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 for Translational Oncology Inc
Employer identification number
20-3186261
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.") .
247,215
118,373
478,281
80,882
154,992
1,079,743
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......
272,000
1,120,731
528,453
1,172,594
1,252,374
4,346,152
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.
519,215
1,239,104
1,006,734
1,253,476
1,407,366
5,425,895
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.
256,412
970,025
603,292
1,046,704
1,135,918
4,012,351
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
256,412
970,025
603,292
1,046,704
1,135,918
4,012,351
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,413,544
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...
519,215
1,239,104
1,006,734
1,253,476
1,407,366
5,425,895
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
382
818
580
464
275
2,519
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
382
818
580
464
275
2,519
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.)..
519,597
1,239,922
1,007,314
1,253,940
1,407,641
5,428,414
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
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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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TIN:
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 for Translational Oncology Inc
Employer identification number
20-3186261
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
The Society is comprised of members. The primary qualification for membership is to be an oncologist or otherwise professionally involved with oncology.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
Nomination and Election of Board: The Board of Directors shall have not less than three (3) and not more than twenty-one (21) members, the exact number of which shall be determined from time to time by a majority vote of the Members of the Board of Directors then serving. Each new Board member shall be nominated by the Board's Nominating Committee and elected by a majority vote of the Board of Directors at the annual meeting of the Board of Directors. Nothing shall prohibit any Board member from nominating any person, other than those nominated by the Nominating Committee, for election to the Board of Directors. The Board shall be elected annually for a one-year term. The Board is currently co-chaired by distinguished physician-scientists. Dr. Patrick (Paddy) G. Johnston brings an international perspective to the board. He is currently Professor of the Department of Oncology, the Dean of the School of Medicine and Dentistry, and Director of the Institute of Health Sciences at Queen's University of Belfast in Northern Ireland. Dr. Johnson serves as co-chairman with Dr. Richard (Rich) M. Goldberg, Professor of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief, The James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute, Associate Director of Outreach, Comprehensive Cancer Center The Ohio State University Medical Center in Columbus, Ohio.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
STO Board of Directors Form 990 Review Process: The completed IRS Form 990 is reviewed by the Chairman and Treasurer of the STO Board of Directors. After this review, proposed changes are voted on by Board. If no changes are necessary, copies of the submitted 990 will be made available to remaining board members at the next General Meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect Society for Translational Oncology, Inc. ("STO") and its interests when it is contemplating entering into a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer, Member of the Board of Directors ("Director"), or might result in a possible excess benefit transaction. This policy is intended to supplement, but not replace, any applicable state and federal laws governing conflict of interest applicable to non-profit and charitable organizations and provisions in STO's Bylaws. 1. Duty to Disclose In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an interested person must disclose the existence of the financial interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the Directors and members of committees with governing board delegated powers or others considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. 2. Determining Whether a Conflict of Interest Exists After disclosure of the financial interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the interested person, he/she shall leave the governing board or committee meeting while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining board or committee members shall decide if a conflict of interest exists. 3. Procedures for Addressing the Conflict of Interest A. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing 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 possible conflict of interest. B. The chairperson of the governing board or committee shall, if appropriate, appoint a disinterested person or committee to investigate alternatives to the proposed transaction or arrangement. C. After exercising due diligence, the governing board or committee shall determine whether STO can obtain with reasonable efforts a more advantageous transaction or arrangement from a person or entity that would not give rise to a conflict of interest. D. If a more advantageous transaction or arrangement is not reasonably possible under circumstances not producing a conflict of interest, the governing board or committee shall determine by a majority vote of the disinterested Directors whether the transaction or arrangement is in STO's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination it shall make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. Additionally, all STO board members must abide by the same peer-review system as do the Senior Editors, by recusing themselves from proceedings as appropriate. CME Program - Balance and Independence Policy A. The CME Committee, in conjunction with the Editorial Board, provides expertise in selecting and reviewing materials for 'The Oncologist' CME Online and for quality assurance and continuing review of the online educational materials. B. The accredited provider maintains exclusive control over the planning and content of the articles that appear in 'The Oncologist' and ensures compliance with all ACCME and AMA requirements. C. The CME Committee and any educational partners share a concern to safeguard the integrity of 'The Oncologist' CME Online program. To that end, they take joint responsibility for ensuring that 1. Any potential conflicts of interests are resolved via The Oncologist's anonymous peer review process. Editors' disclosures are published annually online, whereas reviewers' disclosures are held in confidence within the Editorial Office. 2. All manuscripts are reviewed by the Editorial Board with ad hoc assistance from two or more external experts in the field. All final publication decisions are made by the Editorial Board. The acceptance of a manuscript is based on its originality and importance to the field as assessed by the Editors. For more information about the submission and peer review process, visit http://authors.theoncologist.com 3. All information is submitted and reviewed and found to be scientifically rigorous, based on the best available evidence, fair and balanced, and free of commercial bias. All of the recommendations involving clinical medicine in the CME activities are based on evidence that is accepted within the profession of medicine as adequate justification for their indications and contraindications in the care of patients. All scientific research referred to, reported or used in a CME course in support or justification of a patient care recommendation conforms to the generally accepted standards of experimental design, data collection and analysis. D. The Standards of Commercial Support also require that presentations give a balanced view of therapeutic options. Use of generic names will contribute to this impartiality. When it is necessary to use a trade name, then those of several companies are used, not just trade names from a single company. In the event that any discussion of unlabeled, investigational, or alternative use of a commercial product, device, or technique, occurs in a CME course, a full disclosure is provided to the reader as well as a list of these items, their manufacturer and their use, on the author disclosure page. E. In compliance with the Standards of the Accreditation Council for CME, it is the policy of the CME Committee to ensure balance, independence, objectivity, and scientific rigor in all of its educational activities and to include information free of commercial bias and based on the best evidence available. All individuals in a position to influence the content of an activity have disclosed relevant financial interests or relationships of their own, their spouse/partner, or their worksite, with manufacturers or providers of commercial products, services, technology, or programs; and disclosed relationships with current non-governmental supporters of the activities. The faculty and planners have indicated that they have no relevant commercial relationships. For a list of the faculty and planners, please visit the Editorial Board online at http://authors.theoncologist.com/index.php/editorial-policy/editorial-board No Push CME The journal's CME activities are available only to clinicians who are active subscribers to 'The Oncologist' print and online. Courtesy Content Reviews 'The Oncologist' and The Society for Translational Oncology are solely responsible for the control of the content, both CME and non-CME, contained in the Journal. As such, courtesy content reviews from commercial interests and other grantor types are strictly prohibited.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
The Society currently makes its IRS Form 990, organizational documents, and conflict of interest policy available for public inspection on an as requested basis. These requests can be made via email to admin@sto-online.org or via mail or fax sent to its Durham, NC office.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
Live Meetings: Program service expenses 93,736. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 93,736. Publications: Program service expenses 235,693. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 235,693. Workshops: Program service expenses 1,650. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,650. Writing and Manuscripts: Program service expenses 1,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,000.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.