Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BUDGET OFFICERS
Employer identification number
52-1625594
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
1,197,921
1,256,208
1,616,444
1,672,559
1,680,700
7,423,832
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
1,197,921
1,256,208
1,616,444
1,672,559
1,680,700
7,423,832
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)..
171,995
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
7,251,837
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
1,197,921
1,256,208
1,616,444
1,672,559
1,680,700
7,423,832
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
74,172
48,085
91,041
86,564
100,068
399,930
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
16,207
14,295
30,502
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
7,854,264
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
298,294
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
92.330 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
92.410 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2011.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF STATE BUDGET OFFICERS
Employer identification number
52-1625594
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
TO ENCOURAGE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN STATE BUDGETING, EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND PROMOTE COOPERATION TOWARD MORE EFFECTIVE BUDGET PREPARATION AND MANAGEMENT, AND ATTAIN GREATER EFFICIENCY AND ECONOMY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THROUGH IMPROVED TECHNIQUES OF ALLOCATING AND MANAGING AVAILABLE RESOURCES.
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
OTHER STATES. NASBO COMPILES AND PUBLISHES THE BI-ANNUAL FISCAL SURVEY OF THE STATES, THE ANNUAL STATE EXPENDITURE REPORT, AND OTHER REPORTS SUCH AS UPDATES TO BUDGET PROCESSES IN THE STATES AND A REPORT ON HIGHER EDUCATION FINANCING. MEETINGS AND TRAININGS: TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ARE OFFERED FOR MEMBERS IN A VARIETY OF VENUES. FOR EXAMPLE, FOR OVER FORTY YEARS NASBO HAS OFFERED A WELL REGARDED TRAINING PROGRAM FOR NEW ANALYSTS. NASBO ALSO HOLDS SEVERAL MEETINGS A YEAR TO GIVE BUDGET OFFICERS THE CHANCE TO INTERACT WITH THEIR COLLEAGUES. AT THE MEETINGS, BUDGET OFFICERS SHARE TIPS AND INFORMATION AS WELL AS HAVE A CHANCE TO HEAR FROM NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS AND NETWORK WITH COLLEAGUES ON VARIOUS BUDGETING PRACTICES. PRESS CLIPS SERVICE: EVERY THURSDAY BUDGET OFFICERS AND ANALYSTS RECEIVE A WEEKLY E-MAIL OF PRESS CLIPS COVERING TOP BUDGET STORIES IN THE STATES - COMPILED BY NASBO STAFF. HEALTH CARE ISSUES UPDATE: BEGINNING IN 2009, EVERY THURSDAY NASBO MEMBERS RECEIVE AN UPDATE ON THE HEALTH CARE ISSUES THAT ARE MOST SIGNIFICANT FOR STATE BUDGETS. UP-TO-DATE NASBO "NEWS FLASH NASBO IS MONITORING STATE FISCAL CONDITIONS, GOVERNORS' PROPOSALS AND PRESS ACCOUNTS TO KEEP MEMBERS UP-TO-DATE ON STATE BUDGET AND REVENUE OUTLOOKS. ISSUE BRIEFS: NASBO PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH IN-DEPTH ISSUE SUMMARIES ON TOPICS OF CRITICAL INTEREST TO STATE BUDGET OFFICERS. RECENT ISSUE BRIEFS HAVE COVERED STATE FISCAL CONDITIONS, STATE BALLOT INITIATIVES, MUNICIPAL BONDS AND PUBLIC PENSIONS. CONFERENCE CALLS & WEBINARS: SINCE MEMBERS CANNOT ALWAYS TRAVEL TO HEAR NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED SPEAKERS, NASBO CONDUCTS FREQUENT CONFERENCE CALLS AND WEBINARS ON TOPICS IMPORTANT TO MEMBERS. NASBO CONFERENCE CALLS PROVIDE TIMELY UPDATES FOR MEMBERS ON CRITICAL ISSUES LIKE MEDICAID, THE FEDERAL BUDGET, AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS: NASBO STAFF ARE FREQUENTLY ASKED TO PRESENT TO NATIONAL CONFERENCES TO PROVIDE INSIGHT ON STATE BUDGET CONDITIONS. WEBSITE UPGRADES: NASBO CONTINUED TO WORK ON THE ASSOCIATION'S WEBSITE TO EXPAND OUR ABILITY TO SERVE AND COMMUNICATE WITH OUR MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC. MANAGING WHICH ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS REGISTERED USERS RECEIVE, REGISTERING FOR MEETINGS, AND REACHING OUT TO OTHER NASBO MEMBERS AND AFFILIATES IS NOW EASIER THAN EVER. NEW UP-TO-THE-MINUTE NEWS FEEDS FEATURE THE MOST CURRENT NEWS ABOUT STATE BUDGETING AND NASBO, PUTTING THIS IMPORTANT INFORMATION RIGHT AT USER'S FINGERTIPS. QUICK TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE: WE OFTEN RECEIVE CALLS AND E-MAILS FROM BUDGET OFFICERS AND BUDGET ANALYSTS IN THE STATES ASKING A SPECIFIC QUESTION FOR WHICH THEY NEED A FAIRLY QUICK ANSWER. MEMBERS FREQUENTLY SEEK ASSISTANCE FROM NASBO STAFF FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PRACTICES IN OTHER STATES OR SPECIFIC INFORMATION ABOUT FEDERAL ACTIONS. NASBO ALSO HAD PRODUCED VIDEOS TO HELP EXPLAIN BUDGET ISSUES.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
NEW ANALYSTS.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ELECT THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, TWO MEMBERS-AT- LARGE, AND FOUR REGIONAL DIRECTORS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
CHANGES TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION OR BY-LAWS ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
THE IRS FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ASSISTANT CONTROLLER OF NATIONAL GOVERNORS ASSOCIATION. IT IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE EXECTUIVE DIRECTOR OF NASBO,WHO ALSO SERVES AS THE ORGANIZATION'S SECRETARY/TREASURER.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT OCCURS. IN ADDITION, NASBO REQUIRES OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS TO CERTIFY THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE NASBO EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ANNUALLY EVALUATING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE NASBO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND SETS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, LED BY THE PRESIDENT, MAKES THE INITIAL RECOMMENDATION TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AS TO COMPENSATION LEVEL AFTER REVIEWING PERFORMANCE AND ALSO DATA OF COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN A FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITION AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FORM 990, PART XI
LINE 5 REPRESENTS UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS
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