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
NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY
Employer identification number
52-1539258
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) 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.") ....
1,502,456
1,630,562
2,375,513
1,208,118
1,104,077
7,820,726
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
1,502,456
1,630,562
2,375,513
1,208,118
1,104,077
7,820,726
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)..
4,450,756
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
3,369,970
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..
1,502,456
1,630,562
2,375,513
1,208,118
1,104,077
7,820,726
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
1,645,189
845,968
1,034,073
1,547,857
1,508,108
6,581,195
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.)..
10,485
17,516
2,855
10,500
15,700
57,056
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
14,458,977
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
791,161
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
23.307 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
27.195 %
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
................................................
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) 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
0 %
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
Page 4
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
THIS STATEMENT IS ATTACHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR SCHEDULE A (FORM 990) REGARDING AN ORGANIZATION THAT BELIEVES IT IS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ACCORDING TO APPLICABLE REGULATIONS. TREAS. REG. SEC. 1.170A-9(F)(3) PROVIDES THAT AN ORGANIZATION MAY BE TREATED AS "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED" UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST EVEN IF IT FAILS TO MEET THE 33 1/3 PERCENT MECHANICAL TEST. UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST, AN ORGANIZATION WILL BE TREATED AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED IF IT NORMALLY RECEIVES A SUBSTANTIAL PART OF ITS SUPPORT FROM GOVERNMENTAL UNITS, FROM DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, OR FROM A COMBINATION OF THESE SOURCES, AND MEETS CERTAIN OTHER REQUIREMENTS. THE PERTINENT FACTORS SET FORTH IN THE REGULATIONS ARE DISCUSSED BELOW: I) TEN PERCENT-OF-SUPPORT LIMITATION NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY, "NCEE", RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM CONTRIBUTIONS MADE DIRECTLY BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC in EXCESS OF THE MINIMUM 10% THRESHHOLD. II) ATTRACTION OF PUBLIC SUPPORT NCEE SEARCHES FOR STATE AND FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING SOURCES ON AN ON-GOING BASIS. WHEN OPPORTUNITIES TO APPLY FOR GRANTS ARE FOUND, NCEE STAFF PERFORM THE PLANNING AND PROPOSAL WRITING NECESSARY TO COMPETE FOR THE AWARDS. III) PERCENTAGE OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT UNDER THE REGULATIONS, THE HIGHER THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT ABOVE THE 10% REQUIREMENT FROM PUBLIC SOURCES THE LESSER WILL BE THE BURDEN OF ESTABLISHING THE PUBLICLY SUPPORTED NATURE OF THE ORGANIZATION THROUGH OTHER FACTORS. THE PERCENTAGE OF SUPPORT RECEIVED FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2013 IS greater than 23%. IV) SOURCES OF SUPPORT NCEE EXCEEDS THE 10% MINIMUM THRESHOLD BY DERIVING SUPPORT FROM UNRELATED INDIVIDUALS AND FOUNDATIONS, RATHER THAN RECEIVING ALMOST ALL OF ITS SUPPORT FROM THE MEMBERS OF A SINGLE FAMILY. NCEE'S ACTIVITIES APPEAL TO A BROAD CROSS-SECTION OF PERSONS NATIONWIDE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE ANALYSIS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPLICATIONS CHANGES IN THE INTERNATIONAL ECONOMY HAVE ON AMERICAN EDUCATION. NCEE DOES NOT LIMIT ITS ACTIVITIES TO A PARTICULAR COMMUNITY OR REGION OR TO ACTIVITIES WHICH APPEAL TO A LIMITED NUMBER OF PERSONS. V) REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY NCEE HAS A GOVERNING BODY REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BROAD INTERESTS OF THE PUBLIC, HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE IN THE PARTICULAR FIELD IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES. VI) AVAILABILITY OF PUBLIC FACILITIES OR SERVICES; PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN PROGRAMS OR POLICIES NCEE PROVIDES SERVICES DIRECTLY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC ON A CONTINUING BASIS, INCLUDING PROGRAMS THAT MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC HAVING SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE OR EXPERTISE, PUBLIC OFFICIALS, AND CIVIC AND COMMUNITY LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN.
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
Additional Data
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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
NATIONAL CENTER ON EDUCATION AND THE ECONOMY
Employer identification number
52-1539258
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BOARD WITH THE CEO AND CFO AS PART OF ITS FORMAL MEETING. THE BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING AND GIVEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE ANY ISSUES AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE DRAFT FORM 990 DURING THE BOARD MEETING.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
NCEE ANNUALLY DISTRIBUTES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY TO ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND THE BOARD. ALL NEW EMPLOYEES AND TRUSTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY UPON STARTING WITH THE ORGANIZATION AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS.
DETERMINING COMPENSATION
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15
THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES APPROVAL BY INDEPENDENT PERSONS, USE OF COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY A THIRD-PARTY VALUATION/COMPENSATION EXPERT AND DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW/APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ALL OF ITS DISQUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS. THE COMPENSATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
AVAILABILITY OF OTHER DOCUMENTS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5
UNREALIZED GAINS/Loss 3,378,148 INCREASE IN VALUE OF INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY 961,704 ---------- TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS 4,339,852 ==========
PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF TAXABLE SUBSIDIARY
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
ON SEPTEMBER 7, 2010, AN AFFILIATE OF PEARSON PLC ACQUIRED 100% OF THE OUTSTANDING SHARES OF AMERICA'S CHOICE, INC. (A THEN RELATED PARTY TO NCEE). NCEE RECEIVED A TOTAL OF $65,935,309 IN CURRENT AND DEFERRED CONSIDERATION FOR ITS SHARES OF ACI. SEVERAL CURRENT AND FORMER DIRECTORS OR OFFICERS OF NCEE ALSO RECEIVED PROCEEDS IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE OF THEIR ACI SHARES TO PEARSON IN ADDITION TO THEIR COMPENSATION FROM NCEE OR A RELATED PARTY TO NCEE. THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF ACI SHARES ARE NOT CONSIDERED COMPENSATION BECAUSE EACH INDIVIDUAL PURCHASED THESE SHARES WITH THEIR OWN FUNDS AND TOOK A RISK THAT SUCH SHARES COULD HAVE LOST VALUE RATHER THAN HAVE INCREASED IN VALUE. THE FOLLOWING TABLE SHOWS THE GROSS PROCEEDS RECEIVED IN ADDITION TO THE COMPENSATION INCLUDED IN THE FORM 990 PART VII AND SCHEDULE J: GROSS PROCEEDS RECEIVED IN 2012* ** Jason Dougal $8,659 Marc Tucker $18,157 SUSAN SULLIVAN $1,816 *THE DOLLAR AMOUNTS LISTED ABOVE REPRESENT GROSS PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF ACI SHARES AND NOT PROFITS EARNED. **These amounts were also disclosed on the prior year form 990 as deferred compensation.
CURRENT YEAR AMOUNTS DISCLOSED ON PRIOR YEAR RETURN
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN E
THE AMOUNTS LISTED IN THE REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM RELATED ORGANIZATIONS COLUMN WERE DISCLOSED on the prior year form 990 as deferred compensation.
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:EVALUATION SERVICES TOTAL FEES:795000
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:PUBLIC RELATIONS TOTAL FEES:96000
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:RESEARCH & ANALYSIS TOTAL FEES:264198
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT TOTAL FEES:20100
OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES FOR NON-EMPLOYEES
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G
DESCRIPTION:OTHER TOTAL FEES:42221
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.