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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HISTORIC HIGHFIELD INC
Employer identification number
04-3237612
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?
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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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
456,666
321,106
1,277,220
1,345,111
388,403
3,788,506
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......
207,641
197,466
268,800
135,588
159,361
968,856
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
633
7,274
7,907
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..
175,000
175,000
175,000
135,000
135,000
795,000
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
839,307
693,572
1,721,020
1,616,332
690,038
5,560,269
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
213,952
100,000
1,041,000
810,849
129,856
2,295,657
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.
48,437
16,604
65,041
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
213,952
100,000
1,041,000
859,286
146,460
2,360,698
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
3,199,571
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
839,307
693,572
1,721,020
1,616,332
690,038
5,560,269
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
28,320
38,908
60,727
72,699
81,457
282,111
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
28,320
38,908
60,727
72,699
81,457
282,111
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.).
867,627
732,480
1,781,747
1,689,031
771,495
5,842,380
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
54.760 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
43.670 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
5.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
HISTORIC HIGHFIELD INC
Employer identification number
04-3237612
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
OUR MISSION " TO PRESERVE THE LEGACY OF HIGHFIELD HALL FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, TO MAKE IT A FRIENDLY HOME FOR ARTISTIC AND COMMUNITY LIFE IN FALMOUTH, AND TO INTERPRET ITS ARCHITECTURE , LANDSCAPE AND HISTORY FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS OF ALL AGES."
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
HIGHFIELD HALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN VIRTUALLY EVERY ASPECT OF HISTORIC HIGHFIELD AND THE OPERATION OF THE HALL. SPECIFICALLY, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, VOLUNTEERS ARE INVOLVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: FUNDRAISING AND EVENT PLANNING, DOCENTS, GARDEN HELPERS, RESEARCHERS AND ARCHIVISTS, PROOFREADERS, PAINTERS AD FURNITURE REFINISHERS, CULINARY ASSISTANTS, HOST AND HOSTESSES, HOLIDAY DECOR DESIGNERS AND GREETERS FOR VISTORS TOP THE HALL.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
NO REVIEW WAS OR WILL BE CONDUCTED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ENFORCEMENT IS ENSURED BY CONTINUING EVALUATION FROM THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S JOB PERFORMANCE AND SALARY REQUIREMENTS THROUGH THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTE PREFORMS THESE EVALUATIONS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AND PRESENTS THEIR CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD FOR FINAL APPROVAL.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMS ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS AND DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTE APPROVES NEW POSITIONS AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND PUBLICA 15,241 CATERING & LIQUOR 13,816 COMMISSIONS 12,330 CULINARY INSTRUCTION 9,055 ARTISTS AND MUSICIAN COST 7,818 ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS 7,500 PRINTING AND DESIGN 6,790 CREDIT CARD FEES 5,861 EXHIBIT COSTS 5,155 CASUAL LABOR 5,134 TELEPHONE 4,702 SUPPLIES 4,380 BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXPENS 3,987 EXHIBIT COSTS 3,822 INTERNET AND WEB COSTS 3,192 CASUAL LABOR 3,155 POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 2,435 CATERING & LIQUOR 2,229 DEVELOPMENT 1,953 LANDSCAPE RESTORATION 1,777 PROGRAM INSTRUCTOR FEES 1,650 DUES AND MEMBERSHIPS 1,296 SUPPLIES 1,274 ADVERTISING 1,265 CASUAL LABOR 1,208 HOUSE MANAGER 1,003 FURNITURE & FIXTURES 1,000 LICENSE, FEES & TAX 515 CHILDRENS PROGRAM COSTS 435 HOUSE MANAGER 258 MISCELLANEOUS 236 MISCELLANEOUS 224 BOARD AND STAFF MEETINGS 45 ADVERTISING 10
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.