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
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
53-0205890
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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
...................................................
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.") .
6,045,674
3,703,445
3,760,072
3,869,140
3,376,169
20,754,500
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......
88,630,766
90,940,893
96,050,799
102,030,463
103,870,257
481,523,178
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.
94,676,440
94,644,338
99,810,871
105,899,603
107,246,426
502,277,678
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
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.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
502,277,678
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...
94,676,440
94,644,338
99,810,871
105,899,603
107,246,426
502,277,678
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
20,877,517
13,176,962
10,328,214
10,292,416
11,706,942
66,382,051
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
10,021,578
9,025,010
9,073,408
9,216,480
37,336,476
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
20,877,517
23,198,540
19,353,224
19,365,824
20,923,422
103,718,527
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.)
377,095
416,667
423,440
0
0
1,217,202
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
115,931,052
118,259,545
119,587,535
125,265,427
128,169,848
607,213,407
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
82.718 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
83.583 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
17.081 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
15.784 %
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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
53-0205890
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY GOVERNING ITS COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH YEAR NEW APA COUNCIL AND BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE TRAINING FROM APA LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING APA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, HOW TO IDENTIFY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND HOW TO HANDLE POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WHEN THEY ARISE. IN ADDITION EACH YEAR ALL GOVERNANCE MEMBERS RECEIVE AN EDUCATIVE SET OF MATERIALS REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND SELF EVALUATION WORKSHEETS TO TEST AWARENESS. EACH GOVERNANCE MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A WRITTEN CONFIRMATION THAT SHE OR HE WILL ABIDE BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND TO DISCLOSE INTEREST OR RELATIONSHIPS THAT MAY POSE CONFLICTS. AT EACH MEETING OF THE COUNCIL, ALL MEMBERS ARE REMINDED THAT THEY ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WHICH IS PRINTED IN THE ASSOCIATION RULES AND POSTED ON APA'S WEBSITE. ALL APA EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A FINANCIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATE ANNUALLY.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11b
THE APA AUDIT SUBCOMMITTEE PERFORMS A THOROUGH REVIEW OF A DRAFT OF THE IRS FORM 990, AS DOES MANAGEMENT. SUBSEQUENT TO THEIR REVIEWS THE RETURN IS FINALIZED AND FORWARDED, VIA E-MAIL, TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B
APA IS GOVERNED BY A COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES COMPRISED OF 174 MEMBERS WHICH MEETS TWICE A YEAR, AND ITS SMALLER 12 MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SETS COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT PURSUANT TO A COMPENSATION POLICY. THE FULL BOARD SETS COMPENSATION FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO), THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (CFO) AND THE DEPUTY CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (DCEO) BASED ON, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COMPARABILITY DATA FROM AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, PERFORMANCE MEASURES, AND A REVIEW FOR REASONABLENESS. FOR COMPENSATION FOR ASSOCIATION SENIOR EXECUTIVES OTHER THAN THE CEO, CFO AND DCEO, THE CEO MAKES COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE PERSONNEL AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (PCC) OF THE BOARD BASED PRIMARILY ON PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABILITY DATA. IN ADDITION THE PCC REVIEWS, ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, THE CONTRACT PERIOD AND COMPENSATION FOR ANY OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ASSOCIATION AS DEFINED IN THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE 990. CONTEMPORARY MINUTES OF THE DELIBERATION AND DECISIONS OF THE BOARD AND PCC ARE MAINTAINED. THE OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE HONORARIA FOR SERVICE ON THE BOARD. THESE HONORARIA ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES AND SET OUT IN THE COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES "SELECTED SPENDING POLICY" GUIDELINES. THE MEMBERS OF COUNCIL DO NOT RECEIVE HONORARIA, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOES NOT HAVE A ROLE IN REVIEWING, SETTING OR RECOMMENDING THE AMOUNT OF ITS OWN HONORARIA.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND ON APA'S WEBSITE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
