Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | TO PROMOTE TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE BY PROVIDING A GLOBAL FORUM TO INFORM, EDUCATE, AND ENGAGE THE MEMBERS, THE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY, AND THE PUBLIC ON ALL ASPECTS OF VACUUM COATING, SURFACE ENGINEERING AND RELATED TECHNOLOGIES. |
| ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION | FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | STUDENT SPONSORSHIPS ARE PROVIDED TO SELECTED INDIVIDUALS TO ENABLE THEM TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL TECHNICAL CONFERENCE. STIPENDS ARE PAID DIRECTLY TO THE RECIPIENTS AND SOME PAYMENTS ARE MADE DIRECTLY TO THE BILLING SOURCE TO COVER RELATED EXPENSES OF THE CONFERENCE. |
| MANAGEMENT DELEGATED | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3 | A MANAGEMENT COMPANY PROVIDES AN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND NECESSARY PERSONNEL TO PERFORM MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONAL DUTIES FOR THE SOCIETY AT AN AGREED UPON MANAGEMENT FEE. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN AND RECOMMENDS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT IT BE ACCEPTED. IF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE RETURN, THE TREASURER WORKS WITH THE CPA AND THE SOCIETY'S MANAGEMENT COMPANY (SVC) TO MODIFY IT, AFTER WHICH IT WILL RECOMMEND ACCEPTANCE. THE BOARD WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FINAL RETURN WHEN IT IS FILED. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE SOCIETY ANNUALLY REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER TO READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES, THE INTERESTED PERSON IS TO CALL IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR RESOLUTION: "WHEN THERE IS A DOUBT AS TO WHETHER ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MATTER SHALL BE RESOLVED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXCLUDING THE PERSON WHI IS THE SUBJECT OF THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT." |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS) ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND/OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | THE INVESTMENTS HAD AN UNREALIZED LOSS OF 34,755. |
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