Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
| (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 listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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| Yes | No | |||||
| (A)
AMERICAN BOARD Of PEDIATRICS INC |
231417504 | Yes | 1,101,053 | 0 | ||
Total 1
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1,101,053 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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. | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.).. | ||||||
| 11 | Total support Add lines 7 through 10. | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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.) | ||||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2010 | (b) 2011 | (c) 2012 | (d) 2013 | (e) 2014 | (f) Total | |
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| 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 VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e | Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): | |||||
| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Multiply line 5 by .035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions) | |||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | ||
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
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| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | ||
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | ||
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required) | ||
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | ||
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | ||
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
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| 9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 | ||
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | ||
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2014 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2014 |
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1
Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6 |
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014 (reasonable cause required--see instructions) |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014: | ||||
| a From 2009.......X | ||||
| b From 2010.......X | ||||
| c From 2011.......X | ||||
| d From 2012.......X | ||||
| e From 2013....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2009 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2014 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions) |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a From 2010.......X | ||||
| b From 2011.......X | ||||
| c From 2012.......X | ||||
| d From 2013....... | ||||
| e From 2014....... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Software ID: | 14000267 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| Form 990, Part I, Line 1 | THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS (ABP) FOUNDATION UNDERTAKES STRATEGIC INITIATIVES ON BEHALF OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS TO ADVANCE THE SCIENCE, EDUCATION, STUDY, AND PRACTICE OF PEDIATRICS. THESE INITIATIVES ARE INTENDED TO SUPPORT RESEARCH ON CONTEMPORARY PEDIATRIC ISSUES, THE DIALOGUE AMONG HEALTH CARE LEADERS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF PHYSICIAN TRAINING AND PEDIATRIC CARE, AND PROGRAMS THAT WILL IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF PEDIATRICS. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, THE ABP FOUNDATION COLLABORATES WITH OTHER HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS, WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HEALTH CARE DURING INFANCY, CHILDHOOD, ADOLESCENCE, AND THE TRANSITION INTO ADULTHOOD. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 1 | THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS (ABP) FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE MISSION OF THE ABP TO ENSURE EXCELLENCE IN THE EDUCATION OF PEDIATRICIANS AND THE DELIVERY OF PEDIATRIC CARE. THE ABP FOUNDATION ACHIEVES THIS GOAL BY PURSUING RIGOROUS RESEARCH, CONVENING COLLABORATORS IN HEALTH CARE, DEVELOPING AND DISSIMINATING COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE, AND PROMOTING INNOVATION, ULTIMATELY FOSTERING THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4a | PEDIATRIC MILESTONES ASSESSMENT COLLABORATION (PMAC) THE VISION AND MISSION OF THE PEDIATRIC MILESTONES ASSESSMENT COLLABORATION IS TO PROVIDE ALL PEDIATRIC RESIDENTS AND FELLOWS WITH FEEDBACK THAT IS SPECIFIC, BEHAVIORALLY-BASED AND REAL TIME. THE PLAN IS TO DEVELOP A COHERENT SYSTEM OF COMPETENCY-BASED ASSESSMENT MILESTONES THAT WILL BE USED IN EVERY TEACHING HOSPITAL, VERIFYING CONTINUED COMPETENCE BEYOND STANDARDIZED TESTING OF MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE. IT WILL DRIVE CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT, AND SET THE STAGE FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, GUIDING