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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20009
D Employer identification number

52-0955532
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 38,511,061
F Name and address of principal officer:
CHRISTINE W MCENTEE
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20009
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
HTTP://SITES.AGU.ORG/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1972
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AGU SEEKS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 15
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 190
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 21,000
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,272,878
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 3,520,077 4,093,488
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 32,177,174 14,265,530
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,653,676 2,183,550
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,625,125 14,617,389
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 49,976,052 35,159,957
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 2,329,868 2,061,656
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) 18,348,778 12,678,020
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,350,519    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 19,941,954 16,037,573
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 40,620,600 30,777,249
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 9,355,452 4,382,708
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 96,291,197 105,216,621
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 20,107,735 16,915,929
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 76,183,462 88,300,692
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PURPOSE OF THE AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION (AGU) IS TO PROMOTE DISCOVERY IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE FOR THE BENEFIT OF HUMANITY. AGU GALVANIZES A COMMUNITY OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS THAT COLLABORATIVELY ADVANCES AND COMMUNICATES SCIENCE AND ITS POWER TO ENSURE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE.
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 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 $ 6,644,764 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 2,852,722 )
PUBLICATIONS - AGU PUBLISHES 18 JOURNALS PRESENTING PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH PAPERS AS WELL AS NUMEROUS BOOKS, AND CO-PUBLISHES TWO OTHER JOURNALS WITH OTHER SOCIETIES. THESE PUBLICATIONS COVER THE EARTH SCIENCES, PLANETARY SCIENCES, SOLAR-TERRESTRIAL AND SPACE PHYSICS, AND THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. COVERAGES OF THE PAPERS HELPS MAKE THESE SCIENTIFIC STUDIES AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND MANY OF THE PAPERS ARE USED IN IMPORTANT ASSESSMENTS SUCH AS THE IPCC. ALL AGU JOURNALS AND SOME BOOKS ARE DISTRIBUTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA THE INTERNET; MOST STILL HAVE A MINOR PRINT COMPONENT. ONE OR MORE OF THE PUBLICATIONS REACH EACH OF AGU'S MORE THAN 61,000 MEMBERS. AGU PUBLICATIONS REACH MANY SCIENTISTS AND STUDENTS BEYOND THE AGU MEMBERSHIP, AS WELL AS OTHER MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC, THROUGH MORE THAN 1,500 LIBRARIES. PUBLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN OVER 135 COUNTRIES. AGU PUBLISHES MORE THAN 55,000 PAGE EQUIVALENTS ANNUALLY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,917,871 including grants of $ 36,063 ) (Revenue $ 11,294,334 )
MEETINGS - AGU HAS A DIVERSE MEETING PORTFOLIO THAT OFFERS MEETINGS OF VARIOUS SIZES. MOST MEETING PARTICIPANTS PRESENT A TALK ON THEIR LATEST SCIENTIFIC FINDINGS CONTRIBUTING TO ADVANCING EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE. INDIVIDUALS MUST PAY A REGISTRATION FEE TO PARTICIPATE THOUGH THE ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS COVERING THEIR PRESENTATIONS ARE PUBLISHED AS PART OF THE SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM FOR EACH MEETING AND AVAILABLE VIA AGU'S WEBSITE. AGU FALL MEETING IS RECOGNIZED AS THE LEADING MEETING IN THE EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCES COMMUNITY WITH PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON INTER- AND MULTIPLE DISCIPLINARY SCIENCES AND POLICY AND SOCIETAL ISSUES. IT IS THE LARGEST MEETING IN THIS FIELD ATTRACTING MORE THAN 22,000 PARTICIPANTS AT THE DECEMBER 2013 MEETING. THE MEETING GENERATES HUNDREDS OF PRESS AND MEDIA STORIES ABOUT EARTH AND SCIENCE SCIENCES IN PROMINENT SOURCES THROUGH DISTRIBUTION ON THE TELEVISION, NEWS PRINT AND THROUGH OTHER ELECTRONIC OUTLETSTHE MEETINGS OF THE AMERICAS PROVIDES COLLABORATIVE OPPORTUNITIES BETWEEN AGU AND SCIENTIFIC SOCIETIES AND SCIENTISTS IN NORTH, SOUTH, AND CENTRAL AMERICAS. THE 2013 MEETING PROVIDED A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY PROGRAM THAT CUT ACROSS THE BROAD AGU DISCIPLINES AND WAS HELD IN MEXICO IN MAY 2013 WHICH DREW ABOUT 1,380 PARTICIPANTS FROM APPROXIMATELY 42 COUNTRIES.CHAPMAN CONFERENCES ARE TOPICAL CONFERENCES THAT FOCUS ON CURRENT AND EMERGING SCIENCE ISSUES. SEVEN CONFERENCES WERE HELD IN 2013 WITH ATTENDANCE RANGING BETWEEN 65-110 PARTICIPANTS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,611,109 including grants of $ 148,942 ) (Revenue $   )
STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH - COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH PROGRAMS PROVIDE INFORMATION ABOUT EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL LEVELS. KEY ACITIVITIES INCLUDE IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF SCIENCE TEACHING AT K-12 LEVELS AND BEYOND; INCREASING THE NUMBER AND DIVERSITY OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENTISTS; DELIVERING USEFUL SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION IN MULTIPLE FORMATS, INCLUDING A WEEKLY NEWSPAPER, TO DECISION MAKERS WORLDWIDE. OF PARTICULAR IMPORTANCE IS THE COMMUNICATION OF SCIENTIFIC INFORMATION AS IT RELATES TO SOCIETAL WELL-BEING; AND IMPROVING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF EARTH AND ITS SPACE ENVIRONMENT. KEY TO THIS END IS EDUCATING THE PUBLIC, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND THE MEDIA ON THE IMPORTANCE OF GEOPHYSICAL ISSUES AND ENHANCING THE AMOUNT AND QUALITY OF MEDIA COVERAGE. RESEARCH SUPPORT ACTIVITIES PROVIDE ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT AND LEADERSHIP FOR A VARIETY OF ONGOING PROGRAMS THAT HELP ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF EARTH.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,990,546 including grants of $ 318,517 ) (Revenue $ 118,474 )
1. SCIENCE - THE AGU SCIENCE DEPARTMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR HELPING TO SHAPE AGU'S SCIENTIFIC ACTIVITIES BY (A) SERVING AS THE PRIMARY INTERFACE FOR LEADING AND SUPPORTING MEMBER AFFILIATION THROUGH TECHNICAL DISCIPLINES (AGU SECTION AND FOCUS GROUPS); (B) STRENGTHENING AND PROMOTING SCIENTIFIC CAREER PATHS AND BROADER TALENT INITIATIVES FOR AGU STUDENT MEMBERS AND EARLY-CAREER SCIENTIST (AGU STUDENT SERVICES AND STUDENT CENTER); (C) LEADING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF SPECIFIC SCIENCE-RELATED AGU PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES (SCIENTIFIC INTEGRITY AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, AGU THRIVING EARTH EXCHANGE, EMERGING SCIENCE TRENDS); (D) LEADING AGU'S SCIENCE EDUCATION AND OUTREACH-RELATED INITIATIVES FOR BROADER MEMBER AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT; (E) MANAGING THE AGU HONORS AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR AGU SCIENTISTS; (F) MANAGING THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF MOU'S AND OTHER SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY COLLABORATIONS AS A STRONGER VOICE FOR SCIENCE; AND (G) FACILITATING THE WORKING AGU COMMITTEES, AGU MEMBERS, INTERNAL STAFF, AND EXTERNAL PARTNERS IN FULFILLING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE AGU STRATEGIC PLAN.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,790,759 including grants of $ 1,558,133 ) (Revenue $   )
2. SOCIETY ACTIVITIES, START INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBERSHIP SERVICES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 4,781,305 including grants of $ 1,876,650 ) (Revenue $ 118,474 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet26,955,049
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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
 
No
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, line 10?
