2012-07-18T09:34:32-07:00 2011-12-31 Howe Keller & Hunter PC 215 S Broad St 4th Fl Philadelphia PA 19107 990 2011-01-01 231210840 WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY COMPANY WEST 6106649426 215 BELMONT AVENUE BALA CYNWYD PA 19004 ALEXANDER L HOSKINS 2012-07-18 true J Craig Howe CPA 2158939112 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z ALEXANDER L HOSKINS 215 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 5423581 false false X Forever-care.com X 1869 PA Operation of a cemetery and crematoria to preserve the progressive values and historic status of West Laurel Hill Cemetery as envisioned by our founder, John Jay Smith, for the benefit of past and future generations. 6 6 35 -28777 -6787 0 2294970 3567875 1171110 1176039 296842 82034 3762922 4825948 0 0 1517384 2362129 0 0 1889099 1729963 3406483 4092092 356439 733856 41189246 39656411 3058247 3157853 38130999 36498558 Operation of a cemetery and crematoria to preserve the progressive values and historic status of West Laurel Hill Cemetery as envisioned by our founder, John Jay Smith, for the benefit of past and future generations; to continue our long traditions of honoring the deceased and their families with their rightful dignity and perpetual care; and to remain national leaders in our industry. false false 2575508 3567875 Care and maintenance of cemetery property. 2575508 false false false false false false false true false true true true false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false true true true false false true 24 0 true 35 true true true false false false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 true false false false true true true true true false false false true true true true true true true false false false X Alisa Natalone 6106649426 215 BELMONT AVE Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 X CLIFFORD C DAVID JR 4.00 X X 22700 0 12180 Elizabeth Gemmill 3.00 X 10000 0 0 MARTIN A HECKSCHER 2.00 X X 11570 0 0 WILSON L SMITH 3.00 X 18700 0 0 LOGAN SMITH 2.00 X X 10000 0 0 KIMBER R DAVID 2.00 X 10000 0 0 ALEXANDER L HOSKINS 40.00 X 212733 0 22714 295703 34894 1 false true false Seravalli Inc 10059 Sanmeyer Lane Philadelphia PA 191163501 Road work/Paving 351814 Merendino Cemetery Care 1048 West Blancke Street Linden NJ 07036 Grounds care 371754 Buck Frank Excavating Inc 1851 Maple Avenue Folcroft PA 19032 excavating 436425 3 0 Sales of services 812900 2432848 2432848 Sale of spaces 900099 1126738 1126738 Interest on pre need A/R 900099 8289 8289 3567875 284286 284286 0 0 125604 134476 -8872 -8872 -28777 19905 891753 891753 891753 891753 0 0 553894 463157 90737 90737 Vending Machine Income 900099 169 169 169 4825948 3658612 -28777 1196113 X 0 0 0 0 330597 330597 0 1757293 1196094 561199 22344 2247 20097 157106 87341 69765 94789 36730 58059 0 8128 8128 18900 18900 0 0 0 26978 26978 77524 77524 36320 36320 40771 40771 0 71077 21651 49426 0 0 5587 5587 27152 27152 0 293212 248982 44230 63372 63372 Real estate taxes 49491 49491 Cem. Maint. - Tree work 99413 99413 Cem. Maint. - Other 118241 118241 Cem. Maint. - Contractor 324171 324171 Cem. Maint. - Auto supplies 42465 42465 427161 293497 133664 4092092 2575508 1516584 0 349246 116593 835654 1120420 0 643474 680275 0 0 760 0 76222 81380 317560 51420 13962435 6186116 7411928 7776319 26158129 24308301 4035254 4035254 0 0 1361019 1486449 41189246 39656411 1039679 495732 2018565 1983311 678807 3 3 3058247 3157853 X 26040244 25367976 12090755 11130582 38130999 36498558 41189246 39656411 X 733856 -2366297 X true false true X false false X X X false 25676774 295758 -1482359 658456 23831717 23136607 254420 3580277 1294530 25676774 18504535 500806 5190317 1059050 23136608 0.53500 0.46500 false false false 6297622 2737161 3560461 6611314 2708649 3902665 919322 618129 301193 134177 122177 12000 7776319 4035254 C 4035254 Rounding 3 3 Part X Part X : FIN48 Footnote The Company adopted FASB ASC 740-10 (formerly FASB Interpretation No. 48, Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes), as of January 1, 2009. Management has evaluated the impact of this standard on its financial statements and believes that there are no uncertain tax positions and the effects of adopting this standard is not material to the Company's financial position or change in net assets.The Company recognizes interest expense and penalties in interest expense. There was not interest or penalties related to income taxes recognized for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Part XI, Line 8 Part XI, Line 8: Other Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances PERMANENT FUND TRUSTS CREATED OR INCREASED $287210 Niche Sale Fund additions $1250 PRENEED FUND INT & DIV IN DEFERRED REVENUE $ -2568 PRENEED FUND GAINS IN DEFERRED REVENUE $ -16142 PRENEED FUND UNREAL. GAINS IN DEF. REV. $ -8745 Part V, Line 4 Part V, Line 4: Intended uses of the endowment fund. Earnings provide the funds to pay for the care and maintenance of the cemetery. Part III, Line 4 Part III, Line 4: Description of organization's collections and how it furthers its purpose. Cemetery records dating back to 1869 and