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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
American Public Works Association
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2345 Grand Boulevard
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
Kansas City, MO64108
D Employer identification number

36-2202880
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 19,949,078
F Name and address of principal officer:
Peter B King
1275 K STREET NW SUITE 750
Washington,DC20005
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.APWA.NET
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1937
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, QUALIFIED TRADE SHOW ACTIVITIES AND ADVOCACY-RELATED SERVICES TO PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS.
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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 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 62
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 28,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 1,070,945
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -165,748
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 268,771 408,007
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 15,575,452 15,032,220
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 192,891 174,192
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,595,638 1,964,525
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 17,632,752 17,578,944
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 691,804 884,056
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) 4,346,435 4,608,952
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 12,717,847 12,028,074
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 17,756,086 17,521,082
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -123,334 57,862
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 18,474,725 19,052,957
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 5,520,798 6,209,696
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 12,953,927 12,843,261
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
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 organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ 1,432,011 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,219,000 )
2011 CONGRESS & EXPO- EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE, ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING AND TRADE SHOW EXHIBIT FOR PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS. THIS EVENT BRINGS MORE THAN 6,000 PUBLIC WORKS AND INDUSTRY-RELATED PROFESSIONALS TOGETHER IN ONE FORUM WITH MORE THAN 200 EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, 82,000 SQFT EXHIBIT FLOOR SHOWCASING NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO OUR PUBLIC WORKS SECTOR. THIS MEETING ALSO SERVES AS OUR ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING FOR OUR VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND NATIONAL COMMITTEES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 650,484 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 627,000 )
REPORTER MAGAZINE - MONTHLY MAGAZINE PROVIDED TO OUR MEMBERSHIP. ARTICLES CONTAIN INFORMATION ON MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, RESEARCH, TRAINING PROGRAMS, AND NEW TECHNOLOGY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 709,437 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 0 )
CHAPTER RELATIONS. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES LEADERSHIP & STRATEGIC PLANNING, CHAPTER CAPACITY BUILDING AND MENTORING SERVICES TO OUR 64 CHAPTERS AND 89 BRANCHES AND THE VOLUNTEER MEMBERS SERVING IN LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE FUNDING TRAVEL FOR STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO LOCAL APWA BUSINESS MEETINGS AND EDUCATIONAL EVENTS, GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE, REBATES TO HELP FUND LOCAL INTIATIVES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE FEES ASSOCIATED WITH DOING BUSINESS AT THE LOCAL LEVEL.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 11,529,346 including grants of $ 884,056 ) (Revenue $ 12,257,165 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 14,321,278
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part IIClick to see attachment.........................
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, 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
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
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
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, 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
 
No
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
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... 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
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization 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
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
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.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
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...........
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 VI
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 (2011)
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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
113
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
62
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: MediumBulletCA
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
 
 
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
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
17
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
Yes
 
