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Form Under section 501(c ), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of fhe Internal Revenue Code (except black lung 012benefit trust or pr ivate foundation)

Department of the Treasury en ,to PublicIntemal Revenue Service 10- The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements. nsoer_tion •. =_:-:

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A For the 2012 calendar year , or tax year beginning

B check if C Name of organizationapplicable.

Ljdiannggee NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARYNamechange Doing Business As

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Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)• Termm-

^ated 53 EAST 79TH STREETAmended

MCI return City, town, or post office, state , and ZIP code

C Appl"a-lion NEW YORK , NY 10075r' pending

F Name and address of principal officer MARK BARTLETT

SAME AS C ABOVECDI Tax-exempt status- ® 501(c)(3) [ 501(c) ( )'4 (insert no.) 0 4

WWW.NYSOCLIB.Trust I I Association I I Other

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D Employer identification number

Room/suite E Telephone number71 7-9 P-

G Gross receipts $ 14 , L ^f 3 , 3 -/ `J

H(a) Is this a group return

for affiliates? =Yes ® No

H(b) Are all affiliates included? =Yes =No

If 'No,' attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c) Group exemption number ►

Part ' 1 Summary

1 Briefly describe the organization ' s mission or most significant activities : THE LIBRARY WAS FOUNDED IN 1754BY THE NEW YORK SOCIETY. A CIVIC-MINDED GROUP FORMED IN THE BELIEFoI I^I

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0 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) 3 23

a 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) 4 235 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2012 (Part V, One 2a) .... ... - 5 43

2 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) - - 6 26Q 7 a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0,

b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T , he 34 7b 0.

Prior Year Current Year

a, 8 Contributions and grants (Part VIll, line 1 h) ... .......... •. 685 , 022. 743 , 746.a 9 Program service revenue (Part VIll, line 2g) 648 , 138. 697 , 461.cai 10 Investment income (Part Vlllged ;-I 1 13 7 5 5 4.

11 Other revenue (Part VIII, colu'n and 11 e) 6 4 711. 7 6 6 7 .

12 Total revenue • add lines 8 throw h tP n A, line 12 3 4 4 9 3 9 5. 2 5 8 6 4 2 8.13 Grants and similar amounts pad art I^ m ^t^s 1 -- - - - 0 . 16 7 4 4 .14

col i laBenefits paid to or for mmbart I col mn (AIne 4) c/? 0 . 0 .

15 Salaries, other compensation! employee-benefts-(Part-F , (A), lines 5-10) 1 6 3 4 15 0. 1 6 5 9 8 8 5.16a Professional fundraising fees(Part 0 . 0 .

CIL b Total fundraising expenses (PaX -eo, (B-It 2 6 5 , 3 5 8 .17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 1a-11 d, 11 f-24e) 1 2 0 6 515. 1 2 6 0 7 41 .

18 Total expenses Add lines 13.17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 8 4 0 6 6 5 . 2 9 3 7 3 7 0 .19 Revenue less ex enses Subtract line 18 from fine 12 6 0 8 7 3 0 . - 3 5 0 9 4 2 .

nin of Current Year End of Year

20 Total assets (Part X, fine 16) 2 0 9 8 8 3 4. 3 4 514 4 7 9.21 Total liabilities (Part X, One 26) 8 8 4 4 4. 18 4 0 3 2.22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from fine 20 9 0. 34 , 330 , 447.

Part 1117 1 Block

G18nder penalties of perjury, I declare that I have exa Ined this return , including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is

rue, correct , and complete . Dec r on of arer ( other than officer ) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowle ge.

Si a of officercC'Sign

CHere ' MARK BARTLETT , HEAD LIBRARIANType or print name and title

Pnnt/rype preparer' s name epar 's sig

,,Paid FREDERICK MARTENS

Preparer Firm's name ok, LUTZ AND CARR CPA LLUse Only Firm's address , 300 EAST 42ND STREET

NEW YORK , NY 10017

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instni

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SEE SCHEDULE 0 FOR ORGANIZATION M

Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e2Part- III" Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part III -

1 Briefly describe the organization's mission.

THE NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY WAS FOUNDED IN 1754 BY THE NEW YORKSOCIETY, A CIVIC-MINDED GROUP FORMED IN THE BELIEF THAT THEAVAILABILITY OF BOOKS WOULD HELP THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO PROSPER.

2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on

the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? E] Yes ® No

If 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0.

3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services?.. Yes ® No

If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule 0.

4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses.

Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and

revenue, if any, for each program service reported

4a (Code ) (Expenses $ 2 , 3 4 7 , 7 7 9 . including grants of $ 16,744_1. ) (Revenue $ 705,128.THE LIBRARY IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR READING, REFERENCE, EXHIBITIONS,AND MANY EVENTS, WITH CIRCULATION AND OTHER SERVICES TO MEMBERS BYSUBSCRIPTION.

THE LIBRARY COUNTS OVER 3,200 HOUSEHOLD, SINGLE, EDUCATIONAL, ANDSCHOOL/INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERSHIPS. THE LIBRARY HOUSES A COLLECTION OFOVER 300,000 VOLUMES, AND CIRCULATES IN EXCESS OF 80,000 BOOKS TOMEMBERS ANNUALLY.

THE LIBRARY OFFERS A DIVERSE CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR READERS, WRITERS,AND CHILDREN, WITH MANY EVENTS OPEN BOTH TO MEMBERS AND NONMEMBERS. ANESTIMATED 3,600 PEOPLE ATTENDED EVENTS AT THE LIBRARY IN 2012. THE

4b (Code ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4C (Code ) (Expenses s including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4d Other program services (Descnbe in Schedule 0.)

(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $

4e Total Pro-gram service expenses ► 2,347,779.

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Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13 - 1635307 Part^IV, Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes No

1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947 (a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?

If "Yes,' complete Schedule A 1 X

2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? 2 X

3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for

public office? If 'Yes," complete Schedule C, Part 1 3 X

4 Section 501 (c)(3) organizations . Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect

during the tax year? If " Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 11

5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues , assessments, or

similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If " Yes," complete Schedule C, Part Ill 5 X

6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to

provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 1 6 X

7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement , including easements to preserve open space,

the environment , historic land areas , or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part ll •• 7 X

8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures , or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete

Schedule D, Part 111 8 X

9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X , line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for

amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management , credit repair , or debt negotiation services?

If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV ... . .. ...... ... .. .. . . ... . . . . ......... .... . . 9 X

10 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization , hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent

endowments , or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes, ' complete Schedule D, Part V ... . ... ... .. ... ... .. ... .. . 10 X

11 If the organization ' s answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes ,' then complete Schedule D , Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X

as applicable . 4;, 1:ka Did the organization report an amount for land , buildings , and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,' complete Schedule D,

Part VI .. .. 11 a X

b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, fine 12 that is 5% or more of its total

assets reported in Part X , line 16? If 'Yes, " complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X

c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X , One 13 that is 5% or more of its total

assets reported in Part X , line 16? If " Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII ... . ... . ... ..... .. . 11c X

d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, One 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in

Part X , One 16? If " Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX - - • . .. . ... .... . ... .. . .... .. . ..... .... . . lid X

e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, One 25? If "Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X lie X

f Did the organization ' s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses

the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X l if X

12a Did the organization obtain separate , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes,' complete

Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 12a X

b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?

