Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
bullet Sponsoring organizations of donor advised funds, organizations that operate one or more hospital facilities, and certain controlling organizations as defined in section 512(b)(13) must file Form 990 (see instructions).
All other organizations with gross receipts less than $200,000 and total assets less than $500,000 at the end of the year may use this form.
bulletThe organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2011 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011, and ending 12-31-2011
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION INC
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)24725 W 12 MILE RD
ROOM/SUITE 385Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 SOUTHFIELD, MI480348308
D Employer identification number

38-1459461
E Telephone number

(248) 208-9878
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletWWW.MCAMICHIGAN.ORGJ Tax-Exempt status(check only one)—( 6) bullet(insert no.) or
K Check bullet A Form 990-EZ or Form 990 return is not required though Form 990-N (e-postcard) may be required (see instructions). But if the organization chooses to file a return, be sure to file a complete return.
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts; If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, line 25, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more,file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ........... bullet $ 81,912
Part IRevenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...........
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 69,741
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 11,200
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 9,920
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 1,280
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 971
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 71,992
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 11,500
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 22,262
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 1,395
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 17,173
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 88
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 17,732
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 70,150
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 1,842
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 83,617
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 85,459
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2011)
Form 990-EZ (2011)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.............

(See the instructions for Part II.)(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
81,095
22
81,535
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
4,763
24
5,607
25Total assets......................
85,858
25
87,142
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
2,241
26
1,683
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
83,617
27
85,459
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN IMPROVED CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS IN THE MASON CONTRACTING BUSINESS -IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND THE BUILDING INDUSTRY. TO PROMOTE FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES & TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM. TO ENCOURAGE A FRIENDLY SPIRIT & COOPERATION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND OTHER ORGANIZED BODIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. TO GATHER, RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE SUCH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO LEGISLATION, MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS, JUDICIAL DECISIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS AND GENERAL INFORMATION REALTING TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL FOR MEMBERS. TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION IN THE INTEREST OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY AIDING AND ENCOURAGING MORE FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, UNDERTAKING TO BRING INTO THIS INDUSTRY THE HUMANE FEELING BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES THAT SHOULD PROPERLY EXIST.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS, BY THE COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OF RELIABLE & USEFUL INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS, THUS AFFORDING & PROVIDING MEANS FOR THE INTELLIGENT CONSIDERATION AND ACTION IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO OUR INDUSTRY, AND TO PROVIDE THE BEST & MOST SATIFACTORY METHODS FOR THE HANDLING AND EXECUTION OF BUILDING CONTRACTS SO THAT OUR INDUSTRY IS SURROUNDED WITH PROPER SAFEGUARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE, LIMB AND PROPERTY.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE NEEDED AND HELPFUL LEGISLATION FOR OUR INDUSTRY
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
TO PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE EFFICIENCY IN THE ART OF MASONRY CONSTRUCTION AND TO AID IN EDUCATION OF APPRENTICES IN OUR INDUSTRY. TO COUNSEL, ADVISE, ENCOURAGE & SECURE HONORABLE DEALINGS IN THE PERFORMANCE & EXECUTION OF CONTARACTS WITH EACH OTHER, WITH OUR EMPLOYEES AND WITH THE MEMBERS OF OTHER TRADES.
(Grants $ 11,500) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 70,150
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ..................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..............bullet 32 70,150
Part IV List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees. List each one even if not compensated. (see the instructions for Part IV.)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV..........
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC)
(if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
KEVIN RYANClick to see attachment
321 1/2 S MAIN STREET STE 201
321 1/2 MAIN STREET STE 201
ROCHESTER HILLS,MI48307
 TREASURER2.00 0    
JOHN ROBOVITSKYClick to see attachment
29433 SOUTHFIELD RD STE 101
29433 SOUTHFIELD RD STE 101
SOUTHFIELD,MI48076
 SECRETARY1.00 0    
BRAD LEIDALClick to see attachment
32225 SCHOOLCRAFT
32225 SCHOOLCRAFT
LIVONIA,MI48150
 PRESIDENT2.00 0    
ED DAVENPORTClick to see attachment
PO BOX 188
PO BOX 188
HOLT,MI48842
 VICE-PRES.1.00 0    
TOM BAKERClick to see attachment
7936 M-36 STE 1
7936 M-36 STE 1
WHITMORE LAKE,MI48189
 BOARD MEMBER000.00 0    
CHARLES COSTELLAClick to see attachment
25005 TRANS X DRIVE
25005 TRANS X DRIVE
NOVI,MI48375
 BOARD MEMBER000.00 0    
RICH AKINSClick to see attachment
42315 YEARGO
42315 YEARGO
STERLING HEIGHTS,MI48314
 BOARD MEMBER000.00 0    
STEVE DUDEKClick to see attachment
12264 EMERSON DRIVE
12264 EMERSON DRIVE
BRIGHTON,MI48116
 BOARD MEMBER000.00 0    
TONY D'ALOISIOClick to see attachment
31700 WEST 8 MILE
31700 WEST 8 MILE
FARMINGTON HILLS,MI48336
 BOARD MEMBER000.00 0    
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Part VOther Information(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions). ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If ‘No,’ provide an explanation in Schedule O.
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes,” complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I. ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization....................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T. ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletJULIE RENARD Telephone no. bullet (248) 208-9878
Located at bullet24725 W 12 MILE ROAD STE 385
SOUTHFIELD,MI ZIP + 4bullet48034
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country: bullet  
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ.................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If ‘Yes,’ Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If 'Yes' to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If ‘No,’ provide an explanationin Schedule O................................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of
section 512(b)(13)?............................
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form990-EZ (see instructions).....................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts only. All section 501(c)(3) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must answer questions 47-49b and 52. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ...........
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ....
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee paid more than $100,000 (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and address of each independent contractor paid more than $100,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE:All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A .....................
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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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
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

