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
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Employer identification number
52-0807619
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.") ....
8,573,494
7,790,829
5,106,110
4,228,352
5,493,534
31,192,319
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
8,573,494
7,790,829
5,106,110
4,228,352
5,493,534
31,192,319
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.
31,192,319
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..
8,573,494
7,790,829
5,106,110
4,228,352
5,493,534
31,192,319
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
85,710
55,146
65,754
34,325
21,174
262,109
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.)..
79,096
26,737
26,158
14,525
23,565
170,081
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
31,624,509
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
27,697,010
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
98.630 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
98.580 %
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
CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS
Employer identification number
52-0807619
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF: THE CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD, THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, AND NOT FEWER THAN TWO ADDITIONAL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD TO BE ELECTED ANNUALLY. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE ANY AND ALL POWERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE REMOVAL OF OFFICERS WHEN BOARD IS NOT IN SESSION. IT MAY MAKE RULES FOR HANDLING AND CONDUCT OF ITS MEETINGS AND SHALL KEEP THE RECORDS HEREOF. IT SHALL REPORT EACH OF ITS ACTIONS TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES AT THE FIRST MEETING OF THE BOARD AFTER SUCH ACTION HAS BEEN TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
DRAFT OF THE 990 AS PREPARED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S ACCOUNTING FIRM WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S VP FINANCE/ TREASURER, PRESIDENT, & VP HUMAN RESOURCES/ SECRETARY. THEIR COMMENTS WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE ACCOUNTING FIRM FOR INCLUSION IN THE RETURN. A COMPLETE REVISED DRAFT OF THE 990 WILL THEN BE ELECTRONICALLY SENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR COMMENT/REVIEW, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY. ANY COMMENTS/QUESTIONS WILL BE ADDRESSED BY MANAGEMENT OR THE ACCOUNTING FIRM. THE FINAL 990 WILL THEN BE FILED WITH THE IRS BY THE FILING DEADLINE, INCLUDING EXTENSIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY AND CONSISTENLY MONITORS COMPLIANCE WITH ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. ITS TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS REVIEW THE POLICY ANNUALLY AND SIGN A FORM THAT INDICATES THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. ALL EMPLOYEES SIGN A FORM THAT ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. THE POLICY IS EXPLAINED TO NEW EMPLOYEES WHEN THEY ARE HIRED. WHEN SIGNING THE FORM, EACH PERSON DISCLOSES ANY SITUATION THAT MAY GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE POLICY IS INCLUDED IN ORGANIZATION'S STAFF HANDBOOK, AND STAFF ARE REFERRED TO THAT RESOURCE REGULARLY FOR RELEVANT POLICIES. IF A SITUATION ARISES AT ANY TIME WHERE AN EMPLOYEE HAS A PERSONAL, FAMILIAL, OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP THAT COULD REASONABLY GIVE RISE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THAT EMPLOYEE INFORMS THE PRESIDENT, WHO THEN FOLLOWS THE GUIDELINES OF THE POLICY FOR DETERMINING IF A CONFLICT EXISTS AND HOW TO PROCEED. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD WILL MEET WITH (EITHER IN PERSON, BY CONFERENCE CALL, OR ELECTRONICALLY) THE BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO INVESTIGATE THE SITUATION AND BRING RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL DECIDE ON AN APPROPRIATE COURSE OF ACTION. THE CHAIR WILL BE THE FINAL ARBITRATOR OF POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST UNLESS THE SITUATION INVOLVES THE CHAIR, IN WHICH CASE THE PROCEDURE WILL BE GUIDED BY THE VICE CHAIR. THE PERSON INVOLVED IN THE DETERMINATION ABOUT A POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST SHALL NOT BE PRESENT DURING THE DISCUSSION UNLESS SPECIFICALLY REQUIRED TO GIVE TESTIMONY AND SHALL NOT VOTE ON THE ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT FOLLOWS THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION POLICY. THE CAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CAL PRESIDENT (AT HIRING AND ANNUALLY). THE CAL PRESIDENT SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER OFFICERS OF THE CORPORATION AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. DOCUMENTATION OF THE REVIEW AND FINAL DECISION AT EACH MEETING WILL BE FILED WITH THE CORPORATE SECRETARY. WHEN HIRING THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, AND THEREAFTER ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE BOARD WILL PERFORM A THOROUGH REVIEW TO DETERMINE SUITABLE COMPENSATION. THIS PROCESS WILL INCLUDE A REVIEW OF COMPARABILITY DATA BY THE BOARD OR BY AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT HIRED BY THE BOARD. COMPARABILITY DATA CAN INCLUDE COMPENSATION SURVEYS, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS AND 990S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD WILL RETAIN DOCUMENTATION OF THE DELIBERATION AND FINAL DECISION, FILED WITH THE CORPORATE SECRETARY. THE CAL BOARD WILL SET THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT (AT HIRING AND THEN ANNUALLY DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION AT THE MARCH MEETING). THE PRESIDENT WILL SET THE COMPENSATION FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES (AT HIRING AND ANNUALLY IN CONJUNCTION WITH ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS), AND THE BOARD WILL REVIEW THOSE SALARIES ANNUALLY AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING DURING THE EXECUTIVE SESSION. KEY EMPLOYEES CURRENTLY INCLUDE OFFICERS AND DIVISION DIRECTORS, BUT THE LIST MAY BE MODIFIED AS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD, IN KEEPING WITH THE DEFINITION IN USE BY THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE CENTER FOR APPLIED LINGUISTICS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. WHEN A REQUEST IS RECEIVED, A COPY OF THE DOCUMENT IS PROVIDED, OR INSPECTION AT THE CAL OFFICE IS ARRANGED.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G
OTHER SERVICE FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,835,000. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 355,047. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 2,190,047.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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