TY 2010 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)	(C) Position (check all that apply)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) COLIN W TAYLOR PAST CHAIR	1.0	X			0	0
(2) MARIANNE BRONNER CHAIR	2.0	X			0	0
(3) JOHN KOZARICH CHAIR	1.0	X			0	0
(4) HOWARD SCHULMAN TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(5) CHARLES DEBER TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(6) EDWARD DENNIS TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(7) LAURA GREENE TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(8) MAGNUS HOOK VICE CHAIR	1.0	X			0	0
(9) LUISA IRUELA-ARISPE TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(10) ALAN I LESHNER TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(11) WILLIAM A LESTER JR TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(12) MICHAEL NATAN TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(13) PETER STANG TRUSTEE	1.0	X			0	0
(14) NANCY RYAN GRAY PRESIDENT AND DIRECTOR	40.0		X		380,253	58,491
(15) CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM ESQ SECRETARY	40.0		X		0	0
(16) JAMES DAVID IT MANAGER	40.0			X	129,354	25,903
(17) GERALDINE MICELI PROGRAM MANAGER	40.0			X	121,580	35,609

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	0
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22	0
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	0
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	327,583		327,583	0
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	1,237,438	206,339	1,031,099
8	Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) ....	140,921		140,921
9	Other employee benefits .......	218,476		218,476
10	Payroll taxes ...........	230,547		230,547
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	0
b	Legal .........	164,588	82,294	82,294
c	Accounting ...........	86,025		86,025
d	Lobbying ...........	0
e	Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..	0
f	Investment management fees ......	70,573		70,573
g	Other ..........	23,989		23,989
12	Advertising and promotion ....	75,000	75,000
13	Office expenses .......	741,235	375,412	365,823
14	Information technology ......	0
15	Royalties ..	0
16	Occupancy ...........	0
17	Travel ............	284,334	109,334	175,000
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	24,593,619	24,593,619
20	Interest ...........	0
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	100,312	50,156	50,156
23	Insurance ..............	48,175	24,088	24,087
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	MISCELLANEOUS	80,019	64,724	15,295
b	OPERATING EXPENSE	101,236	101,236	0
c
d
e
f	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f	28,524,070	25,682,202	2,841,868	0
26	Joint costs. Check here 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

Part X Balance Sheet
	1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........	6,989,797	1	9,595,160
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......		2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........		3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........	163,731	4	81,858
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 ..............	3,813	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............	2,500	9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,903,358
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	636,820	1,326,031	10c	1,266,538
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........	19,138,502	11	19,661,859
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......		12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..		13
14	Intangible assets .........		14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........	9,843	15	7,700
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...	27,634,217	16	30,613,115
	17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .	422,177	17	361,325
18	Grants payable ..........		18
19	Deferred revenue ..........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..		21
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.....	686,223	25	815,059
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....	1,108,400	26	1,176,384
		Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....	24,904,157	27	27,812,498
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....	1,621,660	28	1,624,233
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 .....	26,525,817	33	29,436,731
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....	27,634,217	34	30,613,115

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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.

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

GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC

Employer identification number

26-0150662

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches. section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E.)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in

section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross

receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of

its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses

acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. Seesection 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e through 11h.

Type I

Type II

Type III - Functionally integrated

Type III - Other

By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).

If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box ..................................................

Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the
following persons?

(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)

Yes

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)

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(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?
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No	(vii) Amount of support?


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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).

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.) ..................

First Five Years If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.......................................... right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f)) .........

Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

16a

33 1/3% support test—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ...................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2009. If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization .................................................. right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization .............................................. right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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)		(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .	5,812,221	6,216,500	6,730,660	18,759,381
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......	20,707,048	22,610,606	23,941,409	67,259,063
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...	0	0	0	0
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..	0	0	0	0
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.	26,519,269	28,827,106	30,672,069	86,018,444
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)				86,018,444

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(c) 2008	(d) 2009	(e) 2010	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	26,519,269	28,827,106	30,672,069	86,018,444
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	778,359	421,938	515,619	1,715,916
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	778,359	421,938	515,619	1,715,916
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	0	0	0	0
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)	0	179,592	55,105	234,697
13	Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).	27,297,628	29,428,636	31,242,793	87,969,057

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests—2010. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2009. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private Foundation If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions ..... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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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

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2010

Name of organization

GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC

Employer identification number

26-0150662

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, $5,000 or more (in money or
property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II.

Special Rules

For a section 501(c)(3) organization filing Form 990 or 990-EZ, that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), and received from any one contributor, during the year, a contribution of the
greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, aggregate contributions of more than $1,000 for use exclusively for religious, charitable,
scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and
III.

For a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization filing Form 990, or 990-EZ, that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions for use exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but these contributions did
not aggregate to more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during
the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule
applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $5,000 or more
during the year. ......................... 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)

Name of organization GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part I
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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Aggregate contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

Name of organization GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010) Page 1 of 1 of Part II
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
GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC

Employer identification number

26-0150662

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

(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

(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

(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

(d)
Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2010)

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC

Employer identification number

26-0150662

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 .......

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? ............

Yes No

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. ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or pleasure) Preservation of an historically importantly land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet

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)? ....................................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:


c	Beginning balance .................................	1c
d	Additions during the year ..............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year .............................	1e
f	Ending balance ...................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................