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
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete 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
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did 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 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , IL , MO , WA
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 made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
TERI NEWHOUSE
2345 GRAND BLVD STE 700
KANSAS CITY,MO64108
(816) 595-5277
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) DIANE LINDERMAN
PRESIDENT
 10.0 X   X       2,500 0 0
(2) GEORGE CROMBIE
PAST PRESIDENT
 10.0 X   X       5,951 0 0
(3) ELIZABETH TREADWAY
PRESIDENT ELECT
 10.0 X   X            
(4) RICHARD STINSON
DIRECTOR REGION I
 5.0 X                
(5) EDWARD GOTTKO
DIRECTOR REGION II
 5.0 X                
(6) WILLIAM MILLS
DIRECTOR REGION III
 5.0 X                
(7) TOMMY BROWN
DIRECTOR REGION IV
 5.0 X                
(8) LINDA PETELKA
DIRECTOR REGION V
 5.0 X                
(9) LARRY STEVENS
DIRECTOR REGION VI
 5.0 X                
(10) JIMMY FOSTER
DIRECTOR REGION VII
 5.0 X                
(11) RONALD CALKINS
DIRECTOR REGION VIII
 5.0 X                
(12) DOUG DREVER
DIRECTOR REGION IX
 5.0 X                
(13) PATTY HILDERBRAND
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE ENG & TECH
 5.0 X                
(14) DARYL GRIGSBY
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE ENVIRO MGMT
 5.0 X                
(15) BRIAN USHER
DIR-AT-LARGE FLEET & FACILITY
 5.0 X                
(16) CORA JACKSON-FOSSETT
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE PW MGMT/LDRS
 5.0 X                
(17) SUSAN HANN
DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE TRANSPORT
 5.0 X                
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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 (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(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) PETER B KING
SECRETARY/ EXEC DIRECTOR/ CEO
 37.5     X       307,765 0 52,675
(19) TERI NEWHOUSE
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
 37.5     X       104,192 0 6,420
(20) M KAYE SULLIVAN
DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 37.5     X       140,453 0 15,934
(21) JAMES FAHEY
DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS
 37.5         X   150,191 0 15,694
(22) ELISABETH DANIELS
DIRECTOR OF CREDENTIALING
 37.5         X   107,140 0 12,357
(23) DANA PRIDDY
DIRECTOR OF MEETINGS
 37.5         X   100,337 0 6,157














1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 918,529 0 109,237
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet7
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
AUDIO VISUAL MANAGEMENT GROUP
 
  		AUDIO VISUAL 290,350
MOHANNA ASSOCIATES INC
 
  		AD SALES MANAGEMENT 147,058
NATIONAL TRADE PRODUCTIONS
 
  		EXHIBIT SALES MGMT 323,104
CENTERPLATE CATERING
 
  		CATERING 112,088
ROYLE PRINTING CO
 
  		PRINTING 152,729
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 85,094
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		322,913
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 408,007
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a REGISTRATION FEES 230,000 5,927,175 5,927,175    
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 230,000 3,729,279 3,729,279    
c EXHIBIT SPACE SALES 230,000 3,714,107 3,714,107    
d TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS 230,000 929,189 929,189    
e SPONSORSHIP/REBATE INCOME 900,099 493,612 493,612    
f All other program service revenue . 238,858 238,858    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 15,032,220
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 180,374     180,374
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 43,263     43,263
(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 1,756,024  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,755,914 6,292
c Gain or (loss) 110 -6,292
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -6,182     -6,182
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 85,094
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 772,234
b Less: direct expenses ...b 607,928
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 164,306   164,306
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a ADVERTISING INCOME 541,800 944,292   944,292  
b CHAPTER ADVERTISING 541,800 126,653   126,653  
c MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 686,011     686,011
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 1,756,956
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 17,578,944 15,032,220 1,070,945 1,067,772
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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).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
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 United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 823,005 823,005
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 61,051 61,051
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 843,693 507,696 335,997  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 2,935,187 1,766,261 1,168,926  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 81,001 45,361 35,640  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 505,176 282,899 222,277  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 243,895 136,581 107,314  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 0      
c Accounting ........... 0      
d Lobbying ........... 480,383 480,383    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other .......... 2,371,320 2,198,940 172,380  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 447,044 438,373 8,671  
13 Office expenses ....... 4,628,938 4,200,470 428,468  
14 Information technology ...... 84,549 48,292 36,257  
15 Royalties .. 53,841 53,841    
16 Occupancy ........... 2,339,238 2,149,771 189,467  
17 Travel ............ 833,726 488,558 345,168  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 22,793 370 22,423  
20 Interest ........... 0      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 223,587 144,134 79,453  
23 Insurance .............. 74,198 31,165 43,033  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a CHAPTER REBATES 280,649 280,649    
b INCOME TAX EXPENSE -61,944 -61,944    
c DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 68,882 64,552 4,330  
d BAD DEBT EXPENSE 70,443 70,443    
e
f All other expenses 110,427 110,427    
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 17,521,082 14,321,278 3,199,804 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 10,056,854 2 9,884,876
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 194,682 4 245,428
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
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 .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 324,075 8 324,319
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 702,633 9 594,932
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,711,437
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 1,796,310 1,024,221 10c 915,127
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 6,105,629 11 6,956,348
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 0
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 66,631 15 131,927
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 18,474,725 16 19,052,957
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 607,449 17 907,558
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 4,913,349 19 5,021,020
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 0 25 281,118
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 5,520,798 26 6,209,696
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 ..... 12,690,271 27 11,940,875
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 207,690 28 519,460
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 55,966 29 382,926
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 ..... 12,953,927 33 12,843,261
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 18,474,725 34 19,052,957
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Form 990 (2011)
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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
17,578,944
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
17,521,082
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
57,862
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
12,953,927
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-168,528
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
12,843,261
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3..            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..            
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).            
12
12
 
