Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2012 , 2012, and ending 06-30-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
633 THIRD AVENUE
Suite
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10017
D Employer identification number

13-1851145
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 39,805,878
F Name and address of principal officer:
PAULINE YU
633 THIRD AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10017
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.acls.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1924
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMANISTIC STUDIES IN ALL FIELDS OF LEARNING AND THE MAINTENANCE AND STRENGTHENING OF RELATIONS AMONG THE NATIONAL SOCIETIES DEVOTED TO SUCH STUDIES.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 31
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 20,144,369 19,175,925
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 890,935 114,725
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -3,764,124 2,323,030
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 201,103 216,522
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 17,472,283 21,830,202
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,506,154 14,115,787
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,260,829 3,317,295
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet63,000    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,993,405 4,184,187
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 22,760,388 21,617,269
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -5,288,105 212,933
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 138,677,713 152,547,352
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 23,578,120 23,142,680
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 115,099,593 129,404,672
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III ...............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMANISTIC STUDIES IN ALL FIELDS OF LEARNING AND THE MAINTENANCE AND STRENGTHENING OF RELATIONS AMONG THE NATIONAL SOCIETIES DEVOTED TO SUCH STUDIES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,891,904 including grants of $ 14,115,787 ) (Revenue $ 114,725 )
FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS ARE AWARDED BY THE COUNCIL TO POSTDOCTORAL SCHOLARS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS OF RESEARCH AS WELL AS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet18,891,904
Form 990 (2012)
Form 990 (2012)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
 
No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II..........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V ...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
511
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
31
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletVM , EI , UC , SF
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes,” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI ...............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletSIMON GUZMAN633 THIRD AVENUE NEW YORK NYNEW YORKNY10017 (212) 697-1505
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII ...............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) James J O'Donnell........................................................................
Chair
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Nicola Courtright........................................................................
Vice Chair
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Jonathan D Culler........................................................................
Secretary
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Nancy J Vickers........................................................................
Treasurer
 2.0
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) Kwame Anthony Appiah........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) Donald Brenneis........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Terry Castle........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Ann Fabian........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) Jack Fitzmier........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) William C Kirby........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Charlotte V Kuh........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Richard Leppert........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Teofilo F Ruiz........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) Elaine Sisman........................................................................
Director
 2.0
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) Pauline Yu........................................................................
President
 40.0
.......................   		X   X       442,023 0 51,427
(16) STEVEN C WHEATLEY........................................................................
VICE-PRESIDENT
 40.0
.......................   		    X       217,681 0 41,183
(17) LAWRENCE R WIRTH........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 40.0
.......................   		    X       158,979 0 21,143
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) ANDRZEJ TYMOWSKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF INT'L PROGRAMS
  
.......................   		        X   123,549 0 23,618
(19) MINH T KAUFFMAN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CEEVN
  
.......................   		        X   119,967 0 27,434
(20) NICOLE A STAHLMANN........................................................................
DIR OF FELLOWSHIP & GRANTS
  
.......................   		        X   104,834 0 16,263
(21) SIMON GUZMAN........................................................................
SENIOR ACCOUNTANT
  
