Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code
(except private foundation)
bullet Do not enter Social Security numbers on this form as it may be made public. By law, the
IRS generally cannot redact the information on the form.
bullet Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-1150
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2013, and ending 08-31-2014
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
MARY CUSTIS LEE - 17TH VA REGIMENT CH #7
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)806 PRINCE STREET
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code ALEXANDRIA, VA22314
D Employer identification number

54-6073727
E Telephone number

(703) 519-2123
F Group Exemption
Number. . bullet0882
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bulletMODIFIED CASHH Check bulletI Website:bulletN/AJ Tax-exempt status(check only one)?Click to see attachment(   ) bullet(insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b, to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ . . . . . . . . . bullet $ 48,996
Part I
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I...................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received............... 1 5,627
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ............ 2  
3 Membership dues and assessments...................... 3 3,322
4 Investment income........................... 4  
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory........ 5a  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses........... 5b  
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c  
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) . 6a  
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions
from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the
sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) 6b  
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events....... 6c  
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d  
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances........ 7a 181
b Less: cost of goods sold................. 7b  
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 181
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..................... 8 39,866
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8.............. Bullet 9 48,996
VerticalExpenses 10 Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................. 10 245
11 Benefits paid to or for members........................ 11  
12 Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits................ 12  
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors............ 13 2,269
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance................... 14 38,417
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping................... 15 76
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) .................... 16 6,275
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 47,282
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9)............ 18 1,714
19 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)................ 19 98,215
20 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) .......... 20 137
21 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20.........Bullet 21 100,066
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Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2013)
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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
101,831
22
102,321
23Land and buildings....................
 
23
 
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
 
24
 
25Total assets......................
101,831
25
102,321
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
3,616
26
2,255
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)..
98,215
27
100,066
Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . Expenses
(Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE MATERIAL NECESSARY FOR THE TRUTHFUL HISTORY OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES AND TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MARK THE PLACES MADE HISTORIC BY CONFEDERATE VALOR.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 *TO ASSIST DESCENDANTS OF WORTHY CONFEDERATES IN SECURING A PROPER EDUCATION.*TO FULFILL THE SACRED DUTY OF BENEVOLENCE TOWARD THE SURVIVORS OF THE WAR AND THOSE DEPENDENT UPON THEM.*TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED AND THOSE WHO FELL IN THE SERVICE OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES OF AMERICA.*TO RECORD THE PART PLAYED DURING THE WAR BY SOUTHERN WOMEN, INCLUDING THEIR PATIENT ENDURANCE OF HARDSHIP, THEIR PATRIOTIC DEVOTION DURING THE STRUGGLE, AND THEIR UNTIRING EFFORTS DURING THE POST-WAR RECONSTRUCTION OF THE SOUTH. *TO CHERISH THE TIES OF FRIENDSHIP AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 16,168
29
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		29a
30
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet 		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O)
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 16,168
Part IV
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated — see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(a) Name and title (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c)Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans,
and deferred compensation		 (e) Estimated amount
of other compensation
DEBORAH A MULLINSCHPTR & CORP BRD PRES, MUS 15.00 0 0 0
SIMONE FITZGIBBONCHPTR/CORP RECORDING SECY 2.00 0 0 0
NANCY TRULUCKCORPORATION BOARD TREASURER 5.00 0 0 0
CATHY ANN SAMPSONCHAPTER REC. MILITARY SVC AWARDS 1.00 0 0 0
PATRICIA RIDGELYCORP BRD MEM, MUSEUM COMMITTE CO-CH 1.00 0 0 0
LEE TYRRELLCHAPTER CHAPLAIN, MUSEUM D 1.00 0 0 0
PAMELA TAYLORCHPTR VP, CORP BRD MEMBER 2.00 0 0 0
SANDRA EDGARCORP BRD MEM 1.00 0 0 0
CHARLOTTE PAYNE WRIGHTCHPTR TREASURER 5.00 0 0 0
KATHERINE ANDERSONCHAPTER REGISTRAR 2.00 0 0 0
RITA WILLIAMS HOLTZCHAPTER HISTORIAN, MUSEUM 5.00 0 0 0
SHERRY BROWNECORP BRD MEM 1.00 0 0 0
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Part V
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
 
