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
American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches
Employer identification number
53-0196605
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) 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.") ....
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
1,133,413,010
4,742,522,673
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
1,133,413,010
4,742,522,673
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,742,522,673
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..
715,911,223
1,138,134,583
1,013,873,120
741,190,737
1,133,413,010
4,742,522,673
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
64,088,523
66,294,890
49,645,488
46,546,564
44,935,982
271,511,447
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
2,613,020
2,378,528
984,755
5,976,303
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
7,554,402
18,712,251
15,603,329
12,064,041
10,107,683
64,041,706
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,084,052,129
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
11,747,515,934
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
93.282 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
91.970 %
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
................................................
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) 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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
.....
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Page 4
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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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American National Red Cross & Its Constituent Chapters and Branches
Employer identification number
53-0196605
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE
4A. BIOMEDICAL SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS, TESTS, AND DISTRIBUTES AROUND 40% OF THE NATION'S BLOOD AND BLOOD COMPONENTS AND OPERATES 36 REGIONAL BLOOD SERVICE CENTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTED NEARLY 5.7 MILLION PRODUCTIVE UNITS OF BLOOD FROM ROUGHLY 3.3 MILLION DONORS AND SUPPLIED 2,700 HOSPITALS AND OTHER FACILITIES WITH BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS FOR TRANSFUSION. 4B. DOMESTIC DISASTER SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION RESPONDED TO 18 EXTREME LARGE-SCALE DISASTERS IN FISCAL YEAR 2013 INCLUDING: THE TORNADO IN MOORE, OKLAHOMA, WILDFIRES AND FLOODS IN COLORADO, A PLANT EXPLOSION IN WEST, TEXAS, THE BOSTON MARATHON BOMBING, AS WELL AS WILDFIRES IN SEVERAL WESTERN STATES AND TORNADOES IN THE MIDWEST AND SOUTHEAST. IN ADDITION TO THOSE RESPONSES THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS ONGOING SANDY RECOVERY OPERATIONS IN NEW YORK, NEW JERSEY AND OTHER STATES. THROUGH ITS NETWORK OF 514 CHAPTERS IN ALL 50 STATES, AS WELL AS OFFSHORE U.S. TERRITORIES IN THE CARIBBEAN AND PACIFIC, THE RED CROSS RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 61,000 DISASTERS LARGE AND SMALL. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED FOOD, SHELTER, BULK DISTRIBUTION ITEMS, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, HEALTH SERVICES, CRISIS INTERVENTIONS AND COMMUNITY MENTAL-HEALTH DEBRIEFINGS AND/OR OTHER RELATED EMERGENCY CARE TO PERSONS IN NEED. FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES AFFECTED BY DISASTERS, THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BEGAN WITH SAFE SHELTER AND CONTINUED WITH SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES RECOVERING FROM DISASTERS. THE RED CROSS VOLUNTEER CONNECTION SYSTEM IS USED TO MANAGE ITS TRAINED WORKFORCE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, THE NUMBER OF TRAINED AND REGISTERED DISASTER VOLUNTEERS WAS APPROXIMATELY 100,000. CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TRAINED THOUSANDS MORE TO PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS' BUILDS A "CULTURE OF PREPARDNESS" BY ENCOURAGING AMERICANS TO TAKE ACTION TO ADOPT SPECIFIC PREPARDNESS BEHAVIORS. 4C. INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES: THE ORGANIZATION HELPS VULNERABLE PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD, PREVENT, PREPARE FOR, RESPOND TO AND RECOVER FROM DISASTERS, COMPLEX HUMANITARIAN EMERGENCIES, AND LIFE-THREATENING HEALTH CONDITIONS THROUGH GLOBAL INITIATIVES AND COMMUNITY-BASED PROGRAMS. WITH A FOCUS ON DISEASE PREVENTION ON A MASS-SCALE, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES RAPID, EFFECTIVE, AND LARGE-SCALE HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. TO ACHIEVE OUR GOALS, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS WITH OUR PARTNERS IN THE INTERNATIONAL RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT MOVEMENT AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES TO BUILD LOCAL CAPACITIES, MOBILIZE AND EMPOWER COMMUNITIES, AND ESTABLISH PARTNERSHIPS. 4D. HEALTH & SAFETY SERVICES: AMERICAN RED CROSS HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES PROVIDES TRAINING PROGRAMS THAT HELP SAVE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES- IMPARTING HOPE AND CONFIDENCE ALONG WITH PRACTICAL SKILLS. IT IS THE PREMIER PROVIDER OF EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND PRODUCTS THAT ENABLE PEOPLE TO PREVENT, PREPARE FOR AND RESPOND TO DISASTERS AND OTHER LIFE-THREATENING EMERGENCIES. AMERICAN RED CROSS EMPLOYEES AND REGISTERED VOLUNTEERS HELP SUSTAIN AND DELIVER HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING: FIRST AID/CPR/AED (WITH AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATION (AED) INFORMATION AND SKILLS) BOTH FOR THE LICENSED PROFESSIONAL AND THE LAY RESPONDER; AQUATICS (LEARN-TO-SWIM, WATER SAFETY, LIFEGUARDING, LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT, AND AQUATIC EXAMINER FACILITY SERVICES); CAREGIVING (BABYSITTER'S TRAINING, FAMILY CAREGIVING, NURSE ASSISTANT TRAINING). 4D. COMMUNITY SERVICES: AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTERS OFFER COMMUNITY SERVICES THAT HELP PEOPLE LIVE SAFER, HEALTHIER LIVES; ALLOW FOR GREATER SELF-RELIANCE; AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SOCIETY'S MOST VULNERABLE. COUNTLESS LIVES ARE TOUCHED EACH DAY BY THESE SERVICES THAT INCLUDE: TRANSPORTATION FOR THE DISABLED; NUTRITION FOR THE ELDERLY AND HOSPITAL/NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS. 4D. SERVICE TO THE ARMED FORCES: THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MILITARY MEMBERS, VETERANS, AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES, EMERGENCY FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR THE SICK, WOUNDED AND RECOVERING AT VETERANS AND MILITARY MEDICAL FACILITIES, EDUCATION, AND OTHER VITAL SERVICES FOR U.S. MILITARY FAMILIES AROUND THE WORLD.