.......................   		        X   107,134 0 16,493


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,274,167 0 197,561
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet7
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NONE,      
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII ..............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 1,083,112
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 668,604
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		17,424,209
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		15,870
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 19,175,925
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SUBSCRIPTIONS 519130 114,725 114,725    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 114,725
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,493,110     1,493,110
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 177,026     177,026
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 18,805,596  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 17,975,676  
c Gain or (loss) 829,920  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 829,920     829,920
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER 900099 39,496     39,496
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 39,496
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 21,830,202 114,725   2,539,552
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 9,106,773 9,106,773
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 3,774,622 3,774,622
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 1,234,392 1,234,392
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 832,535 602,674 216,129 13,732
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 1,549,581 1,121,746 402,276 25,559
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 799,841 579,007 207,641 13,193
10 Payroll taxes ........... 135,338 97,972 35,134 2,232
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 30,448 4,000 26,448  
c Accounting ........... 64,405 45,397 18,918 90
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 526,544   526,544  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 798,320 580,169 216,991 1,160
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 340,869 220,071 115,363 5,435
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 387,353 387,353    
16 Occupancy ........... 133,642 53,298 80,344  
17 Travel ............ 184,432 131,864 52,283 285
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 850,172 607,851 241,007 1,314
20 Interest ........... 194,724   194,724  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 226,540   226,540  
23 Insurance .............. 0      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING & PUBLISHING 197,560 167,869 29,691  
b DUES 57,796 499 57,297  
c BEIJING CSCC PROG. SUPPORT 11,314   11,314  
d BOND ISSUANCE AMORTIZATION 177,740   177,740  
e All other expenses 2,328 176,347 -174,019  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 21,617,269 18,891,904 2,662,365 63,000
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X ...............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ............. 8,048,576 1 11,022,020
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 6,937,226 3 6,055,591
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 451,440 4 434,440
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 389 9 0
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,979,357
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 2,800,838 3,287,849 10c 3,178,519
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 50,089,130 11 55,476,065
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 69,675,991 12 76,300,253
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 187,112 15 80,464
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 138,677,713 16 152,547,352
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 2,404,921 17 2,597,459
18 Grants payable ................. 17,317,767 18 15,941,313
19 Deferred revenue ................ 110,432 19 858,908
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 3,745,000 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 3,745,000
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 0 25 0
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 23,578,120 26 23,142,680
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 55,190,370 27 65,365,062
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 25,727,264 28 29,857,651
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 34,181,959 29 34,181,959
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 115,099,593 33 129,404,672
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 138,677,713 34 152,547,352
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI ...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
21,830,202
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
21,617,269
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
212,933
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
115,099,593
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
13,886,856
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
205,290
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
129,404,672
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII ..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If “Yes,” to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits
3b
Yes
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
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
f
g
(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                  

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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) right arrow (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.") .... 7,317,104 23,491,813 28,250,568 20,144,369 19,175,925 98,379,779
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 7,317,104 23,491,813 28,250,568 20,144,369 19,175,925 98,379,779
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)..           65,620,682
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           32,759,097
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) 2012 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 7,317,104 23,491,813 28,250,568 20,144,369 19,175,925 98,379,779
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 4,055,655 1,557,729 1,375,637 956,157 1,670,136 9,615,314
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.).. 9,628 30,916 36,412 5,793 39,496 122,245
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).           108,117,338
12
12
2,585,036
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........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
30.300 %
15
15
32.242 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) right arrow (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) right arrow (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
0 %
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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
WITHIN RECENT YEARS, THE COUNCIL HAD INCREASED ITS FUND-RAISING EFFORTS, PRIMARILY FROM A FEW LARGE DONORS, TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY RESOURCES TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S CENTRAL FELLOWSHIP ENDOWMENT AND OPERATIONS THROUGH AN ENDOWMENT CAMPAIGN. THIS FUND-RAISING EFFORT (WHICH WAS EXTRAORDINARY TO THE COUNCIL), WAS SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED IN THE COUNCIL'S 2013 FISCAL YEAR. AS A CONSEQUENCE, THESE SUBSTANTIAL CONTRIBUTIONS WILL REMAIN A PART OF THE COUNCIL'S COMPUTATION OF ITS PUBLIC SUPPORT CALCULATION THROUGH ITS FISCAL-YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2018. THE COUNCIL CONTINUES TO STRIVE TO SEEK BROAD SUPPORT FROM DIVERSE PUBLIC SOURCES.
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
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Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2 of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
  		Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  


