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
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL GEORGIA CHAPTER INC
Employer identification number
58-1561967
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 supported organization?
................
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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
.....................................................
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
Page 3
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.") .
65,181
172,074
141,594
97,918
3,225
479,992
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......
214,641
264,083
256,654
213,906
189,739
1,139,023
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
7,100
64,824
55,990
48,696
99,585
276,195
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
286,922
500,981
454,238
360,520
292,549
1,895,210
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,895,210
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...
286,922
500,981
454,238
360,520
292,549
1,895,210
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
7,100
9,365
6,120
12,154
7,786
42,525
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
7,100
9,365
6,120
12,154
7,786
42,525
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
11,588
11,588
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
50,340
50,340
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
294,022
510,346
460,358
372,674
362,263
1,999,663
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
94.776 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.090 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.127 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.910 %
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
.....
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) 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
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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
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL GEORGIA CHAPTER INC
Employer identification number
58-1561967
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION
PART I #1
MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL'S MISSION IS TO MAKE OUR MEMBERS SUCCESSFUL BY BUILDING HUMAN CONNECTIONS TO: KNOWLEDGE, RELATIONSHIPS AND MARKETPLACES. OUR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND MEMBER NETWORKING.
DELEGATION OF CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO A MANAGEMENT COMPANY
PART VI SECTION A #3
NARDONE CONSULTING GROUP, INC. IS THE ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY FOR MPI GEORGIA CHAPTER. THEY PROVIDE PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES.
DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
PART VI SECTION A #6
AS OF JUNE 30, 2013, THE ORGANIZATION HAS 771 MEMBERS.
DESCRIPTION OF ELECTION OF GOVERNING BODY
PART VI SECTION A #7A
EACH YEAR THE MEMBERSHIP VOTES ON THE SLATE OF NOMINEES FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. VOTING MEMBERS MUST BE AT LEAST 15% OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND THE SLATE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MAJORITY OF VOTING MEMBERS.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS FOR GOVERNANCE DECISIONS
PART VI SECTION A #7B
ANY CHANGES TO THE CHAPTER BYLAWS NEED TO BE APPROVED BY THE CEO OF MPI NATIONAL AND THEN APPROVED BY OUR MEMBERSHIP.
DOCUMENTATION OF MEETINGS HELD OR WRITTEN ACTIONS UNDERTAKEN BY COMMITTEES
PART VI SECTION A #8B
WE DO NOT HAVE COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
DESCRIPTION OF REVIEW PROCESS FOR FORM 990
PART VI SECTION B #11B
THE 990 TAX RETURN WAS MADE AVAILABLE BY THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY TO THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS TO REVIEW BEFORE THE RETURN WAS SUBMITTED.
MONITORING AND ENFORCING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
PART VI SECTION B #12C
DURING THE ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT FOR INCOMING BOARD MEMBERS, THE POLICY ON CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORMS ARE PROVIDED ON THE ORGANIZATION WEBSITE FOR ORGANIZATION LEADERS TO OBTAIN. ALL THE BOARD MEMBERS MONITOR EACH OTHER CONCERNING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND IF THE QUESTION ARISES, IT IS BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
PART VI SECTION C #19
DOCUMENTS ARE ON FILE WITH THE GAMPI OFFICE WHERE STAFF TAKES REQUESTS VIA EMIAL OR PHONE.
DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF REVIEW OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PART XII #2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT OVERSEES REVIEWER SELECTION AND OVERSIGHT OF REVIEW. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE IN THIS PROCESS.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
PART XI #9
GROSS INCOME FROM AUCTIONS 22,670
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