Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
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)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2010 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010, and ending 12-31-2010
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLING CONTRACTORS OF
NORTH CAROLINA INC
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)5540 MCNEELY DRIVE NO 202
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 RALEIGH, NC27612
D Employer identification number

56-0526499
E Telephone number

(919) 532-0522
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.PHCCNC.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—( 6) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ.. . bullet $ 177,519
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (See the instructions for Part I.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I . . . . . . . .
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received . . . . . . . . . 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts . . . . . . . 2 61,865
3 Membership dues and assessments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 81,704
4 Investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1,459
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory . . . . 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses . . 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) . . 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000) . . . . . . .
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events . . . 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances . . . . 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold . . . . . . . . . . 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) . . . . . . 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . 8 32,491
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 . . . . . . . . . 9 177,519
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits . . . . . . . . . . . 12 71,821
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors . . . . . . . . 13 18,123
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 17,753
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 826
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . 16 81,308
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 189,831
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) . . . . . . . . . 18 -12,312
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) . . . . . . . . . . . 19 214,196
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . . . . . 20 6,475
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 . . . . . Bullet 21 208,359
Part IIBalance Sheets Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II. . . . . . . . .

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments . . . . . . . . . .
84,674
22
74,664
23Land and buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
228,163
23
220,970
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . .
4,010
24
703
25Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
316,847
25
296,337
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) . . . . .
102,651
26
87,978
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21) .
214,196
27
208,359
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE PURPOSE OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO SERVE AS AN ADVOCATE FOR THE PLUMBING, HEATING, AND COOLING INDUSTRY IN NORTH CAROLINA, TO PROVIDE A FORUM TO CONSOLIDATE INDUSTRY VIEWS AND POSITIONS, AND TO ENCOURAGE INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALISM.
Describe what was achieved in carrying out the organization's exempt purposes. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROVIDING THE BEST IN CONTINUING EDUCATION, LEADING THE WAY WITH AN ACTIVE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS COMMITTEE, AND SUPPLYING MEMBERS WITH TOOLS TO BOOST THEIR BOTTOM LINE, PHCC-NC, INC. IS THE ASSOCIATION FOR CONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS WHO WANT TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 0
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(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) . . . . . . . . . . . .
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a) . . . . . . . . . bullet 32  
Part IVList of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (See the instructions for Part IV.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV . . . . . . . .
(a) Name and address (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
(If not paid,
enter -0-.) 		(d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
JOEL LONG
PO BOX 12216
GASTONIA,NC28052
 PRESIDENT1.00 0 0 0
CHARLES OXFORD
PO BOX 2109
HICKORY,NC28603
 VICE PRESIDENT1.00 0 0 0
DAVID MOORE
PO BOX 2634
HICKORY,NC28603
 SECRETARY1.00 0 0 0
JAMES T DRISCOLL III
PO DRAWER 1549
LUMBERTON,NC28359
 TREASURER1.00 0 0 0
BEN HOCKADAY
3717 AUBURN CHURCH ROAD
GARNER,NC27529
 ASST SECRETARY/TREASURER1.00 0 0 0
JUSTIN ELLIOTT
PO BOX 2230
MATTHEWS,NC28106
 BOARD MEMBER1.00 0 0 0
JEFF FARLOW
PO BOX 13050
GREENSBORO,NC27415
 BOARD MEMBER1.00 0 0 0
WES STYERS
PO BOX 12247
GASTONIA,NC28052
 BOARD MEMBER1.00 0 0 0
JEFF VOSS
PO BOX 54-DTS
BOONE,NC28607
 BOARD MEMBER1.00 0 0 0
RICK WHITAKER
PO BOX 15668
DURHAM,NC27704
 BOARD MEMBER1.00 0 0 0
CHAD EDMONDSON
PO BOX 16706
GREENSBORO,NC27416
 ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR1.00 0 0 0
DIANNE T GULLI
5540 MCNEELY DRIVE 202
RALEIGH,NC27612
 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR40.00 28,614 0 0
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
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Part VOther Information(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)YesNo Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V . . . .
33
Did the organization engage in any activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ..............
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the change on Schedule O (see instructions). ...................
34
 
