Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 06-30-2014
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Doing Business As
SEE SCHEDULE O
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
211 WEST 61ST STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10023
D Employer identification number

13-2501829
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 57,271,419
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAN R MARTIN
211 WEST 61ST STREET
NEW YORK,NY10023
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.AMDA.EDU
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: 1964
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities  & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 8
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,451
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 6
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 13,766
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -30,631
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 60,000
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 56,538,707 56,019,146
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 32,391 25,287
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 118,847 138,725
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 56,689,945 56,243,158
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 9,772,979 10,491,705
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) 22,286,353 22,719,988
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 23,096,165 21,254,350
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 55,155,497 54,466,043
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,534,448 1,777,115
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 68,511,860 76,724,903
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 49,669,196 56,794,964
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 18,842,664 19,929,939
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AMDA IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING AN UNSURPASSED PERFORMING ARTS EDUCATION TO A DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF CREATIVE ARTISTS. AMDA SEEKS TO BE BOTH THE SCHOOL AND THE STAGE, WHERE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN THE SUPPORT AND THE FREEDOM TO FIND THEIR VOICE AND TO DESIGN AND CREATE THEIR OWN UNIQUE ARTISTIC VISION. WE STRIVE TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS, CONFIDENCE, IMAGINATION AND POWER TO CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITY AS ARTISTS, ENTREPRENEURS, VISIONARIES, LIFELONG LEARNERS AND CONSCIENTIOUS CITIZENS OF THE WORLD. TO ACHIEVE THIS, AMDA PROVIDES RIGOROUS, PERFORMANCE-BASED TRAINING AND AN INDUSTRY-FOCUSED EDUCATION EXPERIENCE THAT INSPIRES EXCELLENCE AND PREPARES ARTISTS WITH AN APPRECIATION FOR THE UNIVERSAL POWER OF TRANSFORMATION THROUGH ART. ABOVE ALL, WE WANT TO TEACH OUR STUDENTS THAT COMMITMENT, PASSION, AND JOY ARE THE HALLMARKS TO A SUCCESSFUL CAREER.
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 $ 34,940,611 including grants of $ 10,491,705 ) (Revenue $ 47,830,126 )
INSTRUCTION: PROVIDE FULL-TIME POST SECONDARY TRAINING FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,300 STUDENTS IN THE PERFORMING ARTS. TWO PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS-A TWO-YEAR CONSERVATORY PROGRAM AND A FULL FOUR-YEAR BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREE IN MULTIPLE FIELDS OF STUDY (MUSICAL THEATER, ACTING, DANCE THEATER AND PERFORMING ARTS)). INSTRUCTION-RELATED SERVICES ALSO INCLUDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND RELATED STUDENT SERVICES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,669,020 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 8,272,319 )
AUXILLIARY SERVICES: PROVIDES SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE INSTRUCTION OF THE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION INCLUDING STUDENT HOUSING, FOOD SERVICES, BOOKSTORE, AND RELATED SERVICES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet40,609,631
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
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 II........
4
 
No
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 III
............................
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
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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
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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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
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule EClick to see attachment....
13
Yes
 
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions)....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II... Click to see attachment
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?
......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I........ Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I................... Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, complete Schedule L, Part II.................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV .......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV
..................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I
...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
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........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
Yes
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
Yes
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
119
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
 
 
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
1,451
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 Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?............
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?..........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?.......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
8
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , NY
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization:
MediumBulletDAVID SILVERMAN - CFO211 WEST 61ST STREETNEW YORKNY10023 (212) 787-5300
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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) JAN R MARTIN........................................................................
CEO/DIRECTOR - SEE SCH. J & O
50.00
.......................5.00
X   X       476,839 0 60,464
(2) DAVID D MARTIN........................................................................
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR - SEE SCH. J & O
50.00
.......................2.00
X   X       517,600 0 61,022
(3) NANCY SULLIVAN........................................................................
CHAIRPERSON/DIRECTOR
5.00
.......................5.00
X   X       0 0 0
(4) SHARON KELLY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
3.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(5) ELISA LEFKOWITZ........................................................................
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
3.00
.......................  
X   X       0 0 0
(6) MOLLY ZIEMINSKI........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(7) MATT MCALPINE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(8) JON FREEDMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
1.00
.......................  
X           0 0 0
(9) DAVID SILVERMAN........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
50.00
.......................5.00
    X       271,235 0 56,981
(10) DENNIS ABENANTY........................................................................
MANAGING DIRECTOR
40.00
.......................  
        X   134,143 0 9,235
(11) EDWIN RIHERD........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
40.00
.......................  
        X   135,386 0 9,183
(12) MARK RUGGIERO........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID
40.00
.......................  
        X   143,302 0 9,228
(13) MARINA BENEDICT........................................................................
FACULTY
40.00
.......................  
        X   118,630 0 9,200
(14) DANIEL TORRES........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF FACILITIES
30.00
.......................10.00
        X   129,817 0 8,926






