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 National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches
Employer identification number
53-0196605
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.") ....
727,256,686
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
4,336,366,349
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..
727,256,686
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
4,336,366,349
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.
4,336,366,349
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..
727,256,686
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
4,336,366,349
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
88,538,243
64,088,523
66,294,890
49,645,488
46,546,564
315,113,708
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
2,613,020
2,378,528
4,991,548
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
4,348,900
7,554,402
18,712,251
15,603,329
12,064,041
58,282,923
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
4,714,754,528
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
11,985,150,770
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
91.974 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
90.481 %
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
...................................................
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.") .
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
....
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) 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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches
Employer identification number
53-0196605
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE
4A. BIOMEDICAL SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS, TESTS, AND DISTRIBUTES NEARLY HALF OF THE NATION'S BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS AND OPERATES 36 REGIONAL BLOOD SERVICE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED OVER 6 MILLION PRODUCTIVE UNITS OF BLOOD FROM ROUGHLY 3.5 MILLION DONORS AND SUPPLIED 3,000 HOSPITALS AND OTHER FACILITIES WITH BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS FOR TRANSFUSION. 4B. DOMESTIC DISASTER SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO 15 LARGE-SCALE (LEVELS 4 AND 5) DISASTERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2012 INCLUDING: HURRICANE IRENE, WHICH IMPACTED THE EAST COAST FROM NORTH CAROLINA TO MAINE, AN ACTIVE WILDFIRE SEASON INCLUDING SIGNIFICANT RESPONSES IN TEXAS AND MONTANA, AND TORNADOS IMPACTING KENTUCKY, INDIANA, OHIO AND TEXAS. THROUGH ITS NETWORK CHAPTERS IN ALL 50 STATES, AS WELL AS OFFSHORE U.S. TERRITORIES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC, THE RED CROSS RESPONDED TO OVER 61,000 DISASTERS LARGE AND SMALL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD, SHELTER, BULK DISTRIBUTION ITEMS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTIONS AND COMMUNITY MENTAL-HEALTH DEBRIEFINGS AND/OR OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY CARE TO PERSONS IN NEED. FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS, THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BEGAN WITH SAFE SHELTER AND CONTINUED WITH SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM DISASTERS. THE RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES HUMAN RESOURCES SYSTEM IS USED TO MANAGE ITS TRAINED WORKFORCE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2012 THE NUMBER OF TRAINED DISASTER WORKERS WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000. CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TRAINED THOUSANDS MORE TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, IN TODAY'S CLIMATE, IT'S MORE IMPORTANT THAN EVER THAT ALL OF US BE PREPARED FOR POSSIBLE EMERGENCIES. NATURAL OR OTHER DISASTERS CAN STRIKE SUDDENLY, AT ANYTIME AND ANYWHERE. THE GOAL OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS TO BUILD A "CULTURE OF PREPAREDNESS" BY ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO UNDERSTAND THEIR INDIVIDUAL RISK AND GEOGRAPHICAL THREATS AND THEN TAKE ACTION TO ADOPT SPECIFIC PREPAREDNESS BEHAVIORS. THE CALL TO ACTION INCLUDES BOTH LONG TERM PLANNING SERVICES AND JUST-IN-TIME SERVICES TO ENABLE CITIZENS TO IMPROVE THEIR PREPAREDNESS. A SIMPLE THREE--STEP MESSAGE, "GET A KIT, MAKE A PLAN, AND BE INFORMED," IS OUR PUBLIC CALL TO ACTION FOR PREPAREDNESS: GET A KIT: WHAT YOU HAVE ON HAND WHEN A DISASTER HAPPENS CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. HAVE AT LEAST THREE-DAYS OF SUPPLIES, FOR EVERYONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD, IN AN EASY-TO-CARRY EVACUATION KIT, WITH ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES AT HOME IN CASE YOU CANNOT LEAVE; MAKE A PLAN: PLANNING AHEAD IS THE FIRST STEP TO A CALMER AND MORE ASSURED DISASTER RESPONSE. DISCUSS WITH YOUR FAMILY THE DISASTERS THAT CAN HAPPEN WHERE YOU LIVE. ESTABLISH RESPONSIBILITIES FOR EACH MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD AND PLAN TO WORK TOGETHER AS A TEAM; BE INFORMED: KNOWING WHAT MAY HAPPEN AND HOW YOU CAN HELP MAY MAKE ALL THE DIFFERENCE WHEN AN EMERGENCY HAPPENS. LEARN WHAT DISASTERS OR EMERGENCIES MAY OCCUR WHERE YOU LIVE, WORK AND PLAY. THESE EVENTS CAN VARY FROM ONLY IMPACTING YOU AND YOUR FAMILY - LIKE A HOME FIRE OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY - OR YOUR ENTIRE COMMUNITY - LIKE AN EARTHQUAKE OR FLOOD. 4C. INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS VULNERABLE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS, COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES, AND LIFE-THREATENING HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. WITH A FOCUS ON DISEASE PREVENTION ON A MASS-SCALE, DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE, RESTORING FAMILY LINKS, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RAPID, EFFECTIVE, AND LARGE-SCALE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH OUR PARTNERS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITIES, MOBILIZE AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, AND ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS. 4D. HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES: AMERICAN RED CROSS HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDES TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP SAVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES- IMPARTING HOPE AND CONFIDENCE ALONG WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS. IT IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PRODUCTS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES. AMERICAN RED CROSS EMPLOYEES AND REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS HELP SUSTAIN AND DELIVER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING: FIRST AID/CPR/AED (WITH AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION "AED" INFORMATION AND SKILLS) BOTH FOR THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AND THE LAY RESPONDER; AQUATICS (LEARN-TO-SWIM, WATER SAFETY, LIFEGUARDING, LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT, AND AQUATIC EXAMINER FACILITY SERVICES); CAREGIVING (BABYSITTER'S TRAINING, FAMILY CAREGIVING, NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING). 4D. COMMUNITY SERVICES: AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTERS OFFER COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE LIVE SAFER, HEALTHIER LIVES; ALLOW FOR GREATER SELF-RELIANCE; AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE. COUNTLESS LIVES ARE TOUCHED EACH DAY BY THESE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DISABLED; NUTRITION FOR THE ELDERLY; HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS 4D. SERVICE TO THE ARMED FORCES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE SICK, WOUNDED AND RECOVERING AT VETERANS AND MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EDUCATION, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES FOR U.S. MILITARY FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