(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2012)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
  		Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
  		Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 86,232,582 86,129,335 65,027,251 56,977,465 57,180,630
b Contributions ........ 2,625,379 5,987,444 15,036,137 6,394,621 7,075,125
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 13,974,743 -897,242 12,707,512 7,560,440 -7,278,290
d Grants or scholarships ..... 2,817,163   3,857,696 3,336,794  
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		2,486,485 4,986,955 2,783,869 2,568,481  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 97,529,056 86,232,582 86,129,335 65,027,251 56,977,465
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet65.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet35.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................   4,716,861 1,716,312 3,000,549
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   1,019,541 849,670 169,871
e Other .................   242,955 234,856 8,099
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 3,178,519
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) LIMITED PARTERSHIPS 		76,300,253 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 76,300,253
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 0
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII .....................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 35,190,514
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 13,886,856
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 13,886,856
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 21,303,658
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 526,544
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 526,544
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 21,830,202
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 21,090,725
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 21,090,725
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 526,544
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 526,544
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 21,617,269
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4 INTENDED USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS LINE 4 The AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES HAS TWO CATEGORIES OF ENDOWMENT AND BOARD DESIGNATED RESERVES FUNCTIONING AS ENDOWMENT. ONE CATEGORY IS INTENDED TO BE USED TO FUND FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS AWARDED BY THE COUNCIL AND THE CLOSELY RELATED COSTS OF THE PEER-REVIEW PROCESS THROUGH WHICH THESE FELOWSHIPS ARE AWARDED. THE SECOND CATEGORY IS INTENDED TO BE USED TO FUND PART OF THE GENERAL COSTS OF THE ORGANIATION'S ADMINISTRATION AND SERVICES IT PROVIDES ITS MEMBER SOCIETIES.
PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 The Council is subject to the provisions of the Financial Accounting Standards Board's (the "FASB") Accounting Codification ("ASC") Topic 740-10-05 relating to accounting and reporting for uncertainty in income taxes. Because of the Council's general tax-exempt status, ASC TOPIC 740-10-05 has not had, and is not anticipated to have, a material impact on the Council's financial statements.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside
the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
East Asia and the Pacific 2 5 Program Services RESEARCH FACILITATION 1,810,458
Sub-Saharan Africa   2 Grantmaking   1,169,328
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking   66,063
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking   100,257
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 2 7 3,146,106
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 2 7 3,146,106
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Sub-Saharan Africa Stipends / Fellowships 162,500        
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) Stipends / Fellowships 117,071        
North America Stipends / Fellowships 188,000        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
15
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
Stipends/Fellowships Sub-Saharan Africa 37 603,000        
Stipends/Fellowships East Asia and the Pacific 1 15,000        
Stipends/Fellowships Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 6 88,621        
Stipends/Fellowships Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 60,200        
