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 08-01-2011, and ending 07-31-2012
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
NATIONAL ENGINE PARTS MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)2918 NW CATAWBA RD
  Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 CATAWBA ISLAND, OH43452
D Employer identification number

36-2421345
E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ 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 $ 66,464
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 36,000
4 Investment income........................... 4 2,979
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a 27,485
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b 28,070
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c -585
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 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (Add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a  
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c  
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8................. 9 38,394
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10  
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 12,000
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 10,192
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 4,800
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15  
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 14,813
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................... 17 41,805
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 -3,411
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)................ 19 110,655
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 -798
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 106,446
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
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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................
125,467
22
103,646
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
2,800
25Total assets......................
125,467
25
106,446
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
14,812
26
 
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
110,655
27
106,446
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? THE ASSOCIATION REVIEWS ENGINEERING STANDARDS, MARKET TRENDS AND BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES FOR INTERNAL ENGINE "HARD" PARTS MANUFACTURING MEMBERS. IT ALSO ACTS AS A COLLECTOR OF STATISTICS AS NEEDED BY THE MANUFACTURERS.
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 THE ORGANIZATION HELD THE ANNUAL PRODUCT/MARKETING MANAGERS NETWORKING MEETING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHWESTERN OHIO (UNOH) OCTOBER 6, 2011. THE 18 MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE TOURED THE SCHOOL'S MECHANICAL CLASSROOMS AND WORKSHOPS, LEARNING OF THE SCHOOL CAPABILITIES AND AVAILABILITY OF GRADUATING STUDENTS. ATTENDEES ALSO VISITED THE "ENGINE CHALLENGE" PROGRAM BEING HELD BY UNOH, AN ANNUAL NATIONAL CONTEST BETWEEN ENGINE BUILDERS, FOR PROMOTIONAL AND RESEARCH PURPOSES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 THE ORGANIZATION HELD THE SPRING SEMIANNUAL PRINCIPALS NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL MEETING APRIL 15, 16, AND 17, 2012 IN CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA. A TOTAL OF 31 ATTENDEES, INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE REPRESENTATIVE OF EACH NEPMA MEMBER,PARTICIPATED IN THE MEETING ALONG WITH AN ATTORNEY FROM KKR AND THE PUBLISHER OF ENGINE BUILDER MAGAZINE. SPEAKERS AND SUBJECTS INCLUDED:THE PRESIDENT OF CAPSTONE FINANCIAL, A PRIVATE EQUITY INVESTMENT FIRM SPECIALIZING IN THE AFTER MARKET, EXPLAINED THE CURRENT AVAILABILITY OF INVEST CAPITAL TO FUND COMPANY GROWTH.JAMES CURRY, DIRECTOR OF THE NORTH AMERICAN COUNCIL OF AUTOMOTIVE TEACHERS (NACAT) DESCRIBED THE ORGANIZATION AND WAYS IT COULD HELP NEPMA MEMBERS COMMUNICATE WITH CUSTOMERS.MIKE SAYE, OWNER OF CAROLINA MACHINE ENGINE, PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS REGARDING THE NEEDS OF THEIR ENGINE BUILDER CUSTOMERS.NICK GALLO, PROGRAM MANAGER FOR NASCAR, DISCUSSED IDEAS REGARDING THE USE OF NASCAR AS A MARKETING TOOL FOR NEPMA MEMBER COMPANIES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 THE ORGANIZATION HELD THE FALL SEMIANNUAL PRINCIPALS NETWORKING AND EDUCATIONAL MEETING OCTOBER 3 AND 4, 2011 AT CLEMSON UNIVERSITY'S INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR AUTOMOTIVE RESEARCH, WHERE THE TEN MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE LEARNED OF RESEARCH PROJECTS AND CAPABILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBER MANUFACTURING FIRMS. MEMBERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED WITH AN UPDATE ON LEGAL ISSUES OF INTEREST TO THE NEPMA MANUFACTURING MEMBERS BY LEGAL COUNSEL FROM KKR.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
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  
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
DAVID CARRACI
2918 NW CATAWBA RD
CATAWBA ISLAND,OH43452
 Executive Direc0 12,000    
SAL ABDALLAH
2918 NW CATAWBA RD
CATAWBA ISLAND,OH43452
 President0 0    
FREDERICK COOK JR
2918 NW CATAWBA RD
CATAWBA ISLAND,OH43452
 PAST PRESIDENT0 0    
TED KEATING
2918 NW CATAWBA RD
CATAWBA ISLAND,OH43452
 SEC/TREASURER0 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
 
No
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
0
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
0
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 bulletDAVID J CARACCI Telephone no. bullet (419) 656-2766
Located at bullet2918 NW CATAWBA RD
CATAWBA ISLAND,OH ZIP + 4bullet43452
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
 
No
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
NONE
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
NONE
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 .....................
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Form 990-EZ (2011)

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Software ID: 11000144
Software Version: 2011v1.2

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ENGINE PARTS MANUFACTURERS
ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number

36-2421345
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26.1 Total Liabilities.1 PEPAID MEMBERSHIP DUES - Beginning $14812 PEPAID MEMBERSHIP DUES - Ending $0
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24.1 Other Assets.1 PREPAID EXPENSES - Beginning $0 PREPAID EXPENSES - Ending $2800
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20.1001 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances.1001 Net Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments $-798
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1 Other Expenses.1 DUES $400
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1012 Other Expenses.1012 Insurance $921
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1007 Other Expenses.1007 Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $13342
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16.1002 Other Expenses.1002 Office Expenses $150
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Software ID: 11000144
Software Version: 2011v1.2