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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;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 1,926,952 0 224,239
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet16
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
ANDREWS INTERNATIONALPO BOX 417142BOSTONMA022417142 SECURITY 624,326
OAKWOOD CORPORATE HOUSING27 BARKER AVEWHITE PLAINSNY10601 HOUSING RENTALS 554,375
BARGAIN PRINTING777 YAMATO ROADBOCA RATONFL33431 PRINTING 478,684
RADIUS PRODUCTION INC3858 LOST SPRING DRIVEAGOURA HILLSCA91301 VIDEO PRODUCTION 460,532
ROYALL & COMPANY6305 YUCCA STLOS ANGELESCA90028 ADVERTISING 351,078
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet21
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above
1f
60,000
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$
 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 60,000
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TUITION 900099 47,746,827 47,746,827    
b AUXILIARY SERVICES 900099 8,172,433 8,172,433    
c WORK STUDY REIMB 900099 99,886 99,886    
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 56,019,146
 OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 25,287     25,287
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 563,656  
b Less: rental expenses 763,424  
c Rental income or (loss) -199,768  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet -199,768   12,907 -212,675
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
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 348,136
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 264,837
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 83,299 83,299    
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a OTHER REVENUE 900099 223,633     223,633
b LAUNDRY REVENUE 900099 25,609   859 24,750
c TRANSCRIPT REVENUE 900099 5,952     5,952
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 255,194
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 56,243,158 56,102,445 13,766 66,947
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.
(A)
Total expenses
(B)
Program service expenses
(C)
Management and general expenses
(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 10,491,705 10,491,705
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,316,311 1,041,827 274,484  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 178,100   178,100  
7 Other salaries and wages 18,040,049 12,446,815 5,593,234  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 66,481 46,537 19,944  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,303,929 915,389 388,540  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,815,118 1,270,583 544,535  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 704,088 131,297 572,791  
c Accounting ........... 160,686   160,686  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 151,258 63,744 87,514  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,966,404 1,883,187 83,217  
13 Office expenses ....... 3,462,257 1,979,488 1,482,769  
14 Information technology ...... 295,664   295,664  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,635,551 1,635,551    
17 Travel ............ 323,025 20,257 302,768  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 1,996,072 983,815 1,012,257  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,077,747   2,077,747  
23 Insurance .............. 439,281 222,598 216,683  
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 HOUSING RENTALS 3,985,689 3,985,689    
b STUDENT ACTIVITY EXP 1,924,110 1,924,110    
c SCHOLARSHIP AUDITIONS 1,327,011 1,327,011    
d EQUIP RENTAL & MAINT 320,497 80,985 239,512  
e All other expenses 485,010 159,043 325,967  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 54,466,043 40,609,631 13,856,412 0
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 ............. 5,497,404 1 4,983,520
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 12,818,927 2 8,891,041
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 630,420 4 853,922
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 .............. 36,660 8 120,665
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 237,936 9 464,893
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 72,774,612
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 15,378,867 44,388,177 10c 57,395,745
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 29,689 13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 4,872,647 15 4,015,117
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 68,511,860 16 76,724,903
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 1,564,371 17 1,038,117
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 8,317,678 19 9,315,912
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .............   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 30,600 21 30,000
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.......... 93,604 22 36,809
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 35,923,280 23 44,359,891
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.................... 3,739,663 25 2,014,235
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 49,669,196 26 56,794,964
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 .............. 18,842,664 27 19,929,939
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 18,842,664 33 19,929,939
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 68,511,860 34 76,724,903
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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
56,243,158
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
54,466,043
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,777,115
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
18,842,664
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
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
-689,840
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
19,929,939
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
f
g
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization? ................
11g(i)
 
 
(ii) A family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
 
(iii) A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
 
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document? (v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support? (vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.? (vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total  

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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..            
11 Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here.................................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2009 (b) 2010 (c) 2011 (d) 2012 (e) 2013 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
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Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Explanation
 
 
 
 
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Department of the Treasury
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Schedule of Contributors
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Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
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
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.
(b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4
(c)
Total contributions
(d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

   
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTEDRESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b)
Description of noncash property given
(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions)
(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2013)
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Name of organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  

Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I
(b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) .....    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........
         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   19,573,208 19,573,208
b Buildings ................   32,292,645 5,511,305 26,781,340
c Leasehold improvements ............   11,367,984 3,850,730 7,517,254
d Equipment ................   6,358,748 4,291,805 2,066,943
e Other .................   3,182,027 1,725,027 1,457,000
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 57,395,745
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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
(1) SECURITY DEPOSITS 620,070
(2) DEFERRED FINANCING COSTS, NET 697,783
(3) DEFERRED LEASE COST, NET 289,345
(4) DUE FROM MSA, INC. 2,362,370
(5) RENT RECEIVABLE 45,549




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 4,015,117
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 COMPENSATION PAYABLE 100,000
DEFERRED RENT 746,327
FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP LIABILITY 1,167,908






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,014,235
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 46,535,829
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 881,986
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 881,986
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 45,653,843
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 10,589,315
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 10,589,315
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 56,243,158
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 45,210,452
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 3,283,724
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 3,283,724
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 41,926,728
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 12,539,315
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 12,539,315
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 54,466,043
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 IV, LINE 2B: AMDA HOLD SECURITY DEPOSITS TOTALING $30,000 FOR A LEASE FOR USE OF ITS HOUSING AND STUDIO SPACE. THE FUNDS ARE RETURNED AT THE END OF THE LEASE OR ARE TO BE USED TO BE APPLIED TO DAMAGES OF THE SPACE, IF ANY, OR NON-PAYMENT OF RENT. NONE OF THE SECURITY DEPOSITS ARE INTEREST BEARING, NOR ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN A SEGREGATED BANK ACCOUNT.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ACADEMY RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT TO BE SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE ACADEMY HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE ACADEMY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTIONS FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2011.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONSOLIDATED REVENUE INCLUDED ON RELATED ENTITY FORM 990 118,562. RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 763,424.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 10,491,705. SALARY EXPENSE NETTED AGAINST MERCHANDISE SALES 97,610.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: CONSOLIDATED EXPENSES INCLUDED ON RELATED ENTITY FORM 990 2,520,300. RENTAL EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART VIII, LINE 6B 763,424.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: SCHOLARSHIPS NETTED AGAINST REVENUE 10,491,705. ALLOCATION OF HOUSING EXPENSES FROM MSA, INC. (100% OWNED SUBSIDIARY) 1,950,000. SALARY EXPENSE NETTED AGAINST MERCHANDISE SALES 97,610.
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SCHEDULE E(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schools
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 13, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 48.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
YES
NO
1
Does the organization have a racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students by statement in its charter, bylaws,
other governing instrument, or in a resolution of its governing body? ......................
1
Yes
 
