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
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Employer identification number
13-6111094
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.") ....
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
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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.") .
56,252
276,415
55,260
67,015
63,671
518,613
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......
104,672
141,799
121,979
125,155
122,358
615,963
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.
160,924
418,214
177,239
192,170
186,029
1,134,576
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,134,576
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...
160,924
418,214
177,239
192,170
186,029
1,134,576
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
41,137
46,554
39,494
29,795
27,222
184,202
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
41,137
46,554
39,494
29,795
27,222
184,202
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.).
202,061
464,768
216,733
221,965
213,251
1,318,778
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
86.030 %
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
13.970 %
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
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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
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY IN THE CITY OF NEW YORK
Employer identification number
13-6111094
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY IS COMPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 400 MEMBERS WHO SHARE AN AFFINITY FOR NEW ENGLAND THROUGH ANCESTRY, RESIDENCE OR EDUCATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ACCORDING TO THE BY-LAWS, EACH MEMBER (NON-RESIDENT, JUNIOR, REGULAR, JOINT, LIFE, OR HONORARY) HAS A RIGHT TO VOTE ON THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS VOTE TO ELECT OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD EVERY SEPTEMBER. THE SLATE IS DECIDED BY A NOMINATING COMMITTEE, MAILED TO THE MEMBERSHIP 6 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING. PROXIES ARE COLLECTED FOR THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE MEETING. IN ORDER FOR A MEMBER, STOCKHOLDER, OR OTHER PERSON TO BE ELECTED A 2/3 VOTE IS REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990, VALERIE BICKEL LORD FILLED OUT THE FORM 990 ORGANIZER REQUESTED BY THEIR ACCOUNTANTS. THE ORGANIZATIONS PRESIDENT CAROLINE CAMOUGIS, TREASURER TOM FARRELL AND ASSISTANT TREASURER STEPHEN J. STOREN REVIEWED THIS DOCUMENT BEFORE SENDING IT TO THE ACCOUNTANTS. AFTER THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THESE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN REQUEST TO REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED OR IT WILL BE DISTRIBUTED ALONGSIDE THE FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS PREPARED BY THE AUDITORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS NOW SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY PRESENTS ITSELF, BOARD MEMBERS ARE AWARE OF THE PROTOCOL. IF A BOARD MEMBER IS AFFILIATED WITH A COMPANY THAT IS BEING CONSIDERED FOR A SERVICE, HE/SHE MUST EXPLAIN HIS/HER AFFILIATION AND MUST EXCUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTING WITH RESPECT TO ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION WITH THE COMPANY IN QUESTION. IF A BOARD MEMBER HAS A SERVICE TO OFFER THE SOCIETY THAT WOULD REQUIRE COMPENSATION, THE BOARD MUST COMPARE THE SERVICE WITH 2 OTHER COMPETITORS TO MAKE THE BEST AND MOST FAIR DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
DURING THE JANUARY 2010 BOARD MEETING, THE BOARD VOTED AND APPROVED THE SALARY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS SALARY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE NEW ENGLAND SOCIETY DISTRIBUTES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, BY-LAWS, AND POLICIES TO EACH DIRECTOR AT THEIR FIRST BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING. UPON REQUEST, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL PROVIDE THESE SAME DOCUMENTS TO OTHER INDIVIDUALS. POLICIES ARE SIGNED EVERY YEAR.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 5,181.
EXPLANATION FOR OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT
PART X11, 2C
THE SOCIETY HOLDS BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS, WHERE THEY REVIEW AND APPROVE THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.