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
CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC & THE ARTS INC
Employer identification number
13-5643627
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.") ....
3,407,075
3,479,383
3,073,855
3,824,132
2,842,451
16,626,896
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..
3,407,075
3,479,383
3,073,855
3,824,132
2,842,451
16,626,896
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)..
3,335,776
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
13,291,120
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..
3,407,075
3,479,383
3,073,855
3,824,132
2,842,451
16,626,896
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
527,681
699,465
458,025
309,576
304,716
2,299,463
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
156,350
100,078
117,054
373,482
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
36,593
36,593
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
19,336,434
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
7,624,951
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
68.740 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
70.400 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CARAMOOR CENTER FOR MUSIC & THE ARTS INC
Employer identification number
13-5643627
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
SUSAN FREUND AND ANTHONY FREUND ARE TRUSTEES OF CARAMOOR AND HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE PREPARED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT, THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, AND PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING. MANAGEMENT DISTRIBUTES THE PREPARED FORM 990 TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. MANAGEMENT AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS REVIEW THE RETURN AND SUBMIT TO THE CONTROLLER COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND CORRECTIONS. THE CONTROLLER FORWARDS THE COMMENTS, QUESTIONS, AND CORRECTIONS TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. MANAGEMENT SCHEDULES A MEETING WITH THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS AND AUDIT COMMITTEE TO DISCUSS ANY ISSUES RAISED. IF NECESSARY, THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS UPDATE THE FORM 990 AND SUBMIT IT BACK TO THE CONTROLLER. THE CONTROLLER CONFIRMS THAT ALL CHANGES WERE MADE. THE FINAL DRAFT IS POSTED TO AN FTP SITE FOR BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW. IF NO FURTHER CHANGES ARE NOTED, THE FORM 990 IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE FURNISHED ANNUALLY BY EACH TRUSTEE AND EACH COVERED EMPLOYEE DISCLOSING ANY ANTICIPATED OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT SITUATIONS. COVERED EMPLOYEES SHALL BE SENIOR EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE A DECISION MAKING ROLE IN HIRING OR CONTRACTING. EACH NEW TRUSTEE SHALL BE ADVISED OF THE POLICY AND FURNISHED A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON UNDERTAKING THE DUTIES OF SUCH OFFICE. WHEN ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE INVOLVED IN A TRANSACTION REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR SUCH COMMITTEE AND THE TRUSTEE CONCERNED SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE MATTER. MOREOVER, THE PERSON HAVING A CONFLICT SHALL RETIRE FROM THE ROOM IN WHICH THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE IS MEETING AND MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE FINAL DELIBERATION OR DECISIONS REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION. HOWEVER, THAT PERSON MAY PROVIDE THE BOARD COMMITTEE WITH ANY AND ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION BEFORE RETIRING. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL REFLECT THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED AND THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON WAS NOT PRESENT DURING THE FINAL DISCUSSION OR VOTE AND DID NOT VOTE. WHEN THERE IS A DOUBT AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES EXCLUDING THE PERSON WHOSE SITUATION WILL BE DISCUSSED. WHEN ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY BE INVOLVED IN A MATTER INVOLVING AN EMPLOYEE, SUCH EMPLOYEE SHALL NOTIFY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF CARAMOOR. NOTWITHSTANDING THE FOREGOING, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MAY WAIVE ANY DISCLOSED CONFLICT IF IT DETERMINES SUCH WAIVER TO BE IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF CARAMOOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
CARAMOOR HAS A FORMAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH REVIEWS ANNUALLY SALARIES, BONUSES (IF ANY), AND BENEFITS FOR ALL CARAMOOR EMPLOYEES. THE COMMITTEE PAYS SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE POSITIONS OF CEO, MANAGING DIRECTOR, DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND CONTROLLER. ANNUAL REVIEWS OF EMPLOYEES ARE PROVIDED TO THE COMMITTEE BY THE CEO. ANNUAL REVIEWS INCLUDE SELF-ASSESSMENT BY THE EMPLOYEE, THE EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR, AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CEO. THE CEO ALSO RECEIVES A REVIEW FROM THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. TRUSTEES THAT SIT ON THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAVE ALL SIGNED "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" DECLARATIONS, AND DO SO ANNUALLY. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS SALARIES AND COMPENSATION FOR CERTAIN SIMILAR SIZED ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN THE NEW YORK AREA, AND NATIONALLY, AND USES THIS INFORMATION IN THEIR DECISION MAKING. MINUTES OF THE COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS ARE FORWARDED TO THE CONTROLLER TO BE CARRIED OUT AND FILED. THE LAST MEETING OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 2, 2010.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CARAMOOR'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE FINANCE OFFICE. CARAMOOR'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE FINANCE OFFICE. CARAMOOR'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AT THE FINANCE OFFICE. THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FORM 990 AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE BY POSTING IT ON GUIDESTAR.ORG AND OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF WEBSITES.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 592,035.
COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
USE OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE TO ACHIEVE EXEMPT ACTIVITIES:
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6:
THROUGH THEIR GENEROUS COMMITMENT OF TIME, ENTHUSIASM, AND EXPERTISE, CARAMOOR BENEFITS FROM THE CONTRIBUTIONS OF VOLUNTEERS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN 2010 OVER 200 PEOPLE VOLUNTEERED PART-TIME AT CARAMOOR IN A VARIETY OF CAPACITIES. THIS NUMBER WAS DETERMINED BY THE SCOPE OF CARAMOOR'S PRESENTING ACTIVITIES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, IN ADDITION TO THE AVAILABILITY OF THE VOLUNTEERS THEMSELVES. THE MAJORITY OF VOLUNTEERS ACT AS USHERS AT CARAMOOR'S YEAR-ROUND MUSIC PRESENTATIONS. THEY SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE PUBLIC FACE OF CARAMOOR, ACTING AS GREETERS, ASSISTING AUDIENCE MEMBERS TO THEIR SEATS, AND HELPING WITH THE VISITING PUBLIC'S SAFETY AND COMFORT. * 25-40 USHERS WORK AT EACH CONCERT IN THE VENETIAN THEATER * 16-20 USHERS WORK AT EACH CONCERT IN THE SPANISH COURTYARD * 10 USHERS WORK AT EACH CONCERT IN THE MUSIC ROOM * 10 USHERS WORK AT EACH DANCING AT DUSK CONCERT ON FRIENDS' FIELD * 10 USHERS WORK AT EACH CONCERT IN THE SUNKEN GARDEN VOLUNTEERS ALSO PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN CARAMOOR'S ARTS-IN-EDUCATION PROGRAMS. THEY GIVE TOURS OF THE COLLECTION, LEAD VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF EACH PROGRAM, AND HELP CHILDREN AND TEACHERS THROUGH THE CAMPUS. IN 2010, WITH DOCENT-LED TOURS OF THE ROSEN HOUSE FOR THE PUBLIC ON HOLD, VOLUNTEERS INSTEAD DEDICATED THEIR TIME TO CATALOGING ARCHIVAL MATERIAL IN THE ROSEN HOUSE COLLECTION. THEY ALSO PERFORMED CLERICAL DUTIES FOR THE ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.