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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
35-0962419
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 supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
If the organization did not check a 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—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
5,596,080
5,444,491
5,032,377
5,059,292
5,475,751
26,607,991
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......
848,047
698,914
816,126
1,035,242
1,158,827
4,557,156
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
6,444,127
6,143,405
5,848,503
6,094,534
6,634,578
31,165,147
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
0
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.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
31,165,147
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
6,444,127
6,143,405
5,848,503
6,094,534
6,634,578
31,165,147
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
74,481
80,511
78,994
96,623
63,580
394,189
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
74,481
80,511
78,994
96,623
63,580
394,189
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
68,214
72,232
54,721
95,529
111,077
401,773
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
92,764
115,926
107,626
135,324
39,723
491,363
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
6,679,586
6,412,074
6,089,844
6,422,010
6,848,958
32,452,472
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
96.030 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.280 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.210 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.460 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 92764, COLUMN B - 115926, COLUMN C - 107626, COLUMN D - 135324, COLUMN E - 39723, COLUMN F - 491363;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000266
Software Version:
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
35-0962419
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Delegate broad authority to a committee
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
BY-LAWS SECTION 2.3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF HE PRESIDENT, VICE-PRESIDENT, TREASURER, AND SUCH ADDITIONAL OFFICERS AS PROVIDED BY THE RESOLUTION CREATING SUCH OFFICE. THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL SERVE AS A NON-VOTING, EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. DURING INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE AND EXERCISE ALL OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, TO THE EXTENT SPECIFIED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MAY EXERCISE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT ANY OTHER TIME, EXCEPT WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CAUSE MINUTES OF ITS PROCEEDINGS TO BE KEPT AND FILED WITH THE MINUTES OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
GLYNN AND JO-AN TURMAN - FAMILY RELATIONSHIP, SCOTT BRODY AND STEVE BASKIN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS (NCOL) IS AN ASSEMBLY OF LOCAL LEADERS OF THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION. INDIVIDUALS SERVING ON THE NCOL ARE CLASSIFIED AS MEMBERS UNDER THE INDIANA NONPROFIT ACT, AND APPROVE OF SIGNIFICANT DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS REQUIRED UNDER INDIANA LAW. MEMBERS OF THE NCOL SERVE AS AN IMPORTANT COMMUNICATION AND MEMBERSHIP CONDUIT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE STAFF, AND THOSE ENTITIES AFFILIATED WITH THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION. MEMBERS OF THE NCOL ARE A KEY SOURCE OF INFORMATION, STRATEGY, ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION AS A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUENCIES, NCOL MEMBERS ARE CHARGED WITH BRINGING EMERGING ISSUES, THOUGHTS, CONCERNS, AND QUESTIONS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THE SUCCESS OF THE CORPORATION'S MISSION.
Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
AFTER AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL SUBMIT TO THE NATIONAL COUNCIL OF LEADERS THOSE ISSUES THAT REQUIRE MEMBERSHIP APPROVAL UNDER THE INDIANA NONPROFIT ACT OF 1991, AS AMENDED INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY CHANGES TO THE NCOL MEMBERSHIP STRUCTURE.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE AUDIT AND FINANCIAL POLICY COMMITTEE . THEREAFTER, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD. IF THERE ARE NO CORRECTIONS, THE FORM 990 IS THEN FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO DISCLOSE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTERESTS ARISING FROM THEIR INVOLVEMENT WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, VENDORS, OTHER ASSOCIATIONS AND/OR OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. AFTER DISCLOSURE BY THE BOARD MEMBER(S) OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE WHETHER AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS. BEFORE THE DISCUSSION OF A BOARD ITEM REQUIRING A VOTE, A BOARD MEMBER WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL BE REQUIRED TO RECUSE HIM/HERSELF. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE CONFLICT OF INTERST POLICY AND ITS ADHERENCE TO IT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS EVALUATES THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE ANNUALLY. THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS COMPARED WITH AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES (ASAE) AND PRM CONSULTING GROUP'S SALARY SURVEYS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FORM 990'S. THIS PROCESS AND ITS CONCLUSIONS ARE DOCUMENTED BY THE COMMITTEE IN ITS MEETING MINUTES. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST CONDUCTED IN FY2013.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE COMPENSATION OF THE CFO IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION. IT IS A BOARD POLICY THAT THE CEO UTILIZE COMPARABILITY DATA IN THIS EVALUATION PROCESS.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
BOARD POLICIES, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.