TY 2014 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Information about Form 990 and its instructions is at www.IRS.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
The Executives' Club of Chicago

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
8 South Michigan Avenue

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
CHICAGO, IL60603

D Employer identification number

36-1054078

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 4,290,512

F Name and address of principal officer:
Ana Dutra
8 South Michigan Avenue
CHICAGO,IL60603

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

www.executivesclub.org

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1911

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The Executives' Club is Chicago's premier membership and business forum. For more than one hundred years, The Club has been a valued resource for Chicago's business leaders - connecting members, and providing opportunities for strategic relationship development, access to intellectual exchange and world class speakers, and enhanced exposure to the global business community.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	39
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	38
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	24
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	75
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) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	4,096,985	4,276,472
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	2,176	2,701
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	20,717	11,339
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)...................	4,119,878	4,290,512
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
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)	1,940,006	1,947,602
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)....	1,777,032	1,998,403
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	3,717,038	3,946,005
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	402,840	344,507
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	1,455,614	2,335,312
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	805,632	1,340,823
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	649,982	994,489

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

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Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: The Executives' Club of Chicago serves the midwest by providing information and resources needed to establish effective global partnerships, enhance intellectual exchange, develop future diverse business and civic leaders, and promote Chicago as a world class business center. Continued in Schedule O.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ...................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................ Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	ONE OF THE NATION'S PREMIER SPEAKERS FORUMS, THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB'S GLOBAL LEADERS LUNCHEONS PROVIDE CLUB MEMBERS AND GUESTS WITH UNPRECEDENTED ACCESS TO THE POLITICAL, POLICY, CORPORATE, AND INSTITUTIONAL LEADERS WHOSE EXPERTISE, INSIGHTS, AND EXPERIENCE SHAPE THE GLOBAL BUSINESS CLIMATE. HELD SEPTEMBER THROUGH JUNE, THESE DYNAMIC LUNCHEONS TARGET A DIVERSE RANGE OF INDUSTRIES AND EXPLORE TOPICS CHOSEN FOR THEIR RELEVANCE TO CURRENT GLOBAL BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC TRENDS. GLOBAL LEADERS LUNCHEONS REGULARLY ATTRACT 3,500-5,000 PEOPLE, DRAWN FROM CHICAGOLAND'S C-SUITE EXECUTIVES, SENIOR PROFESSIONALS, AND EMERGING LEADERS.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	LAUNCHED IN 2004, THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB'S QUARTERLY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP BREAKFASTS HAVE BECOME CHICAGO'S LARGEST SPEAKERS' FORUM DEDICATED TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL WOMEN. THESE BREAKFAST PROGRAMS REGULARLY ATTRACT 1,100-1,200 PEOPLE - PRIMARILY WOMEN - FOR PANEL DISCUSSIONS AMONG REMARKABLE WOMEN WHO ARE ROLE MODELS OF SUCCESS. EACH BREAKFAST IS ORGANIZED AROUND A THEME RELEVANT TO WOMEN FROM DIVERSE FIELDS, AND SPEAKERS ARE SELECTED FOR THEIR CAPACITY TO IMPART LESSONS OF VALUE TO WOMEN AT VARYING STAGES IN THEIR CAREERS.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	AT QUARTERLY BREAKFASTS, THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB INTRODUCES THE CHICAGO BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO CEOS WHO HAVE RECENTLY TAKEN THE HELM OF MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS HEADQUARTERED IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA OR WHO HAVE RECENTLY RELOCATED THEIR COMPANIES TO THE WINDY CITY. NOT ONLY DO THE CHICAGO CEO BREAKFASTS SHOWCASE THE INNOVATIVE STRATEGIES ON WHICH THESE TALENTED CEOS RELY TO REMAIN COMPETITIVE, THEY ALSO HELP BUILD AND MAINTAIN A SENSE OF COMMUNITY, EVEN AS THAT COMMUNITY GROWS AND CHANGES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses0

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A........................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II...

