Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1633 BROADWAY NO FL 10
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
NEW YORK, NY10019
D Employer identification number

13-0429745
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 84,624,844
F Name and address of principal officer:
WILLIAM K SLATE II
1633 BROADWAY NO FL 10
NEW YORK,NY10019
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ADR.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1926
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND WIDESPREAD USE OF PROMPT, EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 99
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 98
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 653
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,000 8,402
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 67,902,594 76,889,958
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... -417,730 3,471,672
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 295,661 10,742
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 67,782,525 80,380,774
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 33,394 27,392
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 40,979,726 42,525,681
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 25,923,910 31,498,864
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 66,937,030 74,051,937
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 845,495 6,328,837
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 115,306,035 127,394,271
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 80,323,152 84,190,242
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 34,982,883 43,204,029
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") IS DEDICATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT AND WIDESPREAD USE OF PROMPT, EFFECTIVE AND ECONOMICAL METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, OUR MISSION IS ONE OF SERVICE AND EDUCATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROVIDING EXCEPTIONAL NEUTRALS, PROFICIENT CASE MANAGEMENT, DEDICATED PERSONNEL, ADVANCED EDUCATION AND TRAINING, AND INNOVATIVE PROCESS KNOWLEDGE TO MEET THE CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION NEEDS OF THE PUBLIC NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.THE CORPORATE PURPOSE OF THE AAA, AS DESCRIBED IN ITS BYLAWS, IS "FOR THE BENEFIT AND EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PARTIES, TO STUDY, RESEARCH, PROMOTE, ESTABLISH AND ADMINISTER PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES OF ALL KINDS THROUGH THE USE OF ARBITRATION, MEDIATION, CONCILIATION, NEGOTIATION, DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS AND OTHER VOLUNTARY PROCEDURES."
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
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? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 68,135,713 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 74,590,546 )
CASE ADMINISTRATION:THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA", "THE ASSOCIATION") HAS, FOR OVER EIGHTY YEARS, PIONEERED THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION MOVEMENT TO ITS PRESENT LEVEL OF ACCEPTABILITY AND APPLICATION IN VIRTUALLY EVERY AREA OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE. AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT, PUBLIC SERVICE ORGANIZATION, THE AAA HAS MAINTAINED ITS INTEGRITY THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY BY PROVIDING A FAIR AND EQUITABLE PROCESS FOR ALL USERS OF ITS SERVICES. THE AAA DOES NOT DECIDE CASES. RATHER, IT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR THE HEARING OF DISPUTES, TESTED RULES AND PROCEDURES THAT HAVE BROAD ACCEPTANCE AND A ROSTER OF OVER 8,485 IMPARTIAL NEUTRALS TO HEAR AND RESOLVE CASES. RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDING, EXPERTISE IN THEIR FIELDS, AND THEIR DISPUTE RESOLUTION SKILLS, NEUTRALS ARE NOMINATED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S NATIONAL PANEL BY LEADERS IN THEIR INDUSTRY PROFESSION. THEIR CONDUCT IS GUIDED BY THE ASSOCIATION'S CODE OF ETHICS, PREPARED BY A JOINT COMMITTEE OF THE AAA AND THE AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION.IN 2010, THERE WERE OVER 143,349 CASES ADMINISTERED BY THE AAA, WHICH WERE RESOLVED THROUGH MEDIATION OR ARBITRATION AND LESS FORMAL METHODS OF DISPUTE RESOLUTION.AT YEAR END 2010 THE AAA, WITH 31 DOMESTIC OFFICES AND 3 INTERNATIONAL OFFICES LOCATED IN BAHRAIN, MEXICO AND SINGAPORE AND 66 COOPERATIVE AGREEMENTS WITH ARBITRAL INSTITUTIONS, UNIVERSITIES AND CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE IN 46 NATIONS, IS THE LARGEST SINGLE REPOSITORY OF INFORMATION ON ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION LAW AND PRACTICE.ADDITIONALLY, THE ADMINISTRATION OF ELECTION SERVICES IS A SPECIALIZED AND UNIQUE CAPABILITY OF THE AAA, AND IS PROVIDED TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS AND UNIONS. PROCEDURES SEEK TO ASSURE THE EQUITY OF RESULTS AND GIVE THE PARTICIPANTS THE SECURITY OF KNOWING THAT THEIR DEMOCRATIC RIGHTS HAVE BEEN FULLY AND FAIRLY PRESERVED.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,334,457 including grants of $ 27,392 ) (Revenue $ 2,294,561 )
EDUCATION AND PULICATIONS:AAA UNIVERSITY SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING FOR THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA", "THE ASSOCIATION"). ITS FOCUS IS THE PROVISION OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING PROGRAMS BOTH IN DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL SETTINGS AS WELL AS ONLINE FORMATS. AAA UNIVERSITY DESIGNS AND DELIVERS CUSTOMIZED IN-HOUSE PROGRAMS FOR CORPORATIONS, LAW FIRMS, COURT SYSTEMS, UNIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE GOAL OF THESE PROGRAMS IS TO EDUCATE AND ENCOURAGE THE RESPONSIBLE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESSES. OPEN ENROLLMENT PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED FOR ADVOCATES AND OTHER USERS OF AAA SERVICES.MANDATORY TRAINING PROGRAMS ARE DEVELOPED AND DELIVERED TO ALL NEW ARBITRATORS ON THE AAA'S ROSTER. ADVANCED COURSES ARE OFFERED THAT MEET THE AAA'S ONGOING ANNUAL TRAINING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL ARBITRATORS. THE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS OFFICE SERVES AS THE LIAISON WITH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES IN ORDER TO SERVE AS AN INFORMATION RESOURCE ON THE ASSOCIATION AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION MECHANISMS. UPON INVITATION, THE VICE-PRESIDENT ADVISES ON PENDING OR PROPOSED LEGISLATION. THE OFFICE ALSO WORKS WITH REGIONAL OFFICES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY TO DEVELOP A NATIONAL PANEL OF ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS FOR GOVERNMENT DISPUTES.THE ONGOING ROLE OF THE AAA'S PUBLICATION DEPARTMENT IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION (ADR) IN THE FULFILLMENT OF THE AAA'S MISSION THROUGH THE PRODUCTION OF QUALITY PUBLICATIONS WHICH MEET MARKET NEEDS. ON THE BROADEST LEVEL, THE PUBLICATIONS DEPARTMENT HELPS TO FULFILL THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE AAA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 70,470,170
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
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 IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
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, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
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 IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a 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 IVClick to see attachment...................
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
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:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
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.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
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.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
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, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
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
17
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
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 questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
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
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
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
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? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II...........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III...............
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
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
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
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... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
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 VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
4,968
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
653
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
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 or securities account)?.......................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletEI
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
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?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
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
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
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
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
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
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
 
