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
NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS
Employer identification number
52-0914250
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.") ....
10,060,809
10,112,323
9,660,302
11,184,843
14,369,849
55,388,126
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..
10,060,809
10,112,323
9,660,302
11,184,843
14,369,849
55,388,126
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.
55,388,126
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..
10,060,809
10,112,323
9,660,302
11,184,843
14,369,849
55,388,126
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
442,372
633,143
766,003
336,767
209,881
2,388,166
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
5,145
5,145
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).
57,781,437
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
105,630,447
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
95.860 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.320 %
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
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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))
......
17
18
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
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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
NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS
Employer identification number
52-0914250
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THERE SHALL BE A COUNCIL OF STATE COURT REPRESENTATIVES (HEREINAFTER, THE "COUNCIL") WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES AND THE MEMBERS OF THE CONFERENCE OF STATE COURT ADMINISTRATORS. EACH MEMBER OF THE COUNCIL SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE TWO CONFERENCES. THE FUNCTIONS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL BE: TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRESCRIBED BY ARTICLE I, SECTION 2 (E) (THE ELECTION PROCEDURE SHALL BE GOVERNED BY SECTION 8 OF ARTICLE I); TO PROVIDE LIAISON BETWEEN THE VARIOUS STATE OR OTHER JUDICIAL SYSTEMS AND BOARD, OFFICERS AND STAFF OF THE CORPORATION; TO SUPPORT AND FACILITATE THE WORK OF THE CORPORATION; AND TO RECOMMEND GENERAL POLICIES FOR THE CONSIDERATON AND GUIDANCE OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (HEREINAFTER THE "BOARD") SHALL BE COMPOSED OF THE FOLLOWING PERSONS: (A) THE INCUMBENT PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT AND FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES; (B) THE INCUMBENT PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT AND FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF STATE COURT ADMINISTRATORS; (C) FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR COURT MANAGEMENT, A PERSON SELECTED BY THAT ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO SHALL BE AN OFFICER AT THE TIME OF SELECTION AND WHO SHALL SERVE A NON-RENEWABLE TERM OF THREE YEARS PROVIDED THAT THE POSITION SHALL BECOME VACANT IF THE PERSON CEASES TO BE A MEMBER OF THAT ASSOCIATION; (D) THE PAST PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF CHIEF JUSTICES, PAST PRESIDENT OF THE CONFERENCE OF STATE COURT ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION. THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION SHALL HAVE NO VOTE ON THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
FORM 990 INFORMATION IS PROVIDED BY MANAGEMENT TO RAFFA, P.C. , WHO PREPARES AND SIGNS THE RETURNS AS PREPARER, THE DRAFT IS PROVIDED IN FULL TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING, AFTER WHICH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE DISTRIBUTES AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE DRAFT 990 TO THE FULL BOARD VIA EMAIL, FOR THEIR INFORMATION AND COMMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVED THE FOLLOWING POLICY AND PRACTICE: ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE BOTH ANNUALLY AND WHENEVER A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES, 1) HAVING READ THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ACKNOWLEDGING UNDERSTANDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND INDICATING COMPLIANCE TO SUCH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; AND 2) DISCLOSE ANY INTERESTS, RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS, ACTIVITIES, JOBS, AND TRANSACTIONS THAT SHOULD BE SUBJECT TO REVIEW. THE DESIGNATED SENIOR MANAGER OR PRESIDENT THEN REVIEWS AND SIGNS OFF ON THE DISCLOSURE, INDICATING WHETHER ANY ACTIVITY DISCLOSED IS APPROVED OR NOT. THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND SECRETARY OF THE CENTER ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEING THAT THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED AND DISCLOSURES ARE SUBMITTED BY ALL PERSONS. COPIES OF THE DISCLOSURES ARE KEPT FOR 10 YEARS. SHOULD A CONFLICT BE DISCLOSED, THE BOARD MEMBER IS RECUSED FROM VOTING ON THE RELATED ACTION BEFORE THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO INCLUDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWING ACTUAL PERFORMANCE OUTCOMES AGAINST WRITTEN OBJECTIVES AND RATING THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE. THE HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICE PROVIDES TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS COMPARABILITY DATA FROM RELEVANT SOURCES SUCH AS WORLDATWORK, GUIDESTAR SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER SOURCES. THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND SALARY INCREASE PROCESS IS TYPICALLY CONDUCTED AT THE FALL MEETING OF THE BOARD. RESULTS OF THE BOARD ACTION IS DOCUMENTED IN A LETTER SIGNED BY THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND DIRECTED TO EITHER THE CFO OR HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 790,216.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.