Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2019 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2019 , and ending 08-31-2020
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
21525 RIDGETOP CIRCLE SUITE 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
STERLING, VA20166
D Employer identification number

54-1951769
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,237,868
F Name and address of principal officer:
KATHRYN M WILLIAMS
21525 RIDGETOP CIRCLE
STERLING,VA20166
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WWW.NVIC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
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H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1982
M State of legal domicile: VA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PURPOSE OF NVIC IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION-ORIENTED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS AND TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS (BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS) WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINE INJURED. NVIC IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA PROVIDING VACCINE AND DISEASE RISK INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; ADVOCATING SAFETY REFORMS IN THE MASS VACCINATION SYSTEM AND ENDORSING INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO VACCINE-ASSOCIATED DEATHS, INJURIES AND CHRONIC ILLNESS. NVIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED, INCLUDING: PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS, WORKSHOPS; TELEVISION, RADIO AND PRINT MEDIA, AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS; THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER VISUAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS AND IT MAINTAINS AN INTERNET WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.NVIC.ORG).
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2019 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 21
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 27
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 ......... 7b  
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,243,253 1,214,986
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........   0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 22,652 22,120
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)   0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,265,905 1,237,106
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,500 19,081
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 649,493 735,394
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....   0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet30,847    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 354,112 529,795
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,009,105 1,284,270
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 256,800 -47,164
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 2,017,705 2,059,363
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 24,733 113,555
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,992,972 1,945,808
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PURPOSE OF NVIC IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION-ORIENTED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS AND TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS (BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS) WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINE INJURED. NVIC IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA PROVIDING VACCINE AND DISEASE RISK INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; ADVOCATING SAFETY REFORMS IN THE MASS VACCINATION SYSTEM AND ENDORSING INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO VACCINE-ASSOCIATED DEATHS, INJURIES AND CHRONIC ILLNESS. NVIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED, INCLUDING: PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS, WORKSHOPS; TELEVISION, RADIO AND PRINT MEDIA, AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS; THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER VISUAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS AND IT MAINTAINS AN INTERNET WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.NVIC.ORG).
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 850,870 including grants of $ 19,081 ) (Revenue $   )
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THE NON-PROFIT CHARITY, NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER (NVIC), IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT VACCINATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTING VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS. SINCE 1982, NVIC'S MISSION HAS BEEN TO PREVENT VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION. NVIC DOES NOT MAKE VACCINE USE RECOMMENDATIONS. NVIC DEFENDS THE ETHICAL PRINCIPLE OF INFORMED CONSENT TO MEDICAL RISK TAKING AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THAT PROTECT FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, SPEECH AND CONSCIENCE TO SUPPORT EDUCATED, VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE DECISION MAKING. NVIC ADVOCATES FOR SAFETY AND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTIONS IN THE VACCINATION SYSTEM AND FOR THE INCLUSION OF FLEXIBLE MEDICAL, CONSCIENTIOUS AND RELIGIOUS BELIEF VACCINE EXEMPTIONS IN U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES AND LAWS. NVIC OPERATES THREE WEBSITES. THE EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF WELL-RESEARCHED, REFERENCED INFORMATION ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS POSTED ON NVIC'S FLAGSHIP WEBSITE, NVIC.ORG, IS A UNIQUE PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCE. WEBSITE NVIC'S MAIN WEBSITE, NVIC.ORG, WAS CREATED IN 1995, AND IS MANAGED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH STAFF SUPPORT FROM THE PART-TIME WEBSITE CONTENT/DESIGN COORDINATOR. THE NVIC.ORG WEBSITE HOSTED 797,027 VISITORS AND OVER 2.8 MILLION VIEWS. THERE WERE 753, 216 VISITORS TO THE MEDALERTS VACCINE ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING SYSTEM (VAERS) DATABASE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. FIVE MAJOR VIDEO COMMENTARIES, WHICH WERE ALSO PUBLISHED IN WRITTEN REFERENCED FORM, WERE RESEARCHED, WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY THE CEO/PRESIDENT WITH NVIC'S VIDEOGRAPHER FOR POSTING ON THE WEBSITE AND WERE REPUBLISHED ON OTHER WEBSITES. THE MOST POPULAR COMMENTARY, THE NATIONAL PLAN TO VACCINATE EVERY AMERICAN, GARNERED OVER 28,000 VIEWS AND FOCUSED ON CIVIL LIBERTIES AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, SPEECH, CONSCIENCE AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMED CONSENT TO MEDICAL RISK TAKING. IN ADDITION, EIGHT SHORT VIDEOS (1-5 MINUTES) PROMOTING NVIC'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND PERSPECTIVE ON VACCINE-RELATED TOPICS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND FILMED