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
THE CONFERENCE BOARD INC
Employer identification number
13-1624108
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?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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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.") .
6,600,056
6,352,409
6,785,756
7,701,877
6,772,812
34,212,910
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......
37,700,263
44,265,435
46,332,838
48,843,208
49,302,073
226,443,817
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.
44,300,319
50,617,844
53,118,594
56,545,085
56,074,885
260,656,727
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
0
0
0
0
0
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.
1,601,281
1,997,598
2,073,398
3,335,788
1,195,854
10,203,919
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
1,601,281
1,997,598
2,073,398
3,335,788
1,195,854
10,203,919
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
250,452,808
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...
44,300,319
50,617,844
53,118,594
56,545,085
56,074,885
260,656,727
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
488,893
506,093
360,132
300,944
226,981
1,883,043
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
0
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
488,893
506,093
360,132
300,944
226,981
1,883,043
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
0
0
1,469
7,492
16,645
25,606
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
0
0
0
0
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
44,789,212
51,123,937
53,480,195
56,853,521
56,318,511
262,565,376
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
95.380 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
95.460 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
0.720 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
0.960 %
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:
13000248
Software Version:
2013v3.1
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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
THE CONFERENCE BOARD INC
Employer identification number
13-1624108
Return Reference
Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 3, Delegation of management duties
THE CONFERENCE BOARD DELEGATED TO MR. RAINER SCHULTHEIS, AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT, CONTROL OVER MANAGEMENT DUTIES IN MANAGING THE BRUSSELS OFFICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 6, Classes of members or stockholders
ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, ALL MEMBERS SERVE FOR RENEWABLE (AND STAGGERED) THREE YEAR TERMS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT TRUSTEES, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT BOARD DECISIONS, SUCH AS A DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7a, Members or stockholders electing members of governing body
ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, ALL MEMBERS SERVE FOR RENEWABLE (AND STAGGERED) THREE YEAR TERMS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT TRUSTEES, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT BOARD DECISIONS, SUCH AS A DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec A, Line 7b, Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders
ALTHOUGH THERE ARE NO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, ALL MEMBERS SERVE FOR RENEWABLE (AND STAGGERED) THREE YEAR TERMS AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO ELECT TRUSTEES, AND APPROVE SIGNIFICANT BOARD DECISIONS, SUCH AS A DISSOLUTION OF THE COMPANY.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 11b, Review of form 990 by governing body
THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED INTERNALLY BY THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT UNDER THE DIRECT SUPERVISION OF THE CONTROLLER. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM, KPMG LLP, FOR REVIEW, AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S CFO AND LEGAL COUNSEL. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE FINAL FORM 990, AS FILED WITH THE IRS, IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD THROUGH AN EMAIL WITH A PASSWORD AND URL LINK TO A SECURE WEBSITE PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 12c, Conflict of interest policy
THE CONFERENCE BOARD'S (TCB) CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DESIGNED TO ENSURE THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF ETHICAL CONDUCT OF PERSONS EMPLOYED BY OR INVOLVED IN THE GOVERNANCE OF TCB IN ALL THAT PERTAINS TO TCB, AND TO AVOID PUBLIC PERCEPTIONS AND FINANCIAL CONSEQUENCES DETRIMENTAL TO TCB THAT COULD ARISE FROM THE MISUSE, OR PERCEPTION OF MISUSE, OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S POSITION OR INFLUENCE. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THIS POLICY, ADMINISTERING THE ANNUAL STATEMENT, AND MAKING DECISIONS AS REQUIRED TO AVOID ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL ALSO REVIEW AND REVISE THIS POLICY AS NECESSARY. ANY BOARD MEMBERS WITH A CONFLICT IN A MATTER REQUIRING ACTION BY THE BOARD ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE BOARD'S DELIBERATIONS OR DECISIONS REGARDING THE MATTER UNDER CONSIDERATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec B, Line 15a, Process to establish compensation of top management official
PERIODICALLY THE CONFERENCE BOARD ENGAGES HEWITT AND ASSOCIATES TO CONDUCT A TIBOR II REVIEW OF THE CEO POSITION AND COMPARE COMPENSATION AGAINST INDUSTRY STANDARDS. THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS CONDUCTED MARCH 2012. THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT FOR THE CEO IS APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT BODY AND THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING FOR DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT.
Form 990, Part VI, Sec C, Line 19, Required documents available to the public
THE CONFERENCE BOARD MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g, Other Expenses
OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES - TOTAL EXPENSE: 9563656, PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE: 9563656, MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES: , FUNDRAISING EXPENSES: ;
Form 990 , Part XI, Line 9, Other changes in net assets or fund balances
PENSION RELATED CHANGES - -1103941; EFFECT OF FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION - -181057; ADJUSTMENT FOR FOREIGN SUBS - -1407611;
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