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ObjectId: 201440139349302614 - Submission: 2014-01-13
TIN: 54-1951769
Form
990
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)
The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
20
12
Open to Public Inspection
A
For the 2012 calendar year, or tax year beginning
09-01-2012
, 2012, and ending
08-31-2013
B
Check if applicable:
Address change
Name change
Initial return
Terminated
Amended return
Application pending
C
Name 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 NO 100
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
STERLING
,
VA
20166
D Employer identification number
54-1951769
E Telephone number
(703) 938-0342
G
Gross receipts $
792,330
F
Name and address of principal officer:
KATHRYN M WILLIAMS
21525 RIDGETOP CIRCLE NO 100
STERLING
,
VA
20166
I
Tax-exempt status:
501(c)(3)
501(c)
(
)
(insert no.)
4947(a)(1)
or
527
J
Website:
WWW.NVIC.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
Yes
No
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
Yes
No
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number
K
Form of organization:
Corporation
Trust
Association
Other
L
Year of formation:
1982
M
State of legal domicile:
VA
Part I
Summary
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.
2
Check this box
3
Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)
........
3
9
4
Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b)
.....
4
7
5
Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a)
......
5
11
6
Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary)
.............
6
14
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 34
.........
7b
0
Prior Year
Current Year
8
Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h)
.........
813,466
788,504
9
Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g)
.........
0
0
10
Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d )
....
113
2,123
11
Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)
0
0
12
Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
...................
813,579
790,627
13
Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )
...
73,875
0
14
Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)
.....
0
0
15
Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)
279,936
335,768
16a
Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)
.....
0
0
b
Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25)
27,325
17
Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)
....
297,078
219,246
18
Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
650,889
555,014
19
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12
.......
162,690
235,613
Beginning of Current Year
End of Year
20
Total assets (Part X, line 16)
.............
630,309
869,469
21
Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)
.............
10,584
14,131
22
Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20
.....
619,725
855,338
Part II
Signature Block
Sign Here
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
2014-01-07
Signature of officer
Date
KATHRYN M WILLIAMS
VICE PRESIDENT
Type or print name and title
Paid Preparer Use Only
Print/Type preparer's name
Preparer's signature
RICHARD M JONES CPA
Date
2014-01-07
Check
if
self-employed
PTIN
P00621721
Firm's name
KENDALL PREBOLA AND JONES LLC
Firm's EIN
46-2108854
Firm's address
PO BOX 259
BEDFORD
,
PA
155220259
Phone no.
(814) 623-1880
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions)
............
Yes
No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 11282Y
Form
990
(2012)
Page 2
Form 990 (2012)
Page
2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III
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1
