2017 FY US Soccer Tax Filings Public Disclosure
2017 FY US Soccer Tax Filings Public Disclosure
2017 FY US Soccer Tax Filings Public Disclosure
tB No. 1545-0047
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) ©16
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Serece Information about Form 990 and Its instructions is at wwwirs.gov/form99O.
A For the 2016 calendar year, or tax year beginning 04/ 01, 2016, and ending 03/31, 20 17
C Name of organation 0 Employer identification number
B check r opphcable:
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Addrese
I I change Doing business as
Name change Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address I Room/suite E Telephone number
atiau,etum 1801 5. PRAIRIE AVENUE. (312) 808-1300
F-H Final FetUFflI City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
I terminated
Amended CHICAGO, IL 60616 GGrossrecelpts$ 154,688,436.
return
[J Application
pending
F Name and address of principal officer: DANIEL T. FLYNN
1801 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE. CHICAGO, IL 60616
H(a) Is this a group return for
subordinates?
Yes X No
Yes No
_____________ H(b) Are all subordinates collided?
I Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) 't4 (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527 If 'No,' attach a list. (see instructions)
I Briefly describe the organizations mission or most significant activities: TO PROMOTE AND GOVERN SOCCER IN THE
UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO MAKE IT THE PREEMINENT SPORT.
2 Check this box L.J if 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 la) ................ 14.
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part Vi, line Ib) .................. I
14.
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2016 (Part V, line2a)................... 1,114.
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ...................... 58.
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1! 0.
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 lb 0.
Prior Year
L Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line ih) ................... 2, 694,279. 53,034,469.
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ........................ .122,655,465. 96,970,689.
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)................. .1, 335, 346. 2,125,836.
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, lOc, and lie) 0. -8, 335.
12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through ii (must equal Part VIII, column , line 12) 126, 685, 090. 152,122,659.
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13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1-3) ............... .75, 736. 64,617.
0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... . 2
. 0.
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5-10) . .3 , 918, 850. 38,748,813.
0
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line lie) ............ . 0.
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) - 1, 059, 285.
77,016,790. 67,271,723.
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 1 ia-lid, I lf-24e) ........__________________
110,011,376. 106,085,153.
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..........___________________
19 Revenuelessexpenses.Subtractline18fromline12 _____________________________________ 16,673,714. 46,037,506.
BeginnIng of Current Year End of Year
I 121,939,719. 175,510,611.
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) ..............................__________________
23,935,317. 26,514,866.
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26) .......................___________________
22 Netassetsorfundbalances.Subtractline 21fromline 20.................. 98,004,402. 148, 995, 745.
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Part III Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III X
1 Briefly describe the organization's mission:
TO PROMOTE AND GOVERN SOCCER IN THE UNITED STATES IN ORDER TO MAKE IT
THE PREEMINENT SPORT RECOGNIZED FOR EXCELLENCE IN PARTICIPATION,
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SPECTATOR APPEAL, INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS AND GENDER EQUALITY.
2 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the
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prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? Yes X No
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3 Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? Yes X No
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4 Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by
expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others,
the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
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4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,881,173. including grants of $ 64,617. ) (Revenue $ 109,553,211. )
4e Total program service expenses 86,809,027.
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules
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Yes No
1 Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes,"
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complete Schedule A 1 X
2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X
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3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition 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 activities, or have a section 501(h)
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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 similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
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Part III 5 X
6 Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors
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have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If
"Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I 6 X
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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,"
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complete Schedule D, Part III 8 X
9 Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability, serve as a
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custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or
debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X
10 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
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11 If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI,
VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
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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
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b Did the organization report an amount for investments-other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more
of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b X
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c Did the organization report an amount for investments-program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more
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of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII 11c X
d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets
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reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d X
e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11e X
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f Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses
the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X 11f X
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12 a Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
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Schedule D, Parts XI and XII 12a X
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b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If
"Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 12b X
13 Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E 13 X
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14 a 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 grantmaking,
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fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate
foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 14b X
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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
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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 individuals? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV 16 X
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17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on
Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X
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18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on
Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II 18 X
19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a?
If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III 19 X
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Part IV Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes No
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20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? 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
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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 individuals on
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Part IX, column (A), line 2? If "Yes," complete Schedule I, Parts I and III 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 23 X
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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 lines 24b
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through 24d and complete Schedule K. If "No," go to line 25a 24a X
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b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24b
c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
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to defease any tax-exempt bonds? 24c
d Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24d
25 a Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit
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transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25a X
b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified 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?
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If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I 25b 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
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disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II 26 X
27 Did 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
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entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III 27 X
28 Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L,
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Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a X
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b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete
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Schedule L, Part IV 28b X
c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof)
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was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV 28c X
29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 29 X
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30 Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified
conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M 30 X
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31 Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I 31 X
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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
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33 Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations
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sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I 33 X
34 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III,
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or IV, and Part V, line 1 34 X
35 a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? 35a X
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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, line 2 35b X
36 Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable
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related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 X
37 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization
and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R,
Part VI 37 X
38 Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and
19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. 38 X
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Part V Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V
Yes No
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1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable 243 1a
b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable 0. 1b
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c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and
reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? X 1c
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2 a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax
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Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return 1,114 2a
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X
b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? 2b
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? X 3a
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b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If "No" to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O 3b
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4 a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority
over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial
account)? 4a X
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b If “Yes,” enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts
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(FBAR).
