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
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
3939 PRIORITY WAY S DRIVE STE 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
INDIANAPOLIS, IN46240
D Employer identification number

14-1816385
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 57,180,313
F Name and address of principal officer:
DR VINCE BERTRAM
3939 PRIORITY WAY SOUTH DRIVE
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46240
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.PLTW.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW), EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN AN EVOLVING WORLD.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 165
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 868
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) ......... 16,467,010 14,830,188
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 11,740,736 14,440,656
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 230,300 44,457
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,531,092 8,713,739
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 33,969,138 38,029,040
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,171,921 4,524,471
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) 11,757,644 16,181,382
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,222,810    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 5,759,770 9,388,432
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 21,689,335 30,094,285
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 12,279,803 7,934,755
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 38,930,596 49,037,908
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 17,576,727 19,680,714
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 21,353,869 29,357,194
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: PROJECT LEAD THE WAY (PLTW), EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO THRIVE IN AN EVOLVING WORLD.
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 $ 24,115,794 including grants of $ 4,524,471 ) (Revenue $ 23,062,299 )
PLTW PROVIDES A TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE FOR K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS ACROSS THE U.S. THROUGH OUR PATHWAYS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE. PLTW EMPOWERS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP IN-DEMAND KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NECESSARY TO THRIVE IN AN EVOLVING WORLD, AND PROVIDES TEACHERS WITH THE SUPPORT AND RESOURCES THEY NEED TO DEVOTE MORE TIME TO INSPIRING STUDENTS. PLTW STUDENTS AND TEACHERS FIND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FROM OUR LARGER NETWORK OF K-12 SCHOOLS, ADMINISTRATORS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, AND CORPORATE AND PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY UNITED AROUND A PASSION FOR PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH INSPIRING, ENGAGING, AND EMPOWERING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet24,115,794
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
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) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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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 domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
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 "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................ Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV..................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule 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
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
161
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
165
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 FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
8
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
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AL , AK , AR , CA , CO , CT , DC , FL , GA , IL , IN , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , UT , VA , WA , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJOHN VISCONTI
3939 PRIORITY WAY SOUTH DRIVE SUIT
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46240 (317) 669-0200
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) FRANK ZAFFINO........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JAMES RAHN........................................................................
SECRETARY
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) KURT LIEBICH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) EUNICE HEATH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) CHRIS BRADSHAW........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) MOHAMMAD QAYOUMI PHD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) JOHN CALABRESE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) VINCE BERTRAM EDD........................................................................
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		X   X       444,755 0 37,295
(9) JOHN VISCONTI........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       251,095 0 26,637
(10) ANNE JONES PHD........................................................................
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       238,373 0 21,103
(11) REX BOLINGER EDD........................................................................
CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       222,755 0 26,022
(12) DAVID DIMMETT........................................................................
CHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       233,305 0 26,114
(13) JONATHAN DILLEY........................................................................
CHIEF OF STAFF
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       192,005 0 22,740
(14) MAUREEN WEBER BEG 222015........................................................................
CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(15) ANDREA CROSLYN PHD........................................................................
C.O.O. (END 2/15/2015)
 50.0
.......................0.0 		    X       227,255 0 26,095
(16) DOROTHY GORMAN........................................................................
CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     188,461 0 17,973
(17) VALERIE OSINSKI........................................................................
CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER
 50.0
.......................0.0 		      X     179,658 0 19,246
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) SAM COX........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   138,284 0 20,562
(19) GLADE MONTGOMERY........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   169,555 0 21,468
(20) SUSAN CASTILLO MACHU........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   181,532 0 15,399
(21) WILLIAM WHITE........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   180,859 0 22,148
(22) ROBIN SCHOTT........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT
 50.0
.......................0.0 		        X   167,468 0 14,702
















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,015,360 0 317,504
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet21
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
JW MARRIOTT INDIANAPOLIS,
62960 COLLECTION DRIVE
CHICAGO,IL606930960 		OCCUPANCY SERVICES 863,560
PINKSTON GROUP INC,
5270 SHAWNEE ROAD SUITE 102
ALEXANDRIA,VA22312 		PUBLIC RELATIONS 631,900
INSTRUCTURE INC,
DEPT CH 16968
PALATINE,IL600556968 		SUPPORT SERVICES 400,000
WILLIAM J BENNETT LLC,
1901 N MOORE STREET STE 201B
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		CONSULTING SERVICES 242,368
PRECEDENT CO-INVESTOR LLC,
27710 NETWORK PLACE
CHICAGO,IL606731277 		OCCUPANCY SERVICES 241,852
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet16
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		14,830,188
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		108,567
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 14,830,188
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PROGRAM PARTICIPATION FEES 900099 12,529,519 12,529,519    
b OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 1,243,651 1,243,651    
c TRAINING PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE 900099 667,486 667,486    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 14,440,656
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 49,540     49,540
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 92,096     92,096
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,320,201  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,325,284  
c Gain or (loss) -5,083  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet -5,083     -5,083
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 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 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 26,393,825
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 17,825,989
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 8,567,836 8,567,836    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER INCOME 900099 53,807 53,807    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 53,807
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 38,029,040 23,062,299   136,553
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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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 4,521,971 4,521,971
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 2,500 2,500
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members .... 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,699,215 1,272,572 904,663 521,980