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 SERVICE 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?
......................
Yes
No
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?
............................
Yes
No
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 $
331,629
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMSAS THE OLDEST AND LARGEST CONSUMER-LED NON-PROFIT CHARITY DISSEMINATING VACCINE INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET, NVIC HAS SECURED AN IMPRESSIVE AND EXPANDING ONLINE WEB PRESENCE, WHICH WAS SIGNIFICANTLY EXPANDED IN FYE 2013.WEBSITE - NVIC.ORG HOSTED 918,949 VISITS, AN INCREASE OF 37% FROM FYE 2012. THERE WERE NEARLY 2 MILLION PAGE VIEW, A 27% INCREASE, WITH A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN NEW VISITORS (34%) AND RETURNING VISITORS (48%). CONTENT AND DESIGN IMPROVEMENTS TO NVIC.ORG INCLUDED:* RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION;* UPDATING OF PAGES ON STATE LAWS, FAQS, MEDIA, DISEASES AND VACCINES;* VACCINE INGREDIENT CALCULATOR (VIC): APPROXIMATELY 3,100 INDIVIDUAL VACCINATION PLANS WERE PRODUCED. THERE WERE ABOUT 53,000 UNIQUE USERS OF THE VIC, WHICH PROVIDED INFORMATION TO VISITORS FROM 147 NATIONS. THE VIC TWITTER ACCOUNT INCREASED 55% TO 1,900 FOLLOWERS IN FYE 2013 AND THERE WERE 8,760 TWEETS PRODUCED BY THE VIC'S CUSTOM-DESIGNED TWEET MACHINE.* MEDALERTS: THE MEDALERTS DATABASE THAT FACILITATES ONLINE SEARCHES OF VACCINE REACTION REPORTS MADE TO THE FEDERAL VACCINE ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTING SYSTEM (VAERS), ADDED NEW INFORMATION AND DATABASE SEARCH FEATURES. THERE WAS A 30% INCREASE IN DAILY VISITORS.* NVIC'S VACCINE FREEDOM WALL: PROMOTION OF NVIC'S ONLINE VACCINE FREEDOM WALL IN THE NVIC NEWSLETTER RESULTED IN MORE THAN 150 REPORTS OF HARASSMENT PUBLICLY POSTED ON THE WALL, WHICH IS A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE FROM FYE 2012.ONLINE/PRINTED BROCHURES - DURING FYE 2013, INFORMATION BROCHURES WERE CREATED OR REVISED AND POSTED ON NVIC.ORG IN DOWNLOADABLE FORM AND PUBLISHED IN PRINTED FORM. A NEW BROCHURE ON INFLUENZA AND INFLUENZA VACCINE WAS CREATED AND MAJOR REVISIONS WERE MADE TO THE CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE BROCHURE:* "KNOW THE FACTS TO STAY HEALTHY THIS FLU SEASON."* 49 DOSES OF 14 VACCINES BY AGE SIX? 69 DOSES OF 16 VACCINES BY AGE 8?NEWSLETTER - THE FREE ONLINE NVIC NEWSLETTER BECAME A BI-WEEKLY PUBLICATION AND PUBLISHED 24 EDITIONS SENT TO 43,300 SUBSCRIBERS. READERSHIP INCREASED BY MORE THAN 25%. THE NVIC NEWSLETTER CONTAINS COMMENTARIES, NEWS SUMMARIES AND ANALYSES ON VACCINE SCIENCE, POLICY AND LAW; INFECTIOUS AND CHRONIC DISEASES; ACTION ALERTS ABOUT STATE VACCINE LEGISLATION; SUMMARIES OF FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND OTHER TIMELY INFORMATION. AMONG BREAKING NEWS TOPICS FEATURED IN THE NVIC NEWSLETTER WERE:* VACCINE LEGISLATION AND YOUR RIGHTS: IS YOUR STATE NEXT?* IOM ISSUES REPORT ON SAFETY OF THE CHILD VACCINE SCHEDULE: WHEN WILL THE REAL SCIENCE BEGIN?* NIH $1.6 BILLION FUNDING CUT THREAT & VACCINE RESEARCH* EFFECTIVENESS OF FLU VACCINE RAISES MORE RED FLAGS* US PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICIALS BACK PEDIATRIC ANTHRAX VACCINE EXPERIMENT* CDC REPORTS 1 IN 50 AMERICAN CHILDREN DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM* EXPERT SAYS INFLUENZA VACCINE MARKETING MISREPRESENTS FACTS* THE YEARLY "BACK-TO-SCHOOL PUSH" TO VACCINATE* CDC LAUNCHES MEDIA CAMPAIGNS TO INCREASE VACCINE USECOMMENTARIES THAT ARE RESEARCHED, WRITTEN AND REFERENCED AND OFTEN ACCOMPANIED BY VIDEO TUTORIALS AND ANCHORED WITH REFERENCES LIVE-LINKED TO ORIGINAL INFORMATION SOURCES ARE FEATURED IN THE NVIC NEWSLETTER. THESE WELL REFERENCED COMMENTARIES