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
LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES
Employer identification number
37-1161423
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.") ....
23,322,789
18,819,381
24,032,888
15,812,859
7,580,231
89,568,148
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
23,322,789
18,819,381
24,032,888
15,812,859
7,580,231
89,568,148
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.
89,568,148
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..
23,322,789
18,819,381
24,032,888
15,812,859
7,580,231
89,568,148
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,605
72
1,677
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).
89,569,825
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
100.000 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
99.940 %
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
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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) 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
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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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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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
LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES
Employer identification number
37-1161423
Return Reference
Explanation
990, PART 1, LINE 1 AND PART III, LINE 1
LPA PERFORMS EDUCATONAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT AND DISSEMINATES INFORMATION REGARDING INSTRUCTIONAL IMPROVEMENT, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATIONAL APPLICATIONS OF TECHNOLOGY. EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2010, LPA MERGED AND BECAME A WHOLLY-OWNED AND CONTROLLED AFFILIATE OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AIR/EIN: 25-0965219). SUBSEQUENT TO THE AFFILIATION DATE, ALL EMPLOYEES BECAME EMPLOYEES OF THE AIR LEGAL ENTITY, AND THE LPA LEGAL ENTITY CEASED TO SOLICIT AND ENTER INTO ANY NEW CONTRACTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES. NEW CONTRACTING ACTIVITIES WERE UNDERTAKEN BY THE AIR ENTITY. THE LPA LEGAL ENTITY DID, HOWEVER, AND WILL CONTINUE TO, PERFORM ON CONTRACTS THAT EXISTED AS OF THE AFFILIATION DATE, OR SUBSEQUENTLY EXTENDED OR MODIFIED, USING EMPLOYEES SECONDED FROM AIR. ONCE SUCH CONTRACTS ARE COMPLETED, LPA WILL BE DISSOLVED AS A LEGAL ENTITY. THE ACTIVITIES REPORTED HEREIN HAVE BEEN COMPILED TO REFLECT THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL STATUS OF THE OPERATIONS RETAINED WITHIN THE LPA LEGAL ENTITY DURING ITS WINDDOWN. SUCH OPERATIONS, WHILE REPORTED AS LPA'S ACTIVITIES FOR FORM 990 PURPOSE, ARE MANAGED BY AND UNDER AUTHORIZATION OF AIR'S DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND CERTAIN KEY EMPLOYEES AS AN INTEGRAL PART OF AIR'S OVERALL OPERATION. THE LPA LEGAL ENTITY HAS NO EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY INDIVIDUALS AND RELY ON AIR EMPLOYEES, VIA INTERCOMPANY ARRANGEMENTS, TO FULFILL ITS REMAINING CONTRACTUAL REQUIREMENTS. THE COMPENSATION REPORTED HEREIN REPRESENTS THE FULL REMUNERATION PAID TO AIR EMPLOYEES IN CONNECTION WITH FULFILLING COMMITMENTS AND OBLIGATIONS FOR THE LPA ENTITY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ORGANIZATION HAS A SOLE VOTING MEMBER, AIR, WHO MAY ELECT ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND BYLAW CHANGES REQUIRE MEMBER APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS RECEIVED AND REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE CFO/TREASURER AND LEGAL COUNSEL OF AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (AIR), A 501 C (3) ORGANIZATION AND AN AFFILIATE TO LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES (LPA). THE FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO BEING FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES UTILIZES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OF AIR. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION USED THE COMPENSATION POLICIES OF AIR FOR ITS CHIEF EXECUTIVE AND TOP MANAGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 323,608. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 60,343. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 5,048. TOTAL EXPENSES 388,999. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 55,362. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 15,401. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 1,566. TOTAL EXPENSES 72,329. HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,939. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 721. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 25. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,685. SUBCONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 2,047,284. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,047,284. RECRUITING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,627. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,613. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 328. TOTAL EXPENSES 13,568.
FORM 990 PART XII, LINE 2C
AIR, THE RELATED ORGANIZATION, HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT AUDITOR.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B
COLUMN B DESCRIPTION FOR FORUM ONE COMMUNICATIONS: TECHNICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AND SUPPORT FOR CONNECTED EDUCATORS MONTH. WORK CLOSELY WITH THE RESOURCE CENTER TO ENHANCE EXISTING WEBITE TO MAKE IT MORE INTERACTIVE AND ENGAGING. COLUMN B DESCRIPTION NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY (NCSU): CONDUCTS RESEARCH ON THE VALUE CREATED FOR EDUCATORS THROUGH THEIR PARTICIPATION IN ONLINE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE AND THE KEY DECISIONS THAT LEAD TO SUCCESSFUL DEVELOPMENT OF SUCH COMMUNITIES. IN ADDITION, NCSU DESIGNED AND FACILITATED AN ONLINE COMMUNITY OF SCHOOL AND DISTRICT LEADERS FOCUSED ON DIGITAL TRANSITION. COLUMN B DESCRIPTION FOR JM CONSULTING INC.: JM CONSULTING PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES RELATED TO EXTERNAL EVALUATION FOR BOTH FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE EVALUATION PURPOSES. COLUMN B DESCRIPTION FOR GRUNWALD ASSOCIATES LLC: COMMUNICATIONS WITH US DEPT OF EDUCATION AND PRIMARY TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP SUPPORT FOR THE CONNECTED ONLINE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE. MAINTAIN AND UPDATE THE CONNECTED ONLINE COMMUNITIES OF PRACTICE REPORT. COLUMN B DESCRIPTION FOR CONSORTIUM FOR SCHOOL NETWORKING: COSN PROVIDED PROGRAM SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF STEWARDING A SCALABLE, SUSTAINABLE ECOLOGY OF ONLINE COMMUNITIES IN EDUCATION TO IMPROVE TEACHER AND LEADER EFFECTIVENESS, TO ENHANCE STUDENT LEARNING AND TO INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY.
990 PART V, LINE 1A
THE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WERE RECORDED AND FILED ON FORM 1096 FILED BY AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (FEIN 25-0965219)UNDER A COMMON PAYMASTER.
990 PART V, LINE 2A
THE COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF LEARNING POINT ASSOCIATES WERE RECORDED ON FORM 941 FILED BY AMERICAN INSTITUTES FOR RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES (FEIN 25-0965219) UNDER A COMMON PAYMASTER.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.