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
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-6118458
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.") .
3,495,468
2,430,450
1,161,796
1,194,361
686,068
8,968,143
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......
1,053,916
1,454,263
1,492,998
1,539,181
1,633,140
7,173,498
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
9,950
82,116
53,621
52,496
4,159
202,342
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.
4,559,334
3,966,829
2,708,415
2,786,038
2,323,367
16,343,983
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
2,390,000
1,835,000
884,410
604,702
489,000
6,203,112
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..
2,390,000
1,835,000
884,410
604,702
489,000
6,203,112
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
10,140,871
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...
4,559,334
3,966,829
2,708,415
2,786,038
2,323,367
16,343,983
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
108,957
103,802
101,996
109,791
118,077
542,623
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
108,957
103,802
101,996
109,791
118,077
542,623
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.)..
4,668,291
4,070,631
2,810,411
2,895,829
2,441,444
16,886,606
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
60.050 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
55.440 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.000 %
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
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
AMERICAN ORTHOPAEDIC ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-6118458
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
ACADEMICS IS COMPRISED OF THE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE AND THE COUNCIL ON ORTHOPAEDIC RESIDENCY DIRECTORS, AND EXPENSES ASSOCIATED TO THIS AREA RELATED TO COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES. EMERGING LEADERS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES YOUNG LEADERS FOR THEIR EARLY CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORTHOPAEDICS, IDENTIFIES AND PROMOTES THEIR LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE BROADER ORTHOPAEDIC COMMUNITY AND SUPPORTS EDUCATIONAL GROWTH AND EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS. THERE ARE VARIOUS CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND CRITERIA FOR EACH.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP VOTES ANNUALLY TO ELECT VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PREPARES THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990 AND SUBMITS THE FORM TO THE ASSOCIATION'S MANAGEMENT STAFF FOR REVIEW. AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM IS ALSO PROVIDED TO ALL MEMEBERS OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW. QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS ON THE FORM BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE DIRECTED BACK TO THE CPA FOR RESOLUTION. AFTER ALL DISCUSSION POINTS ARE RESOLVED, THE FORMS ARE FINALIZIED AND PROVIDED TO THE TREASURER FOR FINAL REVIEW AND SIGNATURE. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THE IL FORM AG-990-IL WHICH REQUIRES SIGNATURES OF TWO OFFICERS. THIS PROVIDES THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A FINAL REVIEW BY A SECOND OFFICER.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
THE ASSOCIATION COLLECTS RELEVANT CONFLICT OF INTEREST INFORMATION FROM ALL STANDING COMMITTEE AND BOARD MEMBERS INCLUDING FINANCIAL RANGES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST CATEGORY. AT EACH MEETING, MEMBERS VERBALLY PROVIDE UPDATES TO THE DISCLOSURES MADE ONCE ANNUALLY AND EACH COMMITTEE CHAIR MANAGES THE CONFLICT/RECUSAL PROCESS WHEN A POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES RELEVANT TO THE TOPIC OF DISCUSSION AT HAND. THE ASSOCIATION-ELECTED PHYSICIAN LEADERSHIP RETAINS ULTIMATE APPROVAL AUTHORITY OVER THE POLICY AND ADMINISTRATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
ESTABLISHED BY WRITTEN CONTRACT AND REVIEWED BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (TOP ELECTED LEADERSHIP) AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL. CONTRACTUAL PARAMETERS FOR COMPENSATION REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL TO ASSURE COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND ADJUSTS ANNUALLY BASED ON CONTRACTUAL PARAMETERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
TRAVEL COSTS FOR SPOUSES OF CERTAIN DIRECTORS IS REPORTED AS NON-EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION THROUGH ISSUANCE OF 1099 FORMS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
EXCERPTS OF INFORMATION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE, OTHERWISE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
INVESTMENT EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST INV. INCOME ON F/S -41,515
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.