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
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK INC
Employer identification number
59-2333653
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?
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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.") ....
3,400,598
5,237,873
5,652,713
6,479,517
6,615,610
27,386,311
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
3,400,598
5,237,873
5,652,713
6,479,517
6,615,610
27,386,311
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.
27,386,311
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..
3,400,598
5,237,873
5,652,713
6,479,517
6,615,610
27,386,311
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
158
14
7
190
3,713
4,082
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.)..
51,905
21,362
93,288
119,981
14,809
301,345
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
27,691,738
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
798,237
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
98.900 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.740 %
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
................................................
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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) 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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK INC
Employer identification number
59-2333653
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO COMMITTEE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 1A
THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS PERMITTED BY LAW, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, OR BY-LAWS, DURING THE INTERIM BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF THE OFFICER DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY, BY A MAJORITY VOTE, DECIDE THAT IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED AND THAT IT IS IMPRACTICAL TO CONSULT THE BOARD DUE TO TIME CONSTRAINTS. IN EXERCISING ITS AUTHORITY UNDER THIS SECTION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL AT ALL TIMES SEEK TO IMPLEMENT THE WILL OF THE BOARD AND ITS MEMBERS, AND SHALL IMMEDIATELY NOTIFY THE BOARD OF THE ACTION TAKEN AND REASONS THEREFORE.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. ELECTS MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THERE ARE TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: REGULAR MEMBERSHIP AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP. REGULAR MEMBERSHIP - REGULAR MEMBERSHIP SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE FOR EACH PROGRAM FOR WHICH IT IS THE DESIGNATED OPERATING AGENCY. REGULAR MEMBER ORGANIZATION MUST MAKE FORMAL WRITTEN NOTICE TO NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. AT LEAST 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING REGARDING WHO WILL VOTE FOR THE ORGANIZATION IF IT IS SOMEONE OTHER THAN THE DIRECTOR OR EQUIVALENT CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP - ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP SHALL NOT HAVE A VOTE IN THE BUSINESS OF NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. BUT SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR ALL MEMBERSHIP SERVICES EXCEPT THE NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. PROFESSIONAL MALPRACTICE INSURANCE.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERSHIP OF NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. ELECTS MEMBERS TO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE 990 WITH A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE AUDITING FIRM. THE COMMITTEE THEN PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF THE COMMENTS TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR NEXT MEETING. EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM ALONG WITH THE COMMITTEE'S COMMENTS AT LEAST 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE SUBMISSION OF THE REPORT. THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO EITHER THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OR THE FULL BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE OPTION TO ACCEPT OR REJECT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE AUDITOR WILL ATTEND THE NEXT MEETING OF THE BOARD TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THE AUDIT AND THE 990 TO THE FULL BOARD. AFTER ALL QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS RAISED BY THE BOARD ARE RESPONDED TO, THE BOARD THEN ACCEPTS OR REJECTS THE AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, OR RATIFIES THE ACTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGARDING THE RECOMMENDATIONS.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
EMPLOYEES AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REMINDED OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AT EACH BOARD MEETING OR AS APPROPRIATE, AND ARE ASKED IF THERE IS ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST INVOLVED IN WHATEVER PARTICULAR SITUATION OR ACTIVITY IS BEING DISCUSSED. THE EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS MUST DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST REGARDING ANY PROCUREMENT OF GOODS OR SERVICES OR AWARDING OF CONTRACTS IF ONE EXISTS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
NATIONAL DISABILITY RIGHTS NETWORK, INC. HAS A SALARY SCALE FOR ALL POSITIONS EXCEPT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THIS SALARY SCALE IS UPDATED GENERALLY EVERY 3 TO 5 YEARS AND IS BASED UPON RESEARCH AND/OR PUBLICATIONS SUBSCRIBED TO THAT GIVE SALARY/BENEFIT INFORMATION BY REGION/TYPE OF BUSINESS AND/OR POSITION. THE SALARY SCALE IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS COMPARED TO THE INFORMATION RECEIVED THROUGH RESEARCH AND/OR PUBLICATIONS SUBSCRIBED TO FOR EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION INFORMATION AGAIN, BY REGION AND/OR TYPE OF BUSINESS. WHEN THE BOARD IS IN THE PROCESS OF EVALUATING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CONSIDERING THE COMPENSATION FOR THIS POSITION, THE COMPENSATION HISTORY IS SENT TO THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IF NECESSARY, THE LATEST COMPENSATION INFORMATION WOULD BE SENT TO THEM AS WELL.THEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
AN AD HOC COMMITTEE (TO EVALUATE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RECOMMEND COMPENSATION) RECEIVES COMPARABLE DATA ON THE POSITION. THE COMMITTEE THEN RECOMMENDS A COMPENSATION PACKAGE TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD MAKES THE FINAL DECISION. FOR OTHER OFFICER COMPENSATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SETS THOSE AND IT IS GENERALLY BASED UPON COMPARABLE DATA.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE BY-LAWS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST; A LIST OF THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE MAKE-UP OF THE BOARD, AND THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE ON THE WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST; THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ON THE WEBSITE AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
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