Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 10-01-2014 , and ending 09-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2872 Woodcock Blvd 250
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Atlanta, GA30341
D Employer identification number

23-7410799
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 14,701,038
F Name and address of principal officer:
Jeffrey P Engel MD
2872 Woodcock BLVD
Atlanta,GA30341
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
www.cste.org
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1992
M State of legal domicile: GA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: DEVELOPMENT OF STATE SURVEILLANCE AND EPIDEMIOLOGIST TRAININGVision StatementThe Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists is committed to improving the public's health by supporting the efforts of epidemiologists working at the state and local level to influence public health programs and policy based on science and data
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 10
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 10
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 31
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 750
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,377
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 10,728,058 13,786,881
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 635,718 910,801
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,811 1,979
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,100 1,377
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 11,375,687 14,701,038
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,638,210 7,085,559
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 2,452,332 2,806,425
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
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17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 3,160,545 4,617,173
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,251,087 14,509,157
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 124,600 191,881
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 3,135,671 2,905,098
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,916,091 1,493,637
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,219,580 1,411,461
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: See Schedule OCSTE promotes the effective use of epidemiologic data to guide public health practice and improve health. CSTE accomplishes this by supporting the use of effective public health surveillance and good epidemiologic practice through training, capacity development, peer consultation, developing standards for practice, and advocating for resources and scientifically based policy.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
32 fellows graduated from Class XI of the CDC/CSTE Applied Epidemiology Fellowship (AEF) program with 63 percent remaining in state, local, and federal epidemiology positions: 35 Class XII Applied Epidemiology fellows started their first year of the fellowship during summer 2015
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
Six Applied Public Health Informatics Fellowship (APHIF) fellows in Class III graduated after one year and four APHIF Class II fellows completed the pilot second-year extension with a focus on immunizations. Eight APHIF Class IV fellows started their first year of the fellowship during 2015 and four Class III APHIF fellows are participating in a second-year extension focused on immunization.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CSTE renewed the Influenza Incidence Surveillance Project contracts for Year 5 with Florida, Los Angeles, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York City, North Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
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Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A........................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
 
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
45
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
31
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
Yes
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
10
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
10
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
 
No
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
GA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJeffrey P Engel MD

2872 Woodcock Blvd 250
Atlanta,GA30341 (770) 458-3811
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Tim Jones MD........................................................................
Vice President
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       1,750 0 0
(2) Alfred DeMaria Jr MD........................................................................
Vice President
 6.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) Marcelle Layton MD........................................................................
At-large
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(4) Sharon Watkins PhD........................................................................
Environmental/Occupational
 7.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(5) Megan Davies MD........................................................................
President-Elect
 2.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Kristy Bradley DMV........................................................................
Infectious Disease
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) Janet Hamilton MPH........................................................................
At-large
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) Joe McLaughlin MD MPH........................................................................
President
 6.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(9) Sarah Park MD........................................................................
Secretary-Treas.
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(10) Richard Danila PhD MPH........................................................................
At-large
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) Kathryn Turner PhD MPF........................................................................
At-large
 5.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) Renee Calahan........................................................................
Chronic Disease/MCH/Oral Health
 8.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) Jeffrey P Engel MD........................................................................
Executive Director
 40.00
.......................   		    X       210,907 0 39,291
(14) Beverly M Christner........................................................................
Director of Operations
 40.00
.......................   		        X   114,073 0 29,988
(15) LaKesha Robinson........................................................................
