Form990
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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 10-01-2010 and ending 09-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
National Constitution Center
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
525 Arch Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Philadelphia, PA191061514
D Employer identification number

23-2434447
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 17,115,008
F Name and address of principal officer:
David Eisner
525 Arch Street
Philadelphia,PA191061514
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.constitutioncenter.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: 1986
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Illuminate CONSTITUTIONAL IDEALS and inspire ACTS OF CITIZENSHIP
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 29
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 251
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 159
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,261,167 10,762,137
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 4,469,714 3,119,938
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 712,208 542,869
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,293,947 2,072,726
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 14,737,036 16,497,670
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 7,365,440 8,483,415
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 184,239 165,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,909,666    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 15,577,663 14,358,895
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 23,127,342 23,007,310
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... -8,390,306 -6,509,640
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 155,470,923 147,422,364
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 3,057,756 1,572,376
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 152,413,167 145,849,988
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: Illuminate CONSTITUTIONAL IDEALS and inspire ACTS OF CITIZENSHIP
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 $ 11,452,005 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,756,546 )
Museum Operations: Daily Programs - Throughout the year, the Center produces a variety of daily programs and demonstrations for visitors in the lobby and core exhibition space. Many of the activities are keyed to changing exhibitions. In addition, the Center develops and delivers traveling programs for presentation in schools and other community organizations. Core Exhibition - The Center maintains a multimedia interactive permanent exhibition, which is open to the public 363 days a year. "The Story of We the People" engages visitors with the history of the U.S. Constitution from the time of the American Revolution to the present day.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,669,347 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 97,114 )
Public Programs and Civic Initiative: Traveling History & Civics Program In 2008, the Center initiated a Traveling History & Civics program that sends museum educators into schools throughout the region to present interactive educational programs. The Center also maintains a Resource Center for teachers on-site. Young Citizens Scholarships - The Center subsidizes transportation and admission costs for Title I schools to help defray the cost of field trips for underserved students. Summer Camp - Four two-week sessions and two one-week sessions of the Center's American Adventure Camp are conducted annually from June through August, offering a variety of civic-themed activities for children aged 6 - 13. The Center also offers camp programs in conjunction with spring and winter school breaks. PennCORD - The Center is the lead administrative partner in the Pennsylvania Coalition for Representative Democracy (PennCORD), a consortium of governmental agencies, civic education organizations, and schools whose purpose is to promote civic learning through a program of advocacy and outreach. PennCORD initiatives include a website, teacher workshops, and school-based civic-engagement programs. Constitution High School (CHS) - In partnership with the School District of Philadelphia, the Center opened in September 2006 a magnet Constitution High School. The Center is partnering with the school district to provide programming and curricular material for the school, which graduated its first senior class in 2009. Among its many initiatives with CHS, the Center runs a five-phase workshop series to support the students on their National History Day projects, as well as offering two elective courses on Public History and Museum Studies.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,873,056 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 266,278 )
Education and Exhibits: The Center produces a variety of programs for students and teachers. These include virtual and on-site workshops for teachers, class field trips, themed on-site educational packages, and the creation of a wide array of teaching materials. Ongoing Teacher Workshops - These full or half-day workshops will provide teachers with access to the Center's core and special exhibitions. The Center's education staff presents grade-level-appropriate sessions about the Center's new educational projects, incorporating the Center's educational philosophy. In addition, teachers receive classroom-ready resources and learn how to apply the Center's civic education framework in their classrooms. Summer Teacher Workshops and Institutes - Over the course of the summer, the Center has offered both an Annenberg Summer Teacher Institute and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Teacher Workshop. Both of these programs are week-long sessions that bring teachers from across the nation together to discuss and analyze the founding era and the U.S. Constitution in both historic and modern context. Both the Institute and Workshop incorporate the Center's innovative museum exhibitions, lectures by leading scholars, discussion and classroom application, and visits to numerous historic landmarks. In 2010, the Center held the final session of the five-year Annenberg Institute grant project. In 2011, the Center will once again offer the NEH workshop for two summer sessions in July. The Exchange - In 2007, the Center launched a nationwide distance-learning program for high school students called The Exchange: A Marketplace of Student Ideas. In 2011, The Exchange will begin using Adobe Connect video-conferencing technology to further expand the program's reach to link students from schools across the country in deliberations about current constitutional issues. Curriculum materials are provided for every installment of The Exchange and are made available to participants before every program. Visitors to the program's website are able to download all curriculum materials, as well as view highlight videos from past installments.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 16,994,408
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 I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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.........
14b
 
No
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..
15
 
No
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..
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 IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
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.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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..
21
 
No
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.....
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......
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................
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...........................
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...............
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 .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
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..
28c
 
No
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........
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.....................
34
 
No
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
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...
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...........
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 VI
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)
Page 5
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
279
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
251
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
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
31
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
29
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AZ , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , IL , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
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
CHRISTINE DONNELLY VP OF FIN
525 ARCH STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19106
(215) 409-6739
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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) MS ELLEN ALEMANY
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(2) DR RICHARD R BEEMAN
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(3) MR JOHN C BOGLE
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(4) DAVID BOIES ESQ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(5) MR DANIEL R BUTLER
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(6) THE HONORABLE WILLIAM J CLINTON
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(7) MR DOUG DEVOS
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(8) MR RICHARD M DEVOS SR
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(9) MR DAVID EISNER
President and CEO
 40.0 X   X       398,271 0 31,039
(10) MR W JOSEPH DUCKWORTH
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) THE HONORABLE GEORGE HW BUSH
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(12) MR STEVEN M GALBRAITH
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(13) THE HONORABLE SLADE GORTON
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(14) DR AMY GUTMANN
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(15) STEPHEN J HARMELIN ESQ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(16) MR LEWIS KATZ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(17) MR LAWRENCE J KENT
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
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Page 8
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) MR PAUL LEVY
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(19) MR IRA LUBERT
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(20) MR WM TOM GERRARD
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(21) MR DIKEMBE MUTOMBO
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(22) THE HONORABLE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(23) MR MARC PLATT
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(24) MR STUART J RABIN
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(25) ALAN L REED ESQ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(26) HONORABLE EDWARD G RENDELL
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(27) MR DERRICK A ROMAN
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(28) MRS HELEN RYU
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(29) MR JEFF SHELL
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(30) WILLIAM A SLAUGHTER ESQ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(31) MR MICHAEL HOLSTON
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(32) MR STEPHEN D STEINOUR
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(33) WILLIAM R SASSO ESQ
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(34) THE HONORABLE GORDON SMITH
Trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(35) MR STANLEY B TULIN
trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(36) MR A E WOLF TED
trustee
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(37) Christine Donnelly
VP of Finance
 50.0     X       113,200 0 29,394
(38) Vincent Stango
Chief Operating Officer
 50.0         X   159,538 0 20,384
(39) Monica Cawvey
VP of Development
 50.0         X   160,900 0 16,228
(40) Stephen Frank
Chief Interpretive Officer
 50.0         X   127,693 0 19,194
(41) stephanie reyer
Vice President of Exhibitions
 50.0         X   106,665 0 11,759
(42) Jennifer Darley
VP of Visitor Services
 50.0         X   138,786 0 11,287
(43) Joseph Torsella
President & CEO
 40.0           X 220,013 0 21,856
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,425,066 0 161,141
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet12
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
 
