Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6a,7a - Members of the Midwest Wall/Ceiling C | The taxpayer prepared financial statements are prepared on a consolidated basis including the assets, liabilities, and activities of the Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors (F.E.I.N. # 36-1042740) Gypsum Drywall Council of Northern Illinois (Mid Res Com)(F.E.I.N.36-6086054) and the Chicago Drywall Finishers Advancement Fund (F.E.I.N. # 51-0162818) whose by-laws designate the Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors, Inc. as their sole voting member. Accordingly, these three organizations are related organizations as disclosed on Schedule R of each Form 990. No Compilation or Limited Review or Audit services are performed by independent accountants. Separate Forms 990 information returns are prepared and electronically filed by analyzing the taxpayer prepared consolidated financial statements and allocating expenses on the following information returns: the "Umbrella" association, Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors (FEIN 36-1042740), the Gypsum Drywall Council of Northern Illinois (FEIN 36-6086054), and the Chicago Drywall Finishers Advancement Fund (F.E.I.N. # 51-0162818.) Collective bargaining agreement funds received are maintained in separate investments accounts with Morgan Stanley.While the industry contributions received are shown in Part VII , LIne 21a of the Form 990 as "membership dues" , they are in fact receipts according to terms of collective bargaining agreements. Accordingly, the response to Schedule C, Part III A indicates that these amounts received are in fact from tax-exempt labor entities which do not deduct any of these collective bargaining payments to the Umbrella Accociation (Midwest Wall and Ceiling Contractors) as "dues" expenses. | |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | Forms 990 and 1023 are available to the Public upon request. Other Governing documents, policies, and financial statements are available in accordance with IRS regulations and State of Illinois Nonprofit Corporation Statutes and Open Records Act. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management | The Board of Directors formally reviews the budgeted expenses and has had a solid knowledge of the competence and success of the Executive Director in operating this and similar organizations for many years. Their determination of compensation to Rena Berke Associates Inc. is based upon such knowledge in conjunctions with budgetary reviews. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | Annual statement signed by Board members regarding compliance with conflict of interest policy |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | Executive Director reviews the return with a finance committtee delegated by governing board. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | See Schedule O |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 3 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 3: Description of Delegated Duties to Management Company | Rena Berke Associates Inc.has been engaged to perform the Executive Director functions of the Association which comprise management and planning of functions and activities of the Association, incurring expenses for support staff for accounting purposes, securing and inccuring rental payments for office space, expenses of office equipment, monitoring investment activities and reporting to the Board on all matters of operational, financial, and investment activities significant to the stability of the Association. |
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| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |