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 SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY INC
Employer identification number
23-7080568
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
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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.") .
4,537,543
4,540,102
5,325,012
8,160,130
8,017,820
30,580,607
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......
31,258,923
29,711,455
30,970,047
32,795,778
36,959,343
161,695,546
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.
35,796,466
34,251,557
36,295,059
40,955,908
44,977,163
192,276,153
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
18,669
31,071
49,740
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.
341,142
4,304,078
1,482,289
2,785,379
3,464,317
12,377,205
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
341,142
4,304,078
1,482,289
2,804,048
3,495,388
12,426,945
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
179,849,208
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...
35,796,466
34,251,557
36,295,059
40,955,908
44,977,163
192,276,153
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
2,358,925
3,203,279
3,584,798
2,859,414
2,900,319
14,906,735
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
2,358,925
3,203,279
3,584,798
2,859,414
2,900,319
14,906,735
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
1,790,173
1,336,893
1,301,136
1,963,854
6,392,056
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
1,310,798
46,749
-749,887
373
1,251
609,284
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
39,466,189
39,291,758
40,466,863
45,116,831
49,842,587
214,184,228
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
83.970 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
81.710 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
6.960 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
9.230 %
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
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
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 SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY INC
Employer identification number
23-7080568
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY HAS INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY HAS A INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP THAT HAS THE AUTHORITY TO ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE GOVERNING BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY'S MEMBERSHIP HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE ON CHANGES TO ITS BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FORM 990 WAS PREPARED BY THE OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANTS AND REVIEWED FIRST BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE, AND THEN BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IT WAS THEN SENT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD PRIOR TO BE FILED WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEMATOLOGY'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY QUESTIONNAIRE IS FILLED OUT ELECTRONICALLY BY ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES. BEFORE EACH BOARD OR COMMITTEE MEETING A MEMBER IS PUT IN CHARGE OF REVIEWING ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENTS FOR THE MEMBERS ATTENDING. FURTHERMORE, MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO DISCLOSE ANY CHANGES BEFORE EVERY MEETING. WHEN AN ASH MEMBER HAS A CONFLICT, S/HE WILL NOT: 1. TAKE ANY ACTION ON BEHALF OF ASH CONCERNING THE SUBJECT IN CONFLICT OR ANY ISSUE RELEVANT TO THE SUBJECT IN CONFLICT; 2. PARTICIPATE IN DISCUSSIONS ON THE SUBJECT WITHOUT FULL DISCLOSURE; 3. PARTICIPATE IN DECISION-MAKING DISCUSSIONS OR CAST A VOTE; 4. IMPLY THAT HE/SHE IS ACTING ON BEHALF OF ASH WHEN DISCUSSING THE RELEVANT SUBJECT WITH THIRD PARTIES; 5. FAIL TO CLARIFY WITH THIRD PARTIES WITH WHOM HE/SHE DEALS ON THE RELEVANT SUBJECT THAT HE/SHE IS NOT ACTING ON BEHALF OF ASH; OR 6. SHARE CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION, INCLUDING DISCLOSURE OF EMBARGOED ABSTRACT DATA WHICH WOULD BREAK LAWS RELATING TO INSIDER TRADING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN STELLAR TALENT IN THIS TOP EXECUTIVE POSITION, ASH PERIODICALLY ASSESSES MARKET SALARY TRENDS FOR THIS ROLE. THIS INCLUDES A COMPREHENSIVE MARKET SALARY REVIEW CONDUCTED BY NONPROFIT HR SOLUTIONS (NPHRS) AND ASSOCIATION STRATEGIES, INC. EVERY THREE YEARS. THIS BENCHMARKING INCLUDES AN ASSESSMENT OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS OF OTHER NON-PROFIT MEDICAL ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXECUTIVES WITH COMPARABLE BUDGET, STAFF SIZE, AND MISSION. WITH THE RESULTS OF THIS DATA, ASH CONSIDERS THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND SETS A SALARY ALIGNED AT LEAST WITH THE MEAN OF THE MARKET. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ESTABLISHED BY CONTRACT BETWEEN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHICH IS TYPICALLY RENEGOTIATED EVERY THREE YEARS. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CONFIRMED IN A FULLY EXECUTED CONTRACT SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT AND THE BOARD AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE LAST SALARY REVIEW WAS DONE IN DECEMBER 2012. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION IS REVIEWED BY AN OUTSIDE HR GROUP AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS LOCATED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
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