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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (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 | |||||
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 24,660,764 | 24,239,900 | 37,158,437 | 30,169,516 | 67,840,258 | 184,068,875 |
| 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 | 24,660,764 | 24,239,900 | 37,158,437 | 30,169,516 | 67,840,258 | 184,068,875 |
| 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).. | 51,357,819 | |||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 132,711,056 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 24,660,764 | 24,239,900 | 37,158,437 | 30,169,516 | 67,840,258 | 184,068,875 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 172,300 | 270,443 | 292,560 | 311,183 | 604,639 | 1,651,125 |
| 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.).. | 12,596 | 97,380 | 23,336 | 25,078 | 14,854 | 173,244 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 185,893,244 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ![]() |
(a) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (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) 2015 | (b) 2016 | (c) 2017 | (d) 2018 | (e) 2019 | (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): |
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| 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 | ||||
| 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 2019 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-2019 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2019 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2019: | ||||
| a From 2014....... | ||||
| b From 2015....... | ||||
| c From 2016....... | ||||
| d From 2017....... | ||||
| e From 2018....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2014 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2019 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2019 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2019, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2019. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2015..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2016..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2017..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2018..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2019..... | ||||
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| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 | THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL CONSIST OF EX OFFICIO MEMBERS AND CLASS MEMBERS, NOT TO EXCEED 36 IN TOTAL NUMBER, EACH OF WHOM SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE. THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY BE CHANGED BY AMENDMENT TO THE BYLAWS, BUT NO SUCH CHANGE SHALL HAVE THE EFFECT OF SHORTENING THE TERM OF ANY MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN OFFICE AT THE TIME OF THE CHANGE. A) THE EX OFFICIO MEMBERS SHALL BE: THE CHAIR OF THE CORPORATION THE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION THE CHAIRS (INCLUDING CO-CHAIRS) OF BOARD COMMITTEES THE EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRS THOSE CHAIRS EMERITUS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO BE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE TREASURER THE SECRETARY B) THE CLASS MEMBERS SHALL BE THOSE PERSONS ELECTED BY THE BOARD FROM AMONG THE DIRECTORS OF THE CORPORATION. THE CLASS MEMBERS SHALL BE ASSIGNED TO ONE OF THREE CLASSES, APPROXIMATELY EQUAL IN NUMBER, WITH THE TERM OF OFFICE OF ONE CLASS EXPIRING EACH YEAR. THE TERM OF EACH CLASS MEMBER SHALL BE THREE YEARS. A CLASS MEMBER SHALL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION TO MORE THAN TWO SUCCESSIVE THREE-YEAR TERMS UNLESS THE CHAIR RECOMMENDS THAT THE ROTATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL WOULD MATERIALLY HARM THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL FINANCIALLY OR OPERATIONALLY. GENERAL RULES: MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HOLD OFFICE FOR THE TERM FOR WHICH ELECTED AND UNTIL A SUCCESSOR IS ELECTED AND QUALIFIED. A VACANCY ON THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CAUSED BY THE DEATH, RESIGNATION OR ANY OTHER CAUSE, OF A CLASS MEMBER MAY BE FILLED FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY THE BOARD (OR BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE) |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B | THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL OUTSOURCED THE PREPARATION OF THE 990 TO ITS CPA FIRM. THE CONTROLLER PREPARED AND SUBMITTED INFORMATION REQUESTED BY THE FIRM. ONCE THE DRAFT RETURN WAS PREPARED, IT WAS SENT TO THE CEO AND CAO FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 WAS CIRCULATED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. UPON APPROVAL, A COPY WAS DISTRIBUTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C | BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANNUALLY REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE POLICY, CONFIRM THEIR UNDERSTANDING, AND DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE REVIEWED AND DETERMINATIONS ARE BASED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. THIS PROCESS IS MAINTAINED BY THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE. EMPLOYEES AND VISITING FELLOWS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A COI FORM ANNUALLY MAINTAINED BY HR. IF THERE IS A CONFLICT DISCLOSED DURING THE YEAR, MANAGEMENT DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT AND A DETERMINATION IS MADE. AT THE TIME OF OFFERING THE FELLOWSHIP TO THE FELLOW, THEY MUST COMPLETE A COI. IF THE FELLOW CANNOT CLEAR THE CONFLICT, THEY ARE NOT OFFERED THE FELLOWSHIP |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 | THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL'S GOVERNING BODY, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, HAS AUTHORIZED THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE TO REVIEW AND DECIDE ON THE COMPENSATION PACKAGES OF SENIOR STAFF WITH COMPENSATION AT OR ABOVE $150,000. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ALSO REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, WITH THE PROVISION THAT THE COMMITTEE'S ACTION IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE LAST COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE IN DECEMBER 2019 DURING AN EXECUTIVE SESSION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN WHICH NEITHER THE PRESIDENT AND CEO NOR OTHER ATLANTIC COUNCIL STAFF VOTED OR PARTICIPATED. THE CHAIR OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE PRESENTED THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PERFORMANCE. THE COMMITTEE'S REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION IS BASED ON AN EVALUATION OF THE QUALITY AND VALUE TO THE COUNCIL OF HIS PERFORMANCE DURING 2019 AND DATA ON THE COMPENSATION PAID TO COMPARABLE PERSONNEL BY NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SIMILAR TO THE COUNCIL AS PROVIDED BY AN OUTSIDE FIRM WITH EXPERIENCE IN THE FIELD. THE DETAILED DOCUMENTATION SUPPORTING THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS, IS RETAINED IN THE COMMITTEE'S CONFIDENTIAL ARCHIVES AND IS VIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE AS REASONABLE, ACCURATE, AND COMPLETE. THIS PROCESS RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN 2019. COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS SET BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WITH MINUTES RECORDED AND STORED. THIS PROCESS RECENTLY TOOK PLACE IN 2019. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 | THE ATLANTIC COUNCIL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G | PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,024,056. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 117,160. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 98,024. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,239,240. FBE - PROGRAM CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 822,113. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 31,850. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 30,591. TOTAL EXPENSES 884,554. NON-RESIDENT SENIOR FELLOW: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 837,306. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 32,439. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 31,156. TOTAL EXPENSES 900,901. PASS THROUGH FEDERAL SUBAWARDS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 122,655. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 14,624. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 14,045. TOTAL EXPENSES 151,324. STAFF CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 46,627. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 10,418. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 57,045. FBE - STAFF CONSULTANTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 123,275. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 4,776. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 4,587. TOTAL EXPENSES 132,638. OTHER CONSULTANT FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 167,416. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 6,768. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 174,184. OTHER PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 63,527. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 15,555. TOTAL EXPENSES 79,082. |
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