Yes No

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 ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations ........................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations ........................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

InvestmentsLand, 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 .................	0	131,612		131,612
b	Buildings ................	0	1,548,407	506,201	1,042,206
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	0	194,751	112,972	81,779
e	Other .................		28,588	17,647	10,941
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........					1,266,538

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of Liability		(b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes		0
ADVANCE CONFEREE PAYMENTS		639,099
ACCRUED EXPENSES		175,960







Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		815,059
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	31,549,908
2	Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) .....................	2	28,524,070
3	Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 .............	3	3,025,838
4	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ..........................	4	-114,924
5	Donated services and use of facilities .............................	5
6	Investment expenses ...................................	6
7	Prior period adjustments ..................................	7
8	Other (Describe in Part XIV) .................................	8
9	Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 .............................	9	-114,924
10	Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 .........	10	2,910,914

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	31,364,411
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains on investments ..........	2a	-114,924
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-114,924
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	31,479,335
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	70,573
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	70,573
5	Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	31,549,908

Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements .............			1	28,453,497
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
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	28,453,497
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	70,573
b	Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.......................			4c	70,573
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	28,524,070

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
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS	PART X, LINE 2	GRC IS A TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATION AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAXES ON RELATED INCOME PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(A) OF THE CODE. GRC RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. RECOGNIZED INCOME TAX POSITIONS ARE MEASURED AT THE LARGEST AMOUNT THAT IS GREATER THAN FIFTY PERCENT LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT. CHANGES IN RECOGNITION IN MEASUREMENT ARE REFLECTED IN THE PERIOD IN WHICH THE CHANGE IN JUDGMENT OCCURS. GRC DID NOT RECOGNIZE THE EFFECT OF ANY INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN EITHER 2011 OR 2010.

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SCHEDULE F
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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.

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Name of the organization
GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES INC

Employer identification number

26-0150662

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered
“Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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? ...................................

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds outside the
United States.

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
	Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)	0	0	Program Services	CONFERENCE SITES	2,723,991
	East Asia and the Pacific	0	0	Program Services	CONFERENCE SITES	44,134















3a	Sub-total .....	0	0			2,768,125
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)	0	0			2,768,125

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)

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

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

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Part IV

Foreign Forms

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

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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.
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Name of the organization

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Employer identification number

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Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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....

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? ....

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990

Cat. No. 50053T

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
(A) Name		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
(1) NANCY RYAN GRAY	(i) (ii)	339,725 0	40,528 0	0 0	37,370 0	21,121 0	438,744 0	0
(2) JAMES DAVID	(i) (ii)	123,019 0	6,335 0	0 0	13,532 0	12,371 0	155,257 0	0 0
(3) GERALDINE MICELI	(i) (ii)	115,780 0	5,800 0	0 0	12,736 0	22,873 0	157,189 0	0 0
(4) DARLENE GRAVELINE	(i) (ii)	115,463 0	4,721 0	0 0	12,701 0	20,656 0	153,541 0	0 0

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

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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet

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Employer identification number

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Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.

1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	(c) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(b) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image

Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image

Part II

Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.

(a) Name of interested person and purpose	(b) Loan to or from the organization?		(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	(e) In default?		(f) Approved by board or committee?		(g)Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person and purpose	To	From	(c)Original principal amount	(d)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.

(a) Name of interested person	(b)Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c)Amount of grant or type of assistance

For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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Part IV

Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship between interested person and the organization	(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	(e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) EDWARDS WILDMAN	SECRETARY - C. GRAHAM	164,588	C. GRAHAM- PARTNER OF LAW FIRM		No

Part V

Supplemental Information

Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS WITH INTERESTED PERSONS	SCHEDULE L, PART IV	CHRISTOPHER GRAHAM, ESQ. IS A PARTNER OF THE LAW FIRM EDWARDS WILDMAN (FORMERLY EDWARDS, ANGELL, PLAMER & DODGE LLP) WHICH PROVIDES LEGAL SERVICES TO GRC. EDWARDS WILDMAN CHARGES GRC A FAIR RATE FOR THE LEGAL SERVICES THEY PROVIDE AND CHRIS GRAHAM DOES NOT RECEIVE ANY ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION FROM GRC.

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

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Employer identification number

