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
VSA ARTS INC
Employer identification number
52-1065313
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.") ....
7,325,949
9,103,781
8,845,241
11,249,286
8,726,632
45,250,889
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..
7,325,949
9,103,781
8,845,241
11,249,286
8,726,632
45,250,889
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)..
1,096,813
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
44,154,076
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..
7,325,949
9,103,781
8,845,241
11,249,286
8,726,632
45,250,889
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..
103
57
371
531
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
45,251,420
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
97.580 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.270 %
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
..............................................
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
...................................................
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.") .
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
....
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
Additional Data
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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
VSA ARTS INC
Employer identification number
52-1065313
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
DURING THE TAX YEAR REPORTED HEREIN, VSA ARTS, INC.'S (VSA) ANNUAL DIRECT GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WAS ELIMINATED DURING CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET NEGOTIATIONS. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PERMITTED VSA AND THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (KENNEDY CENTER), AN AFFILIATE OF VSA, TO APPLY FOR ONE SINGLE COMPETITIVE GRANT. THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AWARDED THE GRANT TO THE KENNEDY CENTER AT THE END OF THE KENNEDY CENTER'S TAX REPORTING PERIOD. BECAUSE THE NEW SINGLE GRANT TOTALED SIGNIFICANTLY LESS THAN THE AMOUNT OF THE TWO INDIVIDUAL GRANTS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED, REDUCTIONS IN THE PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIES AND STAFFING COMPLIMENT OF VSA WERE NECESSARY. VSA'S REMAINING PROGRAMMING ACTIVITIES WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE KENNEDY CENTER AT THE END OF THE TAX REPORTING PERIOD.
EXPLANATION OF THE WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICIES:
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 13 AND 14
AS THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, SUCH INDIVIDUALS ARE SUBJECT TO THAT ORGANIZATION'S WHISTLEBLOWER AND DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH ONE ANOTHER AS THEY ARE ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, AN AFFILIATE OF VSA ARTS, INC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
PRIOR TO PROVIDING THE FORM 990 (RETURN) TO THE BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR CONSIDERATION, A DETAIL REVIEW WAS PERFORMED BY JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS' (KENNEDY CENTER) CONTROLLER. THE RETURN WAS ALSO REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. AFTER THE RETURN WAS FINALIZED, THE CONTROLLER PROVIDED IT TO EACH BOARD MEMBER VIA EMAIL PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. QUESTIONS, IF ANY, WERE DIRECTED TO AND ADDRESSED BY THE KENNEDY CENTER'S CONTROLLER AND COMMUNICATED TO THE KENNEDY CENTER'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. RESPONSES TO NOTABLE QUESTIONS WERE PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR INFORMATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
VSA ARTS DOES NOT HAVE ANY EMPLOYEES BUT RATHER UTILIZES EMPLOYEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS FOR ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES. AS THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, SUCH INDIVIDUALS ARE SUBJECT TO THAT ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. PLEASE SEE THE KENNEDY CENTER'S FORM 990 FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION REGARDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
VSA ARTS, INC.'S (VSA) PRESIDENT AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE EMPLOYEES OF THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (KENNEDY CENTER). AS SUCH, VSA DOES NOT DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THESE INDIVIDUALS. THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE INCLUDED IN THE KENNEDY CENTER'S KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION EVALUATION PROCESS. PLEASE SEE THE KENNEDY CENTER'S FORM 990 FOR ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION REGARDING THE COMPENSATION EVALUATION PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST, IN A PORTABLE DOCUMENT FORMAT (I.E., PDF), GENERALLY VIA EMAIL.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET ASSET TRANSFER FROM THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 319,463. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 319,463.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
THE NUMBER REPORTED IN BOX 3 OF FORM 1096:
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
THE JOHN F. KENNEDY CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS (KENNEDY CENTER), AN AFFILIATE OF VSA ARTS, INC. (VSA), PROCESSED AND DISBURSED ALL VENDOR PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF VSA DURING THE TAX YEAR REPORTED HEREIN. ACCORDINGLY, THE KENNEDY CENTER PERFORMED ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL REPORTING (E.G., FORM 1099-MISC, FORM 1096). AS THE KENNEDY CENTER REPORTED ALL VENDOR PAYMENTS UNDER ITS TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER, VSA WILL NOT REPORT A FIGURE FOR FORM 1096.
FISCAL YEAR
FORM 990, PAGE 1, LINE A
VSA ARTS, INC. (VSA) KEEPS ITS BOOKS AND COMPUTES ITS INCOME ON THE BASIS OF A 52-53 WEEK TAX YEAR. THE 52-53 WEEK TAX YEAR ALWAYS ENDS ON SUNDAY AND ALWAYS ON THE SUNDAY NEAREST TO THE LAST CALENDAR DAY IN SEPTEMBER. THE TAX YEAR REPORTED HEREIN REPRESENTS THE PERIOD FROM OCTOBER 4, 2010, THROUGH OCTOBER 2, 2011, A 52-WEEK YEAR. UNDER SECTION 441 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, VSA MADE AN INITIAL ELECTION TO USE A 52-53 WEEK TAX YEAR IN ITS FORM 990 COVERING THE TAXABLE PERIOD BEGINNING OCTOBER 2, 2006, AND ENDING ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2007. WHEN THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE RESPONDED TO THE VSA'S REQUEST, IT NOTIFIED VSA THAT IT CANNOT ACCEPT A 52-53 WEEK ELECTION FOR AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION. ACCORDINGLY, AND TO ENSURE THAT THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE WOULD ACCEPT VSA'S CURRENT RETURN, VSA CHANGED THE DATES OF ITS REPORTING PERIOD FROM THE AFOREMENTIONED DATES TO THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2010, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011.
ESTIMATED HOURS FOR RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART II, SECTION A, COLUMN B
NAME: POSITION: RELATED ORGANIZATION: HOURS: MR. DARRELL A. AYERS SECRETARY JFK CENTER FOR PERF. ARTS 37.9 MR. MICAHEL M. KAISER CHAIRMAN JFK CENTER FOR PERF. ARTS 39.7 MS. LYNN H. PRATT TREASURER JFK CENTER FOR PERF. ARTS 38.3 MS. LYNN H. PRATT TREASURER KC PRODUCTIONS 0.1 MS. LYNN H. PRATT TREASURER NSOA 0.5 MS. LYNN H. PRATT TREASURER WASH. NATIONAL OPERA 0.6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.