various historic artifacts from the Cemetery's past.West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company provides regular tours presenting the history of West Laurel Hill Cemetery. Scholarly research is conducted regularly by volunteer staff as part of its tour programs, while the extensive records, dating back to 1869, are also available for historic and educational purposes. West Laurel Hill Cemeterey is dedicated to "preservation of future generations" as part of its original mission. Part III, Line 1a Part III, Line 1a: If organization elected under SFAS 116 to not report are, historical treasures, o Cemetery records dating back to 1869 and various historic artifacts from the Cemetery's past. X X X false false false ALEXANDER L HOSKINS 196000 16733 22714 235447 R R Bringhurst & Co Inc Common directors 1037549 Cemetery sales commission true Maza & David Patricia David Directors wife 3576 Legal fees false Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available Governing documents and financial statements are held in the main office of West Laurel Hill Cemetery and are available for review upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees The Board of Directors annually reviews the President's compensation package. An annual salary is determined along with various bonus payment criteria. The bonus criteria can differ from year to year based on the Company's situation. A comparability study was performed in 2010 by an independent certified public accounting firm using Forms 990 of other similar organizations. This study was used in the consideration of the President's past, current and future compensation packages. The Board's annual decision regarding the President's compensation is recorded in the Company's annual minutes.The Board approves the President's compensation only. Currently, there are no other key employees or officers. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts Directors, officers, and key employees submit a conflict of interest disclosure statement annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11: Form 990 Review Process The Organization's Treasurer reviews the Form 990 prior to its filing. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders Decisions authorizing the following matters require the unanimous vote of the members/shareholders of West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company:1. Dissolution of the Corporation.2. Merger, consolidation, reorganization, conversion or division of or with the Corporation into another corporation or legal entity of any kind.3. Any amendment of the Corporations Articles of Incorporation.4. The sale, exchange or transfer of all or substantially all of the assets of the Corporation.In addition, changes or amendments to Articles I, II, III or VIII of the By Laws require the adoption by majority vote of the members/shareholders. Each member/shareholder is entitled to vote one vote for each share owned as recorded on the books of the Corporation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body As described above, the member/shareholders of West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company elect the Board of Directors of the corporation annually. Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company is a PA nonprofit corporation with members that since the formation of the corporation are referred to as shareholders. The members/shareholders manage the corporation and are responsible to elect the Board of Directors of the corporation annually. The member/shareholders have no financial rights in the income or assets of the corporation of any kind. Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 Form 990, Part VI, Line 2: Description of Business or Family Relationship of Officers, Directors, Et Kimber R. David - Brother of Clifford C. David Jr.Clifford C. David Jr. - Brother of Kimber R DavidWilson L. Smith - Brother of Logan SmithLogan Smith - Brother of Wilson L. Smith Laurel Hill Cemetery Co-Lot Holders Fds 215 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 231860979 Care & maintenance of cemetery lots PA 501(c)13 N/A NA false Laurel Hill Cemetery Company 215 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 230790760 Cemetery PA 501(c)13 N/A NA false West Laurel Hill Cemetery Co-Lot Holder 215 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 236729758 Care & maintenance of cemetery lots PA 501(c)13 N/A NA false James H Turner Funeral Home Inc 225 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 204042020 Funeral Home PA RR Bringhurst & Co Inc C Corp. 64885 154475 1.00000 RR Bringhurst & Co Inc 225 Belmont Avenue Bala Cynwyd PA 19004 232789026 Funeral Home PA West Laurel Hill Cemetery Company C Corp. 1069402 399191 1.00000 true true false false false false false false true false true true false false false false false true RR Bringhurst & Co Inc r 19096 cash transfer RR Bringhurst & Co Inc l 1037549 agreement RR Bringhurst & Co Inc k 7200 Hours worked RR Bringhurst & Co Inc i 80004 lease RR Bringhurst & Co Inc b 2585155 WLHC resolution RR Bringhurst & Co Inc a 80004 lease