Activities and Operational Information

  1. Provide a detailed narrative description of all the activities of the organization -- past, present, and planned.  Do not merely refer to or repeat the language in the organizational document.  List each activity separately in the order of importance based on the relative time and other resources devoted to the activity. Indicate the percentage of time for each activity.  Each description should include, as a minimum, the following: 
    (a)     a detailed description of the activity including its purpose and how each activity furthers your exempt purpose;
    (b)     when the activity was or will be initiated; and
    (c)     where and by whom the activity will be conducted.

    "Friends of IAGenWeb" exists for the sole purpose of funding of the IAGenWeb Project (http://iagenweb.org/).  Friends of IAGenWeb devotes 100% of its time and energy to that one objective. The Friends of IAGenWeb has no other mission. 

    The IAGenWeb Special Projects are available 24/7 to all Internet visitors.

    Additionally four programs provide internal organizational communication:  

  1. What are or will be the organization's sources of financial support? Lists in order of size .
    2.
  1. Corporate Sponsorship. ($2,500 to $5,000) annually / estimate
  2. Individual and family contributions. ($1,000) annually / estimate
  3. Voluntary contributions from IAGenWeb members. ($500) annually / estimate      
  4. Printable donation forms are available on our Website.  Visitors also have been donating electronically over the Internet using PayPal, an online bank with whom "Friends of IAGenWeb" has an account.
  5. No other methods of financial support are currently anticipated.
  6. As experience, volume and time dictate these figures will be revisited and adjusted.
  1. Describe the organization's fund-raising program, both actual and planned, and explain to what extent it has been put into effect.  Include details of fund-raising activities such as selective mailings, formation of fund-raising committees, use of volunteers or professional fund-raisers, etc..  Attach representative copies of solicitations for financial support.
     
    1. Friends of IAGenWeb fund-raising to date has been totally Internet based and totally voluntary by email among interested IAGenWeb members. 
    2. A Webpage that assists in free will donations is accessible on the Internet.
      Printed attachment marked: Donate to Friends of IAGenWeb, Page 1 of 1, Donation Form
    3. Our first appeal for funds on July 24, 2001, attached, marked IAGenWeb Proposal, Page 1 of 5 July 24, 2001.
       
    4. Future fundraising will involve
      1. An Iowa based corporation as a corporate sponsor.
      2. Memorials and thank yous from individuals who have been helped by the IAGenWeb
      3. Individual and Family memberships who choose to further the work of the IAGenWeb Project.
      4. Outright free will donations on the Internet.
      5. Donations from IAGenWeb members themselves. At no time is there any attempt to charge or represent that there is a charge to host or use the IAGenWeb Project.
  1. Give the following information about the organization's governing body:
     
    1. Names,  addresses, and titles of officers, directors, trustees, etc.

      The 2005- 2006 "Friends of IAGenWeb" officers are:
       

    Friends of IAGenWeb operates independently of the IAGenWeb. To insure against a conflict the presiding officers of the "Friends" are the IAGenWeb State Coordinator who serves as President and the IAGenWeb Assistant State Coordinator who serves as Vice-President. The Friends of IAGenWeb board is composed of as many past IAGenWeb State Coordinators as choose to participate.

    1. Annual compensation
      The officers, directors and trustees serve voluntarily without compensation.
       
    2. Do any of the above persons serve as members of the governing body by reason of being public officials or being appointed by public officials? Yes __ No X

      If yes name those persons and explain the basis of their selection or appointment.
       
    3. Are any members of the organization's governing body "disqualified persons" with respect to the organization (other than by reason of being a member of the governing body) or the other members have either a business or family relationship with disqualified persons"?  (See Specific Instructions for Part II, Line 4D, on page 3.)  Yes __ No X
      If "Yes," explain.
  1. Does the organization control or is it controlled by any other organization?  Yes __ No X
    Is the organization and the outgrowth of (or successor to) another organization, or does it have a special relationship with another organization by reason of interlocking directorates or other factors?     Yes X No __
    If either of these questions is answered yes, explain.