If "Yes,' and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional .... 12b X

13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i)? If 'Yes," complete Schedule E . -- --- 13 X

14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees , or agents outside of the United States? . ... .... ... . ..... 14a X

b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $ 10,000 from grantmaking , fundraising , business,

investment , and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000

or more? If ' Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts 1 and IV .. -- ..

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14b X

15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization

or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV - - - 15 X

16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3 , more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals

located outside the United States? If 'Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X

17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX,

column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If " Yes," complete Schedule G, Part 1 17 X

18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines

1 c and 8a? If ' Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X

19 Did the organization report more than $15 ,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII , line 9a? If "Yes,"

complete Schedule G, Part Ill . .. • 19 X

20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If ' Yes, " complete Schedule H ... .... 20a X

b If 'Yes' to line 20a , did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? 20b

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4^ Part' IV• Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the

United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule 1, Parts 1 and 11 •• .. . . .

22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX,

column (A), line 2? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts 1 and Ill

23 Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part. VII, Section A, One 3, 4, or 5 out compensation of the organization's current

and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If 'Yes,' complete

Schedule J -- • ••

24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the

last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 20029 If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d and complete

Schedule K. If 'No', go to line 25

b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary penod exception? -

c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease

any tax-exempt bonds? . . .. .... ......

d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? -

25a Section 501(c )(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a

disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I • • ••

b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and

that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-FZ7 If 'Yes,' complete

Schedule L, Part

26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified

person outstanding as of the end of the organization's tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part Il

27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial

contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member

of any of these persons? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part /Il

28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV

instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV

b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee'? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV -

c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer,

director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV

29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M

30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation

contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M

31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations?

If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part I • ••

32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' complete

Schedule N, Part ll -- • •••

33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations

sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part

34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,"cIomplete Schedule R, Part ll, lll, or IV, and

Part V, fine 1

35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

b If 'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity

within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, fine 2

36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-chartable related organization?

If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, fine 2 ....... ••• • • - • • ... .

37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization

and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part 14 - -

38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19?

Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0

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Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 PartV Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part V 0

Yes No

la Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Erter -0- if not applicable - - - la 14

b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1 a. Enter -0- if not applicable - lb 0

c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming

(gambling) winnings to prize winners? 1c X

2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements,

filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 2a 4 3b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? - - - 2b X

Note . If the sum of lines 1 a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to a-file (see instructions)

3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? - - - 3a X

b If 'Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No," provide an explanation in Schedule 0 3b

4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a

financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? --- 4a X

b If "Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country ► - . _ ;

See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Fleport of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts. "yc

5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..... .... .. ... . . 5a X

b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? • 5b X

c If "Yes,' to One 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c

6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit

any contributions that were not tax deductible as chantable contributions? - ..... . . .. .. ... 6a X

b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts

were not tax deductible? 6b

7 Organizations that may rece ive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? 7a X

b If 'Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b

c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required

to file Form 8282? ... ............. . 7c X

d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d

e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? •- 7e X

f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? 7f X

g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? .. 7

h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h

8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509 ( a)(3) supporting organizations Did the supporting

organization , or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the years 8

9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds -

a Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? -

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b Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? - - - - . 9b

10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a

b Gross recei tsincluded on Form 990Part VIIIline 12for blic use of club facilities 10b

11 Section 501(c)( 12) organizations . Enter:

a Gross income from members or shareholders •• 11a ,-•,-, -..^- ^^:,.,

b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against

amounts due or received from them) - 11b

12a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 n lieu of Form 1041? 12a

b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year .. ... .. ... 12b "- •T

13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers .

a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a

Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O. ='=

b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the

organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b

c Enter the amount of reserves on hand ••

14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X

b If °Yes ° has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If °No ° provide an explanation in Schedule 0 - 14b

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Form 990 (2012) NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pace 6Pai!-V!- Governance , Management , and Disclosure For each 'Yes ' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and fora "No ' response

to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VI I-XI

Section A. Governin g Body and ManagementYes No

la Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year - . 1a 2 3If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body , or if the governing

body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee , explain in Schedule 0. ; Y_ - ...

b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1 a , above , who are independent lb 2 3

2 Did any officer , director , trustee , or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other

officer , director, trustee , or key employee? . . .. . . ... ...... . . . . . .. . . .. ... . . .. .. 2 X

3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision

of officers , directors , or trustees , or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X

4 Did the organization make any sign ifi cant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X

5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization ' s assets? ... . . 5 X

6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X

7a Did the organization have members , stockholders , or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or

more members of the governing body? 7a X

b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members , stockholders, or

persons other than the governing body? 7b X

8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following : _ _ =F t^__t

a The governing body? ..... 8a X

b Each committee with authonty to act on behalf of the governing body? .. . . . . 8b X

9 Is there any officer , director , trustee , or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the

or anization ' s mailin g address? If 'Yes, ' provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 9 X

Section B . Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

10a Did the organization have local chapters , branches , or affiliates? .•.• 10a X

b If Yes ,' did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters , affiliates,

and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization ' s exempt purposes? 10b

11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? 11a X

b Describe in Schedule 0 the process , if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990 .

12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No,' go to line 13 12a X

b Were officers , directors, or trustees , and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? 12b X

c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If 'Yes, describe

in Schedule 0 how this was done 12c X

13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X

14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X

15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent

persons , comparability data , and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

a The organization 's CEO, Executive Director , or top management official - - - - - - - - - 15a X

b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X

If Yes' to line 1 5a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule 0 (see instructions).

16a Did the organization invest in , contribute assets to , or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a

taxable entity during the year?

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b If Yes ,' did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation

in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization 's

Section C . Disclosure17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed ONY

18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only) available

for public inspection . Indicate how you made these available . Check all that apply.

E] Own websde 0 Another' s website ® Upon request 0 Other (explain in Schedule 0)

19 Describe in Schedule 0 whether (and if so , how), the organization made its governing documents , conflict of interest policy , and financial

statements available to the public during the tax year.

20 State the name , physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization ►THE ORGANIZATION - 212-288-6900

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Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa-t Vil Compensation of Officers , Directors , Trustees, Key Employees , Highest Compensated

Employees , and Independent ContractorsCheck if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII - 0

Section A. Officers , Directors , Trustees , Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

la Complete this table for all persons required to be listed . Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization ' s tax year.

