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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1701 FIRST AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ROCK ISLAND, IL61201
D Employer identification number

36-1493430
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 1,674,173,822
F Name and address of principal officer:
JERALD J LYPHOUT
1701 FIRST AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201
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Tax-exempt status: ( 8 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.MODERNWOODMEN.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: 1883
M State of legal domicile: IL
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 9
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 4
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 2,442
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 437,972
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -49,277
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b -140,469
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 1,745,011,054 1,674,173,822
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 0 0
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 1,745,011,054 1,674,173,822
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 1,197,020 1,209,389
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 1,400,318,501 1,335,968,273
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 72,037,461 89,542,860
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).... 186,078,437 197,162,545
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 1,659,631,419 1,623,883,067
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 85,379,635 50,290,755
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 14,131,105,297 14,754,514,321
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 12,652,058,760 13,163,262,800
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,479,046,537 1,591,251,521
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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 IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR MEMBERS.
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 $   )
LIFE INSURANCE PROGRAMS: MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA PROVIDES BENEFITS AND SERVICES COVERAGE FOR LIFE, ANNUITY, AND ACCIDENT & HEALTH INSURANCE (764,975 MEMBERS)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
FRATERNAL BENEFITS (33,527 BENEFICIARIES)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
YOUTH COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS: YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS (9,850 ACTIVITIES)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
FRATERNAL CHARACTER (764,975 MEMBERS)
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2015)
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)? ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
Yes
 
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and 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
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
 
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 ................Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV... Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
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
69,736
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
2,442
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
9
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
4
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
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
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:
MediumBulletJERALD J LYPHOUT1701 FIRST AVENUE   ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 (309) 786-6481
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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) DARCY ANN CALLAS......................................................................
GENERAL COUNSEL
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       645,349 0 -906
(2) DAVID B EMRICK......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           81,525 0 0
(3) ALBERT T HURST JR......................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		X           532,902 4,486 -146,093
(4) WILLIAM KELTNER......................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		X           772,568 8,872 -229,775
(5) JERALD J LYPHOUT......................................................................
NATIONAL SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       330,907 0 633,090
(6) WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       1,434,594 0 -359,622
(7) GARY L MEDD......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           78,029 0 0
(8) LORI NEWBERG......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           26,513 0 0
(9) ROBERT C POLLEX......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 5.00
.................
  		X           74,662 0 0
(10) DENIS PATRICK PRIOR......................................................................
FORMER NATIONAL SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       2,999,936 0 9,939
(11) MICHAEL SCOTT ANDREWS......................................................................
CHIEF ACTUARY
 40.00
.................
  		    X       324,842 0 165,823
(12) PATRICK JAMES BARNES......................................................................
FORMER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       1,741,866 0 8,406
(13) MICHAEL EDWARD DAU......................................................................
FORMER TREASURER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       1,674,732 0 10,648
(14) DANIEL G DEPUYDT......................................................................
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR
 40.00
.................
  		    X       323,768 0 85,597
(15) MELVIN L RAMBO......................................................................
CHIEF RISK OFFICER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       245,577 0 74,862
(16) PATRICK OMAR SAUNDERS......................................................................
ASSISTANT NATIONAL SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		    X       291,309 0 366,811
(17) BRETT M VAN......................................................................
TREASURER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       317,423 0 296,910
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) JILL LAIN WEAVER........................................................................
FRATERNAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       222,750 0 118,364
(19) GEORGE RAYMOND WORLEY........................................................................
CHIEF DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       413,409 0 142,593
(20) TODD DAVID SWANSON........................................................................
CONTROLLER
 40.00
.......................   		      X     230,458 0 66,384
(21) KELLY G HERRING........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   471,186 11,831 78,192
(22) KENNY D JACKSON........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   612,684 10,623 95,518
(23) DANIEL L LAWRENCE........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   587,411 37,895 84,529
(24) SCOTT M MCDONALD........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   486,123 34,654 106,367
(25) JOSEPH A SZTAPKA........................................................................
REGIONAL DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   633,202 26,240 106,143
(26) NICK COIN........................................................................
FORMER TREASURER
 0.00
.......................   		          X 184,489 0 9,000








1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 15,738,214 134,601 1,722,780
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 MediumBullet294
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
Yes
 
