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
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-5563001
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.") .
4,170,685
2,603,489
7,144,098
4,354,015
6,112,961
24,385,248
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......
8,361,963
8,305,658
6,677,815
6,105,574
5,565,018
35,016,028
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.
12,532,648
10,909,147
13,821,913
10,459,589
11,677,979
59,401,276
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
18,200
36,742
12,594
14,751
26,250
108,537
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.
1,967,543
1,353,973
3,330,967
6,652,483
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
1,985,743
36,742
1,366,567
14,751
3,357,217
6,761,020
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
52,640,256
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...
12,532,648
10,909,147
13,821,913
10,459,589
11,677,979
59,401,276
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
625,104
563,671
644,584
514,447
529,426
2,877,232
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
625,104
563,671
644,584
514,447
529,426
2,877,232
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.)
..
87,903
36,419
136,219
113,084
104,541
478,166
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
13,245,655
11,509,237
14,602,716
11,087,120
12,311,946
62,756,674
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
83.880 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
88.960 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
4.580 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
4.780 %
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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Software Version:
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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
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
13-5563001
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION SHALL BE GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS CONSISTING OF A NUMBER OF MEMBERS BETWEEN THIRTEEN (13) AND NINETEEN (19), AS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE COMING YEAR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST BE COMPRISED OF AT LEAST 50 PERCENT CITIZEN MEMBERS. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE AUTHORITY TO APPOINT TWO (2) MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHOM ARE INCLUDED WITHIN THE RANGE DETERMINED ABOVE. THE REMAINDER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE COMPRISED OF AT-LARGE MEMBERS ELECTED BY A MAJORITY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS THAT ARE EITHER AGENCY, CITIZEN OR PROFESSIONAL. THE MEMBERS HAVE NO RIGHTS TO SHARE IN THE PROFITS NOR DO THEY HAVE ANY ELECTORAL RIGHTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED, IN DETAIL, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. PRIOR TO FILING, A FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF NRPA. THE NRPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES THE AUTHORITY TO THE NRPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THIS POLICY AND TO ADMINISTER SANCTIONS, INCLUDING WARNING, REPRIMAND, CENSURE, AND EXPULSION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY ACTIONS TAKEN. IN THE EVENT A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY, THAT MEMBER SHALL RECUSE HIM OR HERSELF FROM ANY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION FOR ALL NRPA STAFF PERSONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IS DETERMINED USING THE PROCESS OUTLINED IN THE COMPENSATION POLICY WHICH INCLUDES OUTSIDE COMPARATIVE DATA, INTERNAL EQUITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES AND IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CEO AS DICTATED IN THE NRPA BYLAWS AS "CHIEF OF STAFF". THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, AS PER NRPA BYLAWS, IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (A NON-STAFF, ELECTED POSITION TO WHOM THE CEO REPORTS AND HAS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST) AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING THE INITIAL COMPENSATION: 1. REVIEW AND COLLABORATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SEARCH COMMITTEE WHICH EXCLUDES PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 2. USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES; 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION MAINTAINED BY THE SEARCH COMMITTEE DURING THE PROCESS AND BY NRPA HUMAN RESOURCES AFTER THE PROCESS AND DETERMINATION IS COMPLETED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECORD RETENTION REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYROLL RECORDS. ONGOING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR A SITTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARE SUBJECT TO PARAMETERS SET IN THE CEO'S INITIAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (TYPICALLY A 3-YEAR CONTRACT), AND AS PER NRPA BYLAWS, IS ALSO AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (A NON-STAFF, ELECTED POSITION TO WHOM THE CEO REPORTS AND HAS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST) AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING ANY ANNUAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT: 1. REVIEW AND COLLABORATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH EXCLUDES PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 2. USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES; 3. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION MAINTAINED BY NRPA HUMAN RESOURCES AFTER THE PROCESS AND DETERMINATION IS COMPLETED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECORD RETENTION REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYROLL RECORDS. NRPA'S COMPENSATION POLICY WAS PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2001 AND UPDATED ON JULY 1, 2008. ALL NON-CEO STAFF HAVE BEEN HIRED USING THE PROCESS ESTABLISHED IN THE COMPENSATION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES ITS ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE PROPRIETARY IN NATURE AND THEREFORE, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE FEDERAL FORMS 990 AND 1023 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
PENSION PLAN LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -812,500. ADJUSTMENT TO NET ASSETS
FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A2
THE NPRA TERM FOR ITS BOARDMEMBERS RUNS FROM OCTOBER TO SEPTEMBER, CONSEQUENTLY THE BOARD LIST REPORT IN THIS RETURN IS MADE UP OF THE 2010-2011 AND 2011-2012 BOARDS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.