Form990
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)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
5200 BUTLER PIKE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA19462
D Employer identification number

23-1662091
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 50,205,054
F Name and address of principal officer:
JEFFREY LERNER
5200 BUTLER PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
ECRI.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: 1955
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the meaning of IRC Section 501(c)(3). The Institute's mission is to improve the safety, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare and to protect the public from harm. The Institute's mission is accomplished through its publishing, membership and information programs, technical assistance and consultation programs, and educational programs.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 12
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 382
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 50
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) ......... 163,694 73,306
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 42,964,560 50,119,117
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 9,498 12,631
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 43,137,752 50,205,054
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...   0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 29,003,785 32,623,163
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet80,224    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 13,235,777 14,505,952
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 42,239,562 47,129,115
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 898,190 3,075,939
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 35,504,918 38,880,864
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 20,921,162 22,691,586
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 14,583,756 16,189,278
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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: The Institute is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes within the
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured 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 $ 17,169,036 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 26,822,600 )
THE INSTITUTE'S PUBLICATION, MEMBERSHIP AND INFORMATION PROGRAMS INVOLVE CONDUCTING STUDIES AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND TOOLS THAT IDENTIFY, DEVELOP, ASSESS, AND VERIFY EVIDENCE ABOUT THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES, PRACTICES, AND FACILITIES; DISSEMINATING INFORMATION, JUDGMENT, GUIDANCE, AND RESEARCH CONCLUSIONS TO PROTECT THE PUBLIC FROM UNSAFE AND INEFFECTIVE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES AND UNSAFE PRACTICES; IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY BY PREVENTING MEDICAL ERRORS, PATIENT ACCIDENTS, INJURIES, AND DEATH; ASSESSING AND DISSEMINATING INFORMATION ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF DRUGS, MEDICAL DEVICES, PROCEDURES AND PRACTICES; COLLECTING, ORGANIZING, AND DISSEMINATING OBJECTIVE, TECHNICALLY ACCURATE INFORMATION THAT PREVENTS INJURY AND ILLNESS AND BENEFITS PATIENT CARE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 15,783,419 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 22,396,332 )
THE INSTITUTE'S TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS INCLUDE PROVIDING INFORMATION, TOOLS AND SUPPORT FOR THE BUYERS AND USERS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGY, AND SERVICES THAT MAKE INFORMED DECISION MAKING POSSIBLE; DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A WORLDWIDE CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM FOR INDEXING MEDICAL DEVICES; INVESTIGATING AND ANALYZING ACCIDENTS AND EVENTS INVOLVING PATIENT SAFETY; PROVIDING ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF HEALTHCARE SAFETY AND QUALITY; PROVIDING EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH AND EFFECTIVENESS REPORTS
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,108,845 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 900,185 )
THE INSTITUTE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS AND SYMPOSIA ADDRESS CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES IN HEALTHCARE WITH A FOCUS ON EVIDENCE-BASED RESEARCH; PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGERS; PROVIDE METHODS FOR IMPROVING PATIENT SAFETY AND HEALTHCARE QUALITY; DISSEMINATE EVIDENCE ABOUT THE QUALITY, SAFETY, AND COST EFFECTIVENESS OF HEALTHCARE TECHNOLOGIES, PRACTICES, AND FACILITIES. THE INSTITUTE MAKES EVIDENCE-BASED INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO PATIENTS AN
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 34,061,300
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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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? ........
2
 
No
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 for which 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 I....................
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 II...
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 ....................
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 IV...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part V
10
 
No
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.
11b
 
No
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.
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.
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.
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.
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
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
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
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 I
17
 
No
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..........
18
 
No
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...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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 employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? 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..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
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
 
 
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 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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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
151
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
382
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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
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
Yes
 
b
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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
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
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
 
