Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 12-31-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
5 W HARGETT STREET
Suite 701
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
RALEIGH, NC27601
D Employer identification number

56-1162341
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,519,915
F Name and address of principal officer:
G RAN COBLE
5 W HARGETT ST SUITE 701
RALEIGH,NC27601
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.nccppr.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1975
M State of legal domicile: NC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NC CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH IS AN INDEPENDENT NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE GOALS OF A BETTER INFORMED PUBLIC AND A MORE EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE, AND RESPONSIVE STATE GOVERNMENT.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 20
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 19
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 6
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 679,683 375,749
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 7,914 7,070
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 46,458 35,091
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,806 2,000
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 735,861 419,910
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 532,877 549,712
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet126,148    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 139,043 168,052
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 671,920 717,764
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 63,941 -297,854
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,475,925 1,203,071
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 0 25,000
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,475,925 1,178,071
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE GOALS OF A BETTER-INFORMED PUBLIC AND A MORE EFFECTIVE, ACCOUNTABLE, AND RESPONSIVE STATE GOVERNMENT. THE CENTER IDENTIFIES PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING NORTH CAROLINA AND ENRICHES THE DIALOGUE AMONG CITIZENS, THE MEDIA, AND POLICYMAKERS. BASED ON ITS RESEARCH, THE CENTER MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVING THE WAY GOVERNMENT SERVES THE PEOPLE OF THIS STATE. IN ALL ITS EFFORTS, THE CENTER VALUES RELIABLE AND OBJECTIVE RESEARCH AS A BASIS FOR ANALYZING PUBLIC POLICY, INDEPENDENCE FROM PARTISAN BIAS AND POLITICAL IDEOLOGY, THE RICHNESS OF THE STATE'S DIVERSE POPULATION, AND A BELIEF IN THE IMPORTANCE OF CITIZEN INVOLVEMENT IN PUBLIC LIFE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 219,973 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH REPORTS - THE CENTER CONDUCTED RESEARCH TO IDENTIFY WAYS TO MAKE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE TO MORE STUDENTS IN COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND PUBLIC AND PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES, AND TO PUBLISH A CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE LEGISLATURE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 211,503 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
RESEARCH FOR THE CENTER'S JOURNAL, "NORTH CAROLINA INSIGHT:" THE CENTER CONDUCTED RESEARCH EVALUATING THE STATE'S EFFORTS IN MENTAL HEALTH REFORM IN NORTH CAROLINA AND RESEARCH ON KEY ISSUES FACING THE ELDERLY IN NORTH CAROLINA. THIS INCLUDED RESEARCH ON WAYS TO REDUCE FRAUD COMMITTED AGAINST THE ELDERLY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 117,629 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER - "FROM THE CENTER OUT" NEWSLETTER FOR CENTER MEMBERS; OTHER INFORMATIONAL SERVICES; AND INVESTIGATIVE RESEARCH ON FUTURE STUDIES OF MORE KEY ISSUES AFFECTING THE ELDERLY, FINANCIAL AID, AND MENTAL HEALTH REFORM, AS WELL AS STATE WATER POLICY. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH, INC. IN 2012.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet549,105
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II...
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
5
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
6
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2012)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
20
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
19
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletNANCY R ROSE5 W HARGETT ST SUITE 701RALEIGHNC276010430 (919) 832-2839
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) FRED STANG........................................................................
CHAIR, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 5.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) LESLIE WALDEN........................................................................
VICE CHAIR, CHAIR-ELECT 2013
 4.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) TINA WILSON........................................................................
SECRETARY, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 3.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ROBERT MORRISON........................................................................
TREASURER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 3.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOHN BARDO........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) BRIAN BUZBY........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) BETTY CRAVEN........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) JOHN W DAVIS III........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) HEATHER GRAHAM........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) LYNN HOLMES........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) JOAN LIPSITZ........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) PAT MARTINEZ........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) DAVID MINER........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) CRISTINA MORALES........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) DON MUNFORD........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 1.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) TARA SANDERCOCK........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) JO ANNE SANFORD........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) ALLEN SMART........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JACK STANLEY........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) PEGGY VALENTINE........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DOUG WALKER........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 3.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) LARRY WEISS........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JOHNNY WILSON........................................................................
MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) G RAN COBLE........................................................................
PRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       167,014 0 18,907
(25) NANCY R ROSE........................................................................
