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Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Form 990 Under section 501(c}, 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations) ~@15
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Department of the Treasury
~ Do not enter social security numbers on this form as ,t may be made public.
InternalRevenue
Service ~ Information about Form 990 and its instructions 1s at www.irs gov/fonn990.
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning , 2015, and ending , 20
C Name of organization D Employer identification number
B Check 11api;iicable
WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION 52-1071570
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Number and street (or PO box 1fmail Is not deliveredto street address) IRoom/suite E Telephone number
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Final return/
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2009 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE, NW
City or lown, state or province, counlry, and ZIP or foreign postal code
(202) 588-0302
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WASHINGTON,
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DC 20036
F Name and address of principalofficer CONSTANCE
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G Gross receipts$
H(a) Is this a groupreturnfor
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4,725,083.
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I Tax-exemptstatus IXlso1(c)(3) lso1(c)( I
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J Website ~ WWW. WLF. ORG H(c) Groupexempt,on
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K Form of organization I X I Corporation I I Trust I I Assoc1at1onI I Other ~ I L Year of formation 1 9 7 61 M State of legal dom1c1le DC
DIii Summary
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission or most s1gnif1cantactIvitIes _ ~~
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GOVERNMENT AND OUR LEGAL SYSTEM TO MAINTAIN BALANCE IN THE COURTS
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AND HELP OUR GOVERNMENT STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM •
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Check this box ~ D 1f the organIzatIon discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets
(!) 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) >---3-+-
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o!5 2.
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b). 4
5 Total number of md1v1duals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a). 5 20.
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate 1fnecessary) 6 0.
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 7a 0.
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 7b 0.
Prior Year Current Year
., 8 Contnbut1onsandgrants(PartVlll,line1h). 4,213,431. 4,583,620.
~ 9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) • >-----------0-.+---------0-.
~ 10 Investment income (Part VIII. column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d). f------1_5_2_,_4_9_1_.+- ____ 1_4_1_,_4_6_3_.
11 Other revenue ( Part VI II, column (A), lines 5, 6d, Be, 9c, 1Oc, and 11e). 0 • 0 •
12 Total revenue - add Imes 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12). 4, 3 65, 922 • 4, 7 2 5, 0 8 3 ·
13 Grants and s1m1lar amounts paid (Part IX, column {A), lines 1-3) • • • . • • . • • • . • • • 200 • 0 ·
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) • • • • . . • • . • • • • • • 0 · 0 ·
., 1,653,734. 1,643,331.
~ 16a Profess1onalfundra1s1ngfees(PartlX,column(A), line11e) ..•.•.• @"\ ... :f~ 0. 0.
~ b Total fundra,smg expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ~ ______ 1--"='- _ _:__ ~- 1-'ll~~-"--~..,,.._-------+---------
w 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d, 11f-24e) • . <Ql~V ... ~- ._/,,p7__,,..,J:,.c'·--,--4,...4.,....,..5_,
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18 Total expenses Add Imes 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column C, , Im~" • -~ ~- ••. /'."~,..'v.':---1/"_.....,.2_,...,o,...9""."""'C9_,_7_5-:-3-:---.-t---2.,.-,
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19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 18 from line 12 • • • • • . • • • • .,C\ . .. /~.'-'-,/' 2, 2 6 6, 16 9 • 2, 5 92, 9 0 6.
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Total liabilities (Part X, hne 26).
Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20.
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: : :,.~-. 17,955,607. 20,609,046.
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Under penalties of pefjury, I declare that I have examined lh1s return, including accom pany,ng schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, 1t Is
true, correct, and complete Declaration of preparer (other an officer) Is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge
Sign ~ Date
Here Iii...CONSTANCE C LARCHER PRESIDENT
II"" Type or print name and title
Print/Type preparer's name Date Check if PTIN
Paid (0 2..'1 201\o self-employed PO O 18 9 9 61
May the IRS discuss this return with the preparers X Yes No
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2015)
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Utdijj1Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check ,f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line ,n this Part Ill
1 Briefly describe the orgarnzat,on's mIssIon
ATTACHMENT1
2 Dtd the orgarnzat,on undertake any s1grnf1cant program services during the year which were not listed on the
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prior Form 990 or 990-EZ?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes []] No
If ''Yes," describe these new services on Schedule 0
3 Dtd the organization cease conducting, or make s1grnf1cant changes in how ,t conducts, any program
services?_ ........................................................ D Yes []] No
If ''Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0.
4 Describe the orgarnzat,on's program service accomplishments for each of ,ts three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) orgarnzat,ons are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, tf any, for each program service reported
4a (Code _____ )(Expenses$ 1,345, s22 including grants of$ _______ ) (Revenue$ _______ _
LITIGATION, LEGAL PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, CLINICAL LEGAL INTERN
PROGRAM, BRIEFS AND RESEARCH DOCUMENTS, PUBLIC LEGAL ISSUES,
MONOGRAPHSERIES, EDUCATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES, SEVEN DIFFERENT
PUBLICATION FORMATS, MEDIA BRIEFINGS, WEB SEMINARS AND EDUCATIONAL
VIDEO COMMENTARIES.
4b (Code. _____ )(Expenses$ 33, 94 o including grants of$ _______ ) (Revenue$ _______ _
EDUCATIONAL MATERIAL DISTRIBUTED THROUGHOUTTHE UNITED STATES AND
ABROAD AT NO CHARGE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THESE MATERIALS DISCUSS
BROAD ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTEREST TO ALL AMERICANS.
4c (Code: _____ ) (Expenses $ ______ including grants of$ _______ ) (Revenue$ _______ _
4d Other program services (Describe ,n Schedule O)