 
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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
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
12
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
10
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
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, 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,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take 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
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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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
G DANIEL DOWNING
5200 BUTLER PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
(610) 825-6000
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) JOHN REISS
Chair
 3.00 X   X       0 0 0
(2) SHERYL BURT RUZEK
Trustee/Vice-Chair, Secretary
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(3) W DAVID WEBB
Trustee/ Treasurer
 2.00 X   X       0 0 0
(4) ROBERT CRANE
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(5) DANIEL FOX
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(6) RICHARD GWYNN
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(7) GORDON HUNT
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(8) CLARION JOHNSON
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(9) JEFFREY LERNER SEE SCH O
President and CEO/Trustee
 55.00 X   X       704,540 0 8,850
(10) PAUL MALESON
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) J SANFORD SCHWARTZ
Trustee
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(12) ANTHONY VINCENT
Trustee/ Facilities Director
 40.00 X           120,746 0 21,570
(13) ANTHONY MONTAGNOLOSEE SCH O
EVP and COO
 50.00     X       343,613 0 28,959
(14) RONNI SOLOMONSEE SCH O
EVP & General Counsel/ Asst Secretary
 50.00     X       388,924 0 28,459
(15) G DANIEL DOWNING
VP of Finance/ Asst Treasurer
 50     X       228,953   24,499
(16) VIVIAN COATES
VP- Technology Assessment Program
 50       X     226,083   9,188
(17) JENNIFER MYERS
VP- Select Program
 45       X     184,581   12,498
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) GLEN HALL
VP of Sales
 45         X   246,713   27,483
(19) STEVE FERENS
Area VP North and West, Sales
 55         X   216,535   18,516
(20) KAREN SCHOELLES
Medical Director- HTAIS Program
 45         X   189,873   13,196
(21) JOEL NOBEL
Director of International/ ME
 45         X   172,132   18,137
(22) MARK BRULEY
VP, Accident and Forensic Investigation
 45         X   171,337   26,740
















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,194,030   238,095
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet62
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
 
No
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. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
THE LEWIN GROUP
3130 FAIRVIEW PARK DRIVE SUITE 500
FALLS CHURCH,VA22042 		Information Systems 1,601,166
HP ENTERPRISE SERVICES LLC
5400 LEGACY DRIVE
PLANO,TX75024 		Information Systems 1,169,859
INSTITUTE FOR SAFE MEDICATION
200 LAKESIDE DRIVE SUITE 200200 LAK
HORSHAM,PA19044 		Healthcare Technology 416,440
CHESAPEAKE REGION SAFETY COUNCIL INC
17 GOVERNORS COURT
BALTIMORE,MD21244 		Educational Services 307,636
MCGLADREY LLP
5155 PAYSPHERE CIRCLE
CHICAGO,IL60674 		Consulting/ Auditing 303,402
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet17
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 73,306
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 73,306
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP, PUBLICATIONS AND INFORMATION 900,099 26,822,600      
b TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 541,900 22,396,332      
c EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 611,710 900,185      
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 50,119,117
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 12,631      
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(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    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
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        
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        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 50,205,054 50,131,748    
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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).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,219,254 1,585,037 1,587,054 47,163
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 0 0 0
7 Other salaries and wages 23,032,050 17,924,659 5,107,391 0
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,372,816 1,763,452 605,101 4,263
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,249,749 1,671,990 573,717 4,042
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,749,294 1,300,057 446,094 3,143
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 16,470 0 16,470 0
c Accounting ........... 57,000 0 57,000 0
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 8,129,965 7,584,620 545,345 0
12 Advertising and promotion .... 289,536 70,847 218,689 0
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ...... 822,626 621,274 201,352 0
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 586,223 3,235 582,988 0
17 Travel ............ 1,474,666 856,161 618,505 0
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 26,779 2,540 24,239 0
20 Interest ........... 41,280 0 41,280 0
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,184,225 0 1,184,225 0
23 Insurance .............. 361,270 0 361,270 0
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a LIBRARY AND INFORMATION 309,628 232,528 77,100 0
b MAILING AND SHIPPING 99,495 82,049 17,446 0
c TELEPHONE/ DATA 244,062 0 244,062 0
d PRODUCTION COSTS 564,041 339,277 224,764 0
e
f All other expenses 298,686 23,574 253,499 21,613
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 47,129,115 34,061,300 12,987,591 80,224
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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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 ....... 3,158,742 2 3,915,564
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 8,966,785 4 10,973,147
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 ............ 1,931,583 9 1,887,583
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 20,219,220
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 14,874,886 5,241,013 10c 5,344,334
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 15,543,249 11 16,072,832
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 663,546 15 687,404
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 35,504,918 16 38,880,864
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 3,867,037 17 4,496,765
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 15,774,105 19 16,623,678
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 .. 1,106,643 23 408,793
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 173,377 25 1,162,350
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 20,921,162 26 22,691,586
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 ..... 14,583,756 27 16,189,278
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
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 ..... 14,583,756 33 16,189,278
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 35,504,918 34 38,880,864
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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
50,205,054
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
47,129,115
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
3,075,939
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
14,583,756
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-1,470,417
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
16,189,278
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
 
