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
SOCIETY OF PHOTO OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Employer identification number
95-2142678
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.") .
25,822
11,876
19,952
14,962
36,002
108,614
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......
22,019,025
23,149,500
24,484,038
24,623,160
23,856,862
118,132,585
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
7,871,045
8,371,270
9,008,907
9,597,877
10,081,674
44,930,773
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
29,915,892
31,532,646
33,512,897
34,235,999
33,974,538
163,171,972
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
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
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
163,171,972
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...
29,915,892
31,532,646
33,512,897
34,235,999
33,974,538
163,171,972
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,321,604
1,492,206
1,924,906
2,134,716
2,243,567
9,116,999
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
0
0
0
0
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,321,604
1,492,206
1,924,906
2,134,716
2,243,567
9,116,999
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
0
0
0
0
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
31,237,496
33,024,852
35,437,803
36,370,715
36,218,105
172,288,971
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
94.708 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
94.926 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
5.292 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
5.074 %
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:
13000241
Software Version:
v1.00
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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
SOCIETY OF PHOTO OPTICAL INSTRUMENTATION ENGINEER
Employer identification number
95-2142678
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
SPIE is a membership based society with 17,894 members. Membership Types/Rights: Voting Members include the following and may hold office, serve on a committee and vote on the election of Board members and other matters that are required to be approved by the members: 1) Regular Member - Any person determined by the Board to be qualified through technical experience or training is eligible to become a regular member. 2) Fellow Member - A member who has become distinguished through outstanding contributions in the relevant technologies, service to the Society, and service to the general optics and photonics community who has been a voting member of the society in any grade for a cumulative period of a minimum of ten years may be elevated to the rank of Fellow. 3) Senior Member - A member who is a voting member of the Society for a cumulative period of a minimum of five years and has become distinguished through significant contributions in one or more of the following areas: active involvement with the Society, service to the general optics and photonics community, and contributions in relevant technologies. 4) Early Career Professional member - Designated for individuals just entering the workforce. Recent college and university graduates are eligible for up to three years of Early Career Professional Membership. Non-voting Members include Student Members - These members receive discounted membership and must be a full time student to qualify.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a
Annual elections are held by mail/email each year to elect the Board of Directors with the results announced at the Annual General Meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b
Any major changes such as name change, or a legal structure change would require a vote by the membership. Also the officers, directors and member directors are elected by the membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
The 990 is made available to the Board of Directors via a shared web portal. Subsequently, the CFO reviews the 990 with the Executive Committee of Board of Directors in person at a Board meeting prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
Each January, the Board of Directors are asked to review and sign the Conflict of Interest Policy. At all meetings it is normal practice for a member to leave the room if there is a perceived conflict of interest. Accounting reviews transactions with any of our related parties and questions any transaction that may appear to be a conflict of interest. The CFO and the Board of Directors determine if it is a true conflict. If it were to occur, there would be a recusal from any related voting activity on the Board of Directors. SPIE also complies with all proper transparency requirements that are applicable.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15
Executive level staff: Annually 4-6 different salary surveys to benchmark our Executive Director and Sr. Director of Finance and Administration positions. The salary surveys provide comparative data for Industrial, Not-for-Profit and the local job market. A compensation consultant reviews the surveys and provides assistance in ensuring that the data used provides a good benchmark for the positions being reviewed. The comparison data for the Executive Director is provided to the SPIE's Treasurer who reviews it and makes the appropriate salary recommendation. The comparison data for the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration is provided to the Executive Director, who makes recommendations for compensation for that position. Both recommendations are reviewed and approved by an independent salary review committee. SPIE's Executive Committee performs these duties.Director level staff: Annually data from 6 different salary surveys (3 regional & 3 non-profit) are reviewed and the director staff positions are benchmarked to the market represented in these surveys. We then have our 3rd party compensation analyst run regression analysis on the market data in combination with our internal job evaluation system (Point Factor system). The analyst then makes recommendations regarding grade changes for specific jobs and changes to the pay grade structure. This information is then used in combination with performance evaluations to make pay decisions for director level staff. The Senior Directors suggest merit amounts, which are then reviewed by the Executive Director and brought to the salary review committee (SPIE's Executive Committee performs these duties) for final review and approval. Staff: Every year, we take data from 6 different salary surveys (3 regional & 3 non-profit) and benchmark 63% (73 of our 117 different positions) of our jobs to the market data. We then have our 3rd party compensation analyst run regression analysis on the market data in combination with our internal job evaluation system (Point Factor system). The analyst then makes recommendations regarding grade changes for specific jobs and changes to the pay grade structure. This information is then used in combination with performance evaluations to make pay decisions for staff. The managers suggest merit amounts, which are then reviewed and approved by executive staff.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.