(Expenses$ including grants of$ ) (Revenue$
4e Total program service expenses ~ 1, 3 7 9, 4 62.
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Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501 (c)(3) or 494 7(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 X
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contnbutors (see instructions)? ........ . 2 X
3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign act1v1t1eson behalf of or ,n oppos1t1on to
candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 3 X
4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying act1v1t1es,or have a section 501(h)
election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes,• complete Schedule C, Part II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 4 X
5 Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues,
assessments, or s1m1lar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If ''Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part Ill . ........................................................ . 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any s1m1lar funds or accounts for which donors
have the right to provide advice on the d1stribut1on or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 X
7 Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes,· complete Schedule D, Part II. . . . . . ... 7 X
8 Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If ''Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negot1at1on services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 9 X
1O Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted
endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V. ..... . 10 X
11 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions ,s "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, t" ' " 7 1
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VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable --- ~--~-
a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11a X
b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that ,s 5% or more
of ,ts total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,· complete Schedule D, Part VII . . ............. . 11b X
c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that ,s 5% or more
of ,ts total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes,• complete Schedule D, Part VIII . .............. . 11 C X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that 1s 5% or more of ,ts total assets
reported in Part X, line 16? If ''Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... 11 d X
e Did the organization report an amount for other hab11it1esin Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ._1_1_e __ x__ _
f Did the organization's separate or consolidated f1nanc1al statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's hab1hty for uncertain tax pos1t1ons under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If ''Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X ...... 1--11_f-+--X-+---
12a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._1_2_a---+---+--X-
b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited f1nanc1al statements for the tax year? If
"Yes,• and if the organization answered "No" to /me 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Is optional 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described 1nsection 170(b)(1 )(A)(u)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E . ........ . 13 X
14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? ........... . 14a X
b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmak1ng,
fundra,smg, business, investment, and program service act1v1t1esoutside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV . ........ . 14b X
15 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or
for any foreign organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV .................... . 15 X
16 Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other
assistance to or for foreign 1nd1v1duals?If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts Ill and IV .............. . 16 X
17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundra1smg services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11 e? If "Yes,• complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions). . ......... . 17 X
18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundra,smg event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and Ba? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming act1v1t1eson Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes,· complete Schedule G, Part Ill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 X
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Checklist of Reauired Schedules /continued)
Yes No
20a Did the organization operate one or more hospital fac1ht1es?If "Yes,· complete Schedule H . ........... . 20a X
b If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return? .... . 20b
21 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or
domestic government on Part IX, column (A}, line 1? If ''Yes,· complete Schedule I, Parts I and II . ........ . 21 X
22 Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic md1v1duals on
Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill . ...................... . 22 X
23 Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the
organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated
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employees? If ''Yes," complete Schedule J . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . f----+---+--- X
24 a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than
$100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If ''Yes," answer Imes 24b
through 24d and complete Schedule K If "No," go to /me 25a ............................ 1-2_4--'a-+---+--X-
b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? ....... 1-2_4_b-+---+---
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,__2_4_c-+---+---
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? . . . . . . 1-2_4--'d-+---+---
25 a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
transaction with a d1squahf1ed person during the year? If ''Yes,• complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . ,__2_5_a-+- ___ x_
b Is the organization aware that ,t engaged ,n an excess benefit transaction with a d1squahf1ed person in a prior
year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ?
If ''Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2_5_b-+-_-+-_x_
26 Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any
current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or
d 1squalif1ed persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . _2_6-+---+--X-
27 D1d the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee,
substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled
entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part Ill . .............. f-2_7-+---+--X-
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, cond1t1ons, and exceptions)
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ....... 1-2=--8'-'a-+---+--X-
b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IV ................................................... 1-2_8_b-t--+---X-
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If ''Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV . ........ 1-2=--8'--c-+---+--X-
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . ... f-2_9-+---+--X-
30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,__3_0--+---+---X-
31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes,• complete Schedule N,
Part I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1--31---t_--+-_x_
32 Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes,•
complete Schedule N, Part II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,__32---+_--+_X_
33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
sections 301 7701-2 and 301 7701-3? lf"Yes,"complete Schedule R, Part I .................... 1--3_3-t--+---X-
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If ''Yes,• complete Schedule R, Part II, Ill,
or IV, and Part V, /me 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,__34---,
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35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .............. ,_3_5_a--,..._--,..._x_
b If "Yes" to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a
controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b}(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, lme 2 . . . . t-3_5_b-+---+---
36 Section 501 (c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, /me 2 .......................... ,__3_6--,..._--,..._x_
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of ,ts act1v1t1esthrough an entity that 1s not a related organization
and that 1s treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes,· complete Schedule R,
Part VI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • • . . • . . • • • . • • • • • • • • • ,__3_7-+-_-+--_X_
38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 b and
19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to comolete Schedule O 38 X
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•Hit Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
• Check if Schedule O contains a res onse or note to an line in this Part V .
1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- 1f not applicable ....... . 1a
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included 1nline 1a Enter -0- If not applicable ...... . 1b
c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... .
2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return . L.::2:::a'-----'--------1-'-
b If at least one 1s reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? -.2...,b.,.,+--.--,X-+----,
Note. If the sum of Imes 1a and 2a 1sgreater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions). :.:i'[i /~~ .s:_J
3a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? . . . . . . . . . . 3a X
b If "Yes," has 1t filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to /me 3b, provide an explanation m Schedule 0 ........ 1--3_b-+---+---
4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a f1nanc1al account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4a X
b If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country .,. _________________________ _
See instructions for filing requirements for F1nCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
(FBAR).
Sa Was the organization a party to a proh1b1ted tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ......... ,__s_a_,._--,,__x_
b Did any taxable party notify the organization that 1t was or 1s a party to a proh1b1ted tax shelter transaction? 1--S_b-+---'1--X-
c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............................. 1--S_c-+---+---
6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the
organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ........... 1--6-"a-+--1--X-
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every sohc1tat1on an express statement that such contributions or
gifts were not tax deductible?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . h6C"'.b--;-----:-,;-;;;-;;;n
7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods
and services provided to the payor? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... 1--7_a-+--1--X-
b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? ............ .._7_b-+--1---
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which 1t was
required to file Form 8282? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1--7_c-+---+--X--,,-
d If "Yes," 1nd1catethe number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ................ ~7_d~ _____ _, ___ -- ---·
e Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract? 7e X
f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..... X
g If the organIzatIon received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?
8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ................. 1--~+-~-+-----~
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable d1stribut1ons under section 4966?.
b Did the sponsoring organization make a d1stribut1on to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.
1 O Section 501 ( c)(7) organizations. Enter -l
a lrnt1at1onfees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ......... . 10a
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b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club fac11it1es.
Section 501 (c)(12) organizations. Enter
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a Gross income from members or shareholders. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .... f--1-'-1-'-a;c..+------i
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b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources I
11b _____ i
against amounts due or received from them ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
12 a Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? 12a
b If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ~1_2_b~------< i
13 Section 501 (c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. jk
a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? ........ 13a
. . . . . . . . . "f--1--+,~1----
Note. See the instructions for add1t1onal information the organization must report on Schedule 0
b Enter the amount of reserves the organization 1srequired to maintain by the states in which
the organization 1slicensed to issue qualified health plans . . . . . . . . . . ....... . 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............................. . 13c
14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? . 14a X
b If "Yes" has 1t filed a Form 720 to re ort these a ments? If "No" rov1de an ex lanat1on ,n Schedule 0 14b
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•@11• Governance, Management, and Disclosure
For each "Yes· response to Imes 2 through lb below, and for a "No"
response to /me Ba, Bb, or 1Ob below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes m Schedule O See mstruct1ons.
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line In this Part VI
DJ
Section A Governing Body and Management
Yes No
1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a
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If there are material differences In voting rights among members of the governing body, or 11the governing -'•
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body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or s1m1lar committee, explain in Schedule 0 ,<
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b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent . . . . . ~ 1_b ____ ----< ,;
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2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relat1onsh1p or a business relat1onsh1p with ___I
any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? ............................... . 2 X
3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
supervIsIon of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X
4 Did the organization make any s1gnif1cant changes to its governing documents since the pnor Form 990 was filed? ••• 4 X
5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a s1gnif1cant d1vers1onof the organization's assets? .. 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? ............................. . 6 X
7a Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint
one or more members of the governing body? ............ . 7a X
b Are any governance dec1s1ons of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? . . . . . . ... 7b X
8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during .., ., . , I
the year by the following _,.__- _I
a The governing body? ... Sa X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..................... . Sb X
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
the orqanizat1on's ma1linq address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses m Schedule O . . . . . . . . . . . 9 X
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about po/Jc,es not reawred bv the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes No
1 Oa Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ......................... . 10a X
b If ''Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the act1vItIes of such chapters,
affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ... 10b
11 a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? • 11a X
Describe in Schedule O the process, 1f any, used by the organization to review this Form 990
b 'Ji. .1 ,}.,,, "
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12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No,· go to /me 13 ............... . 12a X
b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
rise to conflicts? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12b X
c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,·
describe m Schedule O how this was done . . . . . . . . . 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written wh1stleblower policy? ............ . 13 X
14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy?. 14 X
15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substant1at1on of the deliberation and dec1s1on?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official .....
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b Other officers or key employees of the organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15b X
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If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see 1nstruct1ons) ,,
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16a Did the organization invest In, contribute assets to, or partIc1pate in a Joint venture or s1m1lar arrangement
with a taxable entity during the year? ........................................ . 16a X
b If ''Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its
partIcIpatIon in Joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the
organization's exempt status with respect to such arrangements? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....
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17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 Is required to be filed .,._F_L_,_M_N_,_N_J_,_N_Y_,_V_A_,
____________ _
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 1f applicable), 990, and 990-T (Section 501(c)(3)s only)
available for public inspection Indicate how you made these available Check all that apply
D Own website D Another's website CR] Upon request D
Other (exp/am m Schedule 0)
19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and 1f so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
f1nanc1alstatements available to the public during the tax year
20 State the name, address., and teleohone number of the oerson who gossesses the orqarnzat1on's books and records . .,.
CONSTANCE C LARCHEK 2009 MASSACHUSSETTSAVE, NW WASHINGTON, DC 20036 1202)588-0302
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hiffii!)j1Compensation of Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and
Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part VII . . . . D
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the
organization's tax year
• List all of the orgarnzat1on's current officers, directors, trustees (whether ind1v1duals or organizations), regardless of amount of
compensation Enter -0- In columns (D), (E), and (F) If no compensation was paid
• List all of the organization's current key employees, 1fany See instructions for definition of "key employee "
• List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization's former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than
$100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
• List all of the organization's former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations
List persons In the following order ind1v1dual trustees or directors; 1nst1tut1onal trustees, officers, key employees, highest
compensated employees, and former such persons
D Check this box 1f neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee
(C)
(A) (B) Pos,t,on (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do not check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box, unless person 1sboth an compensation compensation from amount of
week (list an) officer and a director/trustee) from related other
hours for 0 -
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CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 14.00 X X 360,647. 33,000. 63,785.
_i~WILLIAM_ROYALL _________________ 1.00
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VICE-PRES/SECRETARY-TREASURER 2.00 X X 0. 0. 0.
_i~THERESA_BOLLMAN ________________ 1.00
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DIRECTOR 2.00 X 0. 0. 0.
_i,URICHARD_A_SAMP _________________ 45.00
CHIEF COUNSEL -----o-.- X 245,600. 0. 19,102.
_i~MARKHAM_S_CHENOWETH ____________ 45.00
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GENERAL COUNSEL 0. X 220,600. 0. 16,902.
_i~GLENN_G_LAMMI __________________ 45.00
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CHIEF COUNSEL/LEGAL X 190,000. 0. 5,700.
_iVCORY_L_ANDREWS _________________ 45.00
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SENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL 0. X 175,000. 0. 5,250.
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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Pos,toon Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
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dTotal(addlines1band1c)............... ~ 1,191,847. 33,000. 110,739.
2 Total number of md1v1duals (1nclud1ng but not l1m1ted to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
reportable compensation from the organization ~ 5
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employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such md1v1dual . . . . . .. . . .. .. 3 X
4 For any 1nd1v1dual listed on line 1a, 1s the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If ''Yes," complete Schedule J for such --- -----
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5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or md1v1dual -- -- --
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for services rendered to the organization? If ''Yes," complete Schedule J for such person .. 5 X
Section B. Independent Contractors
1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of
compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax
year
(A) (B) (C)
Name and businessaddress Description of services Compensation
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited

more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization ~
to those listed above) who received
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(A) (B) (C) (D)
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' exempt business excluded from tax
function revenue under sections
revenue 512-514
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and other s1m1laramounts). ~ 141,463 141,463
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12 Total revenue. See instructions ~ 4,725,083 141,463
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1@1f3Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) orgamzaflons must complete all columns All other orgamzaflons must complete column (A)
Check 1f Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 1nthis Part IX .. I I
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, (A) (B) (C) (D)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundra1sing
Bb, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
1 Grantsand other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments See Part IV, line 21 . 0.
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic

md1v1duals See Part IV, line 22 • 0.
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organ1zat1ons, foreign governments, and foreign
md1v1duals See Part IV, Imes 15 and 16 . 0.
4 Benefits paid to or for members . 0.
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
trustees, and key employees 422,397. 47,240. 298,571. 76,586.
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(1)(1)) and
personsdescribed in section 4958(c)(3)(B). 0.
7 Other salaries and wages . 1,097,040. 955,491. 78,441. 63,108.
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401 (k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 21,798. 14,363. 5,425. 2,010.
9 Other employee benefits • 24,857. 16,378. 6,186. 2,293.
10 Payroll taxes . 77,239. 50,894. 19,222. 7,123.
11 Fees for services (non-employees)
a Management 0.
b Legal 3,484. 3,484.
c Accounting 81,504. 81,504.
d Lobbying 0.
e Professionalfundra1s1ngservices See Part IV, line 17. 0.
f Investment management fees 0.
9 Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of !me 25, column
(A) amount list line 11g expenses on Schedule O ). 1,372. 904. 342. 126.
12 Advertising and promotion 0.
13 Office expenses 51,381. 33,625. 12,596. 5,160.
14 Information technology. 40,428. 26,952. 13,476.
15 Royalties. 0.
16 Occupancy 72,810. 47,976. 18,120. 6,714.
17 Travel . 28,578. 20,203. 8,375.
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
for any federal, state, or local public officials 0.
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 0.
20 Interest 0.
21 Payments to affiliates. 0.
22 Deprec1at1on, depletlon, and amort1zat1on 92,108. 60,691. 22,923. 8,494.
23 Insurance 15,920. 15,920.
24 Other expenses ltem12e expenses not covered
above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If
line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
(A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O)
3 LEGAL ACTIVITIES _PUBLICATION _ 72,500. 72,500.
bDUES AND_ SUBSCRIPTIONS _______ 15,621. 15,621.
cEDUCATIONAL_MATERIALS ________ 11,480. 11,480.
dOTHER LEGAL_PROGRAM EXPENSES _ 1,660. 1,660.
e All other expenses _________________
25 Total functional expenses Add lines 1 through 24e 2,132,177. 1,379,462. 567,625. 185,090.
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only If the
organization reported in column (B) Joint costs
from a combined educational campa1oand
fundra1smg solic1tat1on Check here ~ 1f
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 0.
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•:r.r--·• Balance Sheet
Check 1fSchedule O contains a resoonse or note to anv line 1nthis Part X . . . .... . . I I
(A) (8)
Beginning of year End of year
1 Cash - non-interest-bearing .. 766,172. 1 1,540,173.
2 Savings and temporary cash investments. 13,648,398. 2 14,719,250.
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 0. 3 309,102.
4 Accounts receivable, net 0. 4 0.
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
Complete Part II of Schedule L 0
0. 5 0.
6 Loansand other receivables from other d1iq~ai1f;edpe;s~n; (~s·d~f;n~d-u~de; s~dt1~n
4958(1)(1)). persons described In section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers
and sponsoring organizations of section 501 (c)(9) voluntary employees' benef1c1ary
V)
organ1zallons(see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L. 0. 6 0.
ai 7 Notes and loans receivable, net .. 0. 7 0.
V)
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8 Inventories for sale or use 0. 8 0.
< 22,815. 21,466.
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9
10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or
other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,682,649.
b Less. accumulated deprec1at1on. .. 10b 2,276,407. 2,304,860. 10c 2,406,242.
11 Investments - publicly traded securities .. . . 1,078,429. 11 1,165,870.
12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, hne 11 . 0. 12 279,632.
13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, hne 11 0. 13 0.
14 Intangible assets. .. 0. 14 0.
15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 .. . . 281,010. 15 300,319.
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 throuoh 15 (must eoual line 34) 18,101,684. 16 20,742,054.
17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses. 72,709. 17 58,210.
18 Grants payable . 0. 18 0.
19 Deferred revenue 0. 19 0.
20 Tax-exempt bond liab1htles 0. 20 0.
21 Escrow or custodial account l1ab1hty Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0. 21 0.
V) 22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
E trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and
:ci d1squahf1ed persons Complete Part II of Schedule L. 0. 22 0.
"' 23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .
::i 0. 23 0.
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties. .. 0. 24 0.
25 Other l1ab1l1t1es(including federal income tax, payables to related third
parties, and other liab1ht1es not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X
of Schedule D . . .. .. .. 73,368. 25 74,798.
26 Total liabilities. Add Imes 17 through 25. .. . . . . 146,077. 26 133,008.
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ~ 1:R.Jand
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GI complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
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C 27 Unrestricted net assets .. 17,478,538. 27 20,131,977.
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. . . .. . 395,000. 28 395,000.
"'C 29 Permanently restricted net assets. .. . . .. 82,069. 29 82,069.
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< 32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
ai 17,955,607. 20,609,046.
z 33 Total net assets or fund balances .. . . 33
34 Total l1ab1ht1esand net assets/fund balances. .. . . 18,101,684. 34 20,742,054.
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1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1 4,725,083.
2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 2,132,177.
3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ... 3 2,592,906.
4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, hne 33, column (A)) 4 17,955,607.
5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 -108,478.
6 Donated services and use of fac11it1es 6 0.
7 Investment expenses . . . . . ....... . 7 0.
8 Prior period ad1ustments . . . ....... . 8 149,850.
9 Other changes m net assets or fund balances (explain 1nSchedule 0) . 9 19,161.
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year Combine Imes 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column B ............................................ . 10 20,609,046.
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check 1fSchedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .. ... n
Yes No
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 D Cash QD Accrual DOther
-------
If the orgarnzat1on changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule 0
2a Were the orgarnzat1on's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? ..... . 2a X
If ''Yes," check a box below to 1nd1cate whether the f1nanc1al statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
D Separate basis D Consolidated basis D Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the orgarnzat1on's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? ............. . 2b X
If ''Yes," check a box below to 1nd1cate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both
D Separate basis 0 Consolidated basis D Both consolidated and separate basis
c If ''Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the orgarnzat1on have a committee that assumes respons1b1l1tyfor oversight
of the audit, review, or comp1lat1on of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c X
If the orgarnzat1on changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule 0
3a As a result of a federal award, was the orgarnzat1on required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Aud 11Act and 0MB Circular A-133? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................. . 3a X
b If "Yes," did the orgarnzat1on undergo the required audit or audits? If the orgarnzat1on did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to underqo such audits 3b
Form 990 (2015)
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SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support 0MB No 1545-0047
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust. ~@15
Department of the Treasury ._ Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ Ooen to Public
Internal Revenue Service .-information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions Is at www.,rs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identrficat1on number
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization Is not a private foundation because It Is (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1 ~ A church, convention of churches, or assocIatIon of churches described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).
2 A school described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))
3 A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described In section 170(b)(1 )(A)(i,ii).
4 A medical research organization operated in con1unctIon with a hospital described In section 170(b)(1 )(A)(ii1). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state
5 D An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II)
6 D A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described In section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).
7 []] An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public
described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II)
8 DA community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II)
9 D An organization that normally receives· (1) more than 33113 % of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross
receipts from actIvItIes related to its exempt functions - subJect to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33113 % of its
support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part Ill)
1O D An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety See section 509(a)(4).
11 D An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of
one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check
the box in lines 11 a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11 e, 11f, and 11 g
a D Type I A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organizat1on(s), typically by gIvIng
the supported organizat1on(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a maJority of the directors or trustees of the supporting
organization You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.
b D Type II A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organizat1on(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organizat1on(s) You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c D Type Ill functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organizat1on(s) (see instructions) You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d D Type Ill non-functionally integrated A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organizat1on(s)
that Is not functionally integrated The organization generally must satisfy a d1stribut1on requirement and an attentiveness
requirement (see 1nstruct1ons).You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e D Check this box 1fthe organization received a written determInatIon from the IRS that It Is a Type I, Type II, Type Ill
functionally integrated, or Type Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organization
f Enter the number of supported organizations ........................................ .____
__ __,
g Provide the following 1nformat1on about the supported organizat1on(s)
(i) Name of supported orgarnzat,on {1i)EIN (iii) Type of orgarnzat,on (1v) Is the organ,zabon (v) Amount of monetary (v1) Amount of
( described on lines 1-9 I 1sted in your governing support (see other support (see
above (see onstruct,ons)) document? instructions) instructions)
Yes No
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Schedule.A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 2
•ifHii Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1 )(A)(iv) and 170(b){1 )(A)(vi)
(Complete only 1fyou checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or 1f the organization failed to qualify under
Part Ill. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part Ill )
S ectIon AP ub"he S uooort
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginningin) .. (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

