Form990
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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)

MediumBullet 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 06-01-2010 and ending 05-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
145 TREMONT STREET NO 7TH FL
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
BOSTON, MA021110010
D Employer identification number

04-2593591
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 8,046,174
F Name and address of principal officer:
LAURA PAUL
145 TREMONT STREET NO 7TH FL
BOSTON,MA021110010
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NEFA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1976
M State of legal domicile: MA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NEFA FUNCTIONS AS A GRANTMAKER, PROGRAM INITIATOR, REGIONAL LABORATORY, PROJECT COORDINATOR, DEVELOPER OF RESOURCES, AND BUILDER OF CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AMONG ARTISTS, ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND FUNDERS. EACH PROGRAM AND PROJECT THAT IS BROUGHT TO LIFE AT NEFA IS CREATED WITH THE UNDERLYING GOAL OF BUILDING A STRONGER AND MORE DYNAMIC INFRASTRUCTURE FOR THE ARTS. NEFA CELEBRATES NEW ENGLAND AND ITS CHARACTERISTIC VALUES WHILE PLAYING A NATIONAL ROLE BY DISTRIBUTING MODEL PROGRAMS, SUPPORTING INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE, AND ADVOCATING ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR EVERYONE. THROUGH EXTENSIVE FUNDING, ADVOCACY, AND NETWORKING EFFORTS, NEFA PROMOTES THE CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF THE FULL RANGE OF ARTISTIC EXPRESSION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 23
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 23
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 25
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 3
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
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,805,016 5,499,577
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 12,041 58,314
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 67,290 280,844
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,723 8,877
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 7,896,070 5,847,612
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 3,221,037 3,449,446
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) 1,169,461 1,277,782
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet232,083    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 995,906 1,130,873
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 5,386,404 5,858,101
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 2,509,666 -10,489
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 17,091,021 17,910,624
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 2,898,431 3,030,591
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 14,192,590 14,880,033
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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 . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
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 $ 2,962,075 including grants of $ 2,602,373 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
DANCE: PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION AND TOURING OF DANCE WORK THROUGH GRANTS TO DANCE ARTISTS AND PRESENTERS, FOSTERS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE, AND THROUGH SPECIAL INITIATIVES, CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR DANCE ARTISTS AT VARIOUS STAGES IN THEIR CAREERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 561,054 including grants of $ 408,638 ) (Revenue $ 19,812 )
NEW ENGLAND PRESENTING & TOURING: CONNECTS NEW ENGLAND ARTISTS AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH GRANTS FOR PERFORMING ARTS TOURING AND PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDING MATCHBOOK.ORG, A FREE ONLINE CULTURAL MARKETPLACE AND DIRECTORY FOR PERFORMING ARTISTS, PRESENTERS, AND VENUES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 489,155 including grants of $ 274,000 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
NATIONAL THEATER PILOT: EXPLORES CREATING A SYSTEM OF SUPPORT FOR PROFESSIONAL ARTIST-LED COLLABORATIVE THEATER. MODELED AFTER NEFA'S NATIONAL DANCE PROJECT, THE PILOT IS SELECTING TWO ROUNDS OF SIX PROJECTS EACH TO TEST ASSUMPTIONS ABOUT SUPPORTING ENSEMBLE THEATER DEVELOPMENT AND TOURING THE UNITED STATES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 150,544 including grants of $ 58,587 ) (Revenue $   )
NATIVE ARTS - FOSTERS ACCESS, INCREASED VISIBILITY, AND CONNECTION FOR NATIVE AMERICAN ARTISTS, AND PROVIDES SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTMAKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND NETWORK BUILDING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 210,322 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH, DOCUMENTATION AND EVALUATION - INCREASES PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE CULTURAL CORE OF THE CREATIVE ECONOMY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF DATA, ANALYSIS, AND TOOLS WHICH DEMONSTRATE IMPACT FOR CASEMAKING AND ADVOCACY. CULTURECOUNT, A SEARCHABLE ONLINE DATA COLLECTION RESOURCE, FALLS UNDER THIS PROGRAM.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 56,644 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GENERAL PROGRAM SERVICES - PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES WHICH BENEFIT AND ADVANCE EACH AND EVERY NEFA PROGRAM AREA, SUCH AS PROCESS IMPROVEMENT AND PARTICIPATION IN ARTS CONFERENCES, CONVENINGS, AND ADVISORY PANELS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 96,323 including grants of $ 81,600 ) (Revenue $ 7,050 )
SPONSORED PROJECTS - PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND OVERSIGHT TO PROGRAMS OR PROJECTS CONDUCTED BY ORGANIZATIONS WITHOUT 501(C)(3) STATUS, WHEN SUCH PROJECTS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO ADVANCE NEFAS OWN CHARITABLE AND PROGRAMMATIC GOALS
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 191,887 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CENTER STAGE - IS AN INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM THAT WILL BRING PERFORMING ARTISTS FROM AROUND THE GLOBE TO TOUR THROUGHOUT THE U.S.. THE PROGRAM IS AN EFFORT TO DEMONSTRATE RESPECT AND UNDERSTANDING OF CULTURES BY BRINGING INTERNATIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS TO THE U.S. SO THAT AMERICANS CAN GROW IN APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF OTHER NATIONS, WHILE PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO INTERNATIONAL PERFORMERS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 120,922 including grants of $ 24,248 ) (Revenue $ 31,452 )
PUBLIC ART: PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC ART THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, NETWORK BUILDING, AND GRANTS WHICH PAIR ARTISTS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED NONPROFITS WITH A FOCUS ON THE ENVIRONMENT, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, YOUTH, AND EDUCATION.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 826,642 including grants of $ 164,435 ) (Revenue $ 38,502 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 4,838,926
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
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..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
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........................
5
 
