Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2128443
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
396,607
365,805
340,541
217,129
275,179
1,595,261
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..
396,607
365,805
340,541
217,129
275,179
1,595,261
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,595,261
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
396,607
365,805
340,541
217,129
275,179
1,595,261
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
580,989
750,972
729,429
714,653
607,282
3,383,325
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
1,250
4,024
3,943
2,936
12,153
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).
4,990,739
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
1,010,086
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
31.960 %
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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15
37.860 %
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33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
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15
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Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS AMHERST ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2128443
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ALL ALUMNI ARE CONSIDERED GENERAL MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. SUSTAINING, LIFE AND LEGACY MEMBERSHIP LEVELS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ALUMNI BASED ON THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP INVESTMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
SUSTAINING MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, AND LIFE MEMBERS AND LEGACY MEMBERS OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON ANY MATTER OR TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A SUSTAINING MEMBER IS IN GOOD STANDING WHEN SAID MEMBER HAS PAID ALL REQUIRED DUES ON A CURRENT ANNUAL BASIS AS DEFINED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE FORM 990 AND DISTRIBUTES THIS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION PRIOR TO THE FILING DATE. DIRECTORS ARE AFFORDED AN OPPORTUNITY WITHIN A SET TIMEFRAME TO ADDRESS ANY QUESTIONS THEY HAVE ON THE FORM 990 TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION OR HIS/HER DESIGNEE SENDS TO ALL DIRECTORS A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALONG WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SAYS THAT THE PERSON SIGNING: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY; C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND D. UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ASSOCIATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXAMPT PURPOSES. RECEIPTS OF ALL SIGNED STATEMENTS ARE TRACKED BY STAFF MEMBER AND PRESIDENT FOLLOWS UP ON ANY STATEMENTS THAT ARE MISSING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION ARE OFFICIALLY EMPLOYED BY THE UNIVERSITY AND, AS SUCH, THEIR ASSIGNED POSITION LEVELS AND SALARY RANGES ARE DETERMINED BY THE UNIVERSITY'S PROFESSIONAL STAFF SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES DEFINITIVE GUIDELINES FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE. THE PROGRAM IS OVERSEEN BY THE UNIVERSITY'S HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE, AND STRIVES TO MEET THE FOLLOWING OBJECTIVES: -PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL EQUITY OF SALARIES BY REFLECTING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN POSITIONS BASED ON A COMBINATION OF SKILL, EFFORT, RESPONSIBILITY AND WORKING CONDITIONS -ADMINISTER SALARIES IN SUPPORT OF UNIVERSITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PRINCIPLES -PROVIDE FOR EXTERNAL COMPETITIVENESS BY PAYING SALARIES THAT ARE EQUAL TO OR MORE THAN AVERAGET TOTAL COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE APPROPRIATE LABOR MARKET
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
MA ATTORNEY GENERAL
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE THROUGH OUR WEBSITE AND THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMONWEALTH'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUEST.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24F
EQUIPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 28,760. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,113. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 797. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,670. BANK FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 444. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 33,085. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 33,529. FACILITY FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 22,312. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 631. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,943. TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,978. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,790. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,768. TRANSPORTATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,832. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,832. TELEPHONE AND INTERNET: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 960. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,488. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 96. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,544. MEMBERSHIP SUPPORT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 3,308. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,308. BAD DEBT EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 54. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 115. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,650. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,819. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,528. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,552.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 329,232.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.