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
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
150 WEST 17TH STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10011
D Employer identification number

22-6799567
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 16,495,047
F Name and address of principal officer:
PATRICK SEARS
150 WEST 17TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10011
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WWW.RUBINMUSEUM.ORG
H(a)
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subordinates?
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART IS A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES LEARNING, PROMOTES ... UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRES PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO THE IDEAS, CULTURES, AND ART OF HIMALAYAN ASIA.
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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 22
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 114
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 175
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) ......... 3,820,952 2,315,994
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 701,542 577,752
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,622,659 2,010,589
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,129,772 1,251,433
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 10,274,925 6,155,768
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
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) 6,771,009 6,984,040
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 60,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,715,050    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 8,038,867 9,076,026
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,809,876 16,120,066
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -4,534,951 -9,964,298
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 130,044,576 126,903,718
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,179,916 1,479,370
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 128,864,660 125,424,348
Part II
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART IS A DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT THAT STIMULATES LEARNING, PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING, AND INSPIRES PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO THE IDEAS, CULTURES, AND ART OF HIMALAYAN ASIA.
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 $ 5,786,233 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 5,850 )
COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITIONS AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ARTTHE MUSEUM IS RECOGNIZED FOR ITS PRE-EMINENT COLLECTION OF ART FROM THE HIMALAYAN REGION, REPRESENTING THE CULTURES FROM A BROAD EXPANSE OF ASIA INCLUDING CHINA, INDIA, NEPAL, PAKISTAN, AFGHANISTAN, MONGOLIA, BHUTAN, AND THE TIBETAN PLATEAU. IT INCLUDES PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, TEXTILES, RITUAL OBJECTS, PRINTS, AND PHOTOGRAPHS SPANNING A PERIOD FROM THE 1ST TO THE 21ST CENTURY. THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITIONS WERE VIEWED BY AN AVERAGE OF 155,000 VISITORS IN 2013: MASTERWORKS: JEWELS OF THE COLLECTION FEBRUARY 6, 2013 - JANUARY 13, 2014A PERMANENT EXHIBITION THAT SHOWCASED SOME OF THE FINEST WORKS OF ART FROM THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION, WHILE HIGHLIGHTING THE STYLISTIC DIVERSITY AND RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN DIFFERENT STRANDS OF HIMALAYAN AND NEIGHBORING CULTURAL AND ARTISTIC TRADITIONS. IN ADDITION TO A WIDE RANGE OF BUDDHIST AND HINDU DEITIES RENDERED IN ALL MAJOR MEDIA, THIS ROTATION OF MASTERWORKS ALSO HIGHLIGHTED THE MUSEUM'S MOST NOTABLE RECENT ACQUISITIONS ALONGSIDE OLD FAVORITES.LIVING SHRINES OF UYGHUR CHINA: PHOTOGRAPHY BY LISA ROSS FEBRUARY 8, 2013 - JULY 8, 2013THIS EXHIBITION FEATURED PHOTOGRAPHS OF SACRED LANDSCAPES IN NORTHWESTERN CHINA BY NEW YORK-BASED ARTIST LISA ROSS. ROSS'S REMARKABLE IMAGES OF MUSLIM SHRINES, OR MAZARS, OFTEN ADORNED WITH RECYCLED FLAGS AND FABRICS, ARE PHOTOGRAPHED LARGELY WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF THE HUMAN FIGURE, ALLOWING THE VIEWER TO INHABIT A SPACE THAT IS UNMEDIATED AND COMPLEX. FLIP SIDE: THE UNSEEN IN TIBETAN ART MARCH 15, 2013 - FEBRUARY 10, 2014THE TEXTS AND IMAGES ON THE BACK OF TIBETAN ART OBJECTS REVEAL CLUES TO THEIR MEANING, FUNCTION, AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT. FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, BOTH SIDES OF A SELECT GROUP OF SCROLL PAINTINGS (THANGKAS), SCULPTURES, AND INITIATION CARDS WERE EXPLORED IN DETAIL. CHOSEN FOR THE BEAUTY, EXCEPTIONAL CONTENT, AND COMPLEXITY OF THEIR BACKS, THE WORKS OF ART PRESENTED IN THIS EXHIBITION, DATING FROM THE 13TH TO THE 19TH CENTURY, SERVED TO ILLUMINATE THE MANY USES OF THE OTHER SIDE IN TIBETAN CULTURE.FIERCELY MODERN: ART OF THE NAGA WARRIOR APRIL 26, 2013 - SEPTEMBER 16, 2013A GROUP OF CULTURALLY AND LINGUISTICALLY LINKED, BUT DISTINCT TRIBES LIVING ON THE BORDER BETWEEN INDIA AND BURMA, THE NAGA'S REPUTATION FOR BEING FEARSOME HEADHUNTERS CAUSED THEM TO BE SOMEWHAT ISOLATED, EVOLVING A DISTINCTIVE MATERIAL CULTURE. THE EXHIBITION, FROM THE WELTMUSEUM WIEN IN VIENNA, INCLUDED EXAMPLES OF DECORATIVE ORNAMENTS, EXPRESSIVE WOOD CARVINGS, AND VIVIDLY COLORED TEXTILES FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST AND MOST IMPORTANT COLLECTIONS IN THE WORLD.FROM INDIA EAST: SCULPTURE OF DEVOTION FROM THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM MAY 31, 2013 - JULY 7, 2014FROM INDIA EAST PRESENTED SCULPTURES FROM THE ASIAN ART COLLECTION OF THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM THAT WERE CHOSEN BY THE RUBIN MUSEUM'S CURATORS TO TRACE THE DEVELOPMENT OF BUDDHIST AND HINDU SCULPTURE BACK TO ITS ROOTS IN THE ART OF ANCIENT INDIA. THE YEAR-LONG EXHIBITION INCLUDED ART FROM BURMA, CAMBODIA, INDONESIA, THAILAND, KOREA, AND JAPAN, AND WAS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM'S TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ITS ASIAN ART GALLERIES. GATEWAY TO HIMALAYAN ART JULY 17, 2013 - JUNE 2, 2014THIS NEW ROTATION OF THIS PERMANENT EXHIBITION ACQUAINTED NEW AND LONG-TIME VISITORS TO THE MUSEUM WITH THE PRINCIPAL CONCEPTS OF HIMALAYAN ART, INCLUDING IMPORTANT DEITIES AND SYMBOLS, THE MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES USED IN CREATING WORKS OF ART, AND THE PURPOSES AND FUNCTIONS OF THESE WORKS IN THEIR SACRED AND SECULAR CONTEXTS.THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST SHRINE ROOM JULY 17, 2013 - JUNE 1, 2015AS A PERMANENT INSTALLATION WITHIN THE 2ND FLOOR GATEWAY TO HIMALAYAN ART EXHIBITION, THE SHRINE ROOM PRESENTS OBJECTS DRAWN LARGELY FROM THE MUSEUM'S OWN COLLECTION, COMPLEMENTED BY A FEW SELECT LOANS. ONE OF THE MOST POPULAR GALLERIES AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM, THE NEW INSTALLATION REPLACES THE EXHIBITION THAT HAD BEEN ON LOAN FROM THE ARTHUR M. SACKLER GALLERY, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION SINCE 2010. RECREATING THE AESTHETICS AND SPIRITUALITY OF A TIBETAN SHRINE ROOM, IT OFFERS VIEWERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE TIBETAN RELIGIOUS ART IN ITS CULTURAL CONTEXT, WITH PLANS TO ROTATE ITS DISPLAY EVERY TWO YEARS TO PRESENT THE FOUR TIBETAN RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS.COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS: THE ART OF PRAYER BEADS IN ASIA AUGUST 2, 2013 - MARCH 4, 2014WITH A FOCUS ON AESTHETIC AND RITUAL ASPECTS OF THE PRAYERS BEADS USED IN BUDDHIST TRADITIONS OF TIBET, BHUTAN, MONGOLIA, CHINA, KOREA, JAPAN, THAILAND AND BURMA, THIS EXHIBITION ADDRESSED THE ORIGINS, STRUCTURE, MATERIALS, SYMBOLISM, AND USE OF PRAYER BEADS.ALLEGORY AND ILLUSION: EARLY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY FROM SOUTH ASIA OCTOBER 15, 2013 - FEBRUARY 10, 2014AN EXHIBITION ORGANIZED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE ALKAZI FOUNDATION FOR THE ARTS, NEW DELHI THAT PRESENTED APPROXIMATELY 120 PHOTOGRAPHS AND A SELECTION OF ALBUMS, GLASS PLATE NEGATIVES, CABINET CARDS, CARTES-DE-VISITES, AND POSTCARDS ILLUSTRATING THE RICH TRADITION OF PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN INDIA, BURMA, SRI LANKA, AND NEPAL FROM THE MID-19TH CENTURY TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,854,383 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 224,187 )
EDUCATION AND OUTREACH AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART:THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FOSTER A CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING OF HIMALAYAN ART AND CULTURES, BRINGING THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION AND INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS TO LIFE. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED AT THE MUSEUM AND IN SCHOOLS, WITH THE CURRICULA ALIGNING WITH NATIONAL AND STATE STANDARDS FOR ARTS, SOCIAL AND GLOBAL STUDIES, THE NYC BLUEPRINT FOR THE ARTS, AND THE COMMON CORE LEARNING STANDARDS, REACHING OVER 25,000 CHILDREN, TEENS, FAMILIES, AND SENIORS THROUGHOUT THE FIVE BOROUGHS EVERY YEAR. NOTABLE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN 2013 INCLUDED:THINKING THROUGH ART (TTA) WAS TAUGHT AT THE LIBERTY HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMY FOR NEWCOMERS, PS 86 IN THE BRONX, PS 32 IN QUEENS, AND PS 33 IN MANHATTAN. THESE 10-SESSION RESIDENCIES PROVIDED HANDS-ON, ACTIVE LEARNING AND ART MAKING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INCREASED ARTS AND CULTURAL AWARENESS AS WELL AS VISUAL, WRITTEN, AND ORAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS. TTA AND OTHER SHORT-TERM PARTNERSHIPS (HIMALAYAN ART ENCOUNTERS AND OUTREACH LESSON MODELING: PRE-VISITS) ENGAGED NEARLY 2,000 STUDENTS.TEEN ART LABS SERVES NYC HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING IN ART MAKING EXPERIENCES THAT ALLOW THEM TO THINK CREATIVELY WHILE EXPLORING IDENTITY AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD, WORK WITH PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS TO BUILD THEIR PORTFOLIOS AND PRODUCE ART AND MEDIA IN RESPONSE TO THEIR EXPERIENCES. 40 PARTICIPANTS GAINED A DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF ART MAKING PROCESSES AND THEIR CULTURAL ORIGINS THROUGH SKILL-BASED EXERCISES, LECTURES, CLASS CRITIQUES, ASSIGNED READINGS, AND MUSEUM FIELDTRIPS. RMA TEENS IS A FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT SERVES AS A COMPREHENSIVE ARTS IMMERSION AND CAREER PATHWAY. 35 PARTICIPANTS RECEIVED A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK AT MUSEUM OPERATIONS, EXPLORED CAREERS IN THE ARTS, GAINED VALUABLE PUBLIC SPEAKING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, ACCESSED ART COLLECTIONS THROUGHOUT NYC, ENGAGED IN ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES, AND RECEIVED CAREER GUIDANCE FROM CURATORS AND ARTS PROFESSIONALS. AFTER A YEAR OF TRAINING, TEENS HAVE THE OPTION OF JOINING THE MUSEUM'S TEEN GUIDE COUNCIL, EXPANDING ON AND SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HIMALAYAN ART AS TOUR LEADERS AND ART EXPERIENCE FACILITATORS, FOR WHICH THEY ARE PAID A STIPEND. UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS IS A HUMANITIES PROGRAM THAT OFFERS UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS AND FACULTY THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLORE THE ART AND VARYING CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF THE HIMALAYAN REGION TO GAIN A HIGHER LEVEL OF ARTISTIC AND SCHOLARLY KNOWLEDGE, AND ENHANCE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMANITIES. IN 2013, THE MUSEUM MAINTAINED NINE PARTNERSHIPS WITH SIX CUNY SCHOOLS AND THREE PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS: BARUCH COLLEGE, JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE, HUNTER COLLEGE, QUEENSBOROUGH COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BOROUGH OF MANHATTAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE, QUEENS COLLEGE, THE NEW SCHOOL, NEW YORK UNIVERSITY AND ST. FRANCIS COLLEGE.SENIOR PROGRAMS ENGAGED 1,644 SENIOR CITIZENS THROUGH FREE SENIORS DAYS, WHICH TAKE PLACE ON THE FIRST MONDAY OF EVERY MONTH AND INCLUDE FREE GALLERY TOURS, PROGRAMS, CINEMA SCREENINGS, ART ACTIVITIES AND WRITING WORKSHOPS, AUSPICIOUS STITCHES CLASSES ON FOLK EMBROIDERY TECHNIQUES FROM THE HIMALAYAN REGION, AND MINDFUL CONNECTIONS TOURS FOR VISITORS WITH DEMENTIA AND THEIR CAREGIVERS.EXPLORE AREAS ARE IN-GALLERY SECTIONS OF EXHIBITIONS THAT INCREASE ACCESS TO THE ARTS FOR VISITORS, PROVIDING BACKGROUND INFORMATION AND INTERPRETIVE STRATEGIES FOR THE ART ON DISPLAY. THIS INCLUDES MULTIMEDIA STATIONS FOR RELEVANT WEBSITES AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS; DISPLAY MATERIALS AND TECHNIQUES INVOLVED IN THE CREATION OF HIMALAYAN ART; INTERACTIVE ACTIVITIES THAT UTILIZE CONCEPTS FOUND IN EXHIBITIONS; AND HANDS-ON OPPORTUNITIES THAT ENABLE VISITORS TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE GEOGRAPHY, HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THE HIMALAYAS.GUIDED TOURS ARE OFFERED DAILY THROUGHOUT THE GALLERIES, WITH NEW PERSPECTIVES EVERY WEEK THAT AIM TO INCREASE CULTURAL AWARENESS AND FOSTER ARTISTIC INTEREST. MUSEUM GUIDES ENCOURAGE VISITORS TO LOOK AND THINK DEEPLY WHILE EXPLORING THE ARTS, CULTURE, RELIGION, AND ICONOGRAPHY OF THE HIMALAYAN AND SOUTH ASIAN REGIONS. ACCESS TOURS ARE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY WITH SPECIAL NEEDS VISITORS IN MIND. VERBAL DESCRIPTION AND TOUCH TOURS TAKE BLIND AND PARTIALLY SIGHTED VISITORS ON A JOURNEY THROUGH THE HIMALAYAS USING CAREFUL DESCRIPTIONS OF WORKS OF ART AND TOUCH OBJECTS. HELD ON THE SECOND THURSDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 2PM, THESE FREE, HOUR-LONG TOURS CONSIST OF AN ILLUSTRATIVE DESCRIPTION OF THE ARTWORK FOLLOWED BY AN OPPORTUNITY TO TOUCH OBJECTS SUCH AS SCULPTURES, MATERIALS AND WOODBLOCKS TO AID THE VISUALIZATION PROCESS. THE DEAF OR HARD OF HEARING CAN PARTICIPATE IN FREE, HOUR-LONG AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE (ASL) TOURS ON THE FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 2PM. TOURS FOCUS ON A DIFFERENT EXHIBITION EACH MONTH AND ARE CONDUCTED IN ASL BY SEASONED ASL GUIDES.FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM PROVIDE TOURS, STORYTELLING AND ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES TO HELP PARENTS AND CHILDREN LEARN TOGETHER. 2,378 PARTICIPANTS ATTENDED A WIDE VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING SATURDAY FAMILY WORKSHOPS (AGES 6 AND UP) AND WEEKLY YAK PACKERS (AGES 2-4). IN MARCH 2013, A SPECIAL FAMILY DAY: AMAZING ANIMAL ADVENTURE! WAS HELD AT THE MUSEUM FOR COOL CULTURE FAMILIES FROM LITTLE STAR, A HEAD START SCHOOL IN CHINATOWN AFFILIATED WITH THE CHINESE-AMERICAN PLANNING COUNCIL (CPC). IN NOVEMBER, 250 FAMILIES WERE WELCOMED TO THE MUSEUM FOR A DIWALI FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS FAMILY DAY.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 999,113 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 347,715 )
PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AT THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART:SINCE THE RUBIN MUSEUM OPENED ITS DOORS IN OCTOBER 2004, IT HAS HOSTED OVER 6,000 LIVE PROGRAMS, FROM CONCERTS BY ARTISTS ROSANNE CASH, MELISSA FERRICK AND ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO TO TALKS WITH DAVID BYRNE, AMY TAN, AND RALPH FIENNES. SUCH ENERGY-LADEN PROGRAMMING HAS BECOME A HALLMARK OF THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE. PROGRAMS IN 2013 INCLUDED:K2 FRIDAY NIGHTS ARE HELD EVERY FRIDAY EVENING FROM 6:00 TO 10:00 P.M., AND ARE DESIGNED TO CREATE AN ENTERTAINING AND INSPIRING SPACE FOR NEW YORKERS TO GATHER. VISITORS ENJOY FREE MUSEUM ADMISSION AND EXHIBITION TOURS, COCKTAILS AND CONVERSATION IN THE K2 LOUNGE WITH MUSIC SPUN BY A DJ, AND FILM SCREENINGS AND LIVE MUSICAL PERFORMANCES IN THE MUSEUM'S THEATER.CABARET CINEMA, PART OF K2 FRIDAY NIGHTS, FEATURES CLASSIC FILMS INTRODUCED BY ARTISTS, WRITERS, SCHOLARS, AND ACTORS. PATRONS ENJOY COCKTAILS WHILE VIEWING MOVIES WITH THEMES CONNECTED TO CURRENT EXHIBITIONS. AMONG THE FILMS FEATURED IN 2013 WERE ORSON WELLES' TOUCH OF EVIL, INTRODUCED BY THE DIRECTOR'S DAUGHTER, CHRIS WELLES FEDER, AND CLUE, WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY MUSICIAN ANNIE HART, BOTH PART OF A SERIES COMPLEMENTING THE EXHIBITION THE FLIP SIDE: THE UNSEEN IN TIBETAN ART.LUNCH MATTERS IS A SERIES OF SHORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS FOLLOWED BY MODERATED DISCUSSIONS ON WEDNESDAYS AT 1 P.M. TO COMPLEMENT THE EXHIBITION ALLEGORY AND ILLUSION: EARLY PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN SOUTH ASIA, A SERIES OF FILMS HIGHLIGHTING THE DEMOCRATIZING EFFECT OF THE DOCUMENTARY PORTRAIT WERE AMONG THE LUNCH MATTERS PROGRAMS IN 2013. EACH SCREENING WAS FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION WITH THE FILMMAKERS.PERFORMANCE POETRY, MUSIC, DANCING, AND CREATIVE PERFORMANCES ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF HIMALAYAN AND SOUTH ASIAN CULTURE AND INCLUDE WIDELY RECOGNIZED ARTISTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND THEIR EXPRESSIONS OF CREATIVITY AND STYLE. POPULAR PERFORMANCES IN 2013 INCLUDED THE WEEKLY SPIRAL MUSIC SERIES OF MUSICIANS FROM THE HIMALAYAS AND SOUTH ASIA PERFORMING AT THE BASE OF THE MUSEUM'S SPIRAL STAIRCASE, THE SINGER/SONGWRITER SERIES NAKED SOUL, AND HARLEM IN THE HIMALAYAS, A SERIES OF JAZZ CONCERTS PRESENTED IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE NATIONAL JAZZ MUSEUM IN HARLEM.BRAINWAVE 2013 FEBRUARY 6 - MAY 10, 2013EXPLORING THE THEME OF ILLUSION, THE 2013 BRAINWAVE SERIES BROUGHT TOGETHER PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE WALKS OF LIFE TO ENGAGE WITH NEUROSCIENTISTS IN ONE-ON-ONE CONVERSATIONS IN ORDER TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE WORKINGS OF OUR MINDS. BRAINWAVE 2013 TOPICS QUESTIONED HUMAN PERCEPTION, CONSIDERED HOW SCENT CAN SPUR MEMORIES, AND INVESTIGATED THE CAUSES OF IRRATIONAL BEHAVIOR, AMONG OTHERS, THROUGH A NUMBER OF ON-STAGE CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN SOME OF THE BRIGHTEST COGNITIVE SCIENTISTS WORKING TODAY ALONGSIDE SPECIAL GUEST LUMINARIES. TWO DOCUMENTARIES EXAMINED THE MIND'S ABILITY TO HEAL THE BODY FROM TRAUMA, WHILE CABARET CINEMA FEATURED FILMS HIGHLIGHTING ILLUSION THROUGHOUT THE YEARS AND LUNCH MATTERS EXPOSED HUNDREDS TO HIGHLIGHTS FROM PAST BRAINWAVE PROGRAMS. EXPORTING ENLIGHTENMENT JUNE 19 - SEPTEMBER 18, 2013CULTURAL, SCULPTURAL, AND PHILOSOPHICAL IDEAS TRAVELED ALONG THE TRADE ROUTES OF ASIA FROM INDIA TO THE EAST, NORTH, AND SOUTH. TO TRACE THE SPREAD OF BUDDHISM ALONG THESE TRAJECTORIES, THIS SERIES INVITED LEADING SCHOLARS AND LECTURERS TO DISCUSS THE MATERIAL AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE THAT TOOK PLACE ON THE CONTINENT BEGINNING IN 600 BCE. IGNORANCE SEPTEMBER 25 - DECEMBER 11, 2013A CONVERSATION SERIES THAT PAIRED WRITERS, ACTORS, ARTISTS, MUSICIANS, PHILOSOPHERS, PLAYWRIGHTS, AND PSYCHOLOGISTS TO ADDRESS THE BUDDHIST IDEA THAT IGNORANCE IS THE GREATEST IMPEDIMENT TO ENLIGHTENMENT. AMONG THE SPEAKERS WERE LAMA GYALWANG DRUKPA WITH ACTOR SUSAN SARANDON, MUSICIANS ROSANNE CASH AND CORY CHISEL, AND AUTHOR NEIL GAIMAN WITH ARTIST LAURIE ANDERSON.TALKINGSTICK SECOND FRIDAY OF EACH MONTHA SERIES WHERE TRUE STORIES INSPIRED BY WORKS OF ART FROM THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART COLLECTION ARE SHARED BY WRITERS, ACTORS, COMEDIANS, AND PERFORMERS ALONGSIDE MUSEUM GUIDES, WHO SHARE STORIES FROM WITHIN THE RICH ORAL TRADITIONS OF THE HIMALAYAS. FUNNY, SAD, POIGNANT, AND CUTTING, TALKINGSTICK PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE VARIOUS PERSPECTIVES ON HIMALAYAN ART WHILE EXPERIENCING THE SPONTANEOUS AND DYNAMIC WORLD OF STORYTELLING.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,613,674 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 382,355 )
PUBLICATIONS, INCLUDING EXHIBITIONS CATALOGUES, SHOP, PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,613,674 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 382,355 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet11,253,403
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Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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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........................
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Yes
 
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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Yes
 
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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 I..........
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No
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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 II........
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No
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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 III............................
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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........................
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No
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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...
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No
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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....................
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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..............
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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......
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Yes
 
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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.
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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...................
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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.......
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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.......
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No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
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 IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions).... Click to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more 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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Page 4
Part IV
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...
21
 
No
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........
22
 
No
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..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2013)
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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
198
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
114
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. 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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Form 990 (2013)
Page 6
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
22
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
 
No
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
NY
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:
MediumBulletMARILENA CHRISTODOULOU150 WEST 17TH STREETNEW YORKNY10011 (212) 620-5000
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 7
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) DONALD RUBIN........................................................................
CO-CHAIR
 10.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) SHELLEY RUBIN........................................................................
CO-CHAIR
 5.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) RAVI AKHOURY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) ROBERT M BAYLIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) GAVIN R BERGER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) EDWARD BERGMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) ANU DUGGAL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) TOMMY GUO........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) EVA HALLER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) PETER HUTCHINGS........................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(11) RICHARD S LANIER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) MICHAEL MCCORMICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) DAVID NALIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) MATTHEW NIMETZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) MARK NORELL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) AMY POSTER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) DAVID PRITZKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Page 8
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) MARGOT PRITZKER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) RASIKA REDDY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) BASHA FROST RUBIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ERIC SCHOENBERG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) EILEEN CAULFIELD SCHWAB........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) MARILENA CHRISTODOULOU........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       206,118 0 25,943
(24) PATRICK H SEARS........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       287,571 0 36,490
(25) JAN C VAN ALPHEN........................................................................
DIR. OF EXHIBITIONS COLLECTIONS & RESEARCH
 40.00
.......................   		      X     206,875 0 15,192
(26) CYNTHIA GUYER........................................................................
DIR. OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
 40.00
.......................   		      X     202,630 0 8,296
(27) TIMOTHY MCHENRY........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS & PERFOMANCE
 40.00
.......................   		      X     161,584 0 25,277
(28) LINDA DUNNE-EGNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF MUSEUM SERVICES & OPERATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   144,927 0 14,867
(29) MITCHELL S ROTH........................................................................
FACILITIES MGR. & CHIEF OF ENGINEERING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   131,824 0 34,334
(30) HELEN ABBOTT........................................................................
PUBLISHER & HEAD OF PRINT & ELECTRONIC INFO.
 40.00
.......................   		        X   110,937 0 12,763
(31) YVONNE GARCIA........................................................................
HEAD OF INSTITUTIONAL GIVING
 40.00
.......................   		        X   108,206 0 7,061
(32) WILLIAM SCOVELL APPLETON........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT
 40.00
.......................   		        X   108,517 0 4,256
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,669,189 0 184,479
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet11
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
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE LLC1551 N TUSTIN AVESANTA ANACA92705 SECURITY SERVICES 393,509
MASTERPIECE INTERNATIONAL LTD39 BROADWAY 14TH FLOORNEW YORKNY10006 FRAMING SERVICES FOR ARTWORK & COLLECTIO 311,312
UNITED SERVICES OF AMERICAINC855 MAIN STREET9TH FLBRIDGEPORTCT06604 HOUSEKEEPING 216,680
INSIGHT EXHIBITS LLC1367 SOUTH 700 WESTSALT LAKE CITYUT84104 FABRICATION OF CASES/FRAMES FOR EXHIBITI 188,415
LAPLACA COHEN43 WEST 24 STREETNEW YORKNY10010 ADVERTISING AND MARKETING 179,368
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet10
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 559,177
c Fundraising events....1c 427,463
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 109,385
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,219,969
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		56,003
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,315,994
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM FEES 713990 347,715 347,715    
b MUSEUM ADMISSION FEES 713990 224,187 224,187    
c EXHIBITION FEES 713990 5,850 5,850    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 577,752
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 2,250,061     2,250,061
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 1,323,624  
b Less: rental expenses 454,546  
c Rental income or (loss) 869,078  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 869,078     869,078
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 9,154,836  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 9,394,308  
c Gain or (loss) -239,472  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -239,472     -239,472
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 427,463
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 155,048
b Less: direct expenses ...b 155,048
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
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 668,992
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 335,377
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 333,615 333,615    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE 900099 48,740 48,740    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 48,740
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,155,768 960,107 0 2,879,667
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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 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,150,975 504,900 461,504 184,571
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 4,604,337 2,815,524 1,206,200 582,613
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 74,307 47,537 18,129 8,641
9 Other employee benefits ....... 708,316 407,725 205,045 95,546
10 Payroll taxes ........... 446,105 257,628 129,021 59,456
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 41,692 11,145 30,547  
c Accounting ........... 50,000   50,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 60,000 60,000
f Investment management fees ...... 70,228   70,228  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 2,048,317 1,762,619 150,774 134,924
12 Advertising and promotion .... 493,074 446,097 7,166 39,811
13 Office expenses ....... 1,368,373 926,047 255,802 186,524
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 879,544 684,102 110,779 84,663
17 Travel ............ 166,972 116,938 41,307 8,727
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,230,369 1,699,744 350,135 180,490
23 Insurance .............. 151,589 125,572 17,102 8,915
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 PROGRAM & SUPPORTING SE 866,460 764,534 39,480 62,446
b COLLECTION ITEMS PURCHA 666,143 666,143 0 0
c PUBLICATIONS, SUBS/DUES 36,945 17,148 8,233 11,564
d BAD DEBT EXPENSE 6,065 0 0 6,065
e All other expenses 255   161 94
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 16,120,066 11,253,403 3,151,613 1,715,050
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 ............. 509,965 1 300,854
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 220,645 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 811,418 3 406,616
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 132,862 4 301,376
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 .............. 979,393 8 910,906
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 232,171 9 210,092
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 75,296,533
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 20,273,235 57,022,591 10c 55,023,298
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 67,715,861 11 65,218,161
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 2,419,670 12 4,532,415
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 130,044,576 16 126,903,718
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 1,063,530 17 1,319,160
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 20,000 19 58,170
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.................... 96,386 25 102,040
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,179,916 26 1,479,370
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 .............. 112,355,245 27 114,356,431
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 16,509,415 28 11,067,917
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 ........... 128,864,660 33 125,424,348
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 130,044,576 34 126,903,718
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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
6,155,768
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
16,120,066
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-9,964,298
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
128,864,660
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
6,523,986
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
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
125,424,348
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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Department of the Treasury
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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
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Name of the organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 6,767,350 1,728,846 26,647,837 3,820,952 2,315,994 41,280,979
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 6,767,350 1,728,846 26,647,837 3,820,952 2,315,994 41,280,979
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).. 31,142,217
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 10,138,762
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.. 6,767,350 1,728,846 26,647,837 3,820,952 2,315,994 41,280,979
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 2,181,033 2,660,817 3,204,849 3,239,816 3,573,685 14,860,200
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.).. 44,770 38,487 137,823 97,345 48,740 367,165
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10). 56,508,344
12
12
6,929,713
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
17.940 %
15
15
16.590 %
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
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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.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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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
THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART'S PERCENTAGE OF PUBLIC SUPPORT IS 17.94%. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT QUALIFY AS PUBLICLY SUPPORTED UNDER THE 33 1/3% TEST. HOWEVER, IT HAS A SOLICITATION PLAN FOR ATTRACTING PUBLIC SUPPORT AND A BROAD REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNING BODY; AND ITS PROGRAM SERVICES DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THEREFORE, IT QUALIFIES AS A PUBLIC CHARITY UNDER THE FACTS AND CIRCUMSTANCES TEST OF IRC SEC. 170(B)(1)(A)(VI).
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Name of the organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
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
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Name of organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST 		Employer identification number

22-6799567
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
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST 		Employer identification number

22-6799567
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST 		Employer identification number

22-6799567
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 D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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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 .... 54,984,619 49,263,846 54,728,107 48,566,274 38,138,518
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 8,670,243 6,645,250 -70,984 6,454,458 10,427,756
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		6,028,591 924,477 5,393,277 292,625  
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 57,626,271 54,984,619 49,263,846 54,728,107 48,566,274
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 ................. 378,750 5,650,496 6,029,246
b Buildings ................ 2,146,250 30,382,864 9,719,268 22,809,846
c Leasehold improvements ............ 1,089,108 33,124,087 8,675,122 25,538,073
d Equipment ................   1,669,709 1,236,083 433,626
e Other ................. 11,019 844,250 642,762 212,507
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 55,023,298
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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  
SECURITY DEPOSITS 102,040








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 102,040
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 13,399,449
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 6,523,986
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 6,523,986
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 6,875,463
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 70,228
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -789,923
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -719,695
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,155,768
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 16,839,761
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 789,923
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 789,923
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 16,049,838
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 70,228
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 70,228
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 16,120,066
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.
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PART III, LINE 1A: THE VALUE OF THE COLLECTION, WHICH WAS ACQUIRED THROUGH PURCHASES AND CONTRIBUTIONS SINCE THE MUSUEM'S INCEPTION, IS NOT REFLECTED AS AN ASSET ON THE STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION. PURCHASES OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE RECORDED AS DECREASES IN UNRESTRICTED NET ASSETS IN THE YEAR OF ACQUISITION. CONTRIBUTIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECOGNIZED IN THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. PROCEEDS FROM DEACCESSIONS OR INSURANCE RECOVERIES WOULD BE REFLECTED ON THE STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES BASED ON THE ABSENCE OR EXISTENCE AND NATURE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE COLLECTION IS HELD FOR PUBLIC SERVICE RATHER THAN FINANCIAL GAIN, PROTECTED AND PRESERVED, AND SUBJECT TO AN ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY THAT REQUIRES THE PROCEEDS FROM SALES OF SUCH ITEMS TO BE USED TO ACQUIRE OTHER ITEMS FOR COLLECTIONS.
PART III, LINE 4: THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION OF MORE THAN 2,000 OBJECTS IS CONSIDERED TO BE THE MOST EXTENSIVE OF ITS KIND IN THE WEST. IT INCLUDES HIMALAYAN PAINTINGS, SCULPTURE, RITUAL OBJECTS, AND PRINTS SPANNING THE PERIOD FROM THE 2ND CENTURY TO THE 21ST CENTURY. THE COLLECTION IS THE BASIS OF THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS WHICH ARE VIEWED AND ENJOYED BY APPROXIMATELY 200,000 PEOPLE PER YEAR.
PART X, LINE 2: MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT NO DISCLOSURES RELATING TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD -335,377. EXPENSES - RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS -454,546.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 335,377. EXPENSES - RESIDENTIAL APARTMENTS 454,546.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE CO LLC
461 FIFTH AVENUE
 
NEW YORK, NY10017 		STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ENDOWMENT   No 0 60,000 -60,000
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total .................right arrow   60,000 -60,000
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
NY
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 582,511     582,511
2 Less: Contributions . . 427,463     427,463
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		155,048     155,048
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . 72,870     72,870
7 Food and beverages . 80,286     80,286
8 Entertainment . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . 1,892     1,892
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 155,048
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d)........... right arrow 0
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
%
%
%
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d) ......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
%
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
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
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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)MARILENA CHRISTODOULOUCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 204,923
0 		0
0 		1,195
0 		7,048
0 		18,895
0 		232,061
0 		0
0
(2)PATRICK H SEARSEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 285,693
0 		0
0 		1,878
0 		33,750
0 		2,740
0 		324,061
0 		0
0
(3)JAN C VAN ALPHENDIR. OF EXHIBITIONS COLLECTIONS & RE (i)
(ii)		 205,725
0 		0
0 		1,150
0 		6,978
0 		8,214
0 		222,067
0 		0
0
(4)CYNTHIA GUYERDIR. OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)		 201,529
0 		0
0 		1,101
0 		7,096
0 		1,200
0 		210,926
0 		0
0
(5)TIMOTHY MCHENRYDIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS & PERFOM (i)
(ii)		 161,282
0 		0
0 		302
0 		5,817
0 		19,460
0 		186,861
0 		0
0
(6)LINDA DUNNE-EGNERDIRECTOR OF MUSEUM SERVICES & OPERAT (i)
(ii)		 144,269
0 		0
0 		658
0 		2,714
0 		12,153
0 		159,794
0 		0
0
(7)MITCHELL S ROTHFACILITIES MGR. & CHIEF OF ENGINEERI (i)
(ii)		 131,585
0 		0
0 		239
0 		4,796
0 		29,538
0 		166,158
0 		0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art .... X 8 0  
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 2 56,003  
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
8
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINE 33: THE MUSEUM DOES NOT CAPITALIZE ITS COLLECTION, AND PURSUANT TO ITS ACCOUNTING POLICY, DOES NOT RECOGNIZE REVENUE FOR ANY DONATIONS OF COLLECTION ITEMS IN THE STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART AKA THE SHELLEY
& DONALD RUBIN CULTURAL TRUST
Employer identification number

22-6799567
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE BOARD DELEGATES AUTHORITY TO ACT ON ITS BEHALF BETWEEN MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO A 8 MEMBER EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAY EXERCISE ALL THE POWERS OF THE TRUSTEES EXCEPT IT MAY NOT AUTHORIZE ANY ACTION WHICH REQUIRES THE VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO-THIRD OF THE TRUSTEES UNDER THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART'S GOVERNING DOCUMENT. ALL 9 MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ARE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DONALD RUBIN, SHELLEY RUBIN AND BASHA FROST RUBIN HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP. DAVID PRITZKER AND MARGOT PRITZKER HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A UPON THE FIRST OF SHELLEY OR DONALD RUBIN CEASING TO ACT AS TRUSTEE, BASHA RUBIN SHALL BECOME A FAMILY MEMBER TRUSTEE. IF BASHA RUBIN FAILS TO QUALIFY OR TO CONTINUE TO ACT AS A FAMILY MEMBER TRUSTEE (I) IF THE REMAINING OF DONALD OR SHELLEY RUBIN IS THEN ACTING AS TRUSTEE, THE REMAINING OF THEM MAY DESIGNATE A FAMILY MEMBER TO ACT AS A FAMILY MEMBER TRUSTEE IN BASHA RUBIN'S PLACE, OR (II) IF NEITHER DONALD AND SHELLEY RUBIN IS THEN ACTING AS TRUSTEE, BASHA RUBIN MAY DESIGNATE A FAMILY MEMBER TO ACT AS FAMILY MEMBER TRUSTEE IN HER PLACE. TO DATE, NO TRUSTEE HAS BEEN APPOINTED UNDER THIS PROVISION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART'S AUDITORS AND REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW PRIOR TO THE DUE DATE, LEAVING AT LEAST 1 WEEK FOR TRUSTEES' QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS. IT IS THEN FILED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13 THE MUSEUM ADOPTED A WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY DURING 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART'S "CODE OF ETHICS FOR TRUSTEES, EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS" IS AGREED AND ACCEPTED IN WRITING BY ALL SUCH INDIVIDUALS WHEN THEY JOIN THE ORGANIZATION IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CAPACITIES. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS POLICY, EACH TRUSTEE AND EMPLOYEE WITH MANAGERIAL RESPONSIBILITIES IS FURNISHED A COPY OF THIS CODE OF ETHICS AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND REQUESTED TO COMPLETE AND FILE WITH THE ORGANIZATION AN "ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT". THE CFO REVIEWS ALL SUCH STATEMENTS AND, IF THERE IS A POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE CFO BRINGS IT TO THE ATTENTION OF THE CEO AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE PROCESS USED TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR TOP MANAGEMENT AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDES REVIEW OF COMPENSATION FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS AT COMPARABLE MUSEUMS AND CHARITIES IN THE NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA; THE CPI FOR NYC; PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS; AND RELATIVE PARITY WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. THIS INFORMATION WAS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BY THE CFO FOR THE YEAR ENDED 12/31/2012. THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WAS THEN APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN FOR EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM (OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES) IN DECEMBER 2012. THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS BASED ON EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE PUBLIC IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS ALSO POSTED ON ITS WEBSITE. THE MUSEUM'S FORM 990, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SCHEDULE B, IS PUBLIC INFORMATION ON GUIDESTAR AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT MONITOR NOT-FOR-PROFITS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTRACT LABOR: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 946,599. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 147,836. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 91,898. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,186,333. PROFESSIONAL FEES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 816,020. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,938. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 43,026. TOTAL EXPENSES 861,984.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS AUDITORS. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETS WITH THE AUDITORS TWICE PER YEAR, INCLUDING WITHOUT THE PRESENCE OF MANAGEMENT. THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE PRESENTS THE AUDIT TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR APPROVAL. ALSO, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS AUDITORS TO THE BOARD FOR ITS APPROVAL EVERY YEAR.
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