TY 2015 Form 990

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)
(1) BETH AVERBECK MD...................................................................... VICE CHAIR & DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(2) JIM CHASE...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(3) ANNE EDWARDS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(4) CHARLES FAZIO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(5) SHAWN FROST...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(6) JULIE HALBERG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(7) BURKE KEALEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(8) KYLE KIRCHER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(9) STEVE LAFFERTY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(10) MICHAEL LYNCH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(11) JIM LYONS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(12) NATHAN MORACCO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(13) SARAH NOOR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(14) THOMAS O'CONNOR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(15) BRIAN RANK MD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X
(16) PAULA SANTRACH MD...................................................................... CHAIR & DIRECTOR	5.00 .................	X
(17) SIDNA SCHEITEL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.50 .................	X

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC 8170 33RD AVENUE SOUTH PO BOX 1309 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401309	PAYROLL & EXPENSE PROCESSING	3,992,090
KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1800 HARRISON ST 16TH FLOOR OAKLAND,CA946123433	GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION	1,127,467
HEALTHPARTNERS RESEARCH & EDUCATION 8170 33RD AVENUE SOUTH PO BOX 1309 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401309	GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION	692,812
PITTSBURGH REGIONAL HEALTHCARE INITIATIV 640 SMITHFIELD STREET PITTSBURGH,PA15222	GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION	381,107
COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON 720 OLIVE WAY STE 300 SEATTLE,WA98101	GRANT PROGRAM PARTICIPATION	335,970
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 10

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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Public Charity Status and Public Support

Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Part I

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enter the number of supported organizations .............. 5

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

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions))	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN		Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(A) HEALTHPARTNERS INC	411693838	9	Yes		0	0
(B) MEDICA HEALTH PLANS	411242261	9	Yes		0	0
(C) PARK NICOLLET INSTITUTE	410961862	4	Yes		0	0
(D) MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH	411506440	9	Yes		0	0
(E) GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC	410797853	3	Yes		0	0
Total 5					0	0

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

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part II

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

Section A. Public Support

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

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

16a

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

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

17a

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part III

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

Section A. Public Support

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

Section B. Total Support

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

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

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

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

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

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

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

19a

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

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

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

10a

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

10a

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

10b

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

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

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

11a

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

11b

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

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

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

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
I, 11G, COLUMNS (V) & (VI)- AMOUNT OF SUPPORT	NO DIRECT MONETARY SUPPORT IS INDICATED FROM INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT (ICSI) TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS: HOWEVER, THE MISSION OF ICSI IS TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND TO ACCELERATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE VALUE OF THE HEALTH CARE ITS STAKEHOLDERS DELIVER TO THE POPULATIONS THEY SERVE. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION ARE DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O: "FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS."
IV, A, 6 - GRANTS TO OTHER THAN SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS	ICSI SUPPORTED NINE IMPLEMENTING PARTNERS TO SUPPORT ITS OBLIGATION THROUGH DIRECT FUNDING BY A FEDERAL GRANT. SEE SCHEDULE I FOR MORE DETAIL.
IV, D, 3 - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION VOICE IN POLICIES	THE ICSI BOARD APPROVES THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL AUDIT AND BUDGET. THE INVESTMENT POLICY AND QUARTERLY REPORTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD'S FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WHICH HAS REPRESENTATIVES FROM SPONSOR AND MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS APPOINTED TO IT.
IV, E, 2A - FURTHERING EXEMPT PURPOSE OF SUPPORTED ORGS.	ALL ICSI ACTIVITIES SUPPORT ITS MISSION TOWARDS SUPPORTING THE TRIPLE AIM AND FOCUS ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, COST OF HEALTH CARE, OR POPULATION HEALTH. ALL OF ICSI'S SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ADOPTED THE TRIPLE AIM AND EITHER BENEFIT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY ICSI'S ACTIVITIES.
IV, E, 2B - REASON FOR ORGANIZATION'S POSITION	ALL ICSI ACTIVITIES SUPPORT ITS MISSION TOWARDS SUPPORTING THE TRIPLE AIM AND FOCUS ON QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, COST OF HEALTH CARE, OR POPULATION HEALTH. ALL OF ICSI'S SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS HAVE ADOPTED THE TRIPLE AIM AND EITHER BENEFIT DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY ICSI'S ACTIVITIES.
IV, A, 3B - 501(C)(4) SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS	ICSI SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE 501 (C) (4) ORGANIZATIONS ARE REQUIRED TO BE A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER MINNESOTA LAW. THE STATE OF MINNESOTA MONITORS THE PUBLIC BENEFIT OF THESE ORGANIZATIONS ANNUALLY TO ENSURE THAT THEY MEET STATE REQUIREMENTS.
IV, A, 3C - SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS	ICSI DOES NOT PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE 501(C)(4) ORGANIZATIONS. THE MISSION OF ICSI IS TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND TO ACCELERATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE VALUE OF THE HEALTH CARE ITS SUPPORTED ORGANIZATIONS DELIVER TO THE POPULATIONS THEY SERVE. ACTIVITIES UNDERTAKEN TO ACCOMPLISH THIS MISSION ARE DESCRIBED IN SCHEDULE O: "FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS."

