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 10-01-2010 and ending 09-30-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1000 Jefferson Drive S W
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Washington, DC20560
D Employer identification number

53-0206027
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,936,887,084
F Name and address of principal officer:
Dr G Wayne Clough
1000 Jefferson Dr SW
Washington,DC20560
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.Smithsonian.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:
Sch O
L Year of formation: 1846
M State of legal domicile:
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: "Increase and diffusion of knowledge" is the mission set forth by James Smithson.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 6,477
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 6,637
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 15,732,991
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -622,908
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 1,032,198,872 1,040,181,349
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 93,025,171 90,321,275
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 17,362,923 51,436,683
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 60,587,462 59,039,102
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 1,203,174,428 1,240,978,409
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 15,340,126 16,118,927
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) 587,102,709 591,531,002
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 5,827,588 3,854,914
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet29,238,921    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 485,138,031 489,899,380
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,093,408,454 1,101,404,223
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 109,765,974 139,574,186
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 3,415,561,229 3,516,523,060
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 739,927,756 741,196,747
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 2,675,633,473 2,775,326,313
Part II
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Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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: "Increase and diffusion of knowledge" is the mission set forth by James Smithson. Today, we strive to offer exciting learning experiences for our museum visitors and for the millions who come to Smithsonian's vast websites.
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 $ 502,420,270 including grants of $ 13,776,152 ) (Revenue $ 33,265,268 )
Research and Collections - The Smithsonian collection of nearly 137 million objects (art, artifacts and scientific specimens) are the heart of the Institution. Research, public programs and the exhibitions are based on the collections. Care of collections involves the work of registrars, conservators, museum specialists, designers, curators and editors. About 126 million objects are part of the natural history collections and primarily used for research purposes, by both Smithsonian scientists and researchers from around the world. In some cases, the museum has the definitive, irreplaceable collection of a certain species which is essential for comparative studies. The collections represent our rich national heritage and the immense diversity of the natural and cultural worlds. The collections are fundamental to our work and to that of countless scholars and many federal agencies; it is our responsibility to preserve them for future generations.The Smithsonian brought together more than 202,000 wildlife camera trap photos from seven projects conducted by Smithsonian researchers into one searchable website, www.siwild.si.edu. In April 2011, Smithsonian scientists discovered a new species of dinosaur, Daemonosaurus chauliodus, which translates as "buck-toothed demon at Ghost Ranch, N.M." Captive breeding programs have great successes at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute in the spring of 2011 with the births of red pandas, white-naped cranes, scimitar-horned oryx, tufted deer and clouded leopards.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 247,628,475 including grants of $ 2,342,774 ) (Revenue $ 47,659,747 )
Education, Public Programs and Exhibitions - The Smithsonian opened more than 100 new exhibitions this year and sent traveling shows around the country. Among the significant exhibitions were the National Portrait Gallery's "Elvis at 21: Photographs by Alfred Wertheimer", offering viewers an intimate look at Elvis's public and private life and documenting classic American life -- from the diners to the train stops -- in 1956; and the Norman Rockwell exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum which nearly doubles the museum's attendance during its six month run. The National Museum of Natural History hosted the traveling exhibition "Race: Are We So Different?" to explore race and racism in the United States through biological, cultural, and historical points of view and reveals the profound effects of race and racism on everyone's life. It explores the history of the idea of race and how race is viewed today and discusses the role of science, particularly the findings of contemporary science that are overturning beliefs about race. The Smithsonian welcomed four red pandas this year - two were born at the National Zoo and two at the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute. The Smithsonian Channel is now available for Comcast Digital TV users. Highlights from the programming include: Mystery of the Hope Diamond, Women in Science, The Accordion Kings, Seizing Justice: The Greensboro Four, and The Rivals.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 50,901,823 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 59,365,750 )
Associate Membership - The Smithsonian Associates provides educational and cultural programs that highlight and complement the work of the Smithsonian Institution through a wide variety of formats including performances, lectures, courses, workshops and special events on the National Mall and across the country. During its more than 40 year history, The Smithsonian Associates has become the nation's largest museum-based continuing education program. Each year The Smithsonian Associates creates and presents nearly 1,000 educational and cultural events. www.SmithsonianAssociates.org.
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 800,950,568
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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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 IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II.. Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
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 IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
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.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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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................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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 MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I........................... Click to see attachment
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
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
 
No
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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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
3,919
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
6,477
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: MediumBulletPM
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
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
 
 
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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
17
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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
Andrew J Zino
2011 Crystal Dr
Arlington,VA22202
(202) 633-7250
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

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

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) Honorable John Roberts Jr
Regent
 .50 X           0 0 0
(2) Honorable Joseph Biden
Regent
 .50 X           0 0 0
(3) Honorable Xavier Becerra
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(4) Honorable Thad Cochran
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(5) Honorable Chris Dodd
Former Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(6) Honorable Sam Johnson
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(7) Honorable Steven LaTourette
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(8) Honorable Patrick Leahy
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(9) Honorable Doris Matsui
Former Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(10) Honorable Jack Reed
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(11) Mr Steve Case
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(12) Dr France Cordova
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(13) Dr Philip Frost
Former Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(14) Dr Shirley Ann Jackson
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(15) Mr Robert Kogod
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(16) Mr John McCarter
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(17) Mr David Rubenstein
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
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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) Mr Roger Sant
Regent
 2.00 X           0 0 0
(19) Mr Alan G Spoon
Regent
 4.00 X           0 0 0
(20) Ms Patricia Stonesifer
Regent
 6.00 X           0 0 0
(21) G Wayne Clough
Secretary
 50.00     X       517,318 0 37,496
(22) John Lapiana
Chief of Staff-Regents
 50.00     X       178,020 0 29,902
(23) Judith Leonard
General Counsel
 50.00     X       176,546 0 31,739
(24) Alice Maroni
Chief Fin Officer (10/1-11/18/10)
 50.00     X       289,287 0 51,320
(25) Anne Ryan
Inspector General
 50.00     X       167,364 0 40,535
(26) Bruce Dauer
Former CFO/Dir-OPMB (see Schedule O)
 50.00     X       246,691 0 38,364
(27) Albert Horvath DOH 92611
Under Secretary - Fin & Adm/CFO
 50.00     X       0 0 0
(28) Charles R Alcock
Dir-Smith Astrophysical Observatory
 50.00       X     156,386 0 20,222
(29) Virginia Clark
Director-Advancement & Philanthropic Giving
 50.00       X     323,723 0 51,431
(30) Richard Kurin
Under Sec-History, Art, and Culture
 50.00       X     298,739 0 49,112
(31) Evelyn Lieberman
Director-Comm & External Affairs
 50.00       X     259,758 0 36,310
(32) Era Marshall
Dir - Equal Emplymt & Minority Affrs
 50.00       X     164,807 0 13,090
(33) Alison McNally
Under Secretary - Finance & Admin
 50.00       X     187,886 0 5,071
(34) Thomas Ott
President - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.00       X     425,274 0 51,516
(35) Sudeep Anand
Treasurer
 50.00       X     222,499 0 41,789
(36) Gregory Bokman
CFO - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.00       X     238,688 0 45,856
(37) Amy Chen
Chief Investment Officer
 50.00       X     285,895 0 37,812
(38) James Douglas
Director - Office of Human Resources
 50.00       X     215,467 0 34,171
(39) Mary Payne
Director - Office of Govt Relations
 50.00       X     219,623 0 43,404
(40) Ann Speyer
Chief Information Officer
 50.00       X     246,306 0 55,235
(41) Andrew Zino
Comptroller
 50.00       X     161,915 0 22,777
(42) Dorothy Leffler
Dir - Office of Contracting
 50.00       X     138,037 0 14,545
(43) Eva Pell
Under Secretary - Science
 50.00       X     347,391 0 36,280
(44) Claudine Brown
Asst Sec - Education and Access
 50.00       X     165,986 0 17,589
(45) Sallie Morse
Acting Dir OPMB (11/19/10-3/26/11)
 50.00       X     189,630 0 20,785
(46) James Bruce Kendall
Dir - Facilities, Engineering, & Ops
 50.00       X     180,502 0 25,169
(47) George VanDyke
Dir - Information Technology Ops
 50.00       X     172,946 0 41,003
(48) Peter Gibbons
Dir Retail - Smithsonian Enterprises
 50.00         X   390,075 0 51,516
(49) John Dailey
Director - Natl Air and Space Museum
 50.00         X   286,901 0 36,310
(50) Dennis Kelly
Director - National Zoological Park
 50.00         X   317,290 0 44,575
(51) Richard Koshalek
Director-Hirshhorn Museum & Garden
 50.00         X   313,417 0 51,431
(52) Christian Samper
Dir - Natl Museum Natural History
 50.00         X   305,534 0 51,431
(53) Marsha Shaines
Former Acting General Counsel
 50.00           X 171,054 0 6,436
(54) Scott Miller
Former Acting Under Sec - Science
 50.00           X 153,590 0 24,858
(55) Robert Fraga
Director - Office of Contracting
 50.00           X 153,401 0 15,169
(56) Clair Gill
Former Acting Director - OFEO
 50.00           X 214,907 0 32,121
(57) Ira Rubinoff
Former Acting Under Sec - Science
 50.00           X 156,888 0 20,890
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 8,501,704 0 1,212,715
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet1,152
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
Yes
 
