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
FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Employer identification number
36-2167011
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) 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.") ....
31,207,714
25,679,446
36,609,705
35,500,504
23,508,548
152,505,917
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
6,238,468
5,853,762
6,276,236
5,592,178
5,607,427
29,568,071
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
37,446,182
31,533,208
42,885,941
41,092,682
29,115,975
182,073,988
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)..
7,365,082
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
174,708,906
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..
37,446,182
31,533,208
42,885,941
41,092,682
29,115,975
182,073,988
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,006,331
3,624,304
4,024,427
4,707,156
4,300,242
22,662,460
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
660,376
723,912
734,497
705,088
611,914
3,435,787
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
814,849
584,520
464,548
266,743
2,130,660
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
210,302,895
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
118,325,637
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
83.070 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
85.980 %
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
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) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(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 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
FIELD MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
Employer identification number
36-2167011
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JAMEE C. FIELD HAS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER MARSHALL FIELD V. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER AURIE A. PENNICK HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER MARSHALL FIELD V. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER J. B. PRITZKER HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER MICHAEL W. FERRO JR. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS JOHN W. ROWE, JOHN A. CANNING JR., SUE LING GIN, RUTH ANN M. GILLIS, AND ANTHONY K. ANDERSON HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JOHN W. ROWE HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JACK M. GREENBERG. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER LINDA S. WOLF HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER JACK M. GREENBERG. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBERS JOHN W. ROWE, JACK M. GREENBERG, AND JUDY GREFFIN HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEMBER NEIL S. NOVICH HAS A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH FORMER PRESIDENT EMERITUS JOHN W. MCCARTER JR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE COMPLETED FORM 990. A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. A FULL COPY OF THE 990 IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT OR TO CONTACT THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE MUSEUM'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS A CONDITION OF THEIR SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE LOGGED WITH AND MONITORED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES AND DISCUSSIONS REGARDING THE CEO'S SALARY ARE HELD IN EXECUTIVE SESSION. THE CURRENT CEO'S BASE SALARY WAS INITIALLY DETERMINED AFTER CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM USED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE DOCUMENTED VIA EXECUTED EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSIDERS CHANGES TO THE CEO'S COMPENSATION, SUCH AS INCREASES OR BONUSES, AS APPROPRIATE. THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER CONDUCTS SALARY ANALYSIS OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES WITH APPROVAL BY THE CEO AS NEEDED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE MUSEUM'S FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS UPON REQUEST. THE MUSEUM'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES OR THROUGH REQUEST AT THE MUSUEM'S PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION (AND AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION).
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN (D) - REPORTABLE COMPENSATION
JOHN W. MCCARTER JR'S 2013 W-2 COMPENSATION INCLUDES $536,334 OF PREVIOUSLY ACCRUED COMPENSATION. PER THE RETIRING CEO & PRESIDENT'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, A PAID SABBATICAL APPROVED BY THE MUSEUM'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES STARTED ON 10/1/2012. THIS EXPENSE WAS FULLY ACCRUED AS OF 12/31/2011 AND REPORTED AS DEFERRED COMPENSATION IN THE PRIOR 990S. THIS SABBATICAL IS IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIRING CEO & PRESIDENT'S 16 YEARS OF SERVICE AND EXTENSIVE LEADERSHIP AND COMMITMENT TO THE MUSEUM.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH, CONSERVATION, AND EXHIBITION DESIGN FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,057,103. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 439,629. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 459,331. TOTAL EXPENSES 7,956,063.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION-RELATED CHANGES OTHER THAN NET PERIODIC PENSION COST 4,707,663.
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