Woodwild Park, Metuchen, NJ

Our 501(c)(3) Status

The Woodwild Park Association is a Public Charity as defined by Section 509(a)(2) and is exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. This page provides background information about our exempt status.

The Woodwild Park Association is a New Jersey Non-Profit corporation that was incorporated on November 22, 1897 and that was issued Corporation Number 0101023879 by the state.

Although the Woodwild Park Association has been in existence for over 100 years, longer than Section 501(c)(3), it operates under limitations and restrictions that cause it to be compliant with Section 501(c)(3). The corporation is limited to activities which are permitted under Section 501(c)(3). The manner in which the corporation can be dissolved also meets the requirements of Section 501(c)(3).

Why Did We Apply For Exemption?

The corporation relies on contributions from the general public to cover the cost of maintaining the park. The public prefers to donate to organizations that have been granted exempt status under Section 501(c)(3).

Form 1023-EZ

We were eligible to use Form 1023-EZ for our submission based on our answers to the eligibility questions.

Form 1023-EZ - Part II - Organizational Structure

1	The Woodwild Park Association is a Corporation.
2	Links to our Organizing Documents are provided below.
3	The Woodwild Park Association was incorporated on November 22, 1897.
4	The Woodwild Park Association was incorporated in the State of New Jersey.
5	Our Organizing Documents limit our purpose to the maintenance of a Public Park.
6	Our Organizing Documents do not expressly empower us to engage in activities other than the maintenance of a Public Park.
7	Our Organizing Documents provide that, upon dissolution, the remaining assets be conveyed to the Borough of Metuchen, County of Middlesex, State of New Jersey, for the purpose of a Public Park.

Form 1023-EZ - Part III - Our Specific Activities

1	The 3-character NTEE Code that best describes our activities is C34, Land Resources Conservation.
2	The Woodwild Park Association is organized and operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
3	The Woodwild Park Association has not and will not conduct activities that violate the stated prohibitions and restrictions.
4	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not attempt to influence legislation.
5	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not pay compensation to officers, directors, or trustees.
6	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not donate funds or pay expenses for individuals.
7	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not conduct activities or provide grants or other assistance to individual(s) or organization(s) outside the United States.
8	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not engage in financial transactions with any of our officers, directors, or trustees, or any entities they own or control.
9	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during a tax year.
10	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not operate bingo or other gaming activities.
11	The Woodwild Park Association does not and will not provide disaster relief. (Note: We may apply for disaster relief when the park sustains major storm damage.)

Form 1023-EZ - Part IV - Foundation Classification

1b	The Woodwild Park Association receives more than one-third of its support from a combination of gifts, contributions, and membership fees; and receives no support from investment income and unrelated business taxable income.

Our Organizing Documents

The Woodwild Park Association was incorporated on November 22, 1897 pursuant to the Act of the Legislature of New Jersey entitled "An Act for the Incorporation of Park Trustees". The corporation operates under the limits and restrictions contained in a deed from Charles and Elizabeth Corbin dated November 1, 1897. Charles and Elizabeth Corbin deeded the park to the park's trustees, who then incorporated and deeded the park to the corporation.