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
Hensel Phelps Construction Company
4437 Brookfield Corp Drive
Chantilly,VA201511691 		Construction (See Schedule O) 27,816,351
Associated Builders
4903 Baltimore Ave
Hyattsville,MD20781 		Construction (See Schedule O) 12,269,481
Forrester Construction Company
12231 Parklawn Drive
Rockville,MD208521792 		Construction (See Schedule O) 8,973,971
Ewing Cole
Federal Reserve Bank Bldg
Philadelphia,PA19106 		Architect-Eng (See Schedule O) 7,637,062
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation
Northrop Grumman Space Technology
Redondo Beach,CA90278 		Systems Eng Support (See Schedule O) 6,870,337
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet451
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a 61,293
b Membership dues....1b 12,211,338
c Fundraising events....1c 1,308,021
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 878,796,172
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		147,804,525
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 5,180,304
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,040,181,349
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a Subscriptions-magazine 511,120 36,716,428 36,716,428    
b Visitors/Members/Emplo 900,099 32,377,880 15,685,102   16,692,778
c Theater Income 711,110 9,615,724 9,112,817 502,907  
d Tours/Classes 900,099 9,151,926 9,142,605 9,321  
e Traveling Exhibitions 900,099 1,571,929 1,571,929    
f All other program service revenue . 887,388   887,388  
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 90,321,275
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 8,110,080     8,110,080
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 9,437,573     9,437,573
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 713,844,258 969,541
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 671,487,196  
c Gain or (loss) 42,357,062 969,541
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 43,326,603     43,326,603
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 1,308,021
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 376,792
b Less: direct expenses ...b 744,753
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -367,961   -367,961
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 60,148,820
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 23,676,726
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 36,472,094 35,636,115 835,979  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Magazine & Online Adve 541,800 13,497,396   13,497,396  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 13,497,396
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 1,240,978,409 107,864,996 15,732,991 77,199,073
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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 36,904 36,904
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22 10,048,175 10,048,175
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 6,033,848 6,033,848
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 7,217,871 1,999,117 4,826,406 392,348
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 2,894,810 2,720,433 174,377  
7 Other salaries and wages 450,571,705 236,292,959 201,822,948 12,455,798
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 55,499,399 29,740,989 24,197,653 1,560,757
9 Other employee benefits ....... 45,488,277 21,948,765 22,237,607 1,301,905
10 Payroll taxes ........... 29,858,940 14,729,807 14,291,824 837,309
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 442,243 229,446 205,003 7,794
c Accounting ........... 1,261,183   1,261,183  
d Lobbying ........... 9,499 9,499    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 3,854,914 3,854,914
f Investment management fees ...... 1,124,166   1,124,166  
g Other .......... 77,485,505 55,579,642 19,456,997 2,448,866
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,993,294 5,370,531 162,503 460,260
13 Office expenses ....... 44,858,289 22,973,707 21,183,530 701,052
14 Information technology ...... 37,386,641 6,141,321 30,775,387 469,933
15 Royalties .. 501,787 501,787    
16 Occupancy ........... 113,650,903 14,685,684 98,331,791 633,428
17 Travel ............ 12,656,325 10,409,987 1,733,055 513,283
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 3,857,512 2,001,421 1,798,026 58,065
20 Interest ........... 1,257,899 1,257,899    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 106,713,744 4,472,671 102,241,073  
23 Insurance .............. 913,602 379,641 533,961  
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 Program Producton 75,674,014 74,038,546 1,476,691 158,777
b Collections, Equipment, 6,112,774 5,937,946 93,596 81,232
c Cost Allocation 0 273,409,843 -276,713,043 3,303,200
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 1,101,404,223 800,950,568 271,214,734 29,238,921
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 		10,574,172 6,394,234 0 4,179,938
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Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 438,938,013 1 505,378,870
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 63,168,351 2 11,641,397
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 176,091,058 3 181,543,964
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 37,965,998 4 37,752,690
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 .............. 9,953,460 8 9,376,215
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 11,872,462 9 10,285,455
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 3,116,437,897
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,426,144,386 1,627,410,184 10c 1,690,293,511
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 288,217,629 11 285,117,024
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 750,295,455 12 764,529,432
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 11,648,619 15 20,604,502
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 3,415,561,229 16 3,516,523,060
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 263,204,068 17 269,201,459
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue .......... 365,494,359 19 362,661,956
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 111,229,329 20 109,333,332
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D.....   25  
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 739,927,756 26 741,196,747
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 ..... 1,914,018,614 27 1,898,863,964
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 463,757,926 28 557,265,417
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 297,856,933 29 319,196,932
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 ..... 2,675,633,473 33 2,775,326,313
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 3,415,561,229 34 3,516,523,060
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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
1,240,978,409
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
1,101,404,223
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
139,574,186
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
2,675,633,473
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-39,881,346
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
2,775,326,313
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 319,342,958 292,705,489 987,555,559 1,032,198,872 1,040,181,349 3,671,984,227
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.. 319,342,958 292,705,489 987,555,559 1,032,198,872 1,040,181,349 3,671,984,227
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.           3,671,984,227
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.. 319,342,958 292,705,489 987,555,559 1,032,198,872 1,040,181,349 3,671,984,227
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 26,450,773 15,896,019 13,846,365 11,222,007 17,612,715 85,027,879
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 879,612 291,563 910,609 -39,911 -622,908 1,418,965
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).           3,758,431,071
12
12
706,332,567
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
97.700 %
15
15
96.840 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2006 (b) 2007 (c) 2008 (d) 2009 (e) 2010 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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......            
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.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
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...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
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
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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

53-0206027
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
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
Smithsonian Institution
  		Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
$ 0
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
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt funtion activities ....................................SchCMd Bullet

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

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










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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010

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

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


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
9,499
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 ...................................
9,499
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
Explanation of Other Lobbying Activities: Part II-B, Line 1i: The Smithsonian Institution solicited support for capital improvements and educational programs for the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum in New York City from New York City and the State of New York. Smithsonian staff met with public officials on a limited number of occasions, and the value of staff time and direct expenses spent in connection with these meetings was $9,499.
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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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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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Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
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 .... 990,868,000 883,509,000 906,268,000
b Contributions ........ 23,507,002 56,665,000 26,942,000
c Investment earnings or losses ... 6,268,193 101,203,000 -405,000
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		47,426,653 49,782,000 48,536,000
f Administrative expenses .... 1,937,499 727,000 760,000
g End of year balance ...... 971,279,043 990,868,000 883,509,000
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet51.000 %
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet29.000 %
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet20.000 %
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 .................   12,582,149 12,582,149
b Buildings ................   2,253,123,570 1,205,607,017 1,047,516,553
c Leasehold improvements ............   114,649,336 34,285,042 80,364,294
d Equipment ................   260,423,683 186,252,327 74,171,356
e Other .................   475,659,159   475,659,159
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 1,690,293,511
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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) Global & emerging markets 		280,233,051 F

(B) Hedge funds 		330,402,554 F

(C) Private equity & venture capital 		94,188,515 F

(D) Natural Resources and Real Estate 		59,705,312 F





Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet 764,529,432
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  