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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... 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 other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II....................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
90
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
190
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletCA , UK
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 as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
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 or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
15
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
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 this 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
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:
MediumBulletMARK E HERNICK2000 FLORIDA AVE NWWASHINGTONDC20009 (202) 462-6900
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) CAROL FINN........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 8.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) MARGARET LEINEN........................................................................
PRESIDENT-ELECT
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MICHAEL J MCPHADEN........................................................................
PAST PRESIDENT
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) LISA TAUXE........................................................................
GENERAL SECRETARY (TREASURER)
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) SUSAN WEBB........................................................................
INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) JOHN BATES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) RAFAEL BRAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) MARY ANNE CAROLL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) CATHERINE CONSTABLE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) RANA FINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) SUSAN JOY HASSOL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) SETH KAHAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) CHRISTY TILL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) MARY A VOYTEK........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) KENNETH WASHINGTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) CHRISTINE W MCENTEE........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO
 37.50
.......................   		    X       466,617 0 108,518
(17) FRANK KRAUSE........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 37.50
.......................   		    X       312,015 0 50,283
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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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) MARK HERNICK........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 37.50
.......................   		    X       216,336 0 32,956
(19) BRENDA WEAVER........................................................................
DIR, MEETINGS
 37.50
.......................   		      X     173,327 0 26,617
(20) BROOKS HANSON........................................................................
DIR, PUBLICATIONS
 37.50
.......................   		      X     162,066 0 32,610
(21) KERRY MICKELSON........................................................................
DIR, INFO SVCS/TECH
 37.50
.......................   		      X     185,737 0 36,646
(22) MICHAEL HOAGLAND........................................................................
DIR, HUMAN RESOURCES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   181,486 0 35,243
(23) HARRY FURUKAWA........................................................................
DIR, PRODUCT DVLPMT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   159,611 0 24,062
(24) BILLY WILLIAMS........................................................................
DIR, SCIENCE
 37.50
.......................   		        X   167,033 0 37,405
(25) JILL TREBY........................................................................
ASST DIR, MEMBRSHP/MRKTG
 37.50
.......................   		        X   124,187 0 19,221
(26) CAMALA KOVALICK........................................................................
PROJECT MANAGER
 37.50
.......................   		        X   124,851 0 16,168








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,273,266 0 419,729
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet22
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
PROJECTION INC8351 BRISTOL COURT SUITE 111JESSUPMD20794 AV SERVICES 870,410
PONGOS INTERACTIVE9332 LIMESTONE PLACECOLLEGE PARKMD20740 INFO SYSTEMS CONSULTING 838,935
CADMUS PSGPO BOX 751898CHARLOTTENC28275 PUBLISHING SERVICES 507,970
SCHOLARONE375 GREENBRIER DRIVECHARLOTTESVILLEVA22901 INFO SYSTEMS CONSULTING 257,392
PRECISION COMPUTER WORKS5508 GREENTREE ROADBETHESDAMD20817 INFO SYSTEMS CONSULTING 238,457
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet16
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 2,049,287
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		2,044,201
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,093,488
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEETINGS 900099 11,294,334 10,913,203 381,131  
b PUBLICATIONS 900099 2,852,722 1,960,975 891,747  
c SOCIETY ACTIVITIES 900099 118,474 118,474    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 14,265,530
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,192,571     1,192,571
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 13,854,692     13,854,692
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 734,131  
b Less: rental expenses 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 734,131  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 734,131     734,131
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 4,322,478 3,200
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 3,315,454 19,245
c Gain or (loss) 1,007,024 -16,045
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 990,979     990,979
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 44,971
