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
HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Employer identification number
57-0761297
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.") ....
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.") .
670,507
835,345
669,291
813,876
964,570
3,953,589
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......
443,419
386,058
355,454
388,612
491,827
2,065,370
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.
1,113,926
1,221,403
1,024,745
1,202,488
1,456,397
6,018,959
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
47,975
41,100
65,735
52,100
66,860
273,770
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..
47,975
41,100
65,735
52,100
66,860
273,770
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
5,745,189
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...
1,113,926
1,221,403
1,024,745
1,202,488
1,456,397
6,018,959
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
681
59
83
823
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
681
59
83
823
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.)..
1,114,607
1,221,462
1,024,745
1,202,488
1,456,480
6,019,782
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
95.440 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.590 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.010 %
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
.....
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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
HILTON HEAD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Employer identification number
57-0761297
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11
THE ORCHESTRA UTILIZES THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR THE REVIEW OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE PREPARATION OF ITS FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN FORM 990. UPON COMPLETION OF FORM 990 BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM, A COPY OF THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORCHESTRA'S ACCOUNTANT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. THIS COPY IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR INSPECTION.ONCE THE ORCHESTRA'S ACCOUNTANT AND CEO HAVE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE 990, THE AUTHORIZATION TO ELECTRONICALLY FILE (FORM 8879OE) IS SIGNED BY AN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORCHESTRA.
Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c
THE ORCHESTRA HAS ADOPTED THE POLICY THAT IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INDIVIDUAL MUST DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT (FINANCIAL OR OTHERWISE), BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF RELATED COMMITTEES.THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DECIDE IF A MATERIAL CONFLICT EXISTS. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE INDIVIDUAL WILL BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RESOLVE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR FACE DISMISSAL.
CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a
THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS MONITORED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SALARY INCREASES ARE SUBJECT TO THE BOARDS APPROVAL.IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY IN ANY MANAGEMENT POSITION, SEVERAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE APPOINTED AS THE SELECTION COMMITTEE TO INTERVIEW AND SCREEN APPLICANTS SUITABLE FOR THE VACANT POSITION. THE APPLICANTS CHOSEN ARE THEN INTERVIEWED A SECOND TIME BY THE GOVERNING BOARD. ALL FILLED VACANCIES ARE SUBJECT TO BOARD APPROVAL.
Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b
THE POSITIONS OF KEY EMPLOYEES ARE MONITORED BY THE ORCHESTRA'S MANAGMENT. SALARY INCREASES ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY IN ANY KEY EMPLOYEE POSITIONS, MEMBERS OF MANAGMENT SCREEN APPLICANTS SUITABLE FOR THE POSITION WITH NEW HIREES SUBJECT TO GOVERNING BOARD APPROVAL.
Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19
THE ORCHESTRA MAINTAINS A FILE ON PREMISES WITH COPIES OF THEIR CHARTER, NOT-FOR-PROFIT STATUS LETTER, INCOME TAX RETURNS, REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED IN COMPLIANCE WITH REGULATIONS RELATED TO THE AVAILABILITY OF SUCH DOCUMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.A COPY OF FEDERAL FORM 900 IS ON FILE WITH THE SOUTH CAROLINA OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE PUBLIC CHARITIES DIVISION.
List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES INCLUDES: MUSIC DIRECTOR/CONDUCTOR FEES $84,500; GUEST ARTIST FEES $24,210; PRIZES & AWARDS $38,541; JUDGES FEES $29,240; SCHOLARSHIPS AND MISC FEES $8,795.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.