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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
REUBEN H FLEET SCIENCE CENTER
Employer identification number
95-6066250
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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
4,271,439
2,034,055
2,561,379
2,381,002
3,067,603
14,315,478
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
4,271,439
2,034,055
2,561,379
2,381,002
3,067,603
14,315,478
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)..
1,900,242
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
12,415,236
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
4,271,439
2,034,055
2,561,379
2,381,002
3,067,603
14,315,478
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
125,657
98,123
87,264
113,224
70,772
495,040
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
63,664
226,914
82,613
89,067
62,160
524,418
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
15,334,936
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
20,586,697
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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
80.960 %
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
93.450 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2012.
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—2011.
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—2012.
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—2011.
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
................................................
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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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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......
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.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)..
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 2012 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
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—2011.
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Complete this part to 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) 2012
Additional Data
Software ID:
12000229
Software Version:
2012v2.0
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
REUBEN H FLEET SCIENCE CENTER
Employer identification number
95-6066250
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center (the Fleet Center) operates the following programs and activities:Science Exhibits:The Fleet Center features more than 100 interactive science exhibits in seven galleries, as well as major traveling exhibitions. Visitors can create colored shadows, design images with a sand pendulum, examine the vibration of guitar strings, and get their hands on a variety of intriguing scientific phenomena. The Tinkering Studio provides guests with creative activities designed to spark curiosity and foster exploration. Cellular Journey is a exhibition developed by the Fleet Center that expands visitors knowledge and appreciation of human cell biology and the importance of stem cells. Younger children will greatly enjoy Kid City, a vibrant exhibition aimed at children ages five and younger. Kid City contains a factory with conveyor belts, cranes, and air chutes, an interactive fire truck, a book nook, several Young Explorer computers, a child-size grocery store, and much more. Visitors of all ages can build free-form structures at the popular Block Busters! exhibit. On weekends scheduled programs such as Family Science Day and the Exploration Bar demonstrations provide additional opportunities for educational fun.IMAX Dome Theater:The Fleet Center is also home to the worlds first IMAX Dome Theater, presenting the biggest films and digital presentations on the planet. Its unique configuration wraps the audience in images and provides the illusion of being suspended in space. Film topics take audiences from outer space to under water and every place in between, and are generally suitable for all ages. The Eugene Heikoff and Marilyn Jacobs Heikoff Dome Theater also plays host to the monthly Sky Tonight planetarium show, which is led by an astronomer and followed by outdoor telescope viewing, courtesy of the San Diego Astronomy Association (weather permitting). The Fleet Center also produces and licenses large format films and multi-media productions.Education Programs:The Fleet Center offers science education for students, teachers and the general public through lectures, classes, workshops and more. Through the Nierman Challenger Learning Center participants embark on a realistic mission control mock-up and a 21st century space station that introduces them to the teamwork, technology, and drama involved in space travel. The Fleet Center runs weekly, half-day education camps during school breaks. Camps are held for grades 1 - 9 and are designed to be fun, educational, hands-on and incorporate the Fleet Centers Exhibit Galleries. Summer camp themes during summer 2013 include: chemistry, the human body, robotics, and DNA exploration.Galileos Cafe:A great location to pick up a quick snack or a light healthy meal, Galileos Cafe offers a casual, friendly atmosphere and a great selection of items, including pretzels, pizza, salads, sandwiches and a variety of drinks, including sodas, juices, and coffees (even mochas and espressos!).North Star Science Store:The North Star Science Store offers a large selection of gifts and toys, as well as many unique, hard-to-find items - including books, films and games. There are tons of science-related products to awaken the astronomer, physicist or chemist within, like astronomy puzzles and planispheres, glow-in-the-dark items, souvenirs and more.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases
FMV OF DONATED PASSES = -$8413
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FORM 990, AND POLICIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG TO DISCLOSE ITS FORM 990.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
The Board of Trustees has in place Standing Order #1 "Annual Performance Review of Executive Director" that was approved with Board Action Request #362 on 3/23/10. The President of the Board is responsible for the annual formal evaluation of performance. The President appoints an ad hoc committee of at least 3 trustees, including the President, to conduct this review. The compensation portion of the review provides an basis for the Executive Director's salary and benefits package and includes a survey of comparable salaries (conducted by the Audit Committee) to determine the market standard.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
The Board of Trustees has in place revised Standing Order #2 "Conflict of Interest and Disclosure" and Standing Order #9 "Ethical Guidelines for Business Support" - both were approved with Board Action Request #362 on 3/23/10. The orders cover the duty to disclose, determine the existence, procedures for addressing, and recording any potential conflict of interest. Each Trustee, principal officer, and member of a committee with governing board-delegated powers is required to complete an annual statement which affirms understanding and compliance with the policy.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process
The Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees in conjunction with the Finance Committee review the final draft of the tax return in detail and approve the final return to be filed. The Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, and Controller also review the return. Lastly, every member of the Board of Trustees will be provided a full copy of the tax return prior to its filing with tax authorities.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.