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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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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.") .. | 253,540 | 709,504 | 397,185 | 942,718 | 637,272 | 2,940,219 |
| 2 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.... | 0 | |||||
| 3 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge.. | 0 | |||||
| 4 | Total. Add lines 1 through 3 | 253,540 | 709,504 | 397,185 | 942,718 | 637,272 | 2,940,219 |
| 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).. | 752,392 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 2,187,827 | |||||
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.. | 253,540 | 709,504 | 397,185 | 942,718 | 637,272 | 2,940,219 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 0 | |||||
| 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.).. | 0 | |||||
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 2,940,219 | |||||
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.") . | ||||||
| 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) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (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): |
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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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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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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990, SCH A, PART II, LINE 15, PRIOR YEAR PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE | CHANGE IN PRIOR YEAR PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE: THE PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE CALCULATED FYE 6/30/19 AS PER THE Y/E 6/30/19 FORM 990 WAS 84.44%. THAT PERCENTAGE HAS BEEN RECALCULATED AS 73.6% AND IS NOW REPORTED CORRECTLY AS THE "PRIOR YEAR PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE" ON THE FYE 6/30/20 SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 15. LINE 1 OF SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION A FYE 6/30/15 (2014) WAS INADVERTENTLY OVERSTATED AND THE "EXCESS CONTRIBUTIONS" OF VARIOUS GRANTS RECEIVED HAD TO BE RECALCULATED. |
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| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | THE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY ("WSPC") IS A 501(C)(3) NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH THE NEW YORK CITY PARKS DEPARTMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS TO ENSURE THAT WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONTINUES AS A DIVERSE AND HISTORICAL URBAN GREEN SPACE THROUGH ENGAGING VOLUNTEERS AND RAISING FUNDS TO HELP KEEP THE PARK CLEAN, SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL. |
| FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6: | VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND EFFORT TO MAINTAIN AND ENHANCE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK BY PERFORMING A HOST OF TASKS SUCH AS PLANTING, RAKING, WEEDING AND GENERAL CLEAN-UPS. VOLUNTEERS ASSIST IN GATHERING DATA ON PARK USAGE, VOLUNTEERING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS AND LEADING TOURS OF THE PARK. FOR THE YEAR ENDED IN JUNE 30, 2020 THERE WERE 200 VOLUNTEERS CONTRIBUTING 760 HOURS. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION: | A PLAYGROUND ASSOCIATE AND OTHER SEASONAL GARDENING ASSISTANTS. WSPC PROVIDES FUNDS FOR VARIOUS HORTICULTURAL ITEMS SUCH AS PLANTS, FENCING AND TOOLS. WSPC ORGANIZES AND SUPPORTS VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES IN WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2, NEW PROGRAM SERVICES: | WSPC PURCHASED 58 TRASH RECEPTACLES IN A PROJECT TO ADDRESS BROKEN AND DETERIORATING RECEPTACLE CONDITIONS ACROSS WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. |
| FORM 990, PART IV, SECTION B, LINE 11B: | ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS TO REVIEW IRS FORM 990: ONCE THE DRAFT OF THE IRS 990 HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE DOCUMENT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD FOR APPROVAL BEFORE FILING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: | IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. ONCE FACTS ARE PRESENTED, THE INTERESTED PARTY IS REMOVED FROM DISCUSSION AND THE REST OF THE BOARD DETERMINES IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF IT IS DETERMINED THAT THE MEMBER/INTERESTED PARTY HAS FAILED TO DISLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD WILL TAKE APPROPIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: | THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EMPLOYED BY THE NYC PARKS DEPARMENT AS THE ADMINISTRATOR FOR WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK AND DIRECTLY REPORTS TO WILLIAM CASTRO, A VOTING MEMBER OF WSPC BOARD. THE PARKS DEPARTMENT JOB DESCRIPTION INCLUDES SERVING AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR WSPC. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED AND PAID BY NYC PARKS DEPARTMENT. A STIPEND DETERMINED BY THE WSPC BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS PAID ON APPROVAL BY THE NYC CONFLICT OF INTEREST BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR CONSULTED A SALARY REPORT FROM A PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION IN THE NYC AREA TO DETERMINE AN APPROPIATE SALARY LEVEL FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR WITH EXPERIENCE ON PAR WITH THAT REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18: | DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON GUIDESTAR.COM AND THE NYS CHARITIES BUREAU WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST; INFORMATION AS TO HOW THIS CAN BE OBTAINED IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A: | WSPC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS A DUAL ROLE EMPLOYEE WHO SERVES AS THE PARKS ADMINISTRATOR AND IS AN EMPLOYEE OF NYC PARKS, WITH AN ADDITIONAL STIPEND PROVIDED BY WSPC. THIS POSITION IS APPROVED BY NYC CONFLICT OF INTEREST BOARD. IN JANUARY OF 2020, GEORGE VELLONAKIS WENT ON LEAVE IN ANTICIPATION OF RETIREMENT FROM THE NYC PARKS DEPARTMENT, AND STEPPED DOWN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK CONSERVANCY. |
| FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: | NO CHANGES IN ITS OVERSIGT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS DURING THE TAX YEAR. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 | PROGRAMS COMPLETED: WSPC COMPLETED THE LAWN RESTORATION PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR-END 6/30/20. |
| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES | TRASH RECEPTACLES: WSPC PURCHASED 58 TRASH RECEPTACLES IN A PROJECT TO ADDRESS BROKEN AND DETERIORATING RECEPTACLE CONDITIONS ACROSS WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. EXPENSES $94,431 GRANTS $0 REVENUE $0 LAWN RESTORATION: WSPC COMPLETED A PROJECT TO SURVEY, DECOMPACT, REGRADE, AND GROUND HYDRANTS, AND REPAIR WATER LINES IN THE NORTHWEST QUADRANT OF WASHINGTON SQUARE PARK. EXPENSES $13,529 GRANTS $0 REVENUE $0 |
| FORM 990, PART X, LINES 27 & 28, BEGINNING OF YEAR | RESTATED BEGINNING OF YEAR NET ASSETS; LINE 28, NET ASSETS WITH DONOR RESTRICTIONS: TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS AT 12/31/19 WAS INADVERTENTLY STATED AS $173,507 ON THE FYE 6/30/19 FORM 990, PART X, LINE 28, COLUMN B. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED AS $278,526. THE BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCE HAS BEEN RESTATED AS $278,526 ON THE FYE 6/30/20 FORM 990, PART X, LINE 28, COLUMN A. NET ASSETS WITHOUT DONOR RESTRICTIONS AT 12/31/19 WAS INADVERTENTLY STATED AS $611,750 ON THE FYE 6/30/19 FORM 990, PART X, LINE 27, COLUMN B. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN STATED AS $506,731. THE BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCE HAS BEEN RESTATED AS $506,731 ON THE FYE 6/30/20 FORM 990, PART X, LINE 27, COLUMN A. TOTAL NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR ON LINE 32, COLUMN A DOES NOT CHANGE. |
| FORM 990, PART VII - EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBERS | WSPC HAS TWO EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBERS WHO ARE NOT LISTED ON PART VII, SECTION A. THEY ARE: MARGARET CHIN, MEMBER OF NEW YORK CITY COUNCIL CARTER BOOTH, CHAIR OF COMMUNITY BOARD 2 |
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