Society of Professional Journalists IRS TAX FOR 990

7/28/2019 Society of Professional Journalists IRS TAX FOR 990

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l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493100009042

Form990 Return o f Organization Exempt F r om Income Tax OMB No 1545-0047Under section 501(c), 527, o r 4947( a)(1) o f the I n t e r n a l Revenue Code (except b la c k l u ng 2010b e n e f i t t ru st o r p r i v a t e foundation)

D e p a r t m e n t o f th e T r e a s u r y .I n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e 0 - The o r g a n i z a t i o n may have to use a copy of this r e t u r n to satisfy st a t e r ep o r t i n g requirementsA Fo r the 2010 calendar year, o r tax year beginning 08-01-2010 and ending 07-31-2011

C Name o f organization D Employer identification numberB Check i f a p p l i c a b l e S OC IE TY O F PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTSFddress c h a n g e 36 -2037874FName c h a n g e D o i ng B us in e ss As E Telephone numberf l I n i t i a l r e t u r n Number a nd s t r e e t ( o r P 0 bo x i f mail i s not delivered t o s t r e e t address) Room/suite (317) 927-8000(Terminated 3909 N M ER I D I AN S T R EET

G Gross r e c e i pt s $ 1,630,541Amended r e t u r n C i t y or t o w n , s t a t e or country , a nd ZI P + 4INDIANAPOLIS , I N 462081Application pendingF Name and address of principal officerJOSEPH D SKEEL3909 N MERIDIAN STREETINDIANAPOLIS,IN 46208

I Ta x - exempt s t a t u s F_ 501(c)(3) F501( c) ( 6 I ( i n s e r t no ) 1947(a)(1) o r F_ 5273 Website : 1 - WWWSPJ O RG

H(a) Is t hi s a g roup r e t u r n fo r af f l i a t e s 7 I Yes I' No

H(b) Are a l l a f f i l i a t e s included? Fe s F_ NI f " IN o , " a t t a c h a l i s t ( s e e i n st r u ct i o n s)

H(c) Group exemption number 0 -

K Form o f organization Forporation1rust F_ Association1ther 1 - L Year o f formation 1958 M State o f l e g a l domicileSummary

1 B r i e f l y describe t h e o r g an i z at i o n' s mission o r most significant activitiesTHE SOCIETY IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR JOURNALISTS TO AID, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE A FREEPRESS, HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR IN THE PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM


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Form 990 ( 2010) Page1 :M-600 Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Part II I F1 Briefly describe the organization ' s missionTHE SOCIETY I S A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FORJOURNALISTS TO AID, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE A FREE PRESS, HIGPROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND ETHICAL BEHAVIOR I N THE PRACTICE OF JOURNALISM

2 Di d th e organization undertake any significant program services during th e y ear w hi c h w er e not l i s t e d onthe prior Form 990 or 990 -EZ'' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f l Yes F NoI f "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0

3 D i d the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes i n how i t conducts, any programservices ? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FYes FNoI f "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0

4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements fo r each of t h e o r gan iz at i o n' s t h re e l ar ges t program services by expensesSection 501 ( c)(3) and 501 ( c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) t ru st s are required to r epo rt t h e amount of grants andallo ca tions to others , the total expenses , and revenue , i f any, fo r each program s erv i c e r ep orte d

4a (Code ) ( Expenses $ i n c l u d i n g grants o f $ ) (Revenue $THE SOCIETY'S PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS, S EM I NARS , AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE, AND PUBLICATIONS TO MEMBERS

4b (Code ) ( Expenses $ i n c l u d i n g grants o f $ ) (Revenue $


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Form 990 (2010) PageLi hecklist of Required SchedulesYes No

1 Is the organization described i n section 501(c)(3) or4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," Nocomplete Schedule A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

2 I s the organization required t o complete Schedule B , Schedule o f Contributors (see instruction)? 2 Ye s3 Did the organization engage i n direct o r indirect p o l i t i c a l campaign a c t i v i t i e s on behalf o f o r i n opposition t o No

candidates f o r public o f f i c e ? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule C , P a r t I . . . . . . . . . 34 Section 501( c)(3) organizations . D id the organization engage i n lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h)election i n effect d ur ing the tax year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C , P art I I . 45 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,

assessments, or similar amounts as def ined i n Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes,"complete Schedule C , Part II IS 5 Yes6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds o r any similar funds o r accounts where donors have the

r ig ht t o provide advice on the distribution o r investment o f amounts i n such funds o r accounts? I f "Yes,"completeSchedule D , P art I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 N o

7 Did the organization receive o r hold a conservation easement, including easements t o preserve open space,the environment, h i s t o r i c land areas o r h i s t o ri c structures? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule D , P a r t 1119 7 No

8 Did the organization maintain collections o f works o f a r t , historical treasures, o r other similar assets? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part III. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 N o9 D id the organization report an amount i n Part X, l i n e 21, serve as a custodian for amounts not listed i n Part X, or

provide credit counseling, debt management, credit r e p a i r , o r debt negotiation services? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part I V ' . 9 N o

10 D id the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets i n term, permanent,or quasi- 10 Noendowments? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part 1 / l g ^

