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
Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo
Employer identification number
95-2308831
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
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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.") ....
6,434,461
10,318,375
9,563,154
10,811,676
11,592,755
48,720,421
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
6,434,461
10,318,375
9,563,154
10,811,676
11,592,755
48,720,421
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
48,720,421
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..
6,434,461
10,318,375
9,563,154
10,811,676
11,592,755
48,720,421
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
201,443
103,533
77,472
81,959
44,015
508,422
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
148,518
112,258
60,896
302,961
85,757
710,390
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
49,939,233
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
97.560 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
96.650 %
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
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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.") .
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000229
Software Version:
2012v2.0
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Associated Students Inc California Polytechnic State Univ San Luis Obispo
Employer identification number
95-2308831
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
Documents are available on-line at the organization's web site and for physical inspection at corporate offices.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
15a & 15b - The Board of Directors review and approve.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
All transactions involving any board member, officer or key employee are reviewed and individuals are notified of any real or perceived conflict.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
Internal review committee will meet and review the document and share with the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder
Members are limited to individuals regularly admitted and enrolled as matriculating students at the University.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4
Form 990, Part VI, Line 4: Description of Significant Changes to Organizational Documents
1. Updated bylaw item 1.4, changing "supervision" to "oversight" to reflect the accurate relationship between the University and ASI.2. Changed Supremacy of Corporate Bylaws by modifying item 1.6 to remove superfluous words from the section to accurately indicate that the ASI Bylaws are supreme to College Club Council Bylaws.3. Updated the discrimination clause, item 2.1.1, and protected categories to match the University's and ASI's clauses.4. Changed item 2.5 by updating the ASI membership fee refund policy to reflect Title 5.5. Updated item 2.6, Rights and Privileges of Membership. As read, the sentence violated the public records act, thus, removed "inspect corporate books and records." Clarified in the following inserted sentence.6. Clarified that members have the right to vote in any ASI election, in item 3.1.7. Updated item 3.4.1.1 by changing the time and amount of publications in the newspaper regarding elections from every day for the first three weeks of Spring Quarter to "a minimum of once a week" for 3 weeks prior to the election.8. Updated item 3.4.1.2 by changing the time and amount of distribution and posting of flyers in regards to elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.9. Updated item 3.4.1.3 by changing the time of publications regarding elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.10. Updated item 3.4.1.4 by changing the time of distribution of information to each College Club Council regarding elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.11. Updated item 3.4.2.1 by changing the time and amount of publications in the newspaper regarding special elections from every day for the first three weeks of Spring Quarter to "a minimum of once a week" for 3 weeks prior to the election.12. Updated item 3.4.2.2 by changing the time and amount of distribution and posting of flyers in regards to special elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.13. Updated item 3.4.2.3 by changing the time of publications regarding special elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.14. Updated item 3.4.2.4 by changing the time of distribution of information to each College Club Council regarding special elections to 3 weeks prior to the election.15. Changed item 3.5.2.1 and 3.5.2.3 to state that voting no longer takes place on a single day and that absentee ballots are no longer available.16. Updated item 4.2.2.5 by defining and establishing the standing rules.17. Item 4.3, for ALL committees, committee membership outlined in subsections for clarification.18. Updated item 4.3.1 to clarify the committee purpose.19. Changed item 4.3.1.1.2.1.1 by outlining the Advocacy Committee liaison purpose.20. Updated item 4.3.2 by adding a committee purpose for the ASI Business and Finance Committee.21. Updated item 4.3.3 by adding to and redefining the ASI/UU Internal Review Committee's purpose.22. Changed item 4.3.5 by creating a conflict of interest subsection and adding a committee purpose for the ASI Recruitment and Development Committee.23. Updated item 4.5.1, General Qualifications for Seeking Office, by defining how cadidate's college affiliation is determined.24. Updated item 4.5.2 by adding a section defining college affiliation and remaining in office.25. Changed item 4.5.3.5-.6 by adding additional Trustee qualifications and definition of major student offices.26. Changed item 4.7.2.5 by removing the duty of serving as a UUAB representative from general duties of director. Clarified University committee titles.27. Updated item 4.9.6.2 to clarify the process for filling a vacancy on the BOD if no college club council exists.28. Updated items 4.9.6.2.1 and 4.9.6.2.2 outlining the first and second steps of filing a BOD vacancy if no college club council exists.29. Changed item 5.1, Regular Meetings of the ASI Board of Directors, clarifying the process for establishing meetings and documenting them in the Standing Rules. Clarified the non-discrimination clause.30. Updated item 5.5.5.3, removed clause stating it takes a two-thirds vote to remove Officers from office.31. Item 5.5.6.1, added that the removal of the Chair of the UUAB take a three-fourths vote to remove from office.32. Item 5.6.3, added the ASI Chief of Staff as a representative on the ASI Board of Directors.33. Updated item 6.3.2, Appointment of Summer Representatives, by removing "in consultation with the Chair-Elect." Process infeasible due to the timeline of the Chair elections.34. Updated item 7.2.2, Academic Qualifications, by adding a section regarding the appeal process for qualification for office.35. Changed item 7.2.2.1-6, added subsections matching the Trustees Academic Qualifications for Office.36. Changed item 7.3.1.1, Filing for and Election of ASI President, changed nomination to filing. Changed "nomination papers" to "candidate filing forms." Changed "nomination papers" to "Candidate Petition." Lowered the percent of Membersignatures for filing needed to 1%.37. Changed item 7.4.2.4 clarifying which committees the ASI President appoints/dismisses members to.38. Updated item 7.4.3, Duties of the Chair of the Board, clarifying the role of the Chair of the Board in reference to administrative support of the Board.39. Changed item 7.4.3.10 adding appointing a BOD member to UUAB as a representative as the duty of the Chair of the Board.40. Updated item 7.6.3.2, Removal of the Chair of the University Union Advisory Board, added a sentence stating how duties will transition, if the Chair is removed temporarily.41. Updated item 7.6.3.3, Removal of the Chair of the Board, added a sentence stating how duties will transition, if the Chair is removed temporarily.42. Updated item 9.2, ASI Executive Director, outlined the duties of the ASI Executive Director in relation to the UU are granted from the UU Operating Lease.43. Changed item 12.5.1.5 removed an alternate certification of the annual audit as it conflicts with University Policy.
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