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
RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
22-2152056
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
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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)..
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)
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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
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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
...............
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
.....
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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
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
SchoolsComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48. Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Information about Schedule E (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
RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
22-2152056
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body?
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1
Yes
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships?
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2
Yes
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II.
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3
No
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff?
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4a
Yes
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
Other extracurricular activities?
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5h
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency?
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6a
Yes
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended?
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6b
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3
THE NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY IS PUBLISHED ON THE SCHOOL'S WEBSITE. THE SCHOOL DOES NOT CONDUCT ANY ADVERTISING.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6
THE SCHOOL RECEIVES A GRANT FROM THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT.
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
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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
RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION INC
Employer identification number
22-2152056
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6:
VOLUNTEERS SERVE THE ORGANIZATION IN A NUMBER OF WAYS. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 25 PARENT VOLUNTEERS DURING THE YEAR WHO ASSIST WITH VARIOUS EVENTS HELD AT THE SCHOOL - BOOSTER CLUB SALES, BOOK SALE, FACULTY AND STAFF RECOGNITION, NEW FAMILY WELCOME TEA, CELEBRATION OF CULTURES LUNCH AND DISPLAY AND STUDENT AND FACULTY ORIENTATION. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE 9 VOLUNTEER BOARD MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 12, AUDITED FINANCIALS:
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, INC. ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING STANDARDS IN MOROCCO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 27, 2015, THE RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION AMENDED AND RESTATED ITS BYLAWS. ADDITIONS TO ARTICLE VI, REMOVAL OF BOARD MEMBERS EXPLAIN THAT ANY ELECTED TRUSTEE WHO FAILS TO ATTEND 3 REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS OVER A 12 MONTH PERIOD MAY, BY MAJORITY VOTE, BE REMOVED FROM HIS OR HER SEAT. ADDITIONALLY, ANY TRUSTEE WHO VIOLATES BOARD ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS OR FAILS TO DISCLOSE CONFLICT OF INTEREST MAY, BY MAJORITY VOTE, BE REMOVED FROM HIS OR HER SEAT. DETAILS FOR ARTICLE XII REGARDING SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WERE MODIFIED. ARTICLE XIII STATES A QUORUM FOR ANY MEMBERSHIP MEETING SHALL BE THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS, THERE SHALL BE NO VOTING BY PROXY AND 'ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER' WILL GOVERN ANY DISPUTES OVER MEETING PROCEDURES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6
EVERY PARENT HAVING A CHILD ENROLLED IN THE SCHOOL IS CONSIDERED A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. ADDITIONALLY, EVERY AMERICAN EMPLOYEE OF THE UNITED STATES MISSION IN RABAT WHO NOTIFIES THE SECRETARY OF THE ORGANIZATION OF HIS/HER DESIRE TO JOIN IS A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ALSO APPROVE ANY OTHER INDIVIDUAL WHO APPLIES FOR MEMBERSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A
THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FROM AMONG THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B
THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS MUST APPROVE ANY CHANGES IN THE CONSTITUTION OR BY-LAWS. ANY SUCH CHANGES ARE PRESENTED AS AGENDA ITEMS AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD EACH MAY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11
THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AUDITED BY AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THE TAX RETURN IS THEN PREPARED BY A THIRD PARTY ACCOUNTING FIRM USING THE INFORMATION FROM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER PRIOR TO FILING IT WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. THE BOARD IS NOT PROVIDED A COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY APPLIES TO THE BOARD MEMBERS. CONFLICTS AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE TO BE REPORTED AS THEY ARISE TO BOARD. THE BOARD DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT AN ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. IF AN ACTUAL CONFLICT IS DEEMED TO EXIST, THE BOARD WILL REVIEW FOR POSSIBLE ACTION. THE FOLLOWING ARE THE RESTRICTIONS IMPOSED ON INDIVIDUALS FOR WHOM A CONFLICT EXISTS; THEY ARE REQUIRED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM ALL FUTURE DISCUSSION, VOTING AND OTHER DECISION MAKING WITH REGARD TO THE TRANSACTION FOR WHICH THE CONFLICT EXISTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A
SALARY AND BENEFITS INFORMATION FROM LIKE SCHOOLS WORLDWIDE IS ANNUALLY ANALYZED, ALONG WITH LOCAL COST OF LIVING AND TAXES. THE DIRECTOR MAKES A PROPOSAL TO THE BOARD FOR ALL EMPLOYEES EXCEPT THE DIRECTOR (CEO). THE BOARD FORMS AN ANNUAL EVALUATION COMMITTEE WHICH STUDIES SIMILAR DATA FOR SCHOOL DIRECTORS AND DETERMINES THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPENSATION AT THE END OF THE CONTRACT. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS PERFORMED AUGUST OF 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COMPENSATION:
EMPLOYEES OF RABAT AMERICAN SCHOOL ASSOCIATION, INC, ARE PAID IN MOROCCO AND NOT ISSUED W-2S. THE COMPENSATION REPORTING IN PART VII, SECTION A REFLECTS AMOUNTS PAID TO INDIVIDUALS THAT WOULD NORMALLY BE REPORTED ON A W-2/1099, IF SUCH WAS REQUIRED.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.