5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? 5a X
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b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? 5b X
c If "Yes" to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? 5c
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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? 6a X
b If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or
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gifts were not tax deductible? 6b
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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
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and services provided to the payor? 7a X
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b If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? 7b X
c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was
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required to file Form 8282? 7c X
d If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year 7d
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? 7f X
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g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? 7g
h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? 7h
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8 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the
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sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? 8
9 Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
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a Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? 9a
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b Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? 9b
10 Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
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a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 10a
b Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities 10b
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11 Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a Gross income from members or shareholders 11a
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b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources
against amounts due or received from them.) 11b
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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 12b
13 Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
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a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? 13a
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Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
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b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which
the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13b
c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 13c
14 a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? 14a X
b If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O 14b
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Part VI Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No"
response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI X
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes No
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1a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year 1a 14
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing
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body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent 1b 14
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2 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with
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any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? 2 X
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3 Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct
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supervision of officers, directors, or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? 3 X
4 Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? 4 X
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5 Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization's assets? 5 X
6 Did the organization have members or stockholders? 6 X
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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 decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members,
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stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? 7b X
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8 Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during
the year by the following:
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a The governing body? 8a X
b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8b X
9 Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at
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the organization's mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O 9 X
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
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10 a Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? 10a X
b If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters,
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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
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b Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990.
12 a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13 12a X
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b Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give
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rise to conflicts? 12b X
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c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes,"
describe in Schedule O how this was done 12c X
13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 13 X
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14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 14 X
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15 Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by
independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a The organization's CEO, Executive Director, or top management official 15a X
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b Other officers or key employees of the organization 15b X
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16 a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement
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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
ICA,IL,
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? 16b X
Section C. Disclosure
17 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18 Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if 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.
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X Own website Another's website X Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)
19 Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and
financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20 State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
ERIC GLEASON, CFO 1801 S. PRAIRIE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60616 312-528-1236
%
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a 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 organization's current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals 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, if any. 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: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(C)
(A) (B) Position (D) (E) (F)
Name and Title Average (do not check more than one Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per box, unless person is both an compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any officer and a director/trustee) from related other
hours for the organizations compensation
or director
Individual trustee
Institutional trustee
Officer
Key employee
employee
Highest compensated
Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC) from the
organizations (W-2/1099-MISC) organization
below dotted and related
line) organizations
or director
Individual trustee
Institutional trustee
Officer
Key employee
employee
Highest compensated
Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
organizations organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
below dotted and related
line) organizations
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WNT HEAD COACH 0. X 271,060. 0. 21,091.
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( 25) ANDREAS HERZOG 40.00
MNT ASSISTANT COACH 0. X 418,690. 0. 28,195.
1b Sub-total 0. 0. 0.
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c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A 8,183,795. 0. 306,795.
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c) 8,183,795. 0. 306,795.
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
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reportable compensation from the organization 86
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
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employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
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organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such
individual 4 X
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
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 business address Description of services Compensation
ATTACHMENT 1
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2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received
more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization 4
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(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)
Name and title Average Position Reportable Reportable Estimated
hours per (do not check more than one compensation compensation from amount of
week (list any box, unless person is both an from related other
hours for officer and a director/trustee) the organizations compensation
from the
or director
Individual trustee
Institutional trustee
Officer
Key employee
employee
Highest compensated
Former
related organization (W-2/1099-MISC)
organizations organization
(W-2/1099-MISC)
below dotted and related
line) organizations
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1b Sub-total
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c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)
2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of
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reportable compensation from the organization 86
Yes No
3 Did the organization list any former officer, director, or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated
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employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual 3 X
4 For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the
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organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such
individual 4 X
5 Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual
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 business address Description of services Compensation
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2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received
more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization
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Part VIII Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII
(A) (B) (C) (D)
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Total revenue Related or Unrelated Revenue
exempt business excluded from tax
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function revenue under sections
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revenue 512-514
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Contributions, Gifts, Grants
Program Service Revenue and Other Similar Amounts
mm
b Membership dues 1b
c Fundraising events 1c 45,900.
m
d Related organizations 1d 50,000,000.
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f All other contributions, gifts, grants,
and similar amounts not included above 1f 2,979,525.
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c MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 10,158,292. 10,158,292.
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f All other program service revenue
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g Total. Add lines 2a-2f 96,970,689.
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4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0.
mmm
5 Royalties 0.
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(i) Real (ii) Personal
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6a Gross rents
b Less: rental expenses
c Rental income or (loss)
d Net rental income or (loss) 0.
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7a Gross amount from sales of (i) Securities (ii) Other
m m mm mm mm mm mm m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
assets other than inventory 2,755,883.
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b Less: cost or other basis
and sales expenses 2,548,142.
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8a Gross income from fundraising
Other Revenue
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events (not including $ 45,900.
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of contributions reported on line 1c).
See Part IV, line 18 a 9,300.
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b Less: direct expenses b 17,635.
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c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events -8,335. -8,335.
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9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 a 0.
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b Less: direct expenses b 0.
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c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities 0.
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10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances a 0.
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11a
m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm I
b
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c
d All other revenue
e Total. Add lines 11a-11d 0.
12 Total revenue. See instructions. 152,122,659. 96,970,689. 2,117,501.
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Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, (A) (B) (C) (D)
Total expenses Program service Management and Fundraising
8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. expenses general expenses expenses
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1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations
and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 49,217. 49,217.
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic
mmmmm
individuals. See Part IV, line 22 0.
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3 Grants and other assistance to foreign
organizations, foreign governments, and foreign
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individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 15,400. 15,400.
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0.
5 Compensation of current officers, directors,
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trustees, and key employees 12,476,338. 9,994,555. 2,326,963. 154,820.
