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
AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY OF THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC STATES INC
Employer identification number
53-0233715
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.") ....
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
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.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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.") .
1,233,543
1,046,378
1,881,031
1,336,483
1,659,065
7,156,500
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......
999,014
1,089,386
1,164,903
1,541,532
1,541,532
6,336,367
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.
2,232,557
2,135,764
3,045,934
2,878,015
3,200,597
13,492,867
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
80,370
17,888
37,621
24,862
24,587
185,328
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.
236,417
653,056
319,903
345,409
1,554,785
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
80,370
254,305
690,677
344,765
369,996
1,740,113
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
11,752,754
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...
2,232,557
2,135,764
3,045,934
2,878,015
3,200,597
13,492,867
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
417,387
548,055
327,966
418,875
675,849
2,388,132
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
417,387
548,055
327,966
418,875
675,849
2,388,132
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
3,100
2,430
2,235
2,990
1,670
12,425
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
4,942
66,697
8,213
3,670
345,048
428,570
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,657,986
2,752,946
3,384,348
3,303,550
4,223,164
16,321,994
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
72.010 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
74.640 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
14.630 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
14.980 %
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
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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
AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY OF THE CENTRAL ATLANTIC STATES INC
Employer identification number
53-0233715
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ANS HAS 8 MEMBERSHIP LEVELS WHICH ALLOW MEMBERS TO SUPPORT ANS' MISSION TO PROTECT, PRESERVE, AND RESTORE THE REGION'S NATURAL ENVIRONMENT AND PROVIDE QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATIONS' BYLAWS, ALL MEMBERS ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AND THERE SHALL BE AN ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY (ANS) BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOMINATED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND ELECTED BY ANS MEMBERS AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. ANS BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED FOR STAGGERED THREE YEAR TERMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
MEMBERS OF THE AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY ELECT NEW BOARD MEMBERS EACH YEAR AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING AND ARE ALSO THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN AMEND THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN REVIEWED IN-DETAIL BY THE AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY TREASURER, PRESIDENT, A WORKING GROUP OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
UPON JOINING THE AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR ITS COMMITTEES, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, MEMBERS SIGN AND DATE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THIS STATEMENT IS GIVEN TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT BY ANS BOARD MEMBERS OR TO THE COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSON BY NON-BOARD MEMBERS SERVING ON ANS COMMITTEES. SALARIED STAFF ALSO SIGN AND DATE A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON EMPLOYMENT AND BI-ANNUALLY. DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL, POTENTIAL AND PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS A NORMAL, ROUTINE PRACTICE AT BOARD, COMMITTEE AND STAFF MEETINGS. IF A BOARD MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER MAKES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE, IT IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS APPROVED ANNUALLY THROUGH THE BUDGETING PROCESS. THE ANNUAL BUDGET IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD WHICH IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT PERSONS. THIS PROCESS INCLUDES COMPARABILITY DATA, MARKET TRENDS IN THE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS, A PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE EMPLOYEE AND ORGANIZATION. THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS ALSO APPROVED ANNUALLY THROUGH THE BUDGETING PROCESS. EVERY FEW YEARS, COMPARABILITY DATA AND MARKET TRENDS IN THE NON-PROFIT COMMUNITY ARE USED TO ENSURE THAT SALARIES OF OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ARE IN LINE WITH EXPECTED NORMS. THIS DATA, ALONG WITH TENURE AND PERFORMANCE ARE USED TO ADJUST COMPENSATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARE POSTED ON THE ANS WEB SITE AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ANS ANNUAL REPORT WITH SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL DATA AND A NOTE INDICATING THAT "COMPLETE COPIES OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANS MEMBERS UPON REQUEST" IS POSTED ON THE ANS WEB SITE. IRS FORM 990 RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX (PUBLIC VERSION) IS POSTED ON THE ANS WEB SITE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 445,043. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 18,847. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 33,125. TOTAL EXPENSES 497,015. PUBLICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 18,835. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 18,835.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE AUDUBON NATURALIST SOCIETY FINANCE COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS A STANDING COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS AUTHORITY AS DELEGATED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IT CONSISTS OF THE FOUR OFFICERS AND ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD IN NOVEMBER. THE COMMITTEE ACTS ON THE BOARD'S BEHALF WHEN CONVENING A FULL BOARD MEETING IS IMPRACTICAL. TYPICALLY, IT MEETS DURING THE MONTHS BETWEEN REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS.
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