TY 2015 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) Janel L Wright JD...................................................................... Chair of the Board	6.00 .................	X	X
(2) Samuel Dagogo-Jack MD FRCP...................................................................... President, Medicine Science	6.00 .................	X	X
(3) David G Marrero PhD...................................................................... President, Health Care Education	6.00 .................	X	X
(4) Richard Farber MBA...................................................................... Secretary-Treasurer	6.00 .................	X	X
(5) Robin J Richardson...................................................................... Chair of the Board-Elect	2.00 .................	X	X
(6) Desmond Schatz MD...................................................................... President-Elect, Medicine Science	2.00 .................	X	X
(7) Margaret A Powers PhD RD CDE...................................................................... President-Elect, Health Care Education	2.00 .................	X	X
(8) Lorrie W Liang...................................................................... Secretary/Treasurer-Elect	2.00 .................	X	X
(9) Brian Bertha JD MBA...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(10) David A DeMarco PhD...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(11) Felicia Hill-Briggs PhD ABPP...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(12) Jeffrey Himmel MS...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(13) Alvin Powers MD...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(14) Jane E B Reusch MD...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(15) Calvin Schmidt MBA...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(16) Catherine Squires CFRE...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X
(17) Umesh Verma...................................................................... Board of Directors	1.00 .................	X

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(18) Alan Yatvin JD........................................................................ Board of Directors	1.00 .......................	X				0	0
(19) Kevin L Hagan Effective date 6115........................................................................ Chief Executive Officer	35.00 .......................2.50		X			343,342	28,507
(20) M Suzanne C Berry Departure date 33........................................................................ Interim Chief Executive Officer	35.00 .......................2.50		X			0	0
(21) Deborah L Johnson Departure date 10........................................................................ Chief Financial Officer	34.00 .......................3.50		X			285,743	216,345
(22) Greg Elfers Departure date 8715........................................................................ Chief Field Development Officer	37.50 .......................			X		329,008	193,088
(23) Robert Ratner........................................................................ Chief Scientific and Medical Officer	35.00 .......................2.50			X		418,068	1,144
(24) Andrea Maddox Departure date 11615........................................................................ SVP Eastern Key Mkts Program Implementation	37.50 .......................			X		221,571	147,389
(25) Jeanette Flom Effective date 102015........................................................................ VP Eastern Division	37.50 .......................			X		170,951	18,574
(26) Rodney Sampson........................................................................ SVP ITS and Chief Technical Officer	37.50 .......................			X		196,580	60,186
(27) Lori Stevens Departure date 11315........................................................................ SVP Key Markets West Division	37.50 .......................			X		186,719	82,869
(28) Tamara Darsow........................................................................ VP Research Programs	37.50 .......................			X		188,228	34,242
(29) Jane Chiang........................................................................ SVP Medical and Community Affairs	37.50 .......................			X		251,246	34,276
(30) Rhonda Lees Departure date 8815........................................................................ VP Legal Affairs and Administrative Services	37.50 .......................			X		137,129	93,754
(31) Lois Witkop Departure date 11615........................................................................ SVP Marketing Communications	37.50 .......................			X		206,232	15,038
(32) Kate Giblin Rooper........................................................................ VP Campaign Development	37.50 .......................			X		165,117	27,370
(33) Nancy Stinson-Harris Departure date........................................................................ VP Corporate Alliance	37.50 .......................			X		219,286	16,990
(34) Charlotte M Carter........................................................................ SVP Financial Services	37.50 .......................			X		164,169	20,279
(35) Shereen Arent........................................................................ Chief Advocacy Officer	37.50 .......................				X	229,643	55,047
(36) Linda Cann........................................................................ VP Professional Education	37.50 .......................				X	162,222	27,355
(37) Kathryn Croskrey Departure date 102........................................................................ VP Mid Markets West Division	37.50 .......................				X	159,352	16,504
(38) Travis Heider........................................................................ Executive Director	37.50 .......................				X	157,949	31,678
(39) Michael Chae........................................................................ Regional Director	37.50 .......................				X	157,146	26,007

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
Infocision Management Corporation 325 Springside Drive Akron,OH44333	Professional Fundraising	1,703,076
Robbins Kersten Direct Inc 855 East Collins Boulevard Richardson,TX75801	Professional Fundraising Consulting	600,000
Blackbaud Inc 80 Hayden Avenue Suite 300 Lexington,MA02421	Contituent Records Application Technical Services	2,030,059
Proskauer Rose LLP Eleven Times Square New York,NY10036	Legal Consulting	560,214
Deloitte Consulting LLP PO Box 844717 Dallas,TX75284	Strategic Planning	437,578
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 31

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (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

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I

Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.

The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....	153,296,538	152,820,180	165,940,291	146,055,657	135,304,032	753,416,698
2	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4	Total. Add lines 1 through 3	153,296,538	152,820,180	165,940,291	146,055,657	135,304,032	753,416,698
5	The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						753,416,698

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	153,296,538	152,820,180	165,940,291	146,055,657	135,304,032	753,416,698
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	1,760,782	3,097,640	3,544,529	4,009,899	4,560,225	16,973,075
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	102,787	78,260	69,992	47,055	33,439	331,533
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						770,721,306

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

237,814,580

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

97.750 %

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

98.200 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2	Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...
4	Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5	The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6	Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b	Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here............................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

0 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

0 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by .035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2015	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015 (reasonable cause required--see instructions)
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......
e From 2014.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than zero, see instructions)
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......
d From 2014.......
e From 2015.......

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Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Arrow Bullet

Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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Name of organization American Diabetes Association

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization American Diabetes Association		Employer identification number 13-1623888

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization American Diabetes Association			Employer identification number 13-1623888
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet

Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet

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

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Open to Public
Inspection

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

Name of the organization

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I-A

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

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

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

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

Part I-B

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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Part II-A

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

A Check SchCMd Bullet

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

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

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

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

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

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

19,820

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

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

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

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

Yes

668,883

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

Yes

32,113

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

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

720,816

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Part III-B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

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II-B	The American Diabetes Associations advocacy efforts and achievements are at the core of creating effective and lasting change for people living with, and at risk for, diabetes. The Associations advocacy efforts give people with diabetes, their families, and health care professionals the power to influence public policy issues that affect people with diabetes at the local, state, and national levels. From Capitol Hill to state houses to court houses across the country, the Associations Diabetes Advocates continue to drive momentum in the ongoing fight to Stop Diabetes. The primary goals of the American Diabetes Associations Government Affairs and Advocacy effort are To increase federal and state funding for diabetes prevention, treatment and research - Prevent diabetes through advocacy of increased funding and raising awareness on national, state and local levels - Improve the availability of accessible, adequate and affordable health care - End the discrimination people with diabetes face at school, work and elsewhere in their lives.
II-B	The Association has trained advocates around the country who represent the millions of Americans with diabetes and their families. A growing volunteer network of attorneys, health care professionals, and advanced school advocates help thousands facing discrimination because of their diabetes. In March of 2015, the Association held its Call to Congress advocacy day in Washington, D.C., during which advocates from across the country participated in more than 200 meetings with Members of Congress and their staff. Diabetes Advocates shared their personal diabetes story to put a name and face to the diabetes epidemic, and to make the case for an increased investment to curb the trajectory of the disease. Advocates followed up with over 100 in-district meetings during the August Congressional recess period.
II-B	The Association also participated in 65 state advocacy days, summits, briefings and caucus meetings. The Association succeeded in its efforts to increase federal funding for diabetes research and programs as Congress added over 68 million dallors in annual funding for diabetes research at the National Institute of Healths National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases for total funding of over 1.8 billion dallors increased funding at the Center for Disease Controls Division of Diabetes Translation by 30 million dallors for a total of 170.129 million dallors provided 20 million dallors for the National Diabetes Prevention Program and reauthorized the Special Diabetes Program providing 300 million dallors, half for research on type 1 diabetes and half for programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities.
II-B	Progress spread across the country with 57 legislative and regulatory victories in the areas of health insurance, fighting discrimination, primary prevention, diabetes programs and surveillance, and state coordination of diabetes. Our Safe at School campaign added Arkansas, Hawaii, and Nevada to the list of states with laws or policies meeting all of the main tenets of the campaign. By the end of the year, 30 states met these tenets, providing access to diabetes care and allowing for appropriate self-management. In all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the Association continued its effort to fight for fairness for people with diabetes at school, on the job, in places of public accommodation, and in government programs and services. The Association continued efforts to monitor and shape implementation of the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid and Medicare through numerous official comments, letters, friend of the court briefs, and meetings with Administration officials.
II-B	The Association continued its focus on underserved and disproportionately affected communities. achieving 10 victories addressing health disparities at the state level, ranging from healthy food financing, to promoting cultural competency in health care professionals, to funding programs and offices aimed at reducing health disparities. Working with the Diabetes Disparities Action Council, we continued to promote public policies to reduce health disparities in the African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, and Latino communities. As part of this work, the Association builds outside support for our advocacy efforts, such as building relationships with strategic partners, including the National Bar Association, National Indian Health Board, Mexican Embassy, and Telemundo.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

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 ....	1
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)	28,202
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....	433,848

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....	22,540,712	22,695,748	22,599,517	21,974,370	21,855,975
b	Contributions ...	-2,371	16,761		-5,113	138,992
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	1,593,023	2,132,726	2,508,624	2,474,180	2,072,541
d	Grants or scholarships ...	1,671,262	2,304,523	2,412,393	1,843,920	2,093,138
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	22,460,102	22,540,712	22,695,748	22,599,517	21,974,370

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

19.000 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

81.000 %

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

Yes

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

Yes

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Yes

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 ...	67,092		67,092
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	1,107,687	979,885	127,802
d	Equipment ...	12,222,683	9,176,602	3,046,081
e	Other ...	24,084,849	17,152,631	6,932,218
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				10,173,193

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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	9,627,232	F
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other (A) Financial derivatives and other financial products	9,627,232	F
(B) Closely-held equity interests
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)	9,627,232

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

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) Due From Property Title Holding Corporation				5,624,913
(2) Investment in Net Assets of American Diabetes Association Property Title Holding Corporation				12,817,875
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........				18,442,788

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
Federal income taxes
Due to American Diabetes Association Research Foundation	45,449,462
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	45,449,462
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	182,286,024
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-1,707,620
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	1,731,109
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	3,104,905
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	3,128,394
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	179,157,630
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	265,519
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	1,379,854
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	1,645,373
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	180,803,003

