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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Employer identification number
52-6045043
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.") ....
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.") .
3,658,709
3,514,604
4,791,020
3,500,442
4,877,110
20,341,885
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......
2,132,358
2,265,387
1,918,115
2,026,564
1,657,916
10,000,340
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.
5,791,067
5,779,991
6,709,135
5,527,006
6,535,026
30,342,225
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
30,342,225
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...
5,791,067
5,779,991
6,709,135
5,527,006
6,535,026
30,342,225
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
326,126
333,177
419,298
509,599
442,681
2,030,881
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
326,126
333,177
419,298
509,599
442,681
2,030,881
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
69,441
41,320
17,007
20,447
148,215
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
14,547
14,547
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
6,201,181
6,154,488
7,145,440
6,057,052
6,977,707
32,535,868
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
93.258 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
93.155 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
6.242 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
6.307 %
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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TIN:
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
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Employer identification number
52-6045043
Return Reference
Explanation
page 2, part III, line 4d
SPECIAL PROJECTS Projects undertaken in cooperation with outside entities including corporations and other associations. Projects are chosen and administered according to NAfME's board approved guidelines, with the view of furthering the mission and goals of the Association. WEBSITES The NAfME websites serve as essential resources for association leadership, members in the field, and the general public. These sites include the principal Association's site, www.nafme.org; and a site for NAfME's leadership at http://executive.nafme.org. In addition, NAfME maintains weekly electronic newsletters for members and occasional electronic newsletters for subgroups including collegiate members, Tri-M Honor Society members, and members interested in advocacy. GOVERNMENT RELATIONS ADVOCACY This center is the Government realtions wing of NAfME. We LOBBY for music education at the federal level. To support that, we create resources, build coalition, educate members, and maintain an advocacy website. Most importantly, we provide support to our state music education associations as they seek to provide a comprehensive music education, taught by exemplary music educators. MUSIC IN OUR SCHOOL MONTH (MIOSM) To raise public awareness of the importance of music education, NAfME sponsors MIOSM, a public outreach program designed to support school music programs. BOOK PUBLICATIONS The publications are produced to meet member needs for teaching music, continuing education, and gaining and preserving public relations support for music education. PROMOTION NAfME's promotion program is designed to recruit and retain members, and to inform members and others of current NAfME activities. SCHOLARSHIP FUND Consists of two separately funded scholarship funds, the Harley scholarship fund, and the Kane scholarship fund. Scholarship grants are given annually to promising individuals to support music education. RESOURCE CENTERS Program established to exhibit NAfME's publications and promotional items at meetings and conventions of state affiliates and other similar groups, thereby helping distribute the essential information contained in those publications and promotional items.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990: The Form 990 is first reviewed by the Cheif Financial Officer along with the preparer (CPA Firm). The Form 990 is then reviewed by the Executive Director, and Senior Deputy Executive Director. The Form 990 is then made available to the Finance Committee for Review. The Form 990 is then made available to the National Executive Board for Review. After all reviews are completed and no changes are necessary, the Form 990 is filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
PROCESS FOR ANNUALLY MONITORING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: All board members agree to declare conflicts of interest between their personal or professional life and their position on the board, avoid using their Board membership or NAfMEs staff, services, equipment, resources, or property for their personal advantage or that of their friends, relatives or other third parties, and abstain from voting or discussion when appropriate, all in accordance with NAfMEs conflict of interest policy. PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING AND ENFORCING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: The board of directors ARE responsible for self-governance including the investigation of any claims of misconduct made about a director and disciplinary action for any claims of misconduct found to be valid. The board may modify these procedures for reviewing board member conduct from time to time. All members of the board consent to the implementation of the then current procedures if any claims of misconduct are made against them. 1) Complaints: Complaints about any officer or director may be made to the president or any other officer or director of NAfME. Anyone receiving a complaint shall promptly forward it to the President for investigation. Complaints about the president shall be promptly forwarded to the Immediate Past President or, in the absence of the Immediate Past President, to any other Past President on the board. 2) Confidentiality: All complaints of misconduct will be kept confidential except to the extent necessary to conduct a thorough investigation. 3) Material Violation: A material violation of the Code of Conduct is one that results in material harm to NAfME or its affiliates. 