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 Museum of Natural History
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
Central Park West at 79th Street
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
New York, NY10024
D Employer identification number

13-6162659
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 576,405,623
F Name and address of principal officer:
Ellen V Futter
central park west at 79th st
new york,NY10024
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.amnh.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1869
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: See Attachment 1
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 52
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 51
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 1,567
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 1,310
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 323,779
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b -301,553
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 122,330,217 127,793,960
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 27,958,505 29,661,149
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 36,537,552 5,304,755
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,508,050 12,866,519
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 202,334,324 175,626,383
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,482,649 2,829,528
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) 96,090,760 99,511,242
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 312,480 477,456
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet5,644,518    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 85,965,646 85,269,727
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 184,851,535 188,087,953
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 17,482,789 -12,461,570
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,156,882,013 1,132,976,753
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 408,888,669 450,160,225
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 747,993,344 682,816,528
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: THE MUSEUM'S MISSION STATEMENT IS: "TO DISCOVER, INTERPRET, AND DISSEMINATE - THROUGH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND EDUCATION - KNOWLEDGE ABOUT HUMAN CULTURES, THE NATURAL WORLD, AND THE UNIVERSE." THE MUSEUM WAS CHARTERED IN 1869 "FOR THE PURPOSE OF ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING IN SAID CITY A MUSEUM AND LIBRARY OF NATURAL HISTORY; OF ENCOURAGING AND DEVELOPING THE STUDY OF NATURAL SCIENCE; OF ADVANCING THE GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF KINDRED SUBJECTS, AND TO THAT END OF FURNISHING POPULAR INSTRUCTION." IN 2006, THE MUSEUM'S CHARTER WAS AMENDED TO CONFER THE DEGREES OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY (PH.D.), AND MASTER OF PHILOSOPHY (M. PHIL.) TO DULY QUALIFIED GRADUATES COMPLETING REGISTERED CURRICULA AT THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY, AND TO AWARD FROM THE GRADUATE SCHOOL THE HONORARY DEGREES OF SCIENCE (D.SC.), DOCTOR OF LAWS (LL.D.), DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS (L.H.D.) AND MASTER OF HUMANE LETTERS (L.H.M.) TO THOSE SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
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 $ 66,832,196 including grants of $ 1,503,032 ) (Revenue $ 587,950 )
Science See Detailed Explanation on Schedule o
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 48,406,977 including grants of $ 1,326,496 ) (Revenue $ 35,543,180 )
Education and Other public Programs See Detailed Explanation on Schedule o
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 40,517,876 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Exhibition See Detailed Explanation on Schedule o
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 155,757,049
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
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in 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
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, 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
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III.. Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
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
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see list of attachments
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
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................ Click to see attachment
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......................... Click to see attachment
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......... Click to see attachment
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 ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
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.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2........... Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (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
470
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
1,567
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
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
52
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
51
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
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
 
 
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
Yes
 
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
AL , AZ , AR , CA , CT , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , NH , NJ , NC , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
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
RICHARD A COLE
CENTRAL PARK WEST AT 79TH STREET
New York,NY10024
(212) 769-5130
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (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) Roger C Altman
Vice Chairman
 3.0 X   X            
(2) Stephanie Bell-Rose
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(3) Lewis W Bernard
Chairman
 10.0 X   X            
(4) Tom Brokaw
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(5) Archibald Cox Jr
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(6) Christopher C Davis
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(7) Steven A Denning
Vice Chairman
 3.0 X   X            
(8) Vivian H Donnelley
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(9) Fiona Druckenmiller
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X            
(10) Nancy B Fessenden
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(11) Tom Freston
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(12) Victor F Ganzi
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(13) Helene D Gayle
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(14) Louis V Gerstner Jr
Vice Chairman
 3.0 X   X            
(15) Richard Gilder
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(16) Joseph H Gleberman
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(17) Sibyl R Golden
Secretary
 3.0 X   X            
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Form 990 (2011)
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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) David S Gottesman
Vice Chairman
 2.0 X   X            
(19) C Robert Henrikson
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(20) Marlene Hess
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(21) Richard E Jaffe
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(22) Helene L Kaplan
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(23) Katheryn P Kempner
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(24) Frederick A Klingenstein
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(25) David H Koch
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(26) Shelly B Lazarus
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(27) Ilene Sackler Lefcourt
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(28) Richard S LeFrak
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(29) Thomas E Lovejoy
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(30) Linda R Macaulay
Vice Chairman
 3.0 X   X            
(31) Theodore A Mathas
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(32) Lorne Michaels
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(33) Roberto A Mignone
Vice Chairman
 3.0 X   X            
(34) Irma Milstein
Trustee
 1.0 X                
(35) Edwin H Morgens
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(36) Charles H Mott
Treasurer
 3.0 X   X            
(37) Richard D Parsons
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(38) Valerie S Peltier
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(39) Charles E Phillips Jr
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(40) Virginia Hearst Randt
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(41) Alan Rappaport
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(42) Richard L Revesz
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(43) Richard Robinson
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(44) Theodore Roosevelt IV
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(45) Jonathan FP Rose
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(46) Ralph L Schlosstein
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(47) Walter V Shipley
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(48) Frank V Sica
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(49) Laura Baudo Sillerman
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(50) Mary C Solomon
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(51) Peter J Solomon
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(52) Kenneth L Wallach
Trustee
 3.0 X                
(53) Judy H Weston
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(54) Tamsen Ann Ziff
Trustee
 2.0 X                
(55) Hon Michael R Bloomberg
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(56) Hon Christine C Quinn
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(57) Hon John C Liu
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(58) Hon Scott Stringer
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(59) Hon Adrian Benepe
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(60) Hon Kate D Levin
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(61) Hon Dennis M Walcott
EX OFFICIO TRUSTEE
 1.0 X                
(62) Ellen V Futter
President
 55.0 X   X       730,319 0 340,018
(63) Michael Novacek
SR VP AND PROVOST
 45.0     X       384,000 0 101,662
(64) Lisa Gugenheim
SR VP INST ADVA/STRAT PLAN/EDU
 45.0     X       345,924 0 84,435
(65) Gerald Singer
SR VP AND GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0     X       334,474 0 89,910
(66) Linda Perry-Lube
SR VP AND CHIEF DIGITAL OFFICE
 45.0     X       287,613 0 50,670
(67) DAVID HARVEY
SR VP EXHIBITION
 45.0     X       262,196 0 76,835
(68) ELLEN GALLAGHER
SR VP AND CFO
 45.0     X       260,419 0 30,544
(69) ANNE CANTY
SR VP COMMUNICATIONS, MARKETIN
 45.0     X       253,252 0 36,906
(70) ANN SIEGEL
SR VP OPERATIONS & CAPITAL PRG
 45.0     X       249,754 0 69,679
(71) JACKIE HOFFMAN
ASST. SECRETARY TO THE BOARD
 45.0     X       159,100 0 32,393
(72) DANIEL STODDARD
VP AND CHF INVEST OFFiCeR
 40.0         X   319,963 0 55,478
(73) JOHN FLYNN
DEAN OF GRADUATE SCHOOL AND CU
 35.0         X   295,721 0 64,262
(74) FRANCIS LEES
CHF INFO Officer
 40.0         X   270,435 0 76,983
(75) DAVID H THOMAS
CURATOR
 35.0         X   312,349 0 61,590
(76) MICHAEL SHARA
CURATOR
 35.0         X   305,902 0 81,225
(77) JOHN RORER
FORMER SR VP AND CFO
 45.0           X 253,128 0 68,866
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,024,549 0 1,321,456
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet135
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. 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
Lend Lease Construction LMB INC
200 Park Avenue
NEW YORK,NY10166 		construction manager 13,764,355
Restaurant Associates
36 west 44th Street
NEW YORK,NY10036 		restaurant mgt 8,529,907
Arts and Culture Network Inc
PO Box 3534
NEW YORK,NY10163 		Advertising 2,073,950
Standard Parking
60 East 43nd Street
NEW YORK,NY10165 		Parking Manager 972,030
Heartland Scenic Studio
5329 Lindenberg Drive
OMAHA,NE68110 		Exhibit Fabrication 927,049
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet49
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 6,445,755
c Fundraising events....1c 4,038,915
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 43,356,405
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		73,952,885
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 1,524,873
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 127,793,960
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SALE OF EDUC MAT 611,600 4,325,714 4,325,714    
b SPECIAL EVENTS 900,099 4,785,287 4,785,287    
c TICKET SALES 900,099 13,443,356 13,443,356    
d SPONSORSHIPS 900,099 150,000 150,000    
e TOURING 900,099 6,871,397 6,871,397    
f All other program service revenue . 85,395 85,395    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 29,661,149
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 3,748,002   -94,513 3,842,515
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 228,321     228,321
(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 371,435,890 26,360,650
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 372,404,193 23,835,594
c Gain or (loss) -968,303 2,525,056
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,556,753     1,556,753
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 4,038,915
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 440,975
b Less: direct expenses ...b 823,394
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -382,419   -382,419
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 10,604,332
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,716,059
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 6,888,273 6,469,981 418,292  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a FOOD SALES 722,210 2,944,359     2,944,359
b PARKING 812,930 2,505,041     2,505,041
c OTHER 900,099 682,944     682,944
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 6,132,344
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 175,626,383 36,131,130 323,779 11,377,514
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Form 990 (2011)
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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 1,549,964 1,549,964
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 1,085,825 1,085,825
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 193,739 193,739
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,180,105 968,146 3,068,506 143,453
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 66,947,678 54,608,525 9,419,910 2,919,243
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 6,248,643 5,307,584 657,118 283,941
9 Other employee benefits ....... 16,834,873 13,433,466 2,652,845 748,562
10 Payroll taxes ........... 5,299,943 4,184,835 880,851 234,257
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 260,970 27,012 233,958  
c Accounting ........... 413,950 21,996 391,954  
d Lobbying ........... 173,012   173,012  
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 477,456 477,456
f Investment management fees ...... 1,288,817   1,288,817  
g Other .......... 14,557,313 12,209,220 2,348,093  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,884,164 165,902 1,716,123 2,139
13 Office expenses ....... 4,532,678 3,764,333 633,634 134,711
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 7,684,412 7,450,945 183,761 49,706
17 Travel ............ 2,027,443 1,874,664 149,622 3,157
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 281,483 141,405 32,840 107,238
20 Interest ........... 12,596,810 12,206,309 307,362 83,139
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 25,808,947 25,008,870 629,738 170,339
23 Insurance .............. 965,760 32,063 933,697  
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 EVENTS & HOSPITALITY 1,095,436 826,831 185,034 83,571
b SUPPLIES 4,593,075 4,181,208 373,839 38,028
c OTHER EXPENSES 4,846,995 4,625,237 119,760 101,998
d EQUIP RENTAL AND MAINTENANCE 2,258,462 1,888,970 305,912 63,580
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 188,087,953 155,757,049 26,686,386 5,644,518
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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Form 990 (2011)
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 2,488,759 1 5,234,863
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 34,998,718 2 33,583,030
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 36,439,467 3 48,325,852
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 5,233,944 4 3,950,547
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 .............. 1,138,537 8 1,112,557
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 22,812,521 9 21,973,174
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 803,152,089
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 341,596,291 462,000,234 10c 461,555,798
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 235,861,053 11 202,018,748
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 347,462,192 12 346,860,475
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 ........... 8,446,588 15 8,361,709
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,156,882,013 16 1,132,976,753
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 22,889,350 17 36,463,089
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 6,603,057 19 5,491,622
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 272,064,527 20 270,677,376
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 .... 13,000,000 24 10,500,000
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..... 94,331,735 25 127,028,138
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 408,888,669 26 450,160,225
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 ..... 323,436,210 27 273,144,986
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 266,756,331 28 247,716,605
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 157,800,803 29 161,954,937
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 ..... 747,993,344 33 682,816,528
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 1,156,882,013 34 1,132,976,753
Form 990 (2011)
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
175,626,383
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
188,087,953
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-12,461,570
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
747,993,344
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-52,715,246
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
682,816,528
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2011)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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