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
SE2

5801 SW SIXTH AVENUE
TOPEKA,KS66636 		VA PRODUCT MANAGEMENT 1,117,804
UNIVERSAL CONVERSION TECHNOLOGIES II LP

STE 160 950 E STATE HWY 114
SOUTHLAKE,TX76095 		MANAGEMENT CONSULTING 650,138
KIMCO FACILITY SERVICES LLC

PO BOX 638556
CINCINNATI,OH45263 		CLEANING SERVICES 536,957
ERNST & YOUNG

PNC BANK EY US LLP 3712 SOLUTIONS C
CHICAGO,IL60677 		AUDIT 498,893
PRUDENTIAL PRIVATE PLACEMENT INVESTORS L

GATEWAY CTR 3 18TH FLOOR
NEWARK,NJ07102 		INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT 483,474
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet15
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Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a PREMIUMS & OTHER RECEIPTS 524113 1,058,437,605 1,058,437,605    
b GROSS INVESTMENT INCOME 524113 582,080,857 582,080,857    
c OTHER INCOME 524113 33,637,484 33,704,637 -67,153  
d PRINTING INCOME 323100 17,876   17,876  
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 1,674,173,822
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet        
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 1,674,173,822 1,674,223,099 -49,277 0
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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 21 682,839  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 526,550  
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 1,335,968,273  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 6,700,984      
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 34,986,317      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 24,483,754      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,845,277      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 7,526,528      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 339,590      
c Accounting ........... 491,193      
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 986,731      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,811,479      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,954,733      
13 Office expenses ....... 6,236,178      
14 Information technology ...... 2,525,491      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 5,546,180      
17 Travel ............ 548,753      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 438,484      
20 Interest ........... 194,510      
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 5,100,523      
23 Insurance ... 381,147      
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 COMMISSIONS 63,427,908      
b MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 17,357,727      
c CAMP ADMIN & EXPENSE 13,102,802      
d FIELD EXPENSE ALLOWANCE 10,258,994      
e All other expenses 65,460,122      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 1,623,883,067      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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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 ........ 1,270,986 1 1,414,962
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 98,747,448 2 124,971,234
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
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 ......   9  
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 78,957,851
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 49,951,748 31,735,297 10c 29,006,103
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 31,811,086 12 32,322,402
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 13,060,955,499 13 13,609,705,361
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 906,584,981 15 957,094,259
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 14,131,105,297 16 14,754,514,321
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 17,689,905 17 16,405,617
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue .........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 43,525,308 23 76,034,164
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 12,590,843,547 25 13,070,823,019
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 12,652,058,760 26 13,163,262,800
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   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 1,479,046,537 32 1,591,251,521
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,479,046,537 33 1,591,251,521
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 14,131,105,297 34 14,754,514,321
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
1,674,173,822
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
1,623,883,067
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
50,290,755
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,479,046,537
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-28,579,789
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
90,494,018
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,591,251,521
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: STATUTORY
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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 ... 463,770 1,345,245 1,809,015
b Buildings 11,088,508 55,500,731 42,384,260 24,204,979
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...   10,559,597 7,567,488 2,992,109
e Other ...        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 29,006,103
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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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' 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)BONDS 11,941,085,443 F
(2)COMMON STOCKS 712,803,114 F
(3)MORTGAGE LOANS 489,386,038 C
(4)OTHER INVESTED ASSETS 295,220,284 F
(5)CERTIFICATE LOANS 171,210,482 C
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet 13,609,705,361
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) SECURITIES LENDING 465,675,824
(2) SEPARATE ACCOUNTS 359,967,839
(3) INVESTMENT INCOME DUE & ACCRUED 128,730,556
(4) AMOUNTS RECOVERABLE FROM REINSURERS 1,321,054
(5) RECEIVABLE FROM SUBSIDIARIES & AFFILIATES 1,007,586
(6) UNCOLLECTED PREMIUMS 327,613
(7) MISCELLANEOUS ASSETS 63,787
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 957,094,259
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  
CONTRACT RESERVES 11,790,058,016
SECURITIES LENDING 465,675,824
ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 239,586,124
SEPARATE ACCOUNTS 359,967,839
OTHER LIABILITIES 63,408,057
LIABILITY FOR BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES & FIELDWORKERS 53,031,957
INTEREST MAINTENANCE RESERVE 35,958,115
CONTRACT CLAIM LIABILITY 36,884,793
DRAFTS OUTSTANDING 13,612,550
PROVISION FOR REFUNDS PAYABLE 9,100,000
PREMIUMS RECEIVED IN ADVANCE 3,539,744
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 13,070,823,019
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 1,657,475,993
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 1,657,475,993
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 16,697,829
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 16,697,829
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 1,674,173,822
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 1,607,185,238
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  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 1,607,185,238
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 16,697,829
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 16,697,829
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 1,623,883,067