 
6
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 IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
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 IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
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....................
8
 
No
9
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 IVClick to see attachment...................
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
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:
a
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
 
b
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
Yes
 
c
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
 
No
d
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
 
No
e
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
 
No
f
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
 
No
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
 
b
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
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
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.. Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
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.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
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
17
 
No
18
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..........
18
 
No
19
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...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
 
No
b
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
 
 
21
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
21
Yes
 
22
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
22
Yes
 
23
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................
23
 
No
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
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
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
 
 
d
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...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
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................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
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........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
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............... Click to see attachment
27
Yes
 
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
Yes
 
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
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.. Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
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........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
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...
36
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...........
36
 
No
37
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
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
47
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
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 .....................
2a
25
b
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)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
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)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
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?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
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?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
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?................
8
 
No
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
No
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
No
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
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
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
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
 
 
b
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
 
c
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
23
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
23
2
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? .................
2
 
No
3
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? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
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 .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
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
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
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?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
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
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
MA
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
LAURA PAUL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
145 TREMONT STREET
BOSTON,MA02111
(617) 951-0010
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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.

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

RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ALEXANDER ALDRICH
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) ANDREA ROGERS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) MARY KELLEY
CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOHN PLUKAS
TREASURER
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(5) JENNIFER LIN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) PETER NESSEN
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) GEETA AIYER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) ANITA WALKER
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) BYRON CHAMPLIN
BOARD SECRETARY
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(10) SANDRA BURTON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) THEODORE LANDSMARK
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) JEREMY LIU
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) JANE JAMES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) RANDALL ROSENBAUM
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) LAWRENCE SIMPSON
VICE CHAIR
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(16) AN-MING TRUXES
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) CHRISTOPHER MCMAHAN
DIRECTOR
 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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) DONNA MCNEIL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) RAUL MEDINA
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) TRUDIE LAMB RICHMOND
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) ANDREW CORNELL
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) DAVID MCWILLIAMS
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) LYNN MARTIN GRATON
DIRECTOR
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) REBECCA BLUNK
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00     X   X   135,598 0 9,311
(25) LAURA PAUL
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 32.00     X       71,786 0 9,607
(26) JANE PRESTON
DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
 40.00     X       93,415 0 8,373








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 300,799 0 27,291
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
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 .............
3
 
No
4
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...........................
4
 
No
5
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 .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
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
LISA BOOTH MANAGEMENT INC
145 W 45TH STREET 602
NEW YORK,NY10036 		PROGRAM COORDINATION 135,588
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,149,500
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,350,077
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 15,916
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,499,577
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SERVICE FEES 900,099 58,314 58,314    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 58,314
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 142,535     142,535
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 8,877  
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 8,877  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 8,877 8,877    
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 2,336,871  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 2,198,562  
c Gain or (loss) 138,309  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 138,309     138,309
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..MediumBullet      
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...MediumBullet        
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..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 5,847,612 67,191 0 280,844
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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 3,257,259 3,257,259
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 192,187 192,187
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 .... 333,966 118,669 116,159 99,138
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 759,708 392,348 276,787 90,573
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 31,944 15,036 11,457 5,451
9 Other employee benefits ....... 66,167 34,938 23,026 8,203
10 Payroll taxes ........... 85,997 40,480 30,843 14,674
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 3,000 673 2,327  
c Accounting ........... 32,658 7,324 25,334  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 46,023 21,452 24,571  
g Other .......... 247,475 247,475    
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 93,330 70,025 21,884 1,421
14 Information technology ...... 25,494 5,718 19,776  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 173,078 39,576 133,502  
17 Travel ............ 160,328 156,697 413 3,218
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 72,641 52,408 11,681 8,552
20 Interest ........... 341 76 265  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 78,486 17,602 60,884  
23 Insurance .............. 9,870 2,214 7,656  
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 HONORARIA 129,841 129,841 0 0
b MISCELLANEOUS 58,308 36,928 20,527 853
c
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 5,858,101 4,838,926 787,092 232,083
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet 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 		       
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 228,045 1 713,917
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 4,283,867 2 3,398,278
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 7,075,118 3 7,443,875
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 ............ 49,712 9 20,677
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 490,879
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 388,370 141,478 10c 102,509
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 4,323,599 11 4,991,237
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 976,475 12 1,227,404
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 12,727 15 12,727
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 17,091,021 16 17,910,624
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 335,681 17 203,483
18 Grants payable .......... 2,441,039 18 2,705,397
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 121,711 21 121,711
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..... 2,898,431 26 3,030,591
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 2,633,570 27 3,074,978
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 11,559,020 28 11,805,055
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet 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 ..... 14,192,590 33 14,880,033
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 17,091,021 34 17,910,624
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
5,847,612
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
5,858,101
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-10,489
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
14,192,590
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
697,932
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
14,880,033
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
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............................
2c
Yes
 
d
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:
3a
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? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
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. ..
3b
Yes
 
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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.
right arrow 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
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
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
f
g
(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? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(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.") .... 6,930,855 3,620,187 4,630,289 7,805,016 5,483,661 28,470,008
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.. 6,930,855 3,620,187 4,630,289 7,805,016 5,483,661 28,470,008
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)..           5,623,430
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           22,846,578
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.. 6,930,855 3,620,187 4,630,289 7,805,016 5,483,661 28,470,008
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 223,716 246,334 198,626 151,519 142,535 962,730
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).           29,432,738
12
12
431,038
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
77.620 %
15
15
68.780 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
  		Employer identification number

04-2593591
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
  		Employer identification number

04-2593591
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
  		Employer identification number

04-2593591
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet 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
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
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 .......    
5
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? ............
6
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. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
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)? ....................................
9
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.
1a
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.
b
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 $  
2
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:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
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?........
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.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
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 ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   208,431 165,476 42,955
d Equipment ................   114,221 75,595 38,626
e Other .................   168,227 147,299 20,928
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 102,509
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part VII
Investments—Other 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    
(3)Other
(A) LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY INTEREST 		206,227 F

