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 COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS
Employer identification number
36-2170783
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?
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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.") ....
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.") .
13,529,940
3,061,958
2,543,131
6,377,436
3,196,304
28,708,769
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......
9,154,678
16,834,488
14,624,171
17,899,369
16,200,299
74,713,005
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
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.
22,684,618
19,896,446
17,167,302
24,276,805
19,396,603
103,421,774
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
3,728,020
428,869
689,083
2,124,568
5,635,681
12,606,221
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
3,728,020
428,869
689,083
2,124,568
5,635,681
12,606,221
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
90,815,553
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...
22,684,618
19,896,446
17,167,302
24,276,805
19,396,603
103,421,774
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,325,308
1,300,116
1,376,096
1,593,781
1,625,661
7,220,962
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
319,920
163,790
113,409
597,119
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,645,228
1,300,116
1,376,096
1,757,571
1,739,070
7,818,081
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.)
487,938
614,469
540,150
394,420
468,582
2,505,559
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
24,817,784
21,811,031
19,083,548
26,428,796
21,604,255
113,745,414
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
79.840 %
16
Public support percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
81.970 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2011 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
6.870 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2010 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
7.690 %
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
OTHER INCOME, SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, DESCRIPTION - REBATE REVENUE, COLUMN A - 487938, COLUMN B - 614469, COLUMN C - 540150, COLUMN D - 394420, COLUMN E - 468582, COLUMN F - 2505559; DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 0; DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 0; DESCRIPTION - , COLUMN A - , COLUMN B - , COLUMN C - , COLUMN D - , COLUMN E - , COLUMN F - 0;,
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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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 COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS
Employer identification number
36-2170783
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Description of other program services
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d
THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS ALSO ENGAGES IN VARIOUS OTHER HEALTH RELATED AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ACTIVITIES TO DEVELOP MEMBERS IN THE AREA OF PULMONARY CARE.
FILING OF 1099'S
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 1A
THE NUMBER OF FORMS 1099 REPORTED ON PART V, LINE 1A INCLUDE VARIOUS PAYMENTS TO FACULTY FOR HONORARIUMS AND SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS. THESE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN APPROPRIATELY CLASSIFIED AS INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS RATHER THAN EMPLOYEES OF ACCP.
Classes of members or stockholders
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS THE FOLLOWING CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP WITH THE RIGHT TO ELECT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS. THERE ARE NO OTHER RIGHTS GRANTED TO THESE MEMBERS. FELLOW: A PHYSICIAN OR PERSON HOLDING A DOCTORAL DEGREE, WHO MEETS SUCH QUALIFICATIONS AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS. FELLOWS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL PRIVILEGES OF THE COLLEGE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE RIGHT TO VOTE AT THE MEETINGS OF FELLOWS AND TO HOLD OFFICE. MASTER FELLOW: A MASTER FELLOW SHALL BE A FELLOW WHO MEETS SUCH QUALIFICATIONS AS HAVE BEEN ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS.
Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
SEE NARRATIVE FOR FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
Monitoring compliance of local unit's activities
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 10b
THERE IS NO FORMAL POLICY OR PROCEDURE IN PLACE TO GOVERN LOCAL CHAPTERS. THE COLLEGE PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR LOCAL CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. FOR CERTAIN CHAPTERS, THE COLLEGE COLLECTS DUES AND MAKES PAYMENTS FOR CERTAIN CHAPTER EXPENDITURES. EACH CHAPTER IS CONSIDERED A SEPARATE ENTITY WITH ITS OWN INDEPENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES AND MAINTAINS ITS OWN FINANCIAL RECORDS.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS, A DRAFT OF THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S JOINT FINANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE. SUBSEQUENT TO THE JOINT FINANCE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE'S REVIEW, THE COMPLETED AND FINAL FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND FILED WITH THE IRS.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION DISTRIBUTES AN ELECTRONIC CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. THE DIRECTOR OF LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES REVIEWS EACH QUESTIONNAIRE ELECTRONICALLY SUBMITTED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS TO DETERMINE IF ANY POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST EXIST AND REQUIRES THE ATTENTION OF THE BOARD. IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT EXISTS, THEN THE INTERESTED PERSON WITH THE CONFLICT WILL RECUSE HIM/HERSELF FROM ANY RELATED DISCUSSION, VOTE OR SIMILAR ACTION ON THE MATTER.
Process used to establish compensation of top management official
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/12, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWED EXTERNAL COMPARABLE SALARY MARKET DATA, AS WELL AS THE PEER GROUP 990 COMPENSATION. THE COMMITTEE CONSIDERED MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES AND INCENTIVE AWARDS; THEN FINALIZED AND APPROVED SALARY INCREASES AND INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS. FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDED 6/30/2011 THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF CHEST PHYSICIANS (ACCP) ENGAGED TOWERS WATSON TO PROVIDE CONSULTING ADVICE AND MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION'S TOP MANAGEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL AND ALL KEY EMPLOYEES. TOWERS WATSON FIRST DETERMINED THAT THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR ACCP WAS INDEPENDENT AND FREE FROM CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE SECOND STEP DETERMINED THE "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" AND THE METHODOLOGY USED TO ASSESS REASONABLENESS. THIS ASSESSMENT WAS CONDUCTED AT THE TOTAL REWARDS LEVEL AND INCLUDED ALL COMPENSATION COMPONENTS. TOWERS WATSON OBTAINED EXTERNAL VALID COMPARABLE MARKET DATA FROM PUBLISHED SOURCES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS, AND ESTABLISHED A FORM 990 PEER GROUP OF 19 COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THE THIRD STEP CONSISTED OF REVIEWING THE DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS AND MARKET DATA; CONSIDERING MANAGEMENT'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SALARY INCREASES AND INCENTIVE AWARDS; THEN FINALIZING AND APPROVING SALARY INCREASE AND INCENTIVE AWARDS FOR ALL "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS". THE REVIEW PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S BOARD MINUTES.
Process used to establish compensation of other officers/key employees
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
ACCP'S BOARD OF REGENTS DETERMINED THAT THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT AND TREASURER WOULD RECEIVE HONORARIUMS FOR THE TIME SERVED IN THESE POSITIONS. SIMILAR MEDICAL ASSOCIATIONS WERE SURVEYED TO DETERMINE WHAT BOARD POSITIONS IN SIMILAR ASSOCIATIONS RECEIVED HONORARIUMS, THE AMOUNT OF TIME THE BOARD MEMBERS SPEND ON ASSOCIATION BUSINESS AND THE AMOUNT OF HONORARIUMS THEY RECEIVED. BASED ON THE DATA COLLECTED A PROPOSAL WAS MADE TO THE ACCP'S BOARD WITH THE RELATED "PROPOSED PAID" BOARD POSITIONS RECUSING THEMSELVES FROM THE MEETING AND VOTE. THE BOARD PASSED THE CURRENT HONORARIUM STRUCTURE AND REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION STRUCTURE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE REVIEW PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S BOARD MINUTES.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES ARE NOT REQUIRED DISCLOSURES PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IRC) SECTION 6104. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME.
COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLYEES, ETC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, LINE 1A, COLUMN (B)
STEPHANIE M. LEVINE, PAIL A. MARKOWSKI, DARCY D. MARCINIUK, DAVID D. GUTTERMAN, SUHAIL RAOOF, AND STRATTON DAVIES, EACH DEVOTED APPROXIMATELY 1 HOUR A WEEK TO THE CHEST FOUNDATION, A RELATED TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION.
Other changes in net assets or fund balances
Form 990, Part XI, Line 5
NET UNREALIZED GAINS (LOSSES) ON INVESTMENTS - -313862;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.