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
AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
23-1352013
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?
......................
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 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.") ....
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) 2007
(b) 2008
(c) 2009
(d) 2010
(e) 2011
(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. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
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 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
..............................................
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
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.") .
810,400
827,531
811,932
769,137
891,384
4,110,384
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......
18,209,993
15,890,363
14,720,304
14,897,042
15,563,345
79,281,047
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
19,020,393
16,717,894
15,532,236
15,666,179
16,454,729
83,391,431
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
65,705
65,705
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
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
65,705
65,705
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
83,325,726
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...
19,020,393
16,717,894
15,532,236
15,666,179
16,454,729
83,391,431
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,196,022
2,227,979
1,483,006
1,295,743
1,385,783
8,588,533
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,196,022
2,227,979
1,483,006
1,295,743
1,385,783
8,588,533
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
21,216,415
18,945,873
17,015,242
16,961,922
17,840,512
91,979,964
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
90.591 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
92.36 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
9.337 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
7.64 %
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
Page 4
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
On the 2011 Form 990, Schedule A, Part III, ALI reclassified the revenues of the electronic and print delivery of our program content from line 10a (Section B) to line 2 (Section A) as these amounts are directly related to ALI's tax-exempt purpose. All prior years presented, 2007 through 2010, are reclassified on the 2011 Form 990.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Additional Data
Software ID:
11000129
Software Version:
v1.00
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN LAW INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
23-1352013
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
F990_P01_S00_L11
Form 990, Part I, Line 11
ALI reclassified the revenues of the electronic and print delivery of program content from line 11 to line 9 in the prior year to conform with the current year presentation. See Supplemental Information for Form 990, Part VIII, Line 5 for additional details.
F990_P06_S0A_L01a
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a
The Institute's governing body, the Council, has delegated to the Executive Committee the authority to oversee the management of the business and affairs of the Institute, except for certain matters reserved to the Council as described in the bylaws. The Executive Committee has primary responsibility for such oversight; however, the delegated authority is not exclusive and the Council continues to retain and may exercise all delegated authority. All members of the Executive Committee are members of the Council. Committee members include the President, First and Second Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer, and Chair of the Council.
F990_P06_S0A_L02
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
The following directors have business relationships: Kim J. Askew and David K.Y. Tang are partners in the law firm of K&L Gates LLP; John H. Beisner and Sheila L. Birnbaum are partners in the law firm of Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP; Roberta Cooper Ramo and Robert A. Stein serve on the board of directors of Educational Credit Management Corporation (ECMC), a nonprofit corporation; Lee H. Rosenthal and Anthony J. Scirica serve on the board of visitors of Duke University School of Law and David F. Levi is the dean of that school. The following officer and director have a business relationship: Lance Liebman and Elizabeth S. Stong serve on the board of trustees of the Practising Law Institute.
F990_P06_S0A_L06
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
There were 4,301 members as of 6/30/12. There are four classes of membership: elected members, life members, honorary members, and ex-officio members. All members have the right to vote on the matters described in Lines 7a and 7b.
F990_P06_S0A_L07a
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
Institute members elect members of the governing body from the Institute's membership at the annual meeting of the membership. All Institute members, regardless of class of membership, are eligible to vote.
F990_P06_S0A_L07b
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
Publication of any work representing the Institute's position requires approval by both the membership and the governing body. In addition, the following matters require membership approval: Bylaw amendments; and any change in the maximum number of elected members of the Institute. All Institute members, regardless of class of membership, are eligible to vote.
F990_P06_S0B_L11b
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
The Institute's governing body has delegated to the Audit Committee the responsibility to review the Form 990 before it is filed. The Form 990 (including all schedules) is prepared by management, reviewed by the Institute's independent auditor and outside legal counsel, and provided to all members of the Committee for review before the filing deadline. Committee members then may raise any questions they may have at the Committee's meeting or anytime by phone or email.
F990_P06_S0B_L12c
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
The Institute's conflicts of interest policy applies to officers and members of the Council and Audit and Investment Committees. The policy requires disclosure of actual or potential conflicts of interest and all material facts to the President or Chair of Council prior to participating in discussion, consideration, or action on a transaction or arrangement under consideration. If there is a question as to whether a conflict of interest exists, the question is resolved by a vote of the Council or Executive Committee, as applicable, in which the interested individual may not vote. Interested individuals may not be present during, or participate in, the consideration or action on the transaction or other arrangement. Key employees are covered by the conflicts of interest provisions in the Institute's Code of Conduct for Employees. Those provisions require disclosure of any conflicts of interest to an executive staff member or officer identified in the Code. If warranted, appropriate action will be taken; for example, the employee might be excluded from involvement in the relevant matter. All persons to whom the conflicts of interest policy applies, as well as key employees, also must disclose any actual or potential conflicts of interest through an annual disclosure process via a disclosure questionnaire. Any conflict-of-interest disclosures in the completed questionnaires are reviewed by the Audit Committee. If the Audit Committee determines that an actual or potential conflict of interest exists, it recommends an appropriate remedy to the President or Chair of Council. If the President or Chair of Council is the person who has the actual or potential conflict of interest, the Audit Committee makes its recommendation to the Executive Committee.
F990_P06_S0B_L15
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
The Executive Compensation Subcommittee of the Institute's Executive Committee annually reviews and makes recommendations to the Executive Committee concerning the compensation of the ALI Director, ALI Deputy Director, ALI CLE Executive Director, ALI CLE Deputy Executive Director, ALI CLE Director of Audio and Video Special Projects, and other staff in accordance with the Institute's Executive Compensation Policy. The process was last undertaken for these persons in the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012.
F990_P06_S0C_L19
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
The Institute's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and annual report containing financial statements are available to the public on the Institute's website, www.ali.org.
F990_P08_S00_L05
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 5
On the 2011 Form 990, ALI determined that the revenue from the electronic and print delivery of its program content is directly related to ALI's tax-exempt purpose. As such, this revenue, which in prior years was reported on line 5, is now included in Program Service Revenue, lines 2a - 2c.
F990_P11_S00_L05
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
Net unrealized losses on investments were $1,569,225 and the transfer to ACLEA was $49,600.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.