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	183,324,243
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	1,731,109
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c	2,401,959
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	28,996,610
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	33,129,678
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	150,194,565
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	265,519
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	35,657,156
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	35,922,675
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	186,117,240

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
V 4	The following was disclosed in the consolidated financial statements related to the intended use of the Association endowment funds The Association has adopted an investment policy for endowment assets that provides continued financial stability for the Association and a revenue stream for spending on the Association mission.
V 4	To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health professionals, and the public.
X 2	The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the audited financial statements The American Diabetes Association and the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, Inc. are exempt from income taxes under Section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code the Code and charitable contributions to these organizations qualify for tax deductions as described in the Code. The American Diabetes Association Property Title Holding Corporation is exempt from income taxes under Section 501c2 of the Code. These entities have been classified as organizations that are not private foundations under Section 509a of the Code. The Association recognizes the effects of the income tax positions only if those positions more likely than not would not be sustained upon examination by the Internal Revenue Service. The Association has analyzed the tax positions taken and has concluded that as of December 31, 2015, there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require recognition of a liability or asset or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements.
XI 2d	Donations reported by the American Diabetes Association Research Foundations audited financial statement EIN 54-1734511 2,717,068. Contributed services reported by the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, Inc. EIN 54-1734511 387,837.
XI 4b	Management fee earned from the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, Inc. EIN 54-1734511 1,379,854.
XII 2d	American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, Inc. EIN 54-1734511 Expenses 28,996,610.
XII 4b	Grant to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation, Inc. EIN 54-1734511 35,657,156.

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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Statement of Activities Outside the United States

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.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I

General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.

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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Yes

For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.

Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)

(a) 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
	Europe Including Iceland and Greenland	Program Services	Grantmaking	14,101
















3a	Sub-total .....			14,101
b	Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...
c	Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)			14,101

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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.

(a)(c) Region	(b)(d) Purpose of grant	(e) Amount of cash grant	(f) Manner of cash disbursement
Europe Including Iceland and Greenland	See Part V	14,101	Check

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 .......	1
3	Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................

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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

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Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

ReturnReference	Explanation
Part I Line 3	The Association awarded a grant to the International Diabetes Federation IDF as part of the Associations donor advised fund program. The grantees use of the fund is monitored through the Associations membership in the IDF.
Part II Line 1	The primary purpose of the grant is for the annual contribution from the Wendell Mayes donor advised fund to the International Diabetes Federation to support the Mary Jane Mayes scholar program.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

Information about Schedule G (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
American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)		(ii) Activity	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?		(iv) Gross receipts from activity	(v) Amount paid to (or retained by) fundraiser listed in col. (i)	(vi) Amount paid to (or retained by) organization
			Yes	No
	Infocision Management Corporation	Telemarketing		No	3,191,186	1,684,397	1,506,789
	RobbinKersten Direct Inc	See Part IV		No	20,158,148	600,000	19,558,148
	Automotive Recovery Services Inc	See Part IV	Yes		698,383	338,723	359,660
	NNM Marketing LLC	See Part IV		No		168,000






Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .					24,047,717	2,791,120	21,424,597

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, WY

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 Step Out Walk Event (event type)	(b) Event #2 Tour de Cure (event type)	(c) Other events (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	16,891,427	27,542,344	12,236,673	56,670,444
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	15,195,094	23,811,017	8,886,465	47,892,576
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	1,696,333	3,731,327	3,350,208	8,777,868

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	443,279	1,025,497	173,041	1,641,817
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	621,052	1,046,907	640,789	2,308,748
7	Food and beverages . . .	93,738	583,276	1,622,286	2,299,300
8	Entertainment . . . .	55,881	84,386	222,590	362,857
9	Other direct expenses . . .	482,383	991,261	691,502	2,165,146
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				8,777,868
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .			33,439	33,439

2	Cash prizes . . . . .			12,450	12,450
3	Noncash prizes . . . .			4,700	4,700
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	482,383	991,261	691,502	2,165,146

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes70.000 %
	No

Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow

17,533

Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow

15,906

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities: AK , ND , NJ , NY , PA , TX

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

100.000 %

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

See Part IV Supplemental Info

Address

1701 N Beauregard Street
Alexandria,VA22311

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

See Part IV Supplemental Info

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

$ 15,906

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 2	The amount reported in column v represent fees paid to registered professional fundraisers. Additional payments to these vendors include the following consulting fee related to programmatic content 1,684,000, printing 213,000, postage and shipping cost 66,000, marketing expense of 135,000 and total data processing 5,000. The amount paid for these expenses were determined by review of the detailed invoices supplied by the service provider.
Part I Line 2ii	Robbin Kersten Direct, Inc. activities are strategic services including account and project management, data processing analysis reporting, meeting, and/or project services requested by ADA.
Part I Line 3ii	Automotive Recovery Services, Inc. activities are advertising, acquisition and disposal of donated vehicles solicited by American Diabetes Association.
Part III Line 14	The Associations records are centralized at the home office at 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, VA 22311 based on the information submitted by each Executive Director located in field offices.
Part III Line 16	The management and administration of the Association gaming/special events are the responsibility of the local Executive Director of each office. Compensation of the Associations local executive directors is based on size of the market, and is not specific to the results of an individual gaming activity.

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

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Name of the organization
American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number
13-1623888

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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) American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Inc 1701 N Beauregard St Alexandria,VA22311	54-1734511	501 c3	35,657,156	Research
(2) Lions Camp Merrick 11855 Holly Lane Suite 104 Waldorf,MD20601	52-1289731	501 c3	30,000	Camperships
(3) Central Florida Young Men's Christian Association Inc 433 North Mills Avenue Orlando,FL32803	59-0624430	501 c3	6,000	Education and Development
(4) Florida Department of Health 5150 NW Milner Dr Port St Lucie,FL34983	59-3502843	170c1	50,000	Education and Development
(5) National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians 445 Grant Ave Suite 202 San Francisco,CA94108	27-3429376	501 c3	5,000	Advocacy
(6) The YMCA of Florida's First Coast Inc 12735 Gran Bay Pkwy West Suite 250 Jacksonville,FL32258	59-0638514	501 c3	10,000	Education and Development
(7) YMCA of Greater St Petersburg 600 First Avenue North Suite 201 St Petersburg,FL33701	59-0624468	501 c3	15,000	Education and Development
(8) South County Family YMCA Inc 701 Center Road Venice,FL34285	59-1629660	501 c3	8,000	Education and Development
(9) St Lucie County School Board 4204 Okeechobe Rd Ft Pierce,FL34937	59-6000832	501 c3	18,000	Education and Development
(10) Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA Inc 110 E Oak Ave Tampa,FL32162	59-1742909	501 c3	14,500	Education and Development
(11) The Villages Health System LLC 1020 Lake Sumter Landing The Villages,FL32162	38-3876436	501 c3	8,065	Education and Development
(12) Volusia Flagler Family YMCA Inc 761 E International Speedway Blvd Deland,FL32724	59-3284968	501 c3	5,000	Education and Development
(13) YMCA of The Suncoast Inc 2469 Enterprise Rd Clearwater,FL33763	59-0810731	501 c3	7,500	Education and Development

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to 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) Lecture Honoraria	7	47,000
(2) Travel Scientific Conferences	5	4,347
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 2	The American Diabetes Association provides grant funding for research grants to the American Diabetes Association Research Foundation. The American Diabetes Association closely monitors the use of all grant funds. Each grantee is required to submit an annual progress report, which includes a scientific and a financial portion, 30 days after the end of each previously committed funding year. Each year of funding after the first is contingent upon approval of the annual progress report and the availability of funds. If the complete report is not received within 90 days after the due date, the award will be terminated.
Part I Line 2	After the completion of the final year of the grant, a cumulative final report, which includes a scientific and financial portion, is due within 60 days after the expiration date of the grant. If the complete final report is not received by the due date, the grantee will not be eligible to apply for any future American Diabetes Association Research Foundation awards until the obligations for the award are complete. This process is monitored and reviewed by the American Diabetes Association scientific/medical management staff for award status and compliance.
Part I Line 2	The American Diabetes Association continues to be the worlds largest provider of camps for children with diabetes to help ensure the wellbeing of families affected by diabetes. The Association provides grants, scholarships and targeted youth programs for persons with diabetes. Each summer, thousands of children have the opportunity to spend time at Diabetes Camp, meeting other children with diabetes and sharing their experiences, challenges, hopes, and dreams. In 2015, the American Diabetes Association hosted 58 camp sessions in 25 states serving nearly 6,000 campers with Type I Type 2 diabetes. In addition, more than 2,000 volunteers made camp possible by donating their time and expertise. Camp provides an outdoor recreational experience in which the child for children with diabetes ages 8-18 can develop as a person while including informal education about the management of diabetes. Children are carefully supervised by a staff of doctors, nurses, dietitians, and other volunteers and staff. Program Evaluation and outcome measurement provide valuable data to the Association regarding camp programs and how to improve them. An assessment/planning meeting including camp volunteers and staff leadership is held within two months of the conclusion of the camp session. At this time, camp results are evaluated and compared to goals. The strengths and weaknesses of the camp program, opportunities for growth and improvement, emerging issues and needs and the viability of continuation/initiation of new programs are evaluated. The American Diabetes Association also provides grants to support Advocacy program. In 2015, the Association again awarded grant funds to The National Council of Asian Pacific Islander Physicians NCAPIP. The grant contribution was made in recognition of the coalitions outstanding work to address the disparate impact of diabetes on vulnerable populations. The Association monitors the use of the funds by maintaining an on-going communication and periodic financial reports.
Part II Line 2	The American Diabetes Association is committed to preventing diabetes. The Diabetes Prevention Program DPP was a major multicenter clinical research study, funded in part by the American Diabetes Association, aimed at discovering whether modest weight loss through dietary changes and increased physical activity or treatment with the oral diabetes drug metformin Glucophage could prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes in study participants. The DPP found that participants who lost a modest amount of weight through dietary changes and increased physical activity sharply reduced their chances of developing diabetes. Taking metformin also reduced risk, although less dramatically. The DPPs results indicate that millions of people at high-risk for developing type 2 diabetes can delay or avoid developing type 2 diabetes by losing weight through regular physical activity and a diet low in fat and calories. Weight loss and physical activity lower the risk of diabetes by improving the bodys ability to use insulin and process glucose. The DPP contributed to a better understanding of how diabetes develops in people at risk and how they can prevent or delay the development of diabetes by making behavioral changes leading to weight loss. These findings are reflected in recommendations from the American Diabetes Association for the prevention or delay of type 2 diabetes, which stress the importance of lifestyle changes, and weight loss. Building on the success of the DPP, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC led National Diabetes Prevention Program is an evidence-based lifestyle change program for preventing type 2 diabetes. The year-long program helps participants make real lifestyle changes such as eating healthier, incorporating physical activity into their daily lives and improving problem-solving and coping skills. The American Diabetes Association is collaborating with the Florida Department of Health to provide support, technical assistance and mini-grants to Florida-based Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change DPLC accredited programs, or pending accreditation, by the CDC. Funded wholly by a grant from the Florida Department of Health, the goals of this initiative are 1 to increase the number of DPLC program participants with a blood-based prediabetes diagnosis 2 to increase the number of DPLC program participants achieving 5-7 weight loss and 3 to increase the number of health care practices that have a policy to refer patients with or at risk for prediabetes to DPLC programs.
Part III Line 1 and 2	Each year, the American Diabetes Association recognizes the outstanding contributions of individuals in the service of the diabetes community through its National Achievement Awards. These awards are presented to recognize and honor individuals in the diabetes scientific and medical community who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and who have made significant contributions through their outstanding career achievements. Philipp E. Scherer, PhD received 20,000 for being the key investigator in the discovery of insulin. Pere Puigserver, PhD received 10,000 for an outstanding scientific achievement in diabetes research, taking into consideration independence of thought, originality, significance of discovery, and impact on his/her area of research. Richard N. Bergman, PhD received 5,000 for an outstanding achievement in mentorship and/or creation of a robust environment for diabetes research.

