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Purchases of collection items are reported in the year of acquisition as decreases in unrestricted net assets, or in temporarily or permanently restricted net assets if the assets used to purchase the items were restricted to that use by donor stipulation. Contributions of collection items are not reported in the financial statements. Proceeds from disposal of and insurance recoveries related to collection items are reported as increases in the appropriate net asset classes. The Foundation's collections consist of space artifacts and memorabilia. They are subject to a policy that requires proceeds from the disposition of collection items to be used to acquire other collection items. These items further our exempt purpose to advance space-related endeavors to inspire, enable, and propel humanity. No collection items were sold or removed during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014. Part III, Line 1b The organization's policy on collections changed during the year ended 6/30/2012. Prior to that time, amounts were capitalized and are reflected on Part III, line 1b(ii). Describe the intended use of the organization's endowment funds Part V, line 4 Temporarily restricted net assets are those whose use by the Foundation has been limited by donors to a specific time period or purpose. The temporarily restricted net assets are available primarily for the Foundation's office building and education and public awareness programs. Uncertain Tax Positions Part X, Line 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. REVENUE ON BOOKS, NOT ON RETURN PART XI, LINE 2D LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 14,930 UNREIMBURSED BOARD EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES 1,538 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 42,657 TOTAL 59,125 EXPENSE ON BOOKS, NOT ON RETURN PART XII, LINE 2D LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 14,930 UNREIMBURSED BOARD EXPENSES EXCLUDED FOR TAX PURPOSES 1,538 SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSE RECLASSED FROM EXPENSE 42,657 TOTAL 59,125 halloween ball 16424 16424 3320 39337 0 16424 16424 3320 39337 42657 -42657 true Fellowships to U.S. Space Foundation Programs 24 12900 Describe organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds Part I, Question 2 Donors provide fellowships for educators nationwide to attend the US space foundation's programs. The donations provide partial funding for educator's tuition, fees, partial costs of visiting lectures, and some administrative costs. Fellowship amounts vary according to the program type, number of educators served, and availability of outside sponsorships. The foundation has screening and selection procedures established and each applicant must meet predetermined criteria to receive funding. X true true X X X X X false false false false false false false true false ELLIOT PULHAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 261131 0 14181 0 0 0 4410 0 12956 0 292678 0 0 0 HOLLY ROBERTS CFO 234873 11935 0 3736 11082 261626 0 CHUCK ZIMKAS PRESIDENT 103039 0 0 1373 6742 111154 0 STEVE EISENHART SVP STRATEGIC & INTERNATIONAL 149597 7652 0 2407 8295 167951 0 ELIZABETH WAGNER SVP STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS 148935 7822 0 0 9947 166704 0 BRENDAN CURRY VP-DC OPERATIONS 147947 6842 0 0 9842 164631 0 First-Class Travel Part I, Line 1a Elliot Pulham, CEO of the organization, received first class travel benefits for airline flights during the year. The benfits to Mr. Pulham were non-taxable. Non-fixed Payments Part I, Line 7 Bonuses paid are discretionary and are based on performance ratings using 20% of salary as a cap. Kathleen Vinson highest comp ee personal X 2000 1400 false false true 1400 ATK SEE PART V 119863 symposium exhibitor false LOCKHEED MARTIN SEE PART V 174703 symposium exhibitor false RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN INTERESTED PERSON AND THE ORGANIZATION PART IV, LINES 1 & 2, COLUMN B (1) MARTIN FAGA IS A BOARD MEMBER OF ATK & THE FILING ORGANIZATION. (2) JAMES ELLIS, JR. IS A BOARD MEMBER OF LOCKHEED MARTIN & THE FILING ORGANIZATION. RICHARD AMBROSE IS AN OFFICER OF LOCKHEED MARTIN & BOARD MEMBER OF THE FILING ORGANIZATION. FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS PART VI, LINE 2 JAMES ELLIS AND RICHARD AMBROSE HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. Form 990 Review Process Part VI, Question 11B The annual IRS Form 990 is prepared each year by the foundation's independent audit firm from relevant information provided by the foundation's team members. The CFO reviews the first draft of the 990 Tax Return and returns it with corrections, edits, or comments to the audit firm. After review and revision by the audit firm, the CFO forwards an updated draft to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors for review. After review and approval by the Finance Committee, the preparer (audit firm) finalizes the tax return for filing and provides a copy of the final Form 990 to the CFO. The CFO provides a copy of the final Form 990 (in paper or electronic form) to each member of the Board of Directors. After the CFO and/or the audit firm (as necessary) adequately address any questions or issues raised by any members of the Board of Directors with respect to the final Form 990, the CFO signs the return and files with the IRS by appropriate means (mail, electronic filing, etc.) Describe how conflict of interest poliy is monitored & enforced Part VI, Question 12c Board members and disqualified persons are covered by the conflict of interest policy. The CFO reviews reported conflicts and brings them to the attention of the Chairman of the Board. The individual will recuse him/herself from discussion and voting on any matter where a conflict is identified. Describe process for determining officer & key employee compensation Part VI, Question 15a & 15b The compensation committee of the board consults with an outside contractor who conducts a market survey. All deliberations are documented in the meeting minutes and copies are kept in employee files. The last compensation study was conducted in 2010 for all officers and key employees. Describe how documents are made available to the public Part VI, Question 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements may be provided to the public upon request.