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages .... 10,846,406 8,624,563 685,627 1,536,216
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 613,815 512,060 30,410 71,345
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,082,283 854,158 91,582 136,543
10 Payroll taxes ........... 939,663 727,850 89,672 122,141
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 248,028   248,028  
c Accounting ........... 34,258   34,258  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 2,235,756 1,694,311 251,066 290,379
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,234,277 1,189,083 24,245 20,949
13 Office expenses ....... 152,011 123,900 15,017 13,094
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 439,521 343,107 39,557 56,857
17 Travel ............ 1,320,221 957,885 66,086 296,250
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,852,167 1,823,841 20,374 7,952
20 Interest ........... 1,896   1,896  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 245,495 198,602 22,344 24,549
23 Insurance .............. 61,244 49,196 6,328 5,720
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 EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE 394,511 358,990 -8,833 44,354
b TELEPHONE 322,484 273,221 20,013 29,250
c EVALUATION 146,575 146,575    
d PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 139,567 64,042 59,119 16,406
e All other expenses 560,421 377,367 154,229 28,825
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 30,094,285 24,115,794 2,755,681 3,222,810
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 ............. 0 1 0
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 15,304,095 2 22,966,663
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 7,700,554 3 6,161,348
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 12,420,256 4 15,715,530
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
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
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 495,525 8 313,137
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 794,144 9 815,460
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 1,639,717
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 802,093 763,676 10c 837,624
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 0 11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,452,346 12 2,228,146
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 0 15 0
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 38,930,596 16 49,037,908
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 3,603,442 17 4,453,814
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 13,351,045 19 14,965,200
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
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.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 622,240 25 261,700
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 17,576,727 26 19,680,714
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 .............. 4,602,177 27 4,912,120
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 16,751,692 28 24,445,074
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 0 29 0
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 ........... 21,353,869 33 29,357,194
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 38,930,596 34 49,037,908
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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
38,029,040
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
30,094,285
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
7,934,755
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
21,353,869
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
2,786
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
65,784
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
29,357,194
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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Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
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
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 5,393,211 6,916,318 3,636,979 2,765,560 14,830,188 33,542,256
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...... 17,976,281 21,011,057 19,929,487 29,568,835 27,775,591 116,261,251
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..           0
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...           0
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 23,369,492 27,927,375 23,566,466 32,334,395 42,605,779 149,803,507
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 2,000,000 4,100,000 0 399,500 13,218,701 19,718,201
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.       1,016,553   1,016,553
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 2,000,000 4,100,000 0 1,416,053 13,218,701 20,734,754
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 129,068,753
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 23,369,492 27,927,375 23,566,466 32,334,395 42,605,779 149,803,507
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 61,987 67,755 23,136 251,960 141,636 546,474
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.           0
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 61,987 67,755 23,136 251,960 141,636 546,474
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.           0
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 453,778       53,807 507,585
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 23,885,257 27,995,130 23,589,602 32,586,355 42,801,222 150,857,566
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
85.557 %
16
16
93.282 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
0.362 %
18
18
0.422 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12 EXPLANATION FOR OTHER INCOME:
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 2
Name of organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
  		Employer identification number

14-1816385
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


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
  		Employer identification number

14-1816385
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 4
Name of organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
  		Employer identification number

14-1816385
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 1,677  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 1,677  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 30,092,608  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 30,094,285  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 1,000,000  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ................. 250,000  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount       1,000,000 1,000,000
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		1,500,000
c Total lobbying expenditures       1,677 1,677
d Grassroots nontaxable amount       250,000 250,000
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 375,000
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART II-A, LINES 2A-F 2014 IS THE FIRST YEAR FOR WHICH THE ORGANIZATION'S SECTION 501(H) ELECTION IS EFFECTIVE.
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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.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
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 value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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)
Revenue 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
Revenue 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, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   320,085 44,751 275,334
d Equipment ................   1,319,632 757,342 562,290
e Other .................   0 0 0
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 837,624
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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 0
REFUNDABLE ADVANCE 261,700








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 261,700
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 55,923,599
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 2,786
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 65,784
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 17,825,989
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 17,894,559
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 38,029,040
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 38,029,040
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 47,986,058
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 65,784
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 17,825,989
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 17,891,773
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 30,094,285
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 30,094,285
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART X, LINE 2 FIN 48 DISCLOSURE: PLTW IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT OF UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME AS DEFINED UNDER IRC SECTIONS 511 THROUGH 515 AND APPLICABLE SECTIONS UNDER THE NEW YORK STATE TAX CODE. UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AN ORGANIZATION'S STATUS AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IS CONSIDERED AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION. MANAGEMENT IS NOT AWARE OF ANY CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD IMPACT THEIR EXEMPT STATUS. PLTW HAD NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS ENDED JUNE 30, 2015 AND 2014, RESPECTIVELY. PLTW FILES EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURNS, AND, IF APPLICABLE, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL, NEW YORK, INDIANA, AND CALIFORNIA JURISDICTIONS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THEIR 2012 FILINGS ARE THE LAST YEARS SUBJECT TO AUDIT.
PART XI, LINE 2D OTHER RECONCILING ITEMS: COST OF GOODS SOLD $ 17,825,989
PART XII, LINE 2D OTHER RECONCILING ITEMS: COST OF GOODS SOLD $ 17,825,989
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number
14-1816385
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Academy of Whole Learning
9400 Cedar Lake Rd Suite 7
St Louis Park,MN55426 		16-1671503 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(2) ACES Xavier Educational System Inc
101 E Northland Avenue
Appleton,WI54911 		75-2975177 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(3) Adams Central Community Schools
222 W Washington Street
Monroe,IN46740 		35-1073576 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(4) Adlai E Stevenson High School
2 Stevenson Drive
Lincolnshire,IL60069 		36-6004901 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(5) Albert Gallatin Area School District
2625 Morgantown Road
Uniontown,PA15401 		25-1158253 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(6) Alden-Hebron School District #19
9604 Illinois Street
Hebron,IL60034 		36-6005089 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(7) Allamakee Community School District
1059 Third Avenue NW
Waukon,IA52172 		42-6036591 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(8) Ann Arbor Public Schools
PO Box 1188 2555 S State Street
Ann Arbor,MI48104 		38-6004028 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(9) Appleton Area School District
PO Box 2019
Appleton,WI549122019 		39-6000710 501(C)(3) 17,500       Implement
(10) Argos Community School District
410 N First Street
Argos,IN46501 		35-6004466 501(C)(3) 7,225       Implement
(11) Auburn University
131 SCC Building 315 Roosevelt Con
Auburn University,AL36849 		63-6000724 501(C)(3) 30,000       State Conference/Training
(12) Bay City Public Schools
910 Walnut
Bay City,MI48708 		38-6000558 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(13) Beckman Catholic High School
1325 9th Street SE
Dyersville,IA52040 		42-0923753 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(14) Belle Vernon Area School District
270 Crest Avenue
Belle Vernon,PA15012 		25-1157915 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(15) Black River Local School District
257 A County Road 40
Sullivan,OH44880 		34-6004414 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(16) Bloomington Living Hope Lutheran School
10600 Bloomington Ferry Road
Bloomington,MN55438 		41-6045429 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(17) Blue Springs R-IV School District
1801 NW Vesper
Blue Springs,MO64015 		44-6004932 501(C)(3) 16,000       Implement
(18) Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
300 Garfield Street SW
Bondurant,IA50035 		42-6037271 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(19) Boyle County Board of Education
352 North Danville ByPass
Danville,KY40422 		61-6001269 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(20) Bremen Public Schools
512 West Grant Street
Bremen,IN46506 		35-6005242 501(C)(3) 16,969       Implement
(21) Buckeye Career Center
545 University Dr NE
New Philadelphia,OH44663 		34-1089502 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(22) Buckhorn Middle School
4185 Winchester Road
New Market,AL35761 		63-6000974 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(23) Bullitt County Board of Education
1040 Hwy 44 East
Shepherdsville,KY40165 		61-6001357 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(24) Bullock Creek School District
1420 S Badour Rd
Midland,MI48640 		38-6002737 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(25) Byron Area Schools
312 W Maple Avenue
Byron,MI48418 		38-6003777 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(26) Cajon Valley Union School District
750 E Main Street PO Box 1007
El Cajon,CA920221007 		95-6000428 501(C)(3) 9,800       Implement
(27) Caldwell County School District
332 Greenhaven Drive NW
Lenoir,NC28645 		56-6000998 501(C)(3) 7,000       Implement
(28) California High School
9870 Broadmoor Dr
San Ramon,CA94583 		68-0273221 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(29) Carmel Clay Schools
5201 E Main Street
Carmel,IN46033 		35-6006444 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(30) Carroll County Board of Education
813 Hawkins Street
Carrollton,KY41008 		61-6001259 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(31) Catalyst Schools
6727 S California Avenue
Chicago,IL60629 		20-4069346 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(32) Center School District #58
8701 Holmes Road
Kansas City,MO64131 		44-6002102 501(C)(3) 12,000       Implement
(33) Central Greene School District
250 South Cumberland Street
Waynesburg,PA15370 		25-1117879 501(C)(3) 21,910       Implement
(34) Central Valley School District #356
19307 E Cataldo Avenue
Spokane Valley,WA99016 		91-6008402 501(C)(3) 10,850       Implement
(35) Chartiers Valley School District
2030 Swallow Hill Road
Pittsburgh,PA15220 		25-6008790 501(C)(3) 27,000       Support Existing
(36) Chicago Public Schools District #299
42 West Madison 2nd Floor
Chicago,IL606024413 		36-6005821 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(37) Chino Valley Unified School District
5130 Riverside Drive
Chino,CA91710 		95-6000586 501(C)(3) 11,059       Implement/Equipment
(38) City of Flint School District
923 E Kearsley Street
Flint,MI48503 		38-6001185 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(39) Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School D
2155 Miramar Blvd
University Heights,OH44118 		34-6000687 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(40) Cleveland Municipal School District
1111 Superior Avenue East
Cleveland,OH44114 		34-6000662 501(C)(3) 7,500       Implement
(41) Cobb County School District
PO Box 1288
Marietta,GA30061 		58-6000214 501(C)(3) 35,000       Implement
(42) Columbus School District
200 W School St
Columbus,WI53925 		39-6001515 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(43) Community High School District #88
2 Friendship Plaza
Addison,IL60101 		36-6004527 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(44) Compton Unified School District
501 S Santa Fe Avenue
Compton,CA90221 		95-2650551 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(45) Crestwood Local School District
4565 W Prospect Street
Mantua,OH44255 		34-6003692 501(C)(3) 10,000       Support Existing
(46) Da Vinci Schools
