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
SOUTH MAIN CENTER ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
74-1860148
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
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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
Page 3
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.") .
378,134
138,880
141,674
131,600
111,000
901,288
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......
197,092
153,862
109,710
109,400
109,400
679,464
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.
575,226
292,742
251,384
241,000
220,400
1,580,752
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
82,000
82,000
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..
82,000
82,000
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,498,752
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...
575,226
292,742
251,384
241,000
220,400
1,580,752
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
15,409
12,614
5,384
2,407
934
36,748
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
15,409
12,614
5,384
2,407
934
36,748
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.).
590,635
305,356
256,768
243,407
221,334
1,617,500
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
92.660 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
84.230 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
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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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
SOUTH MAIN CENTER ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
74-1860148
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
COLLABORATE WITH STAKEHOLDERS TO ACHIEVE PUBLIC POLICIES AND INVESTMENTS THAT PROTECT AND ENHANCE THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE SOUTH MAIN AREA THROUGH BEAUTIFICATION, TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS, SECURITY ENHANCEMENT AND NUISANCE ABATEMENT.
ANY SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN CONDUCT FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 3
MERGED ITS EFFORTS WITH THE MAIN STREET COALITION, A SEPARATE 501-C-3 ORGANIZATION WITH OVERLAPPING MISSION. CHANGED ANNUAL LUNCHEON TO A SPEAKERS' SERIES WHICH IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE, LESS STAFF INTENSIVE AND FOCUSES ON INFORMATION EXCHANGE. TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION TRANSITIONED FROM GRANT PHASE TO MAINTENANCE PHASE. THESE PROGRAMMATIC CHANGES PERMITTED THE ORGANIZATION TO REDUCE THE NUMBER OF STAFF MEMBERS AND TO MOVE AND DOWNSIZE OFFICE SPACE.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
MEMBERS
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ELECTION TO GOVERNING BODY: AS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BYLAWS, MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD ANNUALLY. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE. A SLATE OF CANDIDATE IS NOMINATED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD TO THE MEMBERSHIP.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS: MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD; ALL GOVERNANCE ACTIONS INCLUDING AMENDING THE BYLAWS ARE PERFORMED BY THE BOARD.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE PROCESS FOLLOWED BY THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE 2010 990 FILING IS TO CIRCULATE THE DOCUMENT TO FORWARD AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE DOCUMENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD ON THE DAY OF BUT IN ADVANCE OF SENDING THE FILING.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND MONITORED RELATIVE TO BOARD ACTIONS FOR RECUSAL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT PREPARES A SELF EVALUATION THAT IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD CHAIR; THE BOARD CHAIR AND THE BOARD TREASURER MEET TO REVIEW THIS EVALUATION AND PREPARE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE REPORT, DISCUSSES THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER, THEN DECIDES ON AN EVALUATION FOR THE FILE AND COMPENSATION DECISIONS TO COMMUNICATE TO THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE THEMSELVES EXECUTIVES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND BRING EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE ABOUT JOB DESCRIPTIONS, COMPENSATION LEVELS, EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT AND THE EMPLOYMENT MARKET FOR A BROAD RANGE OF ORGANIZATIONS. THEY DRAW ON THIS KNOWLEDGE IN EVALUATING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER PERSONNEL IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE BUDGET ADOPTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD. PERSONNEL DECISIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT ARE MADE BY MANAGEMENT INCLUDING HIRING, FIRING, PROMOTION, JOB DESCRIPTION, JOB PERFORMANCE, COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.