Form990
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 09-01-2010 and ending 08-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ACT INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 168
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
IOWA CITY, IA522430168
D Employer identification number

42-0841485
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 324,150,079
F Name and address of principal officer:
JON WHITMORE
PO BOX 168
IOWA CITY,IA522430168
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ACT.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: 1960
M State of legal domicile: IA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: HELPING PEOPLE ACHIEVE EDUCATION AND WORKPLACE SUCCESS
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 14
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 1,959
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 703
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 13,366,949
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 424,173
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,660,477 1,933,784
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 260,965,498 277,064,750
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 11,486,908 14,401,801
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)................... 274,112,883 293,400,335
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,400,478 2,617,924
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) 93,121,302 101,375,814
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).... 135,689,362 140,535,943
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 238,211,142 244,529,681
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 35,901,741 48,870,654
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 392,693,266 454,190,773
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 88,236,030 86,673,170
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 304,457,236 367,517,603
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: ACT, INC. (ACT) WAS ESTABLISHED AS A CORPORATION NOT FOR PECUNIARY PROFIT UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF IOWA ON AUGUST 23, 1960. THE PURPOSE AND MISSION OF ACT IS TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY PROVIDING PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND CONDUCTING RESEARCH THAT ASSISTS: A) INDIVIDUALS PLANNING AND PURSUING EDUCATION AND TRAINING, B) EDUCATORS DELIVERING INSTRUCTION AND TRAINING, AND C) POLICY MAKERS CONCERNED WITH ENSURING THAT INDIVIDUALS ARE READY FOR EDUCATION AND WORKPLACE SUCCESS.
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 $ 183,459,189 including grants of $ 2,483,374 ) (Revenue $ 228,038,383 )
EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - ACT'S EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AND DEVELOPED TO INFORM INDIVIDUALS (AND THOSE HELPING THEM) ABOUT THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR SUCCESS IN EDUCATION AND EVENTUALLY CAREER. INFORMATION RESULTING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSESSMENTS ENABLE INDIVIDUALS TO PREPARE THEMSELVES FOR A NEXT LEVEL OF EDUCATION AND/OR TRAINING. THE ASSESSMENTS PROVIDE EDUCATORS AND TRAINERS WITH INFORMATION USEFUL IN GUIDING THEIR TEACHING AND INSTRUCTION. COLLECTIVELY, DATA RESULTING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSESSMENTS FACILITATES RESEARCH ON EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES OF VALUE TO NATIONAL, STATE AND LOCAL EDUCATORS AND POLICY MAKERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 32,071,458 including grants of $ 134,550 ) (Revenue $ 49,026,367 )
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM - ACT'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IS COMPLEMENTARY OF ITS EDUCATION ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN THAT IT FOCUSES ON HELPING INDIVIDUALS TO ACQUIRE THE SKILLS THAT THEY NEED FOR SUCCESS IN THE WORKPLACE. THE PROGRAM IS A COMPONENT PART OF THE OVERALL EDUCATION PROCESS AND HELPS INDIVIDUALS TO UNDERSTAND THE SKILLS THEY WILL NEED TO BE READY FOR WORKPLACE RELATED EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS. THE ASSESSMENTS ARE USED WIDELY BY EDUCATORS AND TRAINERS TO PRESCRIBE AND PROVIDE INSTRUCTIONAL INTERVENTIONS FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS. COLLECTIVELY, DATA RESULTING FROM THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSESSMENTS ENABLES RESEARCH ON NATIONAL, STATE, AND REGIONAL SKILL GAPS IN THE LABOR POOL AND FACILITATES DECISIONS AND STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING THEM.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 215,530,647
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 IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
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
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 4
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
Form 990 (2010)
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
10,859
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
Yes
 