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6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified
persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and
persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 0.
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7 Other salaries and wages 21,656,502. 18,784,944. 2,516,085. 355,473.
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8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include
section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) 839,989. 381,463. 436,572. 21,954.
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9 Other employee benefits 2,228,847. 1,688,351. 499,906. 40,590.
10 Payroll taxes 1,547,137. 1,279,359. 235,760. 32,018.
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11 Fees for services (non-employees):
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a Management 0.
m
b Legal 3,327,383. 862,263. 2,465,120.
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c Accounting 142,537. 26,940. 115,597.
d Lobbying 0.
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e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0.
m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
f Investment management fees 219,237. 219,237.
g Other. (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column
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(A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O.)
9,067,391. 6,655,475. 2,351,883. 60,033.
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12 Advertising and promotion 2,208,338. 2,168,550. 35,195. 4,593.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
13 Office expenses 215,543. 144,553. 69,366. 1,624.
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14 Information technology 2,230,459. 535,695. 1,680,193. 14,571.
15 Royalties 0.
16 Occupancy 1,524,264. 1,508,149. 15,195. 920.
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17 Travel 27,372,434. 25,477,242. 1,677,322. 217,870.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses
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for any federal, state, or local public officials 0.
mmmm
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 3,497,029. 3,413,340. 82,178. 1,511.
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20 Interest 0.
21 Payments to affiliates 0.
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization 529,685. 529,685.
23 Insurance 848,070. 603,267. 244,803.
24 Other expenses. Itemize 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.)
m Im m m m m m
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 106,085,153. 86,809,027. 18,216,841. 1,059,285.
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the
organization reported in column (B) joint costs
from a combined educational campaign and
fundraising solicitation. Check here if
following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720) 0.
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(A) (B)
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Beginning of year End of year
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1 Cash - non-interest-bearing 2,520,211. 1 3,178,182.
2 Savings and temporary cash investments 1,485,520. 2 1,366,173.
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net 250,000. 3 250,000.
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4 Accounts receivable, net 15,288,995. 4 52,252,530.
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors,
trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees.
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Complete Part II of Schedule L 0. 5 0.
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section
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4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers
and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary
organizations (see instructions). Complete Part II of Schedule L 0. 6 0.
Assets
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9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 1,636,930. 9 2,557,119.
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10 a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or
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other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 9,377,330.
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b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 6,475,258. 3,341,442. 10c 2,902,072.
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11 Investments - publicly traded securities 94,950,763. 11 110,589,461.
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12 Investments - other securities. See Part IV, line 11 0. 12 0.
13 Investments - program-related. See Part IV, line 11 0. 13 0.
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14 Intangible assets 62,575. 14 11,754.
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15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 2,403,283. 15 2,403,320.
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16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34) 121,939,719. 16 175,510,611.
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17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 11,367,636. 17 14,692,918.
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18 Grants payable 0. 18 0.
19 Deferred revenue 10,841,184. 19 7,476,003.
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities 0. 20 0.
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21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0. 21 0.
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22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors,
Liabilities
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trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and
disqualified persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L 0. 22 0.
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties 0. 23 0.
m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties 0. 24 0.
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third
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parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X
of Schedule D 1,726,497. 25 4,345,945.
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26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25 23,935,317. 26 26,514,866.
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here X and
Net Assets or Fund Balances
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27 Unrestricted net assets 96,964,402. 27 147,955,745.
28 Temporarily restricted net assets 1,040,000. 28 1,040,000.
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29 Permanently restricted net assets 0. 29 0.
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Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and
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complete lines 30 through 34.
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30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds 30
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund 31
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 32
33 Total net assets or fund balances 98,004,402. 33 148,995,745.
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances 121,939,719. 34 175,510,611.
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Part XI Reconciliation of Net Assets
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Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI
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1 Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1
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2 Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 2 106,085,153.
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3 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 3 46,037,506.
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4 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) 4 98,004,402.
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5 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 5 4,953,837.
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6 Donated services and use of facilities 6 0.
7 Investment expenses 7 0.
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8 Prior period adjustments 8 0.
9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) 9 0.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m
10 Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line
33, column (B)) 10 148,995,745.
Part XII Financial Statements and Reporting
Yes No
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1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash X Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2 a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? 2a X
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If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or
reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? 2b X
If "Yes," check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a
separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis
c If "Yes" to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight
of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? 2c
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If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in
Schedule O.
3 a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in
the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? 3a X
b If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the
required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. 3b
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SCHEDULE A Public Charity Status and Public Support
(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.
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Part I 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 12, 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)(iii).
4 A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the
hospital's name, city, and state:
5 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 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 A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)
9 An agricultural research organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college
or university or a non-land-grant college of agriculture (see instructions). Enter the name, city, and state of the college or
university:
10 X An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3 % 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 331/3 %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 III.)
