net Income
Gross

sales

Less

cost

Gross

profit

expenses
or (loss)

from
from

Total revenue. Add

less

and fundrais
and fundrars

returns

mq events
mq events

(Add

lines

6c

14,678

6a and 6b and subtract

and allowances

line 6c)

7b

from

sales

of Inventory

(Subtract

line 7 b from

line 7 a)

7c

r re v e n u e (d esc n bel n S c he d u leO )

and Similar

lines

1,2,3,4,

amounts

11

Benefits

12

Salaries,

13

Profe s s ronal fees

and other

14

Occupancy,

utilities,

5c, 6d, 7c, and 8

paid (list

In Schedule

0)

compensation,

114,769

10

paid to or for members


other

25,715

6d

7a

sold

or (loss)

o the

gaming

gaming

of Inventory,
of goods

Grants

for Part

and contracts

10

,...

fees

Gross Income from gaming (attach Schedule G If greater than $15,000)

7a

a.

to any question

received

government

$15,000)

<Io

0 to respond

Income

or (loss)

Gaming

revenue

dues

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


used

11
and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

62,095

12
contractors

1,170

13

<Io

a:!:!...
;.::

rent,

15

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

z::

18

Excess

<Io
<Io

19

Net assets

orfund

end-of-year

figure

LLJ

a.

.q;

.....

publications,
expenses

and maintenance

postage,

and shipping

(de s c nb e In Schedule
lines

or (de fic rt) for the year

reported

16

(Subtract

at beginning
on prior

year's

line

17 from

of year

(from

line 9)
line 27,

column

(A))

(must

agree

20

Other

21

Net assets

changes

In net assets

orfund

balances

or fund

return)

balances

at end of year

(explain
Combine

In Schedule
lines

0)

18 through

16

16,473

17

80,525

18

34,244

19

34,178

With

a.

z:

787

15

0)

10 through

balances

14

20

....

20

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat

No

106421

68,422

21
Form

990-EZ

(2010)

Form 990-EZ

(2010)

lihiiil

Page

Check

If the organization

used Schedule

(See the Instructions


22

Cash,

23

Land and b uildmq s

savings,

assets

In this

.P

Part II
(A)

Beginning

of year

(8) End of year

34,168

Other

(describe

In Schedule

0)

10

26

Total liabilities (describe

27

Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column

34,178

Statement

In Schedule

0)

70,298

primary

used Schedule

exempt

24

10

25

70,308

26
(B) must agree with line 21)

34,178

of Program Service Accomplishments

If the organization

What IS the organization's


EDUCATION

22
23

Total assets

Check

to any question

for Part II )

25

1:E.Ti....

0 to respond

and Investments

24

Describe
describe
program

0 to respond

to any question

In this

Part III

.r

purpose?

what was achieved


In carrying
out the organization's
exempt purposes
In a clear and concise manner,
the services
provided, the number of persons benefited,
and other relevant
Information
for each
title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
HELPED NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG FAMILIES,
COMMUNITIES,
IMPROVE
EDUCATION,
AND PROMOTE
CARING
(Grants $ 38,220)
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

CREATE

1,886

27

68,422

Expenses
(Req UIred for section 501
(c)(3) and SOl(c)(4)
organizations
and section
4947 (a)(l)
trusts,
optional for others)

SAFE

...

28a

...

29a

29

(Grants

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

In Schedule 0)
If this amount Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

Balance Sheets

310 ther program


(Grants $ )

services

(describe

32 Total program service expenses (add lines

.:E.Ti.,'.

28a through

... I
... I

....

31a)

30a

31a
32

38,220

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even If not compensated (See the Instructions for Part N )
Check

If the organization

(a) Name and address

See Additional

used Schedule

0 to respond

(b) Title and average


hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

to any question

In this

(c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

Part IV
(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred compensation

&

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

Data Table

Form

990-EZ

(2010)

Form 990-EZ

IMD

(2010)

Page

Other Information
Check

(Note the statement requirements

If the organization

used Schedule

0 to respond

In

to any question

In this

Part V
Yes

33

Did the organization


engage In any activity
description
of each activity
In Schedule 0

34

not previously

reported

to the IRS?

If "Yes,"

provide

a detailed
33

If "Yes," attach a conformed


copy
Otherwise,
explain the change on

If the orga ruzation had Inc ome from bus Ines s ac trv rtre s , s uc h as thos e re ported on lines 2, 6 a, and 7 a (a mong
others), but not reported on Form 990-T,
explain In Schedule 0 why the organization
did not report the Income
Form 990-T

a
b

Did the organization


(c)(5), or 501(c)(6)
If "Yes,"

have unrelated
business
gross
organization
subject to section

has It filed a tax return

Income
6033(e)

on Form 990-T for this

of$l,OOO
or more orwas It a section 501(c)(4),
notice, reporting,
and proxy tax requirements?

year?

Did the organization


undergo a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
the year? If "Yes," complete
applicable
parts of Schedule N

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as described

38a

Did the organization

file Form 1120-POL for this

Did the organization

borrow

any such

loans

In

outstanding
the total

amount

Initiation

us e of club fac ilrtre s

Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.

of tax Imposed

contributions

Enter

section 4911 ....

c
d

director,

trustee,

Involved

41
42a

Included

amount

on line 9

durmq
36

No

37b

No

38a

No

40b

No

40e

No

~---+------~-----

or key employee
by this

or were

return?

o
o

39b

on the organization

section 4912 ....

durmq the year under

section 4955 ....

of tax Imposed
and 4958

Section

of tax on line 40c

501(c)(3)

and 501(c)(4)

organizations

Enter

amount

on organization
....
reimbursed

U~~e~~sw~wh~amw0~~rerum~h~
The

0 rg

managers

or
_

by the

...._---------

All organizations. At any time durrnq the tax year, was the organization
transaction?
If"Yes,"
complete
Form 8886-T

a n Iz at rcn'.s

a party

to a prohibited

tax shelter

.... ~O~H~

boo k s a re Inc a re

0f

__

.... ;::U::..;Nc;:D,;_A;_;F""O:_O::..:K_;,;E"'S=---

Tel e p h 0 ne no....

7830 COMMERCEDR
at .... ~F~LO=_R..:.;E::..:N.:...C=-E~,_,;_K..:.;Y

+4

ZIP

At any time durmq the calendar year, did the organization


have an Interest
In or a signature
or other authorrtv
over a financial
account
In a foreign country (such as a bank account,
s e c urttre s account,
or other financial
account)?
name of the foreign

See the Instructions


Financial Accounts.
At any time

durmq

If"Yes,"enterthe
43

of net assets

39a

Section 501(c)(3)
and 501(c)(4)
organizations
Enter amount
disqualified
persons durmq the year under sections
4912,4955,

If"Yes,"enterthe

No

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization
engage In any section 4958 excess benefit
transaction
durrnq the year or did It engage In an excess benefit transaction
In a prior year that has not been
reported on any of ItS prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If"Yes,"
complete
Schedule
L, Part I

Located
b

35a

~---+------~-----

38b

organization
e

501

Enter

G ros s rec e Ipts, Inc Iuded on II ne 9, for pubhc

137a

at the end of the tax year covered

b
40a

di s po s rtton

the Instructions ~

fees and capital

on

year?

L, Part II and enter

Schedule

Section 501 (c)(7) organizations.

No

35b

or significant

from, or make any loans to, any officer,

made In a prior year and stili

b If "Yes," complete
39

No

34

(see Instructions)

36

Section
and enter

for exceptions

the calendar

year,

name of the foreign

4947(a)(1)
the amount

nonexempt

country

and filing

country

Yes

Did the orga ruzatron

maintain

an office

outside

of the US?

42b

No

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form 1041-Check

durrnq

the tax year

here

.....

43

ma inta In a ny donor adv ISed funds?

Did the organization


operate
Instead of Form990-EZ

one or more hospital

Did the organization

any payments

If 'Yes' to line 44c,


In Schedule 0

receive

has the organization

fac rlrtre s durmq

for Indoor

tanning

filed a Form 720

No

If "Yes ". Form 990 mus t be completed ins tead of

Form 990-EZ.
b

No

for Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and

trusts

Interest

.... __;,4_;;;1...;;.0_;,4_;;;2
_

requirements

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

(8 5 9) 34 2 - 2 8 4 5

Yes
44a

No

1----+----+---

Were any significant


changes made to the organizing
or governing
documents?
of the amended documents
If they reflect a change to the organization's
name
Schedule 0 (see Instructions)

35

the instructions for Part V.)

the year?

services

durrnq

44a

No

44b

No

44c

No

If 'Yes,'Form 990 must be completed

the year?

to re port thes e pay me nts > If 'No,' provide an explanation


44d
Form

No

990-EZ

(2010)

Form 990-EZ

(2010)

Page
Yes

Is any related organization


a controlled
entity of the organization
within
'Yes,' Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed Instead of Form990-EZ

45

45a Did the organization


mea ru ng of section

46

of section

512(b)(13)?

receive any payment from or engage In any transaction


with a controlled
entity within
512 (b )(13)? If 'Yes,' Form 990 and Schedule R mus t be completed ins tead of Form990-EZ

Did the organization


engage, directly
candidates
for public office? If"Yes,"

.:I'll.".

the meaning

or Indirectly,
In political
campaign
complete
Schedule C, Part I

activities

on behalf

If

45

No

45a

No

46

No

the

of or In opposition

to

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only .
All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions
47-49b and 52.
Check

If the organization

used Schedule

0 to respond

to any question

In this

Part VI
Yes

47

Did the organization

engage

48

I s the orga ruzatron

a school

49a Did the organization


b If "Yes,"
50

No

In lobbv mq activities?

If "Yes,"

des c nb e d In section

170 (b)(l)(A

make any transfers

was the related

organization

to an exempt
a section

527

complete

C, Part II

)(II)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

non-charitable

related

organization?

organization?

Complete this table for the organization's


five highest compensated
employees)
who each received more than $100,000
of compensation
(b) Title and average
hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

(a) Name and address of each employee


paid more than $100,000

Schedule

employees
(other than officers,
from the organization
Ifthere

47

No

48

No

49a

No

49b

No

directors,
trustees
and key
IS none, enter "None"

(d) Contributions
to
employee benefit plans
deferred compensation

(c) Compensation

No

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

&

NONE

50(f)

Total

number

of other

employees

...._------

paid over $100,000

Complete this table for the organization's


five highest compensated
Independent
of compensation
from the organization
Ifthere
IS none, enter "None"

51

(a) Name and address

of each Independent

contractor

contractors

who each received

(b) Type

paid more than $100,000

more than $100,000

of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

51(d)
52

Total

number

of other

Independent

contractors

Did the organization


complete
Schedule
must attach a completed
Schedule A

each receiving

A? NOTE: All Section

over $100,000
501(c)(3)

....

organizations

and 4947(a)(1)

nonexempt

charitable

F Yes I

trusts
No

Under penalties of perjury, 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
Here

~
~

Paid
Preparer's
Use Only

12011-06-08
Date

******
Signature of officer
DOLORESUNDSAYChairman
Type or pnnt name and title

Preparer's ~
signature

Date
Gary J Spenlau

Firm's name (or yours ~ Plattenburg & Associates Inc


If self-employed),
address, and ZIP + 4
8260 Northcreek Dr Ste 330
Cmcrnnatr,

May the IRS discuss

this

return

shown above?

Preparer's taxpayer Identification number


(See Instructions)

EIN
Phone no

OH 45236

with the preparer

Check If
selfemployed

See Instructions

(513) 891-2722

...

rYes
Form 990-EZ (2010)

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492164002501
OMB No

SCHEDULE A

Public Charity Status and Public Support

(Form 990 or
990EZ)

2010

Complete if the organization is a section S01(c)(3) organization or a section


4947(a)(1)
nonexempt charitable trust.

Department
oftheTreasury

1545-0047

Open to Public
Inspection

... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ .... See separate instructions.

InternalRevenue
Service
Name of the organization

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

number

&

Reason for Public Charit


The organization

IS not a private

A church,

I
I
I
I

A n organization

1
2
3

foundation

convention

A school

described

or a cooperative

A medical
hospital's

research organization
name, City, and state

A federal,

I
I

operated

A community

FAn

state,

It IS (For lines

or association

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

A hospital

hospital

service

operated

for the benefit

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).
6

because

of churches,

(Complete

or local government

(Attach

trust

receipts

described

that

from activities

or governmental

ItS support

receives

related

from gross

ac q uire d by the orga ruzation

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

owned or operated

unit described

by a governmental

Enter the

unit described

In

Income

(Complete

and unrelated

from a governmental

Part II

of ItS support

ubje c t to certain

func ttons=-s

afte r June 30, 1975

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

part of ItS support

(1) more than 331/3%

to ItS exempt

Investment

described

Part II )

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

normally

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

with a hospital

or university

only one box)

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In conjunction

of a college

11, check

described

Schedule

organization

A n organization
that normally receives a substantial
described
In
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete
Part II )

organization

1 through

of churches

business

See sect ion S09(a)(2).

public

)
from contributions,

exceptions,

taxable

unit or from the general

Income

(less

(C omplete

membership

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%


section

511

of

tax) from businesses

Part II I )

A n organization

11

I
I

By checking this box, I certify that the organization


IS not controlled
directly
or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation
managers and other than one or more publicly supported
organizations
described
In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization
received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II orType
III supporting
organization,
check this box
I
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted any gift or contribution
from any of the
followmq persons?
(i) a person who directly
or Indirectly
controls,
either alone or together With persons described
In (II)
Yes
No

10

f
9

organized

and operated

for pubhc safety

Seesection

S09(a)(4).

A n organization
organized and operated e x c lus rv e lv 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 S09(a)(3). Check
the box that describes
the type of supporting
organization
and complete
lines lle
through llh
a
I Type I
b
I Type II
c
I Type III - Functionally Integrated
d
I Type III - 0 ther

and (III) below, the governing

e x c lus rv e lv to test

(ii) a family

member

(iii) a 35%

controlled

Provide

( i)
Name of
supported
organization

the followmq

( ii)
EIN

body of the the supported

of a person
entity

described

of a person

Information

about

( iii)
Type of
organization
(described
on
lines 1- 9 above
or IRC section
(see
instructions

organization?

l1g(i)

In (I) above?
described

l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?

the supported

orqaruzatronts

(iv)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) listed In
your governing
document?
Yes

l1g(iii)

(v)
Did you notify the
organization
In
col (I) of your
support?

No

Yes

No

(vi)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) organized
In the US?
Yes

(vii)
A mount of
support

No

Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990

Cat

No

11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2010

Page

Mihiii.

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(bH1HAHiv)


and 170(bHl)
(AHvi)
(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 falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar year
1

(or fiscal
In) ,...

year beginning

(b) 2007

(a) 2006

(c) 2008

(d) 2009

(e) 2010

(f) Total

Grfts , grants, contributions,


and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
Tax revenues levied for the
orga ruzatron' s be nefit and e ithe r
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services
or facilities
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
Without charge

Total. Add lines

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)
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

1 through

Section B Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
In) ,...

year beginning

A mounts

Gross Income from Interest,


dividends,
payments
received on
s e c untre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from similar
s ourc es
Net Income from unrelated
business activities,
whether or
not the business IS regularly
carried on
Other Income Do not Include gain
or loss from the sale of capital
assets (Explain In Part IV )
Total support (Add lines 7
through 10)
Gross receipts from related activities,

10

11
12
13

(b) 2007

(a) 2006

(e) 2010

(f) Total

from line 4

First Five Years If the Form 990


check this box and stop here

etc

IS for the orga ruzatron's

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


Support

Percentage

for 2010

(See Instructions)
f rs t, sec ond, third,

ort Percenta

14

Publrc

15

Pub IIc Sup port Perc e ntag e fo r 2 0 0 9 S c he d u Ie A, Part II,

16a

(d) 2009

(c) 2008

(line 6 column

(f) divided

fourth,

12

or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c)(3)

orga ruzatio n,
,...,

e
by line 11 column

(f)

line 1 4

331/3
support test-2010. 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
,...,
b 331/3%
support test-2009. If the organization
did not check the 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
,...,
17a 100/0-facts-and-circumstances test-2010. 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 IV how the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
,...,
b

18

100/0-facts-and-circumstances test-2009. 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 IV how the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
Private Foundation If the organization
Instructions

did not check

a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17 a or 17 b, check

this

,...,

box and see

Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ 2010

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2010

Page

MihiiOM

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or If the organization failed to qualify under
Part II. If the organization falls to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support

Calendar

(or fiscal year beginning


In) ....
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
Gross receipts from admissions,
me rc ha nd ISe s old or s e rv ICes
performed, or fac rlrtre s furnished In
any activity
that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
G ros s rec e Ipts from ac trv rtre s that
are not an unrelated trade or
business under section 513
Tax revenues levied for the
orga ruzatron' s be nefit and e ithe r
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services
or fac rlrtre s
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge

year

Total.

7a

Amounts
Included on lines 1,2,
and 3 received from disqualified
pe rs ons
A mounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
dis q ua lrfie d pe rs ons that exc eed
the g re ate r 0 f $ 5 ,0 0 0 0 r 1 % 0 f the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
8

Add lines

1 through

(a) 2006

(d) 2009

(e) 2010

(f) Total

21,285

37,557

35,722

55,890

63,736

214,190

13,621

7,306

11,217

16,289

65,711

114,144

34,906

44,863

46,939

72,179

129,447

328,334

5,000

15,000

10,000

30,000

55,516

115,516

a
5,000

(Subtract

(c) 2008

Addllnes7aand7b
Public Support
from line 6 )

(b) 2007

15,000

10,000

30,000

55,516

115,516

line 7c

212,818

Section B. Total Support


Calendar
9
lOa

c
11

12

year

A mounts

(or fiscal
In)

year beginning

(a) 2006

(b) 2007

34,906

from line 6

(c) 2008

44,863

(d) 2009

46,939

(e) 2010

72,179

(f) Total

129,447

328,334

Gross Income from Interest,


drv rd e nd s , payments
received on
s e c untre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from Similar
s ourc es
Unrelated
b us ine s s taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from bus Ines s es ac q UIred afte r
June30,1975
Add lines

lOa and lOb

Net Income from unrelated


b us ine s s activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
b us ine s s IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

IV )
13
14

Total support (Add lines 9, 10c,


34,906
lland12)
First Five Years If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


Support

Percentage

for 2010

44,863
f rs t, sec ond, third,

ort Percenta

15

Publrc

(line 8 column

16

Pub IIc sup port perc e ntag e fro m 2 0 0 9 Sc he d u Ie A, Part I II,

Section D. Computation of Investment


17

46,939
fourth,

72,179

129,447

or fifth tax yea r as a s e c tro n S01 (c)(3)

328,334
orga nrzatron,
....,

(f) drvrd e d by line 13 column

(f)

line 1 5

64 820

73420

Income Percentage

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2010 (line 10c column

18

Investment

Income

percentage

from 2009Schedule

19a

331/3%
support tests-2010.
If the organization
did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
331/3%
support tests-2009.
If the organization
did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3%
18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
Private Foundation
If the organization
did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see Instructions

b
20

(f) drv i d e d by line 13 column

A, Part III,

(f

17

line 17

0%

18

Schedule

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2010

Schedule

A (Form 990

Miiti"-

or 990-EZ)

2010

Page

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanations
required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any
additional information. (See instructions).

I Facts And Circumstances Test I

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492164002501
OMB No

Supplemental Information Regarding


Fundraising or Gaming Activities

SCHEDULEG
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2010

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,

Department
of theTreasury

,... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.""

See separate instructions.

Name of the organization


C H A RA C T E R CO UN C I L 0 F C INC INN A T I &
NORTHERN
KENTUCKY

.m,.
1

Indicate

I
I
I
I

a
b

c
d
2a

Fundraising
whether

Activities.

the organization

Employer identification

and e-mail

Complete If the organization


raised

funds

through

e
solicitations

f
9

I
I
I

activities

Check

all that

Solicitation

of non-government

Solicitation

of government

Special

fundrars

apply
grants

grants

mq events

solicitations

Did the organization


have a written or oral agreement
with any Individual
(Including
officers, directors,
trustees
or key employees
listed In Form 990, Part VII) or entity In connection
with professional
fundrars mq services?

If "Yes," list the ten highest


to be compensated
at least

(i) Name and address of


Individual
or entity (fundrars e r)

paid Individuals
or entities
$5,000
by the organization

(ii) Activity

(fundrars ers ) pursuant to agreements


Form 990-EZ
filers are not required

(iii) Did
fundrais e r have
custody or
control of
contributions?
Yes

(iv) Gros s rec e rpts


from activity

rYes

under which the fundrais


to complete
this table

(v) A mount paid to


(or retained by)
fundrais e r listed In
col ( i)

No

e r IS

(vi) A mount paid to


(or retained by)
organization

No

.,...

Total.

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

any of the following

Phone solicitations
In-person

number

31-1711829

Mail solicitations
Internet

Open to Public
Ins ection

or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

InternalRevenue
Service

1545-0047

List all states


licensing

In which the organization

IS registered

or licensed

to solicit

funds

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

or has been notified

Cat No S0083H

It IS exempt

from registration

or

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule

G (Form 990

liitiiil

or 990-EZ)

2010

Page 2

Fundraising Events. Complete If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported
more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, hne 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event

(b) Event

#1

#2

(e) 0 ther Events

FUNDRAISER
(event

;
:r;

Gross

Less Charitable
contributions

Gross
minus

Cash prizes

Non-cash

C
<l>
D..

Rent/facility

(i]

Food and beverages

Entertainment

Other

direct

10

Direct

expense

11

Net Income

0::

<.i)

receipts

Income
line 2)

(event

type)

(line 1

type)

(total

(d) Total Events


(Addcol
(a) through
col (e

number)

40,393

40,393

40,393

40,393

14,678

14,678

prizes

<l>
if!

1j

~
(5

costs

expenses
summary

summary

Add II ne s 4 t h ro ugh 9 Inc

Combine

lines 3 and 10 In column

Gaming. Complete If the organization


$15,000 on Form 990-EZ, hne 6a.

I:.F.T i ....

0 Iu m n

(d).

14,678
25,715

answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than

(a) Bingo

;
:r;

....
....

(d)

(b) Pull tabs/Instant


bmq o/pro q res s rv e bi ngo

(e) 0 ther gaming

(d) Total gaming


(Addcol
(a) through
col (e

0::

<.i)

G ros s reve nue

Cash prizes

Non-cash

Rent/facility

costs

Other

expenses

Volunteer

<l>
if!

C
<l>
D..

prizes

(i]
1j

~
(5

direct

Direct

Net gaming

expense

Is the organization

If"No,"

lOa
b

summary

Income

Enter the state(s)

rr-

labor

In which the organization

No

to operate

0 Iu m n

gaming

010

No

rr-

Yes

010

No

....

(d)

lines 1 and 7 In column

operates

Yes

....

(d)

activities

gaming

activities

In each of these

licenses

revoked,

suspended

states?

rYes

rNo

rYes

rNo

Explain

Were any of the organization's


If "Yes,"

Combine

rr-

010

Add II ne s 2 t h ro ugh 5 Inc

summary

licensed

Yes

gaming

or terminated

durrnq

the tax year?

Explain

Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule

G (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

11

Does the organization

12

Is the organization

operate

a grantor,

formed to administer
Indicate

13

outside

Page 3

gaming

activities

beneficiary

charitable

the percentage

The organization's

bAn

2010

with nonmembers?

or trustee

of a trust

or a member

of a partnership

gaming?

of gaming

activity

operated

rNo

rYes

rNo

rYes

rNo

rYes

rNo

In

facility

13a
.'

facility

13~
1

Provide the name and address


rec ords

14

rYes
or other entity

of the person who prepares

the organization's

gaming/special

events

books and

Name ...

Address

15a

...

Does the organization

have a contract

with a third

party from whom the organization

receives

gaming

revenue?
b

If "Yes,"
amount

enter the amount


of gaming

If "Yes,"

revenue

of gaming
retained

revenue

received

by the third

party'"

by the organization'"

and the

enter name and address

Name ...

Address

...

Gaming

16

manager

Information

manager

c ornpe ns atron

Name ...
Gaming

Description

...

Employee

Independent

contractor

distributions

Is the organization

Enter the amount

retain the state

required

gaming

In the organization's

liitiiM

provided

Director/officer

Mandatory

17

of services

b- $

under state

law to make charitable

distributions

proceeds

to

license?

of distributions
own exempt

required
activities

under state
durrnq

law distributed

the tax year'"

Complete this part to provide additional information


mstructions.)
Identifier

from the gaming

Retu rn Refe re nc e

to other exempt

organizations

or spent

for responses to question on Schedule G (see

Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

efile GRAPHIC

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As Filed Data -

DLN:93492164002501
OMB No

SCHEDULE 0

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

(Form 990 or 990-

EZ)

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on


Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
~ Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Department of the Treasury

1545-0047

2010
Open to Public
Inspection

Internal Revenue Service

Name of the organizat ion


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26 1

Employer identification

number

&

31-1711829

Return Reference
Total Liabilities 1

Explanation
PAYROLL WITHHOLDING - Beginning $0 PAYROLL WITHHOLDING - Ending $1886

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24 1

Return Reference
Other Assets

Explanation
DEPOSITS - Beginning $10 DEPOSITS - Ending $10

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 9

Return Reference
Other Expenses 9

Explanation
BANK CHARGES $215

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 8

Return Reference
Other Expenses 8

Explanation
TRAINING $615

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 7

Return Reference
Other Expenses 7

Explanation
CHARACTER FIRST $691

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 5

Return Reference
Other Expenses 5

Explanation
LICENSES & PERMITS $868

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 164

Return Reference
Other Expenses 4

Explanation
MISCELLA NEOUS $1540

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 3

Return Reference
Other Expenses 3

Explanation
MEETINGS $2552

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 162

Return Reference
Other Expenses 2

Explanation
CONTRACT LABOR $3540

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 1

Return Reference
Other Expenses 1

Explanation
EDUCA TION $4097

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 1012

Return Reference
Other Expenses 1012

Explanation
Insurance $1050

Identifier
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 1002

Return Reference
Other Expenses 1002

Explanation
Office Expenses $1305

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees,


(A) Name and address

ERIN SCHREYER
3270 IVY HILLS
CINCINNATI,OH

(8) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

10000105
2010v3.2
31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

and Key Employees

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(D) Contributions to
employee benefit plans
&
deferred compensat ion

Director

1 00

GERTRU DE P DIXO N
3221 BANNING
RD
CINCINNATI,OH
45239

Director

1 00

WILLIAM
J CROSKEY
1846 RUSTICWOOD
LANE
CINCINNATI,OH
45255

Director

1 00

RICHARD
MASON
13369
FISHER
CALIFO RNIA, KY

Director

1 00

Director

1 00

DEEANN
CAMP
300 LYTLE STREET
CINCINNATI,OH
45202

Director

1 00

CHARLES
KING
4700 ASHWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

GREGORY
NOLL
9395
KENWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

BLVD
45244

41007

RD STE
45242

104

DRIVE STE 402


45241

DOLORES
LINDSAY
1401 STEFFEN
AVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45215

VICE

PETER DOWD
11868
WHITTINGTON
LN
CINCINNATI,OH
45249

Director

1 00

TO M GILL
7830 COMMERCE
DRIVE
FLORENCE,KY
41042

Director

1 00

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
4160
FOXPOINT
RIDGE
CLEVES,OH
45002

Executive

JEFFLLOYD
2312
DONNINGTON
CINCINNATI,OH

SEC RETA RY /TREA


1 00

LN
45244

STEVE SAUNDERS
310 EZZARD
CHARLES
DR
CINCINNATI,OH
45214

CHAIRMAN

Chairman

100

Drre c 40 00

1 00

&

(E) Expense
account and
other allowances

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

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As Filed Data -

DLN:93492134032560

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ

OMB

Department of the Treasury

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1)


of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoring
organizations
of donor advised
funds and controlling
organizations
as defined In
section
512(b)(13)
must file Form 990
All other organizations
with gross receipts
less than
$500,000
and total assets
less than $1,250,000
at the end of the year may use this form

Internal Revenue Service

~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy

A
8

r
r
r
r
r
r

Section SOl ( c)(3) orga niza tions and 4947(a)(

1) nonexempt

charitable

must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ). ~

I Website: .... NlA


J Tax-Exempt

status (check only one)-P

50 l(c)

~r

K Check
$25,000

(3) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

494 7(a)(1)

or

If the organization
IS not a section
509(a)(3)
supporting
organization
A Form 990-EZ
or Form 990 return IS not required,
but If the organization

....

31-1711829
E Telephone number
(513) 366-3733
F Group Exemption
Number
~

527

a.o

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

Revenue

Contributions,

Program

Membership

Investment

5a

Gross

amount

Less

cost

Gain

(See the Instructions

or other

events

sale

of assets

revenue

than

and contracts

Inventory

Less

Net Income

direct

7a

Gross

sales

Less

cost

Gross

profit

other

than

Inventory

(complete

(not

$ _of contributions

Including

expenses

other

or (loss)

from

of goods

applicable

(Subtract

parts

line 5b from

of Schedule

G)

line Sa)

a the

less

fundrars

mq expenses

events

and activities

returns

(Subtract

line 6b from

IS from

11

Benefits

12

Salaries,

and Similar

6a

3,930

6b

2,819

line 6a)

and allowances

7a
0

7b

from

sales

of Inventory

lines

(Subtract

line 7 b from

line 7 a)

7c

amounts

1,2,3,4,

....

5c, 6c, 7c, and 8

paid (attach

compensation,

Professional

fees

and other

14

rent,

utilities,

15

Printing,

16

Other

17

Total expenses. Add

z::

18

Excess

<Io
<Io

19

1,111

6c

69,360

schedule)

10

paid to or for members


other

12,359

gaming,

r reve nue (des c n be ....

Grants

5c

If any amount

sold

or (loss)

Total revenue. Add

than

special

of Inventory,

10

55,890

5b

on line 1)

I )

5a

expenses

and activities

.... r

Gross

other

baSIS and sales

from

here

for Part
1

of assets

a ccupancy,

,...

fees

return

4
sale

13

a.

government

or 990-PF)

72,179

received

and assessments

from

check

reported

<Io

dues

Including

~ $

Income

or (loss)

Special

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


and Similar

revenue

Accrual

and ItS gross receipts


are normally
not more than
chooses
to file a return, be sure to file a complete

qrfts , grants,

service

Cash

Expenses,

amounts

Check~
If the organization
IS not required
to attach
Schedule
B (Form 990, 990-EZ,

L Add lines 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determme gross receipts, If $500,000 or more, file Fomn 990 Instead of Form 990-EZ

.:.F-

Open to Public
Inspection

D Employer identification number

G A c c ounti ng method
Other (specify)
~

trusts

1545-1150

2009

s tate reporting requirements.

For the 2009 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2009


, and ending 12-31-2009
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
Please
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
use IRS
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
label or
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If mall IS not delivered to street address) Room/suite
print or
PO BOX 33144
Initial return
type.
See
Termmated
Specific
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Amended return
InstrucCINCINNATI, OH 45233
tions.
Application pending

No

11
and employee

payments

benefits

to Independent

40,887

12
contractors

1,305

13

<Io

a:!:!..
;.::

LLJ

a.

.q;

.....

publications,
expenses

and maintenance

postage,

14

and shipping

15

(de s c nb e ....~

or (deficit)

Net assets

orfund

end-of-year

figure

lines

10 through

for the year


balances
reported

....

16

(Subtract

line

at beginning
on prior

17 from

of year

year's

line 9)

(from

line 27,

column

(A

(must

agree

20

Other

21

Net assets

.:.F.l i

changes

In net assets

orfund

balances

Balance Sheets

or fund

at end of year

If Total

assets

(See the Instructions


22

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and b uildmq s


assets

(attach
Combine

on line 25,
for Part

II

explanation)
lines

column

18 through

57,031

18

12,329

19

21,849

....

20

(B) are $1,250,000

or more,

file Form 990

(A) Beginning

34,178

21
Instead

of year

of Form 990-EZ
(8) End of year

21,839

22

34,168

23

Other

(de s c nb e ....~

25

Total assets

26

Total

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

10

21,849
(describe

17

20

and Investments

24

liabilities

balances

14,839

with

return)

a.

z:

16

....
(B) must agree

with

line 21)

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

10

25

34,178

26

)
27 of column

24

21,849
Cat

No

106421

27

34,178
Form

990-EZ

(2009)

Form 990-EZ

(2009)

1:.ll."11

Statement

What IS the organization's


EDUCATION
Describe
describe
program

Page

of Program Service Accomplishments


primary

exempt

(See the Instructions for Part III)

purpose?

what was achieved


In carrying
out the organization's
exempt purposes
In a clear and concise manner,
the services
provided, the number of persons benefited,
and other relevant
Information
for each
title

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
HELPED NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG FAMILIES,
COMMUNITIES,
IMPROVE
EDUCATION,
AND PROMOTE
CARING
(Grants $ 26,787)
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

CREATE

Expenses
(Req UIred for section 501
(c)(3) and SOl(c)(4)
organizations
and section
4947 (a)(l)
trusts,
optional for others)

SAFE

...

28a

...

29a

29

(Grants

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

schedule)
If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

310 ther program


(Grants $ )

services

(attach

32 Total program service expenses (add lines

.:.ll.,'"

28a through

31a)

... I
... I

....

30a

31a
32

26,787

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even If not compensated (See the Instructions for Part N )
(a) Name and address

(b) Title and average


hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

(c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred compensation

&

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

Form

990-EZ

(2009)

Form 990-EZ

l~iIIl'.

(2009)

Page

Other Information

33

Did the organization


engage
description
of each activity

34

Were any changes


changes

35

(Note the statement requirements

In any activity

not previously

reported

In

the instructions for Part V.)

to the IRS?

If "Yes,"

a detailed
No

33

made to the organizing

or governing

documents?

If "Yes,"

attach

a conformed

copy

of the

No
34

Did the organization


(e) notre e, re porting,

If "Yes,"

have unrelated
business
gross
a nd proxy tax req urre me nts >

has It filed a tax return

Income

of$l,OOO

Did the organization

file Form 1120-POL for this year?

38a

Did the organization

borrow

any such

loans

made In a prior year and stili

b If "Yes," complete

In

the total

us e of club fac ilrtre s

Section 501 (c)(3) organizations.

of tax Imposed

contributions

Enter

section 4911 ....

director,

amount

G ros s rec e Ipts, Inc Iuded on II ne 9, for pubhc

trustee,

Involved

41
42a

Included

by this return?

amount

on the organization
r

of tax on line 40c

and 501(c)(4)

organizations

Enter

amount

38a

No

40b

No

40e

No

on organization
....
reimbursed

managers

or
_

by the

...._--------

All organizations. At any time durrnq the tax year, was the organization
transaction?
If "Yes "complete
Form 8886-T
U~~e~~sw~wh~amw0~~rerum~h~
The organization's

books

a party

to a prohibited

tax shelter

.... =O~H~

are In care of .... .:::U::.,:Nc:::D::..,A:...:F_:O::.,:O::.,:K..:,:E"'S:..._

Telephone

7830 COMMERCEDR
at .... ~F=LO::.,:R..:.:E::..:N..:.:C::..:E::..:,~K..:.:Y

no .... (859)

+4

ZIP

At any time durmq the calendar year, did the organization


have an Interest
In or a signature
or other authorrtv
over a financial
account
In a foreign country (such as a bank account,
s e c urttre s account,
or other financial
account)?
name of the foreign

See the Instructions


Financial Accounts.
durmq

If"Yes,"enterthe

and enter

No

durmq the year under

section 4955 ....

Section

Section

37b

o
o

39b

of tax Imposed
and 4958

At any time

No

or were

39a

Section 501(c)(3)
and 501(c)(4)
organizations
Enter amount
disqualified
persons durmq the year under sections
4912,4955,

If"Yes,"enterthe

36

1----+----+---

38b

on line 9

section 4912 ....

501(c)(3)

No

durmq

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations. Did the organization
engage In any section 4958 excess benefit
transaction
durrnq the year or IS It aware that It engaged In an excess benefit transaction
With a disqualified
person In a prior year, and that the transaction
has not been reported on any of the organization's
prior Forms
990 or 990-EZ?
If"Yes,"
complete
Schedule
L, Part I

Located
b

of net assets

or key employee

covered

organization
e

6033

Enter

di s p o s rtton

137a

at the end of the period

Initiation

40a

or significant

the Instructions ~

fees and capital

to section

35b

to, any officer,

outstanding

L, Part II and enter

Schedule

Section 501 (c)(7) organizations.

39

or make any loans

It subject

year?

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as described

from,

or more orwas

35a

on Form 990-T for this

Did the organization


undergo a liquidation,
dissolution,
termination,
the year? If "Yes," complete
applicable
parts of Schedule
N

37a

for exceptions

the calendar

and filing

year,

name of the foreign

4947(a)(1)
the amount

nonexempt

country

requirements

country

Interest

Yes

Did the orga ruzatron

ma inta In a ny donor

maintain

an office

outside

of the US?

42b

No

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form 1041-Check

durrnq

the tax year

here

.....

43

adv ISed funds?

No

If "Yes ". Form 990 mus t be completed ins tead of

Form 990-EZ.
45

No

for Form TO F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and

trusts

.... __;,4..::.1..::.0...;,4-=2_

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

342-2845

Yes
44

No

If the orga ruzation had Inc ome from bus Ines s ac trv rtre s , s uc h as thos e re ported on lines 2, 6 a, and 7 a (a mong
others),
but not reported on Form 990-T,
attach a statement
explaining
why the organization
did not report the
Income on Form 990-T

36

43

attach

Yes

Is any related organization


a controlled
entity of the organization
"Yes ". Form 990 mus t be completed ins tead of Form 990-EZ.

44
Within the meaning

of section

512(b)(13)?

No

If
45
Form

No

990-EZ

(2009)

Form 990-EZ

(2009)

IMU'
46

Page

Section SOl(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1)


nonexempt charitable trusts only.
All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions
46-49b and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51

Did the organization


candidates

for public

engage

In direct

or Indirect

political

office?

If "Yes,"

complete

Schedule

47

Did the organization

engage

48

I s the orga ruzatron

a school

49a

Did the organization

b
50

If "Yes,"

If "Yes,"

des c nb e d In section

170 (b)(l)(A

organization

to an exempt
a section

527

complete

on behalf

of or In opposition

Yes

to

Schedule

C, Part II

)(II)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

non-charitable

related

organization?

organization?

Complete
this table for the organization's
five highest compensated
employees)
who each received
more than $100,000
of compensation
(b) Title and average
hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

(a) Name and address of each employee


paid more than $100,000

activities

C, Part I

In lobbv mq activities?

make any transfers

was the related

campaign

employees
(other than officers,
from the organization
Ifthere
(c) Compensation

No

46

No

47

No

48

No

49a

No

49b

No

directors,
trustees
and key
IS none, enter "None"

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred compensation

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

&

NONE

50(f)

51

Total

number

of other

employees

...._------

paid over $100,000

Complete
this table for the organization's
five highest compensated
Independent
of compensation
from the organization
Ifthere
IS none, enter "None"
(a) Name and address

of each Independent

contractor

paid more than $100,000

contractors

who each received

(b) Type

more than $100,000

of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

51(d)

Total

number

of other

Independent

contractors

each receiving

....

over $100,000

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, Including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge
and belief, It IStrue, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) ISbased on all Information of which preparer has any knowledge

Please
Sign
Here

~
~

Paid
Preparer's
Use Only

12010-05-12
Date

******
Signature of officer
STEVESAUNDERSDirector
Type or pnnt name and title

Preparer's ~
signature

Date
Gary J Spenlau

Firm's name (or yours ~ Plattenburg & Associates Inc


If self-employed),
address, and ZIP + 4
8260 Northcreek Dr Ste 330
Cmcrnnatr,

May the IRS diSCUSS this

return

OH

shown

Preparer's idennfvmq number


(See Instructions)

EIN
Phone no

45236

with the preparer

Check If
selfempolyed

above?

See Instructions

(513) 891-2722

...

rYes
Form 990-EZ (2009)

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492134032560
OMB No

SCHEDULE A

Public Charity Status and Public Support

2009

(Form 990 or 990EZ)


Complete if the organization is a section S01(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

Department
of theTreasury

Open to Public
Inspection

Internal
Revenue
Service
... Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ .... See separate instructions.
Name of the organization

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

IS not a private

A church,

I
I
I
I

A n organization

1
2
3

because

of churches,

described

A hospital

or a cooperative

A medical
hospital's

research organization
name, City, and state

I
I

A federal,

operated

A community

P-

A n organization

state,

It IS (For lines

or association

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).
hospital

service

operated

for the benefit

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).
6

See instructions

foundation

convention

A school

(Complete

or local government

receipts

described

that

of churches

organization

ItS support

from gross

ac q uire d by the orga ruzation

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

with a hospital

or university

or governmental

described

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

owned or operated

unit described

by a governmental

Enter the

unit described

In

Income

(Complete

and unrelated

from a governmental

Part II

of ItS support

ubje c t to certain

func ttons=-s

afte r June 30, 1975

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

part of ItS support

(1) more than 331/3%

to ItS exempt

Investment

E )

Part II )

receives

related

only one box)

section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

described

In conjunction

of a college

11, check

Schedule

In section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

normally

from activities

1 through

(Attach

A n organization
that normally receives a substantial
described
In
section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete
Part II )
trust

number

&

Reason for Public Charit


The organization

1545-0047

business

See sect ion S09(a)(2).

public

)
from contributions,

exceptions,

taxable

unit or from the general

Income

(less

(C omplete

membership

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%


section

of

511 tax) from businesses

Part II I )

A n organization

11

I
I

By checking this box, I certify that the organization


IS not controlled
directly or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation
managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations
described
In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization
received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II orType
III supporting
organization,
check this box
I
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted any gift or contribution
from any of the
followmq persons?
(i) a person who directly or Indirectly
controls,
either alone or together With persons described
In (II)
Yes
No

10

f
9

organized

and operated

for pubhc safety

Seesection

S09(a)(4).

A n organization
organized and operated e x c lus rv e lv 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 S09(a)(3). Check
the box that describes
the type of supporting
organization
and complete lines lle
through llh
a
I Type I
b
I Type II
c
I Type III - Functionally Integrated
d
I Type III - 0 ther

and (III) below, the governing

e x c lus rv e lv to test

(ii) a family

member

(iii) a 35%

controlled

Provide

( i)
Name of
supported
organization

the followmq

( ii)
EIN

body of the the supported

of a person
entity

described

of a person

Information

described

l1g(i)
l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?

about the supported

( iii)
Type of
organization
(described
on
lines 1- 9 above
or IRC section
(see
Instructions

organization?

In (I) above?

orqaruzatronts

(iv)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) listed In
your governing
document?
Yes

l1g(iii)

(v)
Did you notify the
organization
In
col (I) of your
support?

No

Yes

No

(vi)
Is the
organization
In
col (I) organized
In the US?
Yes

(vii)
A mount of
support?

No

Total
For Paperwork

Reducbon Act Nobce, see the Instrucbons

for Form 990

Cat

No

11285F

ScheduleA(Form

9900r 990-EZ) 2009

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2009

Page

Mihiii.

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(bH1HAHiv)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.)
Section A Public Support

Calendar year

(or fiscal year beginning


In)
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual
grants ")
Tax revenues l e v re d for the
orga ruzatron' s be nefit and e ithe r
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services
or facilities
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge

Total. Add lines

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)
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from
line 4

1 through

(b) 2006

(a) 2005

(c) 2007

and 170(bH1HAHvi)

(d) 2008

(e) 2009

(f) Total

Section B. Total Support


Calendar year (or fiscal
In)

year beginning

A mounts

Gross Income from Interest,


dividends,
payments
received on
s e c untre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from similar
s ourc es
Net Income from unrelated
b us ine s s activities,
whether or
not the b us ine s s IS regularly
carried on
Other Income (Explain In Part
IV ) Do not Include gain or loss
from the sale of capital assets
Total support (Add lines 7
through 10)
Gross receipts from related activities,

10

11
12
13

(b) 2006

(a) 2005

(d) 2008

(c) 2007

(e) 2009

(f) Total

from line 4

First Five Years If the Form 990


check this box and stop here

etc

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


Support

Percentage

for 2009

(See Instructions)

IS for the orga ruzatron's

f rs t, sec ond, third,

ort Percenta

14

Public

(line 6 column

(f) divided

15

Pub IIc Sup port Perc e ntag e fo r 2 0 0 8 S c he d u Ie A, Part II,

fourth,

12

or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c)(3)

orga ruzatio n,
...,

e
by line 11 column

(f)

line 1 4

16a

331/3%
support test-2009. 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
... ,
b 331/3%
support test-200S. If the organization
did not check the 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
... ,
17a 100/0-facts-and-circumstances test-2009. 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 IV how the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
... ,
b 100/0-facts-and-circumstances test-200S. 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 IV how the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
... ,
1S
Private Foundation If the organization
did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17 a or 17 b, check this box and see
Instructions
Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ 2009

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2009

Page

MihiiOM

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I.)
Section A Public Support

Calendar

(or fiscal year beginning


In)
Grfts , grants, contributions,
and
membership
fees received
(Do not
Include any "unusual grants ")
Gross receipts from adrru s s ro ns ,
me rc ha nd ISe s old or s e rv ICes
performed, or facilities
furnished In
any activity
that IS related to the
organization's
tax-exempt
purpose
G ros s rec e Ipts from ac trv rtre s that
are not an unrelated trade or
b us ine s s under section 513
Tax revenues l e v re d for the
orga ruzatron' s be nefit and e ithe r
paid to or expended on ItS
behalf
The value of services
or facilities
furnished by a governmental
unit to
the organization
without charge

year

Total.

7a

Amounts
Included on lines 1,2,
and 3 received from disqualified
pe rs ons
A mounts Included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than
dis q ua lrfie d pe rs ons that exc eed
the g re ate r 0 f $ 5 ,0 0 0 0 r 1 % 0 f the
amount on line 13 for the year

c
S

1 through

(b) 2006

(e) 2009

(f) Total

37,557

35,722

55,890

165,259

12,006

13,621

7,306

11,217

16,289

60,439

34,906

44,863

46,939

72,179

225,698

5,000

15,000

10,000

30,000

60,000

a
5,000

(Subtract

(d) 2008

21,285

Addllnes7aand7b
Public Support
from line 6 )

(c) 2007

14,805

26,811

Add lines

(a) 2005

15,000

10,000

30,000

60,000

line 7c

165,698

Section B Total Support


Calendar
9
lOa

c
11

12

year

A mounts

(or fiscal
In)

year beginning

(a) 2005

(b) 2006

26,811

from line 6

(c) 2007

34,906

(d) 2008

44,863

(e) 2009

46,939

(f) Total

72,179

225,698

Gross Income from Interest,


dividends,
payments
received on
s e c untre s loans, rents, royalties
and Income from similar
s ourc es
Unrelated
b us ine s s taxable
Income (less section 511 taxes)
from bus Ines s es ac q UIred afte r
June30,1975
Add lines

lOa and lOb

Net Income from unrelated


b us ine s s activities
not Included
In line lOb, whether or not the
b us ine s s IS regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include
gain or loss from the sale of
capital assets (Explain In Part

IV )
13
14

Total support (Add lines 9, 10c,


lland12)
First Five Years If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

Section C. Com utation of Public Su


Support

Percentage

for 2009

225,698
f rs t, sec ond, third,

ort Percenta

15

Public

(line 8 column

16

Pub IIc sup port perc e ntag e fro m 2 0 0 8 Sc he d u Ie A, Part I II,

Section D. Com utation of Investment

(f) divided

fourth,

or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c)(3)

orga ruzatio n,

e
by line 13 column

(f)

line 1 5

Income Percenta

82 890

17

Investment

Income

percentage

for 2009 (line 10c column

lS

Investment

Income

percentage

from 200SScheduie

19a

331/3%
support tests-2009.
If the organization
did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3% and line 17 IS not
more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
... p331/3%
support tests-200S.
If the organization
did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and line
18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
Private Foundation
If the organization
did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see Instructions

b
20

(f) divided

73420

A, Part III,

by line 13 column

(f

0%

line 17

...

Schedule

Form 990 or 990-EZ

...,
,

2009

Schedule

A (Form 990

Miiti"-

or 990-EZ)

2009

Page

Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation
required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Provide any other additional
information. See instructions

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2009

Additional Data

Softwa re ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees,


(A) Name and address

RICHARD
MASON
13369
FISHER
CALIFO RNIA, KY

(8) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

and Key Employees

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(D) Contributions to
employee benefit plans
&
deferred compensat ion

Director

1 00

Director

1 00

DEEANN
CAMP
300 LYTLE STREET
CINCINNATI,OH
45202

Director

1 00

CHARLES
KING
4700 ASHWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

DOLORES
LINDSAY
1401 STEFFEN
AVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45215

Director

1 00

FRANK HICKMAN
6087
EDDINGTON
LIBERTY
TWP,OH

Director

2 00

PETER DOWD
11868
WHITTINGTON
LN
CINCINNATI,OH
45249

Director

1 00

TO M GILL
7830 COMMERCE
DRIVE
FLORENCE,KY
41042

Director

1 00

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
4160
FOXPOINT
RIDGE
CLEVES,OH
45002

Executive

JEFFLLOYD
2312
DONNINGTON
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

Director

1 00

GREGORY
NOLL
9395
KENWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

41007

RD STE
45242

104

DRIVE STE 402


45241

II
DR
45044

Drre c 25 00

37,881

LN
45244

STEVE SAUNDERS
310 EZZARD
CHARLES
DR
CINCINNATI,OH
45214

&

(E) Expense
account and
other allowances

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921340325601

TV 2009 Other Assets Schedule


Name:

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EIN:
Softwa re ID:
Software

Version:
Description

DEPOSITS

31-1711829
09000047
2009v1.3
Beginning of Year
Amount
10

End of Year
Amount
10

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921340325601

TV 2009 Other Expenses Schedule


Name:

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

EIN: 31-1711829
Softwa re 10: 09000047
Software Version:

2009v1.3

Description

Amount

Travel

906

TRAINING

320

Office

Expenses

1,840

MISCELLANEOUS

2,087

MEETINGS

1,921

LICENSES & PERMITS

10

EDUCATION

3,415

CONTRACT LABOR

1,561

CHARACTER FIRST

1,827

BANK CHARGES

152

DIVIDER

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

De pa rtme nt of the
T reas ury
Internal
Revenue
Se rv ICe

For the 2008 calendar year , or tax year beginning 01-01-2008


, and ending 12-31-2008
Check If applicable
C Name of organization
Please
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
Address change
use IRS
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
label
or
Name change
Number and street (or P o box, If mall IS not delivered to street address) Room/suite
print or
PO BOX 33144
Initial return
type.
See
Termination
Specific
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Amended return
InstrucCINCINNATI, OH 45233
tions.
Application pending

Section SOl ( c)(3) orga niza tions and 4947(a)(

1) nonexempt

charitable

I Website: .... NlA


J Organization type (check only one)-P

501 (c) (3) "'IIIII(lnsertno)r

~r

4947

(a)(l)

or

527

Contributions,

Program

Membership

Investment

5a

Gross

a.o

~
a.o
~
a.o

0:::

Revenue

31-1711829

(513) 366-3733
F Group Exemption
Number
~

Less

Gain

are normally
return

Including

amounts

fees

cost

and contracts

and assessments

sale

or other

of assets

sale

Gross

revenue

other

of assets

than

(not

$ _________

Inventory

applicable

(Subtract

parts

line 5b from

Less

direct

Net Income

I )
35,722

11,217

expenses
or (loss)

other
from

than

special

of Schedule

G)

line 5a) (attach

If any

amount

schedule)

5c

IS from gaming,

of contributions

on line 1)

for Part
1

5a
5b

than

(complete

Including

Inventory

expenses
other

and activities

.... r

here

than

baSIS and sales

from

check

or 990-PF)

from

events

Accrual

46,939

(See the Instructions

received

government

not more

~$

Income

or (loss)

reported

revenue

dues

amount

Special

service

and Similar

Cash

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

qrfts , grants,

Open to Public
Inspection

E Telephone number

L Add lines 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts, If $1,000,000 or more, file Form 990 Instead of Form 990-EZ

.:c.- ri

1545-1150

2008

Check~
If the organization
IS not required
to attach
Schedule
B (Form 990, 990-EZ,

If the organization
IS not a section
509(a)(3)
supporting
organization
and ItS gross receipts
A return IS not required,
but If the organization
chooses
to file a return, be sure to file a complete

Expenses,

No

D Employer identification number

G A c c ounti ng method
Other (specify)
~

trusts

must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ). ~

K Check
$25,000

OMB

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1)


of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoring
organizations
and controlling
organizations
as defined In section
512(b)(13)
must file Form 990
All other organizations
with gross receipts
less than $1,000,000
and total assets
less than $2,500,000
at the end of the year may use this form
~ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy s tate reporting requirements.

r
r
r
r
r
r

DLN:93492159002069

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Form990-EZ

A
8

As Filed Data -

fundrars

mq expenses

events

and activities

(Subtract

line 6b from

6a

6b

line 6a)

0
6c

Gross

sales

Less

cost

Gross

profit

7a

of Inventory,
of goods

less

returns

and allowances

7a

sold

or (loss)

7b

from

sales

of Inventory

(Subtract

line 7 b from

line 7 a)
7c

<Io

a.