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.
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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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
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
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 INVESTMENTS   64,320,754
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - ALBANIA, ANDORRA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM 0 0 INVESTMENTS   16,080,437
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 80,401,191
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 80,401,191
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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).
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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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number
36-1493430
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) ALTERNATIVES FOR THE OLDER ADULT
1803 7TH STREET
MOLINE,IL61265 		42-1231219 501(C)(3) 5,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(2) AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS
2025 E STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		53-0196605 501(C)(3) 5,500       PICNIC ON THE RIVER & GENERAL SUPPORT
(3) BETHANY FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES
1830 6TH AVENUE
MOLINE,IL61265 		36-2166973 501(C)(3) 7,500       AWARDS CELEBRATION
(4) BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
130 W 5TH STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52801 		42-1320908 501(C)(3) 9,525       YOUTH MENTORING & GENERAL SUPPORT
(5) CENTER FOR ACTIVE SENIORS INC
1035 W KIMBERLY RD
DAVENPORT,IA52806 		42-1011267 501(C)(3) 25,000       CAFE EXPANSION
(6) CHILDRENS THERAPY CENTER OF THE QUAD CITIES
1504 13TH AVE
MOLINE,IL61265 		36-2207922 501(C)(3) 5,525       GENERAL SUPPORT
(7) DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF ROCK ISLAND
100 19TH STREET SUITE 109
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-2757981 501(C)(6) 5,775       DARI MEMBERSHIP
(8) FRIENDSHIP MANOR INC
1209 21ST AVE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-2524984 501(C)(3) 6,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(9) GENESIUS THEATER FOUNDATION INC
1120 40TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-3852749 501(C)(3) 15,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(10) GIRL SCOUNTS OF EASTERN IOWA AND WESTERN ILLINOIS INC
2011 2ND AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		42-1008848 501(C)(3) 25,000       OUTDOOR ODYSSEY
(11) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - QUAD CITIES INC
3625 MISSISSIPPI AVENUE
DAVENPORT,IA52807 		42-1404937 501(C)(3) 6,525       GENERAL SUPPORT
(12) JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF THE HEARTLAND INC
800 12TH AVENUE
MOLINE,IL61265 		36-2684253 501(C)(3) 10,227       SPONSORSHIP
(13) JUST KIDS CHILD CARE INC
PO BOX 410
MILAN,IL61264 		36-3662153 501(C)(3) 7,500       REPLACE HEATING & COOLING EQUIPMENT
(14) LIFE HAPPENS
1655 N FORT MYER DRIVE SUITE 610
ARLINGTON,VA22209 		52-1904610 501(C)(6) 19,000       GENERAL SUPPORT
(15) NEW GROUND THEATRE
2113 E 11TH STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803 		42-1519151 501(C)(3) 7,500       GENERAL SUPPORT
(16) PUTNAM MUSEUM AND SCIENCE CENTER
1717 W 12TH STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52804 		42-0680474 501(C)(3) 25,000       SPONSORSHIP
(17) QUAD CITY ARTS INC
1715 2ND AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-3122824 501(C)(3) 9,500       SUMMER YOUTH EMPLOYMENT
(18) QUAD CITY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
1601 RIVER DRIVE
MOLINE,IL61265 		27-3065786 501(C)(6) 60,000       1 QC CAMPAIGN
(19) QUAD CITY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
327 BRADY STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52801 		42-6017663 501(C)(3) 19,000       SPONSORSHIP
(20) RIVER BEND FOODBANK
4010 KIMMEL DRIVE
DAVENPORT,IA52802 		36-3147342 501(C)(3) 5,825       GENERAL SUPPORT
(21) ROCK ISLAND PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
4303 24TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-4808138 501(C)(3) 10,000       SPONSORSHIP OF CONCERT SERIES
(22) ST AMBROSE UNIVERSITY
518 W LOCUST STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803 		42-0703280 501(C)(3) 11,500       ADMISSIONS AND WELCOME CENTER
(23) THE ARC OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA
4016 9TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-2615996 501(C)(3) 29,000       GENERAL SUPPORT / BUILDING HOMES
(24) THE MIDWEST WRITING CENTER
225 E 2ND STREET
DAVENPORT,IA52803 		42-1126078 501(C)(3) 7,800       WRITER'S CONFERENCE
(25) TRINITY MEDICAL CENTER
2122 25TH STREET
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201 		36-2739299 501(C)(3) 25,000       EXPANSION OF COLLEGE NURSING FACILITIES
(26) TWO RIVERS YMCA INC
2040 53RD STREET
MOLINE,IL61265 		36-2169199 501(C)(3) 30,000       CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & Y SOLUTIONS
(27) UNITED WAY OF THE QUAD CITIES AREA
3247 E 35TH STREET COURT
DAVENPORT,IA52807 		36-2725960 501(C)(3) 62,958       GENERAL SUPPORT & ACCELERATED LEARNING PROGRAM
(28) WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
3300 RIVER DRIVE
MOLINE,IL61265 		37-6046814 501(C)(3) 25,000       RIVERFRONT CAMPUS PHASE II
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
25
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
3
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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) SCHOLARSHIPS 260 441,000      
(2) ORPHAN BENEFITS 28 85,550      
(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.
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PART I, LINE 2: ALTHOUGH MODERN WOODMEN DOES NOT HAVE SPECIFIC PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS, IT DOES HAVE PROCEDURES IN PLACE TO DECIDE WHO RECEIVES GRANTS, CONTRIBUTIONS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND ORPHAN BENEFITS. TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE CONTRIBUTIONS AN ORGANIZATION MUST BE A 501(C)(3) OR 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION. CONTRIBUTION RECIPIENTS ARE SELECTED BY A MODERN WOODMEN COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA. ELIGIBLE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS MUST BE BENEFICIAL MEMBERS OF MODERN WOODMEN AND ARE SELECTED BY AN INDEPENDENT COMMITTEE OR AT RANDOM BASED ON ESTABLISHED CRITERIA. SCHOLARSHIP CHECKS ARE MADE PAYABLE TO THE SCHOOL AND NOT THE INDIVIDUAL. ORPHAN BENEFITS ARE PROVIDED TO MEMBERS' CHILDREN OR JUNIOR MEMBERS WHO BECOME ORPHANED BEFORE THEIR 19TH BIRTHDAY. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS ARE ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND PAYMENTS ARE PAID ONLY TO LEGAL GUARDIANS.
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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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
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
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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
1DARCY ANN CALLASGENERAL COUNSEL (i)