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 16,405
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 28,566     28,566
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 35,159,957 12,992,652 1,272,878 16,800,939
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 1,565,483 1,565,483
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 474,241 474,241
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 21,932 21,932
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,803,727 979,865 777,030 46,832
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 8,775,158 4,600,003 3,962,119 213,036
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 501,479 319,825 165,208 16,446
9 Other employee benefits ....... 829,209 545,872 250,125 33,212
10 Payroll taxes ........... 768,447 459,062 287,372 22,013
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 72,083   72,083  
b Legal ......... 29,955 8,720 21,235  
c Accounting ........... 119,850   119,850  
d Lobbying ........... 120,000 120,000    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 358,430   358,430  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,443,417 1,302,395 1,131,452 9,570
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 1,354,855 392,804 946,968 15,083
14 Information technology ...... 885,680 203,128 676,252 6,300
15 Royalties .. 5,981 5,698 283  
16 Occupancy ........... 809,823   809,823  
17 Travel ............ 1,239,178 665,073 290,435 283,670
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,513,539 4,138,642 186,060 188,837
20 Interest ........... 204,011   204,011  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,486,446 159,451 1,326,995  
23 Insurance .............. 106,067 12,527 93,540  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a HONORARIA/CONTRIBUTIONS 696,942 667,485 5,857 23,600
b PRODUCTION/PUBLICATIONS 498,741 496,240 1,735 766
c OTHER EXPENSES 466,563 170,647 226,603 69,313
d ABSTRACT MANAGEMENT 279,339 279,339 0 0
e All other expenses 346,673 9,366,617 -9,441,785 421,841
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 30,777,249 26,955,049 2,471,681 1,350,519
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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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 600 1 419
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 18,919,676 2 5,241,703
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 738,374 3 111,844
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,357,886 4 3,516,462
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 82,500 8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 299,388 9 177,423
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 22,660,353
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 13,373,361 9,562,897 10c 9,286,992
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 31,320,760 11 42,803,221
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 32,937,775 12 42,898,381
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,071,341 15 1,180,176
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 96,291,197 16 105,216,621
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 8,186,194 17 6,018,825
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 1,085,448 19 1,083,428
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 5,825,000 20 5,405,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 5,011,093 25 4,408,676
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 20,107,735 26 16,915,929
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 66,748,689 27 77,923,933
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 9,434,773 28 10,376,759
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 76,183,462 33 88,300,692
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 96,291,197 34 105,216,621
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
35,159,957
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
30,777,249
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,382,708
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
76,183,462
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
7,120,722
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
613,800
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
88,300,692
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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 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
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(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 monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 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) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 4,315,262 1,452,520 2,731,674 3,520,077 4,093,488 16,113,021
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...... 30,677,636 32,022,505 29,802,674 31,549,011 12,992,652 137,044,478
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. 34,992,898 33,475,025 32,534,348 35,069,088 17,086,140 153,157,499
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 26,560 2,890 14,582 20,678 3,890 68,600
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 26,560 2,890 14,582 20,678 3,890 68,600
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 153,088,899
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 34,992,898 33,475,025 32,534,348 35,069,088 17,086,140 153,157,499
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,214,922 1,116,672 2,850,163 13,163,737 15,781,394 35,126,888
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,214,922 1,116,672 2,850,163 13,163,737 15,781,394 35,126,888
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.) .. 358,225 94,263       452,488
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 37,566,045 34,685,960 35,384,511 48,232,825 32,867,534 188,736,875
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
81.110 %
16
16
87.180 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
18.610 %
18
18
12.570 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and 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.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number

52-0955532
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, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number

52-0955532
