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
ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-2283284
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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.") ....
2,210,013
2,277,477
2,258,834
2,317,459
1,003,392
10,067,175
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..
2,210,013
2,277,477
2,258,834
2,317,459
1,003,392
10,067,175
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)..
6,607,711
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,459,464
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..
2,210,013
2,277,477
2,258,834
2,317,459
1,003,392
10,067,175
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
44,608
34,535
11,858
12,769
67,582
171,352
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
0
2,190
16,519
18,709
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
10,257,236
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
1,817,480
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
33.727 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
27.474 %
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
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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) 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
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
95-2283284
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
INTERNSHIPS ORGANIZED FOR QUALIFYING STUDENTS TO GAIN EXPERIENCE IN THE TELEVISION PRODUCTION INDUSTRY THROUGH WORK AT LOCAL STUDIO AND PRODUCTION COMPANIES.
DESCRIPTION OF CLASSES OF PERSONS AND THE NATURE OF THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION, APPOINTS A MAJORITY OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM USING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE CONTROLLER BEFORE FILING.
MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE USED BY THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' DELEGATED POWER TO CONSIDER WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE FOUNDATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE FOUNDATION'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY A. IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, THEY SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE POLICY COVERS ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS AND IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED ANNUALLY. OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND FROM THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION WITH WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION (A CONTRACTED SALARY) IS APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED OF ELECTED OFFICERS. ALL MEMBERS ARE INDEPENDENT AND RECEIVE NO COMPENSATION FROM THE FOUNDATION. SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY HUMAN RESOURCES, AND THE FINDINGS ARE CONVEYED TO THE COMMITTEE FOR THEIR REVIEW. SINCE 1989, ALL OTHER NONCONTRACTUAL SALARIES ARE APPROVED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, CHAIRMAN, COO, & CFO. HUMAN RESOURCES COLLECTS SALARY DATA FROM LIKE ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANNUAL COMPARISONS WHEN ALL SALARIED POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED. POSITION SALARY RANGES ARE DETERMINED FROM HIGH TO LOW DEPENDING ON DATA RECEIVED. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2011. THE APPROVAL OF THE COMPENSATION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD MINUTES.
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALL AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
TIME DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION.