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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION
Employer identification number
04-2297514
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
9,439,372
6,958,804
16,781,991
9,675,742
6,533,364
49,389,273
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......
20,700,001
21,006,250
23,553,760
23,645,005
23,244,459
112,149,475
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.
30,139,373
27,965,054
40,335,751
33,320,747
29,777,823
161,538,748
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
3,047,509
591,744
3,712,807
3,329,584
978,233
11,659,877
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..
3,047,509
591,744
3,712,807
3,329,584
978,233
11,659,877
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
149,878,871
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
30,139,373
27,965,054
40,335,751
33,320,747
29,777,823
161,538,748
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
339,432
282,710
348,259
383,768
416,153
1,770,322
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
339,432
282,710
348,259
383,768
416,153
1,770,322
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.)
..
1,090,255
790,524
1,002,599
1,184,340
1,150,772
5,218,490
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
31,569,060
29,038,288
41,686,609
34,888,855
31,344,748
168,527,560
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
88.930 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.800 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.050 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.010 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM CORPORATION
Employer identification number
04-2297514
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
IN ADDITION, THE AQUARIUM HAS NEGOTIATED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, BOSTON, WHICH WILL PROVIDE AQUARIUM RESEARCHERS WITH LIBRARY AND RESEARCH LAB ACCESS, ENABLE NEAQ PI'S TO ACCEPT GRADUATE STUDENTS (INCLUDING LOW-COST OPTIONS FOR NEAQ STAFF MEMBERS), AND SUPPORT A PATHWAY FOR INCREASING THE DIVERSITY OF STAFF AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN MARINE ISSUES. THIS MOU WILL JOIN THOSE ALREADY IN PLACE WITH ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY AND BOSTON UNIVERSITY, AS A MEANS OF ENHANCING NEAQ'S GLOBAL REACH IN MARINE SCIENCE. IN 2013, THE CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT CONTINUED TO FOCUS ON FOUR KEY INITIATIVES: ENGAGING BUSINESSES AND EDUCATING CONSUMERS AND CHEFS ON SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD (FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE); SUPPORTING THE CREATION AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE PROTECTED AREAS, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE PHOENIX ISLAND PROTECTED AREA (PIPA); FUNDING SMALL SCALE CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE WORLD THROUGH OUR MARINE CONSERVATION ACTION FUND (MCAF); AND HELPING RELAUNCH THE OCEAN HEALTH INDEX. PROGRESS AND/OR MAJOR ADVANCES IN EACH OF THESE FOUR AREAS ARE SUMMARIZED BELOW. THE GROWTH AND IMPACT OF OUR SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD PROGRAMS CONTINUED IN 2013 AND IS REFLECTED IN THE ACHIEVEMENTS OF BOTH OUR CORPORATE AND OUTREACH WORK. WE CELEBRATED THE FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH GORTON'S WITH A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL PRESS OUTREACH EFFORT, RESULTING IN COVERAGE BY THE GLOUCESTER TIMES, BOSTON GLOBE, AND HUFFINGTON POST, AMONG OTHERS. OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH COMPANIES (AHOLD USA, DARDEN RESTAURANTS, GORTON'S, THE FRESH MARKET AND SEA PORT PRODUCTS) EXPANDED BEYOND OUR SUPPLY CHAIN WORK TO INCLUDE POLICY ENGAGEMENTS AND FISHERY IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, THE LATTER OF WHICH WERE SHOWCASED AT THE 2013 CLINTON GLOBAL INITIATIVE. INTEREST IN OUR PROGRAM HAS LED TO SEVERAL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND WE ANTICIPATE ADDING A NEW CORPORATE PARTNER IN 2014. OUR OUTREACH EFFORTS INCLUDED A HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL CELEBRATE SEAFOOD DINNER SERIES, EXPANDED INVOLVEMENT IN THE NANTUCKET WINE FESTIVAL AND PARTICIPATION IN NUMEROUS CONFERENCES AND PUBLIC EVENTS (WHERE WE WERE OFTEN REPRESENTED BY OUR RESIDENT SUSTAINABILITY FELLOW, BARTON SEAVER). WE ALSO CONTINUED THE GROWTH OF THE WORLD OCEANS DAY FESTIVAL AND RENEWED EFFORTS TO BRING ALL PROGRAM EDUCATORS, VOLUNTEERS AND LIVE BLUE AMBASSADORS UP