TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 05-01-2010 and ending 04-30-2011

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Doing Business As

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
4915 GREENSPRING AVENUE

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BALTIMORE, MD21209

D Employer identification number

52-6046316

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,035,580

F Name and address of principal officer:
DAVID WEBB
4141 QUAIL WAY
HAVRE DE GRACE,MD21078

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.MDBIRDS.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
affiliates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all affiliates included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1956

M State of legal domicile: MD

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (MOS) FOSTERS INTERACTION AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG PEOPLE INTERESTED IN WILD BIRDS TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY AND ENJOYMENT OF BIRDS AND THE NATURAL WORLD.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	55
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	55
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	30
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	29,883	27,549
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	28,899	40,710
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	33,246	198,563
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	774	5,781
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	92,802	272,603
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	17,499	12,399
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	0	0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	138,667	67,963
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	156,166	80,362
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	-63,364	192,241
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	1,595,369	1,742,192
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	0	0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	1,595,369	1,742,192

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY (MOS) PROMOTES THE STUDY AND ENJOYMENT OF BIRDS, PROMOTES KNOWLEDGE ABOUT OUR NATURAL RESOURCES, AND FOSTERS ITS APPRECIATION AND CONSERVATION, MAINTAINS A SYSTEM OF SANCTUARIES TO ENCOURAGE THE CONSERVATION OF BIRDS AND BIRD HABITAT, AND TO HELP RECORD AND PUBLISH OBSERVATIONS OF BIRD LIFE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? .......................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 3,108 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ATLAS PROGRAM - TRACKING OF BIRD POPULATION AND NESTING AREAS AROUND MARYLAND

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 32,649 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 40,710 )
	EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC - CONFERENCE AND PUBLICATIONS

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 9,579 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
	OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF MD ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 16,594 including grants of $ 12,399 ) (Revenue $ 5,781 )
	SCHOLARSHIPS TO NATIONAL AUDUBON CAMPS; WORKSHOPS; EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO CHAPTERS; AND RESEARCH CONSERVATION GRANTS

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 16,594 including grants of $ 12,399 ) (Revenue $ 5,781 )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 61,930

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V Click to see attachment

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII. Click to see attachment

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII. Click to see attachment

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX. Click to see attachment

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X. Click to see attachment

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Yes

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

Yes

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

Yes

11a

Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

DAVID WEBB
4141 QUAIL WAY
HAVRE DE GRACE,MD21078
(410) 939-3537

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) MARK JOHNSON PRESIDENT	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(2) MAUREEN HARVEY VICE- PRESIDENT	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(3) EMMALYN HOLDRIDGE TREASURER	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(4) JANET SHIELDS SECRETARY	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(5) WAYNE BELL PAST PRESIDENT	1.00	X	X	0	0	0
(6) MARY-JO BETTS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(7) BRAD BEUKEMA BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(8) BRENT BYERS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(9) KATHY CALVERT BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(10) JB CHURCHHILL BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(11) THOMAS CONGERSKY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(12) CATHY COOPER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(13) JOAN CWI BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(14) KAREN DARCY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) PHIL DAVIS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(16) MARYANNE DOLAN BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0
(17) SAM DYKE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) WARD EBERT BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(19) WALTER ELLISON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(20) MARK ENGLAND BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(21) FRED FALLON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(22) BARBARA GAFFNEY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(23) DAVE HARVEY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(24) HELEN HORROCKS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(25) ANNA HUTZELL BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(26) JOHN LANDERS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(27) PETER LEV BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(28) TOM LOOMIS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(29) NANCY MARTIN BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(30) JANET MILLENSON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(31) ANN MITCHELL BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(32) KAREN MORLEY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(33) DAVID MOZURKEWICH BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(34) HELEN PATTON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(35) ELIZABETH PITNEY BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(36) DANNY POET BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(37) STEVE PRETL BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(38) GEORGE RADCLIFFE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(39) CHANDLER S ROBBINS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(40) RANDY ROBERTSON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(41) LYDIA SCHINDLER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(42) KURT SCHWARZ BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(43) PAUL SPEYSER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(44) TOM STRIKWERDA BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(45) PAT TATE BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(46) JOHN TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(47) MARILYN TAYLOR BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(48) JOHANNA THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(49) KATE TUFTS BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(50) DAVE WEBB BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(51) MICHAEL WELCH BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(52) JOY WHEELER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(53) CHRIS WRIGHT BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(54) DAVE ZIOLKOWSKI BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0
(55) PAUL ZUCKER BOARD MEMBER	1.00	X	0	0	0