No
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
Allied Barton Security Services
PO Box 828854
PHILADELPHIA,PA191828854 		Security 535,465
Mayo Seitz Media
532 Township Line Rd
BLUE BELL,PA19422 		Media 602,868
Team Clean Inc
4900 South Broad Street Ste LL 10
PHILADELPHIA,PA19112 		Cleaning Services 362,129
Flatiron Building Co Inc
5189-91 Ridge Ave
PHILADELPHIA,PA19128 		Building Maintenance 1,162,059
Neiman Group
614 NFront Street
HARRISBURG,PA17101 		Marketing 302,543
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet32
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 373,171
c Fundraising events....1c 174,375
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,438,267
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		7,776,324
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 10,762,137
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900,099 2,756,546 2,756,546    
b OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 900,099 363,392 363,392    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 3,119,938
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 530,199     530,199
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(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 12,670  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss) 12,670  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 12,670     12,670
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 174,375
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 826,625
b Less: direct expenses ...b 617,338
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 209,287   209,287
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 0      
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 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FACILITY RENTALS 532,000 861,530     861,530
b PARKING 812,930 340,778     340,778
c CATERING 722,320 417,009     417,009
d All other revenue .... 244,122     244,122
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 1,863,439
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 16,497,670 3,119,938   2,615,595
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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 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 798,273 199,568 333,569 265,136
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 6,266,126 3,689,899 1,915,786 660,441
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 123,650 81,400 26,285 15,965
9 Other employee benefits ....... 745,083 394,317 251,974 98,792
10 Payroll taxes ........... 550,283 280,323 189,663 80,297
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 54,879 0 54,879 0
c Accounting ........... 122,091 35,713 81,914 4,464
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 165,000 165,000
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 0      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 922,932 862,582 60,350 0
13 Office expenses ....... 1,095,160 698,781 87,379 309,000
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 2,269,689 2,159,914 90,944 18,831
17 Travel ............ 253,374 213,913 5,283 34,178
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 24,019 16,920 6,500 599
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 6,068,785 5,765,345 242,752 60,688
23 Insurance .............. 344,181 3,617 340,564 0
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 PERFORMANCES 328,904 237,362 40,239 51,303
b RENTALS & INSTALLATIONS 559,037 558,141 0 896
c EXHIBIT FABRICATION/INSTALLATI 382,544 382,544 0 0
d CONSULTING AND FEES 612,132 430,019 86,861 95,252
e FEES AND HONORARIA 163,114 162,524 0 590
f All other expenses 1,158,054 821,526 288,294 48,234
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 23,007,310 16,994,408 4,103,236 1,909,666
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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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
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 ....... 7,283,718 2 3,669,328
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 1,771,589 3 445,498
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 2,843,477 4 3,667,099
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  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 304,049 9 41,777
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 144,998,115
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 47,555,992 101,480,292 10c 97,442,123
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 24,491,715 11 19,772,114
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 17,296,083 12 22,384,425
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 155,470,923 16 147,422,364
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,631,639 17 1,046,619
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 1,426,117 19 525,757
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
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 ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 3,057,756 26 1,572,376
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 ..... 125,102,901 27 119,944,087
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 14,465,266 28 12,260,901
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 12,845,000 29 13,645,000
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 ..... 152,413,167 33 145,849,988
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 155,470,923 34 147,422,364
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Form 990 (2010)
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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
16,497,670
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
23,007,310
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
-6,509,640
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
152,413,167
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-53,539
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
145,849,988
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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
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.") .... 11,001,384 10,005,974 7,694,516 7,261,167 10,762,137 46,725,178
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.. 11,001,384 10,005,974 7,694,516 7,261,167 10,762,137 46,725,178
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)..           9,213,962
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           37,511,216
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.. 11,001,384 10,005,974 7,694,516 7,261,167 10,762,137 46,725,178
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,657,246 1,500,126 865,505 712,208 530,199 5,265,284
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.. 2,067,505 2,416,896 2,105,476 1,781,601 1,863,439 10,234,917
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           62,225,379
12
12
19,445,488
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
60.283 %
15
15
55.798 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
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
 
 
 
 
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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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
National Constitution Center
  		Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
National Constitution Center
  		Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
National Constitution Center
  		Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
 
 
       
