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
THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-6112414
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.)
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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
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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
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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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18
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))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-6112414
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
Yes
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
No
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2010
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Part II
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
EXPLANATION OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY PUBLICATION
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE PUBLISHES THE NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY AT LEAST ANNUALLY IN SEVEN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS SERVING SUFFOLK COUNTY AND LONG ISLAND. THE POLICY IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE SCHOOL VIEWBOOK WHICH IS THE PRIMARY ADMISSIONS PUBLICATION.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE STONY BROOK SCHOOL
Employer identification number
11-6112414
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FOOD SERVICE OPERATION AT THE SCHOOL IS CONTRACTED OUT TO SAGE DINING SERVICES, INC. THE MANAGEMENT OF THE CUSTODIAL SERVICE AT THE SCHOOL IS CONTRACTED OUT TO AS A WHISTLE CLEANING SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AN ADHOC COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETS WITH THE PARTNER OF THE AUDITING FIRM TO REVIEW THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND APPROVE THE FORM FOR FILING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD. BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS WILL RECEIVE COPIES OF THE FORM 990 THAT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE SCHOOL'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE TO CONDUCT PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE HEADMASTER (CEO) AND DISCUSS THE TERMS OF THE ANNUAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT HE/SHE WILL RECEIVE. GUIDANCE IS PROVIDED FOR SETTING COMPENSATION FROM EDUCATIONAL SALARY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOLS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND HEADS WITH COMPARABLE EXPERIENCE. THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD THEN NEGOTIATES THE CONTRACT WITH THE HEADMASTER AND INFORMS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHEN IT IS FINALIZED. 15B - THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE HEADMASTER OF THE SCHOOL BASED ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND SALARY RANGES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS OBTAINED FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT PUBLISHED. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WILL BE INCLUDED IN THE GENERAL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK. IF A PERSON WANTED TO SEE DOCUMENTS, POLICY, AND/OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, THEY WOULD BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW IN THE BUSINESS OFFICE OF THE SCHOOL.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24F
HEALTH CENTER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 323,502. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 323,502. STUDENT ACTIVITIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 273,758. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 273,758. INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 205,428. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 205,428. REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 127,514. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,881. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,013. TOTAL EXPENSES 141,408. TEXTBOOKS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 77,132. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 77,132. BAD DEBTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 64,911. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 64,911. DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 46,643. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,393. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,181. TOTAL EXPENSES 59,217. MISCELLANEOUS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,744. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,048. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,189. TOTAL EXPENSES 34,981. COMMUNITY SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,811. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,811. TESTING AND ASSESSMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 21,350. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,350. PRIZES AND AWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,414. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,459. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,850. TOTAL EXPENSES 16,723. SPECIAL EVENTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,865. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,865.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 1,772,439. INVESTMENT EXPENSES: -47,871. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,724,568.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 14
A WRITTEN POLICY ON DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION THAT FORMALIZES CURRENT PRACTICE WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN THE NEAR FUTURE. IN PRACTICE, THE ORGANIZATION DOES HAVE A LIST OF LEGAL GUIDELINES THAT ARE USED BY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES FOR MAKING RECORD RETENTION DECISIONS. DOCUMENTS THAT ARE NOT TO BE RETAINED ARE GATHERED ANNUALLY FROM ALL SCHOOL OFFICES BY THE BUSINESS OFFICE AND DESTROYED BY AN OUTSIDE COMPANY.
GENERAL NOTE: INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE
MANAGEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT PORTFOLIO IS DISTRIBUTED BETWEEN THREE MANAGERS AND FIVE MUTUAL OR EXCHANGE TRADED FUNDS. SINCE 1999, A FORMAL INVESTMENT SUB-COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED AT THE BOARD LEVEL HAS OVERSEEN THE MANAGERS AND CHOSEN THE FUNDS. MEMBERS OF THE SUB-COMMITTEE ARE ALL PROFESSIONALS IN THE INVESTMENT BUSINESS. A FORMAL ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT POLICY TO GUIDE THE BOARD IN IT'S FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES WAS ENACTED IN 2000 AND REVISED SEVERAL TIMES TO ADAPT TO CHANGING MARKET CONDITIONS, MOST RECENTLY IN MARCH OF 2010. THE ENDOWMENT INVESTMENT POLICY ALSO AUTHORIZES AN ANNUAL DRAW OF BETWEEN 4% AND 5% OF THE AVERAGE ENDOWMENT MARKET VALUE OF PERMANENT CORPUS OVER A ROLLING PERIOD OF 12 QUARTERS (3 YEARS). THE INVESTMENTS IN THE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY FUND ARE LIKEWISE INVESTED IN SEVERAL MUTUAL FUNDS / EFT AND ARE GUIDED BY AN CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY FUND INVESTMENT POLICY SEEKING TO MEET ALL LEGAL RESERVE REQUIREMENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE FUNDING FOR ANNUITY OBLIGATIONS. THE CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITY FUND POLICY WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2005 AND UPDATED IN 2007.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.