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
United States Olympic Committee
Employer identification number
13-1548339
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.") ....
31,951,176
51,320,449
51,843,740
53,488,865
66,567,049
255,171,279
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..
31,951,176
51,320,449
51,843,740
53,488,865
66,567,049
255,171,279
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.
255,171,279
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..
31,951,176
51,320,449
51,843,740
53,488,865
66,567,049
255,171,279
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
90,288,204
87,597,658
96,218,659
61,524,434
71,864,152
407,493,107
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..
829,323
1,612,085
1,118,135
909,190
1,347,028
5,815,761
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
668,480,147
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
340,037,165
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
38.170 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
33.680 %
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
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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.") .
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......
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.
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.)
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...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
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.).
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
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Page 4
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
The United States Olympic committee is tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 501(a), as an organization described in IRC Section 501(c)(3). It is recognized as a publicly supported organization under IRC Section 170(b)(1)(a)(vi).The USOC was incorporated by Congress for the purpose of establishing national goals for amateur athletic activities and to aid and encourage the attainment of those goals. The USOC is charged with the task of coordinating and developing amateur athletic activity in the United States which directly relates to international amateur athletic competition. In addition, the USOC exercises exclusive jurisdiction over all matters pertaining to the participation of the United States in the Olympic, Paralympics, and Pan-American games. The USOC also represents the United States as its National Olympic Committee in relations with the International Olympic Committee and the Pan-American Sports Organization, and as the National Paralympics Committee with the International Paralympic Committee.See Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments for description of programs that accomplish the USOC's exempt purpose and mission.Based on its programs, the USOC continues to qualify as a publicly supported organization under IRC Section 170(b) (1) (a) (vi). For the year ended December 31, 2010, the USOC received 38.17 percent of its total support from public support, which meets the 33.33 percent requirement. The USOC actively solicits public support through its national direct mail solicitation program. The organization also has an ongoing major gift solicitation program directed at securing large cash donations from corporations and individuals.The USOC is a federally chartered not-for-profit corporation. The only governmental funding the organization receives is approximately 3.3% of total revenue and is designated for Paralympics military programs. It thus relies on its ability to generate revenue for its operations through contributions from the general public, royalty revenue from the sale of Olympic broadcasting rights and marks rights, all in support of its mission.The USOC's Board of Directors is composed of unpaid volunteer individuals, six members from the general public, three members selected from those nominated by the National Governing Bodies' Council, three members selected from those nominated by the Athletes' Advisory Council, any United States members of the IOC (currently three), and the CEO as an ex-offico, non-voting member.The USOC operates three training centers for the benefit of the United States athletes training to become members of various United States Olympic, Paralympic and Pan-American teams. The facilities are made available to other not-for-profit organizations on a space available basis for various meetings. The USOC is an active participant in promoting amateur sports and physical fitness in the United States. The USOC's promotion and awareness campaign of promoting sports and physical fitness is carried out through various educational programs, and often in conjunction with other organizations. For example, the USOC partnered with the Ad Council for a public awareness campaign targeting teens on the dangers of steroid use. The USOC hosts an annual program called F.L.A.M.E. (Finding Leaders Among Minorities Everywhere) to emphasize the importance of sport and leadership skills.We believe these facts and circumstances establish the USOC as an organization exempt under IRC Section 501(a), as an organization described in IRC Sections 501(c)(3) as a publicly supported organization described in IRC Sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(vi).
Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10, Explanation of Other Income: Miscellaneous income Investment income Rental income Prof service fees Inventory sales
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
United States Olympic Committee
Employer identification number
13-1548339
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1
Members of the USOC board who also serve on the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) Board of Directors are allocated one vote and all other members are allocated two votes. For 2010 there were three members of the board who also served on the IOC board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4
The Board of Directors voted to expand the board by adding four new director positions. This was implemented at the recommendations of the Paul Tagliabue-led independent advisory committee. The four seats are designated to be filled by two independent directors, one representative of the National Governing Body Council (NGBC) and one representative of the Athletes' Advisory Council (AAC). The CEO was added as an ex-officio, non-voting member.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
A completed copy of the USOC Form 990 will be provided to the Board of Directors prior to the filing date. Any questions or concerns will be directed to the attention of the CFO and the Chair of the Audit Committee. The CFO will meet or conduct a conference call with the Audit Committee to discuss any issues or concerns that are brought up by the USOC board members. The CFO will take immediate action to resolve any outstanding issues raised by the members of the board or the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee will formally approve the completed 990 prior to it being filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
The USOC obtains annual certifications from the organization's staff and Board of Directors. The Ethics Officer reviews the completed disclosure statements and provides copies to the Chair of the Ethics Committee on an annual basis. The Chair of the Ethics Committee has the discretion to share the disclosure statements with the entire Ethics Committee, Board of Directors and/or CEO. The Ethics Officer and the Chair of the Ethics Committee determine whether a conflict exists and so mark their decision on the disclosure statement, also indicating the required corrective action should they determine that a conflict exists (which may include, but is not limited to, prohibiting the person from participation in the organization's deliberations and decisions in the transaction).
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
All Employee Compensation The USOC has an established salary structure consisting of 22 overlapping, symmetrical salary ranges (grades A through V). Each range includes a minimum, midpoint, and maximum pay level. The salary ranges have been developed by blending our compensation philosophy, nationally available independent salary survey data and economic business conditions. A job description for each job title is established in cooperation with the employee and the supervisor, with final approval by human resources (HR). Final determination of the pay grade may also take into account available data regarding salaries paid for similar jobs in the marketplace as well as internal equity considerations. All full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible for annual merit increases based upon performance. The approved merit pool for all employees is determined by the Compensation Committee of the USOC Board of Directors (BOD) based on compensation philosophy, nationally available independent salary survey data, economic conditions and the recommendations of management. All full-time and part-time regular employees are eligible for at-risk bonus compensation based upon organizational goal attainment as determined by the board of directors and individual goal attainment. CEO Compensation Merit increases and at risk compensation is determined by the Compensation Committee for the CEO using processes similar to those described above for all employees. The Compensation Committee then provides a written confirmation of the process and outcome to human resources and finance for documentation and audit purposes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
United States Olympic Committee's By-Laws, Code of conduct, and the Annual Report, which includes financial statements, can be found on their website at www.teamusa.org.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:
Form 990, Part XI, line 5:
Net unrealized gains on investments: 861,430.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.