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COTTON INCORPORATED: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
COTTON INCORPORATED (EIN 62-0786018)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-08-12
IRS object ID
201312249349301326
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-08-12T10:39:58-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN135381590EIN

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Return Type990ReturnType
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Filer Filer

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EIN620786018EIN

Name Name

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StateNCState
ZIP Code27513ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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TitleSENIOR VP AND CFOTitle
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NameMICHAEL SORRELLS CPAName
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionFROM AGRICULTURAL, FIBER AND TEXTILE RESEARCH, MARKET INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, FASHION FORECASTS AND RETAIL PROMOTIONS, WE KEEP ONE GOAL IN MIND: TO ENSURE THAT COTTON REMAINS THE FIRST CHOICE AMONG CONSUMERS IN APPAREL AND HOME PRODUCTS.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionFROM AGRICULTURAL, FIBER AND TEXTILE RESEARCH, MARKET INFORMATION AND TECHNICAL SERVICES TO ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, FASHION FORECASTS AND RETAIL PROMOTIONS, WE KEEP ONE GOAL IN MIND: TO ENSURE THAT COTTON REMAINS THE FIRST CHOICE AMONG CONSUMERS IN APPAREL AND HOME PRODUCTS.MissionDescription
Significant New Program Services0SignificantNewProgramServices
Significant Change0SignificantChange
DescriptionCONSUMER MARKETING PROGRAM SERVICE USED A DIVERSIFIED PORTFOLIO OF COMMUNICATION VEHICLES TO PROMOTE THE AWARENESS OF COTTON THROUGH ADVERTISING, STRATEGIC ALLIANCES AND PUBLIC RELATION ACTIVITIES. ADVERTISING CONTINUED TO CREATE NEW THE FABRIC OF MY LIFE (R) TELEVISION COMMERCIALS AND RELATED INTERNET PROPERTIES AS WELL AS TRADE ADVERTISING EXTOLLING THE BENEFITS OF COTTON AS A TEXTILE AND NON-WOVENS FIBER. STRATEGIC ALLIANCES LAUNCHED COTTON'S ROAD TO THE RUNWAY 2012, A LEAD-IN TO THE 2013 COTTON'S 24 HOUR RUNWAY SHOW. THE PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CELEBRATING AMERICA'S STYLE FROM COAST TO COAST. STRATEGIC ALLIANCES ALSO CONTINUED AND GREW THE COTTON. FROM BLUE TO GREEN. (TM) PROGRAM. PUBLIC RELATIONS WORKED TOWARD THE PROMOTION OF WORK OF ALL OF COTTON INCORPORATED'S DIVISIONS AND TO ELEVATE THE PERCEPTION OF COTTON AND THE COTTON INDUSTRY.CORPORATE STRATEGY AND PROGRAM METRICS (CSPM) IS ALSO WITHIN THIS PROGRAM. CSPM CONTINUED WITH ITS ASSESSMENT OF MARKET DATA TO UNDERSTAND COTTON'S COMPETITIVE POSITION, INFLUENCE PRODUCT EFFORTS AND PROMOTE COTTON PRODUCTS TO THE SUPPLY CHAIN. THE DIVISION ESTABLISHED AND SPONSORED INNOVATION CHALLENGES FOR COTTON INCORPORATED AND AIDED IN CORPORATE SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS.Description

Activity2 Activity2

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DescriptionGLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING WORKED WITH COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS IN THE WORLD SUPPLY CHAINS FOR FIBER PRODUCTS WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF INFLUENCING THE USE OF COTTON FIBER IN PRODUCTS. THIS PROGRAM SERVICE WORKS TOWARD KEEPING THE INDUSTRY AWARE OF THE LATEST ADVANCES IN COTTON. IT OFFERS TECHNICAL GUIDANCE, INNOVATIONS, TESTING AND MARKETING KNOWLEDGE TO COTTON BUSINESSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM SERVICE DEVELOPS AND DISTRIBUTES SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO EFFICIENCIES IN COTTON FIBER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT AND ALLOCATION DECISION MAKING. THIS PROGRAM IS COMPRISED OF THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING DIVISION AND THE COTTON MANAGEMENT SYSTEM DIVISION.THE GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING DIVISION HOSTED MAJOR INDUSTRY EVENTS, ONE-ON-ONE MEETINGS AND COLLABORATIVE PROJECTS WITH LEADING MANUFACTURERS, BRANDS AND RETAILERS AND INTRODUCED COTTON UNIVERSITY TM.THE CMS CONTINUED TO ENHANCE THE EFS SOFTWARE SYSTEM, INCLUDING IMPROVEMENTS IN HAND-HELD RECEIVING OPERATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO THE MERCHANT VERSION FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCIES IN LOADING BALES FOR SHIPMENT. THE DIVISION ALSO DEVELOPED A WEB BASED VERSION OF THE EFS-USCROP SOFTWARE AND HELD CUSTOMER SERVICE VISITS DURING THE YEAR.Description

