Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC
Employer identification number
26-3428781
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
0
764,540,015
332,968,763
270,301,728
1,367,810,506
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
0
0
0
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
0
764,540,015
332,968,763
270,301,728
1,367,810,506
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)..
565,591,425
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
802,219,081
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
0
764,540,015
332,968,763
270,301,728
1,367,810,506
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
0
4,284,350
2,830,201
766,449
7,881,000
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
0
0
0
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
0
0
0
0
0
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
1,375,691,506
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
32,874,568
13
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
.........
14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
..................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..............................................
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2011 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
20
Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BROAD INSTITUTE INC
Employer identification number
26-3428781
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
THE BROAD INSTITUTE OPERATES FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES AND IS A NEW KIND OF RESEARCH INSTITUTION AIMED AT PROPELLING THE TRANSFORMATION OF MEDICINE, BY BRINGING POWERFUL NEW APPROACHES TO BEAR ON THE UNDERSTANDING AND TREATMENT OF DISEASE. ITS RESEARCH PROGRAM ENCOMPASSES MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND INTEGRATED PROGRAMS IN MEDICAL AND POPULATION GENETICS, CANCER, INFECTIOUS DISEASE, METABOLIC AND PSYCHIATRIC DISEASES, AS WELL AS RESEARCH IN GENOME BIOLOGY, CELLULAR CIRCUITRY, COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY, CHEMICAL BIOLOGY AND NOVEL THERAPEUTICS. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 509 PUBLICATIONS IN 2011 RESULTING FROM BROAD RESEARCH. THE BROAD INSTITUTE HOLDS AN ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC RETREAT, A TWO-DAY MEETING FEATURING PRESENTATIONS AND POSTERS ON A VARIETY OF RESEARCH PROJECTS ACROSS THE INSTITUTE, ATTENDED BY ALMOST A THOUSAND RESEARCHERS FROM THE BROAD COMMUNITY. THE BROAD DIRECTOR RECEIVED THE ALBANY MEDICAL PRIZE IN MEDICINE AND BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH TO RECOGNIZE FOUNDATIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE EFFORTS TO DECODE THE HUMAN GENETIC BLUEPRINT. THE BROAD'S EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PROGRAM ENGAGES BOSTON-CAMBRIDGE AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH BY PROVIDING SUMMER INTERNSHIPS AND SEMESTER-LONG RESEARCH PROJECTS. IN 2011, 31 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN A SEMESTER RESEARCH PROJECT AND 12 STUDENTS DID A SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT THE BROAD. IN ADDITION, THE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SPONSORS CLASS VISITS TO THE BROAD AND HELD 4 SEMINARS FOR HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS IN THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, WHICH APPROXIMATELY 73 TEACHERS ATTENDED LAST YEAR. TO HELP INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE AND INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SCIENTISTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, THE BROAD'S DIVERSITY INITIATIVE IN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH OFFERS PROGRAMS FOR MINORITIES AT DIFFERENT STAGES OF THEIR EDUCATION AND CAREERS. IN 2011, 16 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, 15 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS, AND TWO FACULTY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THESE PROGRAMS. IN ADDITION, THIS PROGRAM ATTRACTED 165 STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED TWO SITE VISITS AND ANOTHER 140 STUDENTS WHO ATTENDED THE MINORITY AND GENOMICS LECTURE SERIES.
VOLUNTEERS
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6
THE BROAD INSTITUTE DOES NOT FORMALLY TRACK VOLUNTEERS BUT HAS INCLUDED THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT ARE UNCOMPENSATED.
RELATIONSHIPS AMONG
FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 2
PHILLIP SHARP IS AN EMPLOYEE OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SUSAN HOCKFIELD IS THE PRESIDENT OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, THEREFORE THEY HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. THEY ARE BOTH DIRECTORS AT THE BROAD INSTITUTE. JEFFREY FLIER IS AN EMPLOYEE OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY AND DREW GILPIN FAUST IS THE PRESIDENT OF HARVARD UNIVERSITY, THEREFORE THEY HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. THEY ARE BOTH DIRECTORS AT THE BROAD INSTITUTE.
