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
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
95-3964928
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
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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?
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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.") ....
29,253,456
23,063,176
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
121,073,134
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
29,253,456
23,063,176
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
121,073,134
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)..
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Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
121,073,134
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..
29,253,456
23,063,176
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
121,073,134
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
812,948
288,824
257,973
436,861
377,588
2,174,194
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
123,247,328
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
11,641,951
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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
98.236 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
97.720 %
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
...............
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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
....
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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
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
95-3964928
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 1
THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, INC. (THE "CENTER"), A NONPROFIT HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION, WITH A CONSTITUENCY OF OVER 400,000, CONFRONTS ANTI-SEMITISM AND HATE, PROMOTES HUMAN DIGNITY, DEFENDS DEMOCRACY AND FREEDOM, AND TEACHES THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE CENTER SPEAKS OUT AGAINST INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM AND DEFENDS THE SAFETY OF JEWS WORLDWIDE. ESTABLISHED IN 1977, THE CENTER HAS BECOME ONE OF THE LARGEST INSTITUTIONS OF ITS KIND IN THE WORLD. ITS PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE SNIDER GLOBAL ACTION NETWORK, INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, EXHIBITIONS, MISSIONS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) STATUS AT THE UNITED NATIONS, UNITED NATIONS EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (UNESCO), AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE. ITS EDUCATIONAL ARM INCLUDES THE RENOWNED MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE IN LOS ANGELES AND THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE New York. MORIAH FILMS PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL DOCUMENTARIES. EACH YEAR THE CENTER PRODUCES A CD ON DIGITAL TERRORISM AND HATE WHICH SURVEYS PROBLEMATIC HATE ON THE INTERNET. HEADQUARTERED IN LOS ANGELES, THE CENTER ALSO MAINTAINS OFFICES IN NEW YORK, MIAMI, TORONTO, PARIS, BUENOS AIRES, AND JERUSALEM, AND IS REPRESENTED BY LEGAL COUNSEL IN LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
A) THE FILM DIVISION OF THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, MORIAH FILMS WAS CREATED TO PRODUCE THEATRICAL DOCUMENTARIES TO EDUCATE BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. IT FOCUSES ON THE 3,500 YEAR OLD JEWISH EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS ISSUES (EXPENSES OF $1,213,205) (REVENUES $0) B) THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS DIVERSITY TRAINING COURSES FOR POLICE OFFICERS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS (EXPENSES $1,362,120) (REVENUES $235,125)
FORM 990 PART IV CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED SCHEDULES LINE 12A
FOR GAAP PURPOSES, THE CENTER IS REQUIRED TO ISSUE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDE SWC ROXBURY, LLC and swc venice, llc. FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES, SWC ROXBURY, LLC and swc venice, llc are DISREGARDED ENTITies AND THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF SWC ROXBURY, LLC and swc venice, llc are REPORTED ON THE CENTER'S TAX RETURN. THE CENTER DISSOLVED SWC VENICE, LLC IN DECEMBER 2011.
Form 990 Part VI Section A Governing Body and Management Line 2
MARLENE HIER, FAMILY MEMBER OF RABBI MARVIN HIER LESLIE DIAMOND, FAMILY MEMBER OF GORDON DIAMOND FRANCES BELZBERG, FAMILY MEMBER OF SAMUEL BELZBERG WILLIAM BELZBERG, FAMILY MEMBER OF SAMUEL BELZBERG BRIAN GREENSPUN, FAMILY MEMBER OF DANIEL GREENSPUN BONNIE SCHAEFER, FAMILY MEMBER OF ROLAND SCHAEFER JAY SNIDER, FAMILY MEMBER OF ED SNIDER JEFFREY SOFFER, FAMILY MEMBER OF DON SOFFER
Form 990 Part VI Section B POLICIES Line 11A
Before filing, Form 990 and supplemental information to Form 990 is sent to all Board members for their review, questions and comments. Form 990 is discussed at the Finance Committee meeting, Executive Committee meeting and Board meeting to respond to all Board members questions and comments. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer is available to either meet in person or discuss via telephone the Form 990 with those Board members who are not able to attend the meetings.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Line 12c
The Organization monitors and enforces the conflict of interest policy in the following manner: If there is an actual or possible conflict of interest, an Interested Person (one with a direct or indirect financial interest) must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the board or a committee with Board delegated powers that is considering a proposed transaction or arrangement. If the committee determines that there is a conflict, that Interested Person will not be part of the decision making process except to provide information that Committee determines is needed for the decision. If the Board or a committee has reason to believe that a member failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, they will investigate the matter and take disciplinary and corrective action if warranted.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Lines 15a and b
The Compensation Committee annually reviews the salaries and benefits of all employees and recommends the compensation and benefit level for all employees. The Compensation Committee from time to time takes into consideration salaries of other organizations and for the CEO, officers and key employees, the Compensation Committee reviews Form 990 of other similarly situated organizations. The recommendations of the Compensation Committee are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board and upon the recommendations being acceptable to the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee will forward the approved recommendations to the Board for its recommendation. Upon approval by the Board, the Compensation Committee forwards all recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer for implementation. In addition, the Chairman of the Board and/or other Board members designated by the Chairman will meet with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to discuss the recommendations. In addition, the Chairman of the Board or a Board member designated by the Chairman will discuss individually with the Chief Executive Officer his performance during the past year. The decision making process of the Compensation Committee is documented contemporaneously in its minutes.
Form 990 Part VI Section C Disclosure Line 19
THE CENTER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE CENTER'S WEBSITE AND ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CENTER'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990 PART VII SECTION A LINE 1A
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK RELATED ORGANIZATION BOARD MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND SERVICES UPON REQUEST AND ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, WHICH, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MAY DIFFER FROM THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK.
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 5 - RECONCILING ITEMS
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES INCLUDE FOREIGN CURRENCY ADJUSTMENTS OF $(198,116) AND UNREALIZED GAINS OF $27,514
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR WILLIAM BELZBERG TITLE:BOARD OF TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR JUDAH HERTZ TITLE:BOARD OF TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR STUART ISEN TITLE:BOARD OF TRUSTEE HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR JAMES LUSTIG TITLE:BOARD OF TRUSTEE HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR LARRY A MIZEL TITLE:CHAIRMAN HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MS SUSAN BURDEN TITLE:CFO CAO HOURS:19
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MR ARLEN GUNNER TITLE:SECRETARY HOURS:
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:RABBI MARVIN HIER TITLE:PRES CEO FNDR DEAN HOURS:21
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:RABBI ABRAHAM COOPER TITLE:ASSOCIATE DEAN HOURS:13
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MS LIEBE GEFT TITLE:DIRECTOR, MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MS MARLENE HIER TITLE:DIRECTOR, MEMBERSHIP DEV. HOURS:12
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:RABBI MEYER MAY TITLE:EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HOURS:17
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION
FORM 990 PART VII
NAME:MS JANICE PRAGER TITLE:NATIONAL DIRECTOR OF DEV. HOURS:4
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.