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
1,959
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletNL , HK , KS , CH , AS , SP , ID
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
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
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
14
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , GA , IL , IN , IA , LA , MA , MI , MN , NH , NY , OH , OR
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
THOMAS J GOEDKEN
500 ACT DRIVE
IOWA CITY,IA522430168
(319) 337-1000
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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) JON S WHITMORE
CEO/DIRECTOR
 60.00 X   X       171,324 0 28,770
(2) MARK D MUSICK
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 5.00 X   X       86,975 0 16,500
(3) BELLE S WHEELAN
SECRETARY
 3.00 X   X       40,625 0 0
(4) DIXIE L AXLEY
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           57,750 0 0
(5) JAMES E BOSTIC JR
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           54,750 0 0
(6) SARITA E BROWN
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           46,550 0 0
(7) CARL A COHN
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           51,250 0 0
(8) D ROBERT GRAHAM
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           41,250 0 0
(9) KAREN A HOLBROOK
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           49,250 0 0
(10) ROBERTS T JONES
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           44,750 0 0
(11) CHARLES B REED
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           55,250 0 0
(12) RICHARD W RILEY
DIRECTOR
 3.00 X           28,250 0 16,500
(13) J THEODORE SANDERS
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           70,375 0 0
(14) VIVIEN STEWART
DIRECTOR
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(15) THOMAS J GOEDKEN
CFO/TREASURER
 59.00     X       322,517 0 51,908
(16) CYNTHIA SCHMEISER
PRESIDENT & COO EDUCATIONAL DIVISION
 57.00       X     756,016 0 58,229
(17) MARTIN L SCAGLIONE
PRESIDENT & COO WORKFORCE DIVISION
 55.00       X     295,780 0 45,868
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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) JON ERICKSON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 74.00       X     229,604 0 99,137
(19) ARTHUR C PETERS
VICE PRESIDENT
 56.00       X     228,644 0 39,889
(20) JANET GODWIN
VICE PRESIDENT
 52.00       X     162,612 0 42,145
(21) RANJIT SIDHU
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 43.00         X   286,822 0 46,414
(22) THOMAS SATERFIEL
VICE PRESIDENT
 45.00         X   225,199 0 50,990
(23) ROSE RENNEKAMP
VICE PRESIDENT
 46.00         X   212,939 0 40,270
(24) CHARLES SMITH
VICE PRESIDENT
 39.00         X   207,497 0 30,226
(25) DOUGLAS F BECKER
VICE PRESIDENT
 52.00         X   202,257 0 42,806
(26) RICHARD L FERGUSON
FORMER CEO/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
 61.00           X 1,337,558 0 43,461








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,265,794 0 653,113
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet77
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
NCS PEARSON INC
2510 N DODGE ST
IOWA CITY,IA52245 		COMPUTER PROCESSING 24,872,298
MSI SYSTEMS INTEGRATORS
14301 1ST NATIONAL PKWY STE 400
OMAHA,NE68154 		DATA PROCESSING 3,297,373
VON HOFFMAN CORP AN RR DONNELLY COMPANY
PO BOX 7060
ST LOUIS,MO63195 		PUBLISHING SERVICES 3,217,947
FEDERAL EXPRESS CORP
942 S SHADY GROVE RD
MEMPHIS,TN38120 		FREIGHT AND SHIPPING 2,622,461
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
LOCKBOX 77
CAROL STREAM,IL60132 		FREIGHT AND SHIPPING 2,209,446
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet54
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,933,784
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,933,784
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT 611,710 228,038,383 228,038,383    
b WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT 541,900 49,026,367 35,659,418 13,366,949  
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 277,064,750
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 6,888,811     6,888,811
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 38,239,734 23,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 30,709,213 40,531
c Gain or (loss) 7,530,521 -17,531
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,512,990     7,512,990
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 293,400,335 263,697,801 13,366,949 14,401,801
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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 21 617,924 617,924
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 2,000,000 2,000,000
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,260,181 1,828,677 1,431,504  
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 73,573,049 66,312,257 7,260,792  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 8,894,373 7,944,612 949,761  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 10,290,762 9,177,798 1,112,964  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,357,449 4,785,291 572,158  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,383,602   1,383,602  
c Accounting ........... 408,578   408,578  
d Lobbying ........... 72,067 72,067    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 1,058,391   1,058,391  
g Other .......... 34,220,254 30,411,106 3,809,148  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 626,498 522,674 103,824  
13 Office expenses ....... 26,859,031 23,123,745 3,735,286  
14 Information technology ...... 9,627,917 8,724,878 903,039  
15 Royalties .. 1,003 1,042 -39  
16 Occupancy ........... 5,922,187 4,971,279 950,908  
17 Travel ............ 6,023,404 5,147,552 875,852  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,975,375 1,826,956 1,148,419  
20 Interest ........... 924,117 924,117    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 10,828,318 8,226,574 2,601,744  
23 Insurance .............. 477,623   477,623  
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 TEST ADMINISTRATION 37,771,760 37,771,449 311  
b BAD DEBTS 840,982 840,982    
c MEMBERSHIP FEES 177,742 111,698 66,044  
d FEDERAL TAXES (UBIT) 167,947 167,947    
e STATE TAXES (UBIT) 1,339 1,339    
f All other expenses 167,808 18,683 149,125  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 244,529,681 215,530,647 28,999,034 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 ....... 32,800,740 2 66,964,039
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 21,257,982 4 21,067,266
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 1,444,792
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 2,906,250 8 2,821,025
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 4,448,290 9 6,232,080
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 142,174,165
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 77,899,587 66,085,753 10c 64,274,578
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 242,313,238 11 254,242,152
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12 3,341,680
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 16,671,117 13 15,702,631
14 Intangible assets .........   14 8,953,628
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,209,896 15 9,146,902
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 392,693,266 16 454,190,773
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 21,292,346 17 19,607,149
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 27,450,309 19 25,986,735
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 33,875,000 20 32,865,000
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 .. 75,389 23 34,018
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24 2,949,150
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 5,542,986 25 5,231,118
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 88,236,030 26 86,673,170
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 ..... 304,457,236 27 367,517,603
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
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 ..... 304,457,236 33 367,517,603
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 392,693,266 34 454,190,773
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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
293,400,335
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
244,529,681
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
48,870,654
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
304,457,236
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
14,189,713
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
367,517,603
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
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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                  

