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 01-01-2014 , and ending 12-31-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Doing business as
AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1575 EYE STREET NW NO 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200051105
D Employer identification number

53-0205889
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 12,073,368
F Name and address of principal officer:
FORD BELL
1575 EYE STREET NW NO 400
WASHINGTON,DC200051105
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AAM-US.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: 1906
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ENHANCE THE VALUE OF MUSEUMS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH LEADERSHIP, ADVOCACY, AND SERVICE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 26
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 48
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 225
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 619,668
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 105,501
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 2,382,498 2,937,659
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,701,143 6,863,386
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 93,206 146,023
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 583,825 446,257
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 9,760,672 10,393,325
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 637,082 958,096
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) 4,048,123 4,493,808
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet548,899    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,475,350 4,556,356
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 9,160,555 10,008,260
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 600,117 385,065
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 5,237,754 5,382,080
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 4,319,820 4,042,458
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 917,934 1,339,622
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
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: THE AMERICAN ALLIANCE OF MUSEUMS (THE ALLIANCE) IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING EXCELLENCE WITHIN THE MUSEUM COMMUNITY. THE ALLIANCE SUPPORTS MUSEUM STAFF, BOARDS AND VOLUNTEERS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN BETTER SERVING THE PUBLIC. THE ALLIANCE WILL SUPPORT OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOUND PROFESSIONAL PREPARATION, PROVIDE OUTLETS FOR PROFESSIONAL RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION AS WELL AS FOSTER THE CONTINUED IMPROVEMENT OF THE MUSEUM PROFESSION THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND OBSERVANCE OF HIGH STANDARDS OF ETHICS. IN PROMOTING ITS PURPOSES, THE ALLIANCE USES MEETINGS, REPORTS, PAPERS, DISCUSSIONS, PUBLICATIONS, AND OTHER MEDIA OF PUBLICITY AND COMMUNICATION SO AS TO INCREASE AND DIFFUSE KNOWLEDGE OF ALL MATTERS PERTAINING TO MUSEUMS AND ENCOURAGE COOPERATION AMONG MUSEUMS, MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, MUSEUM USERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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 $ 3,147,348 including grants of $ 870,684 ) (Revenue $ 249,915 )
FIELD-WIDE SERVICES: STRENGTHENS MUSEUMS THROUGH PROFESSIONAL ASSESSMENT AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXCHANGE AND COLLABORATION. THE CONTINUUM OF EXCELLENCE PROGRAMS-INCLUDING THE FEDERALLY FUNDED MUSEUMS ASSESSMENT PROGRAM (MAP)- FOSTER EXCELLENCE AND OFFER TACTICAL STRATEGIES TO BETTER FULFILL MUSEUMS' PUBLIC SERVICE, COLLECTIONS STEWARDSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL ROLES. THE ALLIANCE'S ACCREDITATION PROGRAM IS THE FIELD'S PRIMARY VEHICLE FOR QUALITY ASSURANCE, SELF-REGULATION AND PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY. THROUGH THE FEDERALLY FUNDED INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM MUSEUMS CONNECT, MUSEUMS COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITIES AND PARTNERS ABROAD TO TACKLE TIMELY SOCIAL ISSUES, ADVANCING CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,805,824 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 2,295,186 )
MEETINGS AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION: BRINGS TOGETHER AUTHORITATIVE VOICES AND INFORMATION PIONEERS TO DELIVER WORLD-CLASS EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FOR THE MUSEUM FIELD, INCLUDING YEAR-ROUND SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, ONLINE PROGRAMS, LEADERSHIP TRAINING AND THE AAM ANNUAL MEETING, THE LARGEST GATHERING OF MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS IN THE WORLD.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,330,490 including grants of $ 87,412 ) (Revenue $ 3,321,742 )
MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDES INDISPENSABLE RESOURCES FOR THE INSTITUTIONS AND INDIVIDUALS THAT MAKE UP THE DIVERSE MUSEUM FIELD. THE ALLIANCE'S 22 PROFESSIONAL NETWORKS OFFER MEMBERS RELEVANT INFORMATION FOR CAREER SUCCESS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEER-TO-PEER NETWORKING AND INTERDISCIPLINARY EXCHANGE OF BEST PRACTICES AND INNOVATIVE IDEAS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,032,277 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 519,895 )
PUBLICATIONS AND BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: PUBLISHES TITLES OF INTEREST TO THE MUSEUM FIELD AND MAINTAINS A BOOKSTORE FOR DISTRIBUTION OF MUSEUM RELATED BOOKS TO MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, LIBRARIES, AND OTHER AUDIENCES. AAM ALSO CONNECTS MUSEUM PROFESSIONALS WITH RELEVANT SERVICE PROVIDERS THROUGH ADVERTISEMENTS, PROGRAMMING AND DISCOUNT OPPORTUNITIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 706,770 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ADVOCACY: UNITES THE DIVERSE MUSEUM FIELD TO PROMOTE A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE CRITICAL EDUCATIONAL, ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL VALUE OF MUSEUMS WITH POLICYMAKERS, THE PRESS AND THE PUBLIC. THE ALLIANCE OFFERS EXTENSIVE ADVOCACY TRAINING AND E-ADVOCACY TOOLS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH PARTNERS IN THE FIELD AND HOSTS MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY IN WASHINGTON, DC, ANNUALLY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 293,706 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CENTER FOR THE FUTURE OF MUSEUMS: FORECASTS GLOBAL MEGATRENDS AND RESEARCHES HOW THOSE TRENDS WILL AFFECT MUSEUMS. THE ALLIANCE'S THINK TANK AND RESEARCH LAB, CFM HELPS MUSEUMS EXPLORE THE CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES FACING SOCIETY AND DEVISE STRATEGIES TO SHAPE A BETTER TOMORROW. CFM PRODUCES AN ANNUAL TREND REPORTS, PROVIDES TRAINING AND CONSULTING SERVICES RELATED TO FORECASTING AND FUTURE STUDIES, RUNS A FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM DEVOTED TO EMERGING ISSUES AND IMPLEMENTS PROJECTS RESPONDING TO IMPORTANT TRENDS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,032,753 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 519,895 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet9,316,415
Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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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
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 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....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
109
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
48
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
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
26
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
26
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
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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 , AZ , AR , CT , FL , IL , KS , KY , ME , MD , MA , 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:
MediumBulletKYLE ANGE