38-1459461
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 MISC INCOME -SM BUS HLTH CRDT 967 MISC INCOME -INSUR BROK SETTL 4 TOTAL 971
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMTS PAID TO ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 BAC9 -MCE COOPERATION/EDUC. TRUST MARKETING 6325 CENTURION DRIVE LANSING, MI 48917 10,000 0 0
OTHER EXPENSES FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 2,535 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,354 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 2,979 INSURANCE 3,560 PLAQUES 260 DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 1,975 MARKETING & PROMOTION 425 OUTSIDE SERVICES 725 PERMITS, LICENSES & FEES 20 TELEPHONE 2,556 NON-INVESTMENT DEPRECIATION 1,343 TOTAL 17,732
OTHER ASSETS FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 1,400 3,587 EQUIPMENT 24,238 24,238 LESS ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION 20,875 22,218 TOTAL 4,763 5,607
OTHER LIABILITIES FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES 1,100 278 FEDERAL/FICA PAYABLE 927 1,127 STATE WITHHOLDING PAYABLE 116 159 ACCRUED FUTA 98 119 ACCRUED SUI 0 0
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE FORM 990-EZ, PART III TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN IMPROVED CONDITIONS AND STANDARDS IN THE MASON CONTRACTING BUSINESS -IN THE INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND THE BUILDING INDUSTRY. TO PROMOTE FRIENDLY RELATIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS AND THEIR EMPLOYEES & TO PROVIDE MEANS FOR SETTLEMENT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THEM. TO ENCOURAGE A FRIENDLY SPIRIT & COOPERATION BETWEEN MEMBERS AND OTHER ORGANIZED BODIES IN THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY. TO GATHER, RECEIVE AND DISTRIBUTE SUCH INFORMATION RELATIVE TO LEGISLATION, MUNICIPAL REGULATIONS, JUDICIAL DECISIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE ORDERS AND GENERAL INFORMATION REALTING TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY WHICH MAY BE HELPFUL FOR MEMBERS. TO MAINTAIN THE HIGHEST POSSIBLE STANDARDS OF CONSTRUCTION IN THE INTEREST OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE MEMBERS.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 28 PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE COOPERATION BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES BY AIDING AND ENCOURAGING MORE FRIENDLY RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE MEMBERS OF THIS ORGANIZATION, OUR EMPLOYEES AND THEIR ORGANIZATIONS, UNDERTAKING TO BRING INTO THIS INDUSTRY THE HUMANE FEELING BETWEEN EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES THAT SHOULD PROPERLY EXIST.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 29 TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL WELFARE OF ITS MEMBERS, BY THE COLLECTION & DISTRIBUTION OF RELIABLE & USEFUL INFORMATION TO ITS MEMBERS, THUS AFFORDING & PROVIDING MEANS FOR THE INTELLIGENT CONSIDERATION AND ACTION IN MATTERS PERTAINING TO OUR INDUSTRY, AND TO PROVIDE THE BEST & MOST SATIFACTORY METHODS FOR THE HANDLING AND EXECUTION OF BUILDING CONTRACTS SO THAT OUR INDUSTRY IS SURROUNDED WITH PROPER SAFEGUARDS FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIFE, LIMB AND PROPERTY.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31 TO PROMOTE & ENCOURAGE EFFICIENCY IN THE ART OF MASONRY CONSTRUCTION AND TO AID IN EDUCATION OF APPRENTICES IN OUR INDUSTRY. TO COUNSEL, ADVISE, ENCOURAGE & SECURE HONORABLE DEALINGS IN THE PERFORMANCE & EXECUTION OF CONTARACTS WITH EACH OTHER, WITH OUR EMPLOYEES AND WITH THE MEMBERS OF OTHER TRADES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name:
MASON CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION INC
EIN: 38-1459461
Person Name Explanation
KEVIN RYAN  
JOHN ROBOVITSKY  
BRAD LEIDAL  
ED DAVENPORT  
TOM BAKER  
CHARLES COSTELLA  
RICH AKINS  
STEVE DUDEK  
TONY DALOISIO