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
COMMONWEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
25-1826445
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.)
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2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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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.)
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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
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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
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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.") ....
4,265,471
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
18,288,248
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..
4,265,471
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
18,288,248
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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
18,288,248
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
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Amounts from line 4..
4,265,471
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
18,288,248
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9,143
10,456
1,159
995
1,441
23,194
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).
18,311,442
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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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
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Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
99.870 %
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Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.870 %
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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
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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
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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
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
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Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
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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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
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
COMMONWEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
25-1826445
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
01. Form 990 governing body review (Part VI, line 11)
CRIs Form 990 is distributed to all Board of Director members prior to its due date Each member is requested to review the return in detail ask questions regarding any data contained in the return and formally acknowledge acceptance and approval of the return and its contents prior to the return being filed
02. Conflict of interest policy compliance (Part VI, line 12c)
Under the coordination of its related organization Concurrent Technologies Corporation CTC CRI employs a formal internal electronic portal that requires key staff to properly disclose any interest or financial holding This information is reviewed by the CTC Ethics Officer to determine if potential or actual conflicts of interest exist CTCs Ethics Officer is responsible for seeing that compliance with the electronic reporting system is enforced and that each conflict statement is updated annually When conflicts of interest are identified they are adjudicated by the Ethics Officer and an assessment is provided to CTCs President & CEO the Chairman of CTCs and CRIs Board and each Board of Director member
03. CEO, executive director, top management comp (Part VI, line 15a)
Under coordination with its related organization Concurrent Technologies Corporation CTC an annual external independent compensation and benefits consultant is engaged to evaluate relevant market-competitive compensation for CRIs Chief Executive OfficerPresident Using nationally recognized and proprietary survey sources the consultant provides a comprehensive report comparing the composite market data to actual compensation paid by CRI Benchmark data is used to compare base compensation total cash compensation and total compensation In addition an annual compensation examination and comparison of peer corporations IRS Form 990 reporting is used to determine market appropriateness The President of CRI is also an officer of CTC and his compensation is determined by CTC
04. Governing documents, etc, available to public (Part VI, line 19)
CRI makes all of its governing documents conflict of interest policies and its annual Form 990 available to the public upon request Requests may be made in writing via telephone or in person to CRIs PresidentDirector
05. Audited by an independent accountant (Part XII, line 2b)
It is CRIs practice to undergo its annual external audit and produce its audited financial statements in accordance with this audit process by August 15 of each year The annual A-133 audit is performed in conjunction with the annual financial statement audit with the A-133 audit report produced by September 15 of each year CRI contracts with an independent national public accounting firm to perform both audits
06. General explanation attachment
Organizations Mission and Significant Activities CRIs primary exempt purpose is improvement of the Nations industrial competitiveness through effective development and transfer of leading-edge technologies SCHEDULE R - PART V Transactions with Related Organizations Line 1e - Under an existing Financing and Security Agreement held by Concurrent Technologies Corporation CTC with a syndicate of financial institutions CRI is a named party under this agreement with their respective individual assets pledged as collateral Part of the streamlined business process created by this agreement requires CTC to serve as the primary cash custodian initiating all cash borrowings and repayments on behalf of itself and its affiliates By virtue of this agreement and despite the cross-collateralized nature of the assets CTC and each of its affiliates are individually responsible for their respective share of borrowings from the lender CTC accounts for each affiliates share accordingly SCHEDULE R - PART V Transactions with Related Organizations Line 1j - Given the affiliates operating presence to the proximity of CTC CTC routinely allows an affiliate to occupy a small amount of space within its facilities The affiliate is responsible for its proportionate share of the cost of maintenance utilities and equipment usage if any CTC imposes a monthly facilities fee to cover these expenses Annual usage and expense examinations are made to determine the appropriateness of this monthly fee and any required fee increases are made in accordance with its findings SCHEDULE R - PART V Transactions with Related Organizations Line 1l - In an effort to eliminate the duplication of staff and reduce the infrastructure required of its controlled affiliates CTC performs all general and administrative functions on behalf of each affiliate These tasks include accounts receivable and contract billing accounts payable and purchasing payroll and employee benefits and other general administrative functions Transactions are properly recorded in the books of the respective affiliate and CTC assesses each affiliate a prorated support charge to cover its costs of performing these services CTC does not assess any fees in excess of CTCs actual cost SCHEDULE R - PART V Transactions with Related Organizations Line 1o - During the normal course of performing the general and administrative function of each affiliate CTC may incur costs other than administrative costs specific to an affiliate that must be reimbursed by that affiliate These costs are properly recorded in the books of the respective affiliate with corresponding reimbursement of these expenses to CTC All reimbursements are made at cost with no administrative fee paid to CTC PART IX - Statement of Functional Expenses Line 7 Column C CRI utilizes certain government employees under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act IPA Under these agreements CRI is reimbursed for all employee-related costs it incurs The reimbursements received from the government are recorded as a reduction to CRIs general and administrative expenses The negative expense reflected on Line 7 Column C is a result of these IPA reimbursements
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.