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
LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM
Employer identification number
94-6104179
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?
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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.") ....
1,528,912
2,664,302
1,353,531
1,621,902
933,912
8,102,559
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,528,912
2,664,302
1,353,531
1,621,902
933,912
8,102,559
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)..
1,494,232
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,608,327
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..
1,528,912
2,664,302
1,353,531
1,621,902
933,912
8,102,559
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
31,664
43,834
45,308
52,338
43,691
216,835
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
1,013
6,774
6,208
1,208
14,502
29,705
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,349,099
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
4,331,309
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
79.150 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
81.240 %
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
.....................................................
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.") .
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
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
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
.....
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
Page 4
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:
12000229
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
LINDSAY WILDLIFE MUSEUM
Employer identification number
94-6104179
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER LEGALFILINGS ARE MAINTAINED IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND HELD AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BYTAX AUTHORITIES AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. TAX RETURNS ARE POSTED ANNUALLY TOWWW.GUIDESTAR.COM AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICE IN WALNUT CREEK, CALIFORNIA.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF CERTAIN HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.OTHER HIGH LEVEL EMPLOYEESCOMPENSATION OF OTHER HIGH-LEVEL PERSONNEL AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY BY A MEMBER OF MANAGEMENT. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARIES AND ALL RELATED BENEFITS. ALL DECISIONS ARE THEN DOCUMENTED IN PERSONNEL FILES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
No interested person of the museum shall participate in making or attempting to influence a decision in which he or she has a real or potential financial interest. A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ATLEAST ANNUALLY. ALL PERSONNEL (INCLUDING EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS) AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE (IN WRITING) POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ANY RELATED PARTY AFFILIATIONS. LOANS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF MANAGEMENT AND THE BOARD ARE STRICTLY PROHIBITED. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS FULL TRANSPARENCY ON ALL RELATIONSHIPS. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS (IN FACT OR APPEARANCE) ARE DISCUSSED OPENLY AND RESOLVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BYTHE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DIRECTOR, audit committee including certain MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS THEN DISCUSSES THE CONTENTS OF THE RETURN WITH THE OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONAL. AFTER A FULL REVIEW (WITH MODIFICATIONS WHERE NECESSARY), THE FINAL VERSION OF THE TAX RETURN IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION'S VOTING BODY. A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BOARD AUTHORIZES THE FINAL FORM 990 WHICH IS THEN E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
Under the governing documents, members of the organization have the right to participate in certain other governance activities. However, no member has the right to receive distributions of income or assets from the organization. No member may receive a share of the organizations' profits or excess dues or a share of the organization's net assets upon dissolution.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d: Other Program Services Description
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Museum OperationsThe Museum maintains a 28,000 square-foot facility including an 8,000 square-foot exhibit hall with live animals on display, a discovery room with hands-on learning experiences for children, a theater, additional gallery and a wildlife hospital. For the year ended June 30, 2013, The museum accommodated 76,890 visitors. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: CommunicationsThe goals of the museum's communications program are to: increase the number of visitors and museum members; get the museum's message out about living with wildlife thus increasing community awareness of programs and services; work with members of the media on stories and articles about native wildlife; maintain and enhance the museum's website that provides our 520 volunteers and the general public with detailed information about wildlife as well as museum programs and services; develop collateral materials and publish newsletters to support the museum's mission. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Retail StoreThe store supports the museum's mission through sales of merchandise related to wildlife and education. Focusing on merchandise for children, the store encourages learning and exploration and fosters an appreciation for animals in our backyards and open spaces. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: VeterinaryVeterinary care and oversight is provided for the 100+ non-releasable animals in our permanent collection and the 5,565 animals brought into our wildlife hospital every year.
Client Note 1 - Investments-----------Investments consist of the following at June 30, 2013 and 2012: 2013 2012 -------------------- -------------------- Market Market Cost Value Cost Value -------------------- --------------------Money market funds $ 29,606 29,606 63,839 63,839Equities and mutual funds 446,396 532,114 419,883 455,617Corporate bonds and notes 263,451 271,142 228,755 241,940 -------------------- --------------------Totals $ 739,453 832,862 712,477 761,396 ==================== ====================During the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, proceeds from sale of investments were reinvested into other investments.Property and Equipment----------------------Property and equipment consist of the following at June 30, 2013 and 2012: 2013 2012 --------- ---------Landscaping $ 299,894 299,894Exhibit hall 2,813,540 2,676,178Exhibits 95,337 95,337Furnishings, equipment and vehicles 313,271 340,789Animal equipment 421,105 363,009Leasehold improvements 564,367 567,334Less: accumulated depreciation (2,555,809) (2,446,102) --------- ---------Net property and equipment $ 1,951,705 1,896,439 ========= =========During the year ended June 30, 2013, the Museum disposed of fully-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $62,825 and recognized a loss of $935. During the year ended June 30, 2012, the Museum disposed of fully-depreciated property with an original cost basis of $29,296 and recognized a loss of $602. Depreciation expense amounted to $171,597 and $175,669 for the years ended June 30, 2013 and 2012, respectively.Details for Form 990 Page 9 Line 7---------------------------------- Vehicle Fixed Securities Donations Assets ---------- --------- --------Net realized gain on sale of investments $ 1,634Gross revenue from vehicle donations $ 223,775Cost of vehicle donations (137,134)Accumulated depreciation of fixed assets $ 61,890Cost basis of fixed asset disposals (62,825) ---------- --------- --------Net gain (loss) on Securities $ 1,634 $ 86,641 $ (935) ========== \ / \ /Net gain (loss) on other assets $ 85,706 =========PENSION PLAN------------THE MUSEUM ESTABLISHED A 401(K) PLAN EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2009. THE PLAN IS A NON-STANDARDIZED 401(K) PROFIT SHARING PLAN AND QUALIFIES AS A TAX-EXEMPT PROFIT-SHARING PLAN AND TRUST UNDER CODE SECTIONS 401(A) AND 501(A) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. EMPLOYEES ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE AFTER ONE YEAR OFEMPLOYMENT AND 1,000 HOURS OF SERVICE. EMPLOYER MATCHING OR PROFIT SHARING CONTRIBUTIONS ARE PERMITTED BUT NOT REQUIRED. THERE WERE NO EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR THE YEARs ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 and 2012.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.