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
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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
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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.") .     640,000 1,660,477 1,933,784 4,234,261
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...... 201,972,325 215,000,757 230,131,241 260,965,498 263,697,801 1,171,767,622
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. 201,972,325 215,000,757 230,771,241 262,625,975 265,631,585 1,176,001,883
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...     744,764 1,856,626 1,961,524 4,562,914
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. 35,366,570 28,301,121 29,868,001 30,934,592 33,418,101 157,888,385
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 35,366,570 28,301,121 30,612,765 32,791,218 35,379,625 162,451,299
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           1,013,550,584
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... 201,972,325 215,000,757 230,771,241 262,625,975 265,631,585 1,176,001,883
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 8,012,395 7,876,843 7,036,999 6,419,666 6,888,811 36,234,714
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 8,012,395 7,876,843 7,036,999 6,419,666 6,888,811 36,234,714
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 604,781 193,568 215,650 132,124 424,173 1,570,296
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.). 210,589,501 223,071,168 238,023,890 269,177,765 272,944,569 1,213,806,893
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
83.500 %
16
16
82.950 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
2.990 %
18
18
3.170 %
19a
b
20
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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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
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
ACT INC
  		Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
ACT INC
  		Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
ACT INC
  		Employer identification number

42-0841485
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 C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
72,065
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
72,065
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
EXPLANATION OF OTHER LOBBYING ACTIVITIES: PART II-B, LINE 1I: ACT HAS CERTAIN EMPLOYEES LOCATED IN WASHINGTON, D.C. THAT ARE REGISTERED LOBBYISTS. IN ADDITION, ACT CONTRACTED WITH LOBBYING FIRMS DURING THE YEAR TO ASSIST IN MONITORING FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY AND HELPING TO STRENGTHEN ACT'S RELATIONSHIPS WITHIN EACH STATE CONCERNING ACT INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS.
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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
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

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 ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
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)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
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 .................   4,922,649 4,922,649
b Buildings ................   68,154,538 20,869,652 47,284,886
c Leasehold improvements ............   5,329,945 4,694,915 635,030
d Equipment ................   63,729,554 52,335,020 11,394,534
e Other .................   37,479   37,479
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 64,274,578
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  
INTEREST RATE SWAP 2,140,445
POST RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN OBLIGATIONS 3,090,673