12a
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.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate 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 aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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 lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
99
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
98
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
 
No
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , NY , NJ , OR , PA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
FRANCESCO ROSSI SVP CFO & TREAS
1633 BROADWAY FLOOR 10
NEW YORK,NY10019
(212) 716-5810
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
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.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet 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 organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) ALBERT BATES JR
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(2) ANGUS F SMITH
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(3) BENNETT G PICKER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(4) BILLY MARTIN ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(5) BRADLEY E HADDOCK
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(6) C MARK BAKER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(7) CARLOS G ORTIZ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(8) CAROL C LAPIDUS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(9) CAROLE MALINVAUD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(10) CAROLYN B LAMM
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(11) CHARISSE R LILLIE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(12) CHRISTI L UNDERWOOD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(13) CHRISTIAN BOUCKAERT
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(14) CHRISTINE WS BYRD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(15) DANIEL M PRICE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(16) DAVID KREIDER ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID R ANDREWS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) DAVID R HAIGH
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(19) DEAN RODNEY A SMOLLA
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(20) DON E MARSH
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(21) DR CLAUS VON WOBESER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(22) DR PATRICIA D GALLOWAY
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(23) DR SIEGRIED H ELSING
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(24) DUSHYANT DAVE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(25) E NOBLES LOWE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(26) EDNA SUSSMAN ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(27) EDWARD V LAHEY JR
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(28) ELIZABETH J KEEFER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(29) FORREST N KRUTTER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(30) FRANK J BRANCHINI
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(31) FRED G BENNETT
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(32) GABRIELLE KAUFMANN-KOHLER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(33) GILBERTO GUISTI ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(34) GONZALO BIGGS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(35) GUILLERMO AGUILAR-ALVAREZ ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(36) HE SHEIKHA HAYA RASHED AL KHALIFA
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(37) HENRI ALVAREZ ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(38) HON CHERYL DEMMERT FAIRBANKS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(39) HON DEBORAH G HANKINSON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(40) HON GABRIELLE KIRK MCDONALD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(41) HON GEORGE BUNDY SMITH
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(42) HON HOWARD M HOLTZMANN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(43) HON JAMES GILES
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(44) HON JANET RENO
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(45) HON JUDITH KAYE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(46) HON LOUIS C BECHTLE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(47) HON MICHAEL B MUKASEY
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(48) HON RICHARD J GOLDSTONE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(49) HON SHIRLEY M HUFSTEDLER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(50) HON STEPHEN SCHWEBEL
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(51) HON TIMOTHY K LEWIS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(52) HOWARD J AIBEL
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(53) HOWARD O HUNTER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(54) ISRAEL J FLOYD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(55) JACQUELINE F DRUCKER ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(56) JAMES H CARTER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(57) JAMES J SEIFERT
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(58) JAMES R JENKINS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(59) JAN PAULSSON ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(60) JEAN E KALICKI ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(61) JOHN E BULMAN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(62) JOHN FELLAS ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(63) JOHN J KERR JR
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(64) JOHN M TOWNSEND
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(65) JOIA M JOHNSON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(66) JONATHAN P HIATT
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(67) JOSE M DE LASA
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(68) JOSE MARIA ABASCAL
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(69) JOSEPH D GARRISON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(70) JOSEPH M MATTHEWS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(71) JUDITH GILL
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(72) KAP-YOU KIM
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(73) LARRY D THOMPSON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(74) LG LEWIS JR
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(75) LINDA K FOLEY
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(76) LUCY REED
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(77) MAKHDOOM ALI KHAN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(78) MARK KANTOR ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(79) MARY S ELCANO
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(80) MICHAEL NOLAN ESQ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(81) MS TONI D HENNIKE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(82) NORMAN M HINERFIELD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(83) PAUL D FRIEDLAND
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(84) PETER B HAMILTON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(85) PHILLIP FINKELSTEIN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(86) PROF CORNELIA PILLARD
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(87) PROF FRANCIS MCGOVERN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(88) PROF GEORGE A BERMANN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(89) PROF JOHN D FEERICK
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(90) PROF T J ST ANTOINE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(91) PROF WILLIAM W PARK
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(92) R DOAK BISHOP
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(93) RENE VAN ROOIJ
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(94) RICHARD T BENNETT
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(95) ROBERT COULSON
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(96) SALLY A HARPOLE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(97) SAMUEL P FRIED
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(98) SARA E MOSS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(99) STEPHEN D BUTLER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(100) STEVEN A ARBITTIER
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(101) SUSAN DAVIS
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(102) TERESA E MCCASLIN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(103) TERESA WYNN ROSEBOROUGH
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(104) TIMOTHY MARTIN
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(105) VERA VAN HOUTTE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(106) VINCENT J LOVE
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(107) WILLIAM H NEUKOM
DIRECTOR
 .30 X           0 0 0
(108) WILLIAM K SLATE II
PRESIDENT & CEO
 35.00 X   X       628,342 0 63,270
(109) ERIC TUCHMANN
GENERAL COUNSEL & SEC
 35.00     X       322,860 0 51,609
(110) FRANCESCO ROSSI
SVP, CFO & TREASURER
 35.00     X       326,870 0 52,326
(111) CHRISTINE NEWHALL
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     271,478 0 44,956
(112) GENE TRUNCELLITO
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     247,199 0 42,257
(113) INDIA JOHNSON
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     274,798 0 44,813
(114) JOHN EMMERT
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     323,658 0 52,565
(115) MARK APPEL
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     255,328 0 31,372
(116) RICHARD NAIMARK
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00       X     277,958 0 46,327
(117) JOSEPH WILLIAMS
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00         X   209,042 0 28,880
(118) KENNETH EGGER
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00         X   166,287 0 32,014
(119) MAUREEN KURDZIEL
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00         X   157,714 0 18,769
(120) OSLENE CARRINGTON
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00         X   161,714 0 25,295
(121) WILLIAM CONSIDINE
VICE PRESIDENT
 35.00         X   159,274 0 23,929
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,782,522 0 558,382
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet67
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
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
 
