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
MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
04-3294008
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.") ....
619,341
601,557
598,984
374,816
215,929
2,410,627
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..
619,341
601,557
598,984
374,816
215,929
2,410,627
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.
2,410,627
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..
619,341
601,557
598,984
374,816
215,929
2,410,627
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,510
7,699
5,094
2,037
823
21,163
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..
126
5,906
2,588
92
8,712
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
2,440,502
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
20,975
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
98.780 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.640 %
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
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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
MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
04-3294008
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD TREASURER REVIEWS THE 990 AND PRESENTS IT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS PRIOR TO APPROVAL AND FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD VICE CHAIR IS CHARGED WITH MONITORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMPLIANCE, INCLUDING DISCLOSURES BY BOARD MEMBERS OF ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND AS DECISIONS AND DISCUSSION ON PARTICULAR MATTERS COME BEFORE THE BOARD. MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS IN ADVANCE AND RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DECISIONS IN WHICH THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
SALARY RANGES FOR EACH TYPE OF POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR, ARE ESTABLISHED, REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED BY BOARD APPROVAL EVERY THREE YEARS OR AS WARRANTED BY THE BOARD PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. SALARY RANGES FOR EACH TYPE OF POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION ARE ESTABLISHED, REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED BY BOARD APPROVAL EVERY THREE YEARS OR AS WARRANTED, BY THE BOARD PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. BOARD MEMBERS/OFFICERS ARE UNCOMPENSATED VOLUNTEERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Name:
MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT INC
EIN: 04-3294008
Explanation:
OCTOBER 1, 2012INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICEP.O. BOX 9941OGDEN, UT 84409RE: MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT, 04-3294008, FOR TAX YEAR 2011DEAR SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE:ON BEHALF OF MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AIDS PREVENTION PROJECT, DBA MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN PACIFIC ISLANDERS FOR HEALTH ("MAP FOR HEALTH"), I AM WRITING TO REQUEST AN ABATEMENT OF ANY POTENTIAL PENALTIES OR FINES FOR FAILURE TO FILE TIMELY RETURNS AS PER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 6652(C)(1) ON THE BASIS OF REASONABLE CAUSE.REASONABLE CAUSE HAS BEEN DEFINED AS SUCH A CAUSE AS WOULD PROMPT AN ORDINARILY INTELLIGENT MAN TO ACT UNDER SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES AS DID THE TAXPAYER IN FAILING TO FILE HIS TAX RETURN ON TIME. SEE CHARLES E. PEARSALL & SON, 29 BTA 747 (1934). REASONABLE CAUSE FOR FAILURE TO FILE EXISTS TO THE EXTENT THAT THE TAXPAYER CAN SATISFACTORILY SHOW THAT HE EXERCISED ORDINARY BUSINESS CARE AND PRUDENCE IN PROVIDING FOR THE FILING OF HIS RETURN.MAP FOR HEALTH IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN 1995 TO PROVIDE HEALTH COUNSELING AND SUPPORT, REFERRAL AND SCREENING SERVICES, AND GENERAL HEALTH PROMOTION AND ADVOCACY FOR THE ASIAN AMERICAN POPULATION IN THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FULL TIME STAFF OF THREE INDIVIDUALS AND IS MANAGED BY A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. TAX RETURNS HAVE BEEN FILED ON A TIMELY BASIS EVERY YEAR UNTIL THIS MOST RECENT TAX YEAR.IN 2011, MAP FOR HEALTH UNDERWENT MAJOR CHANGES IN THE COMPOSITION OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ITS STAFF. SPECIFICALLY, THESE CHANGES INCLUDED THE TURNOVER OF SEVERAL BOARD DIRECTORS, THE ADDITION OF SIX NEW BOARD DIRECTORS, AND THE DEPARTURE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE ORGANIZATION. AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS YEAR, A NEW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ASSUMED LEADERSHIP OF MAP FOR HEALTH. ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2012, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REQUESTED A LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE ORGANIZATION FOR MEDICAL REASONS. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE BOARD DISCOVERED THAT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FAILED TO MAKE PROPER PREPARATIONS TO FILE THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURN. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS SINCE STEPPED IN TO ENGAGE OUR ACCOUNTING FIRM AND RESOLVE THIS OUTSTANDING ISSUE AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNPAID ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE AND WILL NO LONGER BE EMPLOYED BY THE ORGANIZATION EFFECTIVE THIS MONTH.THE TERMINATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ENSUING IMMEDIATE INTERVENTION BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS TO EXPEDITE THE SUBMISSION OF THE NECESSARY TAX FILINGS INDICATE AN EXERCISE OF REASONABLE CARE AND PRUDENCE. FINALLY, THE PAYMENT OF ANY DELINQUENCY FEE OR PENALTY WOULD IMPOSE A SEVERE FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ON THE ORGANIZATION. THE MAJORITY OF MAP FOR HEALTH'S REVENUE ONLY PROVIDES CURRENT CASH TO PAY CURRENT OPERATING EXPENSES. IN THE PAST YEAR, WE HAVE SEEN OUR FUNDING DECLINE DUE TO CUTS IN GOVERNMENT FUNDING. WE CONTINUE TO ANTICIPATE FURTHER SUBSTANTIAL CUTS IN EXPECTED FUNDS. PAYMENT OF ANY PENALTY WOULD DEPLETE A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORKING CAPITAL AND WOULD REQUIRE SEVERE CUTS TO OUR PROGRAMMING AND SERVICE IN THE COMMUNITY.THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 6652(C)(3), THE FAILURE TO TIMELY FILE FORM 990 FOR THE TAXPAYER WAS NOT DUE TO WILLFUL NEGLECT, BUT A REASONABLE CAUSE. CONSEQUENTLY, WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST THAT ANY POTENTIAL PENALTIES BE WAIVED.SHOULD YOU HAVE ANY FURTHER QUESTIONS OR DESIRE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CONTACT ME.SINCERELY YOURS,ELISA CHOI, M.D.CHAIRPERSON, BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF MASSACHUSETTS ASIAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDERS (MAP) FOR HEALTHTHIS STATEMENT HAS BEEN MADE UNDER PENALTIES OF PERJURY