2
Does the organization include a statement of its racially nondiscriminatory policy toward students in all its
brochures, catalogues, and other written communications with the public dealing with student admissions,
programs, and scholarships? ......................................
2
Yes
 
3
Has the organization publicized its racially nondiscriminatory policy through newspaper or broadcast media during
the period of solicitation for students, or during the registration period if it has no solicitation program, in a way
that makes the policy known to all parts of the general community it serves? If "Yes," please describe. If "No,"
please explain. If you need more space use Part II. .............................
3
Yes
 
 
4
Does the organization maintain the following?
a
Records indicating the racial composition of the student body, faculty, and administrative staff? ..........
4a
Yes
 
b
Records documenting that scholarships and other financial assistance are awarded on a racially nondiscriminatory
basis? ...............................................
4b
Yes
 
c
Copies of all catalogues, brochures, announcements, and other written communications to the public dealing
with student admissions, programs, and scholarships? ...........................
4c
Yes
 
d
Copies of all material used by the organization or on its behalf to solicit contributions? ..............
4d
 
No
If you answered "No" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
5
Does the organization discriminate by race in any way with respect to:
a
Students' rights or privileges? .....................................
5a
 
No
b
Admissions policies? .........................................
5b
 
No
c
Employment of faculty or administrative staff? ..............................
5c
 
No
d
Scholarships or other financial assistance? ................................
5d
 
No
e
Educational policies? .........................................
5e
 
No
f
Use of facilities? ...........................................
5f
 
No
g
Athletic programs? ..........................................
5g
 
No
h
Other extracurricular activities? .....................................
5h
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to any of the above, please explain. If you need more space, use Part II.
 
6a
Does the organization receive any financial aid or assistance from a governmental agency? ...........
6a
Yes
 
b
Has the organization's right to such aid ever been revoked or suspended? ...................
6b
 
No
If you answered "Yes" to either line 6a or line 6b, explain on Part II.
7
Does the organization certify that it has complied with the applicable requirements of sections 4.01 through 4.05
of Rev. Proc. 75-50, 1975-2 C.B. 587, covering racial nondiscrimination? If "No," explain on Part II.
7
Yes
 
