TY 2015 Form 990EZ

Form990-EZ
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
NORTH EAST BUILDERS ASSOCIATION
OF MASSACHUSETTS INC

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)170 MAIN STREET
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code TEWKSBURY, MA01876

D Employer identification number

04-2510823

E Telephone number

(978) 858-3555

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? TO SUPPORT MUTUAL OBJECTIVES OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS (NAHB) AND THE HOME BUILDERS & REMODELERS ASSOCIATION OF MASSACHUSETTS (HBAM) BY ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN THE COMMON INITIATIVES THAT FURTHER ENHANCE SOLUTIONS TO HOUSING NEEDS WITHIN THE COMMONWEALTH AND CREATE OPPORTUNITY IN HOME OWNERSHIP. OUR MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO MAINTAIN HIGH PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND USE SOUND BUSINESS METHODS IN MANAGING THEIR RESPECTIVE BUSINESSES.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS - MONTHLY GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS WITH OVER 50% ATTENDENCE. MEETINGS FEATURE SPEAKERS AND COVER CURRENT TOPICS RELATING TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY. (Grants $ 8,198) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			28a
29 BUSINESS TO BUSINESS DIRECTORY - PRINTING OF FREE DIRECTORY LISTING FOR ALL MEMBERS (Grants $ 21) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			29a
30 EDUCATIONAL BUILDER LICENSE CLASS - EDUCATIONAL CLASSES FOR THE MEMBERS TO BECOME CERTIFIED OR OBTAIN A LICENSE TO BUILD IN MA. EDUCATE MEMBERS ON UPDATES TO BUILDING CODE, INSTRUCION AND BOOKS PROVIDED. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...			30a
CONTINUING EDUCATION - COMMUNITY EDUCATION OF THE BUILDING INDUSTRY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS. (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32	8,219

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)
DANIEL OUELLETTE President	10.00	0
GARY CAMPBELL Director	1.00	0
LAWRENCE KADY Director	1.00	0
BRIAN LUSSIER Treasurer	1.00	0
PENNY HAMEL Secretary	1.00	0
ROLAND MAINVILLE Director	1.00	0
CAROL A MYOTT COO	32.00	26,000
EVERETT CHANDLER Director	1.00	0
MIKE CURRAN Vice President	1.00	0
MAUREEN DIPALMA Director	1.00	0
TOM PIEKARSKI Director	1.00	0
CATHY HAUGHTON Vice President	1.00	0
LILLIAN MONTALTO Director	1.00	0
SANDY GOVE Director	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Return Reference	Explanation
Other Revenue.1	OTHER INCOME $5
Payments to Affiliates.1	Name: NATIONAL ASSOC OF HOME BUILDER \| Address: 1201 15TH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20005 \| Purpose of payment: DUES \| Amount: $36164
Payments to Affiliates.2	Name: HOME BUILDERS ASSOC OF MA \| Address: 240 CADWELL DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 \| Purpose of payment: DUES/MEETINGS/EVENTS \| Amount: $20125
Other Expenses.1002	Office Expenses $1989
Other Expenses.1007	Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2491
Other Expenses.1009	Depreciation $1069
Other Expenses.1012	Insurance $1543
Other Expenses.1	GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING $8198
Other Expenses.2	DUES-OTHER $3828
Other Expenses.3	PAYROLL PROCESSING FEE $1523
Other Expenses.4	AWARDS $1246
Other Expenses.6	BANK/CREDIT CARD FEES $1189
Other Expenses.7	NEWLETTER $616
Other Expenses.8	WEBSITE $183
Other Expenses.9	DIRECTORY EXPENSE $21
Other Assets.1003	Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $660 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $396
Other Assets.1005	Accounts Receivable - Beginning $12327 Accounts Receivable - Ending $13858
Total Liabilities.1001	Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1850

Return Reference

Explanation

Other Revenue.1

OTHER INCOME $5

Payments to Affiliates.1

Name: NATIONAL ASSOC OF HOME BUILDER | Address: 1201 15TH STREET, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20005 | Purpose of payment: DUES | Amount: $36164

Payments to Affiliates.2

Name: HOME BUILDERS ASSOC OF MA | Address: 240 CADWELL DRIVE SPRINGFIELD, MA 01104 | Purpose of payment: DUES/MEETINGS/EVENTS | Amount: $20125

Other Expenses.1002

Office Expenses $1989

Other Expenses.1007

Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $2491

Other Expenses.1009

Depreciation $1069

Other Expenses.1012

Insurance $1543

Other Expenses.1

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING $8198

Other Expenses.2

DUES-OTHER $3828

Other Expenses.3

PAYROLL PROCESSING FEE $1523

Other Expenses.4

AWARDS $1246

Other Expenses.6

BANK/CREDIT CARD FEES $1189

Other Expenses.7

NEWLETTER $616

Other Expenses.8

WEBSITE $183

Other Expenses.9

DIRECTORY EXPENSE $21

Other Assets.1003

Machinery and Equipment - Beginning $660 Machinery and Equipment - Ending $396

Other Assets.1005

Accounts Receivable - Beginning $12327 Accounts Receivable - Ending $13858

Total Liabilities.1001

Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Beginning $0 Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses - Ending $1850

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	25,582
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	87,057
4	Investment income ...........................	4
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b	0
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b	60,793
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	32,168
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	28,625
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b	0
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	5
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	141,269

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10	57,514
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12	34,077
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	1,869
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	9,214
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,245
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	23,896
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	127,815

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a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	13,454
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	51,921
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	65,375

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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