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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.") .. | ||||||
| 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) 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.") . | ||||||
| 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..... | ||||
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| PART I, LINE 3 - NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY PUBLICATION: | ALL MEMBERS OF THE UNION HAVE BEEN INFORMED OF ELIGIBILITY ON A NON-DISCRIMINATORY BASIS BY UNION PUBLICATIONS, MEETINGS AND NOTICES. |
| PART I, LINE 6A - AID OR ASSISTANCE FROM GOVERNMENT AGENCY: | The New York State Energy Research & Development Authority (NYSERDA)grant received is for the funding of building management system training development and classes and operations and maintenance/energy efficiency training to benefit 32BJ union members. The New York State Department of Labor - OSHA grant received is for Targeted Safety Training. This consists of training in OSHA topics specific to our industry classes (Electrical Safety, Proper Lifting, Safely Working on Ladders, Bloodborne Pathogens, etc.). The New Jersey Department of Labor grant received is to provide green cleaning and sustainability training for office cleaners and other building service workers. |
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| PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: | THE FUND PROVIDES TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIP AND SAFETY PROGRAMS TO ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS EMPLOYED IN THE BUILDING SERVICES INDUSTRY WHO ARE COVERED UNDER COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENTS OR PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS. THE FUND IS AIMED AT UPGRADING AND IMPROVING INDUSTRY SKILLS, PROVIDING TRAINING AND CLASSES TO IMPROVE COMPUTER AND ACADEMIC SKILLS, PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS, AND PROVIDING SAFETY PROGRAMS ASSISTING PARTICIPANTS IN PREVENTING INJURY OR ILLNESS ON THE JOB. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A - EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE THOMAS SHORTMAN TRAINING, SCHOLARSHIP, AND SAFETY FUND SHALL CONSIST OF TWO TRUSTEES OF THE FUND. THE COMMITTEE IS DELEGATED FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT ON SUCH MATTERS AS IT SHALL DETERMINE TO REQUIRE ACTION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, EXCEPT FOR AMENDMENTS TO THE TRUST AGREEMENT AND ANY MATTERS WHICH REQUIRE UNANIMOUS ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP: | TRUSTEES HECTOR FIGUEROA (THROUGH JULY 11, 2019), KYLE BRAGG, LARRY ENGELSTEIN, DENIS JOHNSON, AND EMANUEL PASTREICH AND DEPUTY TRUSTEES LENORE FRIEDLAENDER, SHIRLEY ALDEBOL AND JOHN SANTOS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THROUGH SERVICE EMPLOYEE INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 32BJ, RESPECTIVELY. TRUSTEE HOWARD ROTHSCHILD AND DEPUTY TRUSTEES MICHAEL BADOWSKI, HARRY WEINBERG, AND ROBERT SCHWARTZ HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THROUGH REALTY ADVISORY BOARD ON LABOR RELATIONS, INC., RESPECTIVELY. |
| PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A - APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES: | IF AN UNION TRUSTEE VACANCY ARISES, THE FUND'S TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION LOCAL 32BJ HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT A SUCCESSOR UNION TRUSTEE FOR THE FUND. IF AN EMPLOYER TRUSTEE VACANCY ARISES, THE FUND'S TRUST AGREEMENT PROVIDES THAT THE REALTY ADVISORY BOARD HAS THE POWER TO APPOINT A SUCCESSOR EMPLOYER TRUSTEE FOR THE FUND. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B - REVIEW OF FORM 990: | THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FUND'S ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT. THE FINAL FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN. |
| PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: | THE FUND IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT, AS AMENDED ("ERISA") AND THE FIDUCIARY STANDARDS OF ERISA, INCLUDING THE PROHIBITED TRANSACTIONS PROVISIONS, WHICH CONSTITUTES THE FUND'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THOSE PROVISIONS AS REQUIRED BY ERISA ALONG WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE FUND'S PROFESSIONALS. In addition, the fund has an established Code of Ethical Conduct policy, which includes a conflict of interest policy. |
| PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 15A/15B-TOP MGT OFFICIALS COMPENSATION: | THE FUND RETAINED AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT THAT CONDUCTED SEARCHES ON A LOCAL AND NATIONAL LEVEL FOR SIMILAR JOBS AND DETERMINED REASONABLENESS OF THE FUND'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THE BENEFITS THE FUND PROVIDES AND OTHER INTERNAL FACTORS. THE CONSULTANT ALSO BUILT A SALARY STRUCTURE FOUNDATION FOR THE FUND AND THAT STRUCTURE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND ADJUSTED WHEN APPROPRIATE. IN ADDITION, THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES SUBSCRIBES TO AN ONLINE COMPENSATION SURVEY THAT IS USED AS A TOOL IN REVIEWING THE FUND'S COMPENSATION FOR COMPARABILITY PURPOSES AGAINST THE CURRENT JOB MARKET. |
| PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: | THE FUND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPANTS, BENEFICIARIES, THE SPONSORING UNION, AND CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS AS REQUIRED BY ERISA. |
| PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS | ON AUGUST 1, 2019 THE TRUSTEES APPROVED THE MERGER AGREEMENTS WITH SEIU PROPERTY SERVICES NEW ENGLAND TRAINING FUND AND INDUSTRY COOPERATION TRUST FUND AND ALL REMAINING ASSETS WERE TRANSFERRED INTO THOMAS SHORTMAN, SCHOLARSHIP AND SAFETY FUND ON DECEMBER 31, 2019. SEIU PROPERTY SERVICES NEW ENGLAND TRAINING FUND $ 545,723 INDUSTRY COOPERATION TRUST FUND 385,472 ----------- TOTAL TRANSFERS IN OF NET ASSETS $ 931,195 |
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