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	0	0	0

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 0

Form 990 (2010)

Page 9

Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		20,062
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		7,487
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			27,549
			Business Code
2a	ANNUAL CONFERENCE		713,990	40,710	40,710
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			40,710
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			40,989			40,989
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............			1,431	1,431
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	920,551
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	762,977
c	Gain or (loss)	157,574
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			157,574			157,574
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	OTHER REVENUE		900,099	4,350	4,350
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			4,350
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			272,603	46,491	0	198,563

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	2,500	2,500
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	9,899	9,899
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	8,950		8,950
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other ..........
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	1,107		1,107
14	Information technology ......
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	3,240		3,240
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	19,250	19,050	200
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....
23	Insurance ..............	3,353		3,353
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	SANCTUARY EXPENSES	9,579	9,579	0	0
b	PRINTING	8,355	8,259	96	0
c	EDUCATION EXPENSE	4,232	4,232	0	0
d	ATLAS PROGRAM	3,108	3,108	0	0
e	GROUP EXEMPTION FEE	3,000	3,000	0	0
f	All other expenses	3,789	2,303	1,486
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	80,362	61,930	18,432	0
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			27,991	1	31,008
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......			125,965	2	234,294
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........				4
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				5
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............				9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	493,706
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	3,466	490,240	10c	490,240
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			951,173	11	986,650
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			1,595,369	16	1,742,192
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .				17
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........				22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..				23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....				24
25	Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....				25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			0	26	0
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			882,769	27	1,029,592
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....				28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			712,600	29	712,600
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....				30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....				31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds				32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....			1,595,369	33	1,742,192
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			1,595,369	34	1,742,192

Form 990 (2010)

Page 12

Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

272,603

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

80,362

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

192,241

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

1,595,369

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

-45,418

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

1,742,192

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

Yes

If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

Yes

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................

If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Employer identification number

52-6046316

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

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).

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 ..................................................

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

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

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).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

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.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

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 ...................... right arrow

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 ..................... right arrow

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 .................................................. right arrow

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 .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

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.") .	90,936	96,331	309,070	29,883	27,169	553,389
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......	19,922	69,180	44,854	28,899	40,710	203,565
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.	110,858	165,511	353,924	58,782	67,879	756,954
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.)						756,954

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...	110,858	165,511	353,924	58,782	67,879	756,954
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	90,061	106,380	75,758	47,751	42,420	362,370
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	90,061	106,380	75,758	47,751	42,420	362,370
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.)	8,169	9,883		774	4,350	23,176
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).	209,088	281,774	429,682	107,307	114,649	1,142,500

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

66.250 %

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

65.080 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

31.720 %

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

32.330 %

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 .......... right arrow

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 .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 4

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, PART II, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: WORLD SERIES OF BIRDING OTHER INCOME PROPERTY TAX REFUND

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

- TIN:

SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Employer identification number

52-6046316

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .......
2	Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...
3	Aggregate grants from (during year) ...
4	Aggregate value at end of year .......

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.

			Held at the End of the Year
a	Total number of conservation easements .......................	2a	4
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ..................	2b	1,814.00
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c	0
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........	2d	0

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

0.00

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

$ 0

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................

Yes No

In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................ SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X .............................. SchDMd Bullet

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current Year	(b)Prior Year	(c)Two Years Back	(d)Three Years Back	(e)Four Years Back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Investment earnings or losses ...
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of investment		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................	490,240		490,240
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	3,466	3,466	0
e	Other .................
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........				490,240

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment type		(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes









Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).

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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1	Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ....................	1	272,603
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	80,362
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	192,241
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	-45,418
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	-45,418
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	146,823

Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	221,979
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	-45,418
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-45,418
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	267,397
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b	5,206
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	5,206
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	272,603

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	84,686
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities ..........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ..............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d	4,324
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	4,324
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	80,362
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	80,362

Part XIV

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENT 5,206.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:		ACCRUAL TO CASH ADJUSTMENT 4,324.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet

Attach to Form 990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Employer identification number
52-6046316

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC Code section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.

