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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Doing Business As
USGBC
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2101 L STREET NW NO 500
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20037
D Employer identification number

52-1822816
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 77,673,874
F Name and address of principal officer:
S RICHARD FEDRIZZI
2101 L STREET NW NO 500
WASHINGTON,DC20037
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.USGBC.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: 1993
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO TRANSFORM THE WAY BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES ARE DESIGNED, BUILT AND OPERATED, ENABLING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY, AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 22
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 21
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 314
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 1,089
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
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) ......... 3,759,320 3,606,902
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 46,179,954 33,127,193
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,120,674 35,238,545
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 2,534,844 2,156,505
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 53,594,792 74,129,145
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 550,006 2,930,697
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) 17,440,621 19,459,872
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet287,699    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 34,950,881 26,101,071
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 52,941,508 48,491,640
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 653,284 25,637,505
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 73,911,427 96,805,168
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 24,655,825 22,804,949
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 49,255,602 74,000,219
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: TO TRANSFORM THE WAY BUILDINGS AND COMMUNITIES ARE DESIGNED, BUILT AND OPERATED, ENABLING AN ENVIRONMENTALLY AND SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE, HEALTHY, AND PROSPEROUS ENVIRONMENT THAT IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF LIFE.
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 $ 18,393,518 including grants of $ 427,910 ) (Revenue $ 2,154,173 )
THE LEED GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION SYSTEM IS THE PREEMINENT PROGRAM FOR RATING THE DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF GREEN BUILDINGS. 55,000 PROJECTS ARE CURRENTLY PARTICIPATING IN THE LEED SYSTEM, COMPRISING OVER 10 BILLION SQUARE FEET OF CONSTRUCTION SPACE IN ALL 50 STATES AND 135 COUNTRIES. BY USING LESS ENERGY, LEED-CERTIFIED BUILDINGS SAVE MONEY FOR FAMILIES, BUSINESSES AND TAXPAYERS; REDUCE GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS; AND CONTRIBUTE TO A HEALTHIER ENVIRONMENT FOR RESIDENTS, WORKERS AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 12,313,048 including grants of $ 2,371,905 ) (Revenue $ 11,366,209 )
MEMBERS: USGBC'S ACTIVELY ENGAGED MEMBER COMMUNITY IS AT THE CORE OF USGBC'S MISSION AND DRIVES THE WORK OF USGBC. AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL, USGBC'S MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORT USGBC'S MISSION-FOCUSED INITIATIVES. EMPLOYEES OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS SERVE ON COMMITTEES THAT DRIVE THE DEVELOPMENT OF LEED, EDUCATION AND EVENTS, ADVOCACY WORK AND OTHER PROGRAMS. MEMBERS VOTE TO FILL LEADERSHIP POSITIONS AND TO APPROVE CHANGES TO THE LEED RATING SYSTEMS.CHAPTERS: USGBC'S CHAPTER NETWORK IS THE LOCAL OUTREACH EFFORT PROMOTING THE GREEN BUILDING MOVEMENT IN COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE CHAPTER MEMBERS ARE ON-THE-GROUND ADVOCATES SHARING IDEAS, NETWORKING AND EDUCATING. CHAPTERS SPREAD INFORMATION AND EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THEIR COMMUNITIES. THERE IS ALSO AN ACTIVE NETWORK OF EMERGING PROFESSIONALS GROUPS IN CHAPTERS NATIONWIDE THAT ARE GIVEN OPPORTUNITIES TO HONE THEIR LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,684,561 including grants of $ 42,912 ) (Revenue $   )
THE CENTER FOR GREEN SCHOOLS AT THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL IS MAKING SURE EVERY STUDENT HAS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A GREEN SCHOOL WITHIN THIS GENERATION. FROM KINDERGARTEN TO COLLEGE AND BEYOND, THE CENTER WORKS DIRECTLY WITH STAFF, TEACHERS, FACULTY, STUDENTS, AMBASSADORS, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND COMMUNITIES TO DRIVE THE TRANSFORMATION OF ALL SCHOOLS INTO SUSTAINABLE PLACES TO LIVE AND LEARN, WORK AND PLAY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,492,705 including grants of $ 87,970 ) (Revenue $ 165,338 )
GREENBUILD: THE WORLD'S LARGEST CONFERENCE AND EXPO DEDICATED TO GREEN BUILDING. EACH YEAR, TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD ATTEND THIS CAN'T-MISS EVENT.IN MAY 2013, USGBC ENTERED INTO A STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH HANLEY WOOD LCC WHEREBY HANLEY WOOD ACQUIRED THE GREENBUILD INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND EXPO. HANLEY WOOD LLC, IS THE PREMIER MEDIA, EVENT, INFORMATION AND STRATEGIC MARKETING SERVICES COMPANY SERVING THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY.USGBC WILL CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GREENBUILD'S HALLMARK PROGRAMMING. HANLEY WOOD'S EXPERTISE IN EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT ALONG WITH ITS MEDIA, INFORMATION AND STRATEGIC MARKETING SERVICES WILL ENABLE GREENBUILD TO EXPAND TO ITS NEXT LEVEL DOMESTICALLY AND TO HELP POSITION THE BRAND GLOBALLY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 862,066 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,434,039 )
EDUCATION: USGBC'S EDUCATION @USGBC PLATFORM FOR GREEN BUILDING EDUCATION OFFERS BEST-IN-CLASS LEED EDUCATION. SUBSCRIBERS RECEIVE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF WEBINARS, COURSES AND CONTENT, INCLUDING THE LATEST IN LEED V4 EDUCATION.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,354,771 including grants of $ 87,970 ) (Revenue $ 2,599,377 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet35,745,898
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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
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, 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
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part 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
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, 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
Yes
 
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................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
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........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
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........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 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
124
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
314
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible 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
22
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
21
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
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
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
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
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , DC , GA , IN , PA
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:
MediumBulletJIM CRAIG2101 L STREET NW NO 500WASHINGTONDC20037 (202) 828-7422
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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) ALLAN SKODOWSKI........................................................................
