2011-04-08T10:46:11-05:00 2010-09-30 UHY ADVISORS MID-ATLANTIC MD INC 6851 OAK HALL LANE STE 300 COLUMBIA MD 21045 990 2009-10-01 520892064 UNIVERSITIES SPACE RESEARCH ASSOCIATION UNIV 4107302656 10211 WINCOPIN CIRCLE No 500 COLUMBIA MD 210443432 DR FREDERICK TARANTINO 4107302656 2011-04-06 1 B JENNINE ANDERSON 4107205220 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Dr Frederick Tarantino 10211 WINCOPIN CIRCLE STE 500 COLUMBIA MD 21044 66888551 0 X WWW.USRA.EDU X 1972 DC SCIENTIFIC BASIC RESEARCH 16 15 496 0 0 0 37820 25727 62871895 66563042 58704 25599 21965 0 62990384 66614368 4979499 6259378 0 35077893 36160729 0 0 22492434 22711226 62549826 65131333 440558 1483035 22917040 24657413 7966992 8092981 14950048 16564432 to provide a collaborative membership organization where universities and other research organizations may cooperate effectively with each other, with the United States government, and other entities to develop knowledge associated with space science and technology. 0 0 17748674 4000 20275767 Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA):The Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) is an airborne observatory that will study the universe in the infrared spectrum. Besides this contribution to science progress, SOFIA will be a major factor in the development of observational techniques, of new instrumentations, and in the education of young scientists and teachers in the discipline of infrared astronomy. SOFIA is expected to fly into the stratosphere, open the telescope cavity door, and point its telescope at the heavens three or four nights a week for at least twenty years. 9019969 220945 10064786 Lunar & Planetary Institute (LPI):Supports NASA's research in lunar, planetary, and related scientific fields. The Institute is a center for lunar and planetary science, conducting research studies on the formation, evolution, and current state of the Moon, planets, comets, asteroids, planetary satellites, cosmic dust, and our solar system as a whole through analysis of data and samples obtained through NASA's long history of missions and exploration. Service to NASA and the Planetary Science Community: The Institute coordinates scientific meetings on lunar and planetary topics, and disseminates scientific information through technical journals and conferences, including an abstract database of more than 25,000 presentations made by scientists at LPI-sponsored meetings. The Institute also curates an extensive collection of lunar and planetary data that is accessible online. 8400576 202820 9328762 Division of Space Life Sciences (DSLS):The DSLS supports NASA in all areas of life sciences research and management in furtherance of NASA's Vision for Space Exploration, to send astronauts to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. DSLS scientists examine the effects of microgravity and radiation on blood, bone, lug, muscle, and neural cells. They participate in human bed rest studies, a microgravity analogue, to develop countermeasures to protect astronauts against the adverse affects of microgravity on various physiological systems. National Space Science and Technology Center:The Division of Earth Sciences supports NASA's research to seek a better understanding of the global hydrologic cycle and its interaction with climate variability. USRA is assisting with the integration of research programs with the educational needs of climate and global change science curricula at the college and pre-college levels to communicate the importance and challenges relating to the interactions of the hydrologic cycle with climate and climate variability. Research Institute for Advanced Computer Sciences (RIACS):The Research Institute for Advanced Computer Science (RIACS) is focused on developing the next generation enabling technologies that will facilitate both human and robotic space exploration. Since its inception in 1983, the Institute has conducted basic and applied computer science research across a variety of aerospace-related disciplines, including supercomputing, computational fluid dynamics, computational chemistry, high-performance networking, and artificial intelligence. center for research and exploration in space and science technology:Supports the research efforts for NASA and the NRL in various astronomy and space physics disciplines including X-ray Astronomy, Gamma-ray Astronomy, and Cosmic-ray Astrophysics. Center for Space Nuclear Research (CSNR):The CSNR is operated by USRA in collaboration with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The CSNR is a focus for engaging university scientists in research and development of advanced space nuclear systems, including space power and propulsion systems and radioisotope power generators. Other:USRA manages various efforts under a variety of relatively small contracts and other agreements in support of scientific and education projects. Undergraduate Student Research Program (USRP):USRP is an internship program that offers NASA research and development opportunities. USRP offers internships in engineering, science, and mathematics that give students the ultimate STEM workforce preparatory experience. The USRP program consists of a 10-15 week research experience at a participating NASA Center under the supervision of a NASA technical mentor. Exploration Systems Technology REsearch:Supports research for NASA Glenn Research Center's Exploration Systems Technology Development programs and provides support for ISS microgravity research. This program involves the development of enabling technologies for space exploration with emphasis on reduced gravity applications of fluids systems and fire safety and performs critical-path research in fluids and combustion in support of NASA's space exploration program and related national initiatives. Education Programs:The Education Programs Office primarily supports NASA's efforts to expand educational opportunities for students in aerospace engineering and the space sciences, as well as encouraging young students to stay in school and pursue careers in science, engineering, and business. 24425009 5831613 26893727 TOTAL OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDED ON LINE 4D 24425009 5831613 26893727 59594228 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 802 0 1 496 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 16 15 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 CA X karin hilser 4107406232 10211 WINCOPIN CIRCLE SUITE 500 COLUMBIA MD 210443432 Dr peter banks 6.00 X X 29900 0 0 Mr M k jeppesen 4.00 X X 15400 0 0 Dr Frederick Tarantino 40.00 X X 548402 0 86048 Dr Stefi Baum 3.00 X 12000 0 0 Dr Michael Drake 3.00 X 9500 0 0 Dr Ivette Falto-heck 3.00 X 12500 0 0 Vice Admiral David Frost 3.00 X 11000 0 0 prof john d fix 3.00 X 17500 0 0 dr edward groth 3.00 X 6000 0 0 dr wesley harris 3.00 X 15500 0 0 dr steven kahn 3.00 X 12500 0 0 Dr Scott Pace 3.00 X 13000 0 0 dr eric sheppard 3.00 X 10000 0 0 prof gary r swenson 3.00 X 9500 0 0 prof alan wells 3.00 X 11000 0 0 JAN VAN PROOYEN 3.00 X 4500 0 0 PROF THOMAS ZURBUCHEN 3.00 X 11500 0 0 KARIN HILSER 40.00 X 131918 0 19073 Timothy Tuttle 40.00 X 199042 0 28519 steve Benson 1.00 X 0 0 19300 SCOTT WILLIAMSON 40.00 X 233369 0 24190 HELEN J HALL 40.00 X 270397 0 34428 STEPHEN J MACKWELL 40.00 X 217205 0 35260 ADRIAN D LEBLANC 40.00 X 251777 0 25746 DAVID G BELL 40.00 X 201235 0 33917 ERIC E BECKLIN 40.00 X 195182 0 19290 ALAN M MARCHANT 40.00 X 168923 0 30732 BUTLER P HINE 40.00 X 216478 0 22409 JOHN W BOYD 40.00 X 180873 0 31350 VICTOR S SCHNEIDER 40.00 X 179237 0 23347 DONALD A KNIFFEN 40.00 X 203995 0 18232 JOHANN M SCHUMANN 40.00 X 176532 0 31051 ROBERT SENTER 40.00 X 143287 0 13709 3719152 0 496601 26 1 1 0 CA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 1200 E CA PASADENA CA 91125 SCIENTIFIC SUPPORT SERVICES 1361374 UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO 1225 E 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activities 681 