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BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL INC (EIN 45-4028240)
Tax period
2012-07-01 to 2013-06-30
Filed
2014-05-05
IRS object ID
201401259349300500
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Timestamp2014-05-05T07:03:08-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2013-06-30TaxPeriodEndDate

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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTHE BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY OF OVER 800 ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING PROFESSIONALS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP ITS MEMBERS BUILD AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, LEARN ABOUT IDEAS AND STRATEGIES, AND SHARE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL ARE AS FOLLOWS:-TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING SPECIALISTS FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES AND TO BRING THOSE SPECIALISTS TOGETHER IN ONE ASSOCIATION;-TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS IN MATTERS OF ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING;-TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT; AND-TO HELP THE MEMBERS RENDER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE TO CLIENTS;-TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONCEPT AND BENEFITS OF ESTATE PLANNING.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTHE BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL IS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY COMMUNITY OF OVER 800 ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING PROFESSIONALS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO HELP ITS MEMBERS BUILD AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS, LEARN ABOUT IDEAS AND STRATEGIES, AND SHARE THOUGHT LEADERSHIP. THE PRINCIPAL OBJECTIVES OF THE COUNCIL ARE AS FOLLOWS:-TO FOSTER A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELATIONSHIP AMONG ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING SPECIALISTS FROM DIFFERENT DISCIPLINES AND TO BRING THOSE SPECIALISTS TOGETHER IN ONE ASSOCIATION;-TO FURTHER THE EDUCATION OF MEMBERS IN MATTERS OF ESTATE AND WEALTH PLANNING;-TO ENCOURAGE THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL CONDUCT; AND-TO HELP THE MEMBERS RENDER THE HIGHEST QUALITY OF SERVICE TO CLIENTS;-TO ADVANCE PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE OF THE CONCEPT AND BENEFITS OF ESTATE PLANNING.MissionDescription
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DescriptionPROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR ESTATE PLANNING PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY.Description

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (21 entries)

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LISA MCAREE
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KELLY MCKERNAN
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STEVEN CARR
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GEORGE CUSHING
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PAMELA MURRAY
DIRECTOR1.00X000
ADRIENNE PENTA
DIRECTOR1.00X000
KELLY AYLWARD
DIRECTOR1.00X000
RICHELLE MAGUIRE
DIRECTOR1.00X000
SCOTT SQUILLACE
DIRECTOR1.00X000
CONNELL TARR
DIRECTOR1.00X000
STEPHEN WILCHINS
DIRECTOR1.00X000
DANIEL FLANAGAN
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X, LINE 2:THE COUNCIL IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES ON TRADE OR BUSINESS PROFITS GENERATED BY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO THE COUNCIL'S EXEMPT FUNCTION. THE COUNCIL MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES FOR PROFITS GENERATED FROM UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME. THE COUNCIL HAS DETERMINED THAT IT DOES NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH UNRELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS INCOME AND, AS A RESULT, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS PRESENTED IN THESE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COUNCIL ASSESSES THE RECORDING OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS BY EVALUATING THE MINIMUM RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND MEASUREMENT REQUIREMENTS A TAX POSITION MUST MEET BEFORE BEING RECOGNIZED AS A BENEFIT IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COUNCIL'S POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES ACCRUED ON ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS A COMPONENT OF INCOME TAX EXPENSE, IF ANY, IN ITS STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES. THE COUNCIL HAS NOT RECOGNIZED ANY LIABILITIES FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR UNRECOGNIZED BENEFITS AS OF JUNE 30, 2013. THE COUNCIL DOES NOT EXPECT ANY MATERIAL CHANGES IN UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS WITHIN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. AS OF JUNE 30, 2013, THE COUNCIL IS NOT UNDER EXAMINATION BY ANY TAXING AUTHORITY AND IS GENERALLY OPEN TO EXAMINATION FOR THREE YEARS ENDED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:REVENUES FROM FORMER ENTITY (SEE SCHEDULE O DESCRIPTION FOR FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4)
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:EXPENSES FROM FORMER ENTITY (SEE SCHEDULE O DESCRIPTION FOR FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4)

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3THE ORGANIZATION OUTSOURCES MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO VIRTUAL, INC. VIRTUAL PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION WITH MANAGEMENT SERVICES INCLUDING OVERSIGHT OF MEMBERSHIP, PROGRAMS, FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4DURING JULY 2012, THE MEMBERS VOTED TO TRANSFER THE BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL'S (FORMER ENTITY) (FEDERAL ID NUMBER 23-7320950) NET ASSETS TO THIS NEW CORPORATION FORMED IN NOVEMBER 2011, BOSTON ESTATE PLANNING COUNCIL, INC. AS A RESULT, THE CORPORATION UPDATED ITS BY-LAWS AND ADOPTED ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION. DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012, THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL ELECTED TO FILE FOR TAX EXEMPT STATUS WITH THE IRS FOR THIS NEWLY FORMED CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6UPON APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE, ANY OFFICER OF A TRUST COMPANY, ATTORNEY, CPA, CLU, CFP, CHFC, PFS, AEP, CFA, CTFA, OR THE HOLDER OF A MASTERS DEGREE IN BUSINESS, FINANCE, TAX, OR ACCOUNTING WHO IS DIRECTLY INVOLVED IN ESTATE PLANNING MAY BECOME A FULL MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL, SUBJECT TO THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE AND VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AFULL MEMBERS AND EMERITUS MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE FOR A BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPRISED OF FIFTEEN (15) FULL MEMBERS (AT-LARGE DIRECTORS) AND OFFICERS. OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL CONSIST OF A PRESIDENT, A PRESIDENT-ELECT, A VICE PRESIDENT, A TREASURER AND A SECRETARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTES THE FORM 990 TO ALL MEMBERS OF ITS GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE GOVERNING BOARD MEETING PRECEEDING THE DATE THE FORM IS TO BE FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CTO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS NONPROFIT PURPOSE AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL BE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS: (A) ADEQUACY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SUFFICIENCY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY; (B) WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE AND ARE APPROVED PURSUANT TO APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES; (C) WHETHER ANY OTHER FINANCIAL OR DUALITY INTERESTS WITH RESPECT TO DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, MEMBERS OF COMMITTEES WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ORGANIZATION AND APPROVED PURSUANT TO APPROPRIATE PROCEDURES; AND (D) WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATIONS WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENTS OR PAYMENTS FOR GOOD OR SERVICES, FURTHER THE ORGANIZATIONS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990; PART XII; LINE 2CTHE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE, APPOINTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS.COMMITTEE
FORM 990; PART XI; LINE 9TRANSFER OF NET ASSETS IN THE AMOUNT OF $251,787 FROM THE FORMER ENTITY, SEE SCHUDULE O DESCRIPTION FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS