Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
803 7th Street NW No 300
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC20001
D Employer identification number

52-2143968
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 33,755,648
F Name and address of principal officer:
Mitch Bainwol
803 7th Street NW No 300
Washington,DC20001
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
http://www.autoalliance.org/
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: To represent the common interests of its members and provide a forum to enable them to advance public policies that meet consumer and societal needs for clean, safe, efficient, and affordable personal transportation. To represent 12 car and light truck manufacturers selling vehicles in the Unites States and serves as a leading advocacy group for the auto industry. Respect for principles of sustainable mobility permits technological progress in harmony with the environment and the economy.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 6
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 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 60
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 18
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,602
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 781,896 1,022,103
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 27,403,381 28,128,152
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 405,546 502,408
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 15,509 8,463
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 28,606,332 29,661,126
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 629,610 659,791
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) 10,114,784 11,115,716
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).... 18,374,956 17,064,304
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 29,119,350 28,839,811
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... -513,018 821,315
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 23,942,088 24,816,198
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 7,988,775 8,535,685
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 15,953,313 16,280,513
Part II
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Form 990 (2015)
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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: To represent the common interests of its members and provide a forum to enable them to advance public policies that meet consumer and societal needs for clean, safe, efficient, and affordable personal transportation. To represent 12 car and light truck manufacturers selling vehicles in the Unites States and serves as a leading advocacy group for the auto industry. Respect for principles of sustainable mobility permits technological progress in harmony with the environment and the economy.
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 $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Research: To work with member companies on research matters. This includes programs addressing a variety of environmental and vehicle safety issues.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Legislation and Regulation: To work with member companies on legislative and regulatory issues affecting the industry.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Communications: Extensive communications with members regarding regulatory issues, automotive standards, global harmonization and other issues affecting the automotive industry through websites, ad campaigns and current trends in communications.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2015)
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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 A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
Yes
 
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
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
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...................
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
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
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 E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........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.............
36
 
 
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
106
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
60
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
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
6
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
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
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletThe Organization803 7th Street NW No 300   Washington,DC20001 (202) 326-5593
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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) Michael Horn......................................................................
Chair
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Ziad Ojakli......................................................................
Vice-Chair
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Dan Turton......................................................................
Secretary
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Anna-Maria Schneider......................................................................
Treasurer
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) James E Lentz......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) David Geanacopoulos......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Curtis Magleby......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Stephen Ciccone......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Roger Shane Karr......................................................................
VP Gov't & Int'l Affairs/ Director
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       368,417 0 28,629
(10) Kim Pittel......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Tom Stricker......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Jody Trapasso......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Stephen Cannon......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) Bryan Roosa......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) Jake Jones......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) Nancy Bell......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Victoria Emerson Barnes......................................................................
Director
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) William Craven........................................................................
Director
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Mitch Bainwol........................................................................
President & CEO
 40.00
.......................   		    X       1,508,131 0 69,097
(20) John Whatley........................................................................
EVP & General Counsel
 40.00
.......................   		    X       422,693 0 72,044
(21) Gloria Bergquist........................................................................
VP Communications
 40.00
.......................   		    X       332,253 0 60,364
(22) Robert Strassburger........................................................................
VP Safety & Harmonization
 40.00
.......................   		    X       323,167 0 60,838
(23) Julie Becker........................................................................
VP Environment
 40.00
.......................   		    X       322,224 0 58,665
(24) Judith Mulcahy........................................................................
VP of Operations and Finance
 40.00
.......................   		    X       313,820 0 72,989
(25) Landon Fulmer........................................................................
VP, State Affairs
 40.00
.......................   		    X       287,760 0 47,568
(26) Jonathan Weinberger........................................................................
VP, Technology, Innovation & Policy
 40.00
.......................   		    X       95,903 0 1,441
(27) David Schwietert........................................................................
EVP, Federal Govt & Public Relations
 40.00
.......................   		    X       17,577 0 0
(28) Jennifer Thomas........................................................................
VP, Gov't & International Affairs
 40.00
.......................   		    X       228,661 0 34,911
(29) Susan Conti........................................................................
Assistant General Counsel
 40.00
.......................   		        X   226,544 0 56,619
(30) Curtis Augustine........................................................................
Director Policy & Government Affairs, CA
 40.00
.......................   		        X   216,814 0 38,050
(31) Steven Douglas........................................................................
Sr Director Environmental Affairs
 40.00
.......................   		        X   211,513 0 27,133
(32) Scott Schmidt........................................................................
Sr Dir. Safety & Regulatory Affairs
 40.00
.......................   		        X   203,215 0 53,021
(33) Valerie Ughetta........................................................................
Director Automotive Fuels
 40.00
.......................   		        X   201,232 0 39,680
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,279,924 0 721,049
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet33
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
ATK Launch Systems