BY THE VIDEOGRAPHER AND PRODUCED BY A FREELANCE VIDEO MARKETING CONSULTANT. NVIC'S PODCAST STATION ON SOUND CLOUD FEATURED A SELECTION OF 37 PODCASTS PLAYED MORE THAN 12,450 TIMES AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. NVIC PODCASTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THIRD PARTY APPS SUCH AS I-TUNES, SPOTIFY AND IHEART RADIO. ALTHOUGH NVIC FOCUSES ON PRODUCING INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINES LICENSED AND SOLD IN THE U.S. AND MOST VISITORS TO NVIC.ORG ARE ENGLISH-SPEAKING, THE WEBSITE HAS A GOOGLE TRANSLATION FEATURE THAT SERVES VISITORS SPEAKING OTHER LANGUAGES. PUBLICATIONS DURING THE TENTH ANNUAL VACCINE AWARENESS WEEK (VAW) HELD SEPT. 22-28, 2019, NVIC'S 2019 ANNUAL REPORT ON U.S. STATE VACCINE LEGISLATION: VACCINE EXEMPTIONS UNDER ATTACK WAS PUBLISHED ON NVIC.ORG AND A SPECIAL REFERENCED REPORT THE DISAPPEARING MEDICAL EXEMPTION TO VACCINATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. VACCINE INFORMATION BROCHURES WERE REVISED BY STAFF AND POSTED FOR DOWNLOADING FROM NVIC.ORG, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED IN PRINT FORM FOR MAILING AND DISTRIBUTION AT CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. DOWNLOADS OF NVIC BROCHURES, POSTERS AND SPECIAL REPORTS POSTED ON THE NVIC WEBSITE'S ASK 8 INFORMATION KIOSK INCREASED THIS REPORTING PERIOD. ONLINE NEWSLETTER AND WEEKLY JOURNAL THE DIGITAL NVIC NEWSLETTER, ESTABLISHED IN 2006, AND THE DIGITAL THE VACCINE REACTION JOURNAL NEWSPAPER, ESTABLISHED IN WRITTEN PUBLISHED FORM IN 1995 AND IN DIGITAL FORM IN 2015, ARE EDITED BY NVIC PRESIDENT/CEO. DURING FYE 2020, BOTH PUBLICATIONS WERE EMAILED TO MORE THAN 80,000 SUBSCRIBERS. THE NVIC NEWSLETTER AND THE VACCINE REACTION JOURNAL NEWSPAPER CONTINUE TO PRODUCE ABOVE AVERAGE INDUSTRY (NONPROFIT) "OPEN- AND "CLICK- THROUGH" RATES AND A BELOW AVERAGE RATE FOR EMAIL BOUNCES AND UNSUBSCRIBES. THE NVIC NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED SEVEN EDITIONS FEATURING VIDEO COMMENTARIES AND REFERENCED ARTICLES ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS, AS WELL AS NVIC SPONSORED EVENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS BY STAFF AND A CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS. THE VACCINE REACTION (TVR) JOURNAL NEWSPAPER HAS OPERATED ITS OWN WEBSITE AT THEVACCINEREACTION.ORG SINCE 2015. TVR PROMOTES "AN ENLIGHTENED CONVERSATION ABOUT VACCINATION, HEALTH AND AUTONOMY- AND FOCUSES ON TOPICS RELATED TO VACCINATION, HEALTH, ETHICS, MEDICINE, LAW, MEDIA AND BUSINESS. NVIC CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT IS FOUNDING EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF TVR AND THE PUBLICATION IS MANAGED BY A PART-TIME EDITORIAL STAFF INCLUDES A PART-TIME MANAGING EDITOR AND TWO PART-TIME WRITERS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, TVR PUBLISHED 49 EDITIONS CONTAINING 198 ARTICLES AND OPEDS WRITTEN BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 31 REPUBLISHED ARTICLES BY GUEST WRITERS AND 50 FEATURED VIDEOS. THE TVR WEBSITE HOSTED NEARLY 800,000 VISITS AND 1.1 MILLION PAGE VIEWS. VIDEO MESSAGING NVIC'S PART-TIME VIDEOGRAPHER FILMED, ILLUSTRATED, EDITED AND POSTED NEW VIDEOS ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS THAT WERE RESEARCHED AND WRITTEN BY NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT ON THE NVICSTANDUP YOU TUBE CHANNEL. A FREELANCE ADVERTISING VIDEO PRODUCER ASSISTED WITH CREATION OF SHORT VIDEO FORMAT MESSAGING. NVIC'S YOU TUBE CHANNEL FEATURES MORE THAN 200 VIDEOS AND, BY THE END OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD, HAD 6,614 SUBSCRIBERS. SOCIAL MEDIA NVIC'S FACEBOOK PAGE IS MANAGED AND ACTIVELY MONITORED BY THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER WITH BACK UP PROVIDED BY THE PART-TIME SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT. BY THE END OF THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE NVIC FACEBOOK FAN BASED NUMBERED ABOUT 218,000 FANS. THERE WERE ABOUT 2,500 ORIGINAL POSTINGS ON NVIC'S FACEBOOK PAGE AND 1,400 REPEAT POSTINGS. ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THESE POSTS REACHED AN ESTIMATED 16,500 FACEBOOK USERS WITH A WEEKLY RIPPLE EFFECT OF ABOUT 165,000 PEOPLE. THE NVIC TWITTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT HAD 18,000 FOLLOWERS BY THE END OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD AND THE INSTAGRAM FAN BASE WAS ABOUT 46,000 FOLLOWERS. PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA NVIC IS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE FOR JOURNALISTS SEEKING AN INFORMED CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE ON VACCINE HISTORY, SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW & ETHICS. BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF MEDIA REPORTS IN WHICH NVIC REPRESENTATIVES WERE QUOTED OR NVIC'S INFORMATION WAS INCLUDED: -NEW HAMPSHIRE TO CREATE VACCINE DATABASE. CONCORD MONITOR DEC. 18, 2020. -THE BATTLE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SKEPTICISM. CNN HEALTH JAN. 18, 2020. -COMPETING VACCINATION BILLS HEADING FOR FACE-OFF IN LEGISLATURE. COLORADO POLITICS JUNE 7, 2020. -MANDATORY VACCINATIONS COMING? VCY AMERICA JUNE 11, 2020. -UNIVERSAL FLU VACCINE AWAITING THIRD TRIAL PHASE. EPOCH TIMES JUNE 20, 2020. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS NVIC'S STAFF GAVE SPEECHES AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD. NVIC CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT GAVE THE FIRST PRESENTATION "WITNESSING THE VACCINE INJURY EPIDEMIC" AT THE VACCINE INJURY EPIDEMIC RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL ON NOV. 14, 2019, PROVIDING HISTORICAL CONTEXT FOR THE 1986 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT. NVIC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COORDINATED THE VACCINE AND HEALTH CARE CHOICE SUMMIT MEETINGS IN DENVER SPEAKERS AND GAVE A PRESENTATION ON COLORADO VACCINE LAWS FOR STAKEHOLDERS, LEGISLATORS AND THE PUBLIC AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019. OTHER PRESENTATIONS WERE GIVEN BY NVIC STAFF AT THE SILENT VOICES RALLY IN FLORIDA AND AT THE RALLY FOR HEALTH FREEDOM IN HAWAII IN JANUARY; AND THE LIVE AWARE EXPO IN CALIFORNIA IN FEBRUARY. PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF FIFTH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CONFERENCE ON VACCINATION AFTER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DECLARATION OF A CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN EARLY 2020 AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, NVIC'S FIFTH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CONFERENCE ON VACCINATION: PROTECTING HEALTH AND AUTONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY LONG SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT A HOTEL IN RESTON, VA IN OCTOBER 2020 WAS CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED AS A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO BE BROADCAST ONLINE OCT. 16-18, 2020 (FY2021) A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT MANAGER AND PROFESSIONAL AV COMPANY WERE HIRED TO TECHNICALLY PRODUCE AND BROADCAST THE ONLINE EVENT. THE CEO/PRESIDENT CREATED THE CONFERENCE AGENDA AND INVITED 51 SPEAKERS FROM THE U.S. AND OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE COORDINATION AND PROMOTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE DURING FY2020.