HAVE CREATED A LARGE ONLINE LIBRARY OF SEVERAL THOUSAND EASILY ACCESSIBLE ONLINE REFERENCES TO VACCINE-RELATED INFORMATION. IN FYE 2013, COMMENTARY TOPICS INCLUDED:* TURNING VACCINE EXEMPTIONS INTO CLASS WARFARE* INFLUENZA DEATHS: HYPE VS. EVIDENCE* UNDER ATTACK: NVIC HELPS AMERICANS STAND UP AND SPEAK OUT* WOMEN, VACCINES & BODILY INTEGRITY* DESPERATE TIMES FOR VACCINE RISK DENIALISM* WITCH HUNTING JENNY MCCARTHY FOR VACCINE TALKINGVIDEO MESSAGING - VIDEOS WERE FILMED, EDITED AND PRODUCED AND POSTED ON YOU TUBE AND PUBLISHED IN NEWSLETERS. DURING FYE 2013, NVIC'S VIDEOS ATTRACTED ABOUT 100,000 VIEWS ON YOU TUBE AND THOUSANDS OF MORE VIEWS VIA THE NVIC NEWSLETTER AND POSTED IN OTHER ONLINE NEWSLETTERS AND BLOGS.FACEBOOK PAGE - NVIC'S FACEBOOK PAGE IS NVIC'S "DAILY NEWS" COMMUNICATIONS OUTLET AND MONITORED 12 HOURS A DAY. ATTRACTING A GROWING FAN BASE OF ABOUT 100 NEW FANS/FOLLOWERS PER DAY, BY THE END OF FYE 2013, NVIC'S FACEBOOK FAN BASE NUMBERED 59,000, FOR A NET GAIN OF 54% IN ONE YEAR. MORE THAN 7,000 NVIC-GENERATED COMMENTS ABOUT BREAKING VACCINE-RELATED NEWS ITEMS WERE POSTED TO AND SHARED BY NVIC FACEBOOK FANS AND FRIENDS FOR A DAILY REACH OF 15.6 MILLION PEOPLE - A 35% INCREASE OVER FYE2012.TWITTER - FOLLOWERS OF THE NVIC TWITTER SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNT INCREASED TO 1,025 IN FYE 2013 FOR A 65% INCREASE IN NVIC'S TWITTER FAN BASE. THIS GROWTH REPRESENTS THOUSANDS OF RETWEETS THAT REACH MILLIONS OF FOLLOWERS.MEDIA AND ADVERTISING - DURING FYE 2013, NVIC CONTINUED TO PROVIDE 12-HOUR A DAY RESPONSE TO MEDIA INQUIRIES AND INITIATED NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS TO PROMOTE INFORMED VACCINE DECISION-MAKING.PRINT & BROADCAST NEWS ARTICLES - NVIC STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WERE INTERVIEWED OR QUOTED IN A PRINT AND BROADCAST VACCINE NEWS STORIES:* SHOULD HEALTH CARE WORKERS BE FIRED FOR REFUSING FLU SHOTS? CNBC, NOV. 26, 2012.* PRO VS. CON: SHOULD WE IMMUNIZE OUR CHILDREN? LOOP 21, DEC. 2012.* CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE IS SAFE, REPORT SAYS. HEALTHDAY, JAN. 16, 2013.* VACCINATION INFORMATION AND CONCERNSCHRISTIAN INFORMATION RADIO, MAR. 21, 2013.* LOCAL DOCTOR CRITICIZES "POX" PARTIES. KOMO NEWS, APR. 4, 2013.* WRITER DEFENDS COLUMN CRITICAL OF GARDASIL VACCINE. PARENT TALK ON WECK RADIO (102.9FM), APR. 13, 2013.* MAINE HOPING AGAINST WHOOPING COUGH REPEAT. PORTLAND PRESS HERALD, JULY 1, 2013.* PHARMA'S FAKING A GRASSROOTS CAMPAIGN TO KEEP JENNY MCCARTHY OFF THE VIEW. NEWS FROM UNDERGROUND, AUG. 1, 2013.* VACCINES: SCIENCE VS. SKEPTICS. WASHINGTON POST TV, AUG. 20, 2013.* REGS AND EXEMPTION RATES ARE LINKED: STRICTER SCHOOL POLICIES GARNER FEWER EXCEPTIONS. THE DAILY TIMES, AUG. 23, 2013.* NEW EFFORTS PUT PRESSURE ON PARENTS TO VACCINATE KIDS. NPR KQED-FM, AUG. 24, 2013.* CDC RENEWS PUSH FOR HPV VACCINATIONS FOR PRE-TEENS OF BOTH SEXES. NEWSMAX, AUG. 28, 2013.PRESS RELEASES - NVIC WROTE AND ISSUED 5 PRESS RELEASES OVER BUSINESSWIRE DURING FYE 2013:* NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER (NVIC) SAYS CA GOVERNOR BROWN FAILS TO VETO VACCINE BILL BUT AFFIRMS PERSONAL AND RELIGIOUS EXEMPTIONS. THIS OCT. 1, 2012 PRESS RELEASE GENERATED 6,560 ONLINE HEADLINE IMPRESSIONS AND WAS PICKED UP BY NEWS OUTLETS IN MORE THAN 55 COUNTRIES* NATIONAL VACCINE INFORMATION CENTER (NVIC) AND MERCOLA.COM CALL FOR CONSUMER EDUCATION AND EMPOWERMENT DURING "VACCINE AWARENESS WEEK" SEPT. 30 - OCT. 6, 2012. THIS SEPT. 28, 2012 PRESS RELEASE GENERATED 12,933 ONLINE HEADLINE IMPRESSIONS AND WAS PICKED UP BY NEWS OUTLETS IN OVER 55 COUNTRIES.* NVIC LAUNCHES VACCINE EDUCATION CAMPAIGN - VACCINATIONS? KNOW THE RISKS AND FAILURES. THIS MAR. 13, 2013 PRESS RELEASE ANNOUNCED NVIC'S VACCINE EDUCATION BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN CONTAINED LINKS TO WELL-REFERENCED INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINE RISKS AND FAILURES. IT WAS PICKED UP BY NEWS OUTLETS IN OVER 55 COUNTRIES AND GENERATED 6,782 ONLINE HEADLINE IMPRESSIONS.* NVIC SUPPORTS 3 OF 5 RECOMMENDATIONS OF NEW IOM REPORT ON U.S. CHILDHOOD IMMUNIZATION SCHEDULE SAFETY AND CALLS FOR TRANSPARENCY. THIS JAN. 16, 2013 PRESS RELEASE GENERATED 57,381 ONLINE HEADLINE IMPRESSIONS AND WAS PICKED UP BY NEWS OUTLETS IN OVER 55 COUNTRIES.AD CAMPAIGNS - A NATIONAL BILLBOARD CAMPAIGN VACCINATIONS: KNOW THE RISKS AND FAILURES TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS ABOUT NVIC'S WEBSITE AND MAKING INFORMED VACCINE CHOICESWAS DESIGNED AND COMMERCIAL FREESTANDING BILLBOARDS WERE PLACED IN PREMIUM LOCATIONS IN CHICAGO, IL; PHOENIX & TUSCON, AZ; PORTLAND, OR; OLYMPIA, WA; AUSTIN, TX; BUFFALO, NY; AND ATLANTA, GA. IT IS ESTIMATED THAT NVICS BILLBOARDS WERE VIEWED BY MORE THAN 17.8 MILLION PEOPLE.NVIC ALSO PLACED ADS IN MIDWEST HEALTH & WELLNESS MAGAZINE, WESTERN NEW YORK FAMILY MAGAZINE AND NATURAL MOTHER MAGAZINE FOR A TOTAL READERSHIP EXPOSURE OF 1.2 MILLION PEOPLE.MAGAZINE FEATURES - THE INTERNATIONAL CHIROPRACTIC PEDIATRIC ASSOCIATION (ICPA) PUBLISHED AN ARTICLE WRITTEN BY NVIC'S CO-FOUNDER & PRESIDENT IN PATHWAYS TO FAMILY WELLNESS MAGAZINE ON "THE MORAL RIGHT TO RELIGIOUS AND CONSCIENTIOUS BELIEF EXEMPTIONS TO VACCINATION."SPEECHES - NVIC'S PRESIDENT GAVE 3 PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS THAT REACHED AN AUDIENCE OF MORE THAN 3,000 PEOPLE.* "VACCINES & CHRONIC ILLNESS: STAYING WELL IN THE NEW EPIDEMIC." A KEYNOTE SPEECH AT THE 2012 NATURAL LIVING CONFERENCE SPONSORED BY HOLISTIC MOMS NETWORK, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, OCT. 13, 2012.* "VACCINATION: KNOWLEDGE IS POWER AND FREEDOM IS NOT FREE." A 20-MINUTE "TED TALK" TYPE POWER POINT PRESENTATION AT THE "CALIFORNIA JAM" CHIROPRACTIC CONFERENCE. SEGERSTROM CENTER FOR THE ARTS, COSTA MESA, CA, MAR. 22, 2013.* "VACCINES: AN INFORMED PERSPECTIVE." A SOLD-OUT VACCINE EDUCATION SPEECH AND Q&A SESSION SPONSORED BY THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY CHIROPRACTORS UNITED.
4b
(Code:
) (Expenses $
66,020
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
ADVOCACY PROGRAMSTATE ACTIVITIESTHE WEB-BASED NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL WAS CREATED AND LAUNCHED IN 2010 BY NVIC'S DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY, WHO MANAGES DAY-TO-DAY OPERATIONS. THE FREE ONLINE COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK PUTS REGISTERED USERS IN DIRECT ELECTRONIC CONTACT WITH THEIR STATE LEGISLATORS AND EDUCATES THEM ABOUT STATE VACCINE LAWS AND HOW TO TAKE ACTION TO PROTECT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS AND PARENTAL INFORMED CONSENT RIGHTS. MAJOR ACTION ALERTS DISTRIBUTED TO STATE ADVOCACY LEADERS AND PORTAL USERS ARE OFTEN TOPICS OF ARTICLES PUBLISHED IN THE NVIC NEWSLETTER. DURING FYE 2013, SIGNIFICANT MAINTENANCE ON THE PORTAL WAS PERFORMED TO CLEAN THE USER LIST AND VERIFY THE VALIDITY OF ALL USER INFORMATION. THIS EFFORT ENSURES THE INTEGRITY OF THE NVICADVOCACY.ORG DOMAIN NAME WITH INTERNET SERVICE PROVIDERS.GOOGLE ANALYTICS TOOL - THIS FISCAL YEAR, THE NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL ATTRACTED 5,518 NEW USERS, WHICH REPRESENTS GROWTH OF JUST OVER 25% SINCE FYE 2012 FOR A TOTAL OF 27,347 VERIFIED, REGISTERED PORTAL USERS. GOOGLE ANALYTICS WAS ADDED TO THE PORTAL IN FEBRUARY AND REVEALED THAT 25% OF USERS ARE RETURNING AND STAYING ON THE PORTAL FOR MORE THAN THREE MINUTES AND ACCESSING MULTIPLE PAGES. DURING FYE 2013 LEGISLATIVE SESSIONS, THE ADVOCACY PORTAL ACTIVELY TRACKED 121 BILLS ACROSS 38 STATES AND ISSUED 81 ACTION ALERTS AND STATUS REPORTS ON 19 LEGISLATIVE OR REGULATORY ACTIONS. THESE NUMBERS REPRESENT AN INCREASE OF 233% IN THE NUMBERS OF STATE BILLS AND ADMINISTRATIVE RULE CHANGES TRACKED AND A 138% INCREASE IN ACTION ALERTS ISSUED COMPARED TO FYE 2012. DURING FYE 2013, THE NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL BECAME A SIGNIFICANT PRESENCE IN STATES LIKE ARIZONA, NEW MEXICO, AND OREGON WHERE THERE HAS BEEN LITTLE AWARENESS ABOUT THE NEED TO PROTECT VACCINE EXEMPTIONS. STATE LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS - NVIC RECEIVED MORE REQUESTS THIS YEAR FROM LEGISLATIVE STAFFERS SEEKING INFORMATION ABOUT VACCINE SCIENCE AND POLICY. LEGISLATIVE HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS REPORTING PERIOD INCLUDE SAVING THE PERSONAL BELIEF EXEMPTION IN CALIFORNIA, EVEN THOUGH THE SIGNATURE OF A STATE DESIGNATED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL IS NOW REQUIRED TO FILE THE EXEMPTION, AND THE INSTRUCTION TO HEALTH OFFICIALS BY GOVERNOR BROWN TO ADD A RELIGIOUS VACCINE EXEMPTION TO CALIFORNIA VACCINE MANDATES.NVIC ADVOCACY PORTAL USERS STOPPED BILLS TO EXPAND VACCINE TRACKING REGISTRIES IN IDAHO, MONTANA AND NORTH DAKOTA AND STOPPED A BILL IN TEXAS THAT WOULD HAVE ELIMINATED THE OPT-IN CONSENT REQUIRED FOR CHILDREN TO BE INCLUDED IN THE STATE'S VACCINE REGISTRY TRACKING SYSTEM. PORTAL USERS IN TEXAS ALSO SUCCESSFULLY AMENDED LEGISLATION TO ADD CONSCIENTIOUS BELIEF EXEMPTION TO MANDATORY VACCINATION POLICIES FOR CHILDCARE WORKERS IN THE STATE.FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEESFOR THE PAST 25 YEARS, NVIC HAS PROVIDED CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVES TO SERVE ON FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEES AND FEDERAL AND STATE PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS. NVIC MONITORS, 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 (BVAC); AND ADVISORY COMMISSION ON CHILDHOOD VACCINES (ACCV). NVIC'S VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY, A FORMER CONSUMER REPRESENTATIVE ON VRBPAC, WAS ASKED TO SERVE AS A TEMPORARY VOTING MEMBER FOR THE FEBRUARY 2013 VRBPAC MEETING. DURING FYE 2013, NVIC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MONITORED AND PROVIDED PUBLIC COMMENT ON BEHALF OF NVIC DURING THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL VACCINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS:* NVIC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE NVAC: HIGHLIGHTING VACCINE SAFETY RESEARCH GAPS, PARENTAL SKEPTICISM ABOUT VACCINE SAFETY AND RELUCTANCE TO FOLLOW THE FEDERALLY RECOMMENDED CHILDHOOD VACCINE SCHEDULE AND NEED TO REBUILD PUBLIC TRUST, FEBRUARY 2013.* NVIC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE ACCV: EXPRESSING GENERAL SUPPORT FOR EXTENDING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS ON VACCINE INJURY CLAIMS, GREATER TRANSPARENCY IN REPORTING OF VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION CASES AND MEANINGFUL PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN REVISIONS TO THE VACCINE INFORMATION STATEMENT (VIS), MARCH 2013.* NVIC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE NVAC: DISCUSSING SIGNIFICANT VACCINE SAFETY RESEARCH GAPS IDENTIFIED IN 2012 AND 2013 INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE REPORTS AND THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST BETWEEN FEDERAL AGENCIES AND VACCINE MANUFACTURERS, JUNE 2013.* NVIC PUBLIC COMMENT TO THE ACCV: DISCUSSING EXPANSION OF THE DATA AND STATISTICS TABLES ON THE VICP WEBSITE TO INCLUDE MORE SPECIFIC INFORMATION ON FEDERAL VACCINE INJURY COMPENSATION AWARDS, JUNE 2013.
