Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENT | FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 & PART III, LINE 1 | THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BASKETBALL COACHES (NABC) HAS CONTINUALLY WORKED TO FURTHER THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE GAME OF BASKETBALL AS WELL AS THE PLAYERS AND COACHES WHO PARTICIPATE IN THE SPORT. IN DOING SO, THE ASSOCIATION HAS ESTABLISHED THE FOLLOWING GOALS AND OBJECTIVES TO PURSUE ITS MISSION: 1. TO PROMOTE THE IDEALS OF INTEGRITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND TEAMWORK AMONG MEN'S BASKETBALL COACHES AND THE PLAYERS WHOM THEY COACH; 2. TO UNIFY COACHES ON ISSUES PERTAINING TO BASKETBALL AT ALL LEVELS; 3. TO PROVIDE MEMBER SERVICES WHICH ADDRESS THE NEEDS OF THE COACH PROFESSIONALLY, EMOTIONALLY, FINANCIALLY, PHYSICALLY AND SPIRITUALLY; 4. TO ENCOURAGE BASKETBALL COACHES TO SERVE AS COMMUNITY OUTREACH AGENTS WHO ELEVATE MORAL, ETHICAL AND EDUCATIONAL VALUES; 5. TO ENLIGHTEN THE GENERAL PUBLIC, MEDIA, INSTITUTIONAL EDUCATORS AND ATHLETIC ADMINISTRATORS TO THE FACT THAT COACHES ARE GOOD FOR THE SPORT AND THE YOUNG PEOPLE THEY SERVE; 6. TO WORK WITH THE LEGISLATIVE ARM OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (NCAA) ON ISSUES THAT AFFECT BASKETBALL AND INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS, IN PARTICULAR IDENTIFYING ISSUES THAT NOT ONLY BENEFIT THE STUDENT-ATHLETE BUT ALSO THE ABILITY OF THE COACHING STAFF TO WORK EFFECTIVELY AND BENEFICIALLY WITHIN THE INSTITUTION. |
| PROGRAM SERVICES | FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A | MEETINGS/ANNUAL CONVENTION: ALL MEETINGS ARE HELD TO DETERMINE THE DIRECTION OF COLLEGIATE BASKETBALL. MEETINGS ARE HELD FOR ALL NCAA DIVISIONS, CONFERENCES AND COMMITTEES. NUMEROUS COACHING CLINICS ARE ALSO PROVIDED AND LED BY SOME OF THE NATION'S FINEST BASKETBALL COACHES. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IS A FOUR DAY EVENT THAT BEGINS ON THE THURSDAY PRECEEDING THE NCAA FINAL FOUR GAMES. BECAUSE THE ANNUAL CONVENTION IS HELD IN THE CITY HOSTING THE NCAA FINAL FOUR, MEMBERS ATTENDING THE CONVENTION HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURCHASE TICKETS TO THE NCAA FINAL FOUR SEMI-FINAL AND CHAMPIONSHIP GAMES. THE CONVENTION ALSO PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND THE NABC MARKETPLACE (OFFICIAL TRADE SHOW WHOSE EXHIBITORS ARE ON HAND TO DISPLAY THE NEWEST AND MOST ADVANCED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE FOR THE SPORT OF BASKETBALL) AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS (CLINICS THAT COVER TOPICS CONCERNING VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE PROFESSION INCLUDING COACHING, ETHICS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT). |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 | THE ASSOCIATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, NON-STOCK CORPORATION WITH MEMBERS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS FIVE CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP: ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE, ACTIVITY, LIFE, AND HONORARY MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS SERVE WITHOUT AUTHORITY AND DO NOT HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOTICE OR TO VOTE, ARE NOT CONSIDERED FOR THE PURPOSES OF ESTABLISHING A QUORUM, AND DO NOT HAVE ANY CORPORATE RIGHTS OR RESPONSIBILITY. AN ACTIVE MEMBER IS AN INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS A FULL-TIME INTERCOLLEGIATE BASKETBALL COACH AT A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY OFFERING FOUR OR MORE YEARS OF COLLEGE WORK LEADING TO A BACCALAURETTE DEGREE OR ANY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS A RESTRICTED COACH IN A RESTRICTED COACH POSITION IN DIVISION I OF INTERCOLLEGIATE MEN'S BASKETBALL AT A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER IS ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HAS SERVED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBER FOR NOT LESS THAN 15 YEARS. AN ACTIVITY MEMBER IS ANY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS A COACH IN MEN'S BASKETBALL AT ANY JUNIOR COLLEGE OR HIGH SCHOOL OR ANY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS THE PART-TIME AND GRADUATE ASSISTANT COACH OF A FOUR YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY, OR ANY INDIVIDUAL EMPLOYED AS A PART-TIME OR FULL-TIME OR ASSISTANT COACH OF MEN'S BASKETBALL AT A FOREIGN COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY. A LIFE MEMBERSHIP IS AWARDED TO THE INDIVIDUAL WHO HAS COMPLETED HIS TERM AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION. AN HONORARY MEMBER IS AWARDED TO ANY MEMBER, UPON BOARD APPROVAL, WHO HAS MADE A VALUABLE CONTRIBUTION TO THE ASSOCIATION. |
| MEMBERS WHO CAN ELECT MEMBERS OF GOVERNING BODY | FORM 990 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A | THE ASSOCIATION'S AFFAIRS ARE MANAGED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO HAVE AND EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE ASSOCIATION. THE DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY A NOMINATING COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF ONE CURRENT DIRECTOR AND TWO MEMBERS. THIS COMMITTEE NOMINATES AND RECOMMENDS TO THE DIRECTORS THEN IN OFFICE THE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED FOR OPEN DIRECTOR POSITIONS. UPON ELECTION, THE DIRECTORS HOLD OFFICE UNTIL THEIR SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED, DEATH, RESIGNATION OR DISQUALIFICATION OCCURS. THE DIRECTORS WILL BE NOT LESS THAN 13 NOR GREATER THAN 21 AND SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THREE CLASSES, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE NCAA DIVISIONS, WITH THE TERM OF ONE CLASS EXPIRING EACH YEAR. THE DIVISION I CLASS CONSISTS OF ONE MEMBER FROM EACH OF THE FOUR NCAA REGIONS AND SEVEN AT-LARGE MEMBERS. THE DIVISION II AND DIVISION III CLASSES EACH CONSIST OF TWO MEMBERS ONE OF WHOM REPRESENTS THE EAST REGION AND THE OTHER REPRESENTS THE WEST REGION. THE PAST PRESIDENT AND THE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ALSO SERVE AS DIRECTORS. THE DIRECTORS APPOINT AND DELEGATE THEIR POWERS AS DIRECTORS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS ALL THE POWERS OF THE DIRECTORS DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONSISTS OF THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENTS, PAST PRESIDENT, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, SECRETARY, GENERAL COUNSEL AND TREASURER. THE GENERAL COUNSEL, TREASURER AND SECRETARY WHO ARE EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE NOT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS ITS AFFAIRS IN THE SAME MANNER AS IS PROVIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S BY-LAWS FOR THE DIRECTORS. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REMAIN IN OFFICE AT THE PLEASURE OF THE DIRECTORS. |
| PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990 | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE ASSOCIATION'S FORM 990, SCHEDULES TO THE FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T (HEREIN REFERRED TO AS FORM 990) IS PREPARED BY THE ASSOCIATION STAFF AND REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE ASSOCIATION STAFF EXTENDS THE DUE DATE OF THE FORM 990 SO THAT IT CAN BE PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT THE ANNUAL CONVENTION MEETING. THE ASSOCIATION STAFF REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PAGE BY PAGE WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. UPON RESOLUTION OF ANY QUESTIONS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FORM 990 AND REPORTS TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS THAT SUCH ACTION WAS TAKEN. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE AN ADVANCED COPY OF THE FORM 990 AT THIS TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOCUMENT SUCH APPROVAL AND DISCUSSION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE MINUTES. SUBSEQUENT TO THE ANNUAL CONVENTION MEETING BUT BEFORE THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF FORM 990, THE ASSOCIATION'S STAFF FILES THE FORM 990 WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. |
| PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | THE ASSOCIATION CONDUCTS PERIODIC REVIEWS FOR MONITORING PROPOSED AND ONGOING TRANSACTIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ASSOCIATION REQUIRES THAT EACH DIRECTOR AND MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SIGN AN ANNUAL STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT THEY HAVE RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY; HAVE AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE ASSOCIATION IS TAX-EXEMPT AND MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES THAT ACCOMPLISH ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAS OCCURRED BASED ON THE DISCLOSURES OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS OF ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER OR MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHO HAVE A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE ASSOCIATION. THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS ALL COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS TO DETERMINE IF THEY ARE REASONABLE. THIS COMMITTEE WILL ALSO REVIEW ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF ANY RESTRICTIONS SHOULD BE IMPOSED ON THE INTERESTED PERSON. ANY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THAT IS DETERMINED TO HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WILL RECLUSE THEMSELVES FROM ANY DECISION-MAKING DISCUSSIONS REGARDING ANY IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. |
| REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A | THE NABC EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ("EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE") IS CHARGED WITH EVALUATING AND SETTING EXECUTIVE OFFICERS' COMPENSATION. THE PROCESS IS PERFORMED PERIODICALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HIRES AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO EXAMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ISSUE HIS FINDINGS. THE COMPENSATION STUDY FINDINGS ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NABC. IN 2012, A COMPENSATION SPECIALIST WITH A NATIONAL ACCOUNTING FIRM WAS ENGAGED BY THE NABC TO SPECIFICALLY PROVIDE ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE TO NABC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGOTIATION OF A NEW COMPENSATION PLAN AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR NABC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT'S SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH THE NEGOTIATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S NEW COMPENSATION PLAN AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ENTAILED AN UPDATE OF THE COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS FOR THE POSITION PERFORMED PREVIOUSLY FOR THE NABC. THE REVIEW WAS BASED ON RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH POSITIONS REQUIRING EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE COMPARABLE TO THE NABC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITION TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE LOCATION OF THE PARTICULAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT ATTENDED THE AUGUST 28, 2012 BOARD MEETING TO PROVIDE A DETAILED BRIEFING AND QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION FOR THE NABC BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONCERNING THE NEW COMPENSATION PLAN AND AGREEMENT AND ITS COMPARABILITY TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. IN ADDITION TO REVIEWING THE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ANNUALLY APPROVES NABC'S GOALS AND OBJECTIVES RELEVANT TO COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS WELL AS THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVALUATES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE IN LIGHT OF THESE GOALS AND OBJECTIVES AND REVIEWS AND RECOMMENDS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THIS EVALUATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO ANNUALLY REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S RECOMMENDATIONS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN RESPECT OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES: (A) SALARY; (B) BONUS OR INCENTIVE AWARD; (C) SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS, INCLUDING RETIREMENT BENEFITS AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION, IF ANY; AND (D) EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENTS, SEVERANCE ARRANGEMENTS OR ANY AMENDMENTS OR WAIVERS TO THESE AGREEMENTS OR ARRANGEMENTS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS ITS REVIEW IN THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND SUCH MINUTES ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NABC. ANY MINUTES OF CLOSED MEETING SESSIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADDRESSING SENSITIVE DISCUSSION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-LEVEL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ARE MAINTAINED CONFIDENTIALLY BY THE NABC'S LEGAL COUNSEL. UPON APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR DISCUSSION AND APPROVAL. THE APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING MINUTES WHICH ARE MAINTAINED BY THE NABC. ANY MINUTES OF CLOSED MEETING SESSIONS OF THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ADDRESSING SENSITIVE DISCUSSION OF THE PERFORMANCE OF HIGH-LEVEL EXECUTIVE OFFICERS ARE MAINTAINED CONFIDENTIALLY BY THE NABC'S LEGAL COUNSEL. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC | FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ASSOCIATION HAS A PUBLIC INSPECTION POLICY WHICH STATES THAT THE ASSOCIATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR REVIEW DURING THE REGULAR BUSINESS HOURS AT 1111 MAIN STREET, SUITE 1000, KANSAS CITY, MO 64105. ANY REQUEST FOR SUCH FILING WILL BE FULFILLED WITHOUT CHARGE EXCEPT FOR THE COST TO REPRODUCE AND MAIL THE FILING. ALL REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN PERSON OR IN WRITING. IF THE REQUEST IS MADE IN PERSON, THE COPIES SHALL BE PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY. FOR ANY WRITTEN REQUESTS, THE NABC SHALL PROVIDED FILINGS WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE REQUEST. |
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