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

13-6162659
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.") .... 117,589,383 91,458,947 89,771,910 94,787,044 113,792,146 507,399,430
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.. 41,282,505 22,121,632 8,008,848 28,190,897 14,528,184 114,132,066
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3.. 158,871,888 113,580,579 97,780,758 122,977,941 128,320,330 621,531,496
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.           621,531,496
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.. 158,871,888 113,580,579 97,780,758 122,977,941 128,320,330 621,531,496
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 8,738,780 5,567,644 4,047,779 4,255,261 3,895,491 26,504,955
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).           648,036,451
12
12
249,704,273
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
95.910 %
15
15
92.390 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 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 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)            
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)            
13 Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
American Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
American Museum of Natural History
  		Employer identification number

13-6162659
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 Museum of Natural History
  		Employer identification number

13-6162659
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 Museum of Natural History
  		Employer identification number

13-6162659
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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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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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) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 418,411  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 418,411  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 187,669,542  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 188,087,953  
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 474,465 407,050 467,438 418,411 1,767,364
             
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          
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.
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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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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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Cat. No. 52283D
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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 .... 575,407,836 507,265,128 468,192,359 603,752,316
b Contributions ........ 9,819,110 7,609,386 12,790,102 12,270,196
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... -8,556,400 91,411,956 57,099,806 -113,741,747
d Grants or scholarships .....       646,831
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		30,650,802 30,878,634 30,817,139 33,441,575
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 546,019,744 575,407,836 507,265,128 468,192,359
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet35.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet27.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet38.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
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 ............   678,950,934 281,930,315 397,020,619
d Equipment ................   67,912,907 59,665,976 8,246,931
e Other .................   56,288,248   56,288,248
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 461,555,798
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) MARKETABLE ALT. INVESTMENTS 		259,143,229 F

(B) NONMARKETABLE ALT. INVESTMENTS 		84,489,246 F

(C) OPERATING INVESTMENTS 		3,228,000 F






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 346,860,475
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
INTEREST RATE EXCHANGE AGREEMENTS 54,749,708
ACC. POSTRETIREMENT & OTHER BE 69,514,296
ACCRUED INTEREST PAYABLE 2,764,134