5995 Opus Parkway Suite 300
Minnetonka,MN55343 		Technical Consulting 1,400,000
Hogan Lovells

555 13th Street NW
Washington,DC200041109 		Legal 990,141
Connections Media

1728 14th Street NW 4th Floor
Washington,DC20009 		Advertising & Web Services 773,482
Home Front Communications LLC

1121 14th Street NW
Washington,DC20005 		Advertising 617,446
Saybolt LP

201 Deerwood Glen Drive
Deer Park,TX77536 		Research Services 440,130
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet26
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,022,103
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 1,022,103
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Membership Dues 900099 27,527,602 27,527,602    
b Non-member-Access FLIS Database 900099 512,550 512,550    
c Non-member-Fuel Survey Sales 900099 88,000 88,000    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 28,128,152
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 428,055   2,602 425,453
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   270,270
b Less: rental expenses   270,270
c Rental income or (loss)   0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   3,898,605
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   3,824,252
c Gain or (loss)   74,353
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 74,353     74,353
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a Other 900099 8,463 8,463    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 8,463
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 29,661,126 28,136,615 2,602 499,806
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 659,791  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,727,152      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 4,733,100      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 473,257      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 745,529      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 436,678      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 1,691,592      
c Accounting ........... 138,452      
d Lobbying ........... 3,854,838      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 100,847      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 3,953,855      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,067,459      
13 Office expenses ....... 1,254,095      
14 Information technology ...... 346,583      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 1,598,825      
17 Travel ............ 638,046      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,064,370      
20 Interest ........... 17,668      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 463,531      
23 Insurance ... 70,803      
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 Organization Dues 583,684      
b Taxes 184,720      
c Miscellaneous 26,022      
d Staff Professional Dues 8,914      
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 28,839,811      
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).        
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 2,640,165 1 5,297,261
2 Savings and temporary cash investments .........   2  
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 1,971,412 4 1,209,609
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 ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 516,133 9 858,483
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 5,341,519
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,370,206 4,286,483 10c 3,971,313
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 13,195,180 11 12,144,876
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,316,030 12 1,318,781
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 16,685 15 15,875
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 23,942,088 16 24,816,198
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,371,399 17 3,480,710
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 1,482,006
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 187,810 21 60,486
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 121,559 23 89,365
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 3,308,007 25 3,423,118
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 7,988,775 26 8,535,685
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 15,613,119 27 15,678,217
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 340,194 28 602,296
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 ........... 15,953,313 33 16,280,513
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 23,942,088 34 24,816,198
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
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
29,661,126
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
28,839,811
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
821,315
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
15,953,313
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-494,115
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
16,280,513
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc 		Employer identification number
52-2143968
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc 		Employer identification number

52-2143968
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc 		Employer identification number