11 I f the organization's answer to any of the following questions i s 'Yes,' then complete Schedule D, P arts VI , VI I ,V III, I X, or X as a pplicable

a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment i n Part X, linelO? If "Yes,"completeSchedule D , P art VI. 11a Yes

b Did the organization report an amount f o r investments-other securities i n Part X , l i n e 12 that i s 5% o r more o fi ts total assets reported i n Part X, l i n e 16? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, Part VII.19 llb No

c D id the organization report an amount for investments-program related i n Part X, l i n e 13 that i s 5% or more ofi ts total assets reported i n Part X, l i n e 16? If "Yes,"complete Schedule D, P art VI I I. 11c No


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Form 990 (2010) PageLi hecklist of Required Schedules (continued)21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations i n 21 No

the United States on Part IX , column (A), l i n e 1 ' ' If "Yes,"complete Schedule I , Parts I and II . .22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals i n the United States 22o n Part IX , column (A), l i n e 2 ' ' If "Yes,"complete Schedule I , Parts I and II I . No23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to P ar t V II , Section A, questions 3 , 4, or 5, about compensation of the

organization's current and former o f f i c e r s , directors, trustees, key employees, an d highest compensated 23 Noemployees? If "Yes,"complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000as o f the l a s t da y o f the year, that was issued a f t e r December 31 , 2002' I f "Yes," answer l i n e s 24b-24d an dcomplete Schedule K . If "No,"go to line 25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24a N o

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? . 24bc Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow a t any time during the year

t o defease an y tax-exempt bonds? . 24 cd Did the organization act as an "on behalf o f " issuer f o r bonds outstanding a t any time during the year? 24 d

25a Section 501(c ) ( 3) and 501 ( c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage i n an excess benefit transaction witha disqualified person during the year? If "Yes,"complete Schedule L , Part I 25a

b I s the organization aware that i t engaged i n an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person i n a p r i o ryear, and t hat t he transaction has no t been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ7 If 25b"Yes," complete Schedule L , Part I .

26 Was a loan t o o r by a current o r former o f f i c e r , director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, o rdisqualified person outstanding as o f the end o f the organization's tax year? I f "Yes," complete Schedule L , 26 NoPart II .

27 Did the organization provide a grant o r other assistance t o an o f f i c e r , d i r e c t o r , trustee, key employee, substantialcontributor, o r a grant selection committee member, o r t o a person related t o such an individual? I f "Yes," 27 Nocomplete Schedule L , Part III .

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L , Part IVinstructions f o r applicable f i l i n g thresholds, conditions, an d exceptions)

a A current o r former o f f i c e r , director, trustee, o r key employee? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule L , P a r tIV 28a N o

b A family member o f a current o r former o f f i c e r , d i r e c t o r , trustee, o r key employee? I f "Yes,"complete Schedule L , Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28b N o


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Form 990 ( 2010) PageStatements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax ComplianceCheck i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Part V

la Enter t h e number reported i n Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0 - i f no t applicablela 24

b Enter t h e number of Forms W-2G included i n l i n e la Enter -0- i f no t applicablelb 0

c Di d t he organization comply with backup wi th h olding rules fo r reportable payments to vendors and reportablegaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners?2a Enter t h e number of employees r ep or ted o n Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Ta x

Statements f i l e d fo r t h e calendar year ending with or w it hi n t he year covered by thisreturn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2a 16

b I f at least one is reported on l i n e 2a , did t he organization f i le a ll required federal employment tax returns?

Note . I f t he sum o f lines la and 2a i s greater than 250, you may be required to e-file ( see instructions)3a Di d t he organization have unrelated business gross income of $1 , 000 or more during t he

year? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

b I f "Yes, " has i t f i le d a Form 990-T f or t hi s year? If "No,"provide an explanat ion i n Schedule 0 . . . . .4a At any time during t he calendar year, did t he organization have an interest i n , or a signature or o t h e r authority

over, a financial account i n a foreign country ( such as a bank account, securities account, o r other financialaccount)? .

b I f "Yes," enter th e name o f the foreign country 0 -See instructions fo r f i l i n g requirements fo r Form TD F 90-22 1 , Report of F oreign Bank and Financial Accounts

5a Was t he organization a party to a p ro h i bi t ed t ax shelter transaction at any time during t he t ax year? . .b Did any taxable party n o t i f y th e organization that i t was o r i s a party t o a prohibited tax shelter transaction?c I f "Yes" to l i n e 5a or 5b , did t he organization f i l e Form 8886-T''

6a Does t he organization have annual gross re ce ip ts t hat are normally greater than $100,000, and did t heorganization solicit any contributions that were no t t ax deductible?

b I f "Yes," d i d th e organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions o r g i f t swere no t t ax deductible? .

Yes No

1c Yes

2b Yes

3a Yes

3b Yes

4a N o

5a N o5b N o

Sc6a Yes

6b Yes


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Form 990 ( 2010) PageLammGovernance, Management and Disclosure For each "Yes" response t o l i n e s 2 t hr o ugh 7 b below, an d f o ra " No " r e sp o ns e t o l i n e s 8 a, 8 b, or 10 b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes i n Schedule

0. See instructions.Check i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Part VI .F

Section A. Governing Body and Management

la Enter the number o f voting members o f the governing body a t the end o f the taxyear la 23

b Enter th e number of voting members included i n l i n e la , above, who ar eindependent lb 23

2 Di d any officer, director, trustee, o r key employee have a f a mi l y r e la ti o n sh ip o r a business relationship with anyother officer, director, trustee, o r key employee?