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 127,028,138
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1  
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2  
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3  
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4  
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8  
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9  
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10  
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part III, Line 1A, Part III Line 4   The Museum has extensive collections of specimens and artifacts that constitute a record of life on Earth. These valuable, and sometimes irreplaceable, collections have been acquired through field expeditions, contributions and purchases since the Museum's inception and represent one of the largest natural history collections in the world. New collection areas include the Museum's frozen tissue collection of DNA and tissue samples as well as large scientific databases of genomic and astrophysical data. The collections provide a resource for scientists around the world and grow significantly each year. In conformity with accounting policies generally followed by museums, the value of the Museum's collections is not reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Museum's collections policy requires that the proceeds from the sale of collection items be used for acquisitions to the collections. If the assets used to purchase the collection items are from restricted funds, proceeds from the sale of those items are recorded as increases in temporarily restricted net assets in that fund until an acquisition is made.
Part X, Fin 48 (ASC 740)   U.S. GAAP requires that a tax position be recognized or derecognized based on a "more likely than not" threshold. This applies to positions taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. The Museum does not believe its consolidated financial statements include any uncertain tax positions for the open tax years of 2012, 2011, 2010 and 2009 that would have a materially adverse effect on its financial condition.
Part V, Line 4   The Museum's endowment funds include both donor-restricted and board OF TRUSTEES' DESIGNATED FUNDS. THESE FUNDS ARE INVESTED UNDER THE OVERSIGHT OF THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND USED TO SUPPORT OPERATING, CAPITAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES PURSUANT TO BUDGETARY APPROPRIATIONS BY THE BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE.
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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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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
Central America and the Caribbean     Program Services Scientific Research 35,480
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Exhibition 502,497
East Asia and the Pacific     Program Services Scientific Research 234,407
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Exhibition 483,274
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Scientific Research 230,644
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Program Services Education 4,407
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Exhibition 148,156
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Scientific Research 1,501
North America     Program Services Exhibition 130,777
North America     Program Services Scientific Research 98,178
North America     Program Services Education 17,771
South America     Program Services Exhibition 77,309
South America   1 Program Services Scientific Research 54,547
South America     Program Services Education 5,000
South Asia     Program Services Scientific Research 12,933
Sub-Saharan Africa     Program Services Scientific Research 67,557
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   103,230,687
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Investments   7,160,484
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking Scientific Research 127,379
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)     Grantmaking Scientific Research 46,900
South America     Grantmaking Scientific Research 19,460
3a Sub-total .....   1 105,335,125
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...     7,354,223
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   1 112,689,348
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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)
South America   19,460        
East Asia/Pacific   19,730        
Europe/Iceland/Greenland   46,900        
East Asia/Pacific   107,649        
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
4
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities ........................MediumBullet
0
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Use Part V if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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
Part I, Line 2   The use of grant funds outside the United States is monitored in accordance with the amnh sub-award administration and monitoring policy, the amnh grants manual and federal omb a-133 requirements. The museum performs an assessment of the grantee's ability to perform the work required prior to granting an award. Post-award risk based monitoring is accomplished through periodic reporting from grantees regarding the use of grant funds, field investigations and site visits conducted by AMNH staff, and regular contact with the grantee. Because foreign grantees are not subject to federal omb A-133 audit, in accordance with omb A-133 amnh utilizes additional methods of monitoring in the form of more frequent and extensive reporting and review by amnh.
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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
Community Counseling Service Co
61 Fifth Avenue 3rd Floor
 
New York, NY10017 		Fundraising Counsel   No   245,000  
Comnet Marketing Group Inc
1214 Stowe Avenue
 
Medford, OR97501 		Phone Solicitatio   No 66,932 25,948 40,984
Edge Direct
1405 Parker Road
 
Baltimore, MD21227 		Direct Mailing   No 321,442 196,442 125,000
NPO Direct Marketing Inc
14150 Park East Circle Suite 280
 
Chantilly, VA20151 		Direct Mailing   No 1,031,917 4,800 1,027,117
SDA Teleservices Inc
5757 West Century Blvd Suite 300
 
Los Angeles, CA90045 		Phone Solicitatio   No 13,250 5,266 7,984
Total .................right arrow 1,433,541 477,456 1,201,085
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.
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CT, IL, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI
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

Museum Gala
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

Dinner
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

4
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 2,150,370 1,089,800 1,239,720 4,479,890
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		2,026,170 1,053,750 958,995 4,038,915
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		124,200 36,050 280,725 440,975
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . .        
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 243,757 119,566 460,071 823,394
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 823,394
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -382,419
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
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
Part I, Column (V)   Amount paid to Community Counseling Service Co. ($245,000) is only for fees for professional fundraisiing consulting services per our agreement. Amount paid to Commnet ($25,948) includes both payment of fees for professional fundraising services and also payment of fundraising expenses. Amount paid to Edge Direct ($196,442) includes both payment of fees for professional fundraising services and also payment of fundraising expenses. Amount paid to NPO Direct Marketing, Inc ($4,800) is only for fees for professional fundraising services per our agreement. $81,567 representing fundraising expenses was also paid to NPO Direct Marketing, Inc Amount paid to SD&A Teleservices, Inc. (5,266) includes both payment of fees for professional fundraising services and also payment of fundraising expenses.
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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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number
13-6162659
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Bishop Museum1525 Bernice Street
Honolulu,HI968170916 		99-0161980 501(C)3 9,699       Collaborative Research
(2) Brookly Botanic Garden Corp1000 Washington Avenue
Brooklyn,NY11225 		11-2417338 501(C)3 36,073       Urban Advantage
(3) Conservation International Foundation2011 Crystal Dr No 500
Arlington,VA22002 		52-1497470 501(C)3 41,490       Biodiversity Conservation
(4) Cornell University373 Pine Tree Road
Ithaca,NY14850 		15-0532082 501(C)3 85,023       Biodiversity Conservation
(5) Education Development Center55 Chapel Street
Newton,MA02458 		04-2241718 501(C)3 37,713       Research Mentoring
(6) Michigan State University301 Admin Bldg
East Lansing,MI48824 		23-7326030 501(C)3 345,238       Urban Advantage
(7) National Audubon Society1150 Connecticut Ave
Suite 600
Washington,DC20063 		13-1624102 501(C)3 14,753       Biodiversity Conservation
(8) New York Botanical Garden2900 Southern Blvd
Bronx,NY10458 		13-1693134 501(C)3 12,956       Urban Advantage
(9) New York Hall of Science47-01 111th Street
Queens,NY11368 		11-2104059 501(C)3 105,827       Urban Advantage
(10) New York University70 Washington Sq
New York,NY10012 		13-5562308 501(C)3 9,522       Collaborative Research
(11) Ohio State University1960 Kenny Road
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6401599 501(C)3 113,535       Pathogenicity Research
(12) Queens Botanical Gardens43-50 Main St
New York,NY11355 		11-1635083 501(C)3 5,391       Urban Advantage
(13) Research Foundation of CUNY230 West 41st
New York,NY10036 		13-1988190 501(C)3 18,114       Science Mentoring
(14) Research Foundation of SUNYPO Box 9
Albany,NY122010009 		14-1368361 501(C)3 93,096       Climate Change
(15) Staten Island Zoo614 Broadway
Staten Island,NY10310 		13-5680691 501(C)3 47,825       Urban Advantage
(16) Teachers of English To Speakers of Other Languages1925 Ballenger
Alexandria,VA22314 		23-7003530 501(C)3 25,621       Education
(17) The Polistes Foundation133 Washington
Belmont,MA02478 		02-0567125 501(C)3 63,000       Collaborative Bee Research
(18) Trustees of Collumbia University615 West 131st
New York,NY10027 		13-5598093 501(C)3 26,757       Collaborative Research
(19) United States Department of Agriculture2150 Centre Ave Bldg D Suite 310
Fort Collins,CO805268119 		72-0564834   51,349       Collaborative Bee Research
(20) University of Connecticut438 Whitney Rd
Storrs,CT06269 		06-0772160 501(C)3 13,483       Collaborative Bee Research
(21) University of Southen Maine15 Baxter Boulevad
Portland,ME04101 		01-6000769 501(C)3 36,572       Education
(22) Wildlife Conservation Society-Brox Zoo2300 Southern Boulevard
Bronx,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(C)3 252,017       Urban Advantage
(23) AMNH Planetarium AuthorityCPW at 79th Street
New York,NY10024 		13-1628143 501(C)3   97,272     Maintain Planetarium
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
22
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ......................... . Bullet Image
0
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50055P
Schedule I (Form 990) 2011

Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
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) Research 175 658,400      
(2) Scholarship 17 427,425      











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
Part I, Line 2   The use of grant funds in the united states is monitored in accordance with the amnh sub-award administration and monitoring policy, the AMNH grants manual, and federal OMB A-133 requirements. The museum performs an assessment on the candidate's ability to perform the work required prior to granting an award. Post-award risk based monitoring is accomplished through periodic reporting from grantees regarding the use of grant funds, field investigations and site visits conducted by AMNH staff, and regular contact with the grantee.
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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 Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
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
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
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
 
 
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Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