membership fees received (Do not
include any "unusual grants ") . 3,815,520 3,841,529 4,113,151 4,213,431 4,583,620 20,567,251
2 Tax revenues levied for the

organization's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf . 0
3 The value of services or facilities

furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge • 0
4 Total. Add Imes 1 through 3. 3,815,520. 3,841,529 4,113,151 4,213,431 4,583,620 20,567,251
5 The portion of total contributions by

each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organ1zallon) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
shown on line 11, column (f). 5,430,178
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4 15,137,073
sec f I0n
7
BT oa
t IS UPPOrt
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginningin)
Amounts from line 4
.. (a)2011
3,815,520
{b) 2012
3,841,529
(c) 2013
4,113,151
{d)2014
4,213,431
(e) 2015
4,583,620
(f) Total
20,567,251
8 Gross income from interest, d1v1dends,

payments received on secuntIes loans,
rents, royalties and income from s1m1lar
sources. .. 63,157 57,931 80,506 152,491 141,463 495,548
9 Net income from unrelated business

actIvItIes, whether or not the business
Is regularly earned on 0
10 Other income Do not include gain or

loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain In Part VI) .. 0
11 Total support. Add Imes 7 through 10. 21,062,799
12 Gross receipts from related actIvIlles, etc (see 1nstruct1ons) . 12 I
13 First five years. If the Form 990 Is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth,
organIzatIon,check this box and stop here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or fifth tax year as a section
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5.0_1(.c)(~
...- _
D
Section C. Com utation of Public Su ort Percenta e
0
14 Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) d1v1dedby line 11, column (f)) ........ l-'-14-'-+
______ 7_1_ ~1/o~
. ...,.8_7_
0
15 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part 11,line 14 ................... ~15~ ______ 7_4_._8_0_ ~1/o~
16a 331/3 % support test - 2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 1s 33113 % or more, check
this box and stop here. The organization qual1f1es as a publicly supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ [RI
b 33 1/3 % support test - 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 1 3 or 16a, and line 15 1s 331/3 % or more,
check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ D
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 1s
10% or more, and 1f the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain 1n
Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ D
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 1s 10% or more, and 1f the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ._ D
18 Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a. 16b. 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions .............................................. . ..
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Uitl•h•Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only 1fyou checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II.
If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II )
Section A Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) ..,. l------'-(_a)_2_0_1_1_---;_.....:...(b--'-)_2_0_1_2_-+----'(c_)_2_0_1_3_---;
__ (d_)_2_0_1_4_-+--'(_e_)2_0_1_5
____ (f)_T_o_ta_l
__
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees
received (Do not include any "unusual grants ")
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
furnished m any actIvIty that Is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose •
3 Gross receipts from actIvIlles that are not an
unrelated trade or business under section 513
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organ1zat1on's benefit and either paid
to or expended on its behalf •
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge •
6 Total. Add Imes 1 through 5.
7 a Amounts included on Imes 1, 2, and 3
received from d1squalif1ed persons •
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year
c Add Imes 7a and 7b.
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from
line 6) • • •
Section B Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning m) ..,.1-----'-(a-')_2_0_1_1_---;_.....:...(b..:.)_2_0_1_2_-t--_....:(c-')_2_0_1_3_---;_.....:...(d--'-)_2_0_1_4_-+--'('-e'-)
2_0_1_5_--t-----'-(f)--'---T_o_ta_l
__
9 Amounts from line 6.
10 a Gross income from interest, d1v1dends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
sources.
b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975
c Add Imes 1 Oa and 1Ob
11 Net income from unrelated business
activItIes not included m line 1 Ob,
whether or not the business Is regularly
carried on
12 Other income Do not include gam or
loss from the sale of capital assets
( Explain m Part VI )
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 1 Oc, 11,
and 12 ) .
14 First five years. If the
organrzatIon, check this box and stop here.
Section C. Com utation of Public Su
Form 990 Is for the organization's
. ................
ort Percenta e
first, second.
.
third, fourth. or fifth tax
............n
year as a section 501 (c)(3)
15 Public support percentage for 2015 (lme 8, column (f) d1v1dedby line 13. column (f)). 15 %
16 Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A. Part Ill, line 15 ..•.•..... 16 %
Section D. Com utation of Investment Income Percenta e
17 Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 1 Oc. column (f) d1v1ded by lme 13, column (f)) • 17 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part Ill, line 17 . • . . . . . . • •. 18 %
19a 331/3% support tests. 2015. If the organ1zatIon did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 Is more than 331/3%, and line
17 Is not more than 331/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organIzatIon ..,. D
b 33 1/3 % support tests - 2014. If the organIzatIon did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 Is more than 331/3 %, and
line 18 Is not more than 331/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..,.
20 Private foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14. 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..,.
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015 Page 4
HfflUtJSupporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box In line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11 a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked 11 b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11 c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A All Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Are alt of the organization's supported organizations listed by name in the organization's governing
documents? If "No," descnbe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated If designated by
class or purpose, descnbe the designation If htstonc and continuing relat1onsh1p, explain. 1--1-+--+--
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determ1nat1on of status
under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organizafton determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2) t--2-+--+--
3a Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501 (c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer
(b) and (c) below t--3-'-'-a-+---+---
b Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and
satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the
organtzafton made the determinafton 1--3_b-+---+---
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? lf"Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use 1--3_c-+---+---
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes," and if you checked 11 a or 11 b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below 1--4_a-+---+---
b Did the organization have ultimate control and d1scret1on in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign
supported organization? If "Yes," describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion
despite being controlled or supervised by or in connecfton wtfh ,ts supported organizations 1--4_b-+---+---
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determ1natIon
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? lf"Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported orgamzafton was used exclusively for secfton 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes 4c
Sa Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer (b) and (c) below (tf appltcable) Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (1) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizaftons added, substituted, or removed; (11)the reasons for each such action,
(111)the authority under the organtzafton's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action
was accompltshed (such as by amendment to the organizing document) t--S-'-a-+---+---
b Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already
designated in the organization's organizing document? Sb
c Substitutions only. Was the subst1tut1on the result of an event beyond the organization's control? Sc
6 Did the organization provide support (whether In the form of grants or the provIsIon of services or fac1l1t1es)to
anyone other than (1) its supported organizations, (11)ind1v1duals that are part of the charitable class benefited
by one or more of its supported organizations, or (111)other supporting organizations that also support or
benefit one or more of the filing organization's supported organizations? /f"Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 6
7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other s1m1lar payment to a substantial contributor
(defined In section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with
regard to a substantial contributor? lf"Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 1--1_.,.__.,.__
8 Did the organization make a loan to a d1squal1f1edperson (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
lf"Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) t--8-+--+--
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
d1squalif1ed persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? lf"Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 1--9_a-+---+---
b Did one or more d1squalif1ed persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity In which
the supporting organization had an interest? /f"Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 1--9_b-+---+---
c Did a d1squalif1ed person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit
from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? lf"Yes," provide detail in Part VI. t--9-'-c-+---+---
1 Oa Was the organization subJect to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section
4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type Ill non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? lf"Yes," answer 10b below ,_1_0_a-+---+---
b Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to
determine whether the organization had excess business holdings) 1 Ob
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Yes No
11 Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described 1n(b) and (c)
below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a
b A family member of a person described 1n(a) above? 11 b
C A 35% controlled ent1tv of a oerson described 1n(a) or (b) above? If "Yes" to a, b, or c, provide detail m Part VI. 11c
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to
regularly appoint or elect at least a maiority of the organization's directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No,• descnbe m Part VI how the supported organizatlon(s) effectively operated, supervised, or
controlled the organization's activities If the organization had more than one supported organization,
descnbe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what cond1t1ons or restnctlons, If any, apphed to such powers during the tax year 1
2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organizat1on(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If ''Yes,• exp/am m Part
VI how prov,dmg such benefit earned out the purposes of the supported organizat,on(s) that operated,
supervised, or controlled the supporting organization 2
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Were a maiority of the organization's directors or trustees during the tax year also a maiority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization's supported organ12at1on(s)? If "No,• descnbe m Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested m the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organizatlon(s) 1
Section D. All Type Ill Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the
organization's tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior
tax year, (11)a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notlficat1on, and (111)
copies of
the organization's governing documents in effect on the date of not1f1cat1on,to the extent not previously
provided? 1
2 Were any of the organization's officers, directors, or trustees either (1) appointed or elected by the supported
organizat1on(s) or (11)serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No,• exp/am m Part VI how
the organ,zat,on mamtamed a close and continuous working relat,onsh,p with the supported organization(s) 2
3 By reason of the relat1onsh1p described 1n (2), did the organization's supported organizations have a
s1gnif1cant voice in the organization's investment pol1c1es and 1n d1rect1ng the use of the organization's
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes,· descnbe m Part VI the role the organization's
supported organizations played m this regard
3
Section E. Type Ill Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1 Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions)·
a
b
H
D The organization
The organization
sat1sf1ed the Act1v1t1esTest Complete line 2 below
1s the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below
C The organization supported a governmental entity Descnbe m Part VI how you supported a government entity (see mstruct,ons)
Yes No
2 Act1v1t1esTest AnS\Wr (a) and (b} below.
a Did substantially all of the organization's act1v1t1esduring the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organizat1on(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes,• then m Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these act1v1t1esdirectly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these act,v,t,es constituted substantially all of ,ts act,v,ties. 2a
b Did the act1v1t1esdescribed 1n (a) constitute act1v1t1esthat, but for the organization's involvement, one or more
of the organization's supported organizat1on(s) would have been engaged 1n? /f"Yes, • exp/am ,n Part VI the
reasons for the organization's pos,tion that ,ts supported organizatlon(s) would have engaged m these
act1v1t1esbut for the organization's involvement 2b
3 Parent of Supported Organ12at1ons AnS'Ner (a) and (b) below.
a Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a maJority of the officers, directors, or
trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details ,n Part VI. 3a
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of d1rect1on over the policies, programs, and act1v1t1esof each
of its suooorted orqanizat1ons? If "Yes," descnbe m Part VI the role Dlaved bv the oraanization m this regard 3b
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Type Ill Non-Functionally Integrated 509 a 3) Supporting Organizations
Check here 1fthe organization sat1sf1ed the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 See instructions. All
other Type Ill non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E
(B) Current Year
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1
2 Recoveries of prior-vear d1stribut1ons 2
3 Other gross income (see 1nstruct1ons) 3
4 Add Imes 1 through 3 4
5 Deprec1at1on and depletion 5
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or
collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or
maintenance of property held for production of income (see 1nstruct1ons) 6
7 Other expenses (see 1nstruct1ons) 7
8 Adiusted Net Income (subtract Imes 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8
(B) Current Year
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see
InstructIons for short tax year or assets held for part of year)
a Average monthly value of securities 1a
b Average monthly cash balances 1b
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d
e Discount claimed for blockage or other
factors (explain In detail In Part VI)
2 Acqu1s1t1onindebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2
3 Subtract hne 2 from line 1d 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use Enter 1-1 /2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see 1nstruct1ons) 4
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5
6 Multiply line 5 by 035 6
7 Recoveries of prior-year d1stribut1ons 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 AdJusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4
5 Income tax imposed In prior year 5
6 Distributable Amount Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subJect to
emergency temporary reduction (see 1nstruct1ons) 6
7 LJ Check here 1fthe current year Is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type Ill supporting organization (see
instructions)
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Amounts paid to suooorted orqarnzatIons to accomplish exempt purooses

