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
COMMONWEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
25-1826445
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) 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.") ....
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
616,920
14,639,697
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..
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
616,920
14,639,697
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.
14,639,697
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..
5,104,829
3,935,355
3,150,608
1,831,985
616,920
14,639,697
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
10,456
1,159
995
1,441
3,436
17,487
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).
14,657,184
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
90,647
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
99.880 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.870 %
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
..................................................
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
..............................................
18
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) 2011
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.") .
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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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Software Version:
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Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
COMMONWEALTH RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
25-1826445
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Organization Mission Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 1
Commonwealth Research Institute (CRI) is a national resource committed to assisting government achieve world-class competitiveness. CRI partners with leading research institutions, government agencies and other public interest organizations to identify, develop, analyze, and apply appropriate technical solutions.
Program Service Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a
CRI has supported the U.S. Air Force by providing systems engineering support; technology development, integration and validation support; technology transfer support; technology identification, evaluation, and demonstration support; program support; and information integration support. Specifically, CRI developed an interactive repository of classified and unclassified information that is being used by United States government to effectively answer Freedom of Information (FOIA) requests and to act as a repository for historical records related to sensitive government programs. The repository has been used to assure that critical information, in accordance with government policies and procedures, is continued to be protected in a manner consistent with current government rules and regulations and in the interest of the public.
Program Service Statement
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b
CRI has developed numerous studies and topical reports related to emerging technologies via the evaluation of basic and early applied research programs and projects throughout the world. CRI identified key emerging technologies that could lead to technology surprise for the United States. These studies, which for the most part have focused on International Research, have been tempered and augmented with studies related to US research. These reports have been used by senior United States government officials to shape future funding programs for basic research in the United States. These studies have also been used as reference by students in government research programs and have led to presentations, by government personnel, in government-sponsored symposiums. CRI has employed students and professors from nationally recognized leading universities to assist the CRI researchers in gathering the information and in developing the topical reports.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
CRI prepares its annual Form 990 internally and utilizes external legal counsel to perform extensive reviews. CRI's Form 990 is distributed to all Board of Director members prior to its due date. Each member is requested to review the return in detail, ask questions regarding any data contained in the return and formally acknowledge their acceptance and approval of the return and its contents prior to the return being filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Under the coordination of its related organization, Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), CRI employs a formal internal electronic portal that requires key staff to properly disclose any interest or financial holding. This information is reviewed by the CTC Ethics Officer to determine if potential or actual conflicts of interest exist. CTC's Ethics Officer is responsible for seeing that compliance with the electronic reporting system is enforced and that each conflict statement is updated annually. When conflicts of interest are identified, they are adjudicated by the Ethics Officer and an assessment is provided to CTC's President & CEO, the Chairman of CTC's and CRI's Board, and each Board of Director member.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a
Under coordination with its related organization, Concurrent Technologies Corporation (CTC), an annual external independent compensation and benefits consultant is engaged to evaluate relevant market-competitive compensation for CRI's Chief Executive Officer/President. Using nationally recognized and proprietary survey sources, the consultant provides a comprehensive report comparing the composite market data to actual compensation paid by CRI. Benchmark data is used to compare base compensation, total cash compensation and total compensation. In addition, an annual compensation examination and comparison of peer corporations' IRS Form 990 reporting is used to determine market appropriateness. The President of CRI is also an officer of CTC and his compensation is determined and paid by CTC.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
CRI makes all of its governing documents, conflict of interest policies and its annual Form 990 available to the public upon request. Requests may be made in writing, via telephone or in person to CRI's President/Director.
Other Salaries and Wages
Form 990, Part IX, Line 7, Column (c)
CRI utilizes certain government employees under the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA). Under these agreements, CRI is reimbursed for all employee-related costs it incurs. The reimbursements received from the government are recorded as a reduction to CRI's general and administrative expenses. The negative expense reflected on Line 7, Column (C) is a result of these IPA reimbursements.
Organization's Financial Statement Audited by Independent Accountant
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2b
It is CRI's practice to undergo its annual external audit, and produce its audited financial statements in accordance with this audit process, by August 15, if possible, of each year. The annual A-133 audit, when required, is performed in conjunction with the annual financial statement audit, with the A-133 audit report produced by September 15, if possible, of each year. CRI contracts with an independent national public accounting firm to perform both audits.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.