SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
WILSON ORNITHOLOGICAL SOCIETY
 
Employer identification number

37-6026846
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE MEMBERSHIP OF THIS SOCIETY SHALL CONSIST OF FOUR CLASSES: ACTIVE MEMBERS, STUDENT MEMBERS, LIFE MEMBERS, AND HONORARY MEMBERS. THE COUNCIL IS COMPRISED OF THE OFFICERS OF THE SOCIETY, AND INCLUDES A PRESIDENT, A FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT, A SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT, A SECRETARY, AND A TREASURER. THESE OFFICERS, ALONG WITH: THE EDITOR APPOINTED BY THE COUNCIL, NINE PERSONS ELECTED AS COUNCILORS, AND ALL LIVING PASTPRESIDENTS WHO ARE STILL MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY, SHALL CONSTITUTE THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL OF THE SOCIETY SHALL CONDUCT THE BUSINESS OF THE SOCIETY. IT SHALL APPOINT AN EDITOR FOR THE WILSON JOURNAL OF ORNITHOLOGY, AND SHALL FUND PUBLICATION OF THAT JOURNAL. IT SHALL APPROVE OTHER NECESSARY EXPENDITURES TO MEET THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. IT WILL HEAR REPORTS FROM THE EDITOR AND FROM COMMITTEES OF THE SOCIETY AND TAKE ACTIONS AS NECESSARY. NINE MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM OF THE COUNCIL FOR THE CONDUCT OF BUSINESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL MEMBERS PRESENT MAY VOTE ON ANY MATTER BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP AT AN ANNUAL MEETING. ANY MEMBER IS ELIGIBLE TO HOLD AN ELECTIVE OFFICE OR TO BE APPOINTED TO A COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE OTHER PROVISIONS OF THE BY-LAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B THERE ARE NO COMMITTEES THAT CAN ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM, AND REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT BEFORE SUBMISSION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021


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