52-2143968
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

52-2143968
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$ 389,250
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 389,250
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$ 389,250
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC
  		555 Capitol Mall Suite 1425
Sacramento,CA95814 		26-2335858 7,000 63,000
(2) Republican Governors Association
  		1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington,DC20006 		11-3655877 175,000 0
(3) Republican State Leadership Committee Inc
  		1201 F Street NW 675
Washington,DC20004 		05-0532524 60,000 0
(4) Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee
  		1401 K Street NW
Washington,DC20005 		52-1870839 37,500 0
(5) Innovate Florida
  		610 S Boulevard
Tampa,FL33606 		46-3472497 10,000 0
(6) Protect Florida Families
  		5730 Corporate Way Suite 214
West Palm Beach,FL33407 		47-3966488 10,000 0
(7) Treasure Coast Alliance
  		5730 Corporate Way Suite 214
West Palm Beach,FL33407 		46-3511953 10,000 0
(8) Common Good Virginia
  		1710 E Franklin St 3rd Floor
Richmond,VA23223 		46-5033171 5,000 0
(9) House Majority 2016 Republican Party of Florida
  		420 E Jefferson Street
Tallahassee,FL32301 		59-0683241 5,000 0
(10) Mike Pence for Indiana
  		101 W Ohio St Suite 1180
Indianapolis,IN46206 		80-0719483 5,000 0
(11) Florida Democratic Party
  		214 S Bronough St
Tallahassee,FL32301 		59-0772902 2,500 0
(12) Florida Republican Senatorial Campaign Committee
  		2640-A Mitcham Drive
Tallahassee,FL32308 		47-2058962 2,500 0
(13) Friends of Ron Villanueva
  		PO Box 61005
Virginia Beach,VA23466 		20-4181075 2,500 0
(14) Friends of Steve Newman for Senate
  		PO Box 480
Forest,VA24551 		54-1998270 2,500 0
(15) Howell for Delegate
  		PO Box 8296
Fredericksburg,VA22404 		91-2063491 2,000 0
(16) Friends of Tommy Norment
  		PO Box 6205
Williamsburg,VA23188 		54-1998194 1,500 0
(17) Saslaw for State Senate
  		PO Box 1856
Springfield,VA22151 		54-1414651 1,500 0
(18) Barve For Maryland
  		1688 E Gude Drive Suite 202
Rockville,MD20850 		52-1659731 1,000 0
(19) Carrico for Senate
  		PO Box 1100
Galax,VA24333 		45-2492919 1,000 0
(20) Casey Cagle for Lt Governor
  		PO Box 12137
Atlanta,GA30355 		20-2615729 1,000 0
(21) Deeds for State Senate
  		PO Box 5462
Charlottesville,VA22905 		90-0020416 1,000 0
(22) Eileen Filler-Corn
  		PO Box 523082
Springfield,VA22152 		27-1694500 1,000 0
(23) Favola for State Senate
  		2319 18th Street
North Arlington,VA22201 		27-5414799 1,000 0
(24) Friends of Kenny Alexander
  		120 West Berkley Ave
Norfolk,VA23523 		04-3699080 1,000 0
(25) Friends of Kirk Cox
  		PO Box 1205
Colonial Heights,VA23834 		54-1998091 1,000 0
(26) Friends of Lee Ware
  		PO Box 689
Powhatan,VA23139 		54-1884491 1,000 0
(27) Friends of Pam Beidle
  		PO Box 397
Linthicum,MD21090 		52-2076022 1,000 0
(28) Friends of Rich Anderson
  		PO Box 7926
Woodbridge,VA22195 		26-4374961 1,000 0
(29) Friends of Tim Hugo
  		PO Box 893
Centreville,VA20122 		51-0420767 1,000 0
(30) Jeff Brandes for State Senate
  		610 South Boulevard
Tampa,FL33606 		45-5394887 1,000 0
(31) Liberty Florida
  		610 South Boulevard
Tampa,FL33606 		46-3370714 1,000 0
(32) McDougle for Virginia
  		PO Box 187
Mechanicsville,VA23111 		20-3018088 1,000 0
(33) Ralston for Representative Committee
  		PO Box 1196
Blue Ridge,GA30513 		27-2894066 1,000 0
(34) Senate Republican Campaign Committee
  		PO Box 7229
Albany,NY12224 		14-1753654 1,000 0
(35) Toscano for Delegate
  		211 E High St
Charlottesville,VA22902 		13-4313090 1,000 0
(36) Wagner for Senate
  		PO Box 68008
Virginia Beach,VA23471 		54-1997863 1,000 0
(37) Wexton for State Senate
  		20 W Market St
Leesburg,VA20176 		46-4129288 1,000 0
(38) David Shafer Senate Committee
  		PO Box 880