ASST. TREAS./ASST. SECRETARY
 40.0
.......................   		    X       73,064 0 11,691










1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 240,078 0 30,598
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NONE,      
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 25,385
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		350,364
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 375,749
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIPS 900099 6,655 6,655    
b PUBLICATION SALES 900099 415 415    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 7,070
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 27,814     27,814
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,107,282  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,100,005  
c Gain or (loss) 7,277  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 7,277     7,277
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER 900099 2,000 2,000    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 2,000
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 419,910 9,070   35,091
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 279,816 162,592 59,039 58,185
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 208,507 137,315 44,369 26,823
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,385 4,413 1,377 595
9 Other employee benefits ....... 23,590 16,110 5,022 2,458
10 Payroll taxes ........... 31,414 19,638 6,683 5,093
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 14,454 9,011 5,320 123
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 9,293 9,293    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 52,345 38,167 12,972 1,206
14 Information technology ...... 4,892 4,389 503  
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 25,220   25,220  
17 Travel ............ 5,660 707 4,804 149
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,953 2,464 1,455 34
20 Interest ........... 458   458  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 22,550   22,550  
23 Insurance .............. 5,013   5,013  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a STAFF DEVELOPMENT 7,866 4,904 2,895 67
b LIBRARY 6,057 5,074 248 735
c MAINTENANCE 6,819   6,819  
d ALLOCATE DIRECT/INDIRECT EXP.   133,548 -164,228 30,680
e All other expenses 3,472 1,480 1,992  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 717,764 549,105 42,511 126,148
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 201,610 2 4,330
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 0 4 0
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 0 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 150,171
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 132,108 24,608 10c 18,063
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 1,245,578 11 1,178,059
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,129 15 2,619
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 1,475,925 16 1,203,071
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 0 17 0
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 25,000
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 0 26 25,000
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 609,712 27 160,600
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 466,213 28 617,471
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 400,000 29 400,000
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,475,925 33 1,178,071
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,475,925 34 1,203,071
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
419,910
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
717,764
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-297,854
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,475,925
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,178,071
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
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
f
g
(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)
 
No
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
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
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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) right arrow (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.") .... 496,098 663,456 419,123 679,683 375,749 2,634,109
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 496,098 663,456 419,123 679,683 375,749 2,634,109
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)..           1,018,910
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           1,615,199
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 496,098 663,456 419,123 679,683 375,749 2,634,109
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 64,931 40,917 31,898 22,003 27,814 187,563
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 3,301 1,000 1,100 1,806 2,000 9,207
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           2,830,879
12
12
67,205
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
57.056 %
15
15
55.278 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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

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Software ID:  
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC 		Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC 		Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC 		Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 5,896  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 5,896  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 711,868  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 717,764  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 132,665  
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 33,166  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 131,123 137,543 125,788 132,665 527,119
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        790,679
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 4,303 5,631 8,459 5,896 24,289
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 32,781 34,386 31,447 33,166 131,780
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         197,670
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 0 0 0
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2012

Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,178,185 1,351,987 1,343,270 1,410,881 2,190,541
b Contributions ........ 7,450 7,000 3,400 5,550 8,436
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 122,345 -40,802 130,317 246,839 -563,096
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		110,000 140,000 125,000 320,000 225,000
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,197,980 1,178,185 1,351,987 1,343,270 1,410,881
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet66.610 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet33.390 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................ 0 83,224 74,702 8,522
e Other ................. 0 66,947 57,406 9,541
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 18,063
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2012
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 795,224
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 72,764
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 302,550
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 375,314
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 419,910
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 419,910
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 723,541
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 5,777
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 5,777
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 717,764
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 717,764
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D FINANCIAL STATEMENT > FORM 990 INCOME: $288,000 OF PLEDGE INCOME REPORTED IN CURRENT YEAR ACCRUAL BASIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH IS NOT REPORTED ON CASH BASIS FORM 990, PLUS $14,550 OF UNREALIZED GAIN INCLUDED IN FINANCIAL STATEMENT REALIZED INVESTMENT INCOME.
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D FINANCIAL STATEMENT > FORM 990 EXPENSES: $5,777 OF EXPENSES REPORTED IN CURRENT YEAR ACCRUAL BASIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH ARE NOT REPORTED ON CASH BASIS FORM 990.
SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 INTENDED USES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS: UNRESTRICTED BOARD-DESIGNATED AND PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS CONSISTS OF FUNDS RECEIVED FOR THE CENTER'S SUSTAINING FUND. THE PURPOSE OF THE SUSTAINING FUND IS TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE CENTER'S CORE PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CONSISTENT WITH THE CENTER'S HISTORY. THE FUND WILL ALLOW THE CENTER TO REMAIN TRUE TO ITS CORE VALUES OF (1) INDEPENDENCE, (2) BEING A RESEARCH-BASED, NOT AN IDEOLOGICAL, THINK TANK, AND (3) BEING BI-PARTISAN IN ITS PROCESS AND NONPARTISAN IN ITS PRODUCTS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)G RAN COBLEPRESIDENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 164,800
0 		 
0 		2,214
0 		6,592
0 		19,904
0 		193,510
0 		0
0
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC
POLICY RESEARCH INC
Employer identification number

56-1162341
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS FORM 990, PART III STATEMENT OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH IN 2012 THIS WAS ANOTHER GREAT YEAR FOR THE N.C. CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH IN HAVING OUR RESEARCH AFFECT PUBLIC POLICY AND IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA. IMPROVING PUBLIC POLICY * PROGRESS IN REDUCING FRAUD AGAINST THE ELDERLY - IN 2010, THE CENTER RELEASED RESEARCH SHOWING THAT FRAUD COMMITTED AGAINST THE ELDERLY IS ON THE RISE IN NORTH CAROLINA. IN RESPONSE, SEN. STAN BINGHAM (R-DAVIDSON) SPONSORED SUCCESSFUL LEGISLATION IN 2011 TO CREATE A TASK FORCE ON FRAUD AGAINST OLDER ADULTS WITHIN THE CONSUMER PROTECTION DIVISION OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE. THE TASK FORCE WAS CHARGED TO STUDY THE ISSUE AND ALL OF THE CENTER'S RECOMMENDATIONS AND THEN MAKE A FINAL REPORT WITH DRAFT LEGISLATION. CHAIRED BY SEN. BINGHAM AND REP. HUGH BLACKWELL (R-BURKE), THE TASK FORCE HAS PRODUCED A FINAL REPORT AND SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE 2013 LEGISLATURE. THESE INCLUDE WORKING WITH BANKS TO PREVENT FRAUD AND WORKING WITH THE N.C. CONFERENCE OF DISTRICT ATTORNEYS TO PROSECUTE MORE FRAUD CASES. * MAKING FEDERAL LOANS AVAILABLE TO MORE STUDENTS IN N.C.'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES - IN 2009, WE WERE SHOCKED TO FIND THAT ONLY 20 OF NORTH CAROLINA'S 58 COMMUNITY COLLEGES MADE FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THEIR STUDENTS. AFTER THREE YEARS AND LEGISLATIVE WINS AND LOSSES, OUR WORK HAS LED TO MORE COLLEGES OFFERING FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAMS. NOW, 32 COMMUNITY COLLEGES (12 MORE THAN WHEN WE BEGAN) OFFER FEDERAL LOANS TO THEIR STUDENTS, GIVING 50,238 MORE STUDENTS ACCESS TO THE SAFEST AND CHEAPEST WAY TO BORROW MONEY FOR COLLEGE. * PREVENTING AND REDUCING HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS - RESPONDING TO OUR 2007 STUDY OF WAYS TO PREVENT AND REDUCE HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUTS, THE LEGISLATURE APPROPRIATED $13-15 MILLION EACH YEAR FOR FOUR YEARS (2007-10) FOR DROPOUT PREVENTION GRANTS. AND, AS WE RECOMMENDED, THE LEGISLATURE EVALUATED THE RESULTS OF THE PREVIOUS YEARS' GRANTS. AS A RESULT, THE STATEWIDE DROPOUT RATE NOW HAS DECLINED FOR 5 YEARS IN A ROW, AND THE GRADUATION RATE HAS INCREASED 6 YEARS IN A ROW. THE GRADUATION RATE REACHED AN ALL-TIME HIGH OF 80 PERCENT IN NORTH CAROLINA IN NEW DATA RELEASED IN AUGUST 2012. * EVALUATION OF JUDGES' PERFORMANCE - IN 1980, THE CENTER PUBLISHED "ARTICLE IV" - AN EVALUATION OF ALL SUPERIOR COURT AND APPELLATE JUDGES IN THE STATE. SINCE THEN, THE CENTER HAS QUIETLY URGED LEADERS IN THE N.C. BAR ASSOCIATION TO PICK UP THIS IDEA AND MAKE MORE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF JUDGES, ALL OF WHOM