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
JOHN WOODMAN HIGGINS ARMORY INC
Employer identification number
04-2240363
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.") ....
287,281
172,495
300,000
446,942
464,614
1,671,332
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
287,281
172,495
300,000
446,942
464,614
1,671,332
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)..
683,024
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
988,308
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..
287,281
172,495
300,000
446,942
464,614
1,671,332
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
134,687
99,682
386,239
225,845
196,479
1,042,932
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).
2,714,264
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
3,678,807
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
36.410 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
37.370 %
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
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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
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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
JOHN WOODMAN HIGGINS ARMORY INC
Employer identification number
04-2240363
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A, ALSO SCHEDULE N
FOR MANY YEARS THE HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM GRAPPLED WITH THE CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY HOUSING THE MUSEUM IN ITS BUILDING AT 100 BARBER AVE. THE BOARD DETERMINED IN LATE 2010 THAT THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF THE HIGGINS MUSEUM HAD BECOME IMPOSSIBLE DUE TO FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES. HAVING DETERMINED THAT THE EXISTING BUSINESS MODEL WAS NOT SUSTAINABLE, THE BOARD STABILIZED FINANCES BY OPTIMIZING THE BUDGET AND FUNDRAISING, WHILE A STRATEGIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE WAS FORMED TO PURSUE POTENTIAL PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. IN SEPTEMBER, 2012, THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM PROPOSED AN INNOVATIVE SOLUTION TO ALLOW DISPLAY OF PORTIONS OF THE COLLECTION AS EARLY AS MARCH, 2014, COUPLED WITH A PLAN TO REDESIGN EXISTING SPACE TO PERMIT FULL DISPLAY OF THE HIGGINS MUSEUM CORE COLLECTION WITHIN ONLY A FEW YEARS. ITS COMMITMENT TO FULL DISPLAY OF THE HIGGINS MUSEUM COLLECTION, TOGETHER WITH THE STRENGTH OF THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM'S OWN COLLECTION, ITS LOCATION IN WORCESTER, AND ITS STATED COMMITMENT TO STEWARDSHIP AND LONG-TERM FINANCIAL SUPPORT, LED THE HIGGINS TRUSTEES TO CONCLUDE AN ALLIANCE WITH THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM WOULD BEST MEET THE HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM'S STATED PRIORITIES. BY RESOLUTIONS ON OCTOBER 25, 2012 AND NOVEMBER 5, 2012, RESPECTIVELY, THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM AND HIGGINS MUSEUM TRUSTEES UNANIMOUSLY ADOPTED RESOLUTIONS EXPRESSING THEIR MUTUAL INTENTIONS TO COLLABORATE IN THE TRANSFER OF THE HIGGINS COLLECTION. BY VOTE ON MARCH 27, 2013, THE HIGGINS INCORPORATORS AUTHORIZED THE HIGGINS BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO FINALIZE A COVENANT AGREEMENT WITH THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM AND WIND-UP THE CORPORATION'S AFFAIRS. ON NOVEMBER 19, 2013, THE PRESIDENTS OF THE HIGGINS MUSEUM AND THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM EXECUTED COVENANTS FOR THE TRANSFER OF ASSETS OF THE HIGGINS ARMORY MUSEUM TO THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM (THE "COVENANTS") CONTINGENT UPON REGULATORY AND COURT APPROVALS, WHICH WERE GRANTED ON DECEMBER 20, 2013. SUBSEQUENT TO THE COURT APPROVAL OF THE PLAN TO TRANSFER THE COLLECTION AND FINANCIAL ASSETS, THE TWO ORGANIZATIONS EXECUTED A DEED OF GIFT, WHICH SPECIFIED THE TRANSFER OF THE CORE COLLECTION TO THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM. FINANCIAL ASSETS ARE TO BE GIFTED AND TRANSFERRED TO THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM ACCORDING TO A SCHEDULE THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH WINDING DOWN THE MUSEUM'S OPERATIONS AND DISPOSING OF REMAINING ASSETS, INCLUDING DE-ACCESSIONED COLLECTION ITEMS, THE BUILDING AND ITS REMAINING CONTENTS. A TOTAL OF $4,100,000 WAS TRANSFERRED ON JANUARY 28, 2014 TO WORCESTER ART MUSEUM AND DEPOSITED INTO A NEWLY CREATED WAM HIGGINS ARMORY GENERAL ENDOWMENT FUND. APPROXIMATELY $1,061,000 WAS RETAINED IN THE HIGGINS ARMORY'S INVESTMENT ACCOUNTS. THIS AMOUNT REPRESENTS $1,000,000 THE BOARD APPROVED TO HOLD BACK TO COMPLETE THE WORK OF WINDING DOWN THE MUSEUM'S OPERATIONS AND MARKETING AND SELLING THE BUILDING AND PROPERTY AT 100 BARBER AVENUE, PLUS THE APPROXIMATE $61,000 IN THE HISTORICAL RESTRICTION FUND (THE ORIGINAL MASS HISTORICAL RESTRICTION ENDOWMENT OF $17,000 AND ACCUMULATED INCREASE IN VALUE). ITEMS DE-ACCESSIONED FROM THE COLLECTION WERE SHIPPED TO THOMAS DEL MAR LTD., WHICH WILL AUCTION THESE ITEMS IN LATE SPRING 2014, 2015, AND 2016. PROCEEDS FROM THIS AUCTION WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM AND ALLOCATED TO SPECIFIED FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE COLLECTION AT THE ART MUSEUM ACCORDING TO THE EXECUTED AGREEMENTS. A PETITION TO DISSOLVE THE ORGANIZATION WILL BE PREPARED AND PRESENTED TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE COURTS AFTER THE BUILDING AND EXISTING PROPERTY HAVE BEEN SOLD AND ALL REMAINING LIABILITIES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN SATISFIED. ALL FINANCIAL ASSETS REMAINING AT THE TIME OF DISSOLUTION WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE WORCESTER ART MUSEUM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE AGREEMENTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE COLLECTION IN ITS NEW HOME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY THE INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THEN BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THEN BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE MUSEUM'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THAT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD ARE REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORING AND ENFORCING IT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE MUSEUM PERFORMS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BASED ON AN EVALUATION OF COMPARABLE MARKET COMPENSATION RATES AND PERFORMANCE, ACCORDING TO BEST PRACTICE, AND IS ALSO REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THESE FORMS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE MUSEUM MAKES THESE DOCUEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
DEACCESION PROCEEDS 1,899,274. IMPAIRMENT OF LONG -LIVED ASSETS -383,460.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.