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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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 | 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
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(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
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...... | 23,045,913 | 23,448,538 | 24,782,355 | 24,200,559 | 23,068,425 | 118,545,790 |
| 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. | 23,045,913 | 23,448,538 | 24,782,355 | 24,200,559 | 23,068,425 | 118,545,790 |
| 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.) | 118,545,790 | |||||
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... | 23,045,913 | 23,448,538 | 24,782,355 | 24,200,559 | 23,068,425 | 118,545,790 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,021,275 | 953,508 | 1,153,284 | 1,103,476 | 1,151,310 | 5,382,853 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,021,275 | 953,508 | 1,153,284 | 1,103,476 | 1,151,310 | 5,382,853 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 72,597 | 96,805 | 115,417 | 82,745 | 102,281 | 469,845 |
| 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.).. | 24,139,785 | 24,498,851 | 26,051,056 | 25,386,780 | 24,322,016 | 124,398,488 |
| 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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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: | ||||
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| 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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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....... | ||||
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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| FORM 990, PART I AND PART III, LINE 1: | DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION A) TO LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT AND ENHANCEMENT, IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST, OF THE SO-CALLED LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA OF THE CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS (THE "LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA"), FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION PATIENTS BEING SERVED BY TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS AND THEIR VISITORS, STUDENTS CONNECTED WITH TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS, EMPLOYEES, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA, AND MEMBERS OF CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS IN THAT AREA, BY PROVIDING SERVICES RELATING TO PUBLIC SAFETY, TRAFFIC CONTROL AND STREET SIGNS, ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT, PARKING, BEAUTIFICATION AND OTHER SIMILAR PUBLIC NEEDS; B) TO COOPERATE WITH THE CITY OF BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, IN CONNECTION WITH MATTERS RELATED TO PLANNING, PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT, AND PHYSICAL ENHANCEMENT OF THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA AND TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITY GOVERNMENT CONCERNING PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; C) TO SERVE AS AN OVERALL PLANNING AND COORDINATING BODY FOR TAX-EXEMPT TEACHING HOSPITALS, COLLEGES, SCHOOLS AND OTHER TAX-EXEMPT EDUCATIONAL OR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA WITH RESPECT TO VARIOUS AREAS OF COMMON INTEREST AND CONCERN; AND TO ASSIST IN THE DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF A COMPREHENSIVE SETTING IN WHICH THOSE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS CAN IMPLEMENT THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND OBJECTIVES; D) TO ACQUIRE, OPERATE OR MAKE AVAILABLE, BY CONTRIBUTION, SALE, LEASE OR OTHERWISE, REAL OR PERSONAL PROPERTY NECESSARY OR USEFUL FOR THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF ANY ORGANIZATION IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA WHICH IS OPERATING EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY OR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES; E) TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; F) TO PREVENT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION IN THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA; AND G) TO ENGAGE IN SUCH OTHER EDUCATION AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3), RELATING TO THE LONGWOOD MEDICAL AND ACADEMIC AREA AND ANY OTHER LOCATION OR ACTIVITY, AS THE CORPORATION MAY DETERMINE TO BE APPROPRIATE. |
| 990, PART III, LINE 4: | ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE ACCOMPLISHMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE: COMMUTEWORKS - REDUCE TRAFFIC CONGESTION BY OFFERING INCENTIVES FOR USE OF ALTERNATIVE TRAVEL MODES 1. DIRECT SERVICES: PROVIDED DIRECT SERVICES TO LMA COMMUTERS THROUGH NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONS (64), BENEFIT FAIRS/INFORMATION TABLES (12), GENERAL INQUIRY PHONE CALLS/EMAILS (>500), AND COMMUTEWORKS PROGRAMS (COMMUTEFIT: 802, EMERGENCY RIDE HOME: 629, COMMUTESWAP: 11, DUMP THE PUMP: 14). 2. RIDESHARE REPORTS: ASSISTED 9 INSTITUTIONS IN PREPARATION OF 2014 DEP RIDESHARE REPORTS AND REPORTING REFORM (BCH, BIDMC, BWH, DFCI, MCA, MCPHS, SC, WIT, HMS/HSPH). 3. BICYCLING: PROMOTED BICYCLE COMMUTING BY PROVIDING 3 BIKE CLINICS FOR MEMBERS, LEADING SPRING BIKE WEEK REGISTRATION AND EVENTS, AND FACILITATING A GROUP BIKE COMMUTE LED BY A CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR FROM ARLINGTON. MASCO MEMBERS REGISTERED 792 PARTICIPANTS AND LOGGED 16,335 TOTAL MILES. 4. MEMBER TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: ASSISTED 12 MEMBERS IN GAINING RECOGNITION MASSACHUSETTS EXCELLENCE IN COMMUTER OPTIONS (ECO) AWARDS, INCLUDING TWO SPOTLIGHT AWARDS (BIDMC; BCH). 5. CARPOOLING/VANPOOLING INCENTIVE PROGRAMS: IN THE CARPOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM 34 CARPOOLS REGISTERED IN FY15. MARKETED STATE'S NEW RIDEMATCHING SERVICE (NURIDE) AND RE-MARKETED CARPOOL AND NEW VANPOOL INCENTIVE PROGRAM. 6. COMMUTEFEST: PLANNED AND IMPLEMENTED AN AREA-WIDE TRANSPORTATION DAY AT BLACKFAN CIRCLE WITH APPROXIMATELY 300 ATTENDEES AND REPRESENTATION FROM 13 INSTITUTIONS. 7. BI-ANNUAL ETA BREAKFAST: HELD BI-ANNUAL ETA BREAKFASTS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE COMMUTEWORKS PROGRAMS WITH COLLEGES. TRANSPORTATION PLANNING/CAPITAL: IMPROVE ACCESS TO/IN THE LMA THROUGH STUDIES AND PHYSICAL IMPROVEMENTS 1. LMA REGIONAL ACCESS: INVOLVED AS STAKEHOLDER IN CITY/STATE PLANNING IN THE FOLLOWING ROADWAY, TRANSIT AND ACCESS PROJECTS: BOSTON MPO'S REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COUNCIL; I-90 ALLSTON INTERCHANGE STUDY TASK FORCE; MASSDOT'S BOWKER OVERPASS STUDY; CITY OF BOSTON'S TRANSPORTATION VISION BOSTON 2030 ADVISORY, DATA AND PARKING GROUPS. 2. FRANCIS/BINNEY IMPROVEMENTS: EVALUATED THE BENEFITS OF INSTALLING 4-WAY STOP SIGN CONTROL AT THE INTERSECTION AS JUSTIFICATION TO THE CITY OF BOSTON THAT IT COULD SERVE AS LOW-COST IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN PLACE OF A FULL TRAFFIC SIGNAL. IMPLEMENTATION UNDERWAY. 3. T ADVOCACY: SHARED 120 COMMENTS WITH THE MBTA. ADVOCACY RESULTED IN ADDED NEW ROUTE 47 BUS (PM PEAK HOUR) AND ADDED CARS TO WORCESTER/FRAMINGHAM TRAIN 506. 4. BROOKLINE AVENUE/RIVERWAY INTERSECTION: DEVELOPED A NEW DESIGN CONCEPT, BEING REVIEWED WITH THE CITY, THE STATE AND THE COMMUNITY, THE PURPOSE OF WHICH IS TO IMPROVE SAFETY FOR PEDESTRIANS AND BICYCLISTS, REDUCE OVERALL CONGESTION, AND STRENGTHEN CONNECTIONS TO THE EMERALD NECKLACE PATHWAY NETWORK. 5. BROOKLINE AVENUE STUDY: TO IMPROVE VEHICULAR AND BIKE ACCESS, EVALUATED USE OF ON STREET PARKING AND NEW LANE CONFIGURATIONS ALONG BROOKLINE AVENUE BETWEEN BROOKLINE VILLAGE AND LMA TO IMPROVE SAFETY AND MULTIMODAL ACCOMMODATION. 