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
SEGD
Employer identification number
52-2283361
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.") ....
504,615
658,666
665,355
389,935
300,752
2,519,323
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..
504,615
658,666
665,355
389,935
300,752
2,519,323
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)..
666,347
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
1,852,976
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..
504,615
658,666
665,355
389,935
300,752
2,519,323
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,556
9,496
12,292
12,915
15,636
51,895
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
8,508
8,508
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).
2,579,726
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,084,548
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
71.830 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
68.840 %
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
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
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
....
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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
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SEGD
Employer identification number
52-2283361
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN CONSTITUENCIES, WHICH INCLUDE DESIGNERS (GRAPHIC DESIGN, ARCHITECTS, LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, INTERIOR DESIGNERS, INDUSTRIAL DESIGN, AND EXHIBIT DESIGN) AND DECISION MAKERS (GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND AGENCIES, HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATORS, MUSEUM EXHIBIT DIRECTORS, REAL ESTATE DEVELOPERS AND BUILDING MANAGERS). THE ORGANIZATION DOES THIS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AND FACULTY, AND AGENCIES AND OFFICIALS IN TRANSPORTATION, CITY PLANNING, AND HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS. FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SEGD ALSO DEVELOPS RESEARCH AND PROVIDES "WHITE PAPERS" SUMMARIZING FINDINGS OF RESEARCH AS WELL AS A WEBSITE, NEWSLETTER, AND MAGAZINE. THE ORGANIZATION CONVENES WORKSHOPS AND CONFERENCES TO SHARE INFORMATION AND PRESENT THE LATEST INFORMATION IN THE FIELD.
EXPLANATION ON VOLUNTEERS AND TYPES OF SERVICES OR BENEFITS
FORM 990, PAGE 1, PART I, LINE 6
TO ORGANISE LOCAL AND REGIONAL EVENTS.
FIRST ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
SYSTEMS FOR AIRPORTS, MASS TRANSIT, TRAINS, AND AUTOMOBILES), UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE CAMPUS WAYFINDING, HEALTHCARE ENVIRONMENTS, RETAIL, PARKS AND RECREATION, OR MUSEUMS AND INTERPRETIVE CENTERS. ATTENDEES ALSO USED THE CITY OF WASHINGTON TO TOUR SIGN AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS IN HOSPITALS, UNIVERSITIES, SPORTS FACILITIES, PARKS, AND MUSEUMS. THE EXPO, WHICH DISPLAYED OVER 70 PRODUCT MANUFACTURERS AND FABRICATORS, PROVIDED AN OPPORTUNITY FOR REPRESENTATIVES FROM INDUSTRY AND THE DESIGN FIELDS TO LEARN ABOUT EACH OTHER, AND THEIR NEEDS, AND TO UNDERSTAND AVAILABLE PRODUCTS. THIS IS THE ONLY SUCH EVENT THAT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSES THIS AUDIENCE. ABOUT 750 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED THE EVENT.
SECOND ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
CONTENT FOR LECTURES AND PRESENTATIONS ON ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN.
THIRD ACHIEVEMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C
HIGHER EDUCATION: SEGD WAS ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS AND UNIVERSITY CLASSES, BRINGING TOGETHER STUDENTS FROM DIFFERENT DESIGN DISCIPLINES TO LEARN ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL GRAPHIC DESIGN, COMPLEX SIGN SYSTEMS, IDENTITY, AND ACCESSIBILITY. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: SEGD PROVIDED COURSES AND WORKSHOPS ON SUBJECTS SUCH AS ACCESSIBILITY, ADA, SUSTAINABLE DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT, AND LEGIBILITY. WORKSHOPS ON NEW TECHNOLOGIES FOR COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION WERE ALSO PROVIDED. THESE COURSES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND LONG-DISTANCE LEARNING.
ALL OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
MEMBERSHIP & COMMUNICATIONS ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2010 SEGD HAD 1584 MEMBERS IN 2010, WHO WERE SERVICED VIA NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, AND A MAGAZINE. THE MAGAZINE WAS ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO ABOUT 3000 NON-MEMBERS AS WELL.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
YES. SEE ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES GOVERNING CHAPTERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 10B
YES
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
CEO WILL REVEIW WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHO WILL MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD TO APPROVE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
YES
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
YES
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
NO DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC
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