Current Year
Page 7
2 Amounts paid to perform actIvIty that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
orqarnzatIons, in excess of income from actIvItv
3 Adm1rnstrat1ve expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of suooorted orqarnzatIons
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qual1f1edset-aside amounts (prior IRS aooroval required)
6 Other dIstribut1ons (describe In Part VI) See instructions
7 Total annual distributions. Add Imes 1 throuqh 6
8 D1stribut1ons to attentive supported organizations to which the organization Is responsive
(provide details In Part VI) See InstructIons
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount d1v1dedby Line 9 amount
(ii) (iii)
(i)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Underdistributions Distributable
Excess Distributions
Pre-2015 Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underd1stribut1ons, 1f any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required-see 1nstruct1ons)
3 Excess d1stribut1ons carryover, 1fany, to 2015
a
b
C
d From 2013 ........
e From 2014 ........
f Total of Imes 3a through e
9 Applied to underd1stribut1ons of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see 1nstruct1ons)
j Remainder Subtract Imes 3g, 3h, and 31from 3f
4 D1stribut1ons for 2015 from Section
D, line 7 $
a Applied to underd1stribut1ons of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
C Remainder Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4
5 Remaining underd1stribut1ons for years prior to 2015, 1f
any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (If amount
greater than zero, see 1nstruct1ons)
6 Remaining underd1stribut1ons for 2015. Subtract Imes 3h
and 4b from line 1 (1f amount greater than zero, see
instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add Imes 3J
and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7
a
b
C Excess from 2013 .
d Excess from 2014 .
e Excess from 2015 .
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(Form 990) Supplemental Financial Statements
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
1111-
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b. ~@15
Departmentof theTreasury Attach to Form 990.
1111- Open to Public
InternalRevenueServ1ce Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions Is at www.irs.gov/form990
1111- Inspection
Nameof the organization Employer1dent1ficat1on
number
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ...........

2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4 Aggregate value at end of year ..........
5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? . . . . . . . . . . . 0Yes 0No
6 Dtd the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used
only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose
contemn Im ermIss1ble rivate benefit? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes NoD
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
P§r ose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply)
Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) D
Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat D
Preservation of a cert1f1ed historic structure
Preservation of open space
2 Complete Imes 2a through 2d 1fthe organization held a qual1f1ed conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
easement on the last day of the tax year 11,1 Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... . 2a
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements . . . . . . . . . . . ..... . 2b
C Number of conservation easements on a cert1f1ed historic structure included ,n (a). 2c
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a
historic structure listed in the National Register. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2d
3 Number of conservation easements mod1f1ed, transferred, released, ext1ngu1shed, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year 1111-_________ _
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement Is located 1111-_________ _

5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, Inspect1on, handling of
v1olat1ons, and enforcement of the conservation easements ,t holds? . . . ..... . DYes DNo
6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of v1olat1ons,and enforcing conservation easements dunng the year
7
...----------
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling ofv1olat1ons, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
1111-$_________ _
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(8)(1)
and section 170(h)(4)(8)(11)? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Yes D D No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements In its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, 1fapplicable, the text of the footnote to the organization's f1nanc1al statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements.
lift•Oi Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report ,n ,ts revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other sIm1lar assets held for public exh1b1t1on, education, or research In furtherance of
public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to ,ts f1nanc1al statements that describes these ,terns
b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in ,ts revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets held for public exh1b1t1on, education, or research In furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these ,terns
(i) Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ............ . 1111-$ ______ _
(ii) Assets included ,n Form 990, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111-$ ______ _
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other s1m1lar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items
a Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ....... . 1111-$ ______ _
b Assets included ,n Form 990, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....... . ... $
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iifillii Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3 Using the organization's acquIsItIon, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a s1gnif1cant use of its
a
b
§
collection items (check all that apply):
Public exh1b1t1on
Scholarly research
d
e Other
D
Loan or exchange programs
D
---------------------
c Preservation for future generations
4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part
XIII.
5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other s1mIlar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? . . . . Yes No
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other 1ntermed1ary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D Yes D No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table
Amount
C Beginning balance 1c
d Add1t1ons during the year 1d
e D1stribut1ons during the year . 1e
f Ending balance . 1f
2a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account hab1hty? LJ Yes
.HNo
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII Check here 1f the explanation has been provided on Part XIII
•!S:•••1'- Endowment Funds.
Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10
( a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ..

b Contributions . .. .
...
C Net investment earnings, gains,
and losses . . . . . . ...
d Grants or scholarships .. . .
e Other expenditures for fac1ht1es
and programs .
f Admm1strat1ve expenses
9 End of year balance ..
2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as
a Board designated or quasi-endowment ~ ______ %
b Permanent endowment ~----- %
c Temporarily restricted endowment ~------ %
The percentages on Imes 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%
3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations ................................ . 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on line 3a(11),are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R?. 3b
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the or anizat1on's endowment funds
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
C omp Ie t e 1f U, e orgarnza t I0n answere d "Yes on Form 990 P a rt IV Ime 11 a. S ee Form 990 Pa rt X Ime 10
Descnpt,on of property ( a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost
'
' or other basis (c) Accumulated ' (d) Book
' value
(investment) (other) deprec,at,on
1a Land .. .... 1,352,747. 1,352,747.
b Buildings .. .... 2,532,150. 1,538,814. 993,336.
C Leasehold improvements.
d Equipment .. .. .. 560,844. 500,685. 60,159.
e Other .. .. 236,908. 236,908.
Total. Add Imes 1a through 1e (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), /me 10c). -~ 2,406,242.
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Investments - Other Securities.
if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuallon
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) F1nanc1alderivatives ....

(2) Closely-held equity interests .....
(3) Other ____________________________ ---+--------+----------------------
__ (A) _________________________________ +-------+-------------------
__ (Bl ________________________________ +--------------------------
- - (C)_ - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - ----------- ---+--------+-----------------
__ (Dl ________________________________ -+-------~------------------
__ (E)_________________________________ -+-------~------------------
-- (F)_________________________________ ·-t-------t-------------------
__ (G) ---------------------------------+-------+-----------------
__ (H) __________________________________ +--------+-------------------
Total (Column (bJ must equal Form 990, Part X, col (BJ line 12 J ~
•~T11••~11•Investments - Program Related.
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 c See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
·~····
Total {Column (bJ must equal Form 990, Part X, col {BJ line 13 J ~
Other Assets.
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11 d. See Form 990, Part X, hne 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col (B) /me 15 ). ......................... ~
•::.t:1 ••.• Other Liabilities.
Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
f.
1 (a) Description of hab1llty (b) Book value
( 1) Federal income taxes
(2)ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 74,798.t~
(3) 11
(4)
~(5~)~-------------------+---------1'f
(6)
(7)
(8)
~(9~) ---------------+-------=-,--=-,,....,,-; ,'
Total (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X. col (BJ/me 25) ~ 74,798.
2 L1ab1hty for uncertain tax posItIons In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organ1zat1on's financial statements that reports the
organization's hab1hty for uncertain tax posItIons under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here 11the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII [x]
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1:.fiji31Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1 4,617,442.
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a -108,478.
b Donated services and use of fac1ht1es 2b
C Recoveries of prior year grants . 2c
d Other (Describe 1nPart XIII ) 2d 837.
e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e -107,641.
3 Subtract hne 2e from line 1 3 4,725,083.
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, hne 12, but not on hne 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, hne 7b . 4a
b Other (Describe 1nPart XIII ) 4b
C Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
Total revenue Add hnes 3 and 4c. (This must eaual Form 990 Part I /me 12) 4,725,083.
. 5
Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return .
5
Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1 2,156,012.
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, hne 25
a Donated services and use of fac1ltt1es 2a
b Prior year adJustments 2b
C Other losses. 2c
d Other (Describe 1nPart XIII ) 2d 23,835.
e Add hnes 2a through 2d 2e 23,835.
3 Subtract line 2e from hne 1 3 2,132,177.
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, hne 7b . 4a
b Other (Describe 1nPart XIII ) 4b
C Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
Total expenses Add hnes 3 and 4c. (This must eaual Form 990 Part I /me 18.) 5 2,132,177.
.5
Ill Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part 11,lines 3, 5, and 9; Part 111,hnes 1a and 4, Part IV, lines 1band 2b, Part V, line 4, Part X, ltne
2, Part XI, hnes 2d and 4b, and Part XII, hnes 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any add1t1onal1nformat1on
SEE PAGE 5
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Supplemental Information (continued)
AART X, LINE 2 - FIN 48 FOOTNOTE:
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
REQUIRE MANAGEMENT
OF AN ORGANIZATION TO EVALUATE INCOME TAX POSITIONS
TAKEN AND RECOGNIZE AN INCOME TAX LIABILITY IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN
AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULDNOT BE SUSTAINED
UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENTHAS
EVALUATED THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY BOTH ORGANIZATIONS AND
CONCLUDEDTHAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS
TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A
LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BOTH
ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS;
HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS IN PROGRESS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS.
PART XI, LINE 20 - REVENUES INCLUDED ON FINANCIALS, BUT NOT FORM 990:
$837 RELATED ORGANIZATON REVENUE
PART XII, LINE 20 - EXPENSES INCLUDED ON FINANCIALS, BUT NOT FORM 990:
$ 43,144 RELATED ORGANIZATON EXPENSES
$(19,309) INCREASE IN CASH VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE
$ 23,835

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SCHED.ULEJ Compensation Information
(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
... Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 23.
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Department of the Treasury .,. Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service ... Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the orgamzat,on Employer 1dent1ficat1on number

Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
1a
B
Check the appropriate box(es) 1f the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a Complete Part Ill to provide any relevant information regarding these items
First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
:·: :,·
,.;' , pt~
41
,,
fl
b
B Travel for companions
Tax mdemrnf1cat1on and gross-up payments
Discretionary spending account
Payments for business use of personal residence
Health or social club dues or Irnt1atIonfees
Personal services (e g , maid, chauffeur, chef)
If any of the boxes on line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment
or reimbursement or provIsIon of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part Ill to
:{,ry; ,,y
fi'
t .';'
__ Ji...L~
1'"
~
explain ...................................•..................... 1b
2 Did the organization require substant1at1on prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all .. I
directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line
1a? ........................................................ .
3 Indicate which, 1fany, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply Do not check any boxes for methods used by a
related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain In Part Ill
~
Compensation committee ~ Written employment contract
Independent compensation consultant X Compensation survey or study
Form 990 of other organizations X Approval by the board or compensation committee
.,
4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing
orgarnzat1on or a related organization
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ............. . 4a X
b Part1c1pate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan?. 4b X
c Part1c1pate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?. 4c X
If ''Yes" to any of Imes 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part Ill
Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of
a The organization? . . . . . . . ...... .
b Any related organization? ......... .
If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, describe In Part Ill
6 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of
a The organ12at1on? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6a X
b Any related organization? . . . ...... . 6b X
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe In Part Ill 1•r<J'P' I
__d;_l.J_ ........_J
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described on Imes 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe In Part Ill .................. . 7 X
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subJect
to the 1rnt1al contract exception described In Regulations section 53 4958-4(a)(3)? If ''Yes," describe
In Part Ill ...................................................... . 8 X
9 If ''Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53 4958-6(c)? ...................................... . 9
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15111Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if add1t1onalspace 1sneeded.
For each 1nd1v1dualwhose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organIzatIon on row (1) and from related organizations, described In the
990, Part VII
InstructIons, on row (11)Do not list any ind1v1dualsthat are not listed on Form
Note: The sum of columns (8)(1)-(111)for each listed ind1v1dualmust equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that
1nd1v1dual
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensat,on (C) Reliremenl and (0) Nontaxable (El Total of columns (F) Compensation
other deferred benefits (B)(I)-(D) in column (B) reported
(A) Name and Title (1)Base (11)Bonus & incentive (111)
Other
compensation reportable compensation as deferred on pnor
compensation
compensation Form 990
CONSTANCEC LARCHER (i) 353,059. 0. 7,588. 53,000. 15,382. 429,029. 0.

cHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT 33,000. 0. 0. 0. 0. 33,000. 0.
1 (ii)
RICHARDA SAMP (1) 245,000. 0. 600. 7,368. 11,734. 264,702. 0.
fHIEF COUNSEL 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
(ii)
MARKHAM
S CHENOWETH (1) 220,000. 0. 600. 0. 16,902. 237,502. 0.
GENERALCOUNSEL 0. 0. 0. 0.
3 (Ii) 0. 0. 0.
GLENN G LAMMI (1) 190,000. 0. 0. 5,700. 0. 195,700. 0.
cHIEF COUNSEL/LEGAL 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
4 (ii)
CORY L ANDREWS (1) 175,000. 0. 0. 5,250. 0. 180,250. 0.
sENIOR LITIGATION COUNSEL 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
5 (ii)
(1)
6 (ii)
(1)
7 (11)
(1)
8 (11)
(i)
9 (1i)
(1)
10 (Ii)
(i)
11 (11)
(1)
12 (Ii)
(1)
13 (ii)
(1)
14 (11)
(1)
15 (ii)
(1)
16 (11)
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Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, Sa, Sb, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II
Also complete this part for any add1t1onalinformation.
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on ~@15
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Ser\1ce .,_Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Inspection
Name of the orgamzat,on Employer 1dent1ficat1onnumber
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 - DIRECTORS WITH A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:
CONSTANCE C. LARCHER AND THERESA BOLLMANARE SIBLINGS.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 - MEMBERSOF THE ORGANIZATION:
THE CORPORATION IS COMPOSED OF MEMBERS. THERE ARE NO CHANGES FROM PRIOR
YEAR.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A - ELECTION OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS:
MEMBERSOF THE ORGANIZATON ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY.
PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 88 - OTHER COMMITTEES:
NO OTHER COMMITTEES EXIST THAT CAN ACT OR PERFORM ON BEHALF OF THE
GOVERNING BODY.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 118 - REVIEW OF FORM 990:
THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN, BOTH BOARD
MEMBERS, AS WELL AS THE FOUNDATION'S INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTSAND OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL BEFORE APPROVAL FOR SIGNATURE AND
FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COMPLIANCE:
ANNUAL STATEMENTS
EACH MEMBEROF THE BOARD AND EACH OFFICER OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)
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Name of the orgarnzat,on Employer identification number
ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON -
(A) HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY;
(B) HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY;
(C) HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND
(D) UNDERSTANDS THAT THE FOUNDATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AND THAT
IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY
IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.
PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A/15B - DETERMINATION OF OFFICER COMPENSATION:
2008 WAS THE LAST YEAR THAT THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTED ITS REVIEW AND
APPROVAL PROCESS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S
CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT.
PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 - AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTSAND F/S:
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTSAND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT MADE
AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED
TO DONORS WHEN REQUIRED.
PART XI, LINE 9 - OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCE:
$19,309 NET INCREASE IN CASH VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE
$ (153) PY OVERSTATED DUE TO RELATED ORG. CORRECTION
$ 5 VARIANCE DUE TO F/S ROUNDING
$19,161
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Name of the organization Employer 1denllficat1on number
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN REGARDS TO THE ORGANIZATION:
PRO BONO SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY PRIVATE ATTORNEYS, JUDGES, LEGISLATORS,
ACADEMICS AND OTHERS WHO ASSIST IN ITS DYNAMIC AND ORIGINAL AMICUS
LITIGATION ACTIVITIES AND PUBLISH NUMEROUSARTICLES, STUDIES AND BRIEFS.
THESE TOP LEGAL EXPERTS AND PRESTIGIOUS LAW FIRMS AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS
FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY PROVIDE THE FOUNDATION WITH TIMELY AND CRITICAL
ASSISTANCE IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC AND ITS POLICY MAKERS ON THE IMPORTANT
LEGAL POLICY ISSUES AND ASSISITNG THE CAUSES OF FREE ENTERPRISE AND
LIMITED GOVERNMENT_
ATTACHMENT1
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE FOUNDATION WORKS WITH THOSE IN GOVERNMENTAND OUR LEGAL SYSTEM TO
MAINTAIN BALANCE IN THE COURTS AND HELP OUR GOVERNMENTSTRENGTHEN
AMERICA'S FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM_ THE FOUNDATION CHAMPIONS FREE
MARKET PRINCIPLES, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS, BUSINESS CIVIL LIBERTIES AND
LEGAL ETHICS. IT SERVES THE PUBLIC INTEREST THROUGH LITIGATION AND
REPRESENTATION, LEGAL PUBLIC POLICY ANALYSIS, INTERN PROGRAMS,
RESEARCH AND BRIEFS, WEB SEMINARS, MONOGRAPHS, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS,
MEDIA BRIEFINGS AND EDUCATIONAL VIDEO COMMENTARIES. THE FOUNDATION
ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY SHAPING PUBLIC POLICY THORUGH LITIGATION
AND ADVOCACY, PUBLISHING TIMELY LEGAL STUDIES AND EDUCATING
POLICY-MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC THROUGH EXTENSIVE COMMUNICATIONS
OUTREACH.
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SCHEDULER Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships ...
(Form 990)
~ Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
~ Attach to Form 990.
~@15.
Internal Revenue Service ~ Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www irs.govlform990.
Name of the organ,zat,on Employer Ident1ficatlon number
mo Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, hne 33
{a) {b) {c) {d) (e) {I)
Name, address, and EIN (11applicable) of disregarded entity Primary act,v,ty Legal dom1c1le(state Total income End-of-year assets Direct controlling
or foreign country) entity
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because 1thad
UiM
111one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization Primary act,v,ty Legal dom1c1le(state Exempt Code section Public chanty status Direct controlling Section 512(b)(13)
controlled
or foreign country) (11section 501 (c)(3)) entity entity?
Yes No
BUSINESS CIVIL LIBERTIES INC 52-1822150
111
2009 MASSACHUSETTS
AVE, NW WASHINGTON,DC 20036 CIVIL RIGHTS DE 50l(C)(4) N/A X
( AMERICANLEGAL FOUNDATION 52-1187908
21
2009 MASSACHUSETTS
AVE, NW WASHINGTON,DC 20036 SUPPORT ORG DC 501 (C) (3) llA N/A X
( UNITED STATES LEGAL FOUNDATION 54-1412582
31
2009 MASSACHUSETTS
AVE, NW WASHINGTON,DC 20036 CHARITABLE DC 501 (C) (3) 9 N/A X
141
151
161
171
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990. Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34
UtiHO•
because 1thad one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f} (g) (h) (1) (J) (k)
Name, address. and EIN of Primary actIvIty Legal Direct controlling Predominant Sh are of total Share of end-of- D,sproportio,.19 CodeV-UBI General or Percentage
related organization dom1c1le entity income (related,
income year assets 1lbcn0n,1 amount in box 20 managing ownership
unrelated,
(state or excluded from of Schedule K-1 partner?
foreign tax under (Form 1065)
country) sections 512-514)
Yes No Yes No
11\
121
(31
(4\
(Sl
(61
(7)
•HUI Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV,
line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f} (g) (h) (1)
Name, address, and EtN of related organIzatIon Primary act1vIty Legal domicile Direct controlling Type of entity Share of total Share of Percentage Section
512(b)(13
(state or foreign entity (C corp, S corp, or income end-of-year assets ownership
controlled
country) trust) ent1tv?
rres No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(61
(71
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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015 3
i:ifii,j Transactions With Related Organizations Complete 1f the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36
• Page
.
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"
Note. Complete line 1 1fany entity 1s listed 1nParts II, Ill, or IV of this schedule Yes No
1 During the tax year, did the organization engage 1nany of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed 1nParts II-IV?
a Receipt of (1) interest, (1i) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity, 1a X
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related orgarnzat,on{s) .. 1b X
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related orgarnzat,on(s). 1c X
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related orgarnzat,on(s) . 1d X
e Loans or loan guarantees by related orgarnzat,on(s) X
•••
1e
f D1v1dendsfrom related orgarnzat,on(s)..... . X