No
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.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
RALPH CLARK ASSOCIATES
215 GORDONS CORNER RD
MANALAPAN,NJ07726 		CONSULTING SERVICE 819,445
MINTZ & HOKE
40 TOWER LANE
AVON,CT06001 		MARKETING SERVICES 275,603
PRYOR CASHMAN LLP
7 TIMES SQUARE
NEW YORK,NY10036 		LEGAL SERVICES 207,150
JH COHN LLP
1212 SIXTH AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10036 		AUDIT SERVICES 182,600
HAYS MCCONN RICE & PICKIRING PC
1233 WEST LOOP SOUTH SUITE 1000
HOUSTON,TX77027 		LEGAL SERVICES 154,096
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet9
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		8,402
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 8,402
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a DISPUTE RESOLUTION 561,000 74,592,507 74,592,507    
b SEMINAR REV 611,600 1,339,961 1,339,961    
c OTHER EDUCATION REV 611,600 739,755 739,755    
d PUBLICATION REV 611,600 217,735 217,735    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 76,889,958
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 3,475,405     3,475,405
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 2,306,867  
b Less: rental expenses 2,296,125  
c Rental income or (loss) 10,742  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 10,742     10,742
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,726,902 217,310
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,725,784 222,161
c Gain or (loss) 1,118 -4,851
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -3,733 -4,851   1,118
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 80,380,774 76,885,107 0 3,487,265
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 27,392 27,392
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 3,357,986 2,143,574 1,214,412  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 29,082,615 28,493,972 588,643  
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,047,582 2,907,828 139,754  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,583,428 4,545,504 37,924  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,454,070 2,359,733 94,337  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 668,880 601,897 66,983  
b Legal ......... 777,068 414,721 362,347  
c Accounting ........... 168,000   168,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ...... 48,316 41,069 7,247  
g Other ..........        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 328,994 328,994    
13 Office expenses ....... 3,411,266 3,297,876 113,390  
14 Information technology ...... 1,636,326 1,583,464 52,862  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 10,699,375 10,426,297 273,078  
17 Travel ............ 704,981 578,070 126,911  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 289,438 187,324 102,114  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,248,557 2,172,168 76,389  
23 Insurance .............. 533,980 521,169 12,811  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a DIRECT ELECTIONS EXP 3,801,689 3,801,689    
b MARKETING 1,002,523 974,791 27,732  
c BAD DEBT 911,620 911,620    
d DIRECT EDUCATION EXP 628,805 628,805    
e DIRECT PUBLICATION EXP 140,007 140,007    
f All other expenses 3,499,039 3,382,206 116,833  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 74,051,937 70,470,170 3,581,767 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 4,701 1 4,700
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 10,328,040 2 7,826,395
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 14,593,338 4 11,283,976
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   5  
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 2,918,031 9 2,535,394
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 31,842,710
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 25,736,712 6,099,174 10c 6,105,998
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 80,341,871 12 96,802,426
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,020,880 15 2,835,382
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 115,306,035 16 127,394,271
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 59,168,506 17 64,746,917
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 2,443,210 19 2,339,203
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 79,432 21 78,618
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 18,632,004 25 17,025,504
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 80,323,152 26 84,190,242
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 34,982,883 27 43,204,029
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
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 ..... 34,982,883 33 43,204,029
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 115,306,035 34 127,394,271
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
80,380,774
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
74,051,937
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
6,328,837
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
34,982,883
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
1,892,309
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
43,204,029
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 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?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
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
 
