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
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
Employer identification number
25-1492587
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.") ....
7,735,741
6,440,772
5,609,173
6,082,981
9,349,560
35,218,227
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
7,735,741
6,440,772
5,609,173
6,082,981
9,349,560
35,218,227
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)..
3,081,106
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
32,137,121
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..
7,735,741
6,440,772
5,609,173
6,082,981
9,349,560
35,218,227
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
693,269
92,406
88,643
103,109
1,304,871
2,282,298
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.)..
20,807
45,689
40,954
948
914
109,312
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
37,609,837
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
7,689,285
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
85.450 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
89.810 %
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
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
PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDENS INC
Employer identification number
25-1492587
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE ALL THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE PROPERTY, BUSINESS AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION, EXCEPT THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE NO POWER OR AUTHORITY AS TO THE FOLLOWING: (I) THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE BOARD, (II) THE FILLING OF VACANCIES ON THE EXECUTIVE, AUDIT, FINANCE, TRUSTEESHIP, DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEES, (III) THE ADOPTION, AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF THE BYLAWS, (IV) THE AMENDMENT OR REPEAL OF ANY RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD. SIGNIFICANT ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE REPORTED AT THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD. MEEETINGS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY BE CALLED, AND SHALL BE CHAIRED, BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, OR IN HIS ABSENCE, THE VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED BY AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ON A YEARLY BASIS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ARE PROVIDED THE PHIPPS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE RELATED PROCEDURES. THEY ARE THEN REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, IDENTIFYING ANY OTHER BOARDS THEY MAY BE A MEMBER OF, AND IDENTIFYING THEIR EMPLOYER. THE TRUSTEESHIP COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS THE GROUP RESPONSIBILE FOR ASSURING THAT EVERY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT IS RETURNED. PHIPPS' BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONSISTENTLY HAS 100% PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROCESS. TRUSTEES THAT HAVE A CONFLICT ARE ASKED TO VOICE THEIR AFFILIATIONS IN COMMITTEE AND FULL BOARD MEETINGS WHERE A DECISION RELATED TO THAT AFFILIATION VIA VOTE WILL BE MADE. ONCE VOICED, THE TRUSTEE ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON THE DECISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED EACH YEAR BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THIS PROCESS HAS BEEN IN PLACE SINCE 1993 WHEN PHIPPS BECAME A PRIVATE NON-PROFIT. IN THE CURRENT YEAR, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EMPLOYED AN EXTERNAL FIRM TO PERFORM BENCHMARKING ANALYSIS REGARDING BOTH THE SALARIES OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION OF THE DEPARTMENTAL DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DISCUSSED WITH THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE OVERALL RAISE PERCENTAGES ARE APPROVED AND DISCUSSED AS PART OF PHIPPS' YEARLY BUDGETING PROCESS. THE BUDGET ITSELF IS THEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
PHIPPS MAKES ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. ANY PERSON INTERESTED IN THIS INFORMATION CAN CONTACT THE CFO IN ADVANCE TO MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO VIEW THE INFORMATION ON SITE, OR IF APPROPRIATE, THE INFORMATION CAN BE MAILED OR E-MAILED TO THE INDIVIDUAL FOR REVIEW. SEE CONTACT INFORMATION IN PART VI, SECTION C, ITEM 20.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
DEFFERED TAX BENEFIT 386,400.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, OVERSIGHT OF FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT:
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR TO REVIEW THE FINANCIAL STATUS OF PHIPPS AND ALSO MEETS AS A COMMITTEE WITH THE EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT AUDITORS TO REVIEW THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AFTER REVIEW BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND PUBLICATION. IN ADDITION, EACH YEAR, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISCUSSES THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS. THE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO CONTINUE WITH THE CURRENT AUDITORS OR TO BID OUT THE PROCESS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES WHO THEN VOTE ON THE FINAL RECOMMENDATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.