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) Ellen V Futter (i)
(ii)		 726,910
0 		 
0 		3,409
0 		214,409
0 		125,609
0 		1,070,337
0 		0
0
(2) Michael Novacek (i)
(ii)		 384,000
0 		0
0 		0
0 		96,053
0 		5,609
0 		485,662
0 		0
0
(3) Lisa Gugenheim (i)
(ii)		 345,924
0 		0
0 		0
0 		70,034
0 		14,401
0 		430,359
0 		0
0
(4) Gerald Singer (i)
(ii)		 334,474
0 		0
0 		0
0 		75,509
0 		14,401
0 		424,384
0 		0
0
(5) Linda Perry-Lube (i)
(ii)		 286,940
0 		0
0 		673
0 		45,096
0 		5,574
0 		338,283
0 		0
0
(6) DAVID HARVEY (i)
(ii)		 262,196
0 		0
0 		0
0 		62,434
0 		14,401
0 		339,031
0 		0
0
(7) ELLEN GALLAGHER (i)
(ii)		 259,419
0 		0
0 		1,000
0 		30,128
0 		416
0 		290,963
0 		0
0
(8) ANNE CANTY (i)
(ii)		 251,775
0 		0
0 		1,477
0 		36,490
0 		416
0 		290,158
0 		0
0
(9) ANN SIEGEL (i)
(ii)		 249,754
0 		0
0 		0
0 		55,278
0 		14,401
0 		319,433
0 		0
0
(10) JACKIE HOFFMAN (i)
(ii)		 159,100
0 		0
0 		0
0 		18,073
0 		14,320
0 		191,493
0 		0
0
(11) JOHN RORER (i)
(ii)		 184,381
0 		0
0 		68,747
0 		61,665
0 		7,201
0 		321,994
0 		0
0
(12) DANIEL STODDARD (i)
(ii)		 319,963
0 		0
0 		0
0 		49,869
0 		5,609
0 		375,441
0 		0
0
(13) JOHN FLYNN (i)
(ii)		 293,571
0 		0
0 		2,150
0 		49,861
0 		14,401
0 		359,983
0 		0
0
(14) FRANCIS LEES (i)
(ii)		 270,435
0 		0
0 		0
0 		62,582
0 		14,401
0 		347,418
0 		0
0
(15) DAVID H THOMAS (i)
(ii)		 259,463
0 		0
0 		52,886
0 		60,621
0 		969
0 		373,939
0 		0
0
(16) MICHAEL SHARA (i)
(ii)		 254,130
0 		0
0 		51,772
0 		66,824
0 		14,401
0 		387,127
0 		0
0
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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.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Part II Column (B) (III)   FOR E FUTTER AND L PERRY-LUBE THIS IS THE PAYMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS. FOR E GALLAGHER THIS PAYMENT was MADE IN EXCHANGE FOR WAIVING MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE. FOR A CANTY THIS IS THE PAYMENT OF LIFE INSURANCE PREMIUMS AND PAYMENT FOR WAIVING MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE. FOR J RORER THIS IS THE PAYMENT OF PREVIOUSLY ACCRUED AND ACCUMULATED UNUSED VACATION TIME. FOR J FLYNN THIS IS A PAYMENT FOR INSTRUCTING A COURSE. FOR D THOMAS THIS IS THE PAYMENT OF SUMMER SALARY. FOR M SHARA THIS THE PAYMENT OF SUMMER SALARY AND PAYMENT FOR INSTRUCTING A COURSE.
Part II Column C   THIS IS THE SUM OF CONTRIBUTIONS TO RETIREMENT PLANS. IT ALSO INCLUDES CURRENT YEAR ACCRUALS FOR DEFERRED COMPENSATION WHICH IS CONTINGENT UPON MEETING SPECIFIED REQUIREMENTS, AND COULD BE PAYABLE IN THE FUTURE (SEE PART I, 4B. FOR E FUTTER, $146,880; FOR M NOVACEK, $32,373; FOR L GUGENHEIM, $37,841; FOR G SINGER, $16,962).
Part II Column D   ALL AMOUNTS ARE FOR EITHER INDIVIDUAL OR FAMILY MEDICAL BENEFITS AND OTHER INSURANCE BENEFITS. FOR E FUTTER IT ALSO INCLUDES THE VALUE OF MUSEUM OWNED HOUSING WHERE THE PRESIDENT IS REQUIRED TO RESIDE FOR THE CONVENIENCE OF THE MUSEUM (SEE PART 1, 1A).
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number
13-6162659
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2004A
  		91-1882413 649717MZ5 01-01-2004 30,110,000 Refund Issues 1999A   X   X   X
B Trust for Cultural Resources series 2004A
  		91-1882413 649717NA9 01-01-2004 49,250,000 Refund Issues 1999A   X   X   X
C Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008A1
  		91-1882413 649717NR2 06-24-2008 39,290,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
D Trust for Cultural resources series 2008A2
  		91-1882413 649717NS0 06-24-2008 39,290,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2009B1
  		91-1882413 649717NT8 06-24-2008 49,490,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008B2
  		91-1882413 649717NU5 06-24-2008 25,225,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008B3
  		91-1882413 649717NV3 06-24-2008 21,335,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources 2009A
  		91-1882413 649717QD0 07-10-2009 17,940,000 Refund Issues 1993A   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,854,189 48,831,579 39,290,000 39,290,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 757,149 1,238,446 293,926 293,926
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . .   X   X X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . X   X     X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .                
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .                
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .                
b If ‘Yes’ to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . .                
d If ‘Yes’ to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0% 0% 0% 0%
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet   %   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . . . .   %   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . .                
8 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
               
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . . X   X   X   X  
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?   X   X X   X  
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X X   X  
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		Banc of America
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . 14.75 32. 14.75 14.75
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .   X   X   X   X
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X   X   X   X
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Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part VI
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Schedule K (Form 990) 2011

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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
American Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number
13-6162659
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2004A
  		91-1882413 649717MZ5 01-01-2004 30,110,000 Refund Issues 1999A   X   X   X
B Trust for Cultural Resources series 2004A
  		91-1882413 649717NA9 01-01-2004 49,250,000 Refund Issues 1999A   X   X   X
C Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008A1
  		91-1882413 649717NR2 06-24-2008 39,290,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
D Trust for Cultural resources series 2008A2
  		91-1882413 649717NS0 06-24-2008 39,290,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2009B1
  		91-1882413 649717NT8 06-24-2008 49,490,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008B2
  		91-1882413 649717NU5 06-24-2008 25,225,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources Series 2008B3
  		91-1882413 649717NV3 06-24-2008 21,335,000 Refund Issues 2004B, 2004C & 2007A   X   X   X
Trust for Cultural Resources 2009A
  		91-1882413 649717QD0 07-10-2009 17,940,000 Refund Issues 1993A   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29,854,189 48,831,579 39,290,000 39,290,000
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 757,149 1,238,446 293,926 293,926
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 0
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . .   X   X X   X  
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . X   X     X   X
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . X   X   X   X  
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .                
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .                
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .                
b If ‘Yes’ to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . .                
d If ‘Yes’ to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0% 0% 0% 0%
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet   %   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . . . .   %   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . .                
8 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
               
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . . X   X   X   X  
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue?   X   X X   X  
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X X   X  
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		Banc of America
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . 14.75 32. 14.75 14.75
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .   X   X   X   X
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . .   X   X   X   X
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
b Name of provider . . . . . . 0
  		0
  		0
  		0
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . .                
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . .   X   X   X   X
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? .   X   X   X   X
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X   X   X   X
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Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part VI
Supplemental Information
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Schedule L
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
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Name of the organization
American Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) Davidson Kempner See Supplemental Info 216,099 Management Fee Yes  
(2) JP Morgan Chase See Supplemental Info 140,112 Custodial Fee   No
Part V
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Part IV   Thomas Kempner is the executive managing member and co-founder of davidson kempner. Thomas Kempner is married to a current trustee, Katheryn kempner. Ellen V Futter is a director of JP Morgan Chase.
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SCHEDULE M
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
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Name of the organization
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Employer identification number