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 4,315,590 4,112,312 3,904,116 3,952,145 4,137,286 20,421,449
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...... 14,426,632 11,164,587 11,397,283 11,892,078 11,302,941 60,183,521
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. 18,742,222 15,276,899 15,301,399 15,844,223 15,440,227 80,604,970
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 0 0 0 0   0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 0 0 0 0   0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 0 0 0 0   0
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)           80,604,970
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 18,742,222 15,276,899 15,301,399 15,844,223 15,440,227 80,604,970
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 267,324 314,532 268,172 199,517 223,637 1,273,182
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 267,324 314,532 268,172 199,517 223,637 1,273,182
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on. 267,814 102,545 0 85,212 0 455,571
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) 55,803 354,082 341,574 440,673 686,845 1,878,977
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.). 19,333,163 16,048,058 15,911,145 16,569,625 16,350,709 84,212,700
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
95.716 %
16
16
95.103 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
1.512 %
18
18
2.871 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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Software ID:  
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(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
2011
Name of organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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 on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, 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).
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for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
American Public Works Association
  		Employer identification number

36-2202880
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total 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)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




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

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
American Public Works Association
  		Employer identification number

36-2202880
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(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) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
American Public Works Association
  		Employer identification number

36-2202880
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total 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 $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(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
2011
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, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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 in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function 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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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 480,383  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 480,383  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 17,040,699  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 17,521,082  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
  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) ................. 250,000  
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) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 4,000,000
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		        6,000,000
             