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 5,231,118
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
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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) .................... 1 293,400,335
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 244,529,681
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 48,870,654
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 12,484,947
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 1,704,766
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 14,189,713
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 63,060,367
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 307,206,590
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 12,484,947
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 1,303,777
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 13,788,724
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 293,417,866
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 -17,531
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -17,531
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 293,400,335
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 245,146,223
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 3,540,659
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 3,540,659
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 241,605,564
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 2,924,117
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2,924,117
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 244,529,681
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 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: FIN 48 FOOTNOTE FROM AUDITED FINANCIAL REPORT, NOTES 1 AND 4: NOTE 1 - INCOME TAXES ACT WAS INCORPORATED UNDER THE NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT OF IOWA ON AUGUST 23, 1960 AND WAS GRANTED EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS OF MAY 3, 1965. SEE NOTE 4 FOR INFORMATION ON INCOME TAXES ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. ACT FILES A FORM 990 (RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX) ANNUALLY. WHEN THESE RETURNS ARE FILED, IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE TAX POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD ULTIMATELY BE SUSTAINED. EXAMPLES OF TAX POSITIONS COMMON TO NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE SUCH MATTERS AS THE FOLLOWING: THE TAX EXEMPT STATUS OF EACH ENTITY AND VARIOUS POSITIONS RELATIVE TO POTENTIAL SOURCES OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME (UBIT). UBIT IS REPORTED ON FORM 990-T, AS APPROPRIATE. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN THE PERIOD DURING WHICH, BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE EVIDENCE, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING THE RESOLUTION OF APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, IF ANY. TAX POSITIONS ARE NOT OFFSET OR AGGREGATED WITH OTHER POSITIONS. TAX POSITIONS THAT MEET THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" RECOGNITION THRESHOLD ARE MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS MORE THAN 50 PERCENT LIKELY TO BE REALIZED ON SETTLEMENT WITH THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. THE PORTION OF THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN THAT EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT MEASURED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS REFLECTED AS A LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS IN THE ACCOMPANYING BALANCE SHEETS ALONG WITH ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT WOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE TAXING AUTHORITIES UPON EXAMINATION. NOTE 4 - INCOME TAX MATTERS ACT HAS CERTAIN REVENUE FROM PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT, BY VIRTUE OF A 1980 AGREEMENT WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, IS DEEMED TO BE UNRELATED TO ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE AND, THEREFORE, MAY BE SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2011 AND 2010, THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX BENEFITS IDENTIFIED AND RECORDED AS A LIABILITY. FORMS 990 AND 990-T FILED BY ACT ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) UP TO THREE YEARS FROM THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF EACH RETURN. FORMS 990 AND 990-T FILED BY ACT ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR THE FISCAL YEARS ENDED AUGUST 31, 2007 AND PRIOR.
PART XI, LINE 8 - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   NET APPRECIATION IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 323,404. (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS - FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES -409,647. (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS - ACT BRIDGE -658,320. EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF NONMARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES -550,671. PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT REPORTED AS GRANT PER FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS 2,000,000. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000,000.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   NET APPRECIATION IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 323,404. INTEREST EXPENSE NETTED WITH REVENUE FOR AUDIT -924,117. INTERCOMPANY REVENUE - AES -136,478. INTERCOMPANY REVENUE - ABS -34,736. ACT INTERNATIONAL REVENUE - SEPARATE ENTITIES 2,626,375. EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF NONMARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES -550,671.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   (LOSS) ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT -17,531.
PART XIII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   INTERCOMPANY REVENUE- AES -136,478. INTERCOMPANY REVENUE- ABS -34,736. ACT INTERNATIONAL EXPENSES - SEPARATE ENTITIES 3,036,022. ACT BRIDGE EXPENSES - SEPERATE ENTITY 658,320. LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 17,531.
PART XIII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:   INTEREST EXPENSE NETTED WITH REVENUE FOR AUDIT 924,117. PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT REPORTED AS GRANT PER FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS 2,000,000.
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. 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
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 29,056
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 161,762
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 130,473
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 114,990
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 943,660
RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 7,778
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 34,590
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 24,551
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES TESTING SERVICES 20,620
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION N/A 2,000,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   0 1,446,860
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   0 2,020,620
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   0 3,467,480
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION TO CONTROLLED FOREIGN CORPORATION FOR GENERAL SUPPORT 2,000,000 WIRE TRANSFER 0 N/A N/A
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
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0
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
1
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.:   SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: ACT, INC. CONDUCTS SOME PROGRAM-RELATED ACTIVITIES THROUGH 100% OWNED CORPORATIONS ORGANIZED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES AS DETAILED IN FORM 990, SCH R, PART IV. DURING THE YEAR, ACT, INC. MADE A CONTRIBUTION OF CAPITAL TO ONE SUCH FOREIGN CORPORATION LOCATED IN EUROPE. THE $2,000,000 CONTRIBUTION OF CAPTIAL IS BEING REPORTED AS GRANTS AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS OR ENTITIES OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES PURSUANT TO FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS. AS THE 100% OWNER OF THE RECIPIENT FOREIGN CORPORATION, ACT, INC. MAINTAINS FULL CONTROL AND OVERSIGHT OF THE USE OF THE FUNDS FOR EXEMPT PURPOSES.
METHOD USED TO ACCCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES:   SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 3: THE FOREIGN EXPENDITURES FOR PROGRAM SERVICES REPORTED IN COLUMN (F) RELATE TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF ACT ASSESSMENTS INTERNATIONALLY. ACT MAY HAVE OTHER FOREIGN EXPENDITURES IN THE REGIONS LISTED THAT SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS OF ACT'S FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES. THESE AMOUNTS ARE NOT SEPARATELY TRACKED AND ARE NOT REFLECTED IN THE AMOUNTS REPORTED.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number
42-0841485
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) DATA QUALITY CAMPAIGN INC1250 H ST NW STE 825
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		27-4566795 501(C)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF JOHNSON COUNTY325 E WASHINGTON ST
IOWA CITY,IA52240 		42-1508117 501(C)(3) 75,000   N/A N/A $25,000 UNITED WAY HEALTHY KIDS SCHOOL BASED CLINICS; $50,000 CORALVILLE CTR FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS PLEDGE
(3) WESTERN INTERSTATE COMMISSION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION3035 CENTER GREEN DR STE 200
BOULDER,CO80301 		84-6008945 501(C)(3) 75,000   N/A N/A SECOND PLEDGE PAYMENT
(4) UNITED WAY OF JOHNSON COUNTY1150 5TH ST STE 290
CORALVILLE,IA52241 		42-6062055 501(C)(3) 73,404   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) DIVERSITY FOCUS205 2ND AVE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52401 		20-3420207 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(6) EXCELENCIA IN EDUCATION1717 N ST NW 2ND FL
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		20-0927912 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A 2011 SPONSORSHIP
(7) NATIONAL CRC ADVOCATES7063 COUNTRY SPRINGS
BYRON CENTER,MI49314 		45-2041430 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A GENERAL SUPPORT
(8) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA FOUNDATION500 ALUMNI CENTER PO BOX 4550
IOWA CITY,IA52244 		42-0796760 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A HANCHER PARTNERS PROGRAM
(9) IOWA CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATION509 S DUBUQUE ST
IOWA CITY,IA52240 		42-1177023 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A 2ND HALF OF 2007 PLEDGE
(10) IOWA CITY AREA DEVELOPMENT GROUP INC325 E WASHINGTON ST STE 101
IOWA CITY,IA52244 		42-1234837 501(C)(6) 25,000   N/A N/A FY2011 PLEDGE PAYMENT
(11) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COMMUNITY COLLEGESONE DUPONT CIRCLE NW STE 410
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		53-0196569 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A AACC NATIONAL COMMISSION
(12) NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION CENTER FOR BEST PRACTICES444 N CAPITOL ST STE 267
WASHINGTON,DC20001 		23-7391796 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A CORPORATE FELLOWS PROGRAM ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION
(13) ASSOCIATION OF LATINO ADMINISTRATORS AND SUPERINTENDENTS65 W BOSTON POST RD STE 200
MARLBOROUGH,MA01752 		27-2674757 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A 2011 ALAS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP
(14) AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY4080 1ST ST NE STE 101
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52402 		13-1788491 501(C)(3) 11,000   N/A N/A $10,000 HOPE LODGE PLEDGE; $1,000 RELAY FOR LIFE
(15) UNIVERSITY OF IOWA129 E WASHINGTON ST
IOWA CITY,IA52242 		42-6004813 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 4-26-11 WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE - SILVER SPONSORSHIP
(16) IOWA CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE325 E WASHINGTON STE 100
IOWA CITY,IA52240 		42-0330530 501(C)(6) 9,050   N/A N/A LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, ANNUAL BANQUET SPONSORSHIP
(17) CEDAR RAPIDS OPERA THEATRE1120 2ND AVE SE
CEDAR RAPIDS,IA52403 		42-1476568 501(C)(3) 5,000   N/A N/A 4-23-11 GALA EVENT SPONSORSHIP
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
15
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
2
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