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 123,383 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADVOCACY ADVOCACY PORTAL ACTIVITIES THE WEB-BASED NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL AND WEBSITE, CREATED IN 2010, IS MANAGED BY NVIC'S DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY WITH STAFF SUPPORT FROM THE PART-TIME STATE ADVOCACY ASSISTANT, SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT AND ADVOCACY PORTAL CONTENT ASSISTANT. THIS FREE ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MAINTAINS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL VACCINE-RELATED LEGISLATION, PROVIDES ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONNECTS REGISTERED USERS ELECTRONICALLY WITH THEIR OWN LEGISLATORS. THE ADVOCACY PORTAL STAFF MONITORS AND ISSUES ACTION ALERTS ON VACCINE-RELATED BILLS MOVING IN STATE LEGISLATURES. DURING FYE 2020, NVIC TRACKED, ANALYZED, AND ISSUED POSITIONS ON 232 VACCINE RELATED BILLS IN 39 STATES THAT PROPOSED TO RESTRICT OR REMOVE VACCINE EXEMPTIONS, EXPAND ELECTRONIC VACCINE TRACKING, ADD NEW VACCINE MANDATES FOR CHILDREN AND ADD ADULT VACCINE MANDATES IN THE WORKPLACE, AS WELL AS LEGISLATION PROPOSING TO SECURE OR PROTECT VACCINE INFORMED CONSENT RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. NVIC PROVIDED INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF 99 BILLS INTRODUCED IN MULTIPLE STATES THAT ALIGNED WITH NVIC'S MISSION AND INFORMED CONSENT ADVOCACY, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION IN OPPOSITION TO 123 BILLS THAT NEGATIVELY AFFECTED NVIC'S MISSION. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, LEGISLATORS IN 13 STATES INTRODUCED BILLS TO ELIMINATE OR RESTRICT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS BUT NONE PASSED. ONLY ONE OUT OF 10 BILLS THAT PROPOSED TO RESTRICT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS PASSED. IN FYE 2020, THERE WERE 797, 027 VISITS TO THE NVICADVOCACY.ORG WEBSITE. A TOTAL OF 12,429 NEW USERS OF THE ADVOCACY PORTAL WERE REGISTERED TO BRING THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE PORTAL USERS TO MORE THAN 80,000 PEOPLE. STATES THAT HAD THE HIGHEST NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL USER RATES WERE CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, TEXAS, NEW JERSEY, VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, COLORADO AND MASSACHUSETTS. CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEES SINCE 1988, NVIC HAS PROVIDED CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS. NVIC STAFF MONITORS AND PROVIDES PUBLIC COMMENT AND REPORTS ON VACCINE DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION, POLICYMAKING AND PROMOTION ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INCLUDING THE FDA VACCINES & RELATED BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (VRBPAC); CDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP); NATIONAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NVAC); AND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV). DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR: -ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORED ACCV MEETINGS BY PHONE TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT BY NVIC ON OPERATION OF THE FEDERAL VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM (VICP) CREATED BY CONGRESS UNDER THE NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT OF 1986. SHE MADE ORAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF NVIC DURING THE ACCV'S SEPTEMBER 2019, APRIL AND MAY 2020 ACCV MEETINGS. -ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP) THE VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY AND DIRECTOR OF DISEASE & VACCINE WEBSITE CONTENT MONITORED ACIP MEETINGS BY PHONE. -THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY MONITORED NVAC MEETINGS HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF NVIC DURING THE SEPTEMBER 2019 AND FEBRUARY 2020 NVAC MEETINGS. -NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBMITTED A WRITTEN REFERENCED PUBLIC COMMENT IN MAY 2020 TO THE AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ) ON SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE AND DATA REQUEST ON SAFETY OF VACCINES USED FOR ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION IN THE U.S. -NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT SUBMITTED A WRITTEN REFERENCED PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND HIV/AIDS POLICY (ODIP), OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH ON DEVELOPING THE 2020-2025 NATIONAL VACCINE PLAN AND DETAILED PAST FAILURES BY DHHS TO APPROPRIATELY IMPLEMENT THE 1986 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 129,280 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE SINCE 1982, NVIC'S STAFF HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CONTACTING NVIC, AS WELL AS OPERATED A VACCINE REACTION REGISTRY AND PROVIDED FREE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO THOSE REPORTING VACCINE REACTIONS, INJURIES AND DEATHS. MANY OF THE INQUIRIES TO NVIC THIS YEAR WERE MADE BY PHONE, EMAIL OR LETTER AND WERE ASKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO: -IDENTIFY A VACCINE REACTION; -REPORT A VACCINE REACTION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; -FILE FOR FEDERAL VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION; -FIND INFORMATION ABOUT STATE VACCINE LAWS; AND -ASK DOCTORS QUESTIONS WHEN MAKING A VACCINE DECISION. COUNSELING SERVICE. THE PART TIME DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING RESPONDED BY PHONE, EMAIL OR LETTER TO 7,551 PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING IN FYE2020. THE VACCINE RESPONSE REPORTING MANAGER RESPONDED TO 76 VACCINE REACTION REPORTS. TELEPHONE AND EMAIL COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED TO THOSE REPORTING VACCINE INJURIES OR DEATHS. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT VACCINE REACTIONS WERE HANDLED BY OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. THERE WERE 42 REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD BEEN THREATENED OR SANCTIONED BY DOCTORS OR OTHER PERSONNEL IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY FOR MAKING INDEPENDENT VACCINE CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR CHILDREN AND, WHEN REQUESTED, COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 82,585 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 82,585 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet1,186,118
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
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Yes
 
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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Yes
 
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Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
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No
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment.........
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Yes
 
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Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment..
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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.........................
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No
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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment....
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No
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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
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No
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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
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No
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If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
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Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment...................
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment......................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................
23
 
No
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I .... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
10
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
21
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
8
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NY , NM , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletKATHRYN M WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT21525 RIDGETOP CIRCLE SUITE 100   STERLING,VA20166 (703) 938-0342
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) BARBARA LOE ARTHUR......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       57,450 0 0
(2) KATHRYN M WILLIAMS......................................................................
VICE PRESIDE
 35.00
.................
  		X   X       43,500 0 0
(3) PAUL MULHAUSER......................................................................
SECRETARY
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) GREGG BURGESS......................................................................
TREASURER
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JUDY BRAIMAN......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) VICKY PEBSWORTH......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) STEPHANIE CHRISTNER......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) PATTY HEALY......................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) THERESA K WRANGHAM......................................................................
EXECUTIVE DI
 35.00
.................
  		    X       45,900 0 0
















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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 146,850    
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
 
No
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet  
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,214,986
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,214,986
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....MediumBullet  
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......MediumBullet 22,882     22,882
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents     6a
b Less: rental expenses     6b
c Rental income or (loss)     6c
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory     7a
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 762   7b
c Gain or (loss) -762   7c
d Net gain or (loss).........MediumBullet -762 -762    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See instructions.....MediumBullet 1,237,106 -762   22,882
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 19,081 19,081
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 153,617 123,785 27,719 2,113
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 525,441 504,833 18,398 2,210
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....        
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,443 3,102 320 21
10 Payroll taxes ........... 52,893 47,650 4,915 328
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 3,600     3,600
c Accounting ........... 20,707 19,087 1,579 41
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 83,825 83,825    
12 Advertising and promotion .... 48,780 48,780    
13 Office expenses ....... 52,672 36,318 3,839 12,515
14 Information technology ...... 66,482 64,658 762 1,062
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 35,757 33,101 2,428 228
17 Travel ............ 13,590 13,590    
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 124,022 123,768 254  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 11,953 11,064 813 76
23 Insurance ... 7,757 7,292 310 155
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a PRINTING AND DUPLICATION 23,778 21,693 261 1,824
b POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 17,403 13,815 2,366 1,222
c DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 10,345 7,004 3,341  
d STATE REGISTRATIONS 4,018     4,018
e All other expenses 5,106 3,672   1,434
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,284,270 1,186,118 67,305 30,847
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 456,008 1 197,666
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,172,093 2 1,359,338
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 31,957 3 34,372
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,763 4 89,145
5 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 9,557 9 16,176
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 74,426
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 32,979 26,257 10c 41,447
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 315,779 11 318,928
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,291 15 2,291
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 2,017,705 16 2,059,363
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 22,884 17 11,612
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19 64,220
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 1,849 25 37,723
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 24,733 26 113,555
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 1,992,972 27 1,923,308
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ...........   28 22,500
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,992,972 32 1,945,808
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 2,017,705 33 2,059,363
Form 990 (2019)
Form 990 (2019)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,237,106
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,284,270
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-47,164
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
1,992,972
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
1,945,808
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2019)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 1,040,747 1,043,943 1,005,291 1,243,253 1,090,888 5,424,122
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 1,040,747 1,043,943 1,005,291 1,243,253 1,090,888 5,424,122
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).. 2,158,769
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 3,265,353
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 1,040,747 1,043,943 1,005,291 1,243,253 1,090,888 5,424,122
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 6,835 13,424 13,088 23,513 22,882 79,742
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 5,503,864
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
59.330 %
15
15
57.220 %
16a
b
17a
b
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 ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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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 10 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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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) right arrow (a) 2015 (b) 2016 (c) 2017 (d) 2018 (e) 2019 (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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
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)
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
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.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
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
1 Distributable amount for 2019 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2019 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
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  
i Carryover from 2014 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
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.  
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.		  
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.		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2020. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
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.....  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2019)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

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Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ






Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019) Page 2
Name of organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
  		Employer identification number
54-1951769
Part I
Contributors
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
  		Employer identification number

54-1951769
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)
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Name of organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
  		Employer identification number

54-1951769
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2019)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

2
Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) ....................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...................... 23,585  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................ 23,585  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ............................................................................... 1,229,838  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................. 1,253,423  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 200,342  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................................................. 50,086  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2016 (b) 2017 (c) 2018 (d) 2019 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 141,347 151,254 171,598 200,342 664,541
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		996,812
c Total lobbying expenditures 50,647 38,503 38,507 23,585 151,242
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 35,337 37,814 42,900 50,086 166,137
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 249,206
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 50,647 38,503 38,507 23,585 151,242
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes|No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2019


