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 POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
53-0200001
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.") .
894,432
576,615
556,564
208,174
717,174
2,952,959
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......
5,854,780
4,010,597
3,826,232
4,579,323
4,747,698
23,018,630
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
210,347
212,538
3,294
200,783
241,267
868,229
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.
6,959,559
4,799,750
4,386,090
4,988,280
5,706,139
26,839,818
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
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..
0
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
26,839,818
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...
6,959,559
4,799,750
4,386,090
4,988,280
5,706,139
26,839,818
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
1,205,314
1,069,126
1,585,676
1,596,960
1,821,333
7,278,409
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
1,205,314
1,069,126
1,585,676
1,596,960
1,821,333
7,278,409
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.)
..
38,319
20,427
15,955
5,797
5,597
86,095
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
8,203,192
5,889,303
5,987,721
6,591,037
7,533,069
34,204,322
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
78.470 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
78.310 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
21.280 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
20.400 %
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 POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION
Employer identification number
53-0200001
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN DEVELOPING AND/OR EXPANDING AN AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF POLITICAL SCIENCE IS WELCOME TO BECOME A MEMBER. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS RANGE FROM PROFESSIONALS TO HIGH SCHOOL TEACHERS TO STUDENTS AND COLLEGE FACULTY. MEMBERS CAN ALSO BE GRADUATE OR UNDERGRADUATE DEPARTMENTS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND HIGH SCHOOLS AS WELL AS LIBRARIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTES, CENTERS, THINK TANKS, NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND EMBASSIES IN THE US AND AROUND THE WORLD. WITH MEMBERS RESIDING IN OVER 100 COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE, THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION IS THE WORLD'S LARGEST PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION FOR THE STUDY OF POLITICS. THROUGH APSA'S EXTRAORDINARY RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, DEPARTMENTS, AND INSTITUTIONS, THE ASSOCIATION BRINGS TOGETHER POLITICAL SCIENTISTS FROM ALL FIELDS OF INQUIRY, REGIONS, AND OCCUPATIONAL ENDEAVORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ELECTIVE OFFICERS, EXCEPT THE PRESIDENT, SHALL BE CHOSEN BY VOTE OF THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION ATTENDING THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING, A QUORUM BEING PRESENT, PROVIDED THAT WHENEVER THERE IS A CONTEST FOR ANY ELECTED OFFICE OR OFFICES SUCH ELECTIONS SHALL BE CONDUCTED BY MAIL BALLOT OF THE ENTIRE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP. IN THE LATTER EVENT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL DISTRIBUTE BALLOTS WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND UNDER SUCH OTHER CONDITIONS AS THE COUNCIL MAY PRESCRIBE, AND HE OR SHE SHALL COUNT ONLY BALLOTS RETURNED WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS FOLLOWING DISTRIBUTION; EACH CONTESTED ELECTION, EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED BELOW FOR THE PRESIDENT-ELECT, SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A PLURALITY OF THOSE VOTING ON THE PARTICULAR OFFICE; IF THE NUMBER OF NOMINEES FOR THE SET OF VICE-PRESIDENCIES OR FOR COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP EXCEEDS THE NUMBER OF OFFICES CONSTITUTIONALLY TO BE FILLED, ALL SUCH NOMINEES SHALL APPEAR ON THE MAIL BALLOT, MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE FOR A NUMBER EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF OFFICES IN THE SET, AND THE NOMINEES RANKING HIGHEST IN THE POLL, IN A NUMBER EQUAL TO THE NUMBER OF OFFICES, SHALL BE DECLARED ELECTED. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT SHALL BE CHOSEN BY THE ABOVE METHOD ONLY IF THERE ARE TWO AND ONLY TWO NOMINEES FOR THE OFFICE. SHOULD THERE BE THREE OR MORE NOMINEES FOR PRESIDENT-ELECT, BALLOTS FOR THAT OFFICE SHALL BE SO DESIGNED AS TO ENABLE MEMBERS TO DESIGNATE THEIR RANK-ORDERED PREFERENCES BY PLACING NUMBERS BESIDE THE NAMES OF THE NOMINEES ("1" FOR FIRST PREFERENCE, "2" FOR SECOND PREFERENCE, AND SO ON FOR EACH NOMINEE). IF NO NOMINEE RECEIVES AT LEAST FIFTY-PERCENT-PLUS-ONE OF THE FIRST PREFERENCES, OTHER PREFERENCES SHALL BE ADDED FROM THE FIRST-PREFERENCE BALLOTS OF EACH ELIMINATED NOMINEE ACCORDING TO THE STANDARD METHOD OF THE ALTERNATIVE VOTE SYSTEM, WHICH SHALL BE PRESCRIBED BY THE COUNCIL IN ADVANCE OF NOMINATIONS, UNTIL ONE NOMINEE RECEIVES AT LEAST