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
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY
Employer identification number
73-0531256
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.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
6,583,146
5,771,880
5,921,942
4,897,583
5,586,470
28,761,021
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......
14,996,351
14,462,697
15,595,881
15,253,660
17,530,682
77,839,271
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
1,146,035
969,290
1,344,495
973,419
1,039,783
5,473,022
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.
22,725,532
21,203,867
22,862,318
21,124,662
24,156,935
112,073,314
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.)
112,073,314
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...
22,725,532
21,203,867
22,862,318
21,124,662
24,156,935
112,073,314
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
663,668
788,057
804,656
725,341
705,481
3,687,203
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
753,399
686,160
685,932
372,286
863,963
3,361,740
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,417,067
1,474,217
1,490,588
1,097,627
1,569,444
7,048,943
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.)
44,207
72,896
207,580
311,110
281,542
917,335
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
24,186,806
22,750,980
24,560,486
22,533,399
26,007,921
120,039,592
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
93.360 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.620 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
5.870 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.760 %
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
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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
ENDOCRINE SOCIETY
Employer identification number
73-0531256
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONSIST OF ACTIVE MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS, AND DOCTORAL-LEVEL TRAINEES, ALL OF WHOM ARE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON MATTERS REQUIRING MEMBERSHIP ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL (GOVERNING BODY): ACTIVE MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS, AND DOCTORAL-LEVEL TRAINEE MEMBERS. THERE IS AN ANNUAL ELECTION FOR CERTAIN OFFICERS AND A ROTATING PORTION OF THE COUNCIL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
DECISIONS THAT REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL ARE: 1) BYLAW AMENDMENTS REQUIRE AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF THREE-FIFTHS OF THE MEMBERSHIP RESPONDING WITHIN 45 DAYS AFTER THE TRANSMISSION OF THE BALLOT TO THE MEMBERS. 2) REMOVAL OF OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, OR APPOINTED OFFICIALS REQUIRES A VOTE OF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERSHIP RESPONDING TO THE BALLOT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DETAILED REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 IS PERFORMED BY THE FINANCE MANAGER AND THE SENIOR DIRECTOR, FINANCE. THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER REVIEWS THE FORM WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY-TREASURER. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COUNCIL MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
COUNCIL MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO READ AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT ANNUALLY. THEY ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE, IN WRITING, ANY CONFLICTS FROM BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS THAT WOULD NEED TO BE LISTED ON SCHEDULE L, PART IV. THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY A STAFF LIAISON AND A STAFF SENIOR DIRECTOR IN CHARGE OF GOVERNANCE WHO DETERMINES WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS. IN ADDITION, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS READ AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH COUNCIL MEETING AND INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY NEW CONFLICTS THEY ARE AWARE OF ARISING FROM THEIR OWN OR OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS' ACTIVITIES. COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM VOTING ON ANY ISSUE IN WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. DEPENDING ON THE CONFLICT, THEY MAY ALSO BE REQUIRED TO LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION AND DELIBERATIONS AND THEY MAY NOT BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING A QUORUM FOR THE MEETING. MEETING MINUTES REFLECT ANY RECUSAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PROPOSED COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (P&CC) OF THE SOCIETY IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR BEFORE IT TAKES EFFECT. THE P&CC IS COMPOSED OF THE SECRETARY-TREASURER, CURRENT PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT PERFORMS A COMPENSATION STUDY OF OTHER COMPARABLE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND DISCUSSES THE RESULTS WITH THE P&CC. THE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE PROPOSED COMPENSATION IN LIGHT OF THE SURVEY FOR MARKET REASONABLENESS AND THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES. THE P&CC APPROVES A COMPENSATION AMOUNT. A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT BETWEEN THE SOCIETY AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE COUNCIL. THE P&CC ALSO REVIEWS SALARIES FOR THE REMAINING KEY EMPLOYEES (SENIOR DIRECTORS) IN OCTOBER OR NOVEMBER. THE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT PERFORMS A COMPENSATION STUDY OF OTHER COMPARABLE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS TO DETERMINE MARKET REASONABLENESS OF SALARIES. HE ALSO DISCUSSES THE IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS RULES WITH THE P&CC TO ENSURE THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE SALARY LEVELS ARE APPROPRIATE IN LIGHT OF THOSE RULES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ENDOCRINE SOCIETY'S BYLAWS AND ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE: WWW.ENDO-SOCIETY.ORG. THE SOCIETY'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AS THEY APPEAR IN ITS FORM 990, ARE AVAILABLE ON A PUBLIC WEBSITE (WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG) OR UPON REQUEST TO THE SOCIETY. THE SOCIETY ALSO PRESENTS AN ABBREVIATED FORM OF ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A PART OF ITS ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 467,302.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C
THE PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.