(ii)		 489,180
-------------
0 		121,503
-------------
0 		34,666
-------------
0 		-11,619
-------------
0 		10,713
-------------
0 		644,443
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2ALBERT T HURST JRREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 186,000
-------------
0 		30,536
-------------
0 		316,366
-------------
4,486 		-158,041
-------------
0 		11,948
-------------
0 		386,809
-------------
4,486 		0
-------------
0
3WILLIAM KELTNERREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 270,103
-------------
0 		68,831
-------------
0 		433,634
-------------
8,872 		-241,723
-------------
0 		11,948
-------------
0 		542,793
-------------
8,872 		0
-------------
0
4JERALD J LYPHOUTNATIONAL SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 254,699
-------------
0 		53,500
-------------
0 		22,708
-------------
0 		624,164
-------------
0 		8,926
-------------
0 		963,997
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5WILLIAM KENNY MASSEYPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 1,041,760
-------------
0 		351,000
-------------
0 		41,834
-------------
0 		-370,335
-------------
0 		10,713
-------------
0 		1,074,972
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6DENIS PATRICK PRIORFORMER NATIONAL SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 380,206
-------------
0 		101,355
-------------
0 		2,518,375
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,939
-------------
0 		3,009,875
-------------
0 		1,784,788
-------------
0
7MICHAEL SCOTT ANDREWSCHIEF ACTUARY (i)

(ii)		 266,813
-------------
0 		53,001
-------------
0 		5,028
-------------
0 		155,110
-------------
0 		10,713
-------------
0 		490,665
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8PATRICK JAMES BARNESFORMER CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 303,141
-------------
0 		63,823
-------------
0 		1,374,902
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		8,406
-------------
0 		1,750,272
-------------
0 		911,865
-------------
0
9MICHAEL EDWARD DAUFORMER TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 180,384
-------------
0 		74,250
-------------
0 		1,420,098
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,648
-------------
0 		1,685,380
-------------
0 		950,504
-------------
0
10DANIEL G DEPUYDTHUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 269,084
-------------
0 		53,250
-------------
0 		1,434
-------------
0 		77,208
-------------
0 		8,389
-------------
0 		409,365
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MELVIN L RAMBOCHIEF RISK OFFICER (i)