(B) MONEY MARKET 		364,098 F

(C) US GOVERNMENT AND AGENCY 		657,079 F






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 1,227,404
Part VIII
Investments—Program 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.)Small Bullet  
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.)...........Small Bullet  
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.)Small Bullet  
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).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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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 5,847,612
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 5,858,101
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -10,489
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 697,932
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 ............................. 9 697,932
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 687,443
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 6,499,521
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 697,932
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 697,932
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,801,589
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 46,023
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 46,023
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 5,847,612
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 5,812,078
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 5,812,078
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 46,023
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 46,023
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 5,858,101
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 IV, LINE 2B: NEFA WAS A FISCAL AGENT FOR THE FOLLOWING STATE ARTS AGENCIES: MASSACHUSETTS AND NEW HAMPSHIRE. NEFA RECEIVES AND DISBURSES FUNDS ON BEHALF OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS. EACH OF THESE AGENCIES ALSO FUNDS NEFA. IN ACCORDANCE WITH NEFA'S BY-LAWS, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF THE ABOVE-MENTIONED AGENCIES, AS WELL AS THE CONNECTICUT, MAINE, RHODE ISLAND, AND VERMONT STATE ARTS AGENCIES, ARE ALSO BOARD MEMBERS OF NEFA.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
EAST ASIA     PROGRAM SERVICES VISIT ARTIST CANDIDATES FOR CENTER STAGE INITIATIVE 20,000
CENTRAL AMERICA & THE CARIBBEAN     PROGRAM SERVICES VISIT ARTIST CANDIDATES FOR CENTER STAGE INITIATIVE 9,000
SOUTH ASIA     PROGRAM SERVICES VISIT ARTIST CANDIDATES FOR CENTER STAGE INITIATIVE 24,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   0 53,000
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   0 53,000
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.:   SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: IN MANY CASES, FUNDING IS AWARDED BUT NOT PAID UNTIL THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE. FOR ALL BUT SMALL TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AWARDS, A FINAL REPORT IS REQUIRED AND AN INTERIM REPORT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number
04-2593591
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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? ....................................
2
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
(1) ARTS ALLIANCE OF NORTHERN NEW HAMPSHIREPO BOX 892
LITTLETON,NH03561 		02-0407490   13,641       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(2) ASIA SOCIETY725 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100215088 		13-3234632   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(3) AXIS DANCE COMPANY1428 ALICE STREET
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-3124377   40,500       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(4) BALLET HISPANICO167 WEST 89TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10024 		13-2685755   45,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(5) BATES COLLEGE2 ANDREWS RD
LEWISTON,ME04240 		01-0211781   8,670       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(6) BATES DANCE FESTIVAL163 WOOD STREET
LEWISTON,ME042406016 		01-0211781   15,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(7) BIG DANCE THEATER303 CLINTON STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11231 		52-2143843   70,000       PLANNING, PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(8) BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA230 RIVER ROAD
ATHENS,GA30602 		58-6001998   20,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(9) BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC30 LAFAYETTE AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		11-2201344   20,610       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(10) CAL PERFORMANCES101 ZELLERBACH HALL 4800
BERKELEY,CA94720 		94-6002123   28,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(11) CAL STATE UNIVERSITY LA UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY SERVICE INC5151 STATE UNIVERSITY DRIVE
LOS ANGELES,CA90032 		95-4016653   19,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(12) CAPITOL CENTER FOR THE ARTS44 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CONCORD,NH03301 		22-3151625   15,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(13) CASTLETON STATE COLLEGE62 ALUMNI DRIVE
CASTLETON,VT05735 		03-0213787   5,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(14) CATHY PRUZAN ARTISTS REPRESENTATIVE4709 PARADISE DRIVE
TIBURON,CA94920 		84-1689862   37,500       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(15) CELEBRITY SERIES OF BOSTON INC20 PARK PLAZA
BOSTON,MA021164303 		22-2958508   8,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(16) CENTRAL DISTRICT FORUM OF ARTS & IDEASPO BOX 22824
SEATTLE,WA981220824 		91-1954917   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(17) CHEZ BUSHWICK INC304 BOERUM ST 23