4c
(Code:
) (Expenses $
67,276
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
COUNSELING AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT SINCE 1982, NVIC'S STAFF HAS OPERATED A VACCINE REACTION REGISTRY AND PROVIDED FREE ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING AND INFORMATIONAL SUPPORT FOR THOSE REPORTING VACCINE REACTIONS, INJURIES AND DEATHS. IN 2009, NVIC ALSO ADDED AN ONLINE REPORTING MECHANISM FOR THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN HARASSED AND SANCTIONED FOR MAKING VOLUNTARY VACCINATION CHOICES FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR CHILDREN. DURING FYE 2013 THERE WAS AN INCREASE IN INQUIRIES TO NVIC FOR INFORMATION AND REPORTS OF VACCINE REACTIONS AND HARASSMENT. COUNSELING SERVICEUNDER THE DIRECTION OF NVIC'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNSELORS RECEIVE ONGOING TRAINING AND NEW INFORMATION ON THE CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF VACCINE POLICY VIA THE INTERNAL NVIC COUNSELOR CONNECT NEWSLETTER AND MONTHLY COUNSELOR MEETINGS.DURING FYE 2013, NVIC'S PART-TIME DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING AND VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS RESPONDED TO MORE THAN 2,700 INQUIRIES FOR MORE INFORMATION OR REACTION AND HARASSMENT REPORTS. THIS IS AN INQUIRY AND REPORTING INCREASE OF 17 PERCENT COMPARED TO FYE 2012. MANY OF THE INQUIRIES TO NVIC MADE BY PHONE, EMAIL OR LETTER ARE 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. ONLINE COMMUNITY SUPPORT FORUMSNVIC.ORG PROVIDES ONLINE PUBLIC FORUMS FOR REPORTING VACCINE REACTIONS AND POSTING EXPERIENCES ABOUT HARASSMENT AND SANCTIONS FOR MAKING VACCINE CHOICES. THE FIELD SEARCHABLE MEMORIAL FOR VACCINE VICTIMS ON NVIC.ORG ALLOWS WEBSITE VISITORS TO POST DESCRIPTIONS AND PHOTOS OF VACCINE REACTIONS, INJURIES AND DEATHS. THE CRY FOR VACCINE FREEDOM WALL IS AN ONLINE PUBLIC FORUM WHERE NVIC.ORG VISITORS CAN POST REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES ABOUT INTIMIDATION, DENIAL OF MEDICAL CARE, LOSS OF EMPLOYMENT OR HEALTH INSURANCE COVERAGE, DENIAL OF A PUBLIC EDUCATION OR OTHER SANCTIONS BY PEDIATRICIANS, PUBLIC HEALTH AND SCHOOL OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYERS MANAGING HEALTH CARE FACILITIES. DURING FYE 2013, THERE WERE 155 NEW HARASSMENT REPORTS POSTED ON THE VACCINE FREEDOM WALL.
(Code:
) (Expenses $
14,676
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
RESEARCH PROGRAM DURING FYE 2013, NVIC'S VOLUNTEER DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH AND PATIENT SAFETY CONTINUED TO WORK ON NVIC FUNDED AND IRB APPROVED RESEARCH CONDUCTED THROUGH GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY. THE FIRST SET OF STUDIES, "COMPARISON OF HEALTH AND UTILIZATION OUTCOMES AMONG FULLY AND NEVER VACCINATED CHILDREN" WHICH WAS LATER EXPANDED TO INCLUDE A COMPANION STUDY, "CHILD HEALTH OUTCOMES, VACCINATION PATTERNS AND FAMILIAL GENETIC RISK," ARE NATIONAL LONGITUDINAL RETROSPECTIVE CASE-CONTROLLED ANALYSES OF MULTIPLE YEARS OF RANDOMLY SELECTED CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. THE STUDIES ARE ONGOING AND, WHEN COMPLETED, WILL BE SUBMITTED TO PEER REVIEWED JOURNALS.THE SECOND SET OF STUDIES IS AN ADJUNCT TO A MAJOR STUDY FUNDED BY THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION (RWJF), "FATAL EXEMPTIONS? A LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF THE EFFECT OF NON-MEDICAL EXEMPTIONS TO STATE SCHOOL IMMUNIZATION LAWS ON VACCINE-TARGETED DISEASES." THIS STUDY, "LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESTRICTIVENESS OF STATE NON-MEDICAL VACCINE EXEMPTION LAWS, VACCINE UPTAKE, INFANT MORTALITY AND ADHD" USES A LONGITUDINAL MIXED-EFFECTS MODEL BUILT FROM DATA COLLECTED BY SEVERAL FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AS WELL AS NOVEL STATE VACCINATION LAW DATA. THESE DATA CHARACTERIZE DIFFERENCES IN THE RESTRICTIVENESS OF STATE VACCINATION EXEMPTION LAWS. THE MAJOR STUDY FUNDED BY RWJF HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND A PAPER HAS BEEN ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION BY THE AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PUBLIC HEALTH, WHICH WILL BE PUBLISHED IN EARLY 2014. PRELIMINARY FINDINGS FROM THIS STUDY OUTLINED IN THE PAPER WERE PRESENTED AT SEVERAL NATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCES. WORK ON A SECOND PAPER TO BE SUBMITTED TO A MEDICAL JOURNAL IS ONGOING. PUBLICATION OF THE RWJF-FUNDED STUDY WILL PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR PUBLISHING THE RESULTS OF THE ADJUNCT STUDY FUNDED BY NVIC. PROGRESS HAS BEEN MADE ON BOTH SETS OF STUDIES. HOWEVER, THERE HAVE BEEN A NUMBER OF DELAYS THAT ARE PARTLY DUE TO THE COMPLEXITY OF SEVERAL VARIABLE CONSTRUCTION ISSUES, INCLUDING DELAYED ACCESS TO A PARTICULAR TYPE MORTALITY DATA AND INCOMPLETE SUBMISSION DATA BY THE STATES TO THE CDC, WHICH REQUIRED MAJOR RESTRUCTURING OF THE STATISTICAL MODELS. NVIC GRANTED GMU TWO NO-COST EXTENSIONS TO ALLOW FOR SUFFICIENT TIME TO COMPLETE THE RESEARCH.
(Code:
) (Expenses $
13,965
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
4d
Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $
28,641
including grants of $
) (Revenue $
)
4e
Total program service expenses
493,566
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule A
........................
1
Yes
2
Is the organization required to complete
Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors
(see instructions)?
...
2
Yes
3
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 I
..........
3
No
4
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 II
........
4
Yes
5
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 III
............................
5
No
6
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 I
