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
NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
02-0233250
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?
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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.") ....
531,136
707,574
1,480,127
1,903,160
3,020,856
7,642,853
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
531,136
707,574
1,480,127
1,903,160
3,020,856
7,642,853
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.
7,642,853
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..
531,136
707,574
1,480,127
1,903,160
3,020,856
7,642,853
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,074,671
1,159,324
1,115,847
1,092,701
1,346,411
5,788,954
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
8,554
18,440
11,932
7,346
5,077
51,349
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
7,802
7,690
1,883
875
1,220
19,470
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
13,502,626
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
862,536
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
56.600 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
48.370 %
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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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
NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
02-0233250
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: THE SOCIETY SHALL CONSIST OF INDIVIDUAL, COUPLE, FAMILY, BUSINESS, NONPROFITS, FOUNDATIONS, AND COMPLIMENTARY MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING BY VIRTUE OF THEIR HAVING PAID THEIR DUES AND SUCH OTHER CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. QUALIFICATIONS: MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO ALL OF THE ABOVE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN FURTHERING THE PURPOSES AND WORK OF THE SOCIETY, TO BE EFFECTIVE UPON PAYMENT OF DESIGNATED DUES AND SHALL BE VALID FOR ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF PAYMENT. RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP: ONLY THOSE MEMBERS OF ALL CATEGORIES THAT HAVE PAID THEIR DUES AND ARE IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE, ONE VOTE PER MEMBER, AT ALL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS, AND TO THE FULL PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE SOCIETY, AS DETERMINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY, AND SUBJECT TO SUCH REGULATIONS AS MAY BE PRESCRIBED BY, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. VOTING IS LIMITED TO PERSONS EIGHTEEN (18) YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. VOTING MAY BE EXERCISED IN PERSON OR BY PROXY AS DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES, IN WHICH EVENT PROXIES SHALL BE COUNTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING A QUORUM. DUES: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE THE AMOUNT OF ANNUAL DUES PAYABLE BY MEMBERS OF EACH CATEGORY. THE TRUSTEES SHALL, AT THEIR DISCRETION, DISCOUNT DUES FOR ANY AND ALL CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP. WHEN ANY MEMBER SHALL BECOME DELINQUENT IN THE PAYMENT OF DUES,HIS OR HER MEMBERSHIP SHALL TERMINATE AND HE OR SHE SHALL NO LONGER BE A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS VOTE TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TRUSTEES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. MEMBERS DO NOT VOTE TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD. OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO A BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE TREASURER'S SIGNING AND FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TRUSTEES HAVING A REAL OR APPARENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST IN ANY MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD MUST DISCLOSE THE POSSIBLE CONFLICT AND EXCLUDE THEMSELVES FROM THE DISCUSSION AND/OR VOTE ON THE MATTER IN QUESTION. TRUSTEES HAVING AN INTEREST IN A PROPOSED PECUNIARY BENEFIT TRANSACTION WITH THE SOCIETY THAT IS BROUGHT BEFORE THE BOARD SHALL HAVE AN AFFIRMATIVE OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE SUCH INTEREST AND SHALL BE PROHIBITED FROM BEING PRESENT DURING OR PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION ON THE SUBJECT OR VOTING THEREON. THE BOARD SHALL AUTHORIZE THE SOCIETY TO ENTER INTO SUCH TRANSACTIONS ONLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF RSA 7:19-A.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL THE NEW HAMPSHIRE HISTORICAL SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO USING ITS RESOURCES EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY TO SERVE THE PUBLIC AND FULFILL ITS MISSION. THE INSTITUTION ADHERES TO GOOD GOVERNANCE PRACTICES IN ESTABLISHING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SERVES AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE SOCIETY AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IN MATTERS OF THE PRESIDENT'S TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUDING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF THE PRESIDENT ARE SET FORTH IN EITHER A WRITTEN COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS TERM SHEET, OR IN A FORMAL WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND THE PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL SUBMIT THE RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION TERM SHEET OR FORMAL EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR DISCUSSION AND ACTION. THE BOARD AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DISCUSS THE MATTER DURING A PORTION OF THE BOARD MEETING WHEN THE PRESIDENT IS EXCUSED FROM THE MEETING AND NOT PRESENT. THE TERM SHEET OR FORMAL AGREEMENT WITH THE PRESIDENT MUST BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRESENT AT A DULY CALLED AND HELD BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING WHERE THE REQUIRED QUORUM OF DIRECTORS IS PRESENT TO CONDUCT A MEETING. COMPARISONS OF PUBLIC DATA ON COMPENSATION ARE USED AND DOCUMENTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES RELATING TO THE PAST PERFORMANCE OF THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE IS REVIEWED REGULARLY BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS (SENIOR MANAGERS) THE PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIETY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF POLICIES, PROGRAMS, AND LONG RANGE OBJECTIVES APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE PRESIDENT EXERCISES FULL SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF ALL PERSONNEL, ASSIGNS DUTIES AND SO FORTH WITHIN THE POLICIES APPROVED BY THE BOARD. COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGERS IS DETERMINED THROUGH A DUE DILIGENCE PROCESS THAT THE PRESIDENT EMPLOYS BASED UPON THE COMPARISONS OF PUBLIC DATA, PARTICULARLY THE PUBLISHED WAGE SCALES OF THE NEW ENGLAND MUSEUM ASSOCIATION, PAST PERFORMANCE, AND THE AMBITIOUS GOALS STATED IN SENIOR MANAGERS' ANNUAL WORK PLAN OBJECTIVES. OVERALL COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND A RECOMMENDATION IS MADE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR APPROVAL AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE SOCIETY'S IRS FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE, AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.COM OR BY APPOINTMENT AT THE LIBRARY. THE SOCIETY'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE OR BY APPOINTMENT AT THE LIBRARY. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT AVAILABLE BY APPOINTMENT AT THE SOCIETY'S LIBRARY IN CONCORD, NH.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 2,973.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.