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III ....................

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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

11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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

11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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

12a

Yes

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................

28a

A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28b

An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .........................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBullet

Ana Dutra

8 SOUTH MICHIGAN AVENUE STE 320
CHICAGO,IL60603 (312) 263-3500

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(1) Ana Dutra Chief Executive Officer	40.00 .......................	X	X	107,957	0	2,951
(2) Deborah L DeHaas Chairman	3.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) Carl E Vander Wilt Treasurer	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) Mark Thierer First Vice Chairman	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) John J Conroy Jr Secretary	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) Jay Henderson Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(7) Greg C Case Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(8) Tonise Paul Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(9) Scott C Swanson Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(10) Christopher Begy Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(11) Dean Harrison Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(12) Richard S Price Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(13) Tom Richards Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(14) Debra Cafaro Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(15) Colin Dyer Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(16) Michael Reinsdorf Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0
(17) Quintin Primo III Director	1.00 .......................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and Title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and Title
(18) Craig J Duchossois Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) John R Ettelson Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) Ilene S Gordon Director & Past Chairman	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) Anne Pramaggiore Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) Timothy Mulhere Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) P Cody Phipps Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(24) Martin P Slark Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(25) Connie Lindsey Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(26) John W Estey Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(27) Robert L Parkinson Jr Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(28) Patrick Canning Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(29) Donald Southwell Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(30) W Robert Reum Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(31) David W Nelms Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(32) Larry D Richman Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(33) David Hanfland Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(34) Manuel Sanchez Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(35) Thomas Ricketts Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(36) Selim A Bassoul Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(37) Mary Dillon Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(38) Robert A Livingston Director	1.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(39) Melissa L Bean Director & Former President & CEO	1.00 .......................	X			270,016	0	12,176
(40) Cindy Diehl Yang Executive Director	40.00 .......................		X		201,053	0	11,518
(41) Kathryn Krivy Vice President, Marketing, Program Development	40.00 .......................			X	137,559	0	5,502

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............	716,585	0	32,147

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

Yes

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation





2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 0

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............

				(A) Total revenue	(B) Related or exempt function revenue	(C) Unrelated business revenue	(D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512-514
1a	Federated campaigns..1a
b	Membership dues....1b
c	Fundraising events....1c
d	Related organizations...1d
e	Government grants (contributions)1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h	Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......			0
			Business Code
2a	Meetings & Conferences		900099	2,632,495	2,632,495
b	Member Dues		900099	1,120,567	1,120,567
c	Barter income		900099	523,410	523,410
d
e
f	All other program service revenue .			0	0	0	0
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f........			4,276,472
3	Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......			2,701			2,701
4	Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..
5	Royalties...........
		(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)	0	0
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses
c	Gain or (loss)	0	0
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..
Miscellaneous Revenue			Business Code
11a	Other Income		900099	11,339	11,339
b
c
d	All other revenue ....			0	0	0	0
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			11,339
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			4,290,512	4,287,811	0	2,701

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses
1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ....
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............
4	Benefits paid to or for members ....
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	365,182
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....
7	Other salaries and wages ....	1,228,704
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	51,616
9	Other employee benefits .......	18,441
10	Payroll taxes ...........	283,659
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	834
c	Accounting ...........	83,896
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) ....	232,206	0	0	0
12	Advertising and promotion ....	462,330
13	Office expenses .......	101,497
14	Information technology ......	57,616
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	134,663
17	Travel ............	46,573
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	545,193
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .....	116,850
23	Insurance ..............	7,136
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	Audio Visual	95,787
b	Dues & Subscriptions	29,442
c	Credit Card Fees	46,778
d	Repairs & Maintenance	250
e	All other expenses	37,352	0	0	0
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	3,946,005	0	0	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).

