SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
National Merit Scholarship Corporation
 
Employer identification number

36-2307745
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The Form 990 is prepared by McGladrey LLP and then is reviewed internally by NMSC's Treasurer. McGladrey LLP makes any necessary edits and the Form 990 is then reviewed by NMSC's President, and is then forwarded to NMSC's legal counsel for an additional review. The completed Form 990 is then mailed to NMSC's Audit Committee and Board of Directors prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c NMSC requires all members of NMSC's Board of Directors and all Officers to complete a disclosure form on an annual basis to disclose any interests that could give rise to conflicts. In addition, the written policy is provided to all new employees and is constantly available to all directors, employees, and officers along with all other policies and procedures on NMSC's network.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 NMSC's Executive Committee annually determines the salary for NMSC's President and senior executives based on comparable market data. All other salaries are determined by NMSC's President within the parameters of the compensation budget which is approved annually by the Board of Directors. NMSC regularly receives and reviews salary survey data from comparable not-for-profit organizations. This information is reviewed by NMSC's Chairman and the President before determining annual salary adjustments. The process for determining compensation was recorded in the Executive Committee's minutes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 NMSC's annual audited financial statements are made available to the public as part of NMSC's Annual Report, which is posted on NMSC's website each year. At this time, NMSC's governing documents and conflict of interest policy are not made available to the public.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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