No
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
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
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.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
(i)
Name of supported organization 		(ii)
EIN 		(iii)
Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) 		(iv)
Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? 		(v)
Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? 		(vi)
Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? 		(vii)
Amount of support?
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total                  

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Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(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
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
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 each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount 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) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 111,048 250 8,700 2,000 8,402 130,400
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose...... 72,202,377 72,644,137 70,627,559 67,902,594 76,889,958 360,266,625
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 72,313,425 72,644,387 70,636,259 67,904,594 76,898,360 360,397,025
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 4,957,352 4,290,822 4,121,404 4,263,843 4,987,776 22,621,197
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 4,957,352 4,290,822 4,121,404 4,263,843 4,987,776 22,621,197
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           337,775,828
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 72,313,425 72,644,387 70,636,259 67,904,594 76,898,360 360,397,025
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,987,002 4,011,935 4,933,803 5,426,198 5,782,272 23,141,210
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,987,002 4,011,935 4,933,803 5,426,198 5,782,272 23,141,210
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 75,300,427 76,656,322 75,570,062 73,330,792 82,680,632 383,538,235
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
88.070 %
16
16
88.320 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
6.030 %
18
18
5.500 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Name of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule—
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not 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 in the heading of its
Form 990-EZ, or on line 2 of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not 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.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part I
Name of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
  		Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions)
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Aggregate contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is
a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part II
Name of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
  		Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions)
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)
Page 1 of 1 of Part III
Name of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
  		Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
aggregating more than $1,000 for the year. (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.) Arrow Bullet $  
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes,” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35a (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization's direct and indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
Organization's
Totals 		(b) Affiliated Group
Totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots non-taxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
220,000
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
No
 
i
Other activities? If "Yes," describe in Part IV ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. lines 1c through 1i ...................................
220,000
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carryover lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) if BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR if Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) non-deductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1i.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may 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. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, 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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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 XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, 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)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
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?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c 79,432
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d 105,690
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e 106,504
f Ending balance ................................... 1f 78,618
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   13,298,303 10,248,898 3,049,405
d Equipment ................   7,484,547 5,214,707 2,269,840
e Other .................   11,059,860 10,273,107 786,753
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 6,105,998
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MONEY MARKET CASH 		750,972 F

(B) INDEX FUNDS 		7,775,006 F

(C) BALANCED FUNDS 		2,222,747 F

(D) GROWTH FUNDS 		6,684,145 F

(E) VALUE FUNDS 		1,680,040 F

(F) SHORT TERM BOND FUNDS 		30,691,943 F

(G) INT. TERM BOND FUNDS 		25,589,141 F

(H) HIGH YIELD BOND FUNDS 		6,966,246 F

(I) EMERGING MARKETS BOND FUNDS 		3,154,658 F

(J) INFLATION PROTECTED BOND FUNDS 		11,287,528 F
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 96,802,426
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL COSTS 8,584,496
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 6,046,689
DEFERRED RENT 2,387,882
DUE TO AAA-ICDR, LTD. 6,437