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
 
$    
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Name of organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
  		Employer identification number

52-0955532
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
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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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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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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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 120,000  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 120,000  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 29,514,046  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 29,634,046  
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-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount   1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 3,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		4,500,000
c Total lobbying expenditures   60,375 12,000 120,000 192,375
d Grassroots nontaxable amount   250,000 250,000 250,000 750,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,125,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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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)
No
Yes
(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
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; 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
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 XIII, 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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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
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)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .................   1,705,021 1,705,021
b Buildings ................   12,009,955 6,967,817 5,042,138
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   7,395,854 6,098,871 1,296,983
e Other .................   1,549,523 306,673 1,242,850
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 9,286,992
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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) TRUST INVESTMENTS 		42,898,381 F








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 42,898,381
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
SECURITY DEPOSITS 30,667
INTEREST RATE COLLAR AGREEMENTS 606,810
ACCRUED POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS 3,731,603
PREPAID RENT 39,596





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 4,408,676
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 42,910,524
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 7,120,722
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 613,800
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 7,734,522
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 35,176,002
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 XIII.) ........... 4b -16,045
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -16,045
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 35,159,957
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 30,793,294
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 16,045
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 16,045
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 30,777,249
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 XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 30,777,249
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT DOES NOT BELIEVE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS INCLUDE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. TAX RETURNS FILED DURING THE PAST THREE YEARS ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY TAXING AUTHORITIES; THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO EXAMINATIONS BEING CONDUCTED.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: NET GAIN ON INTEREST RATE COLLAR 331,990. CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 281,810.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS -16,045.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: LOSS ON SALE OF FIXED ASSETS 16,045.
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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.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (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 and investments
in region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES REIMBURSEMENTS 104,682
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENTS 52,397
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENTS 412,497
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES, GRANTMAKING HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENTS 46,743
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   2,435
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 GRANTMAKING   343
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES HONORARIA, REIMBURSEMENTS 238,353
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 857,450
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 857,450
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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. Part II can be duplicated 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 non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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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.
Part III can be duplicated 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)
CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 2 2,213 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
FALL MEETING GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 1 10,000 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
MEET OF THE AMERICAS GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 2 753 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
COMM CLIMATE SCIENCE GRANT EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 2 3,578 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANTS EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 2 1,899 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
