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KENTUCKY LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND: Form 990, tax year 2011

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Organization
KENTUCKY LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCIL HEALTH AND WELFARE FUND (EIN 23-7017526)
Tax period
2011-01-01 to 2011-12-31
Filed
2012-08-15
IRS object ID
201232309349300508
Schema version
2011v1.2
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)
Timestamp2012-08-15T08:56:36-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2011-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN271235638EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1MOUNTJOY CHILTON MEDLEY LLPBusinessNameLine1

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CityLOUISVILLECity
StateKYState
ZIP Code402023445ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2011-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN237017526EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1KENTUCKY LABORERS DISTRICT COUNCILBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2HEALTH & WELFARE FUNDBusinessNameLine2
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Name ControlKENTNameControl
Phone5028398166Phone

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line11996 BY-PASS SOUTHAddressLine1
CityLAWRENCEBURGCity
StateKYState
ZIP Code40342ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameJAMES BLEVINSName
TitleCHAIRMANTitle
Phone5028398166Phone
Date Signed2012-08-15DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
NameREBECCA L PHILLIPS CPAName
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Phone5027491900Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
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Form 990 IRS990

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (8 entries)

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CHRIS NELSON
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MARK EICHBERGER
TRUSTEE1.00X000
CHARLES TENNANT
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (2 entries)

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Number Of Contractors GT100 K2NumberOfContractorsGT100K

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Benefits To Members BenefitsToMembers

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Other Salaries And Wages OtherSalariesAndWages

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Travel Travel

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Conferences Meetings ConferencesMeetings

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Total3191Total

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Insurance Insurance

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Total8754Total

Other Expenses OtherExpenses (4 entries)

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BOY0BOY
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Info In Schedule O Part XIXInfoInScheduleOPartXI
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Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
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Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Equipment Equipment

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Total Revenue16684382TotalRevenue
Total Expenses17737561TotalExpenses
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Total Adjustments-156707TotalAdjustments
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Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt16528661TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
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Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt17738547TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Other Expenses Included986OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F990986ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal17737561ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form99017737561TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIV Form990ScheduleDPartXIV (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X:THE TRUST ESTABLISHED UNDER THE PLAN TO HOLD THE PLAN'S ASSETS IS INTENDED TO QUALIFY PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)9 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC"), AND ACCORDINGLY, THE TRUST'S NET INVESTMENT INCOME IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES. THE TRUST HAS OBTAINED A FAVORABLE TAX DETERMINATION LETTER FROM THE IRS, AND THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR AND THE PLAN'S TAX COUNSEL BELIEVE THAT THE TRUST, AS AMENDED, CONTINUES TO QUALIFY AND TO OPPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE PROVISIONS OF THE IRC. THE PLAN IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. THE PLAN ADMINISTRATOR BELIEVES IT IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2008.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSAL 986.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON ASSET DISPOSAL 986.

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (6 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FUND AUDITOR. IT IS REVIEWED BY THE FUND ATTORNEY, FUND CONSULTANT AND FUND ADMINISTRATOR PRIOR TO PRESENTATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES THEN REVIEW THE FORM 990 BEFORE APPROVAL AND SIGNING. AFTER APPROVAL AND EXECUTION BY BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE FORM 990 IS FILED. (IN THIS CASE, IT IS E-FILED BY THE FUND AUDITOR)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CEACH TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE OF THE FUND HAS THE DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. EACH TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES DELEGATED POWERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL DISCUSS AND VOTE TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIAGE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL THEN DETERMINE WHETHER THE FUND CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED TRUSTEES WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE FUND'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15IN DETERMINING WAGE INCREASES FOR FUND EMPLOYEES, THE TRUSTEES REVIEW THE CURRENT AND PROJECTED FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE FUND, INCLUDING CURRENT AND PROJECTED ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, AND TAKE INTO CONSIDERATION THE WAGES FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS IN OTHER TAFT-HARTLEY TRUST FUNDS, PROJECTED COST OF LIVING TRENDS, AND EMPLOYEES' WORK HISTORIES AND JOB PERFORMANCES. THE TRUSTEES HAVE ALSO IMPLEMENTED A POLICY WHEREIN THE ADMINISTRATOR WILL PERFORM ANNUAL JOB PERFORMANCE REVIEWS FOR EACH FUND EMPLOYEE. THE FUND TRUSTEES DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION OF ANY KIND. THERE IS NO CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL OF THIS FUND.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THEY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -156,707.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PRIOR YEAR. THE FUND'S ADMINISTRATOR AND ASSISTANT DIRECTOR CONTINUE TO OVERSEE THE AUDIT PROCESS OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. HOWEVER, THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THE FUND ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES ALL MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THEIR QUARTERLY MEETINGS AND REVIEWS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AT A QUARTERLY MEETING.FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C