1575 EYE STREET NW SUITE 400
WASHINGTON,DC200051105 (202) 289-1818
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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) KAYWIN FELDMAN........................................................................
CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) WILLIAM T HARRIS........................................................................
VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) MEME OMOGBAI........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) GEORGE JOHNSON........................................................................
TREASURER (STARTING 05/21/14)
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JOHN WETENHALL........................................................................
DIRECTOR, TREASURER (THRU 05/21/14)
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) KIPPEN DE ALBA CHU........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) ELLEN CHARLES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) ROBERTA CONNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 05/21/14)
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) ROBERT M DAVIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) BERIT N DURLER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) MARK EDWARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) DAVID ELLIS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) JAMES HACKNEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) JOEL HOFFMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) NIK HONEYSETT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) DOUGLAS JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) ELIZA BENINGTON KOZLOWSKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) LISA YUN LEE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JUDITH MARGLES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) TONYA MATTHEWS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) DOUGLAS MYERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR (THRU 05/21/14)
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) TEY MARIANNA NUNN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) PATTY ORTIZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) LAWRENCE PIJEAUX........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) VAN A ROMANS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) SILVIA SINGER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) CARLOS TORTOLERO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) MARSHALL TURNER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) FORD BELL........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       302,937 0 22,051
(30) LAURA LOTT........................................................................
COO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       170,906 0 16,275
(31) JANET VAUGHAN........................................................................
VP OF MEMBERSHIP & EXCELLENCE
 40.00
.......................   		        X   124,488 0 14,261
(32) JOHN STRAND........................................................................
PUBLISHER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   123,368 0 6,162
(33) GAIL RAVNITZKY SILBERGLIED........................................................................
VP OF GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   120,758 0 7,460
(34) KYLE ANGE........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   119,733 0 13,251
(35) ELIZABETH MERRITT........................................................................
DIRECTOR, CFM
 40.00
.......................   		        X   116,444 0 13,054
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,078,634 0 92,514
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet10
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
WASHINGTON STATE CONVENTION CENTER