CHAIR
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) GEORGE BANDY........................................................................
CHAIR-ELECT
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) LISA SHPRITZ........................................................................
TREASURER
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) ELIZABETH WHALEN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) BETH HEIDER........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 10.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) MARGE ANDERSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) PANAMA BARTHOLOMY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) STEPHEN BUSHNELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) STUART CARRON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) MAJORA CARTER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) FIONA COUSINS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) WALTER CUCULIC........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) JOHN DALZELL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) MARK FRANKEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) HOWARD FRUMKIN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) MARK JAMES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) KENNETH POTTS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (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) JOHN QUALE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) KIRSTEN RITCHIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JOSEPH SANCHES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) GARY SAULSON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) RICK FEDRIZZI........................................................................
PRESIDENT, CEO & FOUNDING CHAIRMAN
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       901,500 0 473,739
(23) MAHESH RAMANUJAM........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       306,500 0 26,165
(24) JAMES CRAIG........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       233,544 0 37,132
(25) SCOT HORST........................................................................
SVP, STRATEGIC INNOVATION & LEED
 40.00
.......................   		      X     277,646 0 39,025
(26) ROGER PLATT........................................................................
SVP, GLOBAL POLICY & LAW
 40.00
.......................   		        X   277,646 0 32,242
(27) KIMBERLY LEWIS........................................................................
SVP, COMMUNITY ADV & CONF.
 40.00
.......................   		        X   239,500 0 26,987
(28) JUDITH WEBB........................................................................
SVP, MARKETING & STRATEGY
 40.00
.......................   		        X   207,910 0 34,008
(29) SUSAN DORN........................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.......................   		        X   213,988 0 19,261
(30) KATE HURST........................................................................
DIRECTOR, CONF. & EVENTS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   195,333 0 9,257
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,853,567 0 697,816
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet35
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
PROMANTUS130 IOWA LN SUITE 101CARYNC27511 COMPUTER CONSULTING 3,638,631
WRB COMMUNICATIONS4200 LAFAYETTE CENTER DRIVECHANTILLYVA20151 CUSTOMER SERVICE 1,766,360
ECFBN INCPO BOX 190OCCOQUANVA22125 COMPUTER CONSULTING 1,456,309
EMERGYS CORPORATIONPO BOX 890524CHARLOTTENC282890524 COMPUTER CONSULTING 1,431,483
EAST COAST ENTERTAINMENT296 14TH STREET NWATLANTAGA30318 ENTERTAINMENT 709,000
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet59
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		3,606,902
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 3,606,902
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MANAGEMENT FEES - GBCI 900099 16,859,873     16,859,873
b MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 11,366,209 11,366,209    
c PUBLICATIONS 900099 1,667,795 1,667,795    
d REGISTRATIONS 900099 1,084,874 1,084,874    
e CERTIFICATION 900099 1,069,299 1,069,299    
f All other program service revenue . 1,079,143 931,582   147,561
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 33,127,193
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 788,274     788,274
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,108,894     2,108,894
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   37,995,000
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   3,544,729
c Gain or (loss)   34,450,271
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 34,450,271     34,450,271
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 42,111     42,111
b SPEAKING FEES 900099 5,500     5,500
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 47,611
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 74,129,145 16,119,759 0 54,402,484
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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 2,703,507 2,703,507
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 75,994 75,994
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 151,196 151,196
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,308,039 319,037 1,989,002  
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 13,816,334 10,152,745 3,447,267 216,322
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 644,575 391,802 249,278 3,495
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,602,968 1,182,486 395,462 25,020
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,087,956 794,644 279,545 13,767
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 270,709   270,229 480
c Accounting ........... 90,670   90,670  
d Lobbying ........... 310,302 310,302    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 6,773,224 5,462,130 1,296,606 14,488
12 Advertising and promotion .... 764,579 673,054 91,525  
13 Office expenses ....... 2,026,583 1,100,625 925,928 30
14 Information technology ...... 2,724,790 2,070,837 653,948 5
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 3,264,011 2,480,648 783,363  
17 Travel ............ 1,631,053 1,107,041 510,305 13,707
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 798,718 638,482 159,851 385
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 6,489,958 5,738,463 751,495  
23 Insurance .............. 250,144 190,109 60,035  
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 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMEN 280,714 47,392 233,322  
b CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP 176,419 21,776 154,643  
c SPONSORSHIP 150,211 22,678 127,533  
d SALES TAX 100,000 100,000    
e All other expenses -1,014 10,950 -11,964  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 48,491,640 35,745,898 12,458,043 287,699
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 ............. 42 1 33
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 16,044,221 2 19,113,956
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 449,003 4 265,612
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 .............. 263,887 8 402,008
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,486,188 9 1,246,121
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 36,705,730
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 19,513,511 18,108,731 10c 17,192,219
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 34,318,498 11 57,103,755
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 3,240,857 15 1,481,464
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 73,911,427 16 96,805,168
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 6,677,861 17 6,384,962
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 11,286,144 19 9,451,479
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
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.................... 6,691,820 25 6,968,508
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 24,655,825 26 22,804,949
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 .............. 48,692,839 27 73,319,825
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 562,763 28 680,394
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 ........... 49,255,602 33 74,000,219
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 73,911,427 34 96,805,168
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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
74,129,145
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
48,491,640
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
25,637,505
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
49,255,602
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-899,888
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
7,000
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
74,000,219
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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  

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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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.") . 21,032,348 3,423,694 3,833,516 3,764,320 3,606,902 35,660,780
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...... 58,790,024 51,838,068 45,836,022 46,179,954 33,127,193 235,771,261
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. 79,822,372 55,261,762 49,669,538 49,944,274 36,734,095 271,432,041
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year. 10,078,279 13,735,951 13,439,393 15,360,544 16,462,584 69,076,751
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 10,078,279 13,735,951 13,439,393 15,360,544 16,462,584 69,076,751
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 202,355,290
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... 79,822,372 55,261,762 49,669,538 49,944,274 36,734,095 271,432,041
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 4,778,742 4,330,916 3,185,453 3,125,224 2,897,168 18,317,503
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 4,778,742 4,330,916 3,185,453 3,125,224 2,897,168 18,317,503
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.) .. 263,221 149,432 155,554 530,294 47,611 1,146,112
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 84,864,335 59,742,110 53,010,545 53,599,792 39,678,874 290,895,656
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
69.560 %
16
16
76.650 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
6.300 %
18
18
5.510 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of organization
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

52-1822816
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.)
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Name of organization
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

52-1822816
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)

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Name of organization
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
  		Employer identification number

52-1822816
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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) ...... 14,966  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 310,302  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 325,268  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 48,166,372  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 48,491,640  
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 1,000,000 4,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		6,000,000
c Total lobbying expenditures 290,000 317,154 320,000 325,268 1,252,422
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 1,000,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,500,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures       14,966 14,966
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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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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 .... 967,105 1,091,045 4,787,889 5,529,544 6,216,199
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses         -686,655
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		  123,940 3,696,844 741,655  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 967,105 967,105 1,091,045 4,787,889 5,529,544
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet100.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part 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 .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   10,355,295 4,030,815 6,324,480
d Equipment ................   2,452,814 2,288,632 164,182
e Other .................   23,897,621 13,194,064 10,703,557
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 17,192,219
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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    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
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  
DEFERRED RENT 5,596,254
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,284,184
DUE TO CHAPTERS 88,070






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,968,508
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 73,229,257
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -899,888
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -899,888
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 74,129,145
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 74,129,145
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 48,484,640
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 -7,000
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e -7,000
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 48,491,640
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 48,491,640
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 V, LINE 4: BOARD DESIGNATED NET ASSETS CONSIST OF AMOUNTS FOR RESEARCH FUNDING AND PROJECT HAITI.
PART X, LINE 2: USGBC IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, USGBC HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION. INCOME WHICH IS NOT RELATED TO EXEMPT PURPOSES, LESS APPLICABLE DEDUCTIONS, IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE CORPORATE INCOME TAXES. USGBC HAD NO NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2013 AND 2012. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED USGBC'S TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT USGBC HAD TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE. GENERALLY, USGBC IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY THE U.S. FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2010.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GRANT REFUNDS -7,000.
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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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 2,655
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 4,869
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 1,715
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 4,678
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 330
SOUTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 1,966
SOUTH ASIA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 552
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICE PUBLICATION SALE 163
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTS   3,654
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 GRANTS   1,732
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANTS   2,940
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANTS   3,650
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTS   139,220
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 16,928
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 151,196
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 168,124
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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)
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN PROJECT HAITI ORPHANAGE 10,040 WIRE      
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, PROJECT HAITI ORPHANAGE 129,180 WIRE      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
2
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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)
GREENBUILD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 202 CHECK 3,452 FLIGHT, HOTEL, FOOD, REG, MISC EXP REIMB FMV
GREENBUILD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT NORTH AMERICA 1 78 CHECK 1,654 FLIGHT, HOTEL, FOOD, REG, MISC EXP REIMB FMV
GREENBUILD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 160 CHECK 2,780 FLIGHT, HOTEL, FOOD, REG, MISC EXP REIMB FMV
GREENBUILD SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1     3,650 FLIGHT, HOTEL, FOOD, REG FMV
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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: USGBC GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON MERIT AS DETERMINED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES (INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS). JUDGING PANELS ARE COMPOSED OF USGBC STAFF AND/OR NATIONAL AND CHAPTER LEVEL VOLUNTEERS. FEEDBACK ON ALL APPLICATIONS IS PROVIDED FOLLOWING THE JUDGE'S DETERMINATIONS. JUDGING CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTS IS AVAILABLE IN THE GRANT APPLICATIONS ON USGBC.ORG.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number
52-1822816
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) USGBC-HAWAII CHAPTER
1050 BISHOP STREET 345
HONOLULU,HI96813 		27-0568115 501(C)(3) 6,130       CHAPTER GRANTS
(2) URBAN GREEN COUNCIL
20 BROAD STREET SUITE 709
NEW YORK,NY10005 		01-0601798 501(C)(3) 129,275       CHAPTER GRANTS
(3) USGBC - NORTHEAST OHIO CHAPTER
3500 LORAIN AVENUE 303
CLEVELAND,OH44113 		03-0480658 501(C)(3) 14,876       CHAPTER GRANTS
(4) USGBC - GEORGIA CHAPTER
PO BOX 54677
ATLANTA,GA30308 		03-0565301 501(C)(3) 81,163       CHAPTER GRANTS
(5) THE NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPERS INC
4 GERRISH AVE
CHELSEA,MA02150 		04-2660283 501(C)(3) 25,000       CHAPTER GRANTS
(6) USGBC-BALCONES CHAPTER
901 SOUTH MO PAC EXPY BLDG III STE
400
AUSTIN,TX78746 		04-3810989 501(C)(3) 56,530       CHAPTER GRANTS
(7) CONNECTICUT GBC
PO BOX 152
ROCKY HILL,CT06067 		06-1636430 501(C)(3) 21,053       CHAPTER GRANTS
(8) GREATER HOUSTON AREA CHAPTER-USGBC
1002 WASHINGTON AVE STE 208
HOUSTON,TX77002 		06-1693724 501(C)(3) 23,510       CHAPTER GRANTS
(9) NORTH TEXAS CHAPTER-USGBC
1909 WOODALL ROGERS FREEWAY STE 100
100
DALLAS,TX75201 		06-1730795 501(C)(3) 43,030       CHAPTER GRANTS
(10) USGBC - INLAND EMPIRE CHAPTER
PO BOX 2181
REDLANDS,CA92373 		11-3831312 501(C)(3) 44,550       CHAPTER GRANTS
(11) NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER
1909 WOODALL ROGERS FREEWAY STE 100
100
DALLAS,TX75201 		14-1885230 501(C)(3) 64,578       CHAPTER GRANTS
(12) USGBC - NEW YORK UPSTATE CHAPTER
727 E WASHINGTON ST
SYRACUSE,NY13210 		16-1424045 501(C)(3) 20,438       CHAPTER GRANTS
(13) USGBC- ARIZONA CHAPTER
PO BOX 71771
PHOENIX,AZ85050 		20-0033383 501(C)(3) 14,996       CHAPTER GRANTS
(14) USGBC- INDIANA CHAPTER
9365 COUNSELORS ROW
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46240 		20-0461514 501(C)(3) 12,835       CHAPTER GRANTS
(15) USGBC-MIDDLE TENNESSEE
2324 ALTERAS DRIVE
NASHVILLE,TN37211 		20-0499579 501(C)(3) 5,244       CHAPTER GRANTS
(16) USGBC-GREATER KANSAS CITY CHAPTER
PO BOX 414076
KANSAS CITY,MO641417076 		20-1559710 501(C)(3) 13,280       CHAPTER GRANTS
(17) USGBC-MAINE CHAPTER
PO BOX 2001
PORTLAND,ME04104 		20-1732551 501(C)(3) 8,510       CHAPTER GRANTS
(18) USGBC - MARYLAND CHAPTER
230 SCHILLING CIRCLE STE 132
HUNT VALLEY,MD21031 		20-2035810 501(C)(3) 59,614       CHAPTER GRANTS
(19) USGBC-SOUTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
5TH ST W NORTH
CHARLESTON,SC29405 		20-2528145 501(C)(3) 20,452       CHAPTER GRANTS
(20) USGBC-SAN DIEGO CHAPTER
5010 SHOREHAM PLACE
SAN DIEGO,CA92122 		20-2614848 501(C)(3) 26,857       CHAPTER GRANTS
(21) USGBC - SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER
777 GLADES ROAD ROOM EE329
BOCA RATON,FL33431 		20-2822615 501(C)(3) 120,614       CHAPTER GRANTS
(22) USGBC - NORTH FLORIDA CHAPTER
388 8TH STREET
ATLANTIC BEACH,FL32233 		20-3585125 501(C)(3) 10,100       CHAPTER GRANTS
(23) USGBC IDAHO CHAPTER
PO BOX 626
BOISE,ID83701 		20-3747937 501(C)(3) 73,390       CHAPTER GRANTS
(24) USGBC- IOWA CHAPTER
200 W 2ND AVENUE STE 1
INDIANOLA,IA50125 		20-4404778 501(C)(3) 10,450       CHAPTER GRANTS
(25) USGBC - GBA OF CENTRAL PENN
PO BOX 71
ELIZABETHTOWN,PA17022 		20-4577679 501(C)(3) 11,432       CHAPTER GRANTS
(26) LOUISIANA CHAPTER
726 WOODSTONE DR
BATON ROUGE,LA70808 		20-5150738 501(C)(3) 77,975       CHAPTER GRANTS
(27) GREEN BUILDING ALLIANCE
333 E CARSON ST 331
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		25-1832931 501(C)(3) 16,690       CHAPTER GRANTS
(28) USGBC - RHODE ISLAND CHAPTER
PO BOX 9523
PROVIDENCE,RI02904 		26-3282384 501(C)(3) 7,635       CHAPTER GRANTS
(29) USGBC CENTRAL OHIO
PO BOX 14105
COLUMBUS,OH43214 		26-3906240 501(C)(3) 97,106       CHAPTER GRANTS
(30) USGBC MASSACHUSETTS CHAPTER
PO BOX 2771
WOBURN,MA01888 		27-1215143 501(C)(3) 97,855       CHAPTER GRANTS
(31) USGBC - MISSOURI GATEWAY CHAPTER
4651 SHAW BLVD
ST LOUIS,MO63110 		30-0001663 501(C)(3) 84,756       CHAPTER GRANTS
(32) LOUISVILLE DOWNTOWN PARTNERSHIP
556 S 4TH ST
LOUISVILLE,KY40202 		31-0992627 501(C)(3) 25,000       CHAPTER GRANTS
(33) COMMUNITY HOUSING WORKS
2815 CAMINO DEL RIO SOUTH STE 350
SAN DIEGO,CA92108 		33-0317950 501(C)(3) 25,300       CHAPTER GRANTS
(34) DELAWARE VALLEY GBC
1617 JFK BLVD STE 999
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		33-1010961 501(C)(3) 92,484       CHAPTER GRANTS
(35) USGBC - ORANGE COUNTY CHAPTER
360 E FIRST STREET 401
TUSTIN,CA92780 		33-1112492 501(C)(3) 14,855       CHAPTER GRANTS
(36) MAPLETON-FALL CREEK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
130 E 30TH ST
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46205 		35-1654999 501(C)(3) 42,050       CHAPTER GRANTS
(37) USGBC - UTAH CHAPTER
PO BOX 522226
SALT LAKE CITY,UT841522226 		35-2269912 501(C)(3) 7,170       CHAPTER GRANTS
(38) CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER
PO BOX 14817
SAN LUIS OBISPO,CA93406 		35-2331236 501(C)(3) 21,250       CHAPTER GRANTS
(39) USGBC-WEST MICHIGAN CHAPTER
1820 LAKE DR SE
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49506 		36-4555634 501(C)(3) 10,332       CHAPTER GRANTS
(40) ALLIANCE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
PO BOX 68164
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49516 		38-3629786 501(C)(3) 25,300       CHAPTER GRANTS
(41) HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE MILWAUKEE
5125 W LISBON AVE
MILWAUKEE,WI53210 		39-1159751 501(C)(3) 26,800       CHAPTER GRANTS
(42) WISCONSIN GREEN BLDG ALLIANCE
131 W SEEBOTH ST
MILWAUKEE,WI53204 		39-1975747 501(C)(3) 51,500       CHAPTER GRANTS
(43) USGBC COLORADO CHAPTER
1821 BLAKE STREET SUITE 3D
DENVER,CO80202 		41-2089946 501(C)(3) 100,344       CHAPTER GRANTS
(44) USGBC - JAMES RIVER CHAPTER
2415 WESTWOOD AVENUE SUITE B
RICHMOND,VA23230 		41-2159993 501(C)(3) 6,560       CHAPTER GRANTS
(45) LAUREL STREET RESIDENTIAL LLC
1300 BAXTER ST
CHARLOTTE,NC28204 		45-2447254   26,500       CHAPTER GRANTS
(46) USGBC - NEW JERSEY CHAPTER
14 MAPLE AVENUE SUITE 201
MORRISTOWN,NJ07960 		47-0864821 501(C)(3) 35,785       CHAPTER GRANTS
(47) USGBC - CENTRAL FLORIDA
3208C EAST COLONIAL DRIVE 258
ORLANDO,FL32803 		52-1822816 501(C)(3) 8,548       CHAPTER GRANTS
(48) CHARLOTTE-MECKLENBURG HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
4601 CHARLOTTE PARK DRIVE SUITE 350
350
CHARLOTTE,NC28217 		56-1620516   30,000       CHAPTER GRANTS
(49) USGBC - MINNESOTA CHAPTER INC
5353 WAYZATA BLVD SUITE 350
MINNEAPOLIS,MN55416 		56-2623033 501(C)(3) 131,130       CHAPTER GRANTS
(50) USGBC - NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER
PO BOX 31384
CHARLOTTE,NC282311384 		59-3827180 501(C)(3) 88,230       CHAPTER GRANTS
(51) USGBC - CARIBBEAN CHAPTER
PO BOX 11913
SAN JUAN,PR009221913 		66-0665856 501(C)(3) 33,380       CHAPTER GRANTS
(52) ARKANSAS CHAPTER - USGBC
48 TALLYHO LANE
LITTLE ROCK,AR72227 		71-0944669 501(C)(3) 29,530       CHAPTER GRANTS
(53) DETROIT CHAPTER- USGBC
26913 NORTHWESTERN HIGHWAY SUITE
200
SOUTHFIELD,MI480333476 		72-1571040 501(C)(3) 11,458       CHAPTER GRANTS
(54) LOS ANGELES CHAPTER-USGBC
601 S FIGUEROA ST 500
LOS ANGELES,CA90017 		75-3041444 501(C)(3) 108,685       CHAPTER GRANTS
(55) ILLINOIS CHAPTER
222 MERCHANDISE MART PLAZA STE 946
CHICAGO,IL60654 		75-3098915 501(C)(3) 143,166       CHAPTER GRANTS
(56) USGBC - KENTUCKY CHAPTER
743 E BROADWAY STE 182
LOUISVILLE,KY40202 		75-3188718 501(C)(3) 7,599       CHAPTER GRANTS
(57) USGBC-NEVADA CHAPTER
817 SOUTH MAIN STREET
LAS VEGAS,NV89101 		77-0631091 501(C)(3) 38,900       CHAPTER GRANTS
(58) USGBC-NCR CHAPTER
2100 M ST NW SUITE 170-310
WASHINGTON,DC20037 		84-1636615 501(C)(3) 56,588       CHAPTER GRANTS
(59) USGBC-FLORIDA GULF COAST CHAPTER
PO BOX 23603
TAMPA,FL336233603 		84-1658935 501(C)(3) 11,097       CHAPTER GRANTS
(60) HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE DENVER
777 GRANT ST 4
DENVER,CO80203 		84-6000580   26,500       CHAPTER GRANTS
(61) NEW MEXICO CHAPTER - USGBC
PO BOX 25771
ALBUQUERQUE,NM871255771 		85-0484118 501(C)(3) 9,960       CHAPTER GRANTS
(62) CASCADIA REGION GBC
721 NW 9TH AVENUE 195
PORTLAND,OR97209 		93-1297649 501(C)(3) 44,076       CHAPTER GRANTS
(63) USGBC - ALABAMA CHAPTER
PO BOX 59554
BIRMINGHAM,AL35259 		94-6000416 501(C)(3) 15,425       CHAPTER GRANTS
(64) CORVUS CAPITAL PARTNERS LLC
216 PINE RIDGE DR
WAPPINGERS FALLS,NY12590 		  25,000       CHAPTER GRANTS
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
60
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
6
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013

Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
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) GB SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEE NOV 13 47 4,134 71,860 FMV REGISTRATION AND TRAVEL EXPENSE












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: USGBC GRANTS ARE AWARDED BASED ON MERIT AS DETERMINED BY A PANEL OF JUDGES (INDUSTRY PRACTITIONERS). JUDGING PANELS ARE COMPOSED OF USGBC STAFF AND/OR NATIONAL AND CHAPTER LEVEL VOLUNTEERS. FEEDBACK ON ALL APPLICATIONS IS PROVIDED FOLLOWING THE JUDGE'S DETERMINATIONS. JUDGING CRITERIA FOR THE GRANTS IS AVAILABLE IN THE GRANT APPLICATIONS ON USGBC.ORG. THE 2013 GREENBUILD SCHOLARSHIPS WILL BRING TOGETHER A DIVERSE GROUP OF PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD WHO HAVE IMPORTANT ROLES TO PLAY IN THE GREEN SCHOOLS MOVEMENT, AND GIVE THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN AND LEARN FROM THE LARGEST GREEN BUILDING CONFERENCE AND EXPO IN THE WORLD. ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIPS TO THE 2013 GREENBUILD CONFERENCE AND EXPO WILL BE AWARDED TO STUDENTS, FACULTY, STAFF AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS WITHIN THE HIGHER EDUCATION SECTOR. THE CENTER FOR GREEN SCHOOLS AND USGBC DISTRIBUTE SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROMOTE DIVERSITY AND SOCIAL EQUITY WITHIN THE GREEN BUILDING INDUSTRY AND THE GREEN SCHOOLS MOVEMENT. BENEFITS FOR 2013 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDEES INCLUDE: -ALL-EXPENSE PAID TRIP TO GREENBUILD 2013 IN SAN FRANCISCO FROM NOV. 13-16 -MEET AND CONNECT WITH HIGH-LEVEL PROFESSIONALS IN THE GREEN BUILDING INDUSTRY -NETWORK WITH OTHER COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY REPRESENTATIVES -PARTICIPATE IN SPECIAL ON-SITE PROGRAMMING AT GREENBUILD THAT WILL INCLUDE COMPLIMENTARY BREAKFASTS, SPEAKER PRESENTATIONS AND AN HONORARY DINNER -RECEIVE TRAINING AND SUPPORT FROM USGBC STAFF AND OTHER GREEN BUILDING PROFESSIONALS -FREE ACCESS TO LEED 101 AND LEED 201 ONLINE COURSES -EARN CONTINUING EDUCATION HOURS TO SATISFY GBCI'S LEED PROFESSIONAL CREDENTIAL MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS -PLAY AN INTEGRAL ROLE IN ADVANCING SOCIAL EQUITY WITHIN THE GREEN SCHOOLS MOVEMENT THE NATIONAL CHAIR FUNDING IS AN ANNUAL GRANT GIVEN TO THE NATIONAL CHAIRS OF THE USGBC STUDENTS PROGRAM AS PART OF THEIR VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROGRAM SUCH AS TRAVEL TO LOCAL UNIVERSITIES, TRAINING OF THEIR VOLUNTEER REGIONAL CHAIRS, AND GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE USGBC STUDENTS GROUPS.
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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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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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)RICK FEDRIZZIPRESIDENT, CEO & FOUNDING CHAIRMAN (i)
(ii)		 901,500
0 		0
0 		0
0 		466,167
0 		10,195
0 		1,377,862
0 		0
0
(2)MAHESH RAMANUJAMCHIEF OPERATING OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 306,500
0 		0
0 		0
0 		22,075
0 		6,290
0 		334,865
0 		0
0
(3)JAMES CRAIGCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 217,392
0 		16,152
0 		0
0 		25,672
0 		17,058
0 		276,274
0 		0
0
(4)SCOT HORSTSVP, STRATEGIC INNOVATION & LEED (i)
(ii)		 277,646
0 		0
0 		0
0 		27,565
0 		13,827
0 		319,038
0 		0
0
(5)ROGER PLATTSVP, GLOBAL POLICY & LAW (i)
(ii)		 277,646
0 		0
0 		0
0 		20,781
0 		12,721
0 		311,148
0 		0
0
(6)KIMBERLY LEWISSVP, COMMUNITY ADV & CONF. (i)
(ii)		 171,500
0 		68,000
0 		0
0 		22,897
0 		6,053
0 		268,450
0 		0
0
(7)JUDITH WEBBSVP, MARKETING & STRATEGY (i)
(ii)		 191,500
0 		16,410
0 		0
0 		24,600
0 		12,919
0 		245,429
0 		0
0
(8)SUSAN DORNGENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)		 196,500
0 		17,488
0 		0
0 		7,800
0 		13,099
0 		234,887
0 		0
0
(9)KATE HURSTDIRECTOR, CONF. & EVENTS (i)
(ii)		 127,333
0 		68,000
0 		0
0 		5,167
0 		6,801
0 		207,301
0 		0
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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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 4B S. RICHARD FEDRIZZI PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN 457(F) AND CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR ENDING 2013 WAS $425,000.
PART I, LINE 7 US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PAID BONUSES TO THE EMPLOYEES FOR THE SUCCESSFUL SALE OF GREENBUILD DURING THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2013. BONUS PAYMENTS ARE LISTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B(II).
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(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
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3 USGBC SOLD GREENBUILD DURING 2013.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 FOLLOWING ARE SUMMARY OF CHANGES TO BYLAWS DURING 2013: ARTICLE IV SECTION 3. "SUBJECT TO SUCH REQUIREMENTS, ONLY EMPLOYEES OF MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR NOMINATION AS ELECTED DIRECTORS . . ." AMENDED TO: "SUBJECT TO SUCH REQUIREMENTS, ONLY EMPLOYEES OF MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING ARE ELIGIBLE TO STAND FOR ELECTION AS ELECTED DIRECTORS . . ." ARTICLE IV SECTION 4 - TERM. ADDED TEMPORARILY: "IN ORDER TO ALLOW FOR AN ORDERLY STAGGERING OF DIRECTORSHIPS, FOR THE ELECTION OF THOSE ELECTED DIRECTORS HELD IN 2013 WHOSE TERMS SHALL COMMENCE ON JANUARY 1, 2014, THE TERM OF ONE ELECTED DIRECTOR SHALL BE FOR ONLY ONE YEAR, SUCH DIRECTORSHIP TO BE DESIGNATED BY THE BOARD IN ADVANCE OF THE ELECTION FOR DIRECTORS. THE TERMS FOR ALL OTHER DIRECTORS SHALL BE AS PROVIDED BELOW. THIS FIRST PARAGRAPH OF SECTION 4 IS TEMPORARY AND SHALL EXPIRE AND AUTOMATICALLY BE DELETED FROM THE USGBC BYLAWS ON JANUARY 1, 2015. ARTICLE II SECTION 1. RE-DEFINED "MEMBERSHIP" TO INCLUDE BOTH REGULAR MEMBERS (ORGANIZATIONS) AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS (INDIVIDUALS). ARTICLE II SECTION 2. CLARIFIED WHERE MEMBERSHIP ADMISSION PROCEDURE IS STATED. ARTICLE II SECTION 3. AMENDED TO INCLUDE BOTH REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. ARTICLE III SECTION 2. CLARIFIED VOTING RIGHTS FOR REGULAR AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. ARTICLE III SECTION 4. CLARIFIED VOTING RIGHTS AT SPECIAL MEETINGS. ARTICLE III SECTION 5. CLARIFIED NOTICE REQUIREMENTS FOR MEETINGS OF MEMBERS. ARTICLE III SECTION 6. CLARIFIED QUORUM FOR MEMBER VOTING. ARTICLE IV SECTION 3. CLARIFIED ELIGIBILITY FOR BOARD SERVICE. ARTICLE IV SECTION 6. CLARIFIED ELIGIBILITY TO VOTE FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ARTICLE IV SECTION 12. CLARIFIED CRITERIA FOR REMOVAL OF AN ELECTED DIRECTOR. ARTICLE IX SECTION 3. CLARIFIED BALANCE DEFINITION FOR COMMITTEES. ARTICLE XI. CLARIFIED WHO MAY AMEND THE BYLAWS AND BY WHICH PROCESS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 USGBC'S MEMBERS ARE ORGANIZATIONS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE ON EVERY MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP, INCLUDING THE ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ELECTED DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS PURSUANT TO POLICY AND PROCEDURES ENACTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. USGBC UTILIZES PROPORTIONAL VOTING, BY WHICH ANY EMPLOYEE OF A USGBC MEMBER WHO HAS A SITE-USER ACCOUNT ON THE USGBC WEB SITE LINKED TO THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION MAY CAST A PROPORTIONAL SHARE OF THE VOTE FOR THAT MEMBER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE USGBC MEMBERSHIP POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, ANY MEMBER, OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE, SHALL BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE IN THE BOARD ELECTION SO LONG AS THE MEMBER ORGANIZATION APPEARS ON THE ROLLS OF THE USGBC IN GOOD STANDING AS OF THE DATE THIRTY (30) CALENDAR DAYS ("RECORD DATE") PRIOR TO THE FIRST DATE UPON WHICH A VOTE MAY BE CAST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A MEMBERS ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD (USGBC BYLAWS, ARTICLE VI, SECTION 6.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B MEMBERS MAY AMEND THE BYLAWS OF THE CORPORATION (AS WELL AS THE BOARD) (USGBC BYLAWS, ARTICLE XIII). FINALLY, A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS IS REQUIRED FOR DISSOLUTION (DC CODE SECTION 29-301.47(2001)).
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED EACH YEAR BY USGBC SENIOR STAFF IN ASSOCIATION WITH TAX ADVISORS AND FILED WITH THE IRS. USGBC'S CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER, GENERAL COUNSEL AND VICE PRESIDENT, FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION ARE INVOLVED IN PREPARING AND REVIEWING THE FORM 990. PRIOR TO IT BEING FILED, THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PROVIDES A COPY OF THE FORM 990 FILING TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. STAFF POSTS THE FORM 990 IS TO THE BOARD'S ONLINE PORTAL FOR A MINIMUM OF 2 DAYS PRIOR TO THE FILING'S SUBMISSION. AN EMAIL IS SENT TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, NOTIFYING THEM THAT THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW AND HOW TO ACCESS IT. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO RAISE AND STAFF TO RESPOND TO QUESTIONS AND/OR CONCERNS THAT ARISE DURING THE REVIEW. THE FORM 990 ALSO IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE AT LEAST 2 DAYS PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY 1. EACH DIRECTOR, CORPORATE OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE OR OTHER DECISION-MAKING BODY SIGNS AN ANNUAL STATEMENT AFFIRMING THAT S/HE: A. HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, B. HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, C. HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND D. UNDERSTANDS THAT IN ORDER FOR USGBC TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. 2. EACH DIRECTOR, CORPORATE OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE OR OTHER DECISION-MAKING BODY ALSO MAKES AN ANNUAL FULL AND FRANK DISCLOSURE OF HIS OR HER INTEREST. 3. AT EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING, THE MEMBERS DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS THEY HAVE RELATIVE TO THE MEETING AGENDA. MEMBERS WITH CONFLICTS ABSTAIN FROM MAKING MOTIONS, VOTING, EXECUTING AGREEMENTS OR TAKING ANY OTHER SIMILAR DIRECT ACTION OF USGBC ON MATTERS WHICH DIRECTLY OR PREDOMINANTLY INVOLVE THE MATTER OF CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING KEY COMPONENTS: - SELF-EVALUATION - DONE BY CEO - SURVEY UTILIZING ELECTRONIC SURVEY TOOL - COMPLETED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS + SENIOR STAFF - REVIEW SURVEY RESULTS AND DISCUSS WITH THE CEO - HANDLED BY COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (3 BOARD OFFICERS - CHAIR, IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, CHAIR ELECT) - REVIEW ASSESSMENT WITH BOARD AND SOLICIT COMMENTS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION - BOARD/CHAIR - REVIEW FINAL ASSESSMENT AND DEVELOP PLAN FOR FUTURE DEVELOPMENT AND COMPENSATION - COMPENSATION COMMITTEE /CEO AN EXTERNAL CONSULTING FIRM WAS UTILIZED TO ADMINISTER THE SURVEY AND COMPILE RESULTS, AND TO PROVIDE COMPARATIVE DATA AND AN ASSESSMENT OF THE COMPENSATION PACKAGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL PROVIDES THE PUBLIC WITH VISIBILITY TO ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ON THE HOME WEBSITE OF THE U.S. GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL, WWW.USGBC.ORG, WE POST THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS FOR PUBLIC REVIEW: - FOUNDING DOCUMENTS - COMMITTEE POLICIES & PROCEDURES - BYLAWS - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - ANTITRUST COMPLIANCE POLICY - OTHER PROGRAM RELATED POLICIES OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PROVIDED TO THE PUBLIC VIA OUR FORM 990 FILING POSTED ON GUIDESTAR AS WELL AS PROVIDING A COPY OF OUR FORM 990 FILING UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CUSTOMER SERVICE: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,375,953. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 434,511. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,810,464. LEED CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 633,876. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 600. TOTAL EXPENSES 634,476. LEED REVIEWER EXPENSES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 536,781. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 536,781. WORKSHOP FACULTY: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 3,340. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 3,340. GENERAL CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,198,696. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 523,444. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 2,963. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,725,103. COMMUNICATINS CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 589,620. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 589,620. GOVERANCE CONSULTING : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 0. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 19,568. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 19,568. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 31,743. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 24,486. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 10,925. TOTAL EXPENSES 67,154. ADVOCACY CONSULTING : PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 159,231. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 159,231. COMPUTER CONSULTING: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 932,890. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 294,597. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,227,487.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: GRANT REFUNDS 7,000.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 6, TOTAL NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS: OUR VOLUNTEERS SERVE AS BOARD MEMBERS AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS. THERE ARE VARIOUS COMMITTEES WITHIN OUR ORGANIZATION AND VOLUNTEERS MAY SERVE ON MORE THAN ONE COMMITTEE. WE HAVE COMMITTEES THAT HELP DEVELOP THE RATING SYSTEM AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Employer identification number

52-1822816
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) USGBC PROJECT HAITI LLC
1209 ORANGE STREET
WILMINGTON,DE19801
 DORMANT DE 0 0 US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) GREEN BUILDING FOUNDATION

2101 L STREET NW

WASHINGTON,DC20037
26-4416947 		PHILANTHROPY ACTIVITIES RELATED TO GREEN BUILDINGS DC 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I US GREEN BUILDING COUNCIL
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Additional Data


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