,...

a the

Total revenue (add

r reve nue (des c n be ....


lines

10

Grants

and Similar

amounts

11

Benefits

12

Salaries,

13

Professional

fees

and other

14

a ccupancy,

rent,

utilities,

15

Printing,

16

Other

1,2,3,4,

....

5c, 6c, 7c, and 8)

paid (attach

schedule)

10

paid to or for members


other

compensation,

46,939

11
and employee

payments

benefits

34,454

12

to Independent

contractors

840

13

<Io

a:!:!..
;.::

LLJ

z::

publications,
expenses

and maintenance

postage,

14

and shipping

15

(de s c nb e ....~

17

Total expenses (add lines

18

Excess

or (deficit)

10 through

for the year

....

16)

(Subtract

line

17 from

<Io
<Io

.....

17

47,447
- 508

18
19

a.

z:

Net assets

orfund

end-of-year

figure

20

..,.

Other

21

Net assets

22

Cash,

savings,

23

Land and b uildmq s

.:1'1

12,153

line 9)

a.

.q;

16

changes

balances
reported

on prior

In net assets

or fund

balances

Balance Sheets-If

at beginning

balances

assets

line 27,

column

(A

(must

agree

with

return)

at end of year

Total

(from

(attach

(combine

on line 25,
for Part

II

explanation)
lines

column

18 through

20

....

20)

(B) are $2,500,000

or more,

file Form 990

(A) Beginning

of year
22,347

21,849

21
Instead

of Form 990-EZ
(8) End of year

22

21,839

23

Other

(de s c nb e ....~

25

Total assets

26

Total

27

Net assets or fund balances (line

10

22,357
(describe

22,357

19

and Investments

24

liabilities

year's

or fund

(See the Instructions

assets

of year

....
(B) must agree

with

line 21)

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

10

25

21,849

26

)
27 of column

24

22,357
Cat

No

106421

27

21,849
Form

990-EZ

(2008)

Form 990-EZ

(2008)

1:.ll."11

Statement

What IS the organization's


EDUCATION
Describe
describe
title

Page

of Program Service Accomplishments


primary

exempt

(See the Instructions for Part III)

purpose?

what was achieved


In carrying
out the organization's
exempt purposes
In a clear and concise manner,
the services
provided, the number of persons benefited,
or other relevant
Information
for each program

28SEMINARS
& PROGRAMS
HELPED NUMEROUS
INDIVIDUALS
BUILD STRONG FAMILIES,
COMMUNITIES,
IMPROVE
EDUCATION,
AND PROMOTE
CARING
(Grants $ 22,073)
If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

CREATE

Expenses
(R e qUI re d fo r 5 0 1 (c )( 3 )
and (4) organizations
and
4947 (a)(l)
trusts,
optional for others)

SAFE

...

28a

...

29a

29

(Grants

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

If this

amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

schedule)
If this amount

Includes

foreign

grants,

check

here

30

(Grants

310 ther program


(Grants $ )

services

(attach

32 Total program service expenses (add lines

.:.ll.,'"

28a through

31a)

... I
... I

....

30a

31a
32

22,073

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even If not compensated (See the Instructions for Part N )
(a) Name and address

See Additional

(b) Title and average


hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

(c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans
deferred compensation

&

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

Data Table

Form

990-EZ

(2008)

Form 990-EZ

(2008)

l~iIIl'.

Page

Other Information

(Note the statement requirements

In any activity

not previously

the instructions for Part VI.)

33

Did the organization


engage
description
of each activity

34

Were any changes


attach a conformed

35

If the orqernzetton had Income from business ecttvtttes, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others),
but not reported on Form 990- T, attach a statement explaining your reason for not reporting the Income on FOI7Tl990- T

made to the organizing


copy of the changes

Did the organization


have unrelated
proxy tax requirements?

If "Yes,"

has It filed a tax return

or governing

business

gross

Income

Was there a hqurdatron,


dissolution,
eppliceble parts of Schedule N

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or Indirect, as descnbed

Did the organization

file Form 1120-POL

Did the organization

borrow

any such

If "Yes,"

loans

orqeruzettons . Enter

Initiation

fees and capital

G ros s rec e Ipts, Inc Iuded on II ne 9, for pubhc

contributions

40a Section 501 (c)(3) orqentzettons

Included

In

contraction

durrnq

the Instructions ~

at the start

director,

137a

trustee,

of the period

amount

All orqentzettons
transaction?

covered

amount

of tax on line 40c

reimbursed

In

At any time

Section

the calendar

nonexempt

the amount

37b

No

38a

No

40b

No

40e

No

on the organization

durmq

the year under

section 4955 ...

persons
...

a party

to a pro hrbrte d tax shelter

_
Telephone no ... (859)

342-2845

ZIP + 4 ... _4..;..::.1..:.0_;4..;:2:.._

country

and filing

year,

name of the foreign

4947(a)(1)

and enter

No

"'~O~H

for exceptions

durmq

If"Yes,"enterthe
43

39b

or disqualified

36

38b

"'U;;;_N"'D..;.A.;_F;_O"-O"-K;.;.;;;.ES'--

name of the foreign

See the Instructions


Financial Accounts.

No

or were

At any time durmq the calendar year, did the organization


have an Interest
In or a signature
or other authorrtv
over a financial
account
In a foreign country (such as a bank account,
s e c urttre s account,
or other financial
account)?
If"Yes,"enterthe

35a

and

39a

. At any time durrnq the tax year, was the organization

care of'"

No

by the organization

U~~e~~sw~wh~acow0~~rerum~h~
The books are

34

If "Yes," complete

by this return?

Involved

managers
and 4958

No

7830 COMMERCEDR
Located at ... FLORENCE, KY

reporting,

or key employee

on line 9

of tax Imposed

33
If "Yes,"

notice,

the year?

us e of club fac ilrtre s

Enter amount of tax Imposed on organization


durrnq the year under sections
4912,4955,

a detailed

Section 501 (c)(3) and (4) orqeruzettons . Did the organization


engage In any section 4958 excess benefit
transaction
durrnq the year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction
from a prior year? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part
I. .

Enter

41

or more or 6033(e)

section 4912 ...

42a

unpaid

. Enter amount

section 4911 ...

to the IRS?

requirements

country

for Form TO F 90-22.1,

Did the orga ruzatron

maintain

an office

o uts rd e of the US?

42b

No

42c

No

_
filing

received

Form 990-EZ
or accrued

In lieu of Form 1041-Check

durrnq

here

....

the tax year

43

ma inta In a ny donor adv ISed funds?

If "Yes ". Form 990 mus t be completed

44

Is any related organization


"Yes ". Form 990
must

be completed

Instead

a controlled

entity

of Form 990-EZ.

of the organization

Within the meaning

No

Ins tead of

Form 990-EZ.
45

No

Report of Foreign Bank and

trusts

Interest

Yes

did the organization

charitable

of tax-exempt

Yes
44

No

35b

or substantial

L, Part II and enter the total

Schedule

501(c)(7)

of$l,OOO

attach

for this year?

39

but not reported

from, or make any loans to, any officer,

made In a prior year and stili

complete

If "Yes,"

Yes

year?

36

38a

to the IRS?

documents

on Form 990-T for this


termination,

reported

In

of section

512(b)(13)?

If

No

Form 990-EZ

(2008)

IMU'
46

Page

Section SOl(c)(3)

only. All section 501(c)(3)


and
complete the tables for lines 50 and 51.

Did the organization


candidates

for public

47

Did the organization

48

Is the organization

b
50

engage

In direct

or Indirect

political

office?

If "Yes,"

complete

Schedule

engage

In lobbv mq activities?

operating

49a Did the organization

organizations

a school

of or In opposition

Schedule

Yes

to

170(b)(1)(A)(II)?

non-charitable

related

C, Part II
If"yes,"

complete

Schedule

organization?

was the related

Complete
received

this table for the five highest compensated


employees
(other than officers, directors,
trustees,
more than $100,000
of compensation
from the organization
Ifthere
are none, enter "None"

(a) Name and address of each employee


paid more than $100,000

527

on behalf

If "Yes,"

orqaruzattorus

) a section

complete

In section

to an exempt

activities

organization?

(b) Title and average


hours pe r wee k
devoted to position

(c) Compensation

must answer questions 46-49

C, Part I

If "Yes,"

as described

make any transfers

campaign

organizations

No

46

No

47

No

48

No

49a

No

49b

No

and key employees)

(d) Contributions
to
employee
benefit plans &
deferred compensation

who

(e) Expense
account and
other allowances

NONE

Total

51

number

of other employees
$100,000
....

paid over

Complete
this table for the five highest compensated
Independent
contractors
compensation
from the organization
Ifthere
are none, enter "N one"
(a) Name and address

of each Independent

contractor

who each received

paid more than $100,000

(b) Type

more than $100,000


of service

of

(c) Compensation

NONE

Total

number

of other

Independent

contractors

receiving

over $100,000

....

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, Including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge
and belief, It IStrue, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other than officer) ISbased on all Information of which preparer has any knowledge

Please
Sign
Here

I 2009-06-04

******

~
~

Signature of officer

Date

TOM GILL Director


Type or pnnt name and title
Date

Paid
Preparer's
Use
Only

Preparer's ~
signature

Gary J Spenlau

Firm's name (or yours


If self-employed),
address, and ZIP + 4

Plattenburg & Associates Inc

Cmcrnnatr,

return

Preparer's PTIN (See Gen Inst X)

EIN

~
8260 Northcreek Dr Ste 330

May the IRS diSCUSS this

Check If
selfempolyed

Phone no

OH 45236

with the preparer

shown

above?

See Instructions

....

(513) 891-2722

rYes

No

efile GRAPHIC

rint - DO NOT PROCESS

As Filed Data -

DLN:93492159002069
OMB No

SCHEDULE A

Public Charity Status and Public Support

(Form 990 or
990EZ)

Name of the organizat ion

31-1711829

IS not a private
convention

because

A church,

A school

of churches,

A hospital

A medical

research

hospital's

name, City, and state

described

hospital

organization

operated

A federal,

A n organization

state,

described
8

FAn

acquired

11

f
9

(Complete

or local government
that normally

trust

organization

described

from gross

described

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

E )

described

In conjunction

of a college

only one organization)

Schedule

organization

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

with a hospital

or university

or governmental

receives

described

(Attach

Schedule

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

owned or operated

unit described

a substantial
(Complete

by a governmental

Enter the

unit described

In

from a governmental

unit or from the general

public

Part II )
(Complete

func ttons=-s

Income and unrelated

after June 30, 1975

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

part of ItS support

(1) more than 331/3%

to ItS exempt

Investment

Part II )

of ItS support

ubje c t to certain
business

taxable

See Section S09(a)(2).

from contributions,
exceptions,

Income

(less section

(Complete

membership

fees, and gross

and (2) no more than 331/3%

of

511 tax) from businesses

Part III)

I
I

An organization

By checking this box, I certify that the organization


IS not controlled
directly or Indirectly
by one or more disqualified
persons
other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations
described In section 509(a)(1)
or
section 509(a)(2)
If the organization
received a written determination
from the IRS that It IS a Type I, Type II orType III supporting
organization,
check this box
I
Since August 17,2006,
has the organization
accepted any gift or contribution
from any of the
followmq persons?
(i) a person who directly or Indirectly
controls, either alone or together With persons described In (II)
Yes
No

organized

and operated

e x c lus rv e lv to test for pubhc safety

See Section S09(a)(4).

(See Instructions)

A n organization
organized and operated e x c lus rv e lv 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 S09(a)(3). Check
the box that describes the type of supporting
organization
and complete lines lle
through llh
a
IType
I
b
IType
II
c
IType
III - Functionally
Integrated
d
IType
III - Other

and (III) below, the governing

(Attach

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

related

by the organization

check

of churches

Part II )

receives

that normally

from activities

ItS support

10

operated

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

A community

receipts

service

for the benefit

Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).
6

It IS (Please

or association

In Section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii).

or a cooperative

A n organization

See Instructions

foundation

number

&

Reason for Public Charit

Open to Public
Inspection

Employer identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

The organization

2008

To be completed by all section S01(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1)


nonexempt charitable trusts.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.

De pa rtme nt of the
T reas ury
Internal Revenue
Se rv ICe

1545-0047

(ii) a family

member

(iii) a 35%

controlled

Provide

(i)Nameof
Supported
Organization

the followmq

(ii)EIN

body of the the supported

of a person
entity

described

of a person

Information

organization?

l1g(i)

In (I) above?

described

l1g(ii)

In (I) or (II) above?

about the organizations

(iii) Type of organization


(described
on lines 1- 9
above or IRC section
(See Instructions

l1g(iii)

the organization

(iv) Is the
organization
In
col (i) listed In
your governing
document?
Yes

No

supports

(v) Did you notify


the organization
In col (i) of your
support?
Yes

No

(vi) I s the
organization
In
col (i) organized
In the US?
Yes

(vii) A mount of
support?

No

Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat

No

11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)


2008

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2008

Page

Mihiii.
P U bllIC

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(bH1HAHiv)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I.)
S uppor t

Calendar year
1

(or fiscal

year beginning

In)

Total. Add line 1-3

The portion of total contribution


by each
person (other than a government
unit or
publicly supported organization)
Included
on line 1 that exceed 2% of the amount
shown on line 11, column
(f)
Public Support subtract
line 5 from line
4

TIS
ota

(or fiscal

year beginning

In)

A mounts

Gross Income from Interest, dividends,


payments
received on s e c urttre s loans,
rents, royalties
and Income from similar
s ourc es
Net Income from unrelated bus me s s
activities,
whether or not the b us ine s s IS
regularly carned on
Other Income Do not Include gain or loss
from the sale of capital assets (Explain In
Part IV )

10

(c) 2006

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

(c) 2006

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

upport

Calendar year

(b) 2005

Grfts , grants, contributions,


and
membership
fees received
(D 0 not
Include any "unusual grants ")
Tax revenues l e v re d for the organization's
benefit and either paid to or expended on
ItS behalf
The value of services
or facilities
furnished by a governmental
unit to the
organization
without charge

(a) 2004

and 170(bH1HAHvi)

(a) 2004

(b) 2005

from line 4

11

Total Support (Add lines 7 through

12

G ros s rec e Ipts from re lated ac trv rtre s , etc

13

First Five Years. If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
organization,
check this box and stop here

Com utation of Public Su


Support

Percentage

10)
(See Instructions)

ort Percenta

for 2008

(line 6 column

12

f rs t, sec ond, third,

fourth,

or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c)(3)

14

Public

15

Pub IIc Sup port Perc e ntag e fo r 2 0 0 7 S c he d u Ie A, Part IV - A, II ne 2 6 f

(f) divided

by line 11 column

(f)

16a

331/3%
Test - 2008. 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
b 331/3%
Test - 2007. If the organization
did not check the 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
17a 100/0 Facts and Circumstances Test - 2008. If the organization
did not c hec k a box on line 13, 16 a, or 16 b 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 IV how the
organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 100/0 Facts and Circumstances Test - 2007. If the organization
did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line 15 IS 10%
more, and If the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test, check this box and stop here. Explain In Part IV how
the organization
meets the "facts and circumstances"
test The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
18
Private Foundation. If the organization
did not check the box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17 a or 17 b, check this box and see
Instructions
Schedule A

... ,
... ,

... ,
or
... ,

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2008

Schedule

A (Form 990

or 990-EZ)

2008

Page

MihiiOM

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC S09(a)(2)


(Complete only If you checked the box on line 9 of Part I.)
Sec fiIon A Pu euIC S uppor t

Calendar year

(or fiscal

year beginning

In)

(a) 2004

Grfts , grants, contributions,


and
membership
fees received
(D 0 not
Include any "unusual grants ")
Gross receipts from adrru s s ro ns ,
merchandise
sold or services
performed,
or facilities
furnished
In any activity
that
IS related to the organization's
taxexempt purpose
G ros s rec e Ipts from ac trv rtre s that are
not an unrelated trade or b us ine s s under
section 513
Tax revenues l e v re d for the
organization's
benefit and either paid to
or expended on ItS behalf
The value of services
or facilities
furnished by a governmental
unit to the
organization
Without charge

Total Add lines

7a

Amounts
received
A mounts
received
persons
the total
the year

c
8

Total

(d) 2007

(e) 2008

(f) Total

21,775

14,805

21,285

37,557

35,722

131,144

19,900

12,006

13,621

7,306

11,217

64,050

0
41,675

1-5

26,811

3,400

34,906

44,863

46,939

195,194

5,000

15,000

10,000

33,400

3,400

7 a and 7 b

Public Support (Substract


line 6)

(c) 2006

Included on lines 1,2, and 3


from disqualified
persons
Included on lines 2 and 3
from other than disqualified
that exceed the greater of 1 % of
of lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12 for
or $5,000

of lines

(b) 2005

5,000

15,000

10,000

33,400

line 7c from

161,794

Ttl
o a Suppor t
Calendar year
9
lOa

c
11

12

13
14

A mounts

(or fiscal

year beginning

In)

from line 6

(a) 2004
41,675

(b) 2005
26,811

(c) 2006
34,906

(d) 2007
44,863

(e) 2008
46,939

(f) Total
195,194

Gross Income from Interest, dividends,


payments
received on s e c urttre s loans,
rents, royalties
and Income from similar
s ourc es
Unrelated
b us ine s s taxable Income (less
section 511 taxes) from bus rne s s es
acquired after 30 June, 1975
Add lines

lOa and lOb

Net Income from unrelated bus me s s


activities
not Included In line lOb,
whether or not the bus me s s IS regularly
carried on
Other Income Do not Include gain or loss
from the sale of capital assets
(Explain In Part IV )
Total Support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and
12)
First Five Years If the Form 990 IS for the orga ruzatron's
check this box and stop here

195,194
f rs t, sec ond, third,

fourth,

or fifth tax yea r as a 501 (c)(3)

orga ruzatio n,

Computation of Public Support Percentage


15

Publrc Support

16

Pub IIc Sup port Perc e ntag e fo r 2 0 0 7 S c he d u Ie A, Part IV - A, II ne 2 7 g

Percentage

for 2008

Com utation of Investment

(line 8 column

(f) divided

Income Percenta

(f)

15

82 890

16

90470

17

Investment

Income

Percentage

for 2008 (line

18

Investment

Income

Percentage

from 2007 Schedule

19a

331/3%
Tests - 2008. If the organization
did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 IS more than 33 1/3%, and line
17 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
331/3%
Tests - 2007. If the organization
did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 IS more than 33 1/3% and
line 18 IS not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization
qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
Private Foundation If the organization
did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see Instructions

b
20

10c column

by line 13 column

(f) divided

A, Part IV-A,

by line 13 column

(f

0%

line 27h

Schedule A

Form 990 or 990-EZ

2008

Schedule

A (Form 990

Mihii,-

or 990-EZ)

2008

Page

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part II, line 10;
Part II, line 17a or 17b, or Part III, line 12. Provide and any other additional information. (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2008

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921590020691

TV 2008 Other Assets Schedule


Name:

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EIN:
Softwa re 10:
Software

Version:
Description

DEPOSITS

31-1711829
08000091
2008v2.6
Beginning of Year
Amount
10

End of Year
Amount
10

lefile

GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS

I As Filed

Data -

DLN:934921590020691

TV 2008 Other Expenses Schedule


Name:

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

EIN: 31-1711829
Softwa re 10: 08000091
Software Version:

2008v2.6

Description

3,748

Travel
Office

Amount

Expenses

MISCELLANEOUS
LICENSES & PERMITS
EDUCATION

1,586
2,512
50
3,457

Additional Data

Softwa re ID:
Software Version:
EIN:
Name:

Form 990EZ, Part IV - List of Officers, Directors, Trustees,

(A) Name and address

GREGORY
NOLL
9395
KENWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

RD STE
45242

104

(8) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

31-1711829
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUC KY

and Key Employees


(D) Contributions to
employee benefit plans
&
deferred compensat ion

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.)

Director

1 00

DEEANN
CAMP
300 LYTLE STREET
CINCINNATI,OH
45202

Director

1 00

CHARLES
KING
4700 ASHWOOD
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

DOLORES
LINDSAY
1401 STEFFEN
AVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45215

Director

1 00

JANE DUGAN
14 CAMARGO
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

GAYLE BROCK
826 EAST MITCHELL
AVE
CINCINNATI,OH
45229

Director

1 00

TO M GILL
7830 COMMERCE
DRIVE
FLORENCE,KY
41042

Director

1 00

MARY ANDRES
RUSSELL
4160
FOXPOINT
RIDGE
CLEVES,OH
45002

Executive

MARIA
BONAVITA
4040
HARRISON
CINCINNATI,OH

Director

1 00

Director

1 00

DRIVE STE 402


45241

CYN
45243

AVENUE
45211

STEVE SAUNDERS
310 EZZARD
CHARLES
DR
CINCINNATI,OH
45214

Drre c 25 00

&

30,830

(E) Expense
account and
other allowances

DIVIDER

------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Form

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

990-EZ

.
F ort h e 2007 ca en dar year, or ax year begmmng

CheckIf applicable
Please
use IRS
label Dr
pnnt Dr
e

= Namechange
= Initialreturn
?ea
=
Specific
Instrue= Amendedreturn nons
Terrmnauon

, 2007 ,an d

e
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY
PO BOX 33144
CINCINNATIr OH 45233

&

31-1711829
Telephonenumber

(513)

method
Other (specify) ..

H Check ..

Add lines 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determine


Instead of Form 990-EZ.

IXI SOl(c)

Organization type (check only one) -

Contributions,

Membership

Investment

If $100,000

revenue

and Similar amounts


Including

government

c
6

received

t--:-1-tt-2=-f-

from sale of assets other than Inventory

SpeCial events and acuvmes

b Less

(attach schedule),

If any amount

(not including

5c

less returns

~
~

Total revenue
Benefits

12

Salaries,

13

Professional fees and other payments

14

Occupancy,

15

Printing,

16

Otherexpenses(describe"

17

Total expenses

18

Excess or (defrcit) for the year

-:>
.,
tdl

and shipping

Sheets -

Cash, savings,

23

Land and buildmqs

24

Other assets (describe"

o
a

25

Total assets

26

Total liabilities

27

Net assets
For Privacy

~-=:~' if i!:: U

=,

~.

LJG,e-i

/'

11
12
13

Combme

26,661.

18

18,202.

7,455.

~19=--f-----__;4~,'-1=-5=-=.5..:....
20

~~------~~~~

$250,000

... 21

22 , 357

or more, file Form 990 Instead of Form 990-EZ


(A) BeQmnlng of year I
(B) End of year

and Investments

145.

22

22

347.

23

SEE STATEMENT

2)

O.

(describe"

O.

)
(line 27 of column

Act and Paperwork

Reduction

(8) must agree With line 21)

Act Notice,

see the separate

instructions.

24

25

4,155.
or fund balances

488.

16
... 17

(A (must agree With end-of-year

lines 18 through 20

If Total assets on line 25, columnl_B_lare


(See Instructions)

2,869.

15

line 17 from line 9

at end of year

15,849.

14

ff.J

1\,

44,863.

10

'0 <-0 ff
SEE! SIl'ATEMENT 1)

~~~~

16)

Subtract

nC;=D

~1~

J'

Net assets or fund balances

I Balance

BAA

postage,

21

22

4:

contracrs

and mamtenance

(add lines 10 through

Z
&

Wl

to Independent

:.~ ,,::_,~

1.";';'

20

E 5

=2:

rent, utilities,

benefits

., ~
MAY ] 41 2008 ~9

and employee

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from hne 27, column
ftgure reported on prior year's return)
Other changes m net assets or fund balances (attach explanation)

N 5 19
T
5

other compensation,

...9

,00[1;~('0'

paid to or for members

publications,

7c

..____----

paid (attach schedule)

11

T E

I r-'---'-

7al

I~~--------------~
7bl
--

line 7b from line 7a

(add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6c, 7c, and 8)

Grants and Similar amounts

______________________________________________

co
c-...J

Subtract

~
6c

and allowances

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of Inventory

10

..

6al

l'--=6.::JblL.,__

cost of goods sold

Other revenue (descnbe ..

_j

of contributions

other than fund raising expenses

7a Gross sales of Inventory,

check here.

c Net Incomeor (loss) from specral eventsand actmnes Subtract line 6b from line 6a
b Less

7:...","""3=_=.0.,:;6_;_.

5aJ

IS from gaming,

on line 1)

direct expenses

__::3'-:7:-',"""5::-=-5-:;:7_;_.

I~~--------------~~-5bl

Gainor (loss) from sale of assetsother than Inventory Subtract In Sbfrom In Sa(attach schd)

reported

863.

_'.

44

t-3':-f-

Income

a Gross revenue

not more than

... $
(See the Instructions.)

fees and contracts

b Less, cost or other baSIS and sales expenses


R
E
V
E

Accrual

,W.

dues and assessments

Sa Gross amount

or more, file Form 990

and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances

giftS, grants,

service

gross receipts,

Cash

...

If the orqaruzanon IS not


required to attach Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF)

I I4947(a)(1) or I I527

) ~ (Insert no.)

( 3

Check .. Helf the organization


IS not a section 509(a)(3) supporting orqaruzahon and Its gross receipts are normally
$25,000
return IS not required, but If the orqarnzatron chooses to file a return, be sure to ftle a complete return

IP..attH ;: I Revenue, Expenses

C)
C)

366-3733

G Accounting

trusts

N/A

Website:

Program

tt>penctoCP..ublic
, _:llnsp-ection
'.

F Group Exernptron
Number

I
J
K

2007

0 Employeridentillcabonnumber

Section 507(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(7) nonexempt ch~~~/e


must attach a completed Schedule A (Fonn 990 or 990- .

No 15451150

en dimg

Applicationpending

..

OMS

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code


(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
.. Sponsoringorganizations,and controllingorganizationsasdefinedIn section512(b)(13)mustfile Form990 All other
organizationswith grossreceiptslessthan $100,000andtotal assetslessthan$250,000at the end of the yearmayusethis form
.. The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

Departmentof theTreasury
InternalRevenueService

,Q, Addresschange

--

4, 155.

10.
22,357.

O.

26
27

TEEA0803L 08/06/07

22,357.
Form 99O-EZ (2007)

Form 990EZ

(2007)

~HARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

l~artJII I Statement

of Proqram

31-1711829

&

Service Accomplishments

(See the instructions.)

Paoe 2

Expenses

EDUCATION

What ISthe organization's pnmary exemptpurpose?


Describe what was achieved In carrying out the organization's
exempt gurposes
In a clear and concise manner,
describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, or ot er relevant Information for each
program title

(Required for 501 (c) (3)


and (4) organizations
and
4947(a)(1) trusts, optional
for others.)

SEMINARS & PROGRAMS HELPED NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS BUILD STRONG


--------------------------------------------------J'MI_Ll~~_~~b'!:.E__E_~O_MMQ.N_I1'IE_s.!._I_Mf~O_\f!:_E_pQ~~lQN...!_~N__P_~~Ok1QTJ:
__

28

~~~Ng~
(Grants
29

____________________________________________

If this amount

Includes

foreign grants,

check here

...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n
$
)
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n
$
)
(Grants

30

(Grants

31

Other program

32

Total

(Grants

services

Includes

foreign grants,

check here

...

29a

If this amount

Includes

foreign grants,

check here

...

30a

Includes

foreign grants,

check here

...n...

31 a

) If this amount
service

expenses

IP.aft~IV I List of Officers

Add lines 28a through

Directors,

Trustees

31a

and Key Employees

(B) Title and average hours


per week devoted
to position

(A) Name and address

13,149.

28a

If this amount

(attach schedule)

program

13,149.

32

(List each one even If not compensated

(C) Compensation
(If
not paid, enter -0-.)

----------------------------------------SEE STATEMENT 3
------------------------------------------

See Instructions)

(0) contnbutions to
(E) Expense account
employeebenefit plans and and other allowances
deferred cornoensatron

15,849.

o.

O.

------------------------------------------

----------------------

---------------------IP.arF&'

'-1 Other Information

(Note the statement

requrrement

SEE STATEMENT 4

In the Instructions)

33

Did the organization


make a change
statement of each change

34

Were any changesmadeto the organlzmgor governingdocumentsbut not reportedto the IRS?If 'Yes,' attach a conformedcopyof the changes

34

35

If the organizatIOn had mcome from busmess actIVities, such as those reported on Imes 2,6, and 7 (among others), but not reported on Form 990 T, attach
a statement explammg your reason for not reportmg the mcome on Form 990 T

."-

a DId the orqamzauon have unrelated


proxy tax requirements?
b If 'Yes,'

36

In ItS activities

or methods

of conducting

activities?

If 'Yes,' attach a detailed

busmess

gross mcome

of $1,000 or more or 6033(e)

notice, reportmg,

termination,

or substantial

contraction

a Initiation

organizations
fees and capital

b Gross receipts,

BAA

contributions

N A

dUring the year?

O. --

"'137al

for this year?

_-

-- -

In the line 38 instructions


38b
--

Included on line 9

TEEA0812L

39b
12127107

38a

J.

- . -

--X

N/A

._

39a

Included on line 9, for public use of club facthtres

____

or were

~
X

37b

Enter

<_

and

36

file Form '120-POL

b If 'Yes,' attach the schedule specifred


and enter the amount Involved

501 (c)(7)

..

- __...-- ---

35b

38a Did the organization


borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee
any such loans made In a pnor year and stili unpaid at the start of the penod covered by this return?

39

-.

35a

37 a Enter amount of polrncel expenditures,direct or mdirect, as descnbedIn the mstrucuons


b Did the organization

X
X

33

has It filed a tax return on Form 990- T for this year?

Was there a lrqurdatron, dissolution,


If 'Yes,' attach a statement

No

Yes

N/A
N/A
Form 99O-EZ (2007)

Pa e 3
40a 501(c)(3) orqemzeuons Enter amount of tax Imposed on the organization dunnq the year under
section 4911 ..
0. , section 4912 ..
0. ; section 4955 ..

.::.0..:.....

b 501(c)(3) and (4) orqsmzetions Did the organization engage In any section 4958 excess benefit transaction dUring the
year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,'
attach an explanation
c Enter amount of tax Imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons dunnq the
year under sections 4912,4955, and 4958
d Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization

Located at ..

.P_!:~B_Y_~.PQ~N

J-j6_ ~l_ BQ.U_T_!:_l_]~_~~~y!.LJ._!:!...

40b

O.
-

-'

40e

Telephone no ..

_o.~

No

0.

e All organizations At any time dunnq the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax
shelter transaction?
41 List the states With which a copy of tbrs return IS filed .. _O;:,.H:.;_

42 a The books are In care of ..

Yes

ZIP + 4 ..

_(~~7J _ ~7_9.:O_31__
_4~;!}_0
_

bAt any time durmq the calendar year, did the organization have an Interest In or a signature or other authorrty over a
financial account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country. ...
_

Yes

No

42b

~~~

.. ~~ -:~:,

:~:-~
~'_'"

"

42c

...D N/A

Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt chantabJe trusts fllmg Form 9902 m lieu of Form 7047 - Check here

... 43
av

examm
parer (

- .~.;
~ -.

.:"'::~-=-.--~~-:_

See the Instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Fonn TO F 90-22.1.
cAt any time dunnq the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outsrde of the U.S?
If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country
...

43

\ ? ~

N/A

trus return, IncludIng accomoanymq


schedules and statements,
and to the best of my knowledge
er than otncer) IS based on all mtormanon
of whICh preparer has any knowledge

and benet,

It IS

Please
Sign
Here

Paid
Preparer's
Use
Only
BAA

Check If
self
emploved

TEEA0812L

12127/07

Preparer's
SSN or PTIN (See
General rnstructron X)
..

P00292573

Form 99O-EZ (2007)

OMS No 15450047

Organization Exempt Un'der


Section 501(cX3)

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

(Except Pnvate Foundation) and Section 501(e), 501(f), 501(k),


501(n), or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organization

iRan ,I

...

2007

Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)


MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 99O-EZ.

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

&

Employerldentificallon

Compensation
of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers,
(See Instructions, List each one. If there are none, enter 'None ')
(b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position

(a) Name and address of each


employee ~ald more
than $ 0,000

number

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Directors,

and Trustees

(d) contnbunons
(e) Expense
to employee
benefit account and other
plansanddeferred
allowances
compensation

(c) Compensation

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------------------------Total number of other employees paid


over $50,000

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Compensation
of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Ser;vices ,
(See Instructions. List each one (whether Individuals or firms). If there are none, enter None.)
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(b) Type of service

(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

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(c) Compensation

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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of others receiving over


$50,000 for professional services

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-0
~P.ar.t1Jl-5B I Compensation
of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services
(List each contractor who performed services other than professional servrces, whether Individuals or
firms. If there are none, enter 'None' See mstructions.)
.... 1

(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensalton

NONE
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of other contractors receiving .1
over $50,000 for other services
....
0
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990'or 990EZ) 2007

I Statements
,

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

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About Activities (See mstrucuons.)

Yes

DUring the year, has the organization attempted to mfluence national, state, or local legislation, Including any attempt
to mfluence public opinion on a leglslalive matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid
or incurred m connection with the Iobbymq activities
... $
N/ A
(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VIA, or line i of Part VIB )

~--------~~~---------------

No

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Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by fllmg Form 5768 must complete Part VIA Other
organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VIB AND attach a statement giVing a detailed descnptron of the
lobbying activities.
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"

DUring the year, has the organization, either directly or Indirectly, engaged In any of the following acts with any
substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any
taxable organization with which any such person IS affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or principal
benefrciary? (If the answer to any question IS 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions)

.'

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a Sale, exchange, or Ieasmq of property?

2a

b Lending of money or other extension of credit?

2b

2c

c Furnishing of goods, services, or tacrhtres?

SEE FORM 990-EZ, PART IV


d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses If more than $1,ODD)?

2d

e Transfer of any part of ItS Income or assets?

2e

3a

b Did the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for ItS employees?

3b

c Did the orqaruzation receive or hold an easement tor conservation purposes, including easements
to preserve open space, the environment, histone land areas or histone structures? If
'Yes,' attach a detailed statement

3c

d Did the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?

3d

4a

3a Did the organization make grants tor scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how the organization determines that recrprsnts qualify to receive payments)

4a Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g. If 'No,' complete lines
4f and 4g
b Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?

4b

c
Did the organization make a distnbutron

to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?

4c

d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year

...

e Enter the aggregate value of assets held In all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year

...

f Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excluding donor advised

funds Included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or Investment of
amounts In such funds or accounts

...

9 Enter the aggregate value of assets held In all funds or accounts Included on line 4f at the end of the tax year

...

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Schedule A (Form 990 or Form 990EZ) 2007

Schedule A (Form 990 'or 990-EZ) 2007

Ip.art;n/

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

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] Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status (See mstructrons.)

I certify that the organization IS not a private foundation because It IS. (please check only ONE applicable box)
5
6
7
8
9

0 A church, convention of churches, or association

of churches Section 170(b)(1)(A)(I)

0 A school Section 170(b)(1)(A)(II) (Also complete Part V.)


0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1)(A)(III)
0 A federal, state, or local government or governmental Unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(v)
0 A medical research organization operated In conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(III)

Enter the hospital's name, city,

and state
10

D An
organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental
(Also complete the Support Schedule
Part IV-A )

Unit Section 170(b)(1)(A)(lv)

In

11 a

D An
organization that normally receives a substantial part of ItS support from a governmental
Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vl) (Also complete the Support Schedule
Part IV-A )

unit or from the general public

In

11 b

D A community trust

12

[RJ An organization

13

D An organization that IS not controlled

Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(vl)

(Also complete the Support Schedule

In

Part IV-A)

that normally receives (1) more than 33-113% of ItS support from contnbutrons, membership fees, and gross receipts
from activities related to ItS charitable, etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-113% of ItSsupport
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) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)
by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and otherwise meets the
requirements of section 509(a)(3) Check the box that descnbes the type of supporting organization
DType

OType Ii
DType iii-Functionally Integrated
OType III-Other
Provide the following Information about the supported organizations. (See Instructions)

(a)
Name(s) of supported
organization(s)

(b)

Employer identification
number (EIN)

(c)
Type of
organization (described
in lines 5 through 12
above or IRe section)

(d)
Is the supported
organization listed in
the supporting
organiza~ion's
governing
documents?
Yes
No

...

Total
14

0 An orcaruzanon orcaruzed and operated

(e)
Amount of
support

O.

to test for publrc safety Section 509(a)(4) (See mstructions.)

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Schedule

A (Form 990'or

lP...art'lW ...;"
Note:

990EZ)

You ma..!'_
use the worksheet

In

(Complete

15

GiftS, grants, and contributions


received (Do not Include
unusual grants See line 28 )

16

Membership

17

Grossreceiptsfrom admissions,
merchandisesold or servicesperformed,
or furOishlOQ
of facilities 10 any activity
that IS relatedto the orqamzanon's
charitable,etc, purpose
GrossIncomefrom mterest,diVidends,
amts rec'd from paymentson securities
loans (sec 512(a)(5, rents, royalties,
Incomefrom Similar sources,and
unrelatedbusmesstaxableIncome(less
sec 511 taxes)trom ousmessesacquired
by the ornanzabonafter June30, 1975
Net Incomefrom unrelatedbusmess
activities not IncludedIn line 18

20

Tax revenues levied for the


organization's
benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
The value of services or
tacrhtres furnished to the
organization
by a governmental
Unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacumes generally furnished to
the pubhc Without charge
Other Income Attach a
schedule Do not Include
gam or (loss) from sale of
capital assets

22

23

Total of lines 15 through

24

Line 23 minus line 17

25

Enter 1% of line 23

26

Organizations

described

(b)
2005

(c)
2004

(d)
2003

(e)
Total

21,285.

14,805.

21,775.

65,925.

123,790.
O.

13,621.

12,006.

19,900.

7,978.

53,505.

O.
O.
~

O.

O.

34,906.
21,285.
349.

22

on lines 10 or

Tl:

26,811.
14,805.
268.

a Enter 2% of amount

41,675.
21,775.
417 .

In column

73,903.
65,925.
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(e), line 24

... 26c

Amounts

f Public

support

509(a)(1)

from column

Enter line 24, column

(e) for lines.

(line 26c minus


percentage

test

(e)

18

19

22

26b

divided

1!,_O_O.Q.:._ (2005)

(2006)

...
...

by line 26c (denominator

Organizations
described on line 12:
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified
name of, and total amounts received m each year from, each 'disqualified person'
such amounts for each year

Q:._

-~---------..!-_-26b

--- -------------

line 26d total)

(line 26e (numerator)

26d
26e

26f

person,' prepare a list for your records to show the


Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of

~(_4_QQ:._

(2004)

~,_S.QQ.._

(2003)

bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified
persons'), prepare a list
to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for
$5,000 (include m the list organizations
descnbed In lines 5 through 11b, as well as individuals)
Do not file this list with
After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount descnbed In (1) or (2), enter the sum
differences (the excess amounts) for each year

.Q.:._

(2006)
c Add

Amounts

from column

(e) for lines'

Line 27a total

e Public support
f Total support
g Public

28

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for section

support

h Investment

(line 27c total minus

percentage

income

509(a)(2)

test

0.

and line 27b total


(e)

"'l27f

divided

...

177,295.

...
...

by line 27f (denominator

(e) (numerator')

177,295.
16 900.
160,395.

27c

21

Enter amount from line 23, column

(line 18. column

Q.._

16

20

divided

for your records


the year or (2)
your return.
of these

(2003)

line 27d total)

(line 27e (numerator)

percentage

Q:._

123,790.

15

53t505.
16,900.

17
d Add

Q :._ (2004)

(2005)

-_ -~

...

for section

0.
177,295.
123,790.

... 26a

c Total support

e Public support
27

(a)
2006

b Preparea list for your recordsto show the nameof and amountcontnbutedby eachperson(other than a governmentalunrt or publicly
supportedorganization)whosetotal gifts for 2003through2006exceededthe amountshownIn line 26a. Do not file thrs list With your
return. Enterthe total of all these excessamounts
d Add

Paoe 4

fees received

19

21

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a box on line 10, 11, or 12.) Use cash method of accounting.

only If you checked

th e instructions for converting from the accrual to the cas h me th0 d 0 f accoun tmg

...

Calendar year (or fiscal year


beginning in)

18

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

2007

ISupport Schedule

1:Jy.line 27f (denominator))

27d
27e

-27g
27h

--

--

- --

90.47 s
O. %
0

Unusual Grants: For an organization


descnbed In line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 2003 through 2006, prepare a
list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief oescnpuon of the
nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return. Do not Include these grants In line 15
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Schedule A (Porm 990' or 990-EZ) 2007

lAat.tW

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

;1 Private School Questionnaire (See

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mstructrons.)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

NIA
Yes No

29

Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement
other governing Instrument, or In a resolution of ItS governing body?

In

ItS charter, bylaws,


29

30

Does the organization Include a statement of ItS racially nondiscnrnmatory policy toward students In all ItS brochures,
catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing With student adrrussrons, programs,
and scholarships?

31

Has the organization publrcized Its racially nondrscnrmnatory


pohcy through newspaper or broadcast media durrnq
the period of sohcrtatron for students, or durmq the registration period If It has no sohcitatron program, In a way that
makes the polrcy known to all parts of the general community It serves?

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30

31

If 'Yes,' please descnbe, If 'No,' please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

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Does the organization maintain the tollowinq


a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?

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_________________________________________________________

32

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32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially
nondiscnrrunatory baSIS?

32b

c Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
With student aorrussrons, programs, and scholarships?
d Copies of all material used by the organization or on ItS behalf to sohcit contributions?

32c
32d
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33

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Does the oroaruzatron discnrmnate by race m any w,y with respect 10

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a Students' rights or privileges?

33a

b Adrmssions policies?

33b

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff?

33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

33d

e Educational pohcies?

33e

f Use of facilities?

33f

9 Athletrc programs?

33g

h Other extracurricular activities?

33h
-~
-;

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

.
,

~.-- 34a Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain usrnq an attached statement
35 Does the organization certify that It has complied With the applicable requirements of
sections 4 01 through 405 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C.B 587, covering racial
nondrscnrmnatron? If 'No,' attach an explanation

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34b

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N/A
Check

>

Limits on Lobbying

I I If you

Check ... b

Llf the organization belongs to an affiliated group

checked 'a' and 'limited control' provrsrons apply

Expenditures

(The term 'expenditures' means amounts paid or Incurred)


36
37
38

Total lobbyinq expenditures to Influence public opinion (grassroots lobbymq)


Total lobbyrnq expenditures to Influence a legislative body (direct lobbymq)
Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 36 and 37}

39
40
41

Other exempt purpose expenditures


Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 38 and 39)
Lobbyinq nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table If the amount on line 40 is The lobbying nontaxable amount is Not over $500,000
Over$500,000 butnotover$1,000,000
Over$1,000,000 butnotover$1,SOO,OOO
Over$1,SOO,OOObutnotover$17,000,000
Over $17,000,000
Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25%

42
43
44

(b)

To be completed
for all electing
organizations

36
37

38
39
40

20% of the amount on line 40


~
$100,000 plus15% oftheexcess
over$500,000
$175,000 plus10% oftheexcessover$1,000,000
$225,000 plus5% of theexcessover$1,500,000
$1,000,000

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41
,

--......

of line 41)

Subtract line 42 from line 36 Enter -0 If line 42 IS more than line 36


Subtract line 41 from line 38 Enter 0 If line 41 IS more than line 38
Caution: If there IS an amount on eIther Ime 43 or Ime 44, you must hte Form 4720

4 -Year Averaging

(a)

Affiliated group
totals

Period Under Section

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42
43

44
"

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501(h)

(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below
See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )
Lobbying Expenditures During 4 Year Averaging Period
(a)
2007

Calendar year
(or fiscal year
beginning in) ..
45

l.obbymq nontaxable
amount

46

LobbYing
ceilingamount
(150% of line45(e

-,_

_ --

{,

47

Total lobbymq
expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount

49

Grassroots
ceilingamount
(1SO% of line48(e

50

(b)
2006

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_

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(e)
Total

(d)
2004

--

(c)
2005

~_-

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~-

_.

_--

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Grassroots lobbymq
expenditures

IRar.Oll=B

-.I Lobbying

Activity

by Nonelecting

(For reporting only by organizations that

Public Charities

,lid not complete Part VI-A)

N/A

(See Instructions)

DUring the year, did the organization attempt to Influence national, state or local legislation, Including any
attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of
a
b
c
d
e

Volunteers
Paid staff or management (Include compensation In expenses reported on lines c through h.)
Media advertisements.
Mailings to members, legislators, or the pubhc
Publications, or published or broadcast statements

Yes

No

Amount

--

--

f Grants to other organizations for lobbyrnq purposes


g Direct contact With legislators, their staffs, government offtcrals, or a legislative body
h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any other means
i Total lobbymq expenditures (add lines c through h.)
If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detaileddescription of the lobbYingacnvmes
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Ip..ar.tNJI.,I Information Regarding


Exempt Organizations
51

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


Transfers To and Transactions
(See instructions)

&
and Relationships

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With Noncharitable

Old the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage In any of the followmq with any other organization descnbed In section 501 (c)
of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations) or In section 527, relating to political organizations?
a Transfers from the reporting organization to a nonchantable exempt organization of
Yes No
51 a (i)
(i) Cash
X
a (ii)
(ii)Other assets
X
b Other transactions
(i) Sales or exchanges of assets with a nonchantable exempt organization
(ii)Purchases of assets from a nonchantable exempt orqamzatron
(iii)Rental of tacrhnes, equipment, or other assets
(iv)Relmbursement arrangements
(v)Loans or loan guarantees
(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundrarsmq sohcrtations

b (i)
b (ii)
b (iii
b (iv'
b (v)

b(vi'
c Shanng of tacrhtres, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees
c
d If the answer to any of the above IS 'Yes,' complete the tollowmq schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of
the ~OOdS,other assets, or services given ~y the re~ortln~ or~anlzatlon If the organization received less than fair market value In
any ransacuon or sharing arrangement, s ow In co umn d) e value of the gooas, other assets, or services received
(a)

(b)

(c)

Line no

Amount Involved

Name of nonchantable exempt organization

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

(d)

Descrtptron of transfers,transactions,
andsharingarrangements

N/ll

52a Is the organization directly or Indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 or In section 527?
b If 'Yes, comp Iete th e f 0 IIowmq sc hed uIe
(b)
(a)
(c)
Type of organization
Name of organization
Descnplion of relatronshrp

~0 Yes

[K]

No

N/A

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FEDERAL STATEMENTS
CHARACTER

COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

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NORTHERN KENTUCKY

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STATEMENT 1
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES

BANK CHARGES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MISCELLANEOUS
SUPPLIES
TRAINING
TRAVEL

362.
600.
944.
100.
73.
491.
1,796.
2,500.
589.
7,455.

TOTAL $

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
OTHER ASSETS

BEGINNING
$
10. $
10. $
TOTAL $

DEPOSITS

ENDING
10.
10.

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990-EZ, PART IV
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES,

AND KEY EMPLOYEES

CONTRIEXPENSE
TITLE AND
COMPENBUTION TO
ACCOUNT!
AVERAGE HOURS
SATION
EBP & DC
OTHER
PER WEEK DEVOTED
DIRECTOR $
O.
O. $
O. $
0

NAME AND ADDRESS


MIKE DALY
1426 STATE ROUTE 125
HAMERSVILLE, OR 45130
MARIA BONAVITA
4040 HARRISON AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OR 45211

DIRECTOR
0

O.

O.

O.

MARY ANDRES RUSSELL


4160 FOXPOINT RIDGE
CLEVES, OR 45002

EXECUTIVE DIREC
25.00

15,849.

O.

O.

TOM GILL
7830 COMMERCE DRIVE
FLORENCE, KY 41042

DIRECTOR
0

O.

O.

O.

GAYLE BROCK
3805 EDWARDS ROAD
CINCINNATI, OR 45209

DIRECTOR
0

O.

O.

O.

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FEDERAL STATEMENTS

2007

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CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNAT\


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

STATEMENT 3 (CONTINUED)
FORM 990-EZ, PART IV
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,

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TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES

NAME AN12AD12BESS
JANE DUGAN
5572 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45227

TITLE AND
AVERAGE HOURS
E~B WEEK 12EVOIED
DIRECTOR

ASSOCIATED

CONTRIBUTION TO
E:6E& DC

COMPEN-

SAIIQN
$

o.

EXPENSE
ACCOUNT/
OTHER

o.

o.

O.

O.

TOTAL

STATEMENT 4
FORM 990-EZ, PART V
REGARDING TRANSFERS

&

15,849.

WITH PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS

(A) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?
(B) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, PAY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?

NO
NO

DIVIDER

DIVIDER

Form

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

990-EZ

For the 2006 calendar

CheckIf applicable

year

, or

, 2006 , and

tax year beginning

Please
Addresschange
use IRS CHARACTER
COUNCIL OF
labelor
Namechange
KENTUCKY
pnnt or NORTHERN
t=
lmtral return
~pe
1426
STATE ROUTE 125
l=
ee
Fmal return
HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
l= Amended return SpecIfic
Instructions
l=
Apphcauon
pendmg

CINCINNATI

31-1711829
Telephonenumber

[.KI

Accounting method:
Other (specify) ~

Organization type (checkonly one) -

Check ....Wlf
the organization
IS not a section 509(a)(3) supportrnq organization
and ItS gross receipts are normally
$25,000
return IS not re q urred but If the or g aruzatron chooses to file a return be sure to file a com p lete return.

Add lmes 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determrne


Instead of Form 990-EZ

I Revenue,

Expenses,

) ~ (msert no )

( 3

gross receipts;

and Changes

Contnbutrons,
Program

~
~
~

3
4

Membership
dues and assessments
Investment
Income

:-1
,-I

Sa Gross amount from sale of assets other than Inventory

i"=

b Less'
R
E

revenue

or Fund Balances

Special

events and actrvmes


revenue

reported
b Less

(not rncludmq

c Net Income

1--::=2-+

(attach

If any amount

5c

IS from gaming,

or (loss) from special events

Other revenue (descnbe ~

Total

revenue

less returns

expenses

and activities

(line 6a less line 6b)

and allowances

(add lines 1,2,3,4,

Benefits
Salanes,

13

Professional

14

Occupancy,

15

Printing,

16

Other expenses(describe ~

17

Total

18

Excess

N S
E S

19

Net assets or fund balances at begrnnrng


figure reported on prior year's return)

T
S

20

Other changes

21

Net assets

T E

IPart II

and Similar amounts

fees and other payments


rent, utilities,

expenses

Cash, savings,
Other assets

25

Total

assets

26

Total

liabilities

27

Net assets
For Privacy

-I

7bT

0"

----::-;;:

7c

'i\

r--- n.Cr.~\\f

, _f_)\

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to Independent

c; W\~'{ ~ "1

benefits
contractors

7:001

ot.~
OG'

T.

and shipping

\}

11
12
13

"

u\

15
1)

16

for the year (line 9 less Irne 17)

at end of year (combine

If Total assets on line 25, column


(See Instrucltons)

20)

(B) are $250,000

..

18

-6,520.
..:1:...:0::...!...,
..:6...:.7..:5:....:...

