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TIN:
Form
990-EZ
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)
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.
The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
20
10
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:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name of organization
Professional Fire Fighters of Maine
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)
162 Plymouth Road
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Etna
,
ME
044343134
D Employer identification number
01-0342249
E
Telephone number
(207) 942-0030
F
Group Exemption
Number.
.
0160
G
Accounting method:
Cash
Accrual
Other (specify)
H
Check
required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
I Website:
www.pffmaine.org
J Tax-Exempt status
(check only one)
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
5
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
K
Check
if the organization is not a section 509(a)(3) supporting organization
and
its gross receipts are normally
not
more than
$50,000.
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.
.
.
$
158,774
Part I
Revenue, 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
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1
Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received
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1
23,977
2
Program service revenue including government fees and contracts
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2
3
Membership dues and assessments
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3
111,395
4
Investment income
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4
5a
Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory
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5a
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
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.
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 $
23,402
of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceed $15,000)
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.
c
Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events
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.
6c
d
Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)
6d
23,402
7a
Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances
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7a
b
Less: cost of goods sold
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7b
c
Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a)
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7c
8
Other revenue (describe in Schedule O)
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8
9
Total revenue.
Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8
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9
158,774
10
Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O)
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10
11
Benefits paid to or for members
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11
12
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits
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12
19,848
13
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors
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13
33,150
14
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance
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14
15
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping
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15
578
16
Other expenses (describe in Schedule O)
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16
104,409
17
Total expenses.
Add lines 10 through 16
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17
157,985
18
Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)
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18
789
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)
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19
25,109
20
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O)
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20
7,443
21
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20
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21
33,341
Part II
Balance Sheets
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.
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(See the instructions for Part II.)
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
22
Cash, savings, and investments
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.
46,940
22
47,729
23
Land and buildings
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23
24
Other assets (describe in Schedule O)
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.
1,780
24
890
25
Total assets
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.
48,720
25
48,619
26
Total liabilities
(describe in Schedule O)
.
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.
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.
23,611
26
15,278
27
Net assets or fund balances
(line 27 of column (B)
must
agree with line 21)
.
25,109
27
33,341
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I
Form
990-EZ
(2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Page
2
Part III
Statement 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?
Betterment of Wages and Benefits for Fire Fighters.
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
Helped pass law requiring partial payment for retired fire fighter health insurance premiums Helped pass law requiring partial payment for retired fire fighter health insurance premiums
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
28a
29
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
29a
30
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
30a
31
Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
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.
(Grants $
)
If this amount includes foreign grants, check here
...
31a
32 Total program service expenses
(add lines 28a through 31a)
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32
Part IV
List 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
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.
(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
John Martell
41 Brickyard Cove Road
Harpswell
,
ME
04079
President
020.00
5,295
David Bickford
162 Plymouth Road
Etna
,
ME
04434
Secretary/Treasurer
010.00
2,185
Mike Crouse
1 Happy Avenue
Kittery
,
ME
03904
1st District VP
010.00
0
Mike William
124 New York Avenue
S Portland
,
ME
04106
2nd District VP
010.00
1,118
Mike Scott
549 S Windham Road
Auburn
,
ME
04210
3rd District VP
010.00
1,515
Ron Green
226 Ridge Road
Plymouth
,
ME
04969
4th District VP
020.00
6,300
Form
990-EZ
(2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Page
3
Part V
Other Information
(Note the statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.)
Yes
No
Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
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.
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
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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).
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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
No
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.
37a
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
; section 4912
; section 4955
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
..
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization
...................
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
41
List the states with which a copy of this return is filed.
ME
42a
The organization's books are in care of
David R Bickford
Telephone no.
(207) 942-0030
Located at
162 Plymouth Road
Etna
,
ME
ZIP + 4
044013134
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:
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:
43
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of
Form 1041
Check here
.......
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year
.
.
.
43
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds?
If "Yes", Form 990 must be completed instead of
Yes
No
Form 990-EZ.
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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
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44b
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?
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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
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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
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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.
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46
No
Form
990-EZ
(2010)
Form 990-EZ (2010)
Page
4
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
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.
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II
.
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47
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)?
If "Yes," complete Schedule E
.
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48
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?
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.
49a
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?
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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
NONE
50(f)
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000
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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
NONE
51(d)
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000
.
.
.
.
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.
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
....................
Yes
No
Sign Here
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.
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
Form
990-EZ
(2010)
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000149
Software Version:
2010.2.13
Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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TIN:
SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
10
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Professional Fire Fighters of Maine
Employer identification number
01-0342249
Part I
Fundraising Activities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a
Mail solicitations
e
Solicitation of non-government grants
b
Internet and e-mail solicitations
f
Solicitation of government grants
c
Phone solicitations
g
Special fundraising events
d
In-person solicitations
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
Yes
No
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i)
Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser)
(ii)
Activity
(iii)
Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
(iv)
Gross receipts
from activity
(v)
Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col.
(i)
(vi)
Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes
No
East Coast Marketing Group INC
26 Thomas Drive
Westbrook
,
ME
04092
Comedy Show
No
23,402
15,640
7,762
Total
.................
23,402
15,640
7,762
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
ME
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page
2
Part II
Fundraising Events.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a)
Event #1
Comedy Show
(event type)
(b)
Event #2
(event type)
(c)
Other Events
(total number)
(d)
Total Events
(Add col.
(a)
through col.
(c)
)
1
Gross receipts
.
.
.
23,402
23,402
2
Less: Charitable
contributions
.
.
.
3
Gross income (line 1
minus line 2)
.
.
.
23,402
23,402
4
Cash prizes
.
.
.
5
Non-cash prizes
.
.
6
Rent/facility costs
.
.
7
Food and beverages
.
.
8
Entertainment
.
.
.
9
Other direct expenses
.
10
Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d)
...........
11
Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)
............
23,402
Part III
Gaming.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
(a)
Bingo
(b)
Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo
(c)
Other gaming
(d)
Total gaming (Add col.
(a)
through col.
(c)
)
1
Gross revenue
.
.
.
.
2
Cash prizes
.
.
.
.
3
Non-cash prizes
.
.
.
4
Rent/facility costs
.
.
.
5
Other direct expenses
.
.
6
Volunteer labor
.
.
.
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)
...........
8
Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d)
..........
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states?
............
Yes
No
b
If "No," Explain:
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year?
.....
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," Explain:
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers?
.................
Yes
No
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming?
...........................
Yes
No
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page
3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility
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13a
b
An outside facility
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13b
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name
Address
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue?
......................................
Yes
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization
$
and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party
$
.
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name
Address
16
Gaming manager information:
Name
Gaming manager compensation
$
Description of services provided
Director/officer
Employee
Independent contractor
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license?
............................
Yes
No
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year
$
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier
ReturnReference
Explanation
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
Software ID:
10000149
Software Version:
2010.2.13