Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES INDUSTRY COALITION
Employer identification number
85-0422250
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,979,551
1,851,020
1,743,937
1,626,706
1,462,179
8,663,393
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..
1,979,551
1,851,020
1,743,937
1,626,706
1,462,179
8,663,393
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
8,663,393
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..
1,979,551
1,851,020
1,743,937
1,626,706
1,462,179
8,663,393
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
21,589
25,992
10,812
3,854
2,015
64,262
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
8,727,655
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
761,412
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
99.260 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.220 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES INDUSTRY COALITION
Employer identification number
85-0422250
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
NEW PROGRAM SERVICES
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2
ON JULY 15, 2011, USIC ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT TO INTRODUCE OXYPLASMA (A SYNTHETIC BLOOD SUBSTITUTE) TO THE DOD FOR SURGICAL USE AND BATTLEFIELD TRAUMA MANAGEMENT. DEVELOPED BY THE MENSA CORPORATION, THE PRODUCT IS BEING PRESENTED TO THE FDA FOR ACCEPTANCE INTO PHASE II TRIALS. USIC'S ROLE INCLUDES WORKING WITH THE PRODUCT DEVELOPER, THE DOD, AND THE THIRD PARTY ADVISOR TO TRANSLATE END USER REQUIREMENTS INTO AN ACCEPTABLE TESTING CONFIGURATION. OXYPLASMA REDUCES THE DEPENDENCY FOR HUMAN BLOOD RESERVES WHICH COULD BE TAINTED WITH DISEASE (HIV AND HEPATITIS). ITS APPLICATION IS DESIGNED FOR SIGNIFICANT BLOOD LOSS SITUATIONS. SYNTHETIC BLOOD ADVANTAGES ALSO INCLUDE EASE OF TRANSPORT AND STORAGE (LONG SHELF-LIFE). USIC ANTICIPATES THAT THESE ADVANTAGES WILL REDUCE THE BURDEN ON GOVERNMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE BOARD DELEGATED OVERSIGHT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL AUDIT TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS MADE UP OF ONE MEMBER, WHO IS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS ALSO A BOARD MEMBER. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS AUTHORITY TO OVERSEE THE AUDIT PROCESS FROM THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO THE FINAL AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
USIC'S MEMBERS ARE BUSINESSES WHICH ARE AFFILIATED WITH THE DOE PROGRAM CALLED GLOBAL INITIATIVES FOR PROLIFERATION PREVENTION (GIPP) AND THOSE WHO ARE NOT CALLED GENERAL MEMBERSHIP. THE GIPP CATEGORIES FOR U.S. BUSINESSES ARE LARGE BUSINESSES, SMALL BUSINESSES, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AND UNIVERSITIES. THE GENERAL MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES ARE THE SAME AS THE GIPP CATEGORIES EXCEPT THEY ARE FOR NON-GIPP BUSINESSES AND FOREIGN ENTITIES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
ONLY MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE GIPP PROGRAM, NOW CALLED "GIPP MEMBERS", MAY VOTE FOR DIRECTORS. GENERAL MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL OTHER USIC SERVICES BUT NOT TO VOTE IN ELECTIONS FOR USIC'S DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTS TO THE BOARD DURING THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY USIC'S EXTERNAL ACCOUNTANTS. A COPY IS PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW, AND ANY CHANGES OR QUESTIONS ARE SENT BACK TO THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. ONCE THE FINAL DRAFT COPY IS RECEIVED, IT IS FORWARDED TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR HIS REVIEW BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ONCE A YEAR, THE BOARD MEMBERS AT THEIR MEETING MUST READ AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM UPON HIRE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
SALARIES OF THE PRESIDENT AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ARE SET BY USIC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PRESIDENT APPROVES THE SALARIES OF OTHER PAID OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, WHICH ARE SET DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS BASED ON COMPARABILITY DATA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE BYLAWS ARE POSTED ON USIC'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRINTED ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON USIC'S WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.