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UFCW LOCAL 1459 & CONTRIBUTING: Form 990, tax year 2010

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Organization
UFCW LOCAL 1459 & CONTRIBUTING (EIN 22-2507311)
Tax period
2010-11-01 to 2011-10-31
Filed
2012-05-14
IRS object ID
201211359349301471
Schema version
2010v3.4
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2012-05-14T09:45:12-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-10-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1SASLOW LUFKIN & BUGGY LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1TEN TOWER LANEAddressLine1
CityAVONCity
StateCTState
ZIP Code06001ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2010-11-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN222507311EIN

Name Name

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1UFCW LOCAL 1459 & CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERSBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2HEALTH & WELFARE FUNDBusinessNameLine2
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlUNITNameControl
Phone4137331197Phone

US Address USAddress

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line133 EASTLAND STREETAddressLine1
CitySPRINGFIELDCity
StateMAState
ZIP Code011092348ZIPCode

Officer Officer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameDANIEL P CLIFFORDName
TitleTRUSTEETitle
Phone4137331197Phone
Date Signed2012-05-09DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameRICHARD BUGGYName
Phone8606789200Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2010TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Name Of Principal Officer PersonDANIEL P CLIFFORDNameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson

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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServices
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Officer Mailing Address0OfficerMailingAddress
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Telephone Number4137331197TelephoneNumber

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CitySPRINGFIELDCity
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
No Listed Persons CompensatedXNoListedPersonsCompensated

Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (6 entries)

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ROSS KIELY
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Formers Listed0FormersListed
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (2 entries)

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CONNECTICUT GENERAL LIFE INSURANCE
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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Number Of Contractors GT100 K2NumberOfContractorsGT100K

Program Service Revenue ProgramServiceRevenue (2 entries)

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Total Program Service Revenue6802882TotalProgramServiceRevenue

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Insurance Insurance

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Total14154Total
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Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings0TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Securities OtherSecurities (3 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITIES4049635F
FOREIGN AND CORPORATE BONDS3273831F
MUTUAL FUNDS28185F
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Securities7351651TotalOfBookValueSecurities

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
HEALTH CLAIMS PAYABLE$152,351
ESTIMATED CLAIMS INCURRED BUT NOT REPORTED$655,749
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts808100TotalOfAmounts
Total Revenue7083920TotalRevenue
Total Expenses7043713TotalExpenses
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Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierDESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:Identifier
Return ReferencePART X:ReturnReference
ExplanationTHE FUND ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH PROVISIONS OF FASB ASC 740, INCOME TAXES, WHICH PROVIDE A FRAMEWORK FOR HOW COMPANIES SHOULD RECOGNIZE, MEASURE, PRESENT AND DISCLOSE UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS IN THEIR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. UNDER FASB ASC 740, THE FUND MAY RECOGNIZE THE TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION ONLY IF IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED ON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS OF THE POSITION. THE TAX BENEFITS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FROM SUCH POSITION ARE MEASURED BASED ON THE LARGEST BENEFIT THAT HAS A GREATER THAN 50% LIKELIHOOD OF BEING REALIZED UPON ULTIMATE SETTLEMENT. THE FUND DID NOT RECORD ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS FOR THE YEARS ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011 AND 2010. THEREFORE, FASB ASC 740 HAD NO IMPACT ON THE 2011 OR 2010 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FUND ANTICIPATES THAT IT WILL NOT HAVE A CHANGE IN UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS DURING THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS THAT WOULD HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FUNDS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FUNDS POLICY IS TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO INCOME TAXES AS A COMPONENT OF INTEREST AND PENALTY EXPENSE. AS OF AND FOR THE YEAR ENDED OCTOBER 31, 2011, THE FUND DID NOT RECORD ANY PENALTIES OR INTEREST ASSOCIATED WITH UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS. THE FUNDS PRIOR THREE TAX YEARS ARE OPEN AND ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (9 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierExplanationExplanationReturn ReferenceReturnReference
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2DANIEL CLIFFORD AND RICHARD BROWN ARE OFFICERS OF THE UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 1459, WHICH IS A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION FOR THE UFCW UNION LOCAL 1459 & CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS' HEALTH & WELFARE FUND.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTS WITH ZENITH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS, AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR, TO CONDUCT THE DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS OF THE FUND. ZENITH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS IS ENGAGED BY AND REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7AAS A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION, THE UNITED FOOD & COMMERCIAL WORKERS UNION LOCAL 1459 HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TWO TRUSTEES AND ONE OR MORE ALTERNATE TRUSTEES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD. SIMILARLY, AS A SPONSORING ORGANIZATION AND A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYER, THE STOP & SHOP SUPERMARKET COMPANY HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TWO TRUSTEES AND ONE OR MORE ALTERNATE TRUSTEES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL COUNSEL FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FULL BOARD, APPROVED AND ACCEPTED AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING SUBSEQUENT TO THE PREPARATION AND FILING OF THE RETURN.
THE BOARD REQUIRES ALL TRUSTEES TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AT LEAST ANNUALLY. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION AND RESOLUTION.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
FORM 990, PART VI, SEC. B, LINE 15: DAY-TO-DAY MANAGEMENT OF THE FUND IS CONTRACTED TO ZENITH AMERICAN SOLUTIONS, A THIRD PARTY CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR. CONTRACTUAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE EVALUATED AND NEGOTIATED BY THE BOARD ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, TAX RETURNS AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE BENEFITS OFFICE.FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -152,133.FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT PROCESS. THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR IN HOW THESE RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ADMINISTERED.FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C:

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII (2 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivitiesPrimaryActivitiesLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateExempt Code SectionExemptCodeSectionDirect Controlling Entity NADirectControllingEntityNAControlled OrgControlledOrg
UFCW LOCAL 1459 AND CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS LEGAL BENEFIT FUND
33 EASTLAND STREETSPRINGFIELDMA01109222507618MULTIEMPLOYER LEGAL BENEFIT FUNDMA501(C)(9)N/A0
UFCW LOCAL 1459 EDUCATION SAFETY & INDUSTRY TRUST FUND
33 EASTLAND STREETSPRINGFIELDMA01109522331090MULTIEMPLOYER EDUCATION & SAFETY FUNDMA501(C)(9)N/A0
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties0ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities1SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees0SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org0ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org0OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (3 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
UFCW UNION 1459 & CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS HEALTH & WELFARE FUND
MCOST
UFCW UNION 1459 & CONTRIBUTING EMPLOYERS LEGAL BENEFIT FUND
MCOST
(SEE PART VII FOR ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE)

Form990 Schedule R Part VII Form990ScheduleRPartVII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferenceFORM 990, SCHEDULE R, PART VReturnReference
ExplanationTHE ORGANIZATION SHARES OFFICE SPACE WITH TWO RELATED BUT INDEPENDENT MULTIEMPLOYER BENEFIT FUNDS, AND UTILIZES THE SAME THIRD PARTY ADMINISTRATOR. EACH ORGANIZATION IS CHARGED FOR AND PAYS ALL OF ITS OWN COSTS.Explanation