(ii)		 206,389
-------------
0 		38,000
-------------
0 		1,188
-------------
0 		66,473
-------------
0 		8,389
-------------
0 		320,439
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12PATRICK OMAR SAUNDERSASSISTANT NATIONAL SECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 245,735
-------------
0 		44,800
-------------
0 		774
-------------
0 		358,422
-------------
0 		8,389
-------------
0 		658,120
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13BRETT M VANTREASURER (i)

(ii)		 278,227
-------------
0 		36,426
-------------
0 		2,770
-------------
0 		286,197
-------------
0 		10,713
-------------
0 		614,333
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14JILL LAIN WEAVERFRATERNAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 185,951
-------------
0 		33,736
-------------
0 		3,063
-------------
0 		113,201
-------------
0 		5,163
-------------
0 		341,114
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15GEORGE RAYMOND WORLEYCHIEF DISTRIBUTION & MARKETING OFFIC (i)

(ii)		 346,171
-------------
0 		62,485
-------------
0 		4,753
-------------
0 		134,204
-------------
0 		8,389
-------------
0 		556,002
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16TODD DAVID SWANSONCONTROLLER (i)

(ii)		 200,273
-------------
0 		29,843
-------------
0 		342
-------------
0 		55,671
-------------
0 		10,713
-------------
0 		296,842
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17KELLY G HERRINGREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 96,409
-------------
0 		34,677
-------------
0 		340,100
-------------
11,831 		62,777
-------------
0 		15,415
-------------
0 		549,378
-------------
11,831 		0
-------------
0
18KENNY D JACKSONREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 148,065
-------------
0 		34,489
-------------
0 		430,130
-------------
10,623 		80,103
-------------
0 		15,415
-------------
0 		708,202
-------------
10,623 		0
-------------
0
19DANIEL L LAWRENCEREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 187,256
-------------
0 		51,236
-------------
0 		348,919
-------------
37,895 		77,396
-------------
0 		7,133
-------------
0 		671,940
-------------
37,895 		0
-------------
0
20SCOTT M MCDONALDREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 134,658
-------------
0 		20,804
-------------
0 		330,661
-------------
34,654 		90,952
-------------
0 		15,415
-------------
0 		592,490
-------------
34,654 		0
-------------
0
21JOSEPH A SZTAPKAREGIONAL DIRECTOR (i)

