Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... | 178,785 | 191,745 | 185,897 | 185,897 | 186,522 | 928,846 |
| 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 | 178,785 | 191,745 | 185,897 | 185,897 | 186,522 | 928,846 |
| 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. | 928,846 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 178,785 | 191,745 | 185,897 | 185,897 | 186,522 | 928,846 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 343 | 329 | 355 | 230 | 238 | 1,495 |
| 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 VI.).. | 8,000 | 8,000 | 11,266 | 11,994 | 10,653 | 49,913 |
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | 980,254 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | PROJECT INCOME - OTHER INCOME - ADMINISTRATION FEE - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 8,000. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 8,000. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 11,266. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 11,994. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 10,653. |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: | SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 1962, THE WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (WPSBA) HAS SERVED SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS BY SUPPORTING THEIR ROLE AS EDUCATION LEADERS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES AND THE REGION. BOARD OF EDUCATION MEMBERS ARE UNPAID, ELECTED LOCAL OFFICIALS WHO OVERSEE AND SET POLICY FOR A PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT'S AFFAIRS, PERSONNEL, FINANCES AND PROPERTIES. WPSBA WORKS TO IMPROVE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL BOARDS AND ENHANCES OUR SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH INFORMATIVE PROGRAMS ON EDUCATION, PUBLIC POLICY AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT AS WELL AS TRAINING WORKSHOPS, DATA RESOURCE AND ADVOCACY AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES. TO FURTHER SUPPORT BOARDS OF EDUCATION, WPSBA OFFERS TRAINING, SUPPORT AND NETWORKING FOR DISTRICT CLERKS IN MEMBER DISTRICTS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO SERVES A KEY ROLE BY COLLABORATING WITH OTHER LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL AND CHILD-FOCUSED ORGANIZATIONS. WPSBA IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION THAT IS FINANCED PRIMARILY THROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT MEMBERSHIP DUES. SIXTEEN SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS SERVE ON THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, TWO AREA SUPERINTENDENTS OF SCHOOLS, THE DIRECTOR OF THE WESTCHESTER-EAST PUTNAM REGION PTA, AND THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR THE NEW YORK STATE SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (NYSSBA) SERVE AS LIAISONS TO THE WPSBA BOARD. THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS ARE MANAGED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND A PROGRAM MANAGER. ALL MEMBER SCHOOL BOARDS ARE INVITED TO APPOINT A MEMBER OF THEIR BOARD TO SERVE AS A WPSBA LIAISON AND/OR A LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE. SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS MAY ALSO PARTICIPATE ON OUR STANDING COMMITTEES. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1: | DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: THE MISSION OF THE WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION IS TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR OUR MEMBER DISTRICTS. IN THIS ROLE WPSBA WILL: -PROMOTE EFFECTIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE AND BOARD GOVERNANCE THROUGH TRAINING AND EDUCATION. -FACILITATE COMMUNICATION AND THE SHARING OF INFORMATION. -SERVE AS A RESOURCE ON PUBLIC EDUCATION POLICY ISSUES. -ADVOCATE FOR LEGISLATION THAT SUPPORTS PUBLIC EDUCATION. -FOSTER RELATIONSHIPS WITH ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE COMMON INTERESTS AND GOALS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS. ANY PUBLIC BOARD OF EDUCATION IN WESTCHESTER OR PUTNAM COUNTY MAY BECOME A MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION AT ANY TIME BY PAYING THE ASSOCIATION'S SCHEDULED ANNUAL DUES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | A MEETING OF THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE SHALL BE HELD FOR THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARD ASSOCIATION HAS ITS FORM 990 PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING REVIEW PROCESS TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION REPORTED IS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE. WHEN THE FORM 990 HAS BEEN PREPARED, REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND IS READY TO BE FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IT IS ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR ANY COMMENTS. ANY COMMENTS ARE THEN GROUPED, SUMMARIZED AND PROVIDED TO THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ISSUE IS DOCUMENTED AND ADDRESSED UNTIL THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED FOR FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO EMPLOYEES, BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS. THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES THE POLICY. ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REQUIRED. IF THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION: THE WESTCHESTER PUTNAM SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION (WPSBA) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE WPSBA BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON FINANCIAL DATA, COMPARABLE POSITION SALARY SURVEY, AND THE RESULTS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATION. THE BOARD'S VOTE IS RECORDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING. A SALARY LETTER IS ISSUED EACH YEAR REFLECTING ANY COMPENSATION OR BENEFIT CHANGES. THIS PROCESS TAKES PLACE ANNUALLY. A COMPENSATION MEMO WAS ISSUED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ON JULY 1, 2014. EACH SPRING, THE WPSBA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE WPSBA ELECTRONIC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR EVALUATION FORM TO ENSURE IT REFLECTS THE GOALS AND PRIORITIES FOR THE PAST YEAR, AND MAKE REVISIONS AS NEEDED. THE SURVEY IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE 16 VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USING THE SURVEY MONKEY SOFTWARE. THE EVALUATION INCLUDES BOTH MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS AND NARRATIVE COMMENTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE EVALUATIONS AND DETERMINES A RECOMMENDATION FOR COMPENSATION. THAT RECOMMENDATION ALONG WITH THE EVALUATION DATA ARE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOTES ON THE COMPENSATION FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AS REQUIRED UNDER SECTION 6104 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ON GUIDESTAR.ORG. IN ADDITION, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AT OR BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUME THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SELECTS THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR. |
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