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
ADA Foundation
Employer identification number
36-6132046
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?
................
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
..............................................
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
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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.") .
7,478,317
7,717,109
7,591,699
6,234,930
5,702,157
34,724,212
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......
2,441,638
1,372,933
1,831,744
1,842,145
1,883,656
9,372,116
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.
9,919,955
9,090,042
9,423,443
8,077,075
7,585,813
44,096,328
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
3,202,523
3,435,452
3,233,193
2,918,828
3,691,640
16,481,636
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..
3,202,523
3,435,452
3,233,193
2,918,828
3,691,640
16,481,636
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
27,614,692
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...
9,919,955
9,090,042
9,423,443
8,077,075
7,585,813
44,096,328
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
496,173
656,520
569,850
4,440,965
428,567
6,592,075
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
496,173
656,520
569,850
4,440,965
428,567
6,592,075
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.)
39,033
45,545
19,948
64,568
7,493
176,587
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
10,455,161
9,792,107
10,013,241
12,582,608
8,021,873
50,864,990
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
54.290 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
55.656 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
12.960 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
12.759 %
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 (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
ADA Foundation
Employer identification number
36-6132046
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1B
INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS
SOME OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ADA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOT CONSIDERED INDEPENDENT BECAUSE THEY RECEIVE REIMBURSEMENT FROM THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION OF STATED AMOUNTS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS FOR SUCH GENERAL EXPENSES AS POSTAGE, TELEPHONE AND SECRETARIAL ASSISTANCE. SUBSTANTIATION OF SUCH EXPENSES IS NOT REQUIRED FOR REIMBURSEMENT. THESE AMOUNTS ARE REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE RECIPIENTS. ADDITIONALLY, THERE IS A DIFFERENCE IN VOTING RIGHTS. THE FOUNDATION'S PRESIDENT ONLY VOTES ON AN ISSUE IF THE BOARD MEMBERS' VOTE RESULTS IN A TIE.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION IS THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ADA FOUNDATION.
FORM 990 , PART VI , LINE 7A
ELECTIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY
THE MEMBER ELECTS FOUR MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 REVIEW
THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT PRIOR TO FILING. FINANCIAL INFORMATION WAS COMPARED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOOKS AND RECORDS. RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS AND ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS REVIEWED FOR APPROPRIATENESS. ADDITIONALLY, THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WILL BE SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AFTER FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
THERE IS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES AT THE DIRECTOR LEVEL AND ABOVE ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM EACH YEAR. IN-HOUSE LEGAL COUNSEL COLLECT AND REVIEW RESPONSES AND DETERMINE NECESSARY ACTION, IF ANY. INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE A DISCLOSED CONFLICT RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM DISCUSSION, AND DO NOT VOTE IF THERE IS A DIRECT CONFLICT.
FORM 99O, PART VI, LINE 15B
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION, WHO WAS ALSO THE SECRETARY OF THE ADA FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, DETERMINES AND REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS COMPARABILITY DATA ON ANNUAL EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS
THE ADA FOUNDATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
OUR LEGACY-OUR FUTURE (OLOF) PROGRAM RELATED EXPENSES $64,899 GRANTS NONE REVENUE NONE Our Legacy-Our Future (OLOF) is not a fundraising entity or campaign for the ADA Foundation. OLOF is a program of the ADA Foundation whose purpose is to lead a collaborative effort of various partner organizations: dental schools, specialty organizations and other dental organizations to raise awareness of the challenges facing dental education in the U. S. and to promote a culture of philanthropy within dentistry that will address these issues. The OLOF campaign did not and was never intended to raise funds for the ADA Foundation itself. Its goal is to help partner organizations to collectively raise $500 million to address the issues facing the future of dental education by the end of 2014.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENTS 2,086,755
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4
The ADA Foundation ("Foundation") Bylaws were amended and restated September 2010. A summary of the relevant provisions is set forth below. The sole member of the Foundation is the American Dental Association acting through its Board of Trustees on behalf of its House of Delegates ("Member"). The Board of Directors of the Foundation is comprised of 20 members. In addition, the President of the Foundation is an ex officio member of the Board without the right to vote, except that the President casts the deciding vote in case of a tie. The Member has the right to elect four directors (the "ADA Directors"). The Board of Directors of the Foundation has the right to elect 16 directors. Previous to amendment, all of the members of the Foundation board were elected by the ADA.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7B
The Bylaws of the Foundation provide that the Member has the right to vote on the following: Amendment or repeal of the Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation; Any amendment of the Bylaws that would change any of the rights of the Member, including the right to elect the ADA Directors; The election and removal of ADA Directors; the removal of directors as provided in 805 ICLS 105/108.35(d) of the Illinois Not For Profit Corporation Act; Any merger of the Foundation; The dissolution of the Foundation The disposition of all or substantially all of the assets of the Foundation
FORM 990, PART VII
Dr. David Whiston is the president of the organization. The president is not a standing voting director of the board of directors. The president only votes if there is a tie.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.