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
CHESAPEAKE STORMWATER NETWORK INC
Employer identification number
26-4054856
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?
................
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.") ....
301,779
255,288
344,240
319,550
373,830
1,594,687
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
301,779
255,288
344,240
319,550
373,830
1,594,687
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)..
94,093
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,500,594
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..
301,779
255,288
344,240
319,550
373,830
1,594,687
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
375
81
51
52
81
640
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).
1,595,327
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
51,883
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.") .
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
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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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
CHESAPEAKE STORMWATER NETWORK INC
Employer identification number
26-4054856
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE CHESAPEAKE STORMWATER NETWORK ADVOCATES FOR REFORM OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND DESIGN MANUALS TO PROMOTE MORE SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. THE INTERACTIVE NETWORK ALIGNS AND INTEGRATES THE EFFORTS OF THOUSANDS OF INDIVIDUALS WORKING ON THE STORMWATER PROBLEM ACROSS THE BAY. THE CSN SEEKS TO IMPROVE ON THE GROUND IMPLEMENTATION OF MORE SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER MANAGEMENT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SITE DESIGN PRACTICES IN EACH OF 1300 COMMUNITIES AND SEVEN STATES IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY WATERSHED.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
SINGLE INTEGRATED NETWORK AND PROVIDE THEM WITH THE BEST RESEARCH, ENGINEERING AND LAND PLANNING TOOLS. -IMPORT THE BEST STORMWATER SOLUTIONS DEVELOPED ELSEWHERE IN THE WORLD TO COMMUNITIES IN THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. -WORK AT THE STATE LEVEL TO ENSURE STORMWATER LAWS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS AND DESIGN MANUALS ARE REFORMED TO REQUIRE THAT SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES ARE APPLIED AT EVERY DEVELOPMENT SITE. -ENSURE THAT EACH ARE BACKED UP BY STRINGENT COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT TOOLS THAT PROVIDE REAL ACCOUNTABILITY THAT PRACTICES ARE FULLY PROTECTING THE CHESAPEAKE BAY. -WORK AT THE LOCAL LEVEL WITH PROGRESSIVE EARLY ADOPTER COMMUNITIES TO CHANGE THE CULTURE AND CODES THAT ARE CURRENTLY IMPEDING SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES. -WORK DIRECTLY WITH PROGRESSIVE EARLY ADOPTERS AND DESIGN CONSULTANTS TO FINANCE, DESIGN, BUILD AND MONITOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF EFFECTIVE SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES. -CHALLENGE HESITANT COMMUNITIES TO ADOPT SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES THROUGH A COMBINATION OF EDUCATION, LOCAL LEGISLATION, MS4 PERMIT ENFORCEMENT AND LITIGATION, WHEN NEEDED. -WORK WITH PARTNERS TO INSTITUTE A BAY-WIDE TRAINING PROGRAM FOR DESIGNERS AND PLAN REVIEWERS TO TEST AND CERTIFY THEIR ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENT SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES ON EVERY DEVELOPMENT SITE. -ADVOCATE FOR AN EXPANDED CHESAPEAKE BAY STORMWATER RESEARCH PROGRAM AT THE STATE AND FEDERAL LEVEL TO FILL IN KEY KNOWLEDGE GAPS THAT IMPEDE SUSTAINABLE STORMWATER PRACTICES. -PROVIDE DIRECT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO COMMUNITIES TO RESTORE STREAMS, FORESTS AND WETLANDS DAMAGED BY PAST DEVELOPMENT, AND WORK WITH THEM TO INVEST IN EFFECTIVE WATERSHED RESTORATION PRACTICES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. AFTER THE INITIAL REVIEW, THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE COMPLETED BY THE FULL BOARD AND STAFF AT THE ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCUSSED AT FULL BOARD MEETINGS, PER THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN THE CSN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
A SUB COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS WELL AS AN ANALYSIS OF HOW CURRENT COMPENSATION COMPARES TO PEERS IN NONPROFIT AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT FIELDS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES A SELF-ASSESSMENT TO THE SUBCOMMITTEE, WHICH MEETS INDEPENDENTLY TO MAKE A WRITTEN RECOMMENDATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GOALS, COMPENSATION AND JOB DESCRIPTION. THE FULL BOARD DISCUSSES THE RECOMMENDATION AT A REGULAR BOARD MEETING, AND VOTES ON A FINAL RECOMMENDATION. THE FINAL ACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN WRITING, AND IS SIGNED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, BOARD PRESIDENT AND TREASURER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
PROJECT CONTRACTORS 148,767 0 0
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