Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAIN STREET SOUTH ORANGE
Employer identification number
22-3123844
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
75,456
106,491
95,328
61,995
77,219
416,489
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
75,456
106,491
95,328
61,995
77,219
416,489
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
416,489
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
75,456
106,491
95,328
61,995
77,219
416,489
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
416,489
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
46,548
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
100.000 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
100.000 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MAIN STREET SOUTH ORANGE
Employer identification number
22-3123844
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16
EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT 421 BANKING FEES 20 CHECK REORDER FEE 89 DOWNTOWN NJ ANNUAL MEMBER 295 EDUCATION 110 EXPENSES 1 INSURANCE 1,483 MAIN STREET BUSINESS MEET 64 MAIN STREET TRAINING 144 NATIONAL & OTHER MEETINGS 1,772 NJ CHARITIES REGISTRATION 89 NJ LEAGUE OF MUNICIPALITI 126 NJ STATE FEE 75 OFFICE SUPPLIES 206 POST OFFICE BOX 96 PAYROLL PROCESSING 713 POSTAGE 256 WINDOW DISPLAYS 65 BUSINESS OWNERS MEETINGS 545 BUSINESS RECRUITMENT 352 WELCOME WINDOW SIGN 90 ANNUAL MEETING 93 ANNUAL REPORT 89 BOARD DEVELOPMENT 18 DEVELOPMENT 108 IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT 53 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE 4,033 MEMBERSHIP EMAIL CONTACT 325 SPIOTTA PK INSTRUMENTS 544 VOLUNTEER MAINTENANCE 144 VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT 3 ADS & PROMOS 1,002 COMMUNITY SUPPER 485 ENTERTAINMENT 450 KID'S ACTIVITIES 1,823 RENTALS 3,174 VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION 441 CELEBRATE SOUTH ORANGE 586 DOWNTOWN AFTER SUNDOWN 16,034 EQUIPMENT 31 HALLOWEEN 241 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE 653 RAHWAY RIVER CLEAN-UP 53 SOPAC AD PROGRAM 569 TOTAL 37,964
OTHER LIABILITIES
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26
VILLAGE PLANTING INITIATIVE 1,304 1,092 DUE TO TARQUIN LEARNED 0 200
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE
FORM 990-EZ, PART III
MAIN STREET SOUTH ORANGE IS A VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION WHOSE GOAL IS TO ENHANCE COMMUNITY IDENTITY, FOSTER ACTIVITY AND PROMOTE BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY DOWNTOWN BY ENCOURAGING HISTORIC PRESERVATION, COORDINATING EVENTS AND CREATING COMMUNITY. FOUNDED 1991, WE PARTNER WITH RESIDENTS, BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, AND TOWN GOVERNMENT TO EDUCATE THROUGH ORGANIZATION, DESIGN, PROMOTIONS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES, CREATING A DESTINATION FOR SHOPPING, DINING, BUSINESS, ARTS AND CULTURE.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28
DESIGN COMMITTEE OF MSSO: CAPITALIZING ON THE VILLAGE'S BEST ASSETS, SUCH AS HISTRIC BUILDINGS AND TRADITIONAL DOWNTOWN LAYOUT, WE SERVE IN AN ADVISORY ROLE ON REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS, PROVIDING DESIGN REVIEWS OF DEVELOPERS' BUILDING PLANS AND INFLUENCING SCALE, DENSITY, MATERIALS AND LANDSCAPING. MSSO ALSO PARTICIPATES IN VILLAGE STREETSCAPE AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND SIGNAGE ORDINANCE REVIEW AND CHANGES. THE DESIGN COMMITTEE HAS MADE GREAT PROGRESS IN FACADE, SIGNAGE AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS THROUGH THE FRONTS PROGRAM, A MATCHING GRANT PROGRAM THAT WE ADMINISTER FOR THE VILLAGE.
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE OF MSSO: MAIN STREET AIMS TO CONVERT UNUSED SPACE INTO PRODUCTIVE PROPERTY, SHARPEN COMPETITIVENESS OF EXISTING BUSINESSES, AND RECRUIT NEW BUSINESSES. HAVING FORGED STRONG RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALL STAKEHOLDERS INCLUDING THE BUSINESS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, SETON HALL UNIVERSTIY, VILLAGE EMPLOYEES AND GOVERNMENT, WE ARE A VALUABLE LIASON BETWEEN ALL PARTIES. WE ACTIVELY MONITOR AVAILABLE PROPERTY LISTINGS FOR PROSPECTIVE TENANTS, MATCHING TENANTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS, AND ADVISING POTENTIAL, NEW, AND EXISTING BUSINESS OWNERS.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 30
PROMOTIONS COMMITTEE OF MSSO: OUR PROMOTION STRATEGY FORGES A POSITIVE IMAGE OF OUR TOWN'S UNIQUE CHARACTERISTICS TO SHOPPERS, INVESTORS, NEW BUSINESSES AND VISITORS. ALL EVENTS AND PROMOTIONS THAT WE UNDERTAKE FULFILL THE OBJECTIVE OF BRINGING PEOPLE INTO OUR DOWNTOWN, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL RAHWAY RIVER CLEAN-UP, CELEBRATE SOUTH ORANGE, FARMERS MARKET, STAYCATIONS CONCERTS, UNIVERSITY DAY, HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL, AND HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31
ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF MSSO: WITH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF BOARD AND COMMITTEES, WE STRIVE TO BUILD CONCENSUS AND COOPERATION AMONG THE GROUPS THAT HAVE AN IMPORTANT STAKE IN THE DOWNTOWN. THE DEVELOPMENT ARM WORKS TO RAISE AWARENESS AND FUNDS SO WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE THE SERVICES THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO CARRYING OUT OUR MISSION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.