11 An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).
12 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 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.
a Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving
the supported organization(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 Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having
control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported
organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.
c Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with,
its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.
d Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s)
that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness
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requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.
e Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III
functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.
f Enter the number of supported organizations
g Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (iv) Is the organization (v) Amount of monetary (vi) Amount of
(described on lines 1-10 listed in your governing support (see other support (see
above (see instructions)) document? instructions) instructions)
Yes No
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
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Part II Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
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(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under
Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
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Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
mmmmmmm
include any "unusual grants.")
mmmmmmm
to or expended on its behalf
mmmmmmm
3 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
organization without charge
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5 The portion of total contributions by
mmmmmmm
each person (other than a
governmental unit or publicly
supported organization) included on
line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount
m m m m m m m m mIm
shown on line 11, column (f)
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
7 Amounts from line 4
8 Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
mmmmmmmmmm
sources
mmmmmmmmmmm
is regularly carried on
mm
Other income. Do not include gain or
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
10
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10
12 Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) 12
mmmmmmmm
13 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
organization, check this box and stop here
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
14 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) 14 %
15 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 15 %
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
16a 33 1/3 % support test - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3 % or more, check
this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
b 33 1/3 % support test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3 % or more,
check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
17a 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2016. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is
10% or more, and if 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
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
b 10%-facts-and-circumstances test - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization
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
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Part III Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
I
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees
received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") 1,275,703. 2,079,698. 5,698,426. 2,726,308. 53,034,469. 64,814,604.
mmmmmm
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise
sold or services performed, or facilities
m
furnished in any activity that is related to the
organization's tax-exempt purpose 63,876,013. 74,514,430. 94,870,799. 122,623,436. 96,970,689. 452,855,367.
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an
mmmmmmm
unrelated trade or business under section 513 0.
4 Tax revenues levied for the
organization’s benefit and either paid
mmmmmmm
to or expended on its behalf 0.
mmmmmmm
5 The value of services or facilities
furnished by a governmental unit to the
mmmm
organization without charge 0.
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5 65,151,716. 76,594,128. 100,569,225. 125,349,744. 150,005,158. 517,669,971.
7 a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3
received from disqualified persons 50,000,000. 50,000,000.
mmmmmmmmmmm
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3
received from other than disqualified
persons that exceed the greater of $5,000
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year 22,756,083. 27,505,424. 36,643,612. 40,931,777. 42,212,103. 170,048,999.
m m m m m m m m m m Im
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from
line 6.) 297,620,972.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) 2016 (f) Total
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
9 Amounts from line 6 65,151,716. 76,594,128. 100,569,225. 125,349,744. 150,005,158. 517,669,971.
10 a Gross income from interest, dividends,
payments received on securities loans,
rents, royalties and income from similar
m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm
sources 52,657. 162,968. 290,164. 1,335,346. 1,918,095. 3,759,230.
b Unrelated business taxable income (less
section 511 taxes) from businesses
acquired after June 30, 1975 0.
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
c Add lines 10a and 10b 52,657. 162,968. 290,164. 1,335,346. 1,918,095. 3,759,230.
11 Net income from unrelated business
activities not included in line 10b,
mmmmmmmmmmm
whether or not the business is regularly
0.
carried on
12 Other income. Do not include gain or
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
loss from the sale of capital assets
(Explain in Part VI.)
m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m m mI
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11,
and 12.) 65,204,373. 76,757,096. 100,859,389. 126,685,090. 151,923,253. 521,429,201.
m m m m m m m m m mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm
14 First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3)
organization, check this box and stop here
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
mmmmmmmmmm
15 Public support percentage for 2016 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 15 57.08 %
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
16 Public support percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 16 64.82 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
I
17 Investment income percentage for 2016 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) 17 .72 %
18 Investment income percentage from 2015 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 18 .45 %
I
19 a 33 1/3 % support tests - 2016. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3 %, and line
I
17 is not more than 33 1/3 %, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization X
b 33 1/3 % support tests - 2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3 %, and
line 18 is not more than 33 1/3 %, 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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Part IV Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box in line 12 on Part I. If you checked 12a of Part I, complete Sections A
and B. If you checked 12b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 12c of Part I, complete
Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 12d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing
documents? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by
class or purpose, describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain. 1
2 Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status
under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported
organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2). 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. 3a
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
organization made the determination. 3b
c Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use. 3c
4a Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If
"Yes," and if you checked 12a or 12b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below. 4a
b Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion 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 connection with its supported organizations. 4b
c Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination
under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization used
to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B)
purposes. 4c
5a Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If "Yes,"
answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN
numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action;
(iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action
was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document). 5a
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? 5b
c Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control? 5c
6 Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to
anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited
by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or
benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 6
7 Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar 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? If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 7
8 Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7?
If "Yes," complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ). 8
9a Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more
disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described
in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9a
b Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which
the supporting organization had an interest? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9b
c Did a disqualified 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? If "Yes," provide detail in Part VI. 9c
10 a 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 III non-functionally integrated
supporting organizations)? If "Yes," answer 10b below. 10a
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.) 10b
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Part IV Supporting Organizations (continued)
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 in (b) and (c)
below, the governing body of a supported organization? 11a
b A family member of a person described in (a) above? 11b
c A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in 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 majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the
tax year? If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or
controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization,
describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported
organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year. 1
2 Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported
organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If "Yes," explain in Part
VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated,
supervised, or controlled the supporting organization. 2
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes No
1 Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors
or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If "No," describe in Part VI how control
or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed
the supported organization(s). 1
Section D. All Type III 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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior
tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of
the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously
provided? 1
2 Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported
organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how
the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s). 2
3 By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a
significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s
income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s
supported organizations played in this regard. 3
Section E. Type III 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 The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.
b The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.
c The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions).
Yes No
2 Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of
the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify
those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes,
how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined
that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities. 2a
b Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more
of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the
reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these
activities but for the organization’s involvement. 2b
3 Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (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 in Part VI. 3a
b Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs, and activities of each
of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard. 3b
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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1 Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See
instructions. All other Type III 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-year distributions 2
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3
4 Add lines 1 through 3. 4
5 Depreciation 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 instructions) 6
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 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 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt-use assets 2
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d. 3
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount,
see instructions). 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 distributions 7
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8
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 instructions). 6
7 Check here if the current year is the organization’s first as a non-functionally integrated Type III supporting organization (see
instructions).
