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
Central Park Conservancy Inc
Employer identification number
13-3022855
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
..................................................
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?
................
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.") ....
29,635,172
34,792,767
22,505,933
32,399,034
33,376,498
152,709,404
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..
463,721
470,369
477,350
484,681
492,377
2,388,498
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
30,098,893
35,263,136
22,983,283
32,883,715
33,868,875
155,097,902
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)..
2,307,198
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
152,790,704
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..
30,098,893
35,263,136
22,983,283
32,883,715
33,868,875
155,097,902
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,140,569
3,153,543
2,577,535
1,730,002
1,171,252
11,772,901
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..
272,373
512,202
119,546
18,229
89,416
1,011,766
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
167,882,569
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
44,282,534
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
91.011 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
90.716 %
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
..................................................
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
...................................................
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
...............
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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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
Central Park Conservancy Inc
Employer identification number
13-3022855
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Review of FORM 990
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11A
Central park conservancy's form was prepared by the independent tax preparer based on information provided by the organization's finance and management personnel. THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. ON JANUARY 31, 2012, CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY'S CHAIRMAN, TREASURER, CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND GENERAL COUNSEL MET WITH MANAGEMENT AND EISNERAMPER LLP TO REVIEW THE FORM 990. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR INSPECTION.
Conflict of Interest Policy
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C
The Central Park Conservancy ratifies the conflict of interest policy annually. Each trustee, officer, and key employee is required to sign a copy of the policy and provide a certified acknowledgement that they have read and disclosed any conflicts. Copies of these signed policies along with trustee disclosures are kept on file at the central park conservancy's headquarters.
Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15
The compensation and management development committee which is comprised of independent members of the governing board engaged independent expert compensation consultants to evaluate executive compensation levels and establish peer group based benchmarks related to the organization's mission. Trustees routinely evaluate management performance and compensation to ensure that the compensation process is appropriate and designed to attract and retain the best talent in the industry. The committee documents compensation determinations in the committee minutes.
Governing Documents
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
The by-laws, annual reports, audited financial statements, IRS Form 990 documents, conflict of interest policy and privacy policy of the central park conservancy are all available online at www.centralparknyc.org.
Extension of Time to File
An extension of time to file the form 990 has been paper filed.
BOARD RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PARTVI, LINE 2
A relationship questionnaire is distributed to the Conservancy's Board of Trustees on an annual basis. The following trustees disclosed inter-board relationships during fiscal-year 2011: 1. Ms. Jane Heller business relationship with Ms. Judy Angelo Hart, Ms. Leni May, and Mr. Peter Briger 2. Mr. Howard L. Clark Jr. Family relationship with Ms. Jean Clark 3. Mr. John Steinhardt business relationship with Mr. Thomas Kempner 4. Mr. Jay P. Mandelbaum business relationship with Mr. Richard Cashin 5. Mrs. Donna Schwartz family relationship with one of the Conservancy's portfolio managers, Mr. Marvin Schwartz.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: UNREALIZED GAINS $9,380,126 Change in split interest 13,501 ------------ $ 9,393,627 ============
Amendment to bylaws
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4
In December 2009, the Central Park Conservancy amended its By-Laws as they relate to quorum and voting requirements for Board Committees. The amended By-Laws provide that (a) a quorum at a Committee Meeting shall consist of 1/3 of the Committee Members, but not less than 3 Members present, and (b) action by a Board Committee shall be by majority vote.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.