Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WASHINGTON, DC20001
D Employer identification number

53-0241255
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 4,579,897
F Name and address of principal officer:
LARRY NAAKE
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NACO.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1958
M State of legal domicile: DE
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ASCERTAIN, DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC GENERALLY AND FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 128
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 128
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 0
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 175
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 135,613
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -90,495
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,349,092 3,487,363
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,107,557 1,090,260
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,257 2,274
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 4,458,906 4,579,897
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 240,306 473,191
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 1,558,192 1,625,554
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 2,660,408 2,480,829
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 4,458,906 4,579,574
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 0 323
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 1,080,953 1,337,323
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 1,185,730 1,441,777
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... -104,777 -104,454
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO ASCERTAIN, DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COUNTY GOVERNMENT FOR THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC GENERALLY AND FOR THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND PROSPECTIVE PUBLIC OFFICIALS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,146,087 including grants of $ 463,191 ) (Revenue $   )
GRANTS AND CONTRACTS- THIS PROGRAM OFFERS SMALL GRANT OPPORTUNITIES TO COUNTIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPLEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROJECTS AND ENHANCE THEIR SKILLS IN THE DELIVERY OF COUNTY SERVICES THROUGH TRAINING AND WORKSHOPS. THE PROGRAM COVERS A BROAD RANGE OF SUBJECT AREAS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO COUNTIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS AND THIS INCLUDES WETLANDS PROTECTION, COUNTY ENERGY MANAGEMENT, HEALTHY FAMILIES AND EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT, ACCESS TO RURAL HEALTH WORK AND JUVENILE DETERNTION REFORM, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE ARRA ACT OF 2009. THIS PROGRAM, FUNDED MAINLY THROUGH GRANTS AND CONTRACTS FROM FEDERAL AGENCIES AND PRIVATE DONOR ORGANIZATIONS, PROVIDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 18 SUB-RECIPIENTS IN 2010 VALUED AT $447,692.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 991,649 including grants of $ 10,000 ) (Revenue $ 118,025 )
COUNTY SERVICES - THIS DIVISION PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO COUNTIES AND LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH SURVEY, RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS. EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND SEMINARS FOR COUNTY OFFICIALS HELD DURING NACO CONFERENCES ADDRESS RELEVANT ISSUES AFFECTING COUNTIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 594,558 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 972,235 )
PUBLIC AFFAIRS - THIS DIVISION INFORMS THE PUBLIC ON COUNTY ISSUES AND NACO'S POSITION AND POLICY REGARDING THESE ISSUES. THIS DEPARTMENT IS ALSO IN CHARGE OF THE PUBLICATION OF THE BI-WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, COUNTY NEWS (CIRCULATION 30,000). THE NEWSLETTER IS AN IMPORTANT SOURCE OF INFORMATION AND HIGHLY-RATED FOR RELIABILITY, USEABILITY AND STYLE WITH A READERSHIP OF ABOUT 30,000 COUNTY OFFICIALS ACROSS THE COUNTRY.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 2,732,294
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
 
No
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
6
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
0
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
 
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
No
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
No
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
128
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
128
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DAVID KEEN CHIEF FINANCE OFFICER
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001
(202) 393-6226
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) RONALD ANDERSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(2) ALLAN ANGEL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(3) ELIZABETH ARCHULETA
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(4) BRENDA ARNOLD
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(5) SARA ARNOLD
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(6) THOMAS BARDWELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(7) LU BARRON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(8) STANLEY BATEMON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(9) PATRICIA BAUSCHER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(10) TONY BENNETTE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(11) FRANK BIGELOW
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(12) CINDY BOBBITT
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(13) TODD BONLARRON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(14) ROY BROOKS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(15) DICK BURKE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(16) KEITH CARSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(17) LYNN CARTLIDGE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) KATIE CASHION
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(19) GREG CASTANO
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(20) GEORGE COLE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(21) CHARLES COMPTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(22) ROBERT COPE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(23) PETER CORROON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(24) WILLIAM COX
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(25) GREG COX
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(26) FRED CROSBY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(27) WILLIAM DOHERTY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(28) W BURRELL ELLIS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(29) LEON EVANS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(30) BERNARD FAZZINI
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(31) SAM FULTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(32) NESTOR GARCIA
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(33) JOSEPH GILES
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(34) MIKE GILLESPIE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(35) GREGG GOSLIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(36) JANE HAGUE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(37) JAMES HAM
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(38) MARC HAMLIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(39) SHARON HAMPSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(40) BILL HANSELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(41) NANCY HANSEN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(42) CHRIS HARRIS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(43) SALLY HEYMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(44) CAROL HOLDEN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(45) STEPHEN HOLT
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(46) RONALD HOUSEMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(47) JAMES HUDELSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(48) ANTHONY HYDE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(49) GERALD HYLAND
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(50) OLEN JACKSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(51) MIKE JACOBS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(52) MICHAEL JEANES
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(53) MICHAEL JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(54) RANDY JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(55) CYNTHIA JOHNSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(56) TIM JOSI
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(57) DEREK KAWAKAMI
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(58) ANDREW KIMMEL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(59) BILLY KING
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(60) LEE KLEIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(61) ELIZABETH KNISS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(62) EVELYN KOLBE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(63) LESLIE KORGEL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(64) JOHN KOSTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(65) ANGELO KYLE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(66) JONATHAN LABONTE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(67) KEITH LANGENHAHN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(68) DONALD LARSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(69) GAYLE LATHAM
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(70) JANE LEMASTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(71) LEIGH LENZMEIER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(72) ILENE LIEBERMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(73) RODNEY LONG
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(74) MARK LUTTRELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(75) HARLAN MADZEN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(76) LOUIS MAGAZZU
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(77) LEE MAY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(78) TIMOTHY MCCORMICK
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(79) MICHAEL MCGINLEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(80) LAURA MERRILL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(81) KAREN MILLER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(82) JUDY ANN MILLER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(83) CAROL MOERHLE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(84) THOMAS MULLANEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(85) WAYMON MUMFORD
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(86) JANIE MURRAY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(87) MIKE MURRAY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(88) OD NETTER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(89) FRANK NEWTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(90) PATTY O'CONNOR
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(91) PATRICK PADILLA
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(92) TONI PAPPAS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(93) DUANE PATRICK
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(94) CARL PIERSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(95) CHESTER PINTARELLI
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(96) JOSEPH PONTANILLA
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(97) TONI PRECKWINKLE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(98) GRADY PRESTAGE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(99) LYNDA RING ERICKSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(100) MANUEL RUIZ
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(101) JOHN RUSSELL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(102) HARVEY RUVIN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(103) JOHN SANDOVAL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(104) JAMES SCAHILL
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(105) MICHELE SHERRER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(106) HAL SMALLEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(107) JAMES SNYDER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(108) ROBERT SPENCE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(109) DON STAPLEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 634 0
(110) WILLIAM STEINHAUS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(111) ROBERT SUVER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(112) JERRIE TIPTON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(113) RUTH ANN TOBIAS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(114) DANIEL TROY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(115) JOHN TWOMEY
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(116) KENNETH ULMAN
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(117) GRANT VEEDER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(118) BETTY LOU WARD
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(119) BONNIE WEBER
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(120) LARRY WHITE
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(121) ROBERT WIGGLESWORTH
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(122) PAUL WILSON
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(123) NOAH WOODS
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(124) RONALD YOUNG
BOARD MEMBER
 1.00 X           0 0 0
(125) GLEN WHITLEY
PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 3,207 0
(126) LENNY ELIASON
1ST VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 0 0
(127) CHRISTOPHER RODGERS
2ND VICE PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 833 0
(128) VALERIE BROWN
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00 X   X       0 1,060 0
(129) LARRY NAAKE
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 1.00     X       10,968 311,630 85,785
(130) DAVID KEEN
DIRECTOR, FINANCE & ADMIN.
 4.00     X       19,374 156,750 74,878
(131) EDWARD FERGUSON
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 18.00       X     94,820 103,964 57,608
(132) GEORGE GOODMAN
PUBLIC AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
 3.00       X     13,405 142,467 51,513
(133) STEPHANIE OSBORN
DEPUTY DIRECTOR, COUNTY SERVICES
 37.50         X   125,400 0 28,577
(134) JACQUELINE BYERS
DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH
 37.50         X   122,178 0 20,092
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 386,145 720,545 318,453
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 1,481,450
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,414,584
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		591,329
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,487,363
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a COUNTY NEWS 511,120 836,622 836,622    
b COUNTY NEWS 541,800 135,613   135,613  
c COUNTY SERVICES 900,099 118,025 118,025    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 1,090,260
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 2,274     2,274
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 4,579,897 954,647 135,613 2,274
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21 463,191 463,191
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 10,000 10,000
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 449,112 302,244 146,868  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 892,664 891,137 1,527  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 103,836 103,588 248  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 87,672 86,150 1,522  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 92,270 85,729 6,541  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal .........        
c Accounting ...........        
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 108,217 95,466 12,751  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 11,438 11,438    
13 Office expenses ....... 217,664 213,238 4,426  
14 Information technology ...... 158,360 7,502 150,858  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 345,540   345,540  
17 Travel ............ 147,229 134,424 12,805  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 19,286 19,286    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 130,869 130,869    
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....        
23 Insurance ..............        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a COST-SHARING REIMBURSEM 1,162,575   1,162,575  
b PRINTING 148,565 148,565    
c MISCELLANEOUS 30,986 29,467 1,519  
d STATE INCOME TAX 100   100  
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 4,579,574 2,732,294 1,847,280 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 438,571 2 543,888
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 296,601 3 135,893
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 8,510 4 6,873
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 40,472 9 54,268
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a  
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b     10c  
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 296,799 11 596,401
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,080,953 16 1,337,323
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 78,158 17 117,583
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 199,494 19 38,656
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 908,078 25 1,285,538
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 1,185,730 26 1,441,777
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... -437,459 27 -775,066
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 322,682 28 660,612
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 10,000 29 10,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... -104,777 33 -104,454
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 1,080,953 34 1,337,323
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
4,579,897
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
4,579,574
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
323
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
-104,777
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
 
