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 07-01-2010 and ending 06-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
633 N Saint Clair Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Chicago, IL60611
D Employer identification number

36-2192800
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 154,185,245
F Name and address of principal officer:
LD BRITT
633 N SAINT CLAIR ST
CHICAGO,IL60611
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.FACS.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: 1912
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 21
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 21
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 283
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 50
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a -178,824
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -997,298
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 17,104,162 17,253,767
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 33,504,195 37,641,361
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 13,298,309 22,584,546
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,316,718 3,844,181
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 66,223,384 81,323,855
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,706,439 1,815,445
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) 25,790,540 27,382,934
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet841,440    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 30,400,887 31,136,298
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 58,897,866 60,334,677
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 7,325,518 20,989,178
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 449,402,670 503,152,213
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 188,682,881 188,847,271
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 260,719,789 314,304,942
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 PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE OF THE SURGICAL PATIENT THROUGH EDUCATION AND RESEARCH.
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 $ 17,356,555 including grants of $ 356,946 ) (Revenue $ 24,098,482 )
THE MISSION OF THE ACS DIVISION OF RESEARCH AND OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE (DROPC) IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF SURGICAL CARE BY ENABLING ALL SURGEONS TO APPLY THE BEST SCIENTIFIC EVIDENCE AVAILABLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR DAILY PRACTICE WITH RESPECT, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY FOR ALL PATIENTS. THE DROPC PROMOTES THE PRACTICE OF EVIDENCE-BASED SURGERY BY DEVELOPING NEW KNOWLEDGE THROUGH BASIC AND CLINICAL RESEARCH, THE SETTING AND VERIFICATION OF STANDARDS, DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES AND GUIDELINES, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND THE COLLECTION AND MEASUREMENT OF OUTCOMES. THE DROPC IS COMPRISED OF THREE FOCUS AREAS. 1. CANCER - THE COMMISSION ON CANCER (COC) IS A CONSORTIUM OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING SURVIVAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CANCER PATIENTS THROUGH STANDARD-SETTING, PREVENTION, RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND THE MONITORING OF COMPREHENSIVE QUALITY CARE. THE COC ACCREDITATION PROGRAM SETS STANDARDS FOR QUALITY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY CANCER CARE DELIVERED IN MORE THAN 1,400 HOSPITAL SETTINGS IN THE UNITED STATES AND PUERTO RICO. OTHER COC PROGRAMS INCLUDE THE CANCER PHYSICIAN LIAISON PROGRAM, THE NATIONAL ACCREDITATION PROGRAM FOR BREAST CENTERS, AND THE NATIONAL CANCER DATABASE. 2. TRAUMA - THE COMMITTEE ON TRAUMA (COT) AND THE TRAUMA PROGRAMS STAFF OVERSEE AND SUPPORT VARIOUS DIDACTIC AND EXPERIENTIAL TRAUMA COURSES, THE NATIONAL TRAUMA REGISTRY, THE NATIONAL TRAUMA DATA BANK, THE VERIFICATION/CONSULTATION PROGRAM FOR HOSPITALS, THE TRAUMA SYSTEM CONSULTATION PROGRAM, AND REGIONAL TRAUMA ORGANIZATION OF STATE/PROVINCIAL ACTIVITIES. THE COT IS ALSO ACTIVE IN PRE-HOSPITAL TRAUMA CARE, INJURY PREVENTION AND CONTROL, PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT AND PATIENT SAFETY, RURAL TRAUMA, DISASTER MANAGEMENT, AND OUTCOMES STUDIES. 3. CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (CQI) - THE DROPC'S CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT (QI) PROGRAMS PROVIDE THE INFRASTRUCTURE FOR SEVERAL QI PROGRAMS, AS WELL AS FOR CONDUCTING HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH, CLINICAL RESEARCH, LABORATORY RESEARCH, META-ANALYSES, CLINICAL TRIALS, OUTCOME STUDIES, RESEARCH HYPOTHESIS GENERATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE GUIDELINES. THE MAJOR QI PROGRAMS WITHIN CQI INCLUDE THE ACS NATIONAL SURGICAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (ACS NSQIP) AND THE ACE BARIATRIC SURGICAL CENTER NETWORK (ACS BSCN).
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,088,582 including grants of $ 132,326 ) (Revenue $ 11,484,696 )
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE COLLEGE'S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS HELP MEET THE NEEDS OF SURGEONS, SURGERY RESIDENTS, MEDICAL STUDENTS AND PATIENTS. THE PROGRAMS PROVIDE SURGEONS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION, FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, AND FOR MEETING THE CORE COMPETENCIES. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES, THE DIVISION OF EDUCATION HAS DEVELOPED PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS RELATIVE TO SURGICAL CARE. DIVISION EFFORTS INCLUDE STAFFING NUMEROUS EDUCATION COMMITTEES AND THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS: THE ACS CLINICAL CONGRESS IS AN ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE FOR SURGEONS, INCLUDING FOUR DAYS OF LECTURES, PANEL SESSIONS, POSTGRADUATE COURSES, PRESENTATIONS OF SCIENTIFIC PAPERS AND RESEARCH, VIDEO-BASED EDUCATION SESSIONS, AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. IN OCTOBER 2010, ATTENDANCE AT THE CLINICAL CONGRESS INCLUDED OVER 10,000 PHYSICIANS. THE PUBLICATION, SELECTED READINGS IN GENERAL SURGERY (SRGS), PROVIDES A BROAD, TOPIC-ORIENTED ANALYSIS OF THE CURRENT SURGICAL LITERATURE AND IS AVAILABLE IN PRINT, ONLINE AND CD-ROM FORMATS. SRGS REVIEWS THE ENTIRE SPECIALTY OF SURGERY EVERY TWO TO THREE YEARS FOR SURGERY RESIDENTS AND PRACTICING SURGEONS, AND HAS APPROXIMATELY 2,800 - 3,000 SUBSCRIBERS. THE WEB-BASED PROGRAM ENTITLED FUNDAMENTALS OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (FLS) IS A JOINT PROGRAM OF THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS AND THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN GASTROINTESTINAL AND ENDOSCOPIC SURGEONS (SAGES). FLS IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION MODULE DESIGNED TO TEACH AND ASSESS PROFICIENCY IN THE DOMAINS OF PHYSIOLOGY, FUNDAMENTAL KNOWLEDGE, AND TECHNICAL SKILLS REQUIRED FOR BASIC LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY. THE PROGRAM WAS DISTRIBUTED TO OVER 1,500 SURGERY RESIDENTS, FELLOWS, AND PRACTICING SURGEONS DURING THE PAST FISCAL YEAR.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,984,502 including grants of $ 53,050 ) (Revenue $   )