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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 1,240,978,409
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 1,101,404,223
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 139,574,186
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -43,713,516
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 3,832,170
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -39,881,346
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 99,692,840
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 1,232,047,370
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -43,713,516
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 7,652,994
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 3,832,170
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -32,228,352
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,264,275,722
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 1,124,166
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b -24,421,479
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -23,297,313
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,240,978,409
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 1,132,354,530
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 7,652,994
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 24,421,479
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 32,074,473
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 1,100,280,057
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 1,124,166
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1,124,166
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,101,404,223
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  Part III, Line 1a: In conformity with the practice generally followed by museums, no value is assigned to the collections in the statement of financial position. Purchases of collection items are recognized as reductions in unrestricted net assets in the period of acquisition. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries for lost or destroyed collection items are recognized as increases in the approriate net asset class and are generally designated for future collection acquisitions.
  Part III, Line 4: The acquisition, preservation, management, and study of collections are fundamental to the Smithsonian's mission to increase and diffuse knowledge and have been the foundation upon which its reputation rests. Smithsonian collections are a national and global resource accessed each year by millions of visitors and researchers who use traditional methods and cutting-edge technologies to explore subjects from aeronautics to zoology. Through its collections, the Smithsonian presents the astonishing record of American and international artistic, historical, cultural, and scientific achievement, with a scope and depth no other institution in the world can match. Assembled over more than 160 years, the collections are central to the core activities and to the vitality and significance of the Smithsonian. Smithsonian collections contribute to population recovery of endangered species,advances in reproductive biology, genome resource banking, medical research, forensic analysis, bio-security, and conservation policy worldwide.
Description of Intended Use of Endowment Funds: Part V, Line 4: The Endowment includes approximately 500 individual endowment funds. The Endowment provides stable financial support for scholarship, research activities, other programs, acquisitions for collections and other Institutional activities. It plays a critical role in enabling the Institution to achieve its mission - "the increase and diffusion of knowledge". The Endowment includes both Donor-restricted endowment funds and funds designated by the Board of Regents to function as endowments and are consistent with the Institution's mission. Classification and reporting of net assets associated with the Endowment reflect Donor-imposed restrictions.
Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: Part X: Line 2 The Smithsonian recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. The Smithsonian does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions.
Part XI, Line 8 - Other Adjustments:   Change in FONZ net assets -927,416. Deferred gain on building 3,908,586. Change in minority interest-SI Network 851,000.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Deferred gain on building 3,908,586. Change in FONZ net assets -927,416. Change in minority interest - SI Networks 851,000.
Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments:   Direct expenses - fundraising and cost of goods sold -24,421,479.
Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments:   Direct expenses - fundraising and cost of goods sold 24,421,479.
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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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   1,321,853
Central America and the Caribbean 7 737 Program services Research facilities. 19,843,770
East Asia & Pacific 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   993,631
Europe 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   2,232,221
Middle East & North Africa 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   218,897
North America 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   292,505
Russia & Newly Independent States 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   102,352
South America 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   720,832
South Asia 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   142,388
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Academic appointment stipends to recipients located in the region   9,169
Europe 0 0 Research   274,082
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 0 Research   105,517
South America 0 0 Research   342,298
East Asia & Pacific 0 0 Research   34,463
East Asia & Pacific 0 0 Investments   672,909
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Investments   27,253,625
North America 0 0 Investments   9,151,849
South America 0 0 Investments / 267,288
Central America and the Caribbean - 0 0 Investments   456,348,272
3a Sub-total ..... 7 737 25,726,061
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 494,601,860
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 7 737 520,327,921
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000 ........ MediumBullet
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount of
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
East Asia and the Pacific Academic appointment stipend 30,289 EFT      
South America Academic appointment stipend 13,150 EFT      
East Asia and the Pacific - Academic appointment stipend 20,117 EFT      
South Asia Academic appointment stipend 36,068 EFT      
South America Academic appointment stipend 35,973 EFT      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
 
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010Page 3
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)
Academic Appointment Stipends Central America and the Caribbean 125 1,321,853 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends East Asia and the Pacific 48 943,225 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends Europe 117 2,232,221 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends Middle East and North Africa 6 218,897 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends North America 23 292,505 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends Russia and the Newly Independent States 9 102,352 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends South America 60 671,709 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends South Asia 8 106,320 Direct Deposits & Checks      
Academic Appointment Stipends Sub-Saharan Africa 4 9,169 Direct Deposits & Checks      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926 (see instructions for Form 926).................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If " Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520 and/or Form 3520-A. (see instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A)..........
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see instructions for Form 8621)
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see instructions for Form 5713)................................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
Schedule F (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information (see instructions) required in Part I, line 2, and any additional information.
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Procedure for Monitoring Grants Outside the U.S.:   Schedule F, Part I, Line 2: The Office of Fellowships has central management and administrative responsibility for the Smithsonian programs of research fellowships and other academic appointments for undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral and senior scholars. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship program for graduate and postdoctoral fellows, who apply to conduct research at the Institution with research staff serving as advisors. The review process is made up of disciplinary committees comprised of the Institution's staff who evaluate the canadates and then select the fellows. There are other competitive and non-competitive fellowship, visiting scholar and student appointees selected through the Smithsonian units that go through a variety of other selection processes before an award is made. An official letter /agreement is provided to each award recipient identifying the award title, dates of tenure, stipend allowances, and required responsibilities for holding this position. All recipients either will identify a financial institution for receipt of their monetary award or they will receive US Treasury checks. Depending on the tenure of the appointment, payments can range from one lump sum, biweekly payments or monthly payments. Most fellowship appointments are awarded for one to two years. On occasion, we have visiting scholars or fellows who are conducting research in another country. Payments are usually submitted as stated above, however, on occasion, there may be one or two who request that their payments be sent to the country of their research. At the end of tenure, a final report of their research accomplishments is provided for our records. Smithsonian research staff who serve as advisors to these fellows, students and scholars are usually in the field during their tenure. The individual Smithsonian research centers monitor the progress of their fellows especially those in other countries, and the administrative management of funds is managed through the Institution's central administration for accountability. Investments in particular regions include investments in foreign partnerships and foreign corporations determined by its legal domicile. The value reported represents the fair market value of the investment at the end of the fiscal year.
Other Information Schedule F, Part V Per Form 990 instructions, stipends are reported on Schedule F if the person receiving the stipend is living or residing outside the United States at the time the stipend is paid or distributed. However, many of these stipend recipients later travelled to the Smithsonian in the U.S. to perform their research.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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SCHEDULE G
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,
or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Marts & Lundy
1200 Wall St W FL 5A
 
Lyndhurst, NJ070713680 		Campaign Consultant   No 0 210,969 -210,969
 
Epsilon Data
50 Cambridge St
 
Burlington, MA01803 		Direct mail advisory & assistance   No 0 902,879 -902,879
 
Donor Services Group LLC
11500 Olympic Blvd
 
Los Angeles, CA900641525 		Telemarketing Calling Services   No 0 221,194 -221,194
 