6. BICYCLE FACILITIES: COMPLETED PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTED BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG LONGWOOD AVENUE. PROVIDED COMMENTS ON THE CITY OF BOSTON'S PLANS FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES ALONG FRANCIS, TREMONT AND ST. ALPHONSUS STREETS. 7. ACCESSIBLE PEDESTRIAN SIGNALS (APS): EVALUATED FEASIBILITY OF INSTALLING APS AT THE RIVERWAY & LONGWOOD AVENUE INTERSECTION; SUBMITTED RECOMMENDATIONS TO STATE FOR THEIR FUTURE IMPLEMENTATION. 8. SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS: WORKED WITH DANA-FARBER AND BOSTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TO EVALUATE PEDESTRIAN SAFETY AT THE INTERSECTION OF BINNEY STREET & JIMMY FUND WAY; DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTING IMPROVEMENT PLAN. 9. NO TURN ON RED STUDY: WORKED WITH THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT THE SIGNAGE CHANGES AT FOUR INTERSECTIONS RECOMMENDED BY MASCO-LED STUDY AND MONITORED FOR POST-IMPLEMENTATION TRAFFIC IMPACTS. 10. PALACE RD. IMPROVEMENTS: WORKED WITH MEMBERS AND THE CITY TO IMPLEMENT STREET PARKING CHANGES ON PALACE ROAD TO ACCOMMODATE SAFE ACCESS TO THE RECYCLING DUMPSTER AT MASS ART. 11. BRIGHAM CIRCLE OUTBOUND BUS STOP: WORKING WITH BRIGHAM & WOMEN'S HOSPITAL AND THE CITY TO STUDY RESTORATION OF THE OUTBOUND BUS STOP FOR THE MBTA ROUTE 39 BUS FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF THE STONEMAN CENTENNIAL PARK PROJECT. 12. TRANSPORTATION ADVOCACY: TESTIFIED TO PROJECT SELECTION ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FUTURE TRANSPORTATION PROJECT SELECTION CRITERIA TO INCLUDE ACCESS TO HEALTH CARE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT; CONTRIBUTED $10,000 TO CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT INDEXING OF GAS TAX FUNDS TO SUPPORT PUBLIC TRANSIT AND ROADWAY/BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS AND DISTRIBUTED INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES TO GAIN PUBLIC SUPPORT; TESTIFIED TO LEGISLATURE'S JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE ON THE NEEDS FOR SUSTAINED MBTA FUNDING AND REFORM AND CONTINUED CAPS ON FARE INCREASES UNTIL FUNDING HAS STABILIZED. 13. RUGGLES STATION COMMUTER RAIL PLATFORM: COORDINATED WORK OF BRA, BTD AND MBTA TO SECURE $25 MILLION FEDERAL TIGER PROGRAM FUNDING FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF THIRD PLATFORM AT RUGGLES STATION TO ENABLE DOUBLING OF COMMUTER TRAINS STOPPING IN THE MORNING PEAK, A SIGNIFICANT IMPROVEMENT OF LMA PUBLIC TRANSIT ACCESS. 14. KARMA COMMUTING: WITH COMMUNICATIONS, COMPLETED SECOND PHASE OF SAFETY CAMPAIGN TO CHANGE COMMUTER BEHAVIOR. 15. LMA LIGHTING STUDY: ASSESSED THE NEED FOR MAINTENANCE AND ALTERATIONS TO THE AREA'S STREETLIGHTS AT ALL THE LMA BUS AND KEY TRAIN STOPS. 16. LMA SIGN PROGRAM: COMPLETED THE DESIGN AND CITY APPROVALS FOR AND BEGAN THE NEXT PHASE INSTALLATION OF THE LMA WAY FINDING PROGRAM. 17. RIVERWAY CROSSWALK INSTALLATION: ADVOCATED FOR AND ASSISTED IN COORDINATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION BY THE STATE OF CROSSING RAMPS ALONG THE RIVERWAY. SIXTEEN LOCATIONS COMPLETED OR SCHEDULED WITH A GRANT FROM DCR PARTNERSHIP MATCHING FUNDS. 18. BICYCLE PARKING DATABASE: UPDATED THE DATABASE AND MAPS THAT TRACK MEMBERS' PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BICYCLE PARKING INFRASTRUCTURE IN THE LMA. 19. UNIVERSAL ACCESS/ADA SURVEY: TO IMPROVE ACCESS CONDITIONS UPDATED LMA-WIDE UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY SURVEY OF SIDEWALKS ON ALL PUBLIC AND PRIVATE STREETS, IDENTIFYING PRIORITY LOCATIONS FOR SIDEWALK AND RAMP REPLACEMENTS FOR REVIEW WITH STATE AND CITY AGENCIES. 20. DO NOT BLOCK THE BOX: CONTINUED WORKING WITH BOSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT ON ENFORCEMENT OF DON'T BLOCK THE BOX. 21. TRANSPORTATION VISION: COMPLETED THIRD YEAR OF LONG RANGE LMA TRANSPORTATION VISIONING STUDY INCLUDING 20-YEAR DEVELOPMENT PROJECTION FOR LMA AND LOADING/DELIVERY STUDY AND POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | URBAN RING: PLAN FOR FUTURE STATE TRANSIT SERVICE TO THE LMA 1. COMPLETED ECONOMIC VALUE STUDY ON THIS TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT. HIRED REBRANDING FIRM AND CONDUCTED FOCUS GROUPS ON WHY THIS SERVICE IS IMPORTANT TO THE METROPOLITAN BOSTON AREA. GOVERNMENT/COMMUNITY RELATIONS: ASSIST COMMUNITY AND POLICY LEADERS IN STRATEGIC AREAS OF WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, OPEN SPACE AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 1. WORKED WITH OR FINANCIALLY CONTRIBUTED TO COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS: FRIENDS OF THE MUDDY RIVER, FRIENDS OF RAMLER PARK, EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY, MISSION HILL YOUTH COLLABORATIVE, MISSION HILL MAIN STREETS PROGRAM, FENWAY CIVIC ASSOCIATION, FENWAY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORP, MISSION HILL NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, AND ROXBURY TENANTS OF HARVARD. 2. WORKED WITH NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS, AND MCPHS UNIVERSITY, TO IDENTIFY COMMUNITY NEEDS (WIGGLESWORTH/WORTHINGTON); SUCCESSFULLY ADVOCATED WITH DPW AND BOSTON PARKS TO IMPLEMENT SHORT TERM SIDEWALK SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS, AND COACHED NEIGHBORHOOD ON HOW TO ENTER THESE STREETS INTO CITY QUEUE FOR TREE PRUNING AND FUTURE STREET REDESIGN PROCESS. LONG- RANGE PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION, PLANNING OPERATIONS, CITY SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION: REDUCE IMPACTS OF DEVELOPMENT ON CITY AND NEIGHBORHOODS 1. PLANNING/DEVELOPMENT COORDINATION: A. PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO SIMMONS AND BIDMC REGARDING THEIR IMP RENEWAL. B. CONVENED STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE AND LAND USE ATTORNEYS, DEVELOPED REDLINE LEGAL COMMENTS TO ASSIST BRA ON DRAFT IMP POLICY. C. ENGAGED SASAKI PROFESSIONAL INTERN PROGRAM TO COMPLETE URBAN DESIGN STUDY FOCUSED ON COLLEGE MEMBERS' CAMPUS NEEDS. D. AVENUE OF THE ARTS DESIGN GUIDELINES: PARTICIPATED IN COMMUNITY PROCESS FOR THIS BRA PROJECT TO DEVELOP PUBLIC REALM DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENTS ALONG THE AVENUE UP TO LONGWOOD. E. DATA CAMPAIGN: COMPLETED DEPARTMENTAL COMPILATION AND ANALYSIS OF 2013 DATA, DEVELOPMENT OF KEY MESSAGES AND NEW LMA FACTSHEET. F. BANNERS: PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO BWH, WIT, SC, BIDMC, MCA REGARDING BANNER APPROVALS FROM THE CITY. G. MAPS: COMPLETED UPDATE OF POLITICAL MAPS AND TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR MAP WITH 2014 ELECTED OFFICIALS AND 2013 LMA EMPLOYEE DATA. THESE HELP MASCO ADVOCATE FOR BETTER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE BY SHOWING THAT LMA EMPLOYEES COME FROM ALMOST EVERY DISTRICT IN THE STATE. CREATED GIS MAPS OF SHUTTLE ROUTES. UPDATED SYSTEM WITH NEW UTILITY, BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION DATA LAYERS. H. STREET FURNITURE: PURCHASED AND INSTALLED 14 BIGBELLY SOLAR COMPACTORS, 73 NEW BENCHES, AND 12 NEW METAL TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR THE AREA. DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED AN AREA WIDE ASSET MAINTENANCE PROGRAM. I. TO BENEFIT COMMUNITY MEMBERS, UPDATED THE HOW TO APPLY FOR JOBS IN THE LMA BOOKLET TO ACCURATELY REFLECT INSTITUTIONS' JOB APPLICATION SYSTEMS. 2. MAPPING: A. CREATED GIS MAPS OF SHUTTLE ROUTES. UPDATED SYSTEM WITH NEW UTILITY, BUILDING AND TRANSPORTATION DATA LAYERS. 3. CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION: A. SUCCESSFULLY WORKED WITH ABUTTERS, STATE AND CITY AGENCIES TO REPAVE SECTIONS OF BROOKLINE AVENUE AND THE RIVERWAY. B. SENT OUT 256 MEMBER ADVISORIES; COORDINATED 18 BUILDING, STREET PAVING, AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS; HELD 10 CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION MEETINGS. C. SERVED AS COMMUNICATION POINT TO GET INFORMATION OUT TO THE LMA COMMUNITY AND TO THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (ACE). PROVIDED 24/7 ACCESS TO LMA EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS. WORKED WITH ACE TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW SIGNAGE TO DIRECT PEDESTRIANS AND TRAFFIC DURING DETOURS. D. INCORPORATED THE ROXBURY TENANTS OF HARVARD AND SAMUELS AND ASSOCIATES CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT TEAMS INTO THE MASCO CONSTRUCTION COORDINATION GROUPS. 