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				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year
1	Cash–non-interest-bearing .............			400,093	1	1,084,548
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			699,105	2	901,506
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			83,152	4	84,831
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	0
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	0
7	Notes and loans receivable, net .............				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ..............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ..........			69,739	9	101,052
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	488,620
b	Less: accumulated depreciation .....	10b	325,245	203,525	10c	163,375
11	Investments—publicly traded securities ..........				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....			0	13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			0	15	0
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)......			1,455,614	16	2,335,312
17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .........			187,073	17	352,147
18	Grants payable .................				18
19	Deferred revenue ................			567,865	19	937,879
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....................			50,694	25	50,797
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.........			805,632	26	1,340,823
	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets ..............			649,982	27	994,489
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 ...........			649,982	33	994,489
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........			1,455,614	34	2,335,312

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

4,290,512

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

3,946,005

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

344,507

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..

649,982

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))

994,489

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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Additional Data

Software ID:	14000329
Software Version:	2014v1.0

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

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

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

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

The Executives' Club of Chicago

Employer identification number

36-1054078

Part I

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

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

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" to 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, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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" to 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 in 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 in 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.

Cat. No. 52283D

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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" to 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

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:


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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a)Current year	(b)Prior year	b (c)Two years back	(d)Three years back	(e)Four years back
1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ........
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships .....
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ........
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

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 in 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" to 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' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(b)Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value
1a	Land .................
b	Buildings ................
c	Leasehold improvements ............
d	Equipment ................	243,359	183,199	60,160
e	Other .................	245,261	142,046	103,215
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......				163,375

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Part VII

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

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)		(b)Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives
(2)Closely-held equity interests
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

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

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









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

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

(a) Description				(b) Book value









Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

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

1.(a) Description of liability		(b) Book value
Federal income taxes
DEFERRED RENT ABATEMENT		50,797








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)		50,797
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	4,290,512
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	0
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	4,290,512
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	0
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	4,290,512

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	3,946,005
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	0
e	Add lines 2a through 2d......................			2e	0
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1.....................			3	3,946,005
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	0
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	3,946,005

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
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote	Income Taxes: The Executives' Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization and qualifies under Section 501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code for tax-exempt status. The Club follows accounting standards applicable to uncertain income tax positions. No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements, as the Club has had no unrelated business income. Management believes the Club has no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential loss of its tax-exempt status. The Club recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and income tax expense, respectively. The Club recognized and accrued no amounts for interest or penalties as of and for the years ended June 30, 2015 or 2014. The Club has not been examined by any tax jurisdiction. The Club does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months.

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Explanation

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote

Income Taxes: The Executives' Club of Chicago is a non-profit organization and qualifies under Section 501 (c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code for tax-exempt status. The Club follows accounting standards applicable to uncertain income tax positions. No provision has been made for income taxes in the accompanying financial statements, as the Club has had no unrelated business income. Management believes the Club has no material unrecognized income tax benefits, including any potential loss of its tax-exempt status. The Club recognizes interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest and income tax expense, respectively. The Club recognized and accrued no amounts for interest or penalties as of and for the years ended June 30, 2015 or 2014. The Club has not been examined by any tax jurisdiction. The Club does not expect the total amount of unrecognized tax benefits to significantly change in the next 12 months.

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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" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

The Executives' Club of Chicago

Employer identification number

36-1054078

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 in 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 in 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? .........

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 in 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," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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Part II

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

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

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(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)
1Melissa L Bean Director & Former President & CEO	(i) (ii)	180,016 ............................... 0	90,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	10,400 ............................... 0	1,776 ............................... 0	282,192 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0
2Cindy Diehl Yang Executive Director	(i) (ii)	161,053 ............................... 0	40,000 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0	8,531 ............................... 0	2,987 ............................... 0	212,571 ............................... 0	0 ............................... 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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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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Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2014

