2012-03-09T21:25:12-06:00 2011-08-31 SB & Company LLC 200 International Circle Suite 5500 Hunt Valley MD 21030 990 2010-09-01 526073157 Ford's Theatre Society FORD 2026382941 514 Tenth Street NW Washington DC 20004 Paul Tetreault 2026382941 2012-03-09 1 James E Marshall Jr 4105840060 2012-03-09 2010 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Paul Tetreault 514 Tenth Street NW Washington DC 20004 11587679 0 X www.fordstheatre.org X 1967 DC To celebrate the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and to explore the American experience through theatre and education. The Ford's Theatre Society works to present the Theatre's nearly one million visitors each year with a high quality historic and cultural experience. Its work is what makes this vibrant historic site an important tool for promoting the ideals of leadership, humanity and wisdom espoused by Abraham Lincoln. 61 61 293 500 0 0 7066690 6675521 3999183 3798912 215406 369897 562235 340879 11843514 11185209 0 0 0 0 5541062 6170214 0 0 1355144 5113739 5210569 10654801 11380783 1188713 -195574 51100055 52446115 1467343 2502329 49632712 49943786 X The primary purpose of the corporation shall be to (a) stimulate, promote and advance dramatic arts in the United States with particular emphasis on matters which may be related to Abraham Lincoln and the ideals which he represented, (b) to consecrate Ford's Theatre to Lincoln's life, rather than his death by demonstrating why the President - even while guiding the nation through its greatest trial and upheaval - found a necessary refreshment in the performing arts, and (c) the presentation of theatrical events in Ford's Theatre, Washington, DC, and elsewhere by means of a permanent repertory theatre company of the highest professional standards. 0 0 7239114 3798912 Productions - Each year, over 750,000 patrons visit Ford's Theatre. During FY 2011 FTS mainstage productions were Sabrina Fair, A Christmas Carol, The Carpetbagger's Children, and Liberty Smith, a world premiere musical. These shows entertained nearly 60,000 local, national, and international patrons. The One Destiny performances, Keckly and McDevitt Tours engage over 26,000 patrons interested in learning of the tragic event occurring April 14, 1865 at Ford's Theatre; tracing the steps surrounding the investigation of Lincoln's assasination; and discovering the friendship forged between First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln and her, freed from slavery, dressmaker, Elizabeth Keckly. 7239114 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 297 0 1 293 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 X 61 61 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 AL AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY NV X The Organization 2026382941 514 Tenth Street NW Washington DC 20004 Wayne R Reynolds 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Nicholas D Chabraja 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Rex W Tillerson 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Robert J Fitch 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Cecile B Tauzin 5.00 X X 0 0 0 Rima Al-Sabah 5.00 X 0 0 0 Dr Tina Alster 5.00 X 0 0 0 Brian 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RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 11370 0 0 11370 0 Explanation of Other Lobbying Activities: Part II-B, Line 1i: Ford's Theatre is part of a consortium of DC arts organizations that benefits from a federal budget appropriation. The consortium of organizations contracts for the services of a professional lobbyist in an effort to continue this funding. 8402856 958354 462067 23804 8875339 8501426 1000 443286 506754 36102 8402856 9889560 -816937 535638 35559 8501426 0.60280 0.39720 0 0 9200810 44784 9156026 12702884 1358326 11344558 1814503 900730 913773 13883649 6071 13877578 35291935 11185209 11380783 -195574 686648 -180000 506648 311074 12418305 686648 546448 1233096 11185209 0 11185209 12107231 546448 180000 726448 11380783 0 11380783 Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: Part V, Line 4: The Mary Jane Wick Endowment Fund, also known as the Frankie Hewitt Endowment, was established through restricted contributions from donors. It requires that, in perpetuity, the principal be invested and that the income only be used for unrestricted operating activities. The Society's endowment also includes funds internally designated by the Board of Trustees to be held in reserves to support future years' operations and provide a resource for unexpected downturns. Part XI, Line 8 - Other Adjustments: Write off of Uncollectible Pledges -180,000. Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Write off of Uncollectible Pledges 180,000. X 0 0 X X X X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Paul Tetreault 284723 0 75000 0 0 0 12250 0 9996 0 381969 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a Ford's offers a health club benefit to its employees. Ford's pays a yearly fee to a local health club that allows all employees free access to the facility. The listed person on this schedule did not use this health club benefit. Accordingly, this benefit was not included as taxable compensation to this person. Part I, Line 1b Employees have the choice whether or not to use the health club. It is available equally to all employees, it is not specific to any class or group of employees. Since it is paid directly by the Society for the benefit of all employees, there is no reimbursement process to follow. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 The following changes were made to the organization's bylaws during the 2011 fiscal year: 1. Added audit responsibilities to the Finance Committee's charter; 2. Established offices of Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer; 3. Expanded the permissible size of the Executive Committee from 13 to 16 Trustees; 4. Referenced education and leadership in provisions related to the Society's mission and operations; and 5. Made various technical changes to make the document more consistent and easier to use. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is prepared by SB & Company, LLC. It is then reviewed by the Director of Finance. Next it is presented to the Chair of the Finance Committee of the Board of Trustees for approval and signature prior to filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c As a condition for hiring, each individual shall disclose to the Director or the Director of Administration and Operations, in writing, any financial, proprietary or personal interests that might be construed as being in conflict with his or her duty to Ford's Theatre Society. All employees are required to sign and hand in the "Conflict of Interest" form. While employed at Ford's Theatre Society, employees shall comply with this Conflict of Interest Policy and avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Employees have an ongoing duty to report to the Director or the Director of Operations, in writing, any particular situation relating to previously disclosed interests, or any circumstance in which a potential conflict of interest may arise. The Director will determine the existence of a conflict of interest. If a conflicting interest exists, the Director will determine the appropriate steps to be taken under the circumstances. Possible steps include but are not limited to (1) requiring the interested employee to refrain from participating in any decision or policy making in a pending matter relating to the conflict of interest, (2) requiring the employee to divest himself or herself of the conflicting interest, or (3) in sufficiently serious situations, termination of employment. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The compensation level of the Director is set by the compensation committee of the Board of Trustees. A compensation study is used during their deliberation, and their decisions are documented in the minutes. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Federal Form 990 is posted on a 3rd party's website, Guidestar. The audited financial statements, as well as the Society's governing documents, including the conflict of interest policy, are available by request. Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized gains on investments: 686,648. Write off of Uncollectible Pledges -180,000. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: 506,648. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c: The Society has a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit of its financial statements and selection of an independent auditor. There were no changes in these processes from the prior year. Mary Jane Wick Endowment Fund 514 Tenth Street NW Washington DC 20004 521935213 Wholly-owned endowment fund DC 958354 8875339 Ford's Theatre Society