    Friends of IAGenWeb is an independent organization whose primary focus is funding the IAGenWeb Project. Due to its very nature it exists very closely with the IAGenWeb Project. It does not control the IAGenWeb. Its board is composed of as many past IAGenWeb state coordinators as choose to participate. 
  1. Does or will the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following transactions with any political organization or other exempt organization (other than a 501(c)(3) organization): (a) grants; (b) purchases or sales of assets; (c) rental of facilities or equipment; (d) loans or loan guarantees; (e) reimbursement arrangements; (f) performance of services, membership, or fund-raising solicitations; or (g) sharing of facilities. Yes __ No X
    If "Yes," explain fully and identify the other organizations involved.
  1. Is the organization financially accountable to any other organization? Yes __ No X
    If "Yes," explain and identify the other organization.  Include details concerning accountability or attach copies of reports if any have been submitted.

    Friends of IAGenWeb exists to provide funding for the IAGenWeb Project.  The books of Friends of IAGenWeb are open to the public on the Friends of IAGenWeb Website.  We shine as much light on our accounting as possible.
  1. What assets does the organization have that are used in the performance of its exempt function?  (Do not include property producing investment income.)  If any assets are not fully operational, explain their status, what additional steps remain to be completed, and when such final steps will be taken.  If none, indicate "N/A."
     
    1. Technically Friends of IAGenWeb own nothing and therefore declare no asset value in our Net Worth statement. 
    2. Important assets have been built in the form of scripts and programming that are the tools to conduct the activity of the IAGenWeb.  Considering the time and talent investment over and above the financial investment the assets have a very important value.  However, they do not generate, nor will they ever generate income.  The assets are code written specifically for the IAGenWeb and can not be dismantled nor resold. 
  1. Will the organization be the beneficiary of tax-exempt bond financing within the next 2 years?  Yes __ No X
  1.  
    1. Will any of the organization's facilities or operations be managed by another organization or individual under a contractual agreement?  Yes __ No X
       
    2. Is the organization a party to any leases?  Yes __ No X

      If either of these questions is answered "Yes," attach a copy of the contracts and explain the relationship between the applicant and the other parties.

      Friends of IAGenWeb rents server Webspace from an online service provider upon which the IAGenWeb Project functions.
  1. Is the organization a membership organization? Yes X No __
    If "Yes," complete the following:
     
    1. Describe the organization's membership requirements and attach a schedule of membership fees and dues. 

      Membership is voluntary and exists for a period of one year upon payment of dues.
       
    2. Describe the organization's present and proposed efforts to attract members and attach a copy of any descriptive literature or promotional material used for this purpose.

      We have no promotional material other than our website.  Printouts from the website are attached.
       
    3. What benefits do (or will) the members receive in exchange for their payment of dues?
       
      • A tax deduction to the extent allowed by law.
      • Support the vital role and mission of the IAGenWeb Project.
      • Another opportunity to serve in the ongoing success of the IAGenWeb Project
      • The opportunity to serve in "Friends of IAGenWeb"
      • Recognition for their valued support.
  1.  
    1. If the organization provides benefits, services, or products, all other recipients required, or will they be required, to pay for them?  N/A X Yes __ No __
      If "Yes," explain how the charges are determined and attach a copy of the current fee schedule. 
       
    2. Does or will the organization limit its benefits, services, or products to specific individuals or classes of individuals?
      N/A __ Yes __ No       X
      If "Yes," explain how the recipients or beneficiaries are or will be selected .
  1. Does or will the organization attempt to influence legislation?  Yes __ No X
    If "Yes," explain.  Also, give an estimate of the percentage of their organizations time and funds that it devotes or plans to devote to this activity. 
  1. Does or will the organization intervene in any way in political campaigns, including the publication or distribution of statements? Yes __ No X
    If "Yes," explain fully.