TY 2015 Form 990EZ

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Form990-EZ

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990-EZ and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-1150

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015, and ending 12-31-2015

Check if applicable:

Address change

Name change

Initial return

Final return/terminated

Amended return

Application pending

C Name of organization
ARIZONA PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)810 WEST BETHANY HOME ROAD
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code PHOENIX, AZ85013

D Employer identification number

86-6053690

E Telephone number

(602) 347-6903

F Group Exemption
Number bullet

G Accounting Method: CashAccrualOther (specify) bullet

H Check bullet

required to attach Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF).I Website: bullet

WWW.AZPSYCH.ORGJ Tax-exempt status(check only one) - 501(c)(3) 501(c)( 6) bullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

K Form of organization: CorporationTrustAssociationOther

L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ........................... bullet

$ 90,167

Part I

Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1	3,720
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ...............	2	25,110
3	Membership dues and assessments ...........................	3	59,919
4	Investment income ...........................	4	421
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .....	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses .......	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..	6b
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ..........	8	997
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	90,167

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ............	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13	31,100
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14	23,460
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ..............	15	1,342
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ..............	16	38,172
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ..............	17	94,074

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-3,907
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ............	19	88,725
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ..........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 .......	21	84,818

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2015)

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Part IIBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year

22Cash, savings, and investments................

115,939

105,000

23Land and buildings....................

24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........

2,925

4,433

25Total assets......................

118,864

109,433

Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............

30,139

24,615

27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)

88,725

84,818

Part IIIStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 THE SOCIETY PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, PEER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY ON MATTERS OF IMPORTANCE TO THE PRACTICE OF PSYCHIATRY DELIVERY OF CARE IN THE BEHAVIORAL FIELD. IN FURTHERANCE OF THOSE (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 CONTINUED GOALS, THE SOCIETY HOLDS ONE ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING EACH YEAR. THAT MEETING IS FREE FOR MEMBERS TO ATTEND. IN 2015, THAT ANNUAL MEETING WAS HELD ON APRIL 18, 2015 AT THE SCOTTSDALE RESORT CONFERENCE CENTER IN (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 CONTINUED SCOTTSDALE, ARIZONA, 132 ATTENDED 123 PSYCHIATRISTS AND 9 NON-PHYSICIAN PROVIDERS OBTAINED UP TO 8.0 HOURS OF AMA PRA CATEGORY 1 CREDITS OF CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION. IN MARCH OF 2015, (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

Part IV

List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c)Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
ROLAND SEGAL MD PRESIDENT	004.00	0
PAYAM SADR MD PAST PRESIDENT ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE	002.00	0
JOANNA KOWALIK MD MPH PAST PRESIDENT	001.50	0
MICHAEL BRENNAN MD PAST PRESIDENT	001.00	0
GRETCHEN ALEXANDER MD PAST PRESIDENT NOMINATIONS CHAIR	002.00	0
TARIQ GHAFOOR MD PAST PRESIDENT COMMUNICATIONS CHAIR	001.00	0
MONICA J TAYLOR-DESIR MD MPH TREASURER NEWSLETTER CHAIR	002.50	0
AARON WILSON MD VICE PRESIDENT DISASTER PSYCHIATRY WORK GROUP CHAIR	002.00	0
MONA AMINI MD SECRETARY EARLY CAREER PSYCHIATRISTS CHAIR	002.00	0
GURJOT MARWAH MD PRESIDENT-ELECT ASSEMBLY REPRESENTATIVE	002.00	0
JEHANGIR BASTANI MD ETHICS CHAIR	001.00	0
MATTHEW SALMON DO RFM LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER	001.00	0
ARIS MOSLEY MD RFM CO-REPRESENTATIVE THROUGH APRIL 2016	001.00	0
JESSE REINKING DO RFM CO-REP THROUGH APRIL 2016	001.00	0
CAROL K OLSON MD LEGISLATIVE CHAIR	002.00	0
ELAINE RAMOS MD EARLY CAREER PSYCHIATRIST CO-CHAIR	000.50	0
EDWARD GENTILE MD MPH LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER	000.25	0
BRIAN ESPINOZA MD ARMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPRESENTATIVE	000.25	0
HOUSHANG SEMINO MD ARMA HOUSE OF DELEGATES REPRESENTATIVE	000.25	0
OLE J THEINHAUS MD MEMBER EDUCATION COMMITTEE	000.25	0
TERI HARNISCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	020.00	0

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Part V

Other Information

(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the

instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......

Yes

Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................

Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O (see instructions) ..........................

35a

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............

35a

If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O

35b

Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

35c

Yes

Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................

37a

Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet

37a

Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................

37b

38a

Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were

any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..

38a

If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .

38b

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......

39a

Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....

39b

40a

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:

section 4911 bullet

; section 4912 bullet

; section 4955 bullet

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I

40b

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958 bullet

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organization bullet

All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................

40e

41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet

42aThe organization's books are in care of bullet

AZ MEDICAL ASSOCIATION
Telephone no. bullet

(602) 347-6903

Located at bullet

810 W BETHANY HOME RDPHOENIX,AZ ZIP + 4 bullet

85013

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)?

Yes

42b

If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR)

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .

42c

If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet

43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet

and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year.... bullet

Yes

44a

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................

44a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................

44b

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year?.........

44c

If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................

44d

45a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........

45a

45b

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," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................

45b

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Yes

Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition tocandidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........

Part VI

Section 501(c)(3) organizations only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47-49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51 Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................