FALL MEETING GRANT MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 2 710 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
MEET OF THE AMERICAS GRANT SOUTH ASIA 3 2,273 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
SCIENCE POLICY GRANT SOUTH ASIA 1 163 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
MEET OF THE AMERICAS GRANT SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 1 343 WIRE TRANSFER 0    
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (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, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (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, Information 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)................................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
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).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: PRIOR TO MAKING AN AWARD TO A FOREIGN NATIONAL, AGU AND START CHECKS THE EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM (HTTPS://WWW.EPLS.GOV/) TO ENSURE THAT THE RECIPIENT IS ALLOWED TO RECEIVE THESE FUNDS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number
52-0955532
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) START INTERNATIONAL
2000 FLORIDA AVE NW 2ND FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20009 		27-1363108 501(C)(3) 1,558,133 0     SUBGRANT FOR FEDERAL AWARDS
(2) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE
1200 NEW YORK AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20005 		53-0196568 501(C)(3) 7,350 0     CONGRESSIONAL FELLOWS AND PLACEMENT RESOURCES




















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
2
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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) CONGRESSIONAL SCIENCE FELLOW 5 141,592      
(2) 2013 STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT 27 57,599      
(3) CHAPMAN TRAVEL GRANT 30 36,041      
(4) FALL MEETING STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT 261 199,832      
(5) MOA STUDENT TRAVEL GRANT 28 39,177      




Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE BUDGETS ARE REVIEWED PRIOR TO MAKING AN OFFER OF AN AWARD AND THE PRESENTATION OF A CONTRACT. POTENTIAL AWARDEES ARE ASKED TO REVISE THEIR BUDGETS, WHERE NECESSARY, AND TO PRESENT AN ANNOTATED BUDGET NARRATIVE EXPLAINING PROPOSED EXPENSES. PRIOR TO TRANSFERRING ANY FUNDS, WE CONFIRM THAT THE RECIPIENT IS NOT LISTED ON EITHER THE TREASURY DEPARTMENT OFFICE OF TERRORISM AND FINANCIAL SANCTIONS LIST OR THE GSA EXCLUDED PARTIES LIST SYSTEM. THE PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR AND THE INSTITUTION'S FINANCIAL OFFICER ARE PRESENTED WITH COPIES OF FINANCIAL REGULATIONS, AS WELL AS REFERENCES WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. THE AWARDEES ARE INSTRUCTED THAT UPON SIGNATURE IT IS EXPECTED THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY ALL STIPULATIONS OF THE CONTRACT AS WELL AS THE ACCOMPANYING INFORMATION, ESPECIALLY IN REGARD TO REPORTING REQUIREMENTS. THE NAME OF THE CONTRACT OFFICER IS INCLUDED IN ALL CORRESPONDENCE AND RECIPIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO REMAIN IN CONTACT WITH THE CONTRACT OFFICER THROUGHOUT THE TIME OF THE GRANT AWARD. AWARDEES ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO REPORT ON CHANGES IN PROPOSED EXPENSES IF THOSE CHANGES EXCEED 20% OF THE FUNDS IN ANY INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY, DETAILED FINANCIAL REPORTS, INCLUDING BACKUP DOCUMENTATION, ARE REQUIRED AT SUITABLE INTERVALS DURING THE PROJECTS. THE GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE IN INSTALLMENTS BASED ON A PRE-DETERMINED PAYMENT SCHEDULE. FINAL PAYMENTS ARE MADE ONLY AFTER REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TECHNICAL REPORTS AND ARE BASED ON ACTUAL EXPENSES AND CONFIRMATION THAT THE AWARDEE HAS MET CONTRACT OBLIGATIONS.
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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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
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 of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used 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
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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)CHRISTINE W MCENTEEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CEO (i)
(ii)		 409,375
0 		41,520
0 		15,722
0 		89,445
0 		19,073
0 		575,135
0 		0
0
(2)FRANK KRAUSECHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 306,235
0 		5,000
0 		780
0 		31,004
0 		19,279
0 		362,298
0 		0
0
(3)MARK HERNICKCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 215,645
0 		0
0 		691
0 		26,184
0 		6,772
0 		249,292
0 		0
0
(4)BRENDA WEAVERDIR, MEETINGS (i)
(ii)		 155,030
0 		10,328
0 		7,969
0 		18,822
0 		7,795
0 		199,944
0 		0
0
(5)BROOKS HANSONDIR, PUBLICATIONS (i)
(ii)		 161,324
0 		0
0 		742
0 		18,647
0 		13,963
0 		194,676
0 		0
0
(6)KERRY MICKELSONDIR, INFO SVCS/TECH (i)
(ii)		 184,761
0 		0
0 		976
0 		21,909
0 		14,737
0 		222,383
0 		0
0
(7)MICHAEL HOAGLANDDIR, HUMAN RESOURCES (i)
(ii)		 172,614
0 		600
0 		8,272
0 		20,471
0 		14,772
0 		216,729
0 		0
0
(8)HARRY FURUKAWADIR, PRODUCT DVLPMT (i)
(ii)		 157,433
0 		0
0 		2,178
0 		17,480
0 		6,582
0 		183,673
0 		0
0
(9)BILLY WILLIAMSDIR, SCIENCE (i)
(ii)		 164,633
0 		0
0 		2,400
0 		19,681
0 		17,723
0 		204,437
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1A AGU MAY PROVIDE BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL (ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS) FOR THE AGU PRESIDENT WHEN MULTIPLE TRIPS (IN EXCESS OF 6 HOURS) TO ATTEND AGU BUSINESS MEETINGS ARE REQUIRED. ADDITIONALLY, THE CEO'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ALLOWS FOR BUSINESS OR FIRST CLASS TRAVEL FOR TRIPS IN EXCESS OF 5 HOURS. AGU DOES NOT INCLUDE THE COST OF FIRST CLASS OR BUSINESS TRAVEL AS TAXABLE INCOME TO THE CEO OR PRESIDENT. AGU DOES ALLOW FOR COMPANION TRAVEL FOR THE CEO; HOWEVER, WHEN COSTS ARE NOT REIMBURSED BY THE CEO, THE COSTS ARE TAXABLE INCOME TO THE CEO.
