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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (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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Total |
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | ||||||
| 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. | 0 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (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) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 170,572 | 197,539 | 205,751 | 204,880 | 192,346 | 971,088 |
| 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 | 416,160 | 486,586 | 548,832 | 745,877 | 749,705 | 2,947,160 |
| 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 | 586,732 | 684,125 | 754,583 | 950,757 | 942,051 | 3,918,248 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,311 | 1,408 | 1,500 | 6,885 |
| 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.. | 1,333 | 1,333 | 1,311 | 1,408 | 1,500 | 6,885 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 3,911,363 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 586,732 | 684,125 | 754,583 | 950,757 | 942,051 | 3,918,248 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 47 | 80 | 127 | 316 | 516 | 1,086 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | 0 | |||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 47 | 80 | 127 | 316 | 516 | 1,086 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | 0 | |||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | 0 | |||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 586,779 | 684,205 | 754,710 | 951,073 | 942,567 | 3,919,334 |
| 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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
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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8
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 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Part III Section A Line 2 Col d was updated to include program income from a partnership investment that relates to a partnership with similar organizations specifically to hold a three state conference. |
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 17005317 |
| Software Version: | 18.2.0.0 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS DELEGATED BOOKKEEPING, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, AND DAILY OPERATIONAL DUTIES TO THE MUSE GROUP, A.C.C. ADDITIONALLY, THE ASSOCIATION HIRED DAVID IWANSKI FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVICES TO MEET THE ORGANIZATIONS STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN. THE COSTS FOR THESE SERVICES IN 2017 ARE REFLECTED ON FORM 990, PART IX, Line 11a. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ACTIVE MEMBER, LIFE MEMBER, AND STUDENT MEMBER. 1 ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE ANY PERSON PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED OR INTERESTED IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF KNOWLEDGE RELATING TO THE OBJECTIVES OF MEMBERSHIP AS ESTABLISHED BY THE ASSOCIATION. ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, ENTITLED TO THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES GRANTED BY THE ASSOCIATION, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO HOLD OFFICE AND SERVE ON COMMITTEES. 2 LIFE MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE ASSOCIATION FOR THIRTY YEARS OR MORE AND WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED IN ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES. LIFE MEMBERS HAVE ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER AND PAY NO ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP DUES. 3 STUDENT MEMBERS CAN BE AN INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY STUDENT WHO SPENDS AT LEAST ONE-HALF TIME ON ACADEMIC COURSE WORK OR EQUIVALENT. STUDENT MEMBERS MAY NOT RETAIN THEIR STUDENT MEMBERSHIP BEYOND THE FIRST ANNIVERSARY DATE FOLLOWING TERMINATION OF QUALIFICATION AS A STUDENT MEMBER. STUDENT MEMBERS HAVE ALL THE RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF AN ACTIVE MEMBER EXCEPT FOR HOLDING OFFICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7 A | EACH MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING IS ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THE ASSOCIATIONS OFFICERS. ELECTIONS ARE DONE ON A ONE MEMBER ONE VOTE BASIS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7 B | THE FOLLOWING ACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE MEMBERSHIP BODY 1 AMENDMENTS TO THE ASSOCIATIONS BYLAWS AND 2 DISSOLUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12 C | AT EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING, IF THERE IS A DISCUSSION OF SELECTING OR ENGAGING A VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER, ALL IN ATTENDANCE ARE ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THIS DISCUSSION IF THERE COULD BE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT. ANNUALLY, THE ASSOCIATION REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER LIST AND ACKNOWLEDGE ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 A B | THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY HAVE ANY PAID OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES. HOWEVER, IN 2018, A COMPENSATION POLICY IS BEING PUT IN PLACE THAT PROVIDES FOR EXECUTIVE AND STAFF COMPENSATION TO BE DETERMINED BY PERFORMANCE, SKILLS, COMPETENCIES AND DEVELOPMENTAL GROWTH OF THE ASSOCIATION. COMPARATIVE INFORMATION WOULD BE USED TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATNESS OF MARKETPLACE COMPENSATION, BASED ON THE COMPENSATION OF INDIVIDUALS IN LIKE POSITIONS , IN COMPARABLE ASSOCIATIONS USING FORMS 990, COMPENSATION STUDIES, AND OTHER AVAILABLE DATA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WOULD THEN APPROVE ANY CHANGES TO THE COMPENSATION AGREEMENT BASED ON THIS INFORMATION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | THE ASSOCIATION WILL PROVIDE IN A TIMELY MANNER, COPIES OF ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN REQUESTED IN WRITING OR IN PERSON. |
| Form 990, Part X, Section Col A B, Line 13 28 | THE ORGANIZATION HAS HAD AN ARRANGEMENT WITH TWO OTHER STATE WATER ASSOCIATIONS TO HOLD A TRI-STATE CONFERENCE EACH YEAR FOR THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS FUNDS WERE POOLED, EXPENSES AND CAPITAL INVESTMENTS WERE REFLECTED AS CONFERENCE EXPENSES AND DISTRBUTIONS WERE TREATED AS CONFERENCE INCOME . THE ARRANGEMENT WAS FORMALIZED IN 2017 AND THE REMAINING POOLED CAPITAL FOR EACH WAS TREATED AS A NEW CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE PARTNERSHIP IN 2017 ALTHOUGH THE AMOUNTS RELATED TO PRIOR PERIODS. THE BALANCE SHEET WAS UPDATED IN THE AMENDED RETURN TO REFLECT THIS BEGINNING BALANCE AND THE ENDING BALANCE REFLECTS THE BALANCE AFTER 2017 ALLOCATIONS. AS THIS INVESTMENT IS TO BE USED SOLELY FOR THE ACTIVITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE ANNUAL TRI-STATE CONFERENCE, WHICH IS A PROGRAM ACTIVITY, THIS INVESTMENT IS REFLECTED AS A PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT AND THE FUNDS ARE DEEMED TO BE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED AS TO THEIR PURPOSE. |
| Form 990, Part I, Line HEADER | AN AMENDED RETURN IS BEING PREPARED TO REFLECT THE PROGRAM RELATED INVESTMENT REPORTED ON A K-1 FROM TRI-STATE SEMINAR LLC. THE ADJUSTED PORTIONS OF THE RETURN ARE - PART I, LINE 10 TO REFLECT THE 2017 INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENT PART III, LINE 4A TO REFLECT THE INCREASE IN PROGRAM REVENUE PART VIII, LINE 3 TO REFLECT THE PROGRAM RELATED INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENT PART X, LINES 13 AND 28 TO REFLECT THE CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THE PROGRAM RELATED PARTNERSHIP SCH A, PART III, LINE 2 TO REFLECT THE PROGRAM RELATED INCOME FROM THE INVESTMENT FOR 2016 AND 2017 AND SCH R, PART III, LINE 1 TO REPORT THE PROGRAM RELATED PARTNERSHIP. |
| Software ID: | 17005317 |
| Software Version: | 18.2.0.0 |