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
SALMAGUNDI CLUB
Employer identification number
13-5365520
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 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
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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.") .
283,326
386,231
348,218
360,090
980,334
2,358,199
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......
579,439
687,809
644,878
693,626
664,168
3,269,920
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.
862,765
1,074,040
993,096
1,053,716
1,644,502
5,628,119
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
15,590
30,178
32,000
21,284
21,000
120,052
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.
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
15,590
30,178
32,000
21,284
21,000
120,052
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
5,508,067
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...
862,765
1,074,040
993,096
1,053,716
1,644,502
5,628,119
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
130,607
135,379
171,534
198,615
198,462
834,597
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
130,607
135,379
171,534
198,615
198,462
834,597
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.).
993,372
1,209,419
1,164,630
1,252,331
1,842,964
6,462,716
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
85.228 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
83.814 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
12.914 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
14.032 %
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SALMAGUNDI CLUB
Employer identification number
13-5365520
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III - LINE 1
THE SALMAGUNDI CLUB IS A 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION THAT WAS FOUNDED IN 1871. THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION AS STATED IN OUR BY-LAWS IS THE FURTHERANCE OF THE HIGHEST TRADITIONS IN THE HANDS-ON PRACTICE OF THE VISUAL ARTS AND ITS APPRECIATION BY THE PUBLIC, EMPLOYING ALL APPROPRIATE MEANS. SCNY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR EXHIBITIONS 7 DAYS A WEEK FROM 1-6PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND 1-5PM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. EVENING EVENTS FOR THE PUBLIC ARE SCHEDULED BETWEEN 6 AND 10PM IN THE EVENIGS, USUALLY ON WEEKDAYS; ADDITIONALLY, ART CLASSES ARE SCHEDULED IN THE EVENINGS AND MORNINGS. SALMAGUNDI PROVIDES SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC SUCH AS 42 EXHIBITIONS IN 2011, EDUCATIONAL LECTURES, PANEL DISCUSSIONS AND DEMONSTRATIONS BY ARTIST MEMBERS; EXHIBITIONS OF WORKS BY NON-MEMBERS, FUND-RAISING AUCTIONS, CONCERTS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, ESTABLISHED IN 1960, OFFERS EXHIBITION RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES TO YOUNG ARTISTS. EVENING MORNING AND WEEKEND WALK-IN STUDIO PAINTING AND SKETCH CLASSES CONTINUE THE ORGANIZATION'S TRADITIONAL ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY. FOR 140 YEARS, THE SALMAGUNDI CLUB HAS BEEN A VITAL CONTRIBUTOR TO THE CULTURAL LIFE OF NEW YORK CITY AND TO ARTISTS AND NON-ARTISTS ALIKE; AND TO THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA.
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III - LINE 4A
Exhibitions, 42 total, involve costs associated with keeping the galleries open Mon-Fri, 1-6pm, Sat & Sun, 1-5pm. This includes personnel costs for receptionists, maintainer, bookkeeper, housekeeper, secretary, and non-personnel costs for the security system, insurance, HVAC, advertising, printing, including equipment and supplies. Exhibits include Main, Lower, Patrons' Gallery, Parlor, Board Room and Library Gallery; permanent collection as well as rotating exhibitions every 2 to 3 weeks such as American Watercolor Society, American Artists' Professional League, Audubon Society, American Masters, National Society of Painters in Casein & Acrylic, U.S. Coast Guard Art, Archival Photographs, Scholarship & Junior Artists, In the News, Non-Members Painting & Sculpture, Non-Members' Photography & Graphics, and Strokes of Genius are some of the exhibitions in 2011.
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III - LINE 4B
Art Classes: Salmagundi offers quality art education to students of all ages in a relaxed atmosphere without the pressures of academia. Supporting the idea that through the hands-on practice of painting/sketching etc. one can continue to develop a more productive life and self validation using art as a means of self expression and a way to "evoke the deepest and simpler powers in which man recognizes himself" (Arheim, Visual Thinking, 1969, page 315). There are five classes scheduled weekly. In 2011, there were 500 walk-in art classes allowing experienced artist teachers to work with students of all ages in a one-on-one learning environment in different media and at their own pace.
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III - LINE 4C
Workshops: Salmagundi hosts specialized intensive workshops, open to the public, that address specific media: oil, watercolor graphics, etc. These skill developing workshops feature a wide range of well known artists and instructors from all over the United States. In 2011, Instruction was offered by Max Ginsburg, John Traynor, Richard McKinley, Kevin MacPherson, and Ellen Buselli.
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
PART III - LINE 4D
Other Programs: Salmagundi offers a wide range of services and programs such as lectures, concerts, demonstrations, tango dancing lessons, panel discussions which allow for the public as well as for our members to participate in educational events and art criticism. There is a full service restaurant and bar open to participating individuals. If you attend one of our educational offerings, you are permitted to use our restaurant and bar. In 2011, space was utilized by the American Watercolor Society, American Artist Professional League, U.S. Coast Guard, the Appraisers' Association of America, the Portrait Institute, Stecher & Horowitz Young Competition Series, the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation, the Deadline Club, the Finland Center Foundation, and Arts for Healing.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION A - QUESTION 2
claudia seymour, president, and mark seymour, director HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. Governance, management & disclosure PART VI, SECTION A - QUESTION 4 Article I, section 10B. Junior membership Junior members shall be under the age of 35 years, and elect to apply for junior membership rather than artist or lay membership (Amended April 1, 2011). Article I, Section 10C. A scholarship member shall ne 21 years of age up to and including 30 years of age unless an exception is made by the board of directors (amended April 1, 2011). Article VII, section 3. Art committee The art committee shall consist of eleven artist members and three resident artist member alternates. The art committee shall determine the qualifications of each candidate for artist membership. When in the judgment of the art committee the advice of specialists outside the art committee would assist the art committee in determining the qualifications of a candidate for artist membership, for example, in the fields of music, drama, literature, architecture and photography, the art committee may seek such advice from whatever source it deems desirable. A record of such advice shall be kept and made available to the board of directors and the committee on admissions (amended October 6, 2011). Article xi, section 1. Amendments The by-laws may be amended by two-thirds of the eligible-to-vote members present at any meeting of the general membership, but the quorum necessary for that purpose shall be thirty eligible-to-vote members and no proposed amendments shall be acted upon unless it shall have been offered at a previous meeting of the general membership and posted on the club's physical and virtual (website) bulletin board for at least thirty days (amended June 3, 2011).
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION A - QUESTION 6
The Salmagundi club was incorporated as a membership organization.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION A - QUESTION 7A
At a general meeting, the board of directors and membership propose a slate of twelve resident members for election to the nominating committee. The slate of twelve candidates is mailed to all resident members who select seven names. The five names with the highest number of votes constitute the nominating committee who, in turn, posts the qualified members to be voted on as directors, officers and chairmen, and members of committee at the general meeting every two years.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION A - QUESTION 7B
All by law changes must be posted and mailed to members and then must be voted on at a general membership meeting.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION B - QUESTION 11B.
Board finance committee reviews and approves form 990. The board is provided a copy of the form 990 filed with the IRS.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION B - QUESTION 12C
all vendor services employed are reviewed by the house committee or board of directors.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION B - QUESTION 15A & 15B
The house committee and full board review and approve compensation of executive director.
Governance, management & disclosure
PART VI, SECTION C - QUESTION 19
The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENT: 41,058.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.