TY 2010 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Doing Business As
NBCSL

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
444 North Capital Street NW Suite 6

Room/suite

City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Washington, DC20001

D Employer identification number

52-1218832

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 2,448,955

F Name and address of principal officer:
Rep Calvin Smyre
444 N Capitol Street NW Suite 622
Washington,DC200011512

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.nbcsl.org

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 MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1977

M State of legal domicile: DC

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: NBCSL is a membership association representing more than 600 African American legislators. It's primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote education, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members. NBCSL is a membership association representing more than 600 African American legislators. Its primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote education, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	52
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	52
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	8
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	51
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	583,175	770,666
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,759,217	1,663,841
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	3,559	1,658
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	17,680	12,790
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	2,363,631	2,448,955
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		7,000
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	357,040	377,168
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	1,852,887	1,846,766
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	2,209,927	2,230,934
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	153,704	218,021
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	934,217	1,367,292
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	259,370	474,424
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	674,847	892,868

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title.

Paid Preparer's Use Only	Preparer's signature	Date	Check if self- employed	Preparer’s taxpayer identification number (see instructions)
	Firm’s name (or yours if self-employed), address, and ZIP + 4			EIN
				Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ......... Yes No

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: NBCSLs primary mission is to develop, conduct and promote education, research and training programs designed to enhance the effectiveness of its members, as they consider legislation and issues of public policy which impact, either directly or indirectly upon the general welfare of African American constituents within their respective jurisdictions.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .................... Yes No

If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.

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 O.

Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts 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 $ 1,071,125 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,014,560 )
	Annual Legislative Conference - Annual meeting of legislators, legislative staff, government officials, corporate, labor, non-profits and general public. The conference provides the opportunity for conference registrants to address current issues and strategies to improve the quality of life for the future of our nation.. The conference also provides training for the legislative staff members in their supporting roles.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 502,936 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 439,030 )
	Symposiums - Educational forums provide current research, training and educational services to the participants on significant issues facing the legislators.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 179,931 including grants of $ 210,251 ) (Revenue $ )
	Grants -- Educational programs and research regarding issues facing African Americans in issues such as broadband disparity and redistricting.

4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 1,753,992

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment

........

Yes

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 I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................

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 III........................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where 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 I.......................

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 II...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III ....................

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; 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...................

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V

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:

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.

11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.

11e

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.

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII

12a

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, XII, and XIII is optional

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E

14a

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

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........

14b

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 U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..

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 U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..

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 I

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........

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 III...................

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....

20a

Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..

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 I and III.....

Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about 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, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................

24a

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

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

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......

25a

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-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................

25b

Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............

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 current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................

28b

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 owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..

28c

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

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................

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 I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................

Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....

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, line 2... YesNo

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........

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 VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

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

Yes

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

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

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Yes

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 .....................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

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

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....

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 or securities account)?.......................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

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

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

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

If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........

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?..........

Yes

If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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?....................

If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................

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

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

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

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 year?................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........

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

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

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

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

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

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

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 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

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

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.

13a

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.

13b

Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................

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? .................

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? ..

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................

Yes

Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....

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

Yes

10a

Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....

10b

11a

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

11a

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

12a

Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......

12a

Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................

12b

Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................

12c

Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (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? ......................

16a

If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.

State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet

National Black Caucus of State Legi
444 N Capital St NW Ste 622
Washington,DC20001
(202) 624-5457

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .

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

1a 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.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. 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, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable 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.

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

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) Rep Calvin Smyre President	20.00		X	0	0	0
(2) Rep Barbara Ballard Vice President	10.00		X	0	0	0
(3) Rep Ulysses Jones Jr 1st Vice President	1.00		X	0	0	0
(4) Rep Thaddeus Kirkland 2nd Vice President	1.00		X	0	0	0
(5) Rep Charlie Brown Secretary	1.00		X	0	0	0
(6) Sen Constance N Johnson Recording Secretary	1.00		X	0	0	0
(7) Rep Annette Polly Williams Financial Secretary	1.00		X	0	0	0
(8) Sen Rodger M Smitherman Treasurer	3.00		X	0	0	0
(9) Sen Hillman Terome Parlimentarian	1.00		X	0	0	0
(10) Rep Helen Miller Chaplain	1.00		X	0	0	0
(11) Rep Claire Clarke Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(12) Rep Kenneth Green Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(13) Rep Ronald G Waters Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(14) Assemblymember N Nick Perry Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(15) Delegate Nathaniel T Oaks Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(16) Sen Nathaniel Exum Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(17) Rep Joe Armstrong Director	1.00	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

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

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Sen Yvonne Miller Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(19) Rep Larry Womble Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(20) Sen Katie Dorsett Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(21) Rep Sharon Beasley-Teague Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(22) Sen Anthony Hill Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(23) Rep Willie J Perkins Sr Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(24) Rep John W Rogers Jr Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(25) Rep Arthur L Turner Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(26) Rep Bill Crawford Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(27) Sen Spencer Coggs Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(28) Rep Edna Brown Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(29) Rep Cedric L Richmond Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(30) Sen Tracy Steele Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(31) Rep Shalonn Kiki Curls Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(32) Sen David Haley Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(33) Sen Bettye Davis Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(34) Rep Laura Hall Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(35) Rep Barbara Boyd Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(36) Rep Gregory Porter Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(37) Sen Sharon Weston Broome Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(38) Rep Benjamin Swan Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(39) Sen Valencia Seay Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(40) Delegate Michael Vaughn Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(41) Sen Yvonne Wilson Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(42) Rep Earle S Banks Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(43) Rep Rufus Straughter Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(44) Sen Arthenia L Joyner Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(45) Rep Annette Polly Robinson Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(46) Sen Kwame Raoul Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(47) Rep Gilda Cobb-Hunter Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(48) Sen Margaret Carter Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(49) Rep Jewell Williams Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(50) Sen Deborah Graham Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(51) Rep Douglas McCory Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(52) Sen Thelma Harper Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(53) Sen Usie R Richards Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(54) Rep Nancy Blount Director	1.00	X		0	0	0
(55) LaKimba DeSadier Executive Director	50.00		X	115,655	0	8,237

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	115,655	8,237

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............

For any individual listed on line 1a, 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...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....

Section B. Independent Contractors

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

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization

Form 990 (2010)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b		622,550
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		148,116
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			770,666
			Business Code
2a	Annual Conference		611,710	1,014,560	1,014,560
b	Symposiums		611,710	439,030	439,030
c	Grants		611,710	210,251	210,251
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			1,663,841
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			1,658			1,658
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties............
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss)..........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a
b	Less: direct expenses ...b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances .
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	NBCSL Directory/Newsletter		611,710	9,590	9,590
b	Miscellaneous		611,710	3,200	3,200
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			12,790
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			2,448,955	1,676,631		1,658

Form 990 (2010)

Page 10

Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21	4,500	4,500
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	2,500	2,500
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	115,655	76,332	39,323
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	200,496	149,119	51,377
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	0
9	Other employee benefits .......	29,607	21,113	8,494
10	Payroll taxes ...........	31,410	22,399	9,011
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	36,000	17,280	18,720
c	Accounting ...........	82,997	46,559	36,438
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..
f	Investment management fees ......	0
g	Other ..........	685,202	588,076	97,126
12	Advertising and promotion ....	5,698	4,948	750
13	Office expenses .......	204,281	157,293	46,988
14	Information technology ......	57,448	34,687	22,761
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	108,218	40,850	67,368
17	Travel ............	43,883	5,573	38,310
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	150,189	113,288	36,901
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	469,437	469,437
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	0
23	Insurance ..............	1,273		1,273
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a	Miscellaneous expense	2,140	38	2,102
b
c
d
e
f	All other expenses	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	2,230,934	1,753,992	476,942	0
26	Joint costs. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation

Form 990 (2010)

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			(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........		438,210	1	689,781
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......		326,511	2	305,069
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........		156,509	4	356,954
5	Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			5	870
6	Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
	Schedule L ..........			6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............		12,987	9	14,618
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets .........			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...		934,217	16	1,367,292
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .		132,970	17	256,824
18	Grants payable ..........			18
19	Deferred revenue ..........		126,400	19	217,600
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........			20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..			21
22	Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. 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. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....			25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....		259,370	26	474,424
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....		674,847	27	892,868
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			28
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....			29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....			30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....			31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds			32
33	Total net assets or fund balances .....		674,847	33	892,868
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....		934,217	34	1,367,292

Form 990 (2010)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

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

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .

2,448,955

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .

2,230,934

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .

218,021

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .

674,847

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .

892,868

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..

Yes

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........

If “Yes,” to 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?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................

If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separated basis

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? ................

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 O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..

Form 990 (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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. right arrow

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Employer identification number

52-1218832

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.)

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

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

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

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:

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.)

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

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 II.)

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

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% 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 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.)

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

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more 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 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

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).

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 ..................................................

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

and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................

11g(i)

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

11g(ii)

(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................

11g(iii)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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)		(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.	0

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).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

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.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

0 %

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

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 ...................... right arrow

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 ..................... right arrow

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 .................................................. right arrow

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 .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

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.") .	738,078	641,060	647,225	583,175	770,666	3,380,204
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......	1,150,284	1,470,295	1,604,944	1,776,897	1,676,631	7,679,051
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.	1,888,362	2,111,355	2,252,169	2,360,072	2,447,297	11,059,255
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.)						11,059,255

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...	1,888,362	2,111,355	2,252,169	2,360,072	2,447,297	11,059,255
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..		136	2,093	3,559	1,658	7,446
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.						0
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.		136	2,093	3,559	1,658	7,446
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.						0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)	6,121	1,494	52			7,667
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).	1,894,483	2,112,985	2,254,314	2,363,631	2,448,955	11,074,368

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

99.860 %

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

99.840 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

0.070 %

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

0.060 %

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 .......... right arrow

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 .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

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

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Employer identification number

52-1218832

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Part I	Contributors (see Instructions)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED RESTRICTED	$RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization National Black Caucus of State Legislators
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Part II	Noncash Property (see Instructions)
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Page 1 of 1 of Part III

Name of organization
National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Employer identification number

52-1218832

Part III

Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a) No.
from
Part I

(b)
Purpose of gift

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet

See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Employer identification number

52-1218832

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	(c) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.

(a) Name of interested person and purpose	(b) Loan to or from the organization?		(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	(e) In default?		(f) Approved by board or committee?		(g)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person and purpose	To	From	(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No
(1) LaKimba DeSadier Travel Advance		X	870	870		No	Yes			No





Total ............... $				870

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b)Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c)Amount of grant or type of assistance

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Page 2

Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet

Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

National Black Caucus of State Legislators

Employer identification number

52-1218832

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990 Part VI	6	Per the bylaws, NBCSL membership consists of three classes of membership a Regular voting, b Associate non-voting, and 3 Legislative Staff non-voting.
Form 990 Part VI	7a	Any current Black member of a State Legislature who has tendered the amount of dues required for membership in NBCSL shall be eligible for Regular voting membership. Members of this class have the right to vote on any matter being considered by the Organization, including the election of the organization officers as well as the other members of the Executive Committee.
Form 990 Part VI	7b	Decisions of the Executive Committee are subject to approval by the NBCSL Regular members.
Form 990 Part VI	11b	A copy of the Form 990 with supporting schedules is given to the President and Executive Director for distribution to the Executive Committee. The Form 990 is reviewed by the President and Executive Director for completion and accuracy, and is distributed to the Executive Committee. Any questions and/or comments from members of the Executive Committee are addressed and resolved before filing.
Form 990 Part VI	12a	The conflict of interest policy had not yet been finalized by the Regular members of the organization as of December 31, 2010.
Form 990 Part VI		Employees of NBCSL have annual performance reviews with the President of the organization. After the review, the President submits their salary recommendations for all employees including the Executive Director and any other key employees to the Personnel Committee. The Personnel Committee review the recommendations and prepares a draft Personnel Budget which is submitted to NBCSLs Budget Committee chair for inclusion in NBCSLs annual budget. The organizations annual preliminary budget is prepared and submitted to the members of the organization for approval during the Annual Conference.
Form 990 Part VI		All officers, directors and members of NBCSL are prohibited by the bylaws from receiving compensation for their services.
Form 990 Part XI	b	The members of the organization voted to require bi-annual audits of the financial statements beginning with the 12/31/2012 yearend. The bi-annual requirement will coincide with each NBCSL Presidents 2-year term of leadership.
Form 990 Part VI	19	NBCSLs governing documents are available to the public upon request. The financial statements are distributed at the organizations quarterly meetings and are also available upon request. The Form 990 is available at www.quidestar.org and upon request.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Additional Data

Software ID:	10000149
Software Version:	2010.2.15