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
THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
04-6111707
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?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of 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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
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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.") .
4,632,608
4,726,777
5,042,859
5,271,557
5,644,444
25,318,245
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......
4,773,363
5,871,635
5,469,975
7,225,315
7,540,936
30,881,224
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
9,405,971
10,598,412
10,512,834
12,496,872
13,185,380
56,199,469
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
3,781,000
3,963,500
4,311,148
4,429,000
4,671,000
21,155,648
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.
189,864
68,867
143,217
49,988
39,415
491,351
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
3,970,864
4,032,367
4,454,365
4,478,988
4,710,415
21,646,999
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
34,552,470
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...
9,405,971
10,598,412
10,512,834
12,496,872
13,185,380
56,199,469
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
100,758
14,838
713,280
4,310
7,152
840,338
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
100,758
14,838
713,280
4,310
7,152
840,338
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
9,506,729
10,613,250
11,226,114
12,501,182
13,192,532
57,039,807
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
60.576 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
58.990 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.473 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.037 %
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
.....
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
04-6111707
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1:
THE PROMOTION OF THE COMMON GOOD AND HEALTH AND WELFARE OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO IMPROVE ITS PHYSICAL CONDITION BY THE PROMOTION AND REGULATION OF AMATEUR SPORTS COMPETITION, WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON THE SPONSORSHIP OF LONG DISTANCE RUNNING EVENTS (ESPECIALLY THE ANNUAL B.A.A. MARATHON) AND OF TRACK AND FIELD TEAMS AND MEETS AND SIMILAR ATHLETIC EXERCISES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6 & 7A:
THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION HAS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS CONSISTING OF 134 MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS' PRIMARY DUTY IS TO ANNUALLY ELECT THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 11B:
THE FORM IS PREPARED BY THE BOSTON ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION'S OUTSIDE TAX ADVISORS. A COMPLETE DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (MADE UP OF THE TREASURER AND THREE BOARD OF GOVERNORS) AND THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. THE FORM 990 IS THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF GOVERNORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 12A, B, & C:
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS FOLLOWS IS: IN CASES OF A CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT BY A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THEY WILL DISCLOSE SUCH CONFLICT PRIOR TO TAKING ANY ACTION THAT MIGHT BE INFLUENCED OR APPEAR TO BE INFLUENCED BY IT. ONCE THAT DISCLOSURE HAS BEEN MADE KNOWN, THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS OR WHETHER THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SUCH CONFLICT. THE BOARD SHALL NOT ENTER INTO CONTRACTS WITH (1) GOVERNORS, (2) DIRECTORS OF RELATED ORGANIZATIONS OR (3) ORGANIZATIONS WITH WHICH A GOVERNOR HAS A MATERIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST UNLESS (A) THAT INTEREST IS DISCLOSED OR KNOWN TO THE BOARD (B) THE BOARD APPROVES, AUTHORIZES OR RATIFIES THE ACTION IN GOOD FAITH (C) THE APPROVAL IS BY A MAJORITY OF THE DIRECTORS (NOT COUNTING THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR) (D) A QUORUM OF THE BOARD IS PRESENT (NOT COUNTING THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR). IN SUCH CASES THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR MAY BE PRESENT AT THE RELATED MEETING TO ANSWER QUESTIONS ABOUT THE FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP BUT MAY NOT VOTE OR ADVOCATE FOR THE ACTION TO BE TAKEN. IF A VOTE IS TAKEN, THE INTERESTED GOVERNOR LEAVES THE ROOM. THE MINUTES SHALL CLEARLY REFLECT THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN MET.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15:
THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS IS DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE EACH YEAR. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE USES COMPARABLE DATA. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEASURES THE SUCCESS OF THE ORGANIZATION FOR THE CURRENT YEAR VERSUS THE OBJECTIVES AND GOALS FOR THE YEAR. ONCE THE COMMITTEE DETERMINES AN APPROPRIATE SALARY FOR ALL OFFICERS, IT BRINGS IT TO THE FULL BOARD FOR RATIFICATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19:
AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL AND THE OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OR BYLAWS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, COLUMN (D):
FUNDRAISING EXPENDITURES ARE ASSOCIATED WITH THE CREATION OF LONG-TERM SPONSORSHIP RELATIONSHIPS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS: OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS: DONATED SERVICES TREATED AS REVENUE ($ 375,932)
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TV PRODUCTION TOTAL EXPENSES:351272 PROGRAM SERVICES:351272
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:PRE/POST-RACE EVENTS TOTAL EXPENSES:263327 PROGRAM SERVICES:263327
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:EQUIPMENT RENTALS TOTAL EXPENSES:201738 PROGRAM SERVICES:201738
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:RUNNER SUPPLIES TOTAL EXPENSES:167363 PROGRAM SERVICES:167363
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:WORLD MARATHON MAJORS TOTAL EXPENSES:163795 PROGRAM SERVICES:163795
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:TROPHIES AND MEDALS TOTAL EXPENSES:143518 PROGRAM SERVICES:143518
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:VOLUNTEER EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:109358 PROGRAM SERVICES:109358
OTHER EXPENSES
FORM 990 PART IX
DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL EXPENSES:469974 PROGRAM SERVICES:375979 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:93995
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