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
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
31-4379427
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?
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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.") ....
3,711,462,617
3,954,051,722
4,505,277,128
4,550,460,328
4,368,714,116
21,089,965,911
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..
3,711,462,617
3,954,051,722
4,505,277,128
4,550,460,328
4,368,714,116
21,089,965,911
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.
21,089,965,911
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..
3,711,462,617
3,954,051,722
4,505,277,128
4,550,460,328
4,368,714,116
21,089,965,911
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
19,076,116
69,299,595
22,502,132
26,524,039
18,032,578
155,434,460
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
82,241
93,310
896,781
1,072,332
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).
21,246,472,703
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
..................
12
4,433,511,763
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
99.260 %
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.200 %
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
...................................................
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.") .
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
...............
16
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
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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
BATTELLE MEMORIAL INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
31-4379427
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF FORM 990 AND 990T AND FINAL COPIES OF EACH FORM ARE PROVIDED TO EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HOLDS A SPECIAL MEETING TO REVIEW AND APPROVE THE FORMS FOR FILING. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORTS ITS FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS TO THE ENTIRE BOARD FOLLOWING THE COMMITTEE MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR, BMI USES A DETAILED CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATE TO OBTAIN INFORMATION FROM DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN ADDITION, DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS PERIODICALLY UPDATE LISTS OF THEIR AFFILIATIONS WITH OTHER ENTITIES. BMI PERIODICALLY DISTRIBUTES AN ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT TRAINING COURSE THAT MUST BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY EVERY EMPLOYEE. TRAINING WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS, LIMITATIONS AND PROHIBITIONS, INCLUDING IMPROPER PRIVATE BENEFIT AND OTHER CONFLICT OF INTEREST-RELATED MATTERS IS INCLUDED IN THE ETHICAL CODE OF CONDUCT TRAINING COURSE THAT MUST BE REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY EVERY EMPLOYEE. BMI MAINTAINS AN ETHICS HOT-LINE FOR ITS STAFF FOR USE WITH RESPECT TO ANY ETHICS-RELATED MATTER, AND ALSO MAINTAINS A DEDICATED E-MAIL BOX FOR USE WITH RESPECT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) RELATED MATTERS. MATTERS REPORTED OR CONCERNS RAISED BY CONTACT WITH THE HOT-LINE OR THROUGH THE E-MAIL BOX ARE GIVEN DUE CONSIDERATION AND INVESTIGATED APPROPRIATELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION POLICY: BMI HAS A COMPREHENSIVE TOTAL COMPENSATION POLICY WHICH IT APPLIES TO ALL EMPLOYEES. BMI'S POLICY IS TO COMPENSATE EACH EMPLOYEE IN A MANNER WHICH IS EQUITABLE AND CONSISTENT WITH THE MARKET VALUE OF HIS/HER POSITION, HIS/HER PERFORMANCE, AND COMPENSATION OF HIS/HER ASSOCIATES AND PEERS. THE GOAL UNDERLYING BMI'S POLICY IS TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND REWARD THE HIGH-QUALITY EMPLOYEES IT NEEDS TO CONTINUE AND ADVANCE ITS EXEMPT PURPOSES. IN IMPLEMENTING ITS POLICY, BMI RIGOROUSLY UTILIZES NATIONAL, REGIONAL, AND LOCAL COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND BENCHMARKING OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH MARKET-COMPARABILITY OF TOTAL COMPENSATION AND TAKES GREAT CARE TO STRUCTURE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS TO COMPLY WITH ALL RELEVANT LEGAL, TAX AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS. WHEN CONSIDERING AND APPROVING KEY EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, THE BMI BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S NORMAL PRACTICE IS TO FOLLOW PROCEDURES WHICH ESTABLISH A REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS PURSUANT TO TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
BMI PROVIDES FORM 1023, APPLICATION FOR TAX EXEMPTION, ON REQUEST, FORM 1023 INCLUDES THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND THE CODE OF REGULATIONS. THE CODE OF REGULATIONS IN FORM 1023 DOES NOT REFLECT THE RECENT CHANGES MADE ON NOVEMBER 12, 2008. BMI MAKES FORMS 990 AND 990T AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM ITS WEB SITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5:
PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENTS: 903,192. MARKET VALUE ADJUSTMENT ON MARKETABLE SECURITIES 31,225,737. CURRENCY TRANSLATION ADJUSTMENT 78,201. PENSION AND POST RETIREMENT BENEFITS -15,151,016. NONCONTROLLING INTEREST 311,409. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 17,367,523.
TOTAL GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 7A
FORM 990 IS PREPARED ON GAAP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING BASIS AND FORM 990T IS PREPARED ON AN INCOME TAX ACCOUNTING BASIS. THEREFORE THERE ARE BOOK TO TAX DIFFERENCES THAT ARE RECONCILED IN THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE FOR THE GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE TO FORM 990T, PART I, COLUMN A, LINE 13, FORM 990 GROSS UNRELATED BUSINESS REVENUE 10,556,972 ADD INCOME TAX BASIS PARTNERSHIP INCOME 40,814 DEDUCT THE COSTS OF GOODS SOLD 8,664,724 ADD BACK RENTAL EXPENSE 19,202 ADD INSURANCE PREMIUMS FROM TAXABLE SUBSIDIARIES 37,253 EQUALS TOTAL ON FORM 990T PART I, LINE 13 1,989,517
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.