Odell Simms & Associates
7704 Leesburg Pike 2
 
Falls Church, VA22042 		Direct Mail - Acquisition Program   No 0 1,136,288 -1,136,288
 
Avalon Consulting Group
1413 K St NW
 
Washington, DC20006 		Telemarketing, direct mail, online & consulting services   No 0 399,151 -399,151
 
SDA&A Teleservices Inc
101 Continental Blvd
 
El Segundo, CA902454515 		Telemarketing services   No 0 179,616 -179,616
 
SteegeThomson Communications Inc
4606 Spruce Street
 
Philadelphia, PA19139 		Campaign Communications   No 0 583,576 -583,576
 
The Watershed Group LLC
100 Bush St
 
San Francisco, CA941043900 		Online Advisory Services   No 0 115,000 -115,000
Elisa Glazer
5824 Rockmere Drive
 
Bethesda, MD208162444 		Fundraising assistance - Exhibitions   No 0 43,896 -43,896
Elizabeth Perry
232 7th St NE
 
Washington, DC200026087 		Fundraising assistance - Exhibitions   No 0 43,000 -43,000
Total .................right arrow   3,835,569 -3,835,569
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

NDA Dinner & Program
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

AAA Benefit
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

7
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 921,232 339,385 424,196 1,684,813
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		787,462 279,065 241,494 1,308,021
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		133,770 60,320 182,702 376,792
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .     10,129 10,129
7 Food and beverages . . 317,406 80,185 81,177 478,768
8 Entertainment . . . 69,225   8,500 77,725
9 Other direct expenses . 113,227 36,043 28,861 178,131
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 744,753
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -367,961
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ...........................
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
Explanation of Fundraising Payments Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b, Column (v) As the Smithsonian has multiple fundraisers, some of whom work on the same campaign, it is not possible to accurately report the exact amount of revenue associated with each fundraiser. Please note that none of the fundraisers had control of any contributions; all were paid under the terms of negotiated contracts.
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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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
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) University of Miami1300 Memorial Drive
Coral Gables,FL33124 		59-0624458 501(c)(3) 18,385       Academic Appointment Stipend
(2) Miami University7 Roundebush Hall
Oxford,OH45056 		31-6402089 501(c)(3) 12,000       Academic Appointment Stipend




















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations ......................... Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations ................................ . Bullet Image
 
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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) Academic Appointment Stipends 928 10,048,175      













