NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
NATIONAL CHINA GARDEN FOUNDATION (EIN 27-4594056)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-05-02
IRS object ID
201311229349300776
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2013-05-02T14:42:32-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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Address Line11899 L Street NW Suite 900AddressLine1
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Filer Filer

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Business Name Line1National China Garden FoundationBusinessNameLine1
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Address Line11025 Connecticut Avenue NW No 1000AddressLine1
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Officer Officer

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NameRoy Robert Stallman JrName
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NameFrank H SmithName
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Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionThe National China Garden Foundation (NCGF) is organized to support the financial resources, development, execution, operation, usage and public appreciation of a China Garden to be constructed and maintained on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum, and to serve as an independent and voluntary organization to support and cooperate with the government of the United States and with the government of the People's Republic of China.MissionDescription
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DescriptionThe primary exempt purpose of NCGF is to support the financial resources, development, execution, operation, usage and public appreciation of a China Garden to be constructed and maintained on the grounds of the U.S. National Arboretum, and to serve as an independent and voluntary organization to support and cooperate with the government of the United States and with the government of the People's Republic of China.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (11 entries)

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Roy Robert Stallman Jr
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Linda Strachan
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Alan Charles Raul
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Sam Mok
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Jeanne Connelly
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Robert Daly
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Lucinda Fleeson
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John Gordy
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Yi Rita Shan
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William E Sudow
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IdentifierDescription of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePart X, Line 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationIn accordance with Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 740, Income Taxes, the Foundation has evaluated its income tax positions for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011, and has determined that there were no matters that would require recognition in the financial statements or that may have any effect on its tax-exempt status.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

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ExplanationSandra L. Gibson, Executive Director, was compensated $112,500 for her services provided to NCGF by Sandra L. Gibson & Associates, LLC, an unrelated consulting firm.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (7 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 3NCGF contracted with the firm, Sandra L. Gibson & Associates, LLC, for management (Executive Director) services provided by Sandra L. Gibson. She is a principal of that firm.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4NCGF added the conflict of interest policy to the amended bylaws.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11A draft of the federal Form 990 is provided to all the Board of Directors for review and comment prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cNCGF is a newly formed organization and any potential conflicts are thus known to and monitored by the Board of Directors informally. As Directors are added to the Board of Directors, a formal annual review process (including a conflict questionnaire) will be developed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15aThe contract for the Executive Director provides a monthly retainer and includes an annual performance review conducted by the Board of Directors to assess contract performance and to determine whether or not the contract will be renewed. The retainer is reviewed annually by the Board of Directors as part of the contract renewal process.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19NCGF's governing instrument and financial statements are available for inspection at the Organization's principal office because they are part of its Form 1023.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11gTechnical and management support services: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 117,000. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 117,000.Other Fees

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