• List all of the organization ' s current officers , directors , trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation.Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

• List all of the organization ' s current key employees , if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."• List the organization ' s five current highest compensated employees ( other than an officer , director , trustee , or key employee) who received reportable

compensation ( Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC ) of more than $ 100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization ' s former officers , key employees , and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 ofreportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

• List all of the organization ' s former directors or trustees that received , in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization,more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order : individual trustees or directors ; institutional trustees , officers ; key employees ; highest compensated employees,and former such persons.

0 Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director , or trustee

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(3) GEORGE L.K. FRELINGHUYSEN 5.00

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BOARD MEMBER X 0 . 0. 0 .

(6) LAURENCE BERGREEN 2.00

BOARD MEMBER X 0. 0. 0.

(7) RALPH S. BROWN JR. 2.00


(8) ROBERT A. CARO 2.00


(9) HENRY S.F. COOPER JR. 2.00


(10) WILLIAM J. DEAN 2.00


(11) BARBARA GOLDSMITH 2.00

BOARD MEMBER - X 0. 0. 0.

(12) ELLEN M. ISEMAN 2.00

BOARD MEMBER X 0. 0. 0 .

(13) ANTHONY D. KNERR 2.00


(14) CAROL COLLINS MALONE 2 *00


(15) LINN CARY MEHTA 2.00


(16) ADA PELUSO 5.00


(17) JEAN PARKER PHIFER 2.00


232007 12-10-12 Form 990 (2012)7


Form 990.q01 2) NEW YORK SOCI ETY LIBRARY 13-16 35307 '

section A. utticers Directors I rust

(A)

Name and title

ees ice tm

(B)Average

hours per

week

io ees ana ni nesi ^.

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Position(do not check more than onebox,

unless person is both anofficer and a director/trustee)

om ensaieu r=m io e

(D)Reportable

compensationfrom

es cu11L111ucv

(E)Reportable

compensation

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(F)Estimatedamount of

other(list anyhours forrelated

organizationsbelow

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theorganization

(W-2/1099-MISC)

organizations(W-2/1099-MISC)

compensationfrom the

organizationand related

organizations

(18) SUSAN L. ROBBINS 2.00

BOARD MEMBER X - 0. 0. 0

(19) THEODORE C. ROGERS 2.00

BOARD MEMBER X 0 • 0. 0

(20) JEANNETTE WATSON SANGER 5 .00

BOARD MEMBER X 0 • 0. 0

(21) BETTY KELLY SARGENT 2. 00


(22) BARBARA H. STANTON 2.00


(23) SHIRLEY HAZZARD STEEGMULLER 2. 00


(24) MARK BARTLETT 4 0 • 0 0

HEAD LIBRARIAN X 110 , 736. 0. 6 , 377.

1 b Sub-total 110 , 736. 0. 6 , 377.c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 00. 0. 0. 0 .

d Total (add lines lb and 1c) 10. 110 , 736. 1 0. 1 6 , 377.2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable

compensation from the organization OPP, 1Yes No

3 Did the organization list any former officer , director , or trustee , key employee, or highest compensated employee on

line 1 a? If ' Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X

4 For any individual listed on line 1 a , is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization : :

and related organizations greater than $150,000? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual - 4 X

5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services

rendered to the organization ? If 'Yes , ' complete Schedule J for such person 5 X

Section B . Independent Contractors

1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from

+hn nr, .,,storm Ponnrt r-rumr,nncntinn for tho nnionriar vaar enrtinn with or within tha nrnanvatinn's tax year

(A)Name and business address

(B)Description of services

(C)Compensation

BECK , MACK & OLIVER LLC , 360MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK , NEW YORK , NY INVESTMENT ADVISOR 148 712.

2 Total number of independent contractors (i ncluding but not limited to those listed above) who received more than

$100,000 of compensation from the organization 1 u'' - -=° - == ^T

Form 990 (2012)23200812-10-12


Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-16 35307 Part VIII, Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any q uestion in this Part VIII El"`; ' c •_ : - - ,,.... _ ; ;

== .' _- _ ==Y.r -== _= _ Y (A) (B) (C) (D).,_Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue excluded

y ' 'êxempt function business from tax under^' ,^• __ - , : : sections 512,

revenue revenue 513 , or 514

1 a Federated campaigns l a

o b Membership dues lbO Ey c Fundraising events 1c

^cry.v d Related organizations 1d

v; E e Government grants (contributions) le

° f All other contributions , gifts, grants , and

a $ similar amounts not included above if 743 746

Ò 9 Noncash confibubons included in lines 1a - 1t $ 38 028 . ^^,^c^`:,,___ _ _.f.'.^^_ -' - - _ t - _'- - • s ^- - : - A-;-CO

coh Total . Add lines 1a - 1f 11111- 743

Business Code '-' --_ - ` -^_-' • _. _-_ L r _ w^ - -_ = _^

2 a MEMBERSHIPS 900099 632827. 632 827.

b LECTURES AND EVENTS 900099 39 , 571. 39 571.

N cd C BOOK SALES 900099 24 017. 24 017.

cc 4) d PHOTOCOPY FEES 900099 1 , 046. 1046.

o e

f All other program service revenue

Total . Add lines 2a 2f 697 461t- a: -'"

3 Investment income (i ncluding dividends , interest, and

other similar amounts)- - - "" , • " ", „ , , „ „ , 0- 577 861. 577861.

4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 11111-5 Royalties 00.

R l P li ea a ersona« ^t •

. K_ ii. .Pli i _ e_

^6 a Gross rents

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b Less : rental expenses .

Rental income or (loss)c

d Net rental income or (loss) . .. .

7 a Gross amount from sales of 1 Securities a Other

assets other than inventory 12 , 266 , 644. gt f _ -i c _- Yi y _ °°_ "-' -_ ' ` ,• _ - ° . - :'=__w'

b Less : cost or other basis

and sales expenses „ ,• 11 706 , 951 . _3 `^ =^^^ ^'-=°r - " <= =.^'=•.;3:

c Gain or (loss) 559 693.< _

,

_

d Net gain or (loss) .... 559 693 . 559 , 693.

a, 8 a Gross income from fundraising events (not

includin $ fg o

' contributions reported on line 1c). See^ y ~D: - l'7cs' - _ -

-=ef--i='_^? , _ _ -

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Part IV , line 18 a . _ ---- _ -

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_ _-"'b Less : direct expenses

b_ s_ ^l_

c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events ti .-= ' , t ' }

9 a Gross income from gaming activities . See

" ^'Part IV, line 19 a -.- '^- -•' - F °_==

b Less d t b: irec expenses

c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities "

10 a Gross sales of inventory , less returns ;a = =_=y ^- - _ _-^• ; _ _ =:K^: _

and allowances a

b Less . cost of goods sold b

c Net income or /loss) from sales of inventory

Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code

11 a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 5878. 5878.

b POSTAGE REIMBURSEMENT 900099 1789. 1 789.

C

d All other revenue

e Total . Add lines 11a-11d 7 667.