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by o r under the d ir ec tsupervision of officers, directors o r trustees, o r key employees to a management company or other person?

4 Di d the organization make any significant changes to i t s governing documents since the prior Form 990 wasfiled?

5 Di d the organization become aware during the year o f a significant diversion o f the organization's assets?6 Does the organization have members o r stockholders?7a Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one o r more members of the

governing body?b A re any decisions o f the g o ve rn in g b o dy subject t o approval by members, stockholders, o r other persons?

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held o r written actions undertaken during theyear by the following

a The governing body?b Eac h c omm itt ee with authority t o act on behalf o f the governing body?

9 I s there any o f f i c e r , director, trustee, o r key employee l i s t e d i n Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached a t theorganization's mailing address? If"Yes," provide the names and addresses i n Schedule 0

Yes No

2 No

3 No

4 No5 No6 No

7a N o7b N o

8a Yes8b Yes

9 NoSection B . Policies (This Secti on B requests information about p o l i c i e s no t r eq ui red by the InternalRevenue Code.)

Yes No


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Form 990 (2010) Page1 : M.lkvh$ Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, Highest Compensated

Employees, and Independent ContractorsCheck i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Part VII (-

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Kev Employees, and Highest Compensated Employeesla Complete this table for al l persons required to be listed Report compensation fo r t he calendar year ending with or within t h e organization'tax year* List a l l of t he organization' s current officers, directors, trus tees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amountof compensation, and current key employees Enter -0- i n columns (D), (E), and (F) i f no compensation was paid* L i s t a l l o f th e organization ' s current key employees, i f any See instructions f o r d e f i n i t i o n o f "key employee "* List t he organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trus tee or key employee)who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from t heorganizati on and any related organizati ons6 L i s t a l l o f the organization's former o f f i c e r s , ke y employees, an d highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000o f reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations6 List a l l of t he organization' s former directors o r trustees that received, i n t h e capacity as a former director or trus tee of t heorganization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from t he organizati on and any related organizati onsL i s t persons i n th e following order individual trustees o r directors , i n s t i t u t i o n a l trustees, o f f i c e r s , ke y employees , highestcompensated employees , and f o rm er such persons1Check t h i s bo x i f neither the organization nor an y related organization compensated an y current o f f i c e r , director , o r trustee

(A) (B ) (C) (D ) (E) (F)Name an d T i t l e Average Position ( check a l l Reportable Reportable E s t imat ed

hours that apply ) co mpens at io n co mpens at io n amount o f otherper from th e from related compensationweek -

- =( 5 organization (W - organizations from th e

(describe 2 /1099-MISC) ( W- 2/1099- organizati on andhours Q , a ` + MISC) related

f o r C 2 + 0 4T0 organizations

related E' c a c ^ Dorganizati ons M D

nSchedule m aa ID

0)( 1 ) KEVIN SMITH 4 00 X 0 0IMMEDIATE PAST PRESID ENT( 2 ) NEIL RALSTON 4 00 X 0 0V P , CAMPUS CHAPTER A F F A IRS


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Form 990 (2010) PageUlj=Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)(A) (B ) (C) (D ) (E) (F)

Name and T i t l e Average Position ( check a l l Reportable Reportable Estimatedhours that apply) com pensation com pensation amount o f otheper from the from related compensationweek - - D

=^ ] ( 5 organization ( W- organizations from the

(describe 2/1099-MISC) ( W 2/1099 organization anhours - MISC) related

f o r 0 C ! 2 2 + 0 4T0 organizations

related E2 c 7 0 Dorganizations - - m

inSchedule m a ,

0) V(17) LAUREN BARTLETT 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(18) TAYLOR MIRFENDERESKI 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(19) KYM FOX 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(20) B I L L OATES 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(21) JAMES PILCHER 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(22) KELSEY VOLKMANN 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(23) DONALD MEYERS 4 00 X 0 0DIRECTOR(24) JOSEPH D SKEEL 4 0 00 X 7 9 , 86 9 0 15,4ASST SECR-TREAS/EXEC DIR(25) JAKE KOENIG 4 0 00 X 46,196 0 2,7CONTROLLER(26) CHRISTINE VACHON 4 0 00 X 62,553 0 3,8ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR


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Form 990 (2010) Page1 :M.WJ004 Statement of Revenue

(A) (B ) (C)Total revenue Related Unrelated Re

o r businessexempt r ev en ue e xfunction

revenue use551

l a Federated campaigns . lab Membership dues . . . . lb 442,383

c c c Fundraising events . 1cC _ d Related organizations . ld 397,112

e Government grants ( c o n t r i b u t i o n s ) lef A l l other c o n t r i b u t i o n s , g i f t s , g r a n t s , and if 104,980s i m i l a r amounts not i n c l u d e d aboveg Noncash c o n t ri b u t io n s i n c l ud e d i n l i n e s la-If $

h Total. Add l i n e s la-1f . 944,475a y Business Code

2a FEES 611430 3 92, 25 1 3 92, 25 1b REIMBURSEMENT OF SHARE 561000 196, 64 1 19 6, 641c ADVERTISING REVENUE 5 41 800 3 5 , 7 65 3 5 , 7 65d SUBSCRIPTION REVENUE 511120 16,488 16,48 8e

f A l l other program service revenue

g Total . Add l i n e s 2a-2f . 641,145


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Form 990 (2010) Page 1Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501( c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete a l l columns.A l l other organizations must complete column ( A) but are not requi re d to complete columns (B), ( C ) , an d (D).