4) Retaliation Prohibited: Direct or indirect retaliation of any kind by NAfME or its officers, directors, employees, members, or agents against any individual who makes, initiates or is involved in the making of a complaint is strictly prohibited. This prohibition on retaliation shall be strictly enforced by the board. Complaints made with knowledge that they are false are strictly prohibited. This prohibition on the making of knowingly false complaints shall be strictly enforced by the board. 5) Initial Determination: Upon receipt and preliminary review of each complaint, the president may conclude, in the presidents sole discretion, that the complaint: (a) contains factually unreliable or insufficient information, or (b) is patently frivolous or trivial. In such cases, the president may determine the at the complaint does not constitute a potentially actionable complaint that would justify bringing it before the committee for determination of whether there has been a material violation of the Code of Conduct. If so, such complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice by the president, and the president shall provide written notice to the person who submitted the complaint of its disposition. All such preliminary dispositions of complaints by the president shall be immediately reported in writing to all members of the committee. 6) Notice of Investigation: If a complaint is deemed by the president on a preliminary basis to be a potentially actionable complaint, the president shall provide a written notice to the director whose conduct has been called into question, advising the director that an investigation is being initiated. The president shall also provide written notice to the person who submitted the complaint that the complaint is being reviewed by the committee. 7) Review of Complaint: For each complaint that the president believes is potentially actionable, the president shall authorize an investigation into its specific facts or circumstances to whatever extent is necessary in order to clarify, expand or corroborate the information provided in the complaint and in order to assist the committee in determining whether charges should be brought against the director. The committee may be assisted by NAfME staff, legal counsel and outside experts, as needed, so long as all persons involved in the investigation agree to maintain the complete confidentiality of the investigation. The committee or its agents may contact the person who submitted the complaint, the director who is the subject of the charge, or any other persons who may have knowledge of the facts and circumstances surrounding the complaint. 8) Committee Determination: The committee shall either dismiss the complaint with prejudice or prepare written charges against the director. Written charges shall explain the alleged conduct and explain why the conduct constitutes grounds for disciplinary action. The committee shall also produce a written report with the results of its investigation. The person who made the complaint shall be notified of the committees determination but shall not be provided with a copy of any written charges or the report. The director in question shall be notified of the committees determination. Copies of written charges and the committees report shall be provided to the president, the committee members, and the director against whom the charges were filed. 9) Hearing: If the committee recommends charges be brought, it shall hold a hearing, in person, by telephone or video conference. The president shall present the committees report with the assistance of NAfMEs legal counsel. The charged director may present a defense and may be represented by legal counsel, at his or her own expense. The president shall determine the rules of evidence that shall apply to the hearing and may limit the presentation of oral or written testimony by witnesses. The charged director may waive the right to a hearing in which case the committee may deliberate based on its report. 10) Determination of Violation: Upon completion of its investigation and the hearing, the committee shall determine by majority vote, upon a preponderance of the evidence, whether or not there has been a violation of the Code of Conduct and whether the board should impose sanctions. If the committee finds there has been a violation, the committee shall recommend an appropriate sanction. The committees written recommendation shall be presented to the board. 11) Imposition of Sanctions: The board shall determine, by majority vote, the appropriate sanction to be imposed on any director found to have violated the NAfME Code of Conduct. Sanctions may include a written reprimand, censure, suspension from board membership for a period of time, or permanent expulsion from the board (if the Bylaws give the board the authority to remove a director). 12) Resignation: If a board member who is the subject of a complaint voluntarily resigns in writing his or her position on the board during the pendency of a complaint, the complaint shall be dismissed without prejudice and without any further action by the committee or the board. In the event of a resignation, the person who made the complaint shall be notified in writing of the fact and date of the resignation and that the board has dismissed the complaint without prejudice.
PART VI SECTION B, LINE 15
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS: The National Executive Board reviews and approves compensation of the Executive Director. Salary increase is linked to an appraisal conducted by the executive committee with input from and consultation with the National Executive Board.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
Governing documents and the conflict of interest policy are made available upon request. Annual audited financial statements and tax returns are on NAfME's website.
PART VI SECTION B, LINE 6
EXPLANATION OF CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS: NAfME has 55,000 active voting members.
PART VI SECTION B, LINE 7A AND 7B
7A - HOW MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS ELECT GOVERNING BODY: Members use an electronic voting system to govern actions. 7b - DECISIONS OF GOVERNING BODY APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR SHAREHOLDERS: Changes in NAfME bylaws requires voting by active members.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.