~~~------~~~-

or more,

21

4 , 155

file Form 990 Instead of Form 990-EZ


{A} Bealnnrng of year I
(B) End of year
10,

665.

22

4, 145

23

SEE STATEMENT

2)

10.
10,675.

(describe

4,737.
41,426.

20

and Investments
(describe

1,336.

(A (must agree With end-of-year

explanation)
lines 18 through

4,368.

17

r1.=.9-+
(attach

30,985.

14

16)

of year (from line 27, column

34,906.

10

-' 'f.

STATEMENT

Sheets -

Land and buildmqs

6c

schedule)

In net assets or fund balances

23
24

postage,

or fund balances

I Balance

-I

(hne 7a less line 7b)

and maintenance

(add lines 10 through

or (dencit)

22

BAA

paid (attach

paid to or for members


other compensation,
and employee

pubhcatrons,

--I

1L_.::6=.b:L._I
1-.:..7=.a+-I

5c, 6c, 7c, and 8)

11
12

S
E
S

11--.::.6.=a+-'

L_.:...=~

Grants

check here

of contnbutions

10
E
X
P
E

Sa'

I sel

schedule)

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory

WJ

.=1:...:3"','-=-6.=2.=1:...:....

b Less: cost of goods sold

906.

1---4-+-------------

other than fundrarsinq

7a Gross sales of Inventory,

34

1
21, 285
r---+-------~~~~~

fees and contracts

on line 1)

direct expenses

not more than

~ $
(See the mstructions.)

received

government

cost or other baSIS and sales expenses

a Gross

u
E

and Similar amounts

mcludinq

Accrual

or more, file Form 990

c Gamor (loss) from sale of assetsotherthan mventory (lrne 5a less nne 5b) (attach schedule)
6

Z
Z

giftS, grants,

in Net Assets

service

I I4947(a)(1) or I I 527
If $100,000

501(c)

Cash

If the organization
IS not
required to attach Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

N/A

Website:

IX I

366-3733

F Group Exemption
Number

'_:l
UJ

lPart I

"-'D

EmployerIdentlf!catlon number

(513)

H Check ~

.=>

&

Section 507(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(7) nonexempt charitable trusts


must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZJ_
....

Open to Public
Inspection

ending

r=

No 1545 1150

2006

Under section 501(c}, 527, or 4947(a}(1} of the Internal Revenue Code


(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
~ Sponsoringorqaruzauons. and controlhngorqamzanons as defined In section 512(b)(13)mustfile Form990 All other
orqarnzanons
wIthgrossreceipts less than $100,000and total assetsless than $250,000at the end of the year may use this form
~ The organization may have to use a copy of ttus return to satisfy state reportmg requirements

\
Departmer'\of the Treasury
InternalRevenueService

_JJ

OMS

or fund balances

)
(line 27 of column

Act and Paperwork

Reduction

(8) must

Act Notice,

see the separate

25
0.

agree With line 21)


instructions.

10,

675.

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Form 990-EZ

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CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
I Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (See the mstructions.)
What ISthe organization'sprimary exemptpurpose? EDUCATION

31-1711829

Form 990-EZ (2006)

[part III

Pace 2

Expenses
(ReqUired for 501 (c)(3)
and (4) organizations
and
4947(a)(1) trusts, optional
for others)

Describe what was achieved In carrying out the organization's


exempt gurposes
In a clear and concise manner,
describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited,
or ot er relevant Information
for each
program title
~

_S~r.iI_NMS_ ~ _P_R9Ci~~ _!l.:~P_EQ_N_U~~~OY~ _IBQ_I_V'!Q_U_Ab~


J3YIL_P_ ~T_Rg~G______
..f~I_L.!~S...! _ ~~~'!.E;_ ~~F_E_ ~O_~Q.N_):.:n.E_S.L_I_MR~O_V.:_E_PY~A_T'!Q.N...!
_~N_P_~~O~QTj: __
CARING.

28

--------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If thrs amount Includes foreign grants, check here

28a

--------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If thrs amount Includes foreign grants, check here

29a

30

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

30a

31

Other program

32

Total program

29

20,766.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

(Grants

services

(attach

schedule)

) If thrs amount
service

expenses

Includes

(add lines 28a through

foreign

grants,

check

IPart IV - I List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees

31 a

20,766.

32

(List each one even If not compensated

(If

(C) Compensation

(B) Title and average hours


per week devoted
to position

(A) Name and address

~n

here

31 a)

not paid, enter -O-_)

See Instructions)

(D) Contnbuttons to
(E) Ex~ense account
employeebenefit plans and and ot er allowances
deferred cornpensatron

---------------------

--------------------SEE STATEMENT 3

O.

30,985.

O.

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IPart V

IOther Information
engage

(Note the statement


In any activity

requirement

33

Old the organization


of each activity

34

Wereany changesmade to the organizingor governingdocuments but not reportedto the IRS?If 'Yes,' attach a conformed copy of the changes

35

If the organizatIOn had Income from bosmess ecttvmes, such as those reported on lines 2,6, and 1 (among others), but not reported on Form 990- T, attach
a statement explaining your reason for not reporting the Income on Form 990- T.

reported

to the IRS? If 'Yes,'

b If 'Yes,' has It filed a tax return

business

a detailed

gross Income

of $1,000 or more or 6033(e)

notice,

reportmq,

or substantial

contraction

file Form 1120-POL

dunnq

37b

38a

and enter

Form 990-EZ

(2006)

or were

38b

N/A

39a

N/A
N/A

507(c)(7) orqentzeuons Enter


a Initiation

fees and capital

b Gross receipts,
BAA

36

O.

~137al

38a Old the organization


borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee
any such loans made In a prior year and stili unpaid at the start of the period covered by thrs return?

39

N A

the year?

for thrs year?

In the line 38 mstructions

X
X

and
35b

37 a Enteramountof political expenditures,direct or Indirect, as dsscnbed In the instructions

b If 'Yes,' attach the sch specrfred


the amount Involved

34

35a

termination,

No

descnptron

on Form 990-T for thrs year?

Was there a hqurdatron, dissolution,


(If 'Yes,' attach a statement)

b Drd the organization

attach

Yes

33

a Old the organization


have unrelated
proxy tax requirements?
.

36

not previously

SEE STATEMENT 4

In the Instructions)

Included

contributions

Included

on line 9

39b

on line 9, for pubhc use of club tacrhtres


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&
31-1711829
I Other Information (Note the statement requirement In the instructions) (Continued)

Form 990EZ

IPart V

40 a 507 (c)(3) organizations Enter amount


section

O.

4911 ...

of tax Imposed
,section

4912

on the organization

c Enter amount of tax Imposed on organization


year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958
d Enter amount

of tax on line 4Dc reimbursed

O. , section

managers

4955 ...

m any section 4958 excess


from a prior year? If 'Yes,'

or disqualified

persons

benefit

List the states with which a copy of this return IS filed ...

tr ansactron

a party to a prohibited

_l~~6_

See the Instructions

requirements

for exceptions
the calendar

and filing

43

40e

Telephoneno ... _{~~7J


ZIP + 4'"

:P_9.:~O_3~ __
--- ---

45130 ---

for Form TO F 90-22.1.


maintain

an office outside

of the US?

42c

...

... ON/A
N/A

Section 4947(a)(7) nonexempt cbenteble trusts filing Form 990-EZ In lieu of Form 7047 - Check here
and enter the amount

of tax -exernpt

Interest

received

No

Yes

42b
_

year, did the organization

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country:

-:-:~=_:____::_=__=__:_:~_=_-

bAt any time dunnq the calendar year, did 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, secunties account, or other fmancial account)?

cAt any time dunnq

40b

tax

_P.g:~B_Y_BE_pQl];_N
'f.._ B-QU_TE_1_2~_H_~~~SYIL_LEL _og
...

No

O.
O.

_O::..:..:H:___

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country

Yes

durrnq the

...

dunnq the

42 aThe books are In care of ...


Locatedat ...

by the organization

e All orqeruzettons At any time durmq the tax year, was the orqaruzatron
shelter transaction?
41

durmg the year under

...

b 507 (c)(3) and (4) orqernzettons


Old the organization
engage
year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction
attach an explanation

Page 3

or accrued

... 43

dunnq the tax year

Under penalhes of perjury, I declare that I have examoned trus return. oncludlng accompanyong schedules and statements. and to the best of my knowledge and belief, It IS
true. correct. and complete Declaratro
are
r Ihan officer) IS based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge

..........

Please
Sign
Here

Paid
Preparer's
Use
Only
BAA

Date

e: YNIl.Ih--_
Dale;.

S" 6 07

TEEA0812L

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Pre parer's SSN or PTiN (See


General Instruction X)

Check If

sen-

employed

...

P00292573

Form 990-EZ

(2006)

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury


Internal Revenue service
Name of the!organ,zatlon

Part I

OMS No 1545-0047

Organization Exempt Under


Section 501(c)(3)
(Except Private Foundation) and Section S01(e), S01(f), 501(k),
S01(n), or 4947(aXl) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Supplementary Information - (See separate instructions.)
... MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

2006

Employer ldentmcatron number

31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See instructions. List each one. If there are none , enter 'None ')
(d) Contn bunons
(c) Compensation
(e) Expense
(a) Name and address of each
(b) Title and average

to employee
benefit account and other
plansanddeferred
allowances
compensation

hours per week


devoted to position

employee ~ald more


than $ 0,000

NONE
--~-----------------------~-----------------------~---------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of other employees paid
over $50,000

...

0
l Part II - A I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services
(See instructions. List each one (whether Individuals or firms) If there are none, enter 'None ')
(b) Type of service

(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

-i

(c) Compensation

NONE
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of others receiving over


$50,000 for protessional services

l Part

II - B

... 1
0
of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services
(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services. whether individuals or
firms. If there are none, enter 'None.' See instructrons.)

I Compensation
-

(b) Type of service

(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

(c) Compensation

NONE

Total number of other contractors receiving 1


over $50,000 for other services
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions

"'1

for Fonn 990 and Form 990-EZ.


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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

IPart III

I Statements

CHARACTER

About Activities

COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Page 2

(See rnstructrons.)

Yes

1 DUring the year, has the organization attempted to Influence national, state, or local legislation, including any attempt
to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid
or Incurred 1n connection with the lobbymq activities
~ $
N/ A
(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-8 )

No

Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other
organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-8 AND attach a statement giVing a detailed description of the
lobbyrnq activities
2

DUring the year, has the orqaruzatron, either directly or indirectly, engaged In any of the following acts with any
substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any
taxable orqaruzatron with which any such person IS affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, majority owner, or pnncrpal
beneficrary? (If the answer to any question IS 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explammg the irerisecttons )

-- -

a Sale, exchange, or leasmq of property?

2a

b Lending of money or other extension of credit?

2b

2c

c Furnishing of goods, services, or tacurtres?

SEE FORM 990-EZ, PART IV


d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses If more than $1 ,OOO)?

2d

e Transfer of any part of Its Income or assets?

2e

3a Old the organization make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how the organization determines that recrpients qualify to receive payments)
b Old the organization have a section 403(b) annuity plan for Its employees?
C

Old the organization receive or hold an easement for conservation purposes, including easements
to preserve open space, the envrronment, hrstonc land areas or rnstonc structures? If
'Yes,' attach a detailed statement

d Old the organization provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt neqotiatron services?
4a Old the orgamzallon maintain any donor advised funds? If 'Yes,' complete lines 4b through 4g If 'No,' complete lines
4f and 4g
b Old the organization make any taxable distributions under section 49667

3a

3b

3c

3d

4a

4b

Old the orqaruzatron make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor. or related person?

4c

d Enter the total number of donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year
e Enter the aggregate value of assets held In all donor advised funds owned at the end of the tax year
f Enter the total number of separate funds or accounts owned at the end of the tax year (excfudmg donor advised
funds Included on line 4d) where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or Investment of
amounts In such funds or accounts
9 Enter the aggregate value of assets held In all funds or accounts Included on line 4f at the end of the tax year
BAA

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Schedule A (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) 2006

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

I Part

IV

I Reason

for Non-Private

Foundation

31-1711829

&

Page 3

Status (See mstructions.)

I certify that the organization IS not a private foundation because It IS: (Please check only ONE applicable box)
I

5
6
7
8
9

0 A church, convention

of churches, or association of churches Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(I)

0 A school Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(II) (Also complete Part V)


0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(III)
0 A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(v)
0 A medical research organization operated In conjunction with a hospital. Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(III).

Enter the hospital's name, city,

and state ...


'0

0 An
organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)

Tl a

0 An
organization that normally receives a substantial part of ItS support from a governmental
Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vl). (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A.)

11 bOA
12

community trust. Sectron 170(b)(1)(A)(vl)

unit Section 170(b)(1 ) (A)(IV)

Unit or from the general public.

(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)

!Kl from
An organization that normally receives' (1) more than 33-1/3% of Its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts
activities related to ItS charitable, etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of Its support
from gross Investment Income and unrelated busrness taxable Income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the
organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)

13

0 An organization

that IS not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and otherwise meets the
requirements of section 509(a)(3) Check the box that descnbes the type of supporting organization: ...
OType

DType II
DType III-Functionally Integrated
DType III-Other
Provide the following information about the supported organizations. (See mstructrons.)

(a)
Name(s) of supported
organization(s)

(b)
Employer identification
number (EIN)

(c)
Type of
organization (described
in lines 5 through 12
above or IRe section)

(d)
Is the supported
organization listed in
the supporting
orgamza~ion's
governmg
documents?
Yes
No

...

Total
14

0 An organization

(e)
Amount of
support

0_

organized and operated to test for public safety Section 509(a){4) (See instructions)

BAA

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
31-1711829
(Complete only If you checked a box on lIne 10, 11, or 12) Usecashmethodolaccounfing.
Note: You may use the worksheet In the instructions for convertmg from the accrual to the cash method of accountmg

Page 4

IPart IV-A ISupport Schedule


Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)
15 Gifts, grants, and contributions
received (Do not Include
unusual grants See line 28 )
16 Membership fees received

...

17 Grossreceiptsfromadmissions,
merchandise
soldor servicesperformed,
Drfurnishingof facilitiesIn anyactivity
thatISrelatedto theorqaruzauon's
charitable,etc,purpose
18 GrossIncomefromInterestdividends,
amountsreceivedfrom paymentson
securitiesloans(section512(a)(5,
rents,royalties,andunrelatedbusrness
taxablemcome(lesssectron51I taxes)
frombusmessesacquiredbytheorganizanon afterJune30,1975

(c)
2003

(b)
2004

(a)
2005

14,805.

65,925.

21,775.

(d)
2002

(e)
Total

130,112.

232,617.

o.

12,006.

7,978.

19,900.

16,753.

56,637.

o.

19

Netmcornefromunrelatedbusmess
activitiesnotmcludedIn hne18
20 Tax revenues levied for the
organization's benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
21 The value of services or
facihties furnished to the
orqaruzatron by a governmental
Unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacrlrtres generally furnished to
the public Without charge
22 Other Income. Attach a
schedule Do not Include
gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets
23 Total of lines 15 through 22
146,865.,
41,675.
73,903.
26,811.
289,254.
24 Line 23 minus line 17
14,805.
21,775.
65,925.
130,112.
232,617.
25 Enter I % of line 23
739.
268.
417.
1,469.
26 Organizations described on lines 10 or":
... 26a
a Enter 2% of amount In column (e), line 24
N/A
b Preparea list for yourrecordsto showthenameof andamountcontnbutedbyeachperson(otherthana governmental
unrtor publicly
supportedorqanzation)whosetotalgifts for 2002through2005exceeded
theamountshown10 nne26a.Donot file this list with your
return. Enterthetotalof all theseexcessamounts
26b
c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test Enter line 24, column (e)
26c
d Add. Amounts from column (e) for lines:
19
18
- ---26b
22
26d
e Pubhc support (line 26c minus line 26d total)
26e
f Public support percentage (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator
26f
%
27 Organizations described on hne 12:
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'disqualified person' Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of
such amounts for each year
(2005)
_Q:.. (2004)
~,_4_9Q:__ (2003)
~L.5_9Q:__ (2002)
l!,_6.Q_._

o.

o.

o.

o.

...

...
...
...

bFor any amount Included 10 Iine 17 thaI was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records
to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)
$5,000 (Include In the list orqaruzatrons described In lines 5 through 11b, as well as individuals ) Do not file this list with your return.
After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described In (1) or (2), enter the sum of these
differences (the excess amounts) for each year:
(2005)
_Q:.. (2004)
Q:__ (2003)
Q.:__ (2002)
Q_._
c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines
17
56,637.

15

232, 617.

20

d Add. Line 27a total


46,560.
e Public support (hne 27c total minus hne 27d total)

16
21

o.

and line 27b totaL

f Total support for section 509(a)(2) test. Enter amount from line 23, column (e)
g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator

~I27f1

h Investment income percentage (line 18, column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator
28

...

27c
27d
27e

289,254.
46 560.
242,694.

27g

83.90 %
o. %

289,254.

...
...

27h

Unusual Grants: For an organization descnbed In line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants dunnq 2002 through 2005, prepare a
list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of th~ grant, and a brief descnption of the
nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return. Do not Include these grants In line 15
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006 CHARACTER COUNCIL

iPart V

OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

i Private School Questionnaire (See instructrons.)


(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

Page 5

N/A
Yes

29

30

Does the otqamzauon have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement In ItS charter, bylaws,
other governing Instrument, or In a resolution of ItS governing body?

29

Does the organization Include a statement of ItS racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students In all ItS brochures,
catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs,
and scholarships?

30

31 Has the organization publicized ItS racially nondiscriminatory pohcy through newspaper or broadcast media dUring
the period of sohcitatron for students, or dunnq the registration period If It has no sohcrtatron program, In a way that
makes the policy known to all parts of the general community It serves?
If 'Yes,' please descnbe, If 'No,' please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

No

31
,

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Does the organization maintain the followmq

32

_- -

a Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?

32a

b R-ecords documenhng that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially
nondrscnrrunatory basis?

32b

c Co~,es of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
Wit student adrrussrons, programs, and scholarships?
d Copies of all material used by the organization or on ItS behalf to sohcrt contributions?

32c
32d

If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

I,

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

,
I

33

Does the organization discriminate by race In any way With respect to.
-

a Students' rights or privileges?

33a

b Admissions pohcies?

33b

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff?

33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

33d

e Educational pohcies?

33e

f Use of facilities?

33f

9 Athletic programs?

339

h Other extracurricular activmes?

33h

If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain

(If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------34a Does the orqaruzation receive any tmancral


b Has the orqaruzatron's

aid or assistance from a governmental agency?

right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?

34a
34b

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain usmq an attached statement
35

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Does the organization certify that It has complied With the applicable requirements of
sections 4.01 through 405 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covering racial
nondiscnrmnatron? If 'No,' attach an explanation
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35
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

Schedule

2006
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
&
Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See instructIOns)

I Lobbying

(To be completed

Check

31-1711829

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

IPart VI-A
..

ONLY by an eligible

Ilf the organization

belongs

orqamzation

to an affiliated

group

Check

..

llf

N/A
you checked

'a' and 'limited

means

amounts

36

Total lobbymq

expenditures

to Influence

public opinion

37

Total lobbyinq

expenditures

to Influence

a legislative

38

Total lobbyrnq

expenditures

(add lines 36 and 37)

39

Other exempt

purpose

40

Total exempt

41

Lobbymq

purpose

nontaxable

paid or Incurred)
(grassroots

37
38

(add lines 38 and 39)

Enter the amount

from the following

The lobbying

Not over $500,000

nontaxable

table amount

40

is -

Over $500,000but not over $1,000,000

20% of the amount 00 hoe'"


$100,000plus 15% of the excessover $500,000

Over $1,000,000but not over $1,500,000

$175,000plus 10% of the excessover $1,000,000

Over $1,500,000but not over $17,000,000

$225,000plus 5% of the excessover $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000

$1,000,000

--

!
- -

Grassroots

43

Subtract

line 42 from line 36 Enter

-0- If line 42 IS more than line 36

43

44

Subtract

hne 41 from line 38

-0- If line 41 IS more than line 38

44

Caution:

If there

IS

42

(enter 25% of line 41)

Enter

41

42

amount

apply

(b)
To be completed
for all electing
orqarnzatrcns

39

expenditures

on line 40 is -

nontaxable

provrsions

36

lobbyinq)

body (direct lobbying)

expenditures

amount

control'

(a)
Affiliated group
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term 'expenditures'

If the amount

that filed Form 5768)

Page 6

an amount on either Ime 43 or Ime 44, you must ft/e Form 4720.

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)


(Some orqaruzatrons

that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete


See the instructions for lines 45 through 50 )
Lobbying

Calendar year
(or fiscal year
beginning
in) ..
45

Lobbyrnq
amount

46

Lobbymgceiling amount
(150% of line 45(e

47

Total lobbymq
expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount

49

Grassrootsceiling amount
(150% of line 48(e

~O

Grassroots
lobbymq
expenditures

(a)
2006

Expenditures

During

(b)
2005

all of the five columns

4 -Year Averaging

(c)
2004

Period

(d)
2003

(e)
Total

nontaxable

I Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities

IPart VI-B

below

(For reporting

only by organizations

that (lid not complete

Part VI-A)

N/A

(See instructions)

OUTIng the year, did the organization


attempt to Influence national, state or iocal leqrstahon, including
attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum,
through the use of

any

Yes

No

Amount

a Volunteers
b Paid staff or management

(Include

compensation

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

h.)

c Media advertisements.
d Mailings

to members,

e Pubhcatrons,
f Grants

h Rallies,

With legislators,

demonstrations,

lobbymg

or the public

or broadcast

to other orqaruzatrons

9 Direct contact

i Total

legislators.

or published

their staffs,

sernmars,

expenditures

statements

for lobbymq

purposes
government

conventions,

(add lines c through

offtcrals,

speeches,

or a leglslallve

lectures,

body

or any other means

h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed descnptron of the lobbymg activities
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A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2006

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2006

IPart VII
51

I Information
Regarding
Exempt Organizations

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


&
Transfers To and Transactions
and Relationships
(See Instructions)

31-1711829
With Noncharitable

Page 7

Did the reporting organization directly or Indirectly engage In any of the following with any other organization described In section 501 (c)
of the Code. (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations) or In section 527, relating to political organizations?
Yes
a Transfers from the reporting organization to a nonchantable exempt organization of'
No
51 a (i)
(i) Cash
X
a (ii)
(ii)Other assets
X
b Other transactions
(i) Sales or exchanges of assets with a noncharitable exempt organization
(ii)Purchases of assets from a nonchantable exempt organization
(iii)Rental of facrhtres, equipment, or other assets
(iv)Relmbursement arrangements
(v)Loans or loan guarantees

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

b (i)
b (ii)
b (iii)
b (iv)
b (v)
b (vi)

(vi)Performance of services or membership or fundralslng sohcitations


c
c Shanng of facihtres. equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees
d If the answer to any of the above IS 'Yes: complete the followmq schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of
the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization. If the organization received less than fair market value In
any transactron or sharing arrangement , show In column (d) the value of the g0005 , other assets , or services received'
(a)
(d)
(b)
(c)
Line no
Descnpnon of transfers,transactions,
andsharingarrangements
Amount Involved
Name of nonchantable exempt organization

N/A

52a Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 or In section 527?
b If 'Yes' complete the followtnq schedule
(c)
(a)
(b)
Descnption of relationship
Name of organization
Type of organization

~0 Yes

[K]

No

N/A

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2006

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2006

FEDERAL STATEMENTS
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

PAGEl
&
31-1711829

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES

BANK CHARGES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MISCELLANEOUS
SUPPLIES
TRAVEL

410.
750.
1,997.
20.
74.
399.
1,080.
7.
4,737.

TOTAL $

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24
OTHER ASSETS

BEGINNING
$
10. $
TOTAL $
10. $

DEPOSITS

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990-EZ, PART IV
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS,

NAME AND ADDRESS


MIKE DALY
1426 STATE ROUTE 125
HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
MARIA BONAVITA
4040 HARRISON AVENUE
CINCINNATI, OH 45211
MARY ANDRES RUSSELL
4160 FOXPOINT RIDGE
CLEVES, OH 45002

TRUSTEES,

ENDING
10.
10.

AND KEY EMPLOYEES

TITLE AND
AVERAGE HOURS
PER WEEK DEVOTED
DIRECTOR

CONTRIBUTION TO
EBP & DC

COMPENSAT ION
$

o.

o.

EXPENSE
ACCOUNT/
OTHER
$

o.

0
DIRECTOR
0
EXECUTIVE

DlREC
25

TOM GILL
7830. COMMERCE DRIVE
FLORENCE, KY 41042

DIRECTOR

GALE BROCK
3805 EDWARDS ROAD
CINCINNATI, PH 45209

DIRECTOR

JANE DUGAN
5572 MAPLE RIDGE DRIVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45227

DIRECTOR

o.

o.

o.

30,985.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.
0

o.

0
TOTAL $

30,985. $

O.

o.

2006

FEDERAL STATEMENTS
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

STATEMENT 4
FORM 990-EZ, PART V
REGARDING TRANSFERS ASSOCIATED

WITH PERSONAL

PAGE 2
&

31-1711829

BENEFIT CONTRACTS

(A) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?
(B) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, PAY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?

NO
NO

DIVIDER

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

990-EZ

Form

I!...
=
=
=
1=
1=

Please
Addresschange
useIRS CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
labelor
Namechange
print or NORTHERN KENTUCKY
lrnhal return
~pe.
1426 STATE ROUTE 125
ee
F mal return
SpecifIC HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
lnstrucAmendedreturn
nons
Appllcahonpendrng

31-1711829

&

E Telephonenumber

(513) 366-3733
F Group Exemption
Number

Web site:

Orqamzatiun type (checkonly one) -

(3

_LX1S01(c)

) ... (rnsert no.)

L J 4947(a)(1)or I I 527

Add lines 5b, 6b, and 7b, to line 9 to determine


Instead of Form 990EZ

J Revenue
1

Contributions,

Program

Membership

Investment

gross receipts,

or more, file Form 990

in Net Assets or Fund Balances

giftS, grants, and Similar amounts


government

R
E

received

Special

dues and assessments

Income

events and acbvines

(attach schedule)

reported

on line 1)

b Less: direct expenses

other than fund raising expenses

7a Gross sales of Inventory,


b Less

~
Cf:l

cost of goods sold

Sb

-~,-Sc

Other revenue(descrrbe..

Total revenue

11

Benefits

12

Salarres,

Prrntrng,

16

Other expenses(describe ..

publications,

and employee

r--.

benefits.

7al

7bl

6c

to Independent

postage,

(add lines 10 through

19

Net assets or fund balances at beginning


figure reported on prror year's return)

20

Other changes In net assets or fund balances

21

Net assets or fund balances

Sheets -

of year (from line 27, column

Other assets (descnbe


Total assets

26

Total

Net assets

liabilities

BAA

For Privacy

(descrrbe

17

--

10,680.

lines 18 through 20)


(8) are $250,000

20

10,675.

21

or more, file Form 990 rnstead of Form 990EZ


of year

10,470.

22

(A) Beginning

(8) End of year

10,665.

23
)

210.
10,680.

25

o.

26

10,680.

27

10,675.

02/01106

Form 990-EZ (2005)

)
(hne 27 of column

Act and Paperwork

..

16

..

..

or fund balances

94.
26,066.
26,816.
-5.

15

19

(attach explanation)

SEE STATEMENT 2

>

14

(A) (must agree with end-of-year

(See Instructions)

25

656.

13

18

at end of y_ear (combine

Cash, savings, and Investments


Land and butldrnqs

12

16)

If Total assets on line 25, column

,d:;

26,811.

9
11

if)

OGDEN, UT

contractors

10

SEE STATEMENT 1)

Total expenses

..

0I

and shipping

Excess or (defictt) for the year (line 9 less line 17)

27

ex:

and maintenance

17

,I Balance

..

AUG 21. ZUUti

I.f)

fees and other. payments


rent, utilities,

15

lei'rUI

6bl

~~

paid (attach schedule)

other compensation,

Professional

7c

pard to or for members

Occupancy,

6al

(add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6c, 7c, and 8)

Grants and Similar amounts

14

RFr.EfVED

10

13

"0

check here

(hne 7a less line 7b)

18

\~

(Irne 6a less line 6b)

less returns and allowances.

c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of Inventory

P
E

'sal

of contnbunons

c Net Income or (loss) from special events and activities

If any amount IS from gaming,

a Gross revenue (not Including

14,805.
12,006.

1
2

C Garnor (loss) from sale of assetsotherthan rnventory(lrne Saless line 5b) (attach schedule)

26 , 811

(See Instructions)

fees and contracts

b Less. cost or other baSIS and sales expenses

Accrual

J8:1

..

EX_Q_enses,
and Changes

service revenue Including

If $100,000

Sa Gross amount from sale of assets other than Inventory

Check"
If the organization's
gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000 The organlza.tlon need not file a return with the IRS;
but If the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return Some states require a complete return.

IPart'!

Cash

..

If the organization
IS not
required to attach Schedule B (Form 990,
990EZ, or 990PF)

N/A

..

[R]

Accounting method
Other (sg_eclfy) ..

H Check ..
J
K

Open to Public

.Inspection
.. The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reportmg requirements
b
.
, 2005 , an d en d mg
,
For the 2005 ca en dar year, or tax _y_ear egmmng
0 EmployerIdentificationnumber
C
CheckIf applicable

Section 507(cX3) organizations and 4947(a)(7) nonexempt charitable trusts


must attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
I

15451150

2005

Under section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(a){l) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
.. For organizations
with gross receipts less than $100,000 and total assets less
than $250,000 at the end of the year

Departmentof the Treasury


InternalRevenueService

No

OMS

Reduction

(B) must agree with line 21)

Act Notice,

see the separate

instructions.

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24

10.
10,675.

o.

~~

Form 990-EZ_i200~

lPart III

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

I Statement

31-1711829

&

of Program Service Accomplishments

Paoe 2
Expenses
(Required for 501 (c)(3)
and (4) organizations and
4947(a)(1) trusts, optional
for others)

(See Instructions)

WhatISthe orgamzabon'sprimaryexemptpurpose? EDUCATION


Describe what was achieved In carrying out the organization's exempt gurposes In a clear and concise manner,
describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, or ot er relevant information for each
program title
28 SEMINARS & PROGRAMS HELPED NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS BUILD STRONG

--------------------------------------------------J'~I_L.g.S_!
_ ~~~'IE_ j: _ ~O_Ml1Q~I1'fE_S.!.
_I_M.lgQ_'l_E:
_E_P_Q~~T1QN_!
_ ~_p_ ~liO_t1QTj:
__

CARING.
--------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

..

28a

..

29a

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here

..

30a

31

Other program services (attach schedule)


) If thrs amount Includes foreign grants, check here
(Grants $

..
n

32

Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31 a)

29

11,615.

-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

--------------------------------------------------n
(Grants $
) If this amount Includes foreign grants, check here
30

---------------------------------------------------

IPart IV

(8) Title and average hours


per week devoted
to position

MIKE DALY
--------------------1426 STATE ROUTE 125

CHAIRMAN

MIKE ELLISON
---------------------1780 ANDERSON BLVD
--------------------HEBRON, KY 41048

TREASURER

ROGER GRIGGS
--------------------10650 BIG BONE CHURCH ROAD
--------------------UNION, KY 41091

TRUSTEE

GALE BROCK
---------------------3805 EDWARDS ROAD
---------------------CINCINNATI, OH 45209

TRUSTEE

34

11,615 .

32

I Other Information

(Note the attachment

(List each one even If not compensated


See Instructions)
(D) Conmbutions to
(C) Compensation (If
(E) Expense account
not paid, enter -0-.) employeebenefitplansand and other allowances
deferredcompensauon

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

o.

--------------------HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

33

31 a

I List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees


(A) Name and address

IPart V

..

SEE STATEMENT 3

requrrement In the instructions)

Did the organization engage In any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If 'Yes,' attach a detailed descnption
of each activity
Wereanychangesmadeto the orgamzlngor govermngdocumentsbut not reportedto the IRS?If 'Yes,'attacha conformedcopyof the changes

Yes

No

X
X

33
34

35

36

If the organization had mcome from busmess actIVities, such as those reported on !tnes 2, 6, and 7 (among others), but not reported on Form 990- T, attach
a statement explaining your reason for not reporting the Income on Form 990- T.
a Did the organizationhaveunrelatedbusmessgrossIncomeof $1,000or moreor 6033(e)notice,reporting,andproxytax requirements?
b If 'Yes,' has It filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?
Wastherea liqUidatIOn,
dissolution,termmanon,or substantialcontracnondUringtheyear?(If 'Yes,'att a stmnt.)

37 a Enteramountof politicalexpenditures,director indirect,as descrrbedIn the mstrucnons

..I 37al

35a

N A

35b
36

~--~t
37b

b Did the organization file Form 1120POL for thrs year?


38a Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made In a prior year and stili unpaid at the start of the period covered by thrs return?
38b
b If 'Yes,' attachtheschspeernedIn the In 38 instructionsand enterthe amountInvolved
39

-~
X

-- ~

o.

<~

--

,_ ........

"-X

38a

N/A

i
I

50 I (c) (7) orqemzeuons

Enter

--'

39a
N/A
a Irutratron fees and capital contributions Included on line 9
39b
N/A -=b Gross receipts, Included on line 9, for public use of club tacrhtres
-' ' ~
40 a 501 (c)(3) organizatIOns
Enter amount of tax Imposed on the organization durmq the year under
O. , section 4955 ~
section 491 1 ~
O. ; section 4912 ~
O.
--- -- --'
b SO/(c)(3) and (4) orgamzatlOns Old the orgamzatlOn engage In any section 4958 excess benefit trensecuon dUring the year or did It become aware of an
excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,'attach an explanatIOn
40b
X
c Enter amount of tax Imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons dunnq the year under
..
O.
sections 4912, 4955, and 4958
..
O.
d Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization
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_<...'

_.)

0'-

'

31-1711829
41

List the stateswith which a copyof this return ISfiled ...

42aThebooksaretncareof'"
Locatedat ...

1426

~~--------------------------------~~~~------Telephoneno ... (937)


379-2032

DEBBY REDDEN
~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~-----------------ST. ROUTE 125 HAMERSVILLE, OH

ZIP + 4'"

45130
Yes

bAt any time dunnq the calendar year, did the organization
have an Interest In or a signature or other authority 0 ver a
financial account In a foreign country (such as a bank account, secuntres account, or other financial account)?
If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country.
See the Instructions

for exceptions

cAt any time durinq the calendar

43

42b

-- -.-

and filing requirements

year, did the organization

If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country.

Pa e 3

for Form TO F 9022.1.


maintain

Please
Sign
Here

of tax-exern

t Interest received

----42c

an office outside of the US?


__

~ON/A
N/A

Section 4947(a)(7) nonexempt chaT/table trusts fllmg Form 990Z tn lieu of FOnT!7041 - Check here.
and enter the amount

No

or accrued dUring the tax year

~43

eclare that I have exammed thIs return. IncludIng accompanyong schedules and statements. and to the best of my knowledge and behef, It IS
.e.a;~~lolljof
preparer (other than ofucer) IS based on all mtormauon of whIch preparer has any knowledge

g-\
Date

~-()'c

....Yh~<)~Q.\

l':-Da.l~ c.ra; ~

Type or pnnt name and tItle

Paid
Preparer's

Use
Only

BAA

TEEA0812L

02106/06

Form 990EZ (2005)

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury


Inlernal Revenue Service
Name of the organization

:Part I

OMS No 1545-0047

Organization Exempt Under


Section S01(c)(3)
(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(e), SOl(f), SOl(k),
SOl(n), or 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Supplementary lntormation - (See separate instructions.)
.. MUST be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 99Q.EZ.

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

2005

Employer,denhf,calJon

number

31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See Instructions List each one If there are none, enter 'None .)
(b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to posrtion

(a) Name and address of each


employee ~ald more
than $ 0,000

(c) Compensation

(d) Contributions
(e) Expense
to employee
benefit account and other
plansanddeferred
allowances
compensation

NONE
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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of other employees paid


over $50,000

I Part

II - A J

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Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for ~rofe,ssional Services

(See Instructions List each one (whether individuals or firms) If there are none, enter None)
(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE
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-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of others receiving over


$50,000 for professional services

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I Part II - B I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Other Services
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(List each contractor who performed services other than professional services, whether Individuals or firms If there are none,
enter 'None' See rnstructrons.)
(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE

Total number of other contractors receiving ,


over $50,000 for other services""
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BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990EZ.
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08/09/05

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

I
I

CHARACTER

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

I Part '"
1

I Statements. About

Activities

COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Page 2

(See Instructions)

Yes

Durrng the year, has the organization attempted to Influence national, state, or local leglslalion, Including any attempt
to Influence public opiruon on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid
or Incurred In connection with the lobbymq actrvrtres
$
N/A
(Must equal amounts on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-S )

No

Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other
organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-S AND attach a statement giving a detailed descnptron of the
lobbymq acnvitres
2

Durrng the year, has the organization, either directly or Indirectly, engaged In any of the following acts with any
substantral contrrbutors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any
taxable organization with which any such person IS affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, maionty owner, or pnncipal
beneficiary? (If the answer to any question IS 'Yes, ' attach a detatled statement explammg the irensecttons.)

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a Sale, exchange, or Ieasmq of property?

2a

b Lending of money or other extension of credit?

2b

c Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities?

2c

d Payment of compensation (or payment or reimbursement of expenses If more than $1,OOO)?

2d

e Transfer of any part of ItS Income or assets?

2e

3a
3b
3c

X
X
X

4a
4b

X
X

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how you determine that reciprents qualify to receive payments)
b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees?
. .
c Durrng the year, did the organization receive a contnbutron of qualified real property Interest under section 170(h)?
4a Old you maintain any separate account for participatmq donors where donors have the rrght to provide advice
on the use or distnbutron of funds?
b Do you provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services?

I Part IV I Reason for

Non-Private Foundation Status

(See Instructions)

The organization IS not a prrvate foundalron because It IS' (Please check only ONE applicable box.)
5
6

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches Section 170(b)(I)(A)(I).


A school Section 170(b)(1) (A)(II) (Also complete Part V.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(III)

8
9

A Federal, state, or local government or governmental unit Section 170(b)(l )(A)(v)


A medical research organrzalion operated In conjunction with a hospital Section 170(b)(1)(A)(III). Enter the hospital's name, city,
and state

10
"a

11 bOA
12

>

0 An
organlzatlo~ op;~ed fo~ih;b~n-;hl ~f~ ~oll;g; ~ ~~v~r~iy ;;-w~;d~;-ope~ated by~ -g;;-v;r~~e~t;i ~nrt -S~Ctl~ 170(b)(1)(A)0v)
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)
0 An
organization that normally receives a substantial part of ItS support from a governmental Unit or from the general public.
Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vl). (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)
community trust Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vl) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A)

lID An
organization that normally receives' (1) more than 33-1/3% of ItS support from contnbutrons, membership fees, and gross receipts
from activities related to ItS charrtable, etc, 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) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A.)

13

0 An
organization that IS not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports orqaruzanons
descrrbed In (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6), If they meet the test of section 509(a)(2) Check the
box that descrrbes the type of supporting organization ....

0 Type 1

0 Type 2

DType

Provide the tollowrnq Information about the supported organizations. (See Instructions)
(b) Line number
from above

(a) Name(s) of supported orqaruzahonts)

14
BAA

0 An organization organized and operated to test for public safety


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Section 509(a)(4) (See instructions)


Schedule A (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) 2005

08/09/05

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Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

IPart IV-A

1Suppprt

2005

Schedule

Note: ~ou may use th e wor ks h eet

15

Grfts, grants, and contributions


received
(Do not Include
unusual grants See line 28 )

21,775_

17

Gross receiptsfrom admissions,


merchandisesold or services performed,
or furnishing of facilities In any activity
that IS relatedto the orqaruzauon's
charitable, etc, purpose
GrossIncomefrom Interest, dividends,
amounts receivedfrom paymentson
securities loans (section 512(a)(5,
rents, royalties, and unrelatedbusiness
taxableIncome(less section 511 taxes)
from businessesacquired by the organizauon after June30, 1975
Net Incomefrom unrelatedbusmess
acnvmesnot Included In line 18

20

Tax revenues levied for the


organization's
benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on ItS behalf
The value of services or
facilities furnished to the
orqaruzatron by a governmental
unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacintres generally furnished to
the public Without charge
Other Income Attach a
schedule
Do not Include
gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets

23

Total of lines 15 through

24

Line 23 minus

25

Enter

26

65,925_

(c)
2002

(d)
2001

(e)
Total

130,112.

142,054.

359,866.

fees received

19

22

c Total support
d Add: Amounts

4l.

41.

O.

41,675.
21,775.
417.

on lines 10 or 11:

509(a)(1)

from column

70,446.

O.

line 17

for sedan

25,815.

O.

22

described

16,753.

O.

1% of line 23

Organizations

7,978.

19,900.

146,865.
130,112.
1,469.

73,903.
65,925.
739.

a Enter 2% of amount

In column

(e), line 24 .

167,910.
142,095.
1,679.
N/A

b Preparea list for your recordsto showthe nameof and amountcontributedby eachperson(other than a governmentalUnitor publicly
supportedorganization)whosetotal gifts for 2001through2004exceededthe amountshownIn line 26a Do not file this list With your
return. Enterthe total of all theseexcessamounts .

27

test

Enter line 24, column

(e) for lines

e Public

support

(line 26c minus line 26d total)

f Public

support

percentage

(e)

18

19

22

26b

(line 26e (numerator)

divided

430,353.
359,907.

... 26a

...
...

26b
26c

--~___.-_I.,. ~

...

26e

26f

]!....'10_Q.:...

~(._5_9Q:._

(2003)

)~(._6_Q:._

(2002)

111,_0_Q~._

(2001)

bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list
to show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for
$5,000 (Include In the list orqarnzatrons described In lines 5 through 11 b, as well as Individuals)
Do not file this list with
After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described In (1) or (2), enter the sum
differences (the excess amounts) for each year

_Q.:... (2003)

(2004)
c Add

Amounts

from column

d Add

Line 27a total

e Public support
f Total support
g Public

support

h Investment

Q:._

(e) for lines'

Q:._

(2002)

359,866.

15

70,446.
163,564.

17

BAA

26d

...

by line 26c (denominator

Organizations
described on line 12:
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'disqualified person' Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of
such amounts for each year'
(2004)

28

Page 3

eccounttnq.

O.

Membership

21

(b)
2003

(a)
2004

...

16

18

31-1711829

a box on line 10, 11, or 12) Use cash method of

only If you checked

the tnstruc tIons ~or conver tIng t.rom th e accrua I t0 the cas h me th0d 0 f accoun tmg

In

Calendar year (or fiscal year


beginmng in)

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

(Complete

percentage

income

509(a)(2)

test

21

20

percentage

(line 18, column

from line 23, column

divided

(e)

"'127f

divided

...

430,353.

...

by line 27f (denominator

(e) (numerator)

430,312.
163 564.
266,748.

27c

0.

and line 27b total

Enter amount

(line 27e (numerator)

Q.._

(2001)

16

(line 27c total minus line 27d total)


for section

for your records


the year or (2)
your return.
of these

by line 27t (denominator

27d
27e

~_,_J __

27g

... 27h

_ .....

_ -~------- --~....._------61.98 l!0.01 %


0

Unusual Grants: For an orqaruzatron described In line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants dUring 2001 through 2004, prepare a
list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief descnption of the
nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return. Do not Include these grants In line 15
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02103106

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

IPart V

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Page 4

I Priv~te School Questionnaire

(See mstructions.)
(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

N/A
Yes

29

Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement In Its charter, bylaws,
other governing Instrument, or In a resolution of Its governing body?

29

3D Does the organization Include a statement of Its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students In all Its brochures,
catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions, programs,
and scholarships?
31 Has the organization publicized Its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media dunnq
the period of sohcrtatron for students, or dunnq the registration period If It has no sohcrtatron program, In a way that
makes the policy known to all parts of the general community It serves?
If 'Yes,' please describe, If 'No,' please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

32

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------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Does the organization maintain the tollowinq

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3D

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31

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a Records indicating the racial compositron of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?

32a

b Records documenting that scholarships and other tinancral assistance are awarded on a racially
nondiscriminatory baSIS?

32b

c CO~les of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
Wit student admissions, programs, and scholarships?
d Copies of all material used by the organization or on ItS behalf to sohcrt contributions?

No

32c
32d
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If you answered 'No' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

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I

33 Does the organization discnmmate by race

In

any way wrth respect to

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t-- -33a

a Students' rights or privileges?


b Admissions pohcies?

33b

c Employment of faculty or administrative staff?

33c

d Scholarships or other financial assistance?

33d

e Educational pohcres?

33e

f Use of tacilmes?

33f

9 Athletic programs?

33g

h Other extracurrrcular act.vitres?

33h

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If you answered 'Yes' to any of the above, please explain (If you need more space, attach a separate statement)

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--------------------------------------------------------34a Does the organization receive any fmancial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
b Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?

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34b

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain usinq an attached statement
35 Does the orqaruzauon certify that It has complied with the applicable requirements of
sections 401 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 75-50, 1975-2 C B 587, covering racial
nondiscrimination? If 'No,' attach an explanation.

BAA

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2005

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


!Part VIA ! Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See Instructions)
Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)


(To be complefed

Check ... a

31-1711829

2005

ONLY by an eligible

Ilf the organization

organization

belongs to an affihated

that flied Form 5768)


Check

group

... b -'

N/A

llf you checked

'a' and 'umrted control' provrsions apply


(a)
(b)
Affihated group
To be completed
totals
for ALL electing
organizations

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term 'expenditures'

36
37
38
39
40
41

42
43
44

means amounts

Total lobbymq

expenditures

to Influence public opiruon

Total lobbymq

expenditures

to Influence a legislative

Total lobbYing expenditures


Other exempt
Total exempt
t.obbymo

purpose

36
37
38
39
40

lobbyrnq)

body (direct lobbymq)

(add lrnes 36 and 37)

expenditures

purpose

nontaxable

paid or Incurred)
(grassroots

expenditures

(add lines 38 and 39}

Enter the amount

amount

from the following

table -

If the amount on line 40 is -

The lobbying

Not over $500,000


Over$500,000but not over $1,000,000

20% of the amount 00 hoe 40


~
$100,000plus 15% of the excessover $500,000

Over$1,000,000but not over $1,500,000

$175,000plus 10% of the excessover $1,000,000

Over$1,500,000but not over $17,000,000

$225,000plus 5% of the excessover $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000

$1,000,000

nontaxable

amount

is -

41

"

line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- If hne 42 IS more than hne 36

42
43

Subtract

hne 41 from hne 38 Enter 0 If hne 41 IS more than line 38

44

Caution:

If there

nontaxable

IS

amount

----

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Subtract

Grassroots

Page 5

(enter 25% of hne 41)

an amount on either hne 43 or Ime 44, you must (tie Form 4720

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section S01(h)


(Some organizations

that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete


See the Instructions for hnes 45 through 50 )
Lobbying

(a)
2005

Calendar year
(or fiscal year
beginning in) ...

45
46

Lobbymq
amounl

Expenditures

(b)

During

4 -Year

all of the five columns

Averaging

(c)
2003

2004

below

Period

(d)
2002

(e)
Total

nontaxable

LobbXlngceiling amount

(150 Yo of line 45(e

47

Total lobbyrnq
expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount

49

Grassrootsceiling amount
(150% of line 48(e

50

Grassroots lobbymq
expenditures

<.

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lPart VI-B r Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities


(For reporting

only by orqaruzanons

that eJld not complete

N/A

Part VI-A) (See mstructions.)

DUring the year, did the organization


attempt to Influence national, state or local leqrslahon, including
attempt to Influence pubhc opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of.

any

Yes

No

Amount

a Volunteers
b Paid staff or management

(Include

compensation

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

~-

h.)

C Media advertisements

d Mailings to members,
e Publications,

legislators,

or published

f Grants to other organizations


g Direct contact With legislators,
h Rallies, demonstrations,
i Total lobbyinq

or the pubhc

or broadcast

their staffs, government

seminars,

expenditures

statements

for lobbyinq purposes

conventions,

(add lines c through

officials,

speeches,

or a legislative

lectures,

body

or any other means

h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed descrtptton of the lobbymq achvrues
BAA

Schedule

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08/08/05

A (Form 990 or 990EZ)

2005

2005
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
&
31-1711829
VII Ilnform.ation Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable
Exempt Orga'nizations (See instructrons)

SChedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

~rt
51

Old the reporting organization


directly or Indirectly engage In any of the following with any other orqaruzatron
of the Code (other than section 501 (c) (3) organizations)
or In section 527, relating to political orparnzanons?
a Transfers

from the reporting

organization

to a nonchantable

exempt

organization

described

In section

of

501 (c)

Yes

No

51 a (i)
a (ii)

(i)Cash
(ii)Other

Page 6

assets

X
X

b Other transactions'
(i) Sales or exchanges
(ii)Purchases
(iii)Rental

of facrlrtres,

(iv)Relmbursement
(v)Loans

of assets With a nonchantable

of assets from a nonchantable


equipment,

exempt

exempt

b (i)

organization

b (ii)
b(iii)

organization

or other assets

b (iv)

arrangements

b (v)
b (vi)

or loan guarantees

(vi)Performance

of services

or membership

or fundrarsmq

sohcrtations

c Sharing of tacihtres, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees


c
d If the answer to any of the above IS 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of
the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting oroaruzanon
If the organization
received less than fair market value In
any transaction
or sharing arrangement , show In column (d) the value of the gooas , other assets , or services received

(b)

(a)
Line no

Amount

Involved

(c)
Name of nonchantable
exempt

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

(d)
organization

Descnptionof transfers,transactions,and shanng arrangements

N/ll

52a

Is the organization
directly or indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more tax-exempt
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 or In section 527?

organizations

~0 Yes

[K]

No

b If 'Y es, comp Ie t e th e f 0 IIoWing sc h e d ueI

(a)
Name of orqaruzatron

(b)
Type of organization

Descnptron

(c)
of relationship

N/A

BAA

Schedule

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08/08/05

A (Form 990 or 990EZ)

2005

Application for Extension of Time to File an


Exempt Organization Return

8868

Form
(RevDecember2004)

Departmentof theTreasury
InternalRevenueService

...