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: ACT REVIEWS THE QUALIFICATIONS OF THOSE REQUESTING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. ACT HAS CREATED AN EMPLOYEE COMMITTEE TO REVIEW ALL SUCH REQUESTS. ALL GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CEO PRIOR TO COMMITMENT.
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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
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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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) JON S WHITMORE (i)
(ii)		 166,617
0 		0
0 		4,707
0 		14,538
0 		14,232
0 		200,094
0 		0
0
(2) CARL A COHN (i)
(ii)		 51,250
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		51,250
0 		0
0
(3) THOMAS J GOEDKEN (i)
(ii)		 294,860
0 		10,000
0 		17,657
0 		37,775
0 		14,133
0 		374,425
0 		0
0
(4) CYNTHIA SCHMEISER (i)
(ii)		 290,279
0 		10,000
0 		455,737
0 		39,200
0 		19,029
0 		814,245
0 		67,935
0
(5) MARTIN L SCAGLIONE (i)
(ii)		 268,235
0 		10,000
0 		17,545
0 		29,400
0 		16,468
0 		341,648
0 		0
0
(6) JON ERICKSON (i)
(ii)		 206,509
0 		5,000
0 		18,095
0 		86,835
0 		12,302
0 		328,741
0 		0
0
(7) ARTHUR C PETERS (i)
(ii)		 185,150
0 		5,000
0 		38,494
0 		22,274
0 		17,615
0 		268,533
0 		0
0
(8) JANET GODWIN (i)
(ii)		 154,765
0 		7,500
0 		347
0 		19,667
0 		22,478
0 		204,757
0 		0
0
(9) RANJIT SIDHU (i)
(ii)		 233,531
0 		5,000
0 		48,291
0 		22,050
0 		24,364
0 		333,236
0 		0
0
(10) THOMAS SATERFIEL (i)
(ii)		 201,458
0 		5,000
0 		18,741
0 		35,694
0 		15,296
0 		276,189
0 		0
0
(11) ROSE RENNEKAMP (i)
(ii)		 189,349
0 		5,000
0 		18,590
0 		25,254
0 		15,016
0 		253,209
0 		0
0
(12) CHARLES SMITH (i)
(ii)		 193,994
0 		7,500
0 		6,003
0 		18,108
0 		12,118
0 		237,723
0 		0
0
(13) DOUGLAS F BECKER (i)
(ii)		 196,562
0 		5,000
0 		695
0 		24,067
0 		18,739
0 		245,063
0 		0
0
(14) RICHARD L FERGUSON (i)
(ii)		 548,746
0 		0
0 		788,812
0 		39,290
0 		4,171
0 		1,381,019
0 		0
0


Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
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 1A ONE KEY EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN AMOUNT FOR HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES. THIS AMOUNT IS TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE AND IS REFLECTED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III). ONE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE RECEIVED AN AMOUNT FOR A HOUSING ALLOWANCE. THIS IS A TEMPORARY BENEFIT PROVIDED TO ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S WRITTEN RELOCATION POLICY. THIS AMOUNT IS TAXABLE TO THE EMPLOYEE AND IS REFLECTED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B)(III).
  PART I, LINE 4B ACT MAINTAINED A NON-QUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE FORMER CEO/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. UNDER THE TERMS OF THE AGREEMENT, THE DISTRIBUTION UPON RETIREMENT WAS CALCULATED BASED ON ANNUAL SALARY AT RETIREMENT MULTIPLIED BY A FACTOR THAT IS BASED ON AGE AT RETIREMENT. PART II, COLUMN (B)(III), OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FOR RICHARD FERGUSON, FORMER CEO/CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD INCLUDES A DISTRIBUTION FROM THE NON-QUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $714,000. NO OTHER LISTED PERSONS PARTICIPATED IN OR RECEIVED DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THIS PLAN DURING THE YEAR. ACT MAINTAINS A NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN UNDER SECTION 457(F) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE FOR CERTAIN LISTED PERSONS. THE PLAN PROVIDES FOR ACT TO MAKE DISCRETIONARY CONTRIBUTIONS FOR ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES. PART II, COLUMN (B)(III), OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FOR CYNTHIA SCHMEISER, PRESIDENT & COO EDUCATIONAL DIVISION INCLUDES A DISTRIBUTION FROM THE SECTION 457(F) PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,942. OF THIS AMOUNT, $22,685 WAS REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION IN A PRIOR YEAR FORM 990. OTHER LISTED PERSONS PARTICIPATE IN BUT DID NOT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THIS PLAN DURING THE YEAR. ACT MAINTAINS A LEGACY EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN THAT HAS BEEN CLOSED TO NEW ENTRANTS. TO BE ELIGIBLE, THE EMPLOYEE MUST HAVE COMPLETED 20 YEARS OF CONTINUOUS SERVICE AND RETIRE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 60 AND 65. THE PLAN PROVIDES FOR THE PAYMENT OF CERTAIN RETIREMENT BENEFITS BASED ON SALARY OF THE EMPLOYEE AT DATE OF RETIREMENT. PART II, COLUMN (C), DEFERRED COMPENSATION INCLUDES THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE THAT HAS OCCURRED TO AN INDIVIDUAL'S VESTED BALANCE DURING THE YEAR. DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S AGE AT DATE OF RETIREMENT, THE ACTUAL EARLY RETIREMENT BENEFIT DISTRIBUTED AT THE TIME OF RETIREMENT MAY BE LESS THAN THE AMOUNT THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING INCLUDED IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION. PART II, COLUMN (B)(III), OTHER REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FOR CYNTHIA SCHMEISER, PRESIDENT & COO EDUCATIONAL DIVISION INCLUDES A DISTRIBUTION FROM THE EARLY RETIREMENT PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $333,000. OF THIS AMOUNT, $45,250 WAS REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION IN A PRIOR YEAR FORM 990. OTHER LISTED PERSONS PARTICIPATE IN BUT DID NOT RECEIVE DISTRIBUTIONS FROM THIS PLAN DURING THE YEAR.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PART III FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 5 AND SCH J, PART II: CARL COHN'S BASE COMPENSATION OF $51,250 INCLUDES $11,250 PAID BY ACT AND $40,000 PAID BY URBAN SCHOOL IMAGINEERS, AN UNRELATED ORGANIZATION OF WHICH COHN IS A PRINCIPAL. TOGETHER THESE AMOUNTS REPRESENT COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES PROVIDED TO ACT.
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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
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
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) TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK
  		SEE SCH L, PART V 2,100,450 SEE PART V   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
PART IV BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION: THOMAS GOEDKEN AND J THEODORE SANDERS ARE DIRECTORS OF TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK.(D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: DURING THE YEAR, ACT ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK TO REDEEM ITS SHARES OF STOCK IN TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK FOR A SALES PRICE OF $2,100,000. ACT ALSO RECEIVED PAYMENT OF $450 FOR TESTING SERVICES PROVIDED TO TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK DURING THE YEAR.
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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
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6, NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: ACT HAS STATE ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE AS ADVISORY AND ADVOCACY GROUPS TO FACILITATE COMMUNICATIONS BETWEEN ACT AND THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES THAT PARTICIPATE IN ACT PROGRAMS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS ARE NOT SEPARATE LEGAL ENTITIES, BUT DO HAVE ORGANIZING BYLAWS. THE STATE ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE FEEDBACK TO ACT ON ITS PROGRAMS AS THEY RELATE TO THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS, SCHOOLS, AND AGENCIES IN THE STATE. APPROXIMATELY 10,813 REPRESENTATIVES FROM EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ARE MEMBERS OF ACT'S ADVISORY GROUPS THAT RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM ACT. OUT OF THIS GROUP, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 703 INDIVIDUALS WHO ACTIVELY VOLUNTEER THEIR TIME TO SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY BY ATTENDING MEETINGS WITH ACT REGIONAL AND NATIONAL OFFICE STAFF TO PROVIDE INPUT.
NEW PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 WORKFORCE CURRICULUM (KEYTRAIN) - ACQUIRED IN DECEMBER 2010, KEYTRAIN PROVIDES CURRICULUM THAT MAPS DIRECTLY TO WORKFORCE ASSESSMENTS. THE ASSESSMENTS DIAGNOSE SKILL DEFICIENCIES WHICH ARE THEN TARGETED AND REMEDIATED THROUGH THE CURRICULUM PROVIDED BY KEYTRAIN. NCEA COREWORK - RESEARCH-BASED SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM WHICH HELPS DISTRICTS AND SCHOOLS TO EVALUATE CURRENT CORE PRACTICES IN ORDER TO PRIORITIZE INITIATIVES AND CREATE CONCRETE STRATEGIES TO INCREASE STUDENT LEARNING.
CHANGES IN PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 DATA QUALITY CAMPAIGN - DATA QUALITY CAMPAIGN IS AN INITIATIVE TO PROMOTE THE USE OF QUALITY DATA TO DRIVE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT. THIS CAMPAIGN BECAME A SEPARATE NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IN JUNE 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   SOME OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHER OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO THE EXTENT THAT THEY ALSO SERVE TOGETHER ON THE BOARDS OF OTHER ENTITIES: (1) JON WHITMORE AND THOMAS GOEDKEN ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT INTERNATIONAL B.V. (2) JON WHITMORE AND THOMAS GOEDKEN ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG). (3) JON WHITMORE AND THOMAS GOEDKEN ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD. (4) JON WHITMORE AND THOMAS GOEDKEN ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT INFORMATION CONSULTING (SHANGHAI) CO LTD. (5) JON WHITMORE AND THOMAS GOEDKEN ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS B.V. (6) JON WHITMORE AND JAMES BOSTIC, JR. ARE DIRECTORS OF ACT BRIDGE, INC. (7) THOMAS GOEDKEN AND J THEODORE SANDERS ARE DIRECTORS OF TEACHERS SUPPORT NETWORK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990 THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE CORPORATION CONDUCTS A SUBSTANTIVE REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE OUTSIDE TAX PREPARER AND THE CORPORATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, COUNSEL, AND STAFF. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C ACT HAS CREATED AN ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE. MEMBERS OF THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REVIEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED BY EMPLOYEES AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SEEING THAT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE INVESTIGATED AND APPROPRIATELY ADDRESSED. THEY ALSO WORK CLOSELY WITH ACT'S HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO DEVELOP EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR EMPLOYEES REGARDING THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND ETHICS ISSUES. THE ETHICS ADVISORY COMMITTEE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF ACT'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRES SUBMITTED BY DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED AND ADDRESSED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BASED UPON A PROCESS THAT INCLUDES A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION STUDY CONDUCTED BY A PROFESSIONAL FIRM THAT INCLUDES REVIEW OF COMPENSATION PUBLISHED BY SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS CONTAINED IN FORM 990. COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS INFORMED BY THE SAME STUDY AND IS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD ANNUALLY. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AT LEAST ANNUALLY, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT AND INCLUDES APPLICABLE DATA GATHERED AND REVIEWED.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 ACT DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
  FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, BOARD MEMBER COMPENSATION: PER ACT POLICY, BOARD MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO PARTICIPATE IN FOUR THREE-DAY BOARD MEETINGS, COMMITTEE MEETINGS THAT OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AND AT OTHER TIMES TO DISCUSS IMPORTANT AND STRATEGIC MATTERS PERTAINING TO ACT. IN EXCHANGE FOR THEIR VALUABLE TIME AND SERVICE, ACT COMPENSATES THE BOARD WITH AN ANNUAL AMOUNT THAT IS PRORATED FOR MEETING ATTENDANCE AND PARTIAL YEARS OF SERVICE. THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE CHAIRS, AS WELL AS BOARD MEMBERS WHO ARE REQUESTED TO PROVIDE TIME OTHER THAN FOR MEETING ATTENDANCE, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION AT A COMMENSURATE HOURLY RATE. IN ADDITION TO SERVING AS A VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, JON WHITMORE ALSO SERVES AS CEO OF ACT. HIS COMPENSATION AS CEO IS DISCLOSED ON FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A AND SCHEDULE J. HE RECEIVES NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FOR SERVICE AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. SOME BOARD MEMBERS HAVE CHOSEN TO FORGO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICES TO ACT.
  FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B), AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: HOURS LISTED FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL ARE REPORTED ON A CALENDAR YEAR BASIS.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 12,484,947. NET APPRECIATION IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAPS 323,404. (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS - FOREIGN SUBSIDIARIES -409,647. (DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS - ACT BRIDGE -658,320. EQUITY IN NET LOSS OF NONMARKETABLE EQUITY SECURITIES -550,671. PROGRAM-RELATED INVESTMENT REPORTED AS GRANT PER FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS 2,000,000. CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION 1,000,000. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 14,189,713.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT: THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACT INC
 