6255378 Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: THE ASSOCIATION DISTRIBUTES SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS TO STUDENTS WHO MEET THE CRITERIA SET OUT IN THE PROGRAM. THERE IS NO ADDITIONAL MONITORING REQUIRED. X X X 1 1 X X X X X 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Dr Frederick Tarantino 373402 0 175000 0 0 0 72867 0 13181 0 634450 0 0 0 KARIN HILSER 131918 0 0 0 0 0 13527 0 5546 0 150991 0 0 0 Timothy Tuttle 199042 0 0 0 0 0 15274 0 13245 0 227561 0 0 0 SCOTT WILLIAMSON 233369 0 0 0 0 0 23295 0 895 0 257559 0 0 0 HELEN J HALL 270397 0 0 0 0 0 21936 0 12492 0 304825 0 0 0 STEPHEN J MACKWELL 217205 0 0 0 0 0 22015 0 13245 0 252465 0 0 0 ADRIAN D LEBLANC 251777 0 0 0 0 0 20249 0 5497 0 277523 0 0 0 DAVID G BELL 201235 0 0 0 0 0 20672 0 13245 0 235152 0 0 0 ERIC E BECKLIN 195182 0 0 0 0 0 19208 0 82 0 214472 0 0 0 ALAN M MARCHANT 168923 0 0 0 0 0 17487 0 13245 0 199655 0 0 0 BUTLER P HINE 216478 0 0 0 0 0 21596 0 813 0 238887 0 0 0 JOHN W BOYD 180873 0 0 0 0 0 18105 0 13245 0 212223 0 0 0 VICTOR S SCHNEIDER 179237 0 0 0 0 0 17850 0 5497 0 202584 0 0 0 DONALD A KNIFFEN 203995 0 0 0 0 0 17333 0 899 0 222227 0 0 0 JOHANN M SCHUMANN 176532 0 0 0 0 0 17806 0 13245 0 207583 0 0 0 ROBERT SENTER 143287 0 0 0 0 0 5559 0 8150 0 156996 0 0 0 Part I, Line 1a WHEN EMPLOYEES HAVE TEMPORARY DUTY ASSIGNMENTS AWAY FROM THEIR PRIMARY RESIDENCES, THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A HOUSING ALLOWANCE OR RESIDENCE FOR PERSONAL USE AS WELL AS TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS. THESE COSTS ARE REIMBURSED TO THE EMPLOYEE AT AN AMOUNT THAT IS GROSSED-UP TO COVER THE INCREASED TAX BURDEN. THE ASSOCIATION THEN WITHHOLDS THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF TAX AND INCLUDES IT IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TAXABLE INCOME. Part I, Line 4a THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A NONQUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN (457B AND 457f) FOR ITS PRESIDENT. NO PAYMENTS WERE MADE BY THE ASSOCIATION TO THE PRESIDENT UNDER THIS PLAN DURING CALENDAR YEAR 2009. $48,367 WAS ACCRUED AND DEFERRED UNDER THE 457(F) PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2009. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PAID $62,205 IN SEVERANCE TO THE FORMER CFO DURING CALENDAR YEAR ENDING 12/31/09. KARIN HILSER RELOCATION LOAN X 65000 55000 0 0 1 55000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 USRA has members but not stockholders Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a A Council, which is composed of a representative from each member institution, oversees the Board of Trustees and is responsible for voting for members of the Board of Trustees Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WHICH IS COMPOSED OF REPRESENTATIVES ELECTED FROM MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND AT LARGE MEMBERS INCLUDING A QUALIFIED FINANCIAL EXPERT, ARE DELEGATED ALL AUTHORITIES FROM THE MEMBERS EXCEPT MODIFYING BY-LAWS AND ELECTING NEW TRUSTEES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY BEFORE SUBMISSION. THE DOCUMENT IS POSTED ON A PASSWORD-PROTECTED INTERNAL WEB PAGE FOR BOARD REVIEW, PRIOR TO FILING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c At the beginning of each Board of Trustees meeting, the board reviews USRA's conflict of interest policy and each trustee present submits a conflict of interest disclosure form. The conflict of interest policy is applicable to employees, however, they are not required to sign off on the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 an outside compensation consultant is hired to compare the COMPENSATION of top management and key employees to national, not-for-profit survey data provided by watson and wyatt Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. IT IS NOT REQUIRED TO DO SO, BASED ON ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS. 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