Schedule I (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data

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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
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

Yes

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? ..

Yes

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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

Yes

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

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1Kevin L Hagan Effective date 6115Chief Executive Officer	(i) (ii)	277,249 -------------	50,000 -------------	16,093 -------------	18,500 -------------	10,007 -------------	371,849 -------------	-------------
2Deborah L Johnson Departure date 10Chief Financial Officer	(i) (ii)	188,048 -------------	-------------	97,695 -------------	198,435 -------------	17,910 -------------	502,088 -------------	-------------
3Greg Elfers Departure date 8715Chief Field Development Officer	(i) (ii)	274,199 -------------	-------------	54,809 -------------	179,013 -------------	14,075 -------------	522,096 -------------	-------------
4Robert RatnerChief Scientific and Medical Officer	(i) (ii)	415,110 -------------	-------------	2,958 -------------	-------------	1,144 -------------	419,212 -------------	-------------
5Andrea Maddox Departure date 11615SVP Eastern Key Mkts Program Implementation	(i) (ii)	168,535 -------------	-------------	53,036 -------------	132,321 -------------	15,068 -------------	368,960 -------------	-------------
6Jeanette Flom Effective date 102015VP Eastern Division	(i) (ii)	168,648 -------------	-------------	2,303 -------------	11,013 -------------	7,561 -------------	189,525 -------------	-------------
7Rodney SampsonSVP ITS and Chief Technical Officer	(i) (ii)	195,994 -------------	-------------	586 -------------	38,504 -------------	21,682 -------------	256,766 -------------	-------------
8Lori Stevens Departure date 11315SVP Key Markets West Division	(i) (ii)	153,049 -------------	-------------	33,670 -------------	75,151 -------------	7,718 -------------	269,588 -------------	-------------
9Tamara DarsowVP Research Programs	(i) (ii)	187,590 -------------	-------------	639 -------------	12,567 -------------	21,674 -------------	222,470 -------------	-------------
10Jane ChiangSVP Medical and Community Affairs	(i) (ii)	250,417 -------------	-------------	829 -------------	33,284 -------------	992 -------------	285,522 -------------	-------------
11Rhonda Lees Departure date 8815VP Legal Affairs and Administrative Services	(i) (ii)	107,106 -------------	-------------	30,023 -------------	88,269 -------------	5,485 -------------	230,883 -------------	-------------
12Lois Witkop Departure date 11615SVP Marketing Communications	(i) (ii)	201,209 -------------	-------------	5,023 -------------	13,576 -------------	1,462 -------------	221,270 -------------	-------------
13Kate Giblin RooperVP Campaign Development	(i) (ii)	164,693 -------------	-------------	424 -------------	11,086 -------------	16,284 -------------	192,487 -------------	-------------
14Nancy Stinson-Harris Departure dateVP Corporate Alliance	(i) (ii)	131,545 -------------	-------------	87,741 -------------	9,295 -------------	7,695 -------------	236,276 -------------	-------------
15Charlotte M CarterSVP Financial Services	(i) (ii)	163,460 -------------	-------------	710 -------------	10,745 -------------	9,533 -------------	184,448 -------------	-------------
16Shereen ArentChief Advocacy Officer	(i) (ii)	227,827 -------------	-------------	1,816 -------------	45,502 -------------	9,545 -------------	284,690 -------------	-------------
17Linda CannVP Professional Education	(i) (ii)	162,138 -------------	-------------	84 -------------	10,909 -------------	16,446 -------------	189,577 -------------	-------------
18Kathryn Croskrey Departure date 102VP Mid Markets West Division	(i) (ii)	119,126 -------------	-------------	40,226 -------------	8,825 -------------	7,679 -------------	175,856 -------------	-------------
19Travis HeiderExecutive Director	(i) (ii)	157,129 -------------	-------------	820 -------------	10,540 -------------	21,138 -------------	189,627 -------------	-------------
20Michael ChaeRegional Director	(i) (ii)	155,955 -------------	-------------	1,192 -------------	4,959 -------------	21,047 -------------	183,153 -------------	-------------

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 1a	Payments related to additional pension benefits are grossed up for individual tax reporting purposes.
Part I Line 1a	The Chief Executive Officer provided compensation for travel companion included in other reportable compensation.
Part I Line 4b	The Chief Executive Officer is compensated by the American Diabetes Association and participated in its supplemental retirement plan. the reported retirement and other deferred compensation includes 2015 contributions to the Chief Executive Officers 457f plan totalling 18,500.
Part I Line 7	The following non-fixed payment is reported for the Chief Executive Officer an accrued 457f deferred compensation contribution 18,500.
Part II Line 1	Kevin L. Hagan began his tenure as Chief Executive Officer of the American Diabetes Association effective June 1, 2015.
Part II Line 2	Deborah L. Johnson, Chief Financial Officers employment ended October 13, 2015 with the American Diabetes Association.
Part II Line 3	Greg Elfer, Chief Field Development Officers employment ended August 7, 2015. with the American Diabetes Association.
Part II Line 5	Andrea Maddox, Senior Vice President Eastern Key Markets Program Implementations employment ended November 16, 2015 with the American Diabetes Association.
Part II Line 8	Lori Stevens, Senior Vice President Key Markets West Divisions employment ended November 3, 2015 with the American Diabetes Association.
Part II Line 11	Rhoda Lees, Vice President Legal Affairs and Administrative Servicess employment ended August 8, 2015 with the American Diabetes Association.

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:	15000290
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

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	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

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?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e)Original principal amount	(f)Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No










Total ............... $

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

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50056A

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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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?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) Berry 2 Associates	Interim Chief Executive Officer	106,598	Professional Management Services		No
(2) LYFECHANNEL Inc	Brother of Deborah L Johnson, CFO	50,000	Lighthouse software development		No

Part V

Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).

Return Reference

Explanation

Part IV Line 1

M. Suzanne C. Berry, Interim Chief Executive Officer, was an employee of Berry 2 Associates and was hired to provide Interim Chief Executive Officer services to the Association from August 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015.

Part IV Line 2

The American Diabetes Association conducted a business transaction with LYFECHANNEL, Inc. for Lighthouse software development. Lighthouse is a digital patient care program that brings together patients, their primary physician, extended care providers and dedicated team of nurses, counselors and dietitians that will re-write the care for people living with diabetes and elevate the impact of great self-management. The CEO of LYFECHANNEL is a brother of Deborah Johnson, CFO of the American Diabetes Association. Prior to the transaction, a full conflict of interest disclosure was made to the Board and terms of the contract were fully vetted by the appropriate members of the Associations management.

Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..	X	1,352	361,976	See Part II
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	67	345,916	Fair Market Value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .	X	27,956	2,204,667	Fair Market Value
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( )
26 Other ( )
27 Other ( )
28 Other ( )

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
Part I Line 6	The method of determining noncash contributions amounts is the sales of comparable property and/or opinion of expert to determine the fair market value.
Part I Line 32b	The American Diabetes Association contracts with Automotive Recovery Services, Inc. 13085 Hamilton Crossing, Suite 500, Carmel, IN 46032, to advertise for donation of vehicles, as well as receive and sell/dispose of the donated vehicles on behalf of the American Diabetes Association.

Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)

Additional Data

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	75 Years of Progress in the Fight Against Diabetes
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Did you know that in the United States, diagnosed diabetes has increased by 350 percent in the last 30 years Thats 1.4 million Americans diagnosed every year. Diabetes literally touches everyone. It is dangerous, invasive and unrelenting. Its a chronic disease that spans all ages and walks of life, but targets children, the elderly and minority populations more than others. It costs the United States billions of dollars each year in lost productivity. It is a global epidemic.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Today nearly 30 million adults and children in the U.S. have diabetes-nearly 10 percent of the population. To make matters worse, 8.1 million of those 30 million dont even know that they have the disease. And yet another troubling trend is emerging. Type 2 diabetes, whose risk factors include a sedentary lifestyle and being overweight, is seen increasingly in children. In fact, between 2002 and 2009, there was a 35 percent increase in type 2 among adolescents. Research suggests that type 2 diabetes behaves differently in children than in adults-progressing more rapidly and aggressively.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	The American Diabetes Association is the only organization dedicated specifically to the research, education and advocacy required to improve the lives of all Americans with diabetes. For 75 years, we have been working on the frontlines to educate at-risk populations, protect the rights of people with diabetes at work, school and other aspects of daily life, pioneer clinical and research breakthroughs and foster a pipeline of the best and brightest scientists. From research labs to the halls of the Capitol to the offices of health care practitioners to communities nationwide, we are there. We envision a life free of diabetes and all its burdens, which is fueled by our mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Diabetes Research
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Accelerating Progress toward the Next Big Discovery Diabetes is an extremely complex disease, caused by a combination of various genetic and environmental factors that progressively lead to an inability to produce or effectively utilize insulin. The complexity of causes conspiring to diminish the bodys production or response to insulin, leading to high blood glucose and eventual development of diabetes, makes finding a single cure particularly difficult. While a cure has been elusive, critical research efforts in recent decades have led to significantly improved patient care, resulting in fewer complications and better health outcomes for individuals with diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	As a leader in diabetes research, and the only organization dedicated specifically to the research, education and advocacy required to improve the lives of all people with diabetes, the American Diabetes Association funds critical, innovative diabetes research and invests in promising scientists early in their careers. Our direct involvement in diabetes research extends back to the 1940s when Dr. Charles H. Best, one of four scientists credited with discovering insulin, provided the Association with the framework and early leadership for a formalized diabetes research program.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Since our Research Programs inception in 1952, we have been the leader in funding cutting-edge diabetes research, supporting nearly 4,500 research projects and investing more than 735 million in diabetes research. In 2015, the Association made more than 31 million available to support 354 new and continuing research projects at 144 leading research institutions. The supported projects cover the broad spectrum of research approaches including basic, clinical and translational science and address all types of diabetes, diabetes-related disease states and complications.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	The primary goals of the Associations Research Program are Support the highest quality science across the broad spectrum of diabetes research. Support investigators early in their careers to encourage them to dedicate their efforts to diabetes research. Support innovative research with a high potential to have a significant impact for patients with diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Peer Review Process One of the factors that sets American Diabetes Association-funded research apart and ensures that we are supporting the very best science is peer review. Peer review is a process whereby grant applications are reviewed and evaluated by individuals who are experts in the field or peers of the individual submitting the grant. Association grant applications all undergo peer review by three or more volunteer experts who are themselves diabetes researchers. Reviewers provide both a score and detailed comments regarding the strengths and weaknesses of each grant they review. Scores from all reviewers for each grant are averaged to arrive at a composite merit score that is then used to determine which grants to support.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Types of Research Awards Research awards are divided into four major categories that reflect our research goals and priorities, provide extraordinary opportunities for researchers from diverse backgrounds, and foster the professional development of young scientists interested in diabetes research. The categories are Investigator-Initiated Awards Core Program Pathway to Stop Diabetes Collaborative Targeted Research and Research Co-Support. Approximately 80 percent of American Diabetes Association-funded research falls under the Core Research Awards. In 2015, the Association moved to a single annual grant application cycle for its Core Research Program, featuring a streamlined grant portfolio. A total of 729 research grant applications were submitted. From those applications, 35 post-doctoral fellowships and 50 research and development grants were selected for funding.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Research Program Outcomes According to a 2015 retrospective Outcomes Research survey, American Diabetes Association-funded researchers show an exemplary commitment to advancing their careers within the field of diabetes research. Within five years of their award
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	99 percent remain in diabetes research Average more than five publications per award 92 percent receive subsequent funding to continue their research efforts Subsequent funding amounted to a total of 260.2 million, which is 7.36 for every 1 invested by the American Diabetes Association
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Pathway to Stop Diabetes Launched in 2013, the American Diabetes Associations Pathway to Stop Diabetes initiative aims to inspire a new generation of diabetes researchers who are early in their career or are established but would like to expand their focus on diabetes research. Through awards of 1.625 million over the course of five to seven years, the program allows researchers to have the time and focus needed to explore new ideas. With a goal of funding 100 new diabetes researchers over the next decade, Pathway provides crucial support to individuals focusing on innovative ideas and transformational approaches that will lead to new discoveries in diabetes prevention and treatment. Importantly, Pathway is in addition to ongoing Association research activities and is significantly expanding our research efforts.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Six new Pathway scientists began their research projects in January 2015. During the 2015 calendar year these new awardees, along with the initial five Pathway scientists, collectively published nine high-impact publications, gave more than 40 presentations at scientific meetings, presented 32 invited lectures and filed one patent application. Two Pathway Scientists earned faculty promotions. This level of accomplishment from just 11 individuals is exceptional. The second annual Pathway to Stop Diabetes Symposium was held at the American Diabetes Associations 75th Scientific Sessions in Boston, bringing together the Mentor Advisory Group, program sponsors and Association leadership to meet the Pathway scientists and hear firsthand about their exciting projects and discoveries. The third annual Pathway to Stop Diabetes grant competition also took place in 2015. The Mentor Advisory Group reviewed 103 outstanding nominations and selected six new Pathway Awardees who began their grants in January 2016. These new awardees bring the Pathway scientist cohort up to 17 outstanding investigators.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	2015 Research Highlights American Diabetes Association-supported researchers made significant progress in understanding how diabetes develops and progresses, and in identifying new ways to combat the disease. Notable advances include the development of a smart insulin patch that uses nanotechnology to successfully regulate blood glucose levels in laboratory mice studies uncovering new links between cognitive health and prediabetes and a better understanding of how diabetes during pregnancy affects the offsprings health. Boehringer Ingelheim provided support for a targeted research initiative addressing unmet research needs in the area of treating diabetes in the setting of chronic kidney disease and renal insufficiency. This initiative resulted in 81 submissions, and three grants were awarded in April 2015 that will build the evidence base informing clinical practice for people with diabetes complicated by kidney disease.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Headlines from Projects Supported by the American Diabetes Association Research Program in 2015 Research to Identify and Correctly Treat Rare Forms of Diabetes Pathway to Stop Diabetes Scientist Generates Smart Insulin Patch Aerobic Exercise Improves Brain Function for People with Prediabetes Study Uncovers Potential New Ways to Prevent Beta Cell Death in Type 2 Diabetes Older Adults Motivated to Make Lifestyle Changes Improving Pregnancy Outcomes in Obese Mothers Starts with Healthy Eggs Very Low Effort Muscular Activity and Diabetes Risk The Diabetes-Depression Connection
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Scientific Sessions Held annually, Scientific Sessions exemplifies the American Diabetes Associations leadership role in the global diabetes community, while providing a critical platform for driving diabetes awareness. Scientific Sessions is the worlds largest scientific and medical meeting focused on the latest basic and clinical science research related to diabetes and its complications. The 75th Scientific Sessions in Boston showcased the American Diabetes Associations 75th Anniversary. A special exhibit highlighted the history of the American Diabetes Association and of diabetes treatment and care over the past 75 years. With a total attendance of more than 18,000, the meeting met its programmatic and financial goals, while generating more than 17 billion audience media impressions worldwide. A record-breaking number of abstracts regular and late-breaking combined were received for a total of more than 3,600.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Information Saving Lives through Knowledge For people affected by or at risk for diabetes, having access to the most up-to-date tools and resources can literally make the difference between life and death. As a trusted leader, the American Diabetes Association works hard to ensure that those affected by and at risk for diabetes, their health care team as well as the general public receive targeted, timely and accurate information. We deliver resources that people can access at any time in multiple formats-from our award-winning website for consumers and professionals, diabetes.org, and our flagship social media channels to our professional journals and publications.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We focus our efforts on three areas 1. Raising awareness of diabetes as a serious disease. 2. Ensuring patients, providers and care givers have tools and resources to effectively treat and manage diabetes 3. Reaching diverse groups of people who are at risk for or have diabetes, their families and health care professionals with the goal of reducing the incidence of diabetes and the impact of complications.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Center for Information The Associations Center for Information CFI at 1-800-DIABETES marks the very first stop for many of our constituents as they start their journey of living with diabetes. It is also a valuable source of information for our professional members. In 2015, the center processed 120,000 contacts from our constituents, professional members and others seeking information about diabetes. Requests ranged from receiving information and resources for the care and management of diabetes and enrolling in programs such as Living with Type 2 Diabetes, to inquiring about local and national Association events, managing professional memberships and wanting to make a donation. CFI also continued to support mission activities providing translation and onsite support at our American Diabetes Association EXPO events and conferences as well as promoting Association initiatives such as Living With Type 2 Diabetes, Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes and Hispanic Heritage Month.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Digital Engagement We offer a variety of targeted and interactive online properties to connect with our consumer and professional audiences, while providing the latest diabetes-related information and news. From our award-winning website, www.diabetes.org, to our Diabetes Stops Here blog and ever-growing presence on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram, the American Diabetes Association is there for its constituents 24/7. In 2015, our online properties saw more than 45 million visits and more than 30 million unique visitors.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Diabetes.org Our award-winning website for consumers and professionals, diabetes.org, is widely regarded as the most informative and credible diabetes and nutrition resource on the Internet. In 2015, the site had 32 million visits, up 28 percent from 2014.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	More than 130,000 people registered online for MyFoodAdvisor Recipes for Healthy Living RFHL to receive recipes and nutrition information every month 10 percent increase over 2014, bringing the total number of enrollees to more than 518,000. Our Living With Type 2 Diabetes program saw more than 80,000 total online registrations up 17 percent for English and 10 percent for Spanish over 2014.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Professional.diabetes.org DiabetesPro at www.professional.diabetes.org provides the latest resources in diabetes care and research for health care professionals and scientists. In 2015, DiabetesPro had 1.6 million visitors. The site was transitioned to a new mobile-friendly platform that gives the Association enhanced ability to deliver customized members-only content. DiabetesPro is the most advanced professional education website in any branch of medicine, giving those who have placed diabetes in the center of their careers the opportunity to stay informed and take advantage of various resources and educational offerings. Featured content includes diabetes meetings and continuing education opportunities news clinical practice recommendations webcasts and podcasts journals and books research grants recognition programs professional section interest groups Our daily professional enewsletter, DiabetesPro SmartBrief, increased to 49,000 subscribers in 2015, with a good open rate of 24.3 percent.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Stopdiabetes.com Stopdiabetes.com is the online hub of the American Diabetes Associations Stop Diabetes movement. The site invites visitors to pledge their support, add their name to the map and take action in the Associations fight to Stop Diabetes. Five sections-Ways to Act, Whats Happening, Get the Facts, Advocacy Center, and Donate Now -provide options for involvement and increased awareness.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Social Media The Associations flagship social media channels keep on growing. For the fourth year in a row, we ranked highly in the Association Social Media Report published by Association Trends in terms of social media activity, making us one of the most social media-savvy associations of all groups measured. Here are some social media highlights for 2015
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Facebook fan base increased by 21 percent Twitter following increased by 24 percent YouTube subscribership increased by 35 percent Pinterest following increased by 33 percent and Instagram followers increased by an astounding 228 percet. Our Diabetes Stops Here blog at diabetesstopshere.org ended 2015 with 1,754 subscribers and consistently drew an average of 28,813 monthly pageviews, an increase of 39 percent over 2014. We hosted and co-hosted several Twitter chats on topics such as Safe at School, oral health care and healthy fats, among others. We also started testing livestreaming strategies with the 75th Scientific Sessions, Tour de Cure and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes using Twitters new Periscope app. The Associations 75th Scientific Sessions was particularly strong. We earned about 95.4 million social impressions from the meeting 73 percent increase over 2014 and 18,599 views of our Social Media News Bureau videos 64 percent increase. Our Instagram growth can be attributed to multiple strategies, including Instagram Takeovers with diabetes influencers at creativeboss and at sugarfreeoreo. These takeovers allowed the influencers to share their day-of Step Out and Tour de Cure experiences through the at AmDiabetesAssn Instagram account. The social media team hosted its first-ever Thunderclap in honor of National Healthy Lunch Day on November 17. This helped create a groundswell of social media buzz for this first-ever mission engagement day. The campaign started strong and the Association encouraged sign-ups among its social media and e-newsletter audiences. We surpassed our goal with more than 700 supporters 500 supporter goal.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Youth and Diabetes Reaching Type 1 Diabetes Families For children living with type 1 diabetes, the everyday challenges of being a kid must be balanced with the management of a disease that is constant, demanding and scary. They walk a tightrope between blood glucose levels that are too high and those that are too low-both of which can be life-threatening. Because type 1 diabetes is a life-long disease and challenges vary at every stage of life, the American Diabetes Association strives to reach those with type 1 diabetes with relevant programs throughout their life-from early diagnosis through adulthood and advanced management. We provide targeted youth programs including Family Link, which connects families to expert guidance, peer support and tools, Diabetes Camps, and other social and educational activities.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	In 2015 we created the first national Type 1 Diabetes Program Team which developed a strategy for future programming that intends to cover type 1 diabetes needs across the lifespan. More than 36,000 children and family members attended our youth and family events in 2015, including diabetes camps and camp open house, social and educational events, and leadership councils. We distributed more than 3,225 Everyday Wisdom kits. The kits are designed to help families of children newly diagnosed with type 1 diabetes live with diabetes every day.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Diabetes Camps The American Diabetes Association continues to be the worlds largest provider of camps for children with diabetes. Our Diabetes Camps have become one of the most powerful and life-changing avenues to improve the lives of children affected by diabetes. Offered each summer to nearly 6,000 youth with diabetes across the U.S., the overarching purpose of our Diabetes Camps is to promote diabetes self-care in an environment thats fun, peer oriented and medically safe. Since 1947, these camps have provided a traditional summer camp experience while giving children the chance to master basic diabetes self-management skills. At camp, children connect with peers facing the same daily struggles, build their confidence and overcome feelings of isolation and despair. Some campers learn how to inject insulin and count their own carbohydrates for the first time, while others advance their skills in insulin pump use.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	One camper explains the magic of camp Six days to be just like everyone else. Ive had diabetes for 13 years now and sometimes its hard to find people that I can relate to. Its tough to feel like youre the only person in the world who has to deal with this, but then you go to camp. Camp to me is a place where I feel safe and people understand what Im going through.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	2015 Diabetes Camp Highlights We hosted 58 Camp sessions in 25 states serving nearly 6,000 campers. Four of the camp sessions hosted children at risk of developing type 2 diabetes, teaching the importance of nutrition and physical activity and making an impact on the growing number of teens at risk of developing the disease. 2015 marked the completion of a three-year outcomes study on the ADA Diabetes Camp Program, reinforcing the knowledge that camp is making a difference in the lives of children living with diabetes. Newly diagnosed Campers appear to benefit the most from their experience, with 19 percent of recently diagnosed youth showing improvement in their ability to manage diabetes-related problems. A 10 percent increase in overall ability to self-manage problems related to diabetes management A 10 percent increase in campers who are confident to manage their diabetes, with the greatest improvements among the newly diagnosed 16 percent increase An 11 percent increase of overall knowledge of proper diabetes management Through grants from Lilly Diabetes and The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, we were able to award more than 347,000 dallors in camperships financial aid to help families pay for camp. An additional grant of 450,000 dallors was awarded by The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust for the 2016-2018 period. More than 3,000 volunteers and staff worked at Camp in 2015. About 40 percent of those are health care professionals. We hosted a training conference, funded by a grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust, for Association staff responsible for camp and key volunteers. The conference focused on the growth and development of our camp program and emphasized the importance of safety and risk management at camp. A National Camp Medical Team was formed to manage major medical and behavioral policies for the ADA Diabetes Camp Program. We developed and initiated a standard emergency management protocol system during the 2015 camp season.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Living With Type 2 Diabetes Our Living With Type 2 Diabetes program LWT2D enrolled a total of 89,301 new participants, bringing the total number of registrants to 559,896. We distributed more than 355,850 copies of the Where Do I Begin booklets and added nearly 2,500 new participating primary care providers. With a 35 percent order rate for the booklet, 96 percent of health care providers reported they are very satisfied with its content. LWT2D offers primary care providers a free resource to give to their patients at diagnosis, while supporting people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes via a series of digital or print information packets in either English or Spanish to help them navigate their first year with the disease.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Professional Education The primary goal of our professional education program is to affect the quality of treatment and improve patient outcomes for people with diabetes by providing quality education for those health care professionals who provide their care. We conduct professional education activities directed toward enhancing knowledge, competence, advancing skills and apprising health care professionals of the latest developments in diabetes research and clinical practice. The American Diabetes Association has been accredited to provide continuing education to health care professionals for more than 28 years and is accredited by seven accrediting boards. The Association remains in exemplary standing with each accrediting board proving our compliance with the continuing education guidelines.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We expanded the Diabetes Inside program, a systems-based quality improvement program to the Parkland Health and Hospital System in Dallas, Texas, and the INOVA Health Systems in Fairfax, Virginia. The American Diabetes Association received the 2015 Award for Outstanding Continuing Education Outcomes Assessment from the Alliance of Continuing Education in the Health Professions ACEHP and the 2016 Award for Outstanding Innovation in CPD for the CE/CPD Professional and/or Enterprise from the same organization. More grants have been secured and the program will expand to the University of Hawaii Health System in Honolulu, Hawaii, and the Tulane University Health System in New Orleans, Louisiana. This initiative is documenting the achievement of better patient outcomes in health systems in which this program occurs.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We hosted the 2nd Annual Focus on Fellows program in conjunction with Scientific Sessions-a meeting dedicated to fostering growth/development of future diabetes clinicians, researchers and leaders. The Association received 507,000 in grants for 150 fellows. The program boasts significant outcomes including a 15 percent increase of intention to very likely remain in diabetes care a 21percent increase of self-efficacy in providing quality diabetes treatment a 25 percent increase of self-efficacy in providing self-management education/support and a 32 percent increase in becoming a camp volunteer by attendees.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Diabetes Is Primary, held in conjunction with Scientific Sessions, featured information to help primary care providers deliver quality care and improve patient outcomes. The number of participants grew from 94 in the live meeting to nearly 5,600 in the programs webcasts in the six months following the event. We piloted a Diabetes Is Primary event at the American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians annual meeting in March, reaching 750 physicians.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Through the American Diabetes Associations Diabetes Academy, we have provided 15 grand rounds professional education programs from 2014-2016, focused on topics of critical importance to clinical practice and improving patient outcomes. Grand rounds are an important teaching tool and ritual of medical education and inpatient care, consisting of presenting the medical problems and treatment of a particular patient to an audience consisting of doctors, residents and medical students. Programs took place at various institutions throughout the country including Morehouse School of Medicine, Howard University, University of California at San Francisco and others.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We successfully reached more than 35,000 health care professionals and researchers worldwide via live and online professional education programs including webcasts and self-assessment programs. The Train-the Trainer program in Vietnam in conjunction with the Vietnamese Association of Diabetes and Endocrinology and a Train-the-Trainer program in Indonesia in conjunction with the Indonesian Endocrine Society continues its success as a four-year program. The program educates endocrinologists and internists to bring quality education to the general practitioners in their country. Best of ADA international programs were implemented in Spain, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, expanding the reach of our Clinical Practice Recommendations and key clinical findings presented at Scientific Sessions to health care professionals around the world.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Publications The American Diabetes Association is the leading authority in creating and publishing the worlds most respected consumer magazine, books, and professional journals about diabetes. Our award-winning monthly magazine, Diabetes Forecast, is the premier healthy-living magazine for individuals affected by diabetes. Numerous books by well-known and credentialed authors are published each year, including consumer-oriented books on diabetes treatment, self-care, nutrition, cooking and psychosocial issues, as well as a variety of titles for our professional readers, such as the frequently updated Medical Management Series. The Association also publishes four highly valued professional journals, Diabetes, Diabetes Care, Clinical Diabetes and Diabetes Spectrum, as well as numerous articles, position and other professional papers. 2015 highlights include
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	The Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes, the Associations key clinical practice guidelines, reached health professionals via the following avenues 240,000 downloads of the Standards of Care app 22,000 active users. 83,500 accesses to the abridged Standards of Care, which published in the spring issue of Clinical Diabetes. A continuing education webcast with Robert Ratner, MD, Chief Scientific Medical Officer, complimented the 2016 Standards of Care, along with a comprehensive slide set for professionals to use in their own presentations.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	In addition to our Standards of Medical Care, we published numerous Association position and other professional papers, including the following position and scientific statements o Management of Hyperglycemia in Type 2 Diabetes, 2015 A Patient-Centered Approach Update to a Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association and the European Association for the Study of Diabetes-defining treatment options for managing type 2 diabeteso BMI Cut Points to Identify At-Risk Asian Americans for Type 2 Diabetes Screening-identifying appropriate BMIs to identify Asian Americans at risk for type 2 diabeteso Diabetes Self-management Education and Support in Type 2 Diabetes A Joint Position Statement of the American Diabetes Association, the American Association of Diabetes Educators, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics-discussing DSME criteriao Diabetes Care in the School Setting-identifying appropriate resources for students with diabeteso Insulin Pump Risks and Benefits A Clinical Appraisal of Pump Safety Standards, Adverse Event Reporting, and Research Needs A Joint Statement of the European Association for the Study of Diabetes and the American Diabetes Association Diabetes Technology Working Group-providing an overview of insulin pumpso Update on Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus in Light of Recent Evidence A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and the American Diabetes Association-reviewing the latest research on heart disease and type 2 diabeteso Staging Presymptomatic Type 1 Diabetes A Scientific Statement of JDRF, the Endocrine Society, and the American Diabetes Association-providing an overview of how to better define type 1 diabetes