Employer identification number

42-0841485
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) ACT FOUNDATION

500 ACT DRIVE

IOWA CITY,IA52243
27-2574917 		TO SUPPORT THE ACTIVITIES OF ACT, INC. IA 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I N/A
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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












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) ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)
ROOM 2503 BANK OF AMERICA TOWER
HONG KONG    
HK
TESTING SERVICES HK ACT INTERNATIONAL BV
  		C 927,750 2,748,307 100.000 %
(2) ACT INTERNATIONAL BV
NARITAWEG 165 1043 BW
AMSTERDAM    
NL
HOLDING COMPANY NL N/A
 C -3,044 7,533,510 100.000 %
(3) ACT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BV
NARITAWEG 165 1043 BW
AMSTERDAM    
NL
HOLDING COMPANY NL ACT INTERNATIONAL BV
  		C -393,373 122,811 100.000 %
(4) ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS (AUSTRALIA) PTY LTD
LEVEL 7 54 MILLER ST
NORTH SYDNEY, NSW 2060    
AS
TESTING SERVICES AS ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)
  		C 1,073,322 614,812 100.000 %
(5) ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS (KOREA) INC
20F KOREA FIRST BANK BLDG 100 GONG
SEOUL    
KS
TESTING SERVICES KS ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)
  		C 8,621 5,495 100.000 %
(6) ACT INFORMATION CONSULTING (SHANGHAI) CO LTD
ROOM 1204 TIAN AN CTR 338 NANJING
SHANGHAI    
CH
TESTING SERVICES CH ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)
  		C 1,854,685 1,778,825 100.000 %
(7) ACT BRIDGE INC
3475 LENOX ROAD NE SUITE 300
ATLANTA,GA30326
45-1602599 		TESTING SERVICES DE N/A
 C   2,521,862 100.000 %
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
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
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
 
No
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) ACT INTERNATIONAL BV

 B 2,000,000 CASH
(2) ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)

 P 85,133 COST PLUS % MARK-UP
(3) ACT EDUCATION SOLUTIONS LTD (HONG KONG)

 K 48,250 COMPARABLE SALES
(4) ACT BUSINESS SOLUTIONS BV

 A 704 % OF GROSS SALES
(5) ACT BRIDGE INC

 B 3,000,000 CASH
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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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?
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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