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50085D
Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, lines 3, 4d, 5h, 6b, and 7, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any other additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 3 AN ADVERTISEMENT WAS PLACED IN THE NEW YORK TIMES WEEKEND JOURNAL WHICH IS DISTRIBUTED NATIONALLY. ADDITIONALLY, THE SCHOOL PUBLISHES THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT IN THE CATALOGUE, APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION, STUDENT HANDBOOK, FACULTY HANDBOOK AND EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION. DECISIONS CONCERNING ADMISSION, ENROLLMENT, STATUS, FINANCIAL AID, OR EMPLOYMENT BY AMDA ARE BASED ON TALENT AND QUALIFICATIONS, WITHOUT REGARD TO RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, AGE, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL OR ETHNIC ORIGIN OR DISABILITY.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 4 AMDA DOES NOT SOLICIT CONTRIBUTIONS.
SCHEDULE E, PART I, LINE 6 AMDA RECEIVES FINANCIAL AID ON BEHALF OF ITS STUDENTS.
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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
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Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number
13-2501829
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government
(b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable
(d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance
(f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)
(g) Description of
non-cash assistance
(h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients
(c)Amount of
cash grant
(d)Amount of
non-cash assistance
(e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)
(f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS 1250 6,490,600      
(2) INSTITUIONAL AID 802 2,533,530      
(3) MERIT AWARDS 278 660,626      
(4) INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP 12 14,750      
(5) SUMMER GRANTS 104 79,300      
(6) VIP SCHOLARSHIPS 404 484,316      
(7) CAL GRANT SUBSTITUTION GRANT 34 219,133      
(8) JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP 16 9,450      
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: INSTITUTIONAL AID AWARD TYPE: NEED BASED WHO AWARDS: FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT THE FINANCIAL AID DEPARTMENT REVIEWS EACH APPLICANT WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO DETERMINE IF THE APPLICANT QUALIFIES FOR A SPECIAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED AND FUNDED BY AMDA, CALLED INSTITUTIONAL AID APPLICANTS: EVERY APPLICANT IS REVIEWED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE INSTITUTIONAL AID WHEN THE APPLICANT IS BEING PACKAGED. THIS OCCURS UPON RECEIPT OF THE APPLICANT'S SAR, WHICH IS GENERATED BY THE US DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AFTER THE STUDENT HAS COMPLETED THEIR FAFSA. THE REVIEW OF INSTITUTIONAL AID ELIGIBILITY AND PACKAGING IS DONE BY THE FINANCIAL AID STAFF MEMBER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PACKAGING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE INCOMING STUDENT POPULATION FOR THAT RESPECTIVE CAMPUS. CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: EACH STUDENT WHO IS CURRENTLY ENROLLED IS REVIEWED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR INSTITUTIONAL AID WHEN THE STUDENT IS BEING PACKAGED AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH NEW ACADEMIC YEAR. AS WITH APPLICANTS, ELIGIBILITY IS CALCULATED ONCE THE STUDENT'S SAR HAS BEEN RECEIVED. SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES/NOTES: IF A PROFESSIONAL JUDEGEMENT IS COMPLETED TO REDUCE THE STUDENT'S INCOME AND THUS, EFC, WE WILL ALSO INCREASE THE STUDENT'S AMDA GRANT AWARD AMOUNT TO REFLECT THE NEWLY CALCULATED EFC. NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TYPE: MERIT BASED WHO AWARDS: ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICALLY THE ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS, REVIEWS EACH APPLICANT'S APPLICATION TO DETERMINE IF THE APPLICANT QUALIFIES FOR A SPECIAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED AND FUNDED BY AMDA, CALLED NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. THE DETERMINATION OF THE AMOUNT IS CALCULATED UTILIZING A RUBRIC ANALYZING SEVERAL COMPONANTS OF THE STUDENT APPLICATION AND AUDITION, SPECIFICALLY THEIR HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE GPA (GRADE POINT AVERAGE), INTERVIEW, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ESSAY AND AUDITION SCORE. APPLICANTS: EVERY APPLICANT IS REVIEWED FOR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP DURING THE ADMISSION PROCESS. ONCE A SCHOLARSHIP DECISION HAS BEEN MADE THE FINANCIAL AID COUNSELOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PACKAGING THE SCHOLARSHIP AND THE PARTICULAR STUDENT IS NOTIFIED. CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE TO ALL CONTINUING STUDENTS FROM ONE ACADEMIC YEAR TO THE NEXT. THE NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RE-PACKAGED ONCE WE HAVE RECEIVED THE STUDENT'S NEW SAR AND ARE PACKAGING THEM FOR THE NEW ACADEMIC YEAR. FIRST YEAR MERIT AWARDS AWARD TYPE: NEED & MERIT BASED WHO AWARDS: ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT BASED ON AN APPEAL SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT, THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICALLY THE ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS, MAY RE-REVIEW AN APPLICANT'S APPLICATION AND AUDITION RESULTS, AS WELL AS ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OUTLINING FINANCIAL HARDSHIP SUBMITTED BY THE APPLICANT WITHIN THEIR APPEAL, TO DETERMINE IF THE APPLICANT QUALIFIES FOR A SPECIAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED AND FUNDED BY AMDA, CALLED A "FIRST YEAR MERIT AWARD". APPLICANTS: APPLICANTS ARE ONLY CONSIDERED FOR FIRST YEAR MERIT AWARD, IF THEY APPEAL FOR ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AFTER THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THEIR AMDA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD AND FA PACKAGE. CONTINUING MERIT AWARDS AWARD TYPE: NEED & MERIT BASED WHO AWARDS: THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AT THE STUDENT'S RESPECTIVE CAMPUS THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE AT EACH CAMPUS REVIEWS REQUESTS FOR CONTINUING MERIT AWARDS SUBMITTED BY CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS, FOR ADDITIONAL INSTITUITIONAL AID. EACH REQUEST IS REVIEWED BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF A FINANCIAL AID, EDUCATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVE. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE DETERMINES WHETHER TO AWARD THE STUDENT ADDITIONAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF A SPECIAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED AND FUNDED BY AMDA, CALLED THE "CONTINUING MERIT AWARD". SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE DECISIONS ARE DETERMINED BY REVIEWING INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE STUDENT WITHIN THE REQUEST, FEEDBACK FROM RELEVANT FACULTY/STAFF AND INFORMATION FROM FINANCIAL AID AND STUDENT ACCOUNTS. APPLICANTS: INCOMING APPLICANTS ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THE CONTINUING MERIT AWARDS. CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: CONTINUING STUDENTS MAY REQUEST FOR THE CONTINUING MERIT AWARD BY SUBMITTING A CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP REQUEST PROVIDED BY A FINANCIAL AID ADVISOR AT THEIR RESPECTIVE CAMPUS. AS REQUESTS ARE RECEIVED, THE ADDITIONAL RELEVANT INFORMATION IS COMPILED ON THE STUDENT AND THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE WILL THEN MEET AND MAKE A DETERMINATION. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD TYPE: MERIT BASED WHO AWARDS: ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT THE ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT, SPECIFICALLY THE ADMISSIONS DIRECTORS, REVIEW EACH INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS APPLICATION AND AUDITION RESULTS TO DETERMINE IF THE APPLICANT QUALIFIES FOR A SPECIAL PROGRAM, SPONSORED AND FUNDED BY AMDA, CALLED THE "INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP". THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP IS A TUITION CREDIT GIVEN BY AMDA THAT GENERALLY RANGE IN THE AMOUNTS OF $1,000 TO $10,000 AND IS SUPPLEMENTAL TO ANY AMDA SCHOLARSHIP ALREADY AWARDED. RECIPIENTS OF THIS AWARD ARE DETERMINED BASED ON FURTHER IN-DEPTH REVIEW OF THE APPLICANT'S ADMISSIONS MATERIALS INCLUDING THEIR APPLICATION AND AUDITION, SPECIFICALLY THEIR HIGH SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT/GPA, LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION, ESSAY AND AUDITION SCORE. APPLICANTS: ONLY OUTSTANDING INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS ARE CONSIDERED FOR THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP. CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RENEWABLE TO CONTINUING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM ONE ACADEMIC YEAR TO THE NEXT. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE RE-PACKAGED DURING THE FINANCIAL PACKAGING PROCESS FOR EACH NEW ACADEMIC YEAR. INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIRE A MINIMUM GPA OF 3.0 TO MAINTAIN A SCHOLARSHIP FROM ONE ACADEMIC YEAR TO THE NEXT. STUDENTS WHO FALL BELOW THIS STANDARD WILL HAVE THEIR SCHOLARSHIP REMOVED WHEN BEING PACKAGED FOR THEIR NEXT ACADEMIC YEAR. JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP: AWARD TYPE: MERIT BASED WHO AWARDS: ADMISSIONS DEPARTMENT JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIPS ARE $1000 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDED TO APPLICANTS WHO APPLY AND ARE ACCEPTED TO AMDA DURING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. THIS $1000 IS RENEWABLE FROM YEAR TO YEAR, IF THE STUDENT MAINTAINS THE MINIMUM 3.0 GPA REQUIREMENT. APPLICANTS: APPLICANTS ARE AWARDED THE JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP IF THEY APPLY DURING THEIR JUNIOR YEAR OF HIGH SCHOOL. CURRENTLY ENROLLED STUDENTS: CONTINUING STUDENTS MAY CONTINUE TO RECEIVE THE JUNIOR SCHOLARSHIP IF THEY RECEIVED IT DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR AND MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED GPA. CONTINUING STUDENTS WHO DID NOT RECEIVE IT DURING THE FIRST YEAR ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. ADDITIONAL AWARDS VIP SCHOLARSHIP: VIP SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO APPLICANTS WHO SUBMIT A "VIP" APPLICATION. THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS RENEWABLE FROM YEAR TO YEAR, IF THE STUDENT MAINTAINS THE MINIMUM 3.0 GPA REQUIREMENT. SUMMER GRANT: SUMMER GRANTS ARE SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED TO ALL APPLICANTS, DURING THEIR FIRST YEAR OF STUDY, IF THEY CHOSE TO START DURING THE SUMMER TERM. CALIFORNIA SUBSTITUTION GRANT THE CALIFORNIA SUBSTITUTION GRANT WAS AWARDED TO A CALIFORNIA APPLICANT THAT PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED A CALIFORNIA GRANT, AS PART OF THAT STATE'S PROGRAM. AMDA DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE CAL GRANT PROGRAM DURING FISCAL 2014 AND THEREBY AWARDED THIS GRANT IN LIEU OF THE CALIFORNIA STATE PROGRAM. AMDA IS PARTICIPATING IN THE CAL GRANT PROGRAM AGAIN, AND NO LONGER NEEDS TO OFFER THIS AWARD.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1)JAN R MARTINCEO/DIRECTOR - SEE SCH. J & O (i)
(ii)
399,350
0
50,000
0
27,489
0
50,000
0
10,464
0
537,303
0
50,000
0
(2)DAVID D MARTINPRESIDENT/DIRECTOR - SEE SCH. J & O (i)
(ii)
450,000
0
50,000
0
17,600
0
50,000
0
11,022
0
578,622
0
50,000
0
(3)DAVID SILVERMANCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)
229,235
0
25,000
0
17,000
0
25,000
0
31,981
0
328,216
0
25,000
0
(4)MARK RUGGIERODIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID (i)
(ii)
143,302
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
9,228
0
152,530
0
0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 4B DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL NONQUALIFIED PLAN. NO CONTRIBUTIONS OR DISTRUBUTIONS WERE MADE BY THE PLAN DURING 2013.
PART I, LINE 7 DAVID MARTIN, JAN MARTIN AND DAVID SILVERMAN EACH RECEIVED A BOARD DISCRETIONARY BONUS IN THEIR 2013 W-2S.
SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B): SEE BELOW FOR FURTHER DETAILS REGARDING THESE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN (B): WITH PROFOUND APPRECIATION AND IN RECOGNITION OF OVER 40 YEARS OF CONSISTENT, SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS AND DEDICATION TO AMDA, THE AMDA BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS PROVIDED A ONE-TIME RETIREMENT BONUS FOR DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN. DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN HAVE NOT RECEIVED ANY MEANINGFUL RETIREMENT BENEFITS PROVIDED BY AMDA DURING THEIR ENTIRE RESPECTIVE CAREERS. DAVID MARTIN HAS BEEN PRESIDENT OF AMDA FOR 47 YEARS; JAN MARTIN HAS BEEN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FOR AMDA FOR 41 YEARS. THE MARTINS' JOURNEY OF DEVOTION TO AMDA BEGAN WHEN THEY PERSONALLY AND FINANCIALLY RESCUED THE STRUGGLING DRAMA SCHOOL IN GREENWICH VILLAGE IN THE 1970S, WHICH AT THE TIME HAD ONLY FORTY STUDENTS. THE AMDA COMMUNITY HAS GROWN TO OVER 2,000 PEOPLE, WITH OVER 1,300 FULL-TIME STUDENTS FROM EVERY STATE IN THE U.S. AND NUMEROUS INTERNATIONAL COUNTRIES. DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN'S SUCCESS HAS INCLUDED REACHING SIGNIFICANT GOALS FOR AMDA; THEY HAVE ENSURED AMDA'S FINANCIAL LEGACY AND FUTURE STABILITY THROUGH A STRATEGIC PLAN WHICH HAS INCLUDED MULTIPLE PURCHASES OF COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS AND CONSISTENT INCREASES IN AMDA'S ANNUAL REVENUE. CURRENTLY, AMDA'S REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS ARE VALUED AT OVER $100 MILLION DOLLARS AND AMDA HAS ANNUAL REVENUE OF OVER $50 MILLION DOLLARS. IN 2003, THE MARTINS FOUNDED A SECOND SISTER CAMPUS IN HOLLYWOOD, AMDA LOS ANGELES, WHICH, UNDER THEIR LEADERSHIP HAS THRIVED AND GROWN RAPIDLY TO BECOME A FULLY OPERATIONAL SUCCESSFUL COLLEGE, OFFERING MULTIPLE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREES. THE AMDA COMMUNITY HAS BEEN AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE THE PRIVILEGED RECIPIENT OF THE MARTINS' UNRELENTING LOYALTY AND PASSION FOR AMDA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS TAKEN THIS OPPORTUNITY TO FORMALLY THANK DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN FOR ALL OF THEIR AMAZING CONTRIBUTIONS OVER THE YEARS. TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE OF COMPENSATION AND RETIREMENT USING BEST PRACTICES, THE BOARD HIRED AN OUTSIDE EXPERT COMPENSATION FIRM TO RESEARCH AND EVALUATE APPROPRIATE AWARDS. RATHER THAN STRUCTURING THE RETIREMENT PLAN ON A DEFERRED VESTED BASIS, THE RETIREMENT PLAN IS BEING TREATED AND REPORTED (CALCULATED, PAID, TAXED) ON FORM 990. DAVID MARTIN AND JAN MARTIN HAVE WORKED FOR OVER FOUR DECADES, RELENTLESSLY BUILDING THE SCHOOL ARTISTICALLY, ACADEMICALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY UNTIL THE SCHOOL'S TRANSFORMATIONAL FOUNDATION WAS COMPLETE: AMDA IS NOW A MAJOR, FULLY-ACCREDITED COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY WHICH HAS EARNED THE UNIQUE DESCRIPTION OF BEING THE ONLY ACCREDITED INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION, OFFERING BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREES AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS - DEVOTED ENTIRELY TO THE PERFORMER, WITH CAMPUSES IN NEW YORK CITY AND LOS ANGELES. THE MARTINS HAVE DEVELOPED A SUCCESSFUL AND INNOVATIVE BUSINESS MODEL THAT WILL HELP GUIDE AMDA FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. OF ADDITIONAL NOTE IS THAT THE MARTINS HAVE ESTABLISHED A FUND TO SUPPORT FUTURE SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT STUDENT AND FACULTY VISION PROJECTS. THE MARTINS ARE ALSO IN THE DOCUMENTATION STAGE OF DONATING RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY TO AMDA.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501(c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No