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DescriptionAGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SUPPORTED THE U.S. COTTON INDUSTRY THROUGH ITS FIELD AND LABORATORY RESEARCH. THE PROGRAM SERVICE CONTINUED TO CREATE NEW INNOVATIONS IN COTTON AND SHARE THEM WITH BOTH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND GUIDES CONTINUED TO PLAY A ROLE IN THE DISSEMINATION OF RESEARCH SUPPORTED BY THIS PROGRAM SERVICE. THIS INCLUDED, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PEST MANAGEMENT, IRRIGATION, DROUGHT AND HEAT TOLERANCE. THE PROGRAM WAS ALSO ABLE TO, IN COLLABORATION WITH 31 OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, ACHIEVE A BREAKTHROUGH IN SEQUENCING OTHER COTTON GENOME.Description

Activity Other ActivityOther (2 entries)

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (122 entries)

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EOY197759EOY

Deferred Revenue DeferredRevenue

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY283891BOY

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY6137347BOY
EOY4658149EOY

Total Liabilities TotalLiabilities

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY15789765BOY
EOY18987959EOY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Follow SFAS117XFollowSFAS117

Unrestricted Net Assets UnrestrictedNetAssets

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-3364762BOY
EOY-1037766EOY

Total Net Assets Fund Balances TotalNetAssetsFundBalances

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY-3364762BOY
EOY-1037766EOY

Total Liab Net Assets Fund Balances TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
BOY12425003BOY
EOY17950193EOY
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Reconcilation Revenue Expenses2326996ReconcilationRevenueExpenses
Reconcilation Other Changes0ReconcilationOtherChanges
Info In Schedule O Part XIIXInfoInScheduleOPartXII
Method Of Accounting AccrualXMethodOfAccountingAccrual
Accountant Compile Or Review0AccountantCompileOrReview
FS Audited1FSAudited

FS Audited Basis FSAuditedBasis

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Financial Statement SeparateXFinancialStatementSeparate
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Audit Committee1AuditCommittee
Federal Grant Audit Required0FederalGrantAuditRequired

Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

Contributor Info ContributorInfo

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Contributor NumberRESTRICTEDContributorNumber

Contributor Name Business ContributorNameBusiness

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1RESTRICTEDBusinessNameLine1

Contributor Address US ContributorAddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1RESTRICTEDAddressLine1
Address Line2RESTRICTEDAddressLine2
CityRESTRICTEDCity
StateRESTRICTEDState
ZIP CodeRESTRICTEDZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Aggregate ContributionsRESTRICTEDAggregateContributions

Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

Leasehold Improvements LeaseholdImprovements

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1996188OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation1127594Depreciation
Book Value868594BookValue

Equipment Equipment

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis14372447OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation11666423Depreciation
Book Value2706024BookValue

Other Land Buildings OtherLandBuildings

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Other Cost Or Other Basis1725553OtherCostOrOtherBasis
Depreciation1534786Depreciation
Book Value190767BookValue
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Book Value Land Buildings3765385TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings

Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
ACCRUED PENSION COST$4,436,718
DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATION$221,431
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Total Of Amounts4658149TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII
Tot Revenue Etc Audited Fincl Stmt80968899TotRevenueEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Donated Srvc And Use Of Facilities2123047DonatedSrvcAndUseOfFacilities
Revenue Not Rptd F9902123047RevenueNotRptdF990
Revenue Subtotal78845852RevenueSubtotal
Other Revenues Not Included-3540OtherRevenuesNotIncluded
Revenue Not Rptd On Fin Stmt-3540RevenueNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Revenue Per Form99078842312TotalRevenuePerForm990
Tot Expenses Etc Audited Fincl Stmt78641903TotExpensesEtcAuditedFinclStmt
Donated Services Use Of Facilities2123047DonatedServicesUseOfFacilities
Other Expenses Included3540OtherExpensesIncluded
Expenses Not Rptd F9902126587ExpensesNotRptdF990
Expenses Subtotal76515316ExpensesSubtotal
Expenses Not Rptd On Fin Stmt0ExpensesNotRptdOnFinStmt
Total Expenses Per Form99076515316TotalExpensesPerForm990

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:PART X, LINE 2:THE COMPANY IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR ANY UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. THERE WAS NO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME EARNED DURING THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011, AND THUS, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE. THE COMPANY ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD OF MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT TO BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE APPROPRIATE TAXING AUTHORITY. MEASUREMENT OF UNCERTAINTY OCCURS IF THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD HAS BEEN MET. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THAT THERE WERE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT MET THE RECOGNITION THRESHOLD IN 2012 OR 2011. THE COMPANY'S TAX RETURNS ARE OPEN FOR EXAMINATION FOR YEARS 2008 THROUGH 2012.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS -3,540.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF FIXED ASSETS 3,540.