Yes

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 .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
NONE

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ... bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation
NONE

Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000.......... bullet

Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All Section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................ bullet

Yes No

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name bullet

Firm's EIN bullet

Firm's address bullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? See instructions ......... bullet

YesNo

Form 990-EZ (2015)

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000290
Software Version:	15.3.0.0

Form 990-EZ, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

ARIZONA PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY

Employer identification number

86-6053690

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

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

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Yes

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Yes

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

59,919

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

15,000

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

15,000

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

23,968

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

-8,968

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000290
Software Version:	15.3.0.0

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

ARIZONA PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY

Employer identification number

86-6053690

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 8, Other Revenue	WEBSITE ADVERTISING INCOME 997
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses	Conferences, conventions, and meetings 37,690
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses	Supplies 39
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses	CREDIT CARD PROCESSING 366
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16, Other Expenses	DEPRECIATION 77
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets	ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Beginning of year 848, End of year 933
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets	FIXED ASSETS NET Beginning of year 77, End of year 0
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets	PREPAID EXPENSES Beginning of year 2,000, End of year 3,500
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities	ACCOUNTS PAYABLE Beginning of year 3,980, End of year 2,000
Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26, Liabilities	DEFERRED REVENUE Beginning of year 26,159, End of year 22,615
Form 990-EZ, Part I, Section 1, Line 13	THE ORGANIZATION HAS DELEGATED BOOKKEEPING, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND DAILY OPERATIONAL DUTIES TO THE ARIZONA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION. THE ARIZONA MEDICAL ASSOCIATION RECEIVED 23,460 FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN 2015.
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section 1, Line 28	THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH THE ARIZONA PSYCHIATRIC SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED ARE, A .TO IMPROVE THE TREATMENT, REHABILITATION AND CARE OR PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISORDERS INCLUDING MENTAL RETARDATION AND SUBSTANCE RELATED DISORDERS, B. TO PROMOTE RESEARCH, PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION IN PSYCHIATRY AND ALLIED FIELDS AND THE PREVENTION OF PSYCHIATRIC DISABILITIES, C. TO PROMOTE THE COMMON PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS, D. TO ADVANCE THE STANDARDS OF ALL PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES AND FACILITIES, E. TO FOSTER THE COOPERATION OF ALL WHO ARE CONCERNED WITH THE MEDICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, SOCIAL AND LEGAL ASPECTS OF MENTAL HEALTH AND ILLNESS, F. TO MAKE PSYCHIATRIC KNOWLEDGE AVAILABLE TO PRACTITIONERS OF MEDICINE, TO SCIENTISTS AND TO THE PUBLIC, G. TO PROMOTE THE BEST INTERESTS OF PATIENTS AND THOSE ACTUALLY OR POTENTIALLY MAKING USE OF MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, H. TO ADVOCATE FOR ITS MEMBERS AND I. TO FUNCTION WITHIN THE STATE OF ARIZONA AS A DISTRICT BRANCH OF THE AMERICAN PSYCHIATRIC ASSOCIATION, THE ASSOCIATION OR THE APA.
Form 990-EZ, Part III, Section 1, Line 31	PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS CONTINUED - THE SOCIETY HOSTED A WORKSHOP ON THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT, HEALTH CARE REFORMS, AND PARTNERED WITH THE MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ADVISORS FOR AMERICAN PROFESSIONAL AGENCY, INC. ON THE RISK MANAGEMENT CONSIDERATIONS OF THE SAME, WITH A SESSION IN EACH OF TUCSON AND PHOENIX. THIS MEETING WAS OFFERED AT A REDUCED REGISTRATION RATE TO SOCIETY MEMBERS AND AT A HIGHER FEE FOR NON-MEMBERS IN THE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FIELD. THEIR MEETING ATTENDANCE WAS AS FOLLOWS TOTAL NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS 27 PHOENIX 15 TUCSON 42 TOTAL, WITH NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS/NON-PHYSICIANS WHO ATTENDED PHOENIX, 1 NON-CME NON-PHYSICIAN GUEST, 1 NON-CME NON-PHYSICIAN SPEAKER, 2 CME NON-PHYSICIANS ATTENDEES AND 23 PHYSICIANS ATTENDEES INCLUDING 1 PHYSICIAN SPEAKER TUCSON, 1 NON-CME NON-PHYSICIAN SPEAKER 1 NON-PHYSICIAN ATTENDEE 13 PHYSICIAN ATTENDEES INCLUDING 1 PHYSICIAN SPEAKER. THE PSYCHOLOGISTS PRESCRIBING DID NOT PRESENT A SUNRISE APPLICATION IN 2015, BUT THE SOCIETY REMAINS ON THE ALERT FOR THE SAME. OTHER LEGISLATIVE ISSUES AFFECTING THE SOCIETY MEMBERS INCLUDED MEDICAID EXPANSION, SGR RATES, ARIZONA BUDGET CONCERNS, COMMITMENT LAWS AND OTHER ACA RELATED EFFORTS TO PARITY. THE SOCIETY HOSTED A SOCIAL MIXER TO BRING THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTS FROM TUCSON AND PHOENIX TOGETHER FOR NETWORKNIG OPPORTUNITIES AND THE SOCIETY MADE INFORMATIONAL VISITS TO EACH RESIDENCY PROGRAM OFFICE IN THE CALENDAR YEAR TO PRESENT ON BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP AND GRASSROOTS ADVOCACY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE SOCIETY WORKED TO COMMUNICATE WITH ITS MEMBERS THROUGH ITS QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER, DISTRIBUTED ONLY ELECTRONICALLY, AND ALSO THROUGH PERIODIC ELECTRONIC E-MAIL ALERTS.
Form 990-EZ, Part V, Section 1, Line 35B	ADVERTISING INCOME NECESSITATED THE COMPLETION OF FORM 990T FOR 2015.

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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