(ii)		 195,069
-------------
0 		66,320
-------------
0 		371,813
-------------
26,240 		90,728
-------------
0 		15,415
-------------
0 		739,345
-------------
26,240 		0
-------------
0
22NICK COINFORMER TREASURER (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		184,489
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,000
-------------
0 		193,489
-------------
0 		173,106
-------------
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 PART I, LINE IA: MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING TO INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII, SECTION A, LINE IA: FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL: IN TAX YEAR 2015, THE FOLLOWING TYPE OF INDIVIDUAL LISTED IN PART VII RECEIVED THE FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL BENEFIT: 1 OFFICER. TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS: IN TAX YEAR 2015, THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII RECEIVED THE TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS BENEFIT: 5 DIRECTORS, 6 OFFICERS, AND 5 HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990 PART VII, AND SCHEDULE J PART, II. TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: IN TAX YEAR 2015, THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII RECEIVED TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS: 2 DIRECTORS, 8 OFFICERS, AND 5 HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990 PART VII, AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. HEALTH OR SOCIAL CLUB DUES: IN TAX YEAR 2015, THE FOLLOWING TYPES OF INDIVIDUALS REPORTED IN PART VII RECEIVED HEALTH OR SOCIAL DUES: 5 OFFICERS. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT OF THE BENEFIT IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990 PART VII, AND SCHEDULE J, PART II.
PART I, LINE 4B MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA SPONSORS A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR EXECUTIVE-LEVEL EMPLOYEES WHOSE COMPENSATION EXCEEDS THE ANNUAL IRS LIMITS FOR QUALIFIED PENSION PLANS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PLAN IS TO RESTORE RETIREMENT BENEFITS THAT ARE RESTRICTED FOR THESE EXECUTIVES UNDER THE ORGANIZATION'S QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLANS BECAUSE OF THE IRS COMPENSATION LIMIT AND/OR IRS LIMITS ON QUALIFIED PLAN CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCURALS. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN IN 2015 SPONSORED BY MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA: MICHAEL SCOTT ANDREWS - $1,239, PATRICK JAMES BARNES - $1,374,018, DARCY ANN CALLAS - $9,925, MICHAEL EDWARD DAU - $1,419,779, DANIEL G. DEPUYDT - $62, KELLY G. HERRING - $5,613, ALBERT T. HURST, JR. - $7,619, KENNY D. JACKSON - $7,742, WILLIAM KELTNER - $13,237, DANIEL L. LAWRENCE - $8,870, WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY - $28,102, SCOTT M MCDONALD - $1,085, DENIS P PRIOR - $2,509,740, JOSEPH A. SZTAPKA - $10,492, AND GEORGE RAYMOND WORLEY - $3,087. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REPRESENTS THE CURRENT YEAR CONTRIBUTION MADE BY MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA ON BEHALF OF THE INDIVIDUAL TO THE PLAN IN 2015. THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. THE INCREASE OR DECREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE RELATED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED ABOVE IS INCLUDED IN DEFERRED COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE RELATED TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN FOR DENIS PATRICK PRIOR, MICHAEL EDWARD DAU, AND PATRICK JAMES BARNES IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II. THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL PARTICIPATED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN IN 2015 SPONSORED BY MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA: NICK COIN - $184,489. THE DOLLAR AMOUNT REPRESENTS THE CURRENT YEAR DISTRIBUTION TO THE INDIVIDUAL BY THE PLAN IN 2015. THIS INFORMATION IS INCLUDED IN REPORTABLE COMPENSATION ON THE FORM 990, PART VII AND SCHEDULE J, PART II.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) MWA BANK
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 3,303,202 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES   No
(2) MWA BANK
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 91,272 SERVICE FEES   No
(3) MWA BANK
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 123,658 RECEIPT OF RENT   No
(4) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 500,000 CAPITAL CONTRIBUTION   No
(5) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 1,668,418 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES   No
(6) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 92,190 RECEIPT OF RENT   No
(7) MWAGIA
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 502,568 REIMBURSEMENT OF EXPENSES   No
(8) MWAGIA
  		SEE BELOW IN PART V 11,910 RECEIPT OF RENT   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV, COLUMN B: DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP - MWA BANK:WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY IS AN OFFICER AND DAVID B. EMRICK IS A DIRECTOR OF MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA AND ARE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART VII. DURING THE TAX YEAR, WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY WAS AN OFFICER AND DAVID B. EMRICK WAS A DIRECTOR OF MWA BANK.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV, COLUMN B: DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP - MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES:DARCY ANN CALLAS, JERALD J. LYPHOUT, WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY, AND BRETT M. VAN ARE OFFICERS, AND TODD DAVID SWANSON IS A KEY EMPLOYEE OF MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA AND ARE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART VII. DURING THE TAX YEAR, JERRY J. LYPHOUT AND TODD DAVID SWANSON WERE OFFICERS AND DARCY ANN CALLAS, WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY, AND BRETT M. VAN WERE DIRECTORS OF MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES.
FORM 990, SCHEDULE L, PART IV, COLUMN B: DESCRIPTION OF RELATIONSHIP - MWAGIA:DARCY ANN CALLAS, JERALD J. LYPHOUT, WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY, AND BRETT M. VAN ARE OFFICERS OF MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA AND ARE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990, PART VII. DURING THE TAX YEAR, JERALD J. LYPHOUT AND WILLIAM KENNY MASSEY WERE OFFICERS AND DARCY ANN CALLAS AND BRETT M. VAN WERE DIRECTORS OF MWAGIA.
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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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE SOCIETY IS ORGANIZED AS A FRATERNAL BENEFIT SOCIETY WITH MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE RETURN IS PROVIDED TO THE GOVERNING BODY FOR FINAL REVIEW AFTER PREPARATION BY THE ACCOUNTING STAFF AND REVIEW BY THE CONTROLLER WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF AN EXTERNAL ACCOUNTING FIRM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICT OF INTEREST, ETHICS AND EXTERNAL AUDITOR QUESTIONNAIRES ARE SENT OUT EVERY JANUARY TO ALL DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THESE ARE RETURNED TO THE PRESIDENT FOR REVIEW. THIS INFORMATION, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT'S INFORMATION, IS REVIEWED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING EACH FEBURARY. EACH EMPLOYEE IS ASKED TO PERIODICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA'S PRINCIPLES OF CONDUCT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BASED ON A RECOMMENDATION OF THE BOARD'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REVIEW INCLUDES INDUSTRY PEER GROUP SURVEY DATA FACTORED FOR RELATIVE ASSETS MANAGED, BENCHMARKING THE MEDIAN BASE PAY AS THE MIDPOINT OF THE RANGE RECOMMENDED. TOTAL COMPENSATION TARGETS INCLUDE VARIABLE BONUS PAY, PERQUISITES, AND THE COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA EMPLOYEES. THE BOARD MAY ENGAGE EXTERNAL CONSULTANT RESOURCES TO CONDUCT THE REVIEW AND FORMULATE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE WHEN DEEMED NECESSARY. REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY MANAGEMENT, REVIEWED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE REVIEW INCLUDES THE EVALUATION OF INDUSTRY PEER GROUP SURVEY DATA FACTORED FOR THE RELATIVE ASSETS MANAGED, BASED ON THE MEDIAN AS THE MIDPOINT OF A PAY RANGE RECOMMENDED FOR EACH POSITION. THE REVIEW MAY ENTAIL THE USE OF AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. TOTAL COMPENSATION TARGETS INCLUDE BASE PAY, VARIABLE COMPENSATION PROGRAMS, AND THE COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS PROGRAM AVAILABLE TO ALL MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 FEDERAL TAX LAW DOES NOT REQUIRE THAT SUCH DOCUMENTS BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE. CERTAIN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF INSURANCE, ON OUR WEBSITE, AND IN OUR MEMBER PUBLICATION.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: CHANGE IN NONADMITTED ASSETS -9,525,922. CHANGE IN ASSET VALUATION RESERVE 55,899,574. FRATERNAL BENEFIT RESERVE CHANGE -101,004. CHANGE IN PENSION PLAN LIABILITY FOR BENEFITS 8,997,000. CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT PENSION PLAN LIABILITY FOR BENEFITS 183,000. CHANGE IN PREPAID PENSION PLAN COSTS 19,649,252. CHANGE IN POSTRETIREMENT MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR EMPLOYEES & FIELDWORKERS -2,380,880. CORRECTION OF PRIOR YEAR LIFE RESERVES 17,772,998.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TAX RETURN ARE PREPARED ON THE BASIS OF ACCOUNTING PRACTICES PRESCRIBED OR PERMITTED BY THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION - DIVISION OF INSURANCE (STATUTORY ACCOUNTING PRACTICES).
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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
MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
 
