Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | The organization is a membership corporation under New York law. The members belong to Zeta Psi Fraternity, principally from RPI, but also elsewhere if local. The alumni members annually elect half of the Board of Directors to two-year terms. The Board governs the organization and elects officers to one-year terms. Student initiates at RPI are associate members of NYSCDA. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | Yes. See prior question for membership and governance. The Board of Directors elects the President, Vice President(s), Secretary, and Treasurer to one-year terms. The President appoints committees and their chairmen. Committee initiatives are approved by the Board of Directors which usually meets monthly. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | The draft Form 990 and schedules are distributed to the Board of Directors for review asking if exception is taken to any item. Any corrections are incorporated into the final version filed with IRS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Directors were asked to state when reviewing the 990 draft whether they had any conflicts as defined in the no conflicts policy. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 | The organization does not compensate the officers, directors, or members for their services. They may be reimbursed for minor expenses incurred on behalf of NYSCDA's business. There are no employees. Services are purchased from independent vendors. One director is an independent vendor providing maintenance, cleaning, and small construction. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | Most historical governing and qualifying documents are on the organization website. Requests for old or current ones may also be fulfilled through US mail or email. Inquirers may also be directed to a public website like GuideStar with advice for use. |
| Form 990, Part VIII, Line 3 | The investment income of $7541 was entirely used for the $15670 of the year's educational and charitable purposes of the organization. These were principally the 27.5% part of the building's space and facilities dedicated to study. There were additionally donations to charities such as the Arthritis Foundation ($1067). |
| Form 990, Part X, Line 19 | Refunds due students for the shortened spring term of 2020. Credited in following semesters or at graduation. |
| Form 990, Part X, Line 29 | Lines 29-31 show the approximate purposes of the net fund balances. They have not been formally so assigned by the Board of Directors. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 8 | The prior year (2019) yearend values of certain certificates of deposit were overstated by $4281 due to prematurely including some yet-to-be-earned interest. |
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