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
-104,454
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
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
f
g
(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
(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                  

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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
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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.") . 3,450,874 3,888,475 2,025,750 3,349,092 3,487,363 16,201,554
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...... 757,801 799,529 887,572 995,469 954,647 4,395,018
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. 4,208,675 4,688,004 2,913,322 4,344,561 4,442,010 20,596,572
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 1,347,314 1,573,668 1,679,572 1,506,100 1,481,450 7,588,104
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. 425,878 642,010 268,341 398,607 248,776 1,983,612
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 1,773,192 2,215,678 1,947,913 1,904,707 1,730,226 9,571,716
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           11,024,856
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... 4,208,675 4,688,004 2,913,322 4,344,561 4,442,010 20,596,572
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 39,786 42,045 13,728 2,257 2,274 100,090
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.         135,613 135,613
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 39,786 42,045 13,728 2,257 137,887 235,703
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.). 4,248,461 4,730,049 2,927,050 4,346,818 4,579,897 20,832,275
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
52.920 %
16
16
55.510 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.130 %
18
18
0.550 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
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
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990, or check the box in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION 		Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.)
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 294,446 131,512 176,780
b Contributions ........ 309,481 156,960 7,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 15,126 21,793 -36,570
d Grants or scholarships ..... 11,348 14,250 14,201
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		  1,569 1,497
f Administrative expenses .... 1,107    
g End of year balance ...... 606,598 294,446 131,512
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet2.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet98.000 %
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................        
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 0
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
DUE TO NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES 1,285,538