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

The Executives' Club of Chicago

Employer identification number

36-1054078

Return Reference	Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 1 ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB OFFERS MORE THAN 60 PROGRAMS A YEAR, AT WHICH MEMBERS AND THEIR GUESTS ENJOY A RICH MIX OF OPTIONS FOR PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP BUILDING, CLIENT CONNECTION BUILDING, AND PERSONAL ENRICHMENT. BRANDED TO MEET THE VARIOUS NEEDS OF OUR MEMBERS, THESE PROGRAMS ARE OFTEN PRESENTED IN A SERIES THROUGHOUT THE SEASON: -GLOBAL LEADERS LUNCHEONS -CHICAGO CEO BREAKFASTS -TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCES -WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS -LEADERSHIP CIRCLE PROGRAMS -INNOVATION PROGRAMS -COMMITTEE PROGRAMS -MEMBERS ONLY PROGRAMS -RECEPTIONS THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVES' CLUB OF CHICAGO INCLUDE SENIOR-LEVEL EXECUTIVES; UP-AND-COMING YOUNG LEADERS; PROFESSIONALS AND ENTREPRENEURS OF LARGE AND SMALL LOCAL, NATIONAL, AND MULTINATIONAL CORPORATIONS; LEADERS OF UNIVERSITIES; STATE AND CITY GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS; AND FOREIGN DIGNITARIES. CLUB MEMBERS ARE LEADERS IN 25 MAJOR INDUSTRY SECTORS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY, MANUFACTURING, HEALTHCARE, INSURANCE, RETAIL, COMMUNICATIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES. THE CLUB'S CORE OBJECTIVES ARE TO: -PROMOTE DISCUSSION ON ISSUES OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND GLOBAL IMPORTANCE TO THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY; -PROVIDE A FORUM FOR SHARING OF BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES; -PROVIDE SHARED EXPERIENCES FOR A HIGHLY DIVERSE SET OF EXECUTIVES AND PROFESSIONALS FROM THE CHICAGO BUSINESS COMMUNITY; -DEVELOP DIVERSE GLOBAL AND CIVIC MINDED BUSINESS LEADERS; AND -PROMOTE CHICAGO AS A WORLD CLASS BUSINESS CENTER.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES	COMPENSATION FOR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BASED ON PERFORMANCE. SALARY DECISIONS ARE MADE AT THE PRESIDENT & CEO LEVEL, WHILE BONUS COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 1a Delegate broad authority to a committee	The Club shall have an Executive Committee, composed of the Chair of the Board of Directors, the First Vice Chair and Second Vice Chair of the Board of Directors, the two former Chairs of the Board of Directors who have most recently served in that capacity, the Secretary and the Treasurer. The Chair of the Board of Directors shall serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. The Chief Executive Officer & President shall serve on the Executive Committee on an ex-officio basis. During the intervals between meetings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee shall have, and may exercise, all the powers of the Board of Directors in the management of the affairs of the Club, in all cases in which specific directions shall not have been given by the Board of Directors or for reasons of stability or continuity, subject to the limitations provided by Section 108.40 of the Act.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders	The Club shall have eleven classes of members, designated as follows: (a) Corporate Members (b) Individual Members (c) Leadership Circle Members (d) Diplomatic Corps Members (e) Governmental Agency Members (f) Not-for-Profit Members (g) Retired Members (h) Non-Resident Members (i) Veteran Members (j) Honorary Members (k) Life-Service Members The qualifications and rights of each class of members are as follows: Corporate Members shall be divided into five levels of corporate membership: "Corporate I Premier - Plus" will consist of all the benefits available to Corporate I Premier membership in addition to other benefits that the Club's management may include from time to time in accordance with such parameters as the Executive Committee may elect to provide. "Corporate I Premier" will consist of (i) twelve executives from companies with more than two-hundred employees or (ii) one C-level executive from companies of any size. "Corporate I" will consist of six executives from companies with more than two-hundred employees. "Corporate II" will consist of four executives from companies with fifty-one to two-hundred employees. "Corporate III" will consist of two executives from companies with one to fifty employees. Each Corporate Member shall be entitled to designate from time to time, in accordance with such Corporate Member's applicable level of corporate membership, those executives who will be considered to be members of the Club. Each individual executive designated by a Corporate Member as a member of the Club shall be entitled to one vote in accordance with Section 2.7 of these By-laws on each matter submitted to a vote of the members. Individual Members shall be divided into two levels of membership: "Individual Members I" are those members who are not otherwise categorized in one of the other classes of membership and who are entitled to attend eight luncheons, without charge, as part of their membership. "Individual Members II" are those