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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS
Employer identification number
52-2274900
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.") ....
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
................................................
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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.") .
2,377,030
2,327,618
2,319,603
2,399,490
2,552,937
11,976,678
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......
4,773,490
5,204,491
5,946,602
6,562,578
6,177,445
28,664,606
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.
7,150,520
7,532,109
8,266,205
8,962,068
8,730,382
40,641,284
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.)
40,641,284
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...
7,150,520
7,532,109
8,266,205
8,962,068
8,730,382
40,641,284
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
149,481
150,199
184,481
179,501
204,509
868,171
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
149,481
150,199
184,481
179,501
204,509
868,171
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.)
..
433
713
1,368
35,059
37,573
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
7,300,001
7,682,741
8,451,399
9,142,937
8,969,950
41,547,028
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
97.820 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.730 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
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 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS
Employer identification number
52-2274900
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
MEETING AND WORKSHOPS - PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSE FOR BOTH MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PUBLIC; FORUM FOR DISCUSSION OF ISSUES. EXPENSES 1,124,123. INCLUDING GRANTS OF 6,558 REVENUE 1,210,113 COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH UPDATES ON FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND COMPLIANCE ISSUES, CONGRESSIONAL AND AGENCY ACTIVITY, AND HIGHER EDUCATION COVERAGE IN NATIONAL NEWS. EXPENSES 644,843. INCLUDING GRANTS OF REVENUE 25,923 PUBLICATIONS - AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ASSIST MEMBERS WITH THEIR PROFESSION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. EXPENSES 318,472. INCLUDING GRANTS OF REVENUE 828,718 MEMBERSHIP SERVICES - THE PURPOSES OF THE MEMBER SERVICES PROGRAM ARE OPERATIONS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND RECRUITMENT/RETENTION. FIRST, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE OPERATIONAL BACKBONE TO COLLECT MEMBERSHIP DUES, MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE MEMBERSHIP DATABASE, AND SHARE DIRECTORY INFORMATION WITH ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. SECOND, THE PROGRAM IS THE CUSTOMER SERVICE ARM OF THE ASSOCIATION. THIRD, THE PROGRAM IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETAINING CURRENT MEMBERS AND RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS. EXPENSES 349,972 INCLUDING GRANTS OF . REVENUE 196,822
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 4
AN INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF DIRECTORS WILL PROVIDE MORE CONTINUITY FOR THE BOARD FROM YEAR TO YEAR. ALSO, ADDING AN EXTERNAL DIRECTOR PROVIDES THE BOARD AND THE ASSOCIATION WITH THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES AND INCREASED CREDIBILITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. IN ADDITION, CHANGES TO REQUEST ELECTRONIC VOTING FOR THE BOARD SO THAT THOSE WHO CANNOT ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE GOVERNANCE DECISION.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS IS A NONPROFIT, VOLUNTARY, PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MORE THAN 10,000 HIGHER EDUCATION ADMISSIONS AND REGISTRATION PROFESSIONALS WHO REPRESENT MORE THAN 2,600 INSTITUTIONS AND AGENCIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND IN 28 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS RECEIVES ITS LEADERSHIP AND DIRECTION FROM ITS MEMBERS. EVERY YEAR AT THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE MEMBERSHIP COMES TOGETHER TO ELECT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
AT THE BUSINESS SESSION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, THE MEMBERSHIP VOTE ON THE ANNUAL BUDGET AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PRESENTED BY THE AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS VP FINANCE.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
AACRAO'S FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. ONCE APPROVED, THE TAX RETURN IS SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD AND FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE POLICY IS ANNUALLY REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT AND BOARD TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ASSOCIATION PARTICIPATES IN ANNUAL COMPENSATION STUDIES CONDUCTED BY AN INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONAL FIRM. THE RESULTS OF THE STUDY ARE RELIED UPON IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER SENIOR MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS APPROVED BY THE BOARD.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
SALARY INCREASES FOR ALL OTHER STAFF MEMBERS ARE RECOMMENDED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ALSO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE BOARD.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE REGISTRARS AND ADMISSIONS OFFICERS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
CONSULTING FEES 1,038,978 185,510 0 0 0 0 WEB ADVERTISING SITE EXPENSES 72,051 0 0
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