Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013, and ending 12-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
NEWNAN-COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS
 
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)41 FARMER ST SUITE 101
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code NEWNAN, GA30263
D Employer identification number

23-7263053
E Telephone number

(770) 683-0990
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletNCBOR.GETLAMPS.NETJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?( 6) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 131,847
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1  
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2 31,435
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 77,971
4 Investment income........................... 4 181
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) Click to see attachment. 6a 1,420
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the Click to see attachment
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b 20,116
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c 8,583
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 12,953
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a 724
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b 117
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 607
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 123,147
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 3,410
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12 44,269
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 6,584
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 10,018
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 967
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 51,314
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 116,562
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 6,585
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 104,242
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20  
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 110,827
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2013)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
158,823
22
178,607
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
10,240
24
9,677
25Total assets......................
169,063
25
188,284
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
64,821
26
77,457
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
104,242
27
110,827
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? THE NEWNAN COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PRACTICES, ADVOCATING PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND SERVING ITS COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE ITS MEMBERS' ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT BUSINESS BY PROMOTING THE IMAGE OF REALTORS KNOWLEDGEABLE PRACTITIONERS ESSENTIAL TO THE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AND BY ENFORCING THE REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MEET MONTHLY TO FIND COMMON SOLUTIONS FOR LOCAL REAL ESTATE ISSUES, RECEIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION, TO KEEP LOCAL PARTIES AWARE OF ISSUES.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a  
29 PROMOTE AND MAINTAIN HIGH STANDARDS OF CONDUCT AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS THUS SAFEGUARDING REALTOR AND OWNER INTEREST.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a  
30 PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND DONATIONS WHEN FEASIBLE.
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a  
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32  
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
CINDY TAYLORClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT 1.00 0    
SUSIE WALKERClick to see attachmentPRESIDENT - 1.00 0    
ELENA DICKERSONClick to see attachmentVICE PRESIDE 1.00 0    
LINDA SCOTTClick to see attachmentSECRETARY 1.00 0    
GABE LONGClick to see attachmentTREASURER 1.00 0    
JIM CHANCELLORClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
SHARON COGBURNClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
LAURA CROCKERELLClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
RIESE CARDENClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
BOB BARFIELDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
ALEXIS SHEPARDClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
VINCENT TRUONGClick to see attachmentDIRECTOR 1.00 0    
LINDA MITCHELLClick to see attachmentSTATE DIRECT 1.00 0    
LUKE THOMPSONClick to see attachmentSTATE DIRECT 1.00 0    
ELIZABETH HIETTClick to see attachmentEXECUTIVE DI 40.00 19,650    
KAREN KURTZClick to see attachmentEXECUTIVE DI 40.00 21,374    
TOM BARRONClick to see attachmentPAST PRESIDE 1.00 0    
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
 
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bulletGA
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletGABE LONG Telephone no. bullet (770) 683-0990
Located at bullet41 FARMER ST STE 101NEWNAN,GA ZIP + 4bullet30263
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
 
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
 
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Firm's EIN bullet
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Phone no.
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions .........bullet
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
NEWNAN-COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS
 
Employer identification number

23-7263053
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

SUMMER FLING
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 8,278 9,190   17,468
2 Less: Contributions . .        
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		8,278 9,190   17,468
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 500 650   1,150
5 Noncash prizes . . 905     905
6 Rent/facility costs . .   3,768   3,768
7 Food and beverages . 261 68   329
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 118 728   846
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 6,998
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 10,470
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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Department of the Treasury
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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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NEWNAN-COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS
 
Employer identification number

23-7263053
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 EXPENSES ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION 519 OFFICE 12,510 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 3,797 CONFERENCES/MEETINGS 6,651 INSURANCE 958 LUNCHEON EXPENSES 21,404 CONTINUING EDUCATION EXP 4,880 DUES 595 TOTAL 51,314
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 24 COOKBOOK INVENTORY 3,810 3,693 PREPAID ADVERTISING 6,430 5,984 TOTAL 10,240 9,677
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 PREPAID DUES 64,821 77,457
FORM 990-EZ, PART III THE NEWNAN COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE BUSINESS PRACTICES, ADVOCATING PRIVATE PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND SERVING ITS COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE ITS MEMBERS' ABILITY TO SUCCESSFULLY CONDUCT BUSINESS BY PROMOTING THE IMAGE OF REALTORS KNOWLEDGEABLE PRACTITIONERS ESSENTIAL TO THE REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION AND BY ENFORCING THE REALTOR CODE OF ETHICS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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TY 2013 CompensationExplanation
Name:
NEWNAN-COWETA BOARD OF REALTORS
EIN: 23-7263053
Person Name Explanation
CINDY TAYLOR  
SUSIE WALKER  
ELENA DICKERSON  
LINDA SCOTT  
GABE LONG  
JIM CHANCELLOR  
SHARON COGBURN  
LAURA CROCKERELL  
RIESE CARDEN  
BOB BARFIELD  
ALEXIS SHEPARD  
VINCENT TRUONG  
LINDA MITCHELL  
LUKE THOMPSON  
ELIZABETH HIETT  
KAREN KURTZ  
TOM BARRON