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
THE ADLER PLANETARIUM
Employer identification number
36-6210902
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?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,559,797
11,480,891
10,959,782
6,836,970
9,795,768
40,633,208
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
1,084,391
2,034,244
2,227,536
2,014,327
1,907,229
9,267,727
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
2,644,188
13,515,135
13,187,318
8,851,297
11,702,997
49,900,935
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)..
7,075,905
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
42,825,030
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..
2,644,188
13,515,135
13,187,318
8,851,297
11,702,997
49,900,935
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
283,698
1,195,512
941,700
916,058
1,174,503
4,511,471
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
906,311
236,532
231,842
163,070
1,537,755
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
55,950,161
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
2,434,411
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
76.540 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
74.380 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
MISC INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, SECTION B, LINE 12, 2010 - FUNDRAISING $98,750, SALE OF INVENTORY $75,907, FOOD SERVICE & CONCESSIONS $466,287 MISC INCOME = $64,320, TOTAL: $705,264 2009 - FUNDRAISING $163,150, MISC INCOME = $68,681, TOTAL: $231,841 2008 - FUNDRAISING $114,950, MISC INCOME = $121,582, TOTAL: $236,532 2007 - FUNDRAISING $821,960, MISC INCOME = $84,351, TOTAL: $906,311 2006 - $0 ,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Additional Data
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10000128
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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
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ADLER PLANETARIUM
Employer identification number
36-6210902
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
(CONTINUATION FROM FORM 990, PART III) INTERESTED ADULTS AND TEENS ARE INVITED TO JOIN THE EDUCATION TEAM AS DOCENTS AND VOLUNTEERS. IN ADDITION, THE ADLER SUPPORTS SCHOOL GROUPS THROUGH A VARIETY OF OFFERINGS, RANGING FROM SKY SHOWS, TO FIELD TRIP GUIDES, TO INTERACTIVE SOFTWARE EXPERIENCES. TEACHERS AND ADMINISTRATORS ENROLL IN THE ADLER'S RESPECTED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS AND MAY BORROW CURRICULUM-RELATED SCIENCE KITS AND FIELD TRIP SUPPORT MATERIALS. THE ADLER IS A NATIONAL LEADER IN SCIENCE EDUCATION AND SPONSORS SYMPOSIA AND LECTURES FOR ADULTS. INTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ARE INVITED TO DOWNLOAD ADLER-PRODUCED PODCASTS OF LECTURES AND SYMPOSIA. THE ADLER HAS ALSO DRAWN MANY NEW VIRTUAL VISITORS THROUGH ITS LEADERSHIP IN THE CITIZEN SCIENCE ALLIANCE, THE OVERARCHING ORGANIZATION OF THE "ZOONIVERSE" PROGRAM. ZOONIVERSE REACHES OVER 475,000 PEOPLE WORLDWIDE ON-LINE, ENGAGING THEM IN ACTUAL SCIENCE RESEARCH. ADDITIONAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PROVIDED BY ADLER INCLUDE ASTROVERNIGHTS WHICH ALLOWS FOR A HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE OF WHAT IT WOULD TAKE TO SLEEP OVER IN SPACE. DURING THESE PROGRAMS PARTICIPANTS LEARN HOW TO RECYCLE WATER, GROW FOOD IN A SPACE ENVIRONMENT AND TELESCOPE VIEWING OF THE SKY. ADDITIONAL CAMPS ARE PROVIDED FOR VARIOUS AGES GROUPS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ADLER PLANETARIUM HAS TAKEN THE LEAD AMONG PLANETARIUMS WORLD-WIDE IN ESTABLISHING AN ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS RESEARCH GROUP IN A MUSEUM SETTING. ADLER PLANETARIUM ASTRONOMERS POSSESS RICH AND DIVERSE EXPERTISE IN MANY AREAS OF ASTRONOMY AS WELL AS OTHER CLOSELY RELATED SCIENCE FIELDS SUCH AS PARTICLE PHYSICS AND GEOPHYSICS. ADLER RESEARCHERS ARE INVOLVED IN MANY PROJECTS AT THE LEADING EDGE OF SCIENTIFIC KNOWLEDGE. THE ASTRONOMY DEPARTMENT HAS PARTICULARLY STRONG GROUPS IN FOUR AREAS: STAR FORMATION, VERITAS, ASTEROID CHARACTERIZATION AND ASTROPHYSICAL DATA MINING. WHEN MAX ADLER FOUNDED THE ADLER PLANETARIUM IN 1930, HE RECOGNIZED THE COMPLEMENTARY ROLES OF A PLANETARIUM AND ASTRONOMICAL ARTIFACTS. ADLER PURCHASED A COLLECTION OF ABOUT 500 ASTRONOMICAL, NAVIGATIONAL, AND MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS FROM ANTON MENSING IN THE NETHERLANDS. HOUSED IN THE ADLER'S WEBSTER INSTITUTE FOR THE HISTORY OF ASTRONOMY, THE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT COLLECTION TODAY CONTAINS ABOUT 2,000 INSTRUMENTS AND MODELS FROM THE 12TH THROUGH THE 20TH CENTURIES. REPRESENTING MANY TYPES OF ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS, IT IS THE LARGEST COLLECTION OF SUCH MATERIAL IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND ONE OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT IN THE WORLD. THESE COLLECTIONS ARE ON DISPLAY THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO USE IN EXHIBITS AT THE MUSEUM. MANY PIECES OF THE COLLECTIONS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR USE IN RESEARCH PROJECTS FOR SCHOLARS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS.