800 CONVENTION PLACE
SEATTLE,WA98101 		MEETING HOST 273,960
APTIFY CORPORATION

7900 WESTPARK DRIVE 5TH FLOOR
TYSONS CORNER,VA22102 		SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT 236,687
CREATIVE EVENT EXPERIENCE LLC

1802 N UNDERWOOD STREET
ARLINGTON,VA22205 		OUTSOURCED SALES - COMMISSION FEES 173,349
PRODUCTION RESOURCES GROUP

PO BOX 905897
CHARLOTTE,NC28290 		AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES 141,490
SEATTLE SHERATON

1400 6TH AVENUE 4TH FLOOR
SEATTLE,WA98101 		HOTEL 127,732
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet6
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,733,755
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,203,904
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		10,151
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 2,937,659
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 3,321,742 3,321,742    
b EXHIBIT FEES 900099 1,373,413 1,373,413    
c REGISTRATIONS 900099 1,313,397 1,298,648 14,749  
d ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 604,919   604,919  
e ACCREDITATION FEES 900099 249,915 249,915    
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 6,863,386
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 78,409     78,409
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 287,709     287,709
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 178,806  
b Less: rental expenses 202,374  
c Rental income or (loss) -23,568  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -23,568     -23,568
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,464,841  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 1,397,227  
c Gain or (loss) 67,614  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 67,614     67,614
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 223,462
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 80,442
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 143,020 143,020    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a SUBSCRIPTIONS 900099 22,027     22,027
b OTHER INCOME 900099 17,069     17,069
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 39,096
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 10,393,325 6,386,738 619,668 449,260
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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 .... 870,684 870,684
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 29,500 29,500
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 57,912 57,912
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 512,169   479,670 32,499
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 3,269,083 2,166,759 871,013 231,311
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 141,654 94,466 37,052 10,136
9 Other employee benefits ....... 299,128 182,887 95,096 21,145
10 Payroll taxes ........... 271,774 157,328 95,450 18,996
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 47,457 20,525 18,691 8,241
c Accounting ........... 30,000   30,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 23,912   23,912  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 1,014,035 723,949 273,804 16,282
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 932,384 623,570 297,593 11,221
14 Information technology ...... 132,072 82,830 49,227 15
15 Royalties .. 10,336   10,336  
16 Occupancy ........... 839,718 133,633 706,085  
17 Travel ............ 524,364 463,466 50,722 10,176
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 491,500 473,956 13,505 4,039
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 281,645   281,645  
23 Insurance .............. 37,923 9,547 28,376  
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 OTHER EXPENSES 119,881 114,413 5,468  
b PROF. DEVELOPMENT 64,526 29,904 29,352 5,270
c UBI TAXES 6,603   6,603  
d OVERHEAD EXPENSES 0 3,081,086 -3,260,654 179,568
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 10,008,260 9,316,415 142,946 548,899
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 ............. 300 1 340
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 758,514 2 621,793
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 169,524 3 192,815
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 218,258 4 237,881
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 311,523 8 323,605
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 192,887 9 222,148
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 4,573,991
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 3,693,304 1,106,291 10c 880,687
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 2,480,457 11 2,902,811
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 5,237,754 16 5,382,080
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 607,268 17 595,254
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 2,959,213 19 2,742,486
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ....   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D.................... 753,339 25 704,718
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 4,319,820 26 4,042,458
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 .............. 135,974 27 361,770
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 510,785 28 706,537
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 271,175 29 271,315
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 ........... 917,934 33 1,339,622
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 5,237,754 34 5,382,080
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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
10,393,325
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
10,008,260
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
385,065
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
917,934
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
36,623
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,339,622
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
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.") .... 2,512,422 2,424,939 2,720,687 2,382,498 2,937,659 12,978,205
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 2,512,422 2,424,939 2,720,687 2,382,498 2,937,659 12,978,205
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).. 874,356
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 12,103,849
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.. 2,512,422 2,424,939 2,720,687 2,382,498 2,937,659 12,978,205
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 485,328 558,893 567,921 531,922 544,924 2,688,988
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 145,636 142,617 109,564 98,686 106,501 603,004
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 30,678 42,534 15,301 30,809 39,096 158,418
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 16,428,615
12
12
33,070,259
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
73.680 %
15
15
71.530 %
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
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.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 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
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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
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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 II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 12,504. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 24,382. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 9,339. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 17,069. SUBSCRIPTIONS - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 18,174. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 18,152. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 15,301. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 21,470. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 22,027.
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




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

53-0205889
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)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
  		Employer identification number

53-0205889
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)
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Name of organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
  		Employer identification number

53-0205889
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
 
 
     
 
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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.
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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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

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










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ....... 85,545  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ................... 85,545  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................ 10,037,977  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ............... 10,123,522  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 656,176  
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) ................. 164,044  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................ 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the 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 681,691 674,978 595,480 656,176 2,608,325
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		3,912,488
c Total lobbying expenditures 105,337 111,851 61,606 85,545 364,339
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 170,423 168,745 148,870 164,044 652,082
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 978,123
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
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 $  
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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 .... 413,809 388,628 450,896 461,240 408,820
b Contributions ........ 140 420 310 225 150
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 20,622 46,540 43,034 -10,569 52,270
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		21,729 21,779 105,612    
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 412,842 413,809 388,628 450,896 461,240
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet23.340 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet65.720 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet10.940 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   742,992 549,394 193,598
d Equipment ................   1,350,901 1,223,766 127,135
e Other .................   2,480,098 1,920,144 559,954
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 880,687
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED RENT AND LEASEHOLD INCENTIVE LIABILITY 664,218
SECURITY DEPOSITS 40,500







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 704,718
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 10,811,352
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 36,623
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 122,500
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 282,816
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 441,939
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 10,369,413
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 23,912
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 23,912
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 10,393,325
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 10,389,664
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 122,500
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 282,816
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 405,316
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,984,348
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 23,912
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 23,912
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 10,008,260