4. CITY SERVICES: A. REPORTED AND FOLLOWED UP ON 137 INCIDENCES WITH UTILITY COMPANIES, CITY AND STATE AGENCIES, AND MASCO OPERATIONS REGARDING: STREET LIGHT OUTAGES, POTHOLES, SINK HOLES, DAMAGED STREET SIGNS, TRAFFIC LIGHT ISSUES, GRAFFITI REMOVAL, LEAF REMOVAL, STREET AND SIDEWALK REPAIR, AND FLOODING ISSUES. B. SURVEYED AND ASSESSED THE NEED FOR SNOW REMOVAL IN AND AROUND THE LMA AFTER EACH SIGNIFICANT SNOW EVENT. COORDINATED WITH THE ABUTTERS, THE BOSTON DPW, THE TOWN OF BROOKLINE, AND THE STATE ON THE REMOVAL OF SNOW BANKS THAT CAUSED IMPACTS TO VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS. SUSTAINABILITY: ENHANCE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS AND OUTCOMES IN THE LMA 1. FORUM ON SUSTAINABLE FOOD PURCHASING: CONVENED A FORUM FOR MEMBERS' FOOD SERVICE PROVIDERS, PURCHASING AGENTS AND SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS, TO ADVANCE PURCHASING OF SUSTAINABLE, LOCAL AND ORGANIC FOOD IN THE LMA, WITH THE GOAL OF HEALTHIER OUTCOMES FOR PATIENTS, STUDENTS AND STAFF AND REDUCTION OF MEMBERS' ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS. 2. ENVIRONMENTALLY PREFERRED PURCHASING (EPP): COMPLETED REPORTS AND MODEL ON ENVIRONMENTAL AND HEALTH IMPACTS OF INSTITUTIONAL PURCHASING (DR. NORRIS, HSPH) COMPARED WITH AVERAGE U.S. HOSPITAL AND COLLEGE DATA; THIS HOSPITAL PURCHASING IMPACT ESTIMATOR (HPIE) WAS PROVIDED TO MEMBERS FOR THEIR DEVELOPMENT OF METRICS. 3. ENERGY: HOSTED TECHNICAL SESSION WITH NSTAR AND NATIONAL GRID REGARDING THEIR COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS AND REBATES FOR NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS. HOSTED SESSION WITH POWER OPTIONS REGARDING THE STATE'S RENEWABLE ENERGY CREDIT (REC) PROGRAM TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN ADVANCING OPTIONS FOR "GREEN" ENERGY SUPPLY AND CARBON REDUCTIONS. 4. GREEN@LMA: COMPLETED 3 ISSUES OF THE GREEN@LMA FEATURING MEMBERS' SUSTAINABILITY ACCOMPLISHMENTS, DIRECTED TOWARDS AN AUDIENCE OF PUBLIC POLICY MAKERS. 5. EARTH DAY: TO ASSIST MEMBERS IN ENGAGING THEIR COMMUNITIES IN ADDITIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP, COMPILED INFORMATION ON EARTH DAY EVENT IDEAS AND AWARDS. 6. GREEN LABS: HELD TWO GREEN LABS BEST PRACTICES MEETINGS: ONE ON COMPOSTING OF ANIMAL WASTE BEDDING, HIGHLIGHTING DFCI'S SYSTEM WHICH REDUCES THEIR VOLUME OF WASTE DISPOSED; AND ONE ON ENERGY SAVINGS RELATED TO ULTRA LOW TEMPERATURE FREEZERS, FOCUSING ON HARVARD'S INCENTIVE PROGRAM. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C | ENERGY/INFRASTRUCTURE: PLAN FOR FUTURE INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS 1. UTILITY RESILIENCY PLANNING: HELD ANNUAL ENGINEERS MEETING WITH BOSTON WATER AND SEWER TO UPDATE MEMBERS ON INFRASTRUCTURE UPGRADES AND RESILIENCY PLANNING IN LMA FOR WATER, SEWER AND STORM DRAIN SYSTEM. 2. LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY INITIATIVES: CONVENED MEMBER AD HOC GROUP TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT LMA ADVOCACY STRATEGIES REGARDING CITY OR STATE REGULATORY INITIATIVES ON: FLAME RETARDANT CHEMICALS IN FURNITURE (BOSTON); CLIMATE ACTION PLAN UPDATE (BOSTON); CARBON TAX LEGISLATION (STATE); MEPA CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND RESILIENCY POLICY (STATE); MASS ENERGY EFFICIENCY ADVISORY COUNCIL'S 2016-2018 ENERGY EFFICIENCY PLANS (STATE). OPEN SPACE: IMPROVE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT THROUGH STUDIES AND IMPLEMENTATION 1. TREE CONDITIONS ANALYSIS & CARE RECOMMENDATIONS: HIRED LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO REVIEW LMA TREE CONDITIONS AND RECOMMEND FUTURE PLANTING PLAN, REVIEWED WITH AND ACCEPTED BY CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT. 2. BLACKFAN BEAUTIFICATION: TO CREATE A MORE ATTRACTIVE STREET, COMPLETED INSTALLATION OF DESIGN INCLUDING 23 PLANTERS, OVER 3,000 PERENNIALS, 17 TREES, 55 SHRUBS AND 700 BULBS. LEVERAGED $87,000 IN FUNDING FROM ABUTTERS. HELD 'BANDS ON BLACKFAN' EVENT WITH A BAND AND FOOD TRUCKS TO ENCOURAGE USE OF BEAUTIFIED AREA. 3. EVANS WAY: INSTALLED 500 DAFFODIL BULBS AND COMPLETED CARE OF PEDESTRIAN ISLAND PLANTINGS ON EVANS WAY. 4. HUNTINGTON AVE.: UPHOLDING PRIVATE COMMITMENT TO CITY AS STEWARD OF 225 TREES ON HUNTINGTON AVE., COMPLETED IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS DUE TO CONSTRUCTION. COMPLED ANNUAL MAINTENANCE (SPRING CLEAN-UP, RICE STONE IN TREE PITS, BI-ANNUAL TREE INSPECTION AND FERTILIZATION). 5. GATEWAY PLANTERS:COMPLETED SEASONAL PLANTINGS (4/YR.) AND MAINTENANCE OF 7 MEDIAN AND SIDEWALK PLANTERS NEAR RIVERWAY/FRANCIS/BROOKLINE INTERSECTIONS. 6. AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR/OSCAR TUGO CIRCLE: CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT APPROVED MASCO PROPOSAL FOR USE OF INNOVATIVE TREATMENT TO SAVE REMAINING LEGACY TREES ON AVENUE LOUIS PASTEUR/OSCAR TUGO CIRCLE; COMPLETED IMPLEMENTATION IN SPRING. 7. BROOKLINE AVE. HANGING BASKETS: TO MAKE BROOKLINE AVENUE MORE ATTRACTIVE FOR PATIENTS, STUDENTS, VISITORS, AND EMPLOYEES, COMPLETED FOURTH SUMMER PROGRAM INCLUDING 68 FLOWER BASKETS ON 17 STREET LIGHT POLES. 8. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: COMBINED SIMMONS AND MASCO TREE PRUNING NEEDS INTO ONE CONTRACT, COMPLETED PRUNING OF OVER 60 TREES FROM FENWAY TO LONGWOOD ON BROOKLINE AVE., AVE. LOUIS PASTEUR AND MELNEA CASS BLVD. 9. OPEN SPACE ADVOCACY: ADVOCATED FOR LMA FLOOD CONTROL THROUGH A LETTER TO PRESIDENT OBAMA FOR MUDDY RIVER PHASE II FUNDING; SERVED ON EMERALD NECKLACE CONSERVANCY (ENC) PARK OVERSEER'S COMMITTEE, ENC STRATEGIC PLANNING MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE SUBCOMMITTEE; AND SERVED ON THE MUDDY RIVER MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (MMOC) FOR THE MUDDY RIVER RESTORATION PROJECT. 10. INTRA-INSTITUTIONAL CONNECTIONS: ANALYZED PEDESTRIAN PATHWAYS AND RECOMMENDED SAFETY AND BEAUTIFICATION CONCEPTS FOR BINNEY STREET, WORKING WITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT TO COMPLETE DESIGN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 | IN SOME INSTANCES, DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION (MASCO) HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP STRUCTURED IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER: BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: DR. KEVIN TABB, M.D., PRESIDENT & CEO NANCY FORMELLA, RN, COO BRIGHAM & WOMENS HOSPITAL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: ELIZABETH G. NABEL, M.D., PRESIDENT MAIREAD HICKEY, PH.D., EXECUTIVE V.P. & COO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: DICK ARGYS, SENIOR V.P. & CAO SANDRA L. FENWICK, PRESIDENT DANA-FARBER CANCER INSTITUTE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: EDWARD J. BENZ, JR., M.D., PRESIDENT STEPHEN P. KOSTER, ESQ., DIRECTOR AT LARGE DOROTHY PUHY, EVP, SECOND REPRESENTATIVE FROM DFCI EMMANUEL COLLEGE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: SISTER JANET EISNER, SND, PRESIDENT THOMAS HYNES, TRUSTEE HARVARD UNIVERSITY, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: JEFFREY S. FLIER, M.D., DEAN OF FACULTY JOHN CZAJKOWSKI, EXECUTIVE DEAN FOR ADMINISTRATION MEREDITH WEENICK, VICE PRESIDENT CAMPUS SERVICES ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER MUSEUM, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: ANNE HAWLEY, DIRECTOR PETER M. BRYANT, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER MASSACHUSETTS COLLEGE OF PHARMACY AND HEALTH