........................
6
No
7
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 II
...
7
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III
....................
8
No
9
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 IV
..............
9
No
10
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 V
......
10
No
11
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.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.
...................
11a
Yes
b
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 VII
.......
11b
No
c
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 VIII
.......
11c
No
d
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 IX
............
11d
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X
11e
Yes
f
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 X
.........................
11f
Yes
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII
.................
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
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 assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States?
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 assistance to individuals located outside the United States?
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
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Checklist of Required Schedules
(continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II
...
21
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States 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 25
................
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) and 501(c)(4) organizations.
Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I
........
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
...................
25b
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II
..........................
26
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III
.........
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, or key employee?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV
..........................
28a
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee?
If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV
.....................
28b
Yes
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV
...
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
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V
...............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable
..
1a
6
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
Yes
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
11
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,” 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:
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
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 and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations.
Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?
............
8
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?
..........
9a
b
Did the 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
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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 to any question 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
9
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
7
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 filed
AL
,
AK
,
HI
,
AR
,
CA
,
CO
,
CT
,
FL
,
GA
,
IL
,
KS
,
KY
,
ME
,
MD
,
MA
,
MI
,
MN
,
MS
,
NH
,
NJ
,
NY
,
NM
,
NC
,
ND
,
OH
,
OK
,
OR
,
PA
,
RI
,
SC
,
TN
,
UT
,
VA
,
WA
,
WV
,
WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 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.
Own website
Another's website
Upon request
Other (explain in Schedule O)
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, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
KATHRYN M WILLIAMS VICE PRESIDENT
21525 RIDGETOP CIRCLE SUITE 100STERLINGVA20166
(703) 938-0342
Form
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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 to any question 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.
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.
List all of the organization’s
current
key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
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.
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.
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.
List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
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
(1)
BARBARA LOE ARTHUR
........................................................................
PRESIDENT
40.00
.......................
X
X
45,000
0
0
(2)
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
40.00
.......................
X
X
26,583
0
0
(3)
PAUL MULHAUSER
........................................................................
SECRETARY
2.00
.......................
X
X
0
0
0
(4)
CLIFFORD SHOEMAKER JD
........................................................................
TREASURER
2.00
.......................
X
X
0
0
0
(5)
JUDY BRAIMAN
........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................
X
0
0
0
(6)
GREG BURGESS
........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................
X
0
0
0
(7)
STEPHANIE CHRISTNER DO
........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................
X
0
0
0
(8)
VICKY DEBOLD PHD
........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................
X
0
0
0
(9)
CLAIRE DWOSKIN
........................................................................
BOARD MEMBER
2.00
.......................
X
0
0
0
(10)
THERESA K WRANGHAM
........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
40.00
.......................