Chief, Planning & Grants Mgmt
 24.30
.......................   		        X   109,099 0 6,546




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Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 435,829 0 75,825
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet3
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 13,784,939
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		1,942
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 13,786,881
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a Annual Meetings 611430 765,562 763,370   2,192
b Member Fees 611430 145,239 145,239    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 910,801
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,979     1,979
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses    
c Gain or (loss)    
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a Book Sales 511130 910   910  
b Mailing List Sales 511140 350   350  
c Commissions 511130 117   117  
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,377
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 14,701,038 908,609 1,377 4,171
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 .... 2,230,313  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 4,855,246  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 257,870      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages .... 1,907,335      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 101,951      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 382,551      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 156,718      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 3,000      
b Legal ......... 1,256      
c Accounting ........... 12,950      
d Lobbying ........... 5,000      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 1,985,328      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 5,500      
13 Office expenses ....... 172,061      
14 Information technology ...... 233,300      
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 196,190      
17 Travel ............ 1,512,052      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 171,743      
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 26,697      
23 Insurance .............. 16,260      
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 Telephone/Webex 99,658      
b Printing & Reproduction 97,867      
c Equipment Rental 30,629      
d Bank Processing Fees 27,373      
e All other expenses 20,309      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 14,509,157      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 100 1 100
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,683,126 2 1,826,699
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 1,243,217 3 810,690
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 44,705 4 88,165
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 ............. 2,177 7 77
8 Inventories for sale or use ..............   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 90,691 9 134,807
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 197,972
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 169,974 54,695 10c 27,998
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....   12  
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 16,960 15 16,562
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 3,135,671 16 2,905,098
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 1,798,488 17 1,385,115
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 48,970 19 55,952
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.................... 68,633 25 52,570
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 1,916,091 26 1,493,637
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 1,219,580 27 1,409,519
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28 1,942
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 1,219,580 33 1,411,461
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 3,135,671 34 2,905,098
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
14,701,038
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
14,509,157
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
191,881
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,219,580
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
 
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,411,461
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
 
No
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Special Condition Description
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number

23-7410799
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 2
Name of organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc 		Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 3
Name of organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc 		Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2014)
Page 4
Name of organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc 		Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.










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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 Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (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 to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
64,101
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
18,782
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
5,162
c
Total ............................................
2c
23,944
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
41,666
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
-17,722
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   197,972 169,974 27,998
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 27,998
