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
NEWTOWN MACON INC
Employer identification number
58-2273893
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.") ....
2,125,864
743,139
791,571
4,406,483
3,527,801
11,594,858
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..
2,125,864
743,139
791,571
4,406,483
3,527,801
11,594,858
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.
11,594,858
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..
2,125,864
743,139
791,571
4,406,483
3,527,801
11,594,858
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
247,360
196,710
177,184
158,956
256,394
1,036,604
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).
12,631,462
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
7,021,414
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
91.790 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.590 %
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
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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
...............
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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
....
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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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEWTOWN MACON INC
Employer identification number
58-2273893
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
RECORDING STUDIO WHICH THE NATIONAL TRUST NAMED AS ONE OF THE STATE'S 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC TREASURES. THE OCMULGEE HERITAGE TRAIL CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF OUR MAIN FOCUSES. WE ARE CONTINUING TO DEVELOP AMERSON RIVER PARK FOR PASSIVE RECREATION. WE HAVE CONSTRUCTED PICNIC AND OVERLOOK PAVILIONS, A PLAYGROUND, A CANOE LAUNCH AND PRIMITIVE TRAILS. WE HAVE PREPARED THE MASTER PLAN AND WILL BEGIN CONSTRUCTION IN 2013. WE HAVE ALSO LAUNCHED AN ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM WHICH HAS BROUGHT 6,000 - 7,000 STUDENTS TO THE PARK SINCE IT WAS STARTED. WE HAVE COMPLETED CONSTRUCTION OF THE LEVEE TRAIL AND THE RIVERSIDE DRIVE TRAIL AND STREETSCAPE. THE RIVERSIDE CEMETERY TRAIL, THE OTIS LOOP AND EXTENSION TO WALNUT CREEK ARE STILL IN PROGRESS. WE HAVE ALSO PRESERVED THE HISTORIC WILLIAM G. LEE CAMELLIA GARDENS AND CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN TRAIL SECTIONS AT SPRING STREET AND ROTARY PARK AS WELL.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
EXPO FOR THE TWENTY FINALISTS OF THE MACON MOGUL COMPETITION WHERE POTENTIAL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS PITCHED THEIR IDEAS TO JUDGES AND RESIDENTS. GATEWAY, PARTNERING WITH NEW TOWN, ASSISTED MOGUL WINNER, TAILSSPIN, WITH THE SELECTION AND RENOVATION THE OF THEIR NEW RETAIL SPACE IN DOWNTOWN MACON. AS OF THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2012, RENOVATIONS WERE COMPLETED AND THE STORE WAS IN PROCESS OF BEING STOCKED FOR AN EARLY FALL OPENING. THE NUMBER OF PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS INCREASED TO 38 GROUPS AIMED AT ENHANCING AREA TOURISM, ARTS, MUSIC, EDUCATION AND COMMERCE. THE INITIATIVE CONTINUED TO FOSTER COLLABORATION AMONG THE GROUPS AND PROVIDED SUPPORT AND PROMOTION FOR INNOVATIVE NEW OFFERINGS TO THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: WORKING WITH THE CHERRY BLOSSOM FESTIVAL TO BRING THE FIRST STREET ART PROJECT TO MACON IN SPRING 2012; WITH MACON CONCERT ASSOCIATION TO HOST INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED VIOLINIST AND MULTIMEDIA ARTIST, TIM FAIN AT WESLEYAN COLLEGE PROMOTING MUSIC, VISUAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY WITH THE AREA'S FIRST LIVE SOCIAL Q&A VIA TWITTER; TO INTRODUCE THE GROUP STREETLINE - ORGANIZED TO KEEP TEENS IN SCHOOL AND OFF THE STREET BY ENGAGING THEM IN THE ARTS TO AN AUDIENCE OF TOURISM PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE STATE AT THE GOVERNOR'S CONFERENCE ON TOURISM HOSTED IN MACON IN SEPT. 2011; AND HELP SPONSOR AND PROMOTE THE MUSEUM OF ART'S AND SCIENCES NEW DIGITAL PLANETARIUM. ADDITIONALLY A VARIETY OF RESOURCES WERE SHARED WITH THE CITY OF MACON AND PARTNERING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING WELCOME KITS, PHOTOS AND VIDEO ADOPTED BY THE AREA COLLEGES FOR RECRUITMENT PURPOSES.
THIRD ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
GENERATE 36 MILLION FOR INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS AND LEVERAGE AT LEAST 82 MILLION IN ADDITIONAL PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT. WE ALSO TOOK OVER THE MANAGEMENT OF THE HISTORIC TERMINAL STATION WHICH CONSISTED OF MANAGING A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT WHICH RESULTED IN A BUS TRANSFER STATION AND PARKING AND RENOVATION OF THE LOBBY. WE ALSO MANAGED THE TENANTS AND EVENT RENTALS AT THE STATION.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
INCREASING RESIDENTS: OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS, NEWTOWN MACON COMPLETED OUR GOAL OF CONSTRUCTING A RESIDENTIAL PARKING AND COMMERCIAL FACILITY AND ESTABLISHING A GAP FINANCING POOL WITH WILL HELP TO SPUR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS THAT WILL COME TO FRUITION IN OUR FUTURE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. BIBB COUNTY AGREED TO ISSUE 5 MILLION IN BONDS WHICH WILL BECOME THE EQUITY NEEDED TO SECURE FINANCING FOR LOFT DEVELOPMENTS DOWNTOWN. THIS WILL ADD MORE THAN 150 UNITS DOWNTOWN. IN A LOFT MARKET STUDY FACILITATED BY NEWTOWN, RESULTS SHOWED THAT THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT CAN ABSORB AN ADDITIONAL 235 MARKET RATE UNITS EACH YEAR FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS. WE HAVE PERFORMED SITE DEMOLITION AND REMEDIATION FOR A PIECE OF PROPERTY WHICH IS PLANNED FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CONDOS DIRECTLY ON THE OCMULGEE RIVER. WE HAVE ALSO BEEN AN ADVOCATE FOR ATLANTA-MACON PASSENGER RAIL BY MANAGING THE GPR INITIATIVE AND HELPING TO RAISE FUNDS.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART VI
THE ORGANIZATION RETAINS ALL DOCUMENTS FOR 7 YEARS
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE CFO AND CEO REVIEW THE FORM 990. IT IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE BOARD AND STAFF FILL OUT QUESTIONNAIRES ANNUALLY.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
REVENUE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDED UNREALIZED GAINS FROM INVESTMENTS TOTALING 153,209 DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012. UNREALIZED GAINS FROM INVESTMENTS ARE NOT REPORTABLE ON THE FORM 990.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.