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
PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
22-3432160
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) 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.") ....
1,373,285
901,920
1,487,956
766,080
806,490
5,335,731
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
1,373,285
901,920
1,487,956
766,080
806,490
5,335,731
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)..
930,749
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
4,404,982
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..
1,373,285
901,920
1,487,956
766,080
806,490
5,335,731
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
34,440
29,354
5,153
2,663
1,419
73,029
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.)..
16,217
16,217
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
5,424,977
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
1,066,953
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
81.200 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
75.380 %
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
.....................................................
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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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS PROJECT INC
Employer identification number
22-3432160
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FIRST ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A
IN ADDITION, STAFF DELIVERED CUSTOMIZED DIALOGUE FACILITATION TRAININGS AT 7 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; THEY ALSO OFFERED INTRODUCTORY WORKSHOPS TO REFLECTIVE STRUCTURED DIALOGUE IN ISTANBUL TO MEDIATORS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD, AS WELL AS TO NIGERIAN JUDGES, AND IRAQI ETHNIC AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS. FIELDWORK: PCP WORKS WITH INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES TO BUILD TRUST, DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS AND PROMOTE EFFECTIVE COLLABORATION THROUGH DIALOGUE DESIGN AND FACILITATION; MEETING DESIGN AND FACILITATION; COACHING AND CONSULTATION; AND TRAINING AND MODEL CREATION INTERNATIONALLY. PCP BEGAN WORK ON A FIVE-YEAR PARTNERSHIP WITH UMASS BOSTON AND THE INTERFAITH MEDIATION CENTRE IN KADUNA, NIGERIA TO STRENGTHEN COEXISTENCE BETWEEN CHRISTIAN AND MUSLIM RELIGIOUS AND NATIONAL LEADERS. THIS USAID- SPONSORED GRANT TARGETS PEACE BUILDING IN 6 NIGERIAN STATES THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED SPORADIC VIOLENCE THAT HAS RESULTED IN 20,000 DEATHS OVER THE PAST DECADE. PCP STAFF IS WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH IMC STAFF TO DEVELOP A CULTURALLY COMPETENT, INTEGRATED HYBRID DIALOGUE MODEL THAT CAN BE USED TO BUILD BONDS OF TRUST ACROSS COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN FRACTURED BY VIOLENCE. THE WORK SO FAR HAS INCLUDED TRAINING IN REFLECTIVE STRUCTURED DIALOGUE, FACILITATION AND COACHING FOR A SECOND-TIER LEADERS IMC. 2013 SAW THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND EXPANSION OF THE FAMILY DINNER PROJECT (FDP), WHICH ENCOURAGES FAMILIES TO COOK TOGETHER, EAT TOGETHER AND HAVE MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS, IN SUPPORT OF ETHICAL DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN. FDP EXPANDED ITS WEBSITE, CREATED AN ONLINE 4-WEEK PROGRAM, AND CREATED A FAMILY BREAKFAST PROGRAM, IN COLLABORATION WITH A NATIONALLY-KNOWN CEREAL BRAND. IT PRESENTED A WORKSHOP IN COLLABORATION WITH THE MAYO CLINIC ON ITS WORK. IT ALSO PILOTED AND SUCCESSFULLY DEVELOPED A TRAIN-THE-TRAINERS' MODEL FOR ITS COMMUNITY DINNERS AND PARENT WORKSHOPS AND CREATED A DO IT YOURSELF MODEL FOR SPREADING ITS WORK. FDP HAS ALSO IDENTIFIED 2 POTENTIAL PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WHO HAVE NATIONAL REACH TO REPLICATE AND EXPAND ITS OFFERINGS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR AND THE MANTLE PROJECT, PCP ENGAGED IN A PUBLIC EVENT THAT SOUGHT TO OFFER A NEW KIND OF CONVERSATION ON GUNS AND THE DEEP CIVIC DIVIDE THAT EXISTS OVER THE TOPIC. IT UTILIZED STORYTELLERS, WHO SHARED VARYING EXPERIENCES AND PERSPECTIVES ON HOW GUNS HAVE IMPACTED THEIR LIVES. AUDIENCE MEMBERS THEN ENGAGED IN SMALL GROUP CONVERSATIONS AROUND PERSONAL EXPERIENCE. THE EVENT RECEIVED MEDIA ATTENTION THROUGH THE PUBLICATION OF A SERIES SPOTLIGHT ARTICLES IN THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR. PCP DESIGNED AND FACILITATED A PROCESS THROUGH WHICH REGIONAL CLERGY AND LAY LEADERS WITHIN A DENOMINATION COULD EXPERIENCE A NEW KIND OF CONVERSATION ABOUT CONTENTIOUS ISSUES: A CONVERSATION THAT IS RESPECTFUL, ENCOURAGES CONNECTION AND BEGAN TO REPAIR DAMAGED RELATIONSHIPS. THERE WAS ALSO AN ADDITIONAL, UNIQUE GOAL OF SHARING FEEDBACK AND INFORMATION WITH HIGHER LEVEL CHURCH OFFICIALS CONCERNING THE ISSUE OF THE BLESSING OF SAME-SEX RELATIONSHIPS AND THE ORDINATION OF PARTNERED GAY OR LESBIAN PERSONS. PCP ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTED TO THE DESIGN AND FACILITATION OF KENNEDY SCHOOL OF GOVERNMENT'S INSTITUTE OF POLITICS CONFERENCE "BEYOND VOTING: NON- ELECTORAL POLITICAL ENGAGEMENT" TO WHICH EACH OF 23 COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY SENT TWO REPRESENTATIVES. PCP DESIGNED AND FACILITATED THE NEW JERSEY YMCA ALLIANCE'S FIRST GRAHAM SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY CONFERENCE. OVER 250 PEOPLE FROM Y'S AROUND THE STATE ENGAGED IN DISCUSSION AND REFLECTION ABOUT HOW TO STRENGTHEN THE COMMITMENT TO SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS. PCP CARRIED OUT A SERIES OF DIALOGUES IN EL CAJON, CA ON YOUTH GREEN ACCESS AND CULTURAL RELEVANCY. PARTICIPANTS INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES OF LOCAL SCHOOLS, PROVIDERS OF YOUTH OUTDOOR PROGRAMS, THE COMMUNITY, AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THIS WORK UTILIZED A DIALOGUE INFUSED PLANNING PROCESS, ALLOWING PARTICIPANTS TO CREATE A STRATEGIC PLAN FORWARD WITH SPECIAL ATTENTION TO BUILDING CONSTRUCTIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNICATION PATTERNS. PCP DESIGNED AND FACILITATED TWO SESSIONS AT THE WOMEN IN PUBLIC SERVICE SUMMER INSTITUTE AT BRYN MAWR COLLEGE. THE FIRST CENTERED ON CULTURE FORMATION AND NORM SETTING AND THE SECOND WAS DESIGNED TO HELP BRING DIALOGUE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES INTO THE PARTICIPANT'S UNIQUE CONTEXTS. DISSEMINATION: PCP FACILITATED A MINI-DIALOGUE AND WORKSHOP FOR PUBLIC DEFENDERS AND LEGAL AID ATTORNEYS AND OTHER ADVOCATES WHOSE WORK INVOLVES DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ISSUES. THE SESSION WAS FEATURED AT THE ANNUAL CONFERENCE OF NLADA, THE NATIONAL LEGAL AID AND DEFENDERS ASSOCIATION. THE FAMILY DINNER PROJECT PRESENTED A 20-MINUTE MAIN STAGE TALK ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF FAMILY DINNER AND FDP'S WORK IN THE COMMUNITY FOR A GROUP OF NEARLY 800 HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS FROM AROUND THE WORLD AT THE MAYO CLINIC'S ANNUAL TRANSFORM CONFERENCE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
IRS FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND CEO AND PROVIDED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE CEO'S PERFORMANCE IS EVALUATED ANNUALLY BY A TEAM OF BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDING THE BOARD CHAIR AND TWO VOLUNTEERS. COMPENSATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2006, WHEN THE CURRENT CEO WAS HIRED. AT THE TIME THE CEO WAS HIRED, THE BOARD REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE. SINCE THEN, THE ONLY INCREASE GIVEN HAS ESSENTIALLY BEEN A COST OF LIVING INCREASE CONSISITENT WITH THAT RECEIVED BY THE REST OF THE PCP STAFF.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE CEO, WHO HAS FROM TIME TO TIME MADE SALARY ADJUSTMENTS TO ENSURE THAT KEY EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION WAS COMMENSURATE WITH THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES, CONTRIBUTIONS TO PCP AND COMPARABLE TO THE SALARIES PAID TO STAFF AT SIMILAR-SIZED ORGANIZATIONS.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE PUBLIC CONVERSATIONS PROJECT MAKES ALL REQUISITE FILINGS, INCLUDING: A. FORM 990, FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AND AVAILABLE ON-LINE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG. B. FORM PC, FILED WITH THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF MASSACHUSETTS. C. ARTICLES OF ORGANIZATION AND BY-LAWS, FILED WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS. THE NAMES OF MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE AVAILABLE ON PCP'S WEBSITE.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER CONSULTANTS 84,003 28,870 83,772
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.