ADVOCACY AND HEALTH POLICY - THE HEALTH POLICY AND ADVOCACY DIVISION DEVELOPS STRATEGIES TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY AND SAFE CARE FOR SURGICAL PATIENTS. THE DIVISION DEVELOPS EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES TO INTERFACE WITH LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY BODIES. THE HEALTH POLICY DIVISION ENHANCES THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE, AND PROMOTE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATIVE TO SURGICAL CARE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,271,447 including grants of $ 1,273,123 ) (Revenue $ 2,058,183 )
MEMBER SERVICES, COMMUNICATIONS, ASSOCIATION MGMT.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 11,271,447 including grants of $ 1,273,123 ) (Revenue $ 2,058,183 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 42,701,086
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
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..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
326
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
283
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
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: MediumBulletUK
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
21
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
21
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
IL
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
GAY L VINCENT CFO
633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET
Chicago,IL60611
(312) 202-5000
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 7
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) LD Britt
President (10/2010 - 6/2011)
 1.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) Carlos A Pellegrini
Chair
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(3) Thomas V Whalen
VICE-CHAIR
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(4) H Randolph Bailey
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(5) Bruce D Browner
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(6) Martin B Camins
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(7) Margaret Dunn
Director (10/2010 - 6/2011)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(8) Julie A Freischlag
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(9) Barrett G Haik
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(10) Charles D Mabry
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) Mark A Malangoni
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(12) Robin S McLeod
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(13) Raymond F Morgan
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(14) Leigh A Neumayer
Director (10/2010 - 6/2011)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(15) Karl C Podratz
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(16) J David Richardson
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(17) Valerie W Rusch
Director
 1.0 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) Marshall Z Schwartz
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(19) Howard M Snyder III
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(20) Mark C Weissler
Director
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(21) Michael Zinner
Director (10/2010 - 6/2011)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(22) A Brent Eastman
Chair (7/2010 - 9/2010)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(23) Barbara L Bass
Director (7/2010 - 9/2010)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(24) Rene Lafreniere
Director (7/2010 - 9/2010)
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(25) LaMar S McGinnis Jr
PRESIDENT (7/2010 - 9/2010)
 1.0 X   X       0 0 0
(26) Richard J Finley
First Vice President
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(27) Frederick L Greene
Second Vice President
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(28) Courtney M Townsend Jr
Secretary
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(29) Andrew L Warshaw
Treasurer
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(30) David B Hoyt
Executive Director
 38.0     X       609,036 0 15,454
(31) Gay Vincent
Chief Financial Officer
 38.0     X       238,313 0 170,460
(32) Kirby I Bland
First Vice President
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(33) Karen E Deveney
Second Vice President
 1.0     X       0 0 0
(34) Thomas R Russell
Chair of ACS Foundation
 40.0       X     568,975 0 29,847
(35) Ajit K Sachdeva
Director of Education
 40.0       X     468,224 0 142,288
(36) Paul E Collicott
Director of Member Services
 40.0       X     467,069 0 120,581
(37) Clifford Ko
Director of Research
 40.0       X     365,378 0 25,197
(38) Linn J Meyer
Director of Communications
 40.0       X     214,538 0 185,751
(39) Christian D Shalgian
Director of Advocacy & HP
 40.0       X     207,291 0 33,265
(40) Lewis M Flint
Editor of Selected Readings
 40.0         X   369,758 0 212,260
(41) Howard Tanzman
Director of Information Tech
 40.0         X   216,726 0 104,611
(42) Felix Niespodziewanski
Director of Conventions
 40.0         X   162,157 0 108,811
(43) Karen E Richards
Admin Director of Research
 40.0         X   205,160 0 45,435
(44) Barbara Dean
Director of Executive Serv
 40.0         X   119,616 0 84,667
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 4,212,241 0 1,278,627
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet31
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
QC METRIX
