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 COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
35-6007147
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?
................
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.") .
978,675
958,371
1,145,263
1,019,294
1,114,349
5,215,952
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......
2,067,978
2,284,401
2,072,903
2,090,106
2,105,872
10,621,260
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.
3,046,653
3,242,772
3,218,166
3,109,400
3,220,221
15,837,212
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.)
15,837,212
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...
3,046,653
3,242,772
3,218,166
3,109,400
3,220,221
15,837,212
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
174,876
198,952
401,465
179,555
188,373
1,143,221
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
174,876
198,952
401,465
179,555
188,373
1,143,221
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.)
30,715
24,127
18,810
22,744
52,173
148,569
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
3,252,244
3,465,851
3,638,441
3,311,699
3,460,767
17,129,002
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
92.458 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.2 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
6.674 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
6.2 %
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
Part III Line 12 Other Income consists primarily of mailing list sales and rental income.
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
NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
35-6007147
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P01_S00_L01
Form 990, Part I, Line 1
THE NATIONAL COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION (NCA) ADVANCES COMMUNICATION AS THE DISCIPLINE THAT STUDIES ALL FORMS, MODES AND MEDIA AND CONSEQUENCES OF COMMUNICATION THROUGH HUMANISTIC, SOCIAL SCIENTIFIC AND AESTHETIC INQUIRY. NCA SERVICES THE SCHOLARS, TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ITS MEMBERS BY ENABLING AND SUPPORTING THEIR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING. DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AND PROMOTING FREE AND ETHICAL COMMUNICATION, NCA PROMOTES THE WIDESPREAD APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE, THE APPLICATION OF COMPETENT COMMUNICATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COMMUNICATION TO SOLVE HUMAN PROBLEMS.
F990_P06_S0A_L06
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS NCA HAS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS WHO ARE COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT MEMBERS.
F990_P06_S0A_L07a
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
FOUR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE ELECTED BY THE FULL MEMBERSHIP. FOUR MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY
F990_P06_S0A_L07b
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
SOME DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD REQUIRE APPROVAL FROM THE ASSOCIATION'S LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY OR THE FULL MEMBERSHIP. THEY INCLUDE ELECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ELECTION OF MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD AND REPLACEMENT OF SOME MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, PERSONNEL FOR SOME GOVERNANCE COMMITTEES, ELECTION OF EDITORS, AND ACTION ON RESOLUTIONS.
F990_P06_S0B_L11a
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11a
DRAFT FORM 990 WAS SENT TO THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING BODY FOR COMMENTS BEFORE IT WAS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
MONITORING & ENFORCEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM. IF A CONFLICT IS DISCLOSED, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH CONFLICT MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECTS THE INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. A COVERED OFFICIAL WHOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MAY NOT DEBATE, VOTE OR OTHERWISE PARTICIPATE IN SUCH DETERMINATION. IF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO DETERMINE AN APPROPRIATE REMEDY. SUCH REMEDY MAY INCLUDE, FOR EXAMPLE, THE RECUSAL OF THE CONFLICTED COVERED OFFICIAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN CERTAIN MATTERS PENDING BEFORE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR OTHER NCA BODY.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
DIRECTORS DO NOT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THE APPROVAL BODY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COMPENSATION INCLUDES THE ASSOCIATION'S PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE BOARD. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED FROM THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY PUBLISHED BY ASAE AS WELL AS FORM 990 DATA FROM COMPARABLE SCHOLARLY SOCIETIES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION (WHICH INCLUDES THE FINANCE BOARD) APPROVES THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION BUDGET FOR THE ASSOCIATION'S STAFF. IT IS THEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO ALLOCATE THE TOTAL COMPENSATION BUDGET ACROSS INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYEES. COMPARABILITY DATA IS USED FROM THE GREATER WASHINGTON AREA ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS STUDY PUBLISHED BY ASAE AS WELL AS FORM 990 DATA FROM COMPARABLE SCHOLARLY SOCIETIES IN THE WASHINGTON, D.C. AREA.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ASSOCIATION POSTS ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ON ITS WEBSITE THEREBY MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. COPIES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
F990_P10_S00_L26
Form 990, Part X, Line 26
Beginning of year amounts have been restated to conform with current year
F990_P10_S00_L33
Form 990, Part X, Line 33
Beginning of year amounts have been reclassified to conform with current year
F990_P11_S00_L05
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Unrealized gains on investments
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.