BROOKLYN,NY112063590 		56-2630951   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(18) CHITRESH DAS DANCE COMPANY2325 THIRD STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94107 		94-2693092   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(19) CONNECTICUT COLLEGE - ONSTAGE SERIES270 MOHEGAN AVENUE
NEW LONDON,CT063204196 		06-0646587   17,965       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(20) CONTEMPORARY DANCE THEATER INCORPORATED1805 LARCH AVENUE
CINCINNATI,OH452242928 		23-7431573   14,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(21) COWLES CENTER FOR DANCE & THE PERFORMING ARTS270 MOHEGAN AVENUE
NEW LONDON,CT063204196 		06-0646587   25,000       OPERATING SUPPORT FOR MN RDDI
(22) DANCE THEATER WORKSHOP INC219 WEST 19TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY100114079 		13-6206608   6,766       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(23) DANCE UMBRELLA AUSTIN3710 CEDAR STREET SUITE 288
AUSTIN,TX787671323 		74-1931054   9,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(24) DANCERS' GROUP1360 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		94-2879185   11,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(25) DANCERS' WORKSHOP240 SOUTH GLENWOOD
JACKSON HOLE,WY83001 		83-0232680   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(26) DANSPACE PROJECTSAINT MARKS CHURCH
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-3320972   15,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(27) DC WHEEL PRODUCTIONSDANCE PLACE
WASHINGTON,DC20017 		52-1118504   12,740       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(28) DIVERSEWORKS ARTSPACE1117 EAST FWY
HOUSTON,TX770021108 		76-0035355   27,500       DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(29) EMERSON COLLEGE120 BOYLSTON STREET
BOSTON,MA02116 		04-1286950   18,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(30) EMPAC AT RENSSELAEREMPAC BUILDING
TROY,NY12180 		14-1340095   7,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(31) EMPIRE STATE PLAZA PERFORMING ARTS CENTERPO BOX 2065
ALBANY,NY12220 		14-1614327   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(32) EVERETT DANCE THEATRE9 DUNCAN AVENUE
PROVIDENCE,RI02906 		05-0451784   73,000       PLANNING, PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(33) FIRSTWORKS270 WESTMINSTER STREET
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		22-2597014   16,539       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(34) FITCHBURG STATE COLLEGE FOUNDATION160 PEARL STREET
FITCHBURG,MA01420 		04-2661048   11,175       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(35) FLORIDE STATE UNIVERSITY97 S WOODWARD AVENUE 3RD FLR
TALLAHASSEE,FL323064166 		59-1961248   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(36) FLYNN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS153 MAIN STREET
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		03-0277052   61,705       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(37) FORT POINT ARTS COMMUNITY INC300 SUMMER STREET
BOSTON,MA02210 		04-2717403   13,800       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(38) FOUNDATION FOR DANCE PROMOTION INC27 WEST 120TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10027 		13-2990477   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(39) FRACTURED ATLAS PRODUCTIONS INC248 WEST 35TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10001 		11-3451703   44,000       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(40) FRENCH INSTITUTE ALLIANCE FRANCAISE22 EAST 60TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10022 		13-1624099   7,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(41) FUSEBOX FESTIVAL400B WEST ALPINE ROAD
AUSTIN,TX78704 		26-3676365   19,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(42) GAMETOPHYTE INC383 CLINTON STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11231 		01-0632725   73,000       PLANNING, PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(43) HALEAKALA INCOROPORATED512 WEST 19TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011 		13-2829756   20,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(44) HIGHWAYS INC1651 18TH ST
SANTA MONICA,CA90404 		95-4231812   13,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(45) JACOB'S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL358 GEORGE CARTER ROAD
BECKET,MA012234001 		04-6002993   34,900       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(46) JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY147 WARSAW AVE - MSC 5602
HARRISONBURG,VA228070001 		54-6001756   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(47) JOYCE THEATER FOUNDATION INCORPORATED175 EIGHTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY100111694 		13-3038262   27,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(48) JUNIATA COLLEGE1700 MOORE ST
HUNTINGDON,PA16652 		23-1352652   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(49) KAHILU THEATER FOUNDATION67-1186 LINDSEY ROAD
KAMUELA,HI967430549 		99-0200138   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(50) LATINO THEATER COMPANY514 SOUTH SPRING STREET
LOS ANGELES,CA90013 		95-4572361   30,000       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(51) LEESAAR THE COMPANY250 LEFFERTS AVENUE
BROOKLYN,NY11225 		11-3451703   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(52) LIED CENTER OF KANSAS1600 STEWART DR WEST CAMPUS
LAWRENCE,KS660450501 		48-0547734   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(53) LIVING WORD PROJECT1663 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941034882 		20-4725265   10,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(54) MAHAIWE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER14 CASTLE STREET
GREAT BARRINGTON,MA012300690 		57-1140453   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(55) MAHHOSUC ARTS COUNCIL45 CHURCH STREET