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Part V Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported
organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions.
7 Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive
(provide details in Part VI). See instructions.
9 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount
(ii) (iii)
(i)
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) Underdistributions Distributable
Excess Distributions
Pre-2016 Amount for 2016
1 Distributable amount for 2016 from Section C, line 6
Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2016
2 (reasonable cause required-explain in Part VI). See
instructions.
mmmmmmmm
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2016:
mmmmmmmm
a
mmmmmmmm
b
c From 2013
d From 2014
e From 2015
f Total of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2016 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2011 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4 Distributions for 2016 from
Section D, line 7: $
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2016 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2016, if
any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. For result
greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2016. Subtract lines 3h
and 4b from line 1. For result greater than zero, explain in
Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2017. Add lines 3j
mmmm
and 4c.
mmmm
8 Breakdown of line 7:
mmmm
a
mmmm
b Excess from 2013
c Excess from 2014
d Excess from 2015
e Excess from 2016
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Part VI Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part
III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section
B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b,
3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V, Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E,
lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions.)
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General Rule
X For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000
or more (in money or property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a
contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33 1/3 % support test of the
regulations under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line
13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1)
$5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific,
literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one
contributor, during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm I
contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received
during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the
General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions
totaling $5,000 or more during the year $
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer "No" on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ or on its
Form 990-PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF. Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2016)
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Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
1 Person X
Payroll
$ 9,044. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
2 Person X
Payroll
$ 687,500. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
3 Person X
Payroll
$ 705,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
4 Person X
Payroll
$ 15,150. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
5 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
6 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
7 Person X
Payroll
$ 13,800. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
8 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
9 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
10 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
11 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
12 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
13 Person X
Payroll
$ 15,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
14 Person X
Payroll
$ 21,650. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
15 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
16 Person X
Payroll
$ 1,005,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
17 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
18 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
19 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
20 Person X
Payroll
$ 105,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
21 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
22 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
23 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
24 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
25 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
26 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
27 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
28 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,900. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
29 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
30 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
31 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
32 Person X
Payroll
$ 30,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
33 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,015. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
34 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,900. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
35 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
36 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
37 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
38 Person X
Payroll
$ 25,013. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
39 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
40 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
41 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
42 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
43 Person X
Payroll
$ 10,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
44 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
45 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
46 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
47 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,204. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
48 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part I Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
49 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
50 Person X
Payroll
$ 5,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
51 Person X
Payroll
$ 50,000,000. Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
52 Person
Payroll
$ 36,262. Noncash X
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
53 Person
Payroll
$ 44,471. Noncash X
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Person
Payroll
$ Noncash
(Complete Part II for
noncash contributions.)
Part II Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
EQUIPMENT
52
$ 36,262. VAR
AIRLINE TICKETS
53
$ 44,471. VAR
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Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or
(10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and
the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
(a) No.
from (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
Part I
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(Form 990)
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990. Open to Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
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Part I Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
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(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
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1 Total number at end of year
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
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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
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funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? Yes No
6 Did 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
conferring impermissible private benefit? Yes No
Part II Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of a historically important land area
Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure
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Preservation of open space
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2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation
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easement on the last day of the tax year. Held at the End of the Tax Year
a Total number of conservation easements 2a
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b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2b
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) 2c
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d Number o f conservation easements included in (c) acquired af ter 8 /17/06, and not on a
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historic structure listed in the National Register 2d
3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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tax year
4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located
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5 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of
violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Yes No
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6 Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
$
8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i)
and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? Yes No
9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes the
organization's accounting for conservation easements.
Part III Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the 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 in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
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b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet
works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of
public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i) Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $
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(ii) Assets included in Form 990, Part X $
2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar 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 $
b Assets included in Form 990, Part X $
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Part III 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 significant use of its
collection items (check all that apply):
a X Public exhibition d Loan or exchange programs
b Scholarly research e Other
c X Preservation for future generations
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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 similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization's collection? Yes X No
Part IV Escrow and Custodial Arrangements.
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form
990, Part X, line 21.
1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
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included on Form 990, Part X? Yes No
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b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
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Amount
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c Beginning balance 1c
d Additions during the year 1d
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e Distributions during the year 1e
f Ending balance 1f
2 a Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? Yes No
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided on Part XIII
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Part V Endowment Funds.
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Complete if 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
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1 a Beginning of year balance
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b Contributions
c Net investment earnings, gains,
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and losses
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d Grants or scholarships
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e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs
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f Administrative expenses
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g End of year balance
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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 %
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The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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3 a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
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organization by: Yes No
(i) unrelated organizations 3a(i)
(ii) related organizations 3a(ii)
b If "Yes" on line 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 3b
4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
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Part VI Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property
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(a) Cost or other basis (b) Cost or other basis (c) Accumulated (d) Book value
(investment) (other) depreciation
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1a Land
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b Buildings 570,370. 502,342. 68,028.
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c Leasehold improvements 5,922,145. 3,347,352. 2,574,793.
d Equipment 2,399,528. 2,172,222. 227,296.
e Other 485,297. 453,342. 31,955.
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10c.) 2,902,072.
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
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(a) Description of security or category (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
(including name of security) Cost or end-of-year market value
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(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 13.)
Part IX Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 15.)
Part X Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X,
line 25.
1. (a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(2) DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,918,159.
(3) OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES 2,427,786.
