TY 2015 Form 990 Schedule O

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

The Pacifica Foundation

Employer identification number

94-1347046

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder	Membership is extended to listeners who donate a minimum amount of money or time during each year.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process	Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the Organization's management, a member of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the Organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final Form 990 which is then e-filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts	Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the Organization and members of management and the Board are strictly prohibited. The Organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management	The compensation of the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and key management employees are set and approved by the Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the Organization's policies and procedures.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees	Compensation of other personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available	The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available at www.pacifica.org or upon request.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Associations and periodicals: Column (A) - Total = $6523; Column (B) - Program Services = $3282; Column (C) - Management & General = $3241; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Community events: Column (A) - Total = $76207; Column (B) - Program Services = $92; Column (C) - Management & General = $11466; Column (D) - Fundraising = $64649
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Computer maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $55449; Column (B) - Program Services = $16082; Column (C) - Management & General = $31681; Column (D) - Fundraising = $7686
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Direct mail and telemarketing: Column (A) - Total = $256816; Column (B) - Program Services = $18397; Column (C) - Management & General = $391; Column (D) - Fundraising = $238028
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Equipment rental: Column (A) - Total = $74290; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $56684; Column (D) - Fundraising = $17606
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Miscellaneous: Column (A) - Total = $14648; Column (B) - Program Services = $972; Column (C) - Management & General = $12788; Column (D) - Fundraising = $888
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Permits, fines and filing fees: Column (A) - Total = $1446; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $1438; Column (D) - Fundraising = $8
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Programming Costs: Column (A) - Total = $186660; Column (B) - Program Services = $105251; Column (C) - Management & General = $21424; Column (D) - Fundraising = $59985
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Rent-office/studio: Column (A) - Total = $234096; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $234096; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Repairs & Maintenance: Column (A) - Total = $191406; Column (B) - Program Services = $112329; Column (C) - Management & General = $78453; Column (D) - Fundraising = $624
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Storage: Column (A) - Total = $50978; Column (B) - Program Services = $595; Column (C) - Management & General = $50383; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Tapes and supplies: Column (A) - Total = $25459; Column (B) - Program Services = $6038; Column (C) - Management & General = $1703; Column (D) - Fundraising = $17718
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Taxes - property tax: Column (A) - Total = $23760; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $23760; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Traning conferences: Column (A) - Total = $10094; Column (B) - Program Services = $7937; Column (C) - Management & General = $1570; Column (D) - Fundraising = $587
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e: Other Expenses	Website and audio port expense: Column (A) - Total = $40108; Column (B) - Program Services = $13603; Column (C) - Management & General = $26505; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
Organization has chapters, branches, or affiliates	The tax return includes the operations of the following divisions:Radio Station KPFA-Berkeley, CaliforniaRadio Station KPFK-Los Angeles, CaliforniaRadio Station KPFT-Houston, TexasRadio Station WBAI-New York, New YorkRadio Station WPFW-Washington, D.C.Pacifica Foundation National OfficePacifica Foundation Pacifica Radio ArchivesThe Organization's National Office has created policies and procedures which are followed by all divisions.

Return Reference

Explanation

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

Membership is extended to listeners who donate a minimum amount of money or time during each year.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process

Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the Organization's management, a member of the Board of Directors, and the Executive Director. This group of individuals then discusses the contents of the return with the outside tax professional. After a full review (with modifications where necessary), the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the Organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final Form 990 which is then e-filed with the Internal Revenue Service.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest at least annually. All personnel and board members are required to disclose (in writing) potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. Loans between the Organization and members of management and the Board are strictly prohibited. The Organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the Organization's policies and procedures.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The compensation of the Executive Director, Chief Financial Officer, and key management employees are set and approved by the Board of Directors. Members of the Board of Directors review the compensation of all high-level personnel periodically in accordance with IRS rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with IRS guidelines and the Organization's policies and procedures.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

Compensation of other personnel and key employees is reviewed periodically by members of management. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salaries and all related benefits. All decisions are then documented in personnel files.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available at www.pacifica.org or upon request.