| FORM 990 PART I, LINE 1 AND FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 |
DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION THE MISSION OF THE ACADEMY IS TO PROMOTE CREATIVITY, DIVERSITY, INNOVATION, AND EXCELLENCE THROUGH RECOGNITION, EDUCATION, AND LEADERSHIP IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ARTS AND SCIENCES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 6 |
DESCRIPTION OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES HAS FIVE CLASSES OF MEMBERS; ACTIVE MEMBERS, ASSOCIATE MEMBERS, ACADEMIC MEMBERS, LIFE MEMBERS, EMERITUS MEMBERS AND LOS ANGELES AREA MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 7A AND 7B |
CLASSES OF PERSONS, DECISIONS REQUIRING APPROVAL & TYPE OF VOTING RIGHTS ACTIVE AND EMERITUS MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY VOTE FOR THE ELECTION OF GOVERNORS, ON A DISPOSITION OF SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE ASSETS OF THE CORPORATION, AND ON A MERGER OR DISSOLUTION OF THE CORPORATION. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B |
PROCESS USED BY MANAGEMENT AND/OR GOVERNING BODY TO REVIEW 990 THE 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM WITH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE DEPARTMENT. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND CONTROLLER BEFORE FILING. THE 990 IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD TO REVIEW BEFORE AND AFTER FILING VIA A WEBSITE. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C |
PROCESS USED TO MONITOR TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES ARE USED BY THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES TO MONITOR AND ENFORCE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: 1. DUTY TO DISCLOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST: AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST TO THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND BE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCLOSE ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH HAS THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS DELEGATED POWER TO CONSIDER WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS WITH RESPECT TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 2. DETERMINING WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS: AFTER DISCLOSURE OF THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, AND AFTER ANY DISCUSSION WITH THE INTERESTED PERSON, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING WHILE THE DETERMINATION OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND VOTED UPON. THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DECIDE IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. 3. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST A. AN INTERESTED PERSON MAY MAKE A PRESENTATION AT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING, BUT AFTER THE PRESENTATION, HE/SHE SHALL LEAVE THE MEETING DURING THE DISCUSSION OF, AND THE VOTE ON, WHETHER A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS. B. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL, IF APPROPRIATE, APPOINT A DISINTERESTED PERSON TO INVESTIGATE ALTERNATIVES TO THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. C. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE TELEVISION ACADEMY CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT FROM A PERSON OR ENTITY THAT WOULD NOT GIVE RISE TO A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. D. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE UNDER CIRCUMSTANCES NOT PRODUCING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED COMMITTEE MEMBERS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE TELEVISION ACADEMY'S BEST INTEREST, FOR ITS OWN BENEFIT, AND WHETHER IT IS FAIR AND REASONABLE. IN CONFORMITY WITH THE ABOVE DETERMINATION, IT SHALL MAKE ITS DECISION AS TO WHETHER TO ENTER INTO THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT. 4. VIOLATIONS OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY A. IF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS, EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OR CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER HAVE REASONABLE CAUSE TO BELIEVE A MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THEY SHALL INFORM THE MEMBER OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE MEMBER AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. B. IF, AFTER HEARING THE MEMBER'S RESPONSE AND AFTER MAKING FURTHER INVESTIGATION AS WARRANTED BY THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DETERMINES THE MEMBER HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE DISCIPLINARY AND CORRECTIVE ACTION. THE POLICY COVERS ALL OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS AND IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED ANNUALLY. OFFICERS AND GOVERNORS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE EXCLUDED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND FROM THE VOTE ON THE TRANSACTION WITH WHICH THEY HAVE A CONFLICT. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A AND 15B |
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT AND OTHER OFFICERS LINE 15A: THE POSITION OF CEO OF THE ORGANIZATION IS UNPAID. LINE 15B: DIRECTORS AND ALL OTHER POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED BY HUMAN RESOURCES, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, AND THEN SIGNED OFF BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER. HUMAN RESOURCES COLLECTS SALARY DATA FROM LIKE ORGANIZATIONS FOR ANNUAL COMPARISONS WHEN ALL SALARIED POSITIONS ARE REVIEWED. POSITION SALARY RANGES ARE DETERMINED FROM HIGH TO LOW DEPENDING ON DATA RECEIVED. THE ACADEMY'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (NON-COMPENSATED ELECTED AND APPOINTED MEMBERS) THEN VOTES ON COMPENSATION CONTRACTS FOR THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OF AWARDS. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ANNUALLY AND WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2013. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE ACADEMY'S BOARD MINUTES. |
| FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 |
AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AN AUDITED ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IS MAILED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ALL MEMBERS. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC SO THEY ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE. |
| FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A |
TIME DEVOTED TO RELATED ORGANIZATIONS CERTAIN MEMBERS OF THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES' EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ALSO SERVE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION. IN ADDITION, THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES PROVIDES CERTAIN ACCOUNTING AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO THE ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES FOUNDATION. THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER, VICE PRESIDENT MARKETING, DESIGN SERVICES DIRECTOR AND CONTROLLER HELP TO PROVIDE THESE SERVICES. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 |
RECONCILIATION - OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES SPONSOR PAGE ADVERTISING $(472,500) ROUNDING $ 2 ----------- TOTAL $(472,498) |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.