(4)
(5)
(6)
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(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 25.) 4,345,945.
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the
organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return.
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
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1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements 1
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2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
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a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments 2a
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b Donated services and use of facilities 2b
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c Recoveries of prior year grants 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d
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e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e
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3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3
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4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
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5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) 5
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return.
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
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1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements 1
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2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
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a Donated services and use of facilities 2a
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b Prior year adjustments 2b
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c Other losses 2c
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 2d
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e Add lines 2a through 2d 2e
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3 Subtract line 2e from line 1 3
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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, line 7b 4a
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) 4b
c Add lines 4a and 4b 4c
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) 5
Part XIII Supplemental Information.
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part IV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line
2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
PART III, LINE 4
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Attach to Form 990.
Department of the Treasury Open to Public
Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
Internal Revenue Service Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Part I General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on
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Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1 For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and other
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award the
grants or assistance? X Yes No
2 For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3 Activities per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of (c) Number of (d) Activities conducted in the (e) If activity listed in (d) is (f) Total
offices in the employees, region (by type) (such as, a program service, expenditures for
region agents, and fundraising, program services, describe specific type of and investments
independent investments, grants to recipients service(s) in the region in the region
contractors located in the region)
in the region
(2) EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC PROGRAM SERVICES NATIONAL TEAMS 301,949.
(4) MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA PROGRAM SERVICES NATIONAL TEAMS 108,331.
(9) EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC PROGRAM SERVICES TRAVEL EXPENSES 322,351.
(14)
(15)
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(16)
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(17)
3a Sub-total 3. 5,995,064.
(16)
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt
by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter 2.
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities
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Part III Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of (d) Amount of (e) Manner of (f) Amount of (g) Description (h) Method of
recipients cash grant cash noncash of noncash valuation
disbursement assistance assistance (book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
(13)
(14)
(15)
(16)
(17)
(18)
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Part IV Foreign Forms
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1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign
Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926) Yes X No
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2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization
may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return To Report Transactions With Foreign
Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign
Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990) Yes X No
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3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons With Respect To
Certain Foreign Corporations (see Instructions for Form 5471) Yes X No
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4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a
qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621,
Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing
Fund (see Instructions for Form 8621) Yes X No
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5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes,"
the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons With Respect to Certain
Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865) Yes X No
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6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If
"Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see
Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990) Yes X No
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Part V Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method;
amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and
Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional
information (see instructions).
PART I, LINE 1
ASSISTANCE AND APPEARANCE FEES ARE PART OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE EVENT TO
ENSURE THE EVENT TAKES PLACE WITH THE APPROPRIATE PLAYERS. THESE EXPENSES
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Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities OMB No. 1545-0047
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SCHEDULE G
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the
(Form 990 or 990-EZ) organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open to Public
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a Mail solicitations e Solicitation of non-government grants
b Internet and email solicitations f Solicitation of government grants
c Phone solicitations g Special fundraising events
d In-person solicitations
2 a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees,
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services? Yes No
b If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be
compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
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10
Total
3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from
registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2016
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Part II Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more
than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with
gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1 (b) Event #2 (c) Other events (d) Total events
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GALA (add col. (a) through
col. (c))
(event type) (event type) (total number)
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Revenue
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2 Less: Contributions 45,900. 45,900.
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3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) 9,300. 9,300.
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4 Cash prizes
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5 Noncash prizes
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Direct Expenses
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7 Food and beverages 9,300. 9,300.
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8 Entertainment 1,600. 1,600.
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9 Other direct expenses
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(b) Pull tabs/instant (d) Total gaming (add
Revenue
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1 Gross revenue
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2 Cash prizes
Direct Expenses
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3 Noncash prizes
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4 Rent/facility costs
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5 Other direct expenses
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Yes % Yes % Yes %
6 Volunteer labor No No No
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7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d)
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8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d)
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b If "No," explain:
10 a Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? Yes No
b If "Yes," explain:
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11 Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? Yes No
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12 Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
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formed to administer charitable gaming? Yes No
13 Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a The organization's facility 13a %
b An outside facility 13b %
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14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and
records:
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Name
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Address
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15 a Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? Yes No
b If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization $ and the
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amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party $ .
c If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
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Name
Address
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16 Gaming manager information:
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Name
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Gaming manager compensation $
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17 Mandatory distributions:
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a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? Yes No
b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations
or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year $
Part IV Supplemental Information. Provide the explanation required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and
Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information
(see instructions).
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(Form 990) For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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 organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Part I Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes No
1a Check the appropriate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax indemnification and gross-up payments X Health or social club dues or initiation fees
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Discretionary spending account Personal services (such as, maid, chauffeur, chef)
b 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 III to
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explain 1b X
2 Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, and officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on line
1a? 2 X
3 Indicate which, if any, 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 III.
X Compensation committee X W ritten employment contract
X Independent compensation consultant X Compensation survey or study
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X Form 990 of other organizations X Approval by the board or compensation committee
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4 During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing
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organization or a related organization:
a Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? 4a X
b Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? 4b X
c Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? 4c X
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
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Only section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
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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? 5a X
b Any related organization? 5b X
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If "Yes" on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
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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 organization? 6a X
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b Any related organization? 6b X
If "Yes" on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7 For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
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payments not described on lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III 7 X
8 Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accrued pursuant to a contract that was subject
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to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III 8 X
9 If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in
Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? 9
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Part II Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that aren't listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note: The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that
individual.
