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
NORTHEAST WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS' ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2901917
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.") ....
901,258
820,461
744,483
757,067
716,415
3,939,684
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..
901,258
820,461
744,483
757,067
716,415
3,939,684
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.
3,939,684
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..
901,258
820,461
744,483
757,067
716,415
3,939,684
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
4,144
4,089
2,421
2,038
1,025
13,717
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).
3,953,401
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,264,439
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
99.650 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.640 %
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
..............................................
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) 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.") .
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
....
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) 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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTHEAST WASTE MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS' ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
04-2901917
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO DEVELOP, SUSTAIN AND LEAD AN EFFECTIVE PARTNERSHIP OF STATES THAT HELPS ACHIEVE A CLEAN, HEALTHY, AND SUSTAINABLE ENVIRONMENT BY EXPLORING, DEVELOPING, PROMOTING, AND IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTALLY SOUND SOLUTIONS FOR: - REDUCING MATERIALS USE AND PREVENTING POLLUTION AND WASTE, - PROPERLY REUSING AND RECYCLING DISCARDED MATERIALS THAT HAVE VALUE, - SAFELY MANAGING SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTES, AND - REMEDIATING CONTAMINATED SITES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
177,200 PAGE VIEWS BY THOSE VISITORS - 16 NEWMOA LISTSERVS, INVOLVING ABOUT 2,100 PARTICIPANTS - TWO ISSUES OF THE NORTHEAST ASSISTANCE AND P2 NEWS EACH DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 1,500 READERS - 22 OTHER NEWMOA PUBLICATIONS OR DOCUMENTS ON PRIORITY TOPICS DEVELOPED AND DISTRIBUTED - 35 ONLINE DATABASES AND OTHER DOWNLOADABLE TOOLS AND RESOURCES DEVELOPED AND/OR MAINTAINED - MORE THAN 500 COMPANIES REPORTING ON THEIR MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS THROUGH THE INTERSTATE MERCURY EDUCATION AND REDUCTION CLEARINGHOUSE (IMERC) - MORE THAN 5,000 PRODUCTS LOGGED IN THE ONLINE MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS DATABASE (NOT INCLUDING A SINGLE PRODUCT THAT WAS REPORTED BY MULTIPLE COMPANIES) - 9 NEWMOA MEMBER STATES - 15 IMERC MEMBER STATES - 10 INTERSTATE CHEMICALS CLEARINGHOUSE (IC2) MEMBER STATES AND ONE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCY - 4 MEETINGS OF THE NEWMOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS - 26 WORKGROUPS OR COMMITTEES INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 500 PARTICIPANTS AND 9 NETWORKING GROUPS INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 200 PARTICIPANTS - CO-CHAIRED THE NATIONAL P2 RESULTS TASK FORCE AND A REGIONAL GREEN CHEMISTRY GOVERNMENT WORKGROUP THAT IS PART OF THE EPA REGION 1 NEW ENGLAND GREEN CHEMISTRY INITIATIVE - SEVEN NEWMOA STAFF FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.NEWMOA.ORG. 2012 NEWMOA HIGHLIGHTS STRATEGIC PLAN THE NEWMOA BOARD UNDERTOOK A YEAR-LONG EFFORT TO UPDATE AND IMPROVE NEWMOA'S STRATEGIC PLAN. THE BOARD DEVELOPED THE PLAN TO INFORM ITS ANNUAL PLANNING, FUNDRAISING, AND BUDGET PROCESS OVER THE NEXT FIVE YEARS. NEWMOA'S COMMITTEES AND WORKGROUPS IMPLEMENT THE PLAN THROUGH THEIR ANNUAL WORK PLANS, WHICH ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE NEWMOA BOARD. THE PLAN: - INTEGRATES THE CONCEPTS OF SUSTAINABILITY MORE ACTIVELY AND DELIBERATELY INTO NEWMOA'S WORK; - CLARIFIES THE BROAD SCOPE OF NEWMOA'S ACTIVITIES AND ITS SERVICES; - DEFINES THE PROBLEMS THAT NEWMOA ADDRESSES; - IDENTIFIES PRIORITIES AND STRATEGIES; AND - REAFFIRMS THE VALUE AND IMPORTANCE