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2019

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....      
b Buildings ....        
c Leasehold improvements   3,885 3,885  
d Equipment ....   70,541 29,094 41,447
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 41,447
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3)Other
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
(I)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 37,723
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2019
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 1,332,734
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 95,628
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 95,628
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,237,106
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,237,106
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 1,379,898
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 95,628
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 95,628
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,284,270
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,284,270
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE CONSISTENT GUIDANCE FOR THE ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES RECOGNIZED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND PRESCRIBE A THRESHOLD OF "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" FOR RECOGNITION OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN A TAX RETURN. THE NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2020, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2020, THE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS FOR TAX YEARS 2016 THROUGH 2018 REMAINS OPEN WITH THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION OR THE VARIOUS STATES AND LOCAL JURISDICTIONS IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION FILES TAX RETURNS. IT IS THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICY TO RECOGNIZE INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS, IF ANY, IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2020, THE ORGANIZATION HAD NO ACCRUALS FOR INTEREST AND/OR PENALTIES.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) PAUL F ARTHUR FAMILY RELATION   EMPLOYEE SERVICES   No
(2) CHRISTIAN FISHER FAMILY RELATION   EMPLOYEE SERVICES   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE L, PART V SCH L, PART IV, BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING INTERESTED PERSONS: (A) NAME OF PERSON: PAUL F. ARTHUR (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH BARBARA L. ARTHUR, A CURRENT DIRECTOR AND OFFICER (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE SERVICES (A) NAME OF PERSON: CHRISTIAN FISHER (B) RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND ORGANIZATION: FAMILY RELATIONSHIP WITH BARBARA L. ARTHUR, A CURRENT DIRECTOR AND OFFICER (D) DESCRIPTION OF TRANSACTION: PAYMENT FOR EMPLOYEE SERVICES
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER
 
