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
Appalachian Mountain Club
Employer identification number
04-6001677
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) 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.") ....
9,125,924
7,641,870
11,013,273
7,142,268
8,768,456
43,691,791
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
9,125,924
7,641,870
11,013,273
7,142,268
8,768,456
43,691,791
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)..
3,354,327
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
40,337,464
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..
9,125,924
7,641,870
11,013,273
7,142,268
8,768,456
43,691,791
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
788,041
2,505,471
2,094,941
1,866,719
1,543,670
8,798,842
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).
52,490,633
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
56,793,984
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
76.850 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
75.010 %
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
................................................
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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) 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.") .
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
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
Appalachian Mountain Club
Employer identification number
04-6001677
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
AMC has almost 100,000 members, primarily in the Northeast.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
The members elected the Board of Directors at the AMC Annual Meeting held on January 26, 2013.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
Decisions of the Board subject to approval by members include annual elections of individuals to the Board, and changes to the Bylaws.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
A special committee comprised of board members of AMC's Audit Committee and Finance Committee plus AMC's Chief Financial Officer and President is responsible for overseeing the preparation of IRS Form 990 (990). The 990 and its supporting schedules was prepared by the public accounting firm, Tonneson + Co (Tonneson), responsible for auditing the AMC's financial statements. Tonneson's work was based on information provided to them during the course of the audit by AMC's Finance Department staff, plus additional work requested specific to the 990. The special committee performed a detailed review of the completed 990 and reported the results of its review to the Board of Directors. Subsequent to this review, each member of AMC's Board of Directors received a copy of the 990 prior to filing the form with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Pursuant to the AMC's Bylaws, each Board of Director is responsible for disclosing any possible conflict of interest at the earliest practicable time. Additionally, each board member receives a "Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement" and is requested to disclose any potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
The Board of Directors has appointed a Compensation Committee comprised of three board members who are not employees of AMC or related to any employee of AMC. The Compensation Committee meets annually and is responsible for reviewing and making recommendations to the Board on the compensation of AMC officers, such as the President, key employees and specific highly compensated employees. As part of its review, the Compensation Committee evaluates various criteria including, but not limited to, the organization's goals and objectives, the performance of the staff, and comparative third-party compensation data.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
AMC makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements and Form 990 available to the public upon request. Also, the Form 990 and financial statements are available through the Massachusetts Attorney General's office/website and Guidestar. In addition, AMC's audited financial statements and Form 990 are available on our website, www.outdoors.org.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c:
The AMC has an Audit Committee of four members appointed by the Board of Directors, one of whom is a member of the Finance Committee and none of whom are officers of AMC. The Audit Committee is charged with annually recommending the designation of an independent auditor to prepare and submit an audited set of financial statements of the Club to the Board of Directors; meeting with the auditors and any officers, employees or committee members they require to report on and respond to any questions they have on the financial conditions or operations of the Club; and periodically assessing the financial controls and accounting system of the Club and recommending any changes deemed appropriate.
Form 990, Part I, Line 1
Founded in 1876, The Appalachian Mountain Club (The AMC) is the nation's oldest outdoor recreation and conservation organization. The AMC has nearly 100,000 members and 16,000 volunteers in twelve chapters from Maine to Washington D.C. We offer over 8,000 outdoor oriented trips each year from hiking and climbing to paddling, snowshoeing and skiing. We serve over 150,000 guests each year at our AMC Outdoor Program Centers, Huts, Camps, Cabins, and Shelters - each AMC destination is a model for environmental education and stewardship. We teach people the skills to be safe outdoors and care for the natural world around us through outdoor education programs for children, adults, and families as well as outdoor leadership training. We maintain almost 2,000 miles of trails throughout the northeast including nearly 350 miles of the Appalachian Trail in five states. We advocate for land and river way conservation, monitor air quality and work to protect alpine and forest ecosystems through the Northern Forest and Atlantic Highlands regions. Through AMC's Maine Woods Initiative, we own and manage 66,500 acres of working forest as part of an innovative approach to conservation combining outdoor recreation, natural resource protection, sustainable forestry and community partnership. We seek to educate and inform our members, volunteers and conservation partners through our books, magazines, White Mountain visitor centers, AMC destinations and website. Lastly, the AMC offers thousands of events and activities every year, encouraging members and volunteers to get out, get active and get involved.
Form 990, Schedule R, Parts I(B), II(B) and III(B), Primary Activity
for AMC Maine Woods, Inc. (MWInc), AMC Maine Woods II, LLC (MWII) and AMC Maine Woods Funding, LLC (MWF): AMC Maine Woods, Inc. (MWInc), AMC Maine Woods Funding, LLC (MWF), and AMC Maine Woods II, LLC (MWII) are related organizations created and controlled by the AMC to secure long-term financing to carry out the AMC's Maine Woods Initiative program. The Maine Woods Initiative is the AMC's strategy for land conservation in the 100-Mile Wilderness region in Maine - addressing regional ecological and economic needs through outdoor recreation, resource protection, sustainable forestry and community partnerships. MWInc owns and operates Little Lyford Pond and manages 37,000 acres of working forest. During 2009, MWInc purchased 29,500 acres of adjacent land in Piscataquis County, ME, commonly known as the Roach Pond parcel and subsequently sold this property to MWII. MWInc also sold the land, buildings and equipment of the Medawisla and Gorman-Chairback wilderness camps to MWII. The total value of this sale was $13,107,208. MWII secured $14,550,000 of Qualified Low Income Community Investment financing from a commercial bank to finance the above referenced purchases of land, buildings and equipment and complete the renovations of the Gorman-Chairback Wilderness camp. Combined, MWInc and MWII operate for wilderness camps offering a variety of outdoor recreation and educational opportunities and manages over 66,000 areas of working forest.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.