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Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 23 1,524,873 See Supplemental Inf
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens .. X 249    
24 Archeological artifacts ... X 15    
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Part I Line 9   The revenue is valued based on the average of the market sale prices on the date of the contribution.
Part I Line 23   The Museum received 249 contributions of scientific specimens, consisting of 99,684 items.
Part I Line 24   The Museum received 15 contributions of archeological artifacts, consisting of 246 items.
Part I Line 33   The Museum has extensive collections of specimens and artifacts that constitute a record of life on Earth. These valuable, and sometimes irreplaceable, collections have been acquired through field expeditions, contributions and purchases since the Museum's inception and represent one of the largest natural history collections in the world. New collection areas include the Museum's frozen tissue collection of DNA and tissue samples as well as large scientific databases of genomic and astrophysical data. The collections provide a resource for scientists around the world, and grow significantly each year. In conformity with accounting policies generally followed by museums, the value of the Museum's collections is not reflected in the consolidated statement of financial position. The Museum's collections policy requires that the proceeds from the sale of collection items be used for acquisitions to the collections. If the assets used to purchase the collection items are from restricted funds, proceeds from the sale of those items are recorded as increases in temporarily restricted net assets in that fund until an acquisition is made.
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SCHEDULE O
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Part III, Question 4 (I)   American Museum of Natural History Form 990 Year Ended June 30, 2012 Part III-Statement of Program Service Accomplishments OVERVIEW 2012 The American Museum of Natural History is a highly complex organization with broad international scope and impact, one of the world's leading natural history museums and scientific, educational and cultural institutions. The Museum operates under the auspices of the Board of Regents of the State of New York and includes the Richard Gilder Graduate School-the only museum-based Ph.D. program in the United States. It also includes the Rose Center for Earth and Space and the Hayden Planetarium with its state-of-the-art virtual reality simulator. The Museum plays a central and growing role in training the next generation of scientists, empowering science teachers, and enhancing the public understanding of science. With the benefit of over 200 research scientists, one of the largest and most important natural history collections and library, and extensive expertise in education and exhibitions, the Museum endeavors to enhance knowledge, understanding, and engagement with the natural sciences, physical sciences, and human cultures. The Museum's campus sits in the middle of the approximately 18-acre Theodore Roosevelt Park of the City of New York on Manhattan's Upper West Side. It received over 95 percent of its support in gifts, grants, contributions and membership fees from publicly supported organizations, government, and the public. It has approximately 5 million visitors onsite each year and reaches many millions more online and through global dissemination of exhibitions and educational offerings. HIGHLIGHTS 2012 During FY 2012, the Museum was deeply engaged in strategic planning that involved broad institutional participation and culminated in a special Board of Trustees retreat. And during the year the Museum achieved several important institutional milestones. Most notably, the Museum admitted the first class of its Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Earth and Space science program-the country's first museum-based Master's degree program for K-12 science teachers-which brings the Museum's resources, including its scientists, collections, laboratories and instrumentation, educational expertise, and exhibition resources to bear on the critical need to improve science teaching. In addition, this year the Museum welcomed the highest attendance in its history, surpassing the record-breaking attendance numbers of 2011 despite a forced closure due to Hurricane Irene. The Museum has seen a steady increase in attendance to approximately 5 million over the past few years as it continues to be a tangible center of inspiration from which its resources now radiate widely, including on-line to millions more. Approximately 50% of visitors were international, and the Museum remains the most popular family attraction in New York City and one of the most popular family destinations in the United States. Visits by school and camp groups continue to grow, with some 350,000 students in FY12. The Museum's Education Department enrolled over 55,000 school children in camp groups in the summer months, a 14% increase over the same period last year. The Museum's signature science education program, Urban Advantage, a consortium of eight science-based cultural institutions with the New York City Department of Education, served 156 schools, 257 teachers, and more than 27,500 middle school students in the 2011-12 school year. The Museum added millions more visitors through an active program of touring exhibitions with collaborating institutions around the world. In FY 2012 the Museum's special exhibitions, planetarium shows, Digital Universe Atlas and Science Bulletins were seen in some 89 venues in over 25 countries worldwide. Award-winning special exhibitions continued in FY 2012. Beyond Planet Earth gave visitors a view of the future of space exploration to the moon, asteroids, and Mars via immersive environments, models, and engaging interactive exhibits. Creatures of Light took visitors to the far depths of the ocean, explained why and how certain animals create "living light," and helped visitors to better understand bioluminescence and the vast ecosystem of which we are a part. The Museum further expanded the audience for these exhibitions via digital media platforms. Companion apps to Creatures of Light and Beyond Planet Earth, an app that used augmented reality, provided the public with interactive animations, photo galleries and videos related to the content of these exhibitions. The Museum video featuring the exhibition Picturing Science: Museum scientists and Imaging Technologies won a 2012 Webby Award in the Technology category, chosen by members of the International Academy of Digital Arts. The Museum's video, The Known Universe, reached 10 million views on YouTube. Viewers from Australia to India to Alaska have tuned in to watch this video, which uses the Digital Universe Atlas, a scientifically accurate four-dimensional map of the cosmos maintained by Museum astrophysicists, to show the vastness of the universe by taking an unforgettable trip from Earth to the edge of known space and back. The Museum continued to leverage its social media platforms to engage the public with science, including exhibition-based social media events, access to curators and experts via online chats and live presentations, and ongoing dissemination of Museum research. It streamed a variety of live video content on the Museum's website, amnh.org, paired with parallel Twitter feeds to encourage audience engagement with Museum programming, exhibitions, and research. Live-streamed content covered a wide range of programs, including the 2012 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. The website was re-designed in FY 2012 to feature a modern visual design and improve navigation and access to content. To support the website, the Museum undertook the important task of selecting and implementing its first-ever enterprise-wide content management system (CMS), to organize the Museum's vast and rich content, facilitate editing and publication of content, and increase the capacity for content creation across the Museum. The CMS provides the foundation for future digital initiatives including web, mobile, tablet applications and onsite digital signage. The Museum remained steady and strong despite still-volatile financial conditions that persisted throughout the year. Competitive grant funding continued for both research and educational activities. It included receipt of $2.8 million in federal Race to the Top program funds for the Museum's new MAT program, and numerous National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) grants-an important external validation of the relevance and impact of the Museum's work. The Museum's Urban Advantage program, now in its 7th year, received $2 million in support from The Council of the City of New York and $1 million from the New York Department of Education.
Part III, Question 4 (II)   SCIENCE 2012 Scientific Research and Scholarship Since its founding, the Museum has pursued a scientific research program to explore and advance understanding of the biological, physical, and cultural world. This scientific enterprise provides a foundation for the Museum's work in education and exhibition. Its scientific staff numbers over 200 scientists-including tenured and tenure-track curators-who conduct research in genomics, astrophysics, zoology, paleontology, earth and planetary sciences, and anthropology. The scientific staff publishes its work in peer-reviewed journals, with approximately 250 articles published in FY 2012. Their work is partially funded by 10 federal agencies including NSF, NASA, and the National Institutes of Health. The Museum's cross-disciplinary research centers include the Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics (SICG), which employs molecular technology to extend the Museum's longstanding leadership in comparative biology to the genomic arena, and the Center for Biodiversity and Conservation (CBC), which uses applied science to address the loss of biodiversity worldwide. In FY 2012, the Museum's scientific staff continued to sustain and enhance expeditions, discovery and collecting by conducting large-scale interdisciplinary expeditions- demonstrating why the Museum is a world premier institution for 21st century exploration. Fieldwork took place in 18 countries in addition to multiple locations within the U.S. Expeditions and field projects in FY 2012 that enriched the collections and research assets of the Museum continued in Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, West Antarctica, Belize, Indonesia, Mongolia, Peru, Madagascar, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Mexico, Republic of Congo, Thailand, India, the Artic of Canada, Russia, New Guinea, and Australia. In FY 2012 the Museum continued to build its research staff, adding two tenure-track curators, one in Invertebrate Zoology and one in Anthropology. In a study