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

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) DAVID AND JAN MARTIN OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION TRAVEL AND RELATED REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM X   93,604 36,809   No Yes   Yes  
Total ......Small Bullet $ 36,809
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) DUNMIRE CONSULTING
 
OWNER IS THE SISTER OF JAN MARTIN, CEO OF AMDA, INC. 178,100 THE ACADEMY PAID $178,100 TO THE COMPUTER CONSULTATION FIRM OWNED BY MARGARET DUNMIRE, THE SISTER OF JAN MARTIN, CEO OF AMDA, INC. THIS ARRANGEMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

13-2501829
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1: THE AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY PROVIDES TWO TRACKS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE PERFORMING ARTIST. AMDA'S FOUR-YEAR BFA PROGRAM OFFERS BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS DEGREES IN FOUR DISTINCT ARTISTIC AND ACADEMIC PROGRAMS: *BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ACTING *BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSICAL THEATRE *BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE THEATRE *BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN PERFORMING ARTS THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAM IS A TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAM WHICH OFFERS EDUCATIONAL TRAINING FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST SEEKING A CAREER IN THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. THE CONSERVATORY PROGRAMS INCLUDE: *THE STUDIO PROGRAM (STUDIES FOCUS ON ACTING FOR THE STAGE AND SCREEN.) *THE INTEGRATED PROGRAM (STUDIES FOCUS ON ACTING, MUSICAL THEATRE, AND DANCE FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST.) *THE DANCE PROGRAM. (STUDIES FOCUS ON MULTIPLE DANCE DISCIPLINES ALONG WITH PERFORMING ARTS ELECTIVES.) PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ACTING THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN ACTING IS A FOUR-YEAR, 120 CREDIT PROGRAM OF STUDY, DEVISED TO PROVIDE BOTH COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION/TRAINING AND A SOLID FOUNDATION OF LIBERAL ARTS/GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE WORK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST. THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPONENT CONSISTS OF 90 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK WHICH PROVIDES ARTISTIC TRAINING IN ACTING FOR STAGE, FILM, AND TELEVISION. THIS COMPREHENSIVE REGIMEN IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CAREER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH AN EMPHASIS ON ACTING. A SAMPLE OF THE COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE ARTISTIC STUDIES INCLUDE: VOICE PRODUCTION AND SPEECH-FOUNDATIONS AND TECHNIQUE; ACTING FOUNDATIONS; ACTING FOR THE CAMERA-BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED; ACTING-SCENE STUDY; ENSEMBLE ACTING; EXPLORING CONTEMPORARY THEATRE; ACTING STYLES; STAGE COMBAT-UNARMED; SHAKESPEARE; IMPROVISATIONAL ACTING-FOUNDATIONS, TECHNIQUES, AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUE; DIRECTING-THE ACTOR'S EXPERIENCE; ACTING-ADVANCED SCENE STUDY; DIALECTS-DIRECTED STUDIES; CLASSICAL REPERTOIRE; AUDITION TECHNIQUES; ONE-ACTS; FILM GENRE; ACTING TECHNIQUES; FILM SURVEY FOR THE ACTOR-BEGINNING AND ADVANCED; INDUSTRY WORKSHOP; STAGE COMBAT-SINGLE SWORD; MUSICIANSHIP; TV GENRES; DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR; ADVANCED AUDITION FOR THE CAMERA; ADVANCED TECHNIQUES AND SCENE APPLICATIONS; DIRECTING-THE DIRECTOR'S EXPERIENCE; SHORT FILMS; AUDITION PORTFOLIO-ACTING; INDUSTRY AND NETWORKING; INDUSTRY EVENT; PERFORMANCE ELECTIVES/PRACTICUM THROUGHOUT THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTIST. A BFA IN ACTING ALSO REQUIRES 30 CREDITS OF CRITICAL STUDIES WHICH BROADEN THE STUDENT'S EDUCATION WITH A DIVERSE CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDIES. THE CRITICAL STUDIES, OR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDE COURSES SUCH AS ENGLISH, HUMANITIES, SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS. THESE REQUIRED COURSES, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES IN THE CRITICAL STUDIES COMPONENT, INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL, ACADEMIC, AND HISTORICAL STUDIES. THESE CLASSES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE PROCESS. THE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK FOR THIS COMPONENT OF THE PERFORMER'S TRAINING FURTHER SUPPORTS THE ARTIST'S PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH WITH A WIDER DIVERSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES. THE INTEGRATION OF THESE UNIQUELY DESIGNED CRITICAL STUDIES COURSES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST ALONG WITH THE INTENSIVE ARTISTIC TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND ACTING COMBINE TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE EDUCATION PREPARING THE GRADUATE FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSICAL THEATRE THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN MUSICAL THEATRE IS A FOUR-YEAR, 120 CREDIT PROGRAM OF STUDY, DEVISED TO PROVIDE BOTH COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION/TRAINING AND A SOLID FOUNDATION OF LIBERAL ARTS/GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE WORK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST. THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPONENT CONSISTS OF 90 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK WHICH INTEGRATES THE DISCIPLINES OF ACTING, VOICE, DANCE, AND MUSICAL THEATRE. THIS COMPREHENSIVE REGIMEN IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CAREER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON MUSICAL THEATRE. A SAMPLE OF THE COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE ARTISTIC STUDIES INCLUDE: MUSICAL THEATRE TECHNIQUES FOR STAGE AND FILM; VOICE PRODUCTION AND SPEECH; DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR; ACTING FOUNDATIONS AND TECHNIQUES; MUSICAL THEATRE STYLES FOR STAGE AND FILM; ENSEMBLE COMBINATIONS; MUSICAL THEATRE SCENE STUDY; DANCE (BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED)-BALLET, TAP, JAZZ; MUSICIANSHIP; DANCE AND MOVEMENT FOR THE ACTOR; MUSICAL THEATRE AUDITION PREPARATION; ENSEMBLE COMBINATIONS; STAGE COMBAT-UNARMED; PERFORMING AND PRODUCING CABARET; MUSICAL THEATRE-STYLES, SCENES, AND AUDITION PREPARATION; ACTING SCENE STUDY; ROLES AND READINGS; ADVANCED MUSICIANSHIP-SIGHT SINGING; ADVANCED AUDITION FOR THE CAMERA; MUSICAL THEATRE DANCE COMBINATIONS; ACTING FOR THE CAMERA-BEGINNING, INTERMEDIATE, AND ADVANCED; AUDITION PORTFOLIO-MUSICAL THEATRE AND ACTING; INDUSTRY NETWORKING; INDIVIDUAL VOICE TRAINING IN FOUNDATIONS AND TECHNIQUE; PERFORMANCE ELECTIVES/PRACTICUM THROUGHOUT THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTIST. A BFA IN MUSICAL THEATRE ALSO REQUIRES 30 CREDITS OF CRITICAL STUDIES WHICH BROADEN THE STUDENT'S EDUCATION WITH A DIVERSE CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDIES. THE CRITICAL STUDIES, OR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDE COURSES SUCH AS ENGLISH, HUMANITIES, SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS. THESE REQUIRED COURSES, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES IN THE CRITICAL STUDIES COMPONENT, INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL, ACADEMIC, AND HISTORICAL STUDIES. THESE CLASSES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE PROCESS. THE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK FOR THIS COMPONENT OF THE PERFORMER'S TRAINING FURTHER SUPPORTS THE ARTIST'S PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH WITH A WIDER DIVERSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES. THE INTEGRATION OF THESE UNIQUELY DESIGNED CRITICAL STUDIES COURSES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST ALONG WITH THE INTENSIVE ARTISTIC TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND MUSICAL THEATRE COMBINE TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE EDUCATION PREPARING THE GRADUATE FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE THEATRE THE BACHELOR OF FINE ARTS IN DANCE THEATRE IS A FOUR-YEAR, 120 CREDIT PROGRAM OF STUDY, DEVISED TO PROVIDE BOTH COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION/TRAINING AND A SOLID FOUNDATION OF LIBERAL ARTS/GENERAL EDUCATION COURSE WORK FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST. THE PERFORMING ARTS COMPONENT CONSISTS OF 90 CREDITS OF COURSE WORK WHICH INTEGRATES THE DISCIPLINES OF DANCE, ACTING, VOICE, AND MUSICAL THEATRE. THIS COMPREHENSIVE REGIMEN IS DESIGNED TO PREPARE STUDENTS FOR A CAREER IN THE PERFORMING ARTS WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON DANCE THEATRE. A SAMPLE OF THE COURSE OFFERINGS FOR THE ARTISTIC STUDIES INCLUDE: ONE-HOUR DAILY WARM-UP; DANCE-BALLET, JAZZ, MODERN, TAP, CONTEMPORARY, HIP-HOP (ALL LEVELS); VOICE PRODUCTION AND SPEECH-FOUNDATIONS AND TECHNIQUES; ACTING FOUNDATIONS; ACTING FOR THE CAMERA; ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE; PROFESSIONAL ETHICS IN DANCE; MUSICIANSHIP; DANCE FOR THE CAMERA-BEGINNING AND ADVANCED; EXPLORATION OF DANCE STYLES; CHOREOGRAPHY-THE DANCER'S EXPERIENCE; IMPROVISATIONAL DANCE; DANCE AUDITION TECHNIQUES-BEGINNING AND ADVANCED; CHOREOGRAPHY-THE CHOREOGRAPHER'S EXPERIENCE; INDUSTRY AND NETWORKING FOR DANCE THEATRE; INDUSTRY WORKSHOP; DANCE COMPANY PROJECT/PERFORMANCE PRACTICUM THROUGHOUT THE FOUR-YEAR PROGRAM DESIGNED FOR THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE ARTIST. A BFA IN DANCE THEATRE ALSO REQUIRES 30 CREDITS OF CRITICAL STUDIES WHICH BROADEN THE STUDENT'S EDUCATION WITH A DIVERSE CURRICULUM OF ACADEMIC STUDIES. THE CRITICAL STUDIES, OR GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDE COURSES SUCH AS ENGLISH, HUMANITIES, SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY, AND BUSINESS. THESE REQUIRED COURSES, ALONG WITH ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES IN THE CRITICAL STUDIES COMPONENT, INCLUDE A WIDE RANGE OF CULTURAL, ACADEMIC, AND HISTORICAL STUDIES. THESE CLASSES ARE SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP THE STUDENTS UNDERSTANDING OF THE ARTISTIC AND CREATIVE PROCESS. THE ACADEMIC COURSEWORK FOR THIS COMPONENT OF THE PERFORMER'S TRAINING FURTHER SUPPORTS THE ARTIST'S PROFESSIONAL CAREER PATH WITH A WIDER DIVERSIFICATION OF EDUCATIONAL AND CRITICAL STUDIES. THE INTEGRATION OF THESE UNIQUELY DESIGNED CRITICAL STUDIES COURSES FOR THE PERFORMING ARTIST ALONG WITH THE INTENSIVE ARTISTIC TRAINING IN THE PERFORMING ARTS AND DANCE THEATRE COMBINE TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE PERFORMANCE EDUCATION PREPARING THE GRADUATE FOR THE CHALLENGES OF THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 DAVID MARTIN, PRESIDENT AND JAN MARTIN, VICE PRESIDENT OF THE CORPORATION, HAVE A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 AMDA PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF THE ANNUAL FORM 990: 1. EACH YEAR, OUR INDEPENDENT AUDITOR PREPARES A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990, WITH INPUT FROM THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. 2. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY THE CFO AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. 3. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. 