Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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| (i) Name of supported organization | (ii) EIN | (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) | (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? | (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) | (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions) | |
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Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. | 8,984,672 | 5,097,711 | 9,881,886 | 7,955,722 | 7,011,340 | 38,931,331 |
| 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 | 8,984,672 | 5,097,711 | 9,881,886 | 7,955,722 | 7,011,340 | 38,931,331 |
| 5 | The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. | ||||||
| 6 | Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. | 38,931,331 | |||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 7 | Amounts from line 4.. | 8,984,672 | 5,097,711 | 9,881,886 | 7,955,722 | 7,011,340 | 38,931,331 |
| 8 | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... | 748,811 | 680,263 | 1,206,620 | 690,540 | 700,815 | 4,027,049 |
| 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.).. | 109,423 | 33,295 | 2,136 | 274,782 | 198,670 | 618,306 |
| 11 | Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 | 43,606,901 | |||||
Calendar year (or fiscal
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 1 | Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . | ||||||
| 2 | Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose | ||||||
| 3 | Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 ..... | ||||||
| 4 | Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf... | ||||||
| 5 | The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge | ||||||
| 6 | Total. Add lines 1 through 5 | ||||||
| 7a | Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons | ||||||
| b | Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 7a and 7b.. | ||||||
| 8 | Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) | ||||||
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
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(a) 2019 | (b) 2020 | (c) 2021 | (d) 2022 | (e) 2023 | (f) Total | |
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| 9 | Amounts from line 6... | ||||||
| 10a | Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. | ||||||
| b | Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975. | ||||||
| c | Add lines 10a and 10b. | ||||||
| 11 | Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. | ||||||
| 12 | Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. | ||||||
| 13 | Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. | ||||||
| Section A - Adjusted Net Income | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Net short-term capital gain | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Other gross income (see instructions) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Add lines 1 through 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Depreciation and depletion | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Other expenses (see instructions) | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) | 8 | ||||
| Section B - Minimum Asset Amount | (A) Prior Year |
(B) Current Year (optional) |
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| 1 | Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): | 1 | ||||
| a | Average monthly value of securities | 1a | ||||
| b | Average monthly cash balances | 1b | ||||
| c | Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets | 1c | ||||
| d | Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) | 1d | ||||
| e |
Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI): |
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| 2 | Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Subtract line 2 from line 1d | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 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 0.035 | 6 | ||||
| 7 | Recoveries of prior-year distributions | 7 | ||||
| 8 | Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) | 8 | ||||
| Section C - Distributable Amount | Current Year | |||||
| 1 | Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) | 1 | ||||
| 2 | Enter 85% of line 1 | 2 | ||||
| 3 | Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) | 3 | ||||
| 4 | Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 | 4 | ||||
| 5 | Income tax imposed in prior year | 5 | ||||
| 6 | Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) | 6 | ||||
| Section D - Distributions | Current Year | |
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| 1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes | 1 | |
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2
Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity |
2 | |
| 3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations | 3 | |
| 4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets | 4 | |
| 5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) | 5 | |
| 6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions | 6 | |
| 7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. | 7 | |
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8
Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions |
8 | |
| 9 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | 9 | |
| 10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount | 10 | |
| Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) |
(i) Excess Distributions |
(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2023 |
(iii) Distributable Amount for 2023 |
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| 1 Distributable amount for 2023 from Section C, line 6 | ||||
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2
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2023 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions. |
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| 3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2023: | ||||
| a From 2018....... | ||||
| b From 2019....... | ||||
| c From 2020....... | ||||
| d From 2021....... | ||||
| e From 2022....... | ||||
| fTotal of lines 3a through e | ||||
| g Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| h Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
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i
Carryover from 2018 not applied (see instructions) |
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| j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f. | ||||
| 4Distributions for 2023 from Section D, line 7: | ||||
| $ | ||||
| a Applied to underdistributions of prior years | ||||
| b Applied to 2023 distributable amount | ||||
| c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4. | ||||
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5
Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2023, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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6
Remaining underdistributions for 2023. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. |
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7 Excess distributions carryover to 2024. Add lines 3j and 4c. |
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| 8 Breakdown of line 7: | ||||
