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
WORLDATWORK
Employer identification number
31-6054097
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.") ....
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
..................................................
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
...................................................
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.") .
5,502,417
5,943,369
6,037,069
5,476,788
5,140,894
28,100,537
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......
15,194,425
16,502,414
17,690,883
11,644,621
11,901,851
72,934,194
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.
20,696,842
22,445,783
23,727,952
17,121,409
17,042,745
101,034,731
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
4,549
1,468
56
58
180
6,311
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..
4,549
1,468
56
58
180
6,311
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
101,028,420
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...
20,696,842
22,445,783
23,727,952
17,121,409
17,042,745
101,034,731
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
662,392
891,802
350,978
102,021
237,802
2,244,995
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
662,392
891,802
350,978
102,021
237,802
2,244,995
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.)
32,772
45,335
7,750
91,407
37,495
214,759
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
21,392,006
23,382,920
24,086,680
17,314,837
17,318,042
103,494,485
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
97.617 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.584 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
2.169 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.238 %
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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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
WORLDATWORK
Employer identification number
31-6054097
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III: STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
ORGANIZATION'S MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITY:
To sponsor and conduct Educational Conferences, seminars, Workshops and Symposia for purposes of informing members and other interested parties on current research, legislation and practices in all phases of employee reward programs including compensation, wages, salaries, incentives, employee benefits and other related forms of employee remuneration. To encourage, promote, and publish research in the field of employee motivation, morale, behavior, performance appraisal, innovative pay and reward systems, productivity management techniques and other functions relative to compensation. To sponsor, support and distribute educational publications pertaining to compensation matters to members, schools, libraries, and other interested parties. To encourage, assist and participate with other educational institutions in stimulating interest in and providing curriculum assistance for courses in the field of compensation, rewards and motivation. QUESTION 4D: OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: The Organization also produces and sells its own books, publications and surveys in the field related to Total Reward programs. This will include Advertising, Publicity and Career Center revenue generated through these programs EXPENSE: $1,623,927 REVENUE: 373,832
PART VI: GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION A. GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT
QUESTION 6. THE ORGANZIATION DOES HAVE MEMBERS. THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS: REGULAR MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND MUST BE ENGAGED IN EITHER DESIGNING, ESTABLISHING, EXECUTING, ADMINISTERING OR MANAGING THE COMPENSATION FUNCTIONS. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ARE NON-VOTING AND ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIELD OF COMPENSATION. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT HOLD ANY ELECTIVE OFFICE, REGIONAL OR NATIONAL. QUESTION 7A. The members elect directors. QUESTION 7B. THE MEMBERS ARE TO BE NOTIFIED OF ANY AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES AND CAN RESCIND ANY CHANGES BY A MAJORITY VOTE. SECTION B. POLICIES QUESTION 11b. The tax return is prepared by an outside ACCOUNTING firm. Internally, the completed tax return is reviewed by the CFO, Controller AND PRESIDENT. After the tax return has been filed, a copy will be distributed for review to the WorldatWork Executive Committee, WHICH INCLUDES THE BOARD CHAIR AND Secretary/Treasurer. QUESTION 12C. The organization's conflict of interest policy is posted to the organization's intranet and accessible to all staff and board members. Staff and board members are obligated to review the policy, at least annually, and complete a review and acknowledgement process indicating that they have read and will abide by these provisions. Clear guidance is provided regarding steps to be taken to report a concern or conflict. In addition, these documents provide clear definitions of responsibility relating to investigations of concerns, and resolution. QUESTION 15. Periodically the Executive Committee of WorldatWork contracts with external subject matter experts to complete an independent and thorough review of compensation practices for the President, Vice Presidents and other key employees that are recognized members of the Management Team. The most recent review was completed in the 4th quarter of 2008 and included development of guidelines to complete the competitive assessment for designated positions, a determination of competitive data, compilation of findings and development of compensation plan actions. Final 2009 compensation decisions for these positions were made by the Executive Committee and implemented in the 1st quarter of 2009. SECTION C. DISCLOSURE QUESTION 19. Governance, By-Laws, Annual Report and other important information are posted on the organization's website for public review. Selected information from the Audited Financial Statements is included in the Annual Report which is posted on the Company website and accessible by the Public. Audited Financial Statements are available by request. Conflict of Interest policy is not posted on the website per se, but there is a section referencing Standards of Professional Practice that addresses conflict of interest.
PART XI: RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
LINE 5: OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
CUMULATIVE TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT $(88,904)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.