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
INCREASED NUMBER OF TRUSTEES TO A MAXIMUM OF 60 (WAS PREVIOUSLY 45). INCREASED NUMBER OF EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES TO 15 (WAS 13). ELIMINATED VOTING PRIVILEGES AND FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION AND IF ANY QUESTIONS ARISE DURING THEIR REVIEW, THEY ARE ADDRESSED WITH THEIR PAID TAX PREPARER. A PRESENTATION OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WHO HAS BEEN DELEGATED THE REVIEW RESPONSIBILITY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990, INCLUDING ALL APPLICABLE SCHEDULES, PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IT IS THE POLICY OF THE ADLER PLANETARIUM, ITS BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND COMMITTEES TO INSURE THAT BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES IN ALL OF THEIR ACTIVITIES AVOID CONFLICTS OF INTEREST--ACTUAL, POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED---WHILE PERFORMING THEIR MUSEUM-RELATED DUTIES. IN PARTICULAR, NO PERSONS SHOULD OBTAIN OR APPEAR TO OBTAIN SPECIAL ADVANTAGES FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR RELATIVES, OR THEIR CLOSE ASSOCIATES AS A RESULT OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT. THE IMPLICATIONS IN PRACTICE FOR THIS POLICY VARY FROM ACTIVITY TO ACTIVITY AND THIS GENERAL POLICY SHOULD NOT LIMIT THE COOPERATION AND MUTUAL ASSISTANCE THAT IS NECESSARY FOR THE EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN ADDITION, THE ADLER IS A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS AND SUBSCRIBES TO THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MUSEUMS. IN SUBSCRIBING TO THIS CODE, THE ADLER ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS OF EMPLOYEES OF THEIR GOVERNING AUTHORITY AND VOLUNTEERS IN THE PERFORMANCE OF MUSEUM-RELATED DUTIES. A COPY OF THE CODE OF ETHICS FOR MUSEUMS IS GIVEN TO EACH NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE. IF A CONFLICT IS DETERMINED BETWEEN A BOARD MEMBER AND THE ORGANIZATION, THE CONFLICT IS NOTED AND THE BOARD MEMBER IS ASKED TO ABSTAIN FROM ANY VOTING ON ISSUES RELATED TO THAT CONFLICT.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD INFORMALLY SURVEYS, ON A PERIODIC BASIS, SIMILAR SIZED AND LOCATED NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COMPARE SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR TOP MANAGEMENT AND OFFICER POSITIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN DETERMINES WHAT REASONABLE COMPENSATION TO PROVIDE TO THEIR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND OFFICERS AND DOCUMENTS THE APPROVAL IN THE BOARD MINUTES OF THE MEETING. IN FALL 2011, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS INITIATED A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS FOR ALL STAFF POSITIONS, INCLUDING TOP MANAGEMENT. IT IS ANTICIPATED THIS REVIEW WILL BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE END OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
SEE NARRATIVE FOR PART VI, LINE 15A.
Public Disclosure
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - 2193494; CHANGE IN VALUE OF DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN - 1241133; COST OF COLLECTIONS ITEMS - -23403;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.