Duluth,GA30096 		45-3761564 750 0
(39) Republican Assembly Campaign Committee
  		315 State Street
Albany,NY12210 		14-1713936 750 0
(40) Rick Jeffares for Senate
  		1300 Keys Ferry Ct
McDonough,GA30253 		27-2598533 750 0
(41) Albers for Senate
  		530 Junction POint
Roswell,GA30075 		27-3508191 500 0
(42) Beach for Senate Inc
  		3100 Brierfield Road
Alpharetta,GA30004 		26-4736344 500 0
(43) Bethel for Georgia Senate
  		1701 Briarcliff Circle
Dalton,GA30720 		27-2247376 500 0
(44) Carr for Virginia
  		PO Box 406
Richmond,VA23218 		26-4556434 500 0
(45) Christian Coomer Campaign
  		127 A West Main Street
Cartersville,GA30120 		27-2473032 500 0
(46) Citizens for Joseph Robach
  		PO Box 26409
Rochester,NY14626 		35-2169255 500 0
(47) Committee to Elect Jeff Mullis Ga State Senate
  		212 English Ave
Chickamauga,GA30707 		91-2064475 500 0
(48) Committee to Elect Tom Rice
  		11213 Brookhaven Club Drive
Johns Creek,GA30097 		35-2174509 500 0
(49) Cowsert for Senate
  		PO Box 512
Athens,GA30603 		46-3943213 500 0
(50) Dave LaRock for Delegate
  		PO Box 6
Hamilton,VA20159 		90-0939170 500 0
(51) Democratic Assembly Campaign Committee
  		107 Washington Ave
Albany,NY12210 		13-3041656 500 0
(52) Friends of Andrea Stewart-Cousins
  		1461 First Avenue 302
New York,NY10075 		73-1706257 500 0
(53) Friends of Bill DeSteph
  		588 Central Drive
Virginia Beach,VA23454 		46-1931477 500 0
(54) Friends of Chris Jones
  		PO Box 5059
Suffolk,VA23435 		91-2063051 500 0
(55) Friends of Chris Peace
  		PO Box 819
Mechanicsville,VA23111 		20-4045892 500 0
(56) Friends of David Yancey
  		PO Box 1163
Newport News,VA23601 		45-3023884 500 0
(57) Friends of Elena Parent Inc
  		774 Springdale Road NE
Georgia,GA30901 		27-0501017 500 0
(58) Friends of Greg Habeeb
  		PO Box 882
Salem,VA24153 		27-3957008 500 0
(59) Friends of Kathy Szeliga
  		PO Box 40
Kingsville,MD21087 		27-0292866 500 0
(60) Friends of Stacey Y Abrams Inc
  		3106 Woodlands Dr
Smyrna,GA30080 		20-3691682 500 0
(61) Henson for Senate
  		2643 Sterling Acres Drive
Tucker,GA30084 		73-1646963 500 0
(62) Kilgore for Delegate
  		PO Box 669
Gate City,VA24251 		54-1998428 500 0
(63) LeMunyon for Delegate
  		3296 Willow Glen Drive
Oak Hill,VA20171 		26-2196998 500 0
(64) Marsden for Senate
  		PO Box 10889
Burke,VA22009 		27-1338500 500 0
(65) Mike Dugan Reelection Campaign
  		106 Champion Drive
Carrollton,GA30116 		30-0748649 500 0
(66) Minchew for Delegate
  		PO BOX 385
Leesburg,VA20178 		80-0784281 500 0
(67) Terry Austin For Delegate
  		PO Box 400
Buchanan,VA24066 		46-2463359 500 0
(68) Al Williams Reelection Campaign
  		9041 East Oglethorpe Hwy
Midway,GA31320 		25-2742384 250 0
(69) Boysko for Delegate
  		940 Locust St
Herndon,VA20170 		46-0894680 250 0
(70) Burt Jones Reelection Campaign
  		PO Box 767
Jackson,GA30233 		46-1218756 250 0
(71) Committee to Elect Bubber Epps
  		PO Box 236
Dry Branch,GA31020 		38-3784971 250 0
(72) Committee to Elect Matt Ramsey
  		900 Westpark Drive Suite 210
Peachtree City,GA30269 		26-1378077 250 0
(73) Friends of Brett Harrell
  		PO Box 1135
Snellville,GA30078 		80-0729328 250 0
(74) Hunter Hill for State Senate
  		2451 Cumberland Pkwy Suite 3439
Atlanta,GA30339 		26-1737552 250 0
(75) Mike Cheokas Campaign Committee
  		400 Tripp Street
Americus,GA31709 		20-1149575 250 0
(76) Watson for Senate
  		PO Box 2486
Savanah,GA31402 		46-2707449 250 0
(77) William Ligon Campaign Committee
  		1309 Gloucester Street
Brunswick,GA31520 		27-0935921 250 0
(78) Various- Part I-C- Continuation listing below
  		Various
Washington,DC20001 		000000000 11,500 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................    
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? ..............................................................................................................

