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 GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE INC
Employer identification number
36-6066325
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.") .
18,097,824
4,225,361
3,605,753
4,180,717
1,256,234
31,365,889
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......
7,344,086
6,510,808
14,546,371
17,047,436
18,728,538
64,177,239
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.
25,441,910
10,736,169
18,152,124
21,228,153
19,984,772
95,543,128
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
50,000
271,100
5,100
4,375
330,575
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.
4,322,555
2,279,420
1,189,878
522,641
8,314,494
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
4,322,555
2,329,420
1,460,978
527,741
4,375
8,645,069
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
86,898,059
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...
25,441,910
10,736,169
18,152,124
21,228,153
19,984,772
95,543,128
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
901,817
1,223,725
1,302,783
1,335,824
1,478,839
6,242,988
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
901,817
1,223,725
1,302,783
1,335,824
1,478,839
6,242,988
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
333,550
298,356
121,414
171,914
258,665
1,183,899
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
25,322
165,085
190,407
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
26,702,599
12,423,335
19,576,321
22,735,891
21,722,276
103,160,422
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
84.240 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
77.530 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
6.050 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
6.000 %
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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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 GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION INSTITUTE INC
Employer identification number
36-6066325
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE INSTITUTES' GOVERNING BOARD HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CONSISTING OF THE BOARD OFFICERS, THE PAST PRESIDENT AND THE CHAIR OF THE INSTITUTE'S FOUNDATION FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HAS THE FOLLOWING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (1) DURING THE INTERVALS BETWEEN THE MEETINGS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, TO EXERCISE SUCH POWERS AS MAY BE DELEGATED TO IT BY THE GOVERNING BOARD; (2) MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE GOVERNING BOARD AS TO MATTERS OF CHANGES, EXTENSIONS OR REVISIONS IN THE CORPORATIONS POLICY; (3) TO RECEIVE AND STUDY REPORTS OF SUCH COMMITTEES AS THE GOVERNING BOARD MAY DIRECT; (4) TO ACT AS AN ADVISORY BODY TO THE PRESIDENT; (5) TO KEEP A RECORD OF ITS PROCEEDINGS AND REPORT THE SAME TO THE GOVERNING BOARD AT THE NEXT SUCCEEDING MEETING FOR ITS APPROVAL OR DISAPPROVAL; AND (6) TO HOLD ITS MEETINGS AT SUCH PLACE OR PLACES AS IT MAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE. IN ADDITION, THE COMMITTEE MAY BE CALLED UPON TO MEET AT ANY TIME BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION. ALL ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD FOR RATIFICATION. IN ADDITION, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW AND EVALUATE PERFORMANCE OF EXISTING MEMBERS OF ALL COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES AND DEVELOP SYSTEMS, POLICIES AND PROCEDURES TO ASSURE THAT ALL MEMBERSHIP THEREON IS APPROPRIATE TO THE RELEVANT MISSION AND THAT PROSPECTIVE APPOINTMENTS MEET THE NEEDS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL OVERSEE SELECTION OF ALL OFFICIAL AWARDS, PRIZES, AND GRANTS; AND SPECIFICALLY TO SELECT THE ANNUAL RECIPIENT OF THE JULIUS FRIEDENWALD MEDAL, WHICH WILL BE PRESENTED TO A MEMBER OF THE AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION FOR DISTINGUISHED ACHIEVEMENT IN GASTROENTEROLOGY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ALSO (1) ASSESS THE NEED FOR PRINT AND ELECTRONIC PUBLICATIONS AND SERVICES IN THE AREAS OF GASTROENTEROLOGY SCIENCE, CLINICAL PRACTICE AND EDUCATION, (2) RECOMMEND AND INITIATE PUBLISHING PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES IN RESPONSE TO THOSE NEEDS, (3) DEVELOP PUBLICATION-RELATED POLICIES FOR APPROVAL BY THE GOVERNING BOARD, AND (4) ENSURE THE QUALITY AND FINANCIAL VIABILITY OF ALL AGA INSTITUTE PUBLICATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE SOLE MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION IS AMERICAN GASTROENTEROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION, INC., A RELATED ENTITY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER IRC SECTION 501(C)(6).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE INSTITUTE'S GOVERNING BOARD CONSISTS OF TWELVE PERSONS, ELEVEN OF WHICH ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBER (THE AMERICAN GASTROLOGICAL ASSOCIATION) AND ONE OF WHICH IS THE CHAIR OF THE INSTITUTE'S FOUNDATION FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH AND NUTRITION (FDHN; NOT A SEPARATE ENTITY), WHICH IS ELECTED BY THE FDHN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY, FROM INFORMATION SUPPLIED BY THE INSTITUTE. AGA MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE FINAL FORM 990 AND ADDRESSES ANY QUESTIONS PRIOR TO FILING. THE GOVERNING BOARD DOES NOT REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE GOVERNING BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM QUARTERLY TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THAT MAY ARISE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETS ANNUALLY TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS USED TO PROVIDE COMPARABLE SURVEY DATA TO HELP SET COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTS. THE FINANCE AND OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REVIEWS ON A BI-ANNUAL BASIS THE LEVELS OF COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
GAIN ON INTEREST RATE SWAP 179,512. RECOVERY OF PRIOR YEAR GRANTS
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE AUDIT OVERSIGHT PROCESS HAS REMAINED UNCHANGED FROM THE PREVIOUS YEAR.
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