Do n ot i nc lu de amounts reported on lines 6b ,7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII .

(A)T o t a l expenses

(B )Program s e r v i c e

expenses( C)

Management an dgeneral expenses

(D )Fundraisingexpenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizationsin th e U S See P ar t I V, l i n e 21 29,823

2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in th eU S See P ar t I V, l i n e 22

3 Grants and other assistance to governments,organizations, and individuals outside the U S SeeP ar t I V, lines 15 and 16

4 Benefits paid t o o r f o r members5 Compensation of current officers, directors , trustees, and

key employees 232,1966 Compensation no t included above, to disqualified persons

(as defined under section 4958 ( f)(1)) and personsdescribed in section 4958 ( c)(3)(B) .

7 Other salaries an d wages 235,6368 Pension plan contributions ( include section 401(k) and section

40 3(b) employer contributions) 5,0559 Other employee benefits 2 9 , 8 9 710 Payroll taxes 23,989

a Fees for services ( non-employees)Management . .

b Legal 63,814c Accounting 16,400d Lobbyinge Professional fundraising services See Part IV, li ne 17f Investment management feesg Other 109,291


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Form 990 (2010) Page 1IMEMBalance Sheet(A) (B)

Beginning of year End of year1 Cash-non-interest-bearing 223,445 1 448,82 Savings and temporary cash investments 23 Pledges and grants receivable, net 311,517 3 333,94 Accounts receivable, net 12,067 4 18,0

5 Receivables from current and f o rm er o f f i c e r s , directors, trustees, key employees, andhighest compensated employees Complete Part I I ofSchedule L 0 5

6 Receivables f ro m o ther disqualified persons ( a s defined under section 4958(f)(1)),persons described i n section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers, andsponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiaryorganizations (see instructions)Schedule L 6

0 7 Notes and loans receivable, net 78 Inventories fo r sale or use 50 0 8 59 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 47,896 9 16,410a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete 983,161

Part VI o f Schedule D 10ab Less accumulated depreciation 10b 578,159 431,035 10c 405,0

11 Investments-publicly traded securities 1112 Investments-other securities See P art I V, l i n e 11 1213 Investments-program-related See P ar t I V, l i n e 11 1314 Intangible assets 1415 Other assets See Pa rt I V, l i n e 11 86,149 15 46,516 Total assets . Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal l i n e 34) . 1,112,609 16 1,269,217 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 42,262 17 66,118 Grants payable 1819 Deferred revenue 235,904 19 249,5


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Form 990 (2010) Page 11 :M.WO Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Part XI

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), l i n e 12)

2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), l i n e 25)

3 Revenue less expenses Subtract l i n e 2 from l i n e 1

4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, l i n e 33 , column (A))

5 Other changes i n net assets o r fund balances (explain i n Schedule 0)

6 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, l i n e 33, column(B))

1,630,5

1,500,13

130,4

805,78

936,18Financial Statements and ReportingCheck i f Schedule 0 contains a response to any question i n this Pa rt X II

1 Accounting method used to prepare t he Form 990 pCash FAccrual F-OtherI f th e organization changed i t s method o f acc ounting from a p r i o r year o r checked " Other," explain i nSche dule 0

2a Were th e organization ' s financial statements compiled o r reviewed by an independent accountant's 2ab Were th e organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? . 2bc I f "Yes, " t o 2a o r 2b , does th e organization have a committee that assumes responsibility f o r oversight o f th e

a u d i t , review , o r compilation o f i t s financial statements and selection o f an independent accountant?I f th e organization changed either i t s oversight process o r selection process during t he t ax year, explain i nSchedule 0 2c

d I f "Yes " t o l i n e 2a o r 2b, check a bo x below t o indicate whether th e financial statements f o r th e year were issuedon a separate basis, consolidated basis, o r bothFeparate basis fl Consolidated basis fl B o t h co ns o li da ted and s e para t ed basis

3a As a result o f a federal award, wa s th e organization required t o undergo an audit o r audi ts as s et f o r t h i n th eSingle Audit Act and 0MB Circular A-133? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3a

Yes No

NoYes

Yes

No


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l efile GRAPHIC p rint - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493100009042SCHEDULE C P o l i t i c a l Campaign and Lobbying A c t i v i t i e s OMB No 1545-004(Form 990 o r 9 9 0 - E Z ) F o r Organizations Exempt F r om I n co me Tax Under section 501(c) an d section 5 27 2010D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e T r e a s u r y 1 - Complete i f the organization i s described below.I n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e 0- Attach to Form 990 or Form 990- EZ. 0 - See separate i n s t r u c t i o n s . Open