 
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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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
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 .... 41,787,798 40,060,608 36,794,118
b Contributions ........ 2,125,000 134,000 2,070,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 486,623 3,518,973 2,976,365
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		2,242,882 1,925,783 1,779,875
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ...... 42,156,539 41,787,798 40,060,608
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet0.593 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet0.407 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 .................   11,510,280 11,318,442
b Buildings ................   56,811,591 6,467,343 50,344,248
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   35,212,827 2,471,226 10,241,601
e Other .................   41,463,418 15,925,586 25,537,832
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 97,442,123
Schedule D (Form 990) 2010

Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
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    
(3)Other
(A) LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST 		22,384,425 F








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 22,384,425
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  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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
Page 4
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 16,497,670
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 23,007,310
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -6,509,640
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -53,539
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -53,539
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -6,563,179
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 17,061,469
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -53,539
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 617,338
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 563,799
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,497,670
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 16,497,670
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 23,624,648
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 617,338
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 617,338
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 23,007,310
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 23,007,310
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 intended use of endowment funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Endowment funds were established to support future projects and operations. IT has a policy of appropriating for distribution each year 5 percent of its endowment fund's three year rolling average of immediate previous fiscal years.
Fundraising Expense Schedule D , Part XII and Part XIII - Line 2d Fundraising expense of $617,338 was excluded from both revenue and expenses.
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
CARL BLOOM
81 Main Street Ste 126
 
White Plains, NY10601 		mail sol- icitations   No 48,337 128,721  
DCM inc
45 Main Street Suite 816
 
Brooklyn, NY11201 		phone sol- icitations   No 33,447 40,214  
Total .................right arrow 81,784 168,935  
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AL, AK, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

liberty medal
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 1,001,000     1,001,000
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		174,375     174,375
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		826,625     826,625
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 100,000     100,000
5 Non-cash prizes . . 23,000     23,000
6 Rent/facility costs . . 230,059     230,059
7 Food and beverages . . 88,274     88,274
8 Entertainment . . . 5,163     5,163
9 Other direct expenses . 170,842     170,842
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 617,338
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 209,287
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Page 3
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
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(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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
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
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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) MR DAVID EISNER (i)
(ii)		 398,271
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,500
0 		15,539
0 		429,310
0 		0
0
(2) Vincent Stango (i)
(ii)		 159,538
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		20,384
0 		179,922
0 		0
0
(3) Monica Cawvey (i)
(ii)		 160,900
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		16,228
0 		177,128
0 		0
0
(4) Joseph Torsella (i)
(ii)		 220,013
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		21,856
0 		241,869
0 		0
0
(5) Jennifer Darley (i)
(ii)		 138,786
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		11,287
0 		150,073
0 		0
0











Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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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
Severance Payment Schedule J, Part I, Line 4A The following listed persons received severance payments in 2010 as follows: Joseph Torsella - 241,869
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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
National Constitution Center
 
