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. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES SAILING ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
13-1671529
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
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—2012.
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—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
5,526,552
5,179,062
5,914,789
6,065,986
2,007,278
24,693,667
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......
1,931,048
2,258,993
2,120,057
2,192,871
6,657,930
15,160,899
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.
7,457,600
7,438,055
8,034,846
8,258,857
8,665,208
39,854,566
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
74,308
74,308
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.
267,117
267,117
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
74,308
267,117
341,425
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
39,513,141
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
7,457,600
7,438,055
8,034,846
8,258,857
8,665,208
39,854,566
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
108,125
100,021
108,605
97,727
71,935
486,413
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
108,125
100,021
108,605
97,727
71,935
486,413
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
9,618
6,936
1,539
18,093
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
4,896
7,751
43,696
55,240
56,373
167,956
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
7,580,239
7,552,763
8,188,686
8,411,824
8,793,516
40,527,028
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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.500 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.790 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.200 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.550 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
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—2012.
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) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
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) 2013
Additional Data
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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.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
UNITED STATES SAILING ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
13-1671529
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT FORM 990 IS PROVIDED BY US SAILING'S EXTERNAL AUDITORS FOR REVIEW AND ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS. ANY ADJUSTMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE. THE FINAL DRAFT FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW BEFORE PRESENTATION TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SENDING TO THE IRS. ANY COMMENTS OR QUESTIONS FROM THE COMMITTEE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, OR BOARD ARE ADDRESSED. IF THERE ARE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT THE INFORMATION PRESENTED, THESE ITEMS ARE REVIEWED AND UPDATED AS NECESSARY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH YEAR THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE PEOPLE ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND SIGN A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT THEY UNDERSTAND THE POLICY AND HAVE REPORTED ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS DURING THE PAST YEAR IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY AND WILL REPORT ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS DURING THE COMING YEAR. ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE EVALUATED BY THE BOARD TO DETERMINE IF A CONFLICT ACTUALLY EXISTS. IN THOSE INSTANCES WHERE THE POTENTIAL TRANSACTION IS A CONFLICT, THE BOARD EXAMINES THE TRANSACTION AND A VOTE IS TAKEN (WITH THOSE INVOLVED RECUSING THEMSELVES) AS TO WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION WILL ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE ASSOCIATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVES FOR SPORT (ACES) SALARY SURVEY AND OTHER APPROPRIATE SALARY SURVEYS BEFORE MAKING A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEWS THE SALARY SURVEY FROM OTHER SPORT NGB'S TO HELP IN DETERMINING APPROPRIATE SALARY LEVELS FOR KEY EMPLOYEEE AT US SAILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18
FORM 1023 IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BECAUSE IT WAS FILED IN 1941. PER CONGRESSIONAL DIRECTIVE, ALL SUCH DOCUMENTATION PRIOR TO JULY 15, 1987 WAS DESTROYED AND IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
US SAILING MAKES ITS BY-LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND BOARD MINUTES AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE ALONG WITH AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 FOR THE CURRENT AND TWO PRIOR YEARS. THESE DOCUMENTS ARE FOUND IN THE "ABOUT US" SECTION.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
TEMPORARY SERVICES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 4,262. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 473. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 4,735. PAYROLL FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,033. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 1,551. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 243. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,827. CONSULTING FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 280,506. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 13,527. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 14,575. TOTAL EXPENSES 308,608. COACHING FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 222,476. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 222,476. INSTRUCTOR FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 201,750. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 201,750. CHARTER FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 93,370. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 93,370. DESIGN FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,863. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 500. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,363. REGISTRATION FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,104. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,104. PHOTOGRAPHY FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 25,832. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 25,832. PROFESSIONAL FEES : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 154,997. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES -150. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -54. TOTAL EXPENSES 154,793. PROFESSIONAL FEES - INDIRECT : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1. TOTAL EXPENSES 20.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
VALUE OF CONTRIBUTED SERVICES INCLUDED IN INVENTORY 13,174.
SCHEDULE A, PART III SECTION A
DURING 2013, THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED THE PRESENTATION OF THE EXCHANGE PORTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES AND SPONSORSHIP REVENUE TO LINE 2 AS COMPARED THE PRESENTATION IN PRIOR YEARS OF WHICH WAS INCLUDED IN LINE 1. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT ADJUST THE PRIOR YEAR PRESENTATIONS AS THE CHANGE WOULD NOT IMPACT THE COMPUTATION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT PERCENTAGE.
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