Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OXFAM-AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
23-7069110
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) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
62,697,418
70,440,436
51,329,359
84,320,475
77,158,483
345,946,171
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..
62,697,418
70,440,436
51,329,359
84,320,475
77,158,483
345,946,171
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)..
51,261,212
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
294,684,959
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..
62,697,418
70,440,436
51,329,359
84,320,475
77,158,483
345,946,171
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,401,580
2,646,732
1,010,475
514,351
1,156,584
8,729,722
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..
266,398
263,802
174,563
160,456
6,617
871,836
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
355,547,729
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
82.880 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
87.080 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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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.") .
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) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(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 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
OXFAM-AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
23-7069110
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12:
NO AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WERE PREPARED DUE TO A CHANGE IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FISCAL YEAR END. AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT WILL BE PREPARED FOR THE 17 MONTHS ENDED MARCH 31, 2012.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE CORPORATE BYLAWS OF OXFAM AMERICA, INC. WERE RESTATED WITH THE FOLLOWING SIGNIFICANT CHANGES: - THE FISCAL YEAR OF THE ORGANIZATION WAS CHANGED TO MARCH 31ST, EFFECTIVE MARCH 31ST, 2012. - THE OFFICES OF "MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION" ELECTING A BOARD OF DIRECTORS WERE DELETED. THE CORPORATION IS NOW GOVERNED DIRECTLY BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. - THE TERM LIMIT FOR DIRECTORS WAS CHANGED TO THREE THREE-YEAR TERMS. THERE ARE NO LONGER STAGGERED CLASSES OF DIRECTORS ENSURING A CONSTANT NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. - A TERM LIMIT OF FIVE YEARS WAS INTRODUCED FOR THE CHAIR. - THE TERMS OF REFERENCE OF THE BOARD DEVELOPMENT AND GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WERE INSERTED INTO THE BYLAWS. - THE GRANTS POLICY WAS TAKEN OUT OF THE BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY OA'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT UNDER DIRECTION OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPLETED RETURN IS REVIEWED BY OA'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPECTED TO REVEAL ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN A STATEMENT ANNUALLY, VERIFYING THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED OA'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND HAVE DISCLOSED ANY ACTIVITY WHICH CONTRAVENES THE POLICY. DURING THE COURSE OF DELIBERATIONS, IF A DIRECTOR FINDS THAT HE HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ON A MATTER AT HAND, HE/SHE MUST DECLARE IT AND EXCUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE DELIBERATIONS TO ALLOW THE OTHER DIRECTORS PRESENT TO DETERMINE THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION FOR OXFAM AMERICA EXECUTIVES IS SET BY A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE OXFAM AMERICA BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN 2011, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ELIMINATED AN EXISTING BONUS PLAN FOR SELECT EXECUTIVES AND CREATED AN EXECUTIVE BENEFIT RESTORATION ALLOWANCE TO ENSURE COMPETITIVE TOTAL REWARDS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO COMMISSIONED A STUDY OF EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR STAFF COMPENSATION, CONDUCTED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT WITH RECOGNIZED EXPERTISE IN THE AREA OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. THE RESULTS OF THIS STUDY, IN COMBINATION WITH INDIVIDUAL, EXECUTIVE TEAM, AND ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE, SERVED AS THE BASIS FOR SETTING COMPENSATION IN FY 2011.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE OXFAM AMERICA (OA) WEBSITE AT HTTP://WWW.OXFAMAMERICA.ORG IN THE "WHO WE ARE" SECTION OF THE SITE. FINANCIAL INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG AND WWW.CHARITYNAVIGATOR.ORG. OA WILL PROVIDE COPIES OF IT'S GOVERING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13 & 14:
ALTHOUGH THESE POLICIES WERE PUT IN PLACE BY MANAGEMENT DURING OR PRIOR TO 2011, THE ORGANIZATION CHECKED 'NO' TO THESE QUESTIONS ON ITS FORM 990 BECAUSE THESE POLICIES HAD NOT BEEN FORMALLY ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OR BY AN AUTHORIZED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2011.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS: -807,189.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART III:
THE PRESIDENT OF OXFAM AMERICA, INC. (OA) AND ONE OTHER MEMBER OF THE OA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OXFAM INTERNATIONAL. OXFAM INTERNATIONAL'S BOARD MEMBERS CONSIST OF REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE VARIOUS OXFAM ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THIS RELATIONSHIP ENSURES THAT THE MISSION OF OXFAM IS CLEAR AND CONSISTENT AMONG ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IN FY 11, OA MADE PAYMENTS OF $7,711,452 TO OXFAM INTERNATIONAL AND ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS, AND RECEIVED $1,928,080 FROM OXFAM INTERNATIONAL AND ITS MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS. IN AN AGREEMENT DATED JULY 21, 2006, OXFAM PROVIDED GUARANTEES OF $1,000,000 FOR A LOAN FROM A BANK TO MICRO CREDIT ENTERPRISES (HEREIN "MCE"), A 501(C)(3) IRS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, AND $1,000,000 FOR LOANS MADE BY MCE TO MICROCREDIT ORGANIZATIONS IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. MCE'S PURPOSE IS TO LEVERAGE PRIVATE CAPITAL TO HELP FINANCE MICRO-BUSINESSES OF IMPOVERISHED ENTREPRENEURS IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFAULT, THE ALLOCATION OF LOSSES IS CALCULATED ON A PRO RATA BASIS AMONG ALL GUARANTORS. IN 2008, OXFAM RECORDED $100,000 IN ACCRUED GRANT EXPENSE TO RECOGNIZE THE FAIR VALUE OF THE GUARANTY. AS OF OCTOBER 31, 2011 AND 2010, DRAWS OF $0 AND $7,600, RESPECTIVELY, ON THE GUARANTEE WERE MADE. DURING FISCAL 2010, OXFAM NOTIFIED MCE OF ITS INTENTION TO TERMINATE THE GUARANTEE EFFECTIVE APRIL 22, 2012. THE FORMER CHAIRPERSON OF THE OA BOARD AND ANOTHER MEMBER OF THE OA BOARD ARE GUARANTORS OF MCE. A THIRD BOARD MEMBER IS AN OFFICER OF A CORPORATION THAT IS A GUARANTOR OF MCE. ONE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE OA BOARD WHO IS A GUARANTOR IS ALSO AN OA-NOMINATED MEMBER OF THE MCE BOARD.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.