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
Procedure for Monitoring Grants in the U.S.: Part I, Line 2: Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The Office of Fellowships has central management and administrative responsibility for the Smithsonian programs of research fellowships and other academic appointments for undergraduate, graduate students, postdoctoral and senior scholars. The Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program is a competitive fellowship program for graduate and postdoctoral fellows, who apply to conduct research at the Institution with research staff serving as advisors. The review process is made up of disciplinary committees comprised of the Institution's research staff who evaluate the candidates and then select the fellows. There are other competitive and non-competitive fellowship, visiting scholar and student appointees selected through the Smithsonian units that go through a variety of other selections prosesses before an award is made. An official letter/agreement is provided to each award recipient identifying the award title, dates of tenure, stipend allowances, and required responsibilities for holding this position. All recipients either will identify a financial institution for receipt of their monetary award or they will receive US Treasury checks. Depending on the tenure of the appointment, payments may be made in a lump sum or in periodic payments. Most fellowship appointments are awarded for one to two years. At the end of tenure, a final report of their research accomplishments is provided for our records. Smithsonian research staff who serve as advisors to these fellows, students and scholars are usually in the field during their tenure. The individual Smithsonian research centers monitor the progress of their fellows, and the funds are managed through the Institution's central administration to ensure accountability. Similiar processes are followed for awards made to organizations whose academic staff perfoms the related research.
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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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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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) G Wayne Clough (i)
(ii)		 501,984
0 		10,000
0 		5,334
0 		36,310
0 		2,934
0 		556,562
0 		0
0
(2) John Lapiana (i)
(ii)		 173,673
0 		4,000
0 		347
0 		24,417
0 		6,589
0 		209,026
0 		0
0
(3) Judith Leonard (i)
(ii)		 175,510
0 		0
0 		1,036
0 		25,169
0 		8,978
0 		210,693
0 		0
0
(4) Alice Maroni (i)
(ii)		 288,018
0 		0
0 		1,269
0 		36,310
0 		17,461
0 		343,058
0 		0
0
(5) Anne Ryan (i)
(ii)		 165,901
0 		1,229
0 		234
0 		25,100
0 		22,840
0 		215,304
0 		0
0
(6) Bruce Dauer (i)
(ii)		 245,124
0 		0
0 		1,567
0 		36,310
0 		4,627
0 		287,628
0 		0
0
(7) Charles R Alcock (i)
(ii)		 143,896
0 		12,000
0 		490
0 		19,167
0 		1,934
0 		177,487
0 		0
0
(8) Virginia Clark (i)
(ii)		 321,507
0 		0
0 		2,216
0 		36,310
0 		17,890
0 		377,923
0 		0
0
(9) Richard Kurin (i)
(ii)		 286,849
0 		10,000
0 		1,890
0 		41,260
0 		9,078
0 		349,077
0 		0
0
(10) Evelyn Lieberman (i)
(ii)		 246,742
0 		10,000
0 		3,016
0 		36,310
0 		1,133
0 		297,201
0 		0
0
(11) Era Marshall (i)
(ii)		 159,807
0 		5,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		14,530
0 		179,337
0 		0
0
(12) Alison McNally (i)
(ii)		 187,886
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		5,985
0 		193,871
0 		0
0
(13) Thomas Ott (i)
(ii)		 374,363
0 		50,000
0 		911
0 		36,310
0 		16,583
0 		478,167
0 		0
0
(14) Sudeep Anand (i)
(ii)		 217,114
0 		4,000
0 		1,385
0 		32,668
0 		13,427
0 		268,594
0 		0
0
(15) Gregory Bokman (i)
(ii)		 191,323
0 		47,185
0 		180
0 		28,585
0 		18,360
0 		285,633
0 		0
0
(16) Amy Chen (i)
(ii)		 254,511
0 		30,832
0 		552
0 		36,310
0 		5,568
0 		327,773
0 		0
0
(17) James Douglas (i)
(ii)		 214,129
0 		0
0 		1,338
0 		31,617
0 		5,056
0 		252,140
0 		0
0
(18) Mary Payne (i)
(ii)		 219,132
0 		0
0 		491
0 		32,920
0 		13,008
0 		265,551
0 		0
0
(19) Ann Speyer (i)
(ii)		 245,934
0 		0
0 		372
0 		36,310
0 		20,080
0 		302,696
0 		0
0
(20) Andrew Zino (i)
(ii)		 157,915
0 		4,000
0 		0
0 		8,232
0 		16,727
0 		186,874
0 		0
0
(21) Eva Pell (i)
(ii)		 305,335
0 		40,000
0 		2,056
0 		34,225
0 		3,746
0 		385,362
0 		0
0
(22) Claudine Brown (i)
(ii)		 120,214
0 		45,000
0 		772
0 		13,818
0 		4,335
0 		184,139
0 		0
0
(23) Sallie Morse (i)
(ii)		 181,630
0 		8,000
0 		0
0 		8,232
0 		14,321
0 		212,183
0 		0
0
(24) James Bruce Kendall (i)
(ii)		 179,466
0 		0
0 		1,036
0 		25,169
0 		969
0 		206,640
0 		0
0
(25) George VanDyke (i)
(ii)		 166,973
0 		5,000
0 		973
0 		28,740
0 		13,212
0 		214,898
0 		0
0
(26) Peter Gibbons (i)
(ii)		 287,585
0 		101,235
0 		1,255
0 		36,310
0 		16,414
0 		442,799
0 		0
0
(27) John Dailey (i)
(ii)		 279,171
0 		2,000
0 		5,730
0 		36,310
0 		2,654
0 		325,865
0 		0
0
(28) Dennis Kelly (i)
(ii)		 226,308
0 		90,000
0 		982
0 		32,293
0 		13,298
0 		362,881
0 		0
0
(29) Richard Koshalek (i)
(ii)		 309,352
0 		0
0 		4,065
0 		36,310
0 		16,418
0 		366,145
0 		0
0
(30) Christian Samper (i)
(ii)		 302,068
0 		3,000
0 		466
0 		36,310
0 		16,396
0 		358,240
0 		0
0
(31) Marsha Shaines (i)
(ii)		 161,054
0 		10,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		8,204
0 		179,258
0 		0
0
(32) Scott Miller (i)
(ii)		 143,590
0 		10,000
0 		0
0 		7,557
0 		17,301
0 		178,448
0 		0
0
(33) Robert Fraga (i)
(ii)		 145,401
0 		8,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		16,818
0 		170,219
0 		0
0
(34) Clair Gill (i)
(ii)		 212,393
0 		0
0 		2,514
0 		31,067
0 		3,549
0 		249,523
0 		0
0
(35) Ira Rubinoff (i)
(ii)		 154,293
0 		0
0 		2,595
0 		20,890
0 		908
0 		178,686
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
  Part I, Line 1a First class travel: Certain persons listed in Part VII, Section A were authorized for first class travel when the circumstances of their travel met the requirements of the Smithsonian's travel policy for such travel and first class travel was approved in each instance by that individual's designated "approving official" for travel. The Smithsonian's travel policy is guided by the Federal Travel Regulations as supplemented by the Smithsonian's Travel handbook. Those circumstances included (i) two travelers who have a documented medical condition that permits non-coach travel, when business class travel was not available on scheduled appropriate flight. Travel for companions: The Smithsonian's policy for payment of spousal or dependent family member travel permits such payment only in limited, exceptional cases, when there is a demonstrated bona fide business purpose for the travel and the travel furthers the mission of the Smithsonian, beyond mere attendance at an event or the performance of incidental services. Such travel is authorized only if approved by the Office of General Counsel and the Office of Under Secretary for Finance and Administration/Chief Financial Officer in advance of travel. In the calendar year 2010, five trips were approved for the wife of Secretary Wayne Clough, and one trip was approved for the wife of John Dailey, Director of the National Air and Space Museum. Each trip was authorized consistent with policy. Because it was determined that there was a bona fide business purpose for each trip, the cost of the trips was not treated as taxable income.
  Part I, Line 6 Certain employees of Smithsonian Enterprises (SE) are eligible to participate in the Smithsonian Enterprises Management Incentive Plan. This eligibility is determined on an annual basis. Even if eligible to participate, a performance review rating of "Fully Successful" must be received. The Plan includes both financial and individual (operational) goals, and these goals must be met in order to receive an incentive payment. There are different performance levels, with each successive level giving a higher incentive payment. In addition, the eligible person must be employed by the organization on the last day of the fiscal year in order to receive payment. Certain employees of the Office of Investments (OI) are eligible to participate in the Investments Incentive plan. This eligibility is determined on an annual basis. The plan includes both quantitative and qualitative goals. The quantitative payment is based on portfolio performance compared to benchmark, and has both single year and multi-year components. The qualitative portion is based on the individual's performance review, and a rating of at least "Successful" is required to receive the qualitative portion of the incentive. The quantitative portion is paid based on the number of basis points earned, with each basis point earning a specific percentage of salary. The overall incentive is capped at 150% of salary.
Supplemental Information Part III Part II: Certain of the Institution's current key employees began their service after December 31, 2010 and, accordingly, received no compensation for the reporting period.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Schedule O (Form 990).
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number
53-0206027
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Fairfax County Economic Development Authority
  		54-0787833 30382EC75 12-03-2003 77,545,000 To construct a museum   X X     X
B District of Columbia
  		52-1834528 254839756 04-26-2010 30,500,000 Refunding of 1997 Bonds   X X     X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired. . . . . 1,570,000 1,570,000    
2 Amount of bonds defeased . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . 77,545,000 33,825,749    
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . .        
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds.        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrow. . . . . 33,212,755 33,212,755    
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . 530,475 592,621    
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds.        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . 77,014,525      
11 Other spent proceeds . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds. . . 20,373 20,373    
13 Year of substantial completion . . . 2003 2010
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue?   X X          
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue?   X   X        
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . X     X        
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . X   X          
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . .   X            
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use?   X            
b Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . .   X            
c Does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts or research agreements relating to the financed property? .   X            
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . . . . . . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . SchKMediumBullet 0 %      
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . 0 %      
7 Has the organization adopted management practices and procedures to ensure the post-issuance compliance of its tax-exempt bond liabilities? X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X   X        
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X     X        
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X        
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? .                
e Was a hedge terminated? .                
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a GIC? .   X   X        
b Name of provider .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? .   X   X        
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . . .   X   X        
Schedule K (Form 990) 2010