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
Rent Discount 52,570








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 52,570
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 14,701,038
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,701,038
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 14,701,038
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 14,509,157
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 14,509,157
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 14,509,157
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part X, Line 2: The Organization accounts for uncertain tax positions in accordance with accounting standards that provide guidance on when uncertain tax positions are recognized in an entity's financial statements and how the values of these positions are determined. No liability has been recorded as of September 30, 2015 or 2014 due to uncertain tax positions.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 15 Program Services Aid Ebola Surveillance Efforts 376,979
East Asia and the Pacific 0 1 Program Services Flu Surveillance 2,564
Russia and Neighboring States 0 1 Program Services Flu Surveillance 6,654
Sub-Saharan Africa 0 1 Program Services Flu Serveillance 2,559
South Asia 0 1 Program Services Understanding trajectory of HCV in Pakistan and risk factors 34,169
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 19 422,925
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 19 422,925
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Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to 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; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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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 2: Expenses were documented with invoices, receipts & signatures.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number
23-7410799
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC 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) Massachusetts Dept of PH
250 Washington St 8th Fl
Boston,MA02108 		04-6002284 State Govt 180,000       AMD
(2) Michigan DOH
320 S Walnut Lansing
Lansing,MI48913 		38-6000134 State Govt 110,378       IHSP YR5
(3) Ohio DOH
246 N High St
Columbus,OH43215 		31-1334820 State Govt 123,750       IHSP YR5
(4) Utah DOH
288 N 1460 West
Salt Lake City,UT84114 		87-6000545 State Govt 127,970       IHSP YR5
(5) Michigan DOH
320 S Walnut
Lansing,MI48913 		38-6000134 State Govt 34,611       IHSP YR6
(6) Ohio DOH
246 N High St
Columbus,OH43215 		31-1334820 State Govt 43,011       IHSP YR6
(7) Utah DOH
288 N 1460 West
Salt Lake City,UT84114 		87-6000545 State Govt 46,820       IHSP YR6
(8) New York City NY DOH
42-09 28th St 12th Fl
Long Island City,NY11101 		13-6400434 City Govt 30,271       IISP YR5
(9) Florida DOH
4052 Bald Cypress Way
Tallahassee,FL32399 		59-3502843 State Govt 74,083       IISP YR6
(10) Los Angeles County DOH
313 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles,CA90012 		95-6000927 County Govt 95,250       IISP YR6
(11) Minnesota DOH
625 Robert StN
St Paul,MN55155 		41-6007162 State Govt 95,172       IISP YR6
(12) New Jersey DOH
135 E State St
Trenton,NJ08625 		21-6000928 State Govt 78,000       IISP YR6
(13) New York City NY DOH
42-09 28th St 12th Fl
Long Island City,NY11101 		13-6400434 City Govt 74,083       IISP YR6
(14) North Dakota DOH
600 E Boulevard Av D301
Bismark,ND58505 		45-0309764 State Govt 50,704       IISP YR6
(15) Wisconsin DOH
1 W Wilson
Madison,WI53701 		39-6006469 State Govt 83,250       IISP YR6
(16) Florida DOH
4052 Bald Cypress W
Tallahassee,FL32399 		59-3502843 State Govt 32,500       IISP YR7
(17) Los Angeles County DOH
313 N Figueroa St
Los Angeles,CA90012 		95-6000927 County Govt 31,250       IISP YR7
(18) Minnesota DOH
625 Robert StN
St Paul,MN55155 		41-6007162 State Govt 32,500       IISP YR7
(19) New Jersey DOH
135 E State St
Trenton,NJ08625 		21-6000928 State Govt 28,750       IISP YR7
(20) New York City NY DOH
42-09 28th St 12th Fl
Long Island City,NY11101 		13-6400434 City Govt 32,500       IISP YR7
(21) North Dakota DOH
600 E Boulevard Av D301
Bismark,ND58505 		45-0309764 State Govt 22,500       IISP YR7
(22) Texas DOH
1100 W 49th St
Austin,TX78756 		32-0133643 State Govt 25,000       IISP YR7
(23) Wisconsin DOH
1 W Wilson
Madison,WI53701 		39-6006469 State Govt 32,500       IISP YR7
(24) Seattle & King Co
401 5th Ave STE 1200
Seattle,WA98104 		91-6001327 County Govt 17,160       Life Expectancy
(25) Indiana DOH
2 N Meridian St
Indianapolis,IN46204 		35-6000158 State Govt 11,667       One Health
(26) Maine DOH
286 Water St
Augusta,ME043330011 		01-6000001 State Govt 11,667       One Health
(27) Maricopa County Dept of PH
4041 N Central Ave S600
Phoenix,AZ85012 		86-6000472 County Govt 13,849       One Health
(28) Michigan DOH
320 S Walnut
Lansing,MI48913 		38-6000134 State Govt 15,000       One Health
(29) Ohio DOH
246 N High St
Columbus,OH43215 		31-1334820 State Govt 15,000       One Health
(30) Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond,VA23231 		54-6001775 State Govt 10,616       One Health
(31) Houston Dept of HHS
8000 N Stadium Dr 7th Fl
Houston,TX77054 		74-6001164 City Govt 15,000       RCKMS
(32) IHC Health Services
5171 S Cottonwood St Ste 220
Murray,UT84107 		94-2854057 501(c)(3) 50,000       RCKMS
(33) Illinois Department of Public Health
525 W Jefferson Street
Springfield,IL62761 		01-0632628 State Govt 13,000       RCKMS
(34) Southern Nevada Health District
PO Box 3902
Las Vegas,NV89127 		88-0151573 State Govt 15,000       RCKMS
(35) Virginia Department of Health
109 Governor Street
Richmond,VA23231 		54-6001775 State Govt 15,000       RCKMS
(36) Minnesota DOH
25 Robert StN
St Paul,MN55155 		41-6007162 State Govt 215,250       SARI Yr2
(37) Minnesota DOH
25 Robert StN
St Paul,MN55155 		41-6007162 State Govt 122,500       SARI Yr3
(38) Ohio State University
1960 Kenny Road
Columbus,OH43210 		31-6025986 State Govt 204,751       Swine Flu
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2014

Schedule I (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) CSTE/CDC Applied Epidemiology Fellowship 97 3,070,055      
(2) APH Informatics Fellowship 25 871,950      
(3) Health Systems Integration Program Fellowship 17 844,722      
(4) Informatics Training in Place Program 28 67,519      
(5) Awards 1 1,000      




Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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Part I, Line 2: CSTE executes a legally binding agreement with all grantees. This agreement describes the detailed terms and permissible uses of grant funds. Funded entities are required to submit regular progress reports detailing the use of funds 2 - 4 times per year. Progress reports are reviewed internally and shared with stakeholders if needed and/or requested. Funded entities are required to submit budgets detailing estimated costs and expenditures of the award before any funds are disbursed. Any changes made by the grantee from the approved budget must be preapproved by CSTE. A final report is due at the end of the project.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
Council of State and Territorial
Epidemiologists Inc
Employer identification number

23-7410799
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1Jeffrey P Engel MDExecutive Director (i)
(ii)		 195,733
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0 		15,000
...............................
0 		174
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0 		12,866
...............................
0 		26,425
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0 		250,198
...............................
0 		0
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0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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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.
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Part I, Line 1a Employees have a wellness benefit of up to $25 per month.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

23-7410799
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, line 2 Expanded our international surveillance consultations to included Ebola- and other infectious disease stricken countries since their health affects our health due to the ease of global mobility.
Form 990 Part III Line 4d A. Chronic Disease, Maternal and Child Health, and Oral Health Steering Committee Finalized and distributed the 2013 Epidemiology Capacity Assessment (ECA) report module Findings and Recommendations for Chronic Disease, Maternal & Child Health, and Oral Health. Developed a training plan to build capacity in Oral Health Epidemiology: Enhancing Oral Health Epidemiology Capacity: A Three-Year Training Plan. Distributed the Chronic Disease Epidemiologist Orientation Manual, which is a quick-start menu of resources for lead chronic disease epidemiologists working in state, territorial, tribal, and local health departments. Renewed the funding relationship with AMCHP and WESTAT to further enhance CD and MCH epidemiology capacity. CSTE in partnership with ASTHO, NACDD, CDC, and UNC hosted several webinars focusing on oral health in older adults, the use of chronic disease data to improve the health of the gaining population, and sudden, unexpected deaths. Supported the consensus development of chronic disease indicators along with CDC and the NACDD, enabling public health professionals and policymakers to retrieve uniformly defined state and selected metropolitan-level data for chronic diseases and risk factors that have a substantial impact on public health (from position statement 13-CD-01). Collaborated on a report in the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR) on the chronic disease indicators. Convened the 1305 workgroup to allow states to share resources and strategies in order to meet reporting and other requirements of the 1305 and 1422 CDC grants. Hosted preconference workshops at the 2015 CSTE Annual Conference: o Unleashing the Potential of Clinical Performance Measures for Maternal and Child Health o Spatial Analysis Methods, Applications, and Data Presentation Completed a four-part webinar series on chronic disease evaluation: o Focusing Your Evaluation Design o Approaches to Evaluation/Evaluation Types o Outcomes/Process Evaluation Discussions o Data Visualization and Reporting Approved position statement 15-CD-01: Revision to the National Oral Health Surveillance System (NOHSS) Indicators. B. Cross Cutting Steering Committee (Including Fellowship and Workforce Development) Graduated the first classes of the Project SHINE fellowships: Health Systems Integration Program (HSIP) with nine Class I graduates and the Informatics-Training in Place Program (I-TIPP) with 10 Class II graduates. o Eight HSIP Class II fellows and 15 Class III I-TIPP fellows started the fellowship during the the summer of 2015. Partnered with CDC to convene an Epi Info Train the Trainer Workshop. Conducted a comprehensive needs assessment about state, tribal, local, and territorial capacity, interest, and training needs related to Epi Info. The final report offered critical programming and training recommendations for Epi Info future development. Co-hosted with CDC CDC the New State Epi Orientation for seven new State Epidemiologists. Developed a toolkit of resources for epidemiologists working