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
ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY CENTERS INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
52-1926756
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.") .
2,875,250
3,752,099
3,844,944
3,446,408
2,524,228
16,442,929
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......
2,006,424
940,359
2,000,127
1,907,096
2,005,669
8,859,675
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.
4,881,674
4,692,458
5,845,071
5,353,504
4,529,897
25,302,604
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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.
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
25,302,604
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...
4,881,674
4,692,458
5,845,071
5,353,504
4,529,897
25,302,604
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
99,277
101,786
102,672
92,331
114,159
510,225
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
99,277
101,786
102,672
92,331
114,159
510,225
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
283
13,501
9,640
20,537
18,601
62,562
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
1,934
500
7,064
21,483
804
31,785
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
4,983,168
4,808,245
5,964,447
5,487,855
4,663,461
25,907,176
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
97.670 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.620 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.970 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.090 %
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
ASSOCIATION OF SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY CENTERS INCORPORATED
Employer identification number
52-1926756
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE FOLLOWING CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE BYLAWS OF ASTC: - BRING THE BYLAWS INTO COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT PROCEDURES AROUND NOMINATIONS, VOTING, AND ANNUAL MEETINGS OF THE MEMBERS. - INCREASE THE MAXIMUM SIZE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FROM 18 TO 24, TO ALLOW FOR A GREATER REPRESENTATION OF ASTC'S GROWING MEMBERSHIP. - INCREASE THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS AT LARGE TO A MAXIMUM OF THREE, TO EXPAND THE SIZE OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. - ALLOW INDIVIDUALS WHOSE TERMS ON THE BOARD HAVE EXPIRED WITHIN THE LAST THREE YEARS TO RUN FOR AN OFFICER POSITION. - CHANGE THE NAME OF THE PRESIDENT TO CHAIR AND MORE CLEARLY DELINEATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION TO BE THE INDIVIDUAL THAT LEADS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN EXECUTION OF THE ASSOCIATION'S ACTIVITIES. - REPLACE THE VICE PRESIDENT POSITION WITH A CHAIR-ELECT, TO MORE FORMALLY CODIFY AN OFFICER SUCCESSION THAT HAS NEVER BEEN REFLECTED IN ASTC'S BYLAWS OR PROCEDURES. - SEPARATE THE SECRETARY-TREASURER INTO TWO POSITIONS, AND MORE CLEARLY DELINEATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF EACH. - CHANGE THE NAME OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT TO IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR. - CHANGE THE NAME OF THE CEO TO PRESIDENT AND CEO, AND MORE CLEARLY DELINEATE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION TO BE THE INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBLE FOR PROGRAM DESIGN AND OVERSIGHT, DAILY OPERATIONS, AND FISCAL MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ASTC IS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP ASSOCIATION WITH MORE THAN 540 MEMBERS IN 40 COUNTRIES. ASTC HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS WHICH ARE: SCIENCE CENTER AND MUSEUM MEMBERS, SUSTAINING MEMBERS, AND GOVERNING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
EACH MEMBER RESPRESNTATIVE OF A GOVERNING MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO PARTICIPATE IN MEETINGS AND CAST ONE VOTE ON BEHALF OF ITS GOVERNING MEMBERS ON CORPORATION MATTERS BROUGHT TO THE MEMBERSHIP FOR A VOTE. ASTC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY MAIL-IN BALLOT IN ADVANCE OF THE REGULAR ANNUAL MEETING BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE GOVERNING MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES. NOMINEES FOR THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR ARE SELECTED FROM THE GOVERNING MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE OR BY WRITTEN DESIGNATION OF ANY FIVE GOVERNING MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES. MEMBER REPRESENTATIVES OF SCIENCE CETNER AND MUSEUM MEMBERS AND SUSTAINING MEMBERS ARE NOT ENTITLED TO VOTE ON CORPORATION MATTERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990, PREPARED BY THE AUDIT FIRM, IS SUBMITTED TO THE ASTC STAFF, WHO FORWARDS IT VIA E-MAIL TO THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR REVIEW. THE COMMITTEES THEN CONDUCT A CONFERENCE CALL TO DISCUSS THE FEDERAL FORM 990 AND ITS VARIOUS SECTIONS. STAFF PREPARES A FORM DOCUMENT WITH SPECIFICS OF THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW, INCLUDING AGREEMENT WITH THE INFORMATION PRESENTED, AND FORWARDS IT TO COMMITTEE MEMBERS FOR THEIR ELECTRONIC SIGNATURE. THE DRAFT FORM 990 ACCOMPANIED BY REVIEW COMMENTS IS THEN E-MAILED TO BOARD MEMBERS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. ONCE ALL COMMENTS HAVE BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED AND ANY NECESSARY CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE BY THE AUDIT FIRM, ASTC APPROVES THE FINAL VERSION OF THE FEDERAL FORM 990 TO BE E-FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE TO EACH BOARD MEMBER IN THE BOARD GUIDEBOOK THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER RECEIVES ROUTINELY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PRESENTED ANNUALLY AT A BOARD MEETING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
PRESIDENT & CEO: THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO'S ATTAINMENT OF MUTUALLY AGREED UPON PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES. THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER AND TO WHAT EXTENT THE PRESIDENT & CEO HAS ACHIEVED THE PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES ANY SALARY INCREASE BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION. THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH COMPARABLE COMPENSATION INFORMATION. THE CHAIR DOCUMENTS IN WRITING THE RESULTS OF THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND THE BASIS FOR ANY DECISION TO INCREASE COMPENSATION. ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES: ALL EMPLOYEES RECEIVE A PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL BY THEIR SUPERVISOR ANNUALLY. THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES SETTING PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMING YEAR AND ASSESSING ATTAINMENT OF PREVIOUS OBJECTIVES. A WRITTEN RECORD OF THE REVIEW IS SIGNED BY THE EMPLOYEE, THE SUPERVISOR, AND THE PRESIDENT & CEO. ONE COPY IS GIVEN TO THE EMPLOYEE AND ONE IS KEPT IN ASTC'S PERSONNEL FILES. THE EMPLOYEE'S PERFORMANCE IS ONE BASIS FOR A MERIT INCREASE. AT LEAST BIANNUALLY, THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION AND HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEWS COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND MAKES ANY NEEDED ADJUSTMENTS IN SALARY RANGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
ASTC'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
HONORARIA: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 24,150. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 24,150. SUBCONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 73,251. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 73,251. CONSULTANTS-TRAVELING EXHIBITION SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 20,017. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 20,017. CONSULTANTS-WRITERS FOR GRANTS AND DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 16,883. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 49,255. TOTAL EXPENSES 66,138. CONSULTANTS-PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 8,860. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 8,860. CONSULTANTS-DIMENSIONS MAGAZINE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 40,473. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 40,473. CONSULTANTS-RESEARCH: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 6,020. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,020. CONSULTANTS-PUBLICATIONS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 868. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 868. CONSULTANTS-ANNUAL CONFERENCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 15,630. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 15,630. CONSULTANTS-PROGRAMS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,057,509. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,057,509. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,433. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,790. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 6,223.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.