BOTH PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GROWTH. PMAC WAS FORMED IN MARCH 2014 BY THE ABP, THE ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC PROGRAM DIRECTORS (APPD) AND THE NATIONAL BOARD OF MEDICAL EXAMINERS (NBME). THE GOAL IS TO USE ASSESSMENT OF PHYSICIANS AS A MEANS OF PROVIDING EVIDENCE OF INDIVIDUAL PHYSICIAN COMPETENCE, TRAINING PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS, AND ULTIMATELY, THE PROVISION OF OPTIMAL HEALTHCARE. THIS IS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4b | RESEARCH SUPPORT: THE ABP FOUNDATION EXTENDS THE IMPACT OF THE ABP BY SUPPORTING INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND STRATEGIC INITIATIVES THAT EHANCE PEDIATRIC PRACTICE AND THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF CHILDREN THROUGHOUT THE WORLD. THE FOUNDATION IS CURRENTLY SUPPORTING A LONGITUDINAL SURVEY PROJECT LED BY RESEARCHERS OF THE CHILDREN'S HEALTH EVALUATION AND RESEARCH UNIT AT THE UNIVESITY OF MICHIGAN. THE PROJECT TRACKS THE WORK EXPERIENCES AND CHOICES OF PEDIATRICIANS THROUGHOUT THEIR CAREER, BEGINNING FROM THEIR RESIDENCY YEARS THROUGH MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION. ULTIMATELY, THE SURVEYS WILL ALLOW THE ABP TO BETTER UNDERSTAND TRAINING, CURRENT WORKFORCE, AND WORKFORCE TRENDS. RESEARCH RESULTING FROM THIS DATA WILL HELP TO INFORM POLICY DECISION AND PRIORITIES OF THE ABP, FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND OTHER LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS WITHIN THE FIELD OF PEDIATRICS. |
| Form 990, Part III, Line 4c | THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE GROWTH OF QUALITY IMPROVEMENT COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS. COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS REPRESENT A GROWING AND TRANSFORMATIVE MODEL FOR IMPROVING PATIENT CARE AND OUTCOMES FOR POPULATIONS OF CHILDREN. THEY PROVIDE A FORUM FOR PHYSICIANS TO SHARE THEIR EXPERTISE AND EXPERIENCE, WHILE MEASURING AND TRACKING THE IMPACT OF CHANGES ON PERFORMANCE. COLLABORATIVE IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS CLOSE THE GAP OF TRANSLATING EVIDENCE INTO PRACTICE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 | ON JANUARY 1, 2015, THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS FOUNDATION (ABPF) CHANGED ITS GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE. PRIOR TO JANUARY 1, 2015, THE BOARDS OF DIRECTORS FOR THE ABPF AND THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS (ABP) WERE IDENTICAL. THE ABPF'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS COMPRISED OF THE ABP'S 5-MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (WHO ALSO SERVE AS THE ABP'S 5-MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) PLUS 4 ADDITIONAL MEMBERS WHO DO NOT SERVE ON THE ABP'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE ABPF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS WERE AMENDED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE CONTROLLER PREPARES THE FORM 990 WHICH IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CFO. THE RETURN IS ALSO REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE TAX COUNSEL FOR COMPLIANCE. ONCE COMPLETED, THE CFO DISTRIBUTES THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND COMMENT PRIOR TO FILING THE RETURN WITH THE IRS |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES (COI) OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS. THE COI POLICY COVERS BOARD APPOINTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WHO MUST REVIEW THE COI POLICY ANNUALLY AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST VIA A SIGNED FORM. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND MONITORS ALL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES. CONFLICTS OF APPOINTEES AND EMPLOYEES ATTENDING MEETINGS ARE DISCLOSED IN THE MEETING AGENDA MATERIALS AND THOSE WITH CONFLICTS DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTING ON ANY ISSUE WHERE THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE ABP FOUNDATION ALSO MAINTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERING EMPLOYEES, WHO ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OR INTEREST ON AN ANNUAL BASIS VIA A SIGNED STATEMENT. THESE STATEMENTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND THE PRESIDENT. EMPLOYEES ARE REMOVED FROM ANY DECISION MAKING ISSUES WHERE A CONFLICT MAY EXIST. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS THE POLICIES OF THE AMERICAN BOARD OF PEDIATRICS. CURRENTLY THESE DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE. WE ARE CONSIDERING OTHER MODES OF DELIVERY VIA THIRD PARTY SITES. |
| Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g | Included in this line were payments to the National Board of Medical Examiners totaling $631866 for professional services related to the Pediatric Milestone Assessment Collaborative. |
| Software ID: | 14000267 |
| Software Version: | v1.00 |