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
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY
Employer identification number
52-1254948
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.") ....
10,028,003
9,568,234
10,693,838
12,379,638
11,721,378
54,391,091
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
10,028,003
9,568,234
10,693,838
12,379,638
11,721,378
54,391,091
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)..
23,702,376
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
30,688,715
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..
10,028,003
9,568,234
10,693,838
12,379,638
11,721,378
54,391,091
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
316,646
185,968
108,826
118,792
96,768
827,000
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.)..
4,973
300
45
5,318
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
55,223,409
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
50,331
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
55.570 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
46.960 %
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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY
Employer identification number
52-1254948
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO CREATE NEW IDEAS AND PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICIES THAT PRODUCE EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES AND BETTER FUTURES FOR ALL CHILDREN; ESPECIALLY THOSE MOST OFTEN LEFT BEHIND. THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY, INC. (CSSP) IS A NONPROFIT PUBLIC POLICY, RESEARCH AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATION. HEADQUARTERED IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY, INC. (CSSP) WORKS WITH STATES AND FEDERAL POLICYMAKERS AND WITH COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE COUNTRY. WE RELY ON DATA, EXTENSIVE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE AND A FOCUS ON RESULTS TO PROMOTE SMART POLICIES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AND ACHIEVE EQUITY FOR THOSE TOO OFTEN LEFT BEHIND.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
THIS WORK ALSO INCLUDES A STRONG FOCUS ON CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT PREVENTION, WORKING LOCALLY WITH PROVIDERS OF EARLY CARE AND EDUCATION SERVICES AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
COMMUNITIES IMPROVE RESULTS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THIS AREA OF WORK INCLUDES HELPING LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS DEVELOP THE FINANCIAL CAPACITY AND RESOURCES TO SUSTAIN THE FOCUS ON IMPROVING RESULTS FOR FAMILIES; BUILDING THE CAPACITY OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS TO PLAY A LEAD ROLE IN THE WORK, ESPECIALLY AS EDUCATED CONSUMERS OF QUALITY GOODS AND SERVICES; AND ASSISTING CITIES, NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY, TO USE THEIR DIVERSITY AS AN ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL ADVANTAGE.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
INTERNATIONAL WORK: CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY PARTICIPATES IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO INTERNATIONAL LEARNING THAT INVOLVE SHARING INNOVATIONS TO IMPROVE RESULTS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES. CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY HELPS DESIGN AND PRODUCE INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS, STUDY TOURS AND OTHER WAYS OF SHARING INFORMATION.
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL APPOINT FROM AMONG ITS VOTING MEMBERS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF NOT LESS THAN THREE (3) NOR MORE THAN FOUR (4) DIRECTORS, TWO OF WHOM SHALL AT ANY TIME BE THE CHAIR AND THE PRESIDENT. THE BOARD ALSO MAY DESIGNATE ONE OR MORE OF ITS VOTING DIRECTORS AS ALTERNATES TO SERVE AS A MEMBER OR MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE ABSENCE OF ANOTHER MEMBER OR MEMBERS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL POSSESS AND EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY AMENDED THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY'S CFO PROVIDES INITIAL REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 AND THEN IT IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FORWARDED TO ALL OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD. THE CFO ALSO EXPLAINS TO THE BOARD MEMBERS THE EFFECTS OF IRS DISCLOSURE AND REPORTING REQUIREMENTS AND HOW THEY AFFECT THE OPERATIONS OF CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY. AFTER THEIR REVIEW, THE TAX RETURN IS SIGNED AND DELIVERED TO THE IRS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REMINDING DIRECTORS AND OTHERS SUBJECT TO THE POLICY PERIODICALLY OF THE APPLICABILITY OF THE POLICY AND THE APPROPRIATE MANNER OF COMPLYING WITH THE POLICY. THE BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY SIGN STATEMENTS STATING THEY HAVE NO CONFLICTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENTS IS DETERMINED BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND REVIEW OF COMPARABLE SALARIES OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND FINAL APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION OF KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT BASED ON MARKET RATES OF SIMILARLY SITUATED EMPLOYEES AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
ALL SUCH DOCUMENTS RELATED TO GOVERNANCE OF CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOCIAL POLICY, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, UPON REQUEST.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTANTS 4,910,397 61,622 0
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