c Total lobbying expenditures 546,305 457,788 396,797 480,383 1,881,273
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		         1,500,000
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures 0 0 10,750 0 10,750
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(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? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
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 carry over 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) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible 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, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
LOBBYING EXPENDITURES EXPLANATION SCHEDULE C, PART II-A ON SEPTEMBER 25, 1996 THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION (APWA) FILED FORM 5768 WITH THE IRS AND ELECTED TO HAVE THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(H) OF THE IRS CODE, RELATING TO EXPENDITURES TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, APPLY TO US BEGINNING WITH OUR TAX YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 1997. ON MARCH 14, 2000, APWA REGISTERED PETER KING, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND JAMES FAHEY, DIRECTOR OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS, AS LOBBYIST IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995. APWA REGISTERED JULIA ANASTASIO, DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABILITY WITH THE FILING OF ITS JULY 1 - DECEMBER 31, 2005 SEMIANNUAL REPORT. APWA REGISTERED LAURA BERKEY-AMES, MANGER OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS WITH THE FILING OF ITS JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 30, 2008 QUARTERLY REPORT. APWA HAS INCURRED A TOTAL OF $480,383 IN LOBBYING EXPENDITURES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012 RELATED TO STAFF SALARIES, TRAVEL, GENERAL OFFICE EXPENSES, PRINTING AND PRODUCTION COSTS, ETC... THESE LOBBYING EXPENSES WERE REPORTED TO THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AND U.S. SENATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LOBBYING DISCLOSURE ACT OF 1995. DESCRIPTION OF APWA LOBBYING ACTIVITY IN 2012. PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION OF MONTHLY ASSOCIATION NEWSLETTER, APWA WASHINGTON REPORT, ON NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS AFFECTING PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE, PROGRAMS AND SERVICES; RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND TRACKING OF FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS; LETTERS, CORRESPONDENCE AND PHONE CALLS FROM ASSOCIATION MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATION STAFF TO FEDERAL LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF AND FEDERAL AGENCY DEPARTMENT OFFICIALS, EXPRESSING ASSOCIATION VIEWS ON PROPOSED LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS IN THE AREAS OF TRANSPORTATION, WATER INFRASTRUCTURE, WATER QUALITY, ENVIRONMENT, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND PREPAREDNESS, HOMELAND SECURITY, INFRASTRUCTURE PROTECTION, RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE AND SUSTAINABILITY AND OTHER PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES; ISSUANCE OF EMAIL ACTION ALERTS (VIA INFONOW, LEGISLATIVE ACTION CENTER, APWA ADVOCATES, VARIOUS CHAPTER LIAISON GROUPS) TO ASSOCIATION MEMBERS REQUESTING THAT THEY CONTACT THEIR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES TO EXPRESS AN ASSOCIATION POSITION ON LEGISLATION AND/OR REGULATIONS; POSTING OF LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY INFORMATION, NEWS, ASSOCIATION POSITIONS AND ACTION ALERTS ON ASSOCIATION WEBSITE; DISTRIBUTION OF ASSOCIATION POSITION PAPERS, ISSUE BRIEFS AND TALKING POINTS TO ASSOCIATION LEADERS, CHAPTER LEADERS, MEMBERS AND AT ASSOCIATION AND AT ASSOCIATION CHAPTER MEETINGS; STAFF AND ASSOCIATION MEMBER MEETINGS WITH FEDERAL LEGISLATORS, LEGISLATIVE STAFF AND FEDERAL AGENCY STAFF REGARDING PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES, LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS; MEMBER BRIEFINGS AND PRESENTATIONS TO CONGRESSIONAL STAFF ON PUBLIC WORKS ISSUES; SUBMISSION OF WRITTEN CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY; COALITION MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING WATER INFRASTRUCTURE NETWORK, SUSTAINABLE WATER INFRASTRUCTURE COALITION, LOCAL OFFICIALS FOR TRANSPORTATION, ROADWAY INFRASTRUCTURE SAFETY COALITION, CONGRESSIONAL HAZARDS ALLIANCE, STAFFORD ACT COALITION, FLOOD MAP MODERNIZATION COALITION, HOMELAND SECURITY CONSORTIUM, WATER RESOURCES COALITION, SUSTAINABLE URBAN FOREST HIGH PERFORMANCE BUILDINGS CONGRESSIONAL CAUCUS COALITION, NATIONAL MITIGATION ALLIANCE AND OTHERS; ACTIVITIES OF ASSOCIATION TASK FORCE TO PROMOTE ASSOCIATION POLICY POSITION FOR REAUTHORIZATION OF SURFACE TRANSPORTATION LEGISLATION (SAFETEA-LU), LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY POLICY DEVELOPMENT, PRIORITY-SETTING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING CONDUCTED BY ASSOCIATION COMMITTEE (GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE AND SUBCOMMITTEES); SPRING POLICY SUMMIT MEETING OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE WITH OTHER TASK FORCES AND/OR COMMITTEES IN WASHINGTON, DC TO ADVOCATE ASSOCIATION PRIORITIES WITH CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL STAFF. INDIVIDUAL CHAPTER ADVOCACY ON STATE LEGISLATION, BALLOT INITIATIVES AND/OR REFERENDA.
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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, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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 can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
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 through 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, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax 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 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
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 (ASC 958), 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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 61,987 64,705 62,034 58,777
b Contributions ........     14  
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 1,312 1,982 3,657 4,257
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		500 4,700 1,000 1,000
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 62,799 61,987 64,705 62,034
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet89.120 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet10.880 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
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)
Yes
 