26-0150662

Identifier	Return Reference	Explanation
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1	IN SUPPORT OF THIS MISSION STATEMENT, THE GRC BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS COMMITTED TO: PROVIDING A SERVICE TO THE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMUNITY IN THE BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL OR PHYSICAL SCIENCES THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION AND SUPPORT OF SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCES. EACH GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCE HAS A RECURRING THEMATIC TOPIC AND STRIVES TO BE THE OVERALL BEST MEETING IN ITS FIELD. A CONFERENCE PROGRAM MAY EXTEND TO RELATED SUBJECTS IN AREAS SUCH AS INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY, THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES, GEOLOGY, MEDICINE, COMPUTATION, SCIENCE EDUCATION, AND PUBLIC POLICY. PROVIDING AN OPEN APPLICATION PROCESS FOR ATTENDANCE AT GRC BY ACTIVE SCIENTISTS, TECHNOLOGISTS AND EDUCATORS FROM ACADEMIA, GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY. ASSURING A FORMAT AND SITE LOCATIONS THAT ENCOURAGE EXTENSIVE FORMAL AND INFORMAL DISCUSSION AND A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AMONG THE ATTENDEES. PLACING A PREMIUM ON THE "OFF THE RECORD" PRESENTATION OF PREVIOUSLY UNPUBLISHED SCIENTIFIC RESULTS AND ON THE CONSEQUENT AD HOC PEER DISCUSSION. USING THE GRC AS A POSITIVE INFLUENCE ON THE CULTURE OF SCIENCE AS REFLECTED IN OPENNESS TO A DIVERSITY OF NEW IDEAS AND CONCEPTS, OUTREACH TO GLOBAL SCIENCE, AND ESTABLISHMENT OF AN EGALITARIAN ENVIRONMENT FOR SCIENTIFIC DEBATE. PROVIDING A FORUM FOR CAREER NETWORKING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING YOUNG SCIENTISTS AS THEY ESTABLISH INITIAL SCIENTIFIC AND PERSONAL CONTACTS. MAINTAINING A "BOTTOM-UP" AND OPEN GOVERNANCE PROCESS AT ALL LEVELS OF THE GRC ORGANIZATION, INCLUDING ESTABLISHING NEW CONFERENCES, AND REVIEWING AND GOVERNING RECURRENT CONFERENCES. PROVIDING A FORUM FOR THE SYNTHESIS AND EVALUATION OF NEW CONCEPTS AS A MEANS TO CLARIFY AND CRYSTALLIZE NEW RESEARCH DIRECTIONS. MAKING THE GRC AVAILABLE TO THE WORLDWIDE SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY AND ASSURING THAT THE GRC IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF A DIVERSITY OF SCIENTIFIC CULTURES AND INTERESTS.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 10	DATA IS COLLECTED AND PREPARED BY THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER. THE FOM FORWARDS THE INFORMATION TO KPMG WHO COMPLETES THE RETURN USING THIS MATERIAL AS WELL AS THE ISSUED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE COMPLETED RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE FOM AND IS PROVIDED TO THE DIRECTOR FOR REVIEW AND DISCUSSION. THE DRAFT OF THE 990 RETURN IS FORWARDED VIA E-MAIL ATTACHMENT TO THE GRC BOT INCLUDING FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEES FOR TRUSTEE REVIEW. COMMENTS, IF ANY, ARE FORWARDED BACK TO THE FOM AND DIRECTOR AND IF NEED BE ARE ADDRESSED.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C	THE GRC CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS MEMBERS OF GRC'S BOARD OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES HAVING DECISION-MAKING AUTHORITY. AS A MATTER OF PRACTICE, GRC ALSO ASKS NON-ELECTED MEMBERS OF BOARD COMMITTEES TO COMPLETE A CIP FORM. UPON ELECTION TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OR GRC OFFICE, OR UPON HIS OR HER HIRE, INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE POLICY ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE POLICY AND COMPLETE THE CONFLICT QUESTIONAIRE, SIGNING AND RETURNING THE COMPLETED QUESTIONAIRE TO GRC'S COUNSEL. EVERY 12 MONTHS, EACH INDIVIDUAL IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE POLICY, COMPLETE ANY REQUIRED DISCLOSURE, AND SIGN A NEW QUESTIONAIRE. A COPY OF THE POLICY IS SENT TO EACH COVERED PERSON AT THE TIME SUCH REQUEST IS MADE. GRC'S COUNSEL IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING THE COMPLETED QUESTIONAIRES AND ENSURING THEY HAVE BEEN UPDATED ANNUALLY. A COMPILATION OF ALL COMPLETED FORMS, AND THEIR DATE OF LAST COMPLETION, IS MAINTAINED AT THE OFFICES OF COUNSEL. COUNSEL REVIEWS ALL COMPLETED QUESTIONAIRES TO IDENTIFY ANY DISCLOSURE MADE BY ANY COVERED PERSON. IF THERE ARE DISCLOSURES MADE, COUNSEL MAKES A PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION OF WHETHER A CONFLICT COULD EXIST. IF COUNSEL BELIEVES THERE COULD BE A CONFLICT, COUNSEL THEN BRINGS THE DISCLOSURE TO THE DIRECTOR (UNLESS DIRECTOR HAS MADE THE DISCLOSURE) AND THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR A DETERMINATION BY THAT COMMITTEE AS TO WHETHER A CONFLICT MAY EXIST OR DISCLOSURE SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FULL BOARD. THE COMMITTEE IS TO ADVISE THE BOARD AT EACH MEETING IF THERE ARE ANY CONFLICT ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED. IF A DISCLOSURE IS MADE IN A QUESTIONAIRE THAT COUNSEL OR THE COMMITTEE DETERMINE IS NOT A POSSIBLE CONFLICT, THE COMMITTEE HAS NO OBLIGATION TO REPORT SUCH DISCLOSURE TO THE FULL BOARD. IF A DISCLOSURE IS DETERMINED BY COUNSEL OR THE COMMITTEE TO BE A POSSIBLE CONFLICT, DISCLOSURE IS MADE TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. THE POSSIBLY CONFLICTED PERSON IS TO LEAVE THE MEETING IF THE CONFLICT IS TO BE VOTED UPON. DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WILL VOTE ON WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT COUNSEL OR THE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE THAT A DISCLOSURE DOES NOT GIVE RISE TO A POSSIBLE CONFLICT, BUT THE COMMITTEE WILL BRING THE DISCLOSURE TO THE FULL BOARD TO ENSURE THE BOARD IS APPRISED OF THE MATTER. IF A CONFLICT EXISTS, THE BOARD WILL EVALUATE ANY PROPOSED TRANSACTION INVOLVING THE CONFLICTED PERSON IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY'S PROCEDURES.
WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 13	GRC IS COMMITTED TO CONDUCTING ITS AFFAIRS IN COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND IN COMPLIANCE WITH ITS OWN POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, AND TO ENCOURAGE ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES TO DISCLOSE ANY SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT THAT MAY ADVERSELY IMPACT GRC OR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. GRC HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO INVESTIGATE AND, WHERE APPROPRIATE, REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT. IMPROPER CONDUCT IS DEFINED AS ANY ACTION OR ACTIVITY BY A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR EMPLOYEE THAT IS UNDERTAKEN IN THE PERFORMANCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S OFFICIAL DUTIES, OR WITH THE APPEARANCE OR REPRESENTATION THAT IT IS UNDERTAKEN IN THE PERFORMANCE OF OFFICIAL DUTIES WHETHER OR NOT IT IS WITHIN THE SCOPE OF EMPLOYMENT, AND THAT 1) IS IN VIOLATION OF FEDERAL OR STATE LAW OR REGULATIONS OR REPORTING REQUIREMENTS THEREUNDER, 2) CONSTITUTES AN OMISSION TO PERFORM A DUTY, 3) CONSTITUTES AN INTENTIONAL VIOLATION OF A POLICY OF THE GRC, 4) INVOLVES GROSS MISCONDUCT, 5) CREATES POTENTIAL EXPOSURE FOR THE GRC TO LIABILITY, 6) INVOLVES QUESTIONABLE ACCOUNTING OR AUDITING PRACTICES, 7) CONSTITUTES UNETHICAL BEHAVIOR OR PRACTICES, 8) ENDANGERS THE PUBLIC HEALTH OR SAFETY OF INDIVIDUALS, 9) INVOLVES DISSIPATION OF THE GRC'S ASSETS, 10) CONSTITUTES FRAUD, 11) INVOLVES PRIVATE INUREMENT, 12) INVOLVES MISHANDLING OR MISUSE OF RESTRICTED FUNDS, OR 13) INVOLVES OVERRIDING OR CIRCUMVENTING THE GRC'S INTERNAL CONTROLS. THE FOREGOING LIST IS NOT AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF POSSIBLE IMPROPER CONDUCT THE POLICY PROVIDES FOR CONFIDENTIALITY, AND MAKES EXPLICIT THAT ANY PERSON WHO MAKES A GOOD FAITH REPORT OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT OR WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE INVESTIGATIONS OF SUCH A REPORT WILL BE PROTECTED FROM RETALIATION BY GRC OR ANYONE WITHIN GRC. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OVERSEES THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POLICY ( THE "COMMITTEE"). ANY PERSON MAY REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT. ANONYMOUS COMPLAINTS OR REPORTS MAY BE MADE. AN ANONYMOUS REPORT MUST INCLUDE SUFFICIENT CORROBORATING EVIDENCE TO JUSTIFY INITIATING AN INVESTIGATION. GRC ENCOURAGES REPORTS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT TO BE MADE IN WRITING; HOWEVER, ORAL REPORTS MAY BE MADE. REPORTS SHOULD INCLUDE AS MUCH SPECIFIC INFORMATION AS POSSIBLE, FOCUS ON FACTS, AND AVOID SPECULATIONS OR CONCLUSIONS. AN EMPLOYEE SHOULD REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT TO AN IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR OR TO THE COMMITTEE. A TRUSTEE OR AN OFFICER SHOULD REPORT ALLEGATIONS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT TO THE COMMITTEE. WHISTLEBLOWERS FREQUENTLY MAKE REPORTS IN CONFIDENCE. TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE WITHIN THE LIMITATIONS OF LAW AND POLICY AND THE NEED TO CONDUCT A COMPETENT INVESTIGATION, CONFIDENTIALITY SHALL BE MAINTAINED. WHISTLEBLOWERS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO BE INTERVIEWED. IF A DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION IS MADE BY THE WHISTLEBLOWER TO A THIRD PARTY, GRC IS NO LONGER OBLIGATED TO MAINTAIN CONFIDENTIALITY. THE IDENTITY OF THE SUBJECT(S) OF THE INVESTIGATION SHALL BE MAINTAINED IN CONFIDENCE SUBJECT TO THE SAME LIMITATIONS. UPON RECEIPT OF THE REPORT OR COMPLAINT OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT, THE COMMITTEE OR ANY INVESTIGATING OFFICER THAT THE COMMITTEE MAY APPOINT, WILL MAKE A DETERMINATION AS TO WHETHER A REASONABLE BASIS EXISTS FOR COMMENCING A FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMPLAINT. TO ASSIST IN THIS DETERMINATION, THE COMMITTEE OR THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER, IF ANY, MAY CONDUCT AN INITIAL, INFORMAL INQUIRY. TO THE EXTENT POSSIBLE, ALL COMPLAINTS SHOULD BE HANDLED IN A CONFIDENTIAL MANNER. THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER, IF ANY, SHALL REPORT TO THE COMMITTEE ON A REGULAR BASIS ABOUT ALL COMPLAINTS, TOGETHER WITH A DETERMINATION OF THE COMPLAINT AND THE RESULTS, IF ANY, OF ANY INFORMAL INVESTIGATIONS. THE COMMITTEE WILL THEN DETERMINE, IN ITS REASONABLE JUDGMENT, WHETHER A REASONABLE BASIS EXISTS FOR CONDUCTING A FORMAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE COMPLAINT. IF THE COMMITTEE MAKES SUCH A DETERMINATION, THEN IT SHALL PROMPTLY INSTRUCT THE INVESTIGATING OFFICER, IF ANY, TO PROCEED WITH A FORMAL INVESTIGATION. IF THERE IS NO INVESTIGATING OFFICER, THE COMMITTEE WILL BEGIN THE FORMAL INVESTIGATION. THE COMMITTEE SHALL OVERSEE ALL INVESTIGATIONS. THE COMMITTEE AND ANY INVESTIGATING OFFICER SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO RETAIN OUTSIDE LEGAL OR ACCOUNTING EXPERTISE IN ANY INVESTIGATION AS THEY DEEM NECESSARY TO CONDUCT THE INVESTIGATION. RECORDS OF THE COMPLAINT, THE INVESTIGATION, AND THE RESOLUTION SHOULD BE MAINTAINED BY THE COMMITTEE. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE COMMITTEE TO REPORT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANY NONCOMPLIANCE WITH LEGAL AND REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND TO ASSURE THAT THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TAKES CORRECTIVE ACTION, WHERE APPROPRIATE, INCLUDING REPORTING ANY VIOLATION TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES WHO ARE FOUND TO HAVE VIOLATED ANY LAWS, REGULATIONS, POLICIES OF GRC WILL FACE APPROPRIATE, CASE-SPECIFIC DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS. WHISTLEBLOWERS SHALL PROVIDE INITIAL INFORMATION BASED ON A GOOD FAITH BELIEF THAT THERE IS IMPROPER CONDUCT. WHISTLEBLOWERS HAVE A RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF THE DISPOSITION OF THEIR DISCLOSURE. WHISTLEBLOWERS AND OTHERS WHO MAKE PROTECTED DISCLOSURES IN GOOD FAITH TO INDIVIDUALS WITHIN GRC, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OR A GOVERNMENT AGENCY SHALL NOT BE RETALIATED AGAINST IN ANY MANNER. HOWEVER, THIS PROTECTION FROM RETALIATION IS NOT INTENDED TO PROHIBIT SUPERVISORS FROM ACTING WITHIN THE SCOPE OF THEIR DUTIES AND PURSUANT TO PERFORMANCE RELATED FACTORS. WHISTLEBLOWERS AND OTHERS WHO BELIEVE THAT THEY ARE THE SUBJECT OF PROHIBITED RETALIATION SHOULD PROMPTLY REPORT SUCH ACTIONS TO THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE WILL CONFIDENTIALLY INVESTIGATE SUCH CLAIMS OF RETALIATION. A WHISTLEBLOWER WHO MAKES A CLAIM IN BAD FAITH OR KNOWS OR HAS A REASON TO KNOW THAT SUCH A CLAIM IS FALSE OR MATERIALLY INACCURATE, SHALL BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINARY SANCTIONS, INCLUDING TERMINATION, AND GRC MAY IMPOSE A FINE EQUAL TO THE COST OF CONDUCTING THE INVESTIGATION. ALL WRITTEN STATEMENTS RELATING TO COMPLAINTS OF SUSPECTED IMPROPER CONDUCT, ALONG WITH THE RESULTS OF ANY INVESTIGATIONS RELATING THERETO, SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO A COMPLAINT AND ITS RESOLUTION SHALL BE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE ATTORNEY GENERAL UPON REQUEST. ALL RECORDS PERTAINING TO ANY ALLEGED RETALIATION AGAINST A WHISTLEBLOWER SHALL ALSO BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY.
DOCUMENT RETENTION POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 14	THE RECORDS OF GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES, A RHODE ISLAND NON-PROFIT CORPORATION (THE "COMPANY") ARE IMPORTANT ASSETS OF THE COMPANY. THIS DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY (THE "POLICY") SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT THE COMPANY RETAINS COMPLETE AND ACCURATE RECORDS FOR AS LONG AS REQUIRED BY LAW AND FOR AS LONG AS NEEDED FOR THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS. THIS POLICY APPLIES TO ALL RECORDS. RECORDS INCLUDE ALL BOOKS, PAPERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, BUSINESS DOCUMENTATION (SUCH AS CONTRACTS AND MEMORANDUM), OTHER DOCUMENTARY MATERIAL, ELECTRONIC FILES (SUCH AS EMAILS) AND OTHER DATA, REGARDLESS OF PHYSICAL FORM OR CHARACTERISTICS, MADE OR RECEIVED BY AN EMPLOYEE OF THE COMPANY IN SUCH CAPACITY. ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY. ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE COMPANY MUST COMPLY WITH FEDERAL AND STATE LAWS AND ENSURE THAT RECORDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE EFFECTIVE ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMPANY'S OPERATIONS, BUT MUST ALSO KEEP THE COMPANY'S INVENTORY OF RECORDS AT A MANAGEABLE LEVEL. GENERALLY, IF THERE IS NO BELIEF OF POTENTIAL LITIGATION OR INVESTIGATION, A RECORD MAY BE DESTROYED AFTER SEVEN (7) YEARS UNLESS A LONGER PERIOD IS PRESCRIBED WITHIN ONE OF THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW. THUS, THIS POLICY HAS A GENERAL RECORD RETENTION PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS. EXAMPLES OF RECORDS THAT MAY BE DESTROYED AFTER SEVEN (7) YEARS ARE CORRESPONDENCE AND OTHER RECORDS THAT ARE NOT MENTIONED IN THE LIST BELOW. CERTAIN RECORDS, HOWEVER, SHALL BE ROUTINELY DESTROYED, SUCH AS DRAFTS OF BOARD MINUTES, PROPOSED RESOLUTIONS AND PROPOSED AGENDAS AFTER THEY ARE INCORPORATED INTO THE APPROVED MINUTES, ELECTRONIC MAIL MORE THAN THIRTY (30) DAYS OLD THAT DOES NOT FALL WITHIN ANY OF THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW, INTERIM FINANCIAL RESULTS, DRAFTS OF POLICY STATEMENTS OR BUSINESS OR STRATEGIC PLANS AFTER THE SUBSEQUENT OR FINAL VERSION IS PREPARED, AND DRAFTS OF PRESS RELEASES AFTER THE SUBSEQUENT OR FINAL VERSION IS PREPARED. IF ANY EMPLOYEE BELIEVES, OR IS INFORMED, THAT THERE ARE RECORDS RELEVANT TO PENDING OR POTENTIAL LITIGATION OR A PENDING OR POTENTIAL INVESTIGATION, THEN SUCH PERSON MUST PRESERVE ALL SUCH RECORDS AND MAY NOT ALTER, CONCEAL, OR DESTROY SUCH RECORDS UNTIL SUCH PERSON IS INFORMED THAT THE RECORDS ARE NO LONGER NEEDED. THIS RULE TRUMPS ALL RECORD RETENTION PERIODS. THE DOCUMENTS FALLING UNDER THE CATEGORIES BELOW SHALL BE RETAINED ACCORDING TO THE CORRESPONDING TIME PERIOD. ONE COPY OF THE RECORDS THAT FALL UNDER THE CATEGORIES LISTED BELOW SHALL BE RETAINED AT THE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY, OR