| a Excess from 2019..... | ||||
| b Excess from 2020..... | ||||
| c Excess from 2021..... | ||||
| d Excess from 2022..... | ||||
| e Excess from 2023..... | ||||
| Facts And Circumstances Test |
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| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| PART II, LINE 10 | AFFINITY INCOME 50,000 OTHER INCOME 468,136 SPECIAL EVENTS 100,170 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION | AFFINITY INCOME 2019 AMOUNT: 0 2020 AMOUNT: 20,000 2021 AMOUNT: 10,000 2022 AMOUNT: 10,000 2023 AMOUNT: 10,000 OTHER INCOME 2019 AMOUNT: 9,253 2020 AMOUNT: 13,295 2021 AMOUNT: -7,864 2022 AMOUNT: 264,782 2023 AMOUNT: 188,670 SPECIAL EVENTS 2019 AMOUNT: 100,170 2020 AMOUNT: 0 2021 AMOUNT: 0 2022 AMOUNT: 0 2023 AMOUNT: 0 |
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| FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | ORGANIZATION SHALL RAISE FUNDS TO PROVIDE "MARGIN OF EXCELLENCE" SUPPORT FOR THE CORPS OF CADETS (PRESENT DAY STUDENTS) AS COAST GUARD OFFICERS AND CIVILIAN EXMPLOYEES ARE PROHIBITED BY THE LAW FROM SEEKING FUNDS BEYOND WHAT IS APPROPRIATED BY CONGRESS. THE ASSOCIATION IS A 501(C)(3) AND ALSO SERVES TO PRESERVE TRADITIONS AND ENHANCE THE REPUTATION OF THE ACADEMY AS IT CARRIES OUT THE ABOVE FUNCTIONS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D | PREPARE BI-MONTHLY MAGAZINE, MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER AND ANNUAL DIRECTORY AND DISTRIBUTE SAME TO DUES PAYING MEMBERS. THESE ARE THE MEANS BY WHICH THE ASSOCIATION KEEPS ALUMNI CONNECTED TO THE INSTITUTION ON A REGULAR BASIS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | MEMBERS PAY ANNUAL DUES TO BE CONSIDERED "ACTIVE- AND BE ENTITLED TO ALL BENEFITS AND VOTING PRIVILEGES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | MEMBERS VOTE ON THE SLATE OF 4 DIRECTORS PUT FORTH BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. MEMBERS MAY ALSO SUBMIT WRITE-IN CANDIDATES. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | ANY CHANGES MADE TO THE CONSTITUTION MUST BE VOTED ON BY THE MEMBERSHIP. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND TREASURER PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. COPIES OF THE FILED RETURN ARE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: 1. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, 2. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, AND; 3. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY. ANY INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS ARE TO BE DISCLOSED ANNUALLY. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE PRESIDENT OF THE ASSOCIATION IS THE PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ASSOCIATION, AND THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE FOR THE EFFICIENT OPERATION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THEREFORE, IT IS THE DESIRE OF THE ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE A FAIR YET REASONABLE AND NOT EXCESSIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND ANY OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION WISHES TO ENSURE ITS COMPENSATION STRUCTURE IS FREE FROM ANY ACTUAL OR PERCEIVED PAY DISPARITIES BASED ON PROTECTED CLASSES. HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES INCLUDE ANY PERSONS RECEIVING TOTAL COMPENSATION GREATER THAN ONE-HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS ANNUALLY. THE ASSOCIATION VIEWS COMPENSATION AS SALARY, BENEFITS, AND PERFORMANCE AND OTHER AWARDS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS BY POLICY DELEGATED ANNUAL SALARY COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS (COLA) TO THE PRESIDENT. THE ASSOCIATION DEVELOPS AND EVALUATES THE CRITERIA TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES AND CONSULTANTS, THE FOLLOWING ARE CONSIDERED THROUGHOUT ALL DISCUSSIONS: ENSURING THE ASSOCIATION'S ABILITY TO ATTRACT AND RETAIN TALENT; SUPPORTING THE ANNUAL BUDGET PROCESS; ENSURING THE ASSOCIATION'S OVERHEAD RATE MEETS THE EXPECTATIONS OF OUR MEMBERSHIP AND EXTERNAL NON-PROFIT EVALUATORS. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE PRESIDENT WILL CONFORM WITH THE OPTIONAL PROCEDURE CREATING A "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION" SET FORTH IN TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53.4958-6. ACCORDINGLY, THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS WILL BE MET: THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING FAIR AND EQUITABLE COMPENSATION WILL BE CONDUCTED ANNUALLY; RELIANCE ON COMPARABLE DATA; APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; AND THE BOARD SHALL ADEQUATELY DOCUMENT THE BASIS FOR ITS DETERMINATION AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE FIRST TWO CONDITIONS PRESENTED IMMEDIATELY ABOVE AND TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 53-4958-6. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ON THE ASSOCIATION STAFF INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: A PROCESS FOR EVALUATING AND DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND WILL BE CONDUCTED AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS; THE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING AND DOCUMENTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY; AND A DOCUMENTED REVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT, BOARD CHAIR AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY SUPERVISORS. INDEPENDENCE IN SETTING COMPENSATION: THE BOARD CHAIR, WHO IS A VOLUNTEER AND NOT COMPENSATED BY THE ASSOCIATION, WILL OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE FROM THE PRESIDENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND ITS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ADDRESSED IN THE USCGAAA COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ON THE ASSOCIATION STAFF INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING: A PROCESS FOR EVALUATING AND DETERMINING COMPENSATION AND WILL BE CONDUCTED AT LEAST EVERY TWO YEARS; THE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR EVALUATING AND DOCUMENTING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE OTHER HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY; AND A DOCUMENTED REVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE PRESIDENT, BOARD CHAIR AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE FOR COMPENSATION RECOMMENDATIONS MADE BY SUPERVISORS. INDEPENDENCE IN SETTING COMPENSATION: THE BOARD CHAIR, WHO IS A VOLUNTEER AND NOT COMPENSATED BY THE ASSOCIATION, WILL OPERATE INDEPENDENTLY WITHOUT UNDUE INFLUENCE FROM THE PRESIDENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORTS DIRECTLY TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND ITS ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ADDRESSED IN THE USCGAAA COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CHARTER. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY POSTING THESE DOCUMENTS TO THEIR WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | COST OF GOODS SOLD 845 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 0 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 0 COST OF GOODS SOLD -845 |
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