Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS INC
Employer identification number
39-1034021
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
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation 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
..................................................
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)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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 organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization'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 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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 carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
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
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the 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
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
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
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
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
..............................................
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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-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
4,366,375
4,517,598
4,718,246
4,690,766
4,725,165
23,018,150
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
21,200,640
20,118,385
20,707,527
19,113,264
21,241,636
102,381,452
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization'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.
25,567,015
24,635,983
25,425,773
23,804,030
25,966,801
125,399,602
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
125,399,602
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
25,567,015
24,635,983
25,425,773
23,804,030
25,966,801
125,399,602
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
626,441
978,071
1,167,295
740,180
515,090
4,027,077
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
626,441
978,071
1,167,295
740,180
515,090
4,027,077
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
144,475
146,587
110,664
73,633
106,926
582,285
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
26,337,931
25,760,641
26,703,732
24,617,843
26,588,817
130,008,964
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
96.450 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.310 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.100 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.230 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
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
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
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
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS INC
Employer identification number
39-1034021
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ONLY MEMBERS WHO ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF VOTING DIRECTORS SHALL HAVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE UPON ANY QUESTION AND ONLY THEIR CONSENT SHALL BE NECESSARY IN ANY STATUTORY OR OTHER PROCEEDINGS. A BOARD OF VOTING DIRECTORS SHALL REPRESENT, VOTE, AND ACT FOR THE MEMBERSHIP IN ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S AFFAIRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH ITS OFFICERS AND ITS THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM AND ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 TAX RETURN. THE ORGANIZATION THEN PROVIDES ITS PROPOSED FORM 990 TAX RETURN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH ACTS FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BETWEEN BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS. THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. LEGAL COUNSEL AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM ARE PRESENT TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PROVIDES ANY COMMENTS, CORRECTIONS OR OTHER CHANGES, WHEREUPON THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN IS FINALIZED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. ONCE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVAL IS OBTAINED, THE ORGANIZATION FILES ITS FORM 990 TAX RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY ANNUALLY HAVING ITS OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT OF ANY ITEMS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THE ORGANIZATION. DURING THE COURSE OF EACH YEAR, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND GENERAL COUNSEL (WHO IS THE PRIMARY PURVEYOR OF LEGAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY A THIRD-PARTY LAW FIRM RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION) MONITOR THE ACTIVITIES OF INDIVIDUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS. ANY IDENTIFIED POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE BROUGHT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE INDIVIDUALS IN QUESTION AND APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED. INDIVIDUAL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO ENCOURAGED TO BE WATCHFUL OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES AND BRING SUCH ISSUES TO THE ATTENTION OF EITHER THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR GENERAL COUNSEL. ANY IDENTIFIED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DEALT WITH BY VOTE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION'S CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD (AN UNCOMPENSATED VOLUNTEER) AND GENERAL COUNSEL (A SENIOR PARTNER ENGAGED IN REPRESENTING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS) COMPILE BENCHMARKING DATA FROM COMPENSATION PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS NATIONAL COMPENSATION STUDY (AMERICAN RESEARCH COMPANY), BLUE CHIP COMPENSATION & BENEFITS STUDY (ASAE) AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION REPORT (PRM CONSULTING, INC.) THAT TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION SUCH FACTORS AS EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE BASE, TENURE AND PERFORMANCE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ORGANIZATION (THE "CEO"). A REPORT IS PREPARED AND PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND GENERAL COUNSEL. THE CEO IS NOT IN ATTENDANCE AT THE MEETING WHEN HIS COMPENSATION LEVEL IS DISCUSSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELIBERATES AND APPROVES OF ANY CHANGES IN THE LEVEL OF COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE SAME PROCESS IS USED FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WITH THE EXCEPTION THAT THIS PROCESS IS LED BY THE CEO. THE CEO HAS, WITHIN APPROVED BUDGETARY CONSTRAINTS, AUTHORITY IN REVIEWING AND MAKING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION THAT ARE NOT OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS CORPORATE BY-LAWS, ANNUAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND POLICIES AVAILABLE ON ITS WEB SITE. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE VIEWED AT WWW.IFEBP.ORG UNDER THE "ABOUT US" TAB OF THE ORGANIZATION'S HOME PAGE. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC-AT-LARGE MAY ALSO OBTAIN A COPY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS BY CONTACTING THE ORGANIZATION.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 364,354. BENEFIT RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIOD PENSION COST -260,983. FOREIGN CURRENCY GAINS 15,931. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 119,302.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.