| Form 990, Box B: |
The return is being amended to update the checkboxes, schedules, and numbers to align with final issued audited financial statements. The following sections have changed from the original filed return: - Part I - Part III - Part IV, Line 11f - Changed from "No" to "Yes" - Part IV, Line 12a - Changed from "No" to "Yes" - Parts VIII, IX, X, XI, XII - Schedule A, Parts III and VI - Schedule D, Parts IX, X, XI, XIII - The unrelated business income amount is also updated to reflect additional information discovered during analysis of sponsorship contracts during the audit process. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 |
Several changes to the bylaws were made giving the Board greater authority and to better reflect good governance. The amendments address four areas: the structure of the Law and Legislation Committee; the ability of the board to vote for its own chair; adding more independent members; role of volunteers in impacting decisions that affect the business of the organization. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 |
USATF has the following members: individuals, clubs/organizations, national sports organizations, and other constituencies. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a |
The President shall be elected for four years at each annual meeting of USATF following the summer in which the Olympic Games are originally scheduled to be held. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b |
Amendments shall be considered by USATF as follows: 1. Bylaws and operating regulations; amendments to the bylaws and operating regulations shall be considered at the annual meeting of USATF in every odd-numbered year; 2. Rules of competition: amendments to the rules of competition shall be considered at the annual meeting of USATF in every even-numbered year; 3. Bylaws and operating regulations: amendments to the bylaws and operating regulations shall require for passage a two-thirds vote of delegates present and voting or by two-thirds vote of Board's total membership. 4. Amendments by the board; the board may, at any meeting, amend the bylaws or operating regulations by a two-thirds vote of its total membership. The board shall submit all proposed amendments to the law & legislation committee for a recommendation before voting on adoption, amendments passed by the board shall remain in effect until the next annual meeting, where the membership shall vote on permanent adoption. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 8b |
The organization does not have any committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b |
USATF uses an outside preparer for the return. USATF's CEO, COO and CFO review the return. The return is shared with the board of directors prior to filing. Once filed the return is posted on USATF's website for public viewing. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c |
All information and documents concerning conflicts of interest are posted on USATF's website. Members of USATF's board of directors, all standing committee or council chairs, ethics committee and budget committee members and USATF employees must submit a disclosure statement annually and are also required to report any conflicts that arise during the year. The threshold is $100 and above. These are submitted to the USATF general counsel for review by the counsel to the board of directors. Any undisclosed or perceived conflicts may be reported to the ethics committee for review. Violations will be subject to review and recommendation by the ethics committee to the board. Potential conflicts may require action including the responsible person recusing him/herself from discussions, transactions and decisions surrounding the subject matter of the conflict; the responsible person resigning from all USATF appointments and assignments; or the termination of USATF's contract, agreements, or other arrangements with the related third party. Further information is found in the code of ethics. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a |
The CEO has an employment contract that was voted on and accepted by the board of directors. The CEO's performance is reviewed annually by the board of directors. The chairman of the board has direct authority over the CEO. The compensation of all employees including officers and key employees is determined by the CEO with recommendations by the COO based on industry standards, employment background and performance. Comparability data from other similar national governing bodies is considered as well as compensation chart public actions for the organization's industry as well as locality. Annual review of compensation and performance takes place in December with input from department heads and is noted in a comprehensive document. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 |
All governing documents, code of ethics (including conflict of interest policy and whistleblower policy) and audited financial statements are available on USA Track & Field's website at www.usatf.org. |
| Form 990, Part IX, line 11g |
Security/Background Screens: Program service expenses 122,956. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 122,956. Entertainment Services: Program service expenses 2,721,631. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 2,721,631. Team/Event Services: Program service expenses 1,247,103. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 1,247,103. Sports Science/Medicine: Program service expenses 524,783. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 524,783. Other Professional Fees: Program service expenses 15,968. Management and general expenses 204,009. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 219,977. Marketing & Communications: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 259,907. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 259,907. |
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.