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
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-6056120
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) 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
................................................
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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) 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.") .
1,072,382
613,459
1,070,505
1,241,569
1,348,420
5,346,335
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......
38,422
18,599
21,045
78,260
80,677
237,003
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.
1,110,804
632,058
1,091,550
1,319,829
1,429,097
5,583,338
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
341,625
192,200
231,700
303,635
175,552
1,244,712
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..
341,625
192,200
231,700
303,635
175,552
1,244,712
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
4,338,626
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...
1,110,804
632,058
1,091,550
1,319,829
1,429,097
5,583,338
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
278,440
234,700
439,310
208,828
255,303
1,416,581
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
278,440
234,700
439,310
208,828
255,303
1,416,581
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.)..
1,389,244
866,758
1,530,860
1,528,657
1,684,400
6,999,919
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
61.980 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
56.850 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
20.240 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
22.190 %
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
AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION
Employer identification number
36-6056120
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
AS PART OF A COST REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT, THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION (AOA) HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO THE FOUNDATION IN MANAGING ITS STAFF. FOUNDATION STAFF SHALL BE EXPECTED TO COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO AOA STAFF, INCLUDING THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES SET FORTH IN THE AOA'S EMPLOYEE MANUAL. SELECTION AND ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AOF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE AOA'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FOUNDATION BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990. MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE COMPLETED FORM 990. A MEETING OR CONFERENCE CALL IS LATER SCHEDULED FOR THE CPA FIRM AND ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT TO DISCUSS THE FORM 990 WITH THE DESIGNATED COMMITTEE. A FULL COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING. THE GOVERNING BODY IS PROVIDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND ASK ANY QUESTIONS DIRECTLY TO ORGANIZATION MANAGEMENT OR THE CONTACT AT THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AS A PRECURSOR TO THEIR SERVICE TO THE ORGANIZATION. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE LOGGED WITH AND MONITORED BY THE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCEDURES ARE PERFORMED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION: IN ADDITION TO THE PROCEDURES OUTLINED BELOW WHICH ARE PERFORMED BY A RELATED ORGANIZATION, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY A COMPENSATION STUDY AND TOTAL SALARIES ARE APPROVED BY THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING ITS ANNUAL BUDGETING PROCESS. OVERALL PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION - A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM HAS BEEN DEVELOPED BY THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF PAY DECISIONS TO ENSURE THAT EMPLOYEES COVERED BY THE PROGRAM ARE PAID ACCORDING TO FAIR, EQUITABLE AND UNIFORM PRINCIPLES. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN ADOPTED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S, COMMITTEE ON ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL AND BOARD OF TRUSTEES. IN MID-SEPTEMBER, HUMAN RESOURCES PREPARES A REPORT, THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: CURRENT SALARY CURRENT GRADE MIDPOINT OF GRADE % - CURRENT SALARY TO MIDPOINT DATE OF HIRE COLUMNS ARE ADDED FOR THE ADDITION OF RECOMMENDED INCREASES AND FORMULAS FOR A NEW SALARY AND NEW % OF SALARY TO MIDPOINT. THE SPREADSHEET IS THEN SENT TO THE AMERICAN OSTEOPATHIC ASSOCIATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. MIDPOINT IS DETERMINED BY THE CURRENT SALARY STRUCTURE. THE RANGES ARE REVIEWED EACH YEAR AND MAY BE SHIFTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SALARY SURVEY DATA PROVIDED EACH YEAR BY HR ADVANTAGE. HR ADVANTAGE PROVIDES DATA ON EXPECTED SALARY INCREASES FOR THE NEXT YEAR AND EXPECTED SHIFTS IN SALARY GRADES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR GIVES HUMAN RESOURCES AN ALLOWANCE FOR SALARY INCREASES. THIS IS GENERALLY IN THE FORM OF A PERCENT OF CURRENT TOTAL SALARIES. HUMAN RESOURCES INCLUDES THE NUMBER IN THE SPREADSHEET, THEN SENDS THE APPROPRIATE REPORT TO DIRECTORS ALONG WITH INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINES FOR COMPLETION. DIRECTORS REVIEW THE SPREADSHEET, MAKE THEIR RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EMPLOYEE SALARY INCREASES, AND RETURN IT TO HUMAN RESOURCES. HUMAN RESOURCES REVIEW THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND MAKES NOTES FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REVIEW. THE NOTES MIGHT INCLUDE DRAWING ATTENTION TO MATTERS OF INTERNAL EQUITY, OR SALARY HISTORY (LIKE AN EMPLOYEE'S RECENT PROMOTION OR SALARY INCREASE). ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP MAY OCCUR. ONCE THE DOCUMENT IS FINALIZED, HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDE AN UPDATED COPY FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SIGNATURE. EMPLOYEES' COMPENSATION IS INCLUDED IN THE YEARLY BUDGET PROCESS, WHICH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE/AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE THROUGH APPLICABLE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES; THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.
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