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
PLUMBERS LOCAL 75 EDUCATION FUND
Employer identification number
39-6146586
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.") .
36,861
22,816
3,617
10,288
16,614
90,196
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......
1,153,288
1,031,047
1,114,174
1,081,987
1,124,588
5,505,084
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.
1,190,149
1,053,863
1,117,791
1,092,275
1,141,202
5,595,280
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.)
5,595,280
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...
1,190,149
1,053,863
1,117,791
1,092,275
1,141,202
5,595,280
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
14,343
10,417
10,847
11,219
9,905
56,731
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
14,343
10,417
10,847
11,219
9,905
56,731
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.)..
1,204,492
1,064,280
1,128,638
1,103,494
1,151,107
5,652,011
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
99.000 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.830 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.170 %
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
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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
PLUMBERS LOCAL 75 EDUCATION FUND
Employer identification number
39-6146586
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE FUND'S MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF CONTRACTORS, JOURNEYMEN, APPRENTICES, EMPLOYEES AND INSTRUCTORS IN THE PLUMBING TRADE AND RELATED OCCUPATIONS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE PMC APPOINTS EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES, THE PLUMBERS LOCAL 75 APPOINTS LABOR REPRESENTATIVES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
DECISIONS FOR THE FUND ARE MADE BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTING OF LABOR AND EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVES, EACH HAVING EQUAL VOTING POWER
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
THE FUND HAS NO COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE FUND'S TRAINING DIRECTOR AND BOOKKEEPER. THEY REVIEW AND APPROVE IT, THEN PRESENT THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW AND FILING APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE FUND ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN SEPTEMBER 2012 WHICH REQUIRES OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL MONITOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE TRAINING DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON 45 HOUR WORK WEEKS AND IS SET AT PAY LEVEL COMPARABLE TO MEMBERS OF THE PLUMBERS TRADE, ASSISTANT DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON 40 HOUR WORK WEEKS AND IS ALSO BASED ON COMPARABLE PAY FOR PLUMBERS UNION MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ON FILE AT THE FUND'S OFFICE AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROGRAM: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,807. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,807. MED GAS LAB: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,418. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,418. COMPUTER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 21,562. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 21,562. PLUMBERS LABOR MANAGEMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 17,531. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,531. MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,746. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,746. ADMINISTRATION FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,353. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,353. TELEPHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,213. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,213. TRAVEL & MEALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 9,588. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,588. MARKET RECOVERY REBATE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 8,017. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,017. INSTRUCTOR TRAINING EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,432. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,432. APPRENTICE CONTEST: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,329. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,329. TUITION EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,227. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,227. TRUSTEE EDUCATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,995. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,995. LOCKBOX FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,722. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,722. DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 873. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 873. RECRUITING EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 750. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 750.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT, THE FUND'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FOR THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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