Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES
Employer identification number
36-2367980
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
45,325,539
50,466,273
50,262,069
49,490,800
51,652,804
247,197,485
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.
45,325,539
50,466,273
50,262,069
49,490,800
51,652,804
247,197,485
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
247,197,485
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...
45,325,539
50,466,273
50,262,069
49,490,800
51,652,804
247,197,485
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,085,282
2,461,293
755,559
1,293,959
1,224,288
7,820,381
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,085,282
2,461,293
755,559
1,293,959
1,224,288
7,820,381
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.).
47,410,821
52,927,566
51,017,628
50,784,759
52,877,092
255,017,866
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
96.930 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.690 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
3.070 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.310 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EDUCATIONAL COMMISSION FOR FOREIGN MEDICAL GRADUATES
Employer identification number
36-2367980
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD HAS BEEN CHARGED BY THE BOARD TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 AS COMPLETED BY THE OUTSIDE AUDITOR, BDO USA, LLP PRIOR TO ITS BEING FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. ALL MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL RECEIVE FINAL DRAFT COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND WILL BE THEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE INQUIRIES ABOUT ANY INFORMATION CONTAINED THEREIN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OBLIGATION TO REPORT TIMELY ALL "POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST": IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO IDENTIFY PROMPTLY TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF ECFMG OR FAIMER, AS APPROPRIATE, ALL "POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST" WHENEVER THEY ARISE; TO DECLARE THEIR LACK OF INDEPENDENCE; AND TO REFRAIN FROM ANY DISCUSSIONS OR DELIBERATIONS REGARDING THE IDENTIFIED "POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST" OR VOTING ON OR TAKING ANY OTHER ACTION WITH RESPECT TO SUCH MATTER. FAILURE TO PROPERLY DISCLOSE A "CONFLICT OF INTEREST" MAY SUBJECT THE BOARD MEMBER OR KEY EMPLOYEE TO DISCIPLINARY ACTION UP TO AND INCLUDING DISMISSAL FROM THE BOARD OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. ANNUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS FOR BOARD AND KEY EMPLOYEES: A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM SHALL BE CIRCULATED ANNUALLY TO ALL CURRENT TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT OF ECFMG SHALL MAKE A DETERMINATION ANNUALLY AS TO WHICH CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF ECFMG AND FAIMER MEET THE DEFINITION OF KEY EMPLOYEE FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE QUESTIONNAIRE. THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED IN DECEMBER OF EACH YEAR COVERING THE CURRENT CALENDAR YEAR. COMPLETED FORMS SHALL BE RETURNED TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD FOR ECFMG. THE BOARD SECRETARY SHALL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO MONITOR THE COMPLETION OF REQUESTED FORMS AND FOR MAKING APPROPRIATE FOLLOW-UP INQUIRIES TO NON-RESPONDERS. NON-RESPONDERS TO THE SECRETARY'S REQUESTS SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARDS OF ECFMG AND FAIMER, AS APPROPRIATE. COMPLETED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS SHALL BE REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, OR IN THE CASE OF THE DISCLOSURE FORM OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, BY THE PRESIDENT, AND A REPORT MADE ANNUALLY OF ALL IDENTIFIED "POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST" TO THE RESPECTIVE ECFMG AND FAIMER BOARDS. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT SHALL REFER ANY RESPONSES TO ECFMG'S EXTERNAL LEGAL COUNSEL WHERE THERE IS UNCERTAINTY AS TO WHETHER THE RESPONSE REFLECTS A "POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST". LEGAL COUNSEL SHALL RENDER AN OPINION DIRECTLY TO THE CHAIR AND PRESIDENT OF THE RESPECTIVE ORGANIZATION REGARDING SUCH MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD HAS RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OF HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES WHICH INCLUDES THE CEO, VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS, SR. VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND SUPPORT SERVICES AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR CLINICAL SKILLS EXAMINATIONS (THE SENIOR STAFF). EVERY THREE YEARS THIS COMMITTEE COMMISSIONS AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT A COMPARATIVE SURVEY OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF COMPARABLE KEY POSITIONS FROM SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO ECFMG'S SENIOR STAFF. ALSO, INCLUDED IN THE REVIEW IS THE DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE SENIOR DIRECTOR OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY. THE COMMITTEE COMPARES THE RESULTS OF THE COMPENSATION SURVEY TO THE COMPENSATION PAID TO EXECUTIVES OF ECFMG AND MAKES ADJUSTMENTS, IF APPROPRIATE. ANNUALLY, THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND RECOMMENDS A SALARY INCREASE PERCENTAGE AS APPROPRIATE GIVEN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CEO AND THE FINANCIAL RESULTS OF ECFMG FOR THAT YEAR. THE COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES SALARY INCREASE RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY THE CEO, FOR THE SENIOR STAFF. CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF ALL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE MADE REFLECTING THE ACTIONS TAKEN WITH RESPECT TO SENIOR STAFF COMPENSATION. THE RESULTS OF THE COMMITTEE'S ACTIONS ARE SUMMARIZED AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD. SENIOR STAFF COMPENSATION REVIEWS COMMENCED IN 2001.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 4,793,422. INCREASE IN BENE INT IN NET ASSETS OF FAIMER 4,229,918. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 9,023,340.
OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
CHANGE IN 990 PRESENTATION
PART I, LINE 12 AND PART IX, LINE 1, GRANTS
IN THE PRIOR YEAR AND CURRENT YEAR, ECFMG TRANSFERRED FUNDS TO ITS SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION, FAIMER, TO SUPPORT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE. ON THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990, THIS WAS REPORTED AS A CHANGE IN NET ASSETS AND NOT AS AN EXPENSE. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT IS MORE ACCURATE TO REPORT THESE TRANSACTIONS AS GRANTS OR ALLOCATION EXPENSE. THUS, THE 2010 FORM 990 SHOWS GRANT EXPENSE ON PART I, LINE 12 AND PART IX, LINE 1. THE FORM 990 OF THE RELATED ORGANIZATION MIRRORS THIS REPORTING.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.