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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Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
No
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
28,549,705
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
7,384,615
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
7,384,615
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
7,634,953
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
-250,338
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
Part I-A, Line 1: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers provided direct and indirect political support to 527 organizations.
Part I-C- Continuation listing of political organizations: Committee to Elect Bobby Zirkin 1,000 Friends of Mike Busch 1,000 Marylanders for Miller 1,000 Friends of Dan Stein 750 Citizens for Bob Cassilly 500 Committee to Elect Harold Jones II 500 Committee to Re-Elect Gantt 500 Committee to Re-Elect Joseph Morelle 500 Dilan for Senate 500 Friends of Kathy Klausmeier 500 Friends of Scott Garrett 500 Friends of Steve Gooch 500 Friends of Victor Ramirez 500 Michael Williams Campaign 500 Powell for Representative 500 Citizens to Elect Wayne Norman 250 Dance for Senator 250 Friends for Dave McDonough 250 Friends of Anthony O'Donnell 250 Friends of Bob Flanagan 250 Friends of Clarence Lam 250 Friends of Jay Jacobs 250 Hatchett for House 250 Williamson for Walton 250 Total 11,500
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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," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (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 on 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" on 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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   3,441,433 555,547 2,885,886
d Equipment ...   1,900,086 814,659 1,085,427
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 3,971,313
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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    
(3)Other
(A) Limited Partnership Interests 		1,047,531 F