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Awareness Education Empowering Individuals to Prevent and Manage Diabetes Frustration, confusion, fear, depression-these are just some of the more common reactions to a diabetes diagnosis. For those diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, there may be feelings of guilt or responsibility for the illness. And for those with type 1 diabetes, especially for the parents of these young patients, there is real fear and concern for a childs safety, opportunities and the changes that this lifelong disease will bring. All of these feelings can be paralyzing and can affect how patients comply with physician recommendations. Similarly, people who are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes may struggle to take the necessary, proactive steps to prevent diabetes. The American Diabetes Association is leading a multi-faceted call to action via targeted public awareness efforts and education programs. We are committed to helping individuals cope with the emotional and health burdens of diabetes-and prevent diabetes-by making diabetes education accessible for all. We are especially focused on reaching underserved and at-risk populations who often face real barriers to accessing this information. Our goal is to ease the burden for patients and families by translating the science for the people and bringing it to them in the places where they live, work and play.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Wellness Lives Here Wellness Lives Here, the Associations new corporate engagement strategy, launched in April 2015. This powerful initiative is designed to inspire and fuel our nations healthful habits at work and beyond. With year-round opportunities, Wellness Lives Here helps companies, organizations and communities educate and motivate people to adopt healthful habits to reduce the prevalence of type 2 diabetes. Components that fall under Wellness Lives Here include Health Champion Designation - acknowledges companies and organizations for providing a culture of wellness to their employees Three mission engagement days focused on diabetes risk awareness, physical activity and nutrition Alert Day, National Get Fit Dont Sit Day, National Healthy Lunch Day Stop Diabetes at Work employer resources Diabetes-related resources for employees Participation in Tour de Cure and Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes CEO Leadership Circle
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	American Diabetes Association Alert Day The 27th American Diabetes Association Alert Day took place on March 24, 2015 and continued as a month-long campaign. The Association once again challenged Americans to Take it. Share it. by taking the Diabetes Risk Test and asking them to share it. The public could take the test by visiting facebook.com/AmericanDiabetesAssociation, stopdiabetes.com or by calling 1-800-DIABETES. The 2015 Alert Day campaign generated nearly 900 million media impressions between its local and national media outreach, social media efforts, Association promotional channels, collaborative efforts and unique opportunities, an increase of more than 90 million impressions over 2014. More than 108,000 online diabetes risk tests were taken during the month-long campaign. Nearly 40 percent of online risk test takers had a high risk score. Celebrity tweets included Ryan Reed, Larry King, Duane Brown and Patti LaBelle. Social media highlights include On Alert Day, the Associations national Facebook and Twitter accounts had more than 1.3 million combined impressions. Nearly 14.5 million potential social media impressions from celebrity and corporate supporters. A friendly takeover of the Associations Twitter account by Ryan Reed generated 7.1 million potential impressions.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	National Get Fit Dont Sit Day The Associations inaugural National Get Fit Dont Sit Day took place on May 6, 2015. Held the first Wednesday in May, Get Fit Dont Sit Day encourages people to get up and move every 90 minutes. More than 3,500 businesses, organizations and industry leaders downloaded the Associations Get Fit Dont Sit Day e-tool kit to participate and take steps to ensure the health of their employees. Workplace activities included organized walks, Hula Hoop contests, work site exercise stations, yoga classes and more. The Associations comprehensive social media strategy highlighted workplace activity ideas and exercise tips, generating phenomenal buzz and widespread awareness of the importance of getting up and moving throughout the work day
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Twitter GetFitDontSit- 8.7 million potential impressions- 2.7 million Twitter accounts reached- nearly 1,000 individual contributors Facebook- more than 1.6 million impressions from posts throughout the month of May- nearly one million accounts reached- 12,775 likes and 4,327 shares YouTube- 7 videos demonstrating exercises individuals can do at their desk featured throughout the day and the month of May 9,333 views on YouTube, 165,304 views on Facebook. Local Market Media Coverage- total clips 72- total national/local TV audience 1.17 million- total estimated online news visitors 353,567
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	American Diabetes Month During American Diabetes Month ADM in November, we launched our Eat Well, America campaign, which highlighted how healthy food can be delicious and help diabetes management. Each week, we shared nutritious recipes from noted chefs and cookbook authors for every meal of the day, including snacks and special occasion treats. In addition to recipes, we featured tips on how to choose, prepare and serve delicious, healthy food to help Americans great sustainable healthy habits year-round. On November 17, 2015, we celebrated our inaugural National Healthy Lunch Day, which encouraged the American public to make a commitment to lunch right with every bite with the goal of highlighting how a healthy meal, such as lunch, is an attainable first step toward better food choices year-round. Part of our outreach efforts included a Satellite Media Tour SMT in English and Spanish, featuring two renowned chefs and Association cookbook authors who gave interviews while preparing Eat Well, America recipes. The interviews were broadcast 252 times and reached an audience of more than four million. This mission engagement day also featured the Associations first-ever Thunderclaps allowing to mass-share our HealthyLunchDay message on social media.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Americas Diabetes Challenge The Association launched a new public awareness initiative with Merck, Americas Diabetes Challenge, which encourages people with type 2 diabetes to get to their A1C goal, and Screen at 23, aimed at educating providers and policy makers about the need to screen Asian Americans for type 2 at a lower BMI than other groups.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Together 2 Goal The Association worked with the American Medical Group Foundation AMGF on Together 2 Goal, a multi-year campaign targeting AMGFs 160,000 primary care physician members to improve health outcomes for at least 1 million patients with type 2 diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Reaching At-Risk Populations Over the years, we have established targeted, culturally sensitive programs and materials to better reach populations that are disproportionally affected by type 2 diabetes. These include at-risk populations such as African Americans, Latinos, Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders, American Indians and Alaska Natives, older adults as well as communities in the so called diabetes belt in the Southeast and Appalachia, a region where the incidence of diabetes is significantly higher than the national average. In addition, rates of diabetes in the Latino community are almost double those of non-Latino whites while African Americans are 1.7 times more likely to develop diabetes compared to non-Latino whites. In some Native American communities, one in two adults has diabetes. To help curb this inequity, we have targeted community-based programs in place, working closely with civic, social, faith-based and health care representatives within these communities. We also frequently partner with other community and health organizations and host the Disparities Partnership Forum. Our community-based, grassroots approach is what makes our programs effective. Our outreach efforts include the following highlights for 2015
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We reached more than 317,000 African Americans, more than 166,000 Hispanic/Latinos, more than 2,500 American Indian/Alaska Natives and more than 1,700 Asian American/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islanders through field programs. The Association celebrated its 7th Annual John Pipe Voices for Change Award, recognizing Special Diabetes Program for Indians SDPI grantees for their effective diabetes prevention and treatment services in the American Indian and Alaska Native communitieso Innovative Program Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium ANTHC Diabetes Programo Leadership ExcellenceWhirling Thunder Wellness Program - Whirling Thunder Diabetes Program Winnebago Tribe of Nebraskao Outcomes AchievementChickasaw Nation Diabetes Care Center
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Production of Eliminating Disparities in Diabetes begun in 2015 and the final video launched in February 2016. Produced in collaboration with the Associations Cultural Competency workgroup volunteers and a video consulting company, the video details solutions to disparities faced by high risk populations.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We participated at the National Council of La Razas 2015 Conference and Expo reaching more than 2,000 attendees, who visited the Associations booth. In collaboration with local organizations in Kansas City, including Truman Medical Center, Cray Diabetes Center, and HCA Midwest Health, the Association provided glucose screenings and consultations to more than 500 booth visitors.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We continued our successful collaboration with the Prince Hall Shriners by exhibiting at the 122nd Imperial Sessions of the Prince Hall Shriners in Cincinnati, Ohio, which had more than 15,000 attendees. Educational information and materials were shared with more than 6,000 exhibit visitors over the course of three days.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We were part of the KORUS festival, an annual event held in Northern Virginia, honoring Korean heritage and culture. Close to 3,000 people attended the 2015 event. We shared the new BMI chart for Asian Americans and encouraged booth attendees to take the Risk test.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15 - October 15, we launched the interactive Create Your Plate tool on diabetes.org, which encouraged individuals to post a photo of their healthy plate using social media. Our celebrity spokesperson, Chef Ingrid Hoffman, participated in an interview hosted by the Association.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We exhibited at the For Sisters Only Expo in Washington D.C., an event that welcomed more than 10,000 women to learn more about health and beauty. Out of more than 3,000 booth visitors, more than 340 completed a survey about how consumers are currently receiving information about diabetes and what programs are of interest to them.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Local markets participated in the I Decide to Stop Diabetes Day National Campaign reaching more than 45,000 people during American Diabetes Month.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	What Can I Eat Food Choices for People with Diabetes, continued to be pilot tested at five sites in 2015 Mobile, Alabama, Bronx, New York, Queens, New York, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Baltimore, Maryland. Data collection continued into early 2016 and the outcome-based program will be ready in summer 2016.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Preliminary findings from the What Can I Eat Outcomes Research evaluation show high satisfaction and significant impact on key dietary behaviors, cooking methods and food label usage. Program participants also reported being more confident in their ability to change their diet and being more engaged with the Association.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	In collaboration with Humana, we developed MyStandards, a six-session diabetes management program that aligns with our Standards of Care. Using problem-based methodologies, we tested content, tools and delivery in Tampa and New Orleans.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Signature Campaigns Our special events are yet another opportunity for the American Diabetes Association to raise awareness about diabetes and are an integral part of our strategic vision to eradicate the disease. In 2015, all of the Associations events including our signature events, Step Out Walk to Stop Diabetes and Tour de Cure, incorporated our educational message and brought awareness of the seriousness of diabetes. We conducted 94 walks nationwide with more than 82,000 participants, and featured 90 cycling events across the country with more than 51,000 participants.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Advocacy Speaking Up for All People with Diabetes Its difficult to imagine what it is like to be told you cant go back to school because you have diabetes. Its especially difficult when you are four years old and school is your refuge from the medical and financial challenges your family faces at home. But this is exactly what happened to Marissa after she was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Though federal law requires that children like Marissa be provided equal opportunity for an education, her Head Start program said she could no longer attend school because they would not care for her. After many months of struggling, Marissas grandmother contacted the American Diabetes Association. She worked with one of our Legal Advocates who informed her of her legal rights and connected her with a volunteer lawyer who filed a lawsuit to get Marissa back in school. Five months later, Marissa returned to school.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	The American Diabetes Associations advocacy efforts and achievements are at the core of creating effective and lasting change for people living with and at risk for diabetes. Raising our voices from Capitol Hill to state houses to court houses across the country, our dedicated Diabetes Advocates continue to drive momentum in our ongoing fight to Stop Diabetes. Our advocacy work gives people with diabetes, their families and health care professionals the power to influence public policy issues that affect people with diabetes at the local, state and national levels. Our primary goals are to increase federal and state funding for diabetes prevention, treatment and research to prevent diabetes to improve the availability of accessible, adequate and affordable health care to end the discrimination people with diabetes face at school, work and elsewhere in their lives.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	We have trained advocates around the country who represent those with diabetes who need a raised voice to protect their rights. An ever-growing volunteer network of attorneys, health care professionals and advanced school advocates help thousands facing discrimination because of their diabetes. In 2015, we successfully raised our voice in the following areas
