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
DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
75-0705442
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.") .
13,791,428
14,231,049
10,906,052
13,753,541
30,207,257
82,889,327
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......
10,106,008
11,691,907
12,593,224
13,781,218
12,049,214
60,221,571
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.
23,897,436
25,922,956
23,499,276
27,534,759
42,256,471
143,110,898
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.)
143,110,898
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...
23,897,436
25,922,956
23,499,276
27,534,759
42,256,471
143,110,898
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
30,386
4,707
1,608
1,454
3,988
42,143
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
30,386
4,707
1,608
1,454
3,988
42,143
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.).
23,927,822
25,927,663
23,500,884
27,536,213
42,260,459
143,153,041
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
99.971 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.944 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.029 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.056 %
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
....
20
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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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
DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
75-0705442
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE IS SENT OUT ANNUALLY TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THE RESULTS ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES AND FINANCE TO DETERMINE WHETHER THERE ARE ANY MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY WHO ARE NOT INDEPENDENT.
COMPENSATION COMMITTEE
FORM 990; PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THAT FOLLOWS A CHARTER ADOPTED BY THE GOVERNING BODY. THE COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST ANNUALLY TO PROVIDE COMPENSATION BENCHMARKING FOR THE CEO AND OTHER SENIOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT. THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR APPROVAL THE CEO ANNUAL BONUS (IF ANY), THE COMPENSATION FOR NEW HIRES AND COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR SENIOR EXECUTIVES.
TAX RETURN PREPARATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11b
THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE CONTROLLER, REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND PRESIDENT OF THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION. THE FORM AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO TAX ACCOUNTANTS AT BDO USA, LLP FOR REVIEW AND ENTRY INTO AN EFILE SYSTEM. THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO BE FILED. UPON APPROVAL BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, A HARD COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE GOVERNING BODY FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE
FORM 990, PART VI SECITON C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE AND BY REQUEST. CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE VIA REQUEST. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
MEMBERSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6, 7A AND 7B
the organization has members as defined. The Trustees of the Dallas Symphony Assoication elect the governing body.
reconciliation for Page 1
form 990, Part I
Operating results per financial stmts 1,606,266 Depreciation expense . . . . . -179,938 Transfers to Board Designated Fund -659,934 Contri recogn in cy for tax and future years for operating 17,721,877 contributions recognized in py for tax and cy for operating -8,879,374 contributions restricted to PP& E purchases 887,384 Realized losses on endowment accounts -163,173 ------------- iNCOME on return page 1, line 19 10,333,108
BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990; PART VI, SECTION A; LINE 2
1. W. Bradford Todd is employed by The Richards Group. The Richards Group is providing marketing and media buy services to the Dallas Symphony Association. 2. Melissa Stewart is married to Paul Stewart who was the COO and Interim President of the DSA during 2010-2011. 3. Tim Wallace is the Chairman of Trinity Industries. Ron Gafford, who was the DSA Board Chairman during 2010-2011 is a Director of Trinity Industries. 4. Ron Gafford was the DSA Board Chairman and has a business relationship with Tim Wallace per above. 5. Mark Flagg is a Senior Executive at Northern Trust. Northern Trust is the provider of the DSA bank line and custodian of the Dallas Symphony Foundation assets.
NET UNREALIZED GAINS/LOSSES
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
THE OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS AMOUNT AGREES WITH SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 9. lINE 9 IS THE SUM OF THE NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS AND THE MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT NECESSARY UNDER FAS 158.
changes to bylaws and org docs
form 990, part vi, sect a, line 4
the governing documents of the DSA were amended to increase the number of the members of the Board of Governors. Additionally, THE BOARD VOTED FOR THE FOLLOWING CHANGES: 1. AN OFFICER WHO FILLS A VACANT POSITION DURING A TERM CAN SERVE THE REMAINING TERM PLUS A TWO-YEAR TERM (V CURRENT TWO YEAR LIMITATION), AND 2. A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE FOUNDATION, CURRENTLY ALL ELECTED BY THE BOG, WILL BE ELECTED BY THE BOG WITH THE REMAINDER ELECTED BY THE FOUNDATION BOARD. NOT MORE THAN 40% OF THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION BOARD WILL BE MEMBERS OF THE DSA EXECUTIVE BOARD AT THE TIME OF THEIR ELECTION TO THE FOUNDATION BOARD. . THE BOARD ALSO ESTABLISHED AN ADDITIONAL CATEGORY OF GOVERNORS TO BE KNOWN AS LIFE GOVERNORS TO BE NOMINATED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOR ELECTION BY THE TRUSTEE MEMBERS. THERE WERE BYLAW AMENDMENTS IMPACTING TRUSTEE ADN ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, THE MAKEUP OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THE OFFICERS CABINET, THE COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND OTHER MINOR CHANGES
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.