(B) Structured Notes 		271,250 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 1,318,781
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on 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
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
Deferred Rent Credits 3,362,161
Tenant Security Deposit 60,957
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,423,118
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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 29,427,922
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -494,115
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 361,758
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -132,357
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 29,560,279
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 100,847
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 100,847
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 29,661,126
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 29,067,954
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 328,990
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 328,990
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 28,738,964
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 100,847
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 100,847
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 28,839,811

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: The Alliance receives funds from its members on behalf of the Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety (ACTS), a related party for financial reporting purposes of the Alliance. These funds related to ACTS's new Advanced Alcohol Detection Technologies grant with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), which began on September 30, 2013 and requires ACTS to have matching contributions for the amounts granted. The funds held for ACTS were $60,486 and $187,810 as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.
Part X, Line 2: Management has evaluated the Alliance's tax positions and has concluded that the Alliance has taken no uncertain tax positions that qualify for either recognition or disclosure in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Sublease Occupancy Costs 270,270. AAM PAC consolidated revenue and eliminations 29,227. AAM CA PAC consolidated revenue and eliminations 62,261.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: Sublease Occupancy Costs 270,270. AAM PAC consolidated expenses and eliminations 25,059. AAM CA PAC consolidated expenses and eliminations 33,661.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990. Right pointing arrow large image See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers.Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Program Services China Forum 2,130
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Program Services OICA General Assembly 10,063
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Program Services CFEE Study 384
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, 0 0 Program Services Electric Vehicle Safety meeting 799
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Services TTIP meeting 3,394
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Electric Vehicle Safety meeting 1,141
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Electric Vehicle Safety meeting 2,667
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Electric Vehicle Safety meeting 1,425
Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Senate President Forum 2,753
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 22,003
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 2,753
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 24,756
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Part I, line 3: AAM's foreign expenditures were travel costs for AAM employees to travel to foreign countries to attend a meeting or speak on behalf of the Alliance. Expenses were captured through employee expense reports.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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," on 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
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number
52-2143968
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Republican Governors Association
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington,DC20006 		11-3655877 527 150,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(2) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge,MA02139 		04-2103594 501(c)(3) 60,000 0 N/A N/A To support the Energy and Environmental Policy Research
(3) American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
6300 N River Rd
Rosemont,IL60018 		36-2110592 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 N/A N/A To support the Decide to Drive Campaign
(4) Center for Automotive Research
3005 Boardwalk Suite 200
Ann Arbor,MI48108 		01-0779978 501(c)(3) 50,000 0 N/A N/A To support the CAR Affiliates program
(5) Intelligent Car Coalition Inc
PO Box 33821
Washington,DC20033 		46-3283290 501(c)(4) 50,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(6) Automotive Coalition for Traffic Safety Inc
803 7th St NW Suite 300
Washington,DC20001 		54-1638971 501(c)(4) 40,242 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(7) Center for Innovative Policy
401 K Street NW Suite 200
Washington,DC20005 		02-0747896 501(c)(4) 60,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(8) Americans for Tax Reform
722 12 Street NW 4th Floor
Washington,DC20005 		52-1403587 501(c)(4) 25,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(9) Washington Legal Foundation
2009 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1071570 501(c)(3) 15,000 0 N/A N/A Contribution to work defending free enterprise
(10) Bryce Harlow Foundation
1700 New York Ave NW Suite 400
Washington,DC20006 		52-1266620 501(c)(3) 10,000 0 N/A N/A To support the Annual Awards Dinner
(11) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC
555 Capitol Mall Suite 1425
Sacramento,CA95814 		26-2335858 527 7,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(12) Treasure Coast Alliance
5730 Corporate Way Suite 214
West Palm Beach,FL334072032 		46-3511953 527 10,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(13) Innovate Florida
610 S Boulevard
Tampa,FL33606 		46-3472497 527 10,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(14) Protect Florida Families
5730 Corporate Way Suite 214
West Palm Beach,FL334072032 		47-3966488 527 10,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(15) Citizens Against Government Waste
1301 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington,DC20004 		52-1363952 501(c)(3) 5,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(16) Horton's Kids
100 Maryland Ave SE Suite 520
Washington,DC20002 		52-1755403 501(c)(3) 5,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(17) Mike Pence for Indiana
101 W Ohio St Suite 1180
Indianapolis,IN46204 		80-0719483 527 5,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(18) House Majority 2016 Republican Party of Florida
420 E Jefferson Street
Tallahassee,FL32301 		59-0683241 527 5,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(19) Common Good Virginia
1710 E Franklin Street 3rd Floor
Richmond,VA23223 		46-5033171 527 5,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
(20) Ford's Theatre
514 Tenth Street NW
Washington,DC20004 		52-6073157 501(c)(3) 10,000 0 N/A N/A To support the work of the organization
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
8
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
12
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
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: Grants and Contributions are tracked directly through the organization's accounting system and payments are approved through the internal policies of the organization.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
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 on 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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on 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
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported on 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
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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 on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Roger Shane KarrVP Gov't & Int'l Affairs/ Director (i)

(ii)		 326,083
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0 		32,500
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0 		9,834
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0 		7,950
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0 		20,679
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0 		397,046
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0 		0
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0
2Mitch BainwolPresident & CEO (i)

(ii)		 875,650
-------------
0 		340,000
-------------
0 		292,481
-------------
0 		29,800
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0 		39,297
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0 		1,577,228
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0 		0
-------------
0
3John WhatleyEVP & General Counsel (i)

(ii)		 368,150
-------------
0 		41,000
-------------
0 		13,543
-------------
0 		29,800
-------------
0 		42,244
-------------
0 		494,737
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Gloria BergquistVP Communications (i)

(ii)		 286,480
-------------
0 		33,500
-------------
0 		12,273
-------------
0 		29,800
-------------
0 		30,564
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0 		392,617
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Robert StrassburgerVP Safety & Harmonization (i)

(ii)		 278,394
-------------
0 		32,500
-------------
0 		12,273
-------------
0 		29,800
-------------
0 		31,038
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0 		384,005
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Julie BeckerVP Environment (i)

(ii)		 277,450
-------------
0 		32,500
-------------
0 		12,274
-------------
0 		29,800
-------------
0 		28,865
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0 		380,889
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Judith MulcahyVP of Operations and Finance (i)

(ii)		 270,650
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0 		32,000
-------------
0 		11,170
-------------
0 		29,800
-------------
0 		43,189
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0 		386,809
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Landon FulmerVP, State Affairs (i)

(ii)		 239,849
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		17,911
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0 		18,600
-------------
0 		28,968
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0 		335,328
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Jennifer ThomasVP, Gov't & International Affairs (i)

(ii)		 180,091
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0 		47,500
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0 		1,070
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0 		25,376
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0 		9,535
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0 		263,572
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0 		0
-------------
0
10Susan ContiAssistant General Counsel (i)