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

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

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

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Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

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

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

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

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

General Rule

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

Special Rules

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

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

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

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

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

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Name of organization INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT		Employer identification number 41-1782168

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No.from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (see instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
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Name of organization INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT			Employer identification number 41-1782168
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

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

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

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

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

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

Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Part I-A

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

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

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

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

Part I-B

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

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

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

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

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

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

Yes No

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

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

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Part II-A

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

A Check SchCMd Bullet

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

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

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

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

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

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

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

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

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

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

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

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

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

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

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

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

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

Part III-A

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

Yes

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

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

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

Part III-B

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part IV

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1:	THE INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT PAYS FOR CERTAIN CORPORATE AND EMPLOYEE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIPS. A PORTION OF SUCH MEMBERSHIP DUES POTENTIALLY COULD BE USED BY THE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS FOR LOBBYING ACTIVITIES.

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

			(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts

1	Total number at end of year ....
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ....

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................

Yes No

Part II

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

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

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

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

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

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

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

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

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

(ii)

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

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:

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

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

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

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Part III

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

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

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

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

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

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

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

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........

Part V

Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	(c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
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 ......

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

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

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

Yes

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

3a(i)

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

3a(ii)

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

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land ...
b	Buildings
c	Leasehold improvements	144,614	80,848	63,766
d	Equipment ...	532,128	483,784	48,344
e	Other ...
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				112,110

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b)Book value	(c)Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

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

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

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

Part IX

Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1	6,843,227
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	6,843,227
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	6,843,227

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1	7,033,099
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	7,033,099
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	7,033,099

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:	ICSI'S ACCOUNTING POLICY PROVIDES THAT A TAX BENEFIT FROM AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION MAY BE RECOGNIZED WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING RESOLUTIONS OF ANY RELATED APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, BASED ON THE TECHNICAL MERITS. ICSI RECORDED NO LIABILITIES AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 OR 2014 FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number
41-1782168

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section if applicable	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(g) Description of non-cash assistance	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance

(1) PITTSBURGH REGIONAL HEALTH INITIATIVE 640 SMITHFIELD ST PITTSBURGH,PA15222	01-0752319	501(C)(3)	298,636	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(2) THE MICHIGAN CENTER FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT 233 E FULTON ST STE 20 GRAND RAPIDS,MI49503	27-4330555	501(C)(3)	203,098	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(3) HEALTHPARTNERS RESEARCH & EDUCATION 8170 33RD AVE S PO BOX 1309 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401309	41-1670163	501(C)(3)	581,861	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(4) COMMUNITY HEALTH PLAN OF WASHINGTON 720 OLIVE WAY STE 300 SEATTLE,WA98101	91-1729710	501(C)(3)	148,327	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(5) KAISER FOUNDATION RESEARCH INSTITUTE 1800 HARRISON STREET 16TH FLOOR OAKLAND,CA94612	94-1105628	501(C)(3)	585,233	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(6) MOUNT AUBURN CAMBRIDGE INDEPENDENT PRACTICE ASSOCIATION 1380 SOLDIERS FIELD ROAD FLOOR 2 BRIGHTON,MA02135	04-2898888	OTHER	117,294	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(7) MAYO CLINIC 200 FIRST STREET SW ROCHESTER,MN55905	41-6011702	501(C)(3)	144,550	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(8) UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON - AIMS CENTER 1959 NE PACIFIC STREET BOX 356560 SEATTLE,WA98195	91-6001537	OTHER	101,731	SUB-GRANT SERVICES
(9) STRATIS HEALTH 2901 METRO DRIVE SUITE 400 BLOOMINGTON,MN55425	41-0971557	501(C)(3)	39,004	SUB-GRANT SERVICES