FIFTY-PERCENT-PLUS-ONE OF THE AGGREGATED PREFERENCES AND IS DECLARED THE WINNER. THE PRESIDENT-ELECT SHALL AUTOMATICALLY SUCCEED TO THE OFFICE OF PRESIDENT UPON THE COMPLETION OF THE PRESIDENT'S TERM, OR UPON THE OCCURRENCE OF ONE OF THE CONTINGENCIES PROVIDED FOR IN SECTION 3 OF THIS ARTICLE. THE TERMS OF ELECTIVE OFFICERS, EXCEPT MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL AND THE TREASURER, SHALL EXTEND FOR ONE YEAR MEASURED FROM THE END OF THE PROGRAM OF THE ANNUAL MEETING, EXCEPT THAT AN OFFICER'S TERM SHALL IN NO EVENT EXPIRE UNTIL HIS OR HER SUCCESSOR ASSUMES OFFICE. THE TERMS OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL SHALL EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS, SIMILARLY CALCULATED, AND ONE-HALF SHALL EXPIRE EACH YEAR. THE TERM OF THE TREASURER SHALL ALSO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS, SIMILARLY CALCULATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ASSOCIATION DULY ASSEMBLED IN THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OR IN A SPECIAL MEETING CALLED SHALL CONSIDER POLICY QUESTIONS BROUGHT TO IT, AND MAY VOTE TO CONFIRM, REVISE, OR REPEAL THE ACTION OF THE COUNCIL, OR ANY OFFICER. WHENEVER ONE-THIRD OR MORE OF THOSE PRESENT AND VOTING AT THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING VOTE TO REPEAL, REVISE, OR SUBSTITUTE THE JUDGMENT OF THE MEETING FOR AN ACT OR RECOMMENDATION OF THE COUNCIL OR OF ANY OFFICER, THE QUESTION SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP IN A MAILED, SECRET BALLOT UNDER CONDITIONS PRESCRIBED BY THE COUNCIL AND SHALL BE DETERMINED BY A MAJORITY OF THOSE VOTING BY MAIL ON THE QUESTION. ONE HUNDRED MEMBERS SHALL CONSTITUTE A QUORUM FOR THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING. THE ASSOCIATION SHALL MEET ANNUALLY AT A TIME AND PLACE DESIGNATED BY THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL AND THE OFFICERS SHALL MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO ACQUAINT THE MEMBERS WITH THE BUSINESS OF THE ASSOCIATION AND WITH THE ISSUES INVOLVED IN THE AGENDA OF THE ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING OR IN A BALLOT BY MAIL, AND TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT TIME AT BUSINESS MEETINGS FOR DELIBERATIONS AND VOTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
AFTER A FIRST REVIEW BY CORPORATE OFFICERS, A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE COUNCIL FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. THE COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR FINANCE DIRECTOR IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE RETURN. AFTER A REASONABLE PERIOD OF TIME, THE FORMS ARE FILED IF THERE ARE NO FURTHER QUESTIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, COMMITTEE CHAIRS, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL APPLICABLE MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM. OVERSIGHT OF THE PROCESS IS PERFORMED BY THE STAFF LIAISON TO THE COUNCIL (THE PROGRAM ASSISTANT FOR GOVERNANCE) UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN MATTERS INVOLVING OFFICERS, REPORTS OF CONFLICTS SHALL BE MADE TO THE APSA ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE WHO WILL MAKE THE DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT SUBSEQUENT ACTION IS APPROPRIATE. THE INVOLVED PARTY SHALL BE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DEBATES AND VOTING ON THE MATTER. MATTERS INVOLVING EMPLOYEES SHALL BE RESOLVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. MATTERS INVOLVING COMMITTEE MEMBERS AND COMMITTE CHAIRS ARE REPORTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND RESOLVED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED UPON THE HIRING OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ARE REVIEWED ON A FIVE YEAR BASIS BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS IS USED AS A BASIS TO REVIEW AND APPROVE COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR KEY EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO THE SAME PROCESS. THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 10A:
THE AMERICAN POLITICAL SCIENCE ASSOCIATION (APSA) HAS ESTABLISHED SECTIONS OF ORGANIZED SUBFIELDS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION CALLED ORGANIZED SECTIONS. PRESENTLY, APSA HAS 40 ORGANIZED SECTIONS RANGING IN TOPICS FROM LEGISLATIVE STUDIES TO POLITICS AND LITERATURE, AND HUMAN RIGHTS. SECTIONS WERE FORMED TO HELP ADVANCE THE GOALS OF APSA, PARTICULARLY ITS OBJECTIVE TO ENCOURAGE THE STUDY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AND PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH OUTLETS FOR RESEARCH AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARSHIP. ORGANIZED SECTIONS ARE COMPONENTS OF APSA AS A WHOLE, AND ARE BOUND BY ITS CONSTITUTION AND LEGAL STATUS. ORGANIZED SECTIONS HAVE A SET OF BY-LAWS, ELECTED LEADERSHIP, AND MAINTAIN A CHECKING ACCOUNT UNDER THE TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER OF APSA. EXPENSE REPORTS ARE SUBMITTED TO APSA ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
SWAP VALUATION ADJUSTMENT -8,597.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.