PART I, LINE 4B CHRISTINE W. MCENTEE: $58,441, SECTION 457 PLAN
PART I, LINE 7 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, IN ITS SOLE DISCRETION, MAY PAY EXECUTIVE AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE BONUS OF UP TO TEN PERCENT (10%) OF HER SALARY BASED ON HER ACHIEVING EXPLICIT PERFORMANCE GOALS MANUALLY SET FORTH ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DURING THE REVIEW PERIOD.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number
52-0955532
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 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 254839K77 05-10-2006 8,095,000 REMARKET 09/29/93 BOND ISSUE   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,270,000      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . .        
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,095,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,405,000      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . .        
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . .        
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . .        
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . .        
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . .        
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              
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . . .   X            
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
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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? . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
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        
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? . . . . .   X            
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of.        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? . . . . . . . . . . . . .                
9 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? . . . . . . . 		X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T? . . . . .   X            
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? . . . .
a Rebate not due yet? . . . . . . . .   X            
b Exception to rebate? . . . . . . . .   X            
c No rebate due? . . . . . . . . X              
If you checked "No rebate due" in line 2c, provide in
Part VI the date the rebate computation was performed
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? . . . .   X            
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .                
e Was the hedge terminated? . . . . . .                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . .  
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . . . .        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . .                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . . . .   X            
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . .   X            
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
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? X              
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
DATE REBATE COMPUTATION PERFORMED ISSUER NAME: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DATE THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED: 05/18/2011
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN GEOPHYSICAL UNION
 
Employer identification number

52-0955532
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THERE SHALL BE AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT-ELECT, IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT, GENERAL SECRETARY, AND THE INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL BE A NONVOTING EX-OFFICIO MEMBER. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE THE AUTHORITY TO CONDUCT THE AFFAIRS OF THE UNION BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD, PROVIDED THAT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY NOT CONTRADICT BOARD POLICY OR DECISIONS. ACTIONS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MUST BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD WITHIN TEN DAYS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY ALSO MEET BY CONFERENCE CALL OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS PROVIDED THAT ALL PERSONS MAY HEAR AND SPEAK TO ONE ANOTHER AT THE SAME TIME. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY TAKE ACTION BY WRITTEN CONSENT SIGNED BY ALL MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE AGU BYLAWS WERE UPDATED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD ON 12/3/2013. A SUMMARY OF THE BYLAW CHANGES FOLLOWS: - CHANGE THE NOMENCLATURE FROM GEOPHYSICAL SCIENCE TO EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE IN AGU'S PURPOSE AND THROUGHOUT THE BYLAWS; - CLARIFY THE RULES OF A QUORUM AND VACANCY ON THE BOARD TO ALIGN WITH DC LAW; - CLARIFY THE TERMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE OFFICERS, COUNCIL, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND SECTIONS AND FOCUS GROUPS; - INCREASE THE COUNCIL LEADERSHIP BY THREE POSITIONS; - CHANGE THE NAME AND SCOPE OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE TO BE THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE; - REMOVE THE BOARD COMMITTEE SECTION SINCE AGU HAS NO BOARD COMMITTEES BY DC DEFINITION; - AUDIT COMMITTEE REQUIREMENT WAS MOVED TO THE STANDING COMMITTEE SECTION; AND - CLARIFY THAT COUNCIL DOES NOT HAVE FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE UNION AND THEREFORE DO NOT REQUIREMENT INDEMNIFICATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THERE SHALL BE THE FOLLOWING MEMBERSHIP CATEGORIES: A. MEMBER - INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PROFESSIONALLY ENGAGED IN OR ASSOCIATED WITH EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE ARE ELIGIBLE TO BECOME MEMBERS OF THE UNION. MEMBERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ALL RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING THE RIGHT TO RECEIVE PUBLICATIONS AND OTHER MATERIALS, SUBSCRIBE TO UNION JOURNALS, PURCHASE UNION PUBLICATIONS AT MEMBER RATES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SERVE AS ELECTED OFFICERS OF THE UNION, SECTIONS AND FOCUS GROUPS, AND VOTE ON MATTERS BROUGHT BEFORE THE MEMBERSHIP; B. FELLOW - A MEMBER WHO HAS ATTAINED ACKNOWLEDGED EMINENCE IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE, AND WHO HAS BEEN ELECTED BY A COMMITTEE OF FELLOWS APPOINTED BY THE PRESIDENT SHALL BE INDUCTED AS A FELLOW. A MEMBER OF THE UNION WHO IS A RECIPIENT OF AN AGU MEDAL SHALL AUTOMATICALLY BE MADE A FELLOW. THE NUMBER OF FELLOWS ELECTED IN EACH ANNUAL CLASS SHALL NOT EXCEED 0.1% OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP AT THE END OF THE YEAR PRECEDING INSTALLATION OF THAT CLASS; C. HONORARY FELLOW - A PERSON WHO HAS PROVIDED SERVICES TO THE UNION OR MADE EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIELDS OF EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE MAY BE ELECTED AN HONORARY FELLOW BY THE COUNCIL; D. ASSOCIATE - AN INDIVIDUAL WHO DESIRES IDENTIFICATION WITH THE UNION AND WISHES TO SUPPORT ITS OBJECTIVES BUT DOES NOT MEET THE QUALIFICATIONS OF MEMBERSHIP MAY BECOME AN ASSOCIATE. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE OR HOLD OFFICE, BUT SHALL OTHERWISE HAVE ALL OF THE RIGHTS OF MEMBERSHIP; AND E. AFFILIATE - A CORPORATION, ACADEMIC INSTITUTION, OR OTHER ORGANIZATION INTERESTED IN EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE MAY DESIGNATE A REPRESENTATIVE TO BECOME AN AFFILIATE. THE DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVE SHALL ENJOY THE PRIVILEGES OF A MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL ELIGIBLE MEMBERS MAY VOTE TO ELECT THE UNION OFFICERS (PRESIDENT, INTERNATIONAL SECRETARY AND GENERAL SECRETARY/TREASURER) AND CAN VOTE IN UP TO THREE SECTIONS OF THEIR CHOICE TO ELECT SECTION PRESIDENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD REVIEWS THE 990 IN DEPTH WITH THE CEO, COO, AND CFO OF AGU. THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW AND COMMENT ON AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C IF AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE OR EMPLOYEE HAS ANY INDICATION THAT HE OR SHE HAS A DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, OR RECEIVES INFORMATION REGARDING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST OF ANOTHER, THE CEO, COO AND DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES MUST BE IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIED. ALL AGU OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 15A - CEO COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED USING THE METHODS INDICATED ON SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3. COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE AGU BOARD IN FEBRUARY 2013. 15B - COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED USING AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND FORM 990 COMPARISON DATA. COMPENSATION APPROVAL FOR AGU OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CEO.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AGU'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ONLINE AT WWW.AGU.ORG AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
PART IX, LINE 24 THERE IS AN ALLOCATION OF OVERHEAD INCLUDED ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24, COLUMNS (B), (C), AND (D) THAT IS NOT ALLOCABLE TO ANY NATURAL EXPENSE LINE ITEM IN PART IX, BUT RATHER IS ALLOCABLE IN A GENERAL FASHION TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES AS REPORTED IN ITS AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS ALLOCATION WAS MADE SO AS TO BETTER ALIGN TOTAL PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, WHICH FAIRLY REPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENDITURES.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: NET GAIN ON INTEREST RATE COLLAR 331,990. CHANGE IN POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS 281,810.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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