I f the organization answered " Yes," t o Form 9 9 0 , Part I V , Line 3 , or Form 990-EZ , Part V , l i n e 46 ( P o l i t i c a l Campaign A c t i v i t i e s ) ,then S e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( c )( 3 ) o r g a n i z a t i o n s Complete P a r t s I - A and B Do n o t complete P a r t I - C S e c t i o n 501(c) ( o t h e r t h a n s e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( c ) (3 )) o r g a n i z a t i o n s Complete P a r t s I - A an d C below Do n o t complete P a r t I - B S e c t i o n 527 o r g a n i z a t i o n s Complete P a r t I -A o n l yI f the organization answered " Yes," t o Form 9 9 0 , Part I V , Line 4 , or Form 990-EZ , Part V I , l i n e 47 ( Lobbying A c t i v i t i e s ) , then S e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( c ) ( 3 ) o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t have f i l e d Form5768 ( e l e c t i o n under s e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( h ) ) Complete P a r t I I - A Do n o t complete P a r t I I - B S e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( c ) ( 3 ) o r g a n i z a t i o n s t h a t have NOT f i l e d Form5768 ( e l e c t i o n under s e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( h ) ) Complete P a r t I I - B Do n o t complete P a r t I I - AI f the organization answered " Yes," t o Form 9 9 0 , Part I V , Line 5 ( Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V , l i n e 3 5 a ( P r oxy T a x ) , then* S e c t i o n 5 0 1 ( c ) ( 4 ) , ( 5 ) , o r (6 ) o r g a n i z a t i o n s Complete P a r t I I IName of the organizat ion Employer identification numberS O CI ET Y O F PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

36-2037874Complete i f t he organization i s exempt under section 501(c) or i s a s e c t i o n 527 organization.1 Provide a descr ipt ion of t he organizat ion ' s direct and indirect political campaign activities i n Part IV2 P o l i t i c a l expenditures - $3 Vol u n t e e r hours

Complete i f t he organization i s exempt under section 501 ( c)(3).1 Enter the amount of any excise tax i n c u r r e d by the organizat ion under s ec t i o n 4955 - $2 Enter the amount of any excise t ax i ncu rr ed b y organizat ion managers under section 4955 - $3 I f the organizat ion i n c u r r e d a section 4955 t ax , di d i t f i l e Form 4720 fo r this year? 1Yes ( - No4a Was a corr ect ion made? f l Yes f l Nob I f " Y e s , " describe i n Part IVUTMET-omplete i f t he organization i s exempt under section 501 ( c) except section 501 ( c)(3).


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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010 PageComplete i f the organization i s exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 ( electionunder section 501(h)).

A Check 1 i f the f i l i n g organization belongs t o an a f f i l i a t e d groupB Check 1 i f the f i l i n g organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (a) F i l i n g (b) A f f i l i a t eOrganizations Group(The term " expenditures " means amounts p aid o r incurred . ) Totals Totalsla Total lobb ying expenditures t o influence public opinion ( gr ass roots lobbying)b Total l obby ing expenditures t o influence a legislative body ( d i r e c t lobbying)c Total lobbying expenditures ( a d d lines l a and 1b )d Other exempt purpose expenditurese Total exempt purpose expenditures (add l i n e s 1c and 1d )f Lobbying nontaxable amount Enter the amount from the following table i n both

columnsIf the amount on line le, column ( a ) or ( b ) is :No t over $500,000

The lobbying nontaxable amount is :20% o f the amount on l i n e le

Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000 $100,000 p l u s 15% o f the excess over $500,000Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000 $175,000 p l u s 10% o f the excess over $1,000,000Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000 $225,000 p l u s 5% o f the excess over $1,500,000Over $17,000,000 $1,000,000

g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% o f l in e 1 f )h Subtract l i n e 1g f ro m l i n e la I f zero o r l e s s, enter -0 -

i Subtract l i n e lffrom l i n e 1c I f zero o r l e s s , enter -0 -i I f there i s an amount other than zero on either l i n e 1 h o r l i n e 11 , d i d the organization f i l e Form 4720 reportingsection 4911 tax f o r t h i s y ea r ' s Ye s N

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete a l l of th e five


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Schedule C (Form 990 o r 990-EZ) 2010 PageComplete i f the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768election under section 501 ( h )) .

(a) (b)Yes No Amount

1 During t he y ea r, di d th e f i l i n g organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state o r l oc all e g i s l a t i o n , including any attempt t o influence public opinion on a legislative matter o r referendum,through the us e o f

a Volunteers?b Paid s ta f f o r management (include compensation i n expenses reported on l i n e s 1c through 1 i ) 7c Media advertisements?d Mailings t o members, legislators, o r the public?e Publications, o r published o r broadcast statements?f Grants t o other organizations f o r lobbying purposes?g Direct contact with legislators, their s t a f f s , government o f f i c i a l s , o r a legislative body?h Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means?i Other activities? I f "Yes," describe i n Part IVj Total lines 1 c through 1 i

2a D i d th e activities i n l i n e 1 cause th e organization to be not described i n section 501(c)(3)7b I f " Ye s ," e nt er th e amount of any tax incurred under section 4912c I f " Ye s ," e nt er th e amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912d I f th e f i l i n g organization incurred a section 4912 t ax , d id i t f i l e Form 4720 for this year? F

Complete i f th e organization i s exempt under section 501 ( c)(4), section 501(c ) ( 5) , or section501 ( c ) ( 6 ) .

Yes N1 Were substantially al l (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? 1 N2 D i d th e organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? 2 Yes3 Di d the organization agree t o carryover lobbying and p o l i t i c a l expenditures from the p r i o r year? 3 N

Complete i f the organization is exempt under section 501 ( c)(4), section 501(c )( 5 ) , or section501(c )( 6) i f BOTH Part 111-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered "No" OR i f Part III-A, line 3 isanswered "Yes".


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lefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN: 93493100009042SCHEDULE D OMB No 1545-0047( Form 990) Supplemental F i n a n c i a l Statements 2010

- Complete i f the organization answered " Yes," to Form 9 9 0 ,D e p a r t m e n t o f t h e T r e a s u r y Part IV, line 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 11 , or 12 .I n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e Attach to Form 990 . 1 - See separate instructions.Name of the organization Employer identification numberS O CI ET Y O F PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

36-2037874Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts . Complete i f thor g anization answered "Yes" to Form 990 Part IV , l i n e 6 .

(a) Donor ad v i s e d funds ( b ) Funds a nd other accounts1 Total number a t end o f year2 Aggregate contributions to (d ur ing y e a r )3 Aggregate grants from ( d u ri ng y e ar )4 Aggregate v a l u e at end of year5 Did the organization inform a l l d on or s a nd d on or advisors i n w r i t i n g t ha t t he a s s e t s held i n donor ad v i s e d

funds a re t he organization s property , subject t o the organization's exclusive l e g a l control ? 1Ye s 1No6 Did the organization inform a l l grantees , donors, and donor advisors i n w r i t i n g that g ra nt f u nd s may be

u s e d only f o r charitable purposes and not f o r t he benef it o f the donor o r donor advisor , o r f o r a ny other purposeconferring impermissible private benefit 1Ye s 1NoWWWW-onservation Easements . Complete i f th e organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, l i n e 7 .

1 Purpose ( s ) o f conservation easements held by the organization (check a l l that apply)1 Preservation o f land f o r public u s e ( e g , recreation o r pleas ure ) 1 Preservation o f an h i s t o r i c a l l y importantly land area1 Protection o f natural habitat 1 Preservation o f a c e r ti f ie d h i s t or i c structure1 Preservation of open space

2 Complete l i n e s 2a-2d i f the organization held a q u a l i f i e d conservation contribution i n the form o f a conservationeasement on the l a s t da y o f the ta x yearHeld at t he En d of th e Year

a Total number o f conservation easements 2ab Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b


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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 PageOrganizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets (continue

3 Using t h e o rgan i z at i o n 's access ion and o t he r r e co r ds , c h e c k a ny o f th e following t ha t a re a significant use o f i t s collectionitems ( c h e c k a l l that apply)

a F_ P u bl i c e x hi bi t io n d 1 Loan o r exchange prog ram sb 1 Scholarly research e F Oth erc F Preservation f o r future generations

4 Provide a d e s c r i p t i o n of t h e o r ga n i z at i o n 's c o l l e ct i o n s and e x p l a i n how they f ur th er t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n ' s exempt purpose i nP a r t XIV5 Duri ng t he ye ar , d i d th e organization s o l i c i t o r receive donations o f a r t , historical treasures o r other similar

assets t o b e sol d t o r a i s e funds rather than t o be maintained as part o f th e o rgan i z at i o n 's co l l e ct i o n ? 1Ye s 1NoEscrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete i f t h e o r g a n i z a t i o n answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, l i ne 9 , or r e p o r t e d an amount o n Form 990, Part X , l i n e 21 .

l a I s th e o r ga n iz a ti o n a n a ge n t, trustee, custodian o r o t he r i n te r me d ia r y f o r contributions o r other assets no ti n c l u d e d on Form 990, P a r t X ' ' 1Yes f l No

b I f "Yes," e x p l ai n the a r r a n g e m e n t i n Part XI V and com pl ete th e f o ll o wi n g t a bl e

c Beginning balanced Additions during th e yeare D istr i b ut i o ns du r i ng th e yearf E nd i ng b a l an ce

2a Di d t h e o r ga n i za t i o n i n cl u d e an amount on Form 990, P a r t X, l i n e 2 1''b I f "Yes, " e x p l a i n t h e arrangement i n P a r t XIVMrIM-ndowment Funds . Com p l e t e I f th e or g anization answered "Yes" t o Form 990, Part I V , l i n e 1 0 .

l a Beginning of year balanceb Contributions .c Investment earnings or l o s s e sd Grants or scholarships . .

(a)Current Year ( b ) P r i o r Year ( c )T w o Years Ba ck ( d) Th re e Years Ba ck (e)Four Years Ba c

f l Yes lNo


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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 PageInvestments-Other Securities. See Form 990 , Part X , line 12 .

(a) Description o f security o r category (b)Book value ( c ) Method o f valuation(including name o f security) Cost o r end-of-year market value(1)Financial derivatives(2)Closely-held equity interestsOther

Total. (Column ( b ) should equal Form 990, Part X , c o l ( B ) l i n e 12 ) 0 1 1Investments-Pro ram Related . See Form 9 9 0 , Part X , l i n e 1 3 .

