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
HIAS INC
Employer identification number
13-5633307
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.") ....
13,998,054
9,782,453
17,606,988
20,484,336
20,998,660
82,870,491
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..
13,998,054
9,782,453
17,606,988
20,484,336
20,998,660
82,870,491
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.
82,870,491
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..
13,998,054
9,782,453
17,606,988
20,484,336
20,998,660
82,870,491
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,944,893
3,591,610
515,223
882,166
2,048,873
10,982,765
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..
292,980
1,000,766
758,343
300,766
404,452
2,757,307
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
96,610,563
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
1,762,487
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
85.780 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
84.600 %
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
.............
18
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, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: LOAN ADMINISTRATION FEES
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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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
HIAS INC
Employer identification number
13-5633307
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE HIAS PRESIDENT AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS PERFORM A DETAILED REVIEW OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS SIMILARLY REVIEWED IN DETAIL AND SIGNATURE-APPROVED BY THE HIAS VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
1. RATIONALE OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND SENIOR STAFF MEMBERS OF HIAS (COLLECTIVELY, "SENIOR OFFICIALS") HAVE A FIDUCIARY DUTY TO CONDUCT ALL BUSINESS OF HIAS IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIAS. THIS DUTY REQUIRES THAT ALL DECISIONS AND ACTIONS OF SENIOR OFFICIALS ON BEHALF OF HIAS MUST BE MADE OR TAKEN SOLELY WITH A VIEW TO, AND WITH AN INTENTION TO, PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF HIAS. SENIOR OFFICIALS ARE LIKELY TO BE, AND INDEED SHOULD BE, PERSONS WITH SUBSTANTIAL INVOLVEMENT IN BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS. IT WOULD BE VERY DIFFICULT, OR PERHAPS IMPOSSIBLE, FOR HIAS TO RECRUIT COMPETENT LEADERSHIP FROM PEOPLE ENTIRELY FREE OF POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH HIAS. THE BEST WAY TO PROTECT HIAS FROM THE TAINT OF ACTUAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IS FOR HIAS TO REQUIRE SENIOR OFFICIALS TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ADVANCE. WITH THIS INFORMATION IN HAND AT THE OUTSET, HIAS CAN TAKE ACTION TO PREVENT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST FROM TAINTING THE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS OF HIAS. SUCH ACTION WILL CONSIST OF, AMONG OTHER MEASURES, EXCLUDING THE CONFLICTED SENIOR OFFICIAL FROM ANY VOTE REGARDING THE SPECIFIC MATTER, ALTHOUGH DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES THE CONFLICTED INDIVIDUAL MAY OR MAY NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION REGARDING THAT MATTER. 2. DEFINITIONS A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" EXISTS FOR A SENIOR OFFICIAL WHEN S/HE: (I) DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY (I.E., THROUGH A FAMILY MEMBER, AS HEREINAFTER DEFINED) DOES OR SEEKS TO DO BUSINESS WITH, OR RECEIVES OR SEEKS TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM, HIAS OR ANY AFFILIATED AGENCY OR BENEFICIARY AGENCY (AS HEREINAFTER RESPECTIVELY DEFINED); (II) HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT (I.E., THROUGH A FAMILY MEMBER) OWNERSHIP INTEREST OR INVESTMENT IN AN ORGANIZATION DOING OR SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH, OR RECEIVING OR SEEKING TO RECEIVE ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM, HIAS OR ANY AFFILIATED AGENCY OR BENEFICIARY AGENCY; (III) RECEIVES ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM ANY PERSON OR ORGANIZATION WHO DOES OR SEEKS TO DO BUSINESS WITH HIAS OR ANY AFFILIATED AGENCY OR BENEFICIARY AGENCY; OR (IV) IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, INFLUENTIAL EMPLOYEE OR CONSULTANT OF ANY AFFILIATED AGENCY OR BENEFICIARY AGENCY. THE "AFFILIATED AGENCIES" AND "BENEFICIARY