(a)Type of grant or assistance	(b)Number of recipients	(c)Amount of cash grant
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS	9	9,899

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:	PART I, LINE 2:	SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONTACTS SCHOOLS, NATURE CENTERS, ETC INFORMING THESE INDIVIDUALS OF THE AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND BASED ON SPECIFIC CRITERIA, DETERMINES WHO WILL RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIPS. MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY PAYS THE TUITION FOR THE ATTENDEES; THE BOARD APPROVES THE TOTAL SCHOLARSHIP AMOUNT AVAILABLE TO BE MADE BASED ON THE ANNUAL BUDGET.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY INC

Employer identification number

52-6046316

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2		OFFICERS DAVE HARVEY AND MAUREEN HARVEY ARE HUSBAND AND WIFE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A		THE ORGANIZATION HAS A NOMINATING COMMITTEE THAT ELECTS OFFICERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD BY A VOICE VOTE AT THE GENERAL MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11		THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY THE CPA FIRM AND REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER BEFORE BEING PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY. THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AT A BOARD MEETING.
	FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS UPON REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
CONTACT ADDRESSES FOR OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, ETC	FORM 990, PART VII	WAYNE BELL - 29590 SCHWANINGER ROAD, EASTON, MD 21601. MARY-JO BETTS - 9494 CRISSCROSS COURT, COLUMBIA, MD 21045. BRAD BEUKEMA - 6909 OAKRIDGE AVENUE, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815. BRENT BYERS - 1104 ENGLEBERTH ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21221. KATHY CALVERT - 2404 DOUBS COURT, ADAMSTOWN, MD 21710. J.B. CHURCHHILL - 17607 POMPEY SMASH ROAD, FROSTBURG, MD 21532. THOMAS CONGERSKY - 71 N. FRIENDSHIP COURT, COLORA, MD 21917. CATHY COOPER - 28467 PINEHURST CIRCLE, EASTON, MD 21601. JOAN CWI - 633 STONEY SPRING DRIVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21210. KAREN DARCY - 9775 DIVERSIFIED LANE, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042. PHIL DAVIS - 2549 VALE COURT, DAVIDSONVILLE, MD 21035. MARYANNE DOLAN - 104 MILESTONE ROAD, ELKTON, MD 21021. SAM DYKE - P.O. BOX 1212, SALISBURY, MD 21802-1212. WARD EBERT - 7366 HALLMARK ROAD, CLARKSVILLE, MD 21029. WALTER ELLISON - 23460 CLARISSA ROAD, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620. MARK ENGLAND - 10815 KINGSTEAD ROAD, DAMASCUS, MD 20872. FRED FALLON - 6711 VENUS DRIVE, HUNTINGTOWN, MD 20639. BARBARA GAFFNEY - 43 BROOK TROUT COURT, GRANTSVILLE, MD 21536. DAVE HARVEY - 302 CHELSEA COURT, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784. MAUREEN HARVEY - 302 CHELSEA COURT, SYKESVILLE, MD 21784. EMMALYN HOLDRIDGE - 5812 HARNESS COURT, COLUMBIA, MD 21044. HELEN HORROCKS - 3678 RIDGEVIEW ROAD, IJAMSVILLE, MD 21754. ANNA HUTZELL - 9749 BEAVER CREEK CHURCH ROAD, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21740. MARK JOHNSON - 3204 BRYSON COURT, BALDWIN, MD 21013. JOHN LANDERS - 3304 BATAVIA AVENUE, BALTIMORE, MD 21214. PETER LEV - 803 TRED AVON ROAD, BALTIMORE, MD 21212. TOM LOOMIS - 11502 ALLVIEW DRIVE, BELTSVILLE, MD 20705. NANCY MARTIN - 23460 CLARISSA ROAD, CHESTERTOWN, MD 21620. JANET MILLENSON - 10500 FALLS ROAD, POTOMAC, MD 21045. ANN MITCHELL - 600 OBSERVATORY DRIVE, HAGERSTOWN, MD 21742. KAREN MORLEY - 2719 N. CALVERT STREET, BALTIMORE, MD 21218. DAVID MOZURKEWICH - 9310 DUBARRY AVENUE, SEABROOK, MD 20706. HELEN PATTON - 429 HAMILTON AVENUE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901. ELIZABETH PITNEY - 7218 WALSTON SWITCH ROAD, PARSONBURG, MD 