500 CLARK ROAD
TEWKSBURY,MA01876 		COMPUTER & STATISTIC 1,288,463
CMGRP
PO BOX 7247-6593
PHILADELPHIA,PA19170 		PUBLIC RELATIONS 1,935,143
OUTCOME
201 BROADWAY 5TH FLOOR
CAMBRIDGE,MA02139 		COMPUTER & STATISTIC 1,144,794
FREEMAN
PO BOX 660613
DALLAS,TX75266 		EVENT PLANNING 1,131,271
UNIQUEACTIVE LLC
5500 W 31ST STREET
CICERO,IL60804 		PRINTING PRODUCTION 927,640
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet35
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 1,082,340
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d 13,911,372
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,260,055
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 10,794
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 17,253,767
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a RESEARCH & OPTIMAL PATIENT CARE 611,600 24,098,482 24,098,482    
b EDUCATION 611,600 11,484,696 11,484,696    
c ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICE 611,600 1,216,048 1,216,048    
d INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS 900,099 842,135 842,135    
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 37,641,361
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 6,509,271     6,509,271
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 1,226,851     1,226,851
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 11,062,032  
b Less: rental expenses 8,927,450  
c Rental income or (loss) 2,134,582  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 2,134,582   -661,572 2,796,154
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 73,930,880 6,078,335
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 61,392,450 2,541,490
c Gain or (loss) 12,538,430 3,536,845
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 16,075,275     16,075,275
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 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...MediumBullet 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..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MURPHY AUDITORIUM 532,000 218,086   218,086  
b 20F STREET CONFERENCE FACILITY 532,000 264,662   264,662  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 482,748
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 81,323,855 37,641,361 -178,824 26,607,551
Form 990 (2010)
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 21 374,464 374,464
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 1,312,681 1,312,681
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 128,300 128,300
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 5,490,865 3,675,806 1,715,351 99,708
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 14,708,695 9,846,592 4,595,008 267,095
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,489,380 1,666,491 777,684 45,205
9 Other employee benefits ....... 3,305,493 2,212,830 1,032,639 60,024
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,388,501 929,518 433,769 25,214
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 210,130 137,031 71,075 2,024
c Accounting ........... 90,214 0 90,214 0
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,715,316 0 1,715,316 0
g Other .......... 7,795,994 7,024,795 734,475 36,724
12 Advertising and promotion .... 700,673 691,164 1,769 7,740
13 Office expenses ....... 3,521,705 3,057,666 313,937 150,102
14 Information technology ...... 807,997 574,288 233,709 0
15 Royalties .. 36,208 36,208 0 0
16 Occupancy ........... 784,408 448,785 333,994 1,629
17 Travel ............ 1,829,885 1,576,314 229,954 23,617
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,750,415 4,143,821 536,002 70,592
20 Interest ........... 375,545 0 375,545 0
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,884,372 0 1,884,372 0
23 Insurance .............. 185,834 26,060 154,728 5,046
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 HONORARIA 1,992,150 1,958,650 31,000 2,500
b A/V RENTAL 1,633,558 1,289,591 332,786 11,181
c TEMP HELP - OTHER 1,063,696 423,564 620,103 20,029
d MEDICAL SUPPLIES 480,139 480,139 0 0
e HIRING FEES 309,476 0 309,476 0
f All other expenses 968,583 686,328 269,245 13,010
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 60,334,677 42,701,086 16,792,151 841,440
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 .......... 1,333,026 1 1,199,402
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .......   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 1,230,866 3 1,489,743
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 11,596,197 4 11,569,307
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 ............ 1,945,476 9 2,193,859
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 167,049,147
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 42,448,762 123,639,054 10c 124,600,385
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11 264,181,180
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 303,630,853 12 94,185,751
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,027,198 15 3,732,586
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 449,402,670 16 503,152,213
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 21,963,457 17 19,312,278
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 12,055,648 19 11,797,845
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 25,307,000 20 25,307,000
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 .. 97,452,268 23 100,898,304
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 31,904,508 25 31,531,844
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 188,682,881 26 188,847,271
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 ..... 237,259,475 27 287,299,970
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 18,004,923 28 21,539,907
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 5,455,391 29 5,465,065
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 ..... 260,719,789 33 314,304,942
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 449,402,670 34 503,152,213
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
81,323,855
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
60,334,677
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
20,989,178
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
260,719,789
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
32,595,975
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
314,304,942
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
 
