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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRAINTREE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
Employer identification number
04-6363146
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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..
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Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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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))
.........
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15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
86,873
103,646
100,729
122,636
123,074
536,958
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......
41,537
43,842
41,606
31,230
27,499
185,714
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.
128,410
147,488
142,335
153,866
150,573
722,672
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
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
722,672
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
128,410
147,488
142,335
153,866
150,573
722,672
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
80
79
57
51
28
295
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
80
79
57
51
28
295
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.)
2,532
1,208
903
4,643
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
128,490
150,099
143,600
154,820
150,601
727,610
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.320 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.170 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
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Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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0.040 %
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Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.050 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BRAINTREE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE
Employer identification number
04-6363146
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE LEAGUE'S TREASURER PREPARES THE FORM 990 ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND EACH MEMBER IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE FORM FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. QUESTIONS ARISING FROM FORM 990 ARE ANSWERED, AND IF NECESSARY, CHANGES ARE MADE TO THE FORM BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12
THE LEAGUE'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS ON A MONTHLY BASIS AND REVIEWS EXPENDITURES AND UPCOMING CASH NEEDS. EXPENDITURES THAT GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
BRAINTREE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE MAKES ITS FORM 990 AND FORM PC AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE.
ALL OTHER FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART X, LINE 24E
LEAGUE/TOURN. FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,810. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,810. ELECTRICITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,679. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,679. INSURANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,351. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,351. DONATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,900. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,900. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,287. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,287. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 969. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 969. ANNUAL COOKOUT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 760. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 760. INTERNET CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 585. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 585. WEBSITE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 504. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 504. SCHOLARSHIP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 500. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 500. WATER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 476. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 476. PRINTING & POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 278. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 278. FLOWERS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 199. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 199. CLEAN-UP DAY EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 172. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 172. BOARD MEETINGS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 150. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 150. FILING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 95. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 95. BANK CHARGES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 80. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 80.
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
BRAINTREE AMERICAN LITTLE LEAGUE RECEIVES DONATED SERVICES FROM A VARIETY OF VOLUNTEERS THAT ASSIST IN THE OPERATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF ITS BASEBALL PROGRAM. NO AMOUNTS HAVE BEEN RECOGNIZED IN THE ACCOMPANYING TAX RETURN TO REFLECT THE VALUE OF THESE SERVICES. THE ORGANIZATION IS UNABLE TO QUANTIFY THE FAIR VALUE OF THE SERVICES PROVIDED BY VOLUNTEERS. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES ITS BASEBALL PROGRAM AT VARIOUS PARKS AND FIELDS WHICH ARE DONATED WITHOUT CHARGE BY THE TOWN OF BRAINTREE. THE ORGANIZATION IS UNABLE TO QUANTIFY THE FAIR VALUE OF THESE DONATED FACILITIES. ACCORDINGLY, NO AMOUNTS OF REVENUE ARERECOGNIZED IN THIS RETURN RELATED TO DONATED FACILITIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.