OF THE ASSOCIATION. MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCT REPORTING NEWMOA'S IMERC LAUNCHED THE MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS REPORTING SYSTEM, AN E- FILING SYSTEM THAT REPLACES THE PAPER MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCT NOTIFICATION FORM. THE SYSTEM IS A MORE EFFICIENT WAY FOR COMPANIES TO SUBMIT THEIR PRODUCT INFORMATION AND FOR IMERC-MEMBER STATES TO REVIEW IT. OVER 200 COMPANIES SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED THEIR NOTIFICATIONS USING THE SYSTEM. THE COMPANIES MANAGE THEIR ACCOUNTS AND VIEW ALL PREVIOUS SUBMISSIONS AND STATE PROGRAMS REVIEW AND COMMENT WITHIN THE SYSTEM. ELECTRONIC FILING HAS CREATED IMPROVEMENTS IN DATA COLLECTION AND ENTRY AND GREATLY REDUCED THE NEED FOR FOLLOW-UP ON INCOMPLETE OR INACCURATE SUBMISSIONS. FOLLOWING THE RELEASE OF E-FILING, IMERC LAUNCHED AN UPDATED AND REVAMPED MERCURY-ADDED PRODUCTS DATABASE: HTTP://WWW.NEWMOA.ORG/PREVENTION/MERCURY/IMERC/NOTIFICATION/. THE DATABASE PRESENTS INFORMATION ON THE AMOUNT AND PURPOSE OF MERCURY IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS. BROWNFIELDS CLEANUP CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELD SITES TRANSFORMS CONTAMINATED LAND FROM A PUBLIC LIABILITY TO AN ASSET THAT PROVIDES DIRECT ENVIRONMENTAL, ECONOMIC, AND EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS. IN 2012, NEWMOA CONDUCTED SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOPS ON TECHNICAL ISSUES RELATED TO WASTE SITE CLEANUP AND BROWNFIELDS. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION SUPPORTED AN INITIATIVE TO ADDRESS POLICY AND PROGRAMMATIC CHALLENGES RELATED TO THE MANAGEMENT OF MILDLY CONTAMINATED SOILS AT BROWNFIELD AND OTHER CLEANUP SITES. GREEN LODGING CALCULATOR NEWMOA LAUNCHED THE GREEN LODGING CALCULATOR TO HELP STATE SUSTAINABLE HOSPITALITY PROGRAMS AND LODGING FACILITIES ESTIMATE THE FINANCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS FROM SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES. THE CALCULATOR IS THE CULMINATION OF A MULTI-YEAR EFFORT DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE METHODOLOGIES USED FOR ESTIMATING AND COMMUNICATING THE ENVIRONMENTAL AND FINANCIAL BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE LODGING PRACTICES. HAZARDOUS WASTE TRAINING NEWMOA PROVIDED TRAINING FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM STAFF THROUGH MONTHLY INFORMATION-SHARING CONFERENCE CALLS AND TRAINING WORKSHOPS. THE CALLS FOCUSED ON A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS FROM MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL OF USED PROPANE TANKS TO PHARMACEUTICAL WASTE MANAGEMENT. NEWMOA HELD SUCCESSFUL ADVANCED HAZARDOUS WASTE INSPECTOR WORKSHOPS FOR STATE PROGRAMS IN EPA REGIONS 1 AND 2. COMPLIANCE ASSURANCE STRATEGIES NEWMOA SUPPORTED THE ENVIRONMENTAL RESULTS PROGRAM (ERP) CONSORTIUM IN 2012. THE CONSORTIUM PROVIDES STATES, EPA, AND OTHER INTERESTED GROUPS WITH A FORUM FOR SHARING EXPERIENCES, EXPERTISE, AND RESOURCES IN DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING ERP APPROACHES TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY. THE CONSORTIUM INCLUDES 18 MEMBER STATES THAT ARE USING, OR LEARNING ABOUT HOW TO USE ERP TO ADDRESS PRIORITY ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS. NEWMOA ORGANIZED WEBINARS THAT FOCUSED ON ERP FOR AUTOBODY SHOPS AND SMALL QUANTITY HAZARDOUS WASTE GENERATORS. IN ADDITION, NEWMOA REDESIGNED THE ERP CONSORTIUM WEBSITE AND DEVELOPED SEVERAL ERP FACT SHEETS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED WITH THE ACCOUNTANT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
- IF THE NEWMOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. - IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE NEWMOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND LIMITED BY AVAILABLE FUNDING.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER STAFF IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITES OF THE MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND SECRETARY OF STATE AND GUIDESTAR.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VII
BOARD MEMBERS ARE DRAWN FROM THE NEW ENGLAND STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.