of unprecedented scale, an international team of 22 investigators led by Museum curators and research associates are mapping the evolutionary relationships of the major groups of mammals using both genomic and morphological features. The team also is working to reconstruct in extraordinary anatomical detail the 65 million-year-old ancestor of modern (placental) mammals. The investigators are developing a massive database consisting of more than 350,000 entries that describe and illustrate particular traits of the dentition, skull, sensory systems, brain, tissues, and other systems of different species that will allow researchers to simultaneously and interactively upload and organize descriptions, comments, literature, and images. When published, these databases and results will be openly accessible on the Web and will provide a new platform for interactive research that will move us to a new level in our capacity to analyze complex biological systems. Museum research continued to be conducted in state-of-the-art laboratories. For example, the Microscopy and Imaging Facility (MIF) continued to provide research staff with time and training on advanced imaging technology, including a computed tomography scanner, two scanning electron microscopes, a laser scanning confocal microscope, specimen preparation instrumentation, and a digital image processing suite. More than 200 research staff, students, and visiting scientists used the facility's resources in fiscal year 2012. Three-dimensional imaging of extant reptiles, extant invertebrates, fossils from the Vertebrate and Invertebrate Zoology collections, and comet samples returned to Earth in 2006 from the Comet Wild2 Stars mission were among the MIF's major scientific projects during this fiscal year. Many of the images showcased in the exhibition Picturing Science: Museum Scientists and Imaging Technologies were produced using advanced imaging technologies at the MIF. Collections The Museum maintains one of the largest and most important natural history collections in the world that together form a record of life on Earth. These collections include over 32 million specimens and cultural artifacts. Within the Museum's collections are many spectacular individual collections, from butterflies and spiders to dinosaurs and fossil mammals; from fishes and primates to crocodilians and birds. They include meteorites, gems and minerals and cultural artifacts. Preserving the Museum's collections for study by future generations with new technological capacity has never been more important. In addition, newer collection areas include the Museum's frozen tissue collection of DNA and tissue samples and access to large scientific digital databases of genomic and astrophysical data. The collections typically increase by between 50,000 to 100,000 specimens and artifacts each year. Ichthyology collected more than 3,000 marine shore and reef fishes. The CBC sampled marine turtles and amphibians from the Solomon Islands. Earth sciences sampled molten rock from active volcanoes in Italy and the western U.S. Paleontology made important new collections of fossil mammals from the Chilean Andes and China. Invertebrate Zoology travelled to Israel and Vietnam to study and collect scorpions and myriapods (centipedes & millipedes, etc.) that added 2,700 specimens to the collections. The collections are accessible for research on site, on-line, and through loans to scientists around the world, continually adding to both the Museum's and the broader scientific community's knowledge and understanding. Over 1,100 researchers visited the collections in FY 2012. The Museum's extensive research loan program typically has loans of hundreds of thousands of specimens to other institutions. The Museum further provides online access to its collections, with an estimated 95% of the collections, other than entomology, data-based and accessible online.
Part III, Question 4 (III)   Research Library The Museum's on-site Research Library is one of the largest natural history libraries in the Western Hemisphere. It serves and supports the work of the Museum's scientific staff, natural history scholars and the public. The Library's holdings comprise a research collection, special collections, a rare book collection and digital collections. Its catalogues are part of an international online library catalogue database available at public libraries and university libraries and through the Museum's website. In FY 2012, the Library continued its ongoing efforts to digitize, catalog, and preserve its collections, and a highlight this year was completing the cataloging and processing of a large bequest of entomology and other natural history publications that included rare items such as a manuscript letter signed by Charles Darwin. The Library also contributed to the Biodiversity Heritage Library - a consortium of major natural history museums, libraries, botanical gardens, and research institutions formed to digitize and preserve the legacy literature of biodiversity, and of which the Museum is a founding member. The Library received grant support for a variety of projects produced with the Museum's Conservation Department. The Library conducted a risk assessment of its collections with support from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Under the Council on Library and Information Resources' Cataloging Hidden Collections program, the Library received funding to catalog previously undocumented collections. The New York State Department of Education awarded the Library its 25th annual grant for the conservation of a collection of rare illustrated ichthyologic folios. With support from the NSF, the Library unveiled the first phase of the Darwin Manuscript Project, the most comprehensive catalog of Charles Darwin's scientific manuscripts ever compiled. Developed in close collaboration with Cambridge University Library, the database includes annotations and transcriptions of over 7,400 manuscript pages and some 45,000 Darwin-related documents. Richard Gilder Graduate School The Richard Gilder Graduate School (RGGS) was founded in 2007 and is accredited by the Board of Regents of the State of New York to offer a Ph.D. program in comparative biology. To cultivate and train the next generation of scientists, the RGGS also conducts a doctoral training program each year in collaboration with four universities, Cornell, Columbia, New York University, and the City University of New York. The RGGS also maintains an active post-doctoral program and its undergraduate summer training program provides a select group of undergraduate students with intensive research experience in such subjects as evolutionary biology, earth and planetary sciences, and astrophysics. The fourth full year of academic operations for RGGS faculty, students, and staff continued to be filled with successes and highlights. To support the Museum's doctoral education programs, the RGGS was awarded U.S. Federal Training grants totaling $2.4 million. In FY 2012 RGGS saw its first student in the Comparative Biology Ph.D. Program successfully defend his doctoral dissertation and receive 3 prestigious postdoctoral fellowship awards to support his work at Harvard University. During FY 2012, students enrolled in the Ph.D. Program in comparative biology conducted fieldwork in locations such as Arizona, California, Florida, Australia, Brazil, India, Indonesia, Israel, Madagascar, Mongolia, Vietnam, the Caribbean, and several oceans. RGGS and partner university students continue their exceptional success in NSF grant and fellowship awards, and in generating numerous scientific research publications in an array of leading journals and specialty publications. Of special note, many RGGS Comparative Biology students have won awards or recognition in the prestigious NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program; of the seven eligible students, four were granted this award and two received honorable mentions. They have garnered support for thesis research, with five students being awarded highly competitive NSF Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in FY 2012. Rose Center for Earth and Space/Astrophysics The Frederick Phineas and Sandra Priest Rose Center for Earth and Space first opened its doors to the public in 2000. The award-winning Rose Center comprises 333,500 square feet including the permanent exhibition halls, educational facilities, and the Hayden Planetarium. The Hayden Planetarium houses a powerful virtual reality simulator, which is used to develop, produce and display educational space shows for the public. The Museum offers visitors its latest Space Show, Journey to the Stars, while its prior Space Show offerings-Cosmic Collisions, Passport to the Universe, The Search for Life: Are We Alone?, and Field Trip to the Moon-continued to show in 40 planetariums around the United States and internationally. The Rose Center is supported by the Museum's astrophysics department of leading scientists that provides curatorial leadership for the exhibitions, planetarium shows, and educational programs about space. Conducting research in observational, theoretical, and computational astrophysics, Museum astrophysicists study the origin and evolution of planets, stars, stellar clusters, and galaxies using ground- and space-based telescopes, supercomputers, and theoretical studies. Researchers receive funding from and collaborate with NASA and employ partnerships with land- and space-based telescopes throughout the United States and the world to further their work. The Sackler Institute for Comparative Genomics The SICG comprises a number of science facilities: several microbial genomics laboratories; the Monell Collection for Molecular and Microbial Research (a frozen tissue repository of DNA and tissue specimens); and a parallel computing facility. It also includes the Museum's Comparative Genomics Research Program. The institute supported approximately 40 graduate students and 12 postdoctoral fellows in FY 2012. The SICG's research programs are complemented by education and outreach activities and facilities, including the Sackler Educational Laboratory, that convey critical scientific concepts to diverse audiences. Launched in May 2001, the Ambrose Monell Collection for Molecular and Microbial Research can house approximately one million frozen tissue samples representing the DNA of a wide range of species. Potentially the largest and most comprehensive initiative of its kind, this frozen tissue collection supports a broad range of research and allows scientists, today and in the future, to take full advantage of advances in genomic technology. During an era of substantial species loss, these efforts are crucial to preserving a comprehensive record of the earth's biodiversity. Its state-of-the-art storage facilities and procedures have firmly established the Monell Collection as an exemplar, both nationally and internationally, with major research institutions reaching