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
FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
Employer identification number
52-1417780
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
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
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)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
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..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
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
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
562,358
295,162
297,334
425,748
280,905
1,861,507
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......
0
25,345
16,055
23,975
65,375
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
26,400
31,250
38,760
50,220
48,685
195,315
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
588,758
351,757
352,149
499,943
329,590
2,122,197
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
71,924
93,316
104,521
228,761
498,522
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
71,924
93,316
104,521
228,761
498,522
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,623,675
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...
588,758
351,757
352,149
499,943
329,590
2,122,197
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
179
13
13
39,700
8,516
48,421
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
179
13
13
39,700
8,516
48,421
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
2,458
2,458
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
588,937
351,770
352,162
539,643
340,564
2,173,076
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
74.718 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
85.562 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.228 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.861 %
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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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
FRIENDS OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE
Employer identification number
52-1417780
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
THE FORM 990 RETURN IS PREPARED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ORGANIZATION. UPON COMPLETION OF THE FORM 990, IT IS THEN THOROUGHLY REVIEWED BY THE FNLM AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR FINAL APPROVAL AND SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
PUBLIC INSPECTION INFORMATION
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
FNLM DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. HOWEVER, INFORMATION ABOUT FNLM MAY BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST TO THE FNLM OFFICE, WHOSE CONTACT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT WWW.FNLM.ORG.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY -- MONITORING AND COMPLIANCE PROCEDURES
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
Conflict of Interest Policy Friends of the National Library of Medicine ("Organization") and its volunteer leaders are dedicated to serving the interests of the Organization's constituency in the most honorable and ethical manner possible. Among the Organization's duties is to provide assurance to its constituencies that debates, decision-making, and all governance at the Organization is conducted in an objective and unbiased context. Among the duties of the volunteer leaders of the Organization is a duty of utmost loyalty and to have the best interests of the Organization when acting on the Organization's behalf. This duty of loyalty, or "fiduciary" duty, encompasses the obligation to avoid or disclose any "other interests" that could dilute, diminish or divide a leader's unqualified loyalty and complete commitment to the Organization. Where such interests exist or even appear to exist, they are "conflicts of interest" that the Organization is responsible to manage in order to assure unbiased governance. Summary of the Policy --------------------- The Organization's policy is to require that volunteer leaders disclose "other interests" as defined in this policy at least once each year or more frequently if "other interests" arise. Then the governing board, or delegated representatives of the governing board, must decide what if anything to do in reaction to disclosures of "other interest" according to the Organization's procedures for doing so. In most cases it will be decided that the proper corrective measure is disclosure of the "other interests" to the governing board or other governance body of the Organization. But in some cases the volunteer leader might be asked to "recuse themselves", refrain from participating in debate or resolution of matters where the volunteer leader has "other interests." And in rare cases the volunteer leader might be asked to resign from the position on the board or elsewhere in the governance structure of the Organization. 1. To what volunteer leaders does this policy apply? The governing board has determined that the policy applies to officers, directors, and employees of the Organization. 2. What "other interests" are to be disclosed? Disclosure is expected of these "other interests": a. An ownership, employment, volunteer or agency interest or involvement in a commercial entity or nonprofit organization that competes with FNLM; b. An ownership, employment, volunteer or agency interest or involvement in a commercial entity or nonprofit organization that is, or seeks to be, a vendor of products or services to FNLM; or c. A position as spokesperson, consultant or employee or agent for another commercial or nonprofit organization that advances opposing or adverse public policy positions from those of FNLM. Note: The reference to "Organization" directly above includes any subsidiaries and affiliates. Note Also: The volunteer leader's "other interests" include relationships with personal and close business associates and family members. 