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
TRUSTEES OF THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
Employer identification number
53-0196641
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.") ....
4,409,303
3,169,945
3,172,444
6,952,654
2,436,011
20,140,357
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
4,409,303
3,169,945
3,172,444
6,952,654
2,436,011
20,140,357
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)..
5,762,765
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
14,377,592
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..
4,409,303
3,169,945
3,172,444
6,952,654
2,436,011
20,140,357
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
330,541
218,559
125,415
836,103
877,180
2,387,798
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.)..
73,197
59,487
13,902
116,668
309,941
573,195
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
23,101,350
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
98,676,666
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
62.240 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
67.460 %
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
-
TIN:
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
TRUSTEES OF THE CORCORAN GALLERY OF ART
Employer identification number
53-0196641
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
HARRY HOPPER AND FREDERICK KNOPS - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
MANAGEMENT DUTIES WERE DELEGATED TO MAXIMIZE. MAXIMIZE COMPENSATED DEBBIE FEINBERG, INTERIM VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE, FOR HER SERVICES FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2014. HER COMPENSATION RECEIVED FOR THESE SERVICES WAS $219,625.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT COPY OF THE COMPLETE RETURN IS SENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR REVIEW. ALL QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS RAISED BY THE COMMITTEE ARE ADDRESSED PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS. ONCE THE 990 HAS BEEN FILED, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE BOARD THAT THE REVIEW TOOK PLACE AND THAT THE FORM HAS BEEN FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS SHALL NOT VOTE ON, APPROVE, OR RECOMMEND ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH THEY HAVE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF THEY ARE PRESENT AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OR ANY COMMITTEE AT WHICH SUCH A MATTER IS CONSIDERED, THEY MUST DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE BY EXCUSING THEMSELVES FROM THAT PORTION OF THE MEETING. IN ADDITION, BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF THE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND IS REVIEWED EVERY THREE YEARS. CHANGES TO HIS OR HER SALARY ARE GUIDED BY THE FOLLOWING FACTORS: (A) THE INTRINSIC QUALITY OF HIS OR HER MANAGEMENT, INTELLECTUAL LEADERSHIP, AND PUBLIC REPRESENTATION OF THE CORCORAN; (B) THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE AND STABILITY; (C) THE COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR POSITIONS OF OTHER, SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON SURVEYS AND COMPENSATION STUDIES; AND (D) ADDITIONAL, SIMILAR FACTORS THE COMMITTEE DEEMS APPROPRIATE, SUCH AS DONATIONS PROCURED. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE DIRECTOR/PRESIDENT USING THE SAME GUIDELINES DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A:
FRED BOLLERER SERVED AS THE CORCORAN'S PRESIDENT THROUGH MARCH 2013. HIS COMPENSATION REPORTED HERE REPRESENTS HIS SALARY FROM JANUARY THROUGH JUNE 2013.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP AGREEMENT 57,819. BAD DEBT EXPENSE -50,338.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3
ON MAY 15, 2014, THE CORCORAN ENTERED INTO AN ASSET CONTRIBUTION AGREEMENT WITH THE GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (GW) AND AN ART ACCESSION AND CUSTODIAL TRANSFER AGREEMENT WITH THE NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART (NGA). THESE AGREEMENTS WERE APPROVED BY THE SUPERIOR COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ON AUGUST 18, 2014. AFTER COURT APPROVAL OF THE AGREEMENTS, IN AUGUST 2014, SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE CORCORANS NET ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED TO GW AND NGA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENTS. BROADLY SPEAKING, GW ASSUMED OWNERSHIP AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORCORAN COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN AND THE CORCORAN'S REAL PROPERTY, AND NGA ASSUMED CURATORIAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE CORCORANS COLLECTION AND THE RIGHT TO ACCESSION ANY WORK INTO ITS COLLECTION. THE CORCORAN CONTINUES AS A SEPARATELY INCORPORATED ENTITY DEDICATED TO ART AND ENCOURAGING AMERICAN GENIUS. AS A CONTINUING ENTITY, THE CORCORAN WILL SEEK TO SUPPORT STEWARDSHIP OF THE CORCORAN NAME AND LEGACY, TO CONSULT WITH NGA AND GW ON PROGRAMS AND INTERCONNECTED ACTIVITIES OF SUCH INSTITUTIONS, AND TO PROMOTE THE IMPORTANT ROLE OF CONTEMPORARY ART AND ARTISTS IN PROVOKING NEW THINKING AND REALIZING NEW EXCITING CULTURAL INITIATIVES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.