(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
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   915,432 492,434 422,998
d Equipment ................   957,119 798,692 158,427
e Other .................   838,886 505,184 333,702
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 915,127
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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) must 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) must 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) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
CHAPTER LIABILITES 281,118








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 281,118
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 17,578,944
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 17,521,082
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 57,862
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -168,528
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -239,267
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -407,795
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -349,933
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 9,597,188
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -121,162
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 115,874
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 614,220
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 608,932
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 8,988,256
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b 8,590,688
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 8,590,688
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 17,578,944
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 9,947,121
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 115,874
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 661,586
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 777,460
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,169,661
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 8,351,421
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 8,351,421
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 17,521,082
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
INTENDED USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENTS ARE UTILIZED FOR CASH AWARDS AND OTHER PROJECTS TO FURTHER PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSION THROUGH THE APWA PUBLIC WORKS HISTORICAL SOCIETY.
UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 CHAPTER (INCOME)/LOSS $ (239,267)
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PER AUDIT REPORT SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINES 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE $ 607,928 LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS $ 6,292 ---------- TOTAL $ 614,220 ==========
RECONCILIATION OF REVENUE PER AUDIT REPORT SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 4B CHAPTER REVENUE $8,590,688
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES PER AUDIT REPORT SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSE $ 607,928 LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS $ 6,292 UNREALIZED LOSS $ 47,366 ---------- TOTAL $ 661,586 ==========
RECONCILIATION OF EXPENSES PER AUDIT REPORT SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 4B CHAPTER EXPENSES $8,351,421
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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 its grants
and other 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 its grants and other
assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (Use Part V if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees or agents in region or independent contractors (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total
expenditures for region/investments
in region
North America 0 0 Program Services EDUCATION 1,384,811
North America 0 0 Program Services CANADIAN PUBLIC WORKS 97,288
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services INTL PARTNERSHIPS 63,257
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 1,545,356
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 1,545,356
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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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)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011Page 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)
EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO STUDENTS North America 3 2,500 CHECK      
AWARDS & DOOR PRIZES North America 1,171     58,551 DOOR PRIZES FMV
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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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) 2011
Schedule F (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Identifier ReturnReference Explanation
MONITORING USE OF GRANTS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE F, PART I, LINE 2 SCHOLARSHIPS AND DONATIONS MADE OUTSIDE THE US ARE PERFORMED BY OUR 8 CANADIAN CHAPTERS. THE SAME PROCESS IS IN PLACE FOR ALL CHAPTERS. AN APPLICATION IS REQUIRED; AN INDEPENDENT SELECTION COMMITTEE; AWARDS ARE MADE SPECIFIC TO THE PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSION; CANDIDATES EITHER MUST COMPLETE A POST-AWARD SURVEY, PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS OR CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AWARD WAS USED APPROPRIATELY.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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 arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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
Total .................right arrow      
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) 2011
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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

GOLF TOURNAMENT
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

DINNER/DANCE
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

58
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 36,429 32,920 787,979 857,328
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		0 14,055 71,039 85,094
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		36,429 18,865 716,940 772,234
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . . 0 0 8,233 8,233
5 Non-cash prizes . . 641 0 75,862 76,503
6 Rent/facility costs . . 5,983 15,512 285,699 307,194
7 Food and beverages . . 6,597 4,731 118,132 129,460
8 Entertainment . . . 0 9,293 13,401 22,694
9 Other direct expenses . 0 1,176 62,669 63,845
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 607,929
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow 164,305
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? ..........................
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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
1300 HOUSTON AVENENUE
MCALLEN,TX78501
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
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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
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number
36-2202880
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






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
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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) PUBLIC WORKS PROF ED SCHOLARSHIPS 155 46,965      
(2) STUDENT EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 377 267,703      
(3) JENNINGS RANDOLPH FELLOWSHIP AWARD 3 6,700      
(4) AWARDS, DOOR PRIZES, ETC. 6231   434,331 ACTUAL COST PLAQUES, ETC.
(5) GLOBAL SOLUTIONS IN PUBLIC WORKS (TRAVEL) 19 45,413      
(6) ABEL WOLEMAN 1 500      