Employer identification number

23-2434447
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Additional Program Descriptions Form 990, Part III ABOUT THE NATIONAL CONSTITUTION CENTER The National Constitution Center is the first and only nonprofit, nonpartisan institution devoted to the most powerful vision of freedom ever expressed: the U.S. Constitution. Located on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia, the birthplace of American freedom, the Center illuminates constitutional ideals and inspires active citizenship through a state-of-the-art museum experience, including hundreds of interactive exhibits, films and rare artifacts; must-see feature exhibitions; the internationally acclaimed, 360-degree theatrical production Freedom Rising; and the iconic Signers' Hall, where visitors can sign the Constitution alongside 42 life-size, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. As America's forum for constitutional dialogue, the Center engages diverse, distinguished leaders of government, public policy, journalism and scholarship in timely public discussions and debates. The Center also houses the Annenberg Center for Education and Outreach, the national hub for constitutional education, which offers cutting-edge civic learning resources both onsite and online. Freedom is calling. Answer it at the National Constitution Center. For more information, call 215.409.6700 or visit www.constitutioncenter.org. The Constitution's 225TH Anniversary Celebration - Throughout 2012, the National Constitution Center is serving as the national headquarters of a historic milestone: the United States Constitution's 225th anniversary. Located on Independence Mall in Historic Philadelphia-where the Constitution was signed on September 17, 1787-the Center is presenting an extraordinary schedule of onsite and online programs that engage citizens nationwide in celebration of the Constitution and its legacy of freedom. These programs illuminate constitutional ideals and inspire active citizenship during a pivotal election year. The commemoration culminates in September with a star-studded, 225th Anniversary Constitution Day and Liberty Medal extravaganza. As part of this landmark year, the National Constitution Center is launching a new brand which highlights the freedom and American pride our founding document inspires. Constitution Week Programs - In honor of the Constitution's signing on September 17, 1787, and to celebrate the document's legacy of freedom, the Center presents a variety of onsite and online initiatives during the week surrounding September 17th. Programs include a naturalization ceremony and a number of civic education activities for visitors of all ages. The Center also produces Constitution Hall Pass, an interactive webcast and live chat that enables educators to meet their Constitution Day education requirement onsite or online. The webcast is available free of charge on the Center's website and also distributed in partnership with the Channel One school network.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Election 2012 Programs - The Center will celebrate our freedom to vote by becoming a hub of election activity during the 2012 presidential race: " In partnership with fast-growing Internet startup ElectNext, the Center will revolutionize how visitors approach the voting process - and who they are voting for. The interactive technology inside the Main Exhibition's voting booths will feature a series of issues-based questions that will match visitors to the presidential candidate who best fits their political values. " Launching in spring 2012, Address America: Your Six Word Stump Speech is a digital platform that will enable visitors onsite and online to express their election priorities in the form of their ideal six-word stump speech. " Starting in August, visitors can experience Headed to the White House, a multimedia exhibition developed by the Center which captures the excitement and pageantry of America's election process and explores the 2012 election's candidates and issues. " The Center is partnering with Yahoo! News and its "Destination 2012" platform to put citizens at the forefront of election coverage. The Center will provide issue-focused commentary and features from its Constitution Daily blog to be carried on Yahoo!'s online and social media platforms. " The Center's Election Lounge, on our Grand Hall Overlook, will feature presidential campaign ads, our popular gumball poll, and ways to register to vote, track primary results, create campaign buttons and more! " Throughout the year, the Center's evening program series will feature prominent political leaders, journalists and experts who will examine the issues at the heart of the 2012 election, including tax reform, health care, gay marriage, foreign policy, immigration and the economy. Main Exhibition - The Center maintains a multimedia, interactive permanent exhibition, which is open to the public 363 days a year. The Story of We the People traces the American quest for freedom from the signing of the U.S. Constitution to the present through more than 100 interactive exhibits, films, photographs and rare artifacts. The Main Exhibition also includes the stirring, 360-degree theatrical production Freedom Rising and the iconic attraction Signers' Hall, where visitors can sign the Constitution alongside 42 life-size, bronze statues of the Founding Fathers. As part of its initiatives for the 2012 Election, the Center is updating parts of its Main Exhibition to highlight the candidates and key issues of this election cycle.