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
ARTSQUEST
Employer identification number
23-2280560
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?
................
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
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
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.") .
1,766,896
1,454,419
3,174,863
3,083,043
3,204,629
12,683,850
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......
7,701,813
7,734,777
8,243,629
7,747,060
8,747,488
40,174,767
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.
9,468,709
9,189,196
11,418,492
10,830,103
11,952,117
52,858,617
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.)
52,858,617
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...
9,468,709
9,189,196
11,418,492
10,830,103
11,952,117
52,858,617
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
267,558
274,553
249,566
251,898
403,687
1,447,262
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
267,558
274,553
249,566
251,898
403,687
1,447,262
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
-952
-19,217
-23,964
-23,469
-23,102
-90,704
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
35,197
63,031
38,071
2,310
38,249
176,858
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
9,770,512
9,507,563
11,682,165
11,060,842
12,370,951
54,392,033
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
97.180 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.370 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.660 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.450 %
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
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
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
ARTSQUEST
Employer identification number
23-2280560
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR VERIFICATION OF INFORMATION SUBMITTED. AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ONLY AFTER THIS PROCESS WILL THE FORM 990 BE FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED ANNUALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION HIRED A HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTANT AND A SALARY STUDY WAS PERFORMED ON THE NOT FOR PROFIT INDUSTRY AND COMPARABLE NOT FOR PROFIT OFFICER SALARIES. THE INFORMATION FROM THE CONSULTANT AND THE STUDY WAS THEN PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS THIS INFORMATION TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION LEVELS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 1023, FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24F
SPONSOR DEVELOPMENT/HOSPITALITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 232,786. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 232,786. ELECTRIC/LIGHT/SOUND: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 225,070. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 225,070. CLASS EXPENSE-BANANA FACTORY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 205,401. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 205,401. LEASES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 177,217. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 177,217. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 150,068. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,472. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 152,540. FESTIVAL SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 134,393. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 134,393. SERVICE CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 114,521. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 114,521. INSURANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 113,030. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 113,030. OTHER MUSIKFEST EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 100,766. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 100,766. BAD DEBTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 94,214. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 94,214. OTHER BANANA FACTORY EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 83,543. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 83,543. PROGRAM EXPENSES-BANANA FACTORY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 81,179. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 81,179. SPECIAL EVENTS-BANANA FACTORY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 76,864. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 76,864. SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 55,810. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,930. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,740. SPONSOR RECEPTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 72,281. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,281. TRANSPORTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 71,124. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 71,124. BOOTH/DECORATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 70,266. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 70,266. EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE/PURCHASE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 55,835. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 55,835. OTHER CHRISTKINDLEMARKT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 45,835. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 45,835. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,857. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 32,885. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 38,742. FIRE DEPARTMENT/WARDENS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 38,226. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 38,226. MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 35,440. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,440. VOLUNTEER EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,658. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 31,658. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 25,000. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,000. COMMUNITY RELATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,956. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,956. CAPITAL EXPENDITURES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,317. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,317. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 20,116. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,116. EQUIPMENT LEASE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 16,092. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,092. PRINTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,713. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,619. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 12,332. STAFF DEV/MEETINGS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,563. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,563. DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,044. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,044. GALLERY EXPENSE-BANANA FACTORY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,304. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,304. MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,120. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,120. FIREWORKS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,500. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,500. BD RETREAT/LONG RANGE PLANNING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,476. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,476. MARKETING - FIRST NIGHT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,660. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,660. VEHICLE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,272. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,272. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 800. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 800. LICENSING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 625. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 625.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
ASSET TRANSFER FROM FOUNDATION 1,717,530. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,717,530.
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS SELECTS THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR AND THE COMPENSATION OF THE AUDITOR.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 1
ARTSQUEST WILL BE AN INTERNATIONAL MODEL FOR PROVIDING ACCESS TO EXCEPTIONAL ARTISTIC, CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES PROMOTING INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY CREATIVITY, ENLIGHTENMENT AND FULFILLMENT. ARTSQUEST WILL PROVIDE ACCESS TO ARTS, CULTURE AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR THE DIVERSE RESIDENTS OF THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND OTHERS WHO SEEK ACCESS IN OUR COMMUNITY BY: I. USING ARTS AND CULTURE AS KEY ELEMENTS OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR URBAN COMMUNITIES. II. PROVIDING QUALITY CULTURAL EXPERIENCES FOR INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, YOUTH, CHILDREN AT RISK, SENIOR CITIZENS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. - PRESENTING LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS - CONSTANTLY UPGRADING THE QUALITY OF ALL PROGRAMS - OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEVELOPMENT AND EXPOSURE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTISTS - BEING PROACTIVE IN PROVIDING ACCESS TO NEW ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE FORMATS AFFORDED BY TECHNOLOGY III. PARTNERING WITH BUSINESS ORGANIZATIONS, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. IV. MAINTAINING A STRONG, CLEAR COMMUNICATION NETWORK FOR ALL STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING VOLUNTEERS, DONORS, STAFF, VENDORS AND THE COMMUNITY. V. EMPOWERING VOLUNTEERS TO GOVERN THE ORGANIZATION, AND TO DEVELOP AND PRODUCE CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT MEET COMMUNITY NEEDS: VI. DEVELOPING A STAFF THAT DEMONSTRATES THE EXCELLENCE OF THE ORGANIZATION AND WORKS IN HARMONY WITH EACH OTHER AND THE VOLUNTEER CORPS. VII. PROVIDING EDUCATION IN THE CREATIVE ARTS IN AREAS NOT WELL REPRESENTED BY TRADITIONAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN THE COMMUNITY AND BECOMING A RESOURCE FOR ARTS EDUCATION AND ARTS-IN-EDUCATION FOR THE REGION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.