(ii)		 200,709
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0 		23,000
-------------
0 		2,835
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0 		25,160
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0 		31,459
-------------
0 		283,163
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Curtis AugustineDirector Policy & Government Affairs (i)

(ii)		 189,524
-------------
0 		26,840
-------------
0 		450
-------------
0 		24,206
-------------
0 		13,844
-------------
0 		254,864
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Steven DouglasSr Director Environmental Affairs (i)

(ii)		 189,223
-------------
0 		21,600
-------------
0 		690
-------------
0 		23,299
-------------
0 		3,834
-------------
0 		238,646
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Scott SchmidtSr Dir. Safety & Regulatory Affairs (i)

(ii)		 178,925
-------------
0 		23,000
-------------
0 		1,290
-------------
0 		22,537
-------------
0 		30,484
-------------
0 		256,236
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Valerie UghettaDirector Automotive Fuels (i)

(ii)		 178,502
-------------
0 		20,750
-------------
0 		1,980
-------------
0 		22,145
-------------
0 		17,535
-------------
0 		240,912
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
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 1a All of the items checked on Schedule J - Part 1, line 1a relate to Mitch Bainwol, President and CEO. First class travel is provided in the normal course of business for an executive in this position. Travel for Mr. Bainwol's spouse is treated as taxable compensation on his W-2 as well as his gross-up payment and social club dues.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The Alliance has regular members, intermediate members, and associate members. Those who are regular members may vote on Alliance matters. Intermediate members and associate members may attend Board meetings and participate in discussions but may not vote.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a There were six regular member companies on the Board of Directors. Each regular member company can nominate up to three members to the Board of Directors. These regular members have voting rights and participate in the Alliance governance. Additionally, there were two intermediate members and four associate members who do not have voting rights.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Each of the six regular member companies can nominate up to three members to the Board of Directors. Members of the Board also participate in the Executive Committee meetings. Each company, regardless of the number of Board members present, has one vote on each issue for a total, if all members are represented, of six votes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The information for the 990 is compiled by the VP of Operations and Finance and the accounting department and given to the tax staff of the independent auditing firm. Once the audit firm has prepared the draft, the the accounting department reviews it and requests any necessary changes. Then the VP of Operations and Finance makes the final review before the final review is made by the President and CEO, the General Counsel, and the Audit Committee. A copy of the 990 is made available to the Board of Directors prior to filing.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest declaration is discussed in one board meeting annually. In addition, each member of the Board reaffirms the conflict of interest declaration annually. The process is recorded in the minutes of the Board meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a Comparability data from a number of like industry surveys is maintained and reviewed on an as-needed basis. The Executive Committee of the Board set the multi-year contractual compensation for the President and CEO based on external data collected. Annual performance weighs heavily in the determination of the variable compensation payment of the President and CEO occurring each spring.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, certain policies and audited financial statements are available upon request based on the discretion of management.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a (9): Roger Shane Karr was employed by the Alliance as VP Government & International Affairs through November of 2015, and then went to work for a regular member company and became a member of the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Coalition Engagement 43,000. Ally Engagement & Outreach 42,502. Research 2,212,118. Technical Consultants 603,373. Marketing 442,506. PR Processing 15,839. Other Consulting 559,079. Security 6,062. Advocacy 19,500. Ethics / Compliance 9,876.
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2c: The organization has a committee responsible for the oversight of the audit and selection of independent accountant. This process has not changed from prior years.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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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.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
Inc
Employer identification number

52-2143968
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)Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers PAC
803 7th St NW Suite 300

Washington,DC20001
45-4807568 		See Part VII DC 527   Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
 
Yes
 
(2)Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC
555 Capitol Mall Sute 1424

Sacramento,CA95814
26-2335858 		See Part VII CA 527   Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
 
Yes
 










For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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












Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
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
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
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) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC

 B 7,000 Tracked directly
(2) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC

 Q 739 Tracked directly
(3) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers PAC

 Q 778 Tracked directly



Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Part II, Column (b) Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers PAC (b) Primary Activity : To support and encourage the election of persons to federal offices that support the needs of the automotive industry Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers CA PAC (b) Primary Activity : To support and encourage the election of persons to CA offices that support the needs of the automotive industry
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