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 4B
FOREIGN COUNTRIES FINANCIAL ACCOUNTS
BRAZIL, KOREA, DENMARK, KAZAKHSTAN, INDONESIA, VIETNAM, PAKISTAN, HAITI, PANAMA, PERU, COLOMBIA, KENYA, TANZANIA, CHILE, BAHAMAS, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, SOUTH AFRICA AND BERMUDA.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 4, 5, 6 & 7A
LINE 4 - IN FISCAL YEAR 2013, THE AMERICAN RED CROSS BOARD OF GOVERNORS APPROVED CHANGES TO THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS (THE BYLAWS) ON MARCH 28, 2013 TO (1)CLARIFY WHEN TERM LIMITS DO AND DO NOT APPLY, AND (2) CHANGE THE NAME OF AN ADVISORY COUNCIL. LINE 5 - IN FEBRUARY 2013, THE RED CROSS DISCOVERED THAT AN EMPLOYEE OF AN AMERICAN RED CROSS CHAPTER IN TEXAS WAS FALSIFYING RECORDS. THE RED CROSS TERMINATED THE INDIVIDUAL'S EMPLOYMENT, DIRECTED AN INTERNAL AUDIT AND WORKED WITH LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION FOR ARREST WARRANTS. AS OF FEBRUARY, 2014, THE FORMER EMPLOYEE HAS NOT BEEN ARRESTED AS IT IS BELIEVED THAT HE FLED THE COUNTRY. THROUGH THE SUMMER OF 2013, THE RED CROSS COOPERATED FULLY WITH THE INVESTIGATIONS OF THE LOCAL POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS' OFFICES, AND IN LATE SUMMER THE RED CROSS ENGAGED THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT FORENSIC AUDITOR. THE RED CROSS CONTINUES TO WORK WITH AND SUPPORT THE INVESTIGATIONS AND THE FORENSIC AUDIT. THE ESTIMATED LOSS FROM THE FRAUDULENT ACTIVITY IS ESTIMATED TO BE ALMOST $300,000. THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS BEEN DEVELOPING A NEW CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM WHICH WILL BE DEPLOYED LATER THIS FISCAL YEAR THAT WILL INCREASE CONTROLS OVER THE ACCESS TO, AND USE OF, RECORDS. THE AUDIT AND RISK MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS IS MONITORING CONTROLS FOR THE NEW PROGRAM. THE DIVERSION OF ALMOST $300,000 IS LESS THAN 0.00008 OF TOTAL AMERICAN RED CROSS ASSETS. LINE 6 - AS DEFINED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER: "MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION IS OPEN TO ALL THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES AND ITS TERRITORIES AND POSSESSIONS, ON PAYMENT OF AN AMOUNT SPECIFIED, OR AS OTHERWISE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS." SECTION 7 OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS DESCRIBES MEMBERSHIP IN THE CORPORATION AND DEFINES MEMBERSHIP AND THE TERMINATION OF MEMBERSHIP. LINES 7A - DELEGATES OF THE CHAPTERS ELECT ALL MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY EXCEPT THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WHO IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. AS MANDATED IN THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, SECTION 4(A)(3)(B)(I): "MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OTHER THAN THE CHAIRMAN SHALL BE ELECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH SUCH PROCEDURES AS MAY BE PROVIDED IN THE BYLAWS." SECTION 7(A): "IN GENERAL. - THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CORPORATION IS THE ANNUAL MEETING OF DELEGATES OF THE CHAPTERS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 11B, 12C & 15B
LINE 11B - THE COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REVIEWED THE COMPENSATION PORTIONS OF THE IRS FORM 990 (PART VII AND SCHEDULE J) DURING A MEETING HELD ON JANUARY 27, 2014. A COPY OF THE FINAL FORM 990 WAS SUBMITTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS BEFORE IT WAS FILED WITH THE IRS. THE MANAGEMENT REVIEW PROCESS ENTAILS THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER COORDINATING THE COMPLETION OF THE IRS FORM 990 WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL AND THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT, HUMAN RESOURCES FOR FINAL REVIEW BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. LINE 12C - AS REQUIRED BY SECTION 2.3(A) OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS, ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MUST MEET INDEPENDENCE STANDARDS OUTLINED IN THE BYLAWS AND ANNUALLY REVIEW AND CERTIFY THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT. ADDITIONALLY, TO DISCLOSE AND REMEDY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED BUSINESS, FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, EVERY MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS MUST ALSO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE (THE QUESTIONNAIRE) ANNUALLY. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO EXECUTE THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND THE QUESTIONNAIRE ANNUALLY. SECTION 2.3(B) OF THE AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS FURTHER CLARIFIES THAT SERVICE BY A PERSON AS THE CHAIRMAN OR AS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER SHALL NOT DISQUALIFY SUCH PERSON FROM SERVING AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD IF THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT SUCH PERSON IS OTHERWISE INDEPENDENT. UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, THE INVESTIGATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS DEPARTMENT STAFF COLLECT THE EXECUTED QUESTIONNAIRE FORMS FROM THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE INFORMATION DISCLOSED IN THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS REVIEWED AND ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE IDENTIFIED. THEY ARE DISCUSSED WITH THE GENERAL COUNSEL WHO DETERMINE ANY NECESSARY REMEDIATION OPTIONS. DEPENDING ON THE MATTER, THE GENERAL COUNSEL OR A STAFF MEMBER FROM THE INVESTIGATIONS, COMPLIANCE AND ETHICS DEPARTMENT DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT AND REMEDIATION WITH THE MEMBER OF THE BOARD OR THE OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE, AND IF NECESSARY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO OR CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. WHERE APPROPRIATE, THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND REMEDIATION REGARDING A MEMBER OF THE BOARD ARE INCLUDED IN THE MINUTES OF THE RELEVANT BOARD COMMITTEE OR FULL BOARD MEETING. THE QUESTIONNAIRE IS ALSO INTENDED TO MONITOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON AN ONGOING BASIS. MEMBERS OF THE BOARD AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE EXPLICITLY INSTRUCTED THAT THEY HAVE A CONTINUING DUTY TO UPDATE THE QUESTIONNAIRE DURING THE COURSE OF THE YEAR TO REFLECT CHANGES IN ANY BUSINESS, FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE SAME PROCESS OF REVIEW, DISCUSSION AND FOLLOW-UP ON CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND REMEDIATION WITH THE BOARD MEMBER OR OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEE WOULD OCCUR WITH INTERIM DISCLOSURES. LINE 15B - THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS HAS DELEGATED AUTHORITY TO THE COMPENSATION AND MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (THE "COMMITTEE") OF THE BOARD TO REVIEW AND MAKE DETERMINATIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION, BENEFITS, AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS FOR THE CEO AND OTHER OFFICERS AND SENIOR EXECUTIVES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPOSED ENTIRELY OF BOARD MEMBERS WHO DO NOT HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANNUALLY, THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES A LIST OF EXECUTIVES WHO ARE OR MIGHT BE CONSIDERED "DISQUALIFIED PERSONS" PURSUANT TO INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 4958. WITH RESPECT TO THOSE PERSONS, THE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS ANNUAL REVIEW OF THEIR TOTAL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS BASED ON COMPARABLE MARKET DATA. THE COMMITTEE RETAINS AN OUTSIDE, INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO PROVIDE MARKET DATA AND REASONABLENESS OPINIONS IN APPROVING NEW SALARIES, BENEFITS AND PAYMENT OF BONUSES OR INCENTIVES FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE ALSO THEN DOCUMENTS ITS DECISIONS AS TO ANY CHANGES TO BE IMPLEMENTED IN COMPENSATION OR BENEFITS FOR THE DESIGNATED PERSONS. THE COMMITTEE UNDERTOOK THIS PROCESS FOR ALL OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REPOTED IN SCHEDULE J.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE AMERICAN RED CROSS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS INCLUDING THE CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT, CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE, AND THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE GOVERNANCE PAGE OF ITS WEBSITE, WWW.REDCROSS.ORG
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
PRIMARILY, THIS AMOUNT REPRESENTS EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT PENSION AND POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT PLAN GAINS PER PROVISION OF ASC 715 (FORMER FASB 87 AND 106) IN AMOUNT OF 247,295,396.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.