ARE ELECTED IN N.C. IN 2012, THE N.C. BAR ASSOCIATION PUBLISHED COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION ON THE PERFORMANCE OF DISTRICT COURT JUDGES UP FOR ELECTION, JUST AS THE CENTER PIONEERED 32 YEARS AGO. CONDUCTING NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ON KEY PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES FACING NORTH CAROLINA * CENTER EVALUATES THE STATE'S PROGRAM TO SERVE MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS - IN DECEMBER 2012, THE CENTER RELEASED THE FIRST INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF A STATEWIDE INITIATIVE TO PURCHASE BED SPACE AND BUILD CAPACITY FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS IN CRISIS AT LOCAL HOSPITALS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF BEDS AVAILABLE FOR MENTAL HEALTH PATIENTS, KEEPING THEM OUT OF HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOMS AND OUT OF THE STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS. IN 2008, THE LEGISLATURE FIRST FUNDED "THREE-WAY CONTRACTS" BETWEEN THE STATE, LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH MANAGEMENT ENTITIES (ALSO CALLED LMES), AND HOSPITALS ACROSS THE STATE. LMES ARE THE LOCAL AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR MANAGING THE PROVISION OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN THE AREA SERVED. THE THREE-WAY CONTRACTS WERE DEVELOPED AS A WAY OF MOVING NORTH CAROLINA CLOSER TO THE COMPREHENSIVE LOCAL SERVICE SYSTEM ENVISIONED UNDER THE STATE'S 2001 MENTAL HEALTH REFORM LEGISLATION. THE CENTER'S RESEARCH FINDINGS INCLUDE: (1) THE NUMBER OF PATIENTS SERVED UNDER THREE-WAY CONTRACTS IS ALMOST AS MANY AS THE TOTAL SERVED EACH YEAR BY THE THREE STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALS COMBINED. (2) READMISSION RATES FOR PEOPLE SERVED UNDER THE THREE-WAY CONTRACTS ARE LOWER THAN FOR THOSE SERVED IN STATE HOSPITALS. (3) SHORT-TERM ADMISSIONS (SEVEN DAYS OR LESS) TO STATE HOSPITALS HAVE DROPPED FROM 51 PERCENT OF TOTAL ADMISSIONS IN 2008-09 TO 21 PERCENT IN 2011-12. (4) THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY IN EMERGENCY DEPARTMENTS FOR PATIENTS THAT WERE TRANSFERRED TO A COMMUNITY HOSPITAL WAS MORE THAN 12 HOURS SHORTER THAN THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR THOSE THAT WERE TRANSFERRED TO A STATE PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL. (5) THE AVERAGE LENGTH OF STAY FOR PATIENTS SERVED THROUGH THE THREE-WAY CONTRACTS AT ALL HOSPITALS IS LESS THAN SEVEN DAYS - AS INTENDED. BASED ON ITS RESEARCH, THE CENTER MADE FOUR RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE THE PROGRAM: (1) IMPROVE THE TIMELINESS OF THE PAYMENTS TO HOSPITALS, (2) DESIGNATE A STATE LIAISON AND INCLUDE HOSPITALS IN THE STATE'S WORKING GROUP ON THE CONTRACTS, (3) OPEN STATE TRAINING PROGRAMS TO LOCAL HOSPITAL STAFF, AND (4) EVALUATE PATIENT OUTCOMES. * HIGH LEGISLATIVE TURNOVER - THE MODERN RECORDS FOR HIGHEST LEGISLATIVE TURNOVER WERE SET IN 1973 AND 1975, WHEN 65 AND 70 NEW LEGISLATORS, RESPECTIVELY, CAME TO THE 170-MEMBER GENERAL ASSEMBLY. NORTH CAROLINA'S LEGISLATIVE TURNOVER IN 2013 APPROACHED BUT DID NOT SURPASS THE RECORD TURNOVER OF THE MID-1970S. THE CENTER'S RESEARCH SHOWED THERE WERE FOUR REASONS FOR THIS YEAR'S LEGISLATIVE TURNOVER - RETIREMENTS, RUNS FOR HIGHER OFFICE, ACCEPTING OTHER JOBS, AND, MOST OF ALL, REDISTRICTING. IN THE 2011-12 LEGISLATURE, THERE WERE ALREADY 46 FRESHMAN LEGISLATORS (27 PERCENT). SIXTY-ONE MORE LEGISLATORS ARE NOT RETURNING AT ALL OR ARE NOT RETURNING TO THE SAME CHAMBER IN 2013. THUS, IN THE 2013-14 GENERAL ASSEMBLY, 102 LEGISLATORS (60 PERCENT) WILL NOT HAVE BEEN THERE JUST THREE YEARS AGO. A COMBINED 652 YEARS OF INSTITUTIONAL MEMORY AND POLICY EXPERTISE WILL BE LOST WITH THIS MUCH TURNOVER. ON THE OTHER HAND, THERE WILL BE ROOM FOR LOTS OF NEW IDEAS.
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS (CONTINUED) FORM 990, PART III ENHANCING GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY * RANKINGS OF LEGISLATORS' EFFECTIVENESS, ATTENDANCE, AND ROLL CALL VOTING PARTICIPATION - IN APRIL, THE CENTER CONTINUED TO ENHANCE GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY AND EDUCATE VOTERS BY PUBLISHING THE 18TH EDITION OF OUR RANKINGS OF LEGISLATORS' EFFECTIVENESS, ATTENDANCE, AND ROLL CALL VOTING PARTICIPATION. OUR EFFECTIVENESS RANKINGS ARE BASED ON SURVEYS OF ALL 170 LEGISLATORS THEMSELVES, REGISTERED LOBBYISTS BASED IN N.C., AND ALL CAPITAL NEWS MEDIA. WE ALSO RELEASED RANKINGS OF LEGISLATORS' ATTENDANCE AND PARTICIPATION IN ROLL CALL VOTES. THE RANKINGS OF ATTENDANCE AND VOTING PARTICIPATION TELL CITIZENS HOW OFTEN THEIR LEGISLATOR WAS THERE TO REPRESENT THEM. THE EFFECTIVENESS RANKINGS TELL CITIZENS HOW EFFECTIVE THEIR LEGISLATOR WAS WHEN HE OR SHE WAS THERE. BOTH HELP CITIZENS ASSESS THEIR LEGISLATORS' PERFORMANCE. * RANKINGS OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYISTS - IN JULY, WE RELEASED THE 16TH EDITION OF OUR RANKINGS OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYISTS IN THE LEGISLATURE, ALSO BASED ON SURVEYS OF THE LEGISLATORS, LOBBYISTS, AND CAPITAL NEWS MEDIA. A RECORD-SETTING 22 LOBBYISTS WERE RANKED AMONG THE MOST INFLUENTIAL FOR THE FIRST TIME. THE NEW FACES INCLUDE FORMER LEGISLATORS, CORPORATE LOBBYISTS, AND SOME STATE AGENCY LEGISLATIVE LIAISONS. DANA SIMPSON, AN ATTORNEY WITH A RALEIGH LAW FIRM, EARNED THE TOP SPOT AS NORTH CAROLINA'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYIST. SIMPSON HAS BEEN RANKED AMONG THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYISTS SINCE 2006 AND WAS LAST RANKED 14TH. AT AGE 38, SIMPSON IS THE YOUNGEST LOBBYIST EVER TO CLAIM THE TOP RANKING. ANOTHER RALEIGH ATTORNEY, JOHN MCMILLAN, WHO WAS AT THE TOP OF THE RANKINGS IN 2010, IS STILL RANKED 4TH IN THIS YEAR'S RANKINGS. WITH THE FIRST REPUBLICAN MAJORITY IN BOTH CHAMBERS OF THE LEGISLAURE SINCE 1898, LOBBYISTS WITH REPUBLICAN TIES FARED WELL IN THE LATEST RANKINGS. JOINING THE LIST OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYISTS FOR THE FIRST TIME WERE TOM FETZER (2ND), CONNIE WILSON (7TH), AND JIMMY BROUGHTON (43RD). FETZER PREVIOUSLY SERVED AS CHAIRMAN OF THE N.C. REPUBLICAN PARTY AND MAYOR OF RALEIGH. WILSON IS A FORMER REPUBLICAN LEGISLATOR (1989-90 AND 1993-2004). BROUGHTON SERVED FOR 12 YEARS ON THE STAFF OF FORMER REPUBLICAN U.S. SENATOR JESSE HELMS. TOP-RANKED SIMPSON SERVED AS THE COMMUNICATIONS AND POLICY DIRECTOR FOR THE REPUBLICAN HOUSE MAJORITY IN THE MID-1990S. THE CENTER PUBLISHES THE RANKINGS OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL LOBBYISTS TO HELP CITIZENS UNDERSTAND WHICH KEY INTERESTS AND ORGANIZATIONS HAVE CLOUT WITH LEGISLATORS IN NORTH CAROLINA. THE RANKINGS SHED LIGHT ON WHAT IS OFTEN AN INVISIBLE PROCESS. CENTER WINS NATIONAL AWARD * IN 2012, THE CENTER WON ANOTHER NATIONAL AWARD FROM THE GOVERNMENTAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATION (GRA), A NONPARTISAN GROUP OF 33 PUBLIC POLICY NONPROFITS IN 22 STATES. GRA ORGANIZATIONS PROMOTE TRANSPARENCY IN STATE AND LOCAL BUDGETS AND PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITIZENS ABOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS. THE CENTER WON AN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING POLICY ACHIEVEMENT IN RECOGNITION OF THE CHANGES IN STATE POLICY RESULTING FROM THE CENTER'S WORK ON ISSUES AFFECTING THE AGING (SUCH AS THE LEGISLATION ON FRAUD AGAINST THE ELDERLY). EDUCATING THE PUBLIC * INCREASING OUR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND STORYTELLING - THE CENTER'S NEW STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDES A GOAL OF EXPANDING THE CENTER'S REACH, VISIBILITY, AND IMPACT BY INCREASING OUR USE OF SOCIAL MEDIA, STORYTELLING, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE PURPOSE IS TO EXPAND THE UNIVERSE OF PEOPLE WHO KNOW OF AND USE THE CENTER'S RESEARCH. WE BEGAN BY INTRODUCING OUR NEW WEBSITE IN 2010, WITH ALL 35 YEARS OF THE CENTER'S RESEARCH AND EXPERTISE AVAILABLE FREE ONLINE. THEN IN 2011, FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE PUBLISHED OUR CITIZENS' GUIDE TO THE LEGISLATURE ONLINE AND FOR HANDHELD DEVICES SUCH AS SMART PHONES. IN 2012, WITH A SPECIAL GRANT FROM IBM, THE CENTER FOCUSED ON INCREASING OUR PRESENCE ON SOCIAL MEDIA THROUGH SITES SUCH AS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YOUTUBE, AND LINKEDIN. WE ALSO INCREASED OUR USE OF STORYTELLING IN ORDER TO HELP THE PUBLIC BETTER UNDERSTAND ISSUES, TO ILLUSTRATE TO POLICYMAKERS HOW A POLICY IMPACTS PEOPLE, AND TO CONNECT THE CENTER'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO CHANGES THAT IMPROVE THE LIVES OF THE CITIZENS OF NORTH CAROLINA. LOOKING AHEAD TO 2013 * CITIZEN'S GUIDE TO THE LEGISLATURE - IN 2013, WE WILL PRODUCE A NEW "CITIZENS' GUIDE TO THE 2013-2014 N.C. LEGISLATURE." IT WILL HAVE BIOGRAPHICAL PROFILES AND PHOTOS OF ALL 170 MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, AS WELL AS THEIR COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS AND COUNTIES IN THEIR DISTRICTS. FOR LEGISLATORS SERVING IN THE PREVIOUS SESSION, THE GUIDE WILL LIST FIVE BILLS THEY INTRODUCED IN THE 2011-12 SESSION AND THEIR VOTES ON 12 BILLS OF STATEWIDE INTEREST. THE GUIDE WILL BE AVAILABLE IN BOOK FORM AND ONLINE. * ISSUES AFFECTING NORTH CAROLINA'S AGING POPULATION - IN 2011, THE BABY BOOM GENERATION BEGAN TURNING 65, WHICH WILL LEAD TO THE STATE'S AGING POPULATION ALMOST DOUBLING BY 2030. IN CONTINUING OUR RESEARCH, WE'LL LOOK AT SHORTAGES IN NURSING AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONS AND HOW OUR STATE CAN TRAIN AN ADEQUATE NUMBER OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS. WE ALSO WILL EXAMINE POLICY OPTIONS FOR PROVIDING EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT LONG-TERM CARE AND IN-HOME CARE. AND, WE'LL EXAMINE THE IMPACT OF THIS FAST-GROWING AGING POPULATION ON THE STATE BUDGET. * FINANCIAL AID FOR STUDENTS IN COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES - OUR PREVIOUS RESEARCH ON STUDENT FINANCIAL AID LED TO SIGNIFICANT CHANGES IN STATE POLICY FOR OUR 16 PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES AND INCREASED ACCESS TO FEDERAL LOANS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS. IN 2013, WE'LL EXPAND OUR RESEARCH TO PUBLIC AND PRIVATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AND EXAMINE TUITION AND FINANCIAL AID POLICY, AS WELL AS WAYS TO IMPROVE OUR STATE'S COLLEGE-GOING RATES AND EVENTUALLY IMPROVE OUR COLLEGE COMPLETION RATES. * EVALUATING THE STATE'S EFFORTS IN MENTAL HEALTH REFORM - PART III OF OUR EVALUATION OF THE STATE'S EFFORTS IN MENTAL HEALTH REFORM IN 2013 WILL (1) ANALYZE HOW TO PRODUCE AND RETAIN ENOUGH WORKERS TO TREAT AND SERVE PATIENTS AND (2) EXAMINE HOW MENTAL HEALTH REFORM HAS WORKED OR NOT WORKED IN OTHER STATES. WE WILL FOCUS ON SIX STATES - THREE WITH BETTER MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEMS THAN US AND THREE WITH WORSE SYSTEMS. BASED ON OUR RESEARCH ON THE NEEDS OF THE PATIENTS, THE FUNDING STREAMS, THE EXPERIENCES IN OTHER STATES, AND INTERVIEWS WITH THOSE IN THE FIELD, WE WILL MAKE FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY DESIGNED TO IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES IN NORTH CAROLINA. * STATE WATER POLICY - WE HAVE NOW BEGUN RESEARCH ON THIS THREE-YEAR PROJECT FOR AN IN-DEPTH EXAMINATION OF STATE WATER POLICY IN NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING WATER QUANTITY AND QUALITY, INTER-BASIN WATER TRANSFERS FROM ONE RIVER BASIN TO ANOTHER, AND HOW TO MOVE FROM CRISIS MANAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DROUGHT TO A LONG-TERM STATE WATER POLICY.