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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Maine Fiberarts
Employer identification number
01-0539738
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
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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 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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
63,887
42,177
76,417
46,801
92,565
321,847
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
63,887
42,177
76,417
46,801
92,565
321,847
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)..
145,163
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
176,684
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
63,887
42,177
76,417
46,801
92,565
321,847
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
490
227
62
27
7
813
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
322,660
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
48,671
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
54.760 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
61.710 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
0 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000057
Software Version:
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Maine Fiberarts
Employer identification number
01-0539738
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 31 REPRESENTATION OF FIBER ARTS FARMS, and OUTREACH WEBSITE, .......combined Other Programs Grants and allocations 0, Program service expenses 18,240
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Bank Charges 212
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Insurance 1,119
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Promotion 335
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Dues Subs 258
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses Internet Web 653
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets Equipment Basis after Depreciation Beginning of year 2,241, End of year 515
Form 990-EZ Part II Line 24 DETAIL ON DEPRECIATION OF EQUIPMENT MacBook Pro 8/1/09, 36 mos 2,249 basis is fully depreciated with final depreciation expense in 2012 and the IMac 9/8/10, 36 mos, cost basis 2,320, continues to be depreciated and has an ending depreciation of 515 on 12/31/12, to be fully depreciated in 2013.
Form 990-EZ Line 28 MAINE FIBER RESOURCE GUIDE - Received funding from the USDA FSMIP program Federal-State Marketing Improvement Program and worked with the Maine Department of Agriculture to create the Maine Fiber Resource Guide. This is a comprehensive, searchable online directory of fiber resources, including artists, craftspeople, farms, shops, processing mills, and businesses. Secured www.mainefiberresourceguide.com and built the site framework. Created printed and online surveys to recruit listings, which are free to anyone working in fiber in Maine. Attended Maine Ag Trades Show Augusta and Maine Fiber Frolic Windsor with booth display to alert fiber practitioners to this opportunity. Gathered images, web links, contact info, Google map information, plus description for each location. Created press releases, gatherings, e-newsletters and bulletins to network the Guides availability. This free online resource will replace our printed Maine Fiberarts Tour Map as copies have run out. The site is linked to www.mainefiberarts.org, our main website, and resources are continually added. Inquiries from the public looking for teachers, products, artwork, studios, demonstrators and more are directed to the Fiber Resource Guide.
Form 990-EZ Part III Line 29 EXHIBITIONS AT MAINE FIBERARTS - Continued revolving solo exhibitions of artists work in two- and three-month shows at our Topsham gallery. These included Jill Vendituoli needlepoint tapestries, Roslyn Logsdon rug hooking, a Weave-In seven artists, seven different looms, a Sew-In six seamstresses, Susan Mills felt work and a Holiday Fiber Art Sale with fiber work from 45 artist members. Held gallery talks and receptions to have the public meet the artist and to hear each speak about their work. Promoted shows through our quarterly newsletters, e-Bulletins, online web galleries, postcards and posters distributed throughout the region. Hosted fiber artists throughout the year who mounted shows, worked in the studio, greeted the public and taught fiber skills. Continued to greet the public and network for fiber artists, craftspeople, farms and entrepreneurs through our newsletters, events board, digital image libraries, slideshows, publications, gatherings and workshops.
Form 990-EZ Part III Line 30 CRAFT/FARM INSTITUTE - Surveyed practitioners of Maines fiber community for potential topics for a Craft/Farm Institute, the second part of our USDA marketing grant. Met with possible instructors at Cooperative Extension, Maine Arts Commission, Women Work Community, and others about workshops in fiber techniques and fiber marketing. Queried members of Maine Fiberarts and members of the public who could teach or about programs they wished to learn. These include marketing through galleries, shops, farmers markets, craft shows and online sites writing press releases photographing fiber work for print and web maximizing fiber quality preparing for studio or farm visits business planning and record keeping issues of graphic design. Several classes were inaugurated in late Fall of 2012 with more planned for 2013 and 2014.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.