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet0 ; section 4912 bullet0 ; section 4955 bullet0
b
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefittransaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ......
40b
 
No
c
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958...bullet0
d
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization...........................bullet0
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ......................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42aThe organization's books are in care of bulletCHARLOTTE PAYNE WRIGHT Telephone no. bullet (703) 575-7708
Located at bullet3705 SOUTH GEORGE MASON DRFALLS CHURCH,VA ZIP + 4bullet22041
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?
Yes
No
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.?
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43.......bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed instead of
Form 990-EZ................................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
 
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ..............
46
 
No
Part VI
Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ................
Yes
No
47
Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................
47
 
No
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
No
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
No
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and title of each employee (b) Average
hours per week
devoted to position		 (c) Reportable compensation
(Forms W-2/1099-MISC) 		(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation (e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .................bullet  

51
Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."
(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  
52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE: All Section 501(c)(3) organizations and 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts must attach a completed Schedule A ...............bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow 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
MARY CUSTIS LEE - 17TH VA REGIMENT CH #7
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
Employer identification number

54-6073727
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
f
g
(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
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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) right arrow (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.") .... 12,964 9,788 11,099 8,645 8,949 51,445
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 12,964 9,788 11,099 8,645 8,949 51,445
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. 51,445
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 12,964 9,788 11,099 8,645 8,949 51,445
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 56,867 52,267 44,213 44,063 39,866 237,276
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). 288,721
12
12
4,789
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.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
17.820 %
15
15
16.230 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
THE MARY CUSTIS LEE - 17TH VA REGIMENT CH #7 UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY QUALIFIES AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED BECAUSE IT MEETS THE "10% PLUS FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES" TEST UNDER TREAS. REG. 1.170A-9(E)(3) IN THE FOLLOWING RESPECTS:10% OF SUPPORT LIMITATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE IS 17.61%.ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN A NUMBER OF FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES EACH YEAR AND IS CONTINUING TO DEVELOP NEW IDEAS FOR FUND RAISING EVENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DONATED 9 BOOKS IN 2014 TO THE KATE WALLER BARRETT OF THE ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC LIBRARY. CURRENTLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS A NUMBER OF ITEMS ON LOAN TO FORT WARD HISTORIC SITE. IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION HAS PLANS TO MAKE ITS MUSEUM COLLECTION MORE ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC IN THE FUTURE, THE ORGANIZATION WAS A STOP ON THE MOSBY HERITAGE AREA BUS TOUR LAST SPRING. THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN ON A REGULAR BASIS.SOURCES OF SUPPORT - THE ORGANIZATION IS PRIMARILY SUPPORTED BY UNRELATED INDIVIDUAL DONORS WITH AN INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE DONATIONS TO THE ORGANIZATION ARE WITHIN THE $5 TO $10 RANGE. ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE $40 PER YEAR.REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY - THE GOVERNING BODY IS ELECTED FROM MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION WHO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE.AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIES - THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE MATERIAL NECESSARY FOR A TRUTHFUL HISTORY OF THE WAR BETWEEN THE STATES AND TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND MARK THE PLACES MADE HISTORIC BY CONFEDERATE VALOR. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN A NUMBER OF ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THIS MISSION:1. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS AND PRESERVES THE R.E. LEE CAMP HALL AND A GROWING COLLECTION OF CONFEDERATE ARTIFACTS. THE ORGANIZATION HAS SEVERAL WORKS OF ART ON LOAN FROM PRIVATE INDIVIDUALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, INCLUDING ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND THE SAMUEL COOPER CAMP MOS&B. THE MUSEUM IS OPEN ON A REGULAR BASIS.2. THE ORGANIZATION DONATES BOOKS AND SHARES ARTIFACTS IN ITS COLLECTION WITH LIBRARIES IN THE COMMUNITY. IT CURRENTLY HAS ITEMS ON LOAN TO FORT WARD HISTORIC SITE. 3. THE ORGANIZATION DONATES $100.00 ANNUALLY TO THE IVY HILL CEMETERY FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF CONFEDERATE GRAVES.4. THE ORGANIZATION DONATES $50.00 TO THE LEE CHAPEL MAUSOLEUM FUND THROUGH VIRGINIA DIVISION UDC.5. THE ORGANIZATION ADMINISTERS THE CAROLINE KEYS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND. THE FUND PROVIDES UP TO $500 PER SEMESTER FOR REQUIRED TEXT BOOKS TO A VIRGINIA RESIDENT, WITH CONFEDERATE HERITAGE, ATTENDING A VIRGINIA COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY AND MAJORING IN A HEALTH FIELD.6. THE ORGANIZATION PARTICIPATES WITH OTHER AREA MUSEUMS AND HISTORIC SITES IN CIVIL WAR SESQUICENTENNIAL ACTIVITIES.7. THE ORGANIZATION PAID $50 TO SPONSOR A SUMMER INTERN AT THE VAVS (THE VA HOSPITAL IN DC). IN ADDITION, THE ORGANIZATION DONATED APPROXIMATELY $600 WORTH OF TOILETRIES AND SOCKS TO THE VAVS AS WELL AS ABOUT 50 BOOKS AND 100 MAGAZINES.8. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTES $100.OO ANNUALLY TO THE E. ELIZABETH SNEDDEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND THROUGH VIRGINIA DIVISION UDC. THE SCHOLARSHIP HAS NOT BEEN AWARDED YET, AS THE DIVISION IS STILL BUILDING THE CORPUS. MISS SNEDDEN WAS A MEMBER OF THIS CHAPTER WHEN SHE DIED. 9. IN ADDITION TO THE TOILET ARTICLES FOR THE VETERANS, THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DONATED CANNED/NON-PERISHABLE ITEMS TO THE GRACE EPISCOPAL CHURCH FOOD PANTRY. THIS IS A PART OF THE NATIONAL CAPITAL AREA FOOD BANK. THE VALUE OF THE DONATION IS ESTIMATED TO BE 20 LBS, VALUED AT $50-100. THE ORGANIZATION SENT ABOUT 100 K-PODS FOR THE KUERIG COFFEE MAKERS TO A FORWARD OPERATIONS BASE IN AFGHANISTAN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO DONATED APPROXIMATELY $100 WORTH OF GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TO WOUNDED WARRIOR WING AT FT. BELVOIR. 10. THE ORGANIZATION DONATED $50 WORTH OF GIFT CARDS TO HOLIDAY SHARING ALEXANDRIA.11. THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS CANCELLED POSTAGE STAMPS THAT ARE SENT TO BATH ABBEY IN ENGLAND FOR ITS OUTREACH PROJECT. THE STAMPS ARE SENT TO A LEPER COLONY AND USED TO BUILD MANUAL DEXTERITY AND RAISE FUNDS. CONSERVATIVELY, THE DONATION WAS APPROXIMATELY 500 STAMPS LAST YEAR. 12. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO COLLECT MANUFACTURERS' COUPONS THAT ARE SENT TO SERVICE FAMILIES STATIONED OUTSIDE THE U.S. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT 2,000 WERE SENT LAST YEAR.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
MARY CUSTIS LEE - 17TH VA REGIMENT CH #7
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
Employer identification number

