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
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION LTD
Employer identification number
13-3443494
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).
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
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
..................................................
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.") .
124,980
124,980
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......
798,376
637,367
463,769
501,762
500,654
2,901,928
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.
798,376
637,367
463,769
501,762
625,634
3,026,908
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.)
3,026,908
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...
798,376
637,367
463,769
501,762
625,634
3,026,908
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
88,517
60,557
87,627
85,115
23,637
345,453
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
14,847
12,350
27,197
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
88,517
60,557
87,627
99,962
35,987
372,650
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12,350
12,350
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.).
886,893
697,924
551,396
601,724
673,971
3,411,908
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
88.720 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.740 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
11.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
12.000 %
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
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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION LTD
Employer identification number
13-3443494
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THE BURDEN OF HEART DISEASE AND STROKE. AJH RANKS THIRD AMONG ALL HYPERTENSION JOURNALS AS MEASURED BY THE FREQUENCY BY WHICH ARTICLES IN AJH ARE REFERRED TO IN PUBLICATIONS BY OTHER INVESTIGATORS. AT THE SAME TIME, FACILITATED BY ELECTRONIC DISTRIBUTION BY LIBRARIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, SOME 30,000 READERS ACCESS THE JOURNAL EACH MONTH. BOTH AUTHORS AND READERS ARE DISTRIBUTED RELATIVELY EQUALLY BETWEEN THE AMERICAS, EUROPE, AND ASIA. THE AJH IS A RIGOROUSLY PEER REVIEWED JOURNAL. THUS, EACH SCIENTIFIC SUBMISSION IS REVIEWED BY ONE OF THREE EXECUTIVE EDITORS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF. IN ADDITION, EACH MANUSCRIPT IS SUBJECT TO EXTERNAL REVIEW BY AT LEAST 2 AUTHORITIES IN THE FIELD. SLIGHTLY MORE THAN 1/3RD OF PAPERS ARE ULTIMATELY SELECTED FOR PUBLICATION. AJH IS PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED MONTHLY BY THE OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS. SOME 180 ORIGINAL SCIENTIFIC ARTICLES, AS WELL AS EDITORIALS, SCHOLARLY REVIEWS, AND LETTERS TO THE EDITORS, ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY. AJH ALSO HAS A FORMAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE CHINESE HYPERTENSION JOURNAL TO CARRY ON SCHOLARLY EXCHANGES, INCLUDING THE PUBLICATION OF SELECTED ABSTRACTS OF EACH OTHERS ARTICLES.
RELATED PARTY INFORMATION AMONG OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
JOHN J. LARAGH, MD JEAN E. SEALEY D SC CHAIRMAN TREASURER FAMILY RELATIONSHIP
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE TAX RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND REVIEWED BY THE VOTING BOARD MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OR SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO THE VOTING BOARD MEMEBERS FOR THEIR INDIVIDUAL REVIEW.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE POLICY IS PROVIDED TO THE BOARD ANNUALLY AND EACH BOARD MEMBER SIGNS A DOCUMENT NOTING THAT HE/SHE HAS EITHER NO CONFLICT OR DISCLOSES APPARENT CONFLICT. THOSE DOCUMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AVAILABLE SALARY SURVEYS SUCH AS GUIDESTAR.COM, PNP, AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SURVEYS OF COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AVAILABLE SALARY SURVEYS SUCH AS GUIDESTAR.COM, PNP, AND THE ECONOMIC RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOR SURVEYS OF COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.