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
MONITORING USE OF GRANTS IN THE UNITED STATES SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 APWA CHAPTERS HAVE ESTABLISHED EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONALS COMPLETING PUBLIC WORKS RELATED DEGREES OR PROGRAMS. EACH HAS ESTABLISHED AN APPLICATION, SELECTION, AND REVIEW PROCESS USING INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A POST-AWARD SURVEY, PROVIDE TRANSCRIPTS, ETC. TO SUBSTANTIATE APPROPRIATE USE OF THE AWARD.
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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
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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 or provision 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. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations 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
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(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 as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) PETER B KING (i)
(ii)		 281,268
0 		10,000
0 		16,497
0 		11,000
0 		41,675
0 		360,440
0 		0
0
(2) JAMES FAHEY (i)
(ii)		 150,191
0 		0
0 		0
0 		7,486
0 		8,208
0 		165,885
0 		0
0
(3) M KAYE SULLIVAN (i)
(ii)		 61,082
0 		0
0 		79,371
0 		7,508
0 		8,426
0 		156,387
0 		0
0













Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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COMPENSATION BENEFITS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A APWA PROVIDES COMPANION TRAVEL ONLY FOR THE BOARD PRESIDENT. COMPANION TRAVEL PROVIDED IS REPORTED ON FORM 1099-MISC TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American Public Works Association
 