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If “Yes,”the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organizationmay be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A).......................................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2012
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PART I LINE 2   PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. ALL RECIPIENTS OF AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES GRANT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT. AT A MINIMUM, THOSE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF GRANT ACTIVITY, BUT IN SOME CASES INTERIM REPORTS ALSO REQUIRED.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number
13-1851145
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) American Academy in Rome
7 E 60TH ST
New York,NY10022 		13-1623881 501(C)(3) 20,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(2) Appalachian State University
POBox 32043
Boone,NC28608 		56-1176030 501(C)(3) 100,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(3) Barnard College
3009 Broadway
New York,NY10027 		13-1628149 501(C)(3) 78,222       Stipends / Fellowships
(4) Board of Regents-Nevada
2601 Enterprise Rd
Reno,NV89557 		88-6000024 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(5) Board of Regents-University of Wisconsin
500 Lincoln Drive
Madison,WI53706 		39-1805963 501(C)(3) 60,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(6) Boston University
881 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103547 501(C)(3) 10,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(7) Bowdoin College
5400 College Station
Brunswick,ME04011 		01-0215213 501(C)(3) 17,768       Stipends / Fellowships
(8) Brandeis University
PO Box 4055
Boston,MA02211 		04-2103552 501(C)(3) 50,400       Stipends / Fellowships
(9) Brown University
164 Angell St
Providence,RI02912 		05-0258809 501(C)(3) 119,334       Stipends / Fellowships
(10) Bryn Mawr College
101 NMerion Ave
Bryn Mawr,PA19010 		23-1352621 501(C)(3) 75,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(11) CAORC
POBox 37012-MRC178
Washington,DC20013 		52-1395971 501(C)(3) 148,163       Stipends / Fellowships
(12) CARE (Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everyw
151 Ellis Street NE
Atlanta,GA30303 		13-1685039 501(C)(3) 144,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(13) Case Western Reserve University
10900 Euclid Ave
Cleveland,OH44106 		34-1018992 501(C)(3) 38,866       Stipends / Fellowships
(14) Center for Investigative Reporting
2130 Center St
Berkeley,CA94704 		94-2434026 501(C)(3) 144,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(15) Center for Jewish History
15 West 16th Street
New York,NY10011 		13-3863344 501(C)(3) 143,600       Stipends / Fellowships
(16) Chicago Humanities Festival
500 N Dearborn St
Chicago,IL60654 		36-7148236 501(C)(3) 143,725       Stipends / Fellowships
(17) Cleveland State University
2121 Euclid Ave
Cleveland,OH44115 		34-0966056 501(C)(3) 46,400       Stipends / Fellowships
(18) Colgate University
13 Oak Drive
Hamilton,NY13346 		15-0532078 501(C)(3) 83,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(19) Columbia University
535 W116th St
New York,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 471,670       Stipends / Fellowships
(20) Florida Atlantic University
POBox 198660
Atlanta,GA30384 		65-0385507 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(21) Georgetown University
3700 O St NW
Washington,DC20057 		53-0196603 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(22) Harvard University
1350 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(C)(3) 94,334       Stipends / Fellowships
(23) Haverford College
370 Lancaster Ave
Haverford,PA19041 		23-6002304 501(C)(3) 55,308       Stipends / Fellowships
(24) Human Rights Watch
350 Fifth Ave
New York,NY10118 		13-2875808 501(C)(3) 274,419       Stipends / Fellowships
(25) Huntington Library
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino,CA91108 		95-1644589 501(C)(3) 20,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(26) Institute for Advanced Study
1 Einstein Dr
Princeton,NJ08540 		21-0634988 501(C)(3) 40,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(27) International House Philadelphia
3701 Chestnut St
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1265364 501(C)(3) 6,350       Stipends / Fellowships
(28) International Students Exchange
1655 N Fort Myer Dr
Arington,VA22209 		52-2035371 501(C)(3) 144,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(29) Ithaka
