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 FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Employer identification number
13-3393329
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.") ....
7,939,096
6,123,753
8,299,828
8,936,324
11,111,013
42,410,014
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..
7,939,096
6,123,753
8,299,828
8,936,324
11,111,013
42,410,014
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.
42,410,014
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..
7,939,096
6,123,753
8,299,828
8,936,324
11,111,013
42,410,014
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
108,396
138,864
58,135
52,543
70,545
428,483
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..
153,342
89,920
292,944
140,824
15,858
692,888
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
43,531,385
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
300,263
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
97.420 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.850 %
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
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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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN FOUNDATION FOR SUICIDE PREVENTION
Employer identification number
13-3393329
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
ON DECEMBER 1, 2010, AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BY-LAWS WHICH INCLUDED REVISION OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IT WILL THEN BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. FINALLY, THE FORM 990 WILL BE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE GOVERNANCE AND NOMINATING COMMITTEE ASKS IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BEFORE NOMINATING OR RE-NOMINATING SOMEONE TO THE BOARD. IN ADDITION, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICTS AT THE START OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED AND DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE FOUNDATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE USES COMPENSATION DATA FROM COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR OUTSIDE COMPENSATION SURVEY DATA FROM TIME TO TIME AS PART OF ITS REVIEW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF BETWEEN 10 AND 12 BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EACH YEAR AND IS CHAIRED BY THE BOARD CHAIR. FURTHER, AS A MATTER OF PRACTICE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRESENTS, TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, HIS/HER ANNUAL COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL SENIOR LEVEL STAFF AND ASKS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE SUCH RECOMMENDATIONS. THE FOLLOWING IS THE BOARD POLICY ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION THAT WAS RECOMMENDED BY AFSP'S GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AND WAS ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. "THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHOULD SERVE AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR THE REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF EXECUTIVE STAFF COMPENSATION (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND MEDICAL DIRECTOR). THE COMMITTEE SHOULD PERIODICALLY REVIEW COMPARATIVE MARKET DATA ON NONPROFIT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, AS WELL AS TRENDS IN THE NONPROFIT FIELD HAVING TO DO WITH EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION. THIS ANALYSIS SHOULD TAKE PLACE WHEN THERE IS A NEW HIRE AND WHEN DECISIONS ON EXECUTIVE STAFF COMPENSATION ARE TO TAKE PLACE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE. ALL STAFF PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR. THE PERFORMANCE APPRAISALS OF THE TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS REPORTING TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, INCLUDING THE MEDICAL DIRECTOR POSITION, SHOULD CONTINUE TO BE THE RESPONDSIBILITY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WITH INPUT PROVIDED BY THE VOLUNTEER OFFICERS AND/OR COMMITTEE CHAIRS THAT WORK CLOSELY WITH THESE TOP MANAGEMENT POSITIONS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AFSP'S FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE ANNUAL REPORT, WHICH IS POSTED EACH YEAR ON THE AFSP WEBSITE, SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OTHER AFSP NATIONAL AND CHAPTER VOLUNTEER LEADERS, AND THE MAJOR DONORS TO THE ORGANIZATION. THE INFORMATION IS ALSO SENT TO ANYONE FROM THE PUBLIC REQUESTING A COPY. THE FINANCIAL REPORTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AS PART OF FILINGS SUBMITTED TO STATES AS PART OF AFSP'S CHARITABLE SOLICITATION FILINGS AND TO CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER GRANT MAKING INSTITUTIONS AS PART OF REQUESTS FOR FUNDING. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AS WELL AS UPON REQUEST.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 309,385.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.