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART V, LINE 4: THE ALLIANCE'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED FUNDS AND BOARD-DESIGNATED MATCHING FUNDS CONTRIBUTED TO THE ALLIANCE IN SUPPORT OF ITS ACCREDITATION PROGRAM AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS INITIATIVES.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE PERFORMED AN EVALUATION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014, AND DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATTERS THAT WOULD REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS OR THAT MAY HAVE ANY EFFECT ON ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 80,442. RENTAL EXPENSES 202,374.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD 80,442. RENTAL EXPENSES 202,374.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   19,219
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   11,064
NORTH AMERICA - CANADA AND MEXICO, BUT NOT THE UNITED STATES 0 0 GRANTMAKING   9,719
SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA FASO, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   8,143
RUSSIA AND NEIGHBORING STATES - ARMENIA, AZERBIJAN, BELARUS, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   3,898
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, 0 0 GRANTMAKING   3,254
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 GRANTMAKING   2,615
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 57,912
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 57,912
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 6 19,219 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC - AUSTRALIA, BRUNEI, BURMA, CAMBODIA, 4 11,064 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA - ALGERIA, BAHRAIN, DJIBOUTI, EGYPT, 4 9,719 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA 2 8,143 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS SOUTH AMERICA - ARGENTINA, BOLIVIA, BRAZIL, CHILE, COLUMBIA, ECUADOR, 1 3,898 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA - ANGOLA, BENIN, BOTSWANA, BURKINA, FASO, 1 3,254 CHECK      
SCHOLARSHIP AND AWARDS CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 1 2,615 CHECK      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO CITIZENS BASED ON THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA: 1. MUSEUM EMPLOYEE, FULL-TIME GRADUATE OR PH.D. STUDENT IN A MUSEUM-RELEVANT FIELD OUTSIDE OF THE US 2. CITIZEN OF A COUNTRY WITH AN EMERGING ECONOMY 3. NOT PREVIOUSLY A RECIPIENT OF ANY OF THE ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIPS TO ATTEND THE ANNUAL MEETING (INTERNATIONAL, DIVERSITY, EMERGING MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL, OR MID-CAREER PROFESSIONAL NETWORK) 4. MEETING IS RELEVANT TO HIS/HER CAREER PATH AND IT HAS BEEN ARTICULATED AS TO HOW ATTENDING THIS MEETING COULD ASSIST THE APPLICANT PROFESSIONALLY 5. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF THE IMPORTANCE AND UNIQUENESS OF PARTICIPATION IN THE ALLIANCE ANNUAL MEETING 6. THERE IS EVIDENCE OF COMMITMENT TO MUSEUMS AND/OR THE LOCAL MUSEUM COMMUNITY, AND IT IS CLEAR AS TO HOW THE APPLICANT CAN BRING NEW INFORMATION AND SKILLS BACK TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL MUSEUM OR MUSEUM COMMUNITY AND HOW THESE WILL BE APPLIED THE MAJORITY OF THE FUNDS ARE PAID ON BEHALF OF THE RECIPIENTS FOR THEIR ATTENDANCE AT THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL MEETING. A SMALL CASH STIPEND IS PROVIDED ON SITE TO COVER INCIDENTAL EXPENSES.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number
53-0205889
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) MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
345 KELLOGG BLVD WEST
ST PAUL,MN55102 		41-0713907 501(C)(3) 105,058       THIS PROGRAM FOCUSED ON TEXTILES AND HOW THEY REFLECT PERSONAL PREFERENCE, CULTURAL NORMS, GENDER ROLES AND TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATIONS FOR TEEN GIRLS IN EAST JERUSALEM AND IN MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL. THE TEENS CREATED GARMENTS TO EXPRESS THEIR CULTURAL IDENTITIES AND DREW ON HISTORICAL RESEARCH IN THE TEXTILES COLLECTIONS OF THE MINNESOTA HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND THE PALESTINIAN HERITAGE MUSEUM. THE PROJECT CULMINATED IN TWO FASHION SHOWS.
(2) BURKE MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY & CULTURE
4333 BROOKLYN AVENUE