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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.
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Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
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.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 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..            
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.           0
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..           0
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).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
0 %
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 1,904,543 1,380,315 786,100 163,694 73,306 4,307,958
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...... 35,112,782 36,905,697 39,203,149 42,964,560 50,119,116 204,305,304
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. 37,017,325 38,286,012 39,989,249 43,128,254 50,192,422 208,613,262
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. 6,347,660 11,514,942 12,283,784 13,546,211 15,357,867 59,050,464
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 6,347,660 11,514,942 12,283,784 13,546,211 15,357,867 59,050,464
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           149,562,798
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 37,017,325 38,286,012 39,989,249 43,128,254 50,192,422 208,613,262
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 645,376 228,211 166,897 9,498 12,631 1,062,613
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 645,376 228,211 166,897 9,498 12,631 1,062,613
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.).           209,675,875
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
71.330 %
16
16
72.100 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.510 %
18
18
0.750 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
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 can 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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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 (ASC 958), 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
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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 ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 222,567   222,567
b Buildings ................ 4,908,670   3,863,360 1,045,310
c Leasehold improvements ............ 2,685,715   1,331,787 1,353,928
d Equipment ................ 12,402,268   9,679,739 2,722,529
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,344,334
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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) must 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
(1) FUNDS HELD BY ESCROW 430,480
(2) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET 12,063
(3) OTHER ASSETS 32,398
(4) 457(b)PLAN 212,463





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 687,404
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes  
457(b)PLAN 212,463
Accrued 403(b) Contribution 776,483
Capitalized Equipment Lease Obligation 173,404






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 1,162,350
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).
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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 50,205,054
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 47,129,115
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 3,075,939
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -1,470,417
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -211,340
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -1,681,757
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 1,394,182
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 50,038,607
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -1,470,417
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 1,303,970
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -166,447
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 50,205,054
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 must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 50,205,054
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 48,644,425
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 1,515,310
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 1,515,310
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 47,129,115
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 must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 47,129,115
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
Pt X   Management evaluated the Institue's tax positions and concluded that the Institute had
    taken no uncertain tax postions that require adjustment to the financial statements to comply with the provisions of FASB ASC Topic 740-10. Consequently, no accrual for interest and penalties was deemed necessary for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
Pt XI Line 8   EXCLUDES ECRI BHD, A MALAYSIAN CORPORATION WITH NO ACTIVITY IN THE U.S. AND NOT REPORTABLE FOR FORM 990
Pt XII Line 2d   EXCLUDES ECRI BHD, A MALAYSIAN CORPORATION WITH NO ACTIVITY IN THE U.S. AND NOT REPORTABLE FOR FORM 990
Pt XIII Line 2d   EXCLUDES ECRI BHD, A MALAYSIAN CORPORATION WITH NO ACTIVITY IN THE U.S. AND NOT REPORTABLE FOR FORM 990
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? ..............................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
Europe 1 6 PROGRAM SERVICES See Part IV 952,137
Middle East 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES See Part IV 134,381
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 2 7 1,086,518
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 2 7 1,086,518
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2
Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 3
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Pt I Line 2   ECRI Institute does not provide grants
Pt 1 Line 1   ECRI Institute does not provide grants
Pt 1 Line 3 Col (E)1   An office is maintained in England in order to provide publications, reports and other healthcare information, technical assistance services and education programs, all in support of the Institute's mission (see Form 990, Part 1, Line 1) in Europe and elsewhere outside the United States.
Pt 1 Line 3 Col (E)2   An office is maintained in Dubai, UAE in order to provide publications, reports and other healthcare information, technical assistance services and education programs, all in support of the Institute's mission (see Form 990, Part 1, Line 1) in the Middle East.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule J
(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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
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 or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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 Regulations 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
Cat. No. 50053T
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) JEFFREY LERNER SEE SCH O (i)
(ii)		 460,000
  		 
