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
CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
13-5569334
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
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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?
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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
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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
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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.") .
573,959
603,351
636,153
647,269
677,572
3,138,304
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......
301,695
283,964
357,315
263,529
302,861
1,509,364
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.
875,654
887,315
993,468
910,798
980,433
4,647,668
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.)
4,647,668
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...
875,654
887,315
993,468
910,798
980,433
4,647,668
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
29,772
42,064
34,202
37,175
20,232
163,445
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
29,772
42,064
34,202
37,175
20,232
163,445
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
30,750
34,500
32,250
32,000
4,750
134,250
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
175
5,951
395
4,109
713
11,343
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
936,351
969,830
1,060,315
984,082
1,006,128
4,956,706
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
93.770 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.210 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.300 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.200 %
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
....
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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
Additional Data
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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
CREDIT RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC
Employer identification number
13-5569334
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT ALL ANNUAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. THE MEMBERS CAN CALL FOR A SPECIAL MEETING BY HAVING 1/3 OF THE MEMBERS MAKE THE REQUEST IN WRITING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO CAST ONE VOTE IN THE ELECTION FOR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND STAFF HAVE A DUTY TO DISCLOSE ANY PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR BUSINESS INTERESTS THAT MAY, IN THE EYES OF ANOTHER PERSON, INFLUENCE THEIR JUDGMENT. THE BOARD AS A WHOLE HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE SPECIFIC CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS TO ORGANIZATION MEMBERS, STAFF AND EXTERNAL STAKEHOLDERS WHERE THAT INTEREST MAY, IN THEIR JUDGEMENT, AFFECT THE REPUTATION OR CREDIBILITY OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND TO DISCLOSE THE BOARD'S PROCEDURE FOR OPERATING IN THE PRESENCE OF SUCH CONFLICTS. BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF HAVE A DUTY TO EXEMPT THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATING IN ANY DISCUSSION AND VOTING ON MATTERS WHERE THEY HAVE, OR MAY BE PERCEIVED AS HAVING, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. SUCH EXEMPTIONS SHOULD BE RECORDED IN MINUTES OF MEETINGS. ANY BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AN INDIVIDUAL (OR A COMPANY WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER OR IN A POSITION OF AUTHORITY) AND THE ORGANIZATION, OUTSIDE OF THEIR RELATIONSHIP AS A BOARD OR STAFF MEMBER MUST BE FORMALIZED IN WRITING AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONDUCTED A THOROUGH COMPENSATION STUDY BASED ON INFORMATION FROM THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES AS WELL AS INTERVIEWS WITH OTHER ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES IN DETERMINING THE SALARY FOR THE CRF PRESIDENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE VIA EMAIL UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 57,353.
COMMON PAYMASTER
PART V, LINE 2A
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CREDIT MANAGEMENT (NACM) SERVES AS THE COMMON PAYMASTER FOR CRF. NACM REPORTED 55 EMPLOYEES ON THE FEDERAL FORM W-3, 5 OF WHICH WERE EMPLOYEES OF CRF.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.