 
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)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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                  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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).            
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
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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) (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.") . 15,159,225 2,763,487 15,285,483 17,104,162 17,253,767 67,566,124
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...... 21,587,005 39,123,729 31,270,119 33,504,195 37,641,361 163,126,409
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. 36,746,230 41,887,216 46,555,602 50,608,357 54,895,128 230,692,533
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...         13,911,372 13,911,372
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. 878,583     69,274   947,857
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 878,583     69,274 13,911,372 14,859,229
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           215,833,304
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... 36,746,230 41,887,216 46,555,602 50,608,357 54,895,128 230,692,533
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 17,632,967 17,904,679 18,227,766 8,565,462 12,753,350 75,084,224
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 17,632,967 17,904,679 18,227,766 8,565,462 12,753,350 75,084,224
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.) 2,708,322 2,515,383 1,933,615 53,424 0 7,210,744
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 57,087,519 62,307,278 66,716,983 59,227,243 67,648,478 312,987,501
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
68.959 %
16
16
65.783 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
23.990 %
18
18
26.008 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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
 
 
 
 
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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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
  		Employer identification number

36-2192800
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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
  		Employer identification number

36-2192800
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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
  		Employer identification number

36-2192800
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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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
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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
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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? .........................................
Yes
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
Yes
 
20,000
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
 
61,593
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 ...................................
81,593
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
Schedule C, Part IV Part II-B Description of Lobbying for Non Electing Public Charities LINE 1B THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS HAS A STAFF IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WHICH, AS A PART OF THEIR DUTIES FOR THE COLLEGE, ESTABLISHES CONTACTS AND MAINTAINS LIAISONS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND THEIR STAFF, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER HEALTH REGULATED ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION PERTINENT TO SURGERY. TO DO THIS THEY: (1) COMMUNICATE COLLEGE VIEWS ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS TO STAFFS AND MEMBERS OF CONGRESS THROUGH PERSONAL VISITS, TELEPHONE CONVERSATIONS AND LETTERS. (2) ORGANIZE OR PARTICIPATE IN COALITIONS OF ORGANIZATIONS WITH RELATED LEGISLATIVE INTEREST. (3) ARRANGE AND FACILITATE MEETINGS FOR COLLEGE OFFICIALS AND MEMBERS WITH ELECTED LEGISLATORS AND STAFF. (4) ARRANGE FOR COLLEGE OFFICIALS TO PRESENT TESTIMONY AT CONGRESSIONAL HEARINGS AND DRAFT AND PRODUCE TESTIMONY AND OFFICIAL WRITTEN RESPONSES TO LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS. LINE 1G AS DISCUSSED IN LINE 1B ABOVE, THE WASHINGTON STAFF MAINTAINS LIAISONS WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS, THEIR STAFF, AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO EXCHANGE INFORMATION PERTINENT TO SURGERY. THE MAJOR ISSUES UNDER DISCUSSION RELATED TO MEDICARE FEE SCHEDULE, FUNDING FOR TRAUMA SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND MEDICAL LIABILITY REFORM.
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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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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 $  
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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  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
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 .... 174,427,735 166,732,757 228,519,859
b Contributions ........ 163,834 500,586 78,758
c Investment earnings or losses ... 31,506,329 17,726,296 -51,137,390
d Grants or scholarships ..... 1,537,025 2,302,420 1,826,840
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		7,370,998 8,229,484 8,901,630
f Administrative expenses .... 0 0 0
g End of year balance ...... 197,189,875 174,427,735 166,732,757
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet93.900 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet2.800 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet3.300 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 ................. 0 40,905,745 40,905,745
b Buildings ................ 0 112,578,946 31,878,478 80,700,468
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................ 0 12,690,888 10,570,284 2,120,604
e Other ................. 0 873,568   873,568
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 124,600,385
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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) WELLINGTON ENERGY TRUST 		20,526,317 F