  		244,540
  		7,350
  		1,500
  		713,390
  		 
 
(2) ANTHONY MONTAGNOLOSEE SCH O (i)
(ii)		 301,304
  		 
  		42,309
  		7,350
  		21,609
  		372,572
  		 
 
(3) RONNI SOLOMONSEE SCH O (i)
(ii)		 290,800
  		 
  		98,124
  		7,350
  		21,109
  		417,383
  		 
 
(4) G DANIEL DOWNING (i)
(ii)		 213,720
  		 
  		15,233
  		6,862
  		17,637
  		253,452
  		 
 
(5) VIVIAN COATES (i)
(ii)		 210,687
  		 
  		15,396
  		6,772
  		2,417
  		235,272
  		 
 
(6) JENNIFER MYERS (i)
(ii)		 170,196
  		 
  		14,385
  		5,556
  		6,942
  		197,079
  		 
 
(7) GLEN HALL (i)
(ii)		 192,890
  		 
  		53,823
  		1,961
  		25,522
  		274,196
  		 
 
(8) STEVE FERENS (i)
(ii)		 79,031
  		 
  		137,504
  		6,577
  		11,939
  		235,051
  		 
 
(9) KAREN SCHOELLES (i)
(ii)		 185,270
  		 
  		4,603
  		5,558
  		7,638
  		203,069
  		 
 
(10) JOEL NOBEL (i)
(ii)		 60,304
  		 
  		111,828
  		 
  		18,137
  		190,269
  		 
 
(11) MARK BRULEY (i)
(ii)		 173,901
  		 
  		-2,564
  		5,247
  		21,493
  		198,077
  		 
 