The Science Directorate supports the integrity and infrastructure of psychological science and helps prepare tomorrow's behavioral scientists. Its programs include research and travel grants for graduate students (159 grants in 2010), disseminating information about the psychology workforce (more than 25 presentations, reports, and briefs; hundreds of data tables posted), supporting advanced research training for faculty and students (4 training sessions, more than 100 participants attending in 2010), and archiving information important to the discipline (over 1900 new items added, over 700 requests satisfied in 2010). The APA Public Interest Directorate applies the science and practice of psychology to the fundamental problems of human welfare and social justice and the promotion of equitable and just treatment of all segments of society through education, training, and public policy. In 2010 the Directorate managed nearly $3.2 million in federal and foundation grants addressing violence prevention and child maltreatment; HIV/AIDS research, prevention, and care; public education and training about sexual orientation; postpartum depression; SES-related cancer disparities; and work, stress, and health. Among numerous 2010 APA-funded programs and activities were advocacy related to provisions in the new health reform law and to the repeal of the military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy; guidelines for evaluating dementia and age-related cognitive decline; refugee families and children in the U.S.; public education addressing sexual orientation; development of a recovery oriented curriculum for psychologists; homelessness; prevention of violence and child maltreatment; women's leadership in psychology; and the sexualization of girls. The APA Practice Directorate supports a variety of initiatives on behalf of practicing psychologists and consumers of psychological services including: advocacy for access to psychological testing/assessment and intervention services for consumers; development of practice guidelines; a public education campaign focusing on Mind/Body Health and the connection between psychological and physical health; the annual Stress in America Survey; the APA Help Center, a web-based platform for consumer information; the Psychologically Healthy Workplace Program; an annual State Leadership Conference for more than 500 psychology leaders throughout the US and Canada; educational and professional development materials for practitioners; and, a Disaster Response Network in cooperation with the American Red Cross.
VOTING MEMBERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 1A, 1B
APA IS GOVERNED BY A COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES COMPRISED OF 174 MEMBERS WHICH MEETS TWICE A YEAR, AND ITS SMALLER BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHICH IS COMPRISED OF APA'S FIVE OFFICERS, PLUS SEVEN AT-LARGE-MEMBERS WHO ARE ALSO COUNCIL MEMBERS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS AT LEAST SIX, AND OFTEN AS MANY AS TEN TIMES A YEAR IN PERSON, IN ADDITION TO BI-MONTHLY MEETINGS BY CONFERENCE CALL. ALL VOTING BOARD MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS THE ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT OF COUNCIL, SUPERVISES THE WORK OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND EXERCISES GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE ASSOCIATION. IN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN THE ANNUAL MEETINGS OF COUNCIL, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS AUTHORITY TO TAKE SUCH ACTIONS AS ARE NECESSARY FOR THE CONDUCT OF THE ASSOCIATION'S AFFAIRS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE BYLAWS AND THE POLICIES OF COUNCIL. IF AN EMERGENCY IS DECLARED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD HAS THE POWER TO TAKE ACTIONS AS THOUGH SUCH ACTIONS WERE TAKEN BY COUNCIL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTS OF THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, THE PAST PRESIDENT, THE RECORDING SECRETARY, THE TREASURER, THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (WITHOUT VOTE), THE APAGS REPRESENTATIVE TO THE COUNCIL OF REPRESENTATIVES, AND SIX OTHERS ELECTED BY A PREFERENTIAL BALLOT BY THOSE MEMBERS HOLDING SEATS ON COUNCIL.
FAMILY/BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2
AS AN ASSOCIATION OF PSYCHOLOGISTS, OUR MEMBERS ROUTINELY DO BUSINESS WITH EACH OTHER, INCLUDING COUNCIL MEMBERS DOING BUSINESS WITH EACH OTHER.
MEMBERSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6, 7A, & 7B
APA IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS.
REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE ORGANIZATION
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN D
Amounts paid to Board members are for honoraria associated with Board roles, editorial fees and other honoraria.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAIN ON INVESTMENT 6,142,449 UNREALIZED HOLDING LOSSES ON INTEREST RATE SWAPS (3,188,961) REVENUE ON FORM 990 NOT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (2,745,582) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OF AFFILIATES 2,589,057 ---------- 2,796,963
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.