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
ECONOMIC CLUB OF INDIANA INC
Employer identification number
23-7381408
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) 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.") ....
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) 2008
(b) 2009
(c) 2010
(d) 2011
(e) 2012
(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 2012 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2011 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
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
................................................
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) 2012
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012
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) 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.") .
253,833
252,167
290,080
280,473
288,845
1,365,398
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......
139,810
185,814
109,405
78,076
135,152
648,257
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
0
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
0
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
393,643
437,981
399,485
358,549
423,997
2,013,655
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.
49,000
103,000
115,000
120,000
109,500
496,500
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
49,000
103,000
115,000
120,000
109,500
496,500
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
1,517,155
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...
393,643
437,981
399,485
358,549
423,997
2,013,655
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
5,275
6,495
1,491
627
700
14,588
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
5,275
6,495
1,491
627
700
14,588
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
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
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
398,918
444,476
400,976
359,176
424,697
2,028,243
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
74.800 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.920 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.720 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.080 %
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
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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
ECONOMIC CLUB OF INDIANA INC
Employer identification number
23-7381408
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
Significant changes to organizational documents
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4
SECTION 5.2 WAS AMENDED AND SECTION 5.3 WAS ADDED. ALL REMAINING SECTIONS WERE RENUMBERED ACCORDINGLY. SECTION 5.2 BOARD COMPOSITION; TERM. BEGINNING AS OF THE DATE THESE AMENDED AND RESTATED BY-LAWS ARE APPROVED BY VOTE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL BE COMPOSED OF NO MORE THAN TWENTY-SEVEN (27) AND NO FEWER THAN FIFTEEN (15) ELECTED GOVERNORS. THE BOARD SHALL PERIODICALLY FIX THE NUMBER OF GOVERNORS. EX-OFFICIO GOVERNORS, WHICH SHALL COUNT TOWARDS THE MAXIMUM NUMBER OF ELECTED GOVERNORS AND HAVE VOTING POWERS, SHALL INCLUDE THE PRESIDENT, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TREASURER, AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR. THE EX-OFFICIO GOVERNORS SHALL NOT BE SUBJECT TO STAGGERED TERMS AS DESCRIBED BELOW FOR OTHER GOVERNORS, BUT SHALL SERVE TERMS AS FOLLOWS: PRESIDENT, ONE (1) YEAR; VICE PRESIDENT, ONE (1) YEAR, SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, TWO (2) YEARS; TREASURER, TWO (2) YEARS; AND PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR, TWO (2) YEARS. THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT SHALL BE LIMITED TO ONE (1) TENN IN EACH OFFICE. IDEALLY, THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE TREASURER SHALL BE LIMITED TO THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE TERMS IN THOSE OFFICES, AND THE PROGRAM COMMIITTEE CHAIR SHALL BE LIMITED TO TWO (2) CONSECUTIVE TERMS IN THAT OFFICE. SECTION 5.3 THE NON-OFFICER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO THREE (3) CLASSES, WITH THE TERM OF OFFICE OF ONE CLASS EXPIRING EACH YEAR. IDEALLY, THERE SHALL BE EQUAL NUMBERS OF GOVERNORS IN EACH CLASS. EXCEPT IN THE CASE OF EARLIER RESIGNATION, REMOVAL, OR DEATH, THE NON-OFFICER GOVERNORS IN EACH CLASS SHALL BE ELECTED TO HOLD OFFICE FOR A THREE (3) YEAR TERM AND UNTIL THEIR RESPECTIVE SUCCESSORS ARE DULY ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. UNLESS OTHERWISE PROVIDED, GOVERNORS WILL BE LIMITED TO SERVICE A MAXIMUM OF THREE (3) CONSECUTIVE TERMS IN ADDITION TO ANY YEARS OF SERVICE RESULTING FROM FILLING THE REMAINDER OF A VACATED SEAT. THERE IS NO LIFETIME LIMIT TO THE NUMBER OF NON-CONSECUTIVE TERMS TO WHICH A GOVERNOR MAY BE NOMINATED AND ELECTED. NO DECREASE IN THE NUMBER OF GOVERNORS SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF SHORTENING THE TERM OF ANY INCUMBENT GOVERNOR. SECTION 6.5(C) WAS AMENDED TO CHANGE THE ROLE AND TITLE OF THE SECRETARY. THE SECRETARY IS NOW THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER. SECTION 6.5(C) THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SHALL HAVE DIRECT OVERSIGHT OF THE CHARGE AND MANAGEMENT OF THE PORPERTY AND AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION. THESECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SHALL HAVE SIGNATORY AUTHORITY ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION AND MAY SIGN DOCUMENTS ON BEHALF OF THE CORPORATION, UNLESS OTHERWISE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SHALL SEE THAT RECORDS OF THE PROCEEDINGS OF ALL MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, AND OF ALL TRANSACTIONS OF THE CORPORATION, ARE PROPERLY MADE AND PRESERVED. SUCH RECORDS SHALL BE OPEN AT ALL TIMES TO THE INSPECTION OF THE OFFICERS AND THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE SECRETARY AND CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER SHALL ALSO PERFORM SUCH OTHER DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED FROM TIME TO TIME BY THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS. SECTION 7.1 WAS AMENDED TO INCLUDE A FINANCE COMMITTEE. ITS ROLE IS INCLUDED IN SECTION 7.1(D). SECTION 7.1(D) FINANCE COMMITTEE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF MEMBERS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT. MEMBERS SHALL SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE UNTIL REMOVED BY THE SUBSEQUENT PRESIDENT. THE TREASURER SHALL SERVE , EX OFFICIO, AS CHAIR OF THE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE SHALL ASSIST THE BOARD IN MEETING ITS FIDUCIARY OBLIGATIONS.
Review of form 990 by governing body
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
THE FORM 990 WILL BE DETAILED REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND ECONOMIC CLUB'S FINANCE COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
Conflict of interest policy
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
ECONOMIC CLUB HAS ADOPTED A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT REQUIRES THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. IF A CONFLICT SHOULD ARISE, THE INDIVIDUAL(S) MUST BE RECUSED FROM THE DECISION MAKING PROCESS IN WHICH INDEPENDENCE IS IMPAIRED.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS THAT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM INSTRUCTIONS.
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15B
THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES THAT RECEIVE COMPENSATION. THEREFORE, THIS QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FORM INSTRUCTIONS.
Governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
Other Expenses
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g
SPEAKER FEES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 49500, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 39105, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: 495, FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: 9900;
FORMAL AUDIT COMMITTEE
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C
THE ECONOMIC CLUB DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL AUDIT COMMITTEE, BUT THE FINANCE COMMITTEE PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF AN AUDIT COMMITTEE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.