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Increased Government Commitment to Stop Diabetes as CongressAdded 68 million for diabetes research at the National Institute of Healths National Institute of Diabetes, Digestive and Kidney Diseases NIDDK for total funding of more than 1.8 billion. Increased funding at the Center for Disease Controls Division of Diabetes Translation by 30 million, for total funding of more than 170 million. Doubled the budget for the National Diabetes Prevention Program to 20 million. Renewed Special Diabetes Programs funding for two years, providing 150 million annually for research on type 1 diabetes and another 150 million annually for programs in American Indian and Alaska Native communities, for a total of 600 million dollars. Continued to include diabetes among the diseases eligible for the Department of Defenses Congressionally Directed Medical Research Program.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Expanded Success in the Safe at School Campaign Through legislative victories in Arkansas, Hawaii and Nevada, three more states meet the key tenets of the Associations Safe at School campaign by providing access to insulin and glucagon and appropriate diabetes self-management. An attempt to undo legislation in Indiana was successfully defeated. Over the past four years, we added 15 states to the list of those providing these important protections for children with diabetes-surpassing our Strategic Plan goal by three states. Four Advanced School Advocacy Trainings added 57 new school advocates to the ranks of those providing workshops and support for families across the country. Public awareness of Safe at School is on the rise, through a variety of channels, including Safe at School Twitter Chat garnering 4.7 million impressions posts on Safe at School, including back to school tips in U.S. New and World Reports monthly diabetes blog and an October New York Times article about diabetes and discrimination at School, featured the Safe at School initiative and was included in the papers list of Medical and Health News That Stuck With Us in 2015.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Strengthened Our Voice in Washington, D.C. and State Capitals Across the Country Call to Congress engaged dedicated Diabetes Advocates from across the country who held more than 200 meetings on Capitol Hill explaining the need for additional funding for diabetes research and programs. Advocates held more than 100 in-district meetings with their members of Congress during the August recess-a threefold increase from previous years. The Association also raised its public policy voice through testimony for Congressional hearings, leadership on Congressional sign-on letters, a petition signed by more than 31,000 advocates, 65 state advocacy days, summits, briefings and caucus meetings, tens of thousands of emails and phone calls to elected officials, and collaborations such as our leadership in the Friends of NIDDK coalition.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Reached Out to the Health Care Community Health care professionals participated in sessions on Advocacy at the Associations Postgraduate Course and Scientific Sessions and at other professional conferences on topics including the impact of advocacy on diabetes education and diabetes discrimination across the lifespan. Finished the Associations 2012-2015 Strategic Plan with 350 percent growth in the Associations Health Care Professionals Legal Advocacy Network, with more than 1,600 doctors, nurses, dieticians, diabetes educators and others working to end discrimination based on diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Focused Advocacy Efforts on Those at High Risk Launched Screen at 23 campaigns with partners in Asian American community to build awareness of the recommended Body Mass Index for screening Asian Americans for diabetes. Published A Call to Action Eliminating Diabetes Disparities in Native Communities in Ten state legislative victories addressed health disparities-ranging from healthy food financing, to promoting cultural competency in health care professionals, to funding programs and offices aimed at reducing health disparities. Built relationships with community-specific groups including the National Bar Association, National Indian Health Board, Mexican Embassy, and Telemundo.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Fought to Improve Diabetes Care and Coordination Vastly improved United States Preventive Services Task Force recommendations which will identify millions more Americans with undiagnosed diabetes and prediabetes and make both testing for diabetes and behavior counseling interventions available at no charge to the patient through most insurance plans. Continued efforts to improve access to quality health insurance through 18 sets of official comments as well as letters, legal briefs, and meetings with Administration officials. Engaged in legislation and regulation to bring greater transparency and consumer protections while also continuing our work to expand Medicaid eligibility to our most vulnerable populations with diabetes and improve Medicaid coverage for people with diabetes. Medicare focus was on consumer protections, ensuring access to disease management tools and primary prevention. Enacted Diabetes Action Plan Legislation, which provides for state coordination on diabetes and development of an action plan, in five more states, part of an unprecedented total of 57 state legislative and regulatory victories for the year. Reauthorized the Childrens Health Insurance Program for two years-providing access to coverage for millions of children including those with diabetes who rely on it for quality, affordable, pediatric-appropriate health care.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Inspired Advocates to Action Advocates in Action webinars trained grasstops advocates on topics including advocacy at Association events, outreach to communities hit hardest by diabetes, ending discrimination, and mobilizing advocates to meet with elected officials. A series of Legal Advocacy webinars engaged school advocates, families of children with diabetes, and health care professionals in our anti-discrimination efforts and provided crucial resources. Advocates in Action Step Out teams numbered 73 strong. Launched American Diabetes Association Advocacy Mobile App with easy to access tools to recruit new advocates, learn about our policy priorities, and take action. Engaged Diabetes Advocates through eight Regional Advocacy Trainings reaching new advocacy leaders in 21 markets.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Advocated for Public Policies to Prevent Diabetes Primary prevention laws passed in eight states promoting access to healthy environments for children and adults in the school, community and workplace settings. Released joint statement with the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association to assist evaluating physical education initiatives at the federal and state level. Released joint statement with the American Cancer Society and the American Heart Association to assist evaluating physical education initiatives at the federal and state level. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans include many Association recommendations for healthy eating including limiting added sugar to less than 10 percent of calories consumed and limiting saturated fats and sodium.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Protected Legal Rights Florida passed legislation establishing a statewide training program on diabetes for law enforcement personnel. The law stems from a fatal police interaction involving a man with diabetes and represents the first such law in the country. The Association provided recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration regarding medical evaluation of pilots with insulin-treated diabetes, an important step in our advocacy to open up this career path for people with diabetes. Following a nine-year wait, we celebrated publication of a proposed new rule governing commercial drivers with insulin-treated diabetes. When finalized, the rule will support people with diabetes who work as drivers as well as in many other professions. Through a series of Diabetes Stops Here blog posts and publication of three issues of Diabetes Docket e-newsletter, we educated thousands on the rights of people with diabetes.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4	Just Imagine Imagine the day when diabetes will no longer devastate our families and communities, our neighbors near and far. When a parent doesnt have to hear that their child has an incurable disease that brings with it not only sleepless nights, but constant fears about possible complications and diabetes-related discrimination. When nobody has to worry anymore about blood glucose highs and lows and whether that blurred vision is the beginning of a life without sight. When a family can gather at a family reunion and create happy memories instead of having to gather at a graveside and saying goodbye to a loved one who has lost their battle against diabetes. We know that, together, we can stop this dreadful disease and realize our vision life free of diabetes and all its burdens. Learn more at diabetes.org and stopdiabetes.com.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4 Continued	Other Program Services revenue reported in Line 4d 1,671,263 relates to the investment in real estate. This investment represents a 1998 donor bequest that restricted the Association from selling the property for 25 years. A portion of the property is leased to corporations and derives monthly rental income that is reported in investment income.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 3	M. Suzanne C. Berry, Interim Chief Executive Officer, was an employee of Berry 2 Associates and was hired to provide Interim Chief Executive Officer services to the Association from August 1, 2014 to February 28, 2015.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6,7a	The American Diabetes Association has established the voting membership of the Association as the National Leadership Council. The National Leadership Council is comprised of all of the members of the Board of Directors and additional delegates. The National Leadership Council votes on the election of the organizations governing body each year. No governance decisions are reserved to or subject to approval by the membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11	IRS Review Process by the Governing Body The American Diabetes Association Board of Directors assigns the Audit Committee the oversight responsibility of the IRS Form 990 and its supplemental schedules prior to completion. After review by management and KPMG, the final signed 990 was provided to the Associations Board of Directors prior to filing with the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12	Managing Conflict of Interest To identify potential conflicts of interest with appropriate due diligence, Officers, Directors, and members of select Board appointed committees and their related subcommittees, journal/periodical editors, and senior staff of the Association must annually disclose any potential conflicts of interest. The American Diabetes Associations Audit Committee and senior staff in Legal Affairs manage the disclosure and monitoring processes. Through review of the annual disclosures and review of the agendas of the relevant Board ,Committee and other meetings, appropriate efforts are made in advance of the meetings to identify potential conflicts of interest. Each person also has the responsibility to report his/her own conflicts of interest actual or perceived as those conflicts may arise during a meeting. Based on the situation, senior volunteers and staff presiding over the discussion are responsible to ensure appropriate action is taken for the individual to publicly disclose the conflict, for the individual to recuse him or herself from the discussion, vote or room as appropriate and to ensure the disclosure and action is documented in the minutes of the meeting.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a	Compensation Process Annually, The American Diabetes Association Principal Officers Chair of the Board President, Medicine Science President, Health Care Education and Secretary/Treasurer are responsible for establishing executive compensation consistent with the guidelines approved by the Compensation Committee. The Principal Officers of the Association use a Compensation Committee, compensation studies and an in dependent consultant to establish the compensation of the Chief Executive Officer and other Key employees. The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for the individual performance evaluations of staff officers and key employees, and establishes the total compensation for key employees subject to the guidelines established by the Executive Compensation Committee. The Executive Compensation Committee develops guidelines for the key employee executive positions listed below following the process described in the IRS intermediate sanctions rules when determining compensation. Specifically, the Committee 1 Is composed entirely of non-employee volunteer leaders who have no familial, business or significant personal relationships with the American Diabetes Association or its executives 2 Assesses the short-term and long-term contribution and performance of CEO and other senior executive employees in meeting very definitive and quantifiable objectives focused on the Associations mission success 3 Engages an independent compensation consulting firm to compile appropriate comparability data including compensation market information for peers with whom the American Diabetes Association competes for executive talent. 4 The Committee reviews this data in detail for all elements of each executives total compensation, including but not limited to base salary, bonuses, perquisites, fringe benefits, and incentive and deferred compensation arrangements. Upon the executives hire, and at each point in time thereafter at which a new or revised compensation arrangement is under consideration with respect to the executive, the Committee meets before the arrangement is implemented to evaluate the reasonableness of the arrangement by comparing both the arrangement itself and the executives entire compensation package to compensation packages paid by similarly situated organizations for functionally comparable positions 5 Documents, concurrently with its determination, the basis for its determination in the minutes of its meeting These minutes are reviewed, revised if necessary and approved at the following meeting of the Executive Compensation Committee. The process described above was used to establish compensation for the following positions Chief Executive Officer, Chief Field Development Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Revenue Officer, Executive Vice President of Government Affairs Advocacy, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Senior Vice President of Human Resources, Senior Vice President of Marketing Communications. The total compensation of executives at the American Diabetes Association is specifically designed to attract and retain the highest qualified executive talent to fulfill the critically important mission to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 17	Filing Jurisdiction Registration Number Alabama-AL97-256, Alaska-N/A, Arizona-10145, Arkansas-N/A, California-CT81471, Colorado-2002-3003670, Connecticut-5084, District of Columbia-981855, Florida-CH1618, Georgia-CH-001422, Hawaii-N/A, Illinois-CO 01-025537, Indiana-000103829-000, Kansas- 177-257-3SO, Kentucky-45, Louisiana-N/A, Maine- CO-1247, Maryland-102, Massachusetts-029317, Michigan-MICS 10326, Minnesota-N/A, Mississippi- 100000294, Missouri- CO-021-87, New Hampshire-5006, New Jersey- CH-0581900, New Mexico-N/A, New York- 1/30/1965, North Carolina- SL000618, North Dakota-7894, Ohio- 01-0239, Oklahoma- N/A, Oregon- 16402, Pennsylvania- No. 21, Rhode Island-95-233, South Carolina-641, Tennessee-5104, Utah- 6536093-Char, Virginia-N/A, Washington-7664, West Virginia-N/A, Wisconsin- 3020-800.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19	The following information is available on the American Diabetes Associations website http//www.diabetes.org Board of Directors, Audited Consolidated Financial Statements, Latest 990 filed, Whistleblower policy. Available subject to request to the American Diabetes Association Legal Affairs department are the following Current Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, Conflict of Interest Policy.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a39	The Chief Executive Officer of the Association is a non-voting member of the Board of Directors.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 9	Employment term for Deborah L. Johnson, Chief Financial Officer ended in October 13, 2015.