with tribal health data. Continued development of the Binational Toolkit, a reference document aimed at assisting epidemiologists navigate binational cases and public health events of international significance. Convened the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Indicator Development Meeting in collaboration with SAMHSA to finalize a consensus list of public health surveillance indicators in the domains of Substance Abuse and Mental Health. Provided technical expertise to public health associations, such as ASTHO, PHII, NACCHO, APHL, and CDC in the form of our CSTE member consultancies. Convened the CDC and CSTE Life Expectancy Workgroup Meeting to review existing literature and develop a detailed work plan for the life expectancy project. Developed and disseminated a stakeholder-driven Guide for Sub-County Assessment of Life Expectancy (SCALE). This is a guide for calculating and mapping life expectancy estimates at the census-tract level. Convened a Marijuana Subcommittee to develop a national strategy to systematically monitor, characterize, and mitigate the public health impacts of marijuana. Convened a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Subcommittee to standardize methods using PMP data for public health surveillance of opioid analgesic prescriptions. Published tools to improve specificity of drugs that cause overdose deaths. Tools consist of a SAS program designed to review the text data on death certificates, an Excel spreadsheet with common search terms found on death certificates, and a text document explaining the tool. Finalized and distributed the Applied Epidemiology Scientific Writing Trends, Needs, and Recommendations, 2014 report. Published a report in the CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR), called "Assessment of Epidemiology Capacity Capacity in State Health Departments - United States, 2013." Partnered with CDC to publish an MMWR article, called "Increases in Heroin Overdose Deaths - 28 States, 2010 to 2012." Published an article on Public Health Reports calling for specificity of drug names on death certificates: "Drug Overdose Deaths: Let's Get Specific. Hosted 2015 preconference workshops on crosscutting and workforce topics including: o Alcohol and Drug Policy in Action o Epidemiologic Tools and Resources for Assessing, Improving, Monitoring and Evaluating Communication Health Improvement o National Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) Surveillance Academy o Epi Info 7 Preconference Workshop o Epidemiology Training: Creating and Completing a Surveillance Analytic Work Plan o EIS, CEFO, and CSTE: Demonstrating Epidemiologic Impact and Capacity Building Hosted webinars related to public health workforce and crosscutting issues: o Optimizing Infectious Disease Surveillance o Social Determinants of Low Birth Weight: Lessons Learned in Spatial Analysis of Sub-County Health Outcomes o Applied Epidemiology Scientific Writing Trends, Needs, and Recommendations, 2014 o Optimizing and Designing Multi-Objective Surveillance Systems o The Use of Alternate Data Sources for Public Health Data Analysis and Validation o The Consequences of Opioid Prescribing o The Guide to Community Preventive Services: Reviews and Recommendations for Population-based Interventions to Improve Health C. Environmental Health, Occupational Heath, and Injury Epidemiology Steering Committee Highlighted and generated state occupational health success stories on the CSTE website. Maintained 23 occupational health indicators for surveillance and post state-provided data on the CSTE website. Convened the 8th Annual Western States Occupational Network (WestON) Meeting to support western states and academic centers. The 2015 WestON meeting and live stream continues to be an opportunity for state and federal public health professionals and academic colleagues to learn about and share ideas for establishing and improving epidemiological capacity to track, investigate, and prevent work-related injuries, diseases, and hazards. Convened the WestON OGE Symposium, Public Health Strategies to Prevent Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses in Oil and Gas Extraction, to: 1) Develop strategies to track and prevent work-related injuries and fatalities; 2) Reduce exposures to silica and volatile organic compounds; and 3) Create and improve workplace safety and health culture. Collaborated with the Association of Occupational and Environmental Clinics (AOEC) Occupational Health Internship Program (OHIP) to fund four students for a nine -week summer internship (June-August 2015) in occupational health. Continued discussions, progress, and follow-up with CDC, NIOSH, and BLS regarding 2014 CSTE position statement 14-OH-02, Inclusion of Work Information Elements in CDC Surveillance Systems, and 14-OH-01, Access to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries Case-Level Data for Public Health Purposes. Hosted the 6th Annual National Disaster Epidemiology Workshop in collaboration with CDC, the National Association for County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and the Safe States Alliance. The theme of the workshop was "Stronger Together: Building Partnerships and Moving Disaster Epidemiology Forward." Partnered with The National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) to strengthen the surveillance capabilities of the National Vital Statistics System for tracking disaster-related deaths, especially radiologic disasters, to develop consensus case definitions in collaboration with CSTE and CDC, as well as standards for certifying disaster-related deaths by developing guidelines for consistent cause-of-death reporting using electronic death registration systems.