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

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

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of non-cash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of non-cash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

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

Return Reference	Explanation
PART I, LINE 2:	INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT (ICSI) MANAGEMENT STAFF REVIEWS THE MISSION AND PURPOSE OF POTENTIAL GRANTEE ORGANIZATIONS TO ASSURE CONSISTENCY WITH ICSI'S MISSION AND PURPOSE. AMOUNTS SUBSEQUENTLY GRANTED ARE SUBJECT TO ICSI'S FORMAL SPENDING APPROVAL AND DOCUMENTATION PROCESS BASED ON AMOUNT OF THE EXPENDITURE.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

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

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

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

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

If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........

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? ..

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

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

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

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

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

Yes

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

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

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

Any related organization?

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization?

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

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

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................

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

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

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1CRAIG ACOMBCFO & COO	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 167,619	0 ------------- 20,000	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 14,816	0 ------------- 37,419	0 ------------- 239,854	0 ------------- 0
2SANNE MAGNANPRESIDENT & CEO	(i) (ii)	0 ------------- 388,525	0 ------------- 20,000	0 ------------- 25,628	0 ------------- 32,732	0 ------------- 43,355	0 ------------- 510,240	0 ------------- 9,963

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 4B

DEFERRED COMPENSATION IN COLUMN C OF SCHEDULE J, PART II INCLUDES AMOUNTS FROM A NONQUALIFIED 457(F) PLAN FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICER: SANNE MAGNAN $ 10,597 -------- TOTAL $ 10,597

FORM 990, SCHEDULE J, PART II - PRIOR REPORTED COMPENSATION

COLUMN (F) INCLUDES AMOUNTS PAID TO PARTICIPANTS IN THE CURRENT YEAR, WHICH WERE PREVIOUSLY REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) OF PRIOR YEARS' 990'S, AS RETIREMENT AND DEFERRED COMPENSATION, FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICER: SANNE MAGNAN $ 9,963 ANY ANALYSIS OF EARNINGS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR, FOR THIS PARTICIPANT OF THE PLAN, SHOULD EXCLUDE THE AMOUNT IN COLUMN F AS PART OF THE ANALYSIS SINCE THOSE EARNINGS WERE ALREADY REPORTED IN COLUMN (C) OF PREVIOUS YEARS' 990'S.

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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