Schedule F IRS990ScheduleF

Accts Actvs Out US Table AcctsActvsOutUSTable (3 entries)

RegionRegionNumber Of OfficesNumberOfOfficesNumber Of EmployeesNumberOfEmployeesType Of Activities ConductedTypeOfActivitiesConductedSpecific Services ProvidedSpecificServicesProvidedTotal ExpendituresTotalExpenditures
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT12PROGRAM SERVICESTECHNICAL AND INFORMATION SUPPORT1110420
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC -317PROGRAM SERVICESTECHNICAL AND INFORMATION SUPPORT6091985
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) -00PROGRAM SERVICESTECHNICAL AND INFORMATION SUPPORT1410635
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Subtotal Number Of Offices4SubtotalNumberOfOffices
Subtotal Number Of Employees19SubtotalNumberOfEmployees
Cont Number Of Offices0ContNumberOfOffices
Cont Number Of Employees0ContNumberOfEmployees
Total Number Of Offices4TotalNumberOfOffices
Total Number Of Employees19TotalNumberOfEmployees
Subtotal Amount Spent8613040SubtotalAmountSpent
Cont Amount Spent0ContAmountSpent
Total Amount Spent8613040TotalAmountSpent
Transfer To Foreign Corp0TransferToForeignCorp
Interest In Foreign Trust0InterestInForeignTrust
Own Foreign Corp0OwnForeignCorp
Passive Foreign Invest Co0PassiveForeignInvestCo
Foreign Partnership0ForeignPartnership
Boycott Countries0BoycottCountries

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records Maintained1RecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part III Form990ScheduleIPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Type Of GrantRESEARCHTypeOfGrant
Number Of Recipients8NumberOfRecipients
Amount Of Cash Grant457941AmountOfCashGrant

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
IdentifierPROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS IN THE U.S.:Identifier
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 2:ReturnReference
ExplanationSCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS ARE OVERSEEN BY OUR AGRICULTURAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH EMPLOYEES. THESE EMPLOYEES MONITOR THE PROGRESS OF THOSE RECEIVING GRANTS, INCLUDING REQUIRED COMMUNICATIONS OF THEIR PROGRESS AND SITE VISITS.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
First Class Or Charter TravelXFirstClassOrCharterTravel
Idemnification Gross Up PaymentsXIdemnificationGrossUpPayments
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses1WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required1SubstantiationRequired
Compensation CommitteeXCompensationCommittee
Independent ConsultantXIndependentConsultant
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (12 entries)

TitleTitleBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
J BERRYE WORSHAM
PRESIDENT AND CEO4193620512500395050942380323280636683000
DAVID BYRD
SR. VP AND CFO194578016125060860486010194400284830000
JOHN MORGANS
VP ADMINISTRATION152301012600031270362500293640233642000
RICHMOND HENDEE
SR. VP CONSUMER MKTG.1997880108920111920582520303810310505000
KATER HAKE
VP AGRICULTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RES196597014208093540613830342900315832000
MARK MESSURA
SR. VP GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN MARKETING208359015504057780532020327700315613000
ROBERT TYNDALL
VP PROD DEV & IMPLEM.14423608400056420382940166950213267000
MICHAEL WATSON
VP FIBER COMPETITION148444010404076330385190297110234711000
KIMBERLY S KITCHINGS
VICE PRESIDENT, CORP. STRATEGY & PRO11845108475014390262600183040172929000
JOHN CHIAVACCI
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER12206508925023450328880188520185075000
PATRICIA O'LEARY
SR. DIR. AGRIC. RESEARCH1239210991606996039994078750188702000
ROBERT NICHOLS
SR. DIR. AG/ENVIR RESEARCH11772609832081730357360194850190952000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 1AReturnReference
ExplanationTHE COMPANY REQUIRES BUSINESS CLASS TICKETS BE PURCHASED FOR TRAVEL TO CERTAIN REGIONS OF THE GLOBE. WHEN THESE TICKETS ARE PURCHASED, FIRST CLASS IS INCLUDED FOR ALL CONNECTING FLIGHTS IN THE U.S.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (5 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED IN DETAIL WITH THE COMPANY'S AUDIT COMMITTEE AFTER COMPLETION AT THE AUGUST BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. SUBSEQUENT TO REVIEW, THE CHAIRMAN OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL INFORM THE COMPLETE BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S OF THE PROCEEDINGS AND OUTCOME.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CALL DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEST THAT THEY ARE FREE OF ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY. MINUTES OF THEIR MEETINGS ARE MAINTAINED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY AN APPROPRIATE PARTY.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2CTHERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES DURING THE YEAR IN THE PROCESS FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.OVERSIGHT OF AUDIT: