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
SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY
Employer identification number
52-6057050
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.") .
1,231,826
1,310,050
1,314,977
1,283,035
1,324,375
6,464,263
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......
5,585,934
5,729,469
6,374,265
5,033,340
5,226,000
27,949,008
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.
6,817,760
7,039,519
7,689,242
6,316,375
6,550,375
34,413,271
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
386,401
266,375
216,000
225,000
177,500
1,271,276
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..
386,401
266,375
216,000
225,000
177,500
1,271,276
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
33,141,995
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...
6,817,760
7,039,519
7,689,242
6,316,375
6,550,375
34,413,271
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
275,745
1,026,260
26,405
1,361,445
1,254,104
3,943,959
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
275,745
1,026,260
26,405
1,361,445
1,254,104
3,943,959
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
22,743
67,106
51,867
37,469
32,301
211,486
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
22,341
18,173
16,583
27,823
29,856
114,776
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
7,138,589
8,151,058
7,784,097
7,743,112
7,866,636
38,683,492
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
85.670 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
87.770 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
10.200 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
7.960 %
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
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
SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY
Employer identification number
52-6057050
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3
THE SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY RECEIVES MANAGEMENT SERVICES FROM ASSOCIATION INNOVATION AND MANAGEMENT INC (AIM). THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE SOCIETY IS MAJORITY OWNER AND EMPLOYEE OF THE MANAGEMENT COMPANY. THE SOCIETY PAYS AN ANNUAL FEE FOR THE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND REIMBURSES AIM FOR ASSOCIATED COSTS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FEES ARE APPROVED BY THE SOCIETY BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
MEMBERSHIP TO THE SOCIETY IS OPEN TO PROFESSORS, STUDENTS, AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN THE FIELD OF TOXICOLOGY. DUES ARE RECEIVED IN EXCHANGE FOR MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS SUCH AS A NEWSLETTER TO HELP MEMBERS KEEP ABREAST OF NEW ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND JOB OPENINGS IN THE FIELD, AND TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SCIENTISTS AND INDIVIDUALS FOR THEIR RESEARCH IN TOXICOLOGY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
FULL MEMBERS HAVE VOTING RIGHTS AND ELECT THE SOCIETY'S GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