(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and (D) Nontaxable (E) Total of columns (F) Compensation
other deferred benefits (B)(i)-(D) in column (B) reported
(A) Name and Title (i) Base (ii) Bonus & incentive (iii) Other
compensation compensation reportable compensation as deferred on prior
Form 990
compensation
DAN FLYNN (i) 689,640. 120,000. 0. 0. 23,015. 832,655. 0.
CEO 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
1 (ii)
BRIAN REMEDI (i) 289,644. 20,000. 0. 0. 28,195. 337,839. 0.
CAO 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
2 (ii)
ERIC GLEASON (i) 187,991. 49,000. 0. 0. 27,745. 264,736. 0.
CFO 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
3 (ii)
LISA LEVINE (i) 208,821. 30,000. 0. 0. 12,949. 251,770. 0.
LEGAL COUNSEL 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
4 (ii)
TOM KING (i) 302,715. 7,500. 0. 0. 28,001. 338,216. 0.
MANAGING DIRECTOR ADMIN 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
5 (ii)
JAY BERHALTER (i) 463,540. 286,250. 0. 0. 30,132. 779,922. 0.
CCO 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
6 (ii)
JUERGEN KLINSMANN (i) 2,905,052. 100,000. 270,833. 0. 26,649. 3,302,534. 0.
MNT HEAD COACH UNTIL 11/16/16 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
7 (ii)
BRUCE ARENA (i) 100,000. 300,000. 0. 0. 9,849. 409,849. 0.
MNT HEAD COACH 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
8 (ii)
JILL ELLIS (i) 266,060. 5,000. 0. 0. 21,091. 292,151. 0.
WNT HEAD COACH 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
9 (ii)
ANDREAS HERZOG (i) 365,356. 20,000. 33,334. 0. 28,195. 446,885. 0.
MNT ASSISTANT COACH 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
10 (ii)
PAUL MARSTALLER (i) 144,525. 181,500. 0. 0. 14,016. 340,041. 0.
DIRECTOR OF EVENTS 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
11 (ii)
GEORGE CHIAMPAS (i) 300,000. 15,000. 0. 0. 8,355. 323,355. 0.
CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
12 (ii)
GREGORY FIKE (i) 185,967. 108,000. 0. 0. 28,433. 322,400. 0.
STAFF ATTORNEY 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
13 (ii)
TABARE RAMOS (i) 224,317. 3,750. 0. 0. 20,170. 248,237. 0.
U20M HEAD COACH 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0. 0.
14 (ii)
(i)
15 (ii)
(i)
16 (ii)
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Part III Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part
for any additional information.
PART I, LINE 1A
DAN FLYNN AND JAY BERHALTER'S HEALTH CLUB FEES OF $185 A MONTH ARE
COVERED BY U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION. THE FEES WERE REIMBURSED AS
NONTAXABLE COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINE 4B
THE FEDERATION PROVIDES BENEFITS UNDER THE U.S. SOCCER FEDERATION OPTION
PLAN (THE "PLAN"), EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 1999, WHICH IS DESIGNED TO
ACCUMULATE RETIREMENT FUNDS FOR THE CEO/SECRETARY GENERAL. THE PLAN
ALLOWS THE PARTICIPANT TO DEFER UP TO 100% OF THIS COMPENSATION FOR THE
RIGHT TO BUY A VARIETY OF MUTUAL FUNDS EQUAL TO THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION
HE WOULD HAVE OTHERWISE RECEIVED. THE PLAN IS ADMINISTERED BY THE
FEDERATION. THE FAIR VALUE OF THE UNDERLYING SECURITIES PURCHASED TO
COVER THE OPTIONS WAS $1,726,497 AND $1,824,704 AS OF MARCH 31, 2016 AND
2015, RESPECTIVELY. THE BALANCE IS REFLECTED AS AN INVESTMENT AND A
LIABILITY WITHIN THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION, AND CHANGES IN FAIR
VALUE ARE RECORDED AS INVESTMENT INCOME AND EXPENSE. UNTIL SUCH TIME AS
THE IRS REGULATIONS ARE AMENDED OR CHANGED, NO FURTHER OPTIONS OF THIS
TYPE WILL BE GRANTED.
Schedule J (Form 990) 2016
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SCHEDULE L Transactions With Interested Persons OMB No. 1545-0047
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a,
28b, or 28c, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
Department of the Treasury Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. Open To Public
Internal Revenue Service Information about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990. Inspection
Name of the organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
Part I Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
(d) Corrected?
(b) Relationship between disqualified person and
1 (a) Name of disqualified person
organization
(c) Description of transaction
Yes No
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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(5)
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(6)
2 Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year
under section 4958 $
3 Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization $
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship (c) Purpose of (d) Loan to or (e) Original (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved (i) Written
with organization loan from the principal amount by board or agreement?
organization? committee?
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(8)
(9)
(10)
Total $
Part III Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
person and the organization
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
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Yes No
(1) DON GARBER PRES. OF SOCCER UNITED 26,250,000. SEE NOTE BELOW X
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
Part V Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
PART IV
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SCHEDULE M Noncash Contributions
(Form 990)
Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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(a) (b) (c) (d)
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Check if Number of contributions or Noncash contribution Method of determining
amounts reported on
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applicable items contributed noncash contribution amounts
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g
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1 Art - Works of art
2 Art - Historical treasures
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3 Art - Fractional interests
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4 Books and publications
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5 Clothing and household
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goods
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6 Cars and other vehicles
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7 Boats and planes
8 Intellectual property
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9 Securities - Publicly traded
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10 Securities - Closely held stock
11 Securities - Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests
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12 Securities - Miscellaneous
13 Qualified conservation
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contribution - Historic
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structures
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14 Qualified conservation
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contribution - Other
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15 Real estate - Residential
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16 Real estate - Commercial
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17 Real estate - Other
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18 Collectibles
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19 Food inventory
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20 Drugs and medical supplies
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21 Taxidermy
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22 Historical artifacts
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23 Scientific specimens
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24 Archeological artifacts
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25 Other ( AIRLINE TICKETS ) X 44,471. FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other ( EQUIPMENT ) X 36,262. FAIR MARKET VALUE
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27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )
29 Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions for
which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement 29
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Yes No
30a During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through
28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required
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to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? 30a X
b If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
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31 Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard
contributions? 31 X
32a Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? 32a X
b If “Yes,” describe in Part II.