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE ACCOUNTING FIRM SUBMITS A DRAFT TAX RETURN TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT TREASURER, WHO REVIEW THE DRAFT AND PREPARE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS FOR THE FIRM. AFTER THESE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS ARE ANSWERED AND RESOLVED, THE RETURN IS FINALIZED BY THE ACCOUNTING FIRM. A COPY IS SENT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW, COMMENTS, AND QUESTIONS, AND THEN THE FINAL 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
PROCESS FOR MONITORING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C POLICY AND PRACTICES 1. EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS ASKED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AT THE BEGINNING OF HIS/HER TERM. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REMINDED AT QUARTERLY BOARD MEETINGS OF THE NEED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS. FULL DISCLOSURE IN WRITING SHALL BE MADE BY THE CONFLICTED PARTIES TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: A. A BOARD MEMBER IS RELATED TO ANOTHER BOARD MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER BY BLOOD, MARRIAGE, OR DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP. B. A STAFF MEMBER IN A SUPERVISORY CAPACITY IS RELATED TO ANOTHER STAFF MEMBER WHOM SHE/HE SUPERVISES. C. A BOARD MEMBER OR A STAFF MEMBER, OR THEIR ORGANIZATION, STANDS TO BENEFIT FROM A TRANSACTION WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH. D. A BOARD MEMBER OR STAFF MEMBER IS A MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF A CONTRIBUTOR TO THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH. 2. FOLLOWING FULL DISCLOSURE OF A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, AND IF SO, THE BOARD SHALL VOTE TO AUTHORIZE OR REJECT THE TRANSACTION OR TAKE ANY OTHER ACTION DEEMED NECESSARY TO ADDRESS THE CONFLICT AND PROTECT THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH'S BEST INTERESTS. THE VOTE SHALL BE BY A MAJORITY VOTE WITHOUT COUNTING THE VOTE OF ANY INTERESTED DIRECTOR, EVEN IF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS ARE LESS THAN A QUORUM, PROVIDED THAT AT LEAST ONE CONSENTING DIRECTOR IS DISINTERESTED. ANY ACTION TAKEN SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. 3. A BOARD MEMBER WHO IS FORMALLY CONSIDERING EMPLOYMENT WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH MUST TAKE A TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE FROM THE BOARD UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED. SUCH A LEAVE WILL BE TAKEN WITHIN THE BOARD MEMBER'S ELECTED TERM WHICH WILL NOT BE EXTENDED BECAUSE OF THE LEAVE. THE BOARD MEMBER MUST SUBMIT A WRITTEN REQUEST FOR A TEMPORARY LEAVE OF ABSENCE TO THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD INDICATING THE TIME PERIOD OF THE LEAVE. THE SECRETARY OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH WILL INFORM THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF SUCH A REQUEST. THE CHAIR WILL BRING THE REQUEST TO THE BOARD FOR ACTION. THE REQUEST AND ANY ACTION TAKEN SHALL BE REFLECTED IN THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING. 4. AN INTERESTED BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, OR STAFF MEMBER SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY DISCUSSION OR DEBATE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR OF ANY COMMITTEE OR SUBCOMMITTEE THEREOF IN WHICH THE SUBJECT