54-6073727
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FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 7 - SALES OF INVENTORY INCOME: GROSS RECEIPTS: 181. RETURNS AND ALLOWANCES: 0. LESS COST OF GOODS SOLD: 0. GROSS PROFIT: 181.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 8 - OTHER REVENUE DESCRIPTION: INTEREST. AMOUNT: 44. DESCRIPTION: UDC MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS. AMOUNT: 462. DESCRIPTION: DIVISION MINUTES. AMOUNT: 82. DESCRIPTION: COINS FROM WASHER AND DRYER. AMOUNT: 667. DESCRIPTION: SALES TAX COLLECTED. AMOUNT: 11. DESCRIPTION: RESIDENTIAL RENTAL PROPERTY AT 806 PRINCE STREET. AMOUNT: 38,600. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 8: 39,866.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. GRANTEE NAME: TIFFANY ASHLEY. AMOUNT GIVEN: 245. TOTAL INCLUDED ON FORM 990-EZ, LINE 10: 245.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 14 DESCRIPTION: BEAUTIFICATION. AMOUNT: 980. DESCRIPTION: INSURANCE, SECURITY, LOCK BOX. AMOUNT: 4,826. DESCRIPTION: MAINTENANCE & UPKEEP. AMOUNT: 12,017. DESCRIPTION: UTILITIES. AMOUNT: 8,508. DESCRIPTION: REPAIRS. AMOUNT: 396. DESCRIPTION: TAXES (CITY OF ALEXANDRIA). AMOUNT: 1,841. DESCRIPTION: GARDEN EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 561. DESCRIPTION: ALARM EXPENSE. AMOUNT: 844. DESCRIPTION: CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS. AMOUNT: 7,796. DESCRIPTION: CLEANING. AMOUNT: 50. DESCRIPTION: SUPPLIES FOR 5/24 RECEPTION. AMOUNT: 48. DESCRIPTION: LANDSCAPPING. AMOUNT: 550. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 14: 38,417.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES DESCRIPTION: DONATIONS. AMOUNT: 1,133. DESCRIPTION: GENERAL PER CAPITA DUES. AMOUNT: 1,289. DESCRIPTION: DIVISION PER CAPITA DUES. AMOUNT: 481. DESCRIPTION: OPERATING EXPENSES (ADM.). AMOUNT: 451. DESCRIPTION: REFUSE FEE. AMOUNT: 492. DESCRIPTION: CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON GUESTS. AMOUNT: 75. DESCRIPTION: DIVISION MINUTES. AMOUNT: 45. DESCRIPTION: UDC MAGAZINE AD. AMOUNT: 393. DESCRIPTION: MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS. AMOUNT: 477. DESCRIPTION: FLOWERS. AMOUNT: 93. DESCRIPTION: WREATHS OTHER. AMOUNT: 158. DESCRIPTION: VA DIVISION CREDENTIALS. AMOUNT: 35. DESCRIPTION: VAVS INTERN. AMOUNT: 50. DESCRIPTION: WREATH FOR CHRIST CHURCH. AMOUNT: 228. DESCRIPTION: DISTRICT SALES TABLE FEE. AMOUNT: 10. DESCRIPTION: AWARDS - TWO IRON CROSSES. AMOUNT: 272. DESCRIPTION: US FLAG AND THREE STANDS. AMOUNT: 183. DESCRIPTION: SALES TAX PAID TO STATE OF VA. AMOUNT: 11. DESCRIPTION: GIFTS/GOODWILL. AMOUNT: 310. DESCRIPTION: AWARDS FOR MEMBERS. AMOUNT: 40. DESCRIPTION: VA SALES TABLE FEE. AMOUNT: 10. DESCRIPTION: BANK CHARGES. AMOUNT: 39. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 6,275.
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 20 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS DESCRIPTION: ESCROW VARIANCE. AMOUNT: 137.
FORM 990-EZ, PART II, LINE 26 - OTHER LIABILITIES DESCRIPTION: SECURITY DEPOSITS. BEG. OF YEAR AMOUNT: 3,616. END OF YEAR AMOUNT: 2,255.
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TY 2013 TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl
Name:
MARY CUSTIS LEE - 17TH VA REGIMENT CH #7
UNITED DAUGHTERS OF THE CONFEDERACY
EIN: 54-6073727
Declaration:
THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.