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 17,025,504
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, 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 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 80,380,774
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 74,051,937
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 6,328,837
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 3,008,879
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -1,110,133
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 1,898,746
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 8,227,583
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 82,690,268
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 3,008,879
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d -640,327
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 2,368,552
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 80,321,716
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 48,316
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 10,742
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 59,058
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 80,380,774
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 73,346,115
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d -8,336
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e -8,336
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 73,354,451
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 48,316
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 649,170
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 697,486
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 74,051,937
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART IV, LINE 1B: A VICE PRESIDENT EMPLOYED BY THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") HAS BEEN HONORED AS RE-ELECTED PRESIDENT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COMMERCIAL ARBITRATION COMMISSION (IACAC), WHICH IS RESPONSIBLE FOR A SYSTEM OF RESOLVING INTERNATIONAL COMMERCIAL DISPUTES UNDER THE IACAC RULES. THE IACAC IS AN INFORMAL ASSOCIATION OF ARBITRAL INSTITUTIONS FROM THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE AND THE IBERIAN PENINSULA. THE AAA IS THE NATIONAL SECTION FOR THE UNITED STATES. HISTORICALLY, THE IACAC PRESIDENT'S EMPLOYER HAS MAINTAINED AN ACCOUNT TO RECORD MEMBERSHIP RECEIPTS (DUES) AND EXPENSES, AND THE AAA HAS OBLIGED IN THIS CAPACITY FOR IACAC. THERE IS A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT WITH AN ASSOCIATED AND EQUAL SEPARATE LIABILITY ACCOUNT MAINTAINED. AAA AND IACAC FUNDS ARE NOT CO-MINGLED. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ACTIVITY IS MAINTAINED BY THE PRESIDENT, AND THE ACCOUNT IS RECONCILED MONTHLY. AT DECEMBER 31, 2010, THE BALANCE OF IACAC FUNDS HELD BY THE AAA WAS $76,901. ADDITIONALLY, THE AAA IS A FOUNDING MEMBER AND SUPPORTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION INSTITUTE (IMI), A GLOBAL INSTITUTION HEADQUARTERED IN THE NETHERLANDS WHOSE VISION IS GENERATING ENHANCED CONFIDENCE IN MEDIATORS AND IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF MEDIATION. DURING 2010, THE ASSOCIATION AGREED TO ASSIST IMI IN THE COLLECTION OF IMI LISTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AAA NEUTRALS. THERE IS A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT WITH AN ASSOCIATED AND EQUAL SEPARATE LIABILITY ACCOUNT MAINTAINED. AAA AND IMI FUNDS ARE NOT CO-MINGLED. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ACTIVITY IS MAINTAINED BY THE AAA, THE ACCOUNT IS RECONCILED MONTHLY AND PERIODIC TRANSFERS ARE MADE TO IMI. AT DECEMBER 31, 2010, THE BALANCE OF IMI FUNDS HELD BY THE AAA WAS $1,717.
  PART IV, LINE 2B: EXPLANATION IS INCLUDED IN THE ANSWER FOR SCHEDULE D, PART IV, LINE 1B.
DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48: PART X: FIN 48 FROM CONSOLIDATED AUDITED FINANCIALS FOOTNOTE: THE AAA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; THEREFORE NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSOCIATION'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE OPERATIONS OF FOREIGN AFFILIATES HAVE NO INCOME TAX LIABILITY EXPOSURE. THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT DECEMBER 31, 2010. THE ASSOCIATION'S U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2007 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATED EXPIRING STATUSES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS.
    SCHEDULE D PART XI, LINE 8: MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT - ($241,072) POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL OBLIGATION ADJUSTMENT - ($875,498) AAA-ICDR LTD. SURPLUS (SINGAPORE DISREGARDED ENTITY) - $6,437 NET = ($1,110,133) SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D: BANK FEES - ($649,170) AAA-ICDR LTD. REVENUE (SINGAPORE DISREGARDED ENTITY) - $8,843 SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B: RENTAL INCOME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLEASE - $10,742 SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D: RENTAL INCOME ASSOCIATED WITH SUBLEASE - ($10,742) AAA-ICDR LTD. EXPENSES (SINGAPORE DISREGARDED ENTITY) - $2,406 SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 4B: BANK FEES - $649,170
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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or
assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used to award
the grants or assistance? ...................................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES ADR SERVICES 102,941
SOUTH AMERICA 0 1 PROGRAM SERVICES ADR SERVICES 56,362
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 1 PROGRAM SERVICES ADR SERVICES 49,098
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   3 208,401
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...   0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   3 208,401