12 Total revenue . See instructions . 2 586 428 705 128 0 1 137 554 ,

12210-912 Form 990 (2012)


Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e10Part=1X, Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any auestion in this Part IX E-1

Do not include amounts reported on lines 66,Total

(A)Program service Management and Fundraising

7b, 8b , 9b, and 10b of Part Vlll. expenses eneral expenses expenses

1 Grants and other assistance to governments and `i= r-^• :.-°: ='-F .= =¢=•, ' = r

organizations in the United States . See Part IV, line 21

2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in

!the United States . See Part IV, line 22 16 , 744 . 16 , 7 44 . -" -3 Grants and other assistance to governments , `--

organizations , and individuals outside the A

United States . See Part IV , lines 15 and 16 "z

4 Benefits paid to or for members • • _,c.

5 Compensation of current officers , directors,

trustees , and key employees . - 117 113. 95 , 893. 6 , 066. 15 , 154.6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified

persons ( as defined under section 4958 (f)(1)) and

persons described in section 4958 ( c)(3)(B)

7 Other salaries and wages 1 , 317 , 454. 1 0 7 8 7 31. 68 , 244. 170 , 479.8 Pension plan accruals and contributions ( include

section 401 ( k) and 403 ( b) employer contributions) 33 414. 27 , 359. 1 731. 4 , 324.9 Other employee benefits 86 , 904. 71 , 157. 4 502. 11 , 245.10 Payroll taxes - 105 000. 85 , 974. 5 439. 13 , 587.11 Fees for services (non-employees)*

a Management

b Legal -• ••. 5 , 312. 5 , 312.c Accounting •• •• .. 35 , 500. 35 , 500.d Lobbying . ...........

e Professional fundraising services . See Part IV, line 17

f Investment management fees ...• • . . 148 , 712. 148 712.g Other. ( If line 11 g amount exceeds 10% of line 25,

column ( A) amount , list line 11g expenses on Sch 0.)

12 Advertising and promotion 1 , 535. 1 , 535.13 Office expenses .. ..... 207 , 644. 191 012. 5 3 4 6. 11 2 8 6.14 Information technology 6 8 2 7 7. 5 9 8 5 2. 2 4 0 9. 6 016 .15 Royalties

16 Occupancy -- 127 739. 126 194. 1 085. 460.17 Travel 4 264. 4 264.18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses

for any federal , state , or local public officials

19 Conferences , conventions , and meetings

20 Interest

21 Payments to affiliates

22 Depreciation , depletion , and amortization 19 0 0 4 8. 18 7 7 4 8. 1 616. 6 8 4.23 Insurance 43 985. 379. 160.24 Other expensesItemize expenses not covered

.

Y ^ f

above ( List miscellaneous expenses in line 24eIf line _ t: '24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25column (A)amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0.)

a BOOKS AND PERIODICALS 32 987. 132 987.b PROGRAMS AND RECEPTIONS 67 539. 67 539.c EXHIBITIONS 58 646. 58 646.d ELECTRONIC RESOURCES 54 629. 54 629.e All other expenses 13 385. 47 794. 33 628 . 31 963.

25 Total functional a enses . Add lines 1 throw h 24e 3 7 3 7 0. 2 , 347 , 779. 324 , 233. 265 , 358.26 Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization

reported in column ( B) joint costs from a combined

educational campaign and fundraising solicitation.

Check here E^ if followin g SOP 98-2 ASC 958-720

232010 12-10-12 Form 990 (2012)


IETY L 11

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any auestion in this Part X

(A) (B)Beginning of year End of year

1 Cash - non-interest-bearing •• _• 1 , 112 , 973. 1 324 , 183.2 Savings and temporary cash investments .. . __ .._ . ...... - - • 2 226 , 345.3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 65 , 822. 3 32 , 389.4 Accounts receivable, net 4

5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,

trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete

Part II of Schedule L 5

6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under v, IL_ =-j

section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) and contributing,

em lo ers and s onsorin or anizations of section 501 c 9 l tp y p g g ( )( ) vo un ary

employees' beneficiary organizations (see instr). Complete Part Il of Sch L 6

7 Notes and loans receivable, net 7U)Q 8 Inventories for sale or use •• 8

9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 104 , 422. 9 83 , 311.10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other ._'- __ _ _^'+rr^^, ^ y{' ",-•,_ ^ =,°-' -'• _ <^^ ^ ,

rbasis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 7 , 038 , 595 . r ._ "` te '- _=b Less. accumulated depreciation 10b 4 , 099 , 241. 3 , 236 , 028. loc 2 , 939 , 354.

11 Investments - publicly traded securities •• -- 20 , 529 , 050. 11 29 , 222 , 260.12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, fine 11 7 , 049 , 047. 12 1 , 686 , 637.13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 13

14 Intangible assets 14

15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 1 ,492 . 15

16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 32 , 098 , 834. 16 34 , 514 , 479.17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 88 , 444. 17 147 , 578.18 Grants payable •• • ••• 18

19 Deferred revenue 19

20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .... 20

21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D ..... 21

22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, _--

B key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified persons.np^

Complete Part II of Schedule L 22

23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 23

24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. • 24

25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third

parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of

Schedule D 0 . 25 36 , 454.26 Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throug h 25 88 , 444. 26 184 , 032.

Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here Illo- ® and

complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.

r 27 Unrestricted net assets 31 , 566 , 558. 3 3 912 0 5 4.28 Temporarily restricted net assets 8 3 2. 28 3 3 3 3 9 3.29 Permanently restricted net assets 0 0 0. 29 8 5 0 0 0.

Or anizations that do not follow SFAS 117 ASC 958 check here 0NO- - y_

0 and complete lines 30 through 34.

`)M 30 Capital stock or trust or current fundsprincipal, ........

-

30

, 31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31

32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32

Z 33 Total net assets or fund balances 10 3 9 0. 33 3 4 3 3 0 4 4 7.34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 9 8 8 3 4. 34 34 , 514 , 479.

Form 990 (2012)

23201112-10-12


Form 990 012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e12P,a_it_ X_I. Reconciliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI 0

1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . . . .. 1 2 , 586 , 428.2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 2 , 937 , 370.3 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from One 1 3 - 3 5 O 942.4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X , One 33 , column (A)) 4 32 010 , 390 .5 Net unrealized gains posses) on investments .. 5 3 027 716 .6 Donated services and use of facilities - 6

7 Investment expenses 7

8 Prior period adjustments • • 8 -356 , 717.9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) .. •. 9 0.

10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year . Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, One 33,

column . ... .... . ... . . . . 10 '44 . 330 , 447.Pa_ rt_rXII Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule 0 contains a res ponse to any question in this Part XII . ... .... - - ...... 0

Yes No

1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 : 0 Cash ® Accrual = Other r= r^` J' °;

If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other ,' explain in Schedule O. ='

2a Were the organization ' s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant '? . . . 2a X

If Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a

separate basis , consolidated basis , or both :

: ^=hfSeparate basis Q Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

b Were the organization ' s financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X

If Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis , "~ -

consolidated basis , or both .

® Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis y. , _ emu =

c If Yes " to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit ,

review , or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? _ 2c X

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule 0.

3a As a result of a federal award , was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit

Act and OMB Circular A- 133? - 3a X

b If Yes ," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit

or audits, explain why in Schedule 0 and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits 3b

Form 990 (2012)

23201212-10-12


SCHEDULE A

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public SupportComplete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.

OP. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. NO- See separate instructions.

OMB No 1545-0047

2012

Name of the organization Employer identification number

NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13- 1635307I,Part I Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box)

1 A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

2 A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name,

city, and state

5 0 An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental 'unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

6 0 A federal, state , or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

7 ® An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi ). (Complete Part Il.)

8 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

9 An organization that normally receives : (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees , and gross receipts from

activities related to its exempt functions - subject to certain exceptions , and (2) no more than 33 1/3% of its support from gross investmentincome and unrelated business taxable income Bess section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975.

See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

10 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety . See section 509(a)(4).

11 An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one ormore publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2) See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that

describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11 h.

a = Type I b 0 Type II C = Type III - Functionally integrated d 0 Type III - Non-functionally integrated

e By checking this box , I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other thanfoundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

f If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III

supporting organization , check this box 0

g Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons'?

(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls , either alone or together with persons described in (ii) and (i) below, Yes Nothe governing body of the supported organization?

(ii) A family member of a person described in () above?

(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in () or () above? 11 iiih Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supportedorganization

(ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization(described on lines 1-9above or IRC section

iv) Is the organizationin col. (i) listed in yourgoverning document?

(v) Did you notify theorganization in col.(i) of your support?

(vi) Is theorganization in col.M organized in the

U.S.'?

(vii) Amount of monetarysupport

(see instructions ))Yes No Yes No Yes No

Total -1 7'

LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012Form 990 or 990-EL

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-E 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Page 2Part _ll- Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organizationfails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public SupportCalendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) ► (a) 2008 2009 c 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 Total

1 Gifts , grants , contributions, and

membership fees received. (Do not

include any ' unusual grants.") 992 933. 1570740 . 1446585. 1322227 . 743 746. 6076231.2 Tax revenues levied for the organ-

ization ' s benefit and either paid to

or expended on its behalf

3 The value of services or facilities

furnished by a governmental unit to

the organization without charge

4 Total . Add lines 1through 3 . 992 933. 1570740 . 144 6585. 1322227 . 743 746. 6076231.5 The portion of total contributions t

_" - :" ..3 -

by each person (other than a

governmental unit or publicly

_

supported organization) included ^^_^;-- . yti= :y,, . • -- a- --,_ ^ _ - _ r^s -̂".;, r^ ^^-,^_.,-, : - ;^^'̂ r ^,;• - _ _

on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the

L

-T' <

f,

:̀ ;-'amount shown on line 11 , - _- _ - __ _ r:Y ' S q: ••

column (f) 5 4 6 0 8 46

Public support Subtract line 5 from line 4=1; = = L22,} 5530147

Section B . Total Support

Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in) ►7 Amounts from line 4

8 Gross income from interest,

dividends, payments received on

securities loans, rents, royalties

and income from similar sources

9 Net income from unrelated business

activities, whether or not the

business is regularly camed on

10 Other income. Do not include gain

or loss from the sale of capital

assets (Explain in Part IV.) . .

11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10

(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 Total

992 933. 1570740. 1446585. 1322227. 743 , 746! 6076231.

583 784. 408 596. 303 549. 441 268. 576 156. 2313353.

32 107. 46 519. 43 945. 64 711. 21 , 049. 1 208J31._ = _:.,_ : __ .,_ _ =_ "" •-°"''=: - 8597915.

12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 1 12

13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)

organization, check this box and stop here .. . - - - .. . .. . ►Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

14 Public support percentage for 2012 pine 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 6 4 . 3 2 %

15 Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 6 6 . 0 7 %

16a 33 1 /3% support test - 2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box and

stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization lo. Mb 33 1 /3% support test - 2011 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box

and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►017a 10% -facts -and-circumstances test - 2012. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more,

and if the organization meets the "facts-and circumstances' test, check this box and stop here . Explain in Part IV how the organization

meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... . 0

b 10% -facts-and-circumstances test - 2011 . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or

more, and if the organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances' test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part IV how the

organization meets the 'facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization . ... . . ► El18 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see instructions . ►

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-M 2012

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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Page 3Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)

(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to

qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in)► ( a) 2008 (b) 2009 c 2010 (d ) 2011 (e) 2012 Total

1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received. (Do not

include any 'unusual grants.')

2 Gross receipts from admissions,merchandise sold or services per-formed, or facilities furnished inany activity that is related to theorganization's tax-exempt purpose

3 Gross receipts from activities that

are not an unrelated trade or bus-

iness under section 513

4 Tax revenues levied for the organ-

ization's benefit and either paid to

or expended on its behalf

5 The value of services or facilities

furnished by a governmental unit to

the organization without charge

6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5

7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and

3 received from disqualified persons

b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received

from other than disqualified persons that

exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the

amount on line 13 for the year

c Add lines 7a and 7b

8 Public support ( Subtract line 7c from line 6

Section B . Total Support

Calendar year ( or fiscal year beginning in)►9 Amounts from line 6 -

10a Gross income from interest,dividends, payments received onsecurities loans, rents, royaltiesand income from similar sources

b Unrelated business taxable income

(less section 511 taxes) from businesses

acquired after June 30, 1975

c Add lines 1 Oa and 1 Ob11 Net income from unrelated business

activities not included in line 10b,whether or not the business isregularly carried on .

12 Other income . Do not include gainor loss from the sale of capitalassets (Explain in Part IV.) --- -

13 Total support . (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12

a 2008 (b) 2009 c 2010 (d) 2011 a 2012 Total

14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501 (c)(3) organization,

check this box and stop here . ►0Section C. Computation of Public SUDoort Percentage

17 Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) - 17 %

18 Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, fine 17 - - 18 %

19a 33 1/3% support tests - 2012. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not

more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ►Db 33 1/3% support tests - 2011 . If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 Is more than 33 1/3%, and

line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here . The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization - - ►Q20 Private foundation . If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions - ► El232023 12-04-12 Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

15


Section D . Computation of Investment Income Percentage

SCHEDULE D Supplemental Financial StatementsOMB No 1545-004

(Form 990) 110- Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, 2012

Department of the TreasuryPart IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 1la, 11b, 11c, 11d, 1le, 11f, 12a, or 12b. -Open,toPubl

-Internal Revenue Service 10- Attach to Form 990. ► See separate instructions. Inspection;


Part-l Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the

organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Pat IV, line 6(a) Donor advised funds I (b) Funds and other accounts

1 Total number at end of year

2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) --

3 Aggregate grants from (during year)

4 Aggregate value at end of year ...

5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds

are the organization 's property , subject to the organization ' s exclusive legal control? . .................. ... .. .. .. ... 0 Yes 0 No

6 Did the organization inform all grantees , donors , and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only

for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor , or for any other purpose conferring

impermissible private benefit? . 0 Yes EJ No

Part 11- Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, fine 7

1 Purpose (s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) 0 Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last

day of the tax year.

a Total number of conservation easements

b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements

c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a)

d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 , and not on a historic structure

listed in the National Register . --

3 Number of conservation easements modified , transferred , released , extinguished , or terminated by the organization during the tax

year ►4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection , handling of

violations , and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ... ... ... ... 0 Yes No

6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year NO-

7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring , inspecting , and enforcing conservation easements during the year ► $

8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)n

and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? . ...... .... ... . .. .. . = Yes No

9 In Part XIII , describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement , and balance sheet, and

include , if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that descnbes the organization ' s accounting for

conservation easements.

