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
AMERICAN EVALUATION ASSOCIATIONINC
Employer identification number
52-1463557
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?
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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.") ....
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
................................................
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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
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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.") .
427,582
482,706
487,513
563,984
73,354
2,035,139
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......
924,645
936,711
1,062,550
1,172,146
1,773,591
5,869,643
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.
1,352,227
1,419,417
1,550,063
1,736,130
1,846,945
7,904,782
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.)
7,904,782
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...
1,352,227
1,419,417
1,550,063
1,736,130
1,846,945
7,904,782
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
66,565
43,171
14,828
13,394
16,974
154,932
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
66,565
43,171
14,828
13,394
16,974
154,932
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.)..
1,418,792
1,462,588
1,564,891
1,749,524
1,863,919
8,059,714
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
98.080 %
16
Public support percentage from 2011 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
97.000 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2012 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
2.000 %
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
.....
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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
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2012
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN EVALUATION ASSOCIATIONINC
Employer identification number
52-1463557
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE AMERICAN EVALUATION ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO IMPROVE EVALUATION PRACTICES AND METHODS, INCREASE EVALUATION USE, PROMOTE EVALUATION AS A PROFESSION AND SUPPORT THE CONTRIBUTION OF EVALUATION TO THE GENERATION OF THEORY AND KNOWLEDGE ABOUT EFFECTIVE HUMAN ACTION.
SECOND ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B
(A) PROVIDING ACCESS TO ER AND EHP WAS NEW FOR MEMBERS AND (B)THIS SURVEY WAS OF ALL MEMBERS, INCLUDING THOSE WHO HAD JUST JOINED -ACCESS AND USE SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED WITH LENGTH OF MEMBERSHIP. MEMBERS ALSO RECEIVED ACCESS TO RESOURCES VIA THE AEA WEBSITE - PRODUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF WHICH FALLS WITHIN THE MEMBER SERVICES CATEGORY - AND ACCORDING TO THE SAME SURVEY, 69% OF MEMBERS HAD ACCESSED AND USED RESOURCES AVAILABLE THROUGH THE AEA WEBSITE. AS OF THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING 6/30/13 THE ASSOCIATION HAD APPROXIMATELY 7,874 MEMBERS.
ALL OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT DESCRIPTION
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE SUMMER INSTITUTE, PARTICIPATION ASSISTANCE, INTERNSHIPS, DATA COLLECTION, TRIAL PROGRAMS, VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AND THE EVALUATION POLICY TASK FORCE.
MANAGEMENT DELEGATED
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 3
KISTLER CONSULTING (KC) AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY, HANDLES ALL OPERATIONAL OVERSIGHT FOR THE ASSOCIATION WITHIN POLICIES DEFINED BY THE BOARD. KC IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL OPERATIONS, AND CAN ENCUMBER THE ASSOCIATION WITHIN POLICY GUIDELINES SET BY THE BOARD, BUT HAS NO DIRECT ACCESS TO ASSOCIATION FUNDS AND IS ALWAYS UNDER THE DIRECT OVERSIGHT OF THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER.
CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6
THE ASSOCIATION IS A DUES-PAYING MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. MEMBERSHIP TYPES ARE:STANDARD MEMBERSHIP; JOINT MEMBERSHIP FOR MEMBERS OF THE CANADIAN EVALUATION SOCIETY; FULL-TIME STUDENT MEMBERSHIP.
ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A
ALL BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED VIA A GENERAL VOTE OF THE FULL MEMBERSHIP HELD EACH SUMMER. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE AN ELECTRONIC BALLOT AND A REMINDER AND HAVE AT LEAST THREE WEEKS TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC BALLOT.
DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B
PUBLIC STATEMENTS MADE ON BEHALF OF THE ASSOCIATION MUST BE MEMBER VOTED AND APPROVED.
ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
FORM 990 IS GIVEN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE ASSOCIATION UPON PROVISION FROM THE ACCOUNTANT. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEWS IT AND RAISES QUESTIONS AS NEEDED.
ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C
ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SUBMIT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE AEA DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THEY MUST DISCLOSE ANY OTHER EMPLOYMENT OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS WHICH THEY, OR A MEMBER OF THEIR IMMEDIATE FAMILY, MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN AS EITHER AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, PARTNER, EMPLOYEE OR AGENT OF ANY BUSINESS ORGANIZATION, WHICH MIGHT GIVE A RISE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST OR DUALITY OF INTEREST WITH THE AMERICAN EVALUATION ASSOCIATION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE PAST PRESIDENT/SECRETARY SHALL BECOME FAMILIAR WITH THE STATEMENTS OF ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND OFFICERS IN ORDER TO GUIDE THEIR CONDUCT SHOULD A CONFLICT ARISE. THE SIGNED STATEMENTS WILL BE FILED WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AT SUCH TIME AS ANY MATTER COMES BEFORE THE BOARD IN SUCH A WAY AS TO GIVE A RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE AFFECTED ELECTED DIRECTOR AND/OR OFFICER SHALL MAKE KNOWN THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT, WHETHER DISCLOSED BY HIS OR HER WRITTEN STATEMENT OR NOT, AND ALL RELEVANT AND MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING THE TRANSACTION WHICH MIGHT REASONABLY BE CONSTRUED TO BE ADVERSE TO THE INTERESTS OF THE ASSOCIATION. AFTER ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS THAT ARE ASKED WITH RESPECT TO THE MATTER, THE BOARD MEMBER SHALL WITHDRAW FROM THE MEETING ROOM UNTIL THE MATTER HAS BEEN FURTHER DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. IN THE EVENT THAT THE AFFECTED BOARD MEMBER FAILS TO WITHDRAW VOLUNTARILY, THE PRESIDENT IS EMPOWERED AND SHALL REQUIRE THAT THE AFFECTED BOARD MEMBER REMOVE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM THE ROOM DURING BOTH THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE MATTER. IN THE EVENT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AFFECTS THE PRESIDENT, THE PAST-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY IS EMPOWERED AND SHALL REQUIRE THAT THE PRESIDENT REMOVE HIMSELF OR HERSELF IN THE SAME MANNER AND, FOR THE DURATION OF DISCUSSION AND ACTION ON THE MATTER, THE PAST-PRESIDENT/SECRETARY SHALL PRESIDE. AT THE TIME THAT THE BOARD ACCEPTS THE SLATE OF CANDIDATES FOR OFFICE FOR THE SUBSEQUENT YEAR, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL INFORM THOSE CANDIDATES OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXPECTATIONS.
COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT HAVE EXECUTIVE STAFF (OUR ONLY STAFF ARE VIA AN INTERNSHIP PROGRAM). ALL MANAGEMENT SERVICES ARE CONTRACTED THROUGH AN ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY AND COMPARABILITY DATA WAS REVIEWED FOR ACCEPTABILITY OF THE CONTRACT. THE MOST RECENT APPROVED CONTRACT WAS REVIEWED BY BOTH THE FINANCE AND EXECUTIVE COMMITTEES OF THE ASSOCIATION.
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ONLINE (ASSOCIATION POLICIES), CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS ONLINE, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO THE ASSOCIATION OFFICE AND ARE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING.