Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN
Employer identification number
52-1328557
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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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 monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
48,048,406
47,448,042
45,494,202
40,060,324
40,033,854
221,084,828
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
48,048,406
47,448,042
45,494,202
40,060,324
40,033,854
221,084,828
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)..
3,546,948
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
217,537,880
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
48,048,406
47,448,042
45,494,202
40,060,324
40,033,854
221,084,828
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
578,502
268,478
265,869
50,823
365,088
1,528,760
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.)..
366,230
425,076
791,306
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
223,404,894
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
9,768,503
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
97.374 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.205 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN
Employer identification number
52-1328557
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
The Organization's Misson
Form 990, Part III, line 1
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR MISSING AND EXPLOITED CHILDREN IS TO HELP PREVENT CHILD ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION; HELP FIND MISSING CHILDREN; & ASSIST VICTIMS OF CHILD ABDUCTION AND SEXUAL EXPLOITATION, THEIR FAMILIES, & THE PROFESSIONALS WHO SERVE THEM. Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Other Program Services Expenses Revenues Community Outreach $8,785,559 $438,742 Training $2,490,371 Family or business Relationships Form 990, Part VI, Line 2 BOARD MEMBER KENNETH HUNTER serves AS CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF TLO, LLC, A COMPANY FOUNDED BY BOARD MEMBER HANK ASHER. BOARD MEMBER JOHN KELLY HAS A FINANCIAL LOAN FROM board member hank ASHER.
Form 990 Review Process
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
NCMEC UNDERGOES AN ANNUAL INDEPENDENT AUDIT CONDUCTED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM WHICH PRODUCES AN AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM ALSO PREPARES THE FORM 990. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FORM 990 AND COMPARES IT TO THE AUDIT INFORMATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 TO MAKE SURE IT MATCHES THE AUDIT AND THAT THE FORM 990 INCLUDES ALL REQUIRED PROGRAM AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION. UPON APPROVAL OF THE FORM 990 BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM FILES THE FORM 990 ON BEHALF OF THE ORGANIZATION.
Conflict of Interest Policy Monitoring & Enforcement
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
EACH YEAR ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ORGANIZATION KEY STAFF MUST submit a CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED TO AND DISCUSSED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH DECIDES IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT ACTIONS ARE NECESSARY BASED ON ANY CONFLICTS. KEY STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE INSTRUCTED TO NOTIFY THE ORGANIZATION IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT SITUATION ARISES BETWEEN THE ANNUAL DISCLOSURES.
Process for Determining Compensation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a & 15b
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS IS AN ON-GOING RESPONSIBILITY OF THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT. A BROAD RANGE OF FACTORS ARE CONSIDERED WHEN REVIEWING COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS INCLUDING BUDGET, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, POSITION, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED, SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND LENGTH OF SERVICE, COMPLEXITY OF THE ORGANIZATION, NATURE AND SCOPE OF THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES PROVIDED, INSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMANCE, AMONG OTHER THINGS. PERIODIC COMPENSATION STUDIES ARE PERFORMED USING LEADING EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION FIRMS OF THE SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF ALL EMPLOYEES INCLUDING THE SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION. BASED ON THESE STUDIES ADJUSTMENTS ARE MADE TO THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT, COO, AND CFO TO ENSURE THEIR COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATE, COMPARABLE AND REASONABLE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT, COO, AND CFO. the organization has taken steps to make sure that its compensation process meets the rebuttable presumption of reasonableness.
How Documents are Made Available to the Public
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS (ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS) ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE YEARS ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST AND THE CURRENT YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT IS INCLUDED IN AN ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE 990 FORMS FOR THE MOST RECENT THREE YEARS ARE MAILED UPON REQUEST AND THE CURRENT YEAR FORM 990 IS POSTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
Estimated Average Hours Per Week For Related Organization (ICMEC)
Form 990, Part VII, COlumn B
Ernest Allen, FORMER Pres/CEO (ret'd 2012) - 22.00 Michael Lynch, SENIOR Vice President AND CFO - 2.00 Nancy Dube, Director - 38.00 Michael Geraghty, VICE PRESIDENT & CIO - 2.00
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.