BETHEL,ME04217 		01-0448670   6,130       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(56) MAPP INTERNATIONAL PRODUCTIONS140 SECOND AVE SUITE 502
NEW YORK,NY10003 		20-4725265   108,500       DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(57) MAUI ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTERONE CAMERON WAY
KAHULUI,HI96732 		99-0222998   58,000       DEVELOPMENT, PRODUCTION AND PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(58) MCKENNDREE UNIVERSITY400 NORTH ALTON STREET
LEBANON,IL62254 		37-0661219   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(59) MERCYHURST COLLEGE501 EAST 38TH STREET
ERIE,PA16546 		25-0965430   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(60) MIAMI LIGHT PROJECT INC404 NW 26TH STREET
MIAMI,FL33127 		65-0107810   22,450       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(61) MIGUEL GUTIERREZ & THE POWERFUL PEOPLE210 HUMBOLDT STREET 2
BROOKLYN,NY11206 		13-3357408   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(62) MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY901 S NATIONAL AVE
SPRINGFIELD,MO65897 		44-6000308   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(63) MONICA BILL BARNES & COMPANY41 PERRY STREET 2A
NEW YORK,NY10014 		61-1524101   27,500       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(64) MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION1 NORMAL AVENUE
MONTCLAIR,NJ07043 		22-6017209   38,420       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(65) MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART220 EAST CHICAGO AVENUE
CHICAGO,IL606112643 		36-6154098   43,500       DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(66) NEW HAVEN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF ARTS & IDEAS195 CHURCH STREET 12TH FLOOR
NEW HAVEN,CT06510 		06-1444222   15,445       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(67) NEWART NEW MEXICO208 13TH STREET NW B
ALBUQUERQUE,NM87102 		85-0321133   16,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(68) NEWMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS2344 EAST ILIFF AVENUE
DENVER,CO80208 		84-0404231   7,890       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(69) ODC (OBERLIN DANCE COLLECTIVE OF CALIFORNIA)C/O ODC DANCE COMMONS
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94110 		94-3372711   6,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(70) OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY - WEXNER CENTER FOR THE ARTS1871 NORTH HIGH STREET
COLUMBUS,OH43210 		31-1145986   14,120       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(71) ON THE BOARDSPO BOX 19515
SEATTLE,WA981091515 		91-1081983   5,900       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(72) OPERA HOUSE ARTS AT THE STONINGTON OPERA HOUSE1 SCHOOL STREET
STONINGTON,ME04681 		01-0526734   6,030       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(73) OREGON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVALGREEN FESTIVAL15 SOUTH PIONEER STREET
ASHLAND,OR97520 		93-0407022   55,000       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(74) PADL WEST1509 CALLE DEVANAR
SAN MARCOS,CA92078 		33-0891905   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(75) PAINTED BRIDE ART CENTER230 VINE STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106 		23-1946391   23,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(76) PERFORMA100 WEST 23RD ST
NEW YORK,NY10011 		20-1286572   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(77) PERFORMANCE ZONE INC (AKA THE FIELD)161 SIXTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10013 		13-3357408   45,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(78) PHILADELPHIA LIVE ARTS FESTIVAL & PHILLY FRINGE919 N 5TH ST
PHILADELPHIA,PA191231401 		23-2936188   53,550       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(79) PICA (PORTLAND INSTITUTE FOR CONTEMPORARY ART)224 NW 13TH AVENUE
PORTLAND,OR972092919 		93-1177971   27,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(80) PORTLAND OVATIONS50 MONUMENT SQUARE
PORTLAND,ME04101 		01-0350707   23,200       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(81) RAGAMALA DANCE711 WEST LAKE STREET
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55408 		41-1747144   70,000       PLANNING, PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(82) REDFERN ARTS CENTER ON BRICKYARD POND KEENE STATE COLLEGE229 MAIN STREET
KEENE,NH034352401 		02-6000937   12,387       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(83) ROBERT MOSES KIN870 MARKET STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94102 		47-0926561   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(84) ROCKINGHAM ARTS & MUSEUM PROJECT7 CANAL STREET 115
BELLOWS FALLS,VT05171 		03-0368205   6,500       PRESENTATION AND GENERAL OPERATIONG SUPPORT
(85) ROCKPORT MUSICPO BOX 312 21 BROADWAY
ROCKPORT,MA01966 		22-2479696   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(86) ROY AND EDNA DISNEYCALARTS THEATER-REDCATCALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS
LOS ANGELES,CA90012 		95-6102146   19,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(87) RUDE MECHS2211-A HIDALGO STREET
AUSTIN,TX78702 		74-2885150   66,000       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(88) SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGE THE CAROL AUTORINO CENTER1678 ASYLUM AVENUE
WEST HARTFORD,CT061172791 		06-0646829   6,177       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(89) SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL ART FESTIVALTHE FLOOD BUILDING
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94112 		34-1997392   23,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(90) SCOTTSDALE CULTURAL COUNCIL7380 EAST SECOND STREET
SCOTTSDALE,AZ852515604 		86-0593786   9,250       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(91) SOKA PERFORMING ARTS CENTER1 UNIVERSITY DR
