Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEBANESE SYRIAN ASSOCIATED CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
35-1044585
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
555,036,573
627,727,112
658,106,230
659,370,821
698,411,243
3,198,651,979
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..
555,036,573
627,727,112
658,106,230
659,370,821
698,411,243
3,198,651,979
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.
3,198,651,979
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
555,036,573
627,727,112
658,106,230
659,370,821
698,411,243
3,198,651,979
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
23,648,108
31,062,479
25,255,056
20,199,495
28,793,950
128,959,088
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
3,413,003
3,428,526
1,129,256
832,925
654,264
9,457,974
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
143,964,339
89,221,425
-15,828,592
68,782,839
94,493,447
380,633,458
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
3,717,702,499
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
86.040 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.820 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
...................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: GAIN (LOSS) SALE OF SECURITIES GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS) GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS
SCHEDULE A, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME: COLUMN (A): 2006 - TOTAL OF $143,964,339 CONSISTS OF: A. GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF SECURITIES: $112,726,060 B. GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS): $9,557,112 C. GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS: $21,681,167 COLUMN (B): 2007 - TOTAL OF $89,221,425 CONSISTS OF: A. GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF SECURITIES: $57,640,595 B. GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS): $8,743,043 C. GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS: $22,837,787 COLUMN (C): 2008 - TOTAL OF ($15,828,592) CONSISTS OF: A. GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF SECURITIES: ($42,101,258) B. GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS): $6,764,765 C. GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS: $19,507,901 COLUMN (D): 2009 - TOTAL OF $68,782,839 CONSISTS OF: A. GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF SECURITIES: $40,695,234 B. GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS): $7,055,656 C. GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS: $21,031,949 COLUMN (E): 2010 - TOTAL OF $94,493,447 CONSISTS OF: A. GAIN/LOSS ON SALE OF SECURITIES: $61,418,176 B. GROSS FUNDRAISING EVENTS RECEIPTS (LESS CONTRIBUTIONS): $9,331,666 C. GROSS GAMING RECEIPTS: $23,743,605
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LEBANESE SYRIAN ASSOCIATED CHARITIES INC
Employer identification number
35-1044585
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS AMONG DIRECTORS: JOSEPH S. AYOUB, JR., PAUL J. AYOUB, ROBERT A. BREIT, MD, FRED P. GATTAS, JR., FRED P. GATTAS, III, CAMILLE F. SARROUF, SR., CAMILLE F. SARROUF, JR., JOSEPH G. SHAKER, GEORGE A. SIMON II, PAUL J. SIMON, TONY THOMAS, TERRE THOMAS. BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS AMONG DIRECTORS: ROBERT A. BREIT, MD AND JOSEPH G. SHAKER, RICHARD C. SHADYAC, JR. AND CAMILLE F. SARROUF, SR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
1. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER NOW STATES THAT A QUORUM NECESSARY FOR CONDUCTING BUSINESS SHALL BE 1/3 OF THE VOTING MEMBERS FOR THE COMMITTEE. 2. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER NOW STATES THAT MATTERS SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS PRESENT FOR ANY MEETING. 3. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER NO LONGER INCLUDES REFERENCE TO REVIEWING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM OR OVERSIGHT ON THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND THE COMPLIANCE FUNCTION IN THE GOVERNANCE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COMMITTEE. THE LEGAL AND BYLAWS COMMITTEE PROVIDES OVERSIGHT OF THE CORPORATE COMPLIANCE PROGRAM, CORPORATE COMPLIANCE OFFICE, AND COMPLIANCE FUNCTION. 4. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD, MANAGEMENT REPRESENTATION LETTERS ARE REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OFFICERS, AND MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO ANY BOARD MEMBER. 5. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT THE COMMITTEE'S GOVERNANCE INCLUDES REPORTS RECEIVED FROM REGULATORS THAT MAY HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. 6. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT REPORTS REGARDING ACCOUNTING, INTERNAL CONTROL, AND AUDITING MATTERS RECEIVED FROM THE CONFIDENTIAL ANONYMOUS REPORTING MECHANISM ARE ROUTED THROUGH THE SVP AND CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER TO THE COMMITTEE. 7. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER DEFINES THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS THE STRUCTURE OF THE INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT. 8. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT THE COMMITTEE IS TO CONSIDER ANNUALLY THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT RETENTION AND PARTNER ROTATION. 9. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT THE COMMITTEE IS TO ENSURE THAT CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS BEEN MANAGED WITH RESPECT TO THE EXTERNAL AUDITOR. 10. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER WAS EDITED TO REMOVE REFERENCES TO SPECIFIC YEARS AND BUDGET AMOUNTS FOR EXTERNAL AUDITOR AND INTERNAL AUDIT DEPARTMENT. 11. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE CHARTER MORE CLEARLY DEFINES THAT INTERNAL AUDIT HAS A SOLID LINE (FUNCTIONAL REPORTING) TO THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND A DOTTED LINE (ADMINISTRATIVE REPORTING) TO THE SVP AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
IN FEBRUARY OF EACH YEAR, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD ARE PROVIDED WITH A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 AND ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH ITS TAX PREPARER TO REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH IRS. ADDITIONALLY, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD RECEIVES A DRAFT COPY OF THE COMPENSATION SECTIONS OF FORM 990 FOR REVIEW BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH IRS. EACH VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD RECEIVES A FINAL COPY OF FORM 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO EDUCATION OF NEW BOARD MEMBERS ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATOR TO THE BOARD ACTIVELY MONITORS CONFLICT MANAGEMENT PLANS (WHICH MAY INCLUDE CHANGING VENDORS, DIVESTITURE OF FINANCIAL INTERESTS, AND THE LIKE) TO ENSURE THEY ARE COMPLETED IN A TIMELY FASHION. POTENTIAL RESTRICTIONS RANGE FROM UNWINDING OR PROHIBITING A TRANSACTION, TO PREVENTING SOMEONE FROM PARTICIPATING IN A DELIBERATION, TO SIMPLE DISCLOSURE TO THE BOARD OF THE CONFLICTING INTEREST, DEPENDING ON THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES OF THE CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD COMMISSIONS REGULAR SALARY SURVEYS FOR THE CEO, COO, CFO, CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER, CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER, AND CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 246,916,090.
GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID (PART IX, COLUMN (A), LINES 1-3):
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 13
THE SOLE RECIPIENT OF GRANTS AND SUPPORT IS ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, INC., A RELATED ORGANIZATION GOVERNED BY A COMMON BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND GOVERNORS.
GROSS INCOME FROM GAMING ACTIVITIES:
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 9
GAMING ACTIVITIES CONSIST PRIMARILY OF DREAM HOME CAMPAIGN RAFFLES AND A FEW ANCILLARY RAFFLES AT GALAS AND OTHER FUNDRAISING EVENTS.
TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS:
FROM 990, PAGE 1, LINE 6
THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS REPORTED (999,999) IS THE MAXIMUN VALUE ALLOWED ON THE FORM. THE ACUTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS IS MORE THAN ONE MILLION.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B, LIST OF FOREIGN COUNTRIES:
THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS IN THE FOREIGN COUNTRIES LISTED ON FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B (SEE SCHEDULE O) ARE RELATED TO INVESTMENTS. NO FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS FOR OPERATIONAL PURPOSES WERE MAINTAINED IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.