If you are filing for an Automatic

3-Month

If you are filing for an Additional

(not automatic)

File a separate

Extension,

applrcallon

complete

3-Month

OMS

15451709

for each return

only Part I and check this box

Extension,

complete

Do not complete Part /I unless you have already been granted an automatic

3month

extension

on a previously

3Month

Extension

of Time - Only subrmt onglnal (no copies needed)

Form 990T corporations

requesting

an automatic

6month

extension

..

..

only Part II (on page 2 ot th.s form)

I Automatic

liPari,1

No

- check trus box and complete

filed Form 8868

Part I only

All other corporations (mcludmg Form 990C ftlers) must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to ftle mcome tax returns
Partnerships, REMICs and trusts must use Form 8736 to request an extension of time to file Form 7065, 7066, or 7047
Electronic Filing (e-nle), Form 8868 can be filed electronically If you want a 3month automatic extension of time to tile one of the returns noted
below (6months for corporate Form 990T filers) However, you cannot file It electronically
If you want the additional (not automatic) 3month
extension, Instead you must submit the fully completed signed page 2 (Part II) of Form 8868. For more details on the electroruc filing of this
form, VISit www irs govleflle.
Nameof ExemptOrganrzahon
Employer IdentificatIon number
Type or
print
File by the
due date for
fJiJng your
return See
instructions

1426 STATE ROUTE 125


CIty.

townor postoffice For a toreiqn address,see mstruchons

Check type of return to be filed


,-:-:-

(file a separate

t-

990PF

Telephone

If this IS for a Group Return,


check this box
the extension

..

Form 4720

tt-

Form 1041A

Form 5227
Form 6069
Form 8870

_D:~B_Y_~_Dl>g_t-!.

FAX No ....

does not have an office or place of bus.ness

...

Form 990T (trust other than above)

_(~~71_ ~7_9.:~0_3~

No ..

If the organization

r-

Form 990T (section 401 (a) or 408(a) trust)

990EZ

enter the orqaruzatron's

In the United States,

four digit Group Exernptron

If It IS for part of the group, check thrs box

...

check this box

Number

0 and attach

(GEN)

If thrs IS for the whole

3month

(6months

for a Form 990- T corporation)

to file the exempt organization

return for the organization

.. [R] calendar

or

.. D tax year

year 20

05

beginning

' 20

If thrs tax year IS for less than 12 months,

named above

extension

nrtu-;n- - -O-F;nal

990T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative

b If this application IS for Form 990PF or 990T, enter any refundable


Include any prior year overpayment
allowed as a credit

IS for the orqamzahon's

,20

0 Inllial

re~~

tax payments

made

c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from hne 3a. Include your payment with this form, or, If recurred, deposit with Fill
coupon or, If required, by usmg EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System). See Instructions
If you are gOing to make an electroruc
mstructions

For Privacy Act and Paperwork

Reduction

fund withdrawal

with this Form 8868, see Form 8453EO

Act Notice, see instructions.

FIFZ0501L

01107105

return for'

0 Change

tax, less any

credits and estimated

.'20 _O. _,

_ ~ (_1_5

of time until

The extension

, and ending

check reason.

3a If this apphcation IS for Form 990BL, 990PF,


nonrefundable credits. See mstructrons

BAA

group,

a list with the names and EINs of all members

Will cover.

I request an autornauc

Caution.
payment

ZIPcode

for each return)

Form 990T (corporation)

The books are In the care of

apphcation

r-

Form 990BL

- Form
- Form

state

OH 45130

Form 990

31-1711829

Number.street,and roomor suite number If a PObox, see mstructions

HAMERSVILLE,
X

&

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

In accounting

period

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and Form 8879EO

for

Form 8868 (Rev 122004)

..
2005

FEDERAL STATEMENTS

PAGE'

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

31-1711829

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
OTHER EXPENSES

ADVERTISING
BANK CHARGES
CONTRACT LABOR
DEPRECIATION
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MISCELLANEOUS
SUPPLIES

150.

736.
21,997.
20l.
105.
585.
60.
568.
4l.

1,623.
TOTAL

;$ ====2:=6::f::'
=06=6~.

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990-EZ, PART II. LINE 24
OTHER ASSETS

BEGINNING
DEPOSITS
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

$
~

TOTAL

ENDING

10. $
~20~0~.
210. $

10.
O.
10.

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990-EZ, PART V
REGARDING TRANSFERS ASSOCIATED WITH PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACTS

(A) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?
(B) DID THE ORGANIZATION, DURING THE YEAR, PAY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY OR
INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT?

NO
NO

DIVIDER

'Form

990

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue


(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
Department<I' lheTreasury
lnternal RevenueSe,v,ce

A' For
B

The organization

the 2004 calendar

may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting

year, or tax year beginning

, and

,2004

2004

Code

ending

0 EmployerIdenhhcahonNumber
Please

Address change

f-

specrlrc

lruua: retur n

f-

use

IRSlabel
orpronl
or type
See

Namechange

f-

rnstruc-

FInalrelurn

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY
1426 STATE ROUTE 125
HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

31-1711829
E Telephonenumber

(513) 366-3733
Accountong
F method

tions

Amendedreturn

Apphcauon

H (C) Areall affilIatesIncluded'

[R]

501

0 If the organization's

3 .. (Insertno)

(c)

gross receipts

or

4947(a)(I)

are normally

0527

not more than

$25,000 The organization neeel not file a return With the IRS, but If the organization
received a Form 990 Package In the mall, It should file a return Without financial data
Some states require a complete return.

qrfts. grants, and Similar amounts

a Direct publrc support

1a
1b

Program

(grants)

service revenue Including

Membership

Interest on savings and temporary

DIvidends

noncash

government

fees and contracts

Special e ~t

6al

line 6b from line 6a)

6c

)
(A) Secunties

and actl~l~

Sa
Sb
Sc

Cql~
SC

~~~

ps (A) and (8)


ule)

Sd

If any amount

IS from gaming,

check here

,~

dire t expE(1)GeEt$,nW;;[dralslr~

9al
9b

expenses

events

of contnbutrons

(f)

Ii e 1a)

or (I"~\-

(subtract

line 9b from line 9a)

9c

less returns and allowances

110al

cost of goods sold

lOb

c Grossprofit or (loss) from salesof Inventory(attach schedule)(subtract line lOb from line lOa)

11

Other revenue (from Part VII, line 103)

12

Total revenue

13

Program

(add lines ld, 2, 3,4,5,

services

p
E

14

Management

15

Fundrarsinq

16

Payments

17

Total expenses

N
E

A 1S
N s 19
E S
TE 20
T
5 21
BAA

10c
11

6c, 7, 3d, 9c, lOc, and 11)

(from line 44, column

(8

13

and general (from line 44, column

(C))

14
15

(attach schedule)

16

(add lines 16 and 44, column

Excess or (defictt)

for the year (subtract

Net assets or fund balances

Net assets or fund balances

(A)

at beqmrunq

1S

of year (from line 73, column

(A

19

(attach explanation)

at end of year (combine


Reduction

43,168.
-1,493.
12,173.

17

line 17 from line 12)

Other changes In net assets or fund balances

For Privacy Act and Paperwork

41,675.
19,708.
23,423.
37.

12

(from line 44, column (D


to affiliates

(8) Other

(~I

Gross sales of Inventory,

b Less

21,775.
19,900.

1d
2

6b

IOUIIO.,line !:IC,

a Gross rev

lOa

21,775.

Income (descnbe

r (t

C Gainor (Io~) (attac'fle0ErV

c Net mcorn

[Xl No

Yes

cost or other bgsls..aoo ~.expe'lPes

reported 0

(See Instructions)

(from Part VII, line 93)

rental expenses

d Net gain

DNO

Check
If the orqamzahonISnot required
to attachScheduleB (Form 990, 99O-EZ, or 990PF)

cash Investments

Sa Gross amount from sales of assets other


than Inventory

b Less

120

Number

and Interest from secuntres

Other Investment

Group Exemption

dues and assessments

c Net rental Income 01 (loss) (subtract

b Less

coveredby a group rulmq?

orqaruzanon

6a Gross rents

DYes

1c

21,775.

b Less

[R] No

received

b Indirect public support


c Government contributions
d Total (addhnes
$
l a throughlc) (cash

R
E
v
E
N
u
E

H (d) Is trusa separatereturnflied by an

I Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


Contributions,

DYes

(If No.attacha lost Seemstrucuons)

41,675.

Gross receipts Add lines 6b, 8b, 9b, and 1Db to line 12

IPart I

DAccoual

H (b) Ir 'Yes: enter numberof affihates

Orqaruzatron type
(check only one)
Check here ~

Cash

H and I are not applicable to section 527 orgamzat,ons

H (a) Is tlus a grouprelurnfOIattrhates?

N/A

G Web srter>
J

Section 501(c)(3) organizations


and 4947(aX1) nonexempt
charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ).

pendmq

IIOther(specify)

f-

Open to Public
Inspection

reqUirements

CheckIf applicable

0(l

OMS No 15450047

Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

20

lines 18, 19, and 20)

Act Notfce, see the separate

instructions.

10,680.

21
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Form 990 (2004)

IHi>

Form 990 (2004)

IPart II

CHARACTER

COUNCIL

IStatement of Functional

OF

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Page 2

Expenses

All organizations
must complete column (A) Columns (B), (C), and (D) are
for section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organizatIOns and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others

required

Do not flrclude amounts reported on line


6b, Bb, 9b, 1Db, or 16 of Part I

(8) Program
services

(A) Total

(C) Management
and general

(D) Fundrarsmq

Grantsand anocatons (att sch)

22

(cash

non-cash

22

Specific assistanceto individuals(att sch)

23

23

24

Benefits paid to Dr for members(att sch)

24

25

Compensationof officers, directors,etc

25

and wages

26

plan contributions

27

26

Other salaries

27

Pension

28

Other employee

29

Payroll taxes.

30

Protesstona'

31

Accounting

32

benefits.

fundralslnQ

Supplies

35

Postage

36

Occupancy

780.
1,690.
65.
25l.

1,119.

1,119.

403.

403.

31

33

Telephone

780.
1,690.
65.
288.

30

fees

fees

Legal fees

33

639.

29

32

34

639.

28

34
and shipping

35

37.

36
37

37

Equipment

38

Printing

rental and maintenance

39

Travel

40

Conferences,coavennons. and meetings

40

41

Interest

41

42

Depreoahon depletion,etc (attachschedule}

42

and publications

38
39

Otherexpensesnot coveredabove(Itemize).

43

STATEMENT
1
------------------

aSEE

43a

43b

-------------------

d
e

44

43f-

....
U If you

If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate

43,168.

19,708.

23,423.

43e

44

are following

Are any JOint costs from a combined

18,476.

43d

------------------Costs. Check

19,708.

43c

------------------TotaifUrictionalexpenses,{adiiines'2f-=
Orgamzatlons completmg columns (8) - (0 ,
carry these totals to lines 13 - 15

Joint

38,184.

37.

SOP 982

educational

campaign

and fundrarsmq

amount of these JOint costs

, (iii) the amount allocated to Management


$
I Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

sohcrtatron reported In (B) Programservices?

, (ii)
and general

the amount allocated

....

to Program

IRl No

Yes
services

and (iv) the amount

allocated

to Fundraismq

IPart III

What IS the organization's


primary exempt purpose? ~
EDUCATION
All organizations
must descnbe their exempt purpose achievements in -a clear and conCISe manner Slate iiie- num6erof
clients servedhP'ubllcatlons
Issued\ etc DISCUSSachievements
that are not measurable
(Section 501 (c) (3) & (4) orqanrzaticns and 4:::147(a)(1) nonexempl charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants & allocatrons 10 others.)
a _S~r:!I~~S_

~ YBQG..RM!S_

_C~AJ~_S.N:~

!!~Ll'~Q_

i=Q~_Q~IJ1~S.!

~Qli.EBQQ_S _

!_N'pPU'pQ' _ B_U.rfP_

_lMJ.'8Q_V~_E_D_Q~AJ1Q_N.!

~'!:.R.9!i~

_~N__Q _P_R_gr:!O_T~_C~lN.:.

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

$
$

!~I_I.IE.?.L

Program Service Expenses


(Re~Ulred for 501(c)(3) and
ab~~
opnonal for others)

~J4~(~m')~:~~r;;.

_.
.

19,708.

e Other program servrces,


f Total of Program

BAA

Service Expenses

(Grants and allocations


(should equal line 44, column
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services)

....

19,708 .
Form 990 (2004)

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

Form 990 (2004)

I,Balance Sheets

IPart IV
Not~:

45

Cash - non-inleresl-beannp

46

Savings and temporary

b Less

11,560.

47b

accounts

E
T

for doubtful

Receivables from officers, directors,


employees (attach schedule)

allowance

for doubtful

52

lnventones

53

Prepaid expenses

54

Investments

charges

Investments

& equipment

0
R

B
A
L
A
N

..

55b

55c

and equipment.

56

baSIS

57a

2,010.

57b

1,810.

depreciatrqn

STATEMENT 2
SEE STATEMENT 3

...

(add lines 45 through 58) (must equal line 74)

603.
10.
12,173.

57c
58

59

Total assets
Accounts

61

Grants payable

61

62

Deterred revenue

62

63

Loansfrom officers, directors,trustees,and keyemployees(attach schedule)


bond liabilities

63
64a

(attach schedule)

64b

b Mortgagesand other notespayable(attachschedule)


)

65

Other liabilities

(describe

66

Total liabilities

(add lines 60 through 65)

that follow

...

SFAS 1'7, check here

59

65

O.
...

and complete

66

Unrestricted

68

Temporarily

69

Permanently

Organizations

- .

12,173.
restricted
SFAS 117, check here

...

..
and complete

69

70 through 74

71

Paid-rn or capital surplus, or land, building,

72

Retained earnings,

73

Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through
72, column (A) must equal line 19, column (8) must equal line 21)

74

Total liabilities

or current

-- .
70

Capital stock, trust pnncipal.

10,680.

lines

70

67
68

restricted

that do not follow

O.

lines 67

through 69 and lines 73 and 74


67

200.
10.
10,680.

60

payable and accrued expenses

64a Tax-exempt

u
N

55a

baSIS

60

N
E
T

53

54

FMV

- other (attach schedule)

Other assets (describe

Organizations

s
s

51 c

~DCost 0

(attach schedule)

land, buildings,

b Less accumulated
(attach schedule)
58

51 b

52

and deferred

- securities

57a Land, buildings,

50
151a1

accounts

b Less accumulated deprectatron


(attach schedule)

and key

tor sale or use

55a Investments

L
I
A
B
I
L
I
T
I
E

trustees,

51 a Othernotes& loans receivable(attachsch)

56

48c
49

50

b Less

47c

48b

accounts

Grants receivable

10,470.

48a

49

45

47a

for doubtful

allowance

End of year

46

48a Pledges receivable


b Less

(8)

(A)
Beginning of year

cash Investments

receivable

allowance

Page 3

(See Instructions)

Where requued, attached schedules and amounts within the descnption


column should be tor end-oi-yeer amounts only

47 a Accounts

31-1711829

endowment,

funds

accumulated

and net assetslfund

balances

and equipment

fund

71

72

Income, or other funds.

(add lines 66 and 73)

12,173.
12,173.

73
74

10,680.
10,680.

Form 990 IS available for public mspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of mtorrnatron about a parllcular
orqaruzahon
How the public perceives an orqaruzatron In such cases may be determined by the Information presented on Its return. Therefore,
please make sure the return IS complete and accurate and fully descnbes, In Part III, the organization's
programs and accomplishments.

BAA

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CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

Form 990 (2004)

Total revenue,gains,andothersupport
per auditedfinancialstatements

Total expenses and losses per audited


~
financial statements

Amounts Included on line a but


not on line 12, Form 990

gains on
Investments

Amounts Included on line a but not


on line 17, Form 990
Ices and use
of tacrutres

Ices and use


of tacrhues
(3) Recoveriesof prior
year grants.

mentsreportedon
line 20, Form990

(3) Lossesreportedon
line 20, Form990

(4) Other (specify)

(4) Other (specify)

--------.

--------. $

Add amountson lines(1) through(4)

Line a minus line b

Amounts Included on line 12,


Form 990 but not on line a:

~
~

--------- $
--------Addamountson lines(1) through(4)

b
c

Line a minus line b

Amounts Included on line 17,


Form 990 but not on line a:

not Includedon line

not Includedon line


6b, Form990
$
(2) Other (specify)

(2) Other (specify):

~---

...

Total revenue per line 12, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

lList

of Officers,

6b, Form990

Add amounts on lines (1) and (2)

IPart V

~ b
~ c

(1) Investmentexpenses

(1) Investmentexpenses

(2) Prioryear adjust-

(2) Donated servo

--------.

NIA

(1) Donated servo

(1) Net unrealized

--------

Page 4

Part IV-8 IReconciliation


of Expenses per Audited
Financial Statements with Expenses
per Return

NIA

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I Part IV-A I Reconciliation


of Revenue per Audited
Financial Statements with Revenue
per Return (See .nstructions.)

Directors,

--------- $
--------Add amounts on lines

--

Trustees,

Total expenses per line 17, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

~ d

...

e
(List each one even If not compensated, see instructions)
(C) Compensation
(D) Contnbutions to
(E) Expense
(if not paid,
employee benefit
account and other
enter -0-)
plans and deferred
allowances
compensation

and Key Employees

(B) Title and average hours

per week devoted


to position

(A) Name and address

(1) and (2)

MIKE DALY
--------------------1426 STATE ROUTE 125

CHAIRMAN
NONE

O.

O.

O.

MIKE ELLISON
--------------------1780 ANDERSON BLVD

TREASURER
NONE

O.

O.

O.

ROGER GRIGGS
--------------------10650 BIG BONE CHURCH ROAD

TRUSTEE
NONE

O.

O.

O.

GALE BROCK
--------------------3805 EDWARDS ROAD

TRUSTEE
NONE

O.

O.

O.

--------------------HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

--------------------HEBRON, KY 41048
--------------------UNION, KY 41091
--------------------CINCINNATI, OH 45209
-----------------------------------------

----------------------------------------75

Did any otncer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation of more
than $100,000 from your organization and all related organizations, of which more than
$10,000 was provided by the related organizations?

... DYes

~No

If 'Yes,' attach schedule - see instructions.


BAA

Form 990 (2004)


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Part VI I Other Information (See Instructions)
Old th~ organizatIOn engage In any activity not previously
, attach a detailed descnptron of each activity

76

Were any changes

made In the organizing

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed


78a Old the orqaruzanon

or governing

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Yes

reported

to the IRS? If 'Yes,'


but not reported

to the IRS?

copy of the changes

have unrelated

gross Income of $1,000 or more durrnq the year covered

business

by this return?

78a

Was there a Irqutdatron, drssolutron,


year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement

termmatron,

or substantial

contraction

dUring the

JJI~ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization"

E~;;dlr-;cl

and check whether


;nd ~d;r;cl

b Old the organization

Poj;t,~al e~~~d~u-;e~

file Form 1120-POL

S;ell~e-81

It IS

TI

______
exempt

;-;;structlons

or the use of materials,

comply with the public mspecnon requuernents

b Old the organization

comply with the disclosure

sohcit any contributions

84a Old the organization

equipment,

or facilities

50 I (c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations


b Old the organization

make only In-house

all dues nondeductible

lobbyrnq expenditures

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete


waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year
e Dues, assessments,
d Section

e Aggregate
f Taxable

and Similar amounts

162(e) lobbyinq
nondeduclible

and political
amount

amount of lobbymq

9 Does the organization

6033(e)(1)(A)

expenditures

elect to pay the section

81 b

82a

N/A

applications?

83a

83b

84a
that such contributions
..

or gifts were
85a

N A
N A

85b

N A

84b

by members?

of $2,000 or less?
85c through 85h below unless the organization

from members

of section

O.

82bl

received

85e
~~----------~~~

expenditures.

and political

TI nonexempt

or gifts that were not tax deductible?

a Were substantially

80a

relating to quid pro quo contributions?

requirements

at no charge or at

for returns and exemption

b If 'Yes,' did the oroaruzatron Include with every sohcrtatron an express statement
not tax deductible"
.
85

1 81 al

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these Items here Do not Include this amount as
revenue In Part I or as an expense In Part II (See Instructions In Part III)
83a Old the organization

or

79
common

for this year?

82 a Old the organization receive donated services


substantially less than fair rental value?

N A

78b

80 a Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nahonwrde organization)
through
membership, governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization?

81

X
X

76
documents

b If 'Yes,' has It filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?
79

No

dues notices

(line 85d less 85e}

t-=85::.;d=t-

_.:;:.!...:.=-l

t-=85::.;e:..r-

_.:;:.!...:.=-l

L..=:.85::.,f:...J..

::.:.!...=-=j

6033(e) tax on the amount on line 85P

h If section6033(e)(1)CA) duesnoticeswere sent, doesthe organizatIOnagreeto add the amounton line 85t to Its reasonableestimateof
duesallocableto nondeductiblelobbYingand political expendituresfor the follOWingtax year?
SOl (c) (7) orqernzetions

86

Enter

a Initiation

fees and capital contnbutrons

line 12

..

b Gross receipts,
87

501(c)(12)

Included on line 12, for public use of club tacrlmes

organizations

Enter

a Gross Income from members

b Gross Income from other sources (Do not net amounts


against amounts due or received from them.)
88

..
Included on

or shareholders

t-=86::.;a=t-

_.:;:.!...:.=-l

t-=86::.,b=t-

::.:.!...=-=j

t-=87:_a=t-

::.:.!...=-=j

due or paid to other sources

N/A

87b

At any time dunnq the year, did the orqaruzauon own a 50% or greater Interest In a taxable corporation or partnership,
or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulalions sections 301.7701-2 and 301 7701-3?
If 'Yes,' complete Part IX
..

89a 501(c)(3)

organizatIOns

section 4911

Enter

Amount

O.

..

of tax Imposed
,section

d Enter

Amount

of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed

90 a List the states with which a copy of this return IS filed"

b Number

of employees

employed

or dIsqualified

,section

4955"

0.
------------=-..=....t

persons dUring the

OHIO

In the pay period that rncludes March

12. 2004-(Se-;

_P~~B_Y
_ gE_P'!?~l'!._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
_lj~~ ~'I':.. E-QU_T~
_1_2_?
_~~~S.YI~L~L
_o.!.l

Section 4947(a)(7)

nonexempt

charitable

and enter the amount of tax-exempt

...

by the organization

The books are In care of ..


Locatedat ..

92

O.

4912 ..

managers

~n~t~ctl;n~)-

Telephone

number"

trusts fIImg Form 990 In lieu of Form 7047 - Check here

Interest received

or accrued dunnq the tax year

BAA

88
X
r'--t---+-...:..:...-

dunnq the year under'

50 I (c)(3) and 50 T(c)(4) organizations


Old the organization engage In any section 4958 excess benefit transaction
dunnq the year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement
explaining each transaction
.

e Enter Amount of tax Imposed on the organizatIOn


year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958

91

on the organization

- - - - - - - - _(~ ~ 7J
ZIP + 4"

89b

o.
o.
-1"90b] - - - - 0

_ ~ 73.: ~ 0_3~
45130

-----N"ii- -; 0
"'192 I
N/A
Form 990 (2004)

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I Part

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CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

VII I Analysis of lncome-Producinq

Note: Enter gross amounts unless

otnerwtse uuuceted

&
Activities (See instructions)

Unrelated
(A)
BUSinesscode

business Income
(8)
Amount

Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514

(C)
Exclusion code

(D)

Page 6

(E)

Related or exempt
function Income

Amount

Program service revenue

93

PROGRAM FEES

19,900.

b
c
d

e
f Medicare/Medicaid
payments
9 Fees& contractsfrom governmentagencies
94 Membership dues and assessments
95 Intereston savings& temporarycashrnvrrnts
96 DIvidends & Interest from securities
97 Net rental Incomeor (loss) from real estate
a debt-financed property
b not debt-financed property
98 Net rental Incomeor (loss) from persprop
99 Other Investment Income
100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets
other than Inventory
101 NetIncomeor (loss) from specialevents
102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of Inventory
103 Other revenue. a
b

c
d

e
104 Subtotal(add columns(B), (D), and (E
105 Total (add line 104, columns (8), (D), and (E
Note' Ltne 705 plus Ime 7d Part I should equal the amount on ltne 72 Part /

I Part

VIII Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment

of Exempt Purposes (See Instructions)

Line No. Explain how each activity for which Income IS reported In column (E) of Part VII contributed
of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes)

...

93A

Part IX

Importantly

to the accomplishment

TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND


RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT CHARACTER TRAINING AND ITS BENEFITS TO THEIR
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities (See Instructions)
(C)
(D)
(A)
(8)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,


partnership, or disregarded entrty

N/A

19,900.
19,900.

....

Percentageof
ownershipInterest

(E)

Total
Income

Nature of activities

End-of-year
assets

~
~
0
0

Part X

%
%
Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts (See Instructions)

a Did the organization,dunngtheyear,receiveanyfunds, directlyor indirectly,to paypremiumson a personalbenefitcontract?

ves
Ves

[RlNO
[RlNo

statements. and to the best of my knowledge and belief, It IS


preparer has any knowledge

OMB No

Organization Exempt Under


Section 501(c)(3)

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

(Except Private Foundation)


and Section 501 (e), 501(f), 501 (k),
501(n), or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

Supplementary

Deparlmenl
of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name

01 the orqaruzauon

~ MUST be completed

Information

(See separate

by the above organizations

2004

lnstructrons.)

and attached

1545-0047

to their Form 990 or 990EZ.

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Employer

rdentihcatron

number

31-1711829

'-'--'.;.:_:_-'-----'
Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See instructions

List each one

If there are none, enter 'None ')


(b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position

(a) Name and address of each


employee paid more
than $50,000

(d) Contnbutions
to employeebenefit
plans and deferred

(c) Compensation

compensatron

(e) Expense
account and other
allowances

~Q~~---------------------

-------------------------

-------------------------

------------------------------------------------Total number of other employees


over $50,000

I Part

II

I Compensation
(See Instructions

..

paid

of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for ~rofe,ssional Services


List each one (whether

(a) Name and address of each Independent

Individuals

contractor

or firms)

If there are none, enter

None

(b) Type of service

paid more than $50,000

(c) Compensation

NONE
----------------------------------------

Total number of others receiving over


$50,000 for professional services
BAA

For Paperwork

Reduction

"I

Act Notice, see the Instructions

0
for Form 990 and Form 990EZ.
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Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990EZ)

2004

Schedule

I Part

CHARACTER

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004

I Statements

III

About Activities

COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

(See Instructions)

Yes

l' DUring the year, has the organization

attempted to Influence national, state, or local legislation, Including


public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum?
If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid

to Influence

or Incurred In connection
(Must equal amounts

Page 2

any attempt

N/A

"'$

with the lobbyrnq activities

No

on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-B.)

2a

2b

2c

2d

2e

3a

X
X

Orqaruzahons that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other
organizations checking 'Yes' must complete Part VI-B AND attach a statement giving a detailed description of the
iobbyrnq activities

DUring the year, has the organization, either directly or Indirectly, engaged In any of the following acts with
substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key e~IOyeeS,
or members of their families,
taxable organization with which any such person IS affiliated as an 0 icer, director, trustee, majority owner,
beneficrary? (If the answer to any question IS 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the irensections
a Sale, exchange,

b Lending

d Payment

e Transfer

or leasing of property?

of money or other extension

c Furnishing

any
or with any
or principal

of goods, services.

of compensation

of credit?

or facilities?

(or payment

or reimbursement

of expenses

If more than $1 ,OOO)?

of any part of ItS Income or assets?

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how you determine that recrprents qualify to receive payments)
b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity

plan for your employees?

4a Did hOU maintain any separate account for participating


on t e use or distribution of funds?
b Do you provide credit counseling,

I Part

IV

IS not a private foundation

A church, convention

because

of churches,

A school. Section
A hospital

A Federal, state, or local government

A medical

11 a

credit repair, or debt negotiation

170(b)(1 )(A)(II)

or a cooperative

research organization

4b

Section

box)

170(b)(1)(A)(I).

or governmental

Section
unit

In conjunction

170(b)(1)(A)(III).

Section

170(b)(1)(A)(v).

with a hospital

Section

170(b)(1 )(A)(III)

Enter the hospital's

An organlzatlo~ oJ;;crted fo~ihe-b;n-;irt


(Also complete the Support Schedule

~f~ ~oll;g;;.

~n~v;r~ty

;;-w~;d ~~ope~ated

by-a g;;-v;r~~e~t~

D An organization

that normally receives a substantial part of ItS support from a governmental


170(b)(1 )(A)(vl) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV -A )

12

IRI An
organization that normally receives
from activities related to ItS charitable,

13

A community

trust. Section

~nrt -S;clr;

170(b)(1 )(A)(vl).

(Also complete

An organization that IS not controlled by any disqualified


described In (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section
section 509(a)(3) )
Provide the followmq

unit or from the general public.

the Support Schedule In Part IV -A.)

(1) more than 33-1/3%


etc, funcnons - subject
from gross Investment Income and unrelated business taxable
organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2)
(Also

of Its support from contributions,


membership fees, and gross receipts
to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of Its support
Income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the
complete the Support Schedule In Part IV -A )

persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations


501 (c) (4) , (5), or (6), If they meet the test of section 509(a)(2)
(See

mtormatron about the supported organizations.

(See instructions)

(b) Line number

(a) Name(s) of supported orqamzatrorus)

D An organization

organized

1 70 (b)(1)(A)(,v)

In Part IV-A)

11 b

14

name, city,

and state ..

Section

BAA

X
X

Part V.)

service organization

operated

4a

(See instructions)

of churches

(Also complete

hospital

advice

services?

It IS (Please check only ONE applicable

or association

10

donors where donors have the right to provide


.

I Reason for Non-Private Foundation Status

The organization
5

debt management,

3b

and operated

to test for pubhc safety. Section 509(a)(4)


TEEA0402L

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from above

(See mstructions
Schedule

A (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) 2004

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004

IPart IV-A ISupport

Schedule

Note' You may use the worksheet

In

Calendar year (or fiscal year


beginning in)

...

Gifts, grants, and contributions


received (Do not Include
unusual grants See line 28 )

16

Membership fees received

17

Grossreceiptstromadmissions,
merchandisesoldor servicesperformed,
or furnishingof facilitiesIn anyactivity
that ISrelatedto the organization's
charitable,etc, purpose
GrossIncomefrom Interest,dividends,
amountsreceivedfrom paymentson
securitiesloans(secnon512(a)(5,
rents,royalties,andunrelatedbusiness
taxableIncome(lesssection511taxes)
from businessesacquredbythe organizationafterJune30, 1975

19

NetIncometrom unrelatedbusiness
activitiesnot IncludedIn line 18

20

23

Tax revenues levied for the


organization's benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
The value of services or
facilities furnished to the
organization by a governmental
unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacilrtres generally furnished to
the public Without charge
Other Income Attach a
schedule Do not Include
gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets
Total of lines 15 through 22

24

Line 23 minus line 17

21

22

31-1711829

(b)
2002

(c)
2001

(d)
2000

(e)
Total

65,925.

130,112.

142,054.

131,386.

469,477.

7,978.

16,753.

25,815.

11,088.

61,634.

(a)
2003

4l.

73,903.
65,925.
739.

146,865.
130,112.
1,469.

4l.

167,910.
142,095.
1,679.

142,474.
131,386.
1,425.

Enter 1% of line 23
a Enter 2% of amount In column (e), line 24
N/A
Organizations described on lines 10 or 11:
b Preparea list for yourrecordsto showthe nameof andamountcontributedby eachperson(otherthana governmentalUnitor publicly
supportedorqamzanon)whosetotal gifts for 2000through2003exceededthe amountshownIn line26a Do not file this list With your
return Enterthetotal of all theseexcessamounts

25
26

Page 3

the tnsiructtons for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting

15

18

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

(Complete only If you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12) Use cash method of accounting.

c Total support for section 509(a)(1) test Enter line 24, column (e)
18
d Add. Amounts from column (e) for lines
22

531,152.
469,518.

... 26a

...
...

19
26b

..

26b
26c
-.

...

26d

-.

--

- -

e Public support (line 26c minus line 26d total)


26e
!!f Public support percentag_e (line 26e (numerator) divided by line 26c (denominator
26f
27 Organizations described on line 12:
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'disqualified person' Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of
such amounts for each year.
(2003)
_!... 5_0_Q.:...
(2002)
}~~6_?Q:_(2001)
1)1,_0_9~:_
(2000)
_ll~,_6.._

...

bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records to
show the name of, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)
$5,000. (Include In the list organizations described In lines 5 through 11, as well as individuals) Do not file this list with your return. After
compullng the difference between the amount received and the larger amount descnbed In (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences
(the excess amounts) for each year.
(2003)
_Q.:...
(2002)
Q :_ (2001)
Q:_ (2000)
Q. ._
c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines
17
d Add Line 27a total

61,634.
273,830.

15

469, 477 .

20

16
21

27c

O.

and line 27b total

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total)


f Total support for secnon 509(a)(2) test Enter amount from line 23, column (e)

"'127f

g Public support percentage (line 27e (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator
h Investment income percenta_g_e(line 18, column (e) (numerator) divided by line 27f (denominator
28

BAA

...

27d
27e

531,111.
273 830.
257,28l.

531,152.

...
...

27g
27h

48.44 %
0.01 !!0

Unusual Grants: For an organization described In line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants dUring 2000 through 2003, prepare a
list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief descnption of the
nature of the grant Do not file this list with your return. Do not Include these grants In line 15
TEEA0403L

07/23/04

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004

Schedule

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


IPrivate School Questionnaire (See Instructions)

A (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2004

IPart V

31-1711829

&

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

Page 4

N/A
Yes

29

30

31

Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory


policy toward students
other governing Instrument, or In a resolution of ItS governing body?

bylaws,
29

f---f---t--

Has the organization publicized ItS racially nondrscnrmnatory


policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the penod of solicitation for students, or dunng the registration penod If It has no solicitation program, In a way thai
makes the policy known to all parts of the general community It serves?

Does the organization


a Records Indicating

If 'No,' please explain

maintain

c Copies of all catalogues, brochures,


With student adrrussrons. programs,
d Copies of all matenal
If you answered

statement)

body, faculty,

and other financial

31

f--=-'o.....-t--+--

32a

staff?

are awarded on a racially

32b

announcements,
and other wntten communications
and scholarships?
.

used by the organization

drscnrrunate

assistance

and administrative

to the public dealing


"

or on ItS behalf to solicit contnbutions?

32c
32d

(If you need more space, attach a separate

statement)

by race In any way With respect to

nghts or pnvileqes?

b Adrrussions

33a

policies?

33b

c Employment

of faculty or administrative

d Scholarships

or other financial

e Educational

of the student

'No' to any of the above, please explain

Does the organization

a Students'

(If you need more space, attach a separate

30

f--=----il---f---

the following

the racial composition

b Records documenting that scholarships


nondrscnrmnatory
basis?

33

In Its charter,

Does the organization Include a statement of Its racially nondiscnrnmatory


policy toward students In all Its brochures,
catalogues, and other wntten communications
with the public dealing with student admissions, programs,
and scholarships?

If 'Yes,' please descnbe,

32

by statement

33c

staff?

assistance?

33d

policies?

33e

1 Use of facilities?

331

9 Athletrc programs?

33g

h Other extracurncular
If you answered

33h

activities?

'Yes' to any of the above, please explain

34a Does the organization

b Has the organization's

receive any financial

BAA

(If you need more space, attach a separate

aid or assistance

nght to such aid ever been revoked

If you answered 'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain


35

No

from a governmental

statement)

agency?

34a

or suspended?

uSing an attached

34b
statement

Does the organization certify that It has compiled With the applicable requirements
sections 4 01 through 4 05 of Rev Proc 7550, 1975-2 C.B 587, covenng racial
nondrscnrmnatron?
If 'No,' attach an explanation.
TEEA0404l

07/23/04

of

Schedule

35
A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2004

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
IPart VI-A I Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See Instructions)
,
Check

..

(To be completed

a Jllf

ONLY by an eligible

the organization

organization

belongs to an affiliated

31-1711829

that filed Form 5768)


Check ..

group

r -I If you

N/A
checked

'a' and 'limited

means amounts

36

Total lobbyinq

expenditures

to Influence

public opinion

37

Total lobbying

expenditures

to Influence

a legislative

38

Total lobbyinq

expenditures

(add lines 36 and 37)

39

Other exempt

40

Total exempt

41

Lobbymq

37
38

(add lines 38 and 39)


from the following

The lobbying

on line 40 is -

Not over $500,000

Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000

$175,000
$225,000

Over $17,000,000

$1,000,000

Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000

nontaxable

amount

40

is -

plus 10% of the excessover

$1,000,000

41

plus 5% of the excessover $1,500,000

-42

42

Grassroots

43

Subtract

line 42 from line 36 Enter -0- If line 42 IS more than line 36

43

44

Subtract

line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- If line 41 IS more than line 38

44

Caution:

If there

IS

amount

table -

20% of the amount 00 hoe 40


$100,000 plus 15% of the excessover $500,000

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000

nontaxable

apply

(b)
To be completed
for ALL electing
organizations

39

Enter the amount

amount

provisions

36

lobbymq)

body (direct lobbyrnq)

purpose expenditures
purpose expenditures

nontaxable

If the amount

paid or mcurred.)
(grassroots

control'

(a)
Affiliated group
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term 'expenditures'

Page 5

(enter 25% of line 41)

an amount on either Ime 43 or Ime 44, you must file Form 4720

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section S01{h)


(Some organizations

that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete


See the Instructions for lines 45 through 50.)
Lobbying

(a)
2004

Calendar year
(or fiscal year
beginning in) ..
l.obbymq
amount

45

46

Expenditures

all of the five columns

During 4 -Year Averaging

below

Period

(b)

(c)

(d)

2003

2002

2001

(e)
Total

nontaxable

Lobbymgcellmgamount
of lme 45(e

(150%

47

Total lobbyinq
expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount


Grassrootscelling amount
of hne48(e

49

(150%

Grassroots lobbymq
expenditures

50

IPart VI-8 ILobbying Activity by Nonelectin


(For reporting

only by organizations

Public Charities

that ~'d not complete

Part VI-A) (See Instructions)

DUring the year, did the organization attempt to Influence national, state or tocat leqrslatron, including
attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of

N/A
any

Yes

No

Amount

a Volunteers
b Paid staff or management

(Include compensation

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

h.)

--

c Media advertrsements
d Mailings to members,
e Publications,

legislators,

or published

f Grants to other organizations

purposes

their staffs, government

seminars,

Total lobbyinq expenditures

statements

for lobbyinq

g Direct contact with legislators,


h Rallies, demonstrations,

or the public

or broadcast

conventions,

(add lines c through

officials,

speeches,

or a legislative

lectures,

body

or any other means

h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giVing a detailed descnphon of the lobbYing actiVities

BAA

Schedule

TEEA0405L

07/23/04

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2004


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &
31-1711829
/Part VII /Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable
.Exempt Organizations (See instructions)
51 Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage In any of the following with any other organization
of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations)
or In section 527, relating to political organizations?
a Transfers

from the reporting

organization

exempt oroaruzatron

to a nonchantable

described

In section 501 (c)

of

Yes

No

a (ii)

X
X

b (i)
b (ii)
b (iii)
b (iv)
b (v)
b (vi)
c

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

51 a (i)

(i) Cash
(ii)Other

Page 6

assets

b Other transactions
(i) Sales or exchanges
(ii)Purchases

of assets with a nonchantable

of assets from a nonchantable

(iii) Rental of tacrhnes, equipment,


(Iv)Relmbursement
(v)Loans

exempt

exempt

organization

organization

or other assets

arrangements

or loan guarantees

(vi)Performance

of services or membership

or fundrarsmq

sohcrtatrons

c Shanng of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees


d If the answer to any of the above IS 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of
the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization
If the organization received less than fair market value In
any 1ransac t Ion or s h anng arrangemen t , s h ow In co 11umn (d) III eva Iue 0 f th e goo s, 0th er asse t s, or services receive d

Line no

(c)

(b)

(a)
Amount

Involved

Name of nonchantable

(d)

exempt

organization

Descriptionof transfers, transactions,and shannq arrangements

N/A

52a

Is the organization directly or Indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than sectron 501 (c) (3)) or In section 5277

b If 'Yes'

complete

the following

(a)
Name of organization

organizations

....
0 Yes lID

No

schedule'

(b)

(c)

Type of orpanrzatron

Descnption

of relationship

N/A

BAA

Schedule

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11129/04

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2004

FEDERAL STATEMENTS

PAGEl

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

31- 1711829

2004

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43
OTHER EXPENSES

(A)

(B)
PROGRAM
SERVICES

TOTAL
AUTO EXPENSES
BANK CHARGES
CONTRACT LABOR
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MISCELLANEOUS
TRAINING
TOTAL $

7.
89l.
32,955.
482.
189.
430.
730.
21500.
38,184. $

(C)
MANAGEMENT
& GENERAL

(D)

FUNDRAISING

7.
89l.
16,477.
482.
189.
430.

16,478.

730.
21500.
19,708. $

o.

18,476. $

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 57
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

CATEGORY
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

BASIS
$

TOTAL $

21010. $
2,010. $

ACCUM.
DEPREC.

BOOK
VALUE

11810. $
1,810. $

200.
200.

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58
OTHER ASSETS

DEPOSITS

TOTAL $

10.
10.

DIVIDER

OMS

Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

2003

Under section SOl (c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
Department
of theTreasury
InternalRevenue
Service
A

.. The organization

r-

Addresschange
Namechange

II-

tnltlalrelurn

I-

--

Pleaseuse
IRSlabel
or print
or type
See

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY
3805 EDWARDS 200 ROOKWOOD TOWER
CINCINNATI, OH 45209

31-1711829

&

E Telephonenumber

(513) 366-3733

[8]

F Accounting
nhOd
Cash
Other(specify)...

bons.

Amendedreturn

r-

G Web site:'"

H (a) Is thisa groupreturntor aff,trates'


H (b) It 'Yes.' enternumberot affiliates...

N/A

nS27

Organization ty~e
... [Xl 501(c)
4947(a)(1)or
(check onJl one
3 (Insertno)
Check here'"
If the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than
$25,000 The organization need not file a return with the IRS, but If the organization
received a Form 990 Package In the mall, It should file a return without financial data.
Some states require a complete return.

IPart I
1

H (d) Is trusa separatereturnfiled byan


organization
coveredbya groupruhnq?
M

Check ..
If theorgamzahonISnot required
to attachScheduleB (Form990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).

Membership dues and assessments


Interest on savings and temporary cash Investments

65,925.

DIVidends and mterest from securities


6al
6b

-)

...

Other investment income (descnbe

(A) Secunties

8a Gross amount from sales of assets other


than Inventory
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses

8a
8b

~e;~~~r9

~r

rej~e
ed on

l,~I~~a~g
n 1

of contributions

r
YJ
b L ss!m~
~~
&Ii undraismq expenses
c r et m
pfrc6'lPecla events (subtract hne 9b from line 9a).
lOa Gross sales of inventory, iessrer rns and allowances

EJW

Other revenue (from Part VII, lme 103)

12

Total revenue (add lines ld, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, 8d, 9c, 10c, and 11)

13

Program services (from lme 44, column (8

A
N 5

19

E S
T E 20
T

"'0

9b

--9c

I 10al
lOb

--10c

...

.. .

Fundraismq (from Irne 44, column (D .

. .
.. ..

Payments to affiliates (attach schedule) .

73,903.
64,594.
38,523.
316.

12

.....

14 Management and general (from line 44, column (C

18

Bd

11

11

E 15
N
s 16
E
S 17

--

9al

. .
b Less' cost of goods sold .
..
..
..
c Grossprofit or (loss) from salesof mventory(attachschedule)(subtracthnelObfrom hnelOa)

6c
7

(8) Other

Bc
c G~,,, \
.h
,,\
d ~~t gam 0
Irne B , columns (A) and (8
9 ~ pee [al events and acnvrnes
h schedule). If any amount IS from gaming, check here
a C reg

65,925.
7,978.

1d

b Less rental expenses


c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract hne 6b from line 6a)

E
N
u

~---

3
4

6a Gross rents

Number

(See Instrucltons)

1a

JKl No

Group Exemption

1b
b Indirect public support
1c
c Government contnbunons (grants)
d Total(addtrnes
$
noncash
)
65,925.
$
1a through1c)(cash
2 Program service revenue mcludrnq government fees and contracts (from Part VII, line 93)

ONO

giftS, grants, and Similar amounts received'

a Direct public support

nVes

...

IRl No

I Revenue Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances


Contributions,

Oves

H (C) Areall affiliatesIncluded'


Oves
(If 'No,'attacha hst Seeinstructions)

"'73,903.

Gross receipts Add lines 6b, Bb, 9b, and lOb to line 12

0 Accrual

H and I are not applicable to section 527 organizations

'-- Applicationpending Section SOl (c)(3) organizations and 4947~a)(1~ nonexempt


charitable trusts must attach a complete
Sc edule A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ).

, 2003, and ending

0 EmployerIdentrficatlonNumber

speclne
mstruc-

Finalreturn

Open to Public
Inspection

may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements

For the 2003 calendar year, or tax year beginning

B CheckIf applicable

No 1545-0047

..
..

13
14

......
. .

15
16

Total expenses (add lines 16 and 44, column (A

17

Excess or (deficrt) for the year (subtract line 17 from line 12)

18

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 73, column (A.

..

19

..

Other changes In net assets or fund balances (attach explanation)

S 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year (combine lines 18, 19, and 20)
BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

103,433.
-29,530.
41,703.

20

12,173.

21
TEEA0107L10/03/03

Form 990 (2003)

""3"'\~
-----

- ---

---

----

-----

---

~~

OF CINCINNATI
&
31-1711829
Pa e 2
All orqaruzauons must complete column (A) Columns (8), (C), and (D) are
required for section 501 (c)(3) and (4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others

Form 990 (2003)

Part II

CHARACTER

COUNCIL

Statement of Functional

Expenses

Do not include amounts reported on ltne


6b, 8b, 9b, 1Db, or 16 of Part I

(B) Program

(A) Total

Grantsandallocations(art sch)
$
(cash
$
)
non-cash
23 Specmc assistanceto indiViduals(all sch)
24 Benefitspaidto or for members(all sch)
of officers,directors,etc
25 Compensation
26 Other salaries and wages
27 Pension plan contributions
28 Other employee benefit"
29 Payroll taxes
30 Professional fundrarsrnq fees
31 Accounting fees

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31

32
33

32
33

services

(C) Management
and general

(D) Fundraismq

22

34
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43

Legal fees
Supplies
Telephone
Postage and shippmq
Occupancy
Equipment rental and maintenance
Printing and publications

34
35
36
37
38

Travel
Conferences,
conventions,
andmeetings

39
40

Interest
Deprecatmn depleuon, etc(attachschedule)
Otherexpensesnot coveredabove(Itemize).

42

STATEMENT
1
------------------b
------------------c
-----------------d
-----------------e
aSEE

67,692.

62,308_

5,384.

2,816.
589.

2,816.
589.

1,415.

1,415.

2,651.
643.
720.

342.

2,651.
643.
362.

2,103.

899.

1,204.

16.

41

43a

403.
24,401.

403.
1,045.

23,056.

300.

43b
43c
43d
43e

TOtaifunctionalexpensesCadilll;es22-: 43f _
Organizationscompletingcolumns(8) - (D ,
38,523_
carry thesetotals to lines 13 - 15
44
103,433.
64,594.
316.
If you are followrnq SOP 98-2
Joint Costs. Check
Are any JOint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraismq sohcrtauon reported In (B) Programservices?
Yes
No
If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate amount of these jomt costs
$
, (ii) the amount allocated to Program services
$
, (iii) the amount allocated to Management and general $
; and (iv) the amount allocated
to Fundrarsmq $
44

~D

~D

IKl

IPart III ' IStatement of Program Service Accomplishments


ProgramService Expenses

What IS the organization's primary exempt purpose?"


EDUCATION
All orqarnzatrons must descnbe their exempt purpose achievements In -a clear and conCise manner State fFie- num6erof
clients served~lubllca!lons
Issued etc DIscuss achievements that are not measurable (Section 501 (c)~3) & (4) organizatrons and 4 47(a)(1) nonexemp' t charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants & allocations 0 others)
~ _PBQG..RbtiS_li;'Ll';Q_~!:!~EBQl!.S_ !_@_!Y.I_!)!:!. _~Ul~D_ ~'!:.R..9~G..~I.!:-!_E_S
_SJ.;' .fQ~ll~IJ_!;'S..!
_ ~M.f~Q.V_E:_ E_Pll~AJ_!Q.N..! _ ~N.!? _P_R9tiOJ; _C~~~;_
______

a _S_;:tiI~~S_
_C~AJ;

L_ .

-----------------------------------------------------.
(Grants and allocations $

-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
~Granls and allocations $

-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
~Grants and allocations $

-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
-----------------------------------------------------.
(Grants and allocations $

e Other program services,


f Total of Program Service Expenses
BAA

(Re~U"ed for 501(c)(3) and


( ) orqaruzauons and
4947(a)~ll trusts, but
opnona or others)

(Grants and allocations $


(should equal line 44, column (8), Program services)
TEEA01 02L

10/03/03

64,594.

..

64,594.
Form 990 (2003)

tZHARACTER COUNCIL

Form 990 (2003)

I Balance

IPart IV

Sheets

OF CINCINNATI

45

Cash - non-mterest-beannq

46

Savings and temporary

47a Accounts
b Less

accounts

48b

50

Receivables from officers, directors,


employees (attach schedule)

51 a Other notes& loansreceivable(attachsch)


for doubtful

52

lnventones

53

Prepaid expenses

54

Investments

trustees,

and key
50
/ 51 a/
51 b

accounts

51 c

for sale or use

52

and deferred

charges

53

"'0

- securtties (attach schedule)


- land, buildings,

b Less accumulated
(attach schedule)
Investments

baSIS

& equipment

Cost

54

FMV

55a

---

depreciatron
55b

55c

- other (attach schedule)

57a Land, buildmqs,

and equipment

b Less. accumulated
(attach schedule)
58

48c
49

b Less' allowance

56

47c

48a

for doubtful

Grants receivable

55a Investments

56

baSIS

57a

2,010.

57b

1,407.

deprecratrqn

STATEMENT 2
SEE STATEMENT

Other assets (describe

..

--57c
58

59

Total assets
Accounts

61

Grants payable

61

A
B
I
L
I

62

Deferred

62

63

Loansfrom officers, directors,trustees,and key employees(attach schedule)

payable and accrued expenses

Other liabilities

(describe

66

Total liabilities

(add lines 60 through 65)

that follow

67

Unrestricted

68

Temporarily

69

Permanently

GN
0

B
A
L
A
N
C
E
5

64b

..

SFAS 117, check here

65

O.
..

and complete

Organizations

O.

-~

41,703.
restricted

67

12,173.

68

restricted

that do not follow

66

lines 67

through 69 and lines 73 and 74.

0
R

64a

65

N
E

63

(attach schedule)

b Mortgagesand other notespayable(attachschedule)

Organizations

bond liabilities

59

603.
10.
12,173.

60

revenue

64a Tax-exempt

I
E

(add lines 45 through 58) (must equal line 74)

1,005.
10.
41,703.

60
I

11,560.

47a
47b

49

45
46

accounts

for doubtful

b Less: allowance

(B)
End of year

40,688_

48a Pledges receivable

(A)
Beginning of year

cash Investments

receivable

allowance

Page 3

(See Instructions)

Where requtred. attached schedules and amounts wllhm the descnpiion


column should be for end-of-year amounts only

Note:

s
s

31-1711829

&

SFAS 117, check here

..

69
and complete

lines

_._-

70 through 74
70

Capital stock, trust pnncipal,

71

Paid-In or capital surplus, or land, burldinq,

72

Retained

73

Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through
72, column (A) must equal line 19; column (8) must equal line 21)

74

Total liabilities

earnings,

or current

endowment,

funds

accumulated

and net assets/fund

balances

70

and equipment

71

fund

Income, or other funds.

(add lines 66 and 73)

72
.. - -

41,703.
41,703.

73
74

12,173.
12,173.

Form 990 IS available for public inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sole source of information
about a particular
organization
How the public perceives an organization
In such cases may be determined by the information presented on Its return Therefore,
please make sure the return IS complete and accurate and fully descnbes, In Part III, the organization's
programs and accomplishments.

BAA

TEEAO 103L

1010 1103

Form 990 (2003)

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

of Revenue per Audited


Financial Statements with Revenue
per Return (See mstructrons.)

Total revenue,gains,andothersupport
per auditedfinancialstatements

...

N/A

gams on
Investments

(2) Pnoryear adiust-

Ices and use


of facilities.
(3) Recovenesof pnor
yeargrant~

mentsreportedon
line 20, Form990

(3) Lossesreportedon
line 20, Form990

(4) Other (specify)

(4) Other (specify)'

--------.

--------.
c

Line a minus line b

Amounts Included on line 12,


Form 990 but not on line a:

...

Addamountsonlines(1) through(4)

--------- $
--------Addamountson lines(1) through(4)

- ----- - - --- -

...

(1) and (2)

...

Total expenses per line 17, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

...

Line a minus line b

Amounts Included on line 17,


Form 990 but not on line a:
(1) Investmentexpenses
not Includedon line
6b, Form990

not Includedonline
6b, Form990
$

-- -

... - b-

...

(1) Investmentexpenses

-- ~

(2) Other (specify)'

(2) Other (specify)'

Add amounts on lines (1) and (2)

...

Total revenue per line 12, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

...

IPart V

N/A

Amounts Included on line a but not


on line 17, Form 990
Ices and use
of facilities

(2) Donated servo

Total expenses and losses per audited


financral statements
...

(1) Donated serv-

(1) Net unrealized

-------_.
-------_.

Page 4

Part IV-8 JReconciliation of Expenses per Audited


Financial Statements with Expenses
per Return

Amounts rncluded on line a but


not on line 12, Form 990

31-1711829

&

I Part IV-A I Reconciliation

- ----

---- _--

--------- $
--------Add amounts on lines

--

e
e

- -

--

- - .---

--

e
(List each one even If not compensated, see mstrucuons )
(C) Compensallon
(D) Contributions to
(E) Expense
(if not paid,
employee benefit
account and other
enter -0-)
plans and deferred
allowances
compensation

IList of Officers, Directors Trustees, and Key Employees


(A) Name and address

(B) Title and average hours


per week devoted
to position

MIKE DALY
---------------------1426 STATE ROUTE 125
---------------------HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

CHAIRMAN
NONE

O.

O.

O.

MIKE ELLISON
---------------------1780 ANDERSON BLVD
--------------------HEBRON, KY 41048

TREASURER
NONE

O.

O.

O.

ROGER GRIGGS
--------------------10650 BIG BONE CHURCH ROAD
--------------------UNION, KY 41091

TRUSTEE
NONE

O.

O.

O.

GALE BROCK
--------------------3805 EDWARDS ROAD
---------------------CINCINNATI, OH 45209

TRUSTEE
NONE

O.

O.

O.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------75

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation of more
than $100,000 from your orqaruzauon and all related organizations, of which more than
$10,000 was provided by the related orqarnzatrons? .
. . .. ..
..

... DYes

~NO

If 'Yes,' attach schedule - see mstructions.

BAA

Form 990 (2003)


TEEAO 104L

10102103

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


Part VI I Other Information (See Instructions)

76

Old the organization engage


attach a detailed descnptron

77

Were any changes made

In

If 'Yes,' attach a conformed

any actrvity not previously


of each activity

the organizing

or governing

PageS
Yes

reported

In

31-1711829

&

Form 990 (2003)

to the IRS'

documents

but not reported

to the IRS'

76

copy of the changes

78a Old the organization have unrelated business gross Income of $1,000 or more dunng the year covered by thrs return'
b If 'Yes,' has It filed a tax return on Form 990T for this year'
79

Was there a uqurdanon, drssolutron, termination,


year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement

1-'-7;:;.8;:;.al-_+-=X~
78b
N A
t-=-::....::o.t-=t-~-

contractron dunng the

or substantial

1-'-79=--1-_+-=X~

80a Is the organization


membership,

related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwide organization)


through common
governing bodies, trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization'

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the organization

.P1~_______________

and check whether

a E~;dl;;d

81

;nd ~d;r;ct

b Old the organization

poirtl~al e~pe;;-d~u-;-e~ S;ell~e-8'

It IS

TI

______
exempt

l81

;;;structlons

al

TI nonexempt

or

84a Old the organization

comply With the pubhc inspection

solicit any contnbutrons

equipment,

requirements

requirements

relating

b Old the organization

to quid pro quo contnbunons?

substantially

all dues nondeductible

make only m-house lcbbymq expenditures

c Dues, assessments,

Aggregate

9 Does

and Similar amounts

162(e) lobbYing and political

Taxable

83a

X
X

83b

or gifts that were not tax deductible?

84a
that such contnbutions

nondeductible

8Sb

85c through 85h below unless the organization

received

N A
N A
N A

8Se

from members

8Sd

amount of section 6033(e)(1 )(A) dues notices

elect to pay the section

8Sa

by members?

expenditures

amount of lobbymq and pohtrcal expenditures

the organization

or gifts were

of $2,000 or less?

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 85b, do not complete


waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year

82a

84b

a Were

501 (c) (4), (5), or (6) organizations

2,000.
applications?

not tax deductible?

d Section

81 b

or tacrhtres at no charge or at

for returns and exemption

b If 'Yes,' did the orcamzatron Include With every soucrtatron an express statement
85

I--~f---I----"":"'-'"

or the use of rnatenals,

comply With the disclosure

80a

1--"";';'1---1-"":"'-'"

O.

b If 'Yes,' you may indicate the value of these Items here Do not Include this amount as
revenue In Part I or as an expense In Part II (See instructions
In Part III.)

b Old the organization

file Form 1120POL for thrs year'

82 a Old the organization receive donated services


substantially less than fair rental value?

83a Old the organization

No

If 'Yes,'

8Se

(line 85d less 85e)

6033(e)

8St

tax on the amount on line 85f'

h If section6033(e)(1)(A) duesnoticesweresent,doesthe organizationagreeto add the amounton line 85f to Its reasonableestimateof
duesallocableto nondeductiblelobbYingand political expendituresfor the follOWingtax year?
501 (c) (7) organizatIOns

86

Enter

a Initiation

fees and capital

contributions

included

on

line 12

86a

b Gross receipts, Included on line 12, for pubhc use of club facrhtres
87

501(e)(12)

organizations

Enter

a Gross income

from members

b Gross Income from other sources

(Do not net amounts


due or received from them)

against amounts

88

86b
(--"'8.;..7.:;.al-

or shareholders

.....:.;;.:..:;,

due or paid to other sources

~~~-----~~
87b

At any time dUring the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater Interest In a taxable corporation or partnership,
or an entity disregarded as separate from the organization
under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301.7701 3'
If 'Yes,' complete Part IX
..
.
..
.

