2013-11-15T07:07:50-06:00 2012-12-31 521446779 JOHNSON LAMBERT LLP 700 SPRING FOREST RD STE 115 RALEIGH NC 27609 990 2012-01-01 520955532 AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION AMER 2024626900 2000 FLORIDA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 CHRISTINE W MCENTEE 2024626900 2013-11-08 1 JOHN HUSKINS P01081531 9197196400 2013-11-15 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z CHRISTINE W MCENTEE 2000 FLORIDA AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20009 74979562 0 X SITES.AGU.ORG X 1972 DC THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION IS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. 15 15 205 21029 912754 -15725 2731674 3520077 30374816 32177174 2739814 2653676 1316176 11625125 37162480 49976052 1494252 2329868 0 0 16553316 18348778 0 0 1094967 21320014 19941954 39367582 40620600 -2205102 9355452 81759231 96291197 21116019 20107735 60643212 76183462 X THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION IS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. AGU GALVANIZES A COMMUNITY OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS THAT COLLABORATIVELY ADVANCES AND COMMUNICATES SCIENCE AND ITS POWER TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. 1 0 21799745 1360374 20808004 PUBLICATIONS - AGU PUBLISHES 18 JOURNALS PRESENTING MORE THAN 5000 PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS BOOKS, AND CO-PUBLISHES TWO OTHER JOURNALS WITH OTHER SOCIETIES. THESE PUBLICATIONS COVER THE EARTH SCIENCES, PLANETARY SCIENCES, SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE PHYSICS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. COVERAGES OF THE PAPERS HELPS MAKE THESE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC, AND MANY OF THE PAPERS ARE USED IN IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS THE IPCC. ALL AGU JOURNALS AND SOME BOOKS ARE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE INTERNET; MOST STILL HAVE A MINOR PRINT COMPONENT. ONE OR MORE OF THE PUBLICATIONS REACH EACH OF AGU'S MORE THAN 61,000 MEMBERS. AGU PUBLICATIONS REACH MANY SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS BEYOND THE AGU MEMBERSHIP, AS WELL AS OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, THROUGH MORE THAN 1,500 LIBRARIES. PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN OVER 135 COUNTRIES. AGU PUBLISHES MORE THAN 55,000 PAGE EQUIVALENTS ANNUALLY. 6909740 431190 9423422 MEETINGS - AGU HOLDS LARGE AND SMALL MEETINGS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MOST REGISTRANTS PRESENT PAPERS ON THEIR LATEST WORK TO THEIR SCIENTIFIC COLLEAGUES, THEREBY ADVANCING EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE. ABSTRACTS OF THE PRESENTATIONS ARE AVAILABLE WITHOUT CHARGE TO SCIENTISTS, STUDENTS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC VIA AGU'S WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, HUNDREDS OF STORIES ABOUT EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE APPEAR IN NEWSPAPERS, ON RADIO AND TELEVISION, AND THROUGH ELECTRONIC NEWS OUTLETS AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE REPORTERS WHO COVER AGU MEETINGS. 2919609 182193 STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH - COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL LEVELS. KEY ACTIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SCIENCE TEACHING AT K-12 LEVELS AND BEYOND; INCREASING THE NUMBER AND DIVERSITY OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS; DELIVERING USEFUL SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE FORMATS, INCLUDING A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, TO DECISION MAKERS WORLDWIDE. OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE IS THE COMMUNICATION OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO SOCIETAL WELL-BEING; AND IMPROVING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EARTH AND ITS SPACE ENVIRONMENT. KEY TO THIS END IS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE MEDIA ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOPHYSICAL ISSUES AND ENHANCING THE AMOUNT AND QUALITY OF MEDIA COVERAGE. 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PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS -15,461. PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 578,612. LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 15,461. 1 CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 12862 EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS, HONORARIUM, PUBLICATION INVOICES, AND VOLUNTEER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 113986 EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS, HONORARIUM, PUBLICATION EXPENSES, AND VOLUNTEER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 297564 MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS, HONORARIUM, AND VOLUNTEER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 23074 NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 45061 RUSSIA & THE NEWLY INDEPENDENT STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES HONORARIUM 19480 SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES REIMBURSEMENTS 47233 SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 2268 SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS, VOLUNTEER TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS, AND TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENTS. 67420 0 0 0 0 0 0 561528 67420 628948 CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 2126 WIRE TRANSFER ALFARO MARTINELLI AWARD CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 1250 WIRE TRANSFER STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 1000 WIRE TRANSFER FALL MEETING GRANT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 479 WIRE TRANSFER CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 25 32465 WIRE TRANSFER STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 3 3557 WIRE TRANSFER FALL MEETING GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 1 1000 WIRE TRANSFER CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT NORTH AMERICA 2 2120 WIRE TRANSFER FALL MEETING GRANT SOUTH ASIA 1 212 WIRE TRANSFER CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 802 WIRE TRANSFER CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 3468 WIRE TRANSFER 0 0 0 0 0 0 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.: SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: PRIOR TO MAKING AN AWARD TO A FOREIGN NATIONAL, AGU AND START CHECKS THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (HTTPS://WWW.EPLS.GOV/) TO ENSURE THAT THE RECIPIENT IS ALLOWED TO RECEIVE THESE FUNDS. 