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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AIDS RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF HOUSTON INC
Employer identification number
76-0391690
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 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.
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..
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).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
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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
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
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—2010.
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—2011.
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
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 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.") .
471,968
418,732
357,665
366,649
347,857
1,962,871
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.
471,968
418,732
357,665
366,649
347,857
1,962,871
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
6,000
6,000
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..
6,000
6,000
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Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,956,871
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...
471,968
418,732
357,665
366,649
347,857
1,962,871
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
4,431
5,748
170
23
923
11,295
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
4,431
5,748
170
23
923
11,295
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.).
476,399
424,480
357,835
366,672
348,780
1,974,166
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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
99.124 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.590 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
0.572 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.620 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
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—2010.
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
....
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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) 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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AIDS RESEARCH CONSORTIUM OF HOUSTON INC
Employer identification number
76-0391690
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
DOING BUSINESS AS NAME
FORM 990, SECTION C
THE FULL DOING BUSINESS AS NAME OF THE ORGANIZATION IS CENTER FOR AIDS INFORMATION & ADVOCACY.
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
THE CENTER FOR AIDS INFORMATION & ADVOCACY EMPOWERS PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR HEALTHCARE BY PROVIDING THE LATEST RESEARCH AND TREATMENT INFORMATION AND BY ADVOCATING FOR ACCESSIBLE, AFFORDABLE, AND EFFECTIVE TREATMENT OPTIONS UNTIL THERE'S A CURE.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
PROJECT LEAP: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CONSUMER ADVOCACY TRAINING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES PARTICIPANTS SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE HIV COMMUNITY PLANNING PROCESS - THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY HARRIS COUNTY (TEXAS) GRANT ADMINISTRATION, RYAN WHITE PART A. GRADUATED 25 OF 30 ENROLLED PARTICIPANTS IN 2011.
REVIEW OF THE FORM 990
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM BASED ON THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FORM 990 IS NOT TYPICALLY REVIEWED BY THE ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CFO PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS SUBSEQUENT TO ITS FILING. IF ANY COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED, THOSE COMMENTS WILL BE INCORPORATED INTO AN AMENDED FILING IF NECESSARY. NO AMENDMENTS HAVE BEEN NECESSARY.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES EACH MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY TO AFFIRM HE/SHE HAS NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AS DEFINED IN THE POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. EACH MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY MUST ALSO AFFIRM THE LACK OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST UPON BEING VOTED TO OR RE-ELECTED TO THE BOARD. EACH EMPLOYEE, INCLUDING THE ORGANIZATION'S TWO CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, MUST ALSO MAKE ANNUAL REAFFIRMATIONS OF THEIR LACK OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE ORGANIZATION.
COMPENSATION REVIEW
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING BODY MAINTAINS JOB AND EXPECTATIONS DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH OF THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. THESE EXPECTATIONS BECOME THE BASIS OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW PROCESS FOR THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. THE BOARD CHAIR HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONDUCTING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE TWO CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW, A DRAFT OF THE WRITTEN REVIEW IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (CONSISTING OF THE BOARD CHAIR, 1ST VICE CHAIR, 2ND VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER). ANY COMMENTS RECEIVED FROM THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE WRITTEN ANNUAL REVIEWS. THE BOARD CHAIR MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGARDING ANY COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS THE CHAIR FEELS IS APPROPRIATE. ONCE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE RECOMMENDED COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT IS INCORPORATED INTO THE FOLLOWING YEAR FINANCIAL BUDGET DRAFT, WHICH IS PRESENTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOR REVIEW AT A MINIMUM OF ONE BOARD MEETING PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR IN ORDER TO PROVIDE THE BOARD WITH ADEQUATE TIME TO REVIEW THE BUDGET AND PROPOSED SALARY ADJUSTMENTS. THE ANNUAL BUDGET, INCLUDING ANY PROPOSED COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS ARE APPROVED AND VOTED UPON BY THE ENTIRE BOARD AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING OF THE FISCAL YEAR. THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND EXPECTATIONS OF ALL EMPLOYEES UNDER THEIR SUPERVISION. ACCORDINGLY, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE EMPLOYEES THAT REPORT TO THEM, AND MAKING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE TREASURER TO INCORPORATE INTO THE ANNUAL BUDGET WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED ACCORDING TO THE PROCESS AS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
DOCUMENT DISCLOSURE
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS REQUESTED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.