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
WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Employer identification number
57-0725845
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
..................................................
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.") ....
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..
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.
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..
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
Page 3
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.") .
105,253
49,540
31,405
83,041
98,779
368,018
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......
308,421
174,319
154,178
244,665
261,887
1,143,470
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.
413,674
223,859
185,583
327,706
360,666
1,511,488
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.)
1,511,488
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...
413,674
223,859
185,583
327,706
360,666
1,511,488
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
14,791
551
771
8,062
10,365
34,540
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
14,791
551
771
8,062
10,365
34,540
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
3,867
4,365
8,232
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
133,082
245,555
259,298
164,889
187,718
990,542
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
561,547
469,965
445,652
504,524
563,114
2,544,802
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
59.400 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
61.540 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.000 %
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
....
20
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
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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
WATER ENVIRONMENT ASSOCIATION OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Employer identification number
57-0725845
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
SOME LOCAL DISTRICTS MAINTAIN THEIR OWN BANK ACCOUNTS, WHILE OTHERS ALLOW THE ASSOCIATION TO CONTROL THE FINANCIAL RECORDKEEPING OF THEIR DISTRICT. THE LOCAL DISTRICTS PROVIDE BANK STATEMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ALL CHECKS AND DEPOSITS TO THE ASSOCIATION. ALL DISTRICT ACTIVITY IS REFLECTED IN THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX RETURN. A DISTRICT HANDBOOK PROVIDES GUIDELINES FOR THE DISTRICTS IN KEEPING WITH THE ASSOCIATION'S POLICIES AND PRACTICES.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED FORM 990 AND REVIEWED ITS CONTENTS INDIVIDUALLY. AFTER ALL MEMBERS HAD AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW, A VOTE WAS CONDUCTED TO APPROVE FORM 990, AS PRESENTED. A UNANIMOUS DECISION WAS MADE TO APPROVE FORM 990 AS PRESENTED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE FOLLOWING IS THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DEFINED AS AN ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED INTEREST BY A BOARD MEMBER IN AN ACTION THAT RESULTS IN OR HAS THE APPEARANCE OF RESULTING IN PERSONAL, ORGANIZATIONAL OR PROFESSIONAL GAIN. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OCCURS WHEN A BOARD MEMBER HAS A DIRECT OR FIDUCIARY INTEREST WHICH INCLUDES OWNERSHIP WITH, EMPLOYMENT OF OR BY, CONTRACTUAL RELATIONSHIP WITH, OR CONSULTATIVE OR CONSUMER RELATIONSHIP WITH A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR WHICH HE/SHE FUNCTIONS AS SAID BOARD MEMBER. IT IS IN THE INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION, INDIVIDUAL STAFF, AND BOARD MEMBERS TO STRENGTHEN TRUST AND CONFIDENCE IN EACH OTHER, TO EXPEDITE RESOLUTION OF PROBLEMS, AND TO MINIMIZE ORGANIZATIONAL AND INDIVIDUAL STRESS CAUSED BY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS ARE TO AVOID ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE THEREOF. EVEN THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CAN CAUSE EMBARRASSMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION AND JEOPARDIZE ITS CREDIBILITY. BOARD MEMBERS ARE TO MAINTAIN INDEPENDENCE AND OBJECTIVITY, FAIRNESS, CIVILITY, ETHICS AND PERSONAL INTEGRITY EVEN THOUGH LAW, REGULATION OR CUSTOM MAY NOT REQUIRE THEM. ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST, POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS TO BE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER BOARD MEMBERS AND MADE A MATTER OF RECORD, EITHER THROUGH A STATEMENT OF DISCLOSURE OR WHEN THE INTEREST BECOMES A MATTER OF BOARD ACTION. ANY BOARD MEMBER HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL EXCUSE HIMSELF FROM ANY VOTE RELATING TO SUCH CONFLICT; THIS SHOULD NOT PREVENT THE BOARD MEMBER FROM STATING HIS/HER POSITION IN THE MATTER, NOR FROM ANSWERING PERTINENT QUESTIONS FROM OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. IT IS RESOLVED THAT THIS POLICY BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY OR AS NECESSARY FOR THE INFORMATION AND GUIDANCE OF BOARD MEMBERS, AND THAT NEW BOARD MEMBERS BE ADVISED OF THE POLICY UPON ASSUMING THEIR DUTIES OF OFFICE. THE BOARD'S CHAIRPERSON AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE DIRECTED TO ENSURE THAT THIS POLICY IS FOLLOWED, TO THE BEST OF THEIR ABILITY.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ASSOCIATION'S ORGANIZATIONAL MANUAL IS POSTED ON THE WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.