3. When and how is disclosure to be made? At least annually when requested by the governing board and after that throughout the year when an "other interest" arises or it becomes known that was not disclosed at the time of, or has significantly changed since, the annual disclosure. Disclosure should always be in writing. Disclosure forms are provided for that purpose. Volunteer leaders should feel free to provide additional information as appropriate. 4. What information is to be disclosed about "other interests"? The volunteer leader should provide sufficient information about any "other interest" to permit an evaluation of what effect it might have on the leader's participation in the Organization's governance. 5. What about confidential information on "other interests"? Any confidential information should be clearly marked as such on the volunteer leader's disclosure. The Organization will endeavor to keep the information confidential. But if a requirement for confidentiality precludes the governing board of the Organization from fairly evaluating the disclosure, the board may respond accordingly in its recommendation on the corrective measures. Corrective Measures ------------------- It is the Organization's prerogative, not that of the disclosing volunteer leader, to make determinations regarding corrective measures with respect to "other interests." The governing board or its delegated representatives will do so. Among the corrective measures available to be recommended are these: 1. Disclosure to the governance body. In most cases, it is expected that the possibility of subjectivity or bias will be sufficiently offset by disclosing the "other interest" to the entire governance body where the disclosing volunteer leader is a member. That governance body will be expected to take the individual's "other interest" into consideration when discussions, debates or decisions occur in the governance body. The Organization, its governing board and the volunteer leader will all have fully discharged their duties. 2. Recusal. In some instances it may be determined that the avoidance of conflicts of interest, or even the mere appearance of conflicts of interest, will dictate that the disclosing individual should avoid discussions, debates, and decision-making on subjects related to the disclosure. The volunteer leader will remain a member of the governance body affected but will withdraw from portions of meetings or activities appropriately. 3. Resignation. There could be situations, expected to be rare, in which the volunteer leader's "other interest" is so extensive or pervasive that the leader's involvement in discussions, debates or decision-making in the pertinent governing body on any subject will be adversely affected in the view of the Organization's governing board of representatives. In that case the leader will be asked to resign. If resignation is not forthcoming, the governing board will decide on alternatives consistent with the Organization's bylaws and governing state law. Procedures ---------- The appropriate steps in implementing this policy are these: 1. Annual disclosure. Volunteer leaders will be asked to complete the attached disclosure form annually. Forms should be submitted at other times as well if "other interests" arise or become known. 2. Review, evaluation, and recommendation. Representatives of the governing board, appointed by the President, will review the annual disclosure forms. The volunteer leader may be asked to provide additional information as a result of this review. If this reviewing body determines that no action is required, no action will be taken. If the body determines that disclosure to the full governing body on which the volunteer leader sits is the appropriate corrective measure, that will be undertaken with notice to the volunteer leader. If other corrective measures are recommended, the matter will come before the governing board. 3. Governing board. The governing board makes the final determination of the appropriate corrective action to be recommended to the volunteer leader and any subsequent action or procedures that may become expedient. Any questions about the Organization's policy or procedures should be raised with the President of the Organization.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS FULL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OF THE CORPORATION REGARDING APPOINTMENTS, PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, FINANCIAL CONTRACTS, POLICY, REIMBURSEMENTS, AND OBLIGATIONS. THEIR ACTIONS DURING THE YEAR WILL BE REVIEWED ANNUALLY AT THE SPRING MEETING, AT WHICH TIME THEY MAY BE APPROVED, DISAPPROVED, OR MODIFIED BY A QUORUM OF THE FULL BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE FIVE ELECTED OFFICERS (CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, AND TREASURER) COMPRISED FROM MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ADDITIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPRISE THOSE APPOINTED CHAIRMEN OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND OTHER BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS. THE PRESIDENT WITH THE ADVICE OF THE OFFICERS AND THE BOARD APPOINTS THE CHAIRMEN OF THE FIVE STANDING COMMITTEES; WHICH COMPRISE THE CORPORATE MEMBERS COMMITTEE, INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, PROGRAM COMMITTEE, PUBLICATIONS COMMITTEE, AND FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE.
PROGRAM SERVICE
PART III LINE 3
THE FNLM'S ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ISSUES RELATED TO MEDICAL INFORMATICS WAS NOT HELD DURING 2012. HOWEVER, FNLM EXPECTS TO RESUME THE CONFERENCE IN 2013.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.