(B) GRESHAM COMMODITY TAP FUND 		13,763,268 F

(C) VARIOUS HEDGE FUNDS 		59,896,166 F






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 94,185,751
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 0
DUE TO AFFILIATES 6,412,272
FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS 24,479,577
OBLIGATIONS UNDER CAPITAL LEASES 639,995






Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 31,531,844
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  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
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  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
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  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
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  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
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
SCHEDULE D - PART V LINE 4 THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE INTENDED TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE THAT EDUCATION, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, BUILDING FACILITIES AND THE COLLEGE AS A WHOLE HAVE ENOUGH FUNDING TO LAST DURING HARD ECONOMIC TIMES, WHILE PROVIDING THE OPERATIONS OF THE COLLEGE AN ANNUAL 5% SPENDING RATE.
SCHEDULE D - PART X, LINE 2   FIN 48 FOOTNOTE THE COLLEGE AND THE FOUNDATION HAVE RECEIVED LETTERS FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE INDICATING THAT THEY ARE TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986 AND, EXCEPT FOR TAXES RELATING TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, ARE EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE COLLEGE DOES NOT BELIEVE THAT THERE ARE ANY UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR TAX LIABILITIES THAT SHOULD BE RECORDED AS OF JUNE 30, 2011 OR 2010. FORMS 990 AND 990T FILED BY THE COLLEGE, ACSPA, AND THE FOUNDATION ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE UP TO THREE YEARS FROM THE EXTENDED DUE DATE OF EACH RETURN. FORMS 990 AND 990T FILED BY THE COLLEGE, ACSPA, AND THE FOUNDATION ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION FOR THE TAX YEARS 2006 AND PRIOR.
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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 COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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
North America 0 0 Grantmaking   60,000
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Grantmaking   68,300
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Investments   63,583,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 63,711,300
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 63,711,300
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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)
North America General Support 20,000 CHECK      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
0
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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)
2010 Irish Trainee Exchange Fellowship Europe/Iceland/Greenland 1 2,500 CHECK      
Faculty Research Fellowship North America 1 40,000 CHECK      
International Guest Scholar Europe/Iceland/Greenland 8 64,000 CHECK      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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
SCHEDULE F - PART I LINE 2 THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OFFERS VARIOUS AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR. EACH AWARD HAS A REQUIREMENTS BROCHURE AND SAMPLES CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.FACS.ORG/MEMBERSERVICES/RESEARCH.HTML. THE COLLEGE HAS A SELECTION COMMITTEE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHO RECEIVES THESE AWARDS. AWARDEES PROVIDE A BUDGET FOR LARGER AWARDS, AND ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL AND FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS. SMALLER AWARDS REQUIRE A NARRATIVE AND SIMPLE FINANCIAL REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. THE MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION EMPLOYS AN INTERNATIONAL LIAISON AND SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTRATOR TO MONITOR AND OVERSEE THIS PROGRAM.
SCHEDULE F - PART I LINE 3 THE ORGANIZATION USES AN INVESTMENT MANAGER HOLDING $63,583,000 OF INVESTMENTS THAT IS INCIDENTALLY LOCATED IN LONDON, UK.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number
36-2192800
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
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
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ACCMEDept 20-1051
Carol Stream,IL60197 		36-3947699 501(c)(3) 7,395       General Support
(2) Council Of Med Specialty Societies230 E Ohio Street
Chicago,IL60611 		36-2868605 501(c)(3) 45,000       General Support
(3) NAACCR2121 W Wh Oaks
Springfield,IL627044649 		77-0324665 501(c)(3) 11,666       General Support
(4) National Quality Forum601 13th St NW
Washington,DC20005 		52-2175544 501(c)(3) 11,000       General Support
(5) American Geriatrics Society350 5th Avenue
New York,NY10118 		13-1950856 501(c)(3) 12,000       General Support
(6) Foundation For Biomedical Research818 Connecticut Ave
Washington,DC20006 		04-2746997 501(c)(3) 50,000       General Support
(7) AJCC Royalty Fund - 1127633 N Saint Clair Street
Chicago,IL60611 		36-2192800 501(c)(3) 150,000       General Support
(8) American Medical Association515 N State Street
Chicago,IL60654 		36-6080517 501(c)(3) 12,500       General Support
(9) McGoogan Library of Medicine986705 Neb Med Ctr
Omaha,NE681986705 		47-0379839 501(c)(3) 9,000       General Support
(10) American Society of Plastic Surgeons44 E Alg Rd
Arlington Heights,IL60005 		94-1535436 501(c)(6) 9,500       General Support
(11) Smithsonian InstitutionDepartment 60
Washington,DC20055 		53-0206027 501(c)(3) 10,000       General Support