33 If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Part II Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether
the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received,
or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ) Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MEMBERS:
(A) ASSOCIATE.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ. Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2016)
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Name of the organization Employer identification number
UNITED STATES SOCCER FEDERATION 13-5591991
ORGANIZATION MEMBER:
THE APPLICANT SHALL INCLUDE WITH THE APPLICATION COPIES OF ITS CHARTER OR
TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION. THE BOARD SHALL SUBMIT THE
COMMITTEES OF THE FEDERATION FOR REVIEW AND REPORT. THE BOARD SHALL
DETERMINE WHETHER THE APPLICANT COMPLIES WITH THE BYLAWS, POLICIES AND
IF THE APPLICANT DOES COMPLY, THE BOARD MAY (1) ADMIT THE APPLICANT TO
THE NATIONAL COUNCIL THAT THE APPLICANT NOT BE APPROVED FOR MEMBERSHIP IN
APPROVE THE APPLICANT FOR FULL MEMBERSHIP AT THAT NEXT COUNCIL MEETING.
LIFE MEMBER:
THE NOMINATION SHALL BE INCLUDED IN THE MEETING NOTICE SENT OUT BY THE
NOMINATED UNDER SECTION 1 OF THIS BYLAW. A LIFE MEMBER ONLY HAS VOTING
FEDERATION.
(1) THE ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF THE FEDERATION.
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(8) ADOPT POLICIES AND RESCIND OR AMEND POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF
DIRECTORS.
(9) AFFIRMING ACTIONS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE PAST YEAR.
(A) THE FOLLOWING SHALL BE MEMBERS OF THE NATIONAL COUNCIL AND ENTITLED
(5) EACH LIFE MEMBER, EXCEPT THAT THE TOTAL OF ALL VOTES CAST BY LIFE
MEMBERS SHALL NOT EXCEED 12. IF THERE ARE MORE THAN 12 LIFE MEMBERS,
THEN EACH LIFE MEMBER'S VOTE SHALL EQUAL THE FRACTION OF 12 DIVIDED BY
PLACES.
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SUBSECTION
(B) OF THIS SECTION MAY ONLY VOTE IN ONE OF THOSE CAPACITIES, AS SELECTED
BY THAT INDIVIDUAL.
(C)
THIS SUBPARAGRAPH, ONE INDIVIDUAL MAY CAST ALL OR PART OF THE VOTES OF AN
MEMBER MAY NOT CAST VOTES THAT EXCEED 2 PERCENT OF THE VOTES ELIGIBLE TO
MEETING. AN ALTERNATE MAY NOT VOTE BUT HAS THE RIGHT TO SPEAK.
(A) THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES FROM EACH OF THE ORGANIZATION MEMBERS IN THE
FOLLOWING:
(1) IN THE YOUTH COUNCIL, THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES FOR (A) STATE
NOT REGISTER ANY PLAYERS DIRECTLY WITH THE FEDERATION, THAT NATIONAL
ASSOCIATION SHALL HAVE ONE VOTE AT EACH NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING. IN EACH
CASE, PLAYERS REGISTERED AND FEES PAID SHALL BE AS OF 30 DAYS BEFORE THE
(2) IN THE ADULT COUNCIL, THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES FOR (A) STATE
STATE ASSOCATIONS BASED UPON THE NUMBER OF PLAYERS REGISTERED AND FEES
ASSOCIATION. IN EACH CASE, PLAYERS REGISTERED AND FEES PAID FOR THE
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FEDERATION'S TREASURER.
DETERMINE THE NUMBER. (C) THE BASIS FOR CALCULATING THE NUMBER OF
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNCIL. (D) TO PROVIDE EQUAL REPRESENTATION AMONG THE
YOUTH, ADULT, AND PROFESSIONAL COUNCILS, THE VOTES OF THE DELEGATES FROM
COUNCIL MULTIPLIER SHALL EQUAL THE NUMBER OF DELEGATES FOR THE COUNCIL
COUNCIL MUST BE ATHLETES, AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL MAKE NECESSARY
SATISFIED.
(C) ONE INDIVIDUAL MAY CAST ALL OR PART OF THE VOTES FOR THE ATHLETES AT
A NATIONAL COUNCIL MEETING, BUT THAT INDIVIDUAL MAY NOT CAST VOTES FOR
GOVERNING BODY REVIEW OF FORM 990 - THE BOARD RETAINS THE SERVICES OF AN
REVIEWS THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND PROVIDES A FULL COPY TO ALL VOTING
GENERAL.
ORGANIZATIONS AND SPORTING TEAMS. THE SALARY OF ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES ARE
ATTACHMENT 1
990, PART VII- COMPENSATION OF THE FIVE HIGHEST PAID IND. CONTRACTORS
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1 During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity
a 1a X
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Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s)
b 1b X
Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s)
c 1c X
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