X
35,465
0
0
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8
Part VII
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
1b
Sub-Total
................
c
Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
....
d
Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
............
107,048
0
0
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
0
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 $100,000 of compensation from the organization
0
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VIII
..............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
1a
Federated campaigns
..
1a
b
Membership dues
....
1b
c
Fundraising events
....
1c
d
Related organizations
...
1d
e
Government grants (contributions)
1e
f
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
788,504
g
Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$
3,619
h
Total.
Add lines 1a-1f
.......
788,504
Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f
All other program service revenue .
g
Total.
Add lines 2a–2f
........
3
Investment income (including dividends, interest,
and other similar amounts)
.......
2,463
2,463
4
Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
..
5
Royalties
...........
(i) Real
(ii) Personal
6a
Gross rents
b
Less: rental expenses
c
Rental income or (loss)
d
Net rental income or (loss)
.......
(i) Securities
(ii) Other
7a
Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
1,363
b
Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
1,703
c
Gain or (loss)
-340
d
Net gain or (loss)
..........
-340
-340
8a
Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$
of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18
..
a
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
c
Net income or (loss) from fundraising events
..
9a
Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19
...
a
b
Less: direct expenses
...
b
c
Net income or (loss) from gaming activities
...
10a
Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances
.
a
b
Less: cost of goods sold
..
b
c
Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory
..
Miscellaneous Revenue
Business Code
11a
b
c
d
All other revenue
....
e
Total.
Add lines 11a–11d
......
12
Total revenue.
See Instructions.
.....
790,627
0
0
2,123
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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 to any question 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 governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21
2
Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3
Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4
Benefits paid to or for members
5
Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees
....
108,989
98,065
9,384
1,540
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
201,741
182,961
12,580
6,200
8
Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions)
....
9
Other employee benefits
.......
1,043
1,000
32
11
10
Payroll taxes
...........
23,995
21,702
1,695
598
11
Fees for services (non-employees):
a
Management
......
b
Legal
.........
3,720
420
3,300
c
Accounting
...........
12,896
12,122
516
258
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)
........
2,258
2,042
160
56
12
Advertising and promotion
....
69,173
68,762
411
13
Office expenses
.......
22,214
19,902
2,122
190
14
Information technology
......
7,237
5,808
159
1,270
15
Royalties
..
16
Occupancy
...........
14,006
12,667
990
349
17
Travel
............
16,825
16,825
18
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials
......
19
Conferences, conventions, and meetings
....
457
457
20
Interest
...........
21
Payments to affiliates
.......
22
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization
.....
8,598
7,776
608
214
23
Insurance
..............
5,283
4,966
211
106
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 & DUPLICATION
20,216
17,551
149
2,516
b
POSTAGE AND SHIPPING
14,933
11,799
1,135
1,999
c
STORAGE
5,241
5,241
d
LICENSES & PERMITS
4,839
4,839
e
All other expenses
11,350
3,500
3,971
3,879
25
Total functional expenses.
Add lines 1 through 24e
555,014
493,566
34,123
27,325
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
if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part X
...............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
1
Cashnon-interest-bearing
.............
270,797
1
240,067
2
Savings and temporary cash investments
.........
295,414
2
547,704
3
Pledges and grants receivable, net
...........
48,525
3
44,270
4
Accounts receivable, net
.............
278
4
222
5
Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L
..................
5
6
Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
6
7
Notes and loans receivable, net
.............
7
8
Inventories for sale or use
..............
8
9
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
..........
5,227
9
8,671
10a
Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis.
Complete Part VI of Schedule D
10a
58,987
b
Less: accumulated depreciation
.....
10b
32,743
10,068
10c
26,244
11
Investments—publicly traded securities
..........
11
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
...........
0
15
2,291
16
Total assets.
Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)
......
630,309
16
869,469
17
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
.........
10,584
17
9,379
18
Grants payable
.................
18
19
Deferred revenue
................
19
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 current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons.
Complete Part II of Schedule L
..........
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
....................
0
25
4,752
26
Total liabilities.
Add lines 17 through 25
.........
10,584
26
14,131
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27
Unrestricted net assets
..............
535,089
27
767,202
28
Temporarily restricted net assets
...........
84,636
28
88,136
29
Permanently restricted net assets
...........
29
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958),
check here
and complete lines 30 through 34.
30
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds
........
30
31
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund
.....
31
32
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds
32
33
Total net assets or fund balances
...........
619,725
33
855,338
34
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances
........
630,309
34
869,469
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI
...............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)
............
1
790,627
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)
............
2
555,014
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1
..............
3
235,613
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A))
..
4
619,725
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
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
855,338
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII
..............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:
Cash
Accrual
Other
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:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
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:
Separate basis
Consolidated basis
Both consolidated and separate basis
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
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