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
CALIFORNIA STORMWATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
55-0797265
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
................................................
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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.") .
373,859
428,805
574,514
446,173
411,226
2,234,577
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......
305,109
493,861
851,532
773,923
946,567
3,370,992
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.
678,968
922,666
1,426,046
1,220,096
1,357,793
5,605,569
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.)
5,605,569
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...
678,968
922,666
1,426,046
1,220,096
1,357,793
5,605,569
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,849
1,396
1,025
580
574
6,424
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,849
1,396
1,025
580
574
6,424
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.)
..
1,005
2,420
3,865
1,935
4,605
13,830
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
682,822
926,482
1,430,936
1,222,611
1,362,972
5,625,823
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
99.640 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
99.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.110 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.310 %
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
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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
CALIFORNIA STORMWATER QUALITY ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
55-0797265
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
ON OCCASION, MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE EMPLOYED BY FIRMS WHO HAVE BEEN HIRED BY CASQA TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. SUCH RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS ARE DISCUSSED IN CASQA'S BYLAWS UNDER ARTICLE IX (CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS). PER ARTICLE IX, SECTION 9.01, ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST OBTAIN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' APPROVAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 9.02 OR SECTION 9.03 AND DISQUALIFY HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM MAKING, PARTICIPATING IN THE MAKING OF, OR ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE ANY DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR A COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IF IT IS REASONABLY FORESEEABLE THAT THE DECISION IS ONE IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST. PER ARTICLE IX SECTION 9.05, A DIRECTOR WHO IS REQUIRED TO DISQUALIFY HIMSELF OR HERSELF SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE THE INTEREST, WITHDRAW FROM ANY PARTICIPATION THE MATTER, REFRAIN FROM ATTEMPTING TO INFLUENCE ANY OTHER DIRECTOR, AND REFRAIN FROM VOTING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS, STOCKHOLDERS, OR OTHER PERSONS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. ALL REGULAR MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, AS SET FORTH IN CASQA'S BYLAWS, ON THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMEBERS HELD ANNUALLY IN NOVEMBER, DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED OR THE RESULT OF THE ELECTION PRESENTED IF WRITTEN BALLOT ELECTIONS ARE HELD BY MAIL OR EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THIS MEETING AND OTHER PROPER BUSINESS MAY BE TRANSACTED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
PER SECTIONS 3.19-3.22 OF THE BYLAWS, ONE THIRD OF THE VOTING POWER SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE TRANSACTION OF BUSINESS AT ANY MEETING OF MEMBERS. VOTING MAY BE BY VOICE OR BY BALLOT, EXCEPT THAT ANY ELECTION OF DIRECTORS MUST BE BY BALLOT IF DEMANDED BEFORE THE VOTING BEGINS BY ANY MEMBER AT THE MEETING. EACH MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE MAY CAST ONE VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. IF A QUORUM IS PRESENT, THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE VOTING POWER REPRESENTED AF THE MEETING, ENTITLED TO VOTE AND VOTING ON ANY MATTER, SHALL BE DEEMED THE ACT OF THE MEMBERS UNLESS THE VOTE OF A GREATER NUMBER, OR VOTING BY CLASSES, IS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION LAW OR BY THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
CASQA RETAINS A PROFESSIONAL CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE TAX RETURNS. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD MUST ANNUALLY PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE REGARDING ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ADDITIONALLY, ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD MUST OBTAIN THE FULL BOARD'S APPROVAL BEFORE ENTERING INTO A NEW MATERIAL FINANCIAL TRANSACTION THAT IS REASONABLY FORESEEABLE AS POSING A CONFLICT TO CASQA. BOARD APPROVAL MAY BE GRANTED IF A MAJORITY OF THE MEMBERS CONCLUDE (1) THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS FOR THE CORPROATION'S OWN BENEFIT, (2) THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION IS FAIR AND REASONABLE TO CASQA, AND (3) CASQA CANNOT OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES. ANY BOARD MEMBER IS DISQUALIFIED IF A TRANSACTION OR RELATIONSHIP PREVENTS THE MEMBER FROM APPLYING DISINTERESTED SKILL AND UNDIVIDED LOYALTY TO CASQA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
INDEPENDENT BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BASED ON COMPARABLE COMMUNITY POSITIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A:
THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REPORTED ON PART VII INCLUDES PAYMENTS TO THE FOLLOWING INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS. EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT - $47,115 EVENT COORDINATOR - $51,583 ACCOUNTANT - $6,351 TOTAL = $105,049
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING:
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A FINANCE COMMITTEE WHICH SELECTS AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED ACCOUNTING FIRM TO CONDUCT AN AUDIT AND PROVIDE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AND TAX SERVICES. THERE WAS NO CHANGE IN THE SELECTION OR OVERSIGHT PROCESS THIS YEAR.
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