ON THE COMPANY'S SERVERS FOR THE APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD. ALL SUCH RECORDS THAT ARE PAPER DOCUMENTS SHALL BE RETAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION IN A LOCKED, ALARMED FACILITY. EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL AND PAYROLL RECORDS SHALL BE STORED IN A SEPARATE AREA OF THE FACILITY AND SHALL BE SECURED IN LOCKED FILE CABINETS. ACCESS TO THE LOCKED CABINETS SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DIRECTOR AND THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS MANAGER. DOCUMENTS DEEMED OF HISTORICAL VALUE (PHOTOGRAPHS, ATTENDEE LISTS, PROGRAMS, ETC) SHALL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE CHEMICAL HERITAGE FOUNDATION (CHF), LOCATED IN PHILADELPHIA, PA. ON A YEARLY BASIS, THE COMPANY SHALL HIRE AN OUTSIDE SOURCE TO TRAVEL TO ITS FACILITY AND SHRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT SHALL OVERSEE THE PROCESS OF COMPILING THE DOCUMENTS TO BE DESTROYED AND SHALL OBSERVE THE ACTUAL DOCUMENT DESTRUCTION PROCESS. BELOW IS THE RETENTION SCHEDULE GRC FOLLOWS: A)CORPORATE DOCUMENTS: CORPORATE DOCUMENTS INCLUDE BUT MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS, CORPORATE GOVERNANCE GUIDELINES AND POLICIES, OTHER POLICIES OF THE COMPANY, AND A LIST OF THE NAMES AND BUSINESS ADDRESSES OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. THESE DOCUMENTS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. B)BOARD AND COMMITTEE MATERIALS: BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES AND MATERIALS APPENDED TO THE MINUTES SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. ALL OTHER BOARD AND COMMITTEE MATERIALS SHALL BE KEPT FOR NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM THE DATE THEY WERE CREATED. C)RECORDS OF DONATIONS: RECORDS OF ALL DONATIONS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. D)DONOR REPORTS: BACKGROUND INFORMATION ABOUT DONORS AND SOLICITATION MATERIALS SHALL BE RETAINED FOR NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM THE DATE THEY WERE CREATED. E)ENDOWMENT/INVESTMENT RECORDS: ALL ENDOWMENT, IF ANY, AND INVESTMENT RECORDS SHALL BE RETAINED FOR NO LESS THAN SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM THE DATE THEY WERE CREATED OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD, IF ANY, THAT IS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. F)FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: ALL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. G)TAX RECORDS: ALL TAX RECORDS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. H)PENSION RECORDS: ALL PENSION RECORDS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. I)INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORTS: ALL INDEPENDENT AUDITOR REPORTS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. J)POLICY STATEMENTS OR STRATEGIC PLANS: ALL POLICY STATEMENTS OR STRATEGIC PLANS SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. K)EMPLOYMENT RECORDS/PERSONNEL RECORDS: ALL EMPLOYEE RECORDS AND PERSONNEL FILES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ATTENDANCE RECORDS, APPLICATION FORMS, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, PROMOTION RECORDS, TERMINATION PAPERS, I-9S, WITHHOLDING INFORMATION, EXIT INTERVIEW MATERIAL, CONTRACTS OF EMPLOYMENT, AND BONUS RECORDS), SHALL BE RETAINED FOR AT LEAST SEVEN (7) YEARS AFTER TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD, IF ANY, THAT IS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. L)PAYROLL RECORDS: ALL PAYROLL RECORDS AND PAYROLL REGISTERS SHALL BE RETAINED FOR AT LEAST SEVEN (7) YEARS AFTER TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD, IF ANY, THAT IS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. M)GRIEVANCES FILED BY EMPLOYEES: ALL RECORDS RELATING TO GRIEVANCES FILED BY EMPLOYEES WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, OR ANY OTHER GOVERNMENT AGENCY AND RECORDS RELATING TO THE RESOLUTION OF SUCH GRIEVANCES SHALL ALSO BE RETAINED FOR AT LEAST SEVEN YEARS AFTER TERMINATION OF THE EMPLOYEE OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD, IF ANY, THAT IS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. N)PRESS RELEASES: COPIES OF ALL PRESS RELEASES SHALL BE RETAINED FOR AT LEAST SEVEN (7) YEARS OR SUCH LONGER PERIOD, IF ANY, THAT IS REQUIRED BY STATE OR FEDERAL LAW. O)LEGAL FILES: RECORDS PERTAINING TO LITIGATION SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. P)CONTRACTS: ALL CONTRACTS SHALL BE RETAINED FOR SEVEN (7) YEARS AFTER THE TERM OR OTHER EXPIRATION OF THE CONTRACT. Q)DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS: ALL DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS OF TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, OR EMPLOYEES FILED WITH THE CORPORATE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE PURSUANT TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY SHALL BE RETAINED FOR SEVEN (7) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF SUCH FILING. R)FINANCIAL RECORDS: ALL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE INVOICES, BANK DEPOSIT SLIPS, RECONCILIATIONS AND STATEMENT AND DEPRECIATION SCHEDULES, SHALL BE RETAINED FOR NOT LESS THAN FOUR (4) YEARS. S)JOURNALS: ALL JOURNALS OF ACCOUNTING ENTRIES SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. T)CONFEREE TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION: ALL CONFEREE TRAVEL