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 Service Organizations Inc
Employer identification number
13-1610451
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.") ....
58,931,384
75,715,027
79,893,014
100,897,551
119,578,427
435,015,403
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..
58,931,384
75,715,027
79,893,014
100,897,551
119,578,427
435,015,403
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.
435,015,403
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..
58,931,384
75,715,027
79,893,014
100,897,551
119,578,427
435,015,403
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,886,235
2,322,455
2,075,027
1,597,763
217,420
8,098,900
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
145,342
137,553
200,950
111,649
114,098
709,592
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
1,689,982
298,160
772,902
685,403
1,353,667
4,800,114
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
448,624,009
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
37,439,314
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
96.967 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.257 %
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
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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
....
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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
United Service Organizations Inc
Employer identification number
13-1610451
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Question 1
Mission
The USO's mission is to enhance the quality of life of the U.S. armed forces personnel and their families worldwide and to create a cooperative relationship between U.S. military communities and involved or supporting civilian communities. The "mission statement" of the organization as adopted by board is as follows: "the USO lifts the spirits of America's troops and their families."
Form 990, Part III, Question 4a
Program Service #1
USO facilities included over 160 locations in 2010 (including 13 mobile canteens and 20 chartered centers). Locations are in US, Europe, Asia, Kuwait, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Persian Gulf. Provide care packages, telephone cards, free access to the internet, and other means of communication to allow military personnel access to their families while away from home. Promote intercultural understanding and orientation to new communities, culture and historical tours into local international communities. Provide family and community recreation, refreshments, holiday activities, videos, music, and literature. Provide language translation, transportation options, currency conversion, area maps and guidance. In 2010, military personnel and their families visited USO locations more than 8 million times.
Form 990, Part III, Question 4b
Program Service #2
Provide concerts, comedy shows, sports clinics, and celebrity handshake tours to military personnel and their families around the world. Various well known entertainers traveled to 21 countries, entertaining more than 367,000 service members and their families
Form 990, Part III, Question 4c
Program Service #3
Provide awareness and outreach programs in support of the military and their families.
Form 990, Part III, Question 4d
Program Service #4
USO Foundation was incorporated as a supporting organization on March 22, 2007 to carry out and support the general charitable purposes of USO. On January 20, 2010 and February 2, 2010, the funds constituting the corpus of the "Spirit of Hope Endowment" were transferred to the Foundation.
Form 990, Part V, Question 4b
Countries in which USO holds a financial interest
Italy Korea United Arab Emirates Japan
Form 990, Part VI, Question 6
Members and Stockholders of the organization:
The membership of the USO shall consist of two classes of members: (1) Voting members consisting of: members of USO's Board of Governors during their term of service and (2) Non-voting members consisting of: members of the Armed Forces of the United States currently on active duty; representatives, as may be designated by USO's Board of Governors, from the organizations set forth in USO's Congressional Charter; up to Nine persons designated by the President of the United States, their term of membership being coterminous with such President's incumbency; and any other persons who meet the criteria established by the Board of Governors for membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Question 7a
Members Who May Elect One or More Members of the Governing Body:
At the annual meeting, the voting members shall elect members of the Board of Governors and take such other action as may be appropriately submitted to them by the Board of Governors. Election of the Board of Governors, or action on any other matters, shall be by the affirmative vote of the majority of voting members present in person or by proxy and entitled to vote at the meeting, provided those present in person or by proxy constitute a quorum.
Form 990, Part VI, Question 11b
Review of 990
A copy of the draft 990 was provided to all board members, officers, and key employees prior to its filing with the IRS. The process was conducted in May 2011. Meeting minutes reflect the review and discussion of the IRS form 990 at the finance committee meeting held in May. An outside accounting firm prepares and reviews the Form 990.
Form 990, Part VI, Question 12c
Compliance with Conflict of Interest Policies:
The conflict of interest policy is the policy that requires USO's Governors, Officers, and other employees to avoid any situation which may constitute a conflict of interest, that is, any situation which an individual uses or could use his or her position with the USO for personal gain to an individual, members of the individual's family, or other organizations with whom the individual is affiliated, to the actual or potential detriment of the USO. The Board of Governors has established a policy with reference to conflicts of interest applicable to the Board of Governors. Disclosure of potential conflicts are reviewed by CEO, CFO and outside counsel. Any individuals that have a conflict of interest are prohibited from deliberations and voting on a transaction.
Form 990, Part VI, Question 15a and b
Process for Determining Compensation:
The compensation is established by the USO Board of Governors after an independent, outside review of industry surveys, compensation studies and other data to ensure that executive compensation is within the range of that paid to comparable executives of comparable organizations for comparable services and therefore reasonable.
Form 990, Part VI, Question 19
How the Organization Makes its Documents Available to the Public:
Financial statements are made available on the USO website. The Governing documents and conflict of interest policies are made available upon request.
Form 990, Part VII, Section B
Highest Paid Independent Contractors
Worth Linen Associates, Inc. Direct Mail 4,463,258 535 Fifth Ave, 31st Fl. New York, NY 10017 Polaris Dirct Printing 2,327,618 300 Technology Floor Hookset, NH 03106 International Data Management Data Management 1,431,015 490 White Pond Drive Akron, OH 44320 Professional Marketing Services,Inc. Sourcing/Dist. 1,364,621 200 Benton Street Stratford, CT 06615 VEE Corporation Entertain. Support 1,656,428 800 Lasalle Avenue, Ste. 1750 Minneapolis, MN 55402
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 8c
Net Loss From Fundraising Events
Net income from fundraising events is $1,406,968, of which $834,599 is attributable to the annual USO Gala. The presentation of net loss from fundraising events of $1,177,272 as shown on Part VIII LN 8C is misleading due to the exclusion of the portion of gross receipts that are considered contributions. These amounts are reported as fundraising events contributions on Part VIII LN 1C. The contribution portion is calculated as the difference between the contributor's payment and the retail value of what is provided from the fundraising event.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Explanation of Changes in Net Assets/Fund Balances:
Unrealized Gains: 142,689
Schedule B, Schedule of Contibutors
Employee Pledges
Mr. Gibson pledged $225,000 to the USO, Inc. in 2010 in support of the Operation Enduring Care Capital Campaign.
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