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
SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
63-0288868
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
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.") .
42,342
160,834
96,769
99,615
76,822
476,382
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......
72,761,126
71,594,704
74,184,779
81,844,503
88,959,262
389,344,374
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4,519
57,345
371
7,234
69,469
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.
72,803,468
71,760,057
74,338,893
81,944,489
89,043,318
389,890,225
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.)
389,890,225
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...
72,803,468
71,760,057
74,338,893
81,944,489
89,043,318
389,890,225
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
815,133
1,982,005
1,449,548
1,183,992
1,347,741
6,778,419
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
2,651,699
4,792,556
5,608,133
1,808,949
869,248
15,730,585
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
3,466,832
6,774,561
7,057,681
2,992,941
2,216,989
22,509,004
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.).
76,270,300
78,534,618
81,396,574
84,937,430
91,260,307
412,399,229
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
94.540 %
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
94.190 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
5.460 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.810 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Software Version:
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
63-0288868
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ADOPTED THE POLICY THAT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WOULD REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY/HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST OR CERTIFY THAT NO SUCH CONFLICTS EXIST. THE ORGANIZATION INVESTIGATES DISCLOSURES OF ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND TAKES STEPS TO MITIGATE THE OCCURRENCE OF ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
FOR THE COMPENSATION OF ITS EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT, SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE HIRES AN OUTSIDE FIRM TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MARKET TARGETS AND THEN AGES THE TARGETS SLIGHTLY EACH YEAR. AN OUTSIDE FIRM ALSO PROVIDES THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH A LETTER REGARDING PAY PRACTICES AND INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS. HUMAN RESOURCES USES EXTERNAL MARKET DATA TO ESTABLISH A MARKET TARGET AND SALARY RANGES FOR THE COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AS A GENERAL RULE, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. ANY WRITTEN REQUEST BY THE PUBLIC WOULD BE REVIEWED AND ACTED UPON BY THE BOARD.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 4,117,317.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE ORGANIZATION ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINES 3B, 4, 5, AND 6:
SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION AFFILIATED WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES SERVICES AND SUPPORT FOR BASIC RESEARCH AS WELL AS FOR DRUG DISCOVERY, PRE-CLINICAL DRUG DEVELOPMENT AND ADVANCED ENGINEERING RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT. THE ORGANIZATION'S ONLY OUTSTANDING TAX-EXEMPT OBLIGATION IS THE $20,000,000 RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY REVENUE NOTE (SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE PROJECT) ISSUED BY THE COOPERATIVE DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF BIRMINGHAM - SOUTHERN RESEARCH INSTITUTE (THE "SERIES 2011 NOTE") REFERENCED IN PART I OF SCHEDULE K TO THE FORM 990 TO WHICH THIS SCHEDULE O IS ATTACHED. THE SERIES 2011 NOTE CONSTITUTES "RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS" UNDER SECTION 1400U-3 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE "IRC") AND, AS SUCH, ARE EXEMPT FACILITY BONDS FOR WHICH PRIVATE ACTIVITY IS PERMITTED IN THE CONDUCT OF A "QUALIFIED BUSINESS," WHICH INCLUDES ANY TRADE OR BUSINESS EXCEPT RENTAL REAL ESTATE AND ACTIVITIES PROHIBITED BY IRC SECTION 144(C)(6). THE ORGANIZATION REASONABLY EXPECTS THAT ALL SERVICES PROVIDED IN THE NOTE-FINANCED FACILITIES WILL FALL WITHIN ITS 501(C)(3) MISSION AND WILL CONSTITUTE A "QUALIFIED BUSINESS" UNDER IRC SECTION 1400U-3, AND THE ORGANIZATION REASONABLY EXPECTS THAT OVER THE TERM OF THE SERIES 2011 NOTE, RESEARCH AGREEMENTS IN THE ORDINARY COURSE OF ITS BUSINESS MAY RESULT IN PRIVATE USE OF THE NOTE-FINANCED FACILITIES IN EXCESS OF THE 5% PERMITTED FOR 501(C)(3) OBLIGATIONS. BECAUSE PRIVATE ACTIVITY IS PERMITTED FOR RECOVERY ZONE FACILITY BONDS, HOWEVER, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT TO TRACK PRIVATE ACTIVITY OR THE NOTE-FINANCED FACILITIES FOR PURPOSES OF ITS BOND COMPLIANCE PROGRAM.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.