DOCUMENTATION SHALL BE RETAINED FOR NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) YEARS. U)FEDERAL GRANT PROPOSALS AND AWARDS: ALL FEDERAL GRANT PROPOSALS AND AWARDS SHALL BE RETAINED FOR NOT LESS THAN SEVEN (7) YEARS. V)INSURANCE RECORDS AND POLICIES: ALL INSURANCE RECORDS AND POLICIES SHALL BE RETAINED PERMANENTLY. W)RETENTION PERIODS PRESCRIBED BY LAW: ANY OTHER DOCUMENT NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED HEREIN SHALL BE KEPT ACCORDING TO ANY PERIOD OF TIME REQUIRED BY LAW, IF SUCH PRESCRIBED PERIOD OF TIME IS MORE THAN THIS POLICY'S GENERAL RECORD RETENTION PERIOD OF SEVEN (7) YEARS. X)ELECTRONIC MAIL: THE RETENTION PERIOD FOR E-MAIL SENT OR RECEIVED BY THE COMPANY'S EMPLOYEES IN SUCH CAPACITY SHALL BE DICTATED BY THE CATEGORY LISTED ABOVE TO WHICH THE SUBSTANCE OF THE E-MAIL PERTAINS. E-MAIL THAT NEEDS TO BE SAVED SHALL BE EITHER 1) PRINTED IN HARD COPY AND KEPT IN THE APPROPRIATE FILE OR 2) UPLOADED TO THE COMPANY'S SERVERS AND KEPT ELECTRONICALLY OR ON A DISK AS A SEPARATE FILE. WHILE MINIMUM RETENTION PERIODS ARE SUGGESTED ABOVE, THE RETENTION PERIOD MAY BE CHANGED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL OVERSEE THE IMPLEMENTATION AND INTERPRETATION OF THE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS REGARDING THE DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT POLICY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL REVIEW ANNUALLY THE USEFULNESS OF THE POLICY AND SHALL REVIEW ANNUALLY WHETHER THE POLICY IS BEING EFFECTIVELY IMPLEMENTED. DOCUMENT ACCESSIBILITY: RECORDS THAT THE PUBLIC MAY ACCESS FROM THE COMPANY ARE AS FOLLOWS: A)FORM 1023, ALONG WITH THE DETERMINATION LETTER AND ANY CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE IRS RELATING TO THE ORGANIZATION'S 1023; AND B)FORM 990/990-EZ FOR THE THREE YEAR PERIOD BEGINNING ON THE DUE DATE FOR THE RETURN AND TAKING INTO ACCOUNT ANY EXTENSIONS.
COMPENSATION POLICY	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15	THE GRC COMPENSATION POLICY IS TO BE MARKET COMPETITIVE WITH OUR PEER GROUP IN THE NOT FOR PROFIT SECTOR AND TO PAY FOR PERFORMANCE IN ORDER TO ATTRACT, RETAIN AND MOTIVATE HIGH QUALITY EMPLOYEES. TO ACHIEVE THIS END THE GRC WILL HAVE A COMPENSATION PLAN THAT INCLUDES A FIXED SALARY, A BONUS OPPORTUNITY AND COMPETITIVE BENEFITS. SALARY CHANGE AND BONUS SHALL BE BASED ON AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF EACH EMPLOYEE'S ACCOMPLISHMENTS VS. EXPECTATIONS AS SET FORTH IN THE GRC PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. A BASE SALARY RANGE WILL BE ESTABLISHED FOR EACH POSITION WITH A BASE SALARY TARGET AND A MINIMUM BASE SET AT 80% OF THE BASE SALARY TARGET. WHILE THE BASE SALARY TARGET WILL NOT BE A MAXIMUM, GENERALLY BASE SALARY WILL BE PAID BETWEEN THE MINIMUM AND THE TARGET. THE DIRECTOR WILL HAVE A STANDARD PERFORMANCE BONUS OPPORTUNITY OF 15% OF BASE SALARY AND A MAXIMUM BONUS OPPORTUNITY OF UP TO 30% OF BASE SALARY FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. THE OTHER MANAGERS WILL HAVE A STANDARD PERFORMANCE BONUS OPPORTUNITY OF 10% OF BASE SALARY AND A MAXIMUM BONUS OPPORTUNITY OF UP TO 20% OF BASE SALARY FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE. THE BASE SALARY RANGES WILL BE DESIGNED SO THAT THE BASE SALARY TARGET, PLUS THE MAXIMUM BONUS OPPORTUNITY (FOR OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE), PLUS THE VALUE OF THE BENEFITS OFFERED, WILL BE EQUAL TO GRC'S MARKET PLACE THIRD QUARTILE. IF A MANAGER IS PAID BELOW THE BASE SALARY TARGET AND RECEIVES A STANDARD PERFORMANCE BONUS RATHER THAN AN OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BONUS, THE EXECUTIVE WILL BE PAID CLOSER TO THE MEDIAN OF THE MARKETPLACE. BENEFITS SHALL BE WHAT ARE REASONABLE AND EXPECTED IN THE PROVIDENCE AREA MARKET THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE GRC MAY HIRE AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT AS APPROPRIATE TO ASSIST IN REVIEW OF THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION PLAN AND TO PROVIDE AN INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS OPINION. A DETAILED ANALYSIS OF SALARY RANGES IN OUR PEER GROUP FOR POSITIONS COMPARABLE TO THE TOP FIVE POSITIONS AT GRC SHOULD BE PERFORMED AT LEAST EVERY 3RD YEAR. PROCESS 1. ANNUALLY THE EC SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE CC A SALARY AND BONUS FOR THE DIRECTOR OF GRC BASED ON PERFORMANCE. 2. ANNUALLY THE DIRECTOR OF GRC SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE CC SALARIES AND BONUSES FOR THE DIRECTOR'S DIRECT REPORTS BASED ON PERFORMANCE. 3. ANNUALLY THE DIRECTOR OF GRC SHALL RECOMMEND TO THE CC COMPENSATION AND BONUS POOLS FOR ALL OTHER STAFF BASED ON PERFORMANCE. 4. ANNUALLY THE CC WILL CONSIDER THESE RECOMMENDATIONS AND PREPARE A MOTION COVERING THE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION AND THE TOTAL OF ALL OTHER COMPENSATION FOR CONSIDERATION AND ACTION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AT ITS SPRING MEETING. AS AMENDED, APRIL 13, 2012
PUBLIC DISCLOSURE	FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19	UPON REQUEST, INDIVIDUALS ARE DIRECTED TO WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG, OR PROVIDED A COPY OF THE MOST RECENTLY FILED FORM 990 VIA EMAIL ATTACHMENT OR A PAPER COPY VIA US POSTAL SERVICE.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS	PART XI, LINE 5	NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS $ (114,924)