13500 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne,CA90250 		26-3405843 501(C)(3) 22,750       Support Existing
(47) Dallas Center - Grimes Community School District
1414 Walnut Street 200 PO Box 512
Dallas Center,IA50063 		42-6001334 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(48) Davenport Community School District
1606 Brady Street
Davenport,IA52803 		42-6001350 501(C)(3) 8,750       Implement
(49) David Thibodaux STEM Magnet Academy
805 Teurlings Drive
Lafayette,LA70501 		27-3869812 501(C)(3) 43,500       Implement
(50) De La Salle Collegiate High School
14600 Common Road
Warren,MI48088 		38-1374227 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(51) Dearborn Public Schools
18700 Audette
Dearborn,MI48124 		38-6004193 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(52) Derby Kansas Unified School District 260
120 E Washington Street
Derby,KS67037 		48-0727674 501(C)(3) 9,450       Implement
(53) District of Columbia Public Schools
1200 First Street NE
Washington,DC20002 		53-6001131 501(C)(3) 94,071       Implement
(54) Douglas County Board of Education
9030 Highway 5
Douglasville,GA301341539 		58-6000232 501(C)(3) 45,000       Implement
(55) Dover City School District
219 W Sixth Street
Dover,OH44622 		34-6000867 501(C)(3) 72,000       Support Existing/Implement
(56) Downey Unified School District
11627 Brookshire Avenue
Downey,CA90241 		95-6006586 501(C)(3) 12,250       Implement
(57) Dublin Unified School District
7471 Larkdale Avenue
Dublin,CA94568 		94-1742440 501(C)(3) 26,500       Support Existing/Implement
(58) Duke University Pratt School of Engineering
313 Teer Building
Durham,NC27708 		56-0532129 501(C)(3) 46,894       Implement
(59) Durand Area Schools
310 N Saginaw Street
Durand,MI48429 		38-1681260 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(60) Eastern Michigan University Foundation
1349 S Huron Street
Ypsilanti,MI48197 		38-2953297 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(61) Easton Area School District
1801 Bushkill Drive
Easton,PA18040 		23-1726731 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(62) El Camino College
Career Pathways 13430 Hawthorne Bl
Hawthorne,CA90250 		95-6001060 501(C)(3) 15,000       Support PLTW Network
(63) Elizabeth Forward School District
401 Rock Run Road - Suite 2
Elizabeth,PA15037 		25-1158897 501(C)(3) 27,000       Support Existing
(64) Ennis ISD
303 W Knox Street
Ennis,TX75119 		75-6001384 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(65) Fairfield Community Schools
67240 County Road 31
Goshen,IN46528 		35-1088121 501(C)(3) 13,250       Implement
(66) Fargo Public Schools
415 N 4th Street
Fargo,ND58102 		45-6000294 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(67) Fayette County Board of Education
210 Stonewall Avenue
Fayetteville,GA30214 		58-5000241 501(C)(3) 70,000       Implement
(68) Fayetteville City Schools
110-A S Elk Avenue
Fayetteville,TN37334 		62-0870533 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(69) Fond du Lac School District
72 W 9th Street
PO BOX 6
Fond Du Lac,WI54935 		39-1411371 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(70) Fort Wayne Community Schools
1200 South Clinton Street
Fort Wayne,IN46802 		35-6006351 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(71) Francis Reh Public School Academy
2201 Owen St
Saginaw,MI48601 		35-2056853 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(72) Franklin County Board of Education
916 E Main Street
Frankfort,KY40601 		61-6001280 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(73) Frazier School District
142 Constitution Street
PO BOX 369
Perryopolis,PA154731390 		25-1181266 501(C)(3) 47,006       Implement
(74) Freeland Community School District
710 Powley Drive
Freeland,MI48623 		38-6003496 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(75) Galena Unit School District #120
1206 N Franklin Street
Galena,IL610361317 		36-6004725 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(76) Garland Independent School District
501 S Jupiter Rd
Garland,TX75042 		75-6001650 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(77) Glencoe Silver Lake School - ISD 2859
1621 E 16th Street
Glencoe,MN55336 		36-4657882 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(78) Grand Rapids Public Schools
1331 Franklin PO Box 117
Grand Rapids,MI495010117 		38-6002019 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(79) Great Valley School District
47 Church Road
Malvern,PA19355 		23-1715696 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(80) Greater Latrobe School District
1816 Lincoln Avenue
Latrobe,PA15650 		25-1117885 501(C)(3) 75,000       Implement
(81) Grinnell-Newburg Community School District
927 Fourth Avenue
Grinnell,IA50112 		42-6036570 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(82) Harford County Public Schools
102 S Hickory Avenue
Bel Air,MD21014 		52-6000955 501(C)(3) 20,000       Support Existing
(83) Hightower Trail Middle School
3905 Post Oak Tritt Road
Marietta,GA30062 		58-6000214 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(84) Horicon School District
611 Mill Street
Horicon,WI53032 		39-6002646 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(85) Houston Independent School District
4400 West 18th Street
Houston,TX77092 		74-6001255 501(C)(3) 65,000       Implement
(86) Huntley School District #158
650 Academic Drive
Algonquin,IL601024423 		36-6005127 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(87) Huntsville City Schools
200 White Street
Huntsville,AL35806 		63-6000813 501(C)(3) 176,200       Implement
(88) Independent School Inc
8317 E Douglas
Wichita,KS67207 		48-0914282 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(89) Indian Valley Local School District
100 N Walnut Street PO Box 171
Gnadenhutten,OH44629 		34-0960843 501(C)(3) 27,000       Implement
(90) Inspire NOLA Charter Schools
4422 General Meyer Ave
New Orleans,LA70131 		46-0675150 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(91) Irvington Union Free School District
40 North Broadway
Irvington,NY10533 		13-6007116 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(92) ISD 2397 LeSueur-Henderson Public Schools
115 1/2 N 5th Street Ste 200
Le Sueur,MN56058 		41-1716943 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(93) J Sterling Morton High School District #201
5041 W 31st Street
Cicero,IL60804 		36-6004392 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(94) Jackson County School District