89a 501 (c) (3) organizatIOns

Enter

Amount of tax Imposed

O.

section 4911 ...

; section

on the organization

88

dunng the year under'

O.

4912 ...

; section

0.
------~~

4955 ...

b 501 (c) (3) and 501 (e)(4) organizations

Old the organization


engage In any section 4958 excess benefit transaction
dUring the year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a pnor year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement
explaining each transaction
.
.
.
.. .

e Enter' Amount of tax Imposed on the orqaruzation managers


year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958
.

Enter. Amount

of tax on line 89c, above, reimbursed

b Number

of employees

Locatedat ... _1j~


92

employed

OHIO

In the pay period that Indude~ "M;rd,

'p';~B_Y
_ ~.P1?~N__ _ _ _
BQU_T';_1J ~ _ ~~~S'y!.L_L';

The books are In care of ...

~,?'!:.._

Section 4947(a)(7)

nonexempt

ehantable

and enter the amount of tax-exempt

persons

L.

o.

-;-n~t;;:;ctl;n~)-

Telephone

nurnber

_OB

or accrued

- - - - - - - - >

_(~ ~ 7J

ZIP
7047 - Check here

durmq the tax year

BAA

o.

12. 2003-(Se~

_________

trusts fJIIng Form 990 In lieu of Form

Interest received

dunng the
..

by the organization

90a List the states With which a copy of tms return IS filed'"

91

or disqualified

89b

+ 4'"

-1-90b} - - - -:2

_ ~ 7_9.: ~ 0_3
~

45130

. -----N"jA--;O

~I92 I

N/A
Farm 990 (2003)

TEEAO JOSL 12123/03

Form 990 (2003) CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


I Part VII I Analysis of Income-Producing Activities (See
Note: Enter gross amounts unless
oibetwtse tndtceied

Unrelated
(A)
Businesscode

31-1711829

&

Page 6

instructions)

business Income

Excluded by section 512,513, or 514


(C)
(D)
Exclusioncode
Amount

(8)

Amount

(E)
Related or exempt
function Income

Program service revenue

93
a
b

PROGRAM FEES

7,978.

c
d

e
f MedrcarefMedrcard payments
g Fees& contractsfrom governmentagencies
94 Membership dues and assessments
95 Intereston savings& temporarycashmvrmts
96 DIVidends & Interest from securities
97 Netrental Incomeor (loss) from real estate
a debt-fmanced property
b not debt-financed property
98 Net rental Incomeor (loss) from persprop
99 Other Investment Income
100 Gain or (loss) from sales of assets
other than Inventory
101 Net Incomeor (loss) from specialevents
102 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of Inventory
103 Other revenue a
b

c
d
e
104 Subtotal(add columns(B), (D), and (E
105 Total (add line 104, columns (8), (D), and (E
Note' Lme 705 plus Ime 7d Part I should equal the amount on Ime 12 Part I

I Part VIII
Line No.

'"

93A

7,978.
7,978.

...

Relationship of Activities to the Accom_QIishment of Exempt Purposes

(See instructions)

Explain how each activity for which Income IS reported In column (E) of Part VII contributed
of the organization's exempt purposes (other than by providmq funds for such purposes)

Importantly

to the accomplishment

TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND


RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT CHARACTER TRAINING AND ITS BENEFITS TO THEIR
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.

Part IX Information ReQardinQTaxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities


(A)

(8)

Name, address, and EIN of corporation,


partnership, or disregarded entity

(See instructions.)

(C)

Percentageof
ownershipInterest

(E)

(D)

Total
Income

Nature of activities

End-of-year
assets

g.

N/A

%
%
g.
0

Part X

Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts

a Did the organization,during theyear,receiveanyfunds, directlyor indirectly,to pay premiumson a personalbenefitcontract?


b Did the organization,

durrnq the year, pay premiums,

directly or indirectly,

on a personal benefit contract?

(See mstructions.)
Bves
Ves

~NO
No

statements. and to the best of my knowledge and belief, It IS

OMB No 15450047

Organization Exempt Under


Section 501(c)(3)

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

(Except Private Foundation)


and Section 501 (e), 501(f), 501(k),
501(n), or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust
Supplementary
Depanment of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Name of the organrzatron

'----'---'

... MUST be completed

Information

(See separate

by the above organizations

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

2003

instructions.)

and attached

to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

&

Employer Idenilflcatron number

31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See Instructions

List each one

If there are none, enter 'None ')


(b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to positron

(a) Name and address of each


employee ~ald more
than $ 0,000

(c) Compensation

(d) Contributions
to employeebenefit
plans and deferred

coneensanon

(e) Expense
account and other
allowances

NONE
-------------------------

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Total number of other employees


over $50,000

I Part II

...

paid

0
I Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for ~rofe,ssional Services
(See Instructions

(a) Name and address

List each one (whether

of each Independent

Individuals

contractor

or firms)

If there are none, enter

paid more than $50,000

None )

(b) Type of service

(c) Compensation

NONE
----------------------------------------

Total number of others receiving over


$50,000 for professronal services
BAA

For Paperwork

Reduction

...

Act Notice, see the Instructions

for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ.


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Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2003

Schedule

I Statements

I Part III
1

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

A (Form 9130 01 99D-EZ) 2003

About Activities

&

31-1711829
Yes

(See Instructions)

During the year, has the orqaruzatron attempted to rnfluence national, state, or local legislation, Including
to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum? If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid
or rncurred

In connection

(Must equal amounts

Page 2

with the lobbymo activities

No

any attempt

N/ A

on line 38, Part VI-A, or line i of Part VI-8 )

Organizations
that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI-A Other
organizations
checking 'Yes,' must complete Part VI-8 AND attach a statement giving a detailed descriptron of the
lobbyinq activities
2

DUring the year, has the organization, either directly or Indirectly, engaged m any of the following acts with any
substantial contrrbutors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or with any
taxable organization with which any such person IS affiliated as an officer, director, trustee, rnajonty owner, or pnncrpal
beneficiary?
(If the answer to any question IS 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explaining the transactions)
a Sale, exchange,

b Lending

or leasmq of property?

of money or other extension

c Furnishing

d Payment

e Transfer

of goods, services.

of compensation

of credit?

or facilities?

(or payment

or reimbursement

of expenses

If more than $1 ,OOO)?

of any part of ItS Income or assets?

3a Do you make grants for scholarships, fellowships, student loans, etc? (If 'Yes,' attach an
explanation of how you determine that recipients qualify to receive payments)

Old you rnamtam any separate account for participating


on the use or distribution of funds?

I Part IV

I Reason for

The organization
5

Non-Private Foundation Status

IS not a prrvate foundation

A church,

donors where donors

convention

because

A school. Section

A hospital

or a cooperative

170(b)(1 )(A)(II)

A Federal,

state, or local government

A medical

research

organization

Section

2c

2d

2e

3b

x
x

box)

170(b)(1 )(A)(I)

Part V )

service organization

Section

or governmental

Unit Section

operated

have the rrght to provide advice

It IS' (Please check only ONE applicable

(Also complete

hospital

2b

(See Instructions)

or assocratron of churches.

of churches,

3a

b Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees?


4

2a

In conjunction

170(b)(1 )(A)(III)
170(b)(1 )(A)(v)

with a hospital

Section

170(b)(1)(A)(III)

Enter the hospital's

name,

city,

and state ~

0 An organlzatlo; op~;ied fo;-ihe-b~n~frt ~f~ -;;ol,;g; ;;. ~n-;-v;r~ty ;w~;d ~;:-ope-;:ated by-a g;v;r~~~t;j ~nrt -s~ct;~
(Also complete the Support Schedule m Part IV-A)
11 a 0 An organization
that normally receives a substantial part of ItS support from a governmental
unit or from the general
Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(vl)
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV -A)
10

"

bOA

community

trust

Section

170(b)(1 )(A)(vl)

12

IRl An
orparuzation that normally receives'
from activmes related to ItS charrtable,

13

(Also complete

(1) more than 33-1/3%


etc, functions - subject
from gross rnvestment Income and unrelated business taxable
organization after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2)
(Also

Information

(a) Name(s)

BAA

Schedule

public.

In Part IV -A.)

of ItS support from contnbuuons.


membership
fees, and gross receipts
to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1/3% of ItS support
Income (less section 511 tax) from busmesses acquired by the
complete the Support Schedule In Part IV-A.)

An organization
that IS not controlled by any disqualified persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations
descnbed m (1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section 501 (c) (4) , (5), or (6), If they meet the test of section 509 (a) (2) (See
section 509(a)(3) )
Provide the following

14

the Support

170(bX1)(A)(tv)

An organization

organized

and operated

about the supported

of supported

to test for public safety


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organizations.

(See mstructions.)
(b) Line number
from above

orqaruzatiorus)

Section
01119/04

509(a) (4). (See mstructions


Schedule

A (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ)

2003

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 99P-EZ) 2003

IPart IV-A

I Support

Schedule

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

(Complete

31-1711829

&

only If you checked a box on line 10, 11, or 12)

Use cash method

Page 3

of eccountinq.

N ote: ~ou may use th e wor k Sh ee t m th e ms true tIons t.or conve rt tnq t.rom th e accrua I t 0 th e cas h me th 0 d 0 f accoun t mg
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in)

15

Grtts, grants, and contrrbulrons


received. (Do not Include
unusual grants See Irne 28 )

16

Membership

17

Grossreceiptsfrom admissions,
merchandisesold or services performed,
or furnishing of facilities In any activity
that ISrelatedto the orqanzanon's
charitable,etc, purpose
GrossIncomefrom Interest, dividends,
amountsreceivedfrom paymentson
secunnesloans (section 512(a)(5,
rents, royalties,and unrelatedbusiness
taxableIncome(less seclion 511taxes)
from busmessesacqured by the organizanonafter June30, 1975

18

Net Incomefrom unrelatedbusiness


activities not IncludedIn Irne 18

20

Tax revenues levied for the


orqaruzatron's benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
The value of services or
tacihtres furnished to the
organization by a governmental
unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
facihtres generally furnished to
the public Without charge
Other Income Attach a
schedule Do not Include
garn or (loss) from sale of
capital assets

22

23

Total of lines 15 through

24

Line 23 minus line 17

25

Enter I % of line 23

26

Organizations

(c)
2000

(d)
1999

(e)
Total

130,112.

142,054.

131,386.

403,552.

16,753.

25,815.

11,088.

53,656.

41.

described

167,910.
142,095.
1,679.

146,865.
130,112.
1,469.

22

a Enter 2% of amount

on lines 10 or 11:

41.

142,474.
131,386.
1,425.

In column

457,249.
403,593.

N/A

(e), line 24

... 26a

b Preparea list for your recordsto showthe nameof and amountcontributedby eachperson(other than a governmentalUnitor publicly
supportedorganrzat,on)whosetotal gifts for 1999through 2002exceededthe amountshownrn Irne26a. Do not file this list With your
return Enterthe total of all theseexcessamounts

... --26b

c Total support

... 26c

d Add

27

(b)
2001

fees received

19

21

(a)
2002

Amounts

for section

509(a)(1)

from column

test. Enter Irne 24, column

(e) for lines

e Public support

(Irne 26c minus line 26d total)

f Public support

percentage

(e)

18

19

22

26b

(line 2Ge (numerator)

divided

--

--

---------

----

--------

--

26d

~
~

by line 26c (denominator

26e

26f

Organizations
descrrbed on line 12:
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified
person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'disqualified person' Do not file this list with your return. Enter the sum of
such amounts for each year

_3j

(2002)

6_6_Q.:...

_l]- ']_(_0_9~ :.._(2000)

(2001)

1]- ~ (_6:._

Q_._

(1999)

bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records to
show the name of, and amount received for eachJear,
that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2)
$5,000 (Include In the list organizations describe
rn lines 5 through 11, as well as individuals)
Do not file this list with your return. After
computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described In (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences
(the excess amounts) for each year.

_Q.:...

(2002)
c Add Amounts

from column

(e) for lines.

531656.
265,330.

17
d Add

Line 27a total

e Pubhc support

h Investment
28

BAA

Q :.._(1999)

403,552.

15

percentage

income

509(a)(2)

21

(line 18, column

27d

~
from line 23, column

divided

(e~

"'127~

I'

divided

27e

457,249. - ... _~

by line 27t (denominator

(e) (numerator)

457 208.
265,330.
191,878.

27c

O.

and line 27b total

test. Enter amount

(line 27e (numerator)

percentage

Q_._

16

20

(line 27c total minus line 27d total)

f Total support for section


9 Public support

Q :.._(2000)

(2001)

...

by line 27f (denominator

27g
27h

'

........_____

41. 96 !t-o
0.01 %

Unusual Grants: For an organization descrrbed In line 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants durrnq 1999 through 2002, prepare a
list for your records to show, for each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brref descnption
of the
nature of the grant Do not file this hst with your return. Do not rnclude these grants In line 15
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Schedule

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A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2003

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 99QEZ) 2003

IPart V

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

I Private School Questionnaire


(To be completed

ONLY by schools

31-1711829

&

(See Instructions)
that checked the box on line 6 in Part IV)

Page 4

N/A
Yes

29 Does the orqaruzatron

have a racially nondiscriminatory


policy toward students
Instrument, or In a resolullon of ItS governing body?

other governing

30

by statement

In ItS charter,

bylaws,

r-=-29=-1f--_l-_

Does the organization Include a statement of ItS racially nondiscriminatory


policy toward students In all ItS brochures,
catalogues, and other written communications
with the public dealing with student adrmsstons. programs,
and scholarships?

31

Has the organization publicized Its racially nondiscriminatory


policy through newspaper or broadcast media dunnq
the period of solrcrtatron for students, or dUring the registration period If It has no sohcrtauon program, In a way that
makes the policy known to all parts of the general community It serves?
If 'Yes,' please descnbe: If 'No,' please explain

32

Does the organization

Records Indicating

maintain

Copies of all catalogues,


With student adrmssions,

brochures,
programs,

of the student

33

body, faculty,

announcements,
and other written
and scholarships?

statement)

31

r'--t--+--

32a

staff?

on a racially
32b

communications

to the pubhc dealing

32c

or on ItS behalf to sohcit contributions?

'No' to any of the above, please explain

Does the organization

and administrative

and other fmancral assistance are awarded


. .

d Copies of all material used by the organization


If you answered

(If you need more space, attach a separate

30

r-::-''-t--+--

the following

the racial composition

b Records documenting that scholarships


nondrscnrmnatory baSIS?

32d

(If you need more space, attach a separate

statement.)

drscnrrunate by race In any way With respect to


_. --

Students'

rights or privileges?

33b

c Employment

of faculty or adrmmstrative

d Scholarships

or other fmancial

staff?

33c

assistance?

33d

pohcies?

33e

f Use of tacrhtres?

33f

9 Athletic

33g

programs?

h Other extracurricular
If you answered

-----

33a

b Adrrussrons pohcies?

e Educational

No

actrvities?

33h

'Yes' to any of the above, please explain.

(If you need more space, attach a separate

statement)
i
I

34a Does the organization

b Has the organization's


If you answered
35

BAA

receive any fmancial

aid or assistance

from a governmental

agency?

34a

rrght to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?

'Yes' to either 34a or b, please explain

uSing an attached

34b
statement

Does the organization certify that It has complied With the applicable requirements
sections 4 01 through 4.05 of Rev Proc 7550, 19752 C.B. 587, covering racial
nondrscnrrunatron?
If 'No,' attach an explanation.
..
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08/28/03

of

Schedule

35
A (Form 990 or 990EZ)

2003

31-1711829

Schedule A (Form 99.0 or 990,-EZ) 2003


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
&
IPart VIA I Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See Instructions)
(To be completed
Check ..

a I

ONLY by an eligible

Ilf the organization

organization

belongs to an affiliated

that filed Form 5768)


Check

group

.... b

llf

N/A
you checked

'a' and 'limited

means amounts

36
37

Total lobbymq expenditures

to Influence

public opiruon

Total Iobbymq expenditures

to Influence

a legislative

(add lines 36 and 37)

38

Total lobbying expenditures

39

Other exempt

40

Total exempt

41

purpose expenditures

39
40

from the following

The lobbying

on line 40 is -

Not over $500,000

table -

nontaxable

amount

is -

Over$500,000but not over $1,000,000

00 hoe 40
~
$100,000plus 15% of the excessover $500,000

Over$1,000,000but not over $1,500,000

$175,000plus 10% of the excessover $1,000,000

Over$1,500,000but not over$17,000,000

$225,000plus 5% of the excessover $1,500,000

Over $17,000,000

$1,000,000

nontaxable

apply

(b)
To be completed
for ALL electing
organizations

38

(add lines 38 and 39)

Enter the amount

amount

provrsions

36
37

lobbymq)

body (direct lobbyinq)

purpose expenditures

LobbYing nontaxable
If the amount

paid or mcurred.)
(grassroots

control'

(a)
Affiliated group
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term 'expenditures'

Page 5

20% of th, amount

amount

--

- -

--

-- .

-_.

--

--

41

--

- --

--

.- -

--

_--

42

42

Grassroots

(enter 25% of line 41)

43

Subtract

line 42 from line 36. Enter -0- If line 42 IS more than line 36

44

Subtract

line 41 from line 38 Enter -0- If line 41 IS more than line 38

Caution:

If there IS an amount

on either Ime 43 or ltne 44,

YOU

must

43
44

ttle

Form 4720

4 -Year Averaging Period Under Section SOl (h)


(Some organizations

that made a section 501 (h) election do not have to complete


See the Instructions for lines 45 through 50 )
Lobbying

(a)
2003

Calendar year
(or fiscal year
beginning in) ....

45

Lobbyinq
amount

46

LobbYingceilingamount
(150% of line 45(e

47

Total lobbymq
expenditures

48

Grassroots nontaxable amount

49

Grassrootsceiling amount
(150% of hne48(e

50

Grassroots lobbyinq
expenditures

Expenditures

During

all of the five columns

4 -Year Averaging

below.

Period

(b)

(c)

(d)

(e)

2002

2001

2000

Total

nontaxable

/Part VIB / Lobbying Activity by Nonelecting Public Charities


(For reporting

only by organizations

that (lid not complete

Part VI-A)

N/A

(See Instructions)

DUring the year, did the organization attempt to Influence national, state or local legislation, including
attempt to Influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of.

any

Yes

No

Amount

a Volunteers

b Paid staff or management

(Include

compensation

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

h.)

______

____

c Media advertisements
d Mailings to members,
e Publications,

legislators,

or published

f Grants to other organizations

purposes

their staffs, government

seminars,

i Total lobbymq expenditures

statements

for lobbymq

g Direct contact with legislators,


h Rallies, demonstrations,

or the public

or broadcast

conventions,

(add lines c through

officials,

speeches,

or a legislative

lectures,

body

or any other means

h.)

If 'Yes' to any of the above, also attach a statement giving a detailed descrtption of the lobbyinq acuviues
BAA

Schedule

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08/28/03

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2003

Schedule

A (Form

990 or 99Q-EZ) 2003

IPart VII I Information Regarding


Exempt Organizations
51

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


Transfers

To and Transactions

&
and Relationships

31-1711829
With Noncharitable

(See Instructions)

Did the reporting organization directly or Indirectly engage In any of the following with any other organization
of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations)
01 In section 527, relating to political organizations?
a Transfers

from the reporting

organization

to a nonchantable

exempt organization

descnbed

In section

of

501 (c)

Yes

(i) Cash
(ii)Other

Page 6

No

X
X

51 a (i)
a (ii)

assets

b Other transactions
(i) Sales or exchanges
(ii)Purchases
(iii)Rental

of facilities,

(iv)Relmbursement
(v)Loans

of assets with a nonchantable

of assets from a nonchantable


equipment,

exempt

exempt orqamzatron

b (ii)

or other assets

b (iii)

arrangements

b (iv)

or loan guarantees

(vi)Performance

X
X
X
X
X
X
X

b (i)

organization

b (v)

of services or membership

c Shanng of facmtres, equipment,

mailing

or tundraismq

solicitations

b (vi)

lists, other assets, or paid employees

d If the answer. to any of the above IS 'Yes,' complete the following schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value of
the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization, If the organization
received less than fair market value In
ar1Y_ransac
1
t Ion or s hanng arrange men t , s h ow In co Iumn (d) th eva Iue 0 f th e goo s, 0 th er asse t s, or services receive d

(a)
Line no

(c)

(b)
Amount Involved

Name of nonchantable

exempt

orqaruzauon

(d)
Descnpnon of transfers, transacnons,and sharing arrangements

N/}\

52a Is the organization directly or Indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more tax-exempt
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c) (3 or In section 527?
b If 'Yes,' complete

organizations

~0

Yes

IRl No

the fo IIowmq sc hedule:

(a)

(b)
Type of organization

Name of organization

Descrtption

(c)
of relationship

N/A

BAA

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Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2003

FEDERAL STATEMENTS

2003

PAGE 1

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

31-1'11829

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43
OTHER EXPENSES

(A)

BANK CHARGES
CASUAL LABOR
COMPUTER EXPENSES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION
EDUCATION MATERIALS
INSURANCE
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MISCELLANEOUS
TOTAL $

TOTAL
889.
18,334.
190.
330.
39l.
1,045.
1,995.
173.
754.
300.
24,40l. $

(B)
PROGRAM
SERVICES

(C)
(D)
MANAGEMENT
& GENERAL FUNDRAISING
889.
18,334.
190.
330.
39l.

1,045.
1,995.
173.
754.
1,045. $

300.
300.

23,056. $

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 5'
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

BASIS

CATEGORY
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

TOTAL $

2,010. $
2,010. $

ACCUM.
DEPREC.

BOOK
VALUE

1,407. -------:-;~
$
603.
1,407. $
603.

==========

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58
OTHER ASSETS

DEPOSITS

TOTAL =$=====1=0=.

10.

Application for Extension of Time to File an


Exempt Organization Return

8868

Form
(December
2000)

Department
of theTreasury
InternalRevenueService

.. File a separate application

If you are filing fOI an Automatic 3Month Extension,

OMSNo 15451709

for each return

complete only Part I and check this box

If you are filing fOI an Additional (not automatic) 3Month Extension, complete only Part II (on page 2 of this form)
Note: Do not complete Part II unless you have already been granted an automatic 3month extension on a previously filed
Form 8868.

,Part ,

, Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time -

Note: Form 990T corporations

requestmg

an automatic

Only submit orrqma: (no copies needed)

6-month

extension

check this box and complete

Part I only

All other cotpoteuotis (mcludmg Form 990C filers) must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file mcome tax returns
REMICs and trusts must use Form 8736 to request an extension of time to file Form 7065. 7066. or 7047

Type or
print
File by the
due date for
filing your
return. See
Instructions

Partnerships,

Nameof ExemptOrganization

Employer Identification

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

31-1711829

number

Number.street.androomor suite numberIt a PObox, seemstrucucns

3805 EDWARDS 200 ROOKWOOD TOWER


City.townor post officeFora foreignaddress.see mstructrons

state

ZIPcode

CINCINNATI, OH 45209
Check type of return to be filed (file a separate application

'X
r
~

Form 990

r+'

Form 990-BL

Form 990-EZ
Form 990-PF

If the organization

If this IS for a Group Return, enter the organization's


check this box

r-

Form 990-T (Section 401 (a) or 408(a) trust)

for each return)

Form 990-T (corporation)

f-

Form 990T (trust other than above)


Form 1041A

Form 4720
Form 5227
Form 6069
Form 8870

does not have an office or place of busmess In the United States, check thrs box
..

four digit Group Exemption

If It IS for part of the group, check this box

..

..

Number (GEN)

D and attach

If thrs IS for the whole group,

a list With the names and EINs of all members

the extension Will cover


I request an automatic 3-month (6-month. for 990T corporation)
to file the exempt organization return for the organization

.. [R] calendar

.. D tax year
2

year 20

03

extension of time until

8/15

,20

named above The extenston IS for the orqaruzatron's

_Qi_,
return for

or

beginning
, 20
, and ending
------.===r-' 20
If thrs tax year IS for less than 12 months, check reason
Initial return
Final return

Change In accounting

3a If this application IS for Form 990-BL, 990PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069. enter the tentative tax, less any
nonrefundable credits. See Instructions

period

$ _______

~_c_

....::.0..:...

c Balance Due. Subtract line 3b from line 3a Include your payment With trus form, or, If required, deposit With FTD
coupon or, If required. by usmq EFTPS (Electroruc Federal Tax Payment System) See Instructions
$

o.

b If thrs apphcation IS for Form 990-PF or 990T, enter any refundable credits and estimated tax payments made.
Include any pnor year overpayment allowed as a credit

0.

Signature and Verification


Underpenaltiesof perjury, I declarethatI haveexaminedtrus return,includingaccornpanymq
complete.andthatI am aumonzec to preparethrs form

schedulesandstatements,andto thebestof my knowledgeandbelief,It IS true,correct,and

Tolle ...

Date ...
Form 8868 (12-2000)

FIFZ0501
L 01/05/04

DIVIDER

"
~orm

990

Under section S01(c), 527, or 4947(aX1) of the Internal Revenue


(except black lung bene!!t trust or private foundation)

vI t-e

Oepa .",ent

Into ..... 1 Reverue

Tru""ry

... The orqaruzauon

SerJIce

may have to use a copy

For the ZOOZca endar year, or tax year beg,nnln9_

~eck

ot

trus return to sausty state reporting

, Z002, and ending

r--

ors~e

NORTHERN KENTUCKY
3805 EDWARDS 200 ROOKWOOD TOWER

~:~~

CINCINNATI,

or prlat

.__ Name change


I",b al return

lion.

Fin... r.bJm

Open to Public
lnspection

requirements

~~;~::~. CHARACTERCOUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

change

2002

Code

II appheable

r-- Address

OMS No 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

Employ.r Id.ntlllulion

Number

31-1711829
E Telepbone number

(513)

OH 45209

366-3133

f0-

r-- Amended

relUm

'-" Apphcanon

Section 501 (cX3) orqanrzatrons


chantable trusts must attach
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

pending

H "rrJ Ilfrt> not "wl,ab/II

and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt


completed Schedule A

G Web site .. N/A


-=-....:.;:..;:..::....=:=--....:.:.~:........--------------------------tH

Check here ~
If tile orqaruzatron's gross receipts are normally not more than
$25,000 The organization need not file a return With the IRS, but If the organization
received a Form 990 Package In the mall, It should file a return Without financial data
Some states require a complete retum

3"

(insert

no)

4947(~)(1)

527

or

Contributions.
a Direct

giftS, grants,

and Similar amounts

Program

Membership
Interest

DIVidends

130 112

nollCilsh

revenue

Including

government

--i-'o''\>

--f,o ~:,

cash Investments

6.111

'~

6b

c Net rental rncome or (loss) (subtract


R
E
V
E
N
U

8a

Gross amount
than Inventory

c .."-;:.

line 6b trom line 6a)

from sales of assets

(A) Securities

other

Spacial

dire

S
E
S

UJ

A
S

12

Other rev nue


Total rev

13

Program

14

Management

15

Fundrarsmq

16

l'

Payments

18

Excess

[eO'(rs a

2 0

,(.It,

Bc

~"j-::~

19

Net assets

Other changes
Net assets

For Paperwork

9b

or lund balances

,
.v

9c

lowances

,v

"

~
, , ~

lOb
lille lOa}

10c

ge, IOe, and 11)

12

(8)

13

(C)}

14
15

146,865
29 235
80 996.
1 815

16
column

at beginning

17

(A

line 17 from Irne 12)


of year (from line 73, column
(attach

at end of year (combine

Act Notice,

[10.111

ti. edule) (subtract hne lOb from

In net assets or fund balances

Reduction

(D

16 and 44

.:""

'

(attach schedule)

or fund balances

11

or (detrcrt) for the year (subtract

20

'c;
~

btract line 9b from line 9a)

(from line 44, column

Total eX!l_enses (add lines

T E
T

s 21

1(.

~~~~,~'

(from line 44, column

to affiliates

:s:d

BAA

8b

r-9~a~ilr-

"" i' ~~'""~,80

and general

01 contributions

expenses

(from line 44, column

LL

'V'

>

8d

eoo"ENllnUMl

services

;a

ES

t exp~69EWe&ralsln

lOll Gross sal ~


rnVKrlPlYo'er
b Less cos m ~oo~ld
c Gross profit r (I

E
X
p
E

>

.-~~, :::c

(A) and (B

(not Including

c Net mcorr e 0 ~Iu~~/

.....

Sa

schedule)

an-tm
,,,..re-'''I-m------

reported
bLess

line Be, columns

events and acuvrues (attach

a Gross revenue

t'"\I

7
0

(B) Other

cost or omer baSIS and sales expenses

d Net gain or (loss) (combine


9

6c
)

(deSCrIbe

c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule)

:-i...,..,

b Less

130_r 112.
16,753

from securities

Income

1d

(Irom Part VII, lme 93)

rental expenses
Investment

rz or 990PF)

130 112 ~U:'


=c.::...J<-=.=..::=---j):~ ~1
..

L-.:.'.=c-'--

Olller

IX]

(See Instructions)

f-.:.1.;;;b+-

lees and contracts

rents

v..

0.

to attach Schedule B(Form 990, 990

~~

b Less

and temporary

and Interest

Dv ..

Enter 4 dlqlt GEN


...
Ct1ecK'"
11 the QrganlZatlonIS not requIred

dues and assessments.

on savings

V..

~-.-:-

(grants)

(cash

service

6a Gross

contributions

No

1a
!-..:....::+-

pubhc support

c Government
d Totar(addljnM
Ia through c)

ti,.

received

pubhc support

b Indirect

...

a separa'" retJm filed by an


on;la nlz;a bon covered by a group ruhng'

146, 865
Net Assets or Fund Balances

lPart I' ~\jRevenue Expenses, and Chances in

affil,.In'

Are all affiliate. Induded?

H (d) I.

Add lines 6b, Bb, 9b, and 1Db to line 12"

Gross receipts

s..cbon 527 ol'll""'ZIIbons

(It No, a ttach ~ hot See 1f15lruc~om )

Organization
type
(check only one)

.. IX I 501 (c)

(c)

Iul

It>

H (a) I. tI,. a group reum tor


H (b) II'Yes .ntern~rofaffillatn

see the separate

18

(A

19

explanation)

20

lines IB, 19, and 20)


Instructions

112 046
34 819
6 884

21
TEEAOI071

09104102

41 703

Form 990 (2002) ~

,,

Fom~ 990 (2002)

CHARACTER

OF

COUNCIL

Part.<U~"'>Statement of Functional

CINCINNATI

31-1711829

Expenses
...

Do not mclud" emoom reported on Ime


Bb, 9b, lOb, or 16 of Part I

6P,

22

......;,0

~~

c>

(B) Program
services

(A) Total

, ,c

, ,

(C) Management
and general
0)

$
$

22
24

25

Benehtspaid to or for members (all sen)


CGmpensatlon
of oHlcers,directors, etc

26

Other salanes and wages

26

27

Pension

27

28

Other employee

29

Payroll taxes

30

Professronal

31

Accounting

32

Legal fees

32

33

Supplies

33

34

Telephone

35

Postage and shipping

34
35

36

Occupancy

36

'37
38

Equipment

24

plan contributions
benefits

rundrarsmo

Interest

41

DepreCiation,depletion,etc (attach schedule)

42

43

Otherexpensesnot coveredabove (Itemize)


STATEMENT
1
-------------------

aSEE

4321

43b

--------------------_---------------[add' j;neS' 22 -4~ -

OI1J~nlzalJohicompleting columns (8)


cII7ry th ese tobls tD hnts 13 15

If 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate

/(o~::;'
f-=-Jr

)'

....;.~~

......
.::.,.-:;.-~~-<:~~
:!3.r :: :-,~,~.. (:-,
f_r?

......

J~

~(

..

"

,,"

.....

.';'o...~'-';.

0) ......

":3

~j

38 483

4 254
2 944

4 254
2 944

1 410

1_L410

1 499
2 665
1 265

1 499
2[665
1,265

18 868
805

18 153
805

715

402

402

24 452

14 236

9[116

1,100

29 235

80 996

1,815

43d
43e

(D,

112,046

44

educational

campaign

and tundraismq

amount of these IOlnt costs

, (IIi)

w....oo:.::

...( ...

are Iollowrnq SOP 98 2

Are any romt costs from a combined

0)

>~i;~'i.:~-,-:-<:_':l .,i~}~/i~.;:: ~~;;a}/<f~


v,.{I ....
'-fJo').:,

............

43c

-----------------d

~D If you

14 999

53 482

'37
38

42

to tundra ISing

"....x .... :.!..

31

rental and rnarntenance

Check

J(-:.;

30

fees

fees

T otiifllncboni.ip8n,;;

"'1!;, ,,-:-~;~';"I

~o,>k; :<~<~'~<t"'~
yJ.J........

I'

~1:stf,t~.-::"~)
w ...

28

41

JOint Costs

.to)

.,..... ?-..:vA

29

39
40

; .-:...... )'"> .. ~>.".':

'"

25

39 Travel
40 Conlerences,conventJons,and meetmgs

44

)'....

~:--.:o:<~~:~~~:%-t~t~~
..
~;-._.,,/3f

23

Pnntmq and publications

..

)
non cash
SpecifiCassistanceto indIViduals(all sch)

23

(0) Fundraismq

~">"
o~ ..
".0;.(-'::
)'
......
" ........c .. {o)
...."..~o.. A~~
n
...
:..,.{o:.~~.}:-') ~
,?
c,
~ ...}.-:'::;-"o;"'..;/":"
"!:-'
~')(./(.;:.-.$.: ...
) ....c ..~) .. ";'::"'o'{oA<:")(. ....
..:::~ ...:-,: ::-:--\.....::
)...V c
':<.0 ...
':- ~t(':::::) ....
o...............
'f.' ;:"
{).-l:....
>
:;.o.((. :;-.. .x:
-..;.~.(.r\:""') ..%o.....
:-...,g c ':',:y:~......"
~"~

Grantsandallocanons (aU sch)


(cash

Pa e 2

(A) Columns (8), (C), and (0) are


charitable trusts but optional for others

All orqaruzahons must complete column


required for section 501 (c) (3) and (4) orqaruzauons and section 4947(a)(l) nonexempt

the amount allocated

sohcitatron

reported

, (Ii)

to management

and general

In

~DYes

(8) Programservces?

the amount allocated

to program

, and

No

services

(IV) the amount allocated

IParU1LJ Statement of Program SeNice Accomplishments


Pro;r~m Servlc. Elp.llles

VVhat IS the orqaruzatron's primary exempt purpose? ..


EDUCATION
All orqaruzatrons must descnbe their exempt purpose achle;einents
In cieararid-concise -manner
the numberofclients served, pub~~c~tlons Issued, etc DISCUSSachievements that are not measurable
(Secnon 501 (c)(3) & (4) organ
rzanons and 4947(a)(I) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants & allocations to others)

a _!)~MI_N~_
i=~A_T~

_P~2~~~

_H~~P_EQ

_SN~ _C2t1M_u~n_T]~~,_

_N_UM~~OQ~

_IBQ.I_VlI2.U_Ab~

!l1P_RQY.E_ Q.U_!:~lI_P~

(R.qu"""

-state

c... ~

llQ!_L_P _

~T_RQ~G_ I~_Ib!.E_!)

.?EQ.M_PJ~

i=~I~~

for 501(e) (3) ~nd


(.4) orgiilnlzatJons
and
~947(.)(1) tru.ts, but
op~onal lor ohen; )

29 235.
b

--------------------~-------------------------------$
(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocallons

e Other program services


f Total of Program

BAA

Service Expenses

(Grants and allocations

$
$

(should equal hne 44, cotumn (8), program servicas]


TEEA0102l

01J22I(I3

29,235.
Form 990 (2002)

CHARACTER

Form 990 (2002)

IPart tvJ:] Balance


Sheets
,

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

31-1711B29

Page 3

(See Instructions)

Where requuea, attached schedules and amounts


column should be (or end-or-year amounts only

Note

&

45

Cash -

non Interest

46

Savings

and temporary

(A)

wutun the aescnptton

Beginning

(8)
End 01 year

at year

5 467

bearrng

40 688

45

cash Investments

46
~":.-/~v....
ri~.:'
...-:(v-,(

47a Accounts
b Less

allowance

"'J ..'-

47a

receivable
tor doubtful

accounts

47b

47c

0,'

)(\/.:....

48a Pledges
b Less

receivable

allowance

for doubtful

accounts

49

Grants

50

Receivables frorn officers, directors,


employees (attach schedule)

51 a Othernotes& loansrecevable (attach sch)

s
T
s

b Less

allowance

for doubtful

Inventories
Prepaid

54

Investments

secunnes

55a Investments

land, burldmqs,

and key
50

I 5131

,
~.......,.;;.:..~

51 b

Slc

<

53

"'0 Cost 0

schedule)

& equipment

baSIS

54

FMV

~, '

55a

... <~~:o

, ,

55b

56

baSIS

57a

2,010

57b

1,005

depreciatrqp

STATEMENT 2
SEE STATEMENT

schedule)
(descrrbe

59

Total assets

(add lines 45 through

payable

S5e

schedule)

and equipment

...

and accrued

58) (must equal line 74}

~... :(..{
1,407
10
6,884

:-It::::.. ..
c .... 0:.:-=
... ,,-:::.:........
57e

58
59

Grants

62

Deferred

63

loans from officers, directors, trustees,and keyemployees(attach schedule)

payable

61

revenue

62

bond liabilities

(attach

63

schedule)

65

Other liabilities

(descnbe

66

Total liabilities

(add lines 60 through

through

that follow

64a

Unrestnctec1

68

Temporarily

69

Permanently

Organizations

B
A
l

64b

SFAS 117, cheek

here

...

I!J and

65

65)
complete

lines 67

~~~~:
6,884

restricted

70 through

SFAS 117, check here

...

68
69
;.

and complete

lines

.......

,' ,
o" c
.....

74

70

Capital

71

Paid In or capital

72

Retained

stock, trust prmcipal,

earnrngs,

surplus,

or current

funds

or land, buildmq,

endowment,

accumulated

and equipment
Income,

71

fund

72

or other funds

Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through
72, column (A) must equal line 19, column (B) must equat line 21)

74

Total liabilities

0:

7Q

73

0)(

.. -::

.. 1'-',):.'"

("

41, 703

67

restricted

that do not follow

66
; .. -:".-3.'::.
c ..-:- -:-

69 and lines 73 and 74

67

1,005
10
41,703.

60

expenses

61

Organizations

0:

f'v~";::"

b Mortgagesandother notes payable(attach schedule)

0
R

(attach

Other assets

64a Tax exempt

T
I
E

48c

charges

58

60 Accounts

48b

deprecratron

b Less accumulated

v ',,:_

52

and deferred

other (attach

57a Land, buildmqs,

48a

for sale or use

expenses

(attach

trustees,

accounts

53

Investments

-= .....

"')"1--=-

49

b Less accumulated
(attach schedule)

L
I
A
B

.. ....

receivable

52

56

..

f:.8&~:

and net assetslfund

balances

(add lines 66 and 7.3)

.....

6,884.
6,884.

......

-..:

.. "'...........
.....
:-"

73
74

41,703
41,703

Form 990 IS available for publrc Inspection and, for some people, serves as the primary or sale source of Information
about a particular
organization
How the publiC perceives an organization
In such cases may be deterrmned by the Information
presented on Its return Therefore,
please make sure the return IS complete and accurate and fully descnbes, In Part III, the organrzatJon's programs and accomplishments

BAA

ITEAm 03l

09104102

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


~parUVA~1Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited
Financial Statements with Revenue
per Return (See instructions)

31-1711829
Part JV..sjReconciliation of Expenses per Audited
Financial Statements with Expenses
per Return

Form 990 (2002)

Total revenue,gains, and other sup porI


per audited Iinancral staernents

Amounts Included on line a but


not on line 12, Form 990
(1) Net unreanzec
gains on
Investments

N/A

but not

ments reported on
hne 20, Form 99Q

$
$

year qrants

(3) Losses lellQrted on


line 20, Form 99<1

(3) Recovenes of prior


(4) Other (specify)

(4) Other (specify)

---------

--------.... b

$
--------Add amounts on lines (1) through (4)

.... c

LIne a minus

Amounts Included on line 17,


Form 990 but not on lme a

--------

Add amounts on Imes(1) through (4)


line b

Line a minus

Amounts Included on line 12,


Form 990 but not on line a

(l) Investmentexpenses
not Includedon line
6b, Form 990.

not Includedon hne


6b, Form 990

(2) Other (specify)

---_-----------

.... b
.... c

line b

(l) Investmentexpenses

(2) Other (specify)


,

on lines (1) and (2)

Total revenue per line 12, Form


990 (line C _QJusline d)

.... d

"

:: ,;(t,/
...A",V'-'

---------

.," ~~:-'.,\
................. "':::....;.

--------- $

on lines (1) and (2}

.... d

Total expenses per hne 17, Form


990 (lme c plus nne d)

.... e

Add amounts

e
.... e

IPartY, j List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees


(8) TItle and average hours
per week devoted
to POSition

(A) Name and address

(0) Ccntnbutions to
employee benefit
plans and deferred
compensation

(E) Expense
account and ather
allowances

TREASURER
NONE

TRUSTEE
NONE

TRUSTEE
NONE

TRUSTEE
NONE

O.

NONE

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation
of more
than $100,000 from your organization
and all related organizations,
of which mare than
$lO,OOO was provided by the related orqaruzatrons?
If Yes,' attach schedule

see instructions)

ROGER GRIGGS
--------------------10650 BIG BONE CHURCH ROAD

--~-----------------CINCINNATI, OH 45209

(C) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter 0-)

CHAIRMAN

~-------------------UNION, KY 41091
JOHN PIERCE
--~----~------------3500 GULF SHORE BLVD N
~-------------------NAPLES, FL 34103
GALE BROCK
--~-----------------3805 EDWARDS ROAD

(LIst each one even It not compensated,

MIKE DALY
------------------~-1426 STATE ROUTE 125
--------------------HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130
MIKE ELLISON
--------------------1780 ANDERSON BLVD
--------------------_
HEBRON, KY 41048

75

(2) Prior year adlust

Ices and use


of facilities

Amounts Included on line


on lme 17, Form 990
(1) Donated serv
Ices and use
of tacurties

(2) Donated serv

Add amounts

Page 4

....DYes

~No

see Instructions

BAA

Form 990 (2002)

TEEAOI04L

01122J03

_-

-------

Form 990 (2002)


CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
IPartYJ' ~,IOther lnformatron (See Instructions)
76

Old the orqamzation engage In any activity not previously


attach a detaued descnpuon of each activity

Were any changes

made In the organizing

II 'Yes: attach a conformed

78a

Old the organization

b If 'Yes:
79

or governing

31-1711B29

&

Page 5
Yes

reported

to the IRS? If 'Yes:

business

but not reported

to the IRS?

Yh

:: .. c, .:~~~

gross Income of $1,000 or more dUring tI1e year covered

termination,

77
by

ttus return?

X
N A

78a

has It filed a tax return on Form 990T for thiS year?

Was there a ucurdauon, drssolution,


year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement

76
documents

copy of tI1e changes

have unrelated

78b

or substantial

contraction

"

dUring the

vr.W.<

Is the organization related (other than by association With a statewide or natronwide organization)
through
membership,
governing bodies trustees, officers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization?

b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the orqaruzatton


81

a E;te~

lJL~ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

>

and check whether


dlr-;;ct ;;;. -;-ndl':;ct pol.t;-;;~ ;xpe~d-;-~~

b Old the organization

... < ~.,<

79
>,

80a

No

file Form 1120-POL

It IS

Bl ~n;tructlons

-S-;;I;;:;;

___ ___
exempt

I 81 al

or

TI

:?>.'(

r'~~<'1,

'",

nonexempt

..;'>.;.~

-,

,0>

Y~

..,"'t....sJ

'"

81b

or the use of matenals,

the organization
receive donated services
substantially
less than fair rental value?

>,

s: ..~".:~
X

80a

for trus year?

