American Greeting Corporate Giving Program

Balance Sheets 2011 2012 2013 Book Value Fair Market Value Book Value Fair Market Value Book Value Fair Market Value Total assets $9,180,447 $9,180,447 $8,867,208 $8,867,208 $8,208,729 $9,631,414 Cash - non-interest-bearing $0 $0 $12,851 Investments-U.S. And state government obligations $0 $0 $0 Investments-corporate stock $5,607,790 $5,684,349 $5,363,678 Investments-corporate bonds $3,550,398 $3,088,398 $2,663,821 Investments-mortgage loans $0 $0 $0 Investments-other $0 $0 $0 Other assets $0 $0 Total liabilities $0 $0 $1 Mortgages and other notes payable $0 $0 $0 Other liabilities $0 $0 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances $9,180,447 $8,867,208 $8,208,729.
Jan 16, 2009 - Mary Kay Incandela, director of corporate giving for American Greetings Corporation, discusses its charitable giving and community involvement, including some history and background about the company, what its giving interests are, and how to approach the corporation for support.
Statements Regarding Activities 2011 2012 2013 During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did it participate or intervene in any political campaign? No No No Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS? No No Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments?

No No Has the foundation filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? No No Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year? No No No Has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney General (or designate) of each state? Yes Yes Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5) for current calendar year or the taxable year beginning in this year?
No No No Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? No No Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had advisory privileges?
No No Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application? Yes Yes Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 No No. Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required 2011 2012 2013 During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly): Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person? No No No Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from) a disqualified person?
No No No Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? No No No Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? No No No Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)? No No No Agree to pay money or property to a government official? No No No Did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance?
No No Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts, other than excepted acts, that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in this year? No No At the end of this tax year, did the foundation have any undistributed income for tax year(s) beginning before this year? No No No Are there any years listed above for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year's undistributed income? No No Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at any time during the year? No No No Did the foundation have excess business holdings in this year as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3) the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period?
No No No Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes? No No No Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in this year?
No No During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to: Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))? No No No Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? No No No Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? No No No Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc. Omega Serial Numbers And Production Dates. , organization described in section 509(a)(1), (2), or (3), or section 4940(d)(2)? No No No Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?