AGENCIES" MEAN THOSE AGENCIES LISTED ON ATTACHMENT A HERETO. A "FAMILY MEMBER" OF AN INDIVIDUAL MEANS THE SPOUSE, CHILDREN, GRANDCHILDREN, SIBLINGS AND PARENTS OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL. 3. DISCLOSURE ALL SENIOR OFFICIALS SHALL SUBMIT TO HIAS AN INITIAL WRITTEN DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AND, THEREAFTER, ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, IN THE FORM OF ATTACHMENT B HERETO OR SUCH OTHER FORM AS MAY BE UTILIZED BY HIAS FROM TIME TO TIME, ATTESTING THAT: S/HE UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; AND EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY DESCRIBED IN THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, NEITHER S/HE NOR, TO THE BEST OF HIS/HER KNOWLEDGE, ANY OF HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS, HAS DURING THE PAST 12 MONTHS BEEN ENGAGED IN, OR ANTICIPATES AT ANY TIME IN THE FUTURE BEING ENGAGED IN, ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IN ADDITION TO SUBMITTING INITIAL AND ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, WHENEVER A SENIOR OFFICIAL IS PRESENT AT A MEETING WHERE S/HE CAN REASONABLY ANTICIPATE THAT FINAL DELIBERATION OR VOTING IS ABOUT TO OCCUR ON A MATTER IN WHICH S/HE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, S/HE SHALL IMMEDIATELY AND FULLY DISCLOSE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST TO THE PERSON CHAIRING THE MEETING. 4. NON-PARTICIPATION A SENIOR OFFICIAL WHO HAS DISCLOSED OR BEEN FOUND TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A PARTICULAR MATTER SHALL REFRAIN FROM ANY VOTE REGARDING THAT SPECIFIC MATTER, ALTHOUGH DEPENDING ON CIRCUMSTANCES SUCH INDIVIDUAL MAY OR MAY NOT BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION REGARDING THAT MATTER. 5. REPORTING THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR OF HIAS SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING AND REVIEWING THE INITIAL AND ANNUAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS, AND AT LEAST ANNUALLY SHALL SUBMIT TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD AND THE PRESIDENT A WRITTEN REPORT LISTING THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSED IN SUCH STATEMENTS AND THE ACTIONS, IF ANY, TAKEN BY HIAS IN RESPONSE THERETO. 6. PENALTY FOR NONCOMPLIANCE FAILURE OF ANY SENIOR OFFICIAL TO COMPLY WITH THIS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO FAILURE TO TIMELY SUBMIT DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING PENALTIES, AS APPROPRIATE: BOARD MEMBER- MAY BE GROUNDS FOR REMOVAL FROM OFFICE AND THE BOARD; EMPLOYEE- MAY BE GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION OR OTHER DISCIPLINARY ACTION. 7. EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTIONS IN DECIDING WHETHER TO APPROVE ANY CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION BETWEEN HIAS AND A SENIOR OFFICIAL, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR COMMITTEE WITH AUTHORITY TO GRANT FINAL APPROVAL (THE "DECISION-MAKING BODY") MUST COMPLY WITH THE SUBSTANTIVE AND PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE "EXCESS BENEFIT" RULES OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THESE RULES REQUIRE THAT (I) THE ECONOMIC BENEFITS TO THE SENIOR OFFICIAL MUST NOT EXCEED A REASONABLE AMOUNT, (II) THE DECISION-MAKING BODY MUST OBTAIN AND USE COMPARABILITY DATA IN MAKING THE DECISION, AND (III) THE DECISION-MAKING BODY MUST FULLY AND TIMELY DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DECISION. FURTHER GUIDANCE ON THE "EXCESS BENEFIT" RULES CAN BE OBTAINED FROM HIAS' LEGAL COUNSEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES COMPENSATION INCREASES TO THE CEO AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. THIS COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF VARIOUS BOARD MEMBERS. THE COMMITTEE LOOKS AT THE SALARIES OF OTHER NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR TO HIAS AND DETERMINES AN APPROPRIATE SALARY FOR THE CEO AND REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST DONE ON MAY 5, 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH WEB-BASED MEANS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,841,078. LOSS ON SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -142,208. ACTUARIAL PENSION ADJUSTMENT 1,208,913. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 4,907,783.
FORM 990 PART XII LINE 2C
THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.