POBox 30959
New York,NY10087 		13-3857105 501(C)(3) 143,994       Stipends / Fellowships
(30) Massachusetts Institute Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,MA02139 		04-2103594 501(C)(3) 8,859       Stipends / Fellowships
(31) Middlebury College
14 Old Chapel Rd
Middlebury,VT05753 		03-0179298 501(C)(3) 32,600       Stipends / Fellowships
(32) National Humanities Center
7 Alexander Drive
Triangle,NC27709 		59-1735367 501(C)(3) 60,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(33) NC State University
2701 Sullivan Dr Ste 240
Raleigh,NC27695 		56-6000756 501(C)(3) 21,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(34) New York University
1100 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington,DC20506 		13-5562308 501(C)(3) 377,875       Stipends / Fellowships
(35) North Carolina General Assembly
300 North Salisbury St
Raleigh,NC27603 		56-6003239 501(C)(3) 156,210       Stipends / Fellowships
(36) Northeastern University
360 Huntington Ave
Boston,MA02115 		04-1679980 501(C)(3) 48,200       Stipends / Fellowships
(37) Northwestern University
1918 Sheridan Rd
Evanston,IL60208 		36-2167817 501(C)(3) 123,333       Stipends / Fellowships
(38) Pomona College
150 East Eight Street
Claremont,CA91711 		95-1664112 501(C)(3) 65,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(39) Portland State University
POBox 751
Portland,OR97207 		48-1278529 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(40) President & Fellows of Harvard College
POBox 415649
Boston,MA02241 		04-2103580 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(41) Radcliffe Institute
10 Garden Street
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(C)(3) 20,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(42) Regents of University of CA at Riverside
900 University Ave
Riverside,CA92521 		95-6006142 501(C)(3) 149,334       Stipends / Fellowships
(43) Regents of the University of Michigan
3003 South State St
Ann Arbor,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 218,500       Stipends / Fellowships
(44) Regents of the University of Minnesota
POBox 1450
Minneapolis,MN55485 		41-6007513 501(C)(3) 58,129       Stipends / Fellowships
(45) Research Foundation of SUNY
POBox 9
Albany,NY12201 		14-1368361 501(C)(3) 65,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(46) Rutgers University
77 Hamilton St
New Brunswick,NJ08901 		22-6001086 501(C)(3) 159,334       Stipends / Fellowships
(47) Stanford University
355 Galvez St
Stanford,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 15,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(48) Stanford University-CASBS
75 Alta Rd
Stanford,CA94304 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 20,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(49) Stony Brook University
261 Admin Bldg
Stony Brook,NY11794 		14-6013200 501(C)(3) 74,334       Stipends / Fellowships
(50) SUNY Buffalo Law School
315 OBrian Hall
Buffalo,NY14260 		14-6013200 501(C)(3) 64,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(51) Syracuse University
113 Browne Hall
Syracuse,NY13244 		15-0532081 501(C)(3) 25,200       Stipends / Fellowships
(52) Temple University
1803 NBroad St
Philadelphia,PA19122 		23-1365971 501(C)(3) 48,314       Stipends / Fellowships
(53) The New School
79 5th Ave 5th Floor
New York,NY10003 		13-3297197 501(C)(3) 40,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(54) The Ohio State University
425 Stillman Mail
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6025986 501(C)(3) 185,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(55) The Pennsylvania State University
227 West Beaver Ave
St College,PA16801 		24-6000376 501(C)(3) 105,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(56) Regents of University of CA at Berkeley
318 Sproul Hall
Berkeley,CA94720 		94-6002123 501(C)(3) 484,971       Stipends / Fellowships
(57) Regents of University of CA at Santa Barbara
3227 Cheadle Hall
Santa Barbara,CA93306 		95-6006145 501(C)(3) 147,320       Stipends / Fellowships
(58) Regents of University of CA at LA
10920 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles,CA90095 		95-6006143 501(C)(3) 111,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(59) The Trustees of Columbia University
POBox 29789
New York,NY10087 		13-5598093 501(C)(3) 30,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(60) The Trustees of Princeton University
701 Carnegie Ctr
Princeton,NJ08540 		21-0634501 501(C)(3) 333,914       Stipends / Fellowships
(61) The University of Chicago