Part_ III; Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets.Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Pat IV , line 8.

la If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,

historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of public service, provide , in Part XIII,

the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

b If the organization elected , as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art , historical

treasures , or other similar assets held for public exhibition , education , or research in furtherance of public service , provide the following amounts

relating to these items:

(i) Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII , line 1 ► $

(ii) Assets included in Form 990 , Pat X ► $

2 If the organization received or held works of art , historical treasures , or other similar assets for financial gain , provide

the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items.

a Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ... ...... . . . . . ► $

b Assets included in Form 990 , Part X ► $

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Schedule D (Form 990 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e 2.Part, III, Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures , or Other Similar Assets(continued)3 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items

(check all that apply):

a ® Public exhibition d ® Loan or exchange programs

b ® Scholarly research e =Other

c ® Preservation for future generations

4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII.

5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets

to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collections 0 Yes NoPart IV_ Escrow and Custodial Arrangements . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or

reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, fine 21.

la Is the organization an agent , trustee , custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included

on Form 990, Part X? . Yes 0 No

b If 'Yes ,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table

c Beginning balance

d Additions during the year Ild

e Distributions during the year

f Ending balance

2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, One 21? Yes No

b If 'Yes , " explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIIIPartV: Endowment Funds . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Pat IV, line 10.

la Beginning of year balance

b Contributions

c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses

d Grants or scholarships ..... ...... .

e Other expenditures for facilities

and programs . ... ...... ......

f Administrative expenses

g End of year balance

(a) Current year (b) Prior year c Two years back (d) Three years back (e ) Four years back

20 . 527 . 839, 21 319 529. 19 , 897 579. 17 712 824.

7 . 055 . 258. 5 465. 680.

4 . 014 . 853. 191 019. 2 , 420 , 218. 3 292 388.

-1 297 946. 982 709. 1 , 003 , 733. 1 108 313.

30 . 300 . 004. 20 527 839. 21 319 529, 19 897 579.

2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 g, column (a)) held as:

a Board designated or quasi-endowment ► 9 9 . 7 2 %

b Permanent endowment ► .28 %

c Temporarily restricted endowment ► .00 %

The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization

by: Yes No

(i) unrelated organizations - -••.

p3a

X

(ii) related organizations ••.. • X

b If "Yes' to 3a(), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?

4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment fundsDai t V1 ;1 1 1 anti R..H.4; a and Cn ..Gnmen+ c+__ r

Description of property (a) Cost or otherbasis (investment)

(b) Cost or otherbasis (other)

(c) Accumulated

depreciation(d) Book value

la Land 115 000. ,_;}`=--, 115 000.b Buildings --. - -- 5 1 292 , 693. 3 , 185 , 948. 2 , 106 , 745.c Leasehold improvements - ..- .......d Equipment - •• - . ..... 697 693. 651 040. 46 , 653.e Other 933 209. 262 253. 670 956.

Total. Add lines 1 a through 1 e (Column d must equal Form 990, Part X column line 10(c) . ) 2 9 19 3 5 4.

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

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ScheduleD (Form 990 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e3'P'art ViI Investments - Other Securities . see Form 990 Part X fine 12

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation. Cost or end-of-year market value

(1) Financial derivatives

(2) Closely-held equity interests

(3) Other

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

(G)

Total. ( Col. ( b ) must e q ual Form 990 , Part X , col. ( B ) line 12. )Part -vin 1 Investments - Program Related . See Form 9qn Part X fine 11

(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of -year market value

( 1 )

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(10)

Total. ( Col . ( b ) must e q ual Form 990 , Part X, col. ( B ) line 13 . ) - `= -F'art,IX- I Other Assets . See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description (b) Book value

( 1 )

(2)

(3)

(4)

(6)

(8)

(9)

(10)

Total. Column must equal Form 990, Part X col. line 15r,art; A,^ utner uaoulues . See Form 990, Part X, One 25

(a) Description of liability1 (b) Book value.

( 1 ) Federal income taxes

(2) SPONSORED PROJECT PAYABLE 36 454.

(4)

(5)

(8)

11 2^'-r3^< .'^.-`-z _^t ^•:i^_ ^34t.-:CSti

Total. (Column must equal Form 990, Part X aoL line 25.) 36 , 454 . r2. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's

liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII EXI

Schedule D (Form 990) 201223205312-10-12


Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Paoe 4Part_XI _,. Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return1 Total revenue, gains , and other support per audited financial statements 1 5 , 465 , 432.2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:

a Net unrealized gains on investments .. . 2a 3 , 027 , 716.b Donated services and use of facilities .. .. .. . ... .. . . 2b F v

c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c •

d Other (Describe in Part XII I.) 2d cam.;,

e Add lines 2a through 2d .. • • .. 2e 3 , 027 , 716.3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 . .,, ..•.•.. 3 2 , 437 , 716.4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 "r•

5Sr

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. .. 4a 148 , 712.-

b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) w` 5 -.

c Add lines 4a and 4b . . ' - 4c 148 , 712.5 Total revenue. Add lines -3 and 4c. is must ual Form 990, Part I line 12 5 2 , 586 , 428.Part XII, Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 2 , 788 , 658.2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25• =

a Donated services and use of facilities 2a

b Prior year adjustments 2b

c Other losses

d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) . . ........ .. . 2d

e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e 0.

3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3 2 7 8 8 6 5 8.4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1

a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a 148 , 712.b Other (Describe in Part XIII.)

fc Add lines 4a and 4b .- 4c 148,712.

5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 1 line 18. ) 5 2 , 937 , 370.Part XIII Supplemental InformationComplete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines la and 4; Part IV, lines lb and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part

X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

PART III, LINE 1A: THE LIBRARY DOES NOT CAPITALIZE ITS COLLECTIONS.

ACQUISITION OF BOOKS AND BINDING COSTS ARE EXPENSED AS INCURRED. THE

PROCEEDS OF BOOKS REPLACED AND SOLD ARE RECOGNIZED AS REVENUE.