2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
10
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
1
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) 2010 ANZ Fellowship 1 8,000      
(2) 2010 Germany Fellowship 1 6,000      
(3) 2010 Japan Traveling Fellowship 1 7,500      
(4) Organ Travelling Fellowship 2 10,000      
(5) ACS Scholar 4 219,111      
(6) Clowes Award 5 348,750      
(7) COC Competition 3 2,000      
(8) COT Paper Comp Award 11 9,354      
(9) Excellence In Research Award 12 12,000      
(10) Health Policy Scholar 16 76,800      
(11) Jacobson Award 1 20,000      
(12) Mentor Essay Competition 1 500      
(13) Faculty Research Fellowship 2 80,000      
(14) Oweida Scholar 1 4,666      
(15) Resident Research Scholarship 13 275,000      
(16) SHA/SVA Pfizer Grant 4 20,000      
(17) Triological Award 2 120,000      
(18) Wound Care Management Award 1 8,000      
(19) Faculty Career Development Award 5 75,000      
(20) AIMS Grant 1 10,000      

Part IV
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I - PART I LINE 2 THE AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OFFERS VARIOUS AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR. EACH AWARD HAS A REQUIREMENTS BROCHURE AND SAMPLES CAN BE FOUND ON HTTP://WWW.FACS.ORG/MEMBERSERVICES/RESEARCH.HTML. THE COLLEGE HAS A SELECTION COMMITTEE WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DECIDING WHO RECEIVES THESE AWARDS. AWARDEES PROVIDE A BUDGET FOR LARGER AWARDS, AND ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL AND FINAL NARRATIVE AND FINANCIAL REPORTS. SMALLER AWARDS REQUIRE A NARRATIVE AND SIMPLE FINANCIAL REPORT UPON COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT. THE MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION EMPLOYS AN INTERNATIONAL LIAISON AND SCHOLARSHIPS ADMINISTRATOR TO MONITOR AND OVERSEE THIS PROGRAM.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
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
 
No
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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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) David B Hoyt (i)
(ii)		 609,000
0 		0
0 		36
0 		7,350
0 		8,104
0 		624,490
0 		0
0
(2) Gay Vincent (i)
(ii)		 238,119
0 		0
0 		194
0 		147,963
0 		22,497
0 		408,773
0 		0
0
(3) Thomas R Russell (i)
(ii)		 561,026
0 		0
0 		7,949
0 		7,350
0 		22,497
0 		598,822
0 		0
0
(4) Ajit K Sachdeva (i)
(ii)		 468,049
0 		0
0 		175
0 		119,791
0 		22,497
0 		610,512
0 		0
0
(5) Paul E Collicott (i)
(ii)		 466,896
0 		0
0 		173
0 		112,477
0 		8,104
0 		587,650
0 		0
0
(6) Clifford Ko (i)
(ii)		 365,378
0 		0
0 		0
0 		25,197
0 		0
0 		390,575
0 		0
0
(7) Linn J Meyer (i)
(ii)		 214,205
0 		0
0 		333
0 		163,254
0 		22,497
0 		400,289
0 		0
0
(8) Christian D Shalgian (i)
(ii)		 207,060
0 		0
0 		231
0 		10,768
0 		22,497
0 		240,556
0 		0
0
(9) Lewis M Flint (i)
(ii)		 369,677
0 		0
0 		81
0 		189,763
0 		22,497
0 		582,018
0 		0
0
(10) Howard Tanzman (i)
(ii)		 216,422
0 		0
0 		304
0 		82,114
0 		22,497
0 		321,337
0 		0
0
(11) Felix Niespodziewanski (i)
(ii)		 161,853
0 		0
0 		304
0 		86,314
0 		22,497
0 		270,968
0 		0
0
(12) Karen E Richards (i)
(ii)		 205,000
0 		0
0 		160
0 		22,938
0 		22,497
0 		250,595
0 		0
0
(13) Barbara Dean (i)
(ii)		 119,305
0 		0
0 		311
0 		76,563
0 		8,104
0 		204,283
0 		0
0



Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 3
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
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS PER IRS REGULATIONS, TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS IS A TAXABLE BENEFIT. THEREFORE, IF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OR CFO APPROVES AS AN EXCEPTION REIMBURSEMENT OF THESE EXPENSES, IT WILL BE INCLUDED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION TO THE EMPLOYEE. IN 2011, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS THE ONLY RECIPIENT OF SPOUSAL TRAVEL AND THE AMOUNT WAS INCLUDED IN HIS TAXES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990 - PART III, LINE 4D Other Program Services THE COLLEGE HAS AN INTEGRATED COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMBER SERVICES DIVISION AMONG OTHERS. THROUGH MEMBER SERVICES, THE COLLEGE CONTINUES TO REMAIN A MAJOR PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION, WITH OVER 77,000 MEMBERS, FOR ALL SURGICAL SPECIALISTS THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF MEMBER SURGEONS WITH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT HELP THEM ADAPT TO A CHANGING HEALTH CARE ENVIRONMENT. THE DIVISION EVALUATES ALL APPLICATIONS FOR FELLOWSHIP BASED UPON DEFINED FELLOWSHIP, ASSOCIATE FELLOW, AND RESIDENT/MEDICAL STUDENT REQUIREMENTS. THE DIVISION ALSO STAFFS THE INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE, SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE, AND THE 12 SURGICAL SPECIALTY ADVISORY COUNCILS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO VARIOUS MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS AND ARE ADMINISTERED WITHIN THIS AREA. THIS DIVISION ALSO ACTS AS THE STAFF LIAISON FOR THE 216 ELECTED BOARD OF GOVERNORS. THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ADVISE AND COUNCIL THE BOARD OF REGENTS. THE DIVISION ALSO HEADS THE ACTIVITIES OF OUR 103 DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL CHAPTERS." EXPENSES: $11,271,447 GRANTS: $ 1,273,123 REVENUES: $ 2,058,183
FORM 990 - PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B Board Review of Form 990 THE ACS BOARD OF REGENTS DELEGATED THE REVIEW OF THE 990 TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. ONCE THE DRAFT 990 FORMS ARE PREPARED BY OUTSIDE TAX PROFESSIONALS, COPIES OF THE 990 FORMS ARE SENT TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IS GIVEN AMPLE TIME TO REVIEW THE DOCUMENTS AND ADDRESS ANY CONCERNS TO THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. ONCE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE'S CONCERNS ARE ADDRESSED, THE ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT WILL EMAIL A COPY TO THE FULL BOARD OF REGENTS PRIOR TO FILING, AND FILE THE 990 FORMS WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990 - PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C Conflict of Interest Policy THE COLLEGE HAS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS AND BOARD MEMBERS. ALL EMPLOYEES, CONSULTANTS, AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A DISCLOSURE STATEMENT EACH YEAR. THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER'S OFFICE DISSEMINATES AND COLLECTS THESE FORMS. THERE IS ALSO A CONFLICTS OF INTEREST COMMITTEE THAT MEETS PERIODICALLY AS THE NEED ARISES, TO DISCUSS ISSUES THAT RELATE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE COMMITTEE ACCOUNTS FOR THE RECEIPT OF DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND FOLLOWS UP ON ANY ISSUES. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN REPORTED TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS. IF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE FEELS THERE ARE CONFLICTS THAT ARE QUESTIONABLE IN NATURE, THEY ARE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF REGENTS CHAIR AND TREASURER FOR ACTION.
FORM 990 - PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B Compensation Policy THE COLLEGE HAS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES CONCERNING COMPENSATION INCREASES, PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS, AND JOB EVALUATIONS. IN ADDITION, MERIT INCREASES ARE INCLUDED AS A BUDGET PARAMETER FOR REVIEW BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AS IS THE ADDITION OF ANY NEW EMPLOYEE OR HUMAN RESOURCE BENEFIT PROPOSAL. THE COLLEGE HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AS A SUBCOMMITTEE TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE IS COMPRISED OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS CHAIR, BOARD OF REGENTS TREASURER, BOARD OF GOVERNORS SECRETARY, AND A MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S PURPOSE IS AS FOLLOWS: TO ESTABLISH PROCEDURES TO CREATE A "REBUTTABLE PRESUMPTION OF REASONABLENESS" IN CONNECTION WITH IRS INTERMEDIATE SANCTIONS REGULATIONS. RESPONSIBILITIES ARE TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION FOR EACH "DISQUALIFIED PERSON" IS REASONABLE. HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDES COMPARABILITY DATA TO THE COMMITTEE IN THE FORM OF SURVEYS, OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, GEOGRAPHICAL COMPARISONS, AND ACTUAL WRITTEN OFFERS FROM SIMILAR INSTITUTIONS FOR THE SERVICES OF A DISQUALIFIED PERSON. THE COMMITTEE DOCUMENTS THE BASIS FOR ALL COMPENSATION DETERMINATIONS.
FORM 990 - PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 Documents made available to public GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE PER REQUEST AND ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON WWW.GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990 - PART XI, LINE 5 RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS NET UNREALIZED GAIN: $34,251,007 CHANGE IN FUNDS HELD FOR OTHERS: $(4,069,037) PENSION ADJUSTMENT: $ 2,428,949 CHANGE IN VALUE OF ANNUITIES: $ (14,944) ------------ TOTAL: $32,595,975
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:L.D. Britt TITLE:President (10/2010 - 6/2011) HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Carlos A. Pellegrini TITLE:Chair HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Thomas V. Whalen TITLE:VICE-CHAIR HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:H. Randolph Bailey TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Bruce D. Browner TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Martin B. Camins TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Margaret Dunn TITLE:Director (10/2010 - 6/2011) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Julie A. Freischlag TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Barrett G. Haik TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Charles D. Mabry TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Mark A. Malangoni TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Robin S. McLeod TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Raymond F. Morgan TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Leigh A. Neumayer TITLE:Director (10/2010 - 6/2011) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Karl C. Podratz TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:J. David Richardson TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Valerie W. Rusch TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Marshall Z. Schwartz TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Howard M. Snyder III TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Mark C. Weissler TITLE:Director HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Michael Zinner TITLE:Director (10/2010 - 6/2011) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:A. Brent Eastman TITLE:Chair (7/2010 - 9/2010) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Barbara L. Bass TITLE:Director (7/2010 - 9/2010) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Rene Lafreniere TITLE:Director (7/2010 - 9/2010) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:LaMar S. McGinnis, Jr. TITLE:PRESIDENT (7/2010 - 9/2010) HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Richard J. Finley TITLE:First Vice President HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Frederick L. Greene TITLE:Second Vice President HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Courtney M. Townsend Jr. TITLE:Secretary HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Andrew L. Warshaw TITLE:Treasurer HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:David B. Hoyt TITLE:Executive Director HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Gay Vincent TITLE:Chief Financial Officer HOURS:2
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Kirby I. Bland TITLE:First Vice President HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Karen E. Deveney TITLE:Second Vice President HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Thomas R. Russell TITLE:Chair of ACS Foundation HOURS:40
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
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.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS
 