82 a Old

"

common

equipment,

or racihues at no charge

.-~ ..q~

or at

82a

,
b tf Yes,' you may Indicate the value of these Items here Do not Include this amount
revenue In Part I or as an expense In Part II (See instructions In Part III)

83a

Old the organization

comply With the public

b Old the organization

comply With the disclosure


soucrt any contnoutrons

84a Old the organization

b If Yes: did the oroaruzatron


not tax deductible

85

b Old the organization

requirements

requirernents

make only In-house

lobbying

and Similar amounts

162(e) lobbymq

e Aggregate

nondeductible

organizatIons

all dues nondeductible

87

Included

organtzatlons

50T(c)(T2)

or gifts were

"

expenditures

and political
amount

of $2,000

by members?

or less?

from members

expenditures

of section

6033(e)(I)(A}

dues notices

to

Enter

i!I

Initiation

tees and capital

contnbutrons

included

a Gross Income from members

bGross Income from other sources (00 not net amounts


against amounts due or received from them)

..........

.,

.1>:~

8Sb

SSq

N A

8Sh

N A

8Se

N/A

85d
85e

N/A

85t

N/A

N/A

Its reasonable estimate 01

on

86a
N/A
~~----------~~~

on line 12, for pubhc use of club faCilities


Enter

received

N A
N A
N A

8Sa

8Sc through 8Sh below unless the organization

line 12
b Gross receipts,

84a

h If section 6033(e)(I}(A) dues notices were sent, does Ihe organIZation agree to add the amount on nne 85t
dues allocable to nondeduchble lobbymg and political expenditures for the follOWing tax year?
SOl(c)(7)

X
X

83b

that such contributions

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83110

applications?

to qUid pro quo contributions?

f Taxable amount of lobbymq and political expenditures {line 85d less 85e.}
q Does the organization elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount on line 8517

86

150,000

l82bJ

and exempnon

statement

..

84b

a Were substantially

was answered to either B5a or 85b, do not complete


waiver for proxy tax owed for the pnor year

d Section

relating

an express

If 'Yes

c Dues, assessments,

for returns

~('<-)

..<'/'

or gifts that were not tax deducnbla?

Include With every soucrtauon

(5), or (6) orqentzetions

50T(c)(4)

msoecuon

as

or shareholders

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due or paid to other sources

88 At any time dunng the year, did the organization

own a 50% or greater Interest In a taxable corporation


or partnership,
from the organization under Regulations
sections 301 7701 2 and 301 7701-3?

or an entity disregarded
as separate
If 'Yes,' complete Part lX
89a 501(c)(3)

organizations

section 4911

Enter

of tax Imposed

...

section

on the organization

dunnq

4912'"

the year under

sectron 49SS'"

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b 50 1(c)(3) and 50T(c)(4) orqeruzettons


Old the organization
engage In any section 4958 excess benent transaction
dunng the year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement
explaining each transaction
c Enter Amount of tax Imposed on the organization
year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958
d Enter

Amount

of tax on line 89c, above,

managers

reimbursed

or disqualified

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and enter me amount of tax exempt

tr;;sts -'i1~gio~-990~;;I;;;

Interest

received

dunng

,V

:!
<
y

89b

the

The books are In care of ...


Located at ...

persons

c-,

by the organization

90a List the states Wltn which a copy of trus return IS filed'"
OHIO
b Number of employees employed In the pay penod that includes M;r~
91

B8

Amount

of

-;-n~~ctl~n~_}-

Telephone

number

- - - - - - - - ...

Fo-';; 10it -= Che~kh;r; - -

or accrued dUring the tax year

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+ 4'" 45130

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N/A
Form 990 (2002)

TEEAOIOSL

OII22J03

Form 990 (2002)

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

I'PartNU'J Analysis of Income-Producing

Unrelated

Note Entpr gross amounts


otbervase indtcetea

93

Program

Activities

service

unless

31 - 1711829

&

Page 6

(See Instructions)

business

(A)

Income

Excluded

Busmess code

bv section

(C)

(8)
Amount

512,513,

or 514

(D)

ExclusIon code

Amount

(E)
Related or exempt
function Income

revenue

PROGRAM FEES

16 753

c
d
e

f Medtcare/Medicard
payments
9 Fees & COllttactstrom ~ovell\mell\ ilge!\t\es
94

Membership

95

Interest on savings & temporarycash mvmnts

dues and assessments.

& Interest

96

DIvidends

97

Net rental Incomeor (loss) trom real estate

from securities
,

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b not debt financed property
98

Net rental Incomeor (loss) tram pm prop

99
100

Other Investment Income


Gain or (lOSS) from sales of assets
other than Inventory

101
102
103

Net Incomeor (loss) from specialevents


Groos profit or (loss)

from

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Total (add line

N o t e' L me 105'PIUS
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line No

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93A

Relationship of Activrties to the Accomplishment

of Exempt Purposes

(See Instructions)

Explain how each activity for which Income IS reported In column (E) of Part VII contributed
of the orqaruzatron's
exempt purposes (other than by provrdinq funds lor such purposes)

Importantly

to the accomplishment

TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE BUSINESS, EDUCATION, GOVERNMENT, AND


RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT CHARACTER TRAINING AND ITS BENEFITS TO THEIR
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES

lParUX';? lnformation Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities


(A)
Name, address, and EIN of corporation,
partnership,
or disregarded
entity

(See Instructions)

(C)

(B)
Percentageof
ownership Interest

(E)

(D)
Total
Income

Nature of acnvihes

End or-year
assets

N/A

-0

%
%

PartX',
a Did the

Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts


orqamzauen,

during the year, receiveany funds, directly or mdlrectly, to pay premiumsan a personalbene1ttcontract?

b Old the organization,

durmq the year, pay premiums,

directly

or Indirectly,

on a personal

benefit

contract?

(See Instructions)
BYes
Yes

~NO
No

Note
.blaments
.nd 11> "8 best of my knowledge
preparer has any knowledge

and

belief It IS

OMS No 1545.Q047

Organization Exempt Under


Section 501(c)(3)

SCHEDULE A
(F orm 990 or 99D-EZ)

(Except Pnvate Foundation)


and Section 501(e), 501(1), 501(1<),
501(n), or Section 4947(aX1) Nonexempt
Chantable Trust
Supplementary
Dep3m11t11'

01 ".

Tr...... ry

Intemal Reverue SeMCIL


Namul ". O'llanlzabcm

MUST be completed

Information

(See ~p.tlIte

by the above organlubons

CHARACTER COUNCIL

2002

instructions)

and attached

to their Form 990 or 990-EZ

OF CINC I NNATI &

Emplo"erldentitlaUon number

NORTHERN KENTUCKY
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31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See instructions

List each one

If there

are none, enter 'None ')

(a) Name and address 01 each


employee ggld more
than $ ,000

(b) Title and average


hours per week
devoted to position

(d) Contl'lbuhons

(c) Compensatron

10 emplOyeebenehl

plans and deferred


compensallon

(e) Expense
account and other
allowances

~2~~ _____________________

------_-------_----------

------------~-----------------------------------------------------------Total number
over $50,000

of other employees

..

paid

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(See Instructions
(8) Name and address

List each one (whether

of each Independent

.,()'r.

mdtviduals

contractor

or firms)

..

It mere are none, enter

paid more than $50,000

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Total number 01 others receiving over


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For Paperwork

Reduction

Act Notice,

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see the Instructions

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Schedule

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A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

Schedule

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

(Part'lW;~JIStatements

About Activities

31-1711829

(See Instructions)

Yes

Dun'ng the year, has the organization attempted to Influence national, state, or local legislation, including
to Influence public oprruon on a legislative matter or referendum'
If 'Yes, enter the total expenses paid

or Incurred In connection
(Must equal amounts

....
$

With the lobbYing activrtres

NIA

on line 38, Part VI A, or line I of Part VI 8_)

1
,,<:-p ??

c Furnishing

d Payment

e Transfer

3
4

<,

<,

>,

of compensation

(or payment

or reimbursement

of expenses

If more than $1,000),

of any part of Its Income or assets?

Does the orqaruzauon

make grants for scholarshtps.

fellowships,

'-'''

~~
-,~

of goods, servrces. or tacrhtres?

student loans, etc? (See Note below)

The orqaruzauon
5

IS not a prrvate foundallon

A church, convention

or association

A school

A hospital or a cooperative

A Federal, state, or local government

A medical research

10

Section

because It IS (please

of churches,

170(b)(1)(A)(II)

(Also complete

hospital

organization

... )

2a

2b

2c

2d

2e

X
X

receiving

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check only ONE applicable

of churches

Section

box)

170(b)(1)(A)(I)

Part V)

service orqamzauon

Section

or governmental

Unit Secllon

operated

c=?

......

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,v;.L

01\

Note Attach a statement to explain how the organization oetermmes that mdNldua/s or organizations
grants or loans from It In furtherance of Its chaff table programs 'qualify' to receive payments

Non-Private Foundation Status

<C{$

Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees?

Epijruv/<"I Reason for

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or leasmq of property'

b Lending of money or other extension

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DUring the year, has the organization, either directly or Indirectly, engaged In any of the follOWing acts With any
substantial contributors, trustees, directors, officers, creators, key emtf.t,oyees, or members of their families, or With any
taxable organization With which any such person IS affiliated as an 0 icer, director, trustee, majority owner, or pnncipal
benencrary?
(If the answer to any question IS 'Yes' attach a detailed statement explalnmg tile transactions)
a Sale, exchange,

No

any attempt

Organizations that made an election under section 501 (h) by filing Form 5768 must complete Part VI A Other
organizations checking 'Yes: must complete Part VI 8 AND attach a statement giVing a detailed descnption of the
lobbying activmes
2

Page 2

In conjunction

170(b)(I)(A)(III)
170(b)(I}(A)(v)

With a hospital

Section

Enter the hospital's

170(b)(1)(A)(iIl)

name,

City,

and state ~

10;:- the-b-;n~f-;i

An orqaruzatron ;;~ed
(Also complete the Support

Schedule

~f~ ~~;g;;
~ ~n-;-v-;r;ty ;w-;_;d ~~op;ated
In Part IV A )

by-ag~v;r;:;-';e~t;j

-;:;-nrt-S-;ct.;n

170Ct,Xi)(A)0v)

D An
organization that normally receives a substantral part of Its support from a governmental
or from the general publrc
Section 170(b)( 1)(A)(vl) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV A )
11 b D A community trust Sectron 170(b)(I)(A)(vl)
(Also complete the Support Schedule
Part IV A)
12 00 An organization that normally receives (1) more than 33-113% of Its support !rom contnbutrons, rnernbersrup fees..l....
and gross receipts
from actrvrtres related to Its charitable, etc, functions - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-lI$'h 01 its support
11 a

Unit

In

from gross Investment Income and unrelated business taxable Income (less section 511 tax) !rom businesses acqoired
orqaruzatron after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2)
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV A )
13

D An
organization that IS not controlled by any disquantred
descnbed
(1) lines 5 through 12 above, or (2) section
In

by the

persons (other than toundation managers) and supports organrzatlons


501 (c}(4), (5), or (6), If they meet the test of section 509(a)(2)
(See

section 509(a) (3) )


PrOVIde the totlowmq mtorrnatron
(a) Name(s)

14
BAA

0 An organization

organized

about the supported orqamzauons

of supported

and operated to test tor publiC safety


TEEA()4{1:a.

(See Instructions)
(b) Line number
from above

orqemzauonts)

Section 509(a)(4)
01122J03

(See Instructions)
Schedule

A (form

990 or Form 990 EZ) 2002

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2002

lP.arHV-A-.i.ISupport

Schedule

Note You may use the worksheet

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

31-1711829

&

Page 3

(Complete only If you checked a box on line 10, II, or 12) Use cash method of accounting.
the mstrucuons for converting from the accrual to the cash me/hod of eccountmq

In

Calendar 'Year (or fiscal yellr


beginning In)
15 GiftS, grants, and contnbuttons
received (Do not Include
unusual qrants See fine 28 }
16 Membership fees received

...

17 Grossreceiptsfromadmissions,
merchandise
soldor servicesperformed,
or furnishingof facilitiesIn anyactlvlly
thatISrelatedto theorganization's
charitable,
elt, puroose
18 GrossIIIcome tramInterest,dNldends,
amountsreceivedfrompaymen
ts on
seeunnes
loans(section512(a)(5,
lenIs,loyalties,andunrelatedbusme55
tallableIncome(lesssecton511 taxes)
flam businesses
acquiredbytheorganizanonaftelJune30 1975
NetIncometramunrelatedbusiness
actIVities
notIncludedIn line 18
20 Tax revenues levied for tne
organization'S benent and
eitner paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
21 The value of services or
faCIlities furrushed to the
organization by a governmental
urut Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacihues generally furnished to
the publiC Without charge
22 Other Income Attach a
schedule Do not Include
gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets
23 Total of lines 15 through 22

(c)
1999

(d)
1998

2001

(b)
2000

142,054

131 386

273 440

088

36,903

(II)

25 815

11

(e)
Total

41

41.

19

167,910
142,095
1,679

24 Line 23 minus line 17


25 Enter I % of line 23
26 Organizations descnbed on lines 10 or 11

142,474
131,386
1,425

310,384.
273,481.
(>

a Enter 2% of amount In column (e), line 24

N/A

b Preparea list tal yourrecordsto showthenameof andamounlcontnbuedbyeachperson(otherthana govel'nmental


Unitor publicly
supported
organization)
whoseIotaI giftsfor 1998 through2001 exceeded
theamountshownIn line26a Donot nle this list with your
return Enterthetotalof ail theseexcessamounts
c Total support tor section 509(a)(I) test Enter line 24, column (e)
d Add Amounts from cotumn (e) for lines
18
19
26b
22

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26e

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I PubliC sUP'Port percentage (tlntl 26e (numerator) dIVIded by hne 26c (denomInator
%
261
27 Organizations descnbed on line 12
a For amounts Included In lines IS, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'disqualified person' Do not file thiS list With your return Enter the sum of
such amounts for each year
(2001)
1_11L 0_o
j _ (2000)
1].
~ ,_
6~_ (1999)
Q _ (199B)
Q. _

...

bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified persons'), prepare a list for your records to
show the name 01, and amount received for each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on fine 25 for tne year or (2)
$5,000 (Include In the list organizations descnbed In lines 5 ttlrough , I, as welt as Individuals) Do not tll~ thrs list With your return Atter
computmg the difference between the amount received and the larger amount descnbed In (1) or (2), enter the sum of these differences
(the excess amounts) lor each year
(2001)
(2000)
Q _ (1999)
Q _ (1998)
Q. _

9_

c Add Amounts from column (e) for lines


17
36,903

15
20

273,440

16
21

310,343_

27c

230,670.
d Add Line 27a total
230,670
and fine 27b total
0
27d
79,673
e Puouc support (line 27c total minus line 27d total)
27e
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I Total support for section 509(a)(2) test Enter amount from line 23, column (e)
310,384 >~ .., .J1 ~;~~1
....l27f
9 Public support percentaqe (lme 27e (numerator) diVided by line 27f (denominator
27g
25 67 %
h Investment Income percentage (line 1B, column (e) (numerator) diVided by line 27f (denomlnato!:)l
... 27h
0 01 %

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...

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28 Unusual Grants For an organization descnbed In line 10, II, or 12 mat received any unusual grants dUring 1998 through 2001, prepare a
fist for your records to show for each year the name of the contnbutor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief descnpnon 01 the
nature of the grant Do not file this list With your return Do not Include these grants In line 15
BAA

TEEA0403L

08/12102

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

Schedule

2002 CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


Pnvate School Questionnaire (See Instructions)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 6

31-1711829

&

A (Form 990 or 990-El)

Part V/::

Part IV)

In

e4

Pa

N/A
Yes

29

Does the organization


have a racially nondiscriminatory
pohcy toward students
other governing Instrument,
or In a resolution of Its governing body'

3D Does the organization

by statement

In ItS charter,

No

bylaws,

29

Include a statement of Its racially nondiscriminatory


policy toward students In all Its brochures,
written cornmurucatrons
with the public dealing With student acrrussrons, programs,

catalogues, and other


and scholarships'

31 Has the organization

publicized ItS racralty nondiscriminatory


policy through newspaper or broadcast media durrng
the oenod 01 sohcrtatron tor students, or dunnq the registration period If It has no soucrtatron program, In a way that
makes the polrcy known to all parts 01 the general community It serves'
If 'Yes,'

please descnbe,

If 'No,' please

explain

(II you need more space, attach a separate

statement

31

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Does the orqaruzauon


II

Records

Indicating

b Records

maintain

the racial

documenting
that scholarships
baSIS?

With student

brochures,
programs,

aormssions.

d Copies of all matenal

body, faculty,

and other financial

nonorscnmmaiory

c Copies 01 all catalogues,

<,

and administrative

assistance

are awarded

staff?

t-3.::;2;,,:.1I+-_-+
__

on a racrally
32b

announcements,
and scholarships?

and other written

communications

32c

or on Its behalf to scncrt

used by the organization

to the public dealing

contnbutrons?

32d

-.' ~

If you answered

-,

'::'</' r~:'f4

of the student

..;.

-,

;.

the follOWing

composmon

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o.J":'

_________________________________________________________
32

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'No' to any of the above,

please explain

(If you need more space, attach a separate

;.

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statement)

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"0)

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-,

33

Does the organization

orscnrrunate

by race In any way With respect

to

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II

Students'

fights

b Acrmssrons

33b

polrcies?

01 faculty

d Scholarships

or other financial

Educational

or administrative

33c

staff?

assistance'

33d

33e

pohcres?

f Use of tacihtres?

33f

9 Athtetrc programs'

33g

h Omer extracurricular
If you answered

33h

actrvitres?

Yes' to any of the above,

please explain

(If you need more space, attach

separate

statement)
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--

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...... --

--

--

--

--

--

--

--

_________________________________________________________

34a Does the organization


b Has the organization's
It you answered

35

BAA

~"""vOvv,

3311

or priVileges?

c Employment

II

...... ._.
:...-{:.. ~

>~'"""'/j
......:-::b
:-~ c

receive

any financial

fight to such aid ever been revoked


explain

--

--

--

--..

':,

:-

aid or assistance

'Yes' to either 34a or b, please

--

from a governmental

......-=:_.- :.;.
__

..,

..

h,
4t ~

..........
?':,.' )

(t[{i

M_
O"V-

0';

34b
.......

01/24103

;.

statement

Does the organization


certify that It has compiled With the applicable requirernents
sections 4 01 through 405 of Rev Proc 75 50, 19752 C 8 587, covermq racial
nonciscnmmanon?
11 'No,' attach an explanation
TEEA0404l.

) ..

34a

agency?

or suspended?

usmq an attached

..

')

::.:,.."hYh ....
.I'

;,
...

.,

:-. ........ ..........,.;

of

35
Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

Schedule

A (form

Expenditures

(To be completed
Check

.. ,a

llf

ONLY by an euglble organization

the organization

belongs

Limits

to an affiliated

on LobbYing

(The term 'expenditures'

means

amounts

Total lobbymg

expenditures

to Influence

public opinion

Total Icbbymq

expenditures

to Influence

a leglslallve

38
39
40
41

Total lobbying

expenditures

(add lines 36 and 37)

Ottler

purpose

Lobbying

If the amount

..

expenditures
amount

(grassroots

the amount

on hne 40 IS -

nontaxable

20 .. 01 1he amount on lone 40


$IOO,Wlplus 15% of the mess over

Over $17,000,000

$1,000,000

Grassroots
Subtract

line 42 trom line 36

Enter

0 If line 42 IS more than lme 36

44

Subtract

line 41 from line 38

Enter

0 If line 41 IS more than nne 38

Caution'

If there IS an amount on eitner itne 43 or line 44, you must file Form 4720

organizations

Calendar yellr
(or fiscal year
beginning
In) ..
Lobbymq
amount

46

lObbllng cedln2amount
(150 of line 5(e)

*'

47

Totallobbymg
expenditures

48

Grassroots non
taxable amount

49

Grassrootscellmg amnunt
(150% of line 48(e

50

>c ....
""

/,

<

, "< ,

,,(

~ to....
"

.....

i$..;,.(~~,,~
-,:

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~,
-:

....

.: ....'" .;
.........

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...

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of

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..

"='

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..'" M ...-,; ~>.......

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all of the five columns

below

Penod
(e)
Total

(d)
1999

,
,

.. ~..

~<}

"",.,.....
~ .. \

)'"-<~ ..-t. ..
)")

4 -Year Averllglng

Dunng

., .

:..-> ,} ~..~ ,}<~O)~:;'


...~
(~ ..:0) ..

( :'0,).....

<> ... (

:~~

-:~ ~),-}

, , 0 )<:J.<> o: A'
,
...... :;.
, >,r r : " ,
,
...... <..
, ",
i;- ........
...'''' ....c .. >
....
.-; y. ..
..:
<

0'::.. ............: ...

..,{ -:."

.."","

~...~~...
)

(c:)
2000

ft

~d:"?~

)'~?; ;:~"'2(;,,"'...<v.i",," "l"N~./':~"r$"''''


....': ~...ti'~
",,,

0)"

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....;,.o .. ...~w........o...

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41

Under Section

Expenditures

<

... (>

e .. >
<

;' ..'-.j

< -, ;''''O'''~~ ..~ .h6(.~:.w


,'~ :..:
..~ 'v "",-d}:,,~") ~:.

44

Period

nontaxable

~ ~ ....~"~-c.:>ts::::( ..~( d...


~,.('v~(:.(:f-}~
..

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()

42
43

(b)
2001

(a)
2002

<'

..

that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete


See the Instructions for lines 45 through 50 )
lobbYing

45

0:

;:,......t":..~ .. s~.. ~"?~


..{
-=-... "~r'"
x?.~ ..>;
~ .... Y VI
)~)(I .. ~

(enter 25% of line 41)

4 -Year Averaging
(Some

To be completed
for ALL electing
orqaruzauons

40

~-:'
....
ic ...
0..,

42
43

amount

apply

(b)

.- ...............................
-x
"" .... )
......~".::-"
...:>"':::?J .. ti; ..
~
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..-.("<l~)"'~"v
f;;~:1F ~g~..~.,.',.~(:-(.::
...~:- .. ,o.~.:,"/(-;:.?:-..oX>~<-1

IS -

$500,Wl
SI7S,Wlplus 10% ollhe excess over Sl,Wl,Wl
S225,1XXl
plus 5% of the excessover $1,500,1XXl

nontaxable

provisions

38
39

amount

$500,Wlbul not over $I,Wl,Wl


Over $1,Wl,iXXJ
but not over SI,SOO,<XKl
Over SI,500,Wlbut not ever $ll,Wl,Wl
Over

control'

from the follOWing table -

The lobbYing

Not over $500,000

'II and 'limited

36

lObbYing)
lobbymq)

(add lines 38 and 39)

Enter

you checked

paid or Incurred)

body (direct

Page 5

N/A

lit

(II)
Affiliated
group
totals

expenditures

purpose

nontaxable

Check

Expenditures

sr

Total exempt

that filed Form 5768)

group

36

exempt

31-1711829

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


&
by Electing Public Charities (See Instructions)

990 or 990 EZ) 2002

1P.~rtNI'.A1Lobbying

.............

v,

.....

:~"'~~"<
<::...: ~

<

-: ...."-<\< ....

<

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,~
<,
<

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"j
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l-;

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.,.

Y:-I:

J'

.....

"'~o ~

')V.N

..x. (..........

.....

Grassroots lobbying
expenditures

IPartVl-B Aj Lobbying

Adlvlty

(For reporting

by Nonelectmg

only by organizations

Public

Charities

that did not complete

Part VI A) (See Instructions)

DUring the year, did the organization


attempt to Influence national, state or local legislation, Including
attempt to Influence publiC opInion on a legislative matter or referendum,
through the use of

N/A
any

Yes

No

Amount

a Volunteers
b Paid staff or management

(Include

compensatIOn

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

h )

c Media advertisements
d Mailings

to members,

e Publications,

legislators,

or published

f Grants

to other organlzallons

g Dlfect

contact With legislators,

h Rallies.

demonstrallons,

or the publiC

or broadcast

for lobbYing purposes


their staffs,

seminars,

I Total lobbYing expenditures


If Yes' to any of the above,

statements
government

conventIOns,

offiCials,

speeches,

or a legislative

lectures,

body

or any other means

(add hnes c tI1rough h)


also attach a statement

giving

a detailed

deSCription

BAA

of the lobbymg

activities
Schedule

TEEA0405L

08112102

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2002

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Pa e 6

Part VIis lnformatron Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable
Exempt Organizations (See Instructions)
S1

Old the rsporunq organizatIOn directly or Indirectly engage In any of the following with any other organization
of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organizations)
or In section 527, relating to political orqaruzations?
a Transfers

from the reporting

organization

to a nonchantable

exempt

organization

descnbed

In secuon 501 (c)

of

Yes

No

X
X

518 (i)
a (II)

(I)Cash
(11)Oth er assets
b Other transactions
(i)Sales

or exchanges

(il)Purchases
(ill)Rental

of assets

of Iacrhtres,

(iv)Relmbursement
(v)Loans

01 assets

With a nonchantable

from a nonchantable
equipment,

exempt

exempt

b (il)

b (111\

or otner assets

b (IV)
b{v)

arrangements

or loan guarantees

(vl)Performance

of services

X
X
X
X
X
X

b (I)

organization

orqarnzauon

or membership

or fundraismq

schcrtattons

b (VI)

c Shanng of Iacthtres, equipment,


mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees.
C
d If the answer to any of the above IS 'Yes, complete the tollowinq schedule Column (b) should always show the fair market value 01
ttl e ~oo dS, 0 ther asse t s, or services gIven by Ihe re~o Ttl n(d)r~anlz.a t Ion If the or%amza t Ion receive d \ess Ih an f air rna r\<. e t va Iue In
any ransaction or sharing arrangement,
show In co umn
t e value of the goo s, other assets, or services received

(a)
Line no

Amount

(b)
Involved

(c)
Name of nonchantable
exempt organization

(d)
Descriptionof transfers, transactions,and sharing arrangements

N/A

52a Is the organization


directly or Indirectly afflhated With, or related to, one or more tax exempt
described In section 50 I (c) of the Code (other than section 50 I (c) (3 or In section 527?

b If 'Yes,' complete

organizations

~0 Yes

I!]

No

the follOWing schedule

(8)
Name of organization

(b)
Type 01 orqaruzation

Descnptron

(c)
of relationship

N/A

BAA

TEEA04061

08112102

Schedule

A (Fonn

99D or 990-EZ) 2002

"I

..

2002

FEDERAL STATEMENTS

PAGEl

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

&
31-1711829

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43
OTHER EXPENSES

(A)

(C)

MANAGEMENT

SERVICES

IOIAL
ADVERTISING
BANK CHARGES
CASUAL LABOR
COMPUTER EXPENSES
DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION MATERIALS
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MEDIA EXPENSE
MISCELLANEOUS
PROGRAM EXPENSES
TRAINING FEES

(B)

PROGRAM

& GENERAL

EUNDRAISING

1,608
815
3,755
850

1,608
815
3,755
850

20

20

1,560
306
3,251

(D)

1,560
306
1,647
115

1,604

115

1,100

1,100

79

TOTAL $

101993

24!45~. $

79
10,993
14,236

9,116

1,100

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990. PART IV. LINE 57
LAND. BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

BASIS

CATEGORY
MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT
TOTAL

$
2,010 $
=$ ===2:!::,=01=0,=
$

ACCDM
DEPREC ,
I, 005.
1, 005

BOOK
VALUE
+-$ __

-:::1"--"0=,,-,0<...;;5~

=$ ===1~,

0=0=5=

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58
OTHER ASSETS

DEPOSITS
TOTAL

$
10.
=$ =======1=0=

";

Application for Extension of Time to File an


Exempt Organization Return

8868

Form
(December2000)

OePll rvnent ot Ile Tre


ry
Intom:oIR.v....... S
ce

~ File CI separate

If you are filing for an Automatic

3-Month

Extension,

If you are filing for an Additional

(not automatic)

application

complete

3-Month

OMS No 1545 1709

for each return

only Part I and check this box

Extension,

only Part II (on page 2 at trus torm)

complete

Do not complete Pan" unless you have already been granted an sutomenc 3-month extensIon on B prevIously filed
rOm/8868.
Note.

rlhrfl~/] Automatic
Note

3-Month Extension of Time -

Form 99D- T corporsttans

requesting

an automatic

Only submit

5monlfl

extension

original

(no copies needed)

