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 ASSOCIATES BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV INC
Employer identification number
23-7270753
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.") ....
20,797,850
38,343,965
25,232,125
20,710,583
37,840,966
142,925,489
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
20,797,850
38,343,965
25,232,125
20,710,583
37,840,966
142,925,489
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)..
16,587,055
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
126,338,434
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..
20,797,850
38,343,965
25,232,125
20,710,583
37,840,966
142,925,489
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
6,254,959
4,111,280
7,097,837
13,316,312
10,341,070
41,121,458
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.)..
140,515
201,930
114,220
87,352
113,034
657,051
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
184,703,998
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
68.400 %
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
68.270 %
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATES BEN-GURION UNIVERSITY OF THE NEGEV INC
Employer identification number
23-7270753
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
1. LLOYD GOLDMAN, DORIAN GOLDMAN AND MICHAEL SONNENFELDT, BOARD MEMBERS, HAVE FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS. 2. WAYNE WOODMAN AND ERNEST SCHELLER, BOARD MEMBERS, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. 3. ROBERT ARNOW AND JOSHUA ARNOW, BOARD MEMBERS, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 10B
AABGU HAS REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS IN SOME PARTS OF THE COUNTRY WHERE IT HAS SIGNIFICANT NUMBERS OF SUPPORTERS. THE COMPLIANCE OF REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS WITH POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION IS ASSURED IN TWO WAYS: 1. REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS ARE GUIDED BY AABGU'S PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT STAFF. 2. REGIONAL ADVISORY BOARDS INCLUDE ONE OR MORE MEMBERS OF AABGU'S NATIONAL BOARD (WHICH IS AABGU'S GOVERNING BODY).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE REVIEW PROCESS FOR AABGU'S DRAFT 990 (BEFORE FILING) IS THAT THE BOARD'S AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DOCUMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY AND THE 990 IS NOT FILED UNTIL THE AUDIT COMMITTEE IS SATISFIED THAT IT IS IN ORDER. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT 990, IT IS POSTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SECTION OF THE AABGU WEBSITE, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE NOTIFIED IT WILL BE FILED A WEEK LATER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
PROCEDURES RELATED TO AABGU'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AS FOLLOWS: 1. PRIOR TO THE BOARD'S ANNUAL MEETING EACH YEAR, CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORMS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. 2. COMPLETED FORMS ARE COLLECTED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. 3. THE PROFESSIONAL STAFF FOLLOWS UP WITH ANY BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES WHO DID NOT PROVIDE A COMPLETED FORM AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO OBTAIN A COMPLETED CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM. 4. THE CFO REVIEWS THE COMPLETED FORMS FOR ANY EXISTING OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND IF ONE EXISTS, APPROPRIATE FOLLOW UP ACTION IS UNDERTAKEN AS SET FORTH IN THE POLICY. THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY REQUIRES THAT INDIVIDUALS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A TRANSACTION OR ACTION MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DISCUSSION AND DECISION-MAKING WITH RESPECT TO THAT TRANSACTION OR ACTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15
AABGU HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. AABGU'S BY-LAWS PROVIDE: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ALL TOP EXECUTIVES, INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT. IT SHALL PRESCRIBE POLICY STANDARDS WITH RESPECT TO PERFORMANCE, ESTABLISH CRITERIA FOR SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES, ALL RELATIVE TO MARKET COMPETITIVENESS. THE RECOMMENDATIONS SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE FOR APPROVAL. THE CFO ANNUALLY PREPARES AN ANALYSIS OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE SENIOR OFFICERS OF THE OTHER "FRIENDS OF ISRAELI UNIVERSITIES" ORGANIZATIONS BASED ON THE MOST RECENTLY AVAILABLE 990S. THIS MATERIAL IS PROVIDED TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IN ADVANCE OF ANY DELIBERATIONS WITH REGARD TO THE COMPENSATION OF SENIOR OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
AABGU MAKES ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND KEY GOVERNANCE DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. AABGU POSTS A COPY OF THE 990 AND ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A
FREDERICK SIEGMUND, AABGU BOARD MEMBER AND ASSISTANT SECRETARY, ALSO PROVIDES LEGAL COUNSEL TO THE ORGANIZATION. HIS COMPENSATION SHOWN ON PART VII IS FOR HIS SERVICES PROVIDED TO THE ORGANIZATION AS LEGAL COUNSEL AND NOT FOR HIS BOARD SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VII
THE ORGANIZATION, IN A FULL TRANSPARENCY POSTURE TO REPORTING, IS REPORTING ALL BENEFITS IN FULL IN PART VII, COLUMN F, AND NOT APPLYING THE $10,000 PER ITEM EXCEPTION FOR CERTAIN BENEFITS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:
CHANGE IN VALUE OF SPLIT-INTEREST AGREEMENTS -544,531.
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