ALISO VIEJO,CA92656 		95-3909672   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(92) SOMERVILLE ARTS COUNCIL50 EVERGREEN AVE
SOMERVILLE,MA021452819 		04-6001414   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(93) SPRING LAKE PRODUCTIONS28 BANK STREET
NEW MILFORD,CT06776 		06-1025157   73,000       PLANNING, PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(94) THE GRAND OPERA HOUSE OF THE SOUTH INC505 NORTH PARKERSON AVENUE
CROWLEY,LA70526 		72-1476675   7,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(95) THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY0101 EISENHOWER AUDITORIUM
UNIVERSITY PARK,PA168022104 		24-6000376   11,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(96) THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONAPO BOX 3308
TUCSON,AZ857223308 		74-2652689   20,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(97) THE WOOSTER GROUP INCCANAL STREET STATION PO BOX 654
NEW YORK,NY10013 		23-7022729   39,000       PRODUCTION SUPPORT
(98) THIN MAN DANCE INC140 SECOND AVE
NEW YORK,NY10003 		13-3922974   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(99) TIGERTAIL PRODUCTIONS INC842 NW 9TH COURT
MIAMI,FL33136 		59-1968705   10,950       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(100) TRUSTEES OF DARTMOUTH COLLEGE6041 LOWER WILSON HALL
HANOVER,NH037553543 		02-0222111   42,630       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(101) UC REGENTS FOR UCSB ARTS AND LECTURESUNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SANTA
BARBARA BUILDING 402
SANTA BARBARA,CA931065030 		95-6006145   26,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(102) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA RIVERSIDE234 COSTO HALL
RIVERSIDE,CA925210406 		95-6006142   30,750       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(103) UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT2132 HILLSIDE ROAD
STORRS,CT062693104 		06-0772160   8,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(104) UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII2530 DOLE STREET SAKAMAKI D-200
HONOLULU,HI96822 		99-6000354   13,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(105) UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON209 CWM CENTER
HOUSTON,TX772044016 		74-6001399   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(106) UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND CLARICE SMITH PERFORMING ARTS CENTER4511 KNOX ROAD STE 205
COLLEGE PARK,MD20740 		52-2197313   14,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(107) UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTSPROGRAMMING OFFICE
AMHERST,MA01003 		04-3167352   10,280       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(108) UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF CONCERTS AND LECTURES200 OAK STREET SE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55455 		41-6007513   6,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(109) UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL208 EAST CAMERON AVE
CHAPEL HILL,NC275993233 		56-6001393   9,700       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(110) UNIVERSITY OF UTAH1395 EAST PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
SALT LAKE CITY,UT84112 		87-6000525   9,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(111) URBAN BUSH WOMEN138 S OXFORD STREET
BROOKLYN,NY11217 		13-3645651   48,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(112) VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY207 SARRATT STUDENT CENTER
NASHVILLE,TN372400001 		62-0476822   12,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(113) WALKER ART CENTER1750 HENNEPIN AVENUE
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55403 		41-0693929   41,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(114) WCV INC140 SECOND AVENUE 501
NEW YORK,NY10003 		11-3400678   45,000       PRODUCTION AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
(115) WESLEYAN UNIVERSITYCENTER FOR THE ARTS
MIDDLETOWN,CT064590442 		06-0646959   27,950       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(116) WHITE BIRD5620 SW EDGEMONT PLACE
PORTLAND,OR97239 		93-1263353   10,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(117) WORLD MUSIC INCORPORATED720 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
CAMBRIDGE,MA021390213 		22-3036665   49,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(118) YERBA BUENA CENTER FOR THE ARTS701 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA941033138 		94-3042571   49,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(119) ALVERNO PRESENTS ALVERNO COLLEGEALVERNO PRESENTS ALVERNO COLLEGE3400 SOUTH 43RD STREET
MILWAUKEE,WI532343922 		39-0806263   7,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(120) AMERICAN DANCE FESTIVAL INC715 BROAD STREET
DURHAM,NC277080772 		06-0932294   9,500       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(121) AMERICAN RECORDS6120 FILLMORE PLACE
WEST NEW YORK,NJ07092 		27-2303050   40,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
(122) ARTOWN300 EAST SECOND STREET
RENO,NV89501 		88-0412311   8,000       PRESENTATION SUPPORT
2
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122
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
122
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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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		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF A MULTIMEDIA PROJECT ABOUT WOMEN IN PAKISTAN 1 81,600      
(2) PROMOTE THE EXCHANGE OF NATIVE ARTS ARTMAKING SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE 22 45,087      
(3) SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION AND OUTREACH OF NEW DANCE PRODUCTION 1 60,500      
(4) SUPPORT FOR THE CREATION OF PUBLIC LANDSPACE ART ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND TRAIL 1 5,000      







Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
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OTHER INFORMATION: PART IV: IN MANY CASES, FUNDING IS AWARDED BUT NOT PAID UNTIL THE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE. FOR ALL BUT SMALL TRAVEL ASSISTANCE AWARDS, A FINAL REPORT IS REQUIRED AND AN INTERIM REPORT MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
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Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
(1) ANDREA ROGERS CEO FLYNN CENTER FO NEFA BOARD MEMBER 61,705
(2) DAVID MCWILLIAMS CORPORATE FUNDRAI NEFA BOARD MEMBER 42,630
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) GEETA AIYER PRINCIPAL BOSTON COMM NEFA BOARD MEMBER 1,845 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES PAID   No
(2) JOHN PLUKAS CO-CHAIR WAINWRIGHT B NEFA BOARD MEMBER 13,355 INVESTMENT MGMT FEES PAID TO TRILLIUM SUBSIDIARY   No
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SCHEDULE O
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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
NEW ENGLAND FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS INCORPORATED
 
Employer identification number

04-2593591
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEFORE SUBMISSION, AND SIGNED BY THE CFO OR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ANNUAL STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD CHAIR (FOR BOARD MEMBERS) OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (FOR STAFF MEMBERS) AND,IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT, ACTION AS DEFINED IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS TAKEN.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH INVOLVEMENT OF OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS APPROPRIATE. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND SETS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS WITH REFERENCE TO COMPARABLES OF SIMILAR AGENCIES AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE KEEP MINUTES TO DOCUMENT KEY DISCUSSION POINTS AND DECISIONS REACHED. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 697,932.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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