- check tins box and complete

Part { only

All other corporations (including Form 990-C filers) must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time to file Income tax returns
REMICs and trusts must use Form 8736 to request an extension of time to file Form 1065, 1066, or 1041

~~~ or
File by the
due date for
filing your
return See
Instructions

strHI, ard room or CUI'"rLlmt..r If a PObox

Number

3805

EDWARDS 200

Dr post office For a tor.,gn address we Inswc1!Dns

sta'"

Form 990-BL

l-

Form 990-EZ

f-

t-

Form 990-PF
If the organizatIOn

If tnrs IS for a Group


check trus box
the extension
I request

Return,

;-

I- Form 4720

(Section 401(a)

or 408(a)

trust)

'-

Form 990 T (trust other than above)


Form

enter the organization's

If It IS for part of the group,

1041-A
In tile United

States,

lour digit Group Exemption


check trus box

....

0 and

Form 5227
Form 6069
Form 8870

check trns box

Number
attach

(GEN)

If trus IS for tile whole

a list With the names

group,

and EINs of all members

Will cover

an automatic

to file the exempt

.... IKl calendar

....
0 tax year
2

Form 990

does not have an office or place ot business

....

ZIP code

OH 45209

f-

number

ROOKWOODTOWER

Check type of return to be filed (llle a separate apphcatron tor each return)
r+ Form 990
r-r- Form 990 T (corpcranon)
f-

Ernploy.rld.n1I1iCJItlon

31-1711829

see ,nstruClJon.

CIty,_n

CINCINNATI,

Namuft.xempt
Ol"lla"Z3~Dn CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINC INNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Psrtnerstnps,

3 month

organization
year

20 02

beginning

(6 month,
retum

for 990-T corporation)

for the orparuzauon

extension

named above

..Ql_,

,20

return for

IS for the organization's

or
,20,

and ending

If trns tax year IS for less tI1a-n-1-2-m-o-nt-n-s-,


-cheCk reason

Initial return

, 20
Final return

3a If trus application IS for Form 990 BL, 990 PF, 990 T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative
nonrefundable
credits See Instructions
b If this application IS tor Form 990-PF or 990-T, enter any refundable
Include any prior year overpayment
allowed as a credit
c Balance Due Subtract
coupon or, If required,

8/15

of time until

The extension

credits

Change

tax, less any

and estimated

tax payments

In accounltng

period

$
made

line 3b from line 3a Include your payment WIth trus form, or,l. If requrred, deposrt wltIl
by usmg EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System)
~ee Instructions

FTD

0
0
------....;;",._

Signature and Ventlcabon


Urder pen:olh. at pelJury I d&da~ hal I have e,amlned tIllSretum Indudlngaccompanying$ch.dul... and stalllm.n15,and II> tie best 01 my kn_l.dge and belle' It IStrue, carred, and
campl.a. and lI1al I am aulhDnzod Ie prepare Il .. torm

Form 8868 (12 2000)

FIFZ0501L 07/25/02

DIVIDER

..

Form

990
0'

D@pat1rnenl
Int."",1 R

Ul1der Section 501 (c), 527, or 4947(aX1) of the Internal Revenue


(except blllck lung beneht trust or pnvate foundation)
Treuury
S.""~

A F or th e 2001
B

~<k
f-

Iff-

.. The organization

CCI endar year,

" applocoble

PI........
IRSI.bel

AddTHSch'''ge

er print
a,type

!-lam. cha"9'

See

Inlul rerum

.peellle
In.true
tlon.

Fir ... I r.\.Im

Amendedreturn
f'-- App"."tlon pendIng

0 EmployerIdentiftcatlon Numb.r
31-1711829

E Telephon. number

F
H 8ndl ",.

SectIon

S01(cX3) orqamzetrcns
and 4947~a~1) nonexempt
chantable trusts must attach a complete
chedule A
(F orm 990 or 990EZ)

H (a)
H (b)

(513)
366-3733
Accounting
~I
IMthod
X C.. II

Jl

flot IIPpllClJble

Is tus.

Other(s~dy)

Check here ~
If tI1e organization's
gross receipts are normally not more than
$25,000 The organization neeel not 'lie a return With the IRS, but If the orqaruzauon
received a Form 990 Package rn the mall, It should file a return WIthout nnancial data
Some states require a complete return

_D

3 ... (In..,rt no)

501)

Add lines 6b, 8b 9b, and lOb to Irne 12~ 167

4947(a)(I) or

nS27

graup r.l,Jm lor ..ffilcaills'

II lI"'5, en...r rumbar 01.lfillate .. ~

I
M

910

Enter 4 dl9ltgroup

GEN

gIftS, grants,

pubnc

Direct

and SImilar amounts

public support

142

~ )

I.t"\

Program

service revenue

Membership

Interest

Including

nonash

government

and temporary

b Less

Z
Z

(from Part VII, nne 93)

~
H

Other Investment

8a Gross amount
than Inventory
b Less

6al
)

c Net

an!N~a\
ect expenses

-._

hc

alumns

lOa Gro
b Less

1~

.....

speCIal events

ry.l~

returns

P
E
H

E
5
A

expenses

(subtract

"
I~:;~~~~

110.1

~~ >
~, ,
~
..............
10c

'

......... ..:::::

Irne 9b from line ga)

and allowances

cost of goods sold

("

1 9al
9b

9c
lOb

11

Other revenue

(from Part VII, line 103.)

11

12

Total revenue

(add lines Id, 2. 3, 4, 5, 6c, 7, Bd, 9c, IOc, and 11)

12

167

910

13

59

045

118

233

services (from line 44, cotumn

13

Program

14

Management

and general

Fundrarsmq

16

Payments

17

Total expenses

18

Excess or (detrcrt) for the year (subtract

20

Net assets

(from lme 44, column


to atirhates

(attach

14

(C)}

(0

at beqinrunq

1 758

15

schedule)

16

(add unes 16 and 44, column

or fund balances

Other changes

(8

(from line 44, column

15

M S 19
S
E
T E
T

>"
..." :-..' '"

c Grosspront or (loss) trom sales at Inventol)'(attach schedule) (subtract line lOb from line lOa~

;>

.) .. 0::
of contnbunons

other than fun:lralslng

-: >:>
~

8d

(A) and (8)

9 2002 ~

......." ;.;;.-"-'~~'

41

,~
v

repe:~
b Les

815

8c

schedule)

a Gro ~ rEvenue (not InclUding ~

054

25

8b

(8) Other
8a

cost or other baSIS and sales expenses

GI:ilMttJ.Jattach

142

"
N'OC
" ~
,

(A) Secunties

tram sales of assets other

Spe ral ev

ld

c Gain or (loss) (attach schedule)

'0::

6c

III"I~ ~,~

.....

line 6b from line 6a}

Income (descnoe

d Net ~&Kc8"'BIA8

~,,

5
6b

or (loss) (subtract

3
4

cash Investments

rental expenses

c Net rental Income

<Ii

!xl MD

...:-)3: -:.

fees and contracts

5 DIVidends and Interest from secunues


6 a Gross rents

...{!-(

dues and assessments

on savings

Yes

-.

lc
054
,

n
~

"

054

lb
(gran~
142

ONO

1a

contributions
d T0tol
C.ddI,nes
$
through I c) (caol>

Dvu

(see Instructions)

received

support

c Government

I!] Mo

[J

-,

b Indirect

Dye.

Check
...
If the organizatIon ISnot required
to attach ScheduleB (Fonn 900, 990 EZ, or 990 PF)
"I

II

on;"nlZlItIOflS

(d) Is 111,
..... para'" rerumfried by an
organlzaboncoveredby .. 9""'P ",ling'

IPart I ' I Revenue, Expenses, and Chanqes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
Contnbunons.

L_J.A.=.,

(II 'no, attach a hot. Se.. 11'l$1r1J<uom


)

OrganIZatIon
(check only one

527

10 S.<:110fl

H (c) Are all affiliates Indudec!?

~)e

Public

lnspeetron

, 20

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY
EDWARDS 200 ROOKWOOD TOWER
3805
CINCINNATI, OH 45209

to

Open
requirements

, 200 1,an d en d In9

or tax year beglnnlng

Gross receipts

2001

Code

may have to use a copy of thrs return to satisfy state reportrnq

G Web srte ~ N/A

OMS No 1545-0047

Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax

(A)}

line 17 trom line 12)


ot year (from hne 73, column (N)

In net assets or fund balances (attach

explanation)

s 21 Net assets or fund balances at end of _year (combine hnes 18, 19, and 20)BAA For Paperworj( Reduc110n Act NotIce, see the separate mstructrons

036,

17

179

18

-11

126.

19

18

010

20

21
TEEAOI07L

OllOl.Q2

6,8B4

"

990(2001) CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


"
of Functional Expenses All organizations

Form

!ParUJ " ! Statement

required for section 501 (c) (3) and (4) organizations

Do not Include amounts reported on tme


5b Bb, 9b,
or 16 of Part I

u,

",y::.:- '... ~
,

31-1711829

(B) Program
services

(A) Total

I"

(C) Management
and general
i

$
$

(cash
non-cash

,\

Compensationof offlters, directors, elC

26
27
28
29

Other salaries and wages.

26

Pension

27

30

Professronal

31

Accounting

32

Legal lees

32

33

Supplies

33

34

Telephone

34

35

35

36

postage and 5hlPPIng


Occupancy

37

Equipment

37

38

Printing

plan contributions

Other employee
Payroll taxes

=~~

o::(~(\

._ ~

")(0

.... )

....

,.v ~ .....-

(0

"c

..

.,.-

'

.'

\ .. ~ .:

\....

>:- .. .)

~.., ~ ;"~.:='.;--':..1 <'3s~..J.:/ ....


.i! :=(:o$f "'t .;.....
.r:;.Ii(. ...................
:; ......
"'..~{.....o
...
'-'~s

.. 'X.o:-

0'),,)'"

55 522

55 522

4,908
4 247

4 909
4 247

1,415
665
2 182
2,596
7,178

1 415

28
29

benefits

fundrarsinq

0;.

23
24
25

25

0;.

r: ,,-'w ..
>

6\
:~<-:-:~~ >1t(o/./ 2 )....I"(."''')'Y~~?" -, \ I.:)~
...,. : <.::1 ")W:~~~;::~{o
~~o\Y::~i SW~f;")~).-:){jo>~>~

22

23 Speclhcassrstance to indIViduals(att sell)


24 Benefits paid to or tor members(att sell)

(0) Fundralslng

~(~:o~Y~~~~
,,< ~~::);< (.;.....~ ..:.-.
Z

Grantsandallocations(att seh)

22

Page 2

must complete column (A) Columns (8), (C), and (0) are
and section 4947(01)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts but optional for others

' ........
i"

o:.::-S

f ...
:..(~o"' .... 1

:-..... :-:

>

.. ~<

30

fees

fees

31

665

2 182
2 596
4 441

1 937

800

36

rental and maintenance

and publications

39 Travel

38
39

40

Conferences, conventions,and meetings

40

41

Interest

41

42
43

Depreciation,deplebon,etc (attach schedule)

42

18,580
649

15 497
649

2 290

402

803

402.

Otherexpensesnot coveredabove(Itemize)

a~~~~~~~~!_~
b

c
d
e

______

-------~----------

------------------Check

"0 If you are

Are any iomt costs from a combined


II 'Yes,' enter (i) the aggregate

$
to fundrarsmq

$
Statement

2S 709

lSS

179 036_

59 045

118 233

1 758

43d

438
44

follOWing SOP 98 2
educational

campaign

amount of these JOint costs

, (III) the

jpartllt<'-1

54,828

(add" im~ 22

-4~ Orqinilibons tomplstrng column, (8) (0


eu'ry thlse toliis to hnts 13-15

JOint Costs

80,692

43c

-------------------

44 Totaiiunctloii""il-;.plnslS

438
43b

amount allocated

of Program

and fundralslng

sohcitatron

, (ii)

to management

and general

"0 Yes [!] No

reported In (8) ProgramservlCes7

the amount allocated to program

, and

Service Accomplishments

...

'Mlat 15 the organization s primary exempt purpose?


EDUCATION
All orqanrzanons must descnbs their exempt purpose achievementS ~ a clea;-a"ildconcise -manner -state the ;umbe;-ot
clients served, publications Issued, etc DISCUSSachievements that are not measurable
(Section 501 (c)~3) &
organ
rzations & section 494i&j(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants & alloca Ions 0 others )

l4)

a J3~~S_
_C~~

_ ~~

~ _ P_RP~
_~~P.J.P _~~OPl!
_~l_Yl~~A_!.~
_C~!.T_I~~,_
.!l:!PY-PYE_ ~Q.l!...C~~I_O~ L. _A!!Q_

{R~~ul""d lor SOl(c)(3) and


~~ orgamZilU0l15 and
7(~)
tn,Jsts but
cpacna
r ol1e rs )

p~

59 045

-----------------------------------------------------

------------------------------------~--------------------_----------------------------------------------(Grants and allocations $

------~----------------------------------------------

-------------------~---------------------------------~------------------------------------------------~-$
~--------------------------------------------------------------------~------~-----------------------------~-------~------~---------------------------------~$

II

Other program services

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

f Totat ot Program

BAA

Progrilm SlrvlCI Expenses


-

_BP!~ _ ~~Pl!~ .!'~!< !.EJ3..L


_?~C?!=l~ _~~g ______

------_---------------------------------------------~Grants and allocations $


b

services

(iv) the amount allocated

Service Expenses

(Grants and allocations

(should eQual hne 44, column (8), program services)


TEEA01Da

Ol/OloW

)
)

....

59,045
Form 990 (200 1)

Form 990 (2001)

CHARACTElt COUNCIL

IPart'IV",'l Balance Sheets


Note

OF CINCINNATI

Cash -

non Interest

46 Savings

31-1711829

(A)
Beglnmng

wtttun the descnptton

at

(8)
year

End

16 191

beanng

and temporary

cash Investments

46

b Less

receivable

allowance

lor doubtful

accounts

47b

47c
..v...... ;;:.(

b Less

allowance

lor doubtful

accounts

49

Grants receivable.

SO

Receivables trom otncers, directors,


employees (attach schedule)

5
E

51 iii Other notes & loansreceIVable(attach sch)

b Less

allowance

for doubttul

Inventories

53

Prepaid

54

Investments

securities

55a Investments

land, butldmqs,

50

I 51 a I

>

~v,
51c

51 b

for sate or use

expenses

Investments

charges

(attach

~DCastO

schedule)

& equipment

basis

53
54

FMV

;or>

55a

..

~,

depreciation

5Sc

schedule)

and eqinpment

56

baSIS

,<

2,010

57a

Other assets (descnbe

59

Total assets

60 Accounts
L
I
A
B
I
L
I

58) (must equal line 74)

1,B09
10
18,010

58

59
60

62

Deferred

63

Loansfrom othcers, directors, trustees,and key employees(attach schedule)

revenue

62

bond liabilities

(attach

63

64.

schedule}

65

Other liabilities

(descntie

66

Total habrhhes

(add lines 60 through

Organizations

through

that follow

64b

UnrestrIcted

68

Temporarily

69

Permanently

Organizations

~
N
D
B
A

SFAS 117, check here

65

65)

l!J and

lines 67

complete

~B,010

Capital

SFAS 117, check

D and

here ...

69
complete

"

lines

.U

stock, trust pnncipal,

Paid In or capital

72

Retained

earnings,

surplus,

or current

tunds

or land, buildmq,

endowment,

accumulated

and equipment
Income,

72

tunds

74

Total liabilities

balances

"H'''U

71

tund

or olller

Total net assets or fund balances (add lines 67 through 69 or lines 70 through
72, column (A) must equal line 19 and column (8) must equal line 21)
and net asselslfund

70

73

E
5

6,B84

68

restricted

71

-,

67

restricted

that do not follow

"".-<.==

70 through 74
70

66

69 and lines 73 and 74

67

1,40'7.
10
6,884

61

payable

b Mortgagesand other notes payable(attach schedule)

Yh

S7c

expenses

Grants

I
E

and accrued

603

61

64011Tax exempt

(add lines 45 through

payable

S7b

SEE STATEMENT

,{

.., >.

depreciatron
S'tA'l!EMENT

58

) (

~)

-,

b Less accumulated
(attal:h SChedule)

"i

"

55b

other (attach

57 a Land, buildings,

52

and deferred

b Less accumulated
(attach schedule)
56

and Key

accounts

52

48c
49

48b

trustees,

... .;-..~

48a

receivable

year

<
<
"-"-

"' ......................

4Sa Pledges

>

47a

at

5 467

45

"
47 iii Accounts

Page 3

(See Instructions)

, W1lere required attached schedules and amounts


column should be for ena-ct year amounts only
45

(add lines 66 and 73)

::..::".0.) .........

18,010
18,010

73
74

6,884
6,884.

Form 990 IS available for public Inspection and, for some people, serves as the pnmary or sole source of Information
about a particular
organization
How the public perceives an organization
In such cases may be deterrmned by tne Information presented on Its return Therefore,
please make sure the return IS complete and accurate and tully cescnoes, In Part III, the organization's
programs and accomplishments

BAA

TEEAOI03l

09125~1

Form 990 (2001)

CHARACTER COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

!'Part IVA~1Reconciliation

of Revenue per Audited


Fmancial Statements with Revenue
per Return (See Instructions)

...

"

31-1711929

Page 4

ParflV~~Reconclliatlon
of Expenses per Audited
Financial Statements with Expenses
per Return
a

N/A

------

Add amounts

on lines

$-----1
(1) through(4)

Line a minus line b

Amounts Included on line 12,


Form 990 but not on line a

_________

...

...

Line

...i-d+------_-i

Total revenue per line 12, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

e
e
(8) Title and average hours
per week devoted
to position

(A) Name and address


_4

..

"

-{r~~~~

-r

:0

.:...~

L~

... b
...

minus line 11

>;

c:

Amounts Included on hne 17,


Form 990 but not on hne a

Add amounts on lines (1) and (2)

~~1\_~m

(0"1("

Add amounts on lines (I) througn (4)


c

Add amounts on lines (1) and (2}

... d

Total expenses per line 17, Form


990 (line c plus line d)

IPart V; , I List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees

~~E_

---

(LIst each one even It not compensated,

(C) Compensation

(D) Contributions to
employee beneht
plans and deferred
compensation

(If not paid,


enter -0-)

see Instructions)
(E) Expense
account and omer
allowances

------------------------------------------75

Old any officer, director, trustee, or key employee receive aggregate compensation
than $100,000 from your orqaruzatron and all related organizations,
$10,000 was prOVIded 'oy the related organIzations?

of more
of which more than

II Yes,' attach schedule - see Instructions

BAA

TEEAOI04l

I Qfl IWI

Form 990 (200 \ )

Form 990 (2001)

CHARACTER COUNCIL

IPart VI d Other Information


76

OF CINCINNATI

(See specinc

Were any changes


If 'Yes:

made In the organiZing

attach a conformed

78. Old the organization

page

31-1711829
Yes
, r ;

or governing

reported

to the IRS? It Yes,

76
documents

but not reported

79

termination.

contraction

llL~_______________

-S-;;I~;

and check whether


;xpe-;:;d;"~;s

file Form 1120POl

It IS

receive donated services


less than fair rental value?

comply With the public

b Old the organization

or the use of rnatenats.

b Old the organization

I 81 al

equipment,

or facilities

Blb

TInonexempt

at no charge or at

'1

for returns and exemption

requirements

requirements

l sze]

as

relating

150,000

applications?

to quid pro quo contnbutrcns?

83.

83b

84.

or gifts that were not tax deductible?

X
\

Include With every solrcrtatron

an express

statement

that such contnbutions

a Were substantially

make only In house

lobbying

all dues nondeductible

expenditures

If 'Yes' was answered to either 85a or 8Sb, do not complete


waiver for proxy tax owed for the prior year

or gifts were

N A
N A
N A

85.

by members?

of $2,000 or less?

85b

8Sc through 8Sh below unless

>

,'>

84b

(5). or (6) organizations

501(c)(4)

Inspection

sohctt any contnbutrons

b If 'Yes,' did the orcaruzancn


not tax deductible'

85

or

exempt

the organization

received

:-..:: ('''or~(~q

:t:; ~...~:~~~~~
~"S~~~

c Dues, assessments,
d Section

and sirrular amounts

152(e) lobbymq

e Aggregate
f Taxable

and political

nondeductible

amount

amount of lobbying

9 Does the orqaruzatron

from members

expenditures

of Section

and political

6033 (e) (I )(A) dues notices

expenditures

elect to pay the Section

tax on the amount

8Se

N/A

85d
85e

N/A
N/A
N/A

85t

(line 8Sd less 85e.)

6033(e)

>

501(c)(7)

organizations

Enter

II

lrutianon

fees and capital

conmbunons

-,

87

receipts,

501(c)(12)

Included

organizations

on line 12, for publrc

~86;:;.1I::.r86b
i-=8.:_7..::1It-

b Gross Income from other sources


against amounts

use of club tacrhtres

a Gross Income from members

Enter

due or received

(Do not net amounts


from them)

,...

t_::87.:..;.;,b..__

of tax Imposed
, Secuon

on the organization

dunng

4912~

,Sectron

4955~

gOa list

of employees

employed

IS hied

The books are In care of ~ _P~~B_Y_ ~_Pp~N_


Section 4947(a)(l)

nonexempt

and enter the amount

or drsquanned

charitable

of tax exempt

persons

89b

o
o

OHIO

"M;ct, "1i. 200 1-(~e;

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

~;~ctro-;:;~

Telephone

number

- - - - - - - - - ...

-1-90 bT -

- - -

_(_~PJ _ ;!7_9_:~0__3'?

"2
.

ZIP + 4 ~ 45130

- - - - -Nii- - ;: 0

trusts filmg Form 990 In lieu of FormlD41- Check here


received

88

durrng the

_~R~y!.L_~L_O~

Interest

N A

by the orqaruzanon

In the pay penon that In~ude-;

Locatedat ... _1~~6_ ~!_B-~U_~_1_2.

92

managers

of tax on line agc, above, reimbursed

Irre states With which a copy of thiS return

b Number

91

Amount

8Sh

<

o
----------------4

Old the organization


engage rn any Section 4958 excess benefit transaction
durrng the year or did It become aware of an excess benefit transaction from a prior year? If 'Yes,' attach a statement
explaining each transaction

d Enter

N A

the year under

b 501(c)(3) and SO 1(c) (4) organizations

c Enter Amount of tax Imposed on the organization


year under Sections 4912,4955,
and 4958

... ,;.

N::.::..::./..::A=_!

50 1(c)(3) organizations

due or paid to other sources

8911

Section 4911 ~

<

85g

.. ~
..~

~~-----~~~

or shareholders.

At any time during the year, did the orqaruzanon own a 50% or greater Interest In a taxable corporation or pannersrup,
or an entity disregarded as separate from the orqaruzauon under Regutatrons Sections 3017701 2 and 301 7701-3?
If 'Yes,' complete Part IX
Amount

"j_ .... t>o

-...:.N::..!/-=A=!
N/A
N::.::..::./..:;A=_!

88

Enter

on

line 12
bGross

h.' ,

on line 851'

Included

~.....~)
'

....
-:.- ....
~~!

h II Section6033(e)(1)(A) dues noticeswere sen~does the organizationagreeto add tile amounton line 8St to Its reasonableesumate of
dues allocableto nondeductiblelobbYingand political expendituresfor the follOWingtax yearl
86

BOil

82a

comply wltt'l the disclosure

84a Did the organization

81-;-n;tructlons

b If 'Yes,' you may Indicate the value of these Items here Do not Include thrs amount
revenue In Part I or as an expense In Part II (See Instructions In Part III)
Old the orqaruzanon

______

v" ~(~~
....
v ... ,

~,,"";;...,-:;;

"

common

for this year?

82 a Old the oroaruzauon

83.

<,

,'

durrng the

79

substantially

N A
,

or substantial

b If Yes,' enter the name of the organization

b Old the organization

7Bb

80a Is the organization


related (other than by assocranon with a statewice or nationwide organization)
through
rnembersrup, governing bodies. trustees, crncers, etc, to any other exempt or nonexempt organization?

po~t~.;I

'~,"

'
-<,.;-.

78.

business gross Income of $1,000 or more dUring the year covered by trus return?

Was there a ucurdanon. dissolution.


year? If 'Yes, attach a statement

81 E~e-; dll~ct ;; ~ndl~ct

X
,

b If Yes,' has It filed a tax return on Form 990T for trus year?

No
X

to the IRS?

copy of the changes

have unrelated

,_ Jlt~j

Instructions)

Old the organization


engage In any activity not previously
attach a detailed description of each activity

or accrued durrng the tax year

BAA

~192

N/A
Form 990 (200 I)

TEEAO\09.

O\~\102

Form 990 (2001)

CHARACTER

I Part VIII Analysis

COUNCIL

of Income-Producing

Activities
Unrelated

Note' Enter gross amounts unless


Program

PROGRAM

Income
(8)
Amount

Excluded

business

Businesscode

service

31-1711829

Page 6

(See mstrucbons

(A)

atnetvas IndIcated
93

OF CINCINNATI

by section 512 513. or 514

Exclusion

(E)
Related or exempt
lunctton Income

(D)

(C)
code

Amount

revenue

25,815

FEES

c
d

e
f MedlcarelMedlcald
9

Fees &

payments

contractsfrom governmentagencies

94

Membership

95

Intereston savings & temporarycash tnvmnts

96

DIvidends

97

Netrental Incomeor (loss) trom real estate

dues and assessments

14

41

& Interest from securtltes


c

a debt-financed
property
b not debt-financed
property

98
99

Net rental rncomeor (loss) from pers prop

100

Other Investment Income


Gain or (loss) from sates of assets
oth er th an mve nt ory

101

Net mcomeor (loss) from special~ents

102

Gt~s

103

Other revenue

profll

or (loss)

from

sales of ,nventory
<

e
d

e
104

Subtotal (add columns(6). (D), and (E))

105

Total (add line 104, columns

Note' Lme 105plus tme Id

!Part,VUJ
Line No

93A

(Part. IX

Relationship

,,

41

25 815
25,856

...

(6), (0). and (E)

Part I. should equa/the amount on Ime I2 Part I


of

Activities

to

the

Accomplishment

of

Exempt

Purposes

(See instruchcns

Explain how each achvity for which Income IS reported In column (E) of Part VII contributed
of the organization's
exempt purposes (other than by providing funds lor such purposes)

Importantly

to the accomplishment

TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE BUSINESS


EDUCATION
GOVERNMENT
RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT CHARACTER TRAiNING AND ITS BENEFITS TO THEIR
ORGANIZATIONS
AND COMMUNITIES
Information

Regarding

Taxable

Subsidiaries

(A)

and

Drsreuarded

(8)

Name, address, and EIN of corporalton,


partnership, or disregarded entity

Percentageof
ownership Interest

Entities

{See mstruchons

AND

(C)

(D)

(E)

Nature of activities

Total
Income

End of-year
assets

%%
%

N/A

Part X

Information

Regarding

Transfers

Associated

with

Personal

Benefit

Contradsj_see

a Old the organizatIOn,during the year,receiveany funds, dlreclly OJ Indirectly,to pay premiumson a personalbenentcontract1
b Old the orqaruzatrcn,

dunnq

the year, pay premiums

directly or indirectly.

on a personal

beneftt contract'

mstruchons

BYes
Yes

~NO
No

Note
statements,
and to t~" best 01 my I(/l(,wledg.
preparer has any i<Ilawt~"

and behel

,t rs

OMS No 1545-0047

Organization Exempt Under

Schedule A

Section 501(c)(3)

(Form 990 or 990EZ)

(Except Pn'llate Foundation) anti Section SOl(e}, SOl(f), SOl(k), 501(n), or Section 4947(21)(1)
Nonexempt Chantable Trust Supplementary Information - (See separate Instructions )
OeparUT\entof t" T reasl.lry
Intem> I Rev ....... S.Me.
'Name of.,.

~~';";';';".:...-J

Organ1lanon

Supplementary Information - (see separate rnstructlons)


... Must be completed by the above organizations and attached to their Form 990 or 990EZ

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

"

2001

EmployerldenbftcabonNumber

31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Officers, Directors, and Trustees
(See rnstructrons

List each one If there are none, enter 'None ')

(II) Name and address of each


employee pard more

than $50,000

(b) TltJe and average

(c) Compensatron

hours per week


devoted to position

(d) Contributions
(e) Expense
to emplQYee benefit
account and other
plans g; deierred
allowances
compensation

NONE

[Part'lk>,od Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Profe,ssional Services
(See mstructrons

LIst each one (whether IndiViduals or firms) II there are none, enter 'None)

(a) Name and address of each Independent contractor paid more than $50,000

NONE

TEEA040IL

01124102

(b) Type 01 service

(c) Comoensatrcn

Schedule

!Part
1

CHARACTER

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

u,,,~,clStatements

About Activities

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

31-1711929

(See Instructions)

Ves

Durrng the year, has the organization


attempted to Influence national, state, or local legislation, Including
to rnrluence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum?
If 'Yes,' enter the total expenses paid

or

Incurred

In connection

With the lobbying

Page

activities

...

No

any attempt

N/A

on Itne 38, Part VI-A, or Itne I of Part VI-B)

(Must equal amounts

Za

2b

2c

2d

2e

3
4

Organizations
that made an election under section 501 (h) by tiling Form 576B must complete Part VI A Other
orqaruzauons checking 'Yes, must complete Part VI 8 and attach a statement giving a detailed cescnpuon at the
lobbYing acnvitres

DUring the year, has the organization,


either directly or Indirectly, engaged In any of the toltowrnq acts With any
substantial contributors,
trustees, directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members of their families, or With any
taxable orqaruzanon With which any such person IS aHlllated as an omcer, director, trustee, rnajonty owner, or pnncipat
benencrary? (If the answer to any question IS 'Yes,' attach a detailed statement explalnmg the transactions)
a Sale, exchange,

or leaSing of property'

b Lendmq ot money or other extension


c Furnishing

of goods,

d Payment

of compensation

e Transfer
3
4

services,

of any part

at

at credit?

or tacrhhes?

(or payment

Its Income

Does the organization

make grants

Do you have a section

403(b)

or reimbursement

of expenses

If more than $I,OOO)?

or assets?
for scholarships,

annuity

fellowships,

student

loans,

etc? (See Note below)

plan for your employees?

Note Attach a statement to explain how the organization determines that indIViduals or organizations receiving
9~ants or loans from It In furtherance of Its charttable programs 'qualify to receive _p_aj/ments

I~art IV/z.>l

Reason for NonPrivate Foundation Status

The organization
5

IS not a private

A church,

conventron
Section

foundation

because

ot churches,

A school

A hospital

or a ccoperative

A tederal,

state, or local government

A medical research
and state

170(b)(1)(A)(II)

(Also complete

hospital

organization

It IS (please

or association
service

.-.

check only One applicable


Section

'(I

....:

..-:

.. \

c -:. ..)

box)

Part V)

orqaruzauon

Section
unit

In conjunction

170(b)(1)(A)(III)

Section

l70(b)(1)(A)(v)

With a hospital

Section

l70(b)(I)(A)(III)

Enter the hospital's

name, City,

...

0 An orqaruzatron ;p;;;ted 10;-tr;"e-ben~,-;t ~,~ ~~;g;;;~n~v;;~;ty ;;-~;d ~;-op;;ated by~ -g;;-v;r~m~~t;' ~n-;t -s-;;ct;~
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV A )
11 a 0 An organization
that normally receives
substantral part at Its support from a governmental
unit or from the general
Section l70(b)(1 ) (A) (VI) (Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV A)
j

l1b

0 A community

12

13

0 An
orqarnzatron that IS not controlled by any disqualified
descncec In (1) lines 5 tt'orougt"\ 12 above, or (2) section

trust

Section

170(b)(I)(A)(vI)

(Also complete

\he Support

Schedule

I!)

170Cb)(1)(A)0v)

pubhc

Part IV A)

An organization
that normally receives (1) more than 33-113% of Its support from contnbutrons,
membership tees.(. and gross receipts
trorn activities related to ItS charrtable, etc, tuncuons - subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33-1I~1o at its support
from gross Investment Income and unrelated business taxable Income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the
orqaruzauon after June 30, 1975 See section 509(a)(2)
(Also complete the Support Schedule In Part IV A )

section

509(a)(3)

the follOWing mtorrnaucn


(II) Name(s)

0 An

organization

persons (other than foundation managers) and supports orqaruzatrons


50\ (c) (4), (5), or (6), If they meet the test ot section 509(a)(2)
(See

)
Provide

BAA

< -, ::.- -, }

170(b)(1)(A)(I)

10

14

(0

~ -. ).;. ......... ~

(See instructions)

of churches

or governmental

operated

~I.~:');"'::-.~)
> >,. ~~ -,

organized

and operated

about the supported

ot supported

to test for oubuc safety


TEEA0402L

organizations

(See Instructions)
(b) line number
from above

orqamzenonts)

section
01121 t02

509(a)(4)

(See Instructions)
Schedule

A (form

990 or Form 990 EZ) 2001

31-1711829

Pa e 3

Us~ cash method of accountmg


Note

You may_ use the worksheet

Calendar year (or fiscal


beginning
In>

In the Instructions

year

Grfts, grants, and contnbutrons


received (00 not Include
unusual_grants
See line 28}

16

Membership

17

Grossreceipts from admissions,


merchandisesold or servicesperformed,
or furnishing of facilities In any activity
that ISrelatedto the organization's
ehantable,etc, purpose
GrossIncometram mterest,dIVidends,
amount~rtceNed Irom paymentson
secunuesloans(Section 512(a)(5),
rents, royalties,and unrelatedbunness
taxableIncome(less Section511 taxes)
from busnssses acquiredby the organizanon atter June30 1975

18

NetIncomefrom unrelatedbusmess
actN Illes not Included In Ime Ig

20

Tax revenues levied lor the


organization's
benefit and
either paid to It or expended
on Its behalf
The value ot services or
tacrhtres furnished to the
organization by a governmental
unit Without charge Do not
Include the value of services or
tacihtres generally turnlshed to
the puohc Without charge
Other Income Attach a
schedule Do not Include
gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets

22

23

Total of lines 15 through

Enter

26

1% of line 23

Organizations

descnbed

131 386

131 396

11 08B

11 098

on hnes 10 or 11

142,474.
131,386

J}~

a Enter 2% 01 amount In column

(e), line 24

N/A

".

f Public

tor Section

support

509(a)(l)

from column

(line 20e minus


percentage

test

Enter line 24, column

(e) for lines

19

22

26b
dIVided

... -, -::.. -:-o)"~

I~J..'"

:-' ..

....
....

by hne 26c (denominator,)

...w....~

c-c

(>.

h".I'."

-:-"~

....
~(J

....vJ..v....::

..... ~.j'

26c
".:t

-,

./)Jo").,u,.

line 26d total)

(hne 26e (numerator)

-:

~ .. :::..~

(e)

18

3......

<

.h,,> ..... cc

....

.:,.~)<

.I'.I.A.,p

0.,. .....

....
UI

(,....(C -,

1o~1

"''''' YW>"

26d

26e
26f

Organizations
descnbed
on hne 12
a For amounts Included In lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a 'disqualified
person,' prepare a list for your records to show the
name of, and total amounts received In each year from, each 'drsquahfred person' Do not file this list With your return. Enter the sum of
SUCh amounts for each year
(2000)
1~~ .t.,.6_6,_ (1999)
Q _ (1998)
Q _ (1997)
Q__
bFor any amount Included In line 17 that was received from each person (other than 'disqualified
persons'),
show the name at, and amount received for each year, that was more than the 18rger of (1) the amount on
$5,000 {Include In the ust orqaruzahons described In lines 5 through II, as well as individuals>
Do not file
computing me difference between the amount received and the larger amount described In (1) or (2). enter
(the excess amounts) for each year
(2000)
~ _ (1999)
Q _ (1998)
Q _ (1997)
c Add

Amounts

Irom column

(e) lor lines

d Add

Line 27a total

e Public support

(line 27c total minus

t Total support for section 509(a)(2)


g Public

support

h Investment

percentage

Income

prepare a list tor your records to


line 25 for !tie year or (2)
this list With your return After
the sum of these differences

test

Zlc

21

and line 27b total

27d

....

Enter amount

(hne 18 column

Q_ _

16

20

line 27d total)

(line 'De (numerator)

p_orcentage

131,386

15

11[098
113[666

17

BAA

~~:~

c Total support
Amounts

~:Y~~
~~{~~~~~;~
..~

.... 2621

.... 26b

.. Public support

28

(e)
Total

b Prep~rea list 101 your retouls to ~how the name 01 and amountcontnbutedby eachperson(other than a gov8InmentalUIlII Dr publICly
supportedorcarnzanon) whosetotal gifts for 1997through2000 exceededthe amount shownI~ Ime 26a Do not file this list with your
return Enterthe total of all theseexcessamounts
d Add

27

(d)
1997

~C)
1 98

142,474
131,396
1,425

22

24 Line 23 minus line 17

25

(b)
1999

of accounlmq

tees received

19

21

to the cash method

from lhe accrual

(II)
2000

....

15

for canveruna

tram line 23, column

dIVided

(e)

"'1 zn I

142 474

by Irne 'Dt (denominator)

(e)(numerator)

dlvld~

....

Zle

:Xf'::"u
{~Z~~~"':~:~Jr;~~;j
< , ~~i
'Dg

.... Zlh

by line 27f_(denomlnator

142 474
113 666
28 909_
20 22
0

Unusual Grants F or an organization


described In nne 10, 11, or 12 that received any unusual grants dunng 1997 through 2000, prepare a
list tor your records to show, tor each year, the name of the contributor, the date and amount at the grant, and a brief descnpuon of the
nature 01 the grant Do not file thrs list With your retum Do not Include these grants In line 15
TEEA040Jl 12J3lm

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001 CHARACTER

Part V,

"

Private School Questionnaire


(To be completed

Only by schools

COUNCIL

OF

CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Pa e 4

(See Instructions)

that checked

the box on line 6

In

Part IV)

N/A
Yes

29

Does the organization


have a racraily nondiscriminatory
policy toward students
other govermng Instrument. or In a resolution 01 Its governing body'

by statement

In ItS charter,

bylaws,

~2;;.9-+,...,.,_+.....,.._
to.

30

Does ine organization


Include a statement of Its raciauy nondiscriminatory
policy toward students In all Its brochures,
catalogues, and other wntten communications
with the public dealing with student adrmssrons, programs,
and scholarships?

31

descnbe,

It 'No,' please

explain

(If you need more space,

___________________________

attach a separate

,. ~

~,

('

>

.. ~ ~

~~<

30

Has the organization


publicized ItS racratly nondiscriminatory
policy through newspaper or broadcast media dunnq
the penod of Solicitation for students, or dUring the reglstralion
penod If It has no solicitation program, In a way that
makes the policy known to all parts of the general commumty It serves"
II 'Yes,' please

No

3'\
>.. (

) . =- ......

statement)

(' /'
,"

..,_

~:~ ". ,...~


\\

)0 ~

i).-=:- "" ~

)"

-_________________________________________________________
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - J;~....~;
,~::~<..~"<~,~ ~/,:
i
:"V:-~......~~
yo...

(0

.i-

)"

---------------------------------------------------------\~~~',
Does the organization
maintain the following

32

Records

Indicating

racral

the

composition

b Records documenling
that scholarships
nondiscriminatory
baSIS'

c Copies 01 all catalogues,


with student

brochures,
programs,

admissions,

d Copies of all matenal

01 the student

body

and other financial

laculty,

assistance

are awarded

32a

1--+--+---

on a racially

32b

announcements,
and scholarships'

used by the organization

and other written

communications

to the public dealIng

32e
32d

to scucrt contributions'

or on ItS behalf

.;.

II yeu answered

'No to any 01 tile abe'Je, please explaIn

<.:

(II yeu need more space, attach a separate

.0:

---

------

.....

---------

---

.:-:

01')"

).

.. c
--------

--

------------

----

---

Does the crqaruzatron

drscnrmnate

by race In any way With respect

to

I"'",

.,0)"(

~ ......

" ..~~ .."

..>"

:(<4

..

lJ

..

v'1

""."~"S.".t}
... :~::::.:,.~

....

:.

<;',~
...
~~
-. ~
...
h ">
:-)
.. c .. :-..v( .. v

}'V

33

~ (
...... ~

statement}
...

y(.
" ;:, ~:l,_~ ::""v .J

statt?

and administrative

)fl{

..

.:,.,.)~

..

(.I".

..

'J

....1".

..

~((::.
J

~ ...:,.....v/ v; ~~; -,~j


a Students'

rights

b Adrmssions

polrcres?

33b

c Employment

of faculty

d Scholarships

or other nnanctal

e Educational

33 ..

or priVileges?

or administrative

staff'

33e

assistance?

33d

pcucres?

33e

f Use of tacrhues?

331

g Athleuc

33g

programs'

h Other extracurncular

activities'

33h
)..

II you answered

'Yes' to any 01 the above,

please

explain

(If you need more space, attach a separate

statement)

~~

..

<,.1>
...

'''"'

":.~~oIJ

.I

\< ,

/;eJ

....... c

.1..

5......

=== === .: .: == .: === = === .: === === ==== .: === === === = ===== === ==== :.;:~ !1~;;<\'~
~1
________

...-

.....

34a Does the organization

b Has the organization

It you answered
35

receive any trnancral

aid or assistance

s right to such aid ever been revoked

'Yes' to either 34a or b, please

explain

from a governmental

..

34b
statement

certity that It has complied With the applicable requirements


405 of Rev Proc 75 50, 1975 2 C 8 587, covering raciat
lt 'No: attach an explanation
TEEA0404L

~oI'..yo,-.

3411

agency'

or suspended'

usmq an attached

Does the organization


sections 401 through

nondrscnmmatmnv

.v....::..0Ix::..

09fZ5s1Jl

ot

scneoure

35
A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-E

2001

CHARACTER

COUNCIL

OF

CINCINNATI

"

31-1711929

Pa e 5

PartVI ..A: Lobbyl ng Expenditures by Electing Public Charities


(To be completed
Check"

J .llt

Only by an eligible

the organtzatlon

belongs

(See Instructions)
tMat filed Form 5768)

organization

to an affiliated

group_

Check"

N/A

lit YOU checked

a' and 'limited


(a)
Aflillated group
totals

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term 'expenditures
36

Total lobbymq

means

amounts

expenditures

to Influence

public opinion

!7 Total lobbYing expenditures

to Influence

a leglslabve

38

(add unes 36 and 37)

Total lobbymq

expenditures

paid or Incurred)
(grassroots

body (direct

Total exempt

4l

Lobbying

purpose

nontaxable

If the amount

expenditures
amount

37
38

40

on hne

the amount

The lobbYing

IS -

Not over $500,000

table -

nontaxable

amount

40

IS -

20% at the amount on line 40


SIOO,rm ~Ius 15% of the excess aver $500,00:1

Over $500,00:1 but not over $1,00:1,00:1


Over $1,000,000but not over $1,500,000
Over $1,500,000

from the following

39

(add Imes 38 and 39}

Enter

apgly

(b)
To be completed
tor all electing
organizations

36

lobbYing)
lobbymq)

39 Other exempt purpose expenditures


40

control'l~_rovlslons

41

S175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000


$225,000plus S% of U1eexcess over $1,500,000

but not over SI7,IXXl,OOO

$1,000,000

Over $17,000,000

42

42

Grassroots

43

Subtract

line 42 from line 36 Enter

44

Subtract

line 41 from line 38 Enter

0 If line 41 IS more than line 38

Caution

If there IS an amount on either ttne 43 or ttne 44 you must file Form 4720

nontaxable

(enter 25% of line 41)

amount

I'

43
44

line 42 IS more than line 36

, "
"

.. ...

-,

-,

, "

-,

> '

4 -Year Averaging Penod Under Section 50l(h)


(Some organizations

that made a section 50 1(h) election do not have to complete


See the Instructions tor lines 45 tMrough 50 )
LobbYing

45

LobbYing
amount

2001

47

4 -Year Averaging

below

Penod

(c)

(d)
1998

1999

(e)
Total

nontaxable

~(~?~ :~J,<::1,-,

46 lObb~mg Ce11ln2 amount


(150

Dunng

(b)
2000

(a)

CAlendar year
(or frscal year
beglnntng In) ..

Expenditures

all of the fwe columns

of lin! 5(e)

'

"

...." III' ~(
,

<

'"

;,

co
v

<

"v

~.

>

,
> ,~,

)~

>

,Y>
>

..
I': )(.

>
>

" , 'j ,
,,,
y

"

y'

, v

>

<

<

,~

,
y
"JJ"J"'JJ

'v

<

Totallobbymg
expenditures

48 Grassroots
taxable

nonamount
v

49

Grassrootscelrl~ amount
(150% of Ime 4 ej)

50

Grassroots lobbying
expenditures

IPart VI..:B I lobbying

<,

<-}:~)~
~

(~...~~...(.i -,c ....

Activity by Nonelecting Public Chanties

(For reporting

only by organizations

that did not complete

Part VI A) (See mstrucnons

DUring the year, did the orqaruzatron attempt to Influence national. state or local leqrslatron, Including
attempt to mfluence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum,
through the use of

N/A
any

Yes

No

a Volunteers

Amount

j:~~:>~
:W~r.>J,;;~v~\l
...~

b Paid staff or management

(mclude

compensation

In expenses

reported

on lines c through

~'7{

0:-

0)

c .~f~.:-:,
.."")-yt;,,:=:",:
..
(.;.< ...

h)

:1').1

.:,..

"0,..

)'?',..

" ......... .:.:-: ..'(

WoJ

oxd

~ ..

c Media advertisements
d Mailings

to members,

e Publications,
f Grants

With legislators,

demonstrations,

I Total lobbymq

or the publiC.

or broadcast

to other organizations

9 Direct contact
h Rallies,

legislators,

or published

their staffs,

seminars,

expenditures

If 'Yes' \0 any 01 me above

statements

for lobbYing purposes


government

conventions,

(add lines c through

ottrcrals,

speeches,

or a leqrstatrve body

lectures,

or any other means


~"~~$-(s..

h ~

also anacn a statement

glvlng a detailed

descnpuon

BAA

01 1he lobbYing

acuvmes
Schedule

TEEA04D51

12131101

-c
,><

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

Schedule

A Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

",-,,;..;;..;......:...:..;;__,Infonnatlon
Regarding
Exempt Organizations
51

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

Transfers

To and Transactions

31-1711829

and Relationships

(See Instructions)

Did the reporting organization


dlfectly or indirectly engage In any of the following With any other organization
of the Code (other than section 50 1(c) (3) organizations)
or In section 527, relating to political organizations?

a Transfers

from the reporting

orqamzatron

to a nonchantable

exempt

organiZation

described

In

seclion

01

50 I (c)

Yes

5,.. (I)

(,)Cash
(II)Other

Pa e 6

With Noncharitable

assets

No

(II)

X
X

b (i)

b (II)

II

b Other transactions
(,)Sales

or exchanges

(i1)Purchases
(III)Rental

01 assets

01 Iacihtres.

(iv)Relmbursement
(v)Loans

01 assets With a nonchantable

trom a nonchantable
equipment,

exempt

exempt

orqaruzauon

organization

or other assets

arrangements.

or loan guarantees

(vl)Penormance

01 services

or membership

or tundraismq

belli

b(lv

bey)

X
X

(v,

soucrtahons

c Shanng of tacnmes, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees.


c
d If the answer to any of the above IS Yes,' complete the follOWing schedule
Column (b) should always show the fair market value 01
t he WadS, 01h er assets, or services given by th e re~ortJn(ct)r~anlzatlon
If t h e or~anlza t Ion receive d Iess t h an 1air ma rk et va Iue In
any ansactron or shanng arrangement,
show In co umn
t e value of the _goo 5, other assets, or services received
(a)
Line no

(b)
Amount

Involved

(c)
Name of nonchantable
exempt

organization

(d)
Descrlphonof transfers,trensacnons,and sharing arrangements

N/A

52a Is the organization


directly or Indirectly affiliated With, or related to, one or more lax-exempt
descnbed In section 501 (c) of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3 or In section 527'
b If 'Y es, complete

the tollowmq

(a)
Name of organization

organizations

..0 Yes

No

schedule
(b)
Type of organization

Descnptron

(c)
of relationship

N/A

BAA

TE.EA0406l

09125101

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990 EZ) 2001

OMS No

Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ.
or 990PF)

Schedule of Contributors

Oepar1l'l1ent 01 ".
Treasury
I ntemal Reverue $e""ce

Nlme 01 OrglnlzaUoli

OrganIzatIon

line 1

CHARACTER COUNCIL
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

0'

OF CINCINNATI

Number

Section
501

(c)(

4947(a)(I)
~

527 political

) (enter number)
nonexempt

organization

charitable

trust not treated

as a private

foundation

organizatIon

501 (c)(3) exempt private foundation

Form 990-PF

4947(a)(l)
501 (c)(3)

nonexempt
taxable

charitable

trust treated

as a private

toundatron

touncatron

private

Check If your organization IS covered by the general rule or a special rule


box(es) for both the general rule and a speael rule - see mstructions )

(Note

Only a Section 50 1(c) (7)

(8) or (10) orgamzatlon

can check

Rule -

~For
organizations
filing Form 990, 990 EZ, or 990 PF that received,
contributor
(Complete Parts I and II)

Em"loy."dentlftcatlDn

&

31-1711829

Form 990 or 990 EZ

Special

2001

Supplementary
Information
for
Form 990, 990EZ and 990-PF (see instructions)

type (check one)

Filers of

General

lSoIS-0047

Rules

dUring the year, $5,000 or more (In money

or properly)

from anyone

For a Section 501 (c) (3) organization


filing Form 990, or Form 990 EZ, that met the 33-1/3% support test of the regulations
under sections
509(a)(I)fI70(b)(l)(A)(vl)
and received from anyone
contnbutor, dunng the year, a contnbutron of the greater of $5,000 or 2% of the
amount on line 1 of these forms (Complete Parts I and II )

DFor
a Section 501 (c)(7), (8), or (10) organization
flhng Form 990, or Form 990 EZ, mat received from anyone
contributor,
dunng the year,
aggregate contnbutions
or bequests of more than $1,000 for use exclUSively for religIOUS, charitable, screntrnc, literary, or educational
purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or arumals (Complete Parts I, II, and lit )
DFor
a Section 501 (c) (7), (8), or (10) orqaruzatron filing Form 990, or Form 990 EZ, that received from anyone contributor,
dunnq the year,
some contnbunons for use exctusivety for relrqious. charitable. etc, purposes, but these contnouuons
dId not aggregate to more than
$1,000 (If trus box IS checked, enter here the total contnbutrons
tnat were received dunnq the year for an exctustvety rehqious, charitable,
etc, purpose Do not complete any of \t1e Parts unless the general rule apphes to thiS orgalnlzatlon
because It received nonexcluslllely
relrqrous,

charitable,

etc,

contnbutrons

of $5,000 or more dUing the year)

..

Caution
OrganizatIOns that are not covered by the general rule and/or the special rules do not file Schedule B (Form 990, 990 Z or 990-PF)
but must check the box In the heading of then Form 990, Form 990EZ, or on Ime 1 of ttietr Form 990-PF to cetttty that they do not meet the
filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990 EZ. or 990-PF)

BAA

Schedule

TEEAD70ll

1213001

B (Form 990, 990-EZ,

or 990 PF) (2001)

Schedule

B (Form 990, 990 EZ, 990 P

(2001)

Page

Name 01Ol9aawaon

to

Employ.,Id.~c.tlon

01 Part

Numb.,

31-1711829

fPart.ld

Contributors

>

(a)

(b)

Number

1
--

(see Instructions)

Name, address

(c)
Aggregate
contnbubons

and ZIP + 4

Person

$ ______

21.L o_O~_

(c)
Aggregate
contnbutrons

(a)

Noncash

~
IS

(d)
Type of contnbutron

Person
Payroll

$______
1

1.].L.~3'p _

~
IS

(d)

(II.)

(c)
Aggregate
contnbunens
!

Noncash

(Complete Part II If there


noncash contribution)

Number

Payroll

(Complete Part II It there


noncash contribution)

Number

2
--

(d)
Type of contnbutJon

Type of contnbunon

Person

Payroll

$______

3~.L.O_0.P_

I
(a)

(c)
Aggregate
contnbutlons

Number

4
--

~
IS

(d)
Type of contnbuncn

Person
Payroll

$______
I

2_.!..L.!7~_

Noncash

(Complete Part II If there


noncash contribution)

IS

(d)

(a)

(c)

Number

Aggregate
contnbunons

5
--

Noncash

(Complete Part II .f Illere


noncash contribution)

Type of contnbution

Person
Peyroll

$______

1'p.L.q_O'p_

(a)

(c)
Aggregate
corrtnbutrons

Number

6
--

~
IS

(d)
Type of contnbunon

Person
Payroll

$______

l_!)L.q_O'p_

Noncll.sh

(Complete Part /I " there IS


noncash contribution)

BAA

Noncash

(Complete Part II It there


noncash contribution)

TEEA0702L

01I02I02

Schedule

B (Form 990, 990 EZ, 990 PF) (2001)

Schedule B (F arm 990. 990 EZ. 990 PF) (2001)


Nam.

0'

Page 2

to 2

of Part I

Organization

31-1711929

I Part .., j Contn butors


(a) :1
Number

(see Instructions)
(b)
Name, address and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Aggregate
contnbutlons

Type of centnbuuen

Person

7
--

$______

.? 1.. q_O_9_

Payroll
Noncash

(Complete Part" If there


noncash contribution)
(c)
Aggregate

(a)

Number

IS

(d)

Type of contnbutron

contnbuhons

Person

8
--

$______

.?L 1!.0_9_

Payroll
Noncash

(Complete Part lilt there


noncash contribution)
(a)
Number

--

(a)
Number

(c)
Aggregate
contnbunons

(b)

Name, address and ZIP + 4

r------------------------------------r------------------------------------r-------------------------------------

(d)

Type of contnbubon

Person

------------

(b)
Name. address lind ZIP + 4

(c)

Aggregate

IS

Payroll
Noncash

(Complete Part II If there


noncash contribution)

IS

(d)
Type 01 contnbubon

contnbutrens

--

r------------------------------------r-------------------------------------

Person
Payroll

-----------

--

(b)
Name. address and ZIP + 4

(c)

(d)

Aggregate
contnbubons

Type of contnbunon

Person

------------------------------------_
------------------------~------------

---_--------

---------------------~--------------(a)
Number

(Complete Part" 'f there


noncash contribution)

r------------------------------------(a)
Number

Noncash

(b)

Name, address and ZIP + 4

Pllyrotl
Noncash

IS

(Complete Part II if there


noncash contnbuuon )

(c)

(d)

Aggregate

Type ot contnbuuon

IS

contnbutrcns

--

BAA

----------------------------~------------------------------------------------------------------------------_--

Person
Payroll

-----------

Noncash

(Complete Part /I It there is


noncash contribution)
Schedule B (form 990. 990 EZ. 990 PF) (200l)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990 EZ, or 990 PF) (2001)

to 1

Pa

Name 01Organization

CHARACTER COUNC~L OF CINCINNATI

(8)
No from

Descnptlon

(b)
of noneash property

given

r---------------------------------------~---------------------------------------r---------------------------------------r---------------------------------------(b)

(a)
Descnptlon

of noncash property

given

Part I

~---------------------------------------r---------------------------------------~---------------------------------------~---------------------------------------(a)
No from

(b)
Descnptlon

(c)
F'MV (or estimate)
(see rnstrucuons)

(d)
Date received

$_------------------(c)
F'MV (or estimate)
(see rnstrucnons)

(d)
Date received

$_------------------(c)

of noncash property given

Part I

FMV (or estimate)

(d)
Oat. received

(see Instructions)

~---------------------------------------~-------------------------------------------------------------------------------~---------------------------------------(a)
No from

Number

31-1'711829

Part I

No from

of Part II

Employer Idelltillaotioft

(b)
Descnptlon

of noncash

$_------------------(c)

property

gIVen

Part I

F'MV (or estimate)


(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

r----------------------------------------

r---------------------------------------~----------------------------------------

r---------------------------------------<a)
No from

Oescnptlon

(b)
of noncash property

given

Part I

$-----------r-------(c)
FMV (or estimate)

(d)
Datil received

(see Instructions)

r---------------------------------------~----------------------------------------

r----------------------------------------

~---------------------------------------(a)
No from

(c)

(b)
Descnptlon

of noncash

$_-------------------

property

given

Part I

FMV (or estimate)


(see instructions)

(d)
Date received

r---------------------------------------~----------------------------------------

r----------------------------------------

r---------------------------------------BAA

$-------------------Schedule B (Form 990. 990 EZ, or 990 PF) (2001)

TEEA0703L

10J0~1

Schedule B (Form 990, 990 EZ, or 990-Pf)


Nlm. a' orvlnlzallon

(2001)

Page

to

Employ.r Id.ntlllutlon

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Part'tII :::"Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
organizations aggregating more than $1,000 for the year (Complete cols (a) through (e) and the following
For organizations
completing Part III, enter total 01 exclusively religious,
less for the_y_ear (enter this Information once - see Instrucllons2_

(a)
No from
Part I

charitable,

etc,

(c)

(d)

Use 01 gIft

of gift

line entry)

01 $1,000 or

ccntnounons

...

(b)
Purpose

of Part III
Humber

r---------------------------------------r---------------------------------------r----------------------------------------

Descnptlon

of how gift IS held

----------------------------------------------------------

(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's

name, address.

and ZIP + 4

Relationship

of transferor

to transferee

r---------------------------------~----------------------------------

----------------------------------(a)
No from
Part I

(b)
Purpose

(d)

(c)
Use of gift

of gift

Dascnpnon

of how 91ft IS held

-----------------------------------------

----------------------------------------r---------------------------------------(e)
Transfer
Transferee's

name, address,

of gift

and ZIP + 4

Relationship

-----------------------------------

r-------------------------------------------------------------------(iI)

No from
Part I

(b)
Purpose

of transferor

--------------------------

---------------------------------------------------

(c)
of gift

(d)

Use of gift

----------------------------_-----------~---------------------------------------~----------------------------------------

to transferee

Descrtpnon

of how gift IS held

----------------------------------------------------------

(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's

name, address,

and ZIP + 4

Relationship

(a)

to transferee

r----------------------------------

--------------------------

r----------------------------------

--------------------------

~---------------------------------No from
Part I

of transferor

(c)

(b)
Purpose

--------------------------

of gift

(d)

Use of gift

~----------------------------------------

~----------------------------------------

~----------------------------------------

Descnpt,on

of how gilt IS held

--------------------

--------------------

--------------------

(e)
Transfer of 91ft
Transferee's

name, address,

and ZIP + 4

Relationship

of transferor

to transferee

r----------------------------------

--------------------------

r----------------------------------

--------------------------

~---------------------------------BAA

-------------------------Schedule

TEEA0704l

12131101

B (form

990, 990 EZ, or 990-PF)

(2001)

4562

Form

(Rev March 2002)

... See separate Instructions


... Attach to your tax return

CHARACTER
COUNCIL
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

on R."'m

Name(s)

ShOWn

Bu~,"eu

or Actrvlty II> Wh,dl TIul Form R.llte.

OF

CINCINNATI

ISCS-Ol72

2001

(Including Infonnation on Listed Property)

Dep:lr1menl of ". Trea ....ry


Int.m;IIl Rev..... SeMte

FO~

OMS No

Depreciation and Amortization

67

IdenUlyln

g Humber

31-1711829

990/990-PF

tPart'1:'

,'I Election

to Expense Certain Tangible Property Under Section 179

If you have any listed property

Note

Maximum

Total cost of Section

amount

See Instructions

lor a higher

179 property

3 Threshold

cost 01 Section

Reduction

In

Dollar limitation for tax year


separately. see instructions

limitation

complete

limit for certain

placed In service

'79 property

Part V before you complete Part I

before reduction

In IImltatlor.

line 4 from line 1 If zero or less, enter

Subtract

$200,000

line 3 from line 2 If zero or less, enter

Subtract

$24,000

businesses

(see Instructions)

If married

filing

>

...
--------------------------------------------------------~----------~--~----------------~~

Listed property

8 Total elected cost of Section

1L.-..:..7--'-

from line 29

Enter me amount

179 property

Add amounts

In column

.-- __

(c), lines 6 and 7

11

BUSiness Income

Section

limitation

179 expense

Enter

the smaller

of busmess

Income (not less than zero) or line 5 (see mstrs)

lPartU ,,/;1Special Depreciation Allowance and Other Depreciation


allowance

for certain

property

(other than listed property)

~~" ;}'

after September

1O,

14
15

for assets

If you are electmq under Section 168(1)(4) to group any assets placed In service
Into one or more qeneral asset accounts, check here.
Assets Placed
(b) Mon" and
11'1

"'lVle~

....~......,

19a 3 year property


c 7 year property
d 10 year property

,
, <,

e 15 year prop ertv

:-..

.. )y

~:-

-i.';- <":

_:2:.;:0'-'-yle:;:_a=..r....lp::..:lr-=0.=Ple;_:rt"---y
'/0
25 year property
~O<,
~',~~
0

;
o~

'5X

':> ' ' ,

\:oq Summary

(g) D.precla~on

Convenbon

Melhod

deduc~on

vrs

25

S/L

27 5 yrs
27 5 yrs

MM
MM

S/L
S/L

39 yrs

MM
MM

gIL
DepreCiatIOn

System

'{l: ,,~../~\/
1---------------+--- - -- --;r-s---+---------+-----=g:.!I..:.L=----+---------------1 2 y
40 yrs

MM

Enter

here and on the

S/L

(See Instructions)

Listed property

Tobl Add amounts from line 12, hnes 14 tllrougll 17 hnes 19 and 20 In column (g), and IlIIe 21
of )'Our return Partnerships and S corporations - see Instructions

Enter amount

Reduction

21

from line 28

For assets shown above and placed In service dUring the current
the portion of tile baSIS attributable
to Section 263A costs
For Paperwork

S/L
S/L

ZZ

BAA

,~
,,'0, ~

Ion System

Recovery penod

21

23

(f)

'0'

c 40 year

~Pa..N\f

(e)

C - Assets Placed In Service Dunng 2001 Tax Year USing the Alternative
y

~/o~~,/>,
<, ~/, '

"

~--------------_+-----------t_--------t_----------_+-----------------

V .;"',','

real

'~
-=:.::...::b....:'::..:2..::
...::j'!e=a.:..:r.;_;;:_-------------{:;,'

..,,

,y'

(d)

property
Section

property

20a Class life

>

~/<'> "),

~---------------+------------+---------r-----------_+-----------------

rental

I NonreSidential

o,~'

2001 Tax Year USing the General Depree",

(C) a srs lor deprecraben


(buSll'lesslinve.tm~nt use
onIV - .... ,nsb\Jdions)

.....~~:- ...-

0
/'

Dunnq

~1~7....J.,."...,,,..__

durmq the tax year

:-~--------------_+------------t_--------t_----------_+-----------------

..
Vy

h ReSidential

-:..

..~..

_....:b::..:;..5...L::-'
ylea=r_[p:.:_lro;;;.tJP::.,;le::.:._rty:..c...._
-{, ",: '

.......:..1

In Service

y~.'pl.cod

Class,ficabon 01 property

__

before 2001

18

B -

In tax years beginning

MACRS

Section

In service

(See mstructrons)

17

(a)

placed

402

16

(Do not Include listed property)


Section

deductions

v,,<,,;>~,~

(Do not Include listed property)


acquired

15 Property subject to Section 168(f)(1) election (see mstructrons)


16 Otner deprecratron (including ACRS) (see Instructions)

Depreciation

~~

11

2 01 (see Instructions)

I PartJlt ':>1 MACRS

~)~~;

-'-1;..;:2~----~"......_,...",...-

~I 13

13 Carryover of disallowed ceeucuon to 2002 Add lines 9 and 10 less line 12


Not" Do not use Part II or Part /II beto for listed property Instead use Part V

14 S~eclal depreciatron

9
10

Add lines 9 and 10, but do not enter more than line li-l__ -e-r-

deduction

,':"j

...

.-

.." ....
4
-i,~,', ~,,,' ,":""'__ .............
.........

9 Tentative deduction
Enter the smaller of line 5 or line 8
10 Carryover of disallowed deduction from line 13 of your 2000 Form 4562
12

..

.-.-

Act Notice,

see Instructions

appropllate

hnes

22

402

year, enter
FOIZD8121

03120102

Form 4562 (2001) (Rev 32002)

'.
Form

Application for Extension of Time to File an


Exempt Organization Return

8868

(Oec.mber 2000)

OMB No 15451709

Oep"nment ot tie Tr.asury

IntAomal
Reve

.....

SenllC:O

...

If you are tiling for an Automaue

3-Month

If you are tiling for an AddItional

(not automatic)

File a se alate

ExtenSion,

complete

3-Month

hcatron for each return


... X

only Part I and check this box.

Extension,

complete

only Part II (on page 2 of thiS form)

00 not complete Part 1/ unless you have already bHn granted an sutomstic 3-month extensIon on a prevIously ii/tid
Form 8868.
Note

I Part I 1 Automatic
Note

3-Month Extension of Time -

Only submit

Original (no copies needed)

Form 990 r corporsttons requestmg an automatic 6 month extenston - cnec thiS box and complete Part I only

All other corporations (lncludmg Form 990-C filers) must use Form 7004 to request an extension of time 10 file mcome tax returns Partnerships,
REMICs and trusts must use Form 8736 to request an exiennon of time to file Form 1065 1066 or 1041
Type or
Nam. ot exempt OrganlzononCHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
_
jEmPIOlf.rld.ntitlc&tJan Number
pnnt
File by the
due date for
filing your
return See
mstrucnons

NORTHERN KENTUCKY
Number Stree~ and Room or Su.'" Number II a PO BOM ... e 11l$!rUctlons
3905

EDWARDS

CINCINNATI,

ROOKWOOD TOWER

City Towll or Post Office FOI a 1I>rel9n add,.. .......

Check type of retum

X
I-

200

(file a separate

Form 990
Form 990 BL

check thrs box

does not have an office or place of business


...

retum,

rI-

enter the organization's

If It IS for part of the group,

In

the United States,

four digit Group Exernption


check tJ1ISbox

...

Form 6069
Form 8870

check thiS box

Number

D and attach

(GEN)

If trus IS for the whole

a list with the names

group,

and EINs of all members

Will cover

I request an automatic
to file the exempt

year 20 01

~ 0 tax year
If thrs tax year

3 month (6 month,

organization

... [!] calendar


2

r- Form 4720
IForm 5227

trust)

Form 1041 A

If trus IS tor a group

ZIP Code

for each return)

I- Form 990 T (trust other than above)

- II the organization

the extension

application

r- Form 990 T (corporation)


I~ Form 990 T (Section 401 (a) or 408(a)

Form 990 PF

Slat"

,ns!rUctlons.

OH 45209

to be filed

I- Form 990 EZ

31-1711829

named above

' 20

for less than 12 months,

, and ending

check reason

D Initial

return

,20

IS for the organization's


,

b If trus application

IS for Form 990 PF or 990 T, enter any retundable


Include any prior year overpayment
allowed as a credit

credits

~,
return

Under penalbes ot pe~l.Iry, I dedare itlat I have examined


eompletlll and lIlat I am aul10nzed to prepare too. loom

th.s

tax payments

If reqaued, deposit
~ee instructions

Of,!.

0 Change

tax, less any

and estimated

line 3b from line 3a Include _your payment With trus form,


by usmq EFTPS (Electroruc Federal Tax Payment System)
Signature

20

Final return

3a If trns application IS for Form 990 BL, 990 PF, 990 T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative
nonrefundable
credits See Instructions

c Balance Due Subtract


coupon or, If required.

B/15

of time until

The extension

for

or

beginning
IS

extension

for 9SOT cO!1)oratlon)

return for the organization

made

In accounting

period

--=O~

With FTD

and Venflcatlon

r.rum, Illduding accompany'"!!

schedules and .tl18menl5

and ID 11. best of my 1In"""ledge and behel, rt 15 1rU" correct,

and

Form 8868 (12-2000)

FIFZ0501L

11127101

,
FEDERAL STATEMENTS

2001

PAGEl

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

&
3'-1711829

STATEMENT 1
FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43
OTHER EXPENSES
(A)

(C)
MANAGEMENT
&; GE;HERAL

(B)

PROGRAM

SE~I~E~

:rO~AL
ADVERTISING
BANK CH1.RGES
CASUAL LABOR
COMPUTER EXPENSES
DUES &; SUBSCRIPTIONS
EDUCATION MATERIALS
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MEDIA EXPENSE
MEETING FACILITIES
MISCELLANEOUS
PROGRAM EXPENSES
RE IMBURSED EXPENSE S
SEMINARS
TRA:INING FEES
TOTAL

235
"74
17,067
2,967
622
10,047
422
7,532
830
87S
826
1,154
7,272
2,769
281000
80,692
$

(D)
.fl1NPBAISIHG

235
'74

17,067
2,967
622
10,047
422
344
304

7,18a
526
875

155

671
1,154
4,269
2,769
281000
54,828

3,003

251709

155

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 57
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

MACHINERY

AND

ACCtlM
DEPREC

BASIS

CATEGORY

EQUIPMENT
TOTAL

$
$

21010

603

21010

603

BOOK
VALUE
~$

~1~,~4~0~7_
=$=====1:l=4:0=7=

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990, PART IV. LINE 58
OTHER ASSETS
DEPOSITS
TOTAL

$
10
~$==~======1=0=

FEDERAL STATEMENTS

2001

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

PAGE 2
&
31-1'11829

STATEMENT 4
FORM 990, PART V
LIST OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES

NAME

AND ADDB,ESS

TITLE AND
AVERAGE HOURS
fEB WEEK DE~O~D

CONTRIBUTION TO
!::;a~ iii DC

COMPENSAl:IQH
$

CHAIRMAN
NONE

MIKE ELLISON
1790 ANDERSON BLVD
HEBRON, KY 41048

TREASURER
NONE

TRUSTEE
NONE

JOHN PIERCE
3500 GULF SHORE BLVD N
NAPLES, FL 34103

TRUSTEE
NONE

GALE BROCK
3905 EDWARDS ROAD
CrNCINNATI, OH 45209

TRUSTEE
NONE

ROAD

TOTAL

MIKE DALY
1426 STATE ROUTE 125
HAMERSVILLE, OH 45130

ROGER GRIGGS
10650 BIG BONE CHURCH
UNION, KY 41091

EXPENSE
ACCOUNT/
OTHER

DIVIDER

OM8 No. 1545-0047


Form

,,

990

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

2000

Under section 501(c) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit
trust or private foundation), section 527 or section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust
Oep.rtmenl
01 tho Treuury
Int.rnal R.venue Ser.rlc.

A For the 2000 calendar year, or tax year period beginning


8 Check ilapphcable:

o
o

0' address
0' name

Chang.
Change

Qg

In~'i.1r.turll

Fmal return

Amended

,eturn

Instrvc-\

, 2000, and endlna

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY
3805 EDWARDS 200 ROOKWOOD TOWER
CINCINNATI, OH 45209

Organlationtyp" (ch.ck onl.,;'on.) ~ 501(c)(


3 ) <II [inn" no.) 0 527 OR 0 .9H(a~l)
Section S01(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must

attach a completed Schedule A (Form 990 or 900-EZ).


Accrual
Accounting method: ~ Cash
D Other (specify)

K Check here.

D if the organization's gross receipts are normally not more than $25,000.
The orqenlzauon need not file a return with the IRS; but if the organization received a
Form 990 Package in the mail, it should file a return without financial data.
Some states require a complete return.

_,

,,;;;'PBrtJ';il

..
"u
N
E

,20

PI_e
use IRS
label or
print or
type.
See
Specific
lions.

Emplo~r Identification number

31-1711829

&

Telephone numb....

(513) 366-3733
F Check 0 if app lic:atlonpendIng
Note: H and I are not applicable to section 527 orgs.
H(a) Is this a group return filed for affiliates? DYes
H(b) If "Yes, enter number of affiliates
H(c) Are all affiliates included?
DYes
(if "No," attach a list. See instructions)

...

H(d) Is this a separate return filed by an


organization covered by a group ruling? DYes
I
Enter 4-dlgit group exemption no. (GEN)
L

Check this box if the o~anization is not required


to attach Schedule B ( orm 990 or 990-ell
...

Revenue, Excenses, and Chanaes In Net Assets or Fund Balances

b
c
d
2

Indirect public support ................................................


1b
Government contributIons (grants) .......................................
1c
Total (add lines 1a through 1C) (cash $
131,386 noncash $
) ...........
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts (from Part VII. line 93)....................
3 Membership dues and assessments .............................................................
4 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ................................................
5 Dividends and interest from securities ..........
, .................................................
', 6a "
6a Gross rents ........................................................
Less:
rental
expenses.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
.
..
6b
b
c Net rental income or (loss) (subtract line 6b from line 6a) .............................................
7 Other investment income (describe ...
(A) Securities
Ba Gross amount from sales of assets other than Inventory ...
, ......
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
e Gain or (loss) (attach schedule) ......................
d Net gain or (loss) (combine line ac, columns (A) and (B ...................................
9 Special events and activities (attach schedule)
01contributions
a Gross revenue (not including $
reported on line 18) ..................................................

....

i:,{

ANS
E5

TE

s
KFA

14
15
16
17

};i!::i: ..::::::
6c
7

(8) Other

i,::: .. ,':;

sa

1;:'::;'

Bb
Be

E\
, .........

ad

:).p./

a:!it
9c
1:'::,;:::,::1:.:::.

,,

10e
11
12
13
14
15

colun n (0 ...........................................................
.v .,,,,,,.,."",, (attlll!ll14 edule) ...........................................................
d 44, column (A)..................................................
i~1 tal ~JCPl!ns.p.Laddlines
ceslJla T detlcn.}f~~1ve ~ ubtract Une17 from line 12)...........................................
18
inning of year (from line 73, column (A ...............................
19 N t assets or fund bal
or f nd balances (attach explanation) ......................................
20 Olh~ENet~ts
d of vear (combine lines 18. 19, and 20). , ..............................
21 .liet "'Q(;,,,t.;' ,,; r.,;;) t.",ian
FundAe.O&WtiB

rJ ''''''''''

16
17

l~

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, se. page 1 of the separate Instructions.

131,386
11,088

3
4
5

Other revenue (from Part VII. line 103) ...........................................................


Total revenue (add lines 1d, 2. 3, 4, 5. ec, 7. ad. sc, 10c. and 11)......................................
Program services (from line 44. column (B .......................................................
M
5n'" ~n"'_"
(from line 44, column (C ................................................
P

'-;

1d
2

p
E
N

~No

131,386

1a

10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ........................


110a
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 10b
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales 01inventory (ettacn schedule) (subtract line 10b from line 10a) ..............

ONo

(See Soecific Instructions on page 16.)

, 9a ,
9b
b Less: direct expenses other than fundraising expenses. . . . . . .................
c Net income or (loss) from special events (subtract line 9b from line sa) ..................................

~No

'.'. f:::

Contributions, gifts, grants. and similar amounts received:


a Direct public support .... , ............................................

11
12
13

Open to PubliC
Inspection

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

18
19

142,474
66,208
58,147
109
124,464
18,010
0

20
21
RFOUSI

12/27/00

18 010
Form 990 (2000)

Form 990 {20001

CHARACTER

COUNCIL

Statement of
Functional Expenses

OF CINCINNATI

c
e
44

31-1711829

organizationsmust complet. column(A). Column. (9). CC), and (O)"re required tor section S01Ic)(3)and (1 organizations and
section 4947C.Xl) non .. emp, ch."table trust. but option.,lor other . (S.e SpecifiCInstructions on page 20.)
(8) Program
services

(A) Total

(C) Management
and general

(D) Fundraising

~c
-----------------------------------~~r-------------~--------------~--------------~--------------~d
~e
-------------------------------------r_~r_--------------+_--------------_r--------------_;---------------Total
(add
thru
Orpniatioll'"
functiDnaI.""

......

nn 22

43)

complirtingcolll1nns(BHD),canythesototabtoDn

.... t3-.5..

44

124,464

66,208

Reporting of Joint Costs. Did you report in column (8) (Program services) any joint costs from a combined
and fundraising

solicitation?

" 'Yes," enter (I) the aggregate

58,147

; (II) the amount allocated to Program services $

and general $

primary exempt purpose?

109

campaign

0 Yes

amount 01 these joint costs $

; and (Iv) the amount allocated to Fundraising

LJ),arf':l III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments


What is the organization's

educational

................................................................................

(III) the amount allocated to Management

(See Specific

Instructions

O!I

No

on page 23.)

EDUCATION

Program SelVlce
Expenses

All organizations must describe their exempt purpose achievements in a clear and concise manner. State the number 01 clients
served, publications Issued, etc. Discuss achievements that are not measurable. (Section 501 (c){3) and (4) organizations and
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must also enter the amount of grants and allocations to others.)

Page2

All

Do not include amounts reported on


line se, ee, 9b, 10b, or 16 01 Part I.

&

(Required lor SOl(cX3)


and () org$. and
4U7(aXl) trusts; but
optional ror othe ... )

SEMINARS & PROGRAMS HELPED NUMEROUS INDIVIDUALS BUILD STRONG


FAMILIES, CREATE SAFE COMMUNITIES, IMPROVE EDUCATION, AND
PROMOTE CARING.
(Grants and allocations

o)

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

(Grants and allocations

_(Grants and allocations

.............................

66,208

e Other proqrarn services (anacn schedule)

f Total of Pro_gram
Service Expenses (should equal line 44, column_lB), Program service~
RFOUS1.o.12120/00

66,208
Form 990

(2000)

31-1711829

[:::PjI;t:qv:::1
Note:

Balance Sheets

Where required, attached schedules


for end-ot-vear
amounts only.

45

Cash - non-interest-bearing

46

Savings and temporary

47

(See Speclflc

Accounts

Instructions

on page 23.)

and amounts within the description

lor doubtful

(A)
Beginning 01 year

(8)
End of year

~_--------t-....;;..+---___;;;1;_:6~,

1-4..:.7:..;a:;_1+-

accounts

-=l:..:9~

I----------t."....,.~t_--------

..........................................

receivable ...................................

b Less: allowance

column should be

....................................................

cash investments

Page

-l

1-4~7b~~
I~,.".,.,,.,...,."'=~~:-:-.~--------+....,.;,,.;,,t--------

\?r;:~~/~:~
::'.:~:~
:.:.::;:.~/:.;..:~;:~~:.::.::::.::::
48 B Pledges receivable
b Less: allowance

1-4..;.,8;..;3_11--

for doubtful

49

Grants receivable

50

Receivables

accounts

from officers, directors, trustees, and key employees (attach sen)

b Less: allowance

for doubtful

52

53

Prepaid expenses and deferred

54

Investments

59

Total assets

60

Accounts

61
62

Grants payable

, ..................

depreciation

....

--t

basis .. ,

,.

-+-'--=-t
1_--------t~~I_--------

--t

.._ss.;...,;.;;b;_..__I

I
2 , 010
201
1, 809
~~--------~---r--------------~~r_------~~~~
) 1-+-~+_----_-=1:.....;;-0

1 57a

(attach schedule) ..

57b 1

(add lines 45 through 58) (must equal line 74)

payable and accrued

Oelerredrevenue

OFMV

OCost

11-5_5_3-+1

(attach schedule)

STMT. .2..
s- SEE STATEMENT3

depreciation

Other assets (descrtbe

__ ~ __ -------

and equipment:

and equipment:

b Less: accumulated
58

-+...:..;_-=-t
-~-

1_--------t....::...:.._I_--------

,
,,

- other (attach schedule) ...........................................

57 a Land, buildings,

~---

charges

b Less: accumulated

+-

, ........................

- securities (attach schedule)

basis

-l

.._S.:..,1..;,b:.....__I

,."

55 a Investments - land, buildings.

,,

"11-5=.1.:.;B:;_1+-

, .......

Inventoneslors~90ruse

Investments

, .....

accounts

56

(attach schedule)

-+..:..:..-=-t
_
1_--------4_..:.=--I_-------1_---------t~.:.."...I_--------

--t
, .. , .

513 Other notes and loans receivable

-t

.._4..:.8:..:b:_..__I

'

18,010
1_--------4....::..=-..cI---------

expenses

, .....................................................
...........................

~--_--_-+-_-+--------

, ..
,

r------------t~=--r------------

, .......................

B
I 63 Loans from officers. directors, trustees, and key employees (attach schedule) .... , . , ... , .... 1_--------4-=-=--1--------L 64a Tax-exempt bond liabilities (attach schedule)
,
, ....................
I---------t...:...;~t_-------I
T
I
E
S
66 TotalllablllUes
(add lines 60 through 65)
, ..
N
E

Organizations

that follow

SFAS 117, check here

... C!!I

and complete lines 67 through

69

and lines 73 and 74.

70

Capital stock, trust principal,

71

Paid-In or capital surplus, or land, building, and equipment

or current funds

72

Retained earnings, endowment.

74

Total liabilities

accumulated

,
lund

,.
,

Income, or other lunds

I_--------+....:...~I_------I_--------+....:...~I_-------I-+".:.;~I_--------

A
L
A

N
C
E
S

and net assetslfund

balances

(add lines 66 and 73)

18,010

Form 990 is available lor public Inspection and. lor some people, serves as the primary or sola source of information about a particular organization.
How the public perceives an organization in such cases may be determined by the information presented on its return. Therelore, please make sure the
return is complete and accurate and fully describes, in Part III, the organization's programs and accomplishments.

RFOUSIB

12/21/00

0'

0'

Re~onclllation
Revenue per Audited
Financial Statements with Revenue per
Return (See Specific Instructions, page 25.)
a

Total revenue. gains, and other support


per audited financial statements . . . . . . . .. .. ""a...""......."...,..,-,..,.,..,"""",,,,"",,,,,,,,:-,...,,..-i

Amounts Included on line


line 12, Form 990:

(1) Net unrealized gains


on investments .....
(2) Donated services
and use of facilities.
(3) Recoveries of prior
year grants

but not on

.::.$

Total expenses and losses per audited


financial statements

Amounts included on line a but not on


line 17, Form 990:

. $

-'--------..;..$

3 1 -171182 9

Pagll

Reconciliation
Expenses per Audited
Financial Statements with Expenses per
Return

(4) Other (specify):

(1) Donated services


and use of facilities ....

(2) Prior year adjustments


reported on line 20,
Form 990

..:..5

(3) Losses reported on


line 20, Form 990. , ...

..:;..$

.;:_-------

(4) Other (specify):

$
$

t-+-------

Add amounts on lines (1) through (4)


C

Una a minus line b

Amounts included
not on line a:

. . . . . . . . . . .. Io-,c.,...,....,=-,.,.....-:-,-_...,.,..,=-o.."...,..j

on line 12, Form 990 but

(1) Investment expenses


not included on
line 6b, Form 990 ...

Une

a minus

Amounts included on line 17,


Form 990 but not on line a:

line b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. t-,:C~".,.........,.,.,.:-:-:-::-:-......,.."","",,,=

(1) Investment expenses not


..;..$

included on line 6b,


Form 990

""":":"i:::",:":::::"::::::.

(2) Other (specify):

..:;..5

(2) Other (specify):


$

$
Add amounts on lines (1) and (2)

Total revenue per line 12. Form 990


Ius line
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..

e
e

Total expenses per line 17, Form 990


line c Ius line
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

Ust of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees


(A) Name and addreu

M IKE DALY
1426

STATE ROUTE 125


HAM ERSVILLE, OH 45130
M IKE ELLISON
1780 ANDERSON BLVD
H EBRON, KY 41048
R OGER GRIGGS
1065 BIG BONE CHURCH ROAD
UN ION, KY 41091
JOHN PIERCE
3 500 GULF SHORE BLVD N.
NAPLES, FL 34103
GALE BROCK
3 805 EDWARDS ROAD
C INCINNATI, OH 45209

75

j-Od+-

(B) Till. and I"e,a;_ hours per


week devot.d to pO!!5Ition

(US! each one even if not compensated;


see Specific Instructions on page 25.)
(0) ContributIons to
emplovee benellt plans

(q Compensation
(If nat paid, ent....-0-.)

& dll!!lhtrred compensation

(E) E'pense
account and
oth er allowanc ...

CHAIRMAN
NONE
0

TREASURER
NONE
TRUSTEE
NONE
TRUSTEE
NONE
TRUSTEE
NONE

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key emplovee receive aggregate compensation of more than $100,000 from your organization
and all related organizations, of which more than $10,000 was provided by the related organizations?
II ''Yes,'' attach schedule - see Specific Instructions on page 26.
AFOUStC 12/26/00

Yes

No

Form 990 (2000)

76

Did the organization engage In any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If ''Yes,'' attach a detailed description
each activity .............................................................................................

Were any changes made In the organizing or governing documents


II 'Yes," attach a conformed copy 01 the changes.

78 a Did the organization

have unrelated

Was there a liquidation, dissolution,


II ''Yes,'' attach a statement

80a

to the IRS? .....

termination,

b II ''Yes,'' enter the name 01 the organization

..

_________________________

, ...........

, ,

, .. ,

file Form 1120-POL

]:.,...;.~+.-."..,,.,,...,.+-~

through common

membership,

r~:7,-.~~""""

N/ A

