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
STATUE OF LIBERTY ELLIS ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
13-3118415
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.") ....
2,636,998
2,800,404
3,043,634
1,371,697
1,193,872
11,046,605
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
2,636,998
2,800,404
3,043,634
1,371,697
1,193,872
11,046,605
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)..
944,479
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
10,102,126
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..
2,636,998
2,800,404
3,043,634
1,371,697
1,193,872
11,046,605
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
660,003
707,794
881,803
857,238
962,138
4,068,976
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
22,966
19,692
15,234
23,051
80,943
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
279,681
0
0
0
0
279,681
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
15,476,205
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
20,706,579
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
65.275 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
67.912 %
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.") .
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
Software ID:
13000241
Software Version:
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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
STATUE OF LIBERTY ELLIS ISLAND FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
13-3118415
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 2
At the request of the National Park Service and with approval of the board of directors, the Foundation began preliminary exploration of a potential museum project on Liberty Island. Architectural design and content development are now underway. Upon final approval from the National Park Service work will commence in late 2014 or early 2015. The Foundation provided visitors to Liberty Island with a certificate of visitation to commemorate their visit.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
Stephen A Briganti and Albert Bellas - business relationship
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
The Form 990 and accompanying schedules are prepared by the Foundation management after which they are reviewed by the Foundation's accounting firm and audit committee of the board of directors. Upon completion of the initial review process the Form 990 is provided to the full board of directors after which it is submitted the IRS and posted on the Foundation's website.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
Conflict of Interest Policy - All board members and officers of the Foundation are governed by the conflict of interest policy. Board members and officers are required to disclose in writing on an annual basis the existence of any potential conflicts of interest. All potential conflicts of interest are required to be brought to the attention of the Chairperson of the Board of Directors as well as the Chairperson of the Audit Committee for determination of whether an actual conflict of interest exists. No Director shall vote on any matter in which he or she has an interest. If a contract is proposed for approval by the Board in which a Director, Officer, staff member or their relatives or an organization with which such persons are associated is a potential contractor, regardless of amount, the Board or a committee designated by the Board shall review the contract and shall recommend that the Corporation execute or not execute the contract.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
The compensation of the chief executive officer, the president of the Foundation was reviewed and decided upon in the following manner in 2008: 1) an independent compensation consultant was retained; 2) a survey was completed; 3) a written employment contract was executed, expiring in April 2012, all with the approval of the compensation committee and the board of directors. Minutes of such meetings were prepared. There were no conflicts noted by the Directors making this decision. Effective April 1, 2013 the compensation committee approved an increase of 2%. For all vice presidents, in the prior years, the following review took place: 1) material gathered from guidestar.org from IRS 990's by MSA, NTEE Major Group and Budget size; 2) material from Professionals for NonProfits 2008 Salary Review as well as salary review from the Non-Profit Coordinating Committee of New York. For the past years increase were approved up to a maximum of 2%. The president as well as the compensation committee of the board of directors would review any salary increase or change.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
Governance material is available on our web site at http://www.ellisisland.org/EIinfo/Governance.asp including a list of the board of directors, articles of incorporation, by-laws, IRS determination letter, charters of various committees, policy statements (including the conflict of interest policy), annual report (inclusive of the Foundation financial statements) as well as IRS Forms 990 and 990-T for the current and prior year.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a
The organization, in a full transparency posture to reporting, is reporting all benefits in full in part VII, Column F and not applying the $10,000 per item exception for certain benefits.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
Expenses listed on Part IX, Line 11g are detailed as follows: Other Fees for Services Program Expenses: Audio Tour Ticket Sales Fees 1,966,550; Audio Tour Contractor 2,849,770; Construction 758,450; Architectural Services 114,426 ; Other Expenses of 206,928. Other Fees for Services Management Expenses: Other Expenses of 33,976. Other Fees for Services Fundraising Expenses: Other Expenses of 1,398.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.