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Feature Exhibitions - The Center presents a wide range of changing exhibitions in its Feature, Posterity Hall, and Stars & Stripes Galleries. These include original exhibitions created by the Center; collaborative installations with various partners; and traveling exhibitions from other institutions. In 2011, Feature Exhibitions included Art of the American Soldier, an original exhibit produced in conjunction with the U.S. Army Center of Military History and the National Museum of the United States Army; the International Spy Museum's Spies, Traitors and Saboteurs: Fear and Freedom in America; Discover the Real George Washington: New Views from Mount Vernon, organized by the Mount Vernon Ladies' Association; and Fighting for Democracy: Who is the "We" in "We the People"?, a collaboration between the Center's Exhibition and Theater Departments expanding upon an original exhibition from the Japanese American National Museum. Upcoming exhibitions include From Asbury Park to the Promised Land: The Life and Music of Bruce Springsteen, created by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, and Minnesota History Center's 1968, as well as the Center's original exhibition on Prohibition. Traveling Exhibitions - The Center travels many of its original exhibitions to other museums and cultural institutions around the country. Traveling exhibitions include Headed to the White House and a panel show circulated in partnership with the American Library Association (ALA) based on the Center's first exhibition, Lincoln: The Constitution and the Civil War. The Lincoln Panel Show will travel to libraries in 200 communities across the country through 2015. A six-venue national tour and ALA panel show for Prohibition are currently being planned to begin in 2013. Education Programs - The Center produces a variety of standards-based civic education programs and materials for use in the classroom and at the museum. These include online and on-site workshops for educators, class field trips, themed on-site educational packages, and the creation of a wide array of teaching materials. Ongoing Teacher Workshops The Center's professional development opportunities enable educators to deepen their understanding of civic education, the U.S. Constitution and American history. Full or half-day workshops provide teachers with access to the Center's Main and Feature Exhibitions. The Center's education staff presents grade-level-appropriate sessions about the Center's cutting-edge educational materials and programs. In addition, teachers receive classroom-ready resources and learn how to illuminate constitutional ideals and inspire active citizenship.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Summer Teacher Workshops and Institutes Over the course of the summer, the Center has offered both an Annenberg Summer Teacher Institute and National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Teacher Workshop. Both of these programs are week-long sessions that bring teachers from across the nation together to discuss and analyze the founding era and the U.S. Constitution in both historic and modern contexts. The Institute and Workshop incorporate the Center's innovative museum exhibitions, lectures by leading scholars, discussion and classroom application, and visits to numerous historic landmarks. In 2010, the Center held the final session of the five-year Annenberg Institute grant project. In 2011, the Center offered the NEH workshop for two summer sessions in July. The Exchange In 2007, the Center launched a nationwide distance-learning program for high school students called The Exchange: A Marketplace of Student Ideas. In 2011, The Exchange began using Adobe Connect video-conferencing technology to further expand the program's reach and link students from schools across the country in deliberations about current constitutional issues. Curriculum materials are provided for every installment of The Exchange and made available to participants before every program. Visitors to the program's website are able to download all curriculum materials and view highlight videos from past installments. Traveling History & Civics Program In 2008, the Center initiated a Traveling History & Civics program that sends museum educators into schools nationwide to present interactive civic education programs. These themed programs illuminate key constitutional topics including the Bill of Rights, presidential elections and the meaning of citizenship. Young Citizens Scholarships - The Center subsidizes transportation and admission costs for Title I schools to help defray the cost of field trips for underserved students. PennCORD - The Center is the lead administrative partner in the Pennsylvania Coalition for Representative Democracy (PennCORD), a consortium of governmental agencies, civic education organizations and schools whose purpose is to promote civic learning through advocacy and outreach. PennCORD initiatives include a website, teacher workshops and school-based civic-engagement programs.