APPROVAL OF CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS CHANGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE GOVERNING BODY REVIEWED THE FORM 990 IN ITS ENTIRETY PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST, BIAS AND ADVOCACY: DEFINITIONS AND STATEMENTS CONFLICT OF INTEREST (COI) IS A SITUATION. IF THE ROLE OF A PERSON IN A PROCESS PRESENTS POTENTIAL FOR HIM/HER TO SERVE A SELF INTEREST VIA A FINANCIAL RELATIONSHIP, PROFESSIONAL COLLABORATION, OR PROFESSIONAL COMPETITION, IT IS A COI. EMPLOYMENT BY A PARTICULAR CORPORATION, UNIVERSITY, GOVERNMENTAL OR NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION DOES NOT INHERENTLY PRESENT COI. LIKEWISE, COLLABORATION OR COMPETITION DOES NOT INHERENTLY PRESENT COI. INSTITUTES, FOUNDATIONS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE RESEARCH SUPPORT AND/OR INFORM PUBLIC POLICY TYPICALLY SPECIFY SITUATIONS THAT PRESENT COI FOR PEER REVIEWERS. COI EXISTS IF THE PERSONAL INTEREST OF A SCIENTIST SUCH AS JOB SECURITY, RESEARCH AGENDA, OR BENEFIT TO THEIR EMPLOYER IMPAIRS OBJECTIVITY IN EVALUATION OF AN ISSUE. WHEN POSSIBLE, IT IS ADVISABLE TO AVOID SITUATIONS THAT PRESENT POTENTIAL OR REAL COI. THIS IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE, HOWEVER. APPROPRIATE RESPONSE TO A SITUATION THAT PRESENTS COI CAN AVOID A SUBSTANTIVE PROBLEM. DISCLOSURE OF COI IS ALWAYS NECESSARY. WHEN REPRESENTING THE SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY, AND THEREBY THE PUBLIC GOOD, IT IS NECESSARY TO ABSTAIN FROM INFLUENCING DECISIONS WHEN A COI EXISTS. BIAS IS A PERSPECTIVE. IT IS A CONDITION (CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK) UNDER WHICH A PERSON OPERATES THAT INFLUENCES INTERPRETATION AND PRESENTATION OF INFORMATION. BIAS IS UNIVERSAL AND REFLECTS A PERSON'S WORLD VIEW AND VALUES. IT CAN PREVENT IMPARTIAL CONSIDERATION OF AN ISSUE. PEOPLE OFTEN PERCEIVE BIAS IN OTHERS. THIS OUTLOOK CAN CONTRIBUTE TO CONTENTION IN A DECISION PROCESS. ACKNOWLEDGING BIAS AND REMAINING CONSCIOUS OF IT IS A PUBLIC OBLIGATION OF SCIENTISTS. IN A DECISION MAKING PROCESS, IT IS NECESSARY TO MANAGE BIAS TO ASSURE OBJECTIVE CONSIDERATION OF ISSUES. PEER REVIEW IS A TRADITIONAL AND PROVEN MEANS OF MANAGING BIAS. THROUGH THIS PROCESS, INDIVIDUAL, PERSONAL AND INSTITUTIONAL VALUES MAY EMERGE THAT THE PEER REVIEW GROUP EVALUATES IN THE CONTEXT OF ALTERNATIVE VIEWS IN REACHING CONSENSUS. ASSURING A BALANCE OF PERSPECTIVES AMONG PEER REVIEWERS AND SCIENTIFIC ADVISORS WHO ARE INFORMING DECISION MAKERS IS ONE MEANS OF SUCH MANAGEMENT. ADVOCACY IS RECOMMENDING OR SUPPORTING A PARTICULAR COURSE OF ACTION OR POLICY. AN ADVOCATE'S COMMITMENT TO A PARTICULAR POLICY DECISION IS SOMETIMES NOT STATED. AN ADVOCATE MAY DISGUISE LACK OF OBJECTIVITY BY SELECTIVE INTERPRETATION AND PRESENTATION OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION THAT SUPPORTS A PARTICULAR POLICY DECISION. AT TIMES, ADVOCATES FOR A PUBLIC POLICY DECISION ALLEGE BIAS AGAINST SCIENTISTS PRESENTING VIEWS THAT SUPPORT AN ALTERNATIVE DECISION. CLEAR DISTINCTION BETWEEN SCIENCE AND OTHER FACTORS INFLUENCING PUBLIC POLICY, SUCH AS VALUES, ARE CRITICAL IN THESE SITUATIONS. PEER REVIEW OF SCIENCE INFORMING PUBLIC POLICY IS THE APPROPRIATE MEANS FOR BALANCING CONTENTION BETWEEN ADVOCATES. THE POLITICAL PROCESS ULTIMATELY DETERMINES PUBLIC POLICY. THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND DECISION MAKERS DESERVE APPLICATION OF RELEVANT AND OBJECTIVE SCIENCE TO PUBLIC POLICY. CONSIDERING AND PRESENTING ALTERNATIVE EXPLANATIONS FOR INFORMATION IS A RESPONSIBILITY OF SCIENTISTS INFORMING PUBLIC POLICY. AT TIMES THE INTERESTS OF DIFFERENT PARTIES RESULT IN CONFLICT OVER PUBLIC POLICY DECISIONS. EACH SIDE OF THE ISSUE IS ENTITLED TO AN ADVOCATE THAT PRESENTS ARGUMENTS TO A THIRD PARTY DECISION MAKER. WHEN MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY PLAY THE ROLE OF AN ADVOCATE, THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE TO DISCLOSE WHO OR WHAT THEY REPRESENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON THE WEBSITE.
FORM 990. PART XII, LINE 2C.
THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.