Employer identification number

36-1493430
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












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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
(1) HUDSON CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERS

400 FRANK BURR BOULEVARD STE 37
TEANECK,NJ07666
26-3202466 		INVESTING CJ MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
  		EXCLUDED 585 6,941,528   No     No 89.720 %
(2) OFI GLOBAL SMALL CAP GROWTH FUND LLC

6803 SOUTH TUCSON WAY
CENTENNIAL,CO80112
68-0577323 		INVESTING DE MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
  		EXCLUDED 1,423,704 35,143,580   No     No 100.000 %










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
(1) MWA BANK

1701 FIRST AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201
35-2189783 		FEDERAL SAVINGS BANK IL MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
  		C 10,057,857 267,381,085 100.000 % Yes  
(2) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

1701 FIRST AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201
36-4420471 		BROKER/DEALER IL MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA
  		C 14,252,072 2,114,324 100.000 % Yes  
(3) MWAGIA

1701 FIRST AVENUE
ROCK ISLAND,IL61201
37-1414457 		GENERAL INSURANCE AGENCY IL MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC
  		C 2,389,474 289,597 100.000 % Yes  








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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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
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
Yes
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) MWA BANK

 A 123,658 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(2) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

 A 92,190 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(3) MWAGIA

 A 11,910 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(4) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

 B 500,000 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(5) HUDSON CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERS

 B 185,601 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(6) MWA BANK

 M 91,272 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(7) MWA BANK

 P 3,303,202 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(8) MWA FINANCIAL SERVICES INC

 P 1,668,418 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(9) MWAGIA

 P 502,568 FAIR MARKET VALUE
(10) HUDSON CLEAN ENERGY PARTNERS

 S 224,389 FAIR MARKET VALUE
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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