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
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB
Employer identification number
23-6291644
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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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.") ....
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..
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
86,709
124,038
124,868
82,722
94,572
512,909
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......
31,029
38,640
43,291
65,029
84,064
262,053
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.
117,738
162,678
168,159
147,751
178,636
774,962
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
774,962
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...
117,738
162,678
168,159
147,751
178,636
774,962
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
6,169
7,841
6,187
2,685
1,679
24,561
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
6,169
7,841
6,187
2,685
1,679
24,561
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.).
123,907
170,519
174,346
150,436
180,315
799,523
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
96.930 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.980 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.070 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.020 %
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
....
20
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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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PHILADELPHIA SKETCH CLUB
Employer identification number
23-6291644
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION IS A "MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION". THERE ARE VARIOUS CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP SETFORTH IN THE BYLAWS; ACTIVE MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES THE RIGHTS TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE AND HAS THE OBLIGATION TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES; DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS ARE BOARD DESIGNATED WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SETFORTH IN THE BYLAWS FOR THIS CLASSIFCATION, WHICH INCLUDES THE RIGHTS TO VOTE, HOLD OFFICE, BUT HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES; HONORARY MEMBERS ARE THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE UNIQUE AND EXTRAORDINARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE ARTS WHOM IS RECOMMENDED BY THE AWARDS COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD. THIS CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP HAS ALL THE RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP EXCEPT THE RIGHTS TO VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE. HONORARY MEMBERS HAVE NO OBLIGATION TO PAY ANNUAL DUES;PATRONS AND FRIENDS ARE BOARD DESIGNATED IN RECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL AND/OR OTHER VALUABLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE CLUB. THE TENURE AND OBLIGATION OF MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. THE PATRONS OR FRIENDS MEMBERS HAVE NO RIGHT TO VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ANNUAL ELECTIONS ARE HELD OPEN TO MEMBERS FOR SELECTING BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP WITH THE RIGHTS TO VOTE: ACTIVE MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDES THE RIGHTS TO VOTE AND HOLD OFFICE AND HAS THE OBLIGATION TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES; DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS ARE BOARD DESIGNATED WHO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS SETFORTH IN THE BYLAWS FOR THIS CLASSIFCATION, WHICH INCLUDES THE RIGHTS TO VOTE, HOLD OFFICE, BUT HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PAY MEMBERSHIP DUES; OFFICERS AND NON-OFFICER DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS BY A MAJORITY OF THE ACTIVE AND DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER WHO SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE MAY DO SO EITHER IN PERSON OR BY PROXY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
REMOVAL OF A DIRECTOR REQUIRES A 2/3 MAJORITY OF VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE OFFICERS AND BOARD EXCEPT THAT ANY MID-TERM VACANCIES ARE FILLED BY THE BOARD. CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS REQUIRE AN APPROVAL VOTE BY THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
COMMITTEES COMMUNICATE THEIR ACTIONS TO THE MEMBERS THROUGH MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE GIVEN A COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THEY ARE DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS. ANY BOARD MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY OF THE 990 IS GIVEN IT. SINCE THE BOARD REVIEWS THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UPON WHICH THE 990 IS BASED, THEY DO NOT REVIEW THE FORM 990 BUT RELY ON THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER TO PERFORM SUCH A REVIEW AND NOTIFY THEM OF UNUSUAL ITEMS. THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND ONE OR MORE OF ITS MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OR OFFICERS OR BETWEEN THE CORPORATION AND ANY OTHER CORPORATION, PARTNERSHIP, ASSOCIATION, OR OTHER ORGANIZATION IN WHICH ONE OR MORE OF ITS DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS, OR HAVE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, SHALL BE VOID OR VOIDABLE SOLELY FOR SUCH REASON BECAUSE THE MEMBER, DIRECTOR, OR OFFICER IS PRESENT AT OR PARTICIPATES IN THE MEETING OF THE BOARD WHICH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION, OR SOLEY BECAUSE HIS/HER OR THEIR VOTES ARE COUNTED FOR THAT PURPOSE, IF THE MATERIAL FACTS AS THE THE RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST AND AS TO THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION ARE DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD AND THE BOARD IN GOOD FAITH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTES OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS EVEN THOUGH THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ARE LESS THAN A QUORUM;AND THE CONTRACT OR TRANACTION IS FAIR AS TO THE CORPORATION AS OF THE TIME IT IS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED, OR RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS IT REVIEWS THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 FORM AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
COPIES OF BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ARE GENERALLY GIVEN TO MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE RUNNING OF THE ORGANIZATION BY BEING ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR AS CHAIRS OR MEMBERS OF A PARTICULAR OPERATING COMMITTEE. COPIES OF THE BYLAWS HAVE BEEN GIVEN TO OTHER ART ORGANIZATIONS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 423. GRANT RECEIVABLE -2,162. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -1,739.
THE CLUB HAS BEEN RECEIVING AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR A NUMBER OF YEARS. ASSISTANCE IN PREPARING THE AUDITED STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED BY THE BOOKKEEPER, TREASURER AND THE PRESIDENT. THESE INDIVDUALS ALSO REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT PROVIDE COPIES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PROVIDE COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS OF THE RESULTS AT BOARD MEETINGS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.