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Supplemental Information
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 3,313    
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests .. X 3    
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 108 4,304,315 Selling Price
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles ..... X 8,435    
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 3,431    
23 Scientific specimens .. X 125,581    
24 Archeological artifacts ... X 155    
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Archival Records-Cubic/Linear Feet ) X 1,146    
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Archival Records-Items ) X 3,601    
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Art-non collection ) X 1 6,000 Fair market value
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
48
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell non-cash
contributions? ............................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule M (Form 990) 2010
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Third Party Use: Part I, Line 32b: Although the Smithsonian acquires collections with good faith intention of retaining them for an indefinite period of time, prudent collections management includes judicious consideration of appropriate deaccessioning and disposal to refine and improve the quality and relevance of the collections with respect to the Smithsonian's mission and purpose. When objects are deaccessioned for disposal by sale, the Smithsonian contracts with commercial galleries or auction houses to sell the objects in order to assure the best return from the sale.
Non Reporting of Revenue: Part I, Line 33: In accordance with professional practice, as allowed by SFAS 116, the Smithsonian does not assign value to collection items acquired by donation.
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Department of the Treasury
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Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Name of the organization
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2   Steve Case and Patricia Stonesifer who are members of the Board serve as directors in the same business entity.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a   Pursuant to federal statute, the Board of Regents consists of the Vice President of the United States, the Chief Justice of the United States, three members of the U.S. Senate, three members of the U.S. House of Representatives, and nine additional citizen Regents. The three Senators are appointed by the President Pro Tempore of the U.S. Senate, and the three members of the House of Representatives are appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives. Their appointment terms coincide with the terms for which they are elected, and they may be reappointed if re-elected. The citizen Regents are nominated by the Board of Regents, and appointed by a Joint Resolution of Congress which is signed by the President of the United States.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11   The Form 990 return is prepared by staff within the Office of the Comptroller (OC). The Comptroller performs a detailed review of the entire return. The Comptroller consults with our outside auditors on any issues or questions that may arise in the preparation of the Form 990, as deemed necessary. The Under Secretary for Finance & Administration/Chief Financial Officer (CFO) performs a detailed review of the return. A sub-committee of the Audit & Review Committee reviews the return and any items noted are addressed. The Office of General Counsel (OGC) then reviews the return and provides additional guidance, as necessary. A copy of the return, containing feedback from all prior reviewers, is then reviewed with the Secretary for his review and comments. The Board's Audit & Review Committee then conducts a final review of the return at a regularly scheduled Board meeting, prior to submission.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c All officers, key employees, and certain other employees are required to complete and file annually a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. These Reports--which require disclosure of certain assets, earned income, liabilities, outside positions, outside contracts and agreements, gifts, hospitality, reimbursements, and other interests related to the employee's Smithsonian position--are reviewed by the Institution's Office of General Counsel for compliance with applicable conflict of interest policies and laws. In addition to this required reporting, all key employees are required to comply with the Institution's Standards of Conduct, which, among other things, requires that employees not engage in private or personal activities that might conflict or appear to conflict with Smithsonian interests, requires that employees obtain Office of General Counsel approval before engaging in a related outside activity for compensation, and requires employees to consult with the Office of General Counsel whenever a doubt exists as to whether an activity or planned activity violates the Standards. All members of the Smithsonian's governing body are required to complete and file annually the Board of Regents Annual Disclosure Statement. These statements - which require reporting by members of outside positions and substantial shareholding in for-profit business entities, outside positions in non-profit entities, and interests and affiliations of the member or the member's immediate family that have or sought to have a relationship to the Smithsonian-are reviewed by the Institution's General Counsel for compliance with applicable conflict of interest policies and laws. In addition to this required reporting, all members of the Smithsonian's governing body are required to comply with the Board of Regents Ethics Guidelines, which, among other things, define conflicts of interest and establish procedures for disclosing and reporting of conflicts and recusal from decision-making.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 When setting executive compensation levels, the Smithsonian ensures that the compensation paid is both reasonable and comparable to that offered by comparable organizations to executives with similar duties and responsibilities. For those Trust funded positions subject to a market-based compensation approach, the Board's Committee on Compensation and Human Resources prepares for its annual compensation review by evaluating two criteria related to the executives: (i) compensation of similarly situated individuals in other organizations, and (ii) the programmatic and financial accomplishments of the individual and the individual's organizational unit. The Committee's review of comparable compensation of similarly situated individuals in other organizations is aided by a comparative survey performed by a highly regarded, independent outside compensation consultant. The Board of Regents hired Pricewaterhouse Coopers as its consultant for this tax year. To determine compensation comparables, the Compensation and Human Resources Committee, upon considering the recommendations of the compensation consultant and in keeping with accepted practices, determines the types of organizations that are similarly situated, and requires the compensation consultant to compare the duties and responsibilities of the specific Smithsonian positions with those in similarly situated organizations to ensure that the positions are functionally comparable. Those decisions are documented as part of the final compensation recommendation materials. Currently, this survey is performed every two years. During the "off" year, the data is traditionally aged using an aging factor provided by the expert consultant. When determining salaries for Federal executives or Trust executives paid according to a Federal scale, the Institution is limited to its established pay ranges. On an annual basis, salary changes are based on an analysis of programmatic and organizational accomplishment of the individual and the individual's organizational unit, just as is done for Trust executives with market-based compensation. However, market data points are not applicable to these positions, and thus the Institution turns to the established Federal pay scales for minimum and maximum pay. Those pay scales are based on statutory Federal executive pay limits. Annual salary increases are based on achievements against established goals, and salaries of new hires in these categories (Federal executives or Trust executives paid according to a Federal scale) are based on a combination of experience and salary history.
  Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: The Smithsonian makes these documents available on its public website (www.smithsonian.org). The documents can also be viewed at the Comptroller's office or mailed.
Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances: Form 990, Part XI, line 5: Net unrealized losses on investments: -43,713,516. Deferred gain on building 3,908,586. Change in interest in net assets-Friends of Nat'l Zoo -927,416. Change in minority interest - SI Networks 851,000. Total to Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: -39,881,346.
Type of organization (other) Form 990, Page 1, Line K The Smithsonian Institution is a trust instrumentality of the United States, created by Congress, and organized pursuant to 20 U.S.C. sec. 41 et seq.
  Form 990, Page 1, Line M As a trust instrumentality of the United States, the Smithsonian Institution is a federal entity that is not domiciled in any state.
  Schedule G, Part I, line 3 The Smithsonian is a trust instrumentality of the United States and as such is exempt from state regulations pursuant to the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution. All states that have inquired about Smithsonian fundraising solicitation registration have acknowledged this exemption.
Major projects of independent contractors Form 990, Part VI, Page 8, Section B Independent Contractors Hensel Phelps Construction Company - construction services SAAM/NPG - Patent Office Building renovation NASM Udvar-Hazy Center - infrastructure/installation of pressure reducing station Associated Builders, Inc - construction services NMNH - Various electrical work, HVAC upgrades, perimeter security MSC - Fire alarm upgrade/construction of laboratories Forrester Construction Company - construction services NZP - Construction of seal and sea lions exhibit Ewing Cole, Inc - architect/engineering services MSC - Design of fire detection and alarm system, laboratories SERC - Design of HVAC, fire protection, water capacity systems, Mathia Replacement Laboratory, road improvements NMAFA - Design of electrical and sprinkler systems, HVAC NMNH - Design of HVAC CHNDM - Assessment and recommendations for conservatory, infrastructure improvements NMAH - Archictectural/engineering services for renovations Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation - systems engineering support SAO - Support of Chandra X-Ray Observation Operations
Officer's position held during the year Form 990, Part VII, Section A Per the instructions, only one position should be checked in column (C). One officer, Bruce Dauer reported as an officer on the tax return served in the following positions during the year: 10/01/10-11/18/10 Key Employee-Director, Office of Planning, Management & Budget 11/19/10-09/25/11 Acting Chief Financial Officer 09/26/11-09/30/11 Key Employee-Director, Office of Planning, Management & Budget
Smithsonian Institution abbreviations used in return Form 990, Part VII and Schedule J-2 The following are Smithsonian Institution abbreviations found in the body of this return: CHNDM - Cooper Hewitt National Design Museum FONZ - Friends of the National Zoo MSC - Museum Support Center NASM - National Air and Space Museum NMAFA - National Museum of African Art NMNH - National Museum of Natural History NPG - National Portrait Gallery NZP - National Zoological Park OFEO - Office of Facilities, Engineering and Operations OPMB - Office of Planning, Management and Budget SAAM - Smithsonian American Art Museum SE - Smithsonian Enterprises SERC - Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
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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
Smithsonian Institution
 