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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, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt I Line 1b   Does the organization follow written policy regarding payment or reimbursement of
Pt I Line 5a   DID THE ORGANIZATION PAY OR ACCRUE ANY COMPENSATION CONTINGENT ON THE REVENUES OF THE ORGANIZATION? IN ORDER TO ACCOMPLISH ITS MISSION TO IMPROVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY, IT IS NECESSARY TO HIRE, MOTIVATE AND RETAIN QUALIFIED EMPLOYEES PRIMARILY RESPONSIBLE FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. THESE POSITIONS REQUIRE EXTENSIVE TRAVEL, KNOWLEDGE OF HEALTHCARE ISSUES AND INSTITUTE CAPABILITIES, THE ABILITY TO EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE WITH HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS, AND OTHER CRITICAL SKILLS. FOR THESE POSITIONS, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A BASE SALARY COMBINED WITH A PAY COMPONENT WHICH IS CONTINGENT ON REVENUES IN ORDER TO REWARD REVENUE GENERATION FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT WHILE ENSURING THAT A PORTION OF COMPENSATION IS AT RISK. IN FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, THERE ARE THREE (3) EMPLOYEES WHO RECEIVED SUCH COMPENSATION: GLEN HALL, VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES; STEVE FERENS, AREA VP NORTH AND WEST SALES; AND JOEL NOBEL, DIRECTOR- INTERNATIONAL/ ME.
Part 1 Line 1a   Relevant information regarding dues paid in behalf of or to a person listed in Part VII, Section A, Line 1a: In
PartII Lines1-3 Biii   In order to attract and retain dedicated, highly talented individuals with clearly demonstrated achievement in advancing the organization's mission and accomplishments, the organization implemented a total compensation package for the three top managers that supports organizational goals and remains competitive with comparable organizations. The program is based on the evaluation and findings of a qualified independent compensation consultant engaged directly by a Board committee made up of independent members of the Board. Based on these findings, the organization instituted executive retirement payments for the three top managers as well as make-up retirement payments based on years of service in support of the organization's mission and activities. Other compensation for Jeffrey Lerner, President and Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Montagnolo, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and Ronni Solomon, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, includes payments under supplemental executive retirement compensation agreements and 403(b) make-up supplemental funding compensation agreements.
Part II,Column B iii   For one emplyee, small negative amount is shown. This reason for this is fomulaic: the Form 990 instructions state that the Column (B)(i) amount is to be the employee's base compensation and that the sum of Columns (B)(i), (B)(ii) and (B)(iii) must equal the amount reported on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Columns (D) and (E); all other payments to the employee are to be shown in Column (B)(iii). The small negative amount reflects the voluntary pay reduction under a Flexible Spending Plan, net of other payments to the employee.
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Pt VI, Line 11a   Describe the process used by the organization to review the Form 990: The Form 990 is prepared by the
    Controller with input from others as needed. A draft of the completed Form 990 is reviewed by the Chief
    Financial Officer. Thereafter, the preliminary Form 990 is sent to each officer and Trustee
    for their review and comments, and all questions and comments are responded to. In addition,
    the Form 990 is reviewed and discussed with the Governing Board's Finance/Audit Committee
    and thereafter with the Trustees. After the above-described reviews and discussions, the final
    Form 990 is signed and filed with the IRS.
Pt VI, Line 12c   Describe how the organization regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance with the
    organization's conflict of interest policy: All staff receive a Code of Conduct and Business Ethics manual that
    sets forth the institutional principles, mission, goals, conflict of interest rules, and other matters related to
    quality and accountability. The Board of Trustees has established the organization's conflict of interest
    policy and requires that each employee and Trustee annually responds to a questionnaire with a certification
    that there is no conflict of interest that has not been disclosed and appropriately adjudicated. The Board of
    Trustees has directed the Executive Vice President and General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer to review
    each certification and to ensure adherence with this policy. The organization also maintains a hotline
    number for staff to report possible violations. The organization's conflict of interest policy also requires that
    instances that might occur during the year and would require disclosure under the policy be promptly
    reported to the Executive Vice President and General Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer for their review and
    adjudication. The Board of Trustees takes appropriate action if there is any non-compliance with the
    organization's conflict of interest policy.
Pt VI, Line 15   Describe the process for determining compensation for the Chief Executive Officer: Compensation for the
    President and Chief Executive Officer is subject to the review and approval by the Board of Trustees, meeting in
    executive session with no involvement by persons having a conflict of interest with respect to
    compensation arrangements at issue. The Compensation Committee of the Board reviews and analyzes
    performance and comparability data and makes a recommendation to the full Board. The process includes the
    use of data as to comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24f   MISCELLANEOUS
    at similarly situated organizations. There is contemporaneous documentation and recordkeeping with
    respect to the deliberations and decisions regarding such compensation arrangements. The organization's
    process involves data from compensation surveys, the periodic use of an independent compensation
    consultant, and other sources of comparability data.
Pt VI, Line 15   Describe the process for determining compensation for other officers: Compensation for the Executive
    Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and for the Executive Vice President and General Counsel is
    determined by the President and Chief Executive Officer. The process includes the use of data as to
    comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly
    situated organizations. The process also includes discussion, advice and oversight by the Compensation
    Committee of the Board of Trustees which reports to the full Board of Trustees. Pertinent information and
    other substantiation of the deliberations and decisions are documented. The organization's process
    involves data from compensation surveys, the periodic use of an independent compensation consultant,
    and other sources of comparability data. The President and Chief Executive Officer and other top managers
    review the compensation for officers and key employees other than those mentioned above. The organization
    also uses its Human Resources Department to review compensation and salary increases based
    on salary survey data and compensation data for comparable organizations and job functions.
Pt VI, Line 19   Describe how the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial
    statements available to the public: Both the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Vice President &
    General Counsel are responsible for making its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial
    statements and other documents (ECRI Institute's "Public File")available to the public. This is
    accomplished by announcing the availability of the Public File and the process by which it may be inspected
    or copies obtained, such announcement being posted on the Institute's website and being posted in
    a public area of its facilities. Also, the organization's Form 990 is publically available at www.guidestar.org.
Pt XI   Other changes in net assets or fund balance is a combination of net unrealized gains ($1,470,417).
FORM 990, Item C   Name of Organization: The organization's legal name is
    Emergency Care Research Institute. The organization also
    does business as ECRI Institute, ECRI and ECRI Institute PSO.
Pt VII, Line 1a Col B   Average Hours Per Week: Except for two full-time employees,
    Trustees are not compensated for their services.
    The amount of time each non-employee Trustee spends on
    ECRI Institute matters, such as Board meetings, committee
    meetings and activities, consultation with management and in
    governance of the organization, varies greatly during
    the year and is difficult to estimate without detail time
    records. Accordingly, an average of 2 hours per week is shown for most non-employee
    Trustees, but the 2 hours per week average reported here is the minimum
    average contribution; many trustees contribute more time on an as-needed-basis.
Part VII, Line 1a Col D   Reportable Compensation: Compensation reported on Form W-2
    for three executive officers (Jeffrey Lerner, President and
    Chief Executive Officer, Anthony Montagnolo, Executive Vice
    President and Chief Operating Officer, and Ronni Solomon,
    Executive Vice President and General Counsel) include base pay
    plus payments received under a supplemental executive
    retirement compensation agreement and payments received under a 403(b)
    make-up supplemental funding compensation agreement. See Schedule J for
    a breakdown of the compensation amounts for each.
Sch R, Pt V, Line 1p   Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses:
    ECRI Institute incurs costs for developing, printing and
    distributing publications and other information for the
    benefit of ECRI Bhd., an affiliate incorporated in
    Malaysia. ECRI Institute also incurs costs for technical
    assistance and administrative support provided to ECRI
    Bhd. The fair value of such costs is determined at an
    arms-length basis, and is reimbursed to ECRI Institute by
    ECRI Bhd. In 2011, the payment received by ECRI Institute
    for such charges was $697,717, approximately 1.4% of ECRI Institute's
    total expenses. 100% of this amount ($697,717) is related to the same exempt purpose as that
    for the controlling entity, ECRI Institute, and is not unrelated business income. In addition, since the
    payment is a reimbursement of actual costs incurred by the controlling entity, ECRI Institute, there
    is no net income from this transaction.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
EMERGENCY CARE RESEARCH INSTITUTE
 
Employer identification number

23-1662091
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) ECRI LABORATORIES

5200 BUTLER PIKE

PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
23-2053202 		INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA
 
 
No
(2) WHITEMARSH INSTITUTE

5200 BUTLER PIKE

PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
23-2996964 		INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA
 
 
No
(3) ECRI SHARED SERVICES

5200 BUTLER PIKE

PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
23-2056173 		INACTIVE PA 501C3 INACTIVE NA
 
 
No
(4) ECRI BHD

11-3-10 JALAN 3/109F DANUA BUSINESS
KUALA LUMPUP    
MY
IMPROVE HEALTHCARE MY N/A N/A NA
 
Yes
 






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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) ECRI INC
5200 BUTLER PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
23-2082955 		INACTIVE PA NA
  		C     100.000 %
(2) NATIONAL SAFETY TECHNOLOGIES
5200 BUTLER PIKE
PLYMOUTH MEETING,PA19462
23-2491329 		INACTIVE PA ECRI INSTITUTE
  		C 100 100 100.000 %










Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ECRI BHD A COMPANY INCORPORATED IN MALAYSIA (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORM

 p 710,199 actual
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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