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,285,538
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 4,579,897
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 4,579,574
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 323
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 0
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 323
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 4,991,440
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 411,543
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 411,543
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,579,897
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 4,579,897
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 4,991,117
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 411,543
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 411,543
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 4,579,574
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 4,579,574
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DESCRIPTION OF INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: PART V, LINE 4: THE J.J. COONEY ENDOWMENT OF $10,000 OF RESTRICTED FUNDS WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A CASH AWARD TO INDIVIDUALS WHO EXCEL IN TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT. THE CASH AWARDS RANGE FROM $100 TO $300 AND ARE PAID THRU DIVIDEND AND INTEREST EARNINGS OF THE FUND. THE JOHN DAVID DAVENPORT ENDOWMENT OF $150,000 WAS ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS ENTERING COLLEGE AND SELECTED BY THE INCOMING NACO PRESIDENT. THE GRANT, VALUED AT $10,000 OVER THE 4-YEAR COURSE, IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL IS ENROLLED. CH2MHILL SUPPORTS AN EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT PROGRAM SELECTED BY THE NACO PRESIDENT. THE GRANT, VALUED AT $6,000 OVER THE 4-YEAR COURSE, IS PAID DIRECTLY TO THE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WHERE THE INDIVIDUAL IS ENROLLED. U.S COMMUNITIES PURCHASING AND FINANCING AGENCY ENDOWMENT IS INTENDED TO BE USED FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES THAT RELATE TO HELPING STATE AND/OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES ON ACTIVITIES SUCH AS (A) PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS PLANNING A CAREER IN STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATIION; (B) SPONSORING CONFERENCES OR EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES; C) COMMISSIONING AND PUBLICIZING ACADEMIC STUDIES RELATING TO (1) IMPROVEMENT OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT POLICIES OR (2) ANY OTHER ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY AND PUBLIC BENEFIT INVOLVING STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT; AND (D) SUPPORTING PUBLIC BENEFIT PROJECTS REPRESENTING THE INTEREST OF STATE OR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: THE FOUNDATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND THEREFORE, DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. AT A MINIMUM, THE DECEMBER 31, 2007 THROUGH 2010 TAX YEARS ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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2010
Open to Public
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
53-0241255
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AUDUBON CALIFORNIA376 GREENWOOD BEACH RD
BELVEDERE TIBURON,CA94920 		13-1624102 501(C)(3) 29,752       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAMENVIRONMENTAL
(2) CITY OF GLADSTONE144 4TH AVE NE
GLADSTONE,MI49837 		38-6004686 LOCAL GOV'T UNIT 7,884       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(3) CLACKAMAS COUNTY9101 SE SUNNYBROOK BLVD
CLACKAMAS,OR97015 		93-6002286 LOCAL GOV'T UNIT 94,000       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(4) DEKALB COUNTY5TH FLR BOC OFFICE
DECATUR,GA30030 		58-6000814 LOCAL GOV'T UNIT 16,301       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(5) ELACHEE NATURE SCIENCE CENTER2125 ELACHEE DR
GAINESVILLE,GA30504 		58-1643768 501(C)(3) 5,000       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(6) GOLD RIDGE RESOURCE CONSERVATIONPO BOX 1064
OCCIDENTAL,CA95465 		94-2466509 LOCAL GOV'T UNIT 18,592       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(7) MENDOCINO COUNTY340 LAKE MENDOCINO DR
UKIAH,CA95482 		94-6000520 LOCAL GOV'T UNIT 100,000       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(8) MIAMI SCIENCE MUSEUM3280 SOUTH MIAMI AVE
MIAMI,FL33129 		59-0854960 501(C)(3) 17,222       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(9) RARITAN BAYKEEPER INC52 W FRONT STREET
KEYPORT,NJ07735 		22-3617000 501(C)(3) 15,289       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(10) SANIBEL CAPTIVA CONSERVATION FOUNDATION3333 SANIBEL-CAPTIVA RD
SANIBEL,FL33957 		59-1205087 501(C)(3) 29,450       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(11) SOUTHWEST ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER275 NORTH DOWNTOWN MALL
LAS CRUCES,NM88001 		85-0403860 501(C)(3) 5,712       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(12) SUN RIVER WATERSHED GROUP816 GRIZZLY DR
GREAT FALLS,MT59404 		81-0527250 501(C)(3) 15,290       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(13) UNCOMPAHGRE PLATEAU PROJECTPO BOX 2014
MONTROSE,CO81402 		84-1545251 501(C)(3) 8,256       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(14) UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY RESEARCH FOUNDATION1401 UNIVERSITY DRIVE
LEXINGTON,KY40546 		61-6033693 501(C)(3) 19,470       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
(15) UPPER SKAGIT INDIAN TRIBE25944 COMMUNITY PLAZA WAY
SEDRO WOOLLEY,WA98284 		91-0936960 TRIBAL GOV'T 50,000       ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION PROGRAM
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
15
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2010

