ii. Depreciation:
Depreciation is computed by the straight-line method over the estimated useful life of the respective asset. Accumulated depreciation at June 30, 2011 and 2010 was $106,843 and $89,125, respectively.
Contributions are generally recognized when received. However, pledges are recognized when the donor makes a promise to give to the Foundation that is, in substance, unconditional. Contributions that are restricted by the donor are reported as increases in unrestricted net assets if the restrictions expire in the fiscal year in which the contributions are recognized. All other donor-restricted contributions are reported as increases in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets depending on the nature of the restrictions. When a restriction expires, temporarily restricted net assets are reclassified to unrestricted net assets.
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.
Marketable securities are composed of publicly-traded U.S. Government obligations, corporate bonds and notes, and equity securities and are carried at fair value.
Marketable securities as of June 30, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
| 2011 | 2010 | |||
| Cost | Market Value | Cost | Market Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Government obligations | $1,302,887 | $1,396,810 | $1,331,187 | $1,438,732 |
| Equity securities | 3,000,264 | 4,153,689 | 2,430,896 | 3,031,237 |
| Bonds and notes | 990,833 | 1,034,759 | 894,010 | 946,654 |
| $5,293,984 | $6,585,258 | $4,656,093 | $5,416,623 | |