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) GENERAL SUPPORT 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER 17,392 LOAN WRITE-OFF FAIR MARKET VALUE
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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 .....MediumBullet
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
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 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
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)..............................
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, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
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)....................................
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 file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
PROCEDURE FOR MONITORING GRANTS OUTSIDE THE U.S.:   SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2: AN ANNUAL BUDGET IS DEVELOPED FOR THE AAA, AND INCLUDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES. INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRODUCED MONTHLY, AND VARIANCES TO BUDGET ARE REVIEWED AND INVESTIGATED TO THE SOURCE.
OTHER INFORMATION SCHEDULE F, PART V SCHEDULE F, PART I: MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA: OFFICE LOCATION: SUITE 401, PARK PLAZA, BUILDING 247 ROAD 1704, DIPLOMATIC AREA, P.O. BOX 20006, MANAMA, KINGDOM OF BAHRAIN. STAFFING: ONE DOMESTICALLY BASED SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA, BUT IS NOT THERE FULL TIME. THIS OFFICE WAS ESTABLISHED IN DECEMBER 2009 IN COORDINATION WITH THE BAHRAIN CHAMBER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND REGIONAL USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICES. SOUTH AMERICA: OFFICE LOCATION: N/A. STAFFING: ONE DOMESTICALLY BASED VICE PRESIDENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS GEOGRAPHIC REGION. THE EXPENSES NOTED INCLUDE THE COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN SOUTH AMERICA (NON-US). EAST ASIA: CURRENT OFFICE LOCATION (SEPTEMBER 3, 2010 DECEMBER 31, 2010): 1 MARINA BOULEVARD #28-00, ONE MARINA BOULEVARD, SINGAPORE 018989. ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION, INC. ("AAA") INCORPORATED AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION-ICDR LTD. IN SINGAPORE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICES. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INCLUDE SEVERAL AAA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AAA TIMELY FILED A FORM 8832, ENTITY CLASSIFICATION ELECTION FORM. THIS ENTITY IS NOW RECOGNIZED ON THE AAA'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR US TAX PURPOSES. SCHEDULE F, PART II: THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") IS A FOUNDING MEMBER OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION INSTITUTE ("IMI"), LOCATED AT LAAN VAN MEERDERVOORT 70, 2517 AN THE HAGUE, THE NETHERLANDS. THE AAA PROVIDED PAYMENT FOR GENERAL SUPPORT TO IMI IN 2010 FOR US $10,000. ADDITIONALLY, THE AAA WROTE OFF 10% OF AN EXISTING LOAN TO IMI, THUS PROVIDING NON-CASH SUPPORT TO THIS ENTITY WITH VALUE OF US $17,392. THE POTENTIAL FOR EXCHANGE RATE VARIANCES ON THE REMAINING LOAN (RECORDED AS A MISCELLANEOUS ACCOUNT RECEIVABLE WITH APPROXIMATE VALUE OF US $156,522 AT DECEMBER 31, 2010) IS PERIODICALLY REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. SCHEDULE F, PART IV, QUESTION 3: ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2010, THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") INCORPORATED AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION-ICDR LTD. IN SINGAPORE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATION AND REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE USE OF ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PRACTICES. DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS INCLUDE SEVERAL AAA OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE STAFF. SUBSEQUENTLY, THE AAA TIMELY FILED A FORM 8832, ENTITY CLASSIFICATION ELECTION FORM. THIS ENTITY IS NOW RECOGNIZED ON THE AAA'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR US TAX PURPOSES. ADDITIONALLY, THE AAA WILL TIMELY FILE FORM 8858, INFORMATION RETURN OF U.S. PERSONS WITH RESPECT TO FOREIGN DISREGARDED ENTITIES.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in 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
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in 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
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in 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 are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) WILLIAM K SLATE II (i)
(ii)		 593,342
0 		35,000
0 		0
0 		48,350
0 		14,920
0 		691,612
0 		0
0
(2) ERIC TUCHMANN (i)
(ii)		 277,860
0 		45,000
0 		0
0 		37,398
0 		14,211
0 		374,469
0 		0
0
(3) FRANCESCO ROSSI (i)
(ii)		 281,870
0 		45,000
0 		0
0 		38,097
0 		14,229
0 		379,196
0 		0
0
(4) CHRISTINE NEWHALL (i)
(ii)		 241,478
0 		30,000
0 		0
0 		31,063
0 		13,893
0 		316,434
0 		0
0
(5) GENE TRUNCELLITO (i)
(ii)		 220,549
0 		26,650
0 		0
0 		28,529
0 		13,728
0 		289,456
0 		0
0
(6) INDIA JOHNSON (i)
(ii)		 242,798
0 		32,000
0 		0
0 		30,920
0 		13,893
0 		319,611
0 		0
0
(7) JOHN EMMERT (i)
(ii)		 288,658
0 		35,000
0 		0
0 		38,295
0 		14,270
0 		376,223
0 		0
0
(8) MARK APPEL (i)
(ii)		 230,018
0 		25,000
0 		310
0 		25,656
0 		5,716
0 		286,700
0 		0
0
(9) RICHARD NAIMARK (i)
(ii)		 247,958
0 		30,000
0 		0
0 		32,389
0 		13,938
0 		324,285
0 		0
0
(10) JOSEPH WILLIAMS (i)
(ii)		 155,639
0 		13,750
0 		39,653
0 		20,438
0 		8,442
0 		237,922
0 		0
0
(11) KENNETH EGGER (i)
(ii)		 145,199
0 		13,752
0 		7,336
0 		18,937
0 		13,077
0 		198,301
0 		0
0
(12) MAUREEN KURDZIEL (i)
(ii)		 139,524
0 		16,380
0 		1,810
0 		17,456
0 		1,313
0 		176,483
0 		0
0
(13) OSLENE CARRINGTON (i)
(ii)		 145,214
0 		16,500
0 		0
0 		20,527
0 		4,768
0 		187,009
0 		0
0
(14) WILLIAM CONSIDINE (i)
(ii)		 149,159
0 		10,115
0 		0
0 		18,904
0 		5,025
0 		183,203
0 		0
0