SEATTLE,WA98195 		91-6001537 501(C)(3) 82,144       THE BURKE MUSEUM AND PALAWAN STATE UNIVERSITY MUSEUM WORKED TO CONNECT A COMMUNITY ON PUGET SOUND AND ONE WITH SHORELINES ON BOTH THE SULU SEA AND THE SOUTH CHINA SEA THAT SHARE COMMON INTERESTS IN PROTECTING THEIR FRAGILE MARINE ENVIRONMENT, PRESERVING THEIR ARCHAEOLOGICAL HERITAGE AND REVITALIZING TRADITIONAL CULTURAL PRACTICES. RESIDENTS OF SUQUAMISH, WASHINGTON AND EL NIDO, PALAWAN EXPLORED THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL PAST OF THEIR HOMETOWNS TO GAIN NEW INSIGHTS INTO THE HISTORY OF THEIR RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES. THEY EXPLORED AND DOCUMENTED WAYS OF LIFE AND PRACTICES THAT HAVE EVOLVED OVER TIME, WITH A FOCUS ON PRACTICES RELATED TO FISHING, GATHERING, FARMING AND MEDICINE.
(3) ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF SAN DIEGO
PO BOX 120551
SAN DIEGO,CA92112 		95-1648219 501(C)(3) 79,104       THIS PROGRAM ADDRESSED THE GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY CRISIS AND INCREASING RATES OF ENDANGERMENT AND EXTINCTION AND THE ROLES MUSEUMS AND ZOOS CAN PLAY IN CONNECTING PEOPLE TO WILDLIFE AND CONSERVATION. THE GOAL WAS TO CREATE NEW MODELS IN CONSERVATION EDUCATION TO MEANINGFULLY ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN CONSERVATION BEYOND MUSEUM GROUNDS. THE FOREST GUARDIANS PROJECT ENGAGED SCHOOLS IN HAWAII AND PERU TO BUILD ECOLOGICAL LITERACY, CULTURAL KNOWLEDGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP VITAL FOR THE LONG-TERM PRESERVATION OF CULTURAL AND BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.
(4) CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH
10 CHILDRENS WAY
PITTSBURGH,PA15212 		25-1379704 501(C)(3) 78,416       THE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM OF PITTSBURGH AND THE INTERACTIVE SCIENCE MUSEUM IN QUITO, ECUADOR COLLABORATED ON A PROGRAM FOR TEENAGERS, AGED 14-17, TO EXPLORE THE MANY WAYS FOOD SYSTEMS IMPACT BOTH LOCAL AND GLOBAL COMMUNITIES. THE TEENS CONSIDERED SOLUTIONS TO THE HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES FACING THEIR COMMUNITIES, AND CREATED DESIGNS FOR PLANTERS THAT COULD HOST EDIBLES FOR RESIDENTS WITH LITTLE ACCESS TO FRESH FOOD OR GREEN SPACES.
(5) SOMARTS CULTURAL CENTER
934 BRANNAN ST
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103 		94-2655955 501(C)(3) 77,173       YOUTH FROM MUSLIM, INTERCULTURAL, REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES IN KUALA LUMPUR AND SAN FRANCISCO INTERPRET FLAGS AND CULTURAL INSIGNIA THROUGH HANDS-ON ART PRODUCTION AND STORYTELLING; CREATE NEW VISUAL AND MULTIMEDIA REPRESENTATIONS OF NATIONAL, PERSONAL AND CULTURAL IDENTITY; AND PRESENT PUBLIC ARTWORKS IN TARGET COMMUNITY LOCATIONS.
(6) QUEENS MUSEUM OF ART
QUEENS BLDG FLUSHING MEADOWS CORONA
PARK
QUEENS,NY11368 		11-2278998 501(C)(3) 72,869       THE PRIMARY GOAL OF THE PARENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM WAS TO FORM A BI-NATIONAL NETWORK OF PARENT ADVOCATES, GIVING PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM IN BOTH QUEENS, NY AND MADRID, SPAIN THE RESOURCES TO EFFECT INSTITUTIONALIZED CHANGE IN BOTH COUNTRIES. THE PARENT AMBASSADORS PROGRAM GAVE PARENTS THE TOOLS THEY NEEDED TO REQUEST STRONGER PROGRAMMING FOR THE INCLUSION OF THEIR CHILDREN'S LEARNING STYLE IN COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.
(7) PRINCE GEORGE'S AFRICAN-AMERICAN MUSEUM
4519 RHODE ISLAND AVE
BRENTWOOD,MD20722 		52-2150703 501(C)(3) 70,402       IN CELEBRATION AND EXPLORATION OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCE THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, TEAMS OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, TEACHER LIAISONS AND TEACHING ARTISTS COMPARE AND CONTRAST THE HISTORY AND IMPACT OF THE AFRICAN DIASPORA IN SAO PAULO AND MARYLAND'S PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY AND COLLABORATE ON MURAL PROJECTS AND EXHIBITS IN EACH LOCATION TO SHOWCASE THEIR FINDINGS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
(8) MONTEREY COUNTY AGRICULTURALRURAL LIFE MUSEUM
PO BOX 1160