Form 990 Part III Line 4d (continued) Convened the CSTE Pollen Summit with the CSTE Asthma Workgroup to: 1) Share the latest research regarding the many faces of pollen, including its interconnectedness to health, climate, food security, and adaptation efforts; 2) Develop the specifications for a national pollen monitoring network; 3) Outline a position paper in support of a national pollen monitoring network and develop a work plan to complete the project; 4) Develop a strategic plan for the promotion, education, advocacy, and funding needed to implement the monitoring network Finalized and distributed the Assessment of State Activities in Non-Infectious Environmental Health Exposure Monitoring and Investigation Report Developed a resource repository of disaster epidemiology methods, tools, and lessons learned on the CSTE Disaster Epidemiology webpage. Completed the Public Health Emergency Preparedness (PHEP) Capabilities and Disaster Epidemiology Crosswalk, which highlights how disaster epidemiology tools, resources and trainings can assist local and state health departments with meeting the capabilities Developed and convened webinars to support environmental and occupational health epidemiology: o Climate Change and Occupational Health: An Environmental Health, Injury, and Occupational Health Issue o Climate Change: Emerging Public Health Threats o The Current State of Syndromic Surveillance in the US o Pollen Seasonality - A Methodology to Assess the Timing of Pollen Seasons throughout the US o BLS Resources for Epidemiologists: Helping You with Your Detective Work o American Community Survey 101: Overview and Application in Occupational Health Surveillance o Assessing and Responding to the Health and Safety Needs of Workers in the Temporary Services Industry Hosted preconference workshops at the 2015 CSTE Annual Conference including: Keeping it Real: Use of EPHT for broader application, including enhancing situational awareness o National Violent Death Reporting System Surveillance Academy o Estimating the Probability of Arsenic Occurrence in Private Wells in the US o Occupational Health: Building Bridges with Community Partners and Beyond o Using SaTScan for Cluster Identification Facilitated approval for a CSTE position statement, called Public Health Reporting and National Notification for Elevated Blood Lead Levels. D. Infectious Disease Epidemiology Steering Committee Coordinated Ebola response activities among CSTE members with CDC, public health organizations, and other relevant partners. Supported four epidemiologists to go to non-Ebola affected regions in West Africa (in partnership with the CDC Foundation) and seven epidemiologists to Ebola-affected regions in early 2015. CSTE will send up to 40 additional epidemiologists to Ebola-affected countries in West Africa by June 2016 Continued as co-chair for the Council for Improvement of Foodborne Outbreak Response (CIFOR). Completed and distributed the second edition of the CIFOR Guidelines for Foodborne Disease Outbreak Response Toolkit. State implementation trainings and webinars will begin in late 2015. Partnered with CDC and APHL to host joint PulseNet/OutbreakNet Regional Meetings (New Orleans, LA; San Diego, CA; Chicago, IL; and Baltimore, MD). These regional meetings were a platform for exchanging knowledge and expertise on emerging topics such as advanced molecular detection (AMD), discussing surveillance for, detection of, and response to enteric diseases and building collaborations Provided 23 SAS e-learning training courses to HIV/AIDS surveillance coordinators and participated in three peer-to-peer consultations for new and less established coordinators Continued to support influenza surveillance at multiple sites through three projects: the Influenza Hospitalization Surveillance Project (IHSP), Influenza Incidence Surveillance Project (IISP), and Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI) project. Supported six sites to promote One Health initiatives by educating youth on the epidemiology, prevention, and control of zoonotic diseases with public health impact Partnered with the Ohio State University to perform testing of swine respiratory specimens, which will provide data to develop evidence-based recommendations to prevent swine-to-human transmission of the influenza A virus occurring at agricultural fairs and livestock exhibitions Partnered with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Health Laboratories to compare the performance of an AMD-sequencing-based approach to currently used and validated CDC methods. Led several international influenza surveillance reviews through deployment of CSTE consultants to locations including Peru, Ukraine, Mali, Cambodia, and Laos. Continued to serve as a project partner in Flu on Call , a CDC led initiative to establish a national network of triage lines in the event of a severe influenza pandemic, using existing networks and infrastructure. Convened a workgroup of CSTE members from the Public Health Law and Emergency Preparedness Subcommittees to provide input on the development of a generic memorandum of understanding template for Flu on Call partners. This memorandum is to serve as an example for contractual arrangements between health departments and poison centers and 2-1-1 call centers during an influenza pandemic. Participated as a project partner in the Flu on Call Simulation in September 2015 to test the capability of the Flu on Call network using actor callers, and to increase readiness of 2-1-1 centers and poison centers to provide information and clinical advice to callers during a severe pandemic. Convened the Hepatitis C Taskforce to assess current surveillance capacity for Hepatitis C in the United States and developed the Hepatitis C Subcommittee. Supported the National Association of Public Health Veterinarians (NASPHV) Animal Contact Compendium. Developed a toolkit through the HAI Data Analysis and Presentation Standardization (DAPS) workgroup that describes best practices and recommended methods for presenting HAI data. The DAPS workgroup was formed following CSTE position statement 13-ID-02, which highlights the need for guidelines in the current practice of public reporting of HAI data. Hosted 2015 CSTE Annual Conference Infectious Disease Steering Committee preconference workshops: o GIS for Vectorborne Disease Surveillance o Improving Food Safety through Advanced Molecular Detection: Whole Genome Sequencing and the Future of Foodborne Disease Outbreak Investigations o NASPHV Annual Business Meeting o National Meeting of Influenza Surveillance Coordinators o Dive In: Crosscutting Collaboration to Prevent and Respond to Waterborne Disease Events o Healthcare-Associated Infections Workshop o Lessons Learned During Legionellosis Outbreaks and Development of Best Practices for Investigation Submitted formal feedback regarding: o CMS-1628-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs Proposed Rule: End-Stage Renal Disease Prospective Payment System and Quality Incentive Program o CMS-3260-P Medicare and Medicaid Programs Proposed Rule: Reform of Requirements for Long-Term Care Facilities Developed and convened webinars to improve infectious disease epidemiology capacity: o Optimizing Infectious Disease Surveillance o Malaria Prevention, Diagnosis, Treatment, and Surveillance in the US o Tickborne Disease in the US o Integrated Food Safety Centers of Excellence o State Innovations in Active Monitoring o Risk Communications (Vectorborne Diseases) o Metrics and Performance Measures for Foodborne Disease Surveillance. Approved CSTE position statements within the CSTE Infectious Disease Steering Committee at the 2015 CSTE Annual Conference Business Meeting: o Standardized Case Definitions for Acute Flaccid Myleitis o Recommendations for Strengthening Antimicrobial Stewardship in Veterinary Medicine and Animal Agriculture o Revision of the Case Definition of Hepatitis C for National Notification o Recommendations for Surveillance and Reporting of Healthcare Associated Infections in Long-Term Care Facilities o Standardized Definition for Carbapenem-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) and Recommendation for Sub-Classification and Stratified Reporting E. Surveillance and Informatics Steering Committee. Approved the position statement 15-EB-01, Common Data Structure for National Notifiable Diseases, which requests by the end of the Healthy People 2020 cycle, a single harmonized and standardized data structure, vocabulary, format, and electronic transmission process will be implemented by CDC for all nationally notifiable diseases. It further requests that alternative file formats and submission processes will be eliminated and legacy systems systems retired.
Form 990 Part III Line 4d (continued) Continued support and partnership with CDC and the Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) in the National NotifiableDiseases Surveillance System (NNDSS) Modernization Initiative (NMI). Supported CDC Message Mapping Guide Development through comments and CSTE-hosted webinars. Supported crosscutting surveillance webinars in addition to webinars on the NMI project and orientation for pilot jurisdictions. Partnered with CDC in a project to demonstrate the feasibility of the Reportable Conditions Knowledge Management system (RCKMS) for use in electronic case reporting. Partnered with the International Society for Disease Surveillance (ISDS) to address the codeset transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Activities included webinars, a working group that developed consensus on the mappings of ICD-9 to ICD-10, and updated syndrome definitions for BioSense using ICD-10 codes. Partnered with the National Association for Public Health Statistics and Information Systems (NAPHSIS) to create a guidance document for medical examiners/ coroners to certify deaths as disaster-related. Convened a two-day summit in partnership with NAPHSIS and CDC on using electronic death registration systems (EDRS) for real-time disaster mortality surveillance. Supported liaison activities, including JPHIT, the Public Health Community Platform Steering Committee, the National Electronic Disease Surveillance System Base System User Group, and the BioSense Governance Group. Submitted formal feedback on: o CMS Medicare and Medicaid Meaningful Use Stage 3 notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) o CMS Modifications to Meaningful Use in 2015-2017 NPRM o Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) 2015 Edition Health IT Certification NPRM o Federal Health IT Strategic Plan 2015-2020 o ONC Interoperability Roadmap. Convened leaders in the field of surveillance and informatics at the 2015 Surveillance Summit and the CSTE Initial Case Report Meeting. Hosted a preconference workshop at 2015 CSTE Annual Conference, Forging an Improved Pubic Health Surveillance Supply Chain.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The organization has active memberships and associate memberships for persons engaged in the practice of epidemiology. Persons currently enrolled full time in an undergraduate or graduate program who are actively pursuing a degree in public health or related field are eligible for student membership.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a The election of the Executive Board, position statements that do not affect state or territorial public health law, and other similar matters as specified in the Bylaws or designated by the Executive Board shall be determined by a vote of the Active Members by electronic ballot at a time before the Annual Meeting or as designated by the Executive Board.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b Official Council decisions, such as position statements that affect public health law, are made by vote with only one vote per state or territory cast by the State Epidemiologist or an official active member representative from the state or territory designated by the State Epidemiologist.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 The final 990 with all schedules is mailed to the Secretary/Treasurer eight days before it is filed. The Secretary/Treasurer has a full week to review.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Policy requires immediate notification of conflicts and we have annual acknowledgement that all has been disclosed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15 Every three to five years an independent contractor is hired to do a salary and wage review. Copies of the report are given to the Executive Board to use as a tool for setting the Executive Director's salary, and a copy is given to the Executive Director for setting the employees' salaries.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Some information is posted on the CSTE website for the general public to access. Some information is posted on the CSTE website for member access only. Any information that a requestor could not access themselves, upon request, is provided either by email, fax or mail.
Form 990, Part IX, line 11g Other Consultants & Contracts 569,523. Conference Services 120,907. Member Education 45,000. Logo Design 9,500. Strengthen Electronic Death Registration System 188,100. Develop RCKMS Open CDS Application 147,895. APHIF Class II Extension Support 172,427. MCH Capacity, Policy and Programs 166,017. NNDSS Modernization $565,959, 565,959.
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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