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
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
31-1429018
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.") .
953,298
223,326
197,852
132,162
223,482
1,730,120
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......
1,358,255
1,837,533
1,575,675
1,678,593
1,730,345
8,180,401
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.
2,311,553
2,060,859
1,773,527
1,810,755
1,953,827
9,910,521
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
30,000
20,000
25,000
25,000
40,000
140,000
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..
30,000
20,000
25,000
25,000
40,000
140,000
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
9,770,521
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...
2,311,553
2,060,859
1,773,527
1,810,755
1,953,827
9,910,521
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
26,579
18,289
13,772
12,404
12,045
83,089
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
26,579
18,289
13,772
12,404
12,045
83,089
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.)
..
11,506
11,506
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
2,349,638
2,079,148
1,787,299
1,823,159
1,965,872
10,005,116
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
97.660 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.300 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.830 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.980 %
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
READING RECOVERY COUNCIL OF NORTH AMERICA INC
Employer identification number
31-1429018
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERSHIP IS OPEN TO ANYONE INTERESTED IN READING RECOVERY AND EARLY LITERACY. MEMBERS INCLUDE READING RECOVERY TEACHERS, TEACHER LEADERS, SITE COORDINATORS, UNIVERSITY TRAINERS, AND PARTNERS WHO ARE CLASSROOM TEACHERS, EARLY LITERACY EDUCATORS, TITLE 1 TEACHERS, SCHOOL PRINCIPALS AND ADMINISTRATORS, SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS, RESEARCHERS, PARENTS, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP SHALL CONSIST OF TWO MEMBERSHIP CLASSES. THE SOLE MEMBER OF CLASS A MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE READING RECOVERY AND EARLY LITERACY, INC. (RRELI). CLASS B MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE COMPOSED OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS. MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING FOR CLASS B SHALL BE DEFINED AS ALL MEMBERS CURRENT IN THE PAYMENT OF DUES. THE CATEGORIES OF MEMBERSHIP AND THE ANNUAL DUES SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR; VOTING FOR OFFICERS, PARTICIPATING IN MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, VOTING WITHIN A SERVICE CATEGORY FOR REPRESENTATIVES OF THE BOARD, AND PARTICIPATING IN OTHER BUSINESS OF RRCNA. ANY PERSON WHO WISHES TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OR RRCNA AND TO SHARE IN ITS WORK SHALL BE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP. ANY MEMBER MAY BE REMOVED WITH CAUSE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD AT ANY MEETING OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
A PERSON CAN BE ELECTED OR APPOINTED AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD SHALL HAVE HELD MEMBERSHIP IN RRCNA FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO HIS/HER NOMINATION. THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL NOT EXCEED TWENTY-EIGHT. BOARD MEMBERS SHALL INCLUDE: THE OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION. UP TO TWO SPECIAL MEMBERS SERVING BY PRESIDENTIAL APPOINTMENT WITH MAJORITY APPROVAL OF THE BOARD, THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS OF THE NORTH AMERICAN TRAINERS GROUP-PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, AND PAST PRESIDENT, THE CANADIAN REPRESENTATIVE IN THE NATG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE OF READING RECOVERY DESIGNATED BY CIRR AND A REPRESENTATIVE OF ANY ENTITY WHICH RECEIVES A TRADEMARK DESIGNATION IN NORTH AMERICA, REPRESENTATIVE MEMBERS FROM EACH OF THE FOLLOWING READING RECOVERY SERVICE CATEGORIES- TRAINERS, TEACHER LEADERS, TEACHERS, AND SITE COORDINATORS, REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER FROM THE DESCUBRIENDO LA LECTURA COLLABORATIVE, REPRESENTATIVE MEMBER FROM THE DEANS OF READING RECOVERY UNIVERSITY TRAINING CENTERS, UP TO TWO PARTNER REPRESENTATIVES AND GAY SU PINNELL AS FOUNDING DIRECTOR. A PARTNER IS A PERSON WHO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR MEMBERSHIP UNDER ANY OTHER CATEGORY AND HAS DEMONSTRATED A COMMITMENT TO THE MISSION OF RRCNA. THE BOARD SHALL DETERMINE THE NUMBER OF BOARD MEMBERS ELECTED FROM EACH SERVICE CATEGORY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN IT IS REVIEWED BY THE SENIOR ACCOUNTANT AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE THEN REVIEWS THE RETURN AND THEN THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
EACH BOARD MEMBER FILLS OUT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY AND IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BOARD MEMBER TO INFORM THE BOARD OF CHANGES TO THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATUS. IF THERE IS ANY QUESTION THAT A BOARD ACTION OR VOTE WOULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT BOARD MEMBER MUST REMOVE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE DISCUSSION AND/OR VOTE ON THAT MATTER PER BOARD POLICY 3.07.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
TO MAXIMIZE THE RELIABILITY OF OUR MARKET WAGE SURVEYS, RRCNA BENCHMARKS OR "MATCHES" POSITIONS TO THOSE THAT ARE COMPARABLE IN TERMS OF FUNCTIONAL DUTIES, SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY, AND LEVEL OF EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO MEET THE JOB'S REQUIREMENTS. THIS INCLUDES SURVEYING ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAME OR SIMILAR GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS AND INDUSTRIES, AND WITH SIMILAR REVENUES AND NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES. SPECIFICALLY, SALARY DATA FROM 1) COMPARABLE STATE SOCIETIES OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, 2) THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, 3) THE PERSONNEL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION CONTRACTED BY RRCNA, AND 4) THE OSU HR STAFF COMPARISON TO MARKET DATA (INCLUDING DATA FROM COMPANIES SUCH AS MERCER, WATSON/WYATT-ECS, AND/OR CUPA-HR) WILL BE UTILIZED TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE SALARY RANGES FOR RRCNA STAFF POSITIONS. DATA ARE ALSO COLLECTED ON PREVAILING SALARY INCREASE PRACTICES AND ARE CONSIDERED IN LIGHT OF RRCNA GOALS AND BUDGET PRIORITIES. THE RRCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY ESTABLISHES A SALARY INCREASE POOL FOR RRCNA EMPLOYEES BASED ON ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS, BUDGET PRIORITIES AND MARKET DATA. THESE AGENCY GUIDELINES ARE SUBMITTED ANNUALLY TO THE OSU'S SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN ECOLOGY PRIOR TO THE JULY 1 START OF RRCNA'S FISCAL YEAR. SALARY DECISIONS RELATIVE TO NEW HIRES WILL BE MADE BASED UPON THE COMPENSATION PRINCIPLES IN THIS DOCUMENT, RECOGNIZING THAT COMPENSATION VARIES WITH WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION. PROMOTION, DEMOTIONS, OR EQUITY SITUATIONS (SUCH AS COUNTER OFFERS) ARISING OUTSIDE OF THE ANNUAL PROCESS WILL BE GUIDED BY THESE PRINCIPLES, BUT ADDRESSED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AS NECESSARY. STAFF PERFORMANCE IS THE PRIMARY CRITERIA FOR DETERMINING SALARY INCREASES ALONG WITH RELEVANT MARKETS AND CONSIDERATIONS OF EQUITY WITHIN THE RRCNA STAFF. EACH STAFF MEMBER'S PERFORMANCE IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY AND SALARY INCREASES ARE AWARDED AFTER THE REVIEW IS COMPLETE. STAFF RECEIVE THEIR SALARY INCREASE IN THE PAYROLL FOLLOWING THEIR ANNIVERSARY DATE. SALARY INCREASES FOR PEO EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. SALARY INCREASES FOR OSU EMPLOYEES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROVIDED TO THE SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVAL. IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN OSU EMPLOYEE, THE RRCNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S INCREASE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE OSU FACULTY MEMBER WITH SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY AND PROVIDES THE SALARY INCREASE TO THE SCHOOL OF TEACHING AND LEARNING FOR UNIVERSITY APPROVAL. INDIVIDUAL INCREASES IN EXCESS OF 10% REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE RRCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR PEO EMPLOYEES AND APPROVAL BY THE RRCNA BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH APPROVAL BY OSU FOR OSU EMPLOYEES. ALL STAFF WILL RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTIFICATION OF THEIR SALARY INCREASE. ANY STAFF MEMBER RECEIVING NO SALARY INCREASE MUST BE NOTIFIED IN WRITING WITH SUPPORTING RATIONALE. ONE-TIME CASH PAYMENTS TO INDIVIDUALS (BONUSES) MAY BE MADE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ANNUAL SALARY PROCESS TO REFLECT TRULY OUTSTANDING STAFF ACHIEVEMENT ON TIME-BOUND PROJECTS AND/OR TO SUPPLEMENT THE STAFF SALARY INCREASE PROCESS IN RECOGNIZING UNUSUALLY OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. BONUSES WILL NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR A PERMANENT SALARY INCREASE WHEN THE LATTER IS JUSTIFIED. A BONUS MAY BE PROVIDED UP TO $2,500 OR 5% OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S BASE RATE, WHICHEVER IS GREATER. A SUMMARY OF THE RATIONALE FOR A BONUS WILL BE DOCUMENTED AND DISTRIBUTED TO THE RRCNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (FOR ALL EMPLOYEES) AND OSU (FOR OSU EMPLOYEES). IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN OSU EMPLOYEE, A BONUS WILL BE RECOMMENDED BY THE RRCNA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE OSU FACULTY MEMBER WITH SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROCESSED THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COMPENSATION AND REWARD AND RECOGNITION PROCESS. BONUSES FOR OSU EMPLOYEES ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF THE RRCNA BUDGET AND WILL BE PROCESSED THROUGH THE APPROPRIATE UNIVERSITY AND COLLEGE COMPENSATION AND REWARD AND RECOGNITION PROCESS. BONUSES FOR PEO EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND WILL BE PROCESSED BY THE PEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ALL MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION VIA THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE IN LIMITED FORM AND IN FULL DETAIL THROUGH A FORMAL REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, AUDIT OVERSIGHT AND SELECTION OF AN ACCOUNTANT
THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT. THE PROCESS USED FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.