out to the SICG to seek advice on frozen tissue storage and data documentation. Working with colleagues at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, the New York Botanical Garden, and New York University, in FY 2012 SICG scientists have created the largest genome-based tree of life for seed plants. Their findings plot the evolutionary relationships of 150 different species of plants based on advanced genome-wide analysis of gene structure and function. This new approach, called "functional phylogenomics," allows scientists to reconstruct the pattern of events that led to the vast number of plant species we see today and could help identify genes used to improve seed quality for agriculture. Center for Biodiversity and Conservation The CBC uses applied science to address the loss of biodiversity worldwide, surveying and studying biological diversity, training local conservation practitioners, and providing educational programs to mitigate threats to the Earth's ecosystems. It conducts conservation-related field projects to preserve global biological diversity. The Center also conducts international training programs for scientists, organizes scientific symposia, presents public programs, and produces publications geared toward scientists, policymakers, and the general public. In FY 2012 the CBC continued its efforts to diminish critical threats to global biological and cultural diversity in marine, freshwater, and terrestrial environments. It has projects in the Bahamas, the Solomon Islands, Peru, Madagascar, Chile, Argentina, Bolivia, Vietnam, Mexico, the Arctic regions of Canada and Russia, New Guinea, Lao PDR, the Galapagos Islands, and Australia.
Part III, Question 4 (IV)   In FY 2012, the CBC hosted its second successful Student Conference on Conservation Science-New York. It welcomed hundreds of graduate students, recent post-doctoral fellows, and early-career professionals from 28 countries and 25 states within the United States. The conference provided a unique opportunity for researchers at the outset of their careers to present their work before established leaders in scientific research and in science policy, and management. Southwestern Research Station The Southwestern Research Station is the Museum's year-round biological field station located in Portal, Arizona. In July 2011 the Station offered two newly developed workshops for students, science teachers, and lay persons: Ants of the Southwest and Field Herpetology of the Southwest. The Station is continuing to increase its involvement in local science conservation by expanding collaborations with federal and State agencies and NGOs. Working closely with Arizona Game and Fish and US Fish and Wildlife, one of the programs the Station initiated was an indoor, head-starting program for the threatened Chiricahua Leopard Frogs, a species not recorded in the eastern Chiricahua Mountains in over 10 years. Since the program's inception over 2,000 tadpoles that hatched from eight egg masses have been released into a pond on station grounds. EDUCATION and PUBLIC PROGRAMS 2012 Education Programs The Museum provides professional development programs for K-12 science teachers, and in FY12 3,700 teachers took advantage of workshops, lectures institutes and other opportunities with the Museum, including the on-line Seminars-on-Science program. Many of these programs offer teachers the opportunity to earn certificates of continuing professional education and credits toward advanced degrees in science education through the City University of New York and other universities. The Museum also produces a range of other educational resource materials, school programs, and curricular materials freely accessible to schools, libraries, and community organizations that foster science literacy in New York City and in other communities throughout the United States. Late in fiscal year 2012, the Museum officially launched the AMNH Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program. This pilot program was selected by the New York State Department of Education as part of a specialized initiative to help ameliorate the critical shortage of qualified science teachers in New York State, particularly in the areas of Earth and space science. It is the first such program for science teachers to be offered outside a college or university. In June 2012, the first cohort of MAT students began the program, which includes intensive coursework in science content and pedagogy as well as residencies both at the Museum and in host schools. Visits by school and camp groups continue to grow, with some 350,000 students in FY 2012. The Discovery Room, a free, interactive gateway to the Museum for children and their families, achieved its tenth anniversary of hands-on science exploration. The Discovery Room offers a variety of labs and sections that represent every major field found in the Museum, from anthropology to paleontology, and provides children up to age 12 with the opportunity to engage with these fields through an array of artifacts and specimens, puzzles, scientific challenges, and guided activities. The Museum's signature science education program, Urban Advantage, is an AMNH-led consortium of eight science-based cultural institutions with the New York City Department of Education. It aims to integrate the resources of the partner institutions into the formal school curriculum to improve science teaching and learning at the middle school level. The program served 156 schools, 257 teachers, and more than 27,500 middle school students in the 2011-12 school year. Midway through fiscal year 2012, the Sackler Early Childhood Science Education Initiative laid the foundation for developing science capacities for teachers at the pre-K to second grade level by hosting a Leadership Planning workshop for education leaders from nine private and 10 public schools. This workshop included observations of early childhood science learning, using dioramas as a resource for extending and reinforcing science learning, and holding working groups to assess school needs in science and plan partnership goals. The Young Naturalist Awards, the Museum's nationwide research-based essay competition that promotes excellence in science and communication for students in grades 7-12, accepted digital entries in fiscal year 2012. One of the seventh grade winners from the 2011 Young Naturalist Awards program competition was invited to display his research project at the White House Science Fair, a specially selected group of over 100 students from 45 states. The project sought to find a more efficient way to collect solar energy by modeling the setup of solar panels on the natural design of tree limbs (using the Fibonacci Sequence). This year, the Museum developed a new middle school program, Digital Universe Flight School, which allows students to create and present a space show in the Hayden Planetarium using the software and data employed in Museum Space Shows. This course represents part of a larger initiative to develop a suite of middle school institutes that reflect the growing importance of scientific visualization. Public Programs and Symposia The Museum's public programs provide the community with access to scientists from the Museum and from research institutes and universities around the U.S. and abroad who present their current work, and discuss new discoveries and emerging issues in their fields. The Museum also convenes conferences on science and education, providing a forum for scientists, educators and public policy leaders to present ideas, proposals, and work on major issues. One program of particular note in FY12 was an event celebrating the return of NASA's last space shuttle mission. The four astronauts from the flight shared their experience of flying on the last-ever flight in the 30-year shuttle era and answered questions from children. Another was the 2012 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium. For a third successful year, the Museum hosted its popular after-hours series SciCafe featuring informal talks on current topics in science, stories from the field, and conversation. Held on the first Wednesday of each month from October through June, the series draws on the unique expertise of the Museum's staff of over 200 active scientists and their vast network of colleagues across the globe. Recent SciCafe topics include hunting for viruses, using snake venom to combat cancer, and the evolution of skin. Urban Advantage hosted its annual Science Expo, and the Museum continued to explore the intersection between art and science in different media. The Museum collaborated with the World Science Festival in the world premiere of a new immersive dome film made in partnership with Australian Media Artist Lynnette Walworth. The film, which focuses on the plight of coral reefs in a time of climate change, includes mesmerizing visual imagery that highlights the beauty of the reefs and an original score by Max Richter. Art and science also came together in an event of space-related games, which featuring the original full-dome video game Space Cruiser. This event was not only tremendously popular, but also allowed the Museum to engage with a new kind of creative community and new technologies.
Digital Media (I)   In FY 2012 the Museum continued to employ leading-edge technology and computation in its scientific research, educational offerings and exhibitions. It maintained a public website that offered online ticketing and membership, provided online professional development courses for teachers, and produced many successful online programs and offerings. This digital outreach and online vehicles provided a broad, integrated, multi-channel digital initiative offering many opportunities for people to interact with the Museum's content-nearly unparalleled in sheer volume and variety-regardless of whether they visit the Museum onsite. These efforts not only extend the reach of the Museum's mission to a much wider audience but also generate and sustain a multi-faceted dialogue between the Museum and its many audiences. In FY 2012 the website was redesigned to feature a modern visual design and improve navigation and access to content. To support the website, the Museum undertook the important task of selecting and implementing its first-ever enterprise-wide content management system (CMS), to organize the Museum's vast and rich content, facilitate editing and publication of content, and increase the capacity for content creation across the Museum. The CMS provides the foundation for future digital initiatives including web, mobile, and tablet applications as well as onsite digital signage. The Museum continued to expand its growing digital media presence by streaming a variety of live video content on the Museum's website, amnh.org, paired with parallel Twitter feeds to encourage audience engagement with Museum programming, exhibitions and research. The live-streamed content included a wide range of programs: the 2012 Isaac Asimov Memorial Debate, hosted by Neil deGrasse Tyson, Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, which drew over 5,600 viewers from all over the world at the top of the broadcast; and two public programs featuring astronauts from the Atlantis STS-135, NASA's final shuttle mission and from the Hubble Repair Mission. The Museum also streamed a live webcast discussion, hosted by a science journalist from the io9 blog, with Mark Norell, chair of the Division of Paleontology, and senior principal artist Mick Ellison, to discuss recent research revealing the iridescent color and detailed feather pattern of the dinosaur Microraptor, which had been published in Science magazine. The live webcast discussion drew questions from the audience via email and Twitter. EXHIBITIONS 2012 For 363 days each year the 45 permanent exhibition halls are open to the public on a pay-as-you-wish basis. The galleries provide a field guide to the history of life on Earth, the cultures of humanity, and the latest discoveries in the natural sciences. In FY 2012 the Museum continued its extensive restoration and conservation of the historic dioramas in the Bernard Family Hall of North American Mammals and restoration of the Theodore Roosevelt Memorial Hall exhibitions. Throughout the year the Museum provided a robust program of award-winning temporary exhibitions created, designed and built by the Museum's staff. Race to the End of the Earth won the Gold Award - Best In Design 2012 from Graphis 100. Beyond Planet Earth won the Gold Award - Best Museum Environment Event from Design Magazine (2012) and the Bronze MUSE Award- Augmented Reality Application from the Media and Technology Committee of the American Association of Museums (2012). World's Largest Dinosaurs won the Award Graphic Design from USA Inhouse Design (2012), and Brain: the Inside Story received the Media Award from the European College of Neuropsychopharmacology. In 2012 the Museum once again engaged a broad audience through exhibitions that drew on the latest technology and design approaches to showcase the Museum's unparalleled collections and stimulate the visitors' curiosity and understanding of the world around them. The temporary exhibition Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration offers a vision of the future of space travel as it boldly predicts humanity's next steps in our solar system and beyond. Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence features extraordinary organisms that produce light, from the flickering fireflies found in the backyards across the Northeast to the alien deep-sea fishes that illuminate the perpetually dark depths of the oceans.
Digital Media (II)   The exhibitions on display at the Museum or travelling to other venues are: - Beyond Planet Earth: The Future of Space Exploration-transports visitors to the moon, asteroids, Mars, and more through fully immersive environments, models, and engaging interactives; it allows visitors to find out what experts think the future will hold for us beyond planet Earth. - Creatures of Light: Nature's Bioluminescence-takes visitors to such fascinating places as the far depths of the ocean, explains why and how certain animals create 'living light,' and helps us all better understand the vast and glorious ecosystem of which we are just a part. - World's Largest Dinosaurs-revealed how a uniquely super-sized group of dinosaurs - the long-necked and long-tailed sauropods - lived, breathed, ate, moved and survived, by illuminating how size and scale related to basic biological functions. - Brain: The Inside Story-provided visitors the latest in neuroscience, highlighting the brain's surprising ability to rewire itself in response to experience, disability, or trauma, and showcased new technologies that researchers use to study the brain and treat conditions such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. - Race to the End of the Earth-focused on the challenges that two competing explorers-Norwegian Roald Amundsen and Captain Robert Falcon Scott of the British Royal Navy-faced as they undertook their 1,800-mile journeys from the edge of the Ross Ice Shelf to the South Pole and back in 1911-1912. The exhibition also examined the legacy of the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration by linking these expeditions with past and present research on this unique continent. - Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World-brought to life the most celebrated trade route in human history through evocative sights, sounds, and artifacts. - The Butterfly Conservatory: Butterflies Alive in Winter-a live animal exhibit which provides an up close view of 3 of the 5 families of butterflies, all of which are wonderfully diverse in size, shape and color. - The Horse-explains how horses have, over time, influenced civilization including major changes in warfare, trade, transportation, agriculture, sports, and many other facets of human life. - Climate Change: The Threat to Life and a New Energy Future-describes the scientific evidence for climate change and its possible impact and various options for using alternative sources of energy. - Water: H2O=Life-illuminates the challenges of humanity's sustainable management and use of the life-giving, but finite, resource-water. - Mythic Creatures: Dragons, Unicorns & Mermaids-traces the cultural and natural history roots of the world's most captivating mythological creatures. - Darwin-presents an extensive and in-depth array of material related to Charles Darwin's life and contributions to science, including a copy of his seminal work, Origin of Species. - Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries-explores how the latest technology and discoveries made during the last decade are shedding new light on dinosaur traits and behavior. - Dinosaur Discoveries: Ancient Fossils, New Ideas-is an adapted, small-scale (1,500SF) version of the Museum's full-scale exhibition Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries and suitable for venues with smaller exhibition galleries and budgets. - Einstein-profiles this extraordinary scientific genius through comprehensive exhibits that include letters and personal effects; documents related to Einstein's scientific work including several rare manuscripts; and lucid, accessible explanations of Einstein's theories. - Extreme Mammals: The Biggest, Smallest, and Most Amazing Mammals of All Time-explores the surprising and often extraordinary world of extinct and living mammals, ranging from huge to tiny, from speedy to sloth-like, and displays animals with oversized claws, fangs, snouts, and horns. CONCLUSION In FY 2012 the Museum sustained momentum and growth in all of its program areas of science, education, and exhibition while maintaining financial strength and stability in an uncertain environment. Through a broad institutional strategic planning effort, which included its Board of Trustees and staff, the Museum continued to advance the reach and impact of its mission in the 21st century, a period of great and rapid transformation in science, education, and technology. Part VI, Section B, Question 11A The return is prepared by the museum's office of the controller and reviewed by relevant officers of the museum, including its chief financial officer, outside counsel, simpson thacher & bartlett, and by the museum's independent accounting firm, grant thornton, who signs the return for their final approval. The return is made available to all members of the board of trustees prior to filing with the irs.
Part VI, Section B, Question 12c   The Museum annually distributes to its Trustees the Museums Code of Ethical Practices as well as the Museums conflict of interest policy, which is located in its Governance Policy. The Museum has specific conflicts policies in its Investment Policy, as well as its Purchasing Manual and notifies all suppliers of the conflict of interest policies in its supplier authorization submittal and in standard supplier agreements. The Museums Employee Handbook and Code of Ethical Practices include the conflicts policy for employees and appoints an Ethics Officer to advise and consult with employees who have any related ethics questions. On an annual basis, the Museum requires its Trustees, officers and key employees to disclose any interests that could give rise to a conflict of interest. These individuals are advised to bring any and all duality of interests to the attention of the General Counsel or the Assistant Secretary to the Board, who in turn bring them to the attention of the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees, if necessary.
Part XI, Section B, Question 15   The Museum's process for determining compensation of the president and officers of the museum includes 1) guidance by independent outside legal counsel, 2) presentation of comparability data by an independent outside compensation consultant, updated every other year, and 3) consideration and approval by the independent executive compensation committee and the independent officers committee of the board of trustees.
part VI, Section C, Question 19   The Museum makes its Governance Policy, which includes a Conflict of Interest Policy, as well as the Museums audited financial statements available to the public on the Museums website, located at www.amnh.org/about.
Part VI, Section A, Question 2   TRUSTEE ROGER C ALTMAN AND TRUSTEE RALPH L SCHLOSSTEIN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP TRUSTEE LEWIS W BERNARD AND TRUSTEE STEVEN A DENNING - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Part XI, Question 5   Change in value of interest rate exchange agreements of $27,720,198, and unrealized loss on investments of $12,704,799, and other pension related activities of $12,290,249 equals $52,715,246.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
American Museum of Natural History
 
Employer identification number

13-6162659
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) AMER MUS NATL HIST PLANETARIUM AUTHORITY

Central Park West at 79th ST

New York,NY10024
13-1628143 		See Part VII NY 501(C)3 9 NA
 
Yes
 












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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



 		(b)
Primary activity



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


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

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
Yes
 
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
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If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) AMER MUS NATL HIST PLANETARIUM AUTHORITY

 B, J, 1,188,165 COST
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Sch R, Part II   American Museum of Natural History Planetarium Authority's Primary Activity is to encourage and develop the study of astronomical science and to advance the knowledge of kindred subjects.
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