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
USA SWIMMING INC
Employer identification number
20-4264282
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.") .
22,332,277
22,338,783
23,241,276
27,607,307
10,261,194
105,780,837
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......
757,675
1,491,727
1,471,917
1,037,805
20,990,059
25,749,183
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.
23,089,952
23,830,510
24,713,193
28,645,112
31,251,253
131,530,020
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
1,600
1,600
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..
1,600
1,600
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
131,528,420
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...
23,089,952
23,830,510
24,713,193
28,645,112
31,251,253
131,530,020
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
681,073
669,902
662,927
1,825,402
1,134,643
4,973,947
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
681,073
669,902
662,927
1,825,402
1,134,643
4,973,947
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
908,513
1,381,288
1,238,709
695,427
4,223,937
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
610,293
523,701
925,355
563,346
2,622,695
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
25,289,831
26,405,401
27,540,184
31,729,287
32,385,896
143,350,599
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
91.753 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
91.250 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
3.470 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
3.190 %
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
USA SWIMMING INC
Employer identification number
20-4264282
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1
CONTINUED: WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES AND THE INTERESTED PUBLIC. WE VALUE THESE MEMBERS OF THE SWIMMING COMMUNITY, AND THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE THEM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR SPORT. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING A SAFE AND POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ALL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
CONTINUED: WE PROVIDE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR OUR MEMBERS, SUPPORTERS, AFFILIATES AND THE INTERESTED PUBLIC. WE VALUE THESE MEMBERS OF THE SWIMMING COMMUNITY, AND THE STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WHO SERVE THEM. WE ARE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF OUR SPORT.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B
Continued: The campaign generated more than 185,000 swim club searches the prior year. In 2013, NBC aired broadcasts of the Phillips 66 National Swimming Championships, the Mutual of Omaha Duel in the Pool and the AT&T Winter National Championships, bringing the years most exciting events to millions of fans. Five events of the Arena Grand Prix Series also aired on Universal Sports. The organization also continued its Deck Pass PLUS IPHONE AND ANDROID APP, WHICH WAS AN ENHANCED VERSION OF DECK PASS. THE APP OFFERED USERS ACCESS TO BOTH LIVE RESULTS AND A SPECIAL events section with live, streaming video. USA Swimmings award winning Splash Magazine was delivered to over 260,000 households and was available digitally on our website. A new member card was also delivered to every athlete member of USA Swimming with posters, stickers and special offers from USA Swimming sponsors.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C
Continued: Member Services staff worked closely with the IT Department on the above projects as well as coordinating enhancements to the registration component of SWIMS, our master database. The department was also responsible for coordinating travel and logistics for officials WORKING AT VARIOUS INTERNATIONAL MEETS. MEMBER SERVICES STAFF MEMBERS work closely with volunteers, athletes and other USA Swimming staff to plan and coordinate the annual convention, which is attended by APPROXIMATELY 600 MEMBERS. THE 2013 GOLDEN GOGGLES AWARDS BANQUET WAS HELD IN LOS ANGELES. PROCEEDS FROM THE EVENT FUNDED A $225,000 DONATION to our Foundation.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D
Club Development: Notable accomplishments in the Club Development area in 2013 included the development of a new Foundations of Coaching 201 online course; delivery of the first-ever Coach Owner Seminar; conduct of a very successful Small LSC Leadership Workshop, update of the Club Recognition Program, and initiation of the first phase of efforts to expand and refine database reports available to clubs and LSCs. Successful ongoing programs and services included field service consulting visits to 400+ swim clubs, 8 Regional Coaches Clinics serving a total of 1190 coaches; six Regional Build-a-Pool Conferences; 4 levels of Select Camps serving 320 emerging elite athletes; and the Club Excellence program which awarded 100 grants totaling $371,023 to high performing clubs. Insurance: Liability and secondary accident medical insurance coverage was provided to approximately 400,000 members. Foundation Support: USA Swimming provided funding to its affiliate Foundation whose mission is saving lives and building champions - in the pool and in life. Safe Sport: The Safe Sport Program is USA Swimmings comprehensive abuse PREVENTION PROGRAM. IT IS OUR MISSION TO REDUCE THE RISK BY INCREASING awareness about abuse in sport. We have a robust educational effort by which to accomplish this including mandatory athlete protection training for all non-athlete members, and free online training for athletes and THEIR PARENTS. IN 2013, USA SWIMMING TRAINED AND SCREENED 35,000 NON-athlete members and provided in person workshops to 500 athlete MEMBERS. USA SWIMMING IS PROUD OF ITS PROACTIVE APPROACH TO ABUSE prevention and continually strives to be the leader in Safe Sport in the Olympic movement.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE CORPORATION IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT AN ANNUAL CONVENTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE MEMBER'S HOUSE OF DELEGATES IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS: 1) THE ELECTION OF CERTAIN BOARD MEMBERS 2) APPROVALE OF CHANGES TO THE RULEBOOK 3) APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTIONB, LINE 11
THE FORM IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA EMAIL AND ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE INPUT BEFORE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
ALL EMPLOYEES, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN CONFLICT OF INTEREST ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORMS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BEFORE AND DURING BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
A SPECIAL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DEVELOPED AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE CURRENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR USING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA FROM OTHER NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES AND LIKE INDUSTRIES. THE HUMAN RESOURCE DEPARTMENT REVIEWS SALARY SURVEYS AND DATA FROM OTHER NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES TO SET AND ADJUST COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII
USA SWIMMING ENTERED INTO A DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT UNDER SECTION 457 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE WITH ITS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PURPOSE OF THE PLAN IS TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFITS FOR THIS INDIVIDUAL. THIS PLAN CONTAINED TWO COMPONENTS: A QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT AND A NON-QUALIFIED ACCOUNT. ALL AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THE QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION ACCOUNT WERE FULLY VESTED UPON CONTRIBUTION. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE NON-QUALIFIED ACCOUNT BECAME VESTED JANUARY 1, 2013.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
Other Changes in Net Assets: Return of Capital from related party eliminated for consolidated reporting.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c
THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.