I (b) Book value( c ) Method o f valuation(a) Description o f investment type Cost o r end-of-vear market value


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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010 PageReconciliation of Chang e i n Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements

1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), l i n e 12) 1 1,630,542 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), l i n e 25) 2 1,500,133 Excess or (deficit) for the year Subtract l i n e 2 from l i n e 1 3 130,404 Net unrealize d g ains ( losses) on investments 45 Donated services and use o f f a c i l i t i e s 56 Investment expenses 67 Prior period adjustments 78 Other (Describe in Part XIV) 89 Total adjustments (net) Add lines 4 - 8 910 Excess or (deficit) for the year pe r financial statements Combine lines 3 and 9 10 130,40

Reconciliation of Revenue p er Audited Financial Statements With Revenue p er Return1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audite d financial statements 1 1,501,652 Amounts included on l i n e 1 b ut n ot on Form 990, Part VIII, l i n e 12a Net unrealized gains on investments 2ab Donated services and use o f f a c i l i t i e s . 2b 67,757c Recoveries of prior year grants 2cd Other (Describe i n Part XIV) 2de Add lines 2a through 2d . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2e 67,75

3 Subtract l i n e 2e from l i n e 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1,433,904 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, l i n e 12, b ut not on l i n e 1a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, l i n e 7b . 4ab Other (Describe i n Part XIV) 4b 196,641c Add lines 4a and 4b . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . c 96,64

5 Total Revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I , l i n e 12 . 5 1,630,54Reconciliation of Exp enses p er Audited Financial Statements With Exp enses p er Return

1 Total expenses and losses per audite d financial 1,371,25

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SCHEDULE0 OMB No 1545-004(Form 990 o r 9 9 0 - E Z ) Supplemental Information t o Form 9 9 0 or 990-EZ 201

0D e p a r t m e n t o f th e T r e a s u r y Complete to provide information f or responses t o specific questions onForm 9 9 0 or to provide any additional information . OpenI n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e 0- Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. InspectionName of the organizationSO CI E T Y O F PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

Employer identification number36-2037874

I d e n t i f i e r Return ExplanationR e f e r e n c e

FORM 9 9 0 , PART V I, CONTROLLER REV I EWS 9 90 FORCOMPARISONTOAUDITED FINANCIALS CONTROLLERALSOSECTION B , LINE 1 1 REV I EWED ANSWERS FORACCURACY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR T HE N R E VI E WS T HE 9 90 BEFORE

PASSING I T ALONGTO THE BOARD FOR THEIR R EV I EW ANDAPPROVAL


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I d e n t i f i e r ReturnReference

Explanation

FORM 9 9 0 , THE STANDARD OF BEHAVIOR AT TH E SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS I S THAT ALL STAFF,PART V I , VOLUNTEERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS SCRUPULOUSLY AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN THESECTION B , INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS ON ONE HAND, AND PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL,LINE 12 C AND BUSINESS INTERESTS ON TH E OTHER THIS INCLUDES AVOIDING POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF

INTEREST, AS WELL AS PERCEPTIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TH E PURPOSES OF THIS POLICY ARE TOPROTECT TH E INTEGRITY OF TH E SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS' DECISION-MAKING PROCESS, TOENABLE OUR CONSTITUENCIES TO HAVE CONFIDENCE I N OUR INTEGRITY, AND TO PROTECT TH E INTEGRITY ANDREPUTATIONS OF VOLUNTE ERS, STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS UPON OR BEFORE ELECTION, HIRING ORAPPOINTMENT, AN INDIVIDUAL WILL MAKE A FULL, WRITTEN DISCLOSURE OF INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS, ANDHOLDINGS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT I N A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THIS WRITTEN DISCLOSURE WILLBE KEPT ON F I L E AND AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL UPDATE I T AS APPROPRIATE I N TH E COURSE OF MEETINGS ORACTIVITIES, AN INDIVIDUAL SHALL DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS INA TRANSACTION OR DECISION WHERE SUCHINDIVIDUAL (INCLUDING ANY BUSINESS OR OTHER NONPROFIT AFFILIATIONS), H I S OR HE R FAMILY AND/ORSIGNIFICANT OTHER, EMPLOYER, CLOSE ASSOCIATES WILL RECEIVE A BENEFIT OR GAIN AFTER DISCLOSURE,AN INDIVIDUAL MAY PARTICIPATE I N DISCUSSION TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS, BUT THEN SHALL LEAVE TH EMEETING BEFORE TH E FINAL DISCUSSION AND VOTE AND SHALL NOTVOTE ON THE QUESTION


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I d e n t i f i e r Return Reference ExplanationFORM 9 9 0 , PART V I , THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE I S CHARGED WITH AND PERFORMS ANNUAL COMPENSATION REVIEW FORSECTION B , LINE 15 A THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ANY COMPENSATION I S THEN ADOPTED BY TH E FULL BOARD THE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER STAFF MEMBERS


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I d e n t i f i e r Return Reference ExplanationFORM 9 9 0 , PART V I ,SECTION C , LINE 1 9

GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AREAVAILABLE ON TH E ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITEAND UPON REQUEST

jefile GRAPHIC print - DO NOT PROCESS As Filed Data - DLN:


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SCHEDULE R(Form 9 9 0 )D e p a r t m e n t o f th e T r e a s u r yI n t e r n a l Revenue S e r v i c e

Related Organizations a nd Unrelated Partnerships1 - Complete i f the organization answered " Yes" to Form 9 90 , P a r t IV, line 33, 3 4, 3 5, 3 6, or 37 .

- Attach to Form 990 . - See separate instructions.

O

Name of the organization Employer identi f ic ation numbSOCIETY O F PROFESSIONAL JOURNALISTS

36-2037874

Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete i f t he o r ga n i z at i on answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, l i n e 33.)( a )Name, address, an d EIN o f disregarded e n t i t y (b)Primary a c t i v i t y ( c )L e g a l domicile ( s t a t e

o r f o re i gn country)(d )

T o t a l income ( e )End-of-year assets ( f )D i r e c t c o n t r oe n t i t y

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete i f th e organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, l i n e 34 bor more related tax-exempt o rg a n i za t i on s d u ri n g th e ta x y ea r.)

( a )Name, address, an d EIN o f r el at e d organization

(b)Primary a c t i v i t y

( c )L e g a l domicile ( s t a t eo r f o re i gn country)

(d )E x e mp t C o de s e c t i o n

( e )P u b l i c c h a ri t y s t a t u s

( i f s e c t i o n 501(c)(3))( f )

D i r e c t c o n t r oe n t i t y

(1) SIGMA DELTA CHI FOUNDATION3909 NORTH MERIDIAN STREETINDIANAPOLIS, I N 4620836-6106287

TO A I D , ENCOURAGE ANDPROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAND T R A IN ING O FJOURNALISTS

IN 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I N/ A

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010


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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete i f th e organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Pabecause i t had on e or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)

( a)Name, address, and EIN o f

r e l a t e d organization(b)

Primary a c t i v i t y(c)

Legaldomicile(state orforeigncountry)

(d)D i r e c t c o n t r o l l i n g

e n t i t y

( e )Predominant income, unrelated,r e l a t e d ,

excluded from taxunder s e c t i o n s 512-

514)

( f )o f t o t a l income

(g)Share o f end-of-year

assets

(h )Disproprtionatea l l o c a t i o n s 7

(I )Code V-UBI

amount in box 20 ofSchedule K-1(Form 1065)

Gm

Ye s No Ye

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete i f the organization answered "Yes" on Fol i n e 34 because i t had on e or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)

( a )Name, address, and EIN o f r e la t ed organization (b)Primary a c t i v i t y( c )

L e g a l domicile( s t a t e orf o r e i g ncountry)

(d)D i r e c t c o n t r ol l i n g

e n t i t y( e )Type o f e n t i t y

(C c o r p , S c o r p ,o r t r u s t )

( f )Share o f t o t a l income(g)Share o

end-of-yeassets



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Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete i f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , l i n e 34 , 35 , 3 5A , or 3Note . Complete l i n e 1 i f any entity is listed in Parts I I , II I or I V

1 During th e ta x y ea r, di d the orgrani z ation engage i n any of th e following transactions with one or more related organizations listed i n Parts II-IV?a Receipt o f ( i) interest ( i i ) annuities ( i i i ) royalties ( i v ) rent from a controlled e n t i t yb G i f t , grant, o r capital contribution t o other organization( s )c G i f t , g r an t, o r c a pi ta l contribution from other organization( s)d Loans o r loan guarantees t o o r f o r other organization( s )e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization( s)

f Sale o f assets t o other organization ( s )g Purchase of assets from other organization( s)h Exchange o f assetsi Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization( s)

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization( s)k Performance o f services o r membership o r fundraising solicitations f or other organization ( s )I Performance o f services o r membership o r fundraising solicitations by other organization( s )m Sharing o f f a c i l i t i e s , equipment, mailing l i s t s , o r other assetsn Sharing of paid employees

o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expensesp Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses

q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization( s)r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization (s)

2 If the answer t o an y o f the above i s "Yes," se e the instructions fo r information on who must complete t h i s l i n e , including covered relationships an d transaction thres( a ) (b) ( c )Name o f other organization Transaction Amount involved Methodtype(a-r)

(1) SIGMA DEL T A C HI FOUNDATION C 379,112 CASH CON(2) SIGMA DEL T A C HI FOUNDATION N 177,136 COST OF(3) SIGMA DEL T A C HI FOUNDATION P 19,505 COST OF



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Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete i f th e organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV , l i n e 37.)Provide the following information f o r each e n t i t y taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than f i v e percent o f i t s a c t i v i t i e s (measured by t o t arevenue) that w as not a related organization Se e instructions regarding exclusion f o r certain investment partnerships

( a )Name, address, and EIN o f e n t i t y (b )Primary a c t i v i t y ( c)L e g a l domicile( s t a t e or f o r e i g n

country)

(d)Are a l lpartnerss e c t i o n

501(c)(3)organizations?

( e)Share o fend-of-year

assets

( f)Disproprtionatea l l o c a t i o n s ?

(g)Code V-UBamount i n b

20 o f Schedule(Form 1065

Yes No Ye s No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2010Supplemental Information


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Complete t h i s part t o provide additional information f or responses t o q uest ion s on Schedule R ( see i nstructio ns)

Identifier Return Reference ExplanationSchedu

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