PART III, LINE 4: THE LIBRARY HAS COLLECTIONS OF LIBRARY MATERIALS,

INCLUDING BOOKS, PERIODICALS, ART, AND OTHER ITEMS.

THESE COLLECTIONS ARE MAINTAINED UNDER CURATORIAL CARE AND ARE HELD FOR


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Schedule D (Form 990 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Pa e 5Part XIII . Supplemental Information (continued)

RESEARCH, EDUCATION PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS IN FURTHERANCE OF PUBLIC SERVICE.

THE COST OF RARE BOOKS, OCCASIONALLY PURCHASED FOR FOR THE COLLECTIONS,

ARE CHARGED TO EXPENSE WHEN INCURRED.

PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS,

INCLUDING THE POSITION THAT THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES

OR NOT SUBJECT TO INCOME TAXES OR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AND CONCLUDED

THAT NO DISCLOSURES RELATING TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED IN

THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.

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SCHEDULEI

(Form 990) Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,

Governments , and Individuals in the United States

Department of the Treasury Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.

Internal Revenue Service 110- Attach to Form 990.

OMB No 1545-0047

-..7,._ ..,.J^.;,, -.. -- ,; .Open.to Public,,.„Inspection ,'°:•

Name of the organization I Employer identification number

M11TAT Vt tt erl('T1wmv T.T111DA1DV 1 1-1 919;1f17

General Information on Grants and Assistance

1 Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance , and the selection

criteria used to award the grants or assistance? • •• • . . ® Yes No

2 Describe in Part IV the organization ' s procedures for monitorin g the use of grant funds in the United States

;'Part , lls Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Pat IV, line 21, for any

recipient that received more than $5.000 Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed

1 (a) Name and address of organizationor government

(b) EIN (c) IRC sectionif applicable

(d) Amount ofcash grant

(e) Amount ofnon-cashassistance

(fl Method ovaluation (book,FMV, appraisal,

other)

(g) Description ofnon-cash assistance

(h) Purpose of grantor assistance

2 Enter total number of section 501 (c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table

3 Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table

LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule I (Form 990) (2012)

23210112-18-12 26

Schedule I Form 990 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Page 2,` Part Ili , Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States . Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.

Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number ofrecipients

(c) Amount ofcash grant

(d) Amount of non-cash assistance

(e) Method of valuation(book, FMV, appraisal, other)

(f) Description of non-cash assistance

NEW YORK CITY BOOK AWARDS 3 16 , 744 , 0 .

I" Part •` IV'j Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I line 2, Part III column (b), and any other additional information.

SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE LIBRARY HONORS BOOKS OF LITERARY QUALITY OR

HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE THAT EVOKE THE SPIRIT OR ENHANCE APPRECIATION OF NEW

YORK CITY. THE NEW YORK CITY BOOK AWARDS AND THE HORNBLOWER AWARD FOR A

FIRST TIME AUTHOR ARE NOT MADE TO FUND SPECIFIC PROJECTS OR ACTIVITIES OF

THE RECIPIENTS, AND THEREFORE THE LIBRARY DOES NOT MONITOR THE EXPENDITURES

OF THE RECIPIENTS. THE AWARDS ARE GIVEN TO INDIVIDUAL AUTHORS OF THE WORKS

FOR THEIR PERSONAL USE.

232102 12-18-12 27 Schedule I (Form 990) (2012)

SCHEDULE M Noncash Contributions(Form 990)

► Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form

Department of the Treasury 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.internal Revenue Service

01 Attach to Form 990.

OMB No 1545-0047

2012


ATT?W V(1RK Cr)'TFTV T.TRRARV 1 1 -191CZ107

I_ Types(a)

Check ifapplicable

(b)Number of

contributions oritems contributed

(c)Noncash contributionamounts reported on

Form 990 , Part VIII line 1

(d)Method of determining

noncash contribution amounts

1 Art • Works of art X 4 38 , 028. AIR MARKET VALUE2 Art - Historical treasures

3 Art - Fractional interests

4 Books and publications .. - =

5 Clothing and household goods

6 Cars and other vehicles

7 Boats and planes

8 Intellectual property

9 Securities - Publicly traded

10 Securities - Closely held stock -

11 Securities - Partnership, LLC, or

trust interests

12 Securities - Miscellaneous

13 Qualified conservation contribution -

Historic structures

14 Qualified conservation contribution - Other

15 Real estate - Residential

16 Real estate - Commercial

17 Real estate - Other

18 Collectibles

19 Food inventory

20 Drugs and medical supplies

21 Taxidermy ......

22 Historical artifacts

23 Scientific specimens

24 Archeological artifacts

25 Other

26 Other 01

27 Other ►28 Other

29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions

for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement - - 29

Yes No

30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it must hold for

at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used for exempt purposes for

the entire holding period? 30a X

b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions? -- -

a :

31 X

32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? . ..... ...... .. . . . .. 2a X

b If 'Yes," describe in Part II.

33 If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II =

- ;=

LHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)

23214112-20-12


ScheduleM (Form 990 2012 NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307 Page 2Part II Supplemental Information . Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether

the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both.Also complete this part for any additional information.

232142 12-20-12 Schedule M (Form 990) (2012)


SCHEDULE 0

(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ OMB No 1545-0047

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on 2012Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. ,O'pen,to:Public-

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. In"snectior-

Name of the organization Employer identification numberNEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307

FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1, DESCRIPTION OF ORGANIZATION MISSION:

THAT THE AVAILABILITY OF BOOKS WOULD HELP THE CITY OF NEW YORK TO

PROSPER.

FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

ASSUNTA, IGNAZIO, ADA AND ROMANO PELUSO EXHIBITION GALLERY, OPEN TO THE

PUBLIC, SHOWCASES RARE BOOKS AND MATERIALS ON LITERARY AND HISTORICAL

THEMES. OVER 2,000 PEOPLE VISITED THE LIBRARYOS 2012 EXHIBITION ON

EDITH WHARTONOS NEW YORK CITY.

THE LIBRARY ALSO PRESENTS THE ANNUAL NEW YORK CITY BOOK AWARDS WHICH

HONOR BOOKS OF LITERARY QUALITY OR HISTORICAL IMPORTANCE THAT EVOKE THE

SPIRIT OF OR ENHANCE APPRECIATION OF NEW YORK CITY. THE 2011 AWARDS

WERE PRESENTED IN 2012 AND HONORED 3 BOOKS IN THE CATEGORIES OF

FICTION, HISTORY, AND THE HORNBLOWER AWARD FOR A FIRST TIME AUTHOR. 58

BOOKS HAVE BEEN HONORED SINCE THE AWARDS WERE ESTABLISHED IN 1996.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11: FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE

ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS FILED.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C: ANNUALLY THE ORGANIZATION'S

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD

GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. CURRENTLY EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF

TRUSTEES SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THERE IS A POSSIBLE

CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD (AND, IF NECESSARY, EXECUTIVE

COMMITTEE) IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE SITUATION AND DEALING WITH THELHA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EL Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2012)23221101-04-13


Name of the organization Employer identification numberNEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRARY 13-1635307

INDIVIDUAL.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A: COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S

HEAD LIBRARIAN IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. A SALARY SCHEDULE

FOR ALL FULL-TIME AND PART-TIME EMPLOYEES IS DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED BY THE

CHAIR OF THE LIBRARYOS FINANCE COMMITTEE. IT INCLUDES THE COMPENSATION FOR

THE HEAD LIBRARIAN. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE OF APPROVING THE

SALARY SCHEDULE AS PART OF THE FOLLOWING YEAROS OPERATING BUDGET. THIS

BUDGET IS THEN REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE

LIBRARY IN DECEMBER. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY KEY EMPLOYEES OR

ANY OTHER COMPENSATED OFFICERS.

FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A

SUMMARIZED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES IN ITS PUBLISHED ANNUAL

REPORT. FULL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE

ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF

INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

23221201-04-13 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2012)


Form 0001068(Rev January 2013)

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Application for Extension of Time To File anExempt Organization Return OMB No. 1545-1709

File a for each return.

• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension , complete only Part I and check this box ►• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part 11 (on page 2 of this form).

Do not complete Part ll unless you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.

Electronic filing (6 -file). You can electronically file Form 8868 if you need a 3-month automatic extension of time to file (6 months for a corporationrequired to file Form 990-T), or an additional (not automatic) 3-month extension of time. You can electronically file Form 8868 to request an extensionof time to file any of the forms listed in Part I or Part II with the exception of Form 8870, Information Return for Transfers Associated With Certain

Personal Benefit Contracts, which must be sent to the IRS in paper format (see instructions). For more details on the electronic filing of this form,

visit www. rs- ov/efile and click on e-file for Charities & Nonprofits

Part 1 , 1 Automatic 3-Month Extension of Time . Only submit original (no copies needed).A corporation required to file Form 990-T and requesting an automatic 6-month extension - check this box and completePart I only . - - - . ► 0All other corporations (including 1120-C filers), partnerships, REMICs, and trusts must use Form 7004 to request an extension of timeto file income tax returns.

Type or I Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions.

print

THE NEW YORK SOCIETYFile by thedue date for Number, street, and room or suite no. If a P.O. box, see instructionsfiling yourreturn See 53 EAST 79TH STREETinstructions City, town or post office, state, and ZIP code. For a foreign address, see instructions

NEW YORK, NY 10075-0250

Employer identification number (EIN) or

13-1Social security number (SSN)

Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) 0 1

Application

Is For

Return

Code

Application

Is For

Return

CodeForm 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 Form 990-T (corporation ) 07Form 990-BL 02 Form 1041-A 08

Form 4720 individua 03 Form 4720 09Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10Form 990-T (sec. 401 a or 408(a) trust) 05 Form 6069 11Form 990-T (t rust other than above) 06 Form 8870 12

MARK BARTLETT• The books are in the care of ► 53 EAST 79TH STREET - NEW YORK , NY 10075-0250

TelephoneNo 212-288 - 6900 FAX• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States , check this box ► 0• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization ' s four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) If this is for the whole group, check thisbox ► Q . If it is for part of the group , check this box ►0 and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for.

1 I request an automatic 3-month (6 months for a corporation required to file Form 990-T) extension of time until

AUGUST 15 , 2013 , to file the exempt organization return for the organization named above . The extension

is for the organization ' s return for:

►® calendar year 2 012 or►0 tax year beginning , and ending

2 If the tax year entered in line 1 is for less than 12 months , check reason : 0 Initial return 0 Final return

0 Change in accounting period

3a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, Enter the tentative tax, less any

nonrefundable credits. See instructions. 3a

b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, inter any refundable credits and

estimated tax payments made Include any nor ye overpayment allowed as a credit 3b

c Balance due . Subtract line 3b from line 3a. Include your payment with this form, if required,

by using EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment Svstem). See Instructions-

Caution . If you are going to make an electronic fund withdrawal with this Form 8868, see Form 8453-EO and Form 8879-EO for payment instructions.LHA For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions . Form 8868 (Rev. 1.2013)

22384101-21-13

15540510 759420 7678 2012.03040 THE NEW YORK SOCIETY LIBRAR 7678 1

Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2013) Page 2

• If you are filing for an Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension , complete only Part II and check this box - - ►Note . Only complete Part II if you have already been granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.• If you are filing for an Automatic 3-Month Extension, complete only Part I (on page 1)

_ Part II Additional (Not Automatic) 3-Month Extension of Time. Only file the original (no copies needed).

Type or I Name of exempt organization or other filer, see instructions I Employer identification number (EIN) or

print

File by the

due date for

filing your

return See

instructions

Social security number (SSN)

Enter the Return code for the return that this application is for (file a separate application for each return) -- - - - - O 1

Application

Is For

Return

Code

Application

Is For

Return

Code

Form 990 or Form 990-EZ 01 = rte' _ _ _

Form 990-BL 02 Form 1041-A 08

Form 4720 (individua l) 03 Form 4720 09

Form 990-PF 04 Form 5227 10

Form 990-T (sec 401 a or 408(a) trust ) 05 Form 6069 11

Form 990-T (trust other than above) 06 Form 8870 12

STOP! Do not complete Part II if you were not already granted an automatic 3-month extension on a previously filed Form 8868.MARK BARTLETT

• The books are In the care of ► 53 EAST 79TH STREET - NEW YORK, NY 10075-0250Telephone No.'- 212-288-6900 FAX No. ►

• If the organization does not have an office or place of business in the United States, check this box - - -. ►• If this is for a Group Return, enter the organization's four digit Group Exemption Number (GEN) . If this is for the whole group, check this

box 0- ^ . If it is for part of the group, check this box ►0 and attach a list with the names and EINs of all members the extension is for

4 I request an additional 3-month extension of time until NOVEMBER 15, 2013 .

5 For calendar year 2 012 , or other tax year beginning , and ending

6 If the tax year entered in line 5 is for less than 12 months, check reason' 0 Initial return 0 Final return

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7 State in detail why you need the extension

ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED TO COMPILE THE INFORMATION NECESSARY TOCOMPLETE THE RETURN.

8a If this application is for Form 990-BL, 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, enter the tentative tax, less any

b If this application is for Form 990-PF, 990-T, 4720, or 6069, Enter any refundable credits and estimated

tax payments made Include any prior year overpayment allowed as a credit and any amount paid

previously with Form 8868. Sb $ 0 .

c Balance due . Subtract line 8b from fine 8a. Include your payment with this form, if required, by using

EFTPS (Electronic Federal Tax Payment System) See instructions. 1 8c 1 $ 0.Signature and Verification must be completed for Part II only.

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this form, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief,it is true, correct, and complete, and that I am authorized to prepare this form.

Signature ► Title ► DIRECTOR Date ►Form 8868 (Rev. 1-2013)

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