Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (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) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | 1,325,078 | 1,517,627 | 1,518,668 | 1,341,066 | 1,412,270 | 7,114,709 |
| 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 | 2,071,912 | 2,206,611 | 2,131,899 | 1,456,741 | 1,883,322 | 9,750,485 |
| 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 | 3,396,990 | 3,724,238 | 3,650,567 | 2,797,807 | 3,295,592 | 16,865,194 |
| 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.) | 16,865,194 | |||||
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(a) 2017 | (b) 2018 | (c) 2019 | (d) 2020 | (e) 2021 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | 3,396,990 | 3,724,238 | 3,650,567 | 2,797,807 | 3,295,592 | 16,865,194 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 269,267 | 274,996 | 256,681 | 260,192 | 468,513 | 1,529,649 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 269,267 | 274,996 | 256,681 | 260,192 | 468,513 | 1,529,649 |
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on 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.).. | 3,666,257 | 3,999,234 | 3,907,248 | 3,057,999 | 3,764,105 | 18,394,843 |
| 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 0.015 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 0.035 | 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 | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2021 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2021 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2021 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2021 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2021: | ||||
| a From 2016....... | ||||
| b From 2017....... | ||||
| c From 2018....... | ||||
| d From 2019....... | ||||
| e From 2020....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
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Carryover from 2016 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2021 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2021 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2021, 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 2021. 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 2022. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2021..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 | THE SPE EXECUTIVE BOARD DECIDED TO CHANGE SPE'S EXECUTIVE BOARD TERMS FROM BEGINNING ON JULY 1ST TO BEGINNING ON JANUARY 1ST. THE PURPOSE OF THE CHANGE IS TO BRING INTO ALIGNMENT THE ELECTED LEADERS' TERMS WITH THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE SOCIETY. AS CURRENTLY STRUCTURED, THE TERMS RUN JULY 1 TO JUNE 30, BUT THE BUDGET IS JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31. NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS THEN HAVE NO SAY IN THE BUDGET COVERING THEIR FIRST SIX MONTHS IN OFFICE. IN THIS NEW STRUCTURE, ELECTIONS WILL HAPPEN IN THE FALL. IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE RESULTS ARE COUNTED, THE NEWLY ELECTED EXECUTIVE BOARD WILL SET THE STRATEGIC PLAN AND THE BUDGET FOR THE UPCOMING CALENDAR YEAR. THE NEW BOARD IS SEATED ON JAN 1, TO COINCIDE WITH THE START OF THE NEW BUSINESS YEAR, BUDGET AND STRATEGIC PLAN. AS OF JANUARY 1, 2023, THE SOCIETY WILL TRANSITION FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD MODEL WITH SIX VICE PRESIDENTS ELECTED BY COUNCIL AND ONE VICE PRESIDENT APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MODEL WITH SEVEN DIRECTORS ELECTED BY COUNCIL, ONE DIRECTOR APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT, AND UP TO FOUR DIRECTORS APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION, THE NEW BOARD OF DIRECTORS MODEL REMOVES ALL TITLES FROM DIRECTOR POSITIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE DIRECTOR OF CHAPTERS. TO ACCOMPLISH THE TRANSITION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MODEL, BYLAWS NEED TO BE CHANGED TO ALLOW THE ELECTION OF DIRECTORS DURING Q4 2022 TO MATCH THE NEW MODEL. THE NEW MODEL ITSELF BECOMES EFFECTIVE ON JANUARY 1, 2023. TO ACCOMMODATE THIS TRANSITION, THE BYLAWS OF THE SOCIETY WITH THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF MARCH 25, 2022, MAY BE USED AS A REFERENCE AS THEY RELATE TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022. ALL OTHER ACTIVITIES OF THE SOCIETY FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR 2022 AND BEYOND INCLUDING DIRECTOR ELECTIONS SHALL USE THE MOST CURRENT SOCIETY BYLAWS DATED AFTER JUNE 23, 2022. CURRENT EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS WITH TERMS THAT INCLUDE THE 2023 AND 2024 CALENDAR YEARS SHALL BE DESIGNATED DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON JANUARY 1, 2023, TO COMPLETE THEIR ELECTED THREE-YEAR TERMS. VP BUSINESS & FINANCE BECOMES DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, VP CHAPTERS BECOMES DIRECTOR OF CHAPTERS, AND ALL OTHER VICE PRESIDENTS BECOME DIRECTORS WITHOUT TITLES. ANY YEARS SERVED AS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL BE CONSIDERED YEARS SERVED AS A DIRECTOR ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PURPOSES OF TERM LIMIT ELIGIBILITY. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | VOTING MEMBERS: ALL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STUDENT MEMBERS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE, HOLD ELECTIVE OFFICE AND PARTICIPATE IN ALL THE AFFAIRS OF SPE. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STUDENT MEMBERS WHO ARE CURRENT WITH DUES PAYMENT ARE CONSIDERED "MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING" AS REFERENCED IN BYLAWS AND OPERATING POLICIES. PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS MAY HAVE FURTHER CLASSIFICATION OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP STATUS. PROFESSIONAL MEMBER CLASSIFICATIONS INCLUDE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL MEMBER, DISTINGUISHED MEMBER, FELLOW OF THE SOCIETY, HONORED SERVICE MEMBER, OR EMERITUS MEMBER. A STUDENT MEMBER SHALL BE A REGULARLY ENROLLED, FULL-TIME STUDENT IN A COURSE OF STUDY FOR A FUTURE IN THE PLASTICS INDUSTRY. NON-VOTING MEMBERS: E-MEMBERS AND HONORARY MEMBERS MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN ALL AFFAIRS OF SPE NOR HAVE THEY VOTING RIGHTS, NOR CAN THEY HOLD SPE OFFICE IN SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS. SECTION/DIVISION AFFILIATION: ALL PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS AND STUDENT MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL HAVE THE PRIVILEGE OF AFFILIATING WITH AFFILIATE GROUPS. E-MEMBERS AND HONORARY MEMBERS HAVE NO AFFILIATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE COUNCIL CONSISTS OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED BY MEMBERS AFFILIATED WITH SECTIONS AND DIVISIONS AS PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS, THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AS COUNCILOR-AT-LARGE, AND A COUNCILOR- OR COUNCILORS-AT-LARGE AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS. EACH COUNCILOR SHALL BE A VOTING MEMBER OF SPE WHEN SEATED AND SHALL ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD IS THE ULTIMATE GOVERNING BODY OF SPE. THE EXECUTIVE BOARD SHALL HAVE FULL AUTHORITY TO ACT ON ALL BUSINESS MATTERS OF SPE SUBJECT TO THE APPLICABLE FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL LAWS AND TO THE BYLAWS AND OPERATING POLICIES OF SPE. THE COUNCIL HAS THREE SPECIFIC POWERS: 1) TO ELECT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD; 2) TO OVERTURN BY A 2/3 MAJORITY ANY BYLAW CHANGES APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND; 3) TO CONVENE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COUNCILORS WHEN NEEDED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B | THE COUNCIL HAS THREE SPECIFIC POWERS: 1) TO ELECT CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD; 2) TO OVERTURN BY A 2/3 MAJORITY ANY BYLAW CHANGES APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD, AND; 3) TO CONVENE SPECIAL MEETINGS OF THE COUNCILORS WHEN NEEDED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE 990 IS PREPARED BY TAX PROFESSIONALS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPE'S ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY A TEAM CONSISTING OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, ACCOUNTING MANAGER AND DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION. THE RETURN IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL REVIEW BEFORE IT IS FILED. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | EMPLOYEES AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REMINDED OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT THE BEGINNING OF EVERY COMMITTEE MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THERE IS A PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS A COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATION IS THE STAFF LIASON TO THIS GROUP. SALARY IS BENCHMARKED VIA THE USE OF SURVEY DATA WITH OTHER LIKE TYPE ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A REVIEW OF DEPARTMENT OF LABOR WAGE DEMOGRAPHICS FOR THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 | DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON PAGE ONE OF THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER LISTED ON PAGE ONE OF THE RETURN. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: | GAIN ON TERMINATION OF LEASE 76,702. |
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