OF DISCUSSION IS A CONTRACT, TRANSACTION, OR SITUATION IN WHICH THERE MAY BE A PERCEIVED OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. HOWEVER, THEY MAY BE PRESENT TO PROVIDE CLARIFYING INFORMATION IN SUCH A DISCUSSION OR DEBATE UNLESS OBJECTED TO BY ANY PRESENT BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBER. 5. ANYONE IN A POSITION TO MAKE DECISIONS ABOUT SPENDING RESOURCES OF THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH (E.G., TRANSACTIONS SUCH AS PURCHASES OR CONTRACTS), WHO ALSO STANDS TO BENEFIT FROM THAT DECISION, HAS A DUTY TO DISCLOSE THAT CONFLICT AS SOON AS IT ARISES OR BECOMES APPARENT. S/HE SHOULD NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY FINAL DECISIONS. 6. A COPY OF THIS POLICY SHALL BE GIVEN TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF MEMBERS UPON COMMENCEMENT OF SUCH PERSON'S RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NORTH CAROLINA CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH OR AT THE OFFICIAL ADOPTION OF STATED POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER, AND STAFF MEMBER SHALL SIGN AND DATE THE POLICY AT THE BEGINNING OF HER/HIS TERM OF SERVICE OR EMPLOYMENT. FAILURE TO SIGN DOES NOT NULLIFY THE POLICY.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B PROCESS FOR EVALUATING AND DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY/ASSISTANT TREASURER THE 10-MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE 23-MEMBER BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND DETERMINES COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS AT THAT TIME. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SENDS A SELF-EVALUATION TO THE COMMITTEE THAT INCLUDES THE MAJOR COMPONENTS OF THE POSITION'S RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OR FAILURES DURING THE YEAR. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD INVITES COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO SEND COMMENTS RELATED TO THE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE AND RELATED CENTER OBJECTIVES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE DIRECTOR TO DISCUSS HIS PERFORMANCE AND PROVIDE FEEDBACK PERTAINING TO ACHIEVEMENT OF OBJECTIVES AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES. COMPARABILITY DATA IS PROVIDED FROM 990 FORMS ON DIRECTORS OF OTHER STATE-LEVEL POLICY CENTERS IN N.C. AND IN OTHER STATES. THE COMMITTEE THEN MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION WITHOUT THE DIRECTOR OR OTHER STAFF TO DECIDE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD MEETS WITH THE DIRECTOR AFTER THE COMMITTEE MEETING TO COMMUNICATE THE COMMITTEE'S FEEDBACK AND ANY COMPENSATION AND BENEFIT ADJUSTMENTS. THE CHAIR THEN SENDS A LETTER TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO SUMMARIZE THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH THEN MUST BE APPROVED BY THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF THE OVERALL BUDGET FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR. THE STAFF DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION ALSO SERVES AS ASSISTANT SECRETARY AND ASSISTANT TREASURER OF THE BOARD. REVIEWS OF HER PERFORMANCE AND OF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. A SALARY SURVEY OF DATA FOR NONPROFITS IN NC PUBLISHED BY THE N.C. CENTER FOR NONPROFITS IS ALSO USED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED IN THE OVERALL BUDGET SUBMITTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE NEXT FISCAL YEAR AND ARE SUBJECT TO THEIR FINAL APPROVAL.
MAKING INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AT THE CENTER'S OFFICE, AND ON GUIDESTAR'S WEBSITE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012

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