~~~---------------------------=~------~~------0
0

direct or indirect, as described

in the Instructions

exempt OR

nonexempt.

~+di42:;2:g

for line 81 . L8~1!!a!..l

for this year7

I-.-~~c--:::-~"';"-'

or lacilities at no charge or at substantially

comply with the public inspection requirements


comply with the disclosure
solicit any contributions

requirements

~~+:-,-=~""'"

, ...

b If ''Yes,'' you may indicate the value of these items here. Do not include this amount as revenue In
Part I or as an expense in Part II. (See instructions lor reporting In Part 111.)
,

84 a Did the organization

r.:'7-:"b","",i'!:c-~

or substantial contraction during the year?


, ............................................................

82 a Did the organization receive donated services or the use 01 materials, equipment,
less than lair rental value? ...............................................................................

b Did the organization

~;;';;;_+-""""='-Ir--"=":

and check whether It Is

81 a Enter the amount of political expenditures,

83 a Did the organization

, ..
b~""'_=~~

Is the organization related (other than by association with a statewide or nationwtde organization)
governing bodies. trustees. officers, etc., to any other exempt or nonexempt organization?

b Did the organization

I---=--=-+--+-"=":

, . , .................

business gross income of $1.000 or more during the year covered by this return?

b If ''Yes,'' has It filed a tax return on Form 990-T tor this year? ,
79

but not reported

of

lor returns and exemption

.__82b_-'-

applications?

relating to quid pro quo contributions?

-'-_f--'-'''-='T''-..-,;,,......';;';'O';'

, ..................

1--'-'=-:1--::-:--+---

~~+-...;;.;;.+-....,.."

........................

or gifts that were not tax deductible?

r.~~~~~

b If ''Yes,'' did the organization Include with every soliCitation an express statement that such contribuUons or gifts were not
tax deductible? . . . . . . . . . . .
, . . .
,
, .. ... ... .. .
, .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .
85

501(C)(4), (5), or (6) organizations.


b Did the organization

a Were substantially all dues nondeductible

make only in-house

lobbYing expenditures

by members?

01 $2,000 or less?

]--",:;;~~~~;::.,.."

If ''Yes'' was answered to either B5a or 8Sb, do not complete 8Sc through 85h below unless the organization
a waiver lor proxy tax owed lor the prior year.
c Dues, assessments,

and similar amounts

d Section 162(e) lobbying


e Aggregate

from members

and political expenditures

nondeductible

..............

, ....................

received

=--=-'-r".;...r;::

r..:.85.:..C.:....t

.........................................

t-85_d-l-

---.:-r=-I::':

1-85_e-t

amount of section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices .........................

t Taxable amount 01 lobbying and political expenditures (line B5d less 8se)
9 Does the organization

-:--:'-r~

'-'-85.:..f:.....J..

elect to pay the section 6033(e) tax on the amount in 8517

::...;_c~--t''-'-''-'T'--''-::~1''::''_=

, ....................

h If section 6033(e)(1)(A) dues notices were sent. does the organization agree to add the amount in 85f to its reasonable
01 dues allocable to nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures lor the following tax year? .. ,
86

S01(C)(7) organizations.

t:--,.,;=,-"'_'_'_=-:-~,_",

estimate

a Initiation fees and capital contributions

1-86_a-+

---:~r::-{:.

1-8.:..6:.:b:....r

___;::...;_c...:....:~.

a Gross income Irom members or shareholders

1-8,;_7:_:a:....r

___;::...;_c...:....:_i.':::::::: ..,

b Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts
due or received Irom them.)
,
,

L..8_7b...:....:..L....

87

501 (c)(12) organizations,

included on line 12 .......................

on line 12, for public use 01 club facilities

~~

At any time during the year, did the organization own a 50% or greater interest in a taxable corporation or partnership, or an entity
disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 30.7701-3? " ''Yes,'' complete Part IX. , ..

89a

501(C)(3) organizations.

Enter: Amount 01 tax Imposed on the organization

section 49t1 ..

: section

C Enter: Amount 01 tax imposed on the organization


sections 4912. 4955, and 4958

4912 ..

d Enter: Amount 01 tax in 89C, above, reimbursed

managers or disqualified
,
by the organization.

90 a Ust the states wtth which a copy 01 this return is Iiled ..


employed

; section

4955

..

0
-----------..........;;._

3805

Section 4947(a)(1)

nonexempt chantable

_O=.::.H:.:I::;.O..;;_

--,r-_r(See instructions.)

and enter the amount 01 tax-exempt

OH

ZIP code

trusts filing Form 990 in lieu 01 Form 1041 - Check here

interest received or accrued during the tax year


RFOUS1D

12/20/00

no.
..

(513)

366

0
- 3733

45209
-.-.. -.-.-.-.-.-.-. -. -. -. -. -. -.

I 92 I

190b
Telephone

0
0

, .

....... ........ .. ............ ........ ... ... ...

The books are in care 01..


Located at ..

L...:..;;.;:_.J..__...._~

persons during the year under

in the pay period that includes March 12.2000

I RI S COLE
EDWARDS CINCINNATI

~~~~~~

during the year under:

b 501(C)(3) and 501 (C)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or
did it become aware 01 an excess benelit transaction Irom a prior year? If ''Yes,'' attach a statement explaining each transaction

92

"':'00'.:.'.':':.::.:"'"

Enter:

88

b Number 01 employees

--,-.f'-:.--,.:..,..,

J--:-:-',--.,..

Enter:

b Gross receipts, included

91

t---+-."...".'+r---

r.:..;...-t--:-::-'Ir::~

-=.

Nc::-'Clr.A::---.. -:O;::::;--

N/ A
Form

990

(2000)

Form 990 (2QOOl

CHARACTER

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

j':Paitl,VUq Analysis of Income-Producing


Enter gross amounts

unless otherwise

3 1 - 1 7118 2 9

&

(See Specific Instructions

Unrelated

indicated.

Program service revenue:

93

Activities

business income

(A)

(B)

Business code

Amount

Page

on page 30.)
Excluded by section 512. 513, or 514

(C)

(E)
Related or exempt
function income

(D)

Exclusion code

Amount

PROGRAM

FEES

------------------------------r-------~~------------+_--------r_------------4_-------------

11,088

---------------------------------r--------_,---------------+----------r_------------~r_------------~---------+--------------+---------+_------------_4------------e ---------------------------------r--------_,---------------+----------r-------------~r_------------t Med~M~Med~~dp~ments


r_--------~--------------+_--------~--------------~-------------9 Fees and contracts from government agencies
r---------+--------------+---------+--------------+-------------~
Memb9m~pduesanda~~s~nts
r_-------~--------------+_--------~--------------~-------------95 Interest on savings 8. temporary cash investments
c
d

96
97

OMdendsandime~t~msecu~es
Net rental income or (loss) ITom real estate:

:j:::':';;::'::::::t=?-.:.:i::=::::;:::;:::=U::(::::::::::::::::.:j;j:

-:=

;:::::)}i:::t:::j}{j):::::::i=}j:::::{::::;

a deb~financedprope~

b n~deb~fin~cedprope~

+-

~------

+-

~-----------__
~-------__

++-

~---- __--------~
__---- __-----~-- __-------- __~-- __---------

98

Net rental income or (loss) from perscnal property

99

O~~inv~tmemlncome

00
01
02
03

G~nno~fromsaJes~a~~~h~man~ven~~~

b
c
d
04

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
:;;:;\:::;:"::S)i:: :::.:::::;."/:'::::::;.:::::':'.::::
:::./:::-.j:::.::.: ..:'./::)::::j"::j:-=:i=::::=:::

1~

N~~comeorOo~)lTomspecialevents

Gro$prorumOM~fromsaloo~i~emo~

Other revenue:

__

__------~------------

__

~------------

__

-------------- __ ---- ~---------+--------------+---------+--__--------~--------------

---------------------------------

~--------+_------------~--------------

-r

---------------------------------~~~~~~--------------_+~~~~~~------------_4~----~------~
Subtotal (add columns (B), (D), and (E
\(.{::i=.:;':?: :..:(.:(:j
::::({:t::rj:(::i\\
11, 088

~.~.~.~
.. ~.~.~.~.~
.. ~.~.-.-.. -.-.- .. -.-.-.- .. -.-.-.- .. -.~.~.~.. ~.~.~.~
.. ~.~.~.~
.. -.-.-.-.- .. -.-~~~~~~~~~~~~=1~1~~,~=O~8

Th~~dd~~10~~~mM(~,(~,~d~~,

Note' Une 105 plus line 1d , Part I , should equal the amount on line 12 , Part I

1:P'arlNUr
Une No.

9 3A

F:~al1lJ~jj

Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes


Explain how each activity for which Income is reported in column (E) of Part VII contributed
organization's exempt purposes (other than by providing funds lor such purposes).

(See Specific Instructions

importantly

on page 31.)

to the accomplishment

01 the

TRAINING PROGRAMS WERE CONDUCTED TO EDUCATE BUSINESS, EDUCATION,


GOVERNMENT, AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS ABOUT CHARACTER TRAINING AND
ITS BENEFITS TO THEIR ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES.
Information Regarding Taxable Subsidiaries and Disregarded Entities
(A)

Name. addrnl nd EIN 01 corporation,


partner. hip. or di.regarded entity

on page 31.)
(E)
En d-ol-y" ..
assets

(01
Total
Income

Nature 01

of ownership
lnterest

Nrj_A

(See Specific Instructions

(q

(BI PercentAge

act1vities

%
%
%
%

r)~rt:X:::: Information Regarding Transfers Associated with Personal Benefit Contracts


(a)

Did the organization,


benefit contract?

(b)

Did the organization,

Note: If "Yes" to

during the yeM, receive any funds, direcUy or indirectly, to pay premiums

(See Specific Instructions

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
during the year, pay premiums.

on page 31.)

on a personal

directly or indirectly. on a personal benefit contract7

Ves

0 Ves

I
I

No
No

file Form 8870 and Form 4720


AY~.mir,on

this return, including

'Ar'R'RlJnn of preparer

page 14.)

accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my


(other than officer) is based on all information 01 which preparer

SCHEDULE A

Organization Exempt Under Section 501(C)(3)


I

2000

Supplementary Information - (See separate Instructions.)

Departm.nl of In. Tlusury


Internal Revenu. ServIce
NamHtth.organl2ation

OMB No. 1545-0047

(Except Private Foundation) and Section 501(8), 501(f), 501(k).


501(n). or Section 4947(a)(1) Nonexempt Charitable Trust

(Fonn 990 or 990-EZ)

.. Must be completed

CHARACTER

by the above organizations

COUNCIL

and attached

OF CINCINNATI

to their Form 990 or 990-EZ.

&

Elllployeridentilicatiannurnbar

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

31-1711829

Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Employees Other Than Offlcers, Directors, and Trustees
(See page 1 of the instructlons.

Ust each one. II there are none, enter "None.',

(a) Nameand addrus of each employee paid mar. than S50.000

Ib) TItle and ayeragehours


per week devoted to position

Ie) CompensatIon

(dl Contri butinns to


employe. benelll plans &
delerr.d compensation

Ie) Expen.e
account

and oth

Itf

allowanc

NONE

0
Compensation of the Five Highest Paid Independent Contractors for Professional Services

Total number 01 other employees

<p.irtm};

paid over $50,000

(See page 1 01 the instructlons.

..

USI each one (whether individuals or firms.) II there are none, enter "None.'

(oa) Nameand address 01 each independ.nt contractor paId more than $50.000

lb) Type 01 sarvita

(e) CompBnution

NONE

Total number 01 others receiving over $50,000 lor


rolessional services
For Paperwork
KFA

Reduction

Act Notice.

..

see page 1 of the Instructions

for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ.


RFOUS2

12/12/00

Schedule

A (Fonn 990 or 990-EZ)

2000

CHARACTER

SeheduleA(Form99Dor990-EZ)2000

IJ:Part::l1t::J

Statements

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

About Activities

Yes

During the year, has the organization attempted to innuence national, state, or local legislation, including any anempt to
influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum?
,
, .......................................
II "Yes," enter the total expenses

Pag.2

paid or incurred in connection

No

~~+-c---."._...,,~~

N/ A

with the lobbYing activities ..... $

Organizations that made an election under section 501(h) by filing Form 576B must complete Part VI-A. Other organizations
checking ''Yes,'' must complete Par1 VI-B AND anach a statement giving a detailed description 01 the lobbying activities.
2

During the year, has the organization, either directly or indirectly. engaged in any of the following aCI9 with any of its trustees,
directors, officers, creators, key employees, or members 01 their families. or with any taxable organization with which any such
person is affiliated as an officer, director. trustee, majority owner, or princlpal beneficiary:

Sale, exchange, or leasing 01 property?

Lending of money or other extension of credit? .............................................................

Furnishing of goods, services, or facilities?

Payment of compensation

Transfer 01 any part of its income or assets? ...


If the an~er

(or payment

, , ...

, ,. ,., ,

f-2a_+-_--I__

, .............

2b

, ..

2c

, . . . . ..

2d

, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..

2e

.. , . ,

,. ,.,,

or reimbursement

make grants for scholarships,

,,

, , .........

of expenses if more than $1 ,OOO)? .. ,

to any question is ''Yes,'' attach a detailed statement explaining

Does the organization

4a

.. ,

fellowships,

the transactions.

student loans, etc.?

.. .. ... .... ... .. ... .... .. .. .. .. .. ...

Do you have a section 403(b) annuity plan for your employees?

1---+----1---

h;';;"'-f.-,.,.."."..,-+.:,.,...,:,.;"'"

!,\PadJV/j Reason for Non-Private


The organization

is not a private foundation

Foundation

Status

(See pages 2 through 5 of the Instructions.)

because it is: (Please check only ONE applicable

0 A church, convention of churches. or association of churches. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(I).


0 A school. Section 17o(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Also complete Part V, page 5.)
0 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iU).
0 A Federal, state, or local government or governmental unit. Section 17o(b)(1)(A)(v).

5
6
7

A medical research organization

10

....
0 An

11 a

operated

in conjunction

with a hospital.

box.)

Section 170{b)(1)(A)(iin.

Enter the hospital's

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------unit. Section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv).

organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental
(Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)

11 bOA

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support 'rom a governmental
Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
community

12

Il!I An

13

trust. Section 170(b)(1 )(A)(vi). (Also complete

the Support

Schedule

unit or from the general public.

in Part IV-A.)

organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% 01 its support 'rom contributions. membership lees, and gross receipts from
activities related to its charitable, etc., funclions--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) Irom businesses acquired by the organization after
June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Also complete the Support Schedule in Part IV-A.)
An organization that is not controlled by any disqualiliad persons (other than foundation managers) and supports organizations described
(1) lines 5 through 12 above: or (2) section 501 (C)(4), (5), or (6), if they meet the test of section 509(a)(2). (See section 509(a)(3).)
Provide the following

inlormation

about the supported

organizations.

An organization

organized

in:

(See page 5 01 the instructions.)


(b) Une number
from above

(a) Name(s) 01 suppor1ed organization(s)

14

name, city, and state

and operated to test lor public safety. Section 509(a)(4). (See page 5 of the instructions.)
AFOUS2A

12/10/00

Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2000

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


l~arfW~AISupport Schedule (Complete only if you checked a box on line 10. 11, or
Note:

(b) 1998

(a) 1999

In) ......

Page

12.) Use cash method 01 accounting.


in the Instructions for converting from the accrual to the cash method of accounting.

You may use the worksheet

Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning

31-1711829

&

ScheduleA(Form9900r990-EZ)2000

(c) 1997

(d)

1996

(e) Total

15 Gifts, grants, and contributions


received. (Do not include unusual
_g~ants. See Une 28.) ............
16 Membership fees received ....
17 Gross rlceipt! from admissions,

, ..

merctlandise sold or servrc.. perlormed,


or furnishing 0' facilltlls in any activity
Ihal.s not a b..ltness unrelated to the
Drgan1za1ion's charatable. atc., purpose

18

..

Gro.slncome from inte,esl, d.vidends.


amounls ,eceived from payments on
secunlles (section St2(aX5, rents,
roya.ties, ano unrelated buslnes' U.a.,'e
Income (leu seclion 5 t , 10... ) tro m
busine,,,es acqLlired by th It orgam~atlon
alte, June 30. 1~75 ..........

19 Net income from unrelated business


activities not included in line 18 ...
20

Tax

revenues levied for the


organization's benefit and either
paid to it or exp_ended on its behalf

21 The vatue01 services or faclliti.s!urnished

to the Drganlzatlon by a gov.rnmental un.t


wlthoul charge. Dc not Includ. the value
of service' cr facilities generally fu,mshed
to the publ.c Wlttlout charge .......

22 Other income. Attach a sch. Do not


include gain or (loss) from sale of
capital assets .................
23 Total of lines 15 through 22 ......
24 Une 23 minus line 17 ...........

I::b;;}::'~;';,):,;::::'?::;::::r.t\,)'h\

25 Enter 1% of tine 23 .............


26 Organizations
b

described

on lines 10 or 11:

Enter 2% of amount in column (e). line 24 ......

, .....

N/ A .. , ..

Attach 8 list (which is not open to public inspection) showing the name of and amount contributed by each person
(other than a government untt or publicly supported organization) whose total gilts for 1996 through 1999 exceeded
the amount shown in line 268. Enter the sum of all these excess amounts .......................
, ... , .........

26a

'::;::i;;!::.:;,.:::::t:::J::::::!:~:::j:;:~:::!i!:::N~:i:!::::.:.:::;:ii:;
26b

':i'(} :::::i:':.':,":';j:;::c

Total support for section 509(a)(1) test: Enter line 24, column (e) ........

Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines:

18

19

22

2Gb

Public support (line 2Sc minus line 26d total) ..................

Public support

27

percentage

, .. , ................................

(line 260 (numerator)

divided

1;'( i:':r::::::i. ;:;:::::':/:):. ::.i::)(


.,

..............

, ......................................
by line 26c (denominator

...

):({:::.: ::"\:

26d
26e

, .................

, .. , ...

261

Organizations
descrfbed on line 12:
a For amounts included in lines 15, 16, and 17 that were received from a "disqualified person," attach a
list (which is not open to public inspection) to show the name of, and total amounts received in each year from, each "disqualified person," Enter
the sum of such amounts for each year:

0__

(1999)
b

e
d

.....;O~_(1997)

(1998)

O..::___

0__

(1996)

For any amount included in line 17 that was received from a nondisqualilied
person, attach a list to show the name ot, and amount received for
each year, that was more than the larger of (1) the amount on line 25 for the year or (2) $5,000. (Include in the list organizations described in lines
5 through 11, as well as individuals.) After computing the difference between the amount received and the larger amount described in (1) or (2),
enter the sum of all these differences (the excess amounts) for each year:

_;O,--_

(1999)

O~_

(1998)

Add: Amounts from column (e) for lines:

15

16

17

20

21

Add: Line 27a total

.,

and line 27b total

-'0'--_

(1997)

......

.. , .......

, , ...........

Total support lor section 509(a)(2) test: Enter amount on line 23, column (e) ..........
Public support

9
h Investment

percentage

Income

(line 27e (numerator)

percentage

(line 18, column

divided

by line 271 (denominator)

<e) (numerator)

divided

__
0

(1996)

0 .. , .......

..

e Public support (line 27c total minus line 27d total) ...........................................

28

f:::</:::::.'.:::;:.: '::(i'

260

l271J
.......

, .................

by line 271 (denominator

............

27c

27d
27e
i::;:.i:.:::::
27g
27h

::::{J::.::'.::,::\-:::;:,::' ..:,:.,.:.:\
O. 0 (/o

o . 0 (Io

Unusual Grants: For an organization described in line 10,11, or 12 that received any unusual grants during 1996 through 1999, attach a Jist (which is not
open to public Inspection) for each year showing the name 01 the contributor, the date and amount of the grant, and a brief description of the nature of the
grant. Do not include these grants in line 15. (See page 5 of the instructions.)
RFOUS26 '2/10/00

Schedule A(Form 1190cr 990 EZ) 2000

CHARACTER COUNCIL
[:.:.P8itN<j Private School Questionnaire (See page 5
ScheduleAIForm990or990-EZ)2000

.......

,. ,.

0'

OF CINCINNATI

31-1711829

&

Page 4

the instructions.)

(To be completed ONLY by schools that checked the box on line 61n Part IV)

N/A
Yes

29
30

31

Does the organization


governing instrument,

have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students


or in a resolution of its governing body? .. ,

by statement in its charter, bylaws, other

t:-=2",9~,"=,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

ooes the organization include a statement 01 its raCially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its brochures, catalogues,
and other wrinen communications
with the public dealing with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ................

r.-="':;"""-':-7:..,.,.."+.-.-""",,

Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during the period of
solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way that makes the policy known
to all parts of the general commu nily it serves? . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..,_...,....,........,._..,.,..,,,,,,,,
II ''Yes,'' please descnbe;

32

No

Does the organization


a Records indicating

if "No," please explain. (If you need more space, attach a separate statement.)

maintain

the 101l0wing:

the racial composition

b Records documenting

that scholarships

01 the student body, facuny, and administrative


and other financial assistance are awarded

c Copies of all catalogues, brochures. announcements.


admissions. programs, and scholarships?
d Copies 01 all material used by the organization

staff7

1-3.::..:2=.:8=-+_-+
__

on a racially nondiscriminatory

and other written communications

basis?

1-3=.:2:;;;;b~_-I-__

to the public dealing with student


"

or on its behalf to solicit contributions?

1-3.::..:2=.:c~_-+
__
,

tTI322;:d08072

II you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space. attach a separate statement.)

33

Does the organization


a Students'

discriminate

by race in any way with respect to:

rights or privileges?

b Admissions

, .........................

policies?

1-3=.:3;;.;a~_-+__

c Employment

of faculty or administrative

d Scholarships

or other financial

staff?

f-3_3b_+-_+-_
....................................................................

f-3_3_c-t-_--+ __

assistance? ....................................................................

1-33=.:=.:d=-+_-I__

e EducaUonai policies?

1-33=.:=.:e~_-I-__

~33f.;:_:_+-_+-_

f Use of facilities?
9 Athletic programs?

II you answered

........................................................................................

'Yes" to any of the above, please explain. (If you need more space. attach a separate statement.)

b Has the organization's


II you answered

35

1-3;;.,3;,.:9<+_-+
__

right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?

..",.,..,..,...,..L-::-=-,__,.,

.............................................

''Yes" to either 34a or b, please exptaln using an attached statement.

Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements
1975-2 C.B. 587. covering racial nondiscrimination?
If "No," attach an explanation

of sections 4.01 through 4.05 of Rev. Proc. 75-50,


.
Schedule

AFOUS2C

12/11100

A (Form

990 or 990-EZ)

2000

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


Lobbying Expenditures by Electing Public Charities (See

&

SelllduleA(Fo,m9900,990-EZ}2DOO

1::Part:VJ:;;;.'A1
.

..'

..

(To be completed ONLY by an eligible organization

Check hera

Check here

0
0

if the organization

3 1 - 1 7 1182 9

that filed Form 5768)

belongs to an affiliated group.

if you checked "a" above and '1imlted control" provisions

apply.
(a)
Affiliated group
totals

Umlts on Lobbying Expenditures


(The term "expenditures"

means amounts

paid or incurred.)

36 Total lobbying expenditures

to influence public opinion (grassroots

37

Total lobbying

expenditures

to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying)

,,

38

Total lobbying

expenditures

(add lines 36 and 37), ,

,,

39

Other exempt purpose

40 Total exempt purpose

expenditures.

, .. , .. , , . ,

lobbying),

, .. ,

axpandttures (add lines 38 and 39)

.,.,

1-'3_;_7-+
,

, .. , , .. ,

,,

, , .. , ,

, .. , ........

, ...

It the amount on IInlll 40 Is Not over $500,000


,.,
,,.,

The lobbying

nontaxable

amount Is -

20% 01 the amount on line 40 .. ,

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 .. , . , , $100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $SOO,OOO , .
but not over $1.500,000

Over $1 ,500,000 bul not over $17,000,000


Over $17.000,000

, .. ,

...

38
t-~r_------------_+--------------

1-'-=-+---------+--------

l
,.

b.:7:-:-:J.:::,--::-;-:-~-:-:-:O:~==::::::+=':':.':7~=_::7'"....,..,=_.,.

$225,000 plus 5% 01 the excass over $1.500,000 ..

, , . , $1,000.000

Subtract line 41 Irom line 38. Enter -0- illine


Caution:

_
_

.. , . $175.000 plus 10% 01 the excess over $1,000.000


, ,,

,.,,

42 Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 41)


, ...........
43 Subtract line 42 from line 36, Enter -0- if line 42 is more than line 36 , .. ,
,.,
44

(b)
To be completed
for ALL electing
organizations

tt-

t--3_6-;-

41 Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table -

Over $1,000,000

Pagl

N/A

page 7 of the instructions.)

1-'..::....+---------+--------

41 is more than line 38 ........................

r-~r_------------_+-------------R5:0272:TTT'T:'?7:?PS8'T-TT7572:::::::T:7

II there is an amount on either line 43 or line 44. you must file Form 4720.

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)


(Some organizations thaI made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns
See the instructions for lines 45 throu h 50 on page 9 of the instructions.)
lobbying

(a)

Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning

45

Lobbying

46

Lobbying ceiling amount


150% of line 45(e ) , ...

47

nontaxable

Totallobb

(b)
1999

2000

(c)
1998

Grassroots nontaxable

49

Grassroots ceiling amount


150% of line 48(e

.....

amount

expenditures.

Lobbying Activity by Nonelectlng Public Charities


(For reporting only by organizations

that did not complete

Volunteers

Paid staf or management

Media advertisements

Mailings to members,

",

.. ,

in expenses reported

,.,

legislators, or the public,

Publications.

Grants to other organizations

or published

Direct contact with legislators,

Rallies, demonstrations,

purposes,

their staffs. government

seminars. conventions,

Total lobbying expenditures

(add lines c through h),

,
,

, ..

1-_+-_+-

, . , .. , . 1-_+-_+-

, . , ...
, .....

body, . , .. , . , .. ,

of the lobbying

12/12100

t--+--+-'---'''''''--~-''''';''';';';-=""""

, ,

RFOUS2D

1-_1-_1'-':"::.::.

,.,

lectures, or any other means , , ...............

II 'Yes" to any 01 the above. also attach a statement giving a detailed description

, , , .. ,

,'

, ,. ,

,.,

,,

Amount

............

, .. , . , .. , ....

officials, or a legislative

speeches,

,.,

,,

Yes No

on lines c through h.)

,",

or broadcast statements,
for lobbying

any anempt to

,.,.,

(Include compensation

N/A

Part VI-A) (See page 9 of Ihe instructions.)

During the year. did the organization attempt to influence nauonal, state or local legislation, including
influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum. through the use of:

Total

...

'..

.....

<e)

(d)
1997

1:Pan.:VI;;;.;sq
..

Period

, ,,,.,. ,

Ing expenditures

Grassroots lobbying

During 4-Year Averaging

amount. , ...

48

50

In)

Expenditures

below.

,,,
, . , .. , .
,,
,

1---+--+-------1---+--+-------t--1--+-------I--.,..,-:-~=+-

L.:.;....:..:...:;;..;;.;..~.l.._

activities.
Schedule

A (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

2000

SCh.dUleA(FO(1TI990~r990-EZ;2000
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
&
31-1711829
[.=PSit,:VIH Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharltable
,
,.. " Exempt Organizations (See page 9 of the instructions.)

51

Did the reporting organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization
of the Code (other than section 501 (c)(3) organiZations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
a Transfers from the reporting organization
(I) Cash

(II) Other assets.

to a noncharitable

exempt organization

in section 501(C)

of:

Yes

.......... ..

described

Page 6

'

No

51a(l)

a(lI)

b(l)

b(lI)

b(lIl)

b Other transactions:
(I) Sales or exchanges
(II) Purchases

01 assets with a noncharltable

of assets from a noncharitable

(III) Rental of facilities, equipment,


(Iv)

Reimbursement

exempt organization

,,
, .,

, .....................

or other assets

arrangements,

.. , . , . ,

exempt organization
,

,. ,

,
,

,,

, .. ,

(v) Loans or loan guarantees


(vi)

Performance

01 services or membership

c Sharing of facilities, equipment,

or lundraising

solicitations.

, .. ,

, ,

mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees

b(lv)

X
X
X
X

b(v)

b(vl)

d It the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the lollowlng schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market vatue
of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting organization. If the organization received less than lair mar1<et value
in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value 01 the goods, other assets, or services received.
(a)
Una no.

(b)
Amount involved

(c)
Name of noncharltable exempt organization

Description

(d)
of transfers, transactions.

and sharing arrangements

N/A

52a

Is the organization directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt
01 the Code (other than section 501 (c){3 or in section 5271
,

b II 'Yes" , complete

organizations

described

in section 501 (c)


,

Yes

181 No

the folloWing schedule

(a)
Name of organization

(b)
Type 01 organization

Description

(e)
of relationship

N/A

RFOIJS2E

12/10/00

Schedul.

A (Form 890 or 9iO

EZl20DO

Schedule B
(Form 990 or 990-ez;

Department of th. Trusury


Internal Revenue Service
Name 01 organization

Organization type

2000

Supplementary Information for line 1d of Form 990 or


line 1 or Form 990-EZ (see Instructions)

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI &


NORTHERN KENTUCKY
(check one) - Section:
IX! 501(C)(_3_ ) ... (enter number);

o 4947(a)(1)
A

OMB No. 1545-00"7

Schedule of Contributors

nonexempt

charitable

Ernpla.....ridltntificatian

0527 or

trust

SecUon 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations - Check this box if the organizalJon had no charitable contributors
than $1.000 during the year. (But see General rule below.) .......................................................................
Enter here the total gifts received during the year for a religious, charitable,

numbltr

31-1711829

etc., purpose .

who contributed

more

Note: This form is generally not open to public inspection except for section 527 organizations.
KFA

For Paperwortt Reduction Act Notice, see page 1 01 the Instructions for Form 990 and Form 990-EZ.

RFoUS9 12120100

Schedule B (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2000)

Schedule

~"or

B (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

CHARACTER

j':=Pa,flq-:
"

(2000)

Page

"

(a)
No.

to

2 of Part 1

Emplayel id.ntJfication number

orpniatian

COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Contributors
(b)
Name, address and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

1
--

5,500

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual

!XI

Payroll

0
0

Noncash

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

2
--

(d)
Type of contribution

IndIvIdual
Payroll

6,000

Noncash

181
0
0

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

3
--

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual
Payroll

7,010

Noncash

0
0
!XI

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

Aggregate

(c)
conb1butlons

4
-$

5,000

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual

181

Payroll

0
0

Noncash

(Complete Part II If a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

Aggregate

(c)
contrlbuUons

5
-$

32,875

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual

IXI

Payroll

0
0

Noncash

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

Aggregate

(c)
contrtbutJons

6
--

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual
Payroll
$

42,781

Noncash

IXI
0
0

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
KFA

Schedule
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12/21/00

B (Fonn 990 or 990-EZ) (2000)

Schedule B (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2000)

Page

Ham. of organization

CHARACTER

[::pan:r1
(a)
No.

to

of Part ,

Employer Identification

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

&

number

31-1711829

Contributors
(b)
Name, address and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contr1butlons

(d)
Type of contrtbutlon

7
-$

25,000

Individual

IZI

Payroll

0
0

Noncash

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contrtbutlons

(d)
Type of contrtbutlon

Individual

--

Payroll

Noncash

0
0
0

(Complete Pan II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contrIbutions

(d)
Type of contrlbutlon

IndivIdual

--

Payroll

Noncash

0
0
0

(Complete Pan II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

(d)
Type of contrlbutlon

Individual

--

Payroll

Noncash

0
0
0

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address

and zip code

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual

--

Payroll

Noncash

0
0
0

(Complete Part II if a
noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.

(b)
Name, address and zIp code

Aggregate

(c)
contributions

(d)
Type of contribution

Individual

--

Payroll
$

Noncash

0
0
0

(Complete Pan II if a
noncash COntribution.)
KFA

Schedule
AFOUS91\

12/21/00

B (Form

990 or 990-EZ)

(2000)

Schedule

B (Form 990 or 990-EZl (2000)

Page

Name ot organization

CHARACTER

to

Employeridentilicallon

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

&

of Part II
numb.r

31-1711829

p:PB'rt:IFJ Noncash Property


(a)
No. trom
Part I

Description

(b)
ot noncash property

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

given

(d)
Date received

COMPUTER
3

-$
(a)
No. trom
Part I

Description

(b)
of noncash property

given

2,010

7/01/00

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see Instructions)

(d)
Date received

-$
(a)
No. from
Part I

Description

(b)
of noncash property

given

-$
(a)
No. from
Part I

Description

(b)
of noncash property

given

-$
(a)
No. from
Part I

Description

(b)
of noncash property

given

-$
(a)
No. from
Part I

(b)
Description

of noncash property

gIven

-s
KFA

Schedule B (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2000)

RI"OU598

01/09101

Pa e

to

of Part III

EmplDywr ,dentitiCilltiDn nUMb..

CHARACTER

1:-::P,a~t:'IIL.1

COUNCIL

OF CINCINNATI

&

31-1711829

Section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations that received more than $1,000 In charitable gifts during the year-

Enter the total gifts that were from contributors who gave $1,000 or Jess during the year for a
religious, charitable, etc., purpose (see instructions)
, .. , , . , .. ,
,. ,

(a) No.
from Part I

(b)

(c)
Use of gift

Purpose of gin

, ,,. .

$
(d)

Description of how gift Is held

-(e)

Transfer of gift
Transferee'S name, address, and zip code

(a) No.
from Part I

Relationship 01 transferor to transferee

(c)
Use of gift

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Descrfptlon of how gift Is held

-(e)
Transfer of gift
Relationship of transferor to transferee

Transferee's name, address, and zip code

(a) No.
from Part I

(b)

(c)

(d)

Purpose of gift

Use of gift

Descrfptlon of how gift Is held

-(el
Trans'er of gift
Relationship of transferor to trans'eree

Transferee's name, address, and zip code

(a) No,
from Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(c)

(d)

Use of gift

Description of how gift Is held

-Ce)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and zip code

KFA

Relationship of transferor to transferee

RFQUS9C

12121/00

Schedule B (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2000)

"
Form

Depreciation and Amortization

'4562

See se arate Instructions.

BU.5lne5!or activity to which

&

ElecUon To Expense

Certain

Maximum dollar limitation.

Total cost of section 179 property

Threshold

cost of section 179 property

Reduction

in limitation, Subtract

Dollar limitation for tax year. Subtract


see page 2 of the instructions

Tangible

If an enterprise

Property

(Section

179)

NDt.:

It you ha~. any Iilted

zone business. see page 2 of the instructions

before reduction

Usted property. Enter amount from line 27

Enter the smaller 01 line 5 or line 8

Carryover of disallowed

11

Business income limitation.

12

Section 179 expense deduction.

13

Canyover

of disallowed

r---;2;;;_+-__

----:~-=-=--_::_~

,.,.,,,

1--3_+- __

---=$_2_0_0---,-,_0_

1--4~+-

---r_-I. '.'"',;C.'.'..'.';:;' ,';.

, .. ,
,
,

Add lines 9 and 10, but do not enter more then line 11

to 2001. Add lines 9 and 10. less line 12 . . . . . . . . . . .

for Assets

Placed In Service
Section

Only During Your 2000 Tax Year

A - General

Asset Account

_
_
_

f--:1....;1--J.

12

, . . . . . . . . . ..

13

Note: Do not use Part II or Part III below for listed property (automobiles, certain other vehicles, cellular telephones,
entertainment, recreation, or amusement). Instead. use Part V for listed property.
Depreciation

1--8,;._+1--9=-+,. , .. (---'1.,:0-+

Enter the smaller 01 business income (not less than zero) or line 5 (see instructions)

deduction

cost

L...,_7:_-'-

Irom 1999, See page 3 of the Instructions

deduction

(e) Elected

certaln computers,

or property

Classihcation

B - General

(bl Montll and


year P lac. d in

01 property

(Do not include listed property.)

1"'' ':;::'; .

. (,;,

7-year property

d 10-year

property

property

15-year

(II) Oepreciation

deduction

:::y.

r}};,'j.;::_:::::i!::::itiG!:!::l:;,
1':< :'; ..
'/:;

25 yrs
27.5
yrs
').7.5 yrs
39 y_rs

real property
SecUon

16a

f') Method

:)i:>:

If;

property

Nonresidential

Convention

Eif:<

h Residential rental property


I

(81

(If) Recovery
p.riod

?,(),:

::=::':.

2O-yaar property

g 25-year

, ,tIll, ,r,t

3-year property

b 5 __year property

System (GOS) (See page 3 of the instructions.)

Ie) Basis lar depreciatIon


(busine5s/investment
us.
on Iy - 5u,nslruclions)

service

15a

Depreciation

used for

Election

II you are making the election under section 168(i)(4) to group any assets placed in service during the tax year Into one or more
general asset accounts, check this box. See page 3 of the instructions
,
,. ,. ,, ,
, , . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..
Section

Part t.

$2

use only)

Total elected cost of section 179 property. Add amounts in column (c), lines 6 and 7

you compl.te

If married filing separately,


,.. .. ... ..... ... ....

(bl Cost(business

,,

Part V betore

,.....

, ,,. ,

line 4 from line 1. 11 zero or less, enter -0-.


,

ot property

10

in limitation

8
9

Tentative deduction.

property."camplet.

.. ,

placed in service. See page 2 of the instructions

67

31-1711829

line 3 from line 2. If zero or less. enter -0-

(;0) Oucriplion

!":P.artJV~1 MACRS

No.

Identifying number

thl' form relates

Attaellm.nt
S.qu.nce

Attach this form to your return.

CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI


NORTHERN KENTUCKY

Nome(s)"lIownonroturn

14

2000

(Including Information on Listed Property)

Department
ot tile Treasurv
lnternal Revenue Ser.ice (99)

Class life

C - Alternative

Depreciation

System

.H::} . ~:;..::::j;}r:::::i::~:.:

b 12-year
e 40-year

S/L
S/L
S/L

MM

(00 not include listed propertv.) (See page 5 of the instructions.)

17

GDS and ADS deductions

18

Property subject to section 168(f)(1) election

19

ACRS and other depreciation

LParflVJ Summary

MM
MM
MM

(See page 5 of the instructions

12 yrs
40 yrs

'.,{::;.';::'/';,,;,;.:;.:;,;
.. <;;.

L::F?:ait':III", Other Depreciation

(ADS)'

S/L
S/L
S/L
S/L
S/L

MM

for assets placed in service in tax years beginning


..................

..............

, .......
, ......

, ........

before 2000 ...................

, .................
, ....

, .......

, ..............
, , ...

, ...............

17

18

201

19

(See page 6 of the instructions.)

20

Usted property.

21

Total. Add deductions from line 12, lines 15 and 16 in column (g), and lines 17 through 20. Enter here and on the
appropriate lines of your return. Partnerships and S corporations - see instructions ..........................

Enter amount from line 26 ..............................................

22

For assets shown above and placed in service during the current year, enter the portion
of the basis attributable to section 263A costs .....................................

KFA

For Paperwork

Reductlon

Act Notice,

see page 9 of the Instnletlons.

, ...........

201

21

I::'.::~:::!::~:::::::::i~!~:::'5):'::}':::::::/;'\\;:.:.J;~~:;;::::

221
GFOUS7

20

.::

to/26/00

.'.'.'. '",~';";;;:./::/t;;:::;:::;

Form 4562 (2000)

2000

FEDERAL STATEMENTS
CHARACTER COUNCIL OF CINCINNATI
NORTHERN KENTUCKY

PAGE 1
&
31-1711829

STATEMENT 1
. FORM 990, PART II, LINE 43
OTHER EXPENSES

(A)
OTHER EXPENSES

(B)
PROGRAM
SERVICES

TOTAL
$

ADVERTISING
BANK CHARGES
CASUAL LABOR
COMPUTER EXPENSES
EDUCATION MATERIALS
LICENSES & PERMITS
MEALS
MEDIA EXPENSE
MEETING FACILITIES
MISCELLANEOUS
PROGRAM EXPENSES
REIMBURSED EXPENSES
TRAINING FEES
TOTAL

30
31
7,267
490
43,950
655
4,456
2,448
132
388
747
1,347
14,090
76,031

(C)
MANAGEMENT
& GENERAL

(D)

FUNDRAISING

30
31
7,267
490
43,950
4,402
904
132
229
747
856
14,090
65,310

655
54
1,544
43

116
491
10,678

43

STATEMENT 2
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 57
LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT

ASSET
MACHINERY

AND EQUIPMENT

BASIS
$
TOTAL $

2,010
2,010

=========

BOOK
VALUE

ACCUM.
DEPREC.
201
201

1,809
1,809

STATEMENT 3
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 58
OTHER ASSETS

ENDING
~$

DEPOSITS
TOTAL

---7-1-=10

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