KING CITY,CA93930 		94-2495649 501(C)(3) 65,000       TO NURTURE KNOWLEDGE OF CONSERVATION, 9 - 11 YEAR OLDS, TEACHERS AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IN HONDURAS AND CALIFORNIA PLAN AND CARE FOR AN ORGANIC GARDEN TO FORGE COMMON BONDS AROUND AGRICULTURAL HERITAGE, CULTIVATE AN APPRECIATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND EDUCATE CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR ATTENDANT RESPONSIBILITIES.
(9) GUADALUPE CULTURAL ARTS CENTER
1300 GUADALUPE STREET
SAN ANTONIO,TX78207 		74-2036976 501(C)(3) 61,342       USING TABLES AS A METAPHOR FOR BRINGING PEOPLE AND CULTURES TOGETHER--WHETHER TO EAT, CREATE OR RESOLVE DIFFERENCES--HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS FROM MERIDA, MEXICO AND SAN ANTONIO ALONG WITH LOCAL ARTISTS EXPLORE THEIR COMMUNITIES' CULTURAL MOVEMENTS AND ADAPTATIONS OVER TIME THROUGH COMMUNITY MEETINGS AND WORKSHOPS AS WELL AS ORAL HISTORY COLLECTION AND PRESENT THEIR ARTISTIC INTERPRETATIONS OF COMMUNITY CHANGE THROUGH LOCAL AND VIRTUAL EXHIBITIONS.
(10) PHIPPS CONSERVATORY AND BOTANICAL GARDEN
ONE SCHENLEY PARK
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-1492587 501(C)(3) 54,300       HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS LEARN ABOUT NUTRITION, COOKING AND CULTURAL FOOD TRADITIONS BY FOLLOWING LOCAL FOOD FROM FARM TO TABLE AND CREATING RECIPE BOOKS THAT REFLECT THE TRADITIONAL RECIPES OF THEIR REGIONS AND CULTURES.
(11) AMERICAN MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
CENTRAL PARK WEST AT 79TH STREET
NEW YORK,NY10024 		13-6162659 501(C)(3) 52,546       THE PARTNER MUSEUMS IN NEW YORK AND SAMOA ADDRESSED CHALLENGES TO HOME AND HOME LANDS FROM THE INCREASING SEVERITY OF CLIMATE-CHANGED WEATHER SYSTEMS. A GROUP OF SAMOANS AND NEW YORKERS WITH HOMES IN COASTAL AREAS IMPACTED BY HURRICANES COLLABORATED TO SHARE AND LEARN FROM THEIR PERSONAL EXPERIENCES OF CLIMATE CHANGE. WORKSHOPS EXPLORED HOW HOUSES DEFINE US, EITHER SUCCEED OR FAIL IN SHELTERING US AND HOW THEY MIGHT ADAPT IN THE FUTURE.
(12) THE FABRIC WORKSHOP AND MUSEUM
1214 ARCH STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19107 		23-2018929 501(C)(3) 25,000       COLLEGE STUDENTS IN MORROCCO AND PHILADELPHIA DOCUMENT ORAL HISTORIES FROM FEMALE EMBROIDERY ARTISTS AND QUILT-MAKERS IN MORROCCO AND NEW YORK TO WEAVE STORIES AND PRESERVE A LEGACY OF UNIQUE TEXTILE TRADITIONS THROUGH AN ONLINE CATALOGUE OF THE TEXTILE ARTISTS' WORK, AN EXHIBITION IN BOTH COUNTRIES AND A JOINT TEXTILE PROJECT.
(13) CLAY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
1 CLAY SQUARE
CHARLESTON,WV25301 		55-0702401 501(C)(3) 25,000       THIS PROGRAM DELVES INTO THE ROOTS OF FOLK MUSIC IN ROMANIA AND WEST VIRGINIA TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF TEENS THROUGH MUSIC AND INSPIRE AN ONLINE MUSICAL MASH-UP, A SYNTHESIS OF THE ASSONANCE AND DISSONANCE OF THEIR MUSIC AND PUBLIC CONCERTS.
(14) PEARL S BUCK INTERNATIONAL
520 DUBLIN ROAD
PERKASIE,PA18944 		23-1637212 501(C)(3) 22,330       HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS UNEARTH MODERN STEREOTYPES AND PREJUDICES IN OUR TWO CULTURES, PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING ABOUT CREATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING, GLOBAL VISION UNDERSTANDING AND INITIATE A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT TO CHAMPION BUCK'S IDEALS.
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3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
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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
(1) SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS 39 29,500      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE ALLIANCE RECEIVES A SIGNED IMPLEMENTATION AGREEMENT STATING THE SUBRECIPIENT WILL KEEP AUDITABLE RECORDS OF ALL GRANT PROCEEDS. THE ALLIANCE RECEIVES SIGNED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS QUARTERLY OF BOTH GRANT AND COST-SHARE FUNDS AND REVIEWS TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE GRANT AGREEMENT. THE ALLIANCE DISBURSES FUNDS QUARTERLY BASED ON THE RECIPIENT'S CASH NEEDS. THE ALLIANCE RECEIVES A SIGNED FINAL FINANCIAL REPORT AT THE CLOSE OF THE GRANT.
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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
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
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
Yes
 