No
35
If the organization had income from business activities, such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a (among others), but not reported on Form 990-T, explain in Schedule O why the organization did not report the income on Form 990-T. ........................
a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more or was it a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements?
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year? (see instructions) ........
35b
 
 
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N .............
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...............
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9 ......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities ....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ....
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 ..bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization ...................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. .................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletJIM PENDERGRASS Telephone no. bullet (919) 532-0522
Located at bullet5540 MCNEELY DRIVE
RALEIGH,NC ZIP + 4bullet27612
b
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, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside of the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year . . . bullet43
 
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds? If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? . . . . . . .
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O. . . . . . . . .
44d
 
 
45
Is any related organization a controlled entity of the organization within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. . . . . . . . .
45
 
No
45a
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,’ Form 990 and Schedule R must be completed instead of Form990-EZ. .
45a
 
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. . . . . . . . . .
46
 
No
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Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II . . . .
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . . .
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? . . . .
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization? . . . . . . . . .
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Title and average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Compensation
 (d) Contributions to
employee benefit plans &
deferred compensation		 (e) Expense
account and
other allowances
 
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000 . . . . . . . bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ....................
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.
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Form 990-EZ (2010)

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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLING CONTRACTORS OF
NORTH CAROLINA INC
Employer identification number

56-0526499
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 DIVIDENDS 1,459.. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 14: 17,753.
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE ROYALTIES. AMOUNT: 24,688. DESCRIPTION: OTHER ROYALTIES. AMOUNT: 546. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME. AMOUNT: 2,917. DESCRIPTION: SEMINAR. AMOUNT: 1,540. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE RENTAL. AMOUNT: 2,800. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 8: 32,491.
OCCUPANCY, RENT, UTILITIES AND MAINTENENCE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 14 DESCRIPTION: DEPRECIATION. AMOUNT: 7,194. DESCRIPTION: OTHER EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 10,559.
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 DESCRIPTION: MEETING EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 12,788. DESCRIPTION: INSTRUCTOR FEES. AMOUNT: 1,050. DESCRIPTION: NATIONAL DUES. AMOUNT: 25,087. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 3,150. DESCRIPTION: MEALS AND ENTERTAINMENT. AMOUNT: 1,118. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE. AMOUNT: 13,679. DESCRIPTION: TELEPHONE. AMOUNT: 7,189. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 468. DESCRIPTION: POA FEES. AMOUNT: 5,308. DESCRIPTION: SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DUES. AMOUNT: 350. DESCRIPTION: INTEREST EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 2,113. DESCRIPTION: PROPERTY TAXES. AMOUNT: 2,917. DESCRIPTION: MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES. AMOUNT: 1,746. DESCRIPTION: BANK CHARGES. AMOUNT: 3,640. DESCRIPTION: INVESTMENT FEES. AMOUNT: 616. DESCRIPTION: CONTRIBUTIONS. AMOUNT: 89. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 81,308.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 DESCRIPTION: UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON INVESTMENTS. AMOUNT: 6,475.
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 4,010. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. DESCRIPTION: PREPAID EXPENSE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 0. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 703.
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 DESCRIPTION: ACCRUED SALARIES. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,054. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 1,500. DESCRIPTION: DEFERRED REVENUE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 46,429. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,690. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL TAXES PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 300. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 308. DESCRIPTION: SECURED MORTGAGES AND NOTES PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 50,000. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 74,991. DESCRIPTION: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,868. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 8,489.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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TY 2010 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
Name:
PLUMBING-HEATING-COOLING CONTRACTORS OF
NORTH CAROLINA INC
EIN: 56-0526499
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.