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
SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
11-1700962
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
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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.") ....
261,073
294,583
299,352
394,388
337,069
1,586,465
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
261,073
294,583
299,352
394,388
337,069
1,586,465
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.
1,586,465
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..
261,073
294,583
299,352
394,388
337,069
1,586,465
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
14,540
14,586
15,870
23,347
19,192
87,535
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).
1,674,000
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
49,923
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
94.770 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
94.770 %
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
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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
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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
SUFFOLK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
11-1700962
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
BY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE 2013 ANNUAL MEETING, THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS: (1) EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE STATUS FOR THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT WAS DELETED AND MADE OPTIONAL FOR THE COUNTY HISTORIAN; (2) SETTING OF STAFF COMPENSATION WITHIN THE APPROVED BUDGET WAS EXPLICITLY MADE A PART OF THE DUTIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR; (3) IT WAS CLARIFIED THAT THE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING SHALL INCLUDE ALL MATTERS, INCLUDING NOMINATIONS AND BYLAW CHANGES TO BE ACTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP; (4) THE QUORUM FOR BOARD MEETINGS WAS CHANGED FROM 40% OR 5 WHICHEVER IS GREATER TO A MAJORITY OF THE WHOLE BOARD LESS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS; (5) CRITERION FOR PRESUMED RESIGNATION OF A BOARD MEMBER WAS CHANGED FROM THREE ABSENCES IN A CALENDAR YEAR TO THREE CONSECUTIVE UNEXCUSED ABSENCES; (6) TERM LIMITS FOR OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES WERE CHANGED FROM TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS OR PARTS THEREOF TO TWO CONSECUTIVE TERMS; (7) WITH RESPECT TO COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS, THE AUTHORITY OF THE PRESIDENT WAS CHANGED FROM APPOINTMENT OF CHAIRPERSONS AND CERTAIN MEMBERS TO APPOINTMENT OF ALL COMMITTEE CHAIRS AND MEMBERS SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION BY THE BOARD; (8) PROVISIONS WERE MADE FOR EMAIL VOTING BY THE BOARD UNDER SPECIFIED CONDITIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOCIETY'S MEMBERSHIP IS MAINLY MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO RESIDE IN THE COUNTY OF SUFFOLK. THE SOCIETY CHARGES A MEMBERSHIP FEE WHICH ENTITLES THE MEMBER TO FREE USE OF THE SOCIETY'S LIBRARY COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING RESEARCH SERVICES AND PHOTOCOPYING OF RESEARCH MATERERIAL AT A REDUCED RATE. MEMBERS ALSO RECIEVE A 10% DISCOUNT IN THE SOCIETY'S MUSEUM GIFT SHOP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ALL OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS MUST BE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY AND SHALL BE ELECTED BY A PLURALITY OF VOTES CAST BY BALLOT AT THE ANNUAL MEETING BY MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS MAY BE AMENDED AT ANY REGULAR MEETING OF THE SOCIETY BY A TWO THIRD (2/3) VOTE OF THOSE VOTING, PROVIDED A THIRTY (30) DAY NOTICE IN WRITING OF THE PROPOSED CHANGE BE SERVED BY MAIL ON EACH MEMBER. OR IT MAY BE AMENDED AT A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED FOR THAT PURPOSE, WITH THE REQUIRED PREVIOUS NOTICE AND A TWO THIRD (2/3) VOTE. ALL PROPOSED AMENDMENTS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE AUDITORS,BASED ON THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT, AND IS REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR, TREASURER AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE RELEASED BY THE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUAL REVIEW OF WRITTEN POLICY, WITH ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNATURES, BY ALL TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS. SIGNATURES ARE AFFIXED DURING A REGULAR TRUSTEES MEETING AT WHICH OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS OR ASK QUESTIONS IS AFFORDED TO ALL INVOLVED, AND THE SIGNATURE SHEET IS INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
PER WRITTEN POLICY, THE BOARD (ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT AND FREE OF RELATED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST) CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING CONSIDERATION OF COMPARATIVE COMPENSATION DATA, AND DETERMINES COMPENSATION AND CONTRACT ADJUSTMENTS. THE REVIEW IS REPORTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. NO OFFICERS RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THERE ARE NO "OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES" AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART VII SECTION A.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. NO SUCH REQUESTS WERE RECEIVED DURING 2013.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PURCHASE OF COLLECTION ITEMS 2,700.
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