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
1FORD BELLPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)		 302,937
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		12,691
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0 		9,360
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0 		324,988
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0 		0
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0
2LAURA LOTTCOO (i)
(ii)		 170,906
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0 		0
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0 		0
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0 		8,838
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0 		7,437
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0 		187,181
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0 		0
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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.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4A JOHN STRAND RECEIVED $56,173 IN 2014 AS A SEVERANCE PAYMENT.
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS
 
Employer identification number

53-0205889
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP SHALL BE OPEN TO MUSEUM STAFF, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION STAFF, STUDENTS, NON-PAID MUSEUM STAFF, RETIRED MUSEUM STAFF, INDEPENDENT PROFESSIONALS, MUSEUM TRUSTEES, AND SUCH OTHER CATEGORIES OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY ESTABLISH FROM TIME TO TIME. HONORARY OR LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP MAY BE GRANTED TO INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IN RECOGNITION OF EXEMPLARY AND SELFLESS SERVICE TO THE ALLIANCE OF THE FIELD. HONORARY MEMBERS AND LIFETIME MEMBERS MAY NOT VOTE AT MEETINGS OF THE ALLIANCE AND ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION AS OFFICERS OR BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A ALL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANCE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AT MEETINGS OF THE ALLIANCE AND ARE ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION AS OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE, PROVIDED THEY MEET THE ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OUTLINED IN ARTICLES IV AND V OF THE CONSTITUTION. ALL INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS OF THE ALLIANCE IN GOOD STANDING ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE AT MEETINGS OF THE ALLIANCE, BUT ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR ELECTION AS OFFICERS OR BOARD MEMBERS-AT-LARGE. A NOMINATING COMMITTEE, WHICH SHALL CONSIST OF THE IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR, ONE REGIONAL PRESIDENT, ONE STANDING PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEE CHAIR, THREE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND ONE INDIVIDUAL MEMBER TO BE SELECTED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ELECTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OR PROPOSED TO THE CHAIR IN WRITING SIGNED BY NO FEWER THAN 3 PERCENT OF INDIVIDUAL OR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, NOT MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF WHOM ARE FROM ANY ONE REGION. AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS MAY BE RECOMMENDED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR PROPOSED TO THE CHAIR IN WRITING, SIGNED BY NO FEWER THAN ONE HUNDRED PERCENT INDIVIDUAL OR INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING, NOT MORE THAN 50 PERCENT OF WHOM ARE FROM ANY ONE REGION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE INFORMATION FOR THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE ACCOUNTING STAFF. ONCE THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM DELIVERS THE DRAFT FEDERAL FORM 990, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS IT, AND IT IS THEN FORWARDED ON TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO ALSO REVIEWS THE FEDERAL FORM 990 PRIOR TO SIGNING THE ELECTRONIC AUTHORIZATION FORM TO AUTHORIZE THE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO E-FILE WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE ALLIANCE STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS ACT IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE ALLIANCE RATHER THAN IN FURTHERANCE OF PERSONAL INTERESTS OR THE INTERESTS OF THIRD PARTIES, SUCH AS FRIENDS AND FAMILY. DECISIONS ABOUT THE ALLIANCE AND THE USE OR DISPOSITION OF ITS ASSETS ARE MADE SOLELY IN TERMS OF THE BENEFITS TO THE ALLIANCE AND ARE NEITHER INFLUENCED NOR APPEAR TO BE INFLUENCED, BY ANY PRIVATE PROFIT, PERSONAL GAIN, OR OUTSIDE BENEFIT FOR STAFF, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS; THEIR FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS; OR ANY ORGANIZATION OR COMPANY WITH WHICH THEY ARE AFFILIATED. ON AN ANNUAL BASIS, ALL OFFICERS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM PREPARED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IF A CONFLICT ARISES IN REGARDS TO A BOARD MEMBER, THE MEMBER IMMEDIATELY NOTIFIES THE CHAIR. THAT MEMBER WILL THEN RECUSE HIMSELF OR HERSELF FROM ANY VOTING ON A RELATED ISSUE, AND WILL ALSO NOT BE COUNTED TOWARDS A QUORUM ON A RELATED ISSUE. FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES, A CONFLICT WOULD IMMEDIATELY BE REPORTED TO MANAGEMENT AND APPROPRIATE ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL ISSUE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR REVIEWING AND SETTING THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY STAFF'S COMPENSATION PACKAGE. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS MARKET DATA ALONG WITH THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER KEY STAFF'S PERFORMANCE IN DETERMINING WHAT AN EQUITABLE COMPENSATION PACKAGE SHOULD BE. IN TURN, THE PRESIDENT IS CHARGED WITH PREPARING EVALUATIONS FOR THE ALLIANCE'S SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM BASED ON EACH INDIVIDUAL'S PERFORMANCE DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. THIS DATA IS THEN USED BY THE PRESIDENT AND CEO IN SETTING COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ALLIANCE'S MOST RECENT ANNUAL REPORT AND IRS FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. THE ALLIANCE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE ON A PER REQUEST BASIS.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONSULTANTS & CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 723,949. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 273,804. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 16,282. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,014,035.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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