Employer identification number

36-2192800
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) SURGEONS ASSET MANAGEMENT
633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET
CHICAGO,IL60611
20-3761195 		INVST ADVISOR IL 42,902 0 NA
 
(2) ACS EAST ONTARIO LLC
633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET
CHICAGO,IL60611
36-2192800 		RE INVESTMENT IL 24,473 2,901,182 NA
 








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) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROF ASSOC

633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET

CHICAGO,IL60611
30-0079883 		ED IN SURGERY IL 501(c)(6) N/A ACS
 
 
 
(2) ACSPA Surgeons PAC

633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET

CHICAGO,IL60611
14-1849039 		POLITICAL ACT IL 527 N/A ACSPA
 
 
 
(3) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS FOUNDATION

633 N SAINT CLAIR STREET

CHICAGO,IL60611
30-0305504 		GRANTING IL 501(c)(3) 7 ACS
 
 
 








For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
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) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROF ASSOCIATION

 C 13,596,782  
(2) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROF ASSOCIATION

 L 1,340,653  
(3) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROF ASSOCIATION

 N 130,231  
(4) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS PROF ASSOCIATION

 P 493,631  
(5) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS FOUNDATION

 C 314,590  
(6) AMERICAN COLLEGE OF SURGEONS FOUNDATION

 N 508,422  
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).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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