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 SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
33-0435954
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
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SCRIPPS HEALTH,
,
LA JOLLA,
CA
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section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
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7
8
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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.)
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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
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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?
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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
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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)..
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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
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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).
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Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
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12
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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
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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
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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
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Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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
...............
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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
.....
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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:
Software Version:
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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 SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE
Employer identification number
33-0435954
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
TSRI BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBERS CLAUDIA S. LUTTRELL AND MARK S. SKAGGS HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
IN THE EVENT OF A VACANCY IN OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, THE BYLAWS WERE AMENDED TO FACILITATE THE NAMING OF AN INTERIM PRESIDENT/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
ON MAY 18, 2015, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWED A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 (INCLUDING ALL SUPPLEMENTAL SCHEDULES.) THIS REVIEW INCLUDED A PRESENTATION OF THE STATEMENTS BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WITH PARTICULAR EMPHASIS ON DISCLOSURES ABOUT GOVERNANCE AND ABOUT TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS. THE 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
TSRI'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT POLICY COVERS ALL EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF OTHER OVERSIGHT BODIES SUCH AS THE NIH, AND IS ADMINISTERED BY RESEARCH SERVICES. TSRI'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY GOVERNING TRUSTEES IS ADMINISTERED BY THE PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. ALL TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTED PERSONS ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WHICH, AFTER EXAMINATION OF ALL RELEVANT INFORMATION, MAY DO ONE OF THE FOLLOWING: 1. APPROVE THE TRANSACTION SUBJECT TO A CONFLICT MITIGATION PLAN 2. DISAPPROVE THE TRANSACTION 3. REQUEST ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FURTHER, THERE IS AN ANONYMOUS "HOT LINE" WHERE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE INVITED TO DISCLOSE INFORMATION OF A BROAD NATURE, INCLUDING POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ONCE APPROVED BY THE PROFESSIONAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING OFFICERS ARE BROUGHT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR FINAL REVIEW AND APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY APPROVES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT; AND, IF CHANGES OCCUR, AS NEEDED FOR OTHER EXECUTIVES. THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (EC), FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, SELECTS AND ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THIS WOULD BE DONE LESS THAN BI-ANNUALLY ONLY IF THERE HAVE BEEN MATERIAL CHANGES IN THE INSTITUTE OR THE PRESIDENT'S RESPONSIBILITIES. THE CONSULTANT MEETS WITH THE VP OF HR TO ENSURE IT HAS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE INFORMATION REGARDING THE INSTITUTE AND SCOPE OF EXECUTIVE RESPONSIBILITY. THE CONSULTANT DETERMINES PEER INSTITUTIONS FOR INCLUSION IN A COMPENSATION SURVEY. THE CONSULTANT CONDUCTS A COMPENSATION REVIEW USING SPECIALIZED AND PUBLISHED SURVEYS, AND SUBMITS A WRITTEN OPINION TO THE EC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 53.4958-6(C)(2) AND SATISFIES THE PROFESSIONAL ADVICE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 53.4958-1(D)(III) OF THE INCOME TAX REGULATIONS. THE EC REVIEWS EXECUTIVE TRAVEL, BUSINESS EXPENSES, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND COMMITMENT DISCLOSURES. THE EC THEN MAKES AN INDEPENDENT RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ON EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION, WHICH MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AFFECTED TRUSTEES ABSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATION IN THIS PROCESS. IN 2014 MICHAEL MARLETTA STEPPED DOWN FROM TSRI'S POSITION AS CEO AND PRESIDENT. HIS SEVERANCE AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS REVIEWED BY AND DISCUSSED WITH THE EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, EXTERNAL TAX, AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. SUBSEQUENTLY JAMES PAULSON WAS APPOINTED ACTING PRESIDENT AND CEO BY THE EC. HIS COMPENSATION PACKAGE WAS ALSO REVIEWED BY AND DISCUSSED WITH THE EXTERNAL EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, AND EMPLOYMENT COUNSEL, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, ARE NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AT THIS TIME. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ON THE TSRI WEB-SITE AND ARE FILED WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA BY THE SCRIPPS FLORIDA FUNDING CORPORATION. THE STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO BOND HOLDERS THROUGH TSRI'S DISSEMINATION AGENT. THE ANNUAL INFORMATION RETURN IS PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B:
TSRI PATENTS MANY OF ITS DISCOVERIES. FOR MOST OF THOSE DISCOVERIES, THE COST OF THESE PATENTS IS RECOVERED FROM THIRD PARTIES PURSUANT TO THE TERMS OF THE UNDERLYING LICENSE.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
SUBCONTRACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 49,578,982. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 49,578,982. PURCHASED SERVICES AND MAINTENANCE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 10,365,540. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 3,244,560. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 420,213. TOTAL EXPENSES 14,030,313.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
ROUNDING -5.
FORM 990, TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS
RICHARD A. LERNER, M.D. TERM AS PRESIDENT AND CEO OF TSRI EXPIRED ON DECEMBER 31, 2011. DR. LERNER SERVES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS THE CHAIR OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF OPKO HEALTH, INC. ("OPKO"). OPKO IS A HEALTH CARE COMPANY FOCUSED ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHARMACEUTICALS, HAS A USE LICENSE WITH TSRI, AND MAY BE INVOLVED IN BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH TSRI IN THE FUTURE. TSRI HAS LICENSES WITH SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS, AND OPKO IS AN INVESTOR IN SORRENTO THERAPEUTICS.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.