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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINES 4A-B MR. JOSEPH WILLIAMS, A (FORMER) VICE PRESIDENT ACCEPTED A SEVERANCE PACKAGE IN THE AMOUNT OF APPROXIMATELY $39,653 AND RETIRED IN 2010. THIS PACKAGE COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE TAX REGULATIONS, AND WAS TREATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNAL COMPENSATION, TAX AND BENEFIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. MR. JOHN EMMERT, JR., A SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND KEY EMPLOYEE WITH OVER 18 YEARS OF SERVICE FOR THE AAA AT DECEMBER 31, 2010, PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN ("SERP") DURING THE YEAR 2010. THIS PLAN COMPLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE TAX REGULATIONS, AND WAS TREATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE INTERNAL COMPENSATION, TAX AND BENEFIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.
  PART I, LINE 5 SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS, WHICH MAY BE BASED IN PART UPON THE FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION AS A WHOLE. FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE MEASURES INCLUDE PERIOD OVER PERIOD GROSS REVENUE.
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13-0429745
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   WHILE THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") HAS NO ACTUAL KNOWLEDGE OF ANY FAMILY OR BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN OFFICERS, TRUSTEES OR KEY EMPLOYEES, WE WOULD ANTICIPATE THAT AMONG OUR 108 BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THAT IS COMPOSED OF A WIDE RANGE OF LEADERS FROM VARIOUS FIELDS, THAT SOME RELATIONSHIP MAY EXIST. HOWEVER, THE AAA HAS RELIED UPON THE RESPONSES OF OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRES DESIGNED TO ELICIT THE DISCLOSURE OF THESE RELATIONSHIPS, AND ALTHOUGH THESE ARE NOTED AS REASONABLE EFFORTS IN THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS FORM, IT IS WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION THAT WE HAVE RESPONDED AFFIRMATIVELY TO THIS QUESTION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION'S ("AAA'S") GOVERNING BODY IS MADE UP OF 'MEMBERS', WITH NO SEPARATE OR DISTINCT 'CLASSES'. CLASS IS NOTED IN THE AAA'S BYLAWS WITH REFERENCE TO INCOMING AND OUTGOING GROUPS OF MEMBERS, AND DOES IN NO WAY MEAN ANY GROUP OF MEMBERS HAS DIFFERENT RIGHTS THAN ANOTHER GROUP. PER THE AAA'S BYLAWS: "THE BOARD SHALL BE DIVIDED INTO FOUR SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL CLASSES. ONE FOURTH OF THE BOARD SHALL BE ELECTED AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS. EACH CLASS SHALL SERVE FOR FOUR YEARS. NO DIRECTOR, UNLESS SERVING AS AN OFFICER, SHALL SERVE MORE THAN THREE TERMS WITHOUT A ONE-YEAR INTERRUPTION. VACANCIES OCCURRING IN ANY CLASS OF ELECTED DIRECTORS MAY BE FILLED THROUGH APPOINTMENT FOR THE UNEXPIRED TERM BY THE BOARD OR AT THE NEXT ANNUAL MEETING OF THE VOTING MEMBERS."
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE "COMMITTEE") FOR THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") HAS BEEN SELECTED, BASED UPON ITS FINANCIAL EXPERTISE AND SUITABILITY FOR THE TASK, TO REVIEW THE AAA'S FORM 990 SUBMISSIONS. PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE COMMITTEE, THE SUBSTANTIVE INPUT FOR THE FORM 990 IS GATHERED AND REVIEWED BY SENIOR MANAGEMENT BASED UPON RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR RESPECTIVE AREAS OF OPERATIONS. IT IS COMPILED AND REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF THE AAA'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM. IT IS THEN SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW TO EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT AT THE OFFICER LEVEL (PRESIDENT AND CEO, CFO / TREASURER AND GENERAL COUNSEL / CORPORATE SECRETARY.) ONLY SUBSEQUENT TO THESE REVIEWS IS THE FORM 990 FORWARDED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND POSTED TO A BOARD OF DIRECTOR SECTION OF THE AAA WEBSITE (WWW.ADR.ORG). ACCESS TO THIS SECTION OF THE AAA'S WEBSITE IS RESTRICTED (PASSWORD PROTECTED) SUCH THAT IT IS AVAILABLE ONLY TO AAA BOARD OF DIRECTOR MEMBERS. ONCE REVIEWED BY THE COMMITTEE, IT IS SIGNED BY THE CFO / TREASURER AS THE APPROPRIATE OFFICER OF THE AAA, AND TRANSMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS) BY THE AAA'S INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PER THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION'S ("AAA'S") BYLAWS: "AT EACH ANNUAL MEETING OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION, EACH DIRECTOR SHALL COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, THE FORM OF WHICH SHALL BE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE STATEMENT SHALL DISCLOSE ALL INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING EACH BOARD MEMBER ENTERED INTO OR CONTINUED DURING THE PRECEDING YEAR, AS WELL AS INTERESTED PARTY TRANSACTIONS CURRENTLY BEFORE THE BOARD FOR ITS CONSIDERATION." A SEPARATE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IS REQUIRED BY THE AAA OF ITS OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. IN BOTH INSTANCES, THE CORPORATE SECRETARY, ALSO THE AAA'S GENERAL COUNSEL, MANAGES THE RECEIPT AND REVIEW OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST SUBMISSIONS. THE OFFICERS OF THE AAA ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DETERMINATION OF RESTRICTIONS BASED UPON THE NATURE OF ANY CONFLICT, AND THIS MAY BE CONDUCTED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. THE AAA HAS RELIED UPON THE RESPONSES OF OFFICERS, TRUSTEES AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRES DESIGNED TO ELICIT THE DISCLOSURE OF THESE RELATIONSHIPS, AND REVIEW OF THESE FORMS IS NOTED AS REASONABLE EFFORT PER THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS FORM.