Schedule I (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS 4 10,000      













Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: NACO RF REQUIRES THAT GRANTS BE MANAGED WITH SOUND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT POLICIES, ADEQUATE INTERNAL CONTROL SYSTEMS, COST-EFFICIENT PROCUREMENT PROCEDURES, AND DOCUMENTATION OF ALL EXPENDITURES AND PURCHASES. ALL FINANCIAL AND ACCOUNTING RECORDS SHOULD BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION AND SHOULD BE RETAINED BASED ON NACO RF'S DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) LARRY NAAKE (i)
(ii)		 10,065
285,960 		0
0 		903
25,670 		1,045
29,702 		438
12,449 		12,451
353,781 		0
0
(2) DAVID KEEN (i)
(ii)		 18,876
152,724 		440
3,560 		58
466 		2,447
19,799 		1,911
15,461 		23,732
192,010 		0
0
(3) EDWARD FERGUSON (i)
(ii)		 91,602
100,435 		1,908
2,092 		1,310
1,437 		11,896
13,043 		6,147
6,740 		112,863
123,747 		0
0
(4) GEORGE GOODMAN (i)
(ii)		 12,676
134,721 		344
3,656 		385
4,090 		1,577
16,758 		738
7,841 		15,720
167,066 		0
0
(5) STEPHANIE OSBORN (i)
(ii)		 119,628
0 		4,000
0 		1,772
0 		16,072
0 		12,506
0 		153,978
0 		0
0











Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 4A LARRY NAAKE PARTICIPATES IN A 457(F) PLAN THAT WAS FUNDED BY NACO, A RELATED ENTITY, IN 2002, BUT TO WHICH CONTRIBUTIONS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE SINCE THAT YEAR. EARNINGS ON THE PLAN FOR 2010 WERE $13,241.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 - NACO RF DOES NOT ITSELF MAKE ANY COMPENSATION DECISIONS, AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS EMPLOYED BY NACO, A RELATED ORGANIZATION. NACO MAKES USE OF AN EXECUTIVE/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPARABLE SALARIES FROM ORGANIZATIONS OF COMPARABLE SIZE, AND COMPENSATION SURVEYS, TO SET COMPENSATION AMOUNTS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE/COMPENSATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE AMOUNT TO BE PAID, AND THE NACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS DECIDES AND APPROVES AT THE NACO ANNUAL BOARD MEETING.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
  		COMMON BOARD MEMBERS   PLEASE SEE SCHEDULE R FOR ALL REPORTABLE TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE FOUNDATION AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   MEMBERSHIP IN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS OPEN TO ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES, A RELATED 501(C)(6) ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD ARE ELECTED ANNUALLY FROM AMONG THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT AT THE FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING. THE PRESIDENT APPOINTS A NOMINATING COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THREE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION. THE COMMITTEE RECEIVED AND REVIEWS NOMINATIONS FOR ALL OFFICES TO BE FILLED BY VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND PRESENTS SUCH NOMINATIONS AT THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING. ADDITIONAL NOMINATIONS FOR ANY OFFICES MAY BE MADE FROM THE FLOOR DURING THE MEMBERSHIP MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE NACO AUDIT COMMITTEE, WHICH FUNCTIONS AS THE NACORF AUDIT COMMITTEE, ALONG WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SUBSETS OF THE NACO BOARD OF DIRECTORS, REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE FILING. UPON APPROVAL, THE FINAL FORM IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS VIA THE NACO WEBSITE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C NACO'S BOARD MEMBERS ARE THE SAME GOVERNING BODY FOR NACO RF AND ARE BOUND BY THE SAME CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SET BY NACO. THE TERM OF OFFICE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD IS FOR ONE YEAR. IMMEDIATELY AFTER ELECTION OR APPOINTMENT TO THE BOARD, THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN, AS A MATTER OF ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY, A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT DEFINED BY NACO. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT UPON ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE AND TO PROMPTLY REPORT ANY CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST SITUATION THAT MAY ARISE WHILE THEY ARE IN OFFICE.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 CEO, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR TOP MANAGEMENT NACO'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE ALSO THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF NACO RF IN THEIR RESPECTIVE POSITIONS. BOTH ARE NOT PAID DIRECTLY BY NACO RF BUT THEIR SALARIES AND BENEFITS ARE PART OF THE OVERHEAD COST POOL IN WHICH NACO RF IS BILLED FOR ITS SHARE. THE HIRING AND DECISION ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION GOES THROUGH NACO'S PROCESS WHERE IT GOES THROUGH A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS (EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE), COMPARABILITY DATA (REVIEW OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS/PRESIDENT OF OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS COMPARABLE TO NACO) AND PERFORMANCE EVALUATION BY THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION, BASED UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IS DECIDED AND APPROVED AT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HELP DURING THE NACO ANNUAL CONFERENCE. OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES THE HIRING AND DECISION ON KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION ALSO GOES THROUGH NACO'S PROCEDURES WHERE IT PARTICIPATES IN LOCAL SALARY SURVEYS AND USES THE SURVEY RESULTS TO ENSURE THAT ITS SALARY STRUCTURES ARE COMPETITIVE AND COMPARABLE WITH SIMILAR POSITIONS FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. NACO'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS AND APPROVES SALARY LEVELS AND MERIT INCREASES BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION RATING AND RECOMMENDATION OF THE EMPLOYEE'S SUPERVISOR/DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS IN NOVEMBER/DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR TO DECIDE ON THE RATE OF EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASE FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 CORPORATE BY-LAWS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. NACO'S CORPORATE ANNUAL REPORTS INCLUDE NACO RF'S PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES. THESE ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT NACO'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY DOCUMENT IS ADOPTED FROM NACO BY NACO RF, AS THEY SHARE THE SAME BOARD MEMBERS. IT IS AVAILABLE TO CONCERNED ENTITIES ONLY, SUCH AS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF NACO AND ITS AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED VIA GUIDESTAR, A NON-PROFIT INFORMATION DATABASE.
  FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
    THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES RESEARCH FOUNDATION AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES ARE SECTION 501(C) ORGANIZATIONS THAT SHARE BOARD MEMBERS. ALL NACO RESEARCH FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALSO MEMBERS OF NACO'S BOARD. PLEASE SEE SCHEDULES L AND R FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS BETWEEN THE TWO ENTITIES.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

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Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Employer identification number

53-0241255
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

25 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE SUITE 500

WASHINGTON,DC20001
53-0190321 		IMPROVEMENT OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT DE 501(C)(4)   N/A
 
No












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No
(1) NACO FINANCIAL SERVICES CENTER

25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001
59-3256887 		FINANCIAL SERVICES DE N/A
                  












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) NACO FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20001
52-1913476 		MANAGEMENT SERVICES DE N/A
 C      












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
Yes
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

 C 1,401,450 CASH
(2) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

 O 904,599 CASH
(3) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

 M 1,162,575 CASH
(4) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

 N 1,207,719 CASH
(5) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES (NACO)

 R 480,373 CASH
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
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