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
THE MIND RESEARCH NETWORK
Employer identification number
85-0457562
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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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.") ....
11,031,322
10,096,059
18,122,660
16,183,207
18,306,768
73,740,016
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..
11,031,322
10,096,059
18,122,660
16,183,207
18,306,768
73,740,016
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.
73,740,016
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..
11,031,322
10,096,059
18,122,660
16,183,207
18,306,768
73,740,016
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
7,433
17,539
9,465
766
5,768
40,971
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..
974,999
137,598
1,112,597
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
74,893,584
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
976,152
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
98.460 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.490 %
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
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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, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SCHEDUELE A, PART II LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME INSURANCE PROCEEDS
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE MIND RESEARCH NETWORK
Employer identification number
85-0457562
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS, TIMOTHY POHL AND GAYLE POHL ARE BROTHER AND SISTER WHICH IS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. NEITHER BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION. BOTH TRUSTEES LEFT THE BOARD IN OCTOBER 2010.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AFTER AN INTERNAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF FORM 990 BY THE ACCOUNTING STAFF AND BEFORE SUBMISSION TO THE IRS, THE FORM IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND THE CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE FORM IS REVIEWED FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS AND RECONCILED TO THE ORGANIZATIONS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT THE TIME OF THE REVIEW, THE ACCOUNTING STAFF IS AVAILABLE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS, INDICATE PARTICULAR AREAS OF IMPORTANCE AND HIGHLIGHT ANY ISSUES RELATED TO PREPARATION OF THE TAX FORM. ALL TRUSTEES RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AT THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE BOARD AND ARE GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY FOR QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ANY TRUSTEE, OFFICER OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS TO DETERMINE (1) WHETHER COMPENSATION ARRANGMENTS AND BENEFITS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING, AND (2) WHETHER PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS CONFORM TO THE ORGANIZATIONS WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INUREMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT OR IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION. OUTSIDE EXPERTS AND ADVISORS MAY BE USED IF DEEMED NECESSARY. THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS. ACTUAL CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS. IF A PERSON IS DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST THAT PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING BUT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE GOVERNING BODY'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION IN THE TRANSACTIONS. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STILL EXISTS THE BOARD OR INDEPENDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD WILL INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ON SOLUTIONS THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
CEO COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY A CONTRACT NEGOTIATED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CONTRACT SETS THE GOALS AND ASSOCIATED COMPENSATION. ANNUALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PERFORMANCE TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION. IN NEGOTIATING THE CONTRACT, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USED COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS NON-PROFIT RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONS AND THE MERCER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEY. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN EARLY 2010. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE CEO PERFORMS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION BASED ON GOALS THEY HAVE SET AND RECOMMENDS COMPENSATION TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHO HAVE FINAL APPROVAL. THE ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED WITH MERCER IN 2008 FOR AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEY OF THE TOP 10-12 EMPLOYEES IN THE ORGANIZATION. A NEW SURVEY WAS COMPLETED IN EARLY 2010. THE CEO AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USE COMPARABILITY DATA FROM VARIOUS NON-PROFIT RESEARCH ASSOCIATIONS AND THE MERCER EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION SURVEY. THESE ACTIONS ARE DOCUMENTED IN MINUTES OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
THE FORM 990 FORM 1023 ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT THE ALBUQUERQUE OFFICE LOCATION AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW AT THE ALBUQUERQUE OFFICE LOCATION AND THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATIONS WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.