Employer identification number

53-0206027
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

















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) Clay Fellowships Charitable Trust

10 Memorial Boulevard

Providence,RI02903
04-3560268 		Support of Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory MA 501(c)(3) Line 11d, III-O N/A
 
No












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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
(1) Lukowski Trust
C/O Citzens Bank 101 N Washington A
Saginaw,MI48607
38-6677397 		Charitable Remainder Trust MI N/A
 T   100,826  
(2) McVay Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O BNY Mellon 1735 Market St
Philadelphia,PA19103
20-7399895 		Charitable Remainder Trust MA N/A
 T   26,881  
(3) Peck Trust
C/O Charles Schwab PO Box 628291
Orlando,FL32862
94-2737782 		Charitable Remainder Trust VA N/A
 T   244,537  
(4) Purvis Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O BNY Mellon One Wall Street
New York,NY10286
25-6891638 		Charitable Remainder Trust MA N/A
 T   22,559  
(5) B Schermer Trust
C/O Fiduciarty Trust 600 5th St
New York,NY10020
13-7062411 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   122,533  
(6) L Shermer Trust
C/O Fiduciarty Trust 600 5th St
New York,NY10020
13-7062411 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   142,279  
(7) Landmark Trust
C/O Ashford Advisors 30B Grove St
Pittsford,NY14534
34-7179097 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   4,241,391  
(8) E Wood Trust
C/O Tyrrell Mason PC 7250 Woodmont
Bethesda,MD20814
52-6697534 		Charitable Remainder Trust DC N/A
 T   168,721  
(9) Huntington Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O BNY Mellon One Wall Street
New York,NY10286
13-6078590 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   85,123  
(10) Huntington Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O BNY Mellon One Wall Street
New York,NY10286
13-6078585 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   54,923  
(11) Huntington Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O JP Morgan 270 Park Avenue
New York,NY10017
06-6022343 		Charitable Remainder Trust NY N/A
 T   113,490  
(12) Houchins Charitable Remainder Trust
C/O Dunham Trust 241 Ridge St
Reno,NV89501
54-6407409 		Charitable Remainder Trust VA N/A
 T   263,233  
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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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
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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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






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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