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FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 - THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE MISSION OF THE INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENT (ICSI) IS TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND TO ACCELERATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE VALUE OF THE HEALTH CARE ITS STAKEHOLDERS DELIVER TO THE POPULATIONS THEY SERVE. ICSI'S VISION IS TO BE A COLLABORATION THAT IS DEEMED ESSENTIAL BY ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE AND DEEMED ESSENTIAL BY THE COMMUNITY AS A TRUSTED VOICE FOR QUALITY IN HEALTH CARE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS	I. ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE ICSI IS A NONPROFIT MINNESOTA CORPORATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE ("IRC") AND IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION AS DEFINED BY SECTION 509(A) OF THE IRC. ICSI IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE MISSION OF ICSI IS TO CHAMPION THE CAUSE OF HEALTH CARE QUALITY AND TO ACCELERATE IMPROVEMENT IN THE VALUE OF THE HEALTH CARE ITS STAKEHOLDERS DELIVER TO THE POPULATIONS THEY SERVE. ICSI'S VISION IS TO BE A COLLABORATION THAT IS DEEMED ESSENTIAL BY ITS MEMBERS FOR THEIR IMPROVEMENT OF HEALTH CARE AND DEEMED ESSENTIAL BY THE COMMUNITY AS A TRUSTED VOICE FOR THE IMPROVED HEALTH OF THE POPULATION, EXPERIENCE OF THE PATIENT AND AFFORDABILITY OF HEALTH CARE. ICSI HAS ABOUT 55 MEMBERS AND IS FUNDED BY THREE MINNESOTA HEALTH PLANS. THE COMBINED MEDICAL GROUPS, HOSPITALS, AND INTEGRATED SYSTEMS REPRESENT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 PHYSICIANS. AS PART OF ITS COMMITMENT TO SUPPORT QUALITY IMPROVEMENT, ICSI HAS ACCOMPLISHED THE FOLLOWING IN 2015. II. ICSI'S ACTIVITIES IMPROVE AFFORDABILITY - ICSI WAS ASKED, AS A NEUTRAL CONVENER, TO BRING TOGETHER KEY STAKEHOLDERS TO ADDRESS CONCERNS ABOUT THE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION PROCESS FOR MEDICATION ORDERING. THIS WORK GROUP ANALYZED KEY ISSUES AROUND MEDICATION UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT/PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IN MINNESOTA AND OUTLINED OPPORTUNITIES FOR IMPROVEMENT. BECAUSE PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS ONLY ONE OF THE COMPONENTS, THE WORK GROUP ALSO INCLUDED STEP THERAPY, QUANTITY LIMITS, AND MEDICAL NECESSITY AS THEY DESIGNED AN IMPROVED PROCESS. - ICSI CONTINUED TO MAKE ADDRESSING "AFFORDABILITY" AS LEGITIMATE AN ISSUE AS IMPROVING QUALITY BY INTEGRATING THIS TRIPLE AIM GOAL INTO ALL ICSI PROJECTS. IMPROVE THE EXPERIENCE OF CARE, INCLUDING QUALITY - COMPASS, A THREE-YEAR HEALTH CARE INNOVATION AWARD FROM THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES, WAS COMPLETED IN JUNE 2015. THIS PROJECT, WHICH INVOLVED 18 MEDICAL GROUPS (FOUR IN MINNESOTA), 171 CLINICS AND 3,300 CLINICIANS IN EIGHT STATES, FOCUSED ON IMPROVING OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH ACTIVE DEPRESSIVE SYMPTOMS AND POORLY CONTROLLED MEDICAL CO-MORBIDITIES. PRELIMINARY RESULTS INCLUDE: 24% OF PATIENTS ACHIEVED DEPRESSION REMISSION, 23% OF PATIENTS ACHIEVED GLUCOSE CONTROL, AND 53% OF PATIENTS ACHIEVED BLOOD PRESSURE CONTROL. - ICSI CURRENTLY HAS 39 GUIDELINES AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. ICSI REVISED FOUR OF THEM IN 2015. - THROUGH A GRANT FROM THE AGENCY FOR HEALTHCARE RESEARCH AND QUALITY (AHRQ), ICSI IS PARTNERING WITH MAYO CLINIC TO SUPPORT THE USE OF SHARED DECISION-MAKING (SDM) TOOLS AS STANDARD PRACTICE IN SIX SITES. - ICSI PARTNERED WITH RAMSEY COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH TO CREATE A CULTURALLY TAILORED BEST PRACTICES DOCUMENT TO HELP HMONG PATIENTS IN AREAS OF NUTRITION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND TOBACCO CESSATION. - CLINICAL DECISION SUPPORT (CDS) PROVIDES CLINICIANS, STAFF, PATIENTS, AND OTHERS WITH TOOLS TO HELP EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY FILTER INFORMATION AND