1115 East 58th St
Chicago,IL60637 		36-2177139 501(C)(3) 277,327       Stipends / Fellowships
(62) The University Corporation
18111 Nordhoff St
Northridge,CA91330 		95-1992732 501(C)(3) 25,200       Stipends / Fellowships
(63) The University of Iowa
205 Gilmore Hall
Iowa City,IA52242 		42-6004813 501(C)(3) 45,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(64) The University of Tennessee
211 Student Svcs Bldg
Knoxville,TN37996 		62-6001636 501(C)(3) 80,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(65) Trustees of Boston University
881 Commonwealth Ave
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103547 501(C)(3) 25,500       Stipends / Fellowships
(66) Trustees of University of Pennsylvania
3401 Walnut St
Philadelphia,PA19104 		23-1352685 501(C)(3) 283,354       Stipends / Fellowships
(67) University of Cincinnati
51 Goodman Dr
Cincinnati,OH45221 		31-6000989 501(C)(3) 50,400       Stipends / Fellowships
(68) University of Connecticut
215 Glenbrook Rd Unit 4158
Storrs,CT06269 		06-0772160 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(69) University of Florida
POBox 117325
Gainesville,FL32611 		59-6002052 501(C)(3) 49,721       Stipends / Fellowships
(70) University of Florida Board of Trustees
219 Grinter Hall
Gainesville,FL32611 		59-6002052 501(C)(3) 18,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(71) University of Georgia Research
475 N Lumpkin St
Athens,GA30602 		58-1353149 501(C)(3) 145,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(72) University of Illinois
POBox 4610
Springfield,IL62708 		37-6000511 501(C)(3) 295,646       Stipends / Fellowships
(73) University of Massachusetts Amherst
226 South College
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 501(C)(3) 89,057       Stipends / Fellowships
(74) University of Miami
POBox 405803
Atlanta,GA30384 		59-0624458 501(C)(3) 25,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(75) University of Minnesota
216 Pillsbury Dr
Minneapolis,MN55455 		41-6007513 501(C)(3) 40,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(76) University of North Carolina
125 Saunders Hall
Chapel Hill,NC27599 		56-6001393 501(C)(3) 111,905       Stipends / Fellowships
(77) University of Notre Dame
502 Main Bldg
Notre Dame,IN46556 		35-0868188 501(C)(3) 190,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(78) University of Oregon
P O BOX 3237
Eugene,OR97403 		48-1278531 501(C)(3) 25,200       Stipends / Fellowships
(79) University of Pittsburgh
POBox 371220
Pittsburgh,PA15251 		25-0965591 501(C)(3) 153,805       Stipends / Fellowships
(80) University of Richmond
28 Westhampton Way
Richmond,VA23173 		54-0505965 501(C)(3) 25,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(81) University of Rochester
PO Box 270074
Rochester,NY14627 		16-0743209 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(82) University of San Diego
5998 Alcala Park
San Diego,CA92110 		95-2544535 501(C)(3) 25,200       Stipends / Fellowships
(83) University of South Carolina
901 Sumter St 5th Floor
Columbia,SC29208 		57-6001153 501(C)(3) 67,626       Stipends / Fellowships
(84) University of Southern California
3560 Watt Way
Los Angeles,CA90089 		95-1642394 501(C)(3) 206,761       Stipends / Fellowships
(85) University of Texas at Austin
POBox7398
Austin,TX78713 		74-6000203 501(C)(3) 14,900       Stipends / Fellowships
(86) University of Virginia
POBox 400780
Charlottesville,VA22904 		54-6001796 501(C)(3) 286,020       Stipends / Fellowships
(87) Vanderbilt University
1400 18th Ave S
Nashville,TN37212 		62-0476822 501(C)(3) 133,820       Stipends / Fellowships
(88) Vassar College
124 Raymond Ave
Poughkeepsie,NY12604 		14-1338587 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(89) Washington State University
PO Box 641039
Pullman,WA99164 		91-6001108 501(C)(3) 65,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(90) Washington University
One Brookings Dr
St Louis,MO63130 		43-0653611 501(C)(3) 129,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(91) Wayne State University
4841 Cass Avenue
Detroit,MI48202 		38-6028429 501(C)(3) 35,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(92) West Virginia University
One Waterfront Pl
Morgantown,WV02650 		55-6000842 501(C)(3) 52,000       Stipends / Fellowships
(93) Yale University
POBox 208236
New Haven,CT06520 		06-0646973 501(C)(3) 267,304       Stipends / Fellowships
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
93
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) Stipends/Fellowships 129 3,774,622      












Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART I   LINE 2 PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN THE UNITED STATES. ALL RECIPIENTS OF AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES GRANT FUNDS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY SUPPORTED BY THE GRANT. AT A MINIMUM, THOSE REPORTS ARE REQUIRED AT THE CONCLUSION OF GRANT ACTIVITY, BUT IN SOME CASES INTERIM REPORTS ALSO REQUIRED.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all officers,
directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? .......
2
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)Pauline YuPresident (i)
(ii)		 442,023
  		0
0 		0
0 		25,000
0 		26,427
0 		493,450
0 		0
0
(2)STEVEN C WHEATLEYVICE-PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 217,681
0 		0
0 		0
0 		21,768
0 		19,415
0 		258,864
0 		0
0
(3)LAWRENCE R WIRTHDIRECTOR OF FINANCE (i)
(ii)		 158,979
0 		0
0 		0
0 		15,898
0 		5,245
0 		180,122
0 		0
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2012

Schedule J (Form 990) 2012
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
COMPENSATION POLICY FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART 1, LINE 1A AND 1B THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ITS PRESIDENT THAT PROVIDES FOR ALL ASPECTS OF HER COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS PACKAGE.
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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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
 
Employer identification number

13-1851145
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PART VI - SECTION A LINE 6, 7A and 7B LINE 6 THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES HAS 84 MEMBERS THAT CONSISTS OF ONE DELEGATE FROM EACH OF THE 70 LEARNED SOCIETIES THAT ARE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD APPOINTS THE PRESIDENT. LINE 7A AND 7B THE BOARD HAS 15 MEMBERS: TEN REGULAR MEMBERS SERVING FOUR-YEAR TERMS; FOUR OFFICERS(CHAIR, VICE CHAIR, SECRETARY AND TREASURER)SERVING THREE YEAR TERMS, AND THE PRESIDENT. REGULAR MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE ELECTED BY THE COUNCIL PURSUANT TO BEING SELECTED BY A NOMINATING COMMITTEE. THE DELEGATES AND THE CONFERENCE OF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS (CAO) ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF EACH BODY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE CAO ELECTS ITS CHAIRS; THE PRESIDENT NAME THE CHAIR OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE DELEGATES FROM AMONG THE COMMITTEE'S MEMBERS.
PART VI - SECTION B and SECTION C 11A, 12C, 15A, 15B AND 19 LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY MANAGEMENT, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF OUR EXTERNAL AUDITORS. ONCE A FINAL DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS RECEIVED FROM THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS, THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, VICE PRESIDENT AND PRESIDENT REVIEW IT AND FORWARD TO EACH MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND APPROVALS PRIOR TO ITS FILING. LINE 12C THE COUNCIL HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WHICH IS SIGNED ANNUALLY BY EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY REMINDS ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF THE POLICY AND REQUESTS THAT MEMBERS UPDATE ANY AND ALL NOTIFICATIONS OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. UPON HIRING, ALL EMPLOYESS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE EMPLOYEE MANUAL, CONTAINING THE STAFF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. LINE 15A AND 15B THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES ANY REVISION OF EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION. WHEN CONSIDERING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND TOP MANAGEMENT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS REPORTS OF NATIONAL SALARY SURVEYS OF NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH INCLUDE SPECIFIC DATA RELATING TO THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA. WHEN CONSIDERING COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS COMPENSATION PAID TO CEO'S OF SPECIFIC NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS DEEMED COMPARABLE TO THE COUNCIL IN RELATION TO SIMILAR MISSIONS, SCOPE AND SIZE. LINE 19 IT IS THE POLICY OF THE COUNCIL TO MAKE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. COPIES OF ITS MOST RECENT AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE. THE COUNCIL'S BYLAWS AND CONSTITUTION ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES'S WEBSITE ( WWW.ACLS.ORG). OTHER GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, SUCH AS ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ETC. ARE NOT AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. HOWEVER, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST COPIES FROM THE COUNCIL.
PART XI, LINE 9 Reconciliation of Net Assets Pension related changes other than periodic costs $205,290
EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE   EXTENSIONS OF TIME TO FILE THE FORMS' 990 WERE ELECTRONICALLY FILED.
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