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
Society of Actuaries
Employer identification number
36-2136422
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
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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) 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
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......
35,338,817
38,475,849
41,166,758
44,836,997
49,058,016
208,876,437
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.
35,338,817
38,475,849
41,166,758
44,836,997
49,058,016
208,876,437
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
16,155
15,640
14,555
19,265
22,010
87,625
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..
16,155
15,640
14,555
19,265
22,010
87,625
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
208,788,812
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...
35,338,817
38,475,849
41,166,758
44,836,997
49,058,016
208,876,437
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
360,385
290,833
525,140
625,922
742,697
2,544,977
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
360,385
290,833
525,140
625,922
742,697
2,544,977
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
123,786
90,435
109,103
87,599
70,465
481,388
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
193,495
50,817
27,315
1,575
273,202
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
36,016,483
38,907,934
41,828,316
45,552,093
49,871,178
212,176,004
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
98.400 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
98.310 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.200 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
1.290 %
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
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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
Society of Actuaries
Employer identification number
36-2136422
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4d:
SOA research serves an important public annd societal service by providing a valuable contribution to the body of knowledge in the various areas of actuarial science. This includes (but is not limited to) leading-edge research on retirement risks for individuals, the cost of healthcare and leading emerging risks for businesses. The SOA is also the leading provider of experience studies, which are widely used by actuaries to develop financially secure insurance systems. Many outputs of SOA research are also referenced by policymakers for valuable background and insight as they develop legislation to meet public needs in relevant areas.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6
The organization has over 24,500 members who pay dues annually.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a
The organization has an annual election in which most members have the opportunity to participate and vote on Board members.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b
The Bylaws may be altered, amended, or repealed and new Bylaws may be adopted by an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire Board of Directors; but provisions affecting the substantive rights of the SOA's members also require the affirmative vote of two-thirds or at least twenty-five percent of Fellows, if at a meeting, or a majority of Fellows entitled to vote, if in writing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11
The return was prepared by the organization and was reviewed by our outside tax advisor. The Audit Committee then reviewed the return with our outside tax advisor and provided further comments before they approved it for filing with the IRS. This review conducted by the Audit Committee is consistent with their duties as outlined in their charter.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c
Any individual involved in an SOA activity or decision-making process has an obligation to disclose annually any conflicting or potentially conflicting personal, professional or business interest he or she may have, directly or indirectly, with the affected activity or decision. All forms are collected by the appropriate internal staff member. Participants remain under a continuing obligation to report conflicts as they arise. The Board may require regular reporting at the start of Board, committee, Section Council and other meetings. If it is determined that a conflict of interest exists, the matter is then brought to the Executive Director, who serves as the SOA Conflicts Administrator. The Conflicts Administrator in consultation with legal counsel and/or the Leadership Team, assesses the significance of a given interest or relationship to the SOA and determines the appropriate action. If the individual cannot otherwise resolve the conflict, the Leadership Team may require any action it deems appropriate, including recusal from voting on the matter, complete recusal from a portion of the meeting or from other consideration of the subject matter, or replacing the individual in the affected position or activity.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15
A compensation study is performed every other year to complete a market comparison study for all positions of the organization. Additionally, market data is gathered each year to determine the annual compensation adjustment for all employees. The Presidential officers and the Secretary/Treasurer, with input from the Board, are responsible for determining compensation and benefits for the Executive Director after reviewing comparable data from several independent sources. Additionally, the Presidential officers and the Secretary/Treasurer review management's recommendation for annual compensation adjustments for officers and key employees. Discussion and process are contemporaneously documented in the minutes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19
The governing documents are available on the website, soa.org. Financial statements for 2012 and 2013 are available on the website.
Part VI, Section B, Line 16b:
The organization participates in a joint venture with a state university and a for-profit company. The organization believes that the activities of the joint venture further their exempt purpose of education and research. All activities of the joint venture were evaluated at the time of formation and are periodically reevaluated for compliance with federal tax laws and federal exempt status.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11g
Consultants: Program service expenses 2,146,280. Management and general expenses 112,223. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,258,503. Host for Test Centers: Program service expenses 5,106,674. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 5,106,674. Experience Studies: Program service expenses 1,118,611. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,118,611.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.