TAILOR HEALTH CARE TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. ICSI SEEKS TO LEVERAGE A VARIETY OF CDS APPROACHES AND TOOLS WITHIN OUR GUIDELINES PROGRAM AND OTHER HIGH IMPACT AREAS. IN 2015, WE REVIEWED 38 RESOURCES, AND OUR ONLINE REPOSITORY NOW INCLUDES 22 TOOLS. WE ALSO IMPROVED THE WEBSITE TO MAKE THIS A MORE VALUABLE RESOURCE FOR OUR MEMBERS. - THE MENTAL HEALTH COMMUNITY PARTNERS NETWORK OFFERS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR HOSPITAL REPRESENTATIVES TO CONNECT AND COLLABORATE WITH THEIR COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO IMPROVE CARE TRANSITIONS FOR PEOPLE WITH MENTAL ILLNESS. AN OUTGROWTH OF THE RARE (REDUCING AVOIDABLE READMISSIONS EFFECTIVELY) MENTAL HEALTH COLLABORATIVE, THIS NETWORKING INITIATIVE, WHICH CONTINUES INTO 2016, UTILIZES MEETINGS, WEBINARS, AND A LINKEDIN GROUP TO SHARE INFORMATION ON BRIGHT SPOTS IN CARE TRANSITIONS AND HELPS DEVELOP COLLABORATION SKILLS. THIS INITIATIVE IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE MINNESOTA HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION'S HOSPITAL ENGAGEMENT NETWORK, FUNDED BY THE PARTNERSHIP FOR PATIENTS PROGRAM OF THE CENTERS FOR MEDICARE AND MEDICAID SERVICES. - THOMAS A. LAVEIST, PHD, CAPTIVATED A FULL HOUSE OF MORE THAN 200 PEOPLE AT REINERTSEN LECTURE. - ICSI HOSTED TWO WEBINARS FOCUSING ON THE BENEFITS AND USE OF DATA RELEASED BY MINNESOTA COMMUNITY MEASUREMENT (MNCM) ON RACE, HISPANIC ETHNICITY, AND LANGUAGE, WITH APPROXIMATELY 50 ATTENDEES PARTICIPATING PER SESSION. - THROUGH FUNDING FROM A STATE INNOVATION MODEL (SIM) GRANT, ICSI BEGAN A PARTNERSHIP WITH STRATIS HEALTH TO PROVIDE PRACTICE FACILITATION TO 10 PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CLINICS ACROSS MINNESOTA, REPRESENTING ABOUT 140 CLINICIANS, THROUGH DECEMBER 2016. FOCUS AREAS FOR IMPROVEMENT WORK INCLUDE TOTAL COST OF CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, HEALTH CARE HOME CERTIFICATION, HEALTH IT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTEGRATION, ALTERNATIVE CARE MODELS, AND GENERAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT. - ICSI, IN COLLABORATION WITH HEALTHPARTNERS RESEARCH & EDUCATION, THE MINNESOTA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (MDH), AND STRATIS HEALTH, BEGAN WORK ON A CHRONIC CONDITION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM. ICSI IS SUPPORTING FIVE CLINICS IN ORGANIZING AND DEVELOPING MODELS OF CARE TO INCREASE THEIR CARE TEAMS' ABILITIES TO MEET PATIENT NEEDS, LEVERAGE THEIR ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORD (EHR) FOR OPTIMIZED CLINIC WORKFLOWS AND REPORTING, AND CONNECT WITH A NETWORK OF RESOURCES TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF THEIR PATIENTS. WHILE THE PRIMARY FOCUS IS ON HYPERTENSION, THE GOAL IS TO HAVE A GENERAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM IN PLACE FOR ANY CHRONIC CONDITION BY THE END OF THE PROGRAM IN 2018. - IN RESPONSE TO REQUESTS FROM MDH AND ITS MEMBERS, ICSI CONVENED A WORK GROUP TO PROVIDE GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT FOR CLINICIANS WHO CHOOSE TO CERTIFY MINNESOTA PATIENTS ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE MEDICAL CANNABIS. THE DOCUMENT IS AVAILABLE ON THE OFFICE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS WEBSITE. IMPROVE POPULATION HEALTH - THROUGH FUNDING FROM THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION, ICSI RELEASED THE FINAL PIECES IN A SERIES OF COMMUNICATIONS UNDER THE BANNER GOING BEYOND CLINICAL WALLS AIMED AT HELPING CLINICIANS, THEIR STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS CREATE GREATER CONNECTIONS WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, INCLUDING PUBLIC HEALTH, TO COLLABORATIVELY SOLVE PROBLEMS AND IMPROVE HEALTH. - ICSI'S ANNUAL COLLOQUIUM HAD 376 ATTENDEES AND SUPPORTS ALL ELEMENTS OF THE TRIPLE AIM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	ICSI'S CURRENT MEMBERS ARE HEALTHPARTNERS, INC., UCARE MINNESOTA, AND MEDICA HEALTH PLANS. PER ARTICLE