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.") . | 12,792,236 | 13,834,355 | 27,382,806 | 30,089,917 | 24,983,717 | 109,083,031 |
| 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 | 22,531,278 | 23,076,802 | 27,696,371 | 1,025,597 | 9,553,579 | 83,883,627 |
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | 2,597,595 | 978,474 | 778,192 | 96,022 | 420,766 | 4,871,049 |
| 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 | 37,921,109 | 37,889,631 | 55,857,369 | 31,211,536 | 34,958,062 | 197,837,707 |
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | 4,148,834 | 3,235,032 | 11,692,683 | 16,672,912 | 9,357,493 | 45,106,954 |
| 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.. | 4,148,834 | 3,235,032 | 11,692,683 | 16,672,912 | 9,357,493 | 45,106,954 |
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | 152,730,753 | |||||
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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... | 37,921,109 | 37,889,631 | 55,857,369 | 31,211,536 | 34,958,062 | 197,837,707 |
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | 1,176,941 | 1,115,170 | 1,074,635 | 544,309 | 474,184 | 4,385,239 |
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | 1,176,941 | 1,115,170 | 1,074,635 | 544,309 | 474,184 | 4,385,239 |
| 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.) .. | 332,370 | 332,370 | ||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | 39,098,050 | 39,004,801 | 56,932,004 | 31,755,845 | 35,764,616 | 202,555,316 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: | OTHER - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 423. FILLENE CENTER FACILITY FEE - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 251,035. OTHER REVENUES - 2021 AMOUNT: $ 80,912. |
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| FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 | ON MARCH 13, 2020, THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WAS DECLARED A NATIONAL EMERGENCY IN THE UNITED STATES. ON MARCH 13, 2020, THE GOVERNORS OF MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA AND THE MAYOR OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, ORDERED ALL NON-ESSENTIAL BUSINESSES IN THEIR JURISDICTIONS CLOSED, FOLLOWED BY SHELTER-IN-PLACE ORDERS ON MARCH 30, 2020. THESE PUBLIC HEALTH MEASURES CAUSED A DRAMATIC DECREASE IN ECONOMIC ACTIVITY AND WOLF TRAP LOST ITS ENTIRE 2020 SUMMER SEASON, WHICH REPRESENTS 90% OF ITS EARNED REVENUE IN A GIVEN YEAR. IN 2021, RESTRICTIONS LOOSENED SLIGHTLY, BUT THROUGHOUT THE COVERED PERIOD RESTRICTIONS ONLY ALLOWED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 1,000 PEOPLE, REVISED UP FROM A PRIOR MAXIMUM OF 250. ALTHOUGH WOLF TRAP WAS PERMITTED TO HOLD PERFORMANCES FOR AN AUDIENCE OF 1,000, THE MAIN VENUE, THE FILENE CENTER, CAN HOLD 7,000 PEOPLE. THE FILENE CENTER VENUE IS LOCATED ON FEDERAL PROPERTY AND WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PARTNER IN PROVIDING CONCERT AND PERFORMANCE PROGRAMMING WITHIN THE PARK. THEREFORE, WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION MUST COMPLY FULLY WITH FEDERAL GUIDELINES AND DIRECTION. WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION AND NATIONAL PARK STAFF HAD EXTENSIVE DISCUSSIONS TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES FOR A SAFE PERFORMANCE SEASON CONSISTENT WITH FEDERAL AND STATE GUIDELINES. ON MAY 14, 2021, THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE DEPUTY DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS, RELEASED A MEMO, WHICH REQUIRED 25% OF NORMAL OCCUPANCY OR A 6-FOOT PHYSICAL DISTANCING STANDARD DURING HIGH COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION IN THE COUNTY, IN WHICH THE PARK IS LOCATED. AT THIS TIME, FAIRFAX COUNTY WAS CONSIDERED A HIGH COMMUNITY TRANSMISSION LOCATION. THE FILENE CENTER WAS ONLY ABLE TO HAVE 21 PERFORMANCES IN JUNE AND JULY WHERE THE AUDIENCE SIZES WERE LIMITED TO A 1,000 AND THE PERFORMANCE TIMES WERE SHORTER THAN USUAL. IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER, THE 1,000 AUDIENCE SIZE LIMIT WAS LIFTED AND THE FILENE CENTER WAS ABLE TO OPERATE AT FULL CAPACITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO HAD TO ENHANCE RESTROOM CLEANING AND PUBLIC HEALTH MESSAGING TO PATRONS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS: (A) AS EX OFFICIO MEMBERS, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, WHO SHALL SERVE AS THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE VICE CHAIR/SECRETARY OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL COUNSEL. (B) THE CHAIRS OF THE EACH OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES; AND (C) NO MORE THAN THREE ELECTED DIRECTORS WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EACH FOR A ONE-YEAR TERM. ONCE IN AT LEAST FOUR MEETINGS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL MEET IN EXECUTIVE SESSION, WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF ANY INDIVIDUAL WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE PRESIDENT, BUT, WITH THE PRESENCE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE FINAL PREPARATION OF THE 990 IS COMPLETED BY WOLF TRAP'S AUDIT FIRM AND REVIEWED BY WOLF TRAP'S VP, FINANCE. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY WOLF TRAP'S PRESIDENT/CEO AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. SUBSEQUENT TO THIS REVIEW, A COPY OF THE FINAL DRAFT IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | PERSONS COVERED UNDER CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY INCLUDE ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND EMPLOYEES. ONCE PER YEAR, OR AT TIME OF HIRE, EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. AT THE MAY BOARD MEETING, ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE SAME POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF THE FOUNDATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES BOARD RESPONSES AND THE HR DEPARTMENT MONITORS AND ENFORCES ALL EMPLOYEE RESPONSES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION BASED ON AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF HIS ACCOMPLISHMENTS, GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. ADDITIONALLY, A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT WAS ENGAGED TO PROVIDE A DETAILED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF OTHER CEO COMPENSATION AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO THE SUPPORT THE REASONABLENESS OF HIS TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED IN CONTEMPORANEOUS WRITTEN MINUTES DETAILING THE ANALYSIS AND BASIS FOR THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION. THIS PROCESS RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN 2021. THE PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION OF THE COO AND KEY EMPLOYEES. ADDITIONALLY, A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT HAS BEEN ENGAGED TO PROVIDE A DETAILED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF COMPENSATION AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO THE SUPPORT THE REASONABLENESS OF TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | CONTRUCTION: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 9,918,532. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,918,532. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,604,390. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 399,329. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 84,046. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,087,765. MAILHOUSE/LIST SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 54,409. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 50,571. TOTAL EXPENSES 104,980. |
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