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 25,682,202 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 23,996,514 )
	THE GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES PROMOTE DISCUSSIONS AND THE FREE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AT THE RESEARCH FRONTIERS OF THE BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES. SCIENTISTS WITH COMMON PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS COME TOGETHER FOR A FULL WEEK OF INTENSE DISCUSSION AND EXAMINATION OF THE MOST ADVANCED ASPECTS OF THEIR FIELD. THESE CONFERENCES PROVIDE A VALUABLE MEANS OF DISSEMINATING INFORMATION AND IDEAS IN A WAY THAT CANNOT BE ACHIEVED THROUGH THE USUAL CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION - PUBLICATIONS AND PRESENTATIONS AT LARGE SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS. DURING THE YEAR THERE WERE 193 CONFERENCES HELD.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses$ 25,682,202

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	870,481	0	168,245

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
EDWARDS WILDMAN 111 HUNTINGTON AVENUE BOSTON,MA02199	LEGAL SERVICES	164,588




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 1

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES PROVIDE AN INTERNATIONAL FORUM FOR THE PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION OF FRONTIER RESEARCH IN THE BIOLOGICAL, CHEMICAL, AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES, AND THEIR RELATED TECHNOLOGIES.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ....	3	13
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ....	4	13
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ...	5	73
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ....	6	13
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ..	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ..	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	6,216,500	6,730,660
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	22,610,606	23,941,409
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	345,778	822,734
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	179,592	55,105
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	29,352,476	31,549,908
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
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)	2,283,410	2,154,965
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f)....	24,375,676	26,369,105
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	26,659,086	28,524,070
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12......	2,693,390	3,025,838
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16)............	27,634,217	30,613,115
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............	1,108,400	1,176,384
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 .....	26,525,817	29,436,731

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O)		(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) SUZANNE TUCKER FINANCE MANAGER	40.0	X	119,110	0	14,885
(19) DARLENE GRAVELINE OPERATIONS MANAGER	40.0	X	120,184	0	33,357

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e		2,618,697

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f		4,111,963
g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			6,730,660
			Business Code
2a	CONFERENCE FEES & CHARGES		900,099	23,941,409	23,941,409	0	0
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			23,941,409
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest
	and other similar amounts).....			515,619			515,619
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..			0
5	Royalties............			0
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross Rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	3,086,902
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	2,779,787
c	Gain or (loss)	307,115
d	Net gain or (loss)..........			307,115			307,115
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..			0
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...			0
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..			0
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	MISCELLANEOUS INCOME			55,105	55,105
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			55,105
12	Total revenue. See Instructions....			31,549,908	23,996,514	0	822,734


				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cashnon-interest-bearing ..........			6,989,797	1	9,595,160
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .......				2
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net .........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .........			163,731	4	81,858
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 ..............			3,813	8	0
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............			2,500	9	0
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	1,903,358
b	Less: accumulated depreciation. .....	10b	636,820	1,326,031	10c	1,266,538
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........			19,138,502	11	19,661,859
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ......				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets .........				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			9,843	15	7,700
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			27,634,217	16	30,613,115
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .			422,177	17	361,325
18	Grants payable ..........				18
19	Deferred revenue ..........				19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........				20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..				21
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.....			686,223	25	815,059
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.....			1,108,400	26	1,176,384
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets .....			24,904,157	27	27,812,498
28	Temporarily restricted net assets .....			1,621,660	28	1,624,233
29	Permanently restricted net assets .....				29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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 .....			26,525,817	33	29,436,731
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances .....			27,634,217	34	30,613,115

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).................	Yes	No
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)..........	Yes	No
3	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................	Yes	No
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)	Yes	No
5	Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................	Yes	No
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)................................................	Yes	No