4. ANY NECESSARY CHANGES ARE SENT TO THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR TO UPDATE THE FORM. 5. ONCE ALL NECESSARY CHANGES ARE MADE AND THE CFO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE IN AGREEMENT WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE COMPLETED 990, IT WILL BE SIGNED BY THE CFO, DATED AND SUBMITTED BY THE FILING DEADLINE. 6. ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST EMAIL THE CFO TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE REVIEW OF THE 990 AND APPROVE THE FILING. A VERBAL APPROVAL IS ACCEPTABLE IF PRESENTED TO THE CFO OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE CFO OR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST RECORD THE VERBAL APPROVAL AS A MEMO TO THE FILE. 7. THE CFO PREPARES A MEMORANDUM FOR THE FILE EACH YEAR DESCRIBING THE ABOVE PROCESS, INCLUDING ALL EMAIL APPROVALS AND MEMOS OF ANY VERBAL APPROVALS. THE CFO AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MUST ALL INCLUDE A MEMO TO THE FILE NOTING THEY HAVE APPROVED THE 990 TO BE FILED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE AMDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE ASKED TO ANNUALLY DISCLOSE TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VIA THE AMDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM THEIR INTERESTS THAT COULD GIVE RISE TO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS DISCLOSURE COULD INCLUDE A LIST OF FAMILY MEMBERS, BUSINESS OR INVESTMENT HOLDINGS, AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS OR AFFILIATIONS WITH BUSINESSES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR THOSE OF FAMILY MEMBERS, IN WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL OR THEIR FAMILY MAY BENEFIT FINANCIALLY. INDIVIDUALS COVERED BY THE AMDA CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. FOR EACH CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSED TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE CHAIRMAN WILL: 1. DECIDE NO ACTION IS NECESSARY. 2. ASSURE FULL DISCLOSURE TO THE REST OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS AND ALL COVERED UNDER THE POLICY. 3. ASK THE PERSON TO RECUSE FROM PARTICIPATION IN RELATED DISCUSSIONS OR DECISIONS. 4. ASK THE PERSON TO RESIGN FROM HIS OR HER POSITION. 5. REMOVE THE PERSON FROM HIS OR HER POSITION. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER WILL MONITOR ONGOING TRANSACTIONS FOR CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND DISCLOSE THEM TO THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN ORDER TO DEAL WITH THE POTENTIAL OR ACTUAL CONFLICTS, WHETHER DISCOVERED BEFORE OR AFTER THE TRANSACTION HAS OCCURRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 ANNUALLY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES ALL COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING COMPARABLE DATA TO SIMILAR POSITIONS AT SIMILAR SIZED ORGANIZATIONS. PERIODICALLY, A COMPENSATION CONSULTANT IS HIRED BY THE BOARD TO PREPARE A COMPENSATION ANALYSIS. AS PART OF THE ANALYSIS, THE CONSULTANT REVIEWS FORM 990'S FROM OTHER SIMILAR TYPES OF ORGANIZATIONS. A COPY OF THE COMPENSATION ANALYSIS IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE ENTIRE BOARD. ALL DECISIONS ARE DOCUMENTED AND HELD BY THE BOARD CHAIR. THIS PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FISCAL 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 AMDA MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING THE ORGANIZATION DIRECTLY OR BY WRITTEN REQUEST. ALL REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ARE PROVIDED EITHER ELECTRONICALLY OR IN HARDCOPY FORM.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN FAIR VALUE OF INTEREST RATE SWAP -689,840.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, BOX C AMDA, INC. ALSO CONDUCTS BUSINESS USING THE FOLLOWING DBAS: (1) THE AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY (2) AMDA COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF THE PERFORMING ARTS
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMDA INC (AMERICAN MUSICAL
AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY & SUBSIDIARIES)
Employer identification number

13-2501829
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Total income


(e)
End-of-year assets


(f)
Direct controlling
entity











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


(b)
Primary activity


(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

(d)
Exempt Code section


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

(f)
Direct controlling
entity

(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) MANHATTAN STRATFORD ARMS INC (STRATFORD)

211 WEST 61ST STREET 3RD FLOOR

NEW YORK,NY10023
13-3866204
EXEMPT TITLE HOLDING COMPANY NY 501(C)(2)   AMERICAN MUSICAL & DRAMATIC ACADEMY (AMDA)
 
Yes
 












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



(b)
Primary activity




(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No












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












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

R 1,950,000 COST
(2) MANHATTAN STRATFORD ARMS INC

S 376,766 COST
(3) MANHATTAN STRATFORD ARMS INC

E 3,068,951 COST
(4) MANHATTAN STRATFORD ARMS INC

O 1,121,903 COST


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

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




(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets
(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?
(i)
Code V?UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
(j)
General or
managing
partner?
(k)
Percentage
ownership


Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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