Employer identification number

36-2202880
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ORGANIZATION'S MISSION FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 THE AMERICAN PUBLIC WORKS ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT THE PEOPLE, AGENCIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT PLAN, BUILD, MAINTAIN, AND IMPROVE OUR COMMUNITIES. WORKING TOGETHER, APWA AND ITS MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTE TO A HIGHER AND SUSTAINABLE QUALITY OF LIFE.
SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON PRIOR YEAR FORM 990, PART III, QUESTION 2 The APWA initated a new credentialing program titled the Donald C. Stone Center for Leadership in Excellence. The DCS Center will offer three main career paths: Leadership & Management, Public Works Professional and Technical Specialty and is open to both members and non-members. Additional information can be found at www.apwa.net/donald-c-stone. The APWA also launched a new international exchange forum through the Global Solutions in Public Works program. This program provides limited funding for members of the public works community to explore cutting edge projects that might have application in their communities, provide outreach to educate/share best practices with public works officiations in underdeveloped countries and particiate in approved study tours. More information can be found at www.apwa.net/global.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4D CHAPTER ACTIVITIES: ON A LOCAL LEVEL, WE HAVE 64 ACTIVE CHAPTERS AND 89 ACTIVE BRANCHES WHICH PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL AND TECHNICAL TRAINING TO LOCAL MEMBERS OF APWA VIA EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES, SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, TECHNICAL TOURS AND SAFETY AND TRAINING COURSES ON VARIOUS TOPICS SURROUNDING THE PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSION. THESE CHAPTERS ALSO PROVIDE SERVICES TO THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN THE WAY OF PUBLIC OUTREACH TO K-12 STUDENTS, SPONSORSHIPS OF LOCAL AGENCY EFFORTS AND EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS TO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ENTERING THE ENGINEERING OR PUBLIC WORKS RELATED FIELDS. OVERALL, THE CHAPTERS AND BRANCHES CONDUCTED MORE THAN 700 ACTIVITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA, INCLUDING THEIR MEMBERSHIP AND BUSINESS MEETINGS. PROGRAM EXPENSES: $7,696,127 GRANTS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICES: $884,056 PROGRAM REVENUES: $7,646,000 OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: APWA PROVIDES SERVICES TO MORE THAN 28,500 MEMBERS IN NORTH AMERICA. OUR CUSTOMER BASE IS MADE UP OF OVER MORE THAN 10,000 CUSTOMERS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, IN WHICH NEARLY 20% ARE NON-MEMBERS. OUR PRIMARY SERVICES INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, EXHIBITS, PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING PROGRAMS AND ADVERTISING SERVICES. THE RESULTS OF OUR SERVICES TO PUBLIC WORKS PROFESSIONALS EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE INDIVIDUAL AND TRULY BENEFITS THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH EACH OF THESE INDIVIDUALS SERVES ON A DAILY BASIS, PROVIDING SERVICES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SUSTAINABILITY, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY; FACILITIES & GROUNDS; LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT; SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT; TRANSPORTATION; WATER RESOURCES; UTILITY AND PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY AND FLEET SERVICES. WE ALSO PARTNER WITH OTHER PEER ASSOCIATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO EXTEND INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE BEYOND ON OUR OWN SERVICES. PROGRAM EXPENSES: $3,833,219 GRANTS INCLUDED IN PROGRAM SERVICES: $0 PROGRAM REVENUES: $4,611,165
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE APWA IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, WITH ITS HEADQUARTERS IN MISSOURI AND SECONDARY OFFICE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. APWA'S MEMBERSHIP GENERALLY CONSISTS OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EITHER EMPLOYED BY A PUBLIC AGENCY (MUNICIPALITY) OR SERVE THE PUBLIC WORKS SECTOR ACROSS NORTH AMERICA. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT ORGANIZED FOR PROFIT, AND THEREFORE NO PART OF THE EARNINGS SHALL INURE TO THE BENEFIT OF ANY MEMBER OR OFFICER EXCEPT AS COMPENSATION FOR SERVICES RENDERED OR FOR NECESSARY EXPENSES ACTUALLY INCURRED. IN THE EVENT OF A DISSOLUTION OR LIQUIDATION OF THE ASSOCIATION ANY ASSETS THEN REMAINING SHALL BE DISTRIBUTED TO AND AMONG SUCH EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS HAVING A TAX-EXEMPT STATUS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1954 AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL DETERMINE. THE PRIVILEGES OF VOTING (ELECTING) THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OF HOLDING OFFICE ARE LIMITED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, DESIGNEES OF AGENCY OR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS, AND SPECIAL MEMBERS WHOSE PREVIOUS CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO BECOMING A SPECIAL MEMBER QUALIFIED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. ELECTIONS OR VOTES ARE MADE BY EITHER LETTER OR ELECTRONIC BALLOT OF ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS.
MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS MAY ELECT GOVERNING BODY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE ELECTED (OR APPOINTED AS SPECIFIC SITUATIONS ARISE) ANNUALLY BY THE MEMBERSHIP. EACH OFFICER WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO SERVES AS SECRETARY, SERVES A ONE YEAR TERM. THE TREASURER, WHO IS AN ACTIVE MEMBER OF THE GOVERNING BODY IS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT AND RATIFIED BY THE REMAINING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY. VACANCIES ARE FILLED BY BOTH ELECTION OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND APPOINTMENT BY THE FULL GOVERNING BODY, DEPENDING UPON THE POSITION VACATED AND AMOUNT OF TIME REMAINING ON THE TERM. IN SOME CASES, THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND CHAPTERS ARE INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING ELIGIBLE CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITIONS. THE PRESIDENT (WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE FULL GOVERNING BODY) APPOINTS THE NATIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF ONE ACTIVE MEMBER FROM EACH GEOGRAPHICAL REGION; THE MOST IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AND THE NEXT IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT ALSO SERVE ON THE COMMITTEE. THE COMMITTEE REPORTS THE NAMES OF CANDIDATES FOR EACH POSITION TO BE VOTED UPON AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION OTHER THAN REGIONAL DIRECTOR POSITIONS, WHICH SHALL BE NOMINATED BY RESPECTIVE REGIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEES. THE PRESIDENT MAY APPOINT A REGIONAL NOMINATING COMMITTEE WHOSE MEMBERS RESIDE IN THAT RESPECTIVE REGION; REPORT THE NAMES OF EACH CANDIDATE TO BE PLACED UPON THE BALLOT FOR CONSIDERATION OF REGIONAL DIRECTOR FROM THAT REGION, SUBJECT TO THE VOTE (APPROVAL) OF THE MEMBERSHIP FROM THAT RESPECTIVE REGION. RESPECTIVE REGION.
GOVERNING BODY DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B THE PRIVILEGES OF VOTING (ELECTING) THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AND OF HOLDING OFFICE ARE LIMITED TO ACTIVE MEMBERS. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, DESIGNEES OF AGENCY OR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIPS, AND SPECIAL MEMBERS WHOSE PREVIOUS CATEGORY OF MEMBERSHIP PRIOR TO BECOMING A SPECIAL MEMBER QUALIFIED AS AN ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP. ELECTIONS OR VOTES ARE MADE BY EITHER LETTER OR ELECTRONIC BALLOT OF ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS. ANY PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE APWA BYLAWS IS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP. THERE WERE NO CIRCUMSTANCES WHICH REQUIRED A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP, OUTSIDE OF THE ANNUAL ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS AND APWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DESCRIBED ABOVE.
FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ACCOUNTANT GATHERS INFORMATION TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN AND THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE INFORMATION. THIS INFORMATION IS THEN GIVEN TO AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM WHO PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE FORM 990. THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM THEN PROVIDES THE ORGANIZATION'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE/CONTROLLER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WITH A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 FOR COMMENTS AND APPROVAL. THE FINAL FORM 990 AND FORM 990-T WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE FORM 990.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD OPERATING POLICIES ARE FORMALLY REVIEWED AND REVISED, AS NECESSARY EVERY TWO YEARS. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS WRITTEN AFFIRMATION FROM EACH OFFICER, DIRECTOR, FORMER DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, KEY EMPLOYEE AND STAFF DIRECTOR AS TO THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE ESTABLISHED POLICY. IF A CONFLICT ARISES, THE POLICY REQUIRES THE INDIVIDUAL DISCLOSE THE DETAILS OF THE POSITION AND IF NECESARY, ABSTAINS FROM THE VOTE OF THE CONFLICTED POSITION.
COMPENSATION REVIEW OF TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIAL FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE CEO CONTRACT WAS LAST NEGOTIATED IN APRIL 2010, EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010 FOR A 3-YEAR TERM THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013. CONTRACT TERMS SPECIFIC TO COMPENSATION WERE NEGOTIATED IN LINE WITH THE CURRENT ASAE SALARY GUIDELINES AS WELL AS OTHER INDUSTRY COMPENSATION STUDIES AND OTHER PUBLICLY AVAILABLE DATA IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SERVICES OF AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT. CONTRACT WAS NEGOTIATED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE; PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR AUTHORIZATION WHICH IS DOCUMENTED WITHIN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE FULL BOARD PROVIDES A FORMAL EVALUATION OF THE CEO ON AN ANNUAL BASIS AT WHICH TIME THEY DETERMINE IF THE PERFORMANCE INDICATORS WERE MET AND IF ANY BONUS IS DUE, PER THE CONTRACT TERMS.
COMPENSATION REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B GALLAGHER BENEFIT SERVICES PERFORMED THE REVIEW FOR KEY EMPLOYEES USING MARKET DATA. A FORMAL COMPENSATION REVIEW IS PERFORMED ON A THREE-YEAR CYCLE. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST COMPLETED IN 2010.
AVAILABILITY OF DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S BY-LAWS ARE LISTED ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS LISTED AS BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S POLICY BUT ONLY ACCESSIBLE TO APWA MEMBERS VIA SECURE WEBSITE LOGIN. DETAILED FINANCIALS STATEMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.
RECONCILIATION OF NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 NET UNREALIZED LOSS FROM INVESTMENTS $(168,528)
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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