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
THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA
Employer identification number
23-1352000
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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
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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.") .
6,876,128
5,810,719
5,430,352
7,384,123
11,343,064
36,844,386
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......
3,607,442
3,693,605
3,975,761
3,757,189
3,803,301
18,837,298
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.
10,483,570
9,504,324
9,406,113
11,141,312
15,146,365
55,681,684
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
480,203
612,033
406,589
1,192,630
6,275,924
8,967,379
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.
993,097
759,206
636,948
850,111
978,870
4,218,232
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
1,473,300
1,371,239
1,043,537
2,042,741
7,254,794
13,185,611
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
42,496,073
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...
10,483,570
9,504,324
9,406,113
11,141,312
15,146,365
55,681,684
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
3,240,583
3,557,521
3,289,252
3,061,810
3,006,202
16,155,368
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
3,240,583
3,557,521
3,289,252
3,061,810
3,006,202
16,155,368
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.)
..
-8,861,428
-319,007
3,094,821
970,111
-5,115,503
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
13,724,153
4,200,417
12,376,358
17,297,943
19,122,678
66,721,549
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
63.690 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
72.540 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
24.210 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
24.410 %
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
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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, PART IV, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12: EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME: NET REALIZED INVESTMENT GAIN
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES OF PHILADELPHIA
Employer identification number
23-1352000
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ACADEMY CONSISTS OF ONE VOTING MEMBER WHICH IS DREXEL UNIVERSITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
DREXEL UNIVERSITY IS THE SOLE VOTING MEMBER AND HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT OR REMOVE AN ACADEMY TRUSTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED UNDER THE PENNSYLVANIA NON-PROFIT CORPORATION LAW OF 1988, AS AMENDED, CERTAIN CORPORATE ACTIONS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE DRAFT 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY AND REVIEWED BY THE ACADEMY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. ACTING ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL APPROVE THE FINAL VERSION AND DIRECT THE RETURN TO BE FILED. A COPY OF THE FINAL VERSION IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING AND POSTED ON THE WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL TRUSTEES AND APPROPRIATE ACADEMY STAFF REVIEW AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY EACH YEAR WHICH IS MONITORED FOR COMPLIANCE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE COMPENSATION OF THE ACADEMY'S CEO WAS RECOMMENDED BY THE ACADEMY'S SEARCH COMMITTEE WORKING WITH AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE COMPENSATION WAS BASED ON DATA PROVIDED BY THE SEARCH FIRM THAT FACTORED IN THE SPECIFIC INDUSTRY ALONG THE GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE SEARCH FIRM ALSO PROVIDED DATA ON THE OTHER NON-PROFIT CEO'S WITHIN THE REGION TO HELP RECOMMEND AN APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGE. A THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION SPECIALIST REVIEWED ALL POSITIONS AT THE ACADEMY AND RECOMMENDED A COMPENSATION STRUCTURE BASED ON JOB CLASS, INDUSTRY SECTOR, AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION. INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION LEVELS ARE ESTABLISHED WITHIN THE RANGE FOR THE GIVEN POSITION BASED ON THE EXPERIENCE AND YEARS OF SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THROUGH THE ACADEMY'S PUBLIC WEBSITE THE PUBLIC MAY REQUEST AND PRINT THE ACADEMY'S BY-LAWS, ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, FORM 990, CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND THE CURRENT AUDIT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ACADEMY WILL ALSO RESPOND TO WRITTEN REQUESTS AS WELL AS PHONE REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION FOR THOSE WITHOUT COMPUTER ACCESS. THE ACADEMY'S 990 ALSO APPEARS ON INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT WEBSITES LIKE GUIDESTAR AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
FROZEN DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN EXPENSES 774,100.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE ACADEMY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE AUDIT PLAN AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE ACADEMY OF NATURAL SCIENCES. THE TASK OF SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF DREXEL UNIVERSITY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE DREXEL COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTING THE INDEPENDENT AUDITORS FOR THE ENTIRE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDES ALL SUBSIDIARIES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.