I, SECTION 1 OF ICSI'S BYLAWS, THE VOTING MEMBERS, WHICH ARE REFERRED TO AS PRINCIPAL SPONSORS IN THE BYLAWS, SHALL BE HEALTHPARTNERS, INC., UCARE MINNESOTA, AND MEDICA HEALTH PLANS, AND THOSE OTHER ENTITIES (A) WITH WHOM THIS CORPORATION HAS ENTERED INTO A PRINCIPAL SPONSOR AGREEMENT; (B) WHO ARE NOT IN DEFAULT UNDER SUCH AGREEMENT; (C) WHO AGREE TO USE STATEMENTS OF BEST HEALTH CARE PRACTICE DEVELOPED BY THIS CORPORATION ONLY FOR COLLABORATIVE, SYSTEMATIC QUALITY IMPROVEMENT AND NOT FOR PUNISHMENT, COERCION OR ASSIGNMENT OF PENALTY; AND (D) WHO HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED AS PRINCIPAL SPONSORS BY ALL OF THE THEN-EXISTING PRINCIPAL SPONSORS AND BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	PER ARTICLE III, SECTION 2 OF ICSI'S BYLAWS, THERE SHALL BE SIX INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORS, WHO SHALL BE APPOINTED AS FOLLOWS: (I) TWO INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY MAYO FOUNDATION, A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION; (II) TWO INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY GROUP HEALTH PLAN, INC., D/B/A HEALTHPARTNERS MEDICAL GROUP ("HPMG"), A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION; AND (III) TWO INSTITUTIONAL DIRECTORS SHALL BE APPOINTED BY PARK NICOLLET HEALTH SERVICES, A MINNESOTA NONPROFIT CORPORATION. THERE SHALL BE AS MANY PRINCIPAL SPONSOR DIRECTORS AS THERE ARE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS. EACH PRINCIPAL SPONSOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO APPOINT ONE PRINCIPAL SPONSOR DIRECTOR, WHO SHALL BE A MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF THE PRINCIPAL SPONSOR.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	PER ARTICLE IV, SECTION 9 OF ICSI'S BYLAWS, THE FOLLOWING ACTIONS SHALL NOT BE EFFECTIVE WITHOUT THE APPROVAL OF THE PRINCIPAL SPONSORS: (A) ADOPTION OF ANNUAL OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS; (B) AMENDMENTS TO APPROVED OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGETS; (C) PAYMENT OF UNBUDGETED EXPENDITURES IN EXCESS OF $100,000; (D) ADOPTION OR AMENDMENT OF ANY STRATEGIC OR ANNUAL PLAN; OR (E) SUBSTANTIAL CHANGES IN THE PROGRAMMATIC OR STRATEGIC DIRECTION OF THE CORPORATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	ICSI'S 990 RETURN HAS A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW PROCESS THAT IS FOLLOWED BEFORE IT IS PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF ICSI. THE REVIEW PROCESS INCLUDES A LAYERED REVIEW BY THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI, THE MANAGEMENT TEAM OF ICSI, ICSI'S OUTSIDE LEGAL COUNSEL AND ICSI'S OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS. EACH ONE OF THOSE AREAS HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW, ASK QUESTIONS AND MAKE COMMENTS BACK TO THE TAX DEPARTMENT OF GHI BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS COMPLETED AND PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BODY OF ICSI. ONCE THAT REVIEW PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED, IT IS THE POLICY OF ICSI TO MAKE AVAILABLE TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE OF ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS, A COPY OF THE 990 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 RETURN. THIS COPY WILL BE PROVIDED IN THE BOARD PACKET OF BOTH THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE MEETING AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE 990 AND WILL BE AN AGENDA ITEM AT BOTH MEETINGS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS GIVEN THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE 990 REVIEW PROCESS TO THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE. IT WILL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE TO ADDRESS THAT REVIEW WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS WILL BE NOTED AND DOCUMENTED TO THE MEETING MINUTES OF BOTH MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	ICSI'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MONITORS POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ON THE PART OF ITS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY MAINTAINING A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. UNDER THE POLICY, ALL BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE POLICY AND REQUESTED TO COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE IDENTIFYING ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. A REPORT OF THESE POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, INCLUDING THE PRESIDENT. BOARD AGENDAS AND EXECUTIVE DECISIONS ARE MONITORED IN RELATION TO THIS POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	ICSI HAS NO EMPLOYEES. THE PRESIDENT AND OTHER OFFICERS ARE PAID BY GHI, A SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION. GHI HAS AN ANNUAL PROCESS TO REVIEW THE MARKET COMPARABILITY OF THE TOTAL COMPENSATION OF ITS CEO AND ITS OTHER OFFICERS. EVERY THREE YEARS, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE GHI BOARD OF DIRECTORS' COMPENSATION AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (COMPENSATION COMMITTEE), A TOTAL COMPENSATION MARKET REVIEW IS COMPLETED BY AN EXTERNAL COMPENSATION CONSULTANT. THE REVIEW INCLUDES ALL COMPONENTS OF COMPENSATION; BASE SALARY, ANNUAL INCENTIVES, BENEFITS AND PERQUISITES. THE MARKET SURVEY RESULTS ARE PRESENTED TO, REVIEWED BY AND APPROVED BY THE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. BASED ON THIS MARKET DATA, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE DETERMINES MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM TOTAL COMPENSATION RANGES FOR EACH OFFICER. IN INTERIM YEARS, GHI'S HUMAN RESOURCES STAFF, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, UPDATES CHANGES IN THE SALARY STRUCTURE BASED ON THE SAME INDEPENDENT STUDIES PERFORMED BY THE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT FOR THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND CERTAIN OTHER POSITIONS FULL INDEPENDENT REVIEWS ARE PERFORMED TO SET SALARY RANGES BASED ON THE COMPETITIVE MARKET DATA SPECIFIC TO THOSE POSITIONS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES EACH YEAR'S COMPENSATION RESULTS. IN ALL CASES, COMMITTEE MEMBERS COMPLETE AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST SURVEY TO ASSURE THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEMBERS' INDEPENDENCE AND THIS IS UPDATED AT ANY MEETING AT WHICH DECISIONS ARE BEING MADE. STAFF (OTHER THAN THE SECRETARY TO THE BOARD) IS NOT IN THE ROOM DURING DELIBERATIONS OR VOTE INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, AND CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES ARE KEPT. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS DELEGATED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE REVIEW AND THE MARKET COMPARABILITY DATA, APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. THE BOARD HAS DELEGATED TO THE HEALTHPARTNERS CEO AND PRESIDENT (WITH AUTHORITY TO FURTHER DELEGATE) THE ACCOUNTABILITY TO CONDUCT ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEWS AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF ALL OTHER OFFICERS WITHIN THE COMPENSATION RANGES DETERMINED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. ANY EXCEPTIONS TO COMPENSATION IN EXCESS OF THE APPROVED RANGES ARE APPROVED BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROPRIATELY DOCUMENTED ON THE FORM 990 AND W2 STATEMENTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	ICSI'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 RETURNS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION FROM ICSI. ICSI'S ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE TO ANY PERSON WHO REQUESTS THE INFORMATION THROUGH THE MINNESOTA SECRETARY OF STATE'S OFFICE.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECT A, LINE 1A, COL (B) - AVERAGE HRS - RELATED ORG	ALL EMPLOYEES OF ICSI ARE EMPLOYED AND COMPENSATED BY GHI. ICSI REIMBURSES GHI 100% OF SALARIES AND BENEFITS. ALL HOURS WORKED BY ICSI EMPLOYEES ARE TO SUPPORT ICSI'S OPERATIONS.

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

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

INSTITUTE FOR CLINICAL SYSTEMS
IMPROVEMENT

Employer identification number

41-1782168

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)HEALTHPARTNERS INC 8170 33RD AVENUE SOUTH PO BOX 1309 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401309 41-1693838	HYBRID STAFF MODEL/NETWORK MODEL HMO	MN	501(C)(4)		N/A		No
(2)MEDICA HEALTH PLANS 401 CARLSON PARKWAY MINNETONKA,MN55305 41-1242261	HEALTH INSURANCE	MN	501(C)(4)		N/A		No
(3)PARK NICOLLET INSTITUTE 6500 EXCELSIOR BOULEVARD ST LOUIS PARK,MN55426 23-7346465	HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION	MN	501(C)(3)	170(B)(1) (A)(III)	N/A		No
(4)MAYO FOUNDATION 200 1ST STREET SW ROCHESTER,MN55905 41-1506440	SUPPORT MEDICINE/HEALTHCARE ORGANIZATION	MN	501(C)(3)	509(A)(2)	N/A		No
(5)GROUP HEALTH PLAN INC 8170 33RD AVENUE SOUTH PO BOX 1309 MINNEAPOLIS,MN554401309 41-0797853	STAFF MODEL HEALTH MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION	MN	501(C)(3)	170(B)(1) (A)(III)	N/A		No

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

Cat. No. 50135Y

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part III

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

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

Part IV

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

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

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part V

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

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

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Yes

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

Yes

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

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

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

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VI

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

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

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

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCH. O - THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, & SCH. O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	19
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	8
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	450
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	5,325,426	3,119,626
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	3,720,804	3,721,755
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	-203	1,846
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	9,046,027	6,843,227
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	3,967,855	2,219,735
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)	4,046,548	3,477,410
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,426,944	1,335,954
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	9,441,347	7,033,099
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	-395,320	-189,872
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	4,780,849	3,218,107
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,871,161	498,291
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,909,688	2,719,816

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 6,633,099 including grants of $ 2,219,735 ) (Revenue $ 3,721,755 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O - EXEMPT PURPOSE AND ACHIEVEMENTS FOR A DESCRIPTION OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses6,633,099

(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
(A) Name and Title
(18) LARRY SCHULZ........................................................................ SECRETARY & DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(19) LEIF SOLBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	0.10 .......................	X		0	0	0
(20) ROBERT STEVENS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(21) ROBERT STROEBEL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(22) DANIEL TRAJANO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	0.50 .......................	X		0	0	0
(23) CRAIG ACOMB........................................................................ CFO & COO	45.00 .......................	X	X	0	187,619	52,235
(24) SANNE MAGNAN........................................................................ PRESIDENT & CEO	45.00 .......................	X	X	0	434,153	76,087

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	0	621,772	128,322

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	2,952,733

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	166,893

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,119,626

			Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP REVENUE	900099	3,246,118	3,246,118
b	CONSULTING REVENUE	900099	300,104	300,104
c	COLLOQUIUM REVENUE	900099	175,533	175,533
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			3,721,755

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			1,846			1,846
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)
d	Net gain or (loss).....
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..
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..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
	a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			6,843,227	3,721,755	0	1,846

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21	2,219,735	2,219,735
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	750,094	550,225	199,869
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	2,727,316	2,635,624	91,692
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	1,141	1,141
c	Accounting ...........	39,800		39,800
d	Lobbying ...........
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)	330,937	298,998	31,939
12	Advertising and promotion ....	32,214	32,214
13	Office expenses .......	150,065	150,065
14	Information technology ......	29,200	29,200
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	315,231	315,231
17	Travel ............	38,717	38,717
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	102,371	102,371
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	107,461	107,461
23	Insurance ...	21,656	21,656
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	SUPPLIES	76,500	55,469	21,031
b	MISCELLANEOUS FEES	33,173	33,173
c	RECRUITMENT & TRAINING	26,300	26,300
d	BOARD EXPENSE	15,669		15,669
e	All other expenses	15,519	15,519
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	7,033,099	6,633,099	400,000	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			25,315	1	28,073
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,926,469	2	2,843,314
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			1,579,121	4	209,463
5	Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ....				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ........				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			30,373	9	25,147
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	676,742
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	564,632	219,571	10c	112,110
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 ...........				15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			4,780,849	16	3,218,107

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	1,849,545	17	498,291
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	21,616	19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
	persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..		22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		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		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,871,161	26	498,291

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	2,909,688	27	2,719,816
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........		28
29	Permanently restricted net assets		29
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 30 through 34.
30	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		30
31	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		31
32	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds		32
33	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,909,688	33	2,719,816
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	4,780,849	34	3,218,107