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, WHICH IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHOSE OVERSIGHT IS DESIGNED TO INCLUDE PERSONS INDEPENDENT OF THE AAA, REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND MINUTES TO THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED AND MAINTAINED AT THE AAA. 15B: THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REVIEWS OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION (EXCLUDING HIS OWN), AND IS THE FINAL APPROVAL AUTHORITY. THE REVIEW INCLUDES A REVIEW OF MEASURED PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION RANGES PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") MAKES AVAILABLE ITS FORM 990 FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST, AND IT IS AVAILABLE ON THE WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG WEBSITE AS WELL. THE AAA DOES NOT PROVIDE FORM 1023 PER GUIDANCE ON THE IRS WEBSITE AS THE AAA DID NOT FILE THIS FORM AFTER JULY 15, 1987, NOR DID IT HAVE A COPY ON THAT DATE. TO DATE, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES CONCERNING CONFLICT OF INTEREST HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
DETAIL ON THE TRANSMITAL OF U.S. INFORMATION RETURNS FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1: THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA", "THE ASSOCIATION") MAINTAINS A ROSTER OF OVER 8,485 IMPARTIAL NEUTRALS TO HEAR AND RESOLVE CASES. TO MAINTAIN NEUTRALITY AND INTEGRITY OF THE ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCESS, THE ASSOCIATION FACILITATES PAYMENT TO NEUTRALS ON BEHALF OF THE PARTIES TO AAA ADMINISTERED CASES BY ACTING AS A CONDUIT FOR SUCH PAYMENTS. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ASSOCIATION DELIVERS PARTY PAYMENTS TO NEUTRALS, AND ISSUES A 1099-MISCELLANEOUS FORM TO EACH NEUTRAL AT YEAR END CONSOLIDATING ALL PARTY PAYMENTS MADE IN THAT PERIOD. ANY RELATED EXPENSES INCURRED BY NEUTRALS ARE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTIES, NOT THE ASSOCIATION. NEUTRALS ARE NOT CONSIDERED TO BE INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS AS DEFINED BY THE IRS FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE FORM 990, AS THEY PROVIDE NO GOOD OR SERVICE DIRECTLY TO THE ASSOCIATION. THE 4,968 FORM 1099-MISCELLANEOUS SUBMISSIONS NOTED ON PART V, QUESTION 1A INCLUDE SUBMISSIONS FOR PAYMENTS MADE BY PARTIES TO IMPARTIAL NEUTRALS THROUGH THE AAA. THE AAA RECORDS THESE FUNDS IN A CUSTODIAL CAPACITY AS A LIABILITY ON THE AAA'S BALANCE SHEET. THESE FUNDS ARE NOT RECORDED OR RECOGNIZED AS INCOME OR EXPENSE. THE AAA ENSURES THAT THE IRS RECEIVES A 1099-MISCELLANEOUS FOR THE NEUTRALS' CONSOLIDATED ANNUAL ACTIVITY. SOME NEUTRALS ARE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. HOWEVER, SUCH SERVICE IS PURELY VOLUNTARY AND NO MEMBER OF THE BOARD IS COMPENSATED FOR THEIR SERVICE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD, INCLUDING ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD THAT IS ALSO A NEUTRAL. OF THE AAA'S TOTAL ROSTER OF IMPARTIAL NEUTRALS, THERE WERE 312 NEUTRALS WHO RECEIVED COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF $100,000 IN 2010. THERE WERE 17 NEUTRALS ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHO WERE ALSO PAID IN 2010 MORE THAN $10,000 AS ARBITRATORS, BUT AS THEY RECEIVED NO COMPENSATION FOR THEIR SERVICE ON THE BOARD, THE PAYMENTS WERE NOT MADE BY THE AAA BUT BY THE PARTIES TO THE ARBITRATORS, AND THE AAA RECEIVED NO DIRECT BENEFIT, GOOD OR SERVICE THEIR INDEPENDENCE AND VOTING STATUS WAS UNAFFECTED.
DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2A - 2D SINCE 1926, THE AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION ("AAA") HAS FAITHFULLY AND CONSISTENTLY ADHERED TO THESE GUIDELINES, AND THE REVENUE-PRODUCING ACTIVITIES LISTED IN PART VIII ARE ALL EXECUTED IN SUPPORT OF THE FOLLOWING: 2A - RELATES TO THE PURPOSE OF "ADMINISTERING PROCEDURES FOR THE RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES." THIS IS DONE BY FACILITATING PARTIES' USE OF VARIOUS SYSTEMS OF ARBITRATION, MEDIATION AND DEMOCRATIC ELECTIONS. 2B - RELATES TO THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PARTIES BY WAY OF EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS RUN BY THE AAA IN VARIOUS COMMUNITIES IN FULL RANGE OF SUCH DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES AS DESCRIBED IN OUR BYLAWS. 2C - RELATES TO THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING AND EDUCATING THE BAHRAIN CHAMBER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION IN A FULL RANGE OF SUCH DISPUTE RESOLUTION PROCEDURES AS DESCRIBED IN OUR BYLAWS. 2D - RELATES TO THE SALE OF EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS ON THE SUBJECT OF CONFLICT MANAGEMENT AND VOLUNTARY DISPUTE RESOLUTION TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND INTERESTED PARTIES. THESE INCLUDE BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AS WELL AS DIGITALLY FORMATTED PUBLICATIONS PRODUCTS AND ARBITRATION AWARDS THAT ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE ONLINE
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 3,008,879. MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT -241,072. POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL OBLIGATION ADJUSTMENT -875,498. TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: 1,892,309.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT & REPORTING FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 2C: NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR PERIOD PROCESS.
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Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity







(1) AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION - ICDR LTD
1 MARINA BOULEVARD 28-00 ONE MARI
  SINGAPORE018989
SN
98-0677444 		DISPUTE RESOLUTION SN 6,437 1 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) GLOBAL CENTER FOR DISPUTE RESOLUTION

1633 BROADWAY FLOOR 10

NEW YORK,NY10019
13-4197286 		DISPUTE RESOLUTION RESEARCH NY 501(C)(3) 7 AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
 
No












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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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