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Constitution High School - In 2006, the National Constitution Center-in partnership with the School District of Philadelphia and the Annenberg Foundation-embarked on a bold educational experiment: the opening of Constitution High School (CHS), a public school with a focus on U.S. history and democracy. The Center is partnering with the school district to provide programming and curricular material for the school, which graduated its first senior class in 2009. Among its many initiatives with CHS, the Center runs a five-phase workshop series to support the students on their National History Day projects, as well as offering two elective courses on Public History and Museum Studies. Online and Email Programs - The Center maintains a content-rich website that provides access to a wide array of teaching resources, in addition to information about the Center, its exhibitions, programs and membership. Educational offerings include the Interactive Constitution and the Centuries of Citizenship Timeline. In addition, podcasts of the Center's stellar lineup of evening programs-featuring diverse leaders of government, public policy, journalism and scholarship-are available free of charge on the website. In 2011, the Center launched a blog, Constitution Daily, delivering smart, timely conversation on constitutional issues by leading journalists, scholars and Center staff. The daily Constitution Newswire e-blast delivers the latest constitution-related news headlines by email. Theater Programs - Offered daily to visitors as an introduction to the Main Exhibition, Freedom Rising is a multimedia theatrical experience that brings the American quest for freedom to life through 360-degree projection, state-of-the-art sound and lighting, and a dynamic live actor. In addition, the Center produces and presents museum theater performances on a variety of mission-related topics. In 2007, the Center launched Living News, an interactive theatrical performance developed to engage student audiences with current constitutional issues. The Center also produces original theatrical performances in conjunction with each of its Feature Exhibitions, in order to highlight constitutional topics and celebrate American freedoms. Theater programs tour locally and nationally upon request and are accompanied by educator curriculums. Feature Exhibition Programs - In conjunction with its Feature Exhibitions, the Center develops innovative outreach programs to encourage civic engagement. For example, during the run of the Headed to the White House exhibition in 2008, the Center partnered with SMITH Magazine to produce Address America-a web contest that invited people to submit six-word inaugural addresses embodying their hopes for the country. In 2010, in conjunction with the Art of the American Soldier exhibition, the Center partnered with the Letters for Lyrics program sponsored by Dodge in order for visitors to send postcards to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. In addition, the Center also produces audio tours, student guides and family guides to enhance the visitor experience and help visitors gain a deeper understanding of the exhibition content.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Visiting Scholars - The Center offers annual fellowships to constitutional scholars, who participate in public programming and the development of constitutional commentary and teaching materials. Past scholars include Akhil Amar, Doug Kmiec, Jeffrey Rosen, Kathleen Sullivan, John Yoo, Theodore Olson, Laurence Tribe, Ted Shaw, Martha Jones, and for 2010-11, Geoffrey Stone and Richard Allen. Templeton Lecture - Dr. John Templeton endowed the Center's annual John M. Templeton Jr. Lecture on Economic Liberties and the Constitution. Past lecturers include Kenneth Starr, Richard Epstein, Walter Dellinger, Cass Sunstein, Thomas Merrill, Cardinal Roger Mahoney, Secretary Tommy Thompson and Lawrence Summers. In 2011, the Center welcomed Christopher DeMuth to discuss how the Constitution addresses government regulation and relies on competition as a method of political organization. Political Debates - The Center has become a premier location for political debates. Highlights include Philadelphia's final Mayoral debate (2003), the Democratic presidential primary debate (2004) and the debate for the United States Senate of Pennsylvania (2006). In 2008, the Center hosted the final, national Democratic presidential primary debate between Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama. In 2010, the Center was the site of a Pennsylvania senatorial debate. Author Events - Some evening programs fall under the umbrella of "Author Events." Distinguished participants have included Supreme Court Justices Stephen Breyer and Sandra Day O'Connor, historians David McCullough and Doris Kearns Goodwin, former Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, New York Times columnists Maureen Dowd and David Brooks, broadcaster Tom Brokaw, and filmmaker Ken Burns. Special Series - The Center develops new speaker series to focus on specific issues facing our nation. Past series include the First Amendment and the 9/11 Commission; the Cephalon Speaker Series for Science and the Constitution; Red, White, Blue and Green, focusing on the environment; and the Legacy of 1808, which examined the impact of slavery in America. The Center currently produces an annual Supreme Court term preview and review series.
