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
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Employer identification number
13-1789318
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.") ....
29,448,000
62,061,000
45,961,000
84,331,000
161,151,000
382,952,000
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
29,448,000
62,061,000
45,961,000
84,331,000
161,151,000
382,952,000
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)..
42,348,381
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
340,603,619
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..
29,448,000
62,061,000
45,961,000
84,331,000
161,151,000
382,952,000
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
957,000
2,145,000
2,171,000
2,040,000
1,798,000
9,111,000
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.)..
167,000
47,000
156,000
565,000
-143,000
792,000
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
392,855,000
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
22,663,000
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
86.700 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
92.450 %
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.") .
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
WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ART
Employer identification number
13-1789318
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MUSEUM'S BY-LAWS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS ENTIRELY OF MUSEUM TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CURRENTLY CONSISTS OF 20 MEMBERS AND IS COMPOSED OF CERTAIN TRUSTEE OFFICERS, CERTAIN TRUSTEE COMMITTEE CHAIRS, AND OTHER TRUSTEES ELECTED BY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, AND SUBJECT TO THE GENERAL POLICIES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS ALL THE POWERS OF THE FULL BOARD, EXCLUDING (I) THE REMOVAL OF TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS, (II) APPOINTING OF COMMITTEE CHAIRS, AND (II) AMENDING THE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
MELVA BUCKSBAUM (VICE CHAIRMAN) AND RAYMOND J. LEARSY (TRUSTEE) - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. THOMAS H. LEE (TRUSTEE) AND JONATHAN O. LEE (TRUSTEE) - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. NEIL G. BLUHM (PRESIDENT) AND JOHN C. PHELAN (VICE PRESIDENT) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. NEIL G. BLUHM (PRESIDENT) AND JAMES A. GORDON (TRUSTEE) - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE MUSEUM'S FORM 990 TAX FILING IS COMPILED BASED ON INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL LEDGER, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER FINANCIAL SYSTEMS. THE MUSEUM'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, SENIOR FINANCE/ACCOUNTING STAFF, GENERAL COUNSEL AND EXTERNAL TAX ADVISORS PARTICIPATE IN A SERIES OF DETAILED REVIEWS OF ALL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE FILING. ALL INFORMATION INCLUDED IN THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE GROUP FOR ACCURACY AND CONTENT. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND RELATED SCHEDULES ARE ALSO PROVIDED TO THE MUSEUM'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. FINALLY, A PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. THE MUSEUM'S EXTERNAL TAX ADVISORS FILE THE FORM 990 ELECTRONICALLY WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE MUSEUM'S CODE OF CONDUCT CONTAINS DETAILED DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS WITH RESPECT TO THE CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS FOR ITS BOARD AND STAFF. ANNUALLY THE BOARD AND OFFICERS OF THE MUSEUM COMPLETE A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE. RESPONSES ARE COMPILED, REVIEWED WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND ANY CONFLICTS ARE FORWARDED TO THE PRESIDENT. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, BOARD MEMBERS WITH POTENTIAL CONFLICTS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN DELIBERATIONS AND NEED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON PARTICULAR MATTERS. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND ACKNOWLEDGE COMPLIANCE WITH THE MUSEUM'S CODE OF CONDUCT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE WHITNEY HAS A HUMAN RESOURCES/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. MEMBERS INCLUDE THE CHAIRMAN, PRESIDENT, CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ALONG WITH THREE OTHER TRUSTEES. THE COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTOR AND THREE OTHER SENIOR MEMBERS OF STAFF: CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF CURATOR/DEPUTY DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR DEVELOPMENT. AS PART OF THE PROCESS, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPARATIVE DATA OBTAINED FROM THREE TO FOUR INDEPENDENT SOURCES. THESE SOURCES PROVIDE DATA FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN NEW YORK CITY AS WELL AS NATIONALLY. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON THE MUSEUM'S WEBSITE. ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION RELATED CHARGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COSTS -1,524,000.
FORM 990 - GENERAL
AMOUNTS REFLECTED IN THE 2013 FORM 990 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014 HAVE BEEN ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST THOUSAND TO CONFORM WITH THE PRESENTATION IN THE MUSEUM'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.