SCIENCES, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: CHARLES F. MONAHAN, JR., PRESIDENT MARK FULLER, TRUSTEE TEMPLE ISRAEL, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: KATHY WEINMAN, PRESIDENT DAN DEUTSCH, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHEELOCK COLLEGE, BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: JACKIE JENKINS-SCOTT, PRESIDENT EDWARD H. LADD, TRUSTEE |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | MASCO CONSISTS OF A NUMBER OF MEMBER INSTITUTIONS THAT HAVE FULL AND EXCLUSIVE VOTING RIGHTS AND ARE REFERRED TO AS MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION. VOTING MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION IS LIMITED TO ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXATION UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OR SECTION 115 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. MEMBERS ARE REPRESENTED AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS BY THEIR RESPECTIVE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THEIR GOVERNING BOARD, OR BY SUCH PERSON AS MAY BE DESIGNATED IN WRITING AND DELIVERED TO THE PRESIDENT OR CLERK OF THE CORPORATION. EACH MEMBER OF THE CORPORATION SHALL CONTINUE TO BE A MEMBER UNTIL SUCH MEMBER'S DISSOLUTION OR RESIGNATION OR UNTIL SUCH MEMBERSHIP IS TERMINATED AS PROVIDED BY THE BY-LAWS OR BY ACTION OF THE MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | A WRITTEN NOTICE OF EVERY MEETING OF MEMBERS STATING THE PLACE, DAY AND HOUR AND THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE MEETING IS CALLED SHALL BE GIVEN BY THE CLERK OR OTHER PERSON CALLING THE MEETING AT LEAST 7 DAYS BEFORE THE MEETING TO EACH MEMBER. EACH MEMBER ENTITLED TO VOTE SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE ON EVERY MATTER CONSIDERED AT A MEETING OF MEMBERS AND MAY VOTE EITHER IN PERSON THROUGH ITS REPRESENTATIVE OR BY WRITTEN PROXY DATED NOT MORE THAN 3 MONTHS BEFORE THE MEETING. ANY ELECTION BY MEMBERS FOR ANY OFFICE SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A PLURALITY OF THE VOTES CAST BY THE MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION. ANY ACTION REQUIRED OR PERMITTED TO BE TAKEN AT ANY MEETING OF THE MEMBERS MAY BE TAKEN WITHOUT A MEETING IF ALL MEMBERS ENTITLED TO VOTE ON THE MATTER CONSENT TO THE ACTION IN WRITING AND WRITTEN CONSENTS ARE FILED WITH THE RECORDS OF THE MEETINGS OF MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 | A COMPLETE COPY OF FORM 990 AND ALL RELATED SCHEDULES IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS FILED. MASCO NOTIFIED BOARD MEMBERS BY E-MAIL THAT THE FORM 990 WAS AVAILABLE TO BE VIEWED. THE E-MAIL CONTAINED A LINK TO THE PASSWORD-PROTECTED WEBSITE WHERE THE ENTIRE FORM 990 COULD BE VIEWED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | MASCO DOES REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITOR AND ENFORCE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS FOLLOWS: A COPY OF THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING AND ALSO WITH THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE PACKET. MASCO REQUESTS ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH ASKS THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING THE STATEMENT TO DESCRIBE ANY EXISTING CONFLICT OR STATE THAT HE OR SHE IS AWARE OF NONE. MASCO'S GOVERNING BOARD ACTIVELY ADDRESSES POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT MEETINGS WHERE NEW TRANSACTIONS ARE CONTEMPLATED. MASCO REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, WHICH SERVES BOTH TO ASSIST MASCO IN COMPLETING FORM 990 AND TO FURTHER ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. MASCO ACTIVELY ENGAGES ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR KEY EMPLOYEES TO ASSURE RECEIPT OF THIS INFORMATION ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE GENERAL COUNSEL OF THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS ALL QUESTIONNAIRES AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS. IN THE EVENT THAT SHE DETERMINES THERE IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE GENERAL COUNSEL WILL NOTIFY THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND, IF NECESSARY IN THE JUDGMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL AND/OR THE PRESIDENT, OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO THE ORGANIZATION. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES INVOLVING THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR THE PRESIDENT OF THE ORGANIZATION, THAT INDIVIDUAL WILL NOT TAKE PART IN THE REVIEW MATTER, AND THE MATTER WILL BE REVIEWED BY AN APPROPRIATE ALTERNATE OFFICER AND/OR OUTSIDE COUNSEL. DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS IS MADE BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND, IF DESIRABLE IN THE JUDGMENT OF GENERAL COUNSEL, OUTSIDE SPECIALTY COUNSEL. ANY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO IS THE SUBJECT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT WOULD NOT TAKE PART IN THE DETERMINATION. RESTRICTIONS ON THE INDIVIDUAL DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND WOULD RANGE FROM THAT INDIVIDUAL'S RECUSAL FROM CONSIDERATION OF THE MATTER AT HAND TO THAT INDIVIDUAL'S RESIGNATION FROM THE BOARD, DEPENDING ON THE NATURE OF THE CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | MASCO RETAINS THE ASSISTANCE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION EXPERT TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND GUIDANCE TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE MEETS TWICE YEARLY TO DISCUSS OVERALL COMPENSATION GUIDELINES FOR MERIT AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION; AS WELL AS THE SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE STAFF. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS INDEPENDENT OF ANYONE WHOSE COMPENSATION IS AT ISSUE. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT INDEPENDENT IN A PARTICULAR CASE WILL RECUSE THEMSELVES. THESE PROCEDURES ARE DESIGNED TO ESTABLISH THE SO-CALLED "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS" UNDER THE REGULATIONS TO SECTION 4958 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS). THE EXECUTIVE STAFF INCLUDES ALL VICE PRESIDENTS AND THE GENERAL COUNSEL. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EXPERT ATTENDS EACH OF THOSE MEETINGS, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE CEO PROVIDES THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH FEEDBACK FROM MEMBERS CONCERNING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE COMPANY, AS WELL AS HER EVALUATION OF HER STAFF'S PERFORMANCE. THE COMPENSATION EXPERT COMPARES THE CASH AND NON-CASH COMPENSATION WITH THAT OF SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS BOTH REGIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. IN ADDITION, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION AND ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS WITH ACTIONS BEING UNDERTAKEN BY MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. MINUTES ARE KEPT OF THESE MEETINGS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- AREA PLANNING AND OPERATIONS PROJECTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,004,342. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,004,342. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SHUTTLE SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,349,257. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,349,257. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSE- OPERATION OF OFFICE BUILDING AND ATTACHED GARAGE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,086,617. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,086,617. CONTRACT SERVICE EXPENSES- VARIOUS OTHER: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 164,929. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 110,468. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 275,397. |
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