FOREIGN COUNTRIES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
HAITI, PANAMA, BAHAMAS, TRINIDAD, ST-LUCIA, KAZAKHSTAN, COLOMBIA, PERU, CHILE, THAILAND, INDONESIA, VIETNAM, KENYA, TANZANIA, THE BERMUDAS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 4, 6 & 7A
LINE 4 - IN FISCAL YEAR 2012, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVED CHANGES TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS (THE BYLAWS) ON JUNE 7, 2012 TO (1) MORE CLEARLY DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE NATIONAL CONVENTION, AND THE ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING OF THE BOARD, (2) CONFORM THE SECTION ON CHARTERED UNITS TO REFLECT CHANGES TO THE FINANCE FUNCTION AS A RESULT OF THE CONSOLIDATION OF CHAPTER BACK OFFICE FUNCTIONS; AND (3) REVISE THE INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION TO BETTER REFLECT THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING WHETHER AN EMPLOYEE OR VOLUNTEER IS ENTITLED TO INDEMNIFICATION AND HOW EXPENSES ARE PAID. LINE 6 - AS DEFINED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER: "MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION IS OPEN TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, ON PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT SPECIFIED, OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS." SECTION 7 OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS DESCRIBES MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION AND DEFINES MEMBERSHIP AND THE TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. LINES 7A - DELEGATES OF THE CHAPTERS ELECT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY EXCEPT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AS MANDATED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, SECTION 4(A)(3)(B)(I): "MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OTHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH PROCEDURES AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS." SECTION 7(A): "IN GENERAL. - THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION IS THE ANNUAL MEETING OF DELEGATES OF THE CHAPTERS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 11B, 12C & 15B
LINE 11B - THE COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION PORTIONS OF THE IRS FORM 990 (PART VII AND SCHEDULE J) DURING A MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 31, 2013. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS SUBMITTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE MANAGEMENT REVIEW PROCESS ENTAILS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER COORDINATING THE COMPLETION OF THE IRS FORM 990 WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES FOR FINAL REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. LINE 12C - AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 2.3(A) OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MUST MEET INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THE BYLAWS AND ANNUALLY REVIEW AND CERTIFY THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. ADDITIONALLY, TO DISCLOSE AND REMEDY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED BUSINESS, FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE (THE QUESTIONNAIRE) ANNUALLY. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND THE QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. SECTION 2.3(B) OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FURTHER CLARIFIES THAT SERVICE BY A PERSON AS THE CHAIRMAN OR AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL NOT DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT SUCH PERSON IS OTHERWISE INDEPENDENT. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, THE INVESTIGATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS DEPARTMENT STAFF COLLECT THE EXECUTED QUESTIONNAIRE FORMS FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS REVIEWED AND ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE IDENTIFIED. THEY ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL WHO DETERMINES ANY NECESSARY REMEDIATION OPTIONS. DEPENDING ON THE MATTER, THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR A STAFF MEMBER FROM THE INVESTIGATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS DEPARTMENT DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT AND REMEDIATION WITH THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR THE OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE, AND IF NECESSARY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REMEDIATION REGARDING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD ARE INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE RELEVANT BOARD COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD MEETING. THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO INTENDED TO MONITOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ONGOING BASIS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPLICITLY INSTRUCTED THAT THEY HAVE A CONTINUING DUTY TO UPDATE THE QUESTIONNAIRE DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ANY BUSINESS, FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE SAME PROCESS OF REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND FOLLOW-UP ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REMEDIATION WITH THE BOARD MEMBER OR OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE WOULD OCCUR WITH INTERIM DISCLOSURES. LINE 15B - THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND MAKE DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CEO AND OTHER SENIOR OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANNUALLY, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES A LIST OF EXECUTIVES WHO ARE OR MIGHT BE CONSIDERED "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" PURSUANT TO IRC SECTION 4958. WITH RESPECT TO THOSE PERSONS, THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS ANNUAL REVIEW OF THEIR TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA AND REASONABLENESS OPINIONS FOR THE DESIGNATED EXECUTIVES AND IT RELIES ON SUCH MARKET DATA AND REASONABLENESS OPINIONS IN APPROVING NEW SALARIES, BENEFITS AND PAYMENT OF BONUSES OR INCENTIVES FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO THEN DOCUMENTS ITS DECISIONS AS TO ANY CHANGES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSONS, WHICH INCLUDES ALL OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE GOVERNANCE PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE, WWW.REDCROSS.ORG
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PRIMARILY, THIS AMOUNT REPRESENTS NET UNREALIZED LOSSES ON INVESTMENTS OF (36,513,544)AND EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN LOSSES PER PROVISION OF ASC 715 (FORMER FASB 87 AND 106) IN AMOUNT OF (385,572,627).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.