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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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

American Diabetes Association

Employer identification number

13-1623888

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?
(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	Yes	No
(1)American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Inc 1701 N Beauregard St Alexandria,VA22311 54-1734511	See Part VII	VA	501 c 3	7	American Diabetes Association	Yes
(2)American Diabetes Association Property Title Holding Corporation 1701 N Beauregard St Alexandria,VA22311 54-1948004	See Part VII	VA	501 c 2	N/A	American Diabetes Association	Yes

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Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

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

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

Yes

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

Yes

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

Yes

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

Yes

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

Yes

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) American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Inc	b	35,657,156	Cash
(2) American Diabetes Association Research Foundation Inc	l,n,o	1,379,854	Fair Value estimated based on donation activity
(3) American Diabetes Association Property Title Holding Corporation	s	1,671,262	Cash

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(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?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation
Part II Line 1b	The Foundations objective is to secure major gifts and grants to fund diabetes related research leading to the prevention and cure of diabetes, the prevention and cure of the complications of diabetes, and new therapies for individuals affected by diabetes.
Part II Line 2b	The mission of the American Diabetes Association Property Title Holding Corp. is to hold title to real property, collect the income therefrom, and remit to the American Diabetes Association.

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Software ID:	15000290
Software Version:	15.3.0.0

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The mission of the American Diabetes Association the Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	18
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	18
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	1,539
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	248,192
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	4,912,827
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-5,501

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	146,055,656	135,304,032
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	34,970,516	31,874,705
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	1,419,906	1,660,685
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	12,866,878	11,963,581
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	195,312,956	180,803,003
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	28,055,729	35,992,416
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	70,542,966	66,041,729
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	1,895,496	1,794,074
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 41,008,136
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	84,871,047	82,289,021
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	185,365,238	186,117,240
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	9,947,718	-5,314,237
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	141,656,649	155,505,610
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	52,762,514	73,633,332
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	88,894,135	81,872,278

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 47,392,889 including grants of $ 35,672,711 ) (Revenue $ 15,390,455 )
	Research - See Schedule O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 46,081,781 including grants of $ 229,681 ) (Revenue $ 19,010,286 )
	Information - See Schedule O

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 41,807,047 including grants of $ 90,024 ) (Revenue $ )
	Advocacy and Public Awareness - See Schedule O

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 1,671,263 )
4e	Total program service expenses135,281,717

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	4,349,701	1,146,642

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a	5,812,148
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	47,892,576
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	533,367

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	81,065,941

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 2,912,559
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		135,304,032

		Business Code
2a	Subscriptions	511120	11,074,439	11,074,439
b	Registration	611710	11,449,640	11,449,640
c	Sales of Material	511130	3,614,747	3,614,747
d	Booth Rental	611710	4,450,791		4,450,791
e	Other Program Service Revenue	900099	1,285,088	1,285,088
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			31,874,705

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			1,722,676			1,722,676
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			2,837,549			2,837,549
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		30,938,655
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	35,098	30,965,548
c	Gain or (loss)	-35,098	-26,893
d	Net gain or (loss).....			-61,991			-61,991
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 47,892,576of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		8,777,868
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		8,777,868
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
	a		33,439
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		17,533
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..			15,906			15,906
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	Advertising Income		541800	4,912,827		4,912,827
b	Abstract fees		900099	316,639	316,639
c	Permissions Income		900099	672,332	672,332
d	All other revenue ....			3,208,328	3,208,328
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			9,110,126
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			180,803,003	31,621,213	4,912,827	8,964,931

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	35,926,968	35,926,968
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	51,347	51,347
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16	14,101	14,101
4	Benefits paid to or for members	0
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	4,473,440	2,951,725	316,415	1,205,300
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....	0
7	Other salaries and wages	48,922,317	32,649,383	3,527,206	12,745,728
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	922,683	623,113	67,192	232,378
9	Other employee benefits .......	7,617,898	5,046,690	643,802	1,927,406
10	Payroll taxes ...........	4,105,391	2,736,862	303,474	1,065,055
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......	106,598	71,421	7,462	27,715
b	Legal .........	574,297	293,204	152,370	128,723
c	Accounting ...........	388,791	50,644	333,929	4,218
d	Lobbying ...........	177,424	177,424
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17	1,794,074			1,794,074
f	Investment management fees ......	265,519		265,519
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	7,860,779	6,355,790	450,734	1,054,255
12	Advertising and promotion ....	4,418,873	2,757,861	20,732	1,640,280
13	Office expenses .......	4,572,631	2,867,717	604,928	1,099,986
14	Information technology ......	5,117,200	3,598,577	185,929	1,332,694
15	Royalties ..	229,483	229,483
16	Occupancy ...........	12,564,773	9,208,264	709,648	2,646,861
17	Travel ............	3,048,843	2,142,222	120,575	786,046
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	0
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	6,090,091	6,003,422	5,724	80,945
20	Interest ...........	83	39	2	42
21	Payments to affiliates .......	0
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	2,687,165	1,152,324	1,070,205	464,636
23	Insurance ...	625,420	437,030	39,022	149,368
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	Supplies	3,552,432	3,191,724	9,010	351,698
b	Postage and Shipping	9,250,577	4,496,245	39,622	4,714,710
c	Printing and Publications	15,268,861	8,972,192	92,977	6,203,692
d	Data Processing	1,988,823	1,174,817	7,564	806,442
e	All other expenses	3,500,358	2,101,128	853,346	545,884
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	186,117,240	135,281,717	9,827,387	41,008,136
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).	27,677,701	9,942,077	247,019	17,488,605

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			15,213,490	1	23,931,810
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			104,547	2	762,084
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			41,670,320	3	43,711,864
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			3,998,175	4	3,934,842
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 ........			1,918,775	8	2,076,487
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			4,753,464	9	4,404,833
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	37,482,311
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	27,309,118	9,591,016	10c	10,173,193
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			36,134,765	11	38,440,477
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			9,912,794	12	9,627,232
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			18,359,303	15	18,442,788
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			141,656,649	16	155,505,610

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	9,174,543	17	14,607,418
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	14,613,563	19	13,576,452
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	28,974,408	25	45,449,462
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	52,762,514	26	73,633,332

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	24,118,794	27	21,170,430
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	50,501,229	28	46,715,669
29	Permanently restricted net assets	14,274,112	29	13,986,179
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	88,894,135	33	81,872,278
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	141,656,649	34	155,505,610

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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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) .	Yes	No
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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No
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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .	Yes	No