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 MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
05-0264797
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) 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
................................................
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) 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.") .
3,428,086
3,691,400
3,593,131
3,633,274
4,902,889
19,248,780
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......
21,417,800
21,642,658
21,910,586
22,431,481
22,224,687
109,627,212
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.
24,845,886
25,334,058
25,503,717
26,064,755
27,127,576
128,875,992
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
5,224
4,835
3,980
5,390
7,506
26,935
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..
5,224
4,835
3,980
5,390
7,506
26,935
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
128,849,057
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...
24,845,886
25,334,058
25,503,717
26,064,755
27,127,576
128,875,992
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,953,013
2,926,928
2,279,581
3,342,514
2,010,166
13,512,202
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
37,357
27,391
21,502
22,963
17,673
126,886
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,990,370
2,954,319
2,301,083
3,365,477
2,027,839
13,639,088
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.)..
27,836,256
28,288,377
27,804,800
29,430,232
29,155,415
142,515,080
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
90.410 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
90.010 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
9.570 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
9.980 %
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
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 MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY
Employer identification number
05-0264797
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOCIETY HAS APPROXIMATELY 30,000 MEMBERS, INDIVIDUAL AND INSTITUTIONAL, WITH NO CRITERIA FOR MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ELECTS ALL BOARD MEMBERS, EXCEPT THE TREASURER AND ASSOCIATE TREASURER. THE TREASURER AND ASSOCIATE TREASURER SERVE WITH APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL. A SECOND GOVERNING BODY, THE COUNCIL, HAS SOME MEMBERS THAT ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP ELECTS ALL BOARD MEMBERS, EXCEPT THE TREASURER AND ASSOCIATE TREASURER. THE TREASURER AND ASSOCIATE TREASURER SERVE WITH APPROVAL OF THE COUNCIL. A SECOND GOVERNING BODY, THE COUNCIL, HAS SOME MEMBERS THAT ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP. CHANGES TO THE BYLAWS MUST BE APPROVED BY THE MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FISCAL DEPARTMENT AND THE SOCIETY'S TAX ADVISORS, CBIZ TOFIAS. WHEN THE FINAL DRAFT IS PREPARED, IT IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AFTER THIS REVIEW, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE 990 ELECTRONICALLY BY ACCESSING A SECURE INTERNET SITE. THEY ARE GIVEN APPROXIMATELY THREE TO FIVE BUSINESS DAYS TO REVIEW THE DRAFT. AFTER RESPONDING TO ANY FEEDBACK FROM THE TRUSTEES, THE FILING IS MADE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AMS OFFICERS, TRUSTEES, AND KEY EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE DEFINED AS INTERESTED PERSONS, ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANNUALLY FINANCIAL INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS BY SIGNING OFF ON THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE AMS ADOPTED THIS POLICY IN NOVEMBER 2011 AND TRUSTEES SIGNED OFF ON THIS POLICY IN NOVEMBER. EACH NOVEMBER TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES WILL BE ASKED TO AGAIN SIGN OFF ON THE POLICY AND DISCLOSE ANY POSSIBLE OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS. THE AMS DEFINES AN "INTERESTED PERSON" ACCORDING TO THE IRS DEFINITION, AND THEY ARE ANY DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER , OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, WHO HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL INTEREST. AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE A FINANCIAL INTEREST, AS DEFINED BY THE IRS, THAT IS A POTENTIAL CONFLICT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE WHO WILL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. IF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS, EXCLUDING THE INTERESTED PERSON, DECIDES THAT A CONFLICT EXISTS, ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS OR ARRANGEMENTS MIGHT BE MADE AFTER INVESTIGATING IN ORDER TO AVOID THE CONFLICT. ALTERNATIVELY, DISINTERESTED PERSONS ON THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR COMMITTEE MAY DETERMINE THAT A TRANSACTION IS FAIR OR REASONABLE AND IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INTERESTED PERSON WHO HAS A CONFLICT MAY NOT VOTE ON MATTERS FOR WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND THEY MUST BE EXCLUDED FROM DISCUSSIONS OF MATTERS FOR WHICH THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS AND APPROVES WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ESTABLISHES THE SALARY AND BENEFITS OF THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEES FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. INCLUDED IN THIS REVIEW IS COMPARISON DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS. WITH RESPECT TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD IS GIVEN SALARY AND BENEFIT AMOUNTS APPROVED FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, AND PROFORMA AMOUNTS FOR THE UPCOMING YEAR. THE BOARD IS ALSO GIVEN COMPARISON DATA FROM COMPENSATION SURVEYS TO ASSIST WITH COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE BOARD TAKES INTO CONSIDERATION THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY STAFF AS WELL AS COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND PERFORMANCE IN SETTING HIS/HER COMPENSATION FOR THE FOLLOWING YEAR. ALL COMPENSATION SURVEYS USED FOR SETTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEES SALARIES ARE FROM INDEPENDENT SOURCES, AND THEY ARE GATHERED BY A HUMAN RESOURCES PROFESSIONAL. THE BOARD DOCUMENTS THEIR PROCESS FOR SETTING THE SALARIES EACH YEAR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
SHORTLY AFTER FILING, THE SOCIETY'S FORM 990 AND ALL SCHEDULES (EXCLUDING SCHEDULE B) IS COPIED AND MADE AVAILABLE TO THE SOCIETY'S THREE LOCATIONS. IF ANYONE REQUESTS TO SEE THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULES, COPIES ARE PROVIDED BY STAFF MAIL OR EMAIL. THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TREASURER, INCLUDING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT, IS PUBLISHED EACH YEAR IN THE SOCIETY'S PUBLICATION, NOTICES OF THE AMERICAN MATHEMATICAL SOCIETY, AS WELL AS THE ANNUAL REPORT. THESE PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE WEBSITE. THE 990 IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE GUIDESTAR WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
POSTRETIREMENT BENEFIT - RELATED CHANGES 785,425. LOSS ON CHANGE OF PAID PERSONAL LEAVE POLICY -935,360. DEPRECIATION OF LABOR FOR IN HOUSE SOFTWARE -66,701.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.