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
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Employer identification number
06-6036049
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.") ....
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.") .
1,053,813
2,235,957
1,561,934
1,140,894
870,586
6,863,184
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......
71,242
55,327
58,653
73,135
79,220
337,577
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.
1,125,055
2,291,284
1,620,587
1,214,029
949,806
7,200,761
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
7,200,761
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...
1,125,055
2,291,284
1,620,587
1,214,029
949,806
7,200,761
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
55,647
104,706
231,993
276,848
639,806
1,309,000
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
55,647
104,706
231,993
276,848
639,806
1,309,000
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.)..
1,180,702
2,395,990
1,852,580
1,490,877
1,589,612
8,509,761
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
84.620 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
90.240 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
15.380 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
9.760 %
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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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
GREENWICH HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC
Employer identification number
06-6036049
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 IN DETAIL. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR COMMENT PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
NEW BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED THE CODE OF ETHICS AS A STANDARD PART OF BOARD ORIENTATION. TIME IS USUALLY ALOTTED ANNUALLY AT BOARD MEETINGS FOR THE CHAIRMAN TO REMIND ALL BOARD MEMBERS OF THE CODE OF ETHICS. ALL STAFF RECEIVE A COPY OF THE PERSONNEL MANUAL AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT. STAFF MEMBERS MUST REQUEST PERMISSION FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT OR SERVICE. WE HAVE NEVER HAD AN ISSUE ARISE THAT REQUIRED ENFORCEMENT FOR BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED AND APPROPRIATE SALARY IS DETERMINED WITHIN THE SALARY SCALE ESTABLISHED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT (CURRENTLY BASSETT CONSULTING GROUP, INC.). A RECORD OF THE SALARY DECISION IS PREPARED BY THE CHAIRMAN FOR THE PERSONNEL FILE. IN TWO OF THE LAST FOUR YEARS, THE BOARD OR SELECTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WERE ASKED TO EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING EVALUATION MATERIAL AND FORMS FURNISHED BY BOARDSOURCE. ONE YEAR THE LONG FORM WAS USED AND ONE YEAR THE SHORT FORM. IN ONE OF THE INTERVENING YEARS THE BOARD WAS ASKED TO DO A SELF ASSESSMENT AND AN INFORMAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WAS DONE. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010 THE FINANCIAL SITUATION PRECLUDED ANY SALARY INCREASES AND NO EVALUATION WAS MADE. THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND IS SET WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF A SALARY SCALE ESTABLISHED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTING GROUP THAT IS UPDATED AND REVIEWED EVERY 3 - 4 YEARS BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDES WRITTEN JOB DESCRIPTIONS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND, FOR KEY POSITIONS, ANNUAL GOALS FOR EACH KEY POSITION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL FORMAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF ALL KEY STAFF AND PROVIDES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH A WRITTEN REPORT INDICATING CHANGES TO GRADE LEVELS, JOB FUNCTIONS AND COMPENSATION. THE TOTAL SALARY BUDGET IS SUBJECT TO FINAL BUDGET APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DELEGATES THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF SOME PART-TIME STAFF TO THE APPROPRIATE SUPERVISOR FOR
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION ON GUIDESTAR AND UPON REQUEST, EXCLUSIVE OF NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF DONORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS IN A SHARED ONLINE FILE AND PRINTED OUT UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS IN A SHARED ONLINE FILE AND PRINTED OUT UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS IN A SHARED ONLINE FILE AND DISTRIBUTED AT FINANCE COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24E
GRAPHIC DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 48,223. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,330. TOTAL EXPENSES 49,553. UTILITIES & PHONE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 44,275. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 44,275. POSTAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,381. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 7,151. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,132. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,664. MAINTENANCE- GROUNDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 40,439. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,439. CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,165. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 26,755. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,688. TOTAL EXPENSES 35,608. FABRICATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 22,124. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 22,124. SUPPLIES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,710. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 12,817. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 8. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,535. OUTSIDE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,715. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,456. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 17,171. HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,710. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,710. RENTALS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 14,736. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 39. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,775. EXHIBITION DESIGN: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 13,542. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,542. MAINTENANCE-EQUIPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,333. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,333. TAXES- REAL ESTATE TAXES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 11,374. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 11,374. DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,959. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,403. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 558. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,920. PHOTOGRAPHY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 5,686. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 500. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,186. CULTIVATION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,952. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,526. TOTAL EXPENSES 5,478. SECURITY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,265. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,265. BANK & INVESTMENT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,381. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 581. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,943. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,905. ONLINE EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,513. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,513. MUSEUM STORE PURCHASES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,233. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,233. LENDER FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,550. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,550. SUPERVISOR FEE- RENTAL: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 825. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 825. MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 394. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 71. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15. TOTAL EXPENSES 480.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS FORMED AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE AUDIT PROCESS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.