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
Westport Arts Center
Employer identification number
06-0890501
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)
No
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
No
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
No
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
................................................
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.") .
601,272
542,180
1,642,515
709,046
710,651
4,205,664
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......
104,779
155,671
165,201
128,212
139,584
693,447
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
706,051
697,851
1,807,716
837,258
850,235
4,899,111
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
105,110
119,175
1,268,665
192,041
212,115
1,897,106
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..
105,110
119,175
1,268,665
192,041
212,115
1,897,106
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
3,002,005
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...
706,051
697,851
1,807,716
837,258
850,235
4,899,111
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
19,857
13,751
50,555
57,782
45,410
187,355
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
19,857
13,751
50,555
57,782
45,410
187,355
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
-59,330
-48,383
-36,542
-65,503
-54,692
-264,450
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
666,578
663,219
1,821,729
829,537
840,953
4,822,016
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
62.256 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
61.138 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.885 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.707 %
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
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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
Westport Arts Center
Employer identification number
06-0890501
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 4D
THE CENTER PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2014: WESTPORT YOUTH FILM FESTIVAL - THIS PROGRAM WAS FOUNDED IN 2003 AS AN OUTLET FOR ASPIRING HIGH SCHOOL FILMMAKERS TO SHOWCASE THEIR FILMS AND RECEIVE MENTORSHIP, GUIDANCE AND, AND SUPPORT FROM FILM INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS. THE FESTIVAL IS HELD EACH SPRING AND SHOWCASES APPROXIMATELY FIFTY STUDENT FILMS IN SEVEN DIFFERENT CATEGORIES (ANIMATION, COMEDY, DRAMA, DOCUMENTARY, EXPERIMENTAL, MUSIC VIDEO AND SOCIAL ACTION). LITERARY - THE CENTER SPONSORS LITERACY COMPETITIONS, AND EVENINGS OF STORYTELLING PRESENTED BY LOCAL WRITERS, ACTORS, ETC. THESE EVENTS ARE HIGHLY SUCCESFUL. THESE EVENTS ARE HELD FOUR TIMES A YEAR. CAM - THE HIEDA HERMANNS INTERNATIONAL MUSIC COMPETITION HOLDS BOTH PIANO AND VOICE CONTESTS. THE TWO CATEGORIES ROTATE EVERY TWO YEARS. THE AIM OF THE COMPETITION IS TO GIVE YOUNG ARTISTS AGED 19 THROUGH 30 (19 THROUGH 35 FOR VOICE) SUPPORT IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THEIR CAREERS. THE COMPETITION ATTRACTS CONTESTANTS FROM ALL OVER THE UNITED STATES, INLUDING MANY FOREIGN MUSICIANS STUDYING OR WORKING IN THE UNITED STATES.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 11A/11B
PRIOR TO FILING FORM 990, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BUSINESS MANAGER AND TREASURER REVIEW THE RETURN AND APPROVE THE INFORMATION. ANY REQUIRED INFORMATION FROM BOARD MEMBERS IS ACQUIRED. FORM 990 IS THEN SIGNED AND FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. SURVEYS AND REVIEW OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE REVIEWED AND CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION LEVEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B
COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART XII, QUESTION 2C
THE CENTER CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE AN AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE CENTER'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
PART XII, LINE 1 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS/REPORTING
AS OF BEGINNING OF THE FISCAL YEAR, THE CENTER CHANGED ITS ACCOUNTING METHOD TO THE ACCRUAL BASIS OF ACCOUNTING. THE CENTER ALSO RECORDS CERTAIN IN-KIND DONATIONS. PREVIOUSLY, THE CENTER FOLLOWED THE MODIFIED CASH BASIS OF REPORTING IN WHICH TRANSACTIONS ARE REPORTED ON THE BASIS OF CASH RECEIPTS & DISBURSEMENTS (WHICH INCLUDED THE CENTER CAPITALIZING FIXED ASSETS AND RECORDING DEPRECIATION EXPENSE OVER THE ESTIMATED USEFUL LIFE). DONATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 12C
THE CENTER'S BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEW AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO THE OFFICERS AND MANAGEMENT. ANY INSTANCES OF A CONFLICT FOR EMPLOYEES OR VOLUNTEERS ARE DISCLOSED AS SOON AS ANY WOULD OCCUR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.