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
SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA
Employer identification number
20-4365711
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?
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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.") ....
9,116,956
7,954,454
10,264,300
8,028,862
2,567,491
37,932,063
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
9,116,956
7,954,454
10,264,300
8,028,862
2,567,491
37,932,063
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)..
5,631,426
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
32,300,637
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..
9,116,956
7,954,454
10,264,300
8,028,862
2,567,491
37,932,063
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
262,509
396,149
624,835
435,359
277,638
1,996,490
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.)..
266,892
8,844
275,736
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
40,204,289
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
80.340 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
95.770 %
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
................................................
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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) 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
SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA
Employer identification number
20-4365711
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
SCIENCE FOUNDATION ARIZONA'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND COO REVIEWS THE 990 TAX RETURN IN DETAIL AND AGREES ITEMS REPORTED TO SUPPORTING SCHEDULES AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENT. ONCE THE REVIEW IS COMPLETE, THE 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES THE TAX RETURN FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE HAS APPROVED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ANNUAL STATEMENTS. EACH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: (A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY,(B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY,(C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND (D) UNDERSTANDS THAT SFAZ IS AN ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM TAX AS ONE DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. A) DUTY TO DISCLOSE. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE TO THE DIRECTORS AND MEMBERS OF PERTINENT COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS THAT ARE CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT:(I) THE EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF HIS OR HER FINANCIAL INTEREST, AND (II) ALL FACTS KNOWN TO THE INTERESTED PERSON RESPECTING THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE TRANSACTION THAT AN ORDINARILY PRUDENT PERSON WOULD REASONABLY BELIEVE TO BE MATERIAL TO A JUDGMENT ABOUT WHETHER OR NOT TO PROCEED WITH THE TRANSACTION. THE DIRECTORS AND/OR MEMBERS OF PERTINENT COMMITTEES WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS THAT ARE CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION MAY REQUEST FROM THE INTERESTED PERSON SUCH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR DOCUMENTS RELATING TO THE TRANSACTION AS ARE REQUIRED FOR ADEQUATE DISCLOSURE. B) DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE OR SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF THEY DETERMINE THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, ADDITIONAL ACTIONS SHALL BE TAKEN AS PROVIDED FOR HEREIN. C) PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: I. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING CONCERNING THE TRANSACTION, BUT AFTER SUCH PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING AND NOT PARTICIPATE IN ANY FUTURE MEETINGS DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, DELIBERATIONS ABOUT, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT RESULTS IN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST. II. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. III. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER SFAZ CAN OBTAIN A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. IV. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY ATTAINABLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE, BUT AT LEAST TWO, OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN SFAZ'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS BENEFIT, AND FAIR AND REASONABLE TO IT, SFAZ AND SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IN CONFORMITY WITH SUCH DETERMINATION. V. THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT INFLUENCE OR ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE THE DECISIONS OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE CONSIDERING THE TRANSACTION. D) VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE INTERESTED PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE INTERESTED PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERESTED PERSON AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PERSON HAS IN FACT FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
SFAZ HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH IS A SUB-COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ANNUALLY, THE COMMITTEE PERFORMS A PERFORMANCE REVIEW ON THE PRESIDENT/CEO AND RECOMMENDS TO THE BOARD ANY ADJUSTMENT IN COMPENSATION. SFAZ HAS AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST WHO PERFORMS WAGE COMPARISON DATA FROM NON-PROFIT AND UNIVERSITIES TO DETERMINE SALARY LEVELS FOR NEW EMPLOYEES. ONCE COMPARISONS ARE COMPLETED, INFORMATION IS PRESENTED TO SENIOR MANAGEMENT. SFAZ SENIOR MANAGEMENT DETERMINES SALARIES BASED ON THE COMPARISONS, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST. THE HUMAN RESOURCE SPECIALIST COORDINATES ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MERIT INCREASES OR BONUSES ARE BASED ON MEETING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR THE YEAR DETERMINED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT. IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD CHAIRMAN, SFAZ SENIOR MANAGEMENT DETERMINES ALL COMPENSATION CHANGES BASED ON COMPARATIVE INFORMATION AND THE EMPLOYEE MEETING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
SFAZ MAKES ITS GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ELECTRONIC AND PAPER COPIES OF EACH ARE AVAILABLE AT SFAZ'S OFFICES. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY CAN ALSO BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION WEBSITE. THE GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS ARE FILED AND CAN BE FOUND BY VISITING THE ARIZONA CORPORATION COMMISSION'S WEBSITE. THE FOUNDATION'S 990 CAN BE FOUND ON GUIDESTAR.
FORM 990, PAGE 9, PART VIII, LINE 1E, GOVERNMENT GRANTS (CONTRIBUTIONS)
THE NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) PROVIDES FUNDING TO SFAZ FOR ENGINEERING PATHWAYS. THE STATE OF ARIZONA PROVIDES FUNDING TO SFAZ FOR ADVISORY SERVICE AND CONTINUING INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH AND EDUCATION.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.