Employer identification number

54-1951769
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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE PURPOSE OF NVIC IS TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF AMERICAN CHILDREN AND ADULTS THROUGH ITS RESEARCH AND EDUCATION-ORIENTED PROGRAMS TO PREVENT VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS AND TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS (BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS) WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINE INJURED. NVIC IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA PROVIDING VACCINE AND DISEASE RISK INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC; ADVOCATING SAFETY REFORMS IN THE MASS VACCINATION SYSTEM AND ENDORSING INDEPENDENT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH INTO VACCINE-ASSOCIATED DEATHS, INJURIES AND CHRONIC ILLNESS. NVIC PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAM IS MULTI-FACETED, INCLUDING: PUBLIC CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS, WORKSHOPS; TELEVISION, RADIO AND PRINT MEDIA, AND PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS; THE PUBLICATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF BOOKS, AUDIO AND VIDEO TAPES, NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER VISUAL AND PRINTED MATERIALS AND IT MAINTAINS AN INTERNET WEBSITE (HTTP://WWW.NVIC.ORG).
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4A PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS THE NON-PROFIT CHARITY, NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER (NVIC), IS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER HEALTH ORGANIZATION IN AMERICA PROVIDING INFORMATION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC ABOUT VACCINATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES WITH A FOCUS ON PREVENTING VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS. SINCE 1982, NVIC'S MISSION HAS BEEN TO PREVENT VACCINE INJURIES AND DEATHS THROUGH PUBLIC EDUCATION. NVIC DOES NOT MAKE VACCINE USE RECOMMENDATIONS. NVIC DEFENDS THE ETHICAL PRINCIPLE OF INFORMED CONSENT TO MEDICAL RISK TAKING AND CIVIL LIBERTIES THAT PROTECT FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, SPEECH AND CONSCIENCE TO SUPPORT EDUCATED, VOLUNTARY HEALTHCARE DECISION MAKING. NVIC ADVOCATES FOR SAFETY AND INFORMED CONSENT PROTECTIONS IN THE VACCINATION SYSTEM AND FOR THE INCLUSION OF FLEXIBLE MEDICAL, CONSCIENTIOUS AND RELIGIOUS BELIEF VACCINE EXEMPTIONS IN U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH POLICIES AND LAWS. NVIC OPERATES THREE WEBSITES. THE EXTENSIVE LIBRARY OF WELL-RESEARCHED, REFERENCED INFORMATION ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS POSTED ON NVIC'S FLAGSHIP WEBSITE, NVIC.ORG, IS A UNIQUE PUBLIC INFORMATION RESOURCE. WEBSITE NVIC'S MAIN WEBSITE, NVIC.ORG, WAS CREATED IN 1995, AND IS MANAGED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH STAFF SUPPORT FROM THE PART-TIME WEBSITE CONTENT/DESIGN COORDINATOR. THE NVIC.ORG WEBSITE HOSTED 797,027 VISITORS AND OVER 2.8 MILLION VIEWS. THERE WERE 753, 216 VISITORS TO THE MEDALERTS VACCINE ADVERSE EVENT REPORTING SYSTEM (VAERS) DATABASE ACCESSIBLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE. FIVE MAJOR VIDEO COMMENTARIES, WHICH WERE ALSO PUBLISHED IN WRITTEN REFERENCED FORM, WERE RESEARCHED, WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY THE CEO/PRESIDENT WITH NVIC'S VIDEOGRAPHER FOR POSTING ON THE WEBSITE AND WERE REPUBLISHED ON OTHER WEBSITES. THE MOST POPULAR COMMENTARY, THE NATIONAL PLAN TO VACCINATE EVERY AMERICAN, GARNERED OVER 28,000 VIEWS AND FOCUSED ON CIVIL LIBERTIES AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, INCLUDING FREEDOM OF THOUGHT, SPEECH, CONSCIENCE AND THE RIGHT TO INFORMED CONSENT TO MEDICAL RISK TAKING. IN ADDITION, EIGHT SHORT VIDEOS (1-5 MINUTES) PROMOTING NVIC'S PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AND PERSPECTIVE ON VACCINE-RELATED TOPICS WERE WRITTEN BY THE CEO/PRESIDENT AND FILMED BY THE VIDEOGRAPHER AND PRODUCED BY A FREELANCE VIDEO MARKETING CONSULTANT. NVIC'S PODCAST STATION ON SOUND CLOUD FEATURED A SELECTION OF 37 PODCASTS PLAYED MORE THAN 12,450 TIMES AND AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. NVIC PODCASTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON THIRD PARTY APPS SUCH AS I-TUNES, SPOTIFY AND IHEART RADIO. ALTHOUGH NVIC FOCUSES ON PRODUCING INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINES LICENSED AND SOLD IN THE U.S. AND MOST VISITORS TO NVIC.ORG ARE ENGLISH-SPEAKING, THE WEBSITE HAS A GOOGLE TRANSLATION FEATURE THAT SERVES VISITORS SPEAKING OTHER LANGUAGES. PUBLICATIONS DURING THE TENTH ANNUAL VACCINE AWARENESS WEEK (VAW) HELD SEPT. 22-28, 2019, NVIC'S 2019 ANNUAL REPORT ON U.S. STATE VACCINE LEGISLATION: VACCINE EXEMPTIONS UNDER ATTACK WAS PUBLISHED ON NVIC.ORG AND A SPECIAL REFERENCED REPORT THE DISAPPEARING MEDICAL EXEMPTION TO VACCINATION WAS AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD. VACCINE INFORMATION BROCHURES WERE REVISED BY STAFF AND POSTED FOR DOWNLOADING FROM NVIC.ORG, AS WELL AS PUBLISHED IN PRINT FORM FOR MAILING AND DISTRIBUTION AT CONFERENCES AND SPECIAL EVENTS. DOWNLOADS OF NVIC BROCHURES, POSTERS AND SPECIAL REPORTS POSTED ON THE NVIC WEBSITE'S ASK 8 INFORMATION KIOSK INCREASED THIS REPORTING PERIOD. ONLINE NEWSLETTER AND WEEKLY JOURNAL THE DIGITAL NVIC NEWSLETTER, ESTABLISHED IN 2006, AND THE DIGITAL THE VACCINE REACTION JOURNAL NEWSPAPER, ESTABLISHED IN WRITTEN PUBLISHED FORM IN 1995 AND IN DIGITAL FORM IN 2015, ARE EDITED BY NVIC PRESIDENT/CEO. DURING FYE 2020, BOTH PUBLICATIONS WERE EMAILED TO MORE THAN 80,000 SUBSCRIBERS. THE NVIC NEWSLETTER AND THE VACCINE REACTION JOURNAL NEWSPAPER CONTINUE TO PRODUCE ABOVE AVERAGE INDUSTRY (NONPROFIT) "OPEN- AND "CLICK- THROUGH" RATES AND A BELOW AVERAGE RATE FOR EMAIL BOUNCES AND UNSUBSCRIBES. THE NVIC NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED SEVEN EDITIONS FEATURING VIDEO COMMENTARIES AND REFERENCED ARTICLES ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS, AS WELL AS NVIC SPONSORED EVENTS AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS BY STAFF AND A CALENDAR OF UPCOMING FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS. THE VACCINE REACTION (TVR) JOURNAL NEWSPAPER HAS OPERATED ITS OWN WEBSITE AT THEVACCINEREACTION.ORG SINCE 2015. TVR PROMOTES "AN ENLIGHTENED CONVERSATION ABOUT VACCINATION, HEALTH AND AUTONOMY- AND FOCUSES ON TOPICS RELATED TO VACCINATION, HEALTH, ETHICS, MEDICINE, LAW, MEDIA AND BUSINESS. NVIC CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT IS FOUNDING EXECUTIVE EDITOR OF TVR AND THE PUBLICATION IS MANAGED BY A PART-TIME EDITORIAL STAFF INCLUDES A PART-TIME MANAGING EDITOR AND TWO PART-TIME WRITERS. THIS FISCAL YEAR, TVR PUBLISHED 49 EDITIONS CONTAINING 198 ARTICLES AND OPEDS WRITTEN BY THE EDITORIAL STAFF, WITH AN ADDITIONAL 31 REPUBLISHED ARTICLES BY GUEST WRITERS AND 50 FEATURED VIDEOS. THE TVR WEBSITE HOSTED NEARLY 800,000 VISITS AND 1.1 MILLION PAGE VIEWS. VIDEO MESSAGING NVIC'S PART-TIME VIDEOGRAPHER FILMED, ILLUSTRATED, EDITED AND POSTED NEW VIDEOS ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW AND ETHICS THAT WERE RESEARCHED AND WRITTEN BY NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT ON THE NVICSTANDUP YOU TUBE CHANNEL. A FREELANCE ADVERTISING VIDEO PRODUCER ASSISTED WITH CREATION OF SHORT VIDEO FORMAT MESSAGING. NVIC'S YOU TUBE CHANNEL FEATURES MORE THAN 200 VIDEOS AND, BY THE END OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD, HAD 6,614 SUBSCRIBERS. SOCIAL MEDIA NVIC'S FACEBOOK PAGE IS MANAGED AND ACTIVELY MONITORED BY THE CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER WITH BACK UP PROVIDED BY THE PART-TIME SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT. BY THE END OF THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE NVIC FACEBOOK FAN BASED NUMBERED ABOUT 218,000 FANS. THERE WERE ABOUT 2,500 ORIGINAL POSTINGS ON NVIC'S FACEBOOK PAGE AND 1,400 REPEAT POSTINGS. ON A WEEKLY BASIS, THESE POSTS REACHED AN ESTIMATED 16,500 FACEBOOK USERS WITH A WEEKLY RIPPLE EFFECT OF ABOUT 165,000 PEOPLE. THE NVIC TWITTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT HAD 18,000 FOLLOWERS BY THE END OF THIS REPORTING PERIOD AND THE INSTAGRAM FAN BASE WAS ABOUT 46,000 FOLLOWERS. PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA NVIC IS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE FOR JOURNALISTS SEEKING AN INFORMED CONSUMER PERSPECTIVE ON VACCINE HISTORY, SCIENCE, POLICY, LAW & ETHICS. BELOW IS A SAMPLE OF MEDIA REPORTS IN WHICH NVIC REPRESENTATIVES WERE QUOTED OR NVIC'S INFORMATION WAS INCLUDED: -NEW HAMPSHIRE TO CREATE VACCINE DATABASE. CONCORD MONITOR DEC. 18, 2020. -THE BATTLE BETWEEN SCIENCE AND SKEPTICISM. CNN HEALTH JAN. 18, 2020. -COMPETING VACCINATION BILLS HEADING FOR FACE-OFF IN LEGISLATURE. COLORADO POLITICS JUNE 7, 2020. -MANDATORY VACCINATIONS COMING? VCY AMERICA JUNE 11, 2020. -UNIVERSAL FLU VACCINE AWAITING THIRD TRIAL PHASE. EPOCH TIMES JUNE 20, 2020. PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS NVIC'S STAFF GAVE SPEECHES AND PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD. NVIC CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT GAVE THE FIRST PRESENTATION "WITNESSING THE VACCINE INJURY EPIDEMIC" AT THE VACCINE INJURY EPIDEMIC RALLY ON THE NATIONAL MALL ON NOV. 14, 2019, PROVIDING HISTORICAL CONTEXT FOR THE 1986 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT. NVIC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COORDINATED THE VACCINE AND HEALTH CARE CHOICE SUMMIT MEETINGS IN DENVER SPEAKERS AND GAVE A PRESENTATION ON COLORADO VACCINE LAWS FOR STAKEHOLDERS, LEGISLATORS AND THE PUBLIC AT THE STATE CAPITOL IN NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER 2019. OTHER PRESENTATIONS WERE GIVEN BY NVIC STAFF AT THE SILENT VOICES RALLY IN FLORIDA AND AT THE RALLY FOR HEALTH FREEDOM IN HAWAII IN JANUARY; AND THE LIVE AWARE EXPO IN CALIFORNIA IN FEBRUARY. PLANNING AND COORDINATION OF FIFTH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CONFERENCE ON VACCINATION AFTER THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DECLARATION OF A CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC IN EARLY 2020 AND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL DISTANCING AND TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, NVIC'S FIFTH INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC CONFERENCE ON VACCINATION: PROTECTING HEALTH AND AUTONOMY IN THE 21ST CENTURY LONG SCHEDULED TO TAKE PLACE AT A HOTEL IN RESTON, VA IN OCTOBER 2020 WAS CANCELLED AND RESCHEDULED AS A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE TO BE BROADCAST ONLINE OCT. 16-18, 2020 (FY2021) A PROFESSIONAL CONFERENCE EVENT MANAGER AND PROFESSIONAL AV COMPANY WERE HIRED TO TECHNICALLY PRODUCE AND BROADCAST THE ONLINE EVENT. THE CEO/PRESIDENT CREATED THE CONFERENCE AGENDA AND INVITED 51 SPEAKERS FROM THE U.S. AND OTHER COUNTRIES. THE MAJORITY OF THE COORDINATION AND PROMOTION OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE TOOK PLACE DURING FY2020.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4B ADVOCACY ADVOCACY PORTAL ACTIVITIES THE WEB-BASED NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL AND WEBSITE, CREATED IN 2010, IS MANAGED BY NVIC'S DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY WITH STAFF SUPPORT FROM THE PART-TIME STATE ADVOCACY ASSISTANT, SOCIAL MEDIA ASSISTANT AND ADVOCACY PORTAL CONTENT ASSISTANT. THIS FREE ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK MAINTAINS UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION ON PROPOSED STATE AND FEDERAL VACCINE-RELATED LEGISLATION, PROVIDES ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS, AND CONNECTS REGISTERED USERS ELECTRONICALLY WITH THEIR OWN LEGISLATORS. THE ADVOCACY PORTAL STAFF MONITORS AND ISSUES ACTION ALERTS ON VACCINE-RELATED BILLS MOVING IN STATE LEGISLATURES. DURING FYE 2020, NVIC TRACKED, ANALYZED, AND ISSUED POSITIONS ON 232 VACCINE RELATED BILLS IN 39 STATES THAT PROPOSED TO RESTRICT OR REMOVE VACCINE EXEMPTIONS, EXPAND ELECTRONIC VACCINE TRACKING, ADD NEW VACCINE MANDATES FOR CHILDREN AND ADD ADULT VACCINE MANDATES IN THE WORKPLACE, AS WELL AS LEGISLATION PROPOSING TO SECURE OR PROTECT VACCINE INFORMED CONSENT RIGHTS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS. NVIC PROVIDED INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF 99 BILLS INTRODUCED IN MULTIPLE STATES THAT ALIGNED WITH NVIC'S MISSION AND INFORMED CONSENT ADVOCACY, AND PROVIDED INFORMATION IN OPPOSITION TO 123 BILLS THAT NEGATIVELY AFFECTED NVIC'S MISSION. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, LEGISLATORS IN 13 STATES INTRODUCED BILLS TO ELIMINATE OR RESTRICT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS BUT NONE PASSED. ONLY ONE OUT OF 10 BILLS THAT PROPOSED TO RESTRICT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS PASSED. IN FYE 2020, THERE WERE 797, 027 VISITS TO THE NVICADVOCACY.ORG WEBSITE. A TOTAL OF 12,429 NEW USERS OF THE ADVOCACY PORTAL WERE REGISTERED TO BRING THE NUMBER OF ACTIVE PORTAL USERS TO MORE THAN 80,000 PEOPLE. STATES THAT HAD THE HIGHEST NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL USER RATES WERE CALIFORNIA, NEW YORK, FLORIDA, ILLINOIS, TEXAS, NEW JERSEY, VIRGINIA, PENNSYLVANIA, COLORADO AND MASSACHUSETTS. CONSUMER ADVOCACY AND REPRESENTATION FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEES SINCE 1988, NVIC HAS PROVIDED CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS. NVIC STAFF MONITORS AND PROVIDES PUBLIC COMMENT AND REPORTS ON VACCINE DEVELOPMENT, REGULATION, POLICYMAKING AND PROMOTION ACTIVITIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, INCLUDING THE FDA VACCINES & RELATED BIOLOGICAL PRODUCTS ADVISORY COMMITTEE (VRBPAC); CDC ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP); NATIONAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE (NVAC); AND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV). DURING THIS FISCAL YEAR: -ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV) THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORED ACCV MEETINGS BY PHONE TO PROVIDE OVERSIGHT BY NVIC ON OPERATION OF THE FEDERAL VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION PROGRAM (VICP) CREATED BY CONGRESS UNDER THE NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT OF 1986. SHE MADE ORAL PUBLIC COMMENTS ON BEHALF OF NVIC DURING THE ACCV'S SEPTEMBER 2019, APRIL AND MAY 2020 ACCV MEETINGS. -ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON IMMUNIZATION PRACTICES (ACIP) THE VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY AND DIRECTOR OF DISEASE & VACCINE WEBSITE CONTENT MONITORED ACIP MEETINGS BY PHONE. -THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY MONITORED NVAC MEETINGS HELD IN WASHINGTON, D.C. PUBLIC COMMENTS WERE PROVIDED ON BEHALF OF NVIC DURING THE SEPTEMBER 2019 AND FEBRUARY 2020 NVAC MEETINGS. -NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SUBMITTED A WRITTEN REFERENCED PUBLIC COMMENT IN MAY 2020 TO THE AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ) ON SUPPLEMENTAL EVIDENCE AND DATA REQUEST ON SAFETY OF VACCINES USED FOR ROUTINE IMMUNIZATION IN THE U.S. -NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT SUBMITTED A WRITTEN REFERENCED PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE OFFICE OF INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND HIV/AIDS POLICY (ODIP), OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF HEALTH ON DEVELOPING THE 2020-2025 NATIONAL VACCINE PLAN AND DETAILED PAST FAILURES BY DHHS TO APPROPRIATELY IMPLEMENT THE 1986 NATIONAL CHILDHOOD VACCINE INJURY ACT.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4C COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICE SINCE 1982, NVIC'S STAFF HAS PROVIDED INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINATION AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES TO MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CONTACTING NVIC, AS WELL AS OPERATED A VACCINE REACTION REGISTRY AND PROVIDED FREE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT TO THOSE REPORTING VACCINE REACTIONS, INJURIES AND DEATHS. MANY OF THE INQUIRIES TO NVIC THIS YEAR WERE MADE BY PHONE, EMAIL OR LETTER AND WERE ASKING FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO: -IDENTIFY A VACCINE REACTION; -REPORT A VACCINE REACTION TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT; -FILE FOR FEDERAL VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION; -FIND INFORMATION ABOUT STATE VACCINE LAWS; AND -ASK DOCTORS QUESTIONS WHEN MAKING A VACCINE DECISION. COUNSELING SERVICE. THE PART TIME DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING RESPONDED BY PHONE, EMAIL OR LETTER TO 7,551 PUBLIC INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING IN FYE2020. THE VACCINE RESPONSE REPORTING MANAGER RESPONDED TO 76 VACCINE REACTION REPORTS. TELEPHONE AND EMAIL COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED TO THOSE REPORTING VACCINE INJURIES OR DEATHS. ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS ABOUT VACCINE REACTIONS WERE HANDLED BY OTHER STAFF MEMBERS. THERE WERE 42 REPORTS FROM INDIVIDUALS WHO HAD BEEN THREATENED OR SANCTIONED BY DOCTORS OR OTHER PERSONNEL IN POSITIONS OF AUTHORITY FOR MAKING INDEPENDENT VACCINE CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES OR THEIR CHILDREN AND, WHEN REQUESTED, COUNSELING WAS PROVIDED.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D LOBBYING AND RESEARCH
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B WHEN THE 990 DRAFT IS RECEIVED FROM THE AUDITOR IT IS REVIEWED BY EXECUTIVE STAFF INCLUDING THE BOOKKEEPER, DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ALL THREE WILL BE LOOKING FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE AUDIT AND THE FIGURES PROVIDED TO THE AUDITOR. A DISCUSSION WILL TAKE PLACE AND ANY REMAINING INCONSISTENCIES WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE AUDITOR FOR CLARIFICATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT IS REQUIRED TO BE SIGNED ANNUALLY BY ALL STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND DIRECTORS AND IS REVIEWED AT HIRE/RECRUITMENT OF DIRECTORS, STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS, AS WELL AS ANNUALLY FOR RENEWAL PURPOSES.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A NVIC IS COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF VOLUNTEERS WITH FEW PAID POSITIONS. INCREASES IN COMPENSATION FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE APPROVED AS OUTLINED IN NVIC'S OPERATIONS MANUAL AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED BY NVIC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B NVIC IS COMPRISED PRIMARILY OF VOLUNTEERS WITH FEW PAID POSITIONS. INCREASES IN COMPENSATION FOR DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS ARE APPROVED AS OUTLINED IN NVIC'S OPERATIONS MANUAL AND THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVED BY NVIC'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 17 MICHIGAN, MINNESOTA, MISSISSIPPI, NEW HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, NEW MEXICO, NORTH CAROLINA, NORTH DAKOTA, OHIO, OKLAHOMA, OREGON, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA, TENNESSEE, UTAH, VIRGINIA, WEST VIRGINIA, WISCONSIN
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THESE DOCUMENTS ARE KEPT AT THE NVIC OFFICE IN STERLING, VA AND ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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