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
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Employer identification number
53-0196644
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
................................................
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
.....................................................
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.") .
2,061,177
2,679,564
1,799,459
1,242,022
2,982,555
10,764,777
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......
506,357
897,728
414,306
915,107
617,265
3,350,763
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.
2,567,534
3,577,292
2,213,765
2,157,129
3,599,820
14,115,540
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
1,074,000
750,000
1,302,041
832,797
1,400,032
5,358,870
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
1,074,000
750,000
1,302,041
832,797
1,400,032
5,358,870
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
8,756,670
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...
2,567,534
3,577,292
2,213,765
2,157,129
3,599,820
14,115,540
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
324,504
356,888
390,802
370,428
111,929
1,554,551
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
324,504
356,888
390,802
370,428
111,929
1,554,551
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.)
..
64,190
5,920
30,203
100,318
4,438
205,069
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,956,228
3,940,100
2,634,770
2,627,875
3,716,187
15,875,160
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
55.160 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
59.570 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
9.790 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
12.050 %
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL ASSOCIATION FOR THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING
Employer identification number
53-0196644
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 2B:
THE ORGANIZATION'S EMPLOYEES ARE CONTRACTED THROUGH INSPERITY WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR FILING ALL RELATED EMPLOYMENT TAX FORMS, INCLUDING THE W3.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
AG BELL USES ITS MEMBERSHIP DUES IN ORDER TO CONTINUE TO HELP FAMILIES, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS AND EDUCATION PROFESSIONALS UNDERSTAND CHILDHOOD HEARING LOSS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND INTERVENTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
NOMINATION, ELECTION, TERM, AND QUALIFICATIONS. THE GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE SHALL NOMINATE UP TO TWELVE (12) DIRECTOR SEATS. THE CORPORATION'S GENERAL MEMBERSHIP SHALL NOMINATE UP TO THREE (3) DIRECTOR SEATS, PURSUANT TO ANY PROCEDURES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD AND/OR THE GOVERNANCE AND HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE. THREE (3) DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE CORPORATION'S VOTING MEMBERS AT AN ANNUAL MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT, OR BY REGULAR U.S. MAIL BALLOT, FAX BALLOT, ELECTRONIC BALLOT, OR ANY OTHER METHOD OF VOTING PERMITTED BY THE ACT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OF ARTICLE IV. THE REMAINING DIRECTORS SHALL BE ELECTED BY THE BOARD AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING AT WHICH A QUORUM IS PRESENT. THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, AND IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT BY VIRTUE OF THEIR OFFICE SHALL SERVE ON THE BOARD, EVEN IF THEIR ELECTED SEAT HAS EXPIRED, WHICH SHALL COUNT AGAINST THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY VIRTUE OF HIS OR HER OFFICE SHALL SERVE AS A NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD, WHICH SHALL NOT COUNT AGAINST THE TOTAL NUMBER OF DIRECTORS. EACH DIRECTOR SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR A THREE (3)-YEAR TERM; PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT DIRECTORS SHALL SERVE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSORS HAVE BEEN DULY ELECTED AND HAVE QUALIFIED. THERE SHALL BE A NINE (9)-YEAR LIMIT (COMPRISED OF THREE (3) TERMS OF THREE (3) YEARS EACH) ON THE NUMBER OF CONSECUTIVE TERMS THAT A DIRECTOR MAY SERVE, PROVIDED, HOWEVER, THAT IF A DIRECTOR WAS PREVIOUSLY APPOINTED BY THE BOARD TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE BOARD, SUCH SERVICE IN FILLING THE VACANCY SHALL NOT BE COUNTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE NINE (9)-YEAR CONSECUTIVE TERM LIMIT; AND PROVIDED FURTHER THAT THIS NINE (9)-YEAR CONSECUTIVE TERM LIMIT SHALL NOT APPLY WITH RESPECT TO OFFICER TERMS. THE TERMS OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE STAGGERED, SO AS TO NOT ALL EXPIRE AT THE SAME TIME, TO THE EXTENT AND AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. TO THIS END, THE TERM(S) OF ONE (1) OR MORE DIRECTORS MAY BE EXTENDED OR ABBREVIATED, TO THE EXTENT AND AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD. DIRECTORS NEED NOT BE RESIDENTS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL BE MANAGED BY ITS BOARD. IT SHALL BE THE BOARD'S DUTY TO CARRY OUT THE OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION, AND TO THIS END THE BOARD MAY EXERCISE ALL POWERS OF THE CORPORATION. THE BOARD SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE RESTRICTIONS AND OBLIGATIONS SET FORTH BY LAW AND IN THE CORPORATION'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS. THE BOARD SHALL REPORT ANNUALLY TO THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE PROGRESS OF THE CORPORATION IN FULFILLING ITS PURPOSES AND ON THE FINANCES OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT PROVIDE A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE IT IS FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IN ALL INSTANCES, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CORPORATION SHOULD AVOID ALL ACTIONS INVOLVING MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH THE CORPORATION. FROM TIME TO TIME, AS NECESSARY, THE BOARD MAY DEVELOP POLICY GUIDELINES TO HELP ENSURE THE AVOIDANCE OF ANY SUCH MATERIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. NO CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION WHICH MAY RESULT IN A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL BENEFIT TO ONE OF MORE THE CORPORATION'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, OR EMPLOYEES SHALL BE VOID OR VOIDABLE SOLELY FOR THIS REASON, IF: (1) THE MATERIAL FACTS OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S OR INDIVIDUALS' RELATIONSHIP OR INTEREST IN THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION ARE DISCLOSED OR ARE KNOWN TO THE BOARD, AND THE BOARD EXPLICITLY REVIEWS THE MATTER WITH THE CONCERNED INDIVIDUAL OR INDIVIDUALS ABSENT WHILE THAT MATTER IS BEING DISCUSSED; AND (2) THE BOARD IN GOOD FAITH AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IN ADVANCE BY THE AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS OR MEMBERS, EVEN THOUGH THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS OR MEMBERS MAY CONSTITUTE LESS THAN A QUORUM; AND (3) THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION IS FAIR TO THE CORPORATION AS OF THE TIME IT IS AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED BY THE BOARD. INTERESTED DIRECTORS, OFFICERS OR OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS SHALL RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM BOARD MEETINGS DURING BOTH DISCUSSION AND VOTING IN CONNECTION WITH POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SITUATIONS. AN INTERESTED INDIVIDUAL MAY, HOWEVER, ANSWER QUESTIONS IF HE OR SHE OTHERWISE RECUSES HIMSELF OR HERSELF. INTERESTED DIRECTORS MAY BE COUNTED IN DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OF A QUORUM AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD AT WHICH THE BOARD AUTHORIZES THE CONTRACT OR TRANSACTION AT ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
AG BELL REQUESTS A COMPENSATION REPORT FROM INSPERITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE COMPANY MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE VIA WEBSITE, AND ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTING FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 343,978. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 280,940. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 12,980. TOTAL EXPENSES 637,898.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT INTEREST TRUST 41,024.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.