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
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
95-3964928
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.") ....
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
22,194,690
23,600,215
114,551,407
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
0
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
0
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
22,194,690
23,600,215
114,551,407
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)..
0
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
114,551,407
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..
25,172,389
20,202,325
23,381,788
22,194,690
23,600,215
114,551,407
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
257,973
436,861
377,588
468,122
479,144
2,019,688
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
0
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
0
0
0
6,682
0
6,682
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
116,577,777
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
12,009,204
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
98.262 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.420 %
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.") .
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......
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.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
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.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
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...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
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.)..
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
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
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
SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER INC
Employer identification number
95-3964928
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 PART III STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS LINE 1
THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, INC. (THE "CENTER"), IS A NONPROFIT GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATION THAT CONFRONTS ANTI-SEMITISM, HATE AND TERRORISM, PROMOTES HUMAN RIGHTS AND TEACHES THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. WITH A CONSTITUENCY OF OVER 400,000 HOUSEHOLDS IN THE UNITED STATES, IT IS ACCREDITED AS A NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION (NGO) AT INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE UNITED NATIONS, UNESCO, OSCE, ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES (OAS), THE LATIN AMERICAN PARLIAMENT (PARLATINO) AND THE COUNCIL OF EUROPE. HEADQUARTERED IN LOS ANGELES, THE CENTER MAINTAINS OFFICES IN NEW YORK, TORONTO, CHICAGO, MIAMI, PARIS, BUENOS AIRES, AND JERUSALEM. THE CENTER IS DEDICATED TO THE PRESERVATION OF THE MEMORY OF THE HOLOCAUST THROUGH EDUCATION AND AWARENESS, WITH THE GOAL THAT NO PEOPLE SHALL EVER AGAIN FALL VICTIM TO AN ATROCITY OF SUCH MAGNITUDE. TO THIS END, THE CENTER HAS DEVELOPED INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS IN THE AREAS OF HOLOCAUST STUDIES, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, INTERNATIONAL SOCIAL ACTION, AND MEDIA. THESE BROAD-BASED ACTIVITIES HAVE IMPACTED THE LIVES OF PEOPLE FROM ALL WALKS OF LIFE ON THIS CONTINENT AND ABROAD. THE MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE IS THE EDUCATIONAL ARM OF THE CENTER. THE MUSEUM'S MISSION IS TWO-FOLD: TO EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF RACISM AND PREJUDICE IN THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE, AND TO RECOUNT THE STORY OF THE MONUMENTAL EXAMPLE OF MAN'S INHUMANITY TO MAN, THE HOLOCAUST. IN THE FORMER INSTALLATIONS, THE MUSEUM ADDRESSES THE ESCALATING CRISIS OF BIGOTRY, RACISM AND ANTI-SEMITISM IN OUR COUNTRY, WHILE IN THE LATTER INSTALLATIONS, THE VISITOR IS TAKEN BACK IN TIME TO WITNESS THE ATTEMPTED ANNIHILATION OF AN ENTIRE PEOPLE. MORIAH FILMS PRODUCES THEATRICAL DOCUMENTARIES TO EDUCATE BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES FOCUSING ON THE HOLOCAUST, ISRAEL AND EVENTS THAT IMPACT OUR CONTEMPORARY WORLD.
FORM 990 PART III LINE 4D OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
A) THE FILM DIVISION OF THE SIMON WIESENTHAL CENTER, MORIAH FILMS WAS CREATED TO PRODUCE THEATRICAL DOCUMENTARIES TO EDUCATE BOTH NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCES. IT FOCUSES ON THE 3,500 YEAR OLD JEWISH EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS CONTEMPORARY HUMAN RIGHTS AND ETHICS ISSUES (EXPENSES OF $1,751,047) (REVENUES $0) B) THE MUSEUM CONDUCTS DIVERSITY TRAINING COURSES FOR POLICE OFFICERS, EDUCATORS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS (EXPENSES $1,194,048) (REVENUES $224,003) C) Occupancy expenses of $710,769
FORM 990 PART IV CHECK LIST OF REQUIRED SCHEDULES LINE 12A
FOR GAAP PURPOSES, THE CENTER IS REQUIRED TO ISSUE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT INCLUDE SWC ROXBURY, LLC. FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES, SWC ROXBURY, LLC IS A DISREGARDED ENTITY AND THE FINANCIAL INFORMATION OF SWC ROXBURY, LLC IS REPORTED ON THE CENTER'S TAX RETURN.