TO SPEED ON THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD AND TACTICS TO ENGAGE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THEIR SEAFOOD CHOICES. THE PHOENIX ISLANDS PROTECTED AREA (PIPA), A COLLABORATION WITH THE REPUBLIC OF KIRIBATI AND CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL, IS THE LARGEST AND DEEPEST UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE SITE. IN 2013 WE COMPLETED THE LEGAL, FINANCIAL AND PLANNING WORK NECESSARY TO GAIN TAX EXEMPT STATUS FOR THE PIPA TRUST AND ESTABLISH A MANAGED ENDOWMENT WITH AN INITIAL $5.0 MILLION CONTRIBUTION BY THE GOVERNMENT OF KIRIBATI AND CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL. THE MARINE CONSERVATION ACTION FUND (MCAF) SUPPORTS TIMELY, SMALL-SCALE CONSERVATION PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD THAT HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO ADVANCE GOOD SCIENCE AND ACHIEVE SIGNIFICANT CONSERVATION SUCCESS. IN 2013, MCAF SUPPORTED SIX CONSERVATION PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE. THE OCEAN HEALTH INDEX (OHI) IS A TOOL THAT ASSESSES THE STATE OF THE WORLD'S OCEANS BY MEASURING TEN MAJOR GOALS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF A COUNTRY'S WATER. THE PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE OHI IS TO CATALYZE EFFORTS TO ENSURE MORE SUSTAINABLE USE AND MANAGEMENT OF MARINE RESOURCES. IT IS LEAD BY CONSERVATION INTERNATIONAL AND DRAWS UPON A BROAD ARRAY OF SCIENTISTS LED BY BEN HALPERN AT THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR ECOLOGICAL ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS IN SANTA BARBARA. AS ONE OF THE FOUNDING PARTNERS FOR THE PROJECT, OUR EFFORTS AT NEAQ FOCUS ON THE FISHERIES/FOOD PROVISION GOALS. WE ARE WORKING WITH THE PROJECT'S SCIENTISTS AND SOME OF OUR CORPORATE SEAFOOD PARTNERS TO IMPROVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE OHI METHODOLOGY AND INTERPRETATION OF ITS RESULTS, WHICH WERE UPDATED AND RELEASED IN OCTOBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS BUT DOES NOT HAVE STOCKHOLDERS. MEMBERSHIP AT THE AQUARIUM PROVIDES LIMITED BENEFITS SUCH AS UNLIMITED VISITATION TO OUR EXHIBITS AND DISCOUNTS AT THE CAFE, GIFT SHOP AND IMAX THEATER FOR A PERIOD OF 1 YEAR. MEMBERSHIP IS A MEANS OF PROVIDING MUCH NEEDED FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE ORGANIZATION. HOWEVER, MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT PROVIDE ENTITLEMENTS OR RIGHTS SUCH AS ELECTING INDIVIDUALS TO THE GOVERNING BODY OR ANY INFLUENCE IN ESTABLISHING POLICIES, PROCEDURES OR MANAGERIAL ACTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT AND REVIEWED BY INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. ONCE THE DOCUMENT IS CONSIDERED READY FOR REVIEW, COPIES (EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B) ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT LEAST ONE WEEK PRIOR TO A PREVIOUSLY SCHEDULED MEETING TO REVIEW IT. SCHEDULE B IS NOT INCLUDED FOR REVIEW IN ORDER TO RESPECT DONOR CONFIDENTIALITY AS REQUESTED BY SEVERAL DONORS. IN ADDITION TO THE FORM 990, MANAGEMENT PREPARES AND DISTRIBUTES A SUMMARY OF KEY ELEMENTS CONTAINED IN THE FORM 990 TO FACILITATE THE REVIEW. A COPY OF FORM 990-T IS ALSO PROVIDED ALONG WITH A BREAKOUT OF THE VARIOUS BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS GENERATING UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. DURING THE MEETING, MANAGEMENT LEADS THE COMMITTEE THROUGH THE SUMMARY DOCUMENT, PAUSING TO ADDRESS QUESTIONS AND FACILITATE DISCUSSION AS NECESSARY. THE TAX PROFESSIONAL FROM THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO REVIEWED THE DOCUMENT IS ALSO PRESENT AND PARTICIPATES IN THE REVIEW SESSION. MINUTES OF THE MEETING ARE PREPARED AND RETAINED AS A RECORD. ANY CHANGES RESULTING FROM THE REVIEW ARE INCORPORATED IN THE FORM 990 AND THE COMMITTEE CHAIR DISTRIBUTES THAT DOCUMENT (EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B, WHICH IS REDACTED TO HONOR THE REQUEST FOR CONFIDENTIALITY OF SEVERAL DONORS) TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WITH HIS/HER COMMENTS BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FULL BOARD IS TYPICALLY GIVEN A WEEK TO TEN DAYS TO COMMENT PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ALONG WITH A CERTIFICATION AND DESCRIPTION PAGE, TO OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND MIDDLE MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEES. THEY ARE TO COMPLETE AND RETURN THE CERTIFICATION THAT THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DISCLOSE WHAT CONFLICTS THEY MAY HAVE. MANAGEMENT MONITORS THE RECEIPT OF THESE CERTIFICATIONS TO ENSURE THAT ALL ARE RETURNED AND MAINTAINED ON FILE. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES ARE REVIEWED AND A DETERMINATION IS MADE ON WHAT ACTION, IF ANY, MUST BE TAKEN TO PRESERVE GENERALLY ACCEPTED GOVERNING PRINCIPLES AND AVOID REAL AND/OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS WHEN THE INDIVIDUAL IS EXPECTED TO VOTE OR MAKE A BUSINESS DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY APPOINTS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONCERNING THE BASE COMPENSATION AND ANY BONUS OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR DETERMINATIONS FOR THE CEO AND CFO. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (OR, PURSUANT TO DELEGATED AUTHORITY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, IF THE DECISIONS ARE MADE BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES) THEN REVIEWS AND MAKES FINAL DETERMINATIONS ON SALARY AND ANY BONUS OPPORTUNITIES AND/OR DETERMINATIONS FOR THE CEO AND CFO. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION POLICIES AND PROGRAMS APPLICABLE TO OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS, AND ANY MAJOR CHANGES IN BENEFIT PLANS THAT ARE APPLICABLE TO THE CEO, CFO AND OTHER DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO PROVIDE DIRECT COMPENSATION PROGRAMS AND POTENTIAL EARNING OPPORTUNITIES WHICH REFLECT THE RELATIVE SIZE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THE INDUSTRY SEGMENT OF WHICH IT IS A PART AND WHICH ACCOMPLISH THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE WITHOUT CAUSING ANY PART OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NET EARNINGS TO INURE TO THE PRIVATE BENEFIT OF AN INDIVIDUAL. SIMULTANEOUSLY, THE POLICY SUPPORTS THE CHALLENGES FACED BY THE ORGANIZATION BY PROVIDING INCREASED PAY-FOR PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES TO THE INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE MANAGING THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CARRIES OUT THIS POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS OR AS A NEED ARISES. THE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION BY THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES OF THE ORGANIZATION. -RELEVANT LOCAL MARKET COMPENSATION DATA FOR CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S AND PRESIDENTS FROM PUBLISHED SURVEYS OF BOTH TAX-EXEMPT AND FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. -FROM 990 COMPENSATION DATA FOR THE RELEVANT POSITIONS AT OTHER TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND COMPLEXITY BOTH WITHIN AND OUTSIDE THE CULTURAL INSTITUTIONAL SEGMENT. - COMPENSATION DATA OF CEOS OBTAINED THROUGH A NATIONAL NETWORK OF AQUARIA HUMAN RESOURCE PROFESSIONALS. - COMPENSATION DATA OF CEOS OBTAINED THROUGH A LOCAL NETWORK OF CULTURAL INSTITUTION HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONALS. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE INFORMATION PROVIDED AND VOTES TO: - SET BASE SALARY IN LIGHT OF THE MARKET DATA AND THE INDIVIDUAL'S BACKGROUND, EXPERIENCES PERSONAL SKILLS, JOB PERFORMANCE. -CONSIDER ANNUAL BONUS AWARDS, IF ANY, IN A UNIQUE CASE OF MERITORIOUS PERFORMANCE. FOR 2013, THE BASE SALARY AND BONUS OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CEO AND CFO WERE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES (IN A MEETING NOTICED AND OPEN TO ALL TRUSTEES) BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE ACTUAL BONUSES PAID FOR 2013 TO THE CEO AND CFO WERE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONCERNING THE ATTAINMENT OF THE BONUS GOALS ESTABLISHED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR. SUMMARIES OF ALL DISCUSSIONS AND DELIBERATIONS CONCERNING COMPENSATION ARE DOCUMENTED AND PROVIDED TO THE VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY REQUESTING THEM IN WRITING OR IN PERSON TO NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM, CENTRAL WHARF, BOSTON, MA 02110. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM AND THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE AS WELL AS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
GAIN ON VALUATION OF PENSION LIABILITY 1,018,979. LOSS ON VALUATION OF NON-QUALIFIED PENSION LIABILITY -79,898. NET CHANGE IN BENEFICIAL TRUST 171,253. REALIZED LOSS ON CONVERSION OF GIFTS OF STOCK -1,801. ROUNDING -57.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.