MEMBERS
FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 6
THE MEMBERS OF THE BROAD INSTITUTE CONSIST OF THE MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ("MIT"), PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD COLLEGE ("HARVARD") AND THE ELI AND EDYTHE BROAD FOUNDATION ("THE FOUNDATION").
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS
FORM 990 PART VI, LINE 7B
BROAD MEMBERS (HARVARD, MIT AND THE BROAD FOUNDATION) EXERCISE ALL POWERS CONSISTENT WITH THE ACTIVITIES AND AFFAIRS OF THE BROAD INSTITUTE. THE MEMBERS HAVE ALL POWERS AND RIGHTS AS ARE VESTED IN THEM BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION AND THE BY-LAWS, WHICH INCLUDE AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, THE ELECTION OR REPLACEMENT OF DIRECTORS, DISTRIBUTIONS OF THE ENDOWMENT PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2014 AND DISSOLUTION OF THE INSTITUTE. THE MEMBERS SHALL HOLD AN ANNUAL MEETING FOR ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND FOR THE CONDUCT OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING.
REVIEW OF 990
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE BROAD INSTITUTE'S FORM 990 WAS PREPARED WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE INSTITUTE'S AUDITORS, PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS (PWC). THE DRAFT FORM 990 WAS PROVIDED TO THE INSTITUTE'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT. THE FULL BOARD RECEIVED A COMPLETED COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FORM BEING FILED WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12
EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER HAS A DUTY TO PLACE THE INTEREST OF THE INSTITUTE FOREMOST IN ANY DEALING WITH THE INSTITUTE AND HAS A CONTINUING RESPONSIBILITY TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POLICY. EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY ACKNOWLEDGE HIS OR HER FAMILIARITY WITH THIS POLICY AND DISCLOSE IN WRITING TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD ANY EXISTING FINANCIAL OR OTHER MATERIAL INTERESTS SUBJECT TO THIS POLICY BY COMPLETING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. ANY ISSUES NOT PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED ARE REFERRED BY HIM OR HER TO THE BOARD OR APPROPRIATE COMMITTEE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE RETAINED IN THE CONFIDENTIAL FILES OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
THE BROAD INSTITUTE ENGAGED AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTING FIRM (RADFORD) THAT SPECIALIZES IN THE BIOTECHNOLOGY FIELDS EARLY IN 2009 TO CONDUCT AN EXTERNAL BENCHMARK COMPENSATION STUDY OF SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. RADFORD PRESENTED THEIR FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS AND FINDINGS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHO THEN REVIEWED AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED THEIR DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. THE TOP FIVE HIGHEST PAID EMPLOYEES AND ALL OFFICERS OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT/CEO WERE INCLUDED IN RADFORD'S STUDY. THE BROAD INSTITUTE ENGAGED PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS TO CONDUCT AN INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE PWC FINDINGS WERE PRESENTED IN MAY OF 2008. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWED AND CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENTED THEIR DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. THE TERMS OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE WERE JOINTLY AGREED UPON BY BROAD, HARVARD AND MIT (THE INSTITUTE'S FOUNDING MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS). AS A RESULT, A FIVE YEAR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WAS CREATED ON JULY 1, 2009 WHICH OUTLINES THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE INSTITUTE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALL AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE INSTITUTE'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO ATTACHED TO THE ANNUALLY FILED MASSACHUSETTS FORM PC, WHICH IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS ($2,847,046) TAX-EXEMPT BONDS SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 7 AND PART V ALTHOUGH THE BROAD INSTITUTE HAS ISSUED TAX-EXEMPT DEBT, THE FUNDED PROJECT IS STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION. THE INSTITUTE IS IN THE PROCESS OF FORMALIZING POST-ISSUANCE COMPLIANCE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. THEY WILL BE IN PLACE BY THE CLOSE OF FY13.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.