4700 Colonel Vickrey Road
Vancleave,MS39565 		64-6000513 501(C)(3) 32,236       Implement/Equipment
(95) John Glenn School Corporation
101 John Glenn Drive
Walkerton,IN46574 		35-1078771 501(C)(3) 6,125       Implement
(96) John Hancock College Prep High School
4034 W 56th Street
Chicago,IL60629 		36-6005821 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(97) Johnston Community School District
PO Box 10
Johnston,IA50131 		42-6002176 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(98) Joliet Township High School District #204
300 Caterpillar Drive
Joliet,IL60436 		36-6005690 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(99) Joplin Schools
PO Box 128
Joplin,MO64802 		44-6003106 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(100) Jurupa Unified School District
4850 Pedley Road
Jurupa Valley,CA92509 		33-0740037 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(101) Kalamazoo Public Schools
1220 Howard Street
Kalamazoo,MI49008 		38-6001929 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(102) Kansas City Missouri School District
1211 McGee Street
Kansas City,MO64106 		44-6003108 501(C)(3) 8,000       Implement
(103) Kennett Consolidated School District
300 East South Street
Kennett Square,PA19348 		23-1668287 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(104) Kirksville R-III School District
1901 E Hamilton
Kirksville,MO63501 		43-6001909 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(105) Knox Community School Corporation
2 Redskin Trail
Knox,IN46534 		35-1137877 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(106) Lafayette Parish School Board
113 Chaplin Drive
Lafayette,LA70508 		72-6000625 501(C)(3) 14,000       Implement
(107) Laurel Highlands School District
304 Bailey Avenue
Uniontown,PA15401 		25-1152000 501(C)(3) 15,000       Support Existing
(108) Little Chute Area School District
325 Meulemans Street Suite A
Little Chute,WI54140 		39-6003096 501(C)(3) 7,500       Implement
(109) Lomira School District
PO Box 919 1030 Fourth St
Lomira,WI53048 		39-6003129 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(110) Lourdes Academy of Oshkosh Wisconsin Inc
250 N Sawyer Street
Oshkoch,WI54902 		39-1911111 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(111) Marion Community School Corporation
1240 South Adams Street
Marion,IN46953 		35-6002617 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(112) Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Avenue NE
Alliance,OH44601 		34-6002998 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(113) Marshall County Board of Education
214 Middle Grave Creek Road
Moundsville,WV26041 		55-6000350 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(114) Marshalltown Community School District
317 Columbus Drive
Marshalltown,IA50158 		42-6021927 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(115) Mercer Area School District
545 West Butler Street
Mercer,PA16137 		25-1158489 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(116) Merrillville Community School Corporation
6701 Delaware Street
Merrillville,IN46410 		35-1104431 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(117) Metropolitan School District of Pike Township
6901 Zionsville Road
Indianapolis,IN46268 		35-6006872 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(118) Mid-Del Schools
7217 SE 15th Street
Midwest City,OK73110 		73-6033476 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(119) Miller Grove High School
2465 Dekalb Medical Parkway
Lithonia,GA30058 		44-6207992 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(120) Minnehaha Academy
3100 West River Road
Minneapolis,MN55406 		41-0693870 501(C)(3) 14,398       Implement
(121) Montour School District
225 Clever Road
McKees Rocks,PA15136 		25-1157803 501(C)(3) 27,859       Support Existing/State Conference
(122) Moon Area School District
8353 University Boulevard
Moon Township,PA15108 		25-6004141 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(123) Moss Point School District
4924 Church St
Moss Point,MS39563 		64-0618618 501(C)(3) 11,059       Implement/Equipment
(124) MSOE - Milwaukee School of Engineering
1025 N Broadway
Milwaukee,WI532023109 		39-0477970 501(C)(3) 72,541       Design Competition/Training
(125) Nat'l Ctr for College & Career Transition
6713 Groveleigh Drive
Columbia,MD21046 		45-4892607 501(C)(3) 7,560       Research
(126) Nevada Community School District
1035 15th Street
Nevada,IA50201 		42-6002884 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(127) New Beginnings School Foundation
2045 Lakeshore Drive CERM Bldg Sui
New Orleans,LA70122 		20-0998872 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(128) New Philadelphia City Schools
248 Front Avenue SW
New Philadelphia,OH44663 		34-6002003 501(C)(3) 102,000       Implement
(129) NextEd
One Capital Mall Suite 300
Sacramento,CA95814 		68-0287387 501(C)(3) 70,500       State Conference/Support PLTW Network
(130) North Dakota State University
1404 Centennial Blvd
Fargo,ND58105 		45-6002439 501(C)(3) 5,011       Implement
(131) North Fond du Lac School District
225 McKinley St
North Fond du Lac,WI54937 		39-6003692 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(132) Northfield Township HSD 225
3801 W Lake Street Ste 200
Glenview,IL60026 		36-6004414 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(133) Northwestern State University
Williamson Hall
Natchitoches,LA71497 		72-6000783 501(C)(3) 30,000       State Conference/Training
(134) Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District
12820 Pioneer Boulevard
Norwalk,CA90650 		95-6002228 501(C)(3) 18,050       Implement
(135) Norwin School District
281 McMahon Drive
North Huntingdon,PA15642 		25-6010564 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(136) Oak Lawn CHSD 229
9400 Southwest Highway
Oak Lawn,IL60453 		52-1168424 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(137) Oak Ridge Schools
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge,TN37830 		62-6014956 501(C)(3) 7,500       Support Existing/First Robotics
(138) Oakland Unified School District
2347 Manzanita Drive
Oakland,CA946111136 		94-6000385 501(C)(3) 62,750       Implement
(139) Ocean Springs School Disctrict
PO Box 7002
Ocean Springs,MS395667002 		64-6008795 501(C)(3) 17,559       Implement/Equipment
(140) Oconee County School District
414 South Pine Street