g Sale of assets to related orgarnzat1on(s).... .
h Purchase of assets from related orgarnzat1on(s).
Exchange of assets with related orgarnzat,on(s).
Lease of fac11it1es,equipment, or other assets to related orgarnzat1on(s).
k Lease of fac11it1es,equipment, or other assets from related orgarnzat1on(s) .......... . 1k X

Performance of services or membership or fundra1sing solic1tat1onsfor related orgarnzat1on(s) 11 X
m Performance of services or membership or fundra1sing solic1tat1onsby related orgarnzat1on{s). 1m X
n Sharing of fac1lit1es,equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related orgarnzat1on(s) 1n I X
o Sharing of paid employees with related orgarnzat1on(s) .................
p Reimbursement paid to related orgarnzat1on(s) for expenses.

q Reimbursement paid by related orgarnzat1on(s)for expenses
. 1o
••
I
.,.
X
X
X
r Other transfer of cash or property to related orgarnzat1on(s) . X

s Other transfer of cash or property from related orqarnzation(s, ...................................................... . X
2 If the answer to any of the above 1s"Yes," see the 1nstruct1ons for information on who must complete this lirl_El,including covered relat1onsh1psand transaction thresholds.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
Name of relaled orgarnzallon Transaction Amounl involved Mel hod of determining
type (a-s) amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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1:#ftfliUnrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete 1fthe organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its act1v1t1es
(measured by total assets
or gross revenue) that was not a related organ1zat1on.See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships
(•I (b) (cl (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (1) 0) (kl
Primary actMty Legal dom1c1le Predommant Are all partners Share of Share of Orsproport1orete Code V- UBI General or Percentage
Name, address, and EIN of entity
(state or foreign income (related, section total mcome end--of•year allOCBIIOl'\5?
amount m box 20 managing ownership
country) unrelated, excluded 501(c)(3) assets of Schedule K-1 partner?
from lax under oraamzatrons? (Form 1065)
sections 512-514)
Yes No Yes No Yes No
( 1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)

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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide add1t1onalinformation for responses to questions on Schedule R (see
instructions).
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4d Other program services (Describe ,n Schedule O)

WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION 52-1071570

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13 Section 501 (c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. jk

any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? ............................... . 2 X

6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? ............................. . 6 X

13 Did the organization have a written wh1stleblower policy? ............ . 13 X

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_itjCONSTANCE_C_LARCHER ____________ 50.00

11(!} _______________________________ -------

11u _______________________________ -------

11,u _______________________________ -------

JSA Form 990 (2015)

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2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited

b Less rental expenses

d All other revenue

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2 Grants and other assistance to domestic

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1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and

2 Tax revenues levied for the

3 The value of services or facilities

5 The portion of total contributions by

8 Gross income from interest, d1v1dends,

9 Net income from unrelated business

10 Other income Do not include gain or

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year

Amounts paid to suooorted orqarnzatIons to accomplish exempt purooses

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEQULE D 0MB No 1545-0047

1 Total number at end of year ...........

4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement Is located 1111-_________ _

(ii) Assets included ,n Form 990, Part X. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1111-$ ______ _

1a Beginning of year balance ..

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(1) F1nanc1alderivatives ....

JSA Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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AART X, LINE 2 - FIN 48 FOOTNOTE:

ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

AN UNCERTAIN POSITION THAT MORE LIKELY THAN NOT WOULDNOT BE SUSTAINED

UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE. MANAGEMENTHAS

EVALUATED THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY BOTH ORGANIZATIONS AND

CONCLUDEDTHAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015 THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN POSITIONS

TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION OF A

LIABILITY OR DISCLOSURE IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. BOTH

ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS;

$837 RELATED ORGANIZATON REVENUE

$ 43,144 RELATED ORGANIZATON EXPENSES

$(19,309) INCREASE IN CASH VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

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WASHINGTON LEGAL FOUNDATION 52-1071570

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 2

CONSTANCEC LARCHER (i) 353,059. 0. 7,588. 53,000. 15,382. 429,029. 0.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015 Page 3

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 - DIRECTORS WITH A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP:

CONSTANCE C. LARCHER AND THERESA BOLLMANARE SIBLINGS.