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
THE OASIS INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
43-1830354
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?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
3,842,372
3,198,361
6,371,301
2,644,825
5,289,215
21,346,074
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..
3,842,372
3,198,361
6,371,301
2,644,825
5,289,215
21,346,074
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)..
15,147,535
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
6,198,539
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..
3,842,372
3,198,361
6,371,301
2,644,825
5,289,215
21,346,074
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
87,562
125,847
81,744
63,848
45,414
404,415
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..
0
0
0
0
4,048
4,048
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
21,754,537
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
373,585
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
28.493 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
32.468 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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
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
OASIS is a national education organization dedicated to enriching the lives of adults age 50 and older through lifelong learning and service. The OASIS Institute supports a national network of OASIS programs in 27 cities, WHICH operate independently. The Institute receives funding that is allocated and distributed to the programs in support of their local efforts. The Institute also establishes operating and program standards, requires annual planning and program assessments, provides training and develops curriculum. In 2008, the Institute began the implementation of a five-year business plan designed to increase and diversify participation throughout the OASIS programs, increase financial sustainability for all locations and increase recognition of OASIS as an innovator in the field of aging. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE INSTITUTE, OASIS PROGRAMS IN EACH CITY COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL SPONSORS, INCLUDING healthcare providers, nonprofit agencies, department stores, banks and businesses, AS WELL AS FOUNDATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS TO OFFER THE PROGRAMS DESIGNED BY THE INSTITUTE. IN ADDITION TO THE LOCAL SUPPORT GENERATED BY AFFILIATES, THE OASIS INSTITUTE IS NATIONALLY SPONSORED BY THE MACY'S FOUNDATION, BJC HEALTHCARE, AND THE WELLPOINT FOUNDATION, AMONG OTHERS, WHICH PROVIDE FUNDING TO BE ALLOCATED IN SUPPORT OF LOCAL PROGRAMS. BY VIRTUE OF THE PURPOSE AND NATURE OF ITS ACTIVITIES, THE OASIS INSTITUTE QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE OASIS INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
43-1830354
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL ISSUES. THOSE FORMS ARE REVIEWED FOR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND ISSUES ARE HANDLED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. HISTORICALLY THERE HAVE BEEN NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND OTHER EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A AND 15B
THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION COMPILES DATA REGARDING COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR POSITIONS SIMILAR TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROVIDES THAT INFORMATION TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THAT DATA, PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND ORGANIZATIONAL RESULTS. BASED ON THIS REVIEW, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION AMOUNT IS ALSO REVIEWED BY BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL, WHICH PROVIDES PAYROLL PROCESSING SERVICES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS, ETC. TO OASIS INSTITUTE. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION. BECAUSE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE LEASED FROM BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL, BARNES JEWISH ALSO REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OF ALL EMPLOYEES FOR REASONABLENESS.
DIRECTOR RELATIONSHIPS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 2
MARYLEN MANN AND FRANKLIN JACOBS SHARE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND PRESENTED TO MANAGEMENT. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION AND ACCOUNTING SUPERVISOR OF THE OASIS INSTITUTE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS THEN PROVIDED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND A MEETING IS HELD TO DISCUSS ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS. ONCE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE 990, IT IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD AND DISCUSSED AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING.
DISCLOSURE OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS, AS WELL AS THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, FORM 990, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND UPON REQUEST.
DELEGATION OF MANAGEMENT DUTIES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 3
BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL ACTS AS THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF THE OASIS INSTITUTE. ALL OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEES ARE EMPLOYEES OF BJC. THE INSTITUTE RETAINS THE RIGHT TO RECOMMEND AND PRESENT QUALIFIED CANDIDATES AS EMPLOYEES BUT BJC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO FINAL APPROVAL.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
EDUCATION - The Institute develops national education programs on a variety of topics for a broad audience of lifelong learners. Examples of programs include several funded through the National Endowment for the Humanities, the most recent a five-course series on the Immigrant Experience, which was developed in 2007 and had participation of nearly 50,000 across the country. Previously, the Institute co-authored an anthology of 10 essays by scholars on Lewis and Clark, which was used as the text for a six-course series on the Lewis and Clark expedition. Other courses include Reemerging Russia: Search for Identity and The Peoples of Russia and China.
CHANGE IN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE INSTITUTE AMENDED ITS BYLAWS IN NOVEMBER 2010 TO INCLUDE PROVISIONS FOR THE ELECTION OF EMERITUS AND LIFETIME DIRECTORS AND TO REVISE MEETING PROTOCOL.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
96,929 UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.