Walhalla,SC29691 		57-6000392 501(C)(3) 8,050       Implement
(141) Ohio County Board of Education
2203 National Road
Wheeling,WV26003 		55-6000374 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(142) Orleans Parish School Board
3520 General DeGaulle Drive Ste 50
New Orleans,LA70114 		72-6001053 501(C)(3) 51,000       Implement
(143) Our Lady of Peace School
5426 12th Ave South
Minneapolis,MN55417 		41-1697034 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(144) Oxford Area School District
125 Bell Tower Lane
Oxford,PA19363 		23-6005360 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(145) Pajaro Valley Unified School District
294 Green Valley Road
Watsonville,CA95076 		77-8375541 501(C)(3) 11,250       Implement
(146) Pascagoula School District
1006 Communy Avenue
Pascagoula,MS39567 		46-6010948 501(C)(3) 133,958       Implement/Equipment
(147) Penn Trafford School District
1006 Harrison City-Export Road
Harrison City,PA15636 		25-6011153 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(148) Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation
55900 Bittersweet Road
Mishawaka,IN46545 		35-6207546 501(C)(3) 11,645       Implement
(149) Pequea Valley School District
166 S New Holland Rd POB 130
Kinzers,PA17535 		23-1668242 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(150) Plainfield Community School Corporation
985 Longfellow Lane
Plainfield,IN46168 		35-1073669 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(151) Plaquemine High School
59595 Belleview Road
Plaquemine,LA70764 		72-6000552 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(152) Plymouth Community School Corporation
611 Berkley
Plymouth,IN46563 		35-1101903 501(C)(3) 29,444       Implement
(153) Portage Township Schools
6240 US Highway 6
Portage,IN46368 		35-6006350 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(154) Quakertown Community School District
100 Commerce Drive
Quakertown,PA189511575 		23-1667980 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(155) Racine Unified School District
3109 Mount Pleasant Street
Racine,WI53404 		39-6031430 501(C)(3) 10,500       Implement
(156) Red Oak ISD
PO Box 9000
Red Oak,TX751549000 		75-6002838 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(157) Renew-Reinventing Education
3128 Constance Street
New Orleans,LA70115 		80-0419622 501(C)(3) 53,000       Implement
(158) Resurrection Catholic School
520 Watts Ave
Pascagoula,MS39567 		64-0760486 501(C)(3) 5,759       Support Existing/Equipment
(159) Ripon Area School District
1120 Metomen St PO Box 991
Ripon,WI54971 		39-6004200 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(160) Rochester Community School Corporation
690 Zebra Lane
Rochester,IN46975 		35-6002789 501(C)(3) 8,840       Implement
(161) Rock Island -Milan School District #41
2101 6th Avenue
Rock Island,IL61201 		36-6005357 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(162) Rockdale County Public Schools
954 North Main Street
Conyers,GA30012 		58-6000312 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(163) Rockford Board of Education SD#205
501 Seventh Street
Rockford,IL611041221 		36-6009416 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(164) Romoland School District
25900 Leon Road
Homeland,CA92548 		33-0149708 501(C)(3) 7,500       Implement
(165) Saint Peter Public Schools
100 Lincoln Drive - Suite 229
Saint Peter,MN560821351 		41-6002666 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(166) San Diego Economic Development Education Foundatio
College of Engineering SDSU 5500 C
San Diego,CA921821326 		33-0992658 501(C)(3) 135,000       Design Competition/Support PLTW Network
(167) Saydel Community School District
5740 NE 14th Street
Des Moines,IA50313 		42-6017814 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(168) School Board of Orange County Florida
445 West Amelia RBELC 7th Floor
Orlando,FL32801 		59-6000771 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(169) SDSU Research Foundation PLTW
College of Engineering SDSU 5500 C
San Diego,CA921821326 		95-6042721 501(C)(3) 76,000       Support PLTW Network
(170) Shakopee Public Schools ISD #720
1200 Town Square
Shakopee,MN55379 		41-6003781 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(171) Shawnee Mission School District
7235 Antioch
Shawnee Mission,KS66204 		48-0764907 501(C)(3) 16,000       Implement
(172) Sinclair Community College
444 W Third Street Rm 13-229
Dayton,OH45402 		31-0723444 501(C)(3) 8,944       State Conference
(173) Sioux City Community School District
627 4th Street
Sioux City,IA51104 		42-6003589 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(174) Small Manufacturer's Institute
735 Los Angeles Avenue
Monrovia,CA91016 		68-0352038 501(C)(3) 25,000       Support PLTW Network
(175) South Bend Community School Corporation
215 South St Joseph Street
South Bend,IN46601 		35-1076622 501(C)(3) 73,965       Implement
(176) South Harrison Community Schools
315 South Harrison Drive
Corydon,IN47112 		35-1172509 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(177) South Park School District
2005 Eagle Ridge Road
South Park,PA15129 		25-6003028 501(C)(3) 42,000       Support Existing/Implement
(178) South Side Area School District
4949 State Route 151
Hookstown,PA15050 		25-6004253 501(C)(3) 37,000       Support Existing
(179) South Western School District
225 Bowman Road
Hanover,PA17331 		23-6005783 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(180) Southeast Polk Community School District
8379 NE University Avenue
Pleasant Hill,IA50327 		42-0863054 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(181) Southern Hancock Schools
4711 S 500 W PO Box 508
New Palestine,IN46163 		35-1097538 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(182) Southgate Community School District
14600 Dix-Toledo Road
Southgate,MI48195 		38-6004164 501(C)(3) 23,650       Implement
(183) Speedway Schools
5335 W 25th Street
Speedway,IN46224 		35-6002509 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(184) Spring-Ford Area School District
857 S Lewis Road
Royersford,PA19438 		23-1674212 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(185) St John The Baptist Parish School Board
118 West 10th Street PO Box AL
Reserve,LA70084 		72-6001236 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(186) St Roman Parish School
1710 W Bolivar Avenue
Milwaukee,WI53221 		39-0921765 501(C)(3) 7,350       Implement
(187) St Joseph School District
925 Felix Street
Saint Joseph,MO64501 		44-6001495 501(C)(3) 9,450       Implement
(188) Stevens Point Area Catholic School
1004 First Street
Stevens Point,WI54481 		39-0914996 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(189) Stewarts Creek Middle School
400 Red Hawk Parkway
Smyrna,TN37167 		62-6000820 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(190) Switzerland County School Corp
1040 West Main Street
Vevay,IN47043 		35-1073374 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(191) Syracuse City School District
1025 Erie Blvd West
Syracuse,NY13204 		15-6010157 501(C)(3) 30,000       Implement
(192) Tehachapi Unified School District
300 S Robinson Street
Tehachapi,CA93561 		95-6006054 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(193) Tri-City United
101 Second Street NE Suite 3
Montgomery,MN56069 		45-3740004 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(194) Tri-Creek School Corporation
195 West Oakley Avenue
Lowell,IN46356 		35-1113202 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(195) Triton School Corporation
100 Triton Drive
Bourbon,IN46504 		35-1072224 501(C)(3) 12,885       Implement
(196) Tuscarawas Valley Local School District
2637 Tusky Valley Road NE
Zoarville,OH44656 		34-6004156 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(197) Twin Valley School District
4851 North Twin Valley Road
Elverson,PA19543 		23-1667987 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(198) Unified School District #480
PO Box 949
Liberal,KS67905 		48-0697752 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(199) Unified School District 445 - Coffeyville
615 Ellis Street
Coffeyville,KS67337 		48-0698616 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(200) University of Texas Tyler
3900 University Blvd
Tyler,TX75799 		75-1396988 501(C)(3) 30,000       Support PLTW Network
(201) Upland Unified School District
390 N Euclid Avenue
Upland,CA91786 		33-0209386 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(202) Urbana School District #116
205 N Race Street
Urbana,IL61801 		37-6002534 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(203) Valley City Public School Dist #2
460 Central Ave N
Valley City,ND58072 		45-6000025 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(204) Vicksburg Community Schools
301 S Kalamazoo
Vicksburg,MI49097 		38-6001957 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(205) Wake County Public School System
5625 Dillard Drive
Cary,NC27518 		56-1137759 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(206) Wando MSE Booster Fund
1000 Warrior Way
MtPleasant,SC29466 		20-8790730 501(C)(3) 7,500       Support Existing/First Robotics
(207) Warren Easton Charter High School
3019 Canal St
New Orleans,LA70119 		86-1163583 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(208) Warsaw Communnity Schools
1 Administration Drive
Warsaw,IN46581 		35-6002915 501(C)(3) 14,450       Implement
(209) Warwick School District
301 W Orange Street
Lititz,PA17543 		23-6005558 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(210) Waupun Area School District
950 Wilcox Street
Waupun,WI53963 		39-6005069 501(C)(3) 25,000       Implement
(211) Wawasee Community School Corporation
1 Warrior Path Building 2
Syracuse,IN46567 		35-1073192 501(C)(3) 14,450       Implement
(212) West Baton Rouge Parish School Board
3761 Rosedale Road
Port Allen,LA70767 		72-6001477 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(213) West Contra Costa Unified School District
1108 Bissell Avenue
Richmond,CA94802 		68-0000495 501(C)(3) 49,000       Support Existing/Implement
(214) West Des Moines Community School District
3550 Mills Civic Pkwy
West Des Moines,IA50265 		42-6004027 501(C)(3) 10,000       Implement
(215) Western Dubuque County CSD
310 4th Street SW PO Box 68
Farley,IA52046 		42-6039078 501(C)(3) 7,500       Implement
(216) Wetzel County Schools
333 Foundry Street
New Martinsville,WV26155 		55-6000413 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(217) Wheeling Park High School
1976 Park View Road
Wheeling,WV26003 		55-6000374 501(C)(3) 15,000       Implement
(218) White River Valley School District
PO Box 1470 5644 W State Road 54
Switz City,IN47465 		35-1724959 501(C)(3) 20,000       Implement
(219) Whitko Community Schools
432 S First Street
Pierceton,IN46562 		35-1084258 501(C)(3) 7,225       Implement
(220) Wiseburn School District
13530 Aviation Blvd
Hawthorne,CA902506498 		95-6003537 501(C)(3) 18,750       Support Existing/Implement
(221) Yough School District
915 Lowber Road
Herminie,PA15637 		25-1158760 501(C)(3) 45,000       Implement
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 GRANT FUNDED SCHOOLS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION OR THEY ARE RECOMMENDED FOR FUNDING BY PLTW STAFF. IF THEY ARE FUNDED THROUGH A COMPETITION, SCHOOLS SUBMIT APPLICATIONS WHICH ARE THEN REVIEWED AND SCORED BY INTERNAL REVIEWERS. IN THE INITIAL YEAR OF THE GRANT, ALL GRANT FUNDED SCHOOLS MUST SIGN A GRANT AGREEMENT. EACH SUBSEQUENT YEAR, PLTW REQUESTS SCHOOLS RECEIVING SUPPORT SUBMIT THREE REPORTS: A NARRATIVE PROGRAM REPORT, DATA COLLECTION REPORT, AND FINANCIAL REPORT. THE NARRATIVE REPORT REQUESTS SCHOOLS ANSWER QUESTIONS REGARDING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, COMMUNITY SUPPORT, STUDENT RECRUITMENT AND ACCESS EFFORTS, ACCOMPLISHMENTS, CHALLENGES, PLANS FOR THE FUTURE, AND MEDIA EXPOSURE. THE DATA COLLECTION REPORT REQUESTS INFORMATION ABOUT STUDENT ENROLLMENT, STUDENT DEMOGRAPHICS, COURSE OFFERINGS, ATTENDANCE, AND VARIOUS OTHER TOPICS. THE FINANCIAL REPORT ASKS SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR GRANT BUDGET AND ACTUAL EXPENDITURES. CHEVRON GRANT FUNDED SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA MUST SUBMIT A PROPOSAL TO THE CALIFORNIA PLTW NETWORK. ONCE SELECTED AS A GRANT RECIPIENT, PLTW IS NOTIFIED OF THE AWARD RECIPIENTS. PLTW AWARDS THE SCHOOLS AND SENDS A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR EXECUTION. PERIODICALLY, THE SCHOOLS ARE VISITED BY THE CALIFORNIA PLTW NETWORK TO ENSURE THE FUNDS ARE BEING SPENT APPROPRIATELY AND THE CURRICULUM IS BEING PRESENTED AS SPECIFIED. IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL VISITS, THE SCHOOLS ARE ALSO REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A NARRATIVE PROGRAM REPORT, DATA COLLECTION REPORT, AND FINANCIAL REPORT.