21849. DANNY POET - P.O. BOX 223, QUEENSTOWN, MD 21658. STEVE PRETL - 6827 4TH STREET, NW, #123, WASHINGTON, DC 20012. GEORGE RADCLIFFE - 1663 HUDSON ROAD, COLUMBIA, MD 21613. CHANDLER S. ROBBINS - WILDLIFE RESEARCH CENTER, LAUREL, MD 20708. RANDY ROBERTSON - 451 GRASMERE LANE, ABERDEEN, MD 21001. LYDIA SCHINDLER - 13621 ESWORTHY ROAD, DARNESTOWN, MD 20874/. KURT SCHWARZ - 9045 DUNLOGGIN COURT, ELLICOTT CITY, MD 21042. JANET SHIELDS - 903 LAGRANGE AVENUE, CAMBRIDGE, MD 21613. PAUL SPEYSER - 59 MCPHERSON ROAD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401. TOM STRIKWERDA - 9806 CULVER COURT, KENSINGTON, MD 20895. PAT TATE - 2781 AUTUMN CHASE RUN, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21401. JOHN TAYLOR - 3633 WOODSDALE ROAD, APT L, ABINGDON, MD 21009. MARILYN TAYLOR - 526 ANNE ARUNDEL BLVD, CROWNSVILLE, MD 21032. JOHANNA THOMPSON - 13503 BARTLETT STREET, ROCKVILLE, MD 20853. KATE TUFTS - 2830 DUVALL ROAD, WOODBINE, MD 21797. DAVE WEBB - 4141 QUAIL WAY, HAVRE DE GRACE, MD 21078. MICHAEL WELCH - 8619 BURNT HICKORY CIRCLE, FREDERICK, MD 21704. JOY WHEELER - 531 HAMPTON LANE, TOWSON, MD 21286. CHRIS WRIGHT - 7101 RIDGEWOOD AVENUE, CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815. DAVE ZIOLKOWSKI - 810 CHATFIELD ROAD, JOPPATOWNE, MD 21085. PAUL ZUCKER - 6520 78TH STREET, CABIN JOHN, MD 20818.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:	NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -45,418.
	FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:	THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR
	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10B, DESCRIPTION OF LOCAL CHAPTERS:	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A LOCAL CHAPTER UPON THE WRITTEN PETITION OF A GROUP OF NOT LESS THAN TEN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE SOCIETY. THE PETITION SHALL INCLUDE A COPY OF A CONSTITUTION AND/OR BYLAWS FOR THE PROPOSED LOCAL CHAPTER. EACH CHAPTER SHALL ADMINISTER ITS AFFAIRS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE BYLAWS OF THE MARYLAND ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY. EACH CHAPTER SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE COLLECTION OF DUES FROM ITS MEMBERS, AND THE FORWARDING OF SOCIETY DUES TO THE TREASURER OF THE SOCIETY. EACH CHAPTER SHALL ELECT A DIRECTOR FOR EACH ONE HUNDRED MEMBERS OR PART THEREOF, TO SERVE WITH THE CHAPTER PRESIDENT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY. A CHAPTER MAY BE DISSOLVED BY RESOLUTION OF ITS OWN MEMBERS; OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY RECOMMEND DISSOLUTION TO THE SOCIETY WHEN, AFTER CONSULTING WITH THE GOVERNING BOARD OF THAT CHAPTER, IT IS DEEMED INOPERATIVE. ALL ASSETS OF THE CHAPTER SHALL THEN BECOME THE PROPERTY OF THE SOCIETY. EACH CHAPTER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OBTAINING ITS OWN EIN, AND FOR FILING ITS OWN FORM 990, 990-EZ, OR 990-N.
	FORM 990. PART IV, LINE 7, REPORTING OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS:	THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS THE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AS LAND ON THE BALANCE SHEET AND DOES NOT REPORT THEM ON THE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT, EXCEPT FOR THE YEAR OF THE DONATION. THEY ARE REPORTED ON THE FINANCIALS AS FOLLOWS, THE ORGANIZATION'S EIGHT SANCTUARIES ACQUIRED AT VARIOUS TIMES BEFORE APRIL 1, 2009 ARE RECORDED AT APPRAISAL VALUE BASED UPON INDEPENDENT APPRAISALS RECEIVED IN 2001. THE ORIGINAL ACQUISITION DATES (WHETHER BY PURCHASE OR DONATION) RANGE FROM 1962 TO 1992. CERTAIN SANCTUARIES CONTAIN THESE CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND ARE TO BE HELD PERPETUITY. SUCH SANCTUARIES ARE RESTRICTED IN USE, AND MUST GENERALLY BE KEPT IN THEIR PRESENT NATURAL STATE.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

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