Additional Program Descriptions (continue) Form 990, Part III Peter Jennings Project - The Center annually hosts the Peter Jennings Project for Journalists and the Constitution to help both professional and aspiring journalists gain a greater understanding of the Constitution and its application to current events. Through case study workshops, moot court arguments and public programs, the conference illustrates how the Constitution reaches into the fabric of daily life and impacts much of what journalists write, broadcast, edit and produce. Liberty Medal - The Center's annual Liberty Medal ceremony pays homage to an individual who embodies the principles of freedom set forth by the world's most enduring national constitution. Established during the bicentennial celebration of the U.S. Constitution, the Liberty Medal has been awarded to Presidents William J. Clinton and George H.W. Bush, Nelson Mandela, Kofi Annan, Mikhail Gorbachev, Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, Bono and Steven Spielberg, among other distinguished recipients. In 2011, the medal was awarded to former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates. Civility and Democracy - In March 2011, culminating a nationwide effort to explore how civility and dissent play a role in effecting change, the Center hosted an interactive, interdisciplinary forum: Can We Talk? A Conversation about Civility and Democracy in AmericaDistinguished participants from such fields as history, political philosophy, political science, law, sociology, journalism and communications guided public discussion on the rights and responsibilities of citizenship; the concept of civic virtue; the importance of dissent and deliberation in America's constitutional democracy; and the ways in which political actors and the media can contribute to or detract from productive public discourse.
Process used to review 990 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11A The 990 worksheets are prepared by the Senior Accountant in conjunction with the preparation of the audited financial statements. The VP of Finance reviews the worksheets for accuracy and once all information is correct, the worksheets are sent to the return preparers (an Independent national firm) to be processed. A draft of the 990 is sent to the organization, The VP of Finance, the COO and the CEO for review and approval. Once internal review and approval is completed, the 990 is sent to the Audit Committee. The Audit Committee of the board of trustees reviews the documents and a conference call is scheduled to discuss the 990. The participants include the members of the Audit Committee, the CEO, the COO, the VP of Finance and the return preparers. The Audit Committee modifies or approves the 990. The Chairman of the Audit Committee sends the draft to the Board of Trustees with the recommendation from him and the Audit Committee for approval. The Board of Trustees has one week to comment. Any comments from the board are considered by the audit committee and staff, after Which, If changes are made, the approval process is repeated. If no changes are made or if no comments are received, the 990 is considered approved and is filed with the IRS.
Conflict of interest policy Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C The National Constitution Center has a Conflict of Interest Policy. A copy of the policy and the questionnaire are given to all new employees and newly elected Trustees during their orientation period. Annually, the policy and questionnaire are sent to all Trustees, employees and volunteers Trustees, employees and volunteers have one month to complete the questionnaire and send the completed forms back to the Center. The Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) follows up with any employee who failed to submit his/her form. Trustees are also sent reminders; The CCO and VP of Finance review all questionnaires to determine if any conflicts exist. The results of the annual questionnaire responses are discussed with the Audit Committee. Significant conflicts, if any, are brought to the Committee's attention. The Audit Chairman makes the determination if the conflict is Significant enough to warrant full Board review. Significant conflicts are then brought to the Board of Trustees who determines a course of action based upon the Conflict of Interest Policy.
Compensation Review process for CEO and Top Management Form 990, Part Vi, Lines 15A and 15B The CEO of the National Constitution Center is hired by the Board of Trustees. Typically, a Search Committee is formed to conduct the search process. Additionally, a professional Executive Search Firm is also engaged to facilitate the search process. This Committee is a temporary sub-committee of the Executive Committee and includes the Chairman of the Executive Committee, appointed Trustees and appropriate staff (ie COO). Once a CEO has been identified, a contract is prepared by the Center's General Counsel. The Search Committee,who acts as the Center's "independent persons" recommends the CEO's compensation based on the following criteria: Comparable data - what was the former CEO's compensation and what are like organizations CEO's compensation. Contemporaneous substantiation - data is collected and documented during this process. The CEO's contract, which includes compensation,is presented to the Executive Committee by the Search Committee. In Executive Session the contract is approved by the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee then presents the contract to the full Board of Trustees for approval. Compensation Procedure for Top Management: The CEO and the COO hire the organization's top management team. The National Constitution Center hired a consultant to develop a salary administration program which is broken down into position levels with corresponding salary ranges. Compensation is determined by a potential employee's qualifications and referring to the appropriate position level within the salary administration program.
Availability of Public Documents Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 The National Constitution Center will make all Governing Documents, Conflict of Interest and Financial Statements available to the public by providing copies upon request.
Other changes in net assets or fund balance Form 990, Part XI, Line 5 Unrealized losses from the investment $ (53,539)
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