Form 990 Part VI Section A Governing Body and Management Line 2
MARLENE HIER, FAMILY MEMBER OF RABBI MARVIN HIER LESLIE DIAMOND, FAMILY MEMBER OF GORDON DIAMOND FRANCES BELZBERG, FAMILY MEMBER OF SAMUEL BELZBERG CHESTON MIZEL, FAMILY MEMBER OF LARRY A. MIZEL BRIAN GREENSPUN, FAMILY MEMBER OF DANIEL GREENSPUN JAY SNIDER, FAMILY MEMBER OF ED SNIDER JEFFREY SOFFER, FAMILY MEMBER OF DON SOFFER
Form 990 Part VI Section B POLICIES Line 11A
Before filing, Form 990 and supplemental information to THE Form 990 is sent to all Board members for their review, questions and comments. Form 990 is discussed at the Finance Committee meeting, Executive Committee meeting and Board meeting to respond to all Board members' questions and comments. In addition, the Chief Financial Officer is available to either meet in person or discuss via telephone the Form 990 with those Board members who are not able to attend the meetings.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Line 12c
The Organization monitors and enforces the conflict of interest policy in the following manner: If there is an actual or possible conflict of interest, an Interested Person (one with a direct or indirect financial interest) must disclose the existence of his or her financial interest and all material facts to the board or a committee with Board delegated powers that is considering a proposed transaction or arrangement. If the committee determines that there is a conflict, that Interested Person will not be part of the decision making process except to provide information that Committee determines is needed for the decision. If the Board or a committee has reason to believe that a member failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, they will investigate the matter and take disciplinary and corrective action if warranted.
Form 990 Part VI Section B Policies Lines 15a and b
The Compensation Committee annually reviews the salaries and benefits of all employees and recommends the compensation and benefit level for all employees. The Compensation Committee from time to time takes into consideration salaries of other organizations and for the CEO, officers and key employees, the Compensation Committee reviews FROM TIME TO TIME THE Form 990 of other similarly situated organizations. The recommendations of the Compensation Committee are reviewed by the Executive Committee of the Board and upon the recommendations being acceptable to the Executive Committee, the Executive Committee will forward the approved recommendations to the Board for its APPROVAL. Upon approval by the Board, the Compensation Committee forwards all recommendations to the Chief Financial Officer for implementation. In addition, the Chairman of the Board and/or other Board members designated by the Chairman will meet with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer to discuss the recommendations. In addition, the Chairman of the Board or a Board member designated by the Chairman will discuss individually with the Chief Executive Officer his performance during the past year. PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, NO INDIVIDUAL WHOSE COMPENSATION IS BEING DETERMINED MAY BE PART OF THE COMPENSATION DETERMINATION PROCESS. The decision making process of the Compensation Committee is documented contemporaneously in its minutes.
Form 990 Part VI Section C Disclosure Line 19
THE CENTER'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE CENTER'S WEBSITE AND ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CENTER'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990 PART VII SECTION A LINE 1A
AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK RELATED ORGANIZATION BOARD MEMBERS CONTRIBUTE THEIR TIME AND SERVICES UPON REQUEST AND ON AN AS-NEEDED BASIS, WHICH, THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, MAY DIFFER FROM THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS PER WEEK.
FORM 990 PART XI LINE 9 - RECONCILING ITEMS
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES INCLUDE FOREIGN CURRENCY ADJUSTMENTS OF $(15,488).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.