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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 Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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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 in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1VINCE BERTRAM EDDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 444,755
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		23,000
...............................
0 		14,295
...............................
0 		482,050
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2JOHN VISCONTICHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 251,095
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		13,150
...............................
0 		13,487
...............................
0 		277,732
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3ANNE JONES PHDCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 238,373
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		12,150
...............................
0 		8,953
...............................
0 		259,476
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4REX BOLINGER EDDCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 222,755
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		11,660
...............................
0 		14,362
...............................
0 		248,777
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5DAVID DIMMETTCHIEF ENGAGEMENT OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 233,305
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		11,868
...............................
0 		14,246
...............................
0 		259,419
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6DOROTHY GORMANCHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 188,461
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,550
...............................
0 		8,423
...............................
0 		206,434
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7VALERIE OSINSKICHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 179,658
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,150
...............................
0 		10,096
...............................
0 		198,904
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8JONATHAN DILLEYCHIEF OF STAFF (i)
(ii)		 192,005
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,800
...............................
0 		12,940
...............................
0 		214,745
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9SAM COXVICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 138,284
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		7,265
...............................
0 		13,297
...............................
0 		158,846
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10GLADE MONTGOMERYVICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 169,555
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		8,653
...............................
0 		12,815
...............................
0 		191,023
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11SUSAN CASTILLO MACHUVICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 181,532
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,176
...............................
0 		6,223
...............................
0 		196,931
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12WILLIAM WHITEVICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 180,859
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		9,228
...............................
0 		12,920
...............................
0 		203,007
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13ROBIN SCHOTTVICE PRESIDENT OF ENGAGEMENT (i)
(ii)		 167,468
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		8,500
...............................
0 		6,202
...............................
0 		182,170
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14ANDREA CROSLYN PHDC.O.O. (END 2/15/2015) (i)
(ii)		 227,255
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		11,800
...............................
0 		14,295
...............................
0 		253,350
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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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.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ......Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) AUTODESK INC TRUSTEE IS AN OFFICER 1,177,050 EXCHANGE TRANSACTION   No
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Supplemental 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
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Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
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 ( SAMSUNG GALAXY TABLETS ) X 329 108,567 FAIR MARKET VALUE
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
0
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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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Project Lead the Way Inc
 
Employer identification number

14-1816385
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: THE MOST RECENT BYLAWS BECAME EFFECTIVE ON SEPTEMEBER 16, 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B PROCESS TO REVIEW THE FORM 990: THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO, CEO AND OUTSIDE COUNSEL. IT IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL VOTING BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SIGNATURE BY THE CFO. THE FINAL VERSION IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL VOTING BOARD PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C PROCESS FOR MONITORING COMPLIANCE WITH CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: Compliance with the conflict of interest policy was monitored through annual statements being distributed to and signed by members of the board of directors and the senior leadership team. In addition, the conflict of interest policy is acknowledged and signed by each employee upon employment.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A & 15B REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MGMT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION: THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (THE CEO ABSTAINS FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING) REVIEWS A WRITTEN COMPENSATION ANALYSIS RELATING TO EXECUTIVE AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBER COMPENSATION PACKAGES AND COMPETITIVE/COMPARABLE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION BENCHMARKS WHICH MAY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (I) SALARY AND BENEFIT COMPENSATION STUDIES BY INDEPENDENT SOURCES, (II) WRITTEN JOB OFFERS FOR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS, (III) DOCUMENTED TELEPHONE CALLS ABOUT SIMILAR POSITIONS, AND/OR (IV) INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM THE INTERAL REVENUE SERVICE FROM 990 FILINGS FOR SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DOCUMENTS ITS DETERMINATIONS ON COMPENSATION FOR THE CEO AND SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM BY RESOLUTION, WHICH INCLUDES THE EFFECTIVE DATE OF THE APPROVED COMPENSATION, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE APPROVAL, REFERENCE TO THE COMPARABILITY/BENCHMARKING DATA AND ABSTENTIONS FROM VOTING ON COMPENSATION MATTERS DUE TO CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 OTHER ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS PUBLICLY AVAILABLE: THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND THROUGH PUBLIC WEBSITES.
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