1 START INTERNATIONAL 2000 FLORIDA AVE 2ND FLOOR WASHINGTON DC 20009 271363108 501(C)(3) 1901609 SUBGRANT FOR FEDERAL AWARDS AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE 1200 NEW YORK AVE NW WASHINGTON DC 20005 530196568 501(C)(3) 7350 CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWS AND PLACEMENT RESOURCES 2 0 CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOW 5 142050 2012 STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT 114 94250 CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT 51 57995 2012 FALL MEETING 13 15924 NSF URECAS TRAVEL GRANT 27 14886 PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.: PART I, LINE 2: SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE BUDGETS ARE REVIEWED PRIOR TO MAKING AN OFFER OF AN AWARD AND THE PRESENTATION OF A CONTRACT. POTENTIAL AWARDEES ARE ASKED TO REVISE THEIR BUDGETS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND TO PRESENT AN ANNOTATED BUDGET NARRATIVE EXPLAINING PROPOSED EXPENSES. PRIOR TO TRANSFERRING ANY FUNDS, WE CONFIRM THAT RECIPIENT IS NOT LISTED ON EITHER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL INTELLIGENCE SANCTIONS LIST OR THE GSA EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM. THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND THE INSTITUTION'S FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE PRESENTED WITH COPIES OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS REFERENCES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE AWARDEES ARE INSTRUCTED THAT UPON SIGNATURE IT IS EXPECTED THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY ALL STIPULATIONS OF THE CONTRACT AS WELL AS THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY IN REGARD TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE NAME OF THE CONTRACT OFFICER IS INCLUDED IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND RECIPIENTS ARE REOUIRED TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE CONTRACT OFFICER THROUGHOUT THE TIME OF THE GRANT AWARD. AWARDEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REPORT ON CHANGES IN PROPOSED EXPENSES IF THOSE CHANGES EXCEED 20% OF THE FUNDS IN ANY INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY, DETAILED FINANCIAL REPORTS, INCLUDING BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, ARE REOUIRED AT SUITABLE INTERVALS DURING THE PROJECTS. THE GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS BASED ON A PRE-DETERMINED PAYMENT SCHEDULE. FINAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLY AFTER REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TECHNICAL REPORTS AND ARE BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES AND CONFIRMATION THAT THE AWARDEE HAS MET CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS. 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PART I, LINE 4A THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS: WILLIAM COOK - $41,014 A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA 536001131 254839K77 2006-05-10 8095000 REMARKET 09/29/93 BOND ISSUE 0 0 0 A 2270000 8095000 1 0 0 0 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 A 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A 1 NEW PROGRAM SERVICES FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 THE AGU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING TO SHAPE AGU'S SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES BY (A) SERVING AS THE PRIMARY INTERFACE FOR LEADING AND SUPPORTING MEMBER AFFILIATION THROUGH TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES (AGU SECTION AND FOCUS GROUPS); (B) STRENGTHENING AND PROMOTING SCIENTIFIC CAREER PATHS AND BROADER TALENT INITIATIVES FOR AGU STUDENT MEMBERS AND EARLY-CAREER SCIENTIST (AGU STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT CENTER); (C) LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIFIC SCIENCE-RELATED AGU PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES (SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, AGU THRIVING EARTH EXCHANGE, EMERGING SCIENCE TRENDS); (D) MANAGING THE AGU HONORS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR AGU SCIENTISTS; (E) MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOU'S AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS AS A STRONGER VOICE FOR SCIENCE; AND (F) FACILITATING THE WORKING AGU COMMITTEES, AGU MEMBERS, INTERNAL STAFF, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS IN FULFILLING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AGU STRATEGIC PLAN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 AGU MEMBERSHIP ENCOMPASSES MORE THAN 62,000 INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 144 COUNTRIES. THE GOAL OF AGU MEMBERSHIP IS TO UNITE EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, OCEANIC, HYDROLOGIC, SPACE, AND PLANETARY SCIENTISTS BY PROVIDING A DYNAMIC FORUM FOR THE GEOPHYSICAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SCIENTIC JOURNALS, MEETINGS, ELECTRONIC MAIL, A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ACTIVITIES, AND SEVERAL ONLINE DATA AND INFORMATION SERVICES. AGU IS AN INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP SOCIETY OPEN TO THOSE PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO ELECT THE UNION OFFICERS (PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY, AND GENERAL SECRETARY) AND CAN VOTE IN UP TO 3 SECTIONS OF THEIR CHOICE TO ELECT SECTION PRESIDENTS. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE GOVERNING BODY IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 BEFORE FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IF AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, OR EMPLOYEE HAS ANY INDICATION THAT HE OR SHE HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR RECEIVES INFORMATION REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF ANOTHER, THE CEO, COO, AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED. ALL AGU OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 AGU CONDUCTS A MARKET-BASED SURVEY USING WELL-KNOWN COMPENSATION SURVEYS BASED ON REVENUE, NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES, INDUSTRY, AND GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE SALARY RANGES ARE FROM 80% - 120% OF THE 50TH PERCENTILE OF THE SURVEY DATA. SALARY INCREASES ARE TIED TO PERFORMANCE AND ARE STRICTLY MERIT BASED. THE SALARY INCREASE RANGES ARE SET ANNUALLY IN CONNECTION WITH OUR BUDGET CYCLE. COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS LAST REVIEWED IN FEBRUARY 2013. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AGU'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE AT WWW.AGU.ORG AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS -578,612.