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
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING INC
Employer identification number
53-0132493
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.") .
22,515,620
11,111,032
8,695,299
9,405,130
17,989,704
69,716,785
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......
6,049,487
4,916,437
3,907,126
2,269,504
2,437,198
19,579,752
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.
28,565,107
16,027,469
12,602,425
11,674,634
20,426,902
89,296,537
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
400,000
617,838
533,906
1,341,000
3,700,000
6,592,744
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..
400,000
617,838
533,906
1,341,000
3,700,000
6,592,744
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
82,703,793
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...
28,565,107
16,027,469
12,602,425
11,674,634
20,426,902
89,296,537
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
33,575
181
302
479
220
34,757
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
33,575
181
302
479
220
34,757
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.)
..
107
14,932
17,246
32,285
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
28,598,682
16,027,650
12,602,834
11,690,045
20,444,368
89,363,579
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
92.550 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.370 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.040 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.110 %
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
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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
NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING INC
Employer identification number
53-0132493
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CONDUCTING THE BUSINESS OF, AND HAS THE POWER AND AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF, THE BOARD IN BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE NFCC BYLAWS PROVIDE, IN RELEVANT PART, THE FOLLOWING: CLASSES. THE FOUNDATION SHALL HAVE ONE CLASS OF MEMBERS IN ORDER TO BE A MEMBER AN ORGANIZATION MUST: BE TAX EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. BE DULY QUALIFIED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, OR ANY STATES OR TERRITORY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. PROVIDE FINANCIAL COUNSELING SERVICES AND ACT IN COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND REGULATIONS. BE ACCREDITED BY THE COUNCIL ON ACCREDITATION OR HAVE SUBMITTED APPLICATION AND INITIAL PAYMENT. COMPLY WITH THE NFCC'S MEMBER QUALITY STANDARDS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE NFCC BYLAWS PROVIDE, IN RELEVANT PART: ARTICLE II, SECTION 7: ANNUAL MEETING. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS SHALL BE HELD PRIOR TO NOVEMBER 1 OF EACH YEAR, AND SHALL BE FOR THE PURPOSE OF ELECTING MEMBER-REPRESENTATIVE TRUSTEES TO THE BOARD, RATIFYING THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES TO THE BOARD, ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE OPERATING COMMITTEE, AND FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH OTHER BUSINESS AS MAY COME BEFORE THE MEETING. ARTICLE III, SECTION 4: ELECTION OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE, NOMINEES FOR AT-LARGE TRUSTEES SHALL BE RECOMMENDED TO THE BOARD BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND SHALL BE ELECTED BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE BOARD AND SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION BY MEMBERS AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. THE SLATE OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS, MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE TO RATIFY THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES BY BALLOT LISTING THE AT-LARGE TRUSTEES SUBJECT TO RATIFICATION. MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO RATIFY THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES OR WITHHOLD THEIR VOTE TO RATIFY THE ELECTION OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES EITHER AS A SLATE OF AT-LARGE TRUSTEES OR AS INDIVIDUAL AT-LARGE TRUSTEES. FOR PURPOSES OF SECTION 3 OF THIS ARTICLE, THE TERM OF OFFICE FOR AN AT-LARGE TRUSTEE SHALL BEGIN AT THE CONCLUSION OF THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS AT WHICH THE AT-LARGE TRUSTEE IS RATIFIED BY MEMBERS. SECTION 5: ELECTION OF MEMBER-REPRESENTATIVE TRUSTEES. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE SET FORTH IN THIS ARTICLE, MEMBER-REPRESENTATIVE TRUSTEES SHALL BE ELECTED BY MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS FROM A LIST OF ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES WHO HAVE EXPRESSED THEIR WRITTEN INTENTION TO STAND FOR ELECTION TO THE SECRETARY OF THE OPERATING COMMITTEE AT LEAST THIRTY (30) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. THAT LIST SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AT LEAST FIFTEEN (15) DAYS PRIOR TO THE ANNUAL MEETING OF MEMBERS. ALL ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES SHALL APPEAR ON A SINGLE BALLOT, AND THE CANDIDATES RECEIVING THE HIGHEST TOTAL NUMBER OF VOTES SHALL BE ELECTED TO THE OPEN POSITIONS, RESPECTIVELY, FOR THE TERM DESIGNATED BY THIS ARTICLE. TO BE AN ELIGIBLE CANDIDATE UNDER THIS SECTION, A CANDIDATE MUST BE THE VOTING REPRESENTATIVE OF A MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING. MEMBERS OF THE OPERATING COMMITTEE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO BE CANDIDATES FOR ELECTION AS MEMBER-REPRESENTATIVE TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
SEE LINE 7A.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS PREPARED AND VERIFIED BY STAFF, AND THEN PROVIDED TO THE NFCC'S FINANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE. THE NFCC'S TREASURER, AS CHAIR OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, PRESENTS THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ("INTERESTED PERSONS") ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY AFFIRM HAVING RECEIVED, READ AND UNDERSTOOD THE POLICY AND HAVE AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. THE POLICY, IN RELEVANT PART, REQUIRES: DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE TRUSTEES AND/OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS CONSIDERING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. CONFLICT DETERMINATION BY BOARD. FOLLOWING FULL DISCLOSURE OF AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE REMAINING BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. THE POLICY FURTHER SPECIFIES THE PROCEDURE FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS THAT ARISE AND VIOLATIONS OF THE POLICY. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING POSSIBLE CONFLICTS. (A) AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT INVOLVING THE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT. (B) THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, MAY, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT ONE OR MORE DISINTERESTED PERSONS OR COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. (C) AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE NFCC CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT. (D) IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER THE CIRCUMSTANCES WITHOUT PRODUCING A CONFLICT, THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL DETERMINE, BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS, (I) WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE NFCC'S BEST INTEREST FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND (II) WHETHER ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATIONS, THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, WILL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO AUTHORIZE THE NFCC TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY (A) IF THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, HAS REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, IT WILL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR THAT BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. (B) IF, AFTER HEARING THE PERSON'S RESPONSE AND MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD OR THE COMMITTEE, AS THE CASE MAY BE, DETERMINES THAT THE PERSON HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT, IT WILL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CREDIT COUNSELING'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES ENACTED THE FOLLOWING POLICY ON THE PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE NFCC'S PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER; AND OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE NFCC WHOSE COMPENSATION IS REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED ON FORM 990. THE PROCESS INCLUDES ALL OF THE FOLLOWING ELEMENTS: 1. REVIEW AND APPROVAL. (A) COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE NFCC'S PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. (B) COMPENSATION OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND OVERALL STAFF COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS BY THE NFCC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE. 2. USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION OF THE PERSON IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
NFCC DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.