Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
13-3480246
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
8,739,925
9,745,732
7,657,202
9,968,545
8,682,000
44,793,404
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
8,739,925
9,745,732
7,657,202
9,968,545
8,682,000
44,793,404
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)..
16,681,245
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
28,112,159
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8,739,925
9,745,732
7,657,202
9,968,545
8,682,000
44,793,404
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
401,346
551,853
605,942
402,960
335,182
2,297,283
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
1,750,436
920,095
0
1,826,141
1,856,795
6,353,467
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
53,444,154
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
7,900,119
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
52.601 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
50.839 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
18
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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) 2011
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
13-3480246
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PART III, LINE 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS AND EXPANDS THE POOL OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES PREPARED TO ENTER THE WORKFORCE. THE FOUNDATION SERVES OVER 500 ACADEMIES LOCATED IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS NATIONWIDE, SPECIALIZING IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM, FINANCE, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND ENGINEERING. THE FOUNDATION CREATES PROGRAM GOALS AND PRODUCES CURRICULUM FOR NATIONAL DISTRIBUTION TO THE ACADEMIES AND PROVIDES TEACHER TRAINING AND ON-SITE ASSISTANCE TO THE ACADEMIES, WITH A SPECIALIZATION IN CONNECTING ACADEMIES TO THE BUSINESS WORLD THROUGH A MODEL THAT OFFERS PAID INTERNSHIPS TO STUDENTS AND ADVISORY BOARDS MADE UP OF LOCAL PROFESSIONALS. PART III, LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THE ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM HELPS STUDENTS CHART CAREER PATHS IN ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST INDUSTRIES, FROM HOTEL MANAGEMENT TO SPORTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND EVENT MANAGEMENT, AND INCLUDES THE STUDY OF GEOGRAPHY, ECONOMICS, AND WORLD CULTURES. THE ACADEMY OF HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM CURRICULUM HAS RECEIVED INDUSTRY VALIDATION FROM THE GLOBAL TRAVEL AND TOURISM PARTNERSHIP (GTTP) AND THE INSTIUTE OF TRAVEL AND TOURISM (ITT). THE ACADEMY OF HEALTH SCIENCES ADDRESSES THE CRITICAL ACHIEVEMENT GAP IN STEM FIELDS AND DEVELOPS A PIPELINE OF STUDENTS PREPARED TO PURSUE HEALTH-RELATED DEGREES AND PROFESSIONS IN ONE OF THE FASTEST GROWING SECTORS OF THE ECONOMY, INCLUDING BIOTECHNOLOGY, GENETICS, NURSING, THERAPEUTICS, AND DIAGNOSTICS.
PART VI GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION A. LINE 2
JAY FISHMAN, WILLIAM HANNON AND ANDY BESSETTE ; BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP - ALL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. JAY FISHMAN IS THE CEO, WILLIAM HANNON IS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT AND ANDY BESSETTE IS THE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. THE INSURANCE WAS NEGOTIATED WITH AN INDEPENDENT THIRD PARTY INSURANCE BROKER AT ARM'S LENGTH AND IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS. THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF THE INSURANCE PREMIUM DID NOT EXCEED $35,000. THIS AMOUNT IS NOT MATERIAL TO NAF OR THE TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC. AND FALLS BELOW THE APPLICABLE THRESHOLD FOR REPORTING ON SCHEDULE L.
PART VI GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION B. LINE 11
THE RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE COMPANY AND IN CONSULTATION WITH NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION STAFF MEMBERS. THE DRAFT PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE COMPANY'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT, AND THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FINAL VERSION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION OF THE RETURN TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
PART VI GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION B. LINE 12
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION HAS A CODE OF ETHICS/CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRING ALL EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY LETTER ANNUALLY. THE STAFF LETTERS ARE REVIEWED AND MAINTAINED BY THE CFO. THE BOARD LETTERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE CEO AND CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE APPROPRIATE ACTIONS REQUIRED, INCLUDING PREVENTING THE INDIVIDUAL FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSION AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE MATTER.
PART VI GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION B. LINE 15
NAF HIRED AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PRODUCE A SALARY SURVEY IN 2011. NAF HAS SET COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT WITHIN THE RANGE OF THE GOING MARKET RATE FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS HELD BY INDIVIDUALS WITH SIMILAR EXPERIENCE LEVELS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. DOCUMENTATION IS MAINTAINED IN NAF'S RECORDS. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. NAF'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WOULD PRECLUDE ANY INDIVIDUALS HAVING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FROM BEING INVOLVED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
PART VI GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOSURE
SECTION C. LINE 19
NATIONAL ACADEMY FOUNDATION DOES NOT CURRENTLY MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES
UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS: (109,509) SPECIAL EVENTS NETTED WITH REVENUE: (440,055) --------- OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE (549,564) =========
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