members who are not otherwise categorized in one of the other classes of membership and who are charged separately for luncheons. Leadership Circle Members are those individuals under forty years of age at the commencement of each fiscal year of the Club and shall be comprised of two levels of membership: "Leadership Circle I" includes Leadership Circle Members who are entitled to attend such number of programs without charge as shall be determined from time to time by the Club's then effective terms and conditions of membership. "Leadership Circle II" includes Leadership Circle Members who are entitled to attend such number of programs at such member rates as shall be determined from time to time by the Club's then effective terms and conditions of membership. "Leadership Circle III" includes Leadership Circle Members who are listed as executives on any of the above-listed corporate memberships and who are entitled to participate in such programs and benefits as the Club's management may designate from time to time in accordance with such parameters as the Executive Committee may elect to provide. Diplomatic Corps Members are those diplomats representing foreign nations, who are not residents of Chicago or its vicinity before becoming diplomats and who are not citizens of the United States of America. It shall also include the chief consular representative of a foreign nation who is in charge of a Chicago consulate of such a foreign nation. Governmental Agency Members are those heads of United States, regional, state, county, local or municipal government agencies, auxiliaries and institutions whether headquartered in Washington D.C. or located in the State of Illinois. Not-for-Profit Members are persons who are executives of institutions, organizations and foundations designated as "non-profit" whose objectives seek to realize the particular values which they purport to serve. Retired Members are those members of the Club who have retired from full-time employee status in their respective companies, institutions, organizations and foundations, but who still desire to retain their membership in the Club. Non-Resident Members are eligible persons whose place of business is more than fifty miles from the City of Chicago. Such persons may make an original application for non-resident membership. In case the place of business of any member shall be moved to a place more than fifty miles from the City of Chicago, such a member may, upon application to the Secretary and by favorable action of the Board of Directors, be made a Non-Resident Member of the Club. If the place of business of any Non-Resident Member is removed to within fifty miles from the City of Chicago that person shall no longer be a Non-Resident Member, and may, upon application to the Secretary and by favorable action of the Board of Directors, become a member. Veteran Members are those persons who have been members in good standing for a total period of thirty years. Veteran Members, upon making application to, and with the approval of, the Board of Directors, are eligible to retain full membership upon payment of fifty percent of the regular dues. After thirty-five years of membership in the Club, all dues will be waived. Honorary Members are those members who, by the unanimous vote of the directors present at any meeting of the Board of Directors at which a quorum is present, are elected as Honorary Members of the Club by virtue of their preeminent standing or who have otherwise distinguished themselves. Life-Service Members. Those members who have served as Chair of the Board of Directors shall, upon completion of such term of office, automatically become Life-Service Members and shall be entitled to all the privileges of membership in the Club without assessment or payment of dues. The above-listed membership classes may be categorized, grouped or otherwise changed for administrative purposes in such a manner as the Club's management may determine from time to time in accordance with such parameters as the Executive Committee may elect to provide.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a Members or stockholders electing members of governing body	Please see the narrative Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body	The Audit Committee of the organization's Board of Directors is primarily responsible for overseeing the preparation of the organization's annual information return (Form 990). A Copy of the organization's annual information return is provided to the organization's Board of Directors for review prior to the time it is filed with the Internal Revenue Service.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy	Annually the organization requires each of the members of its Board of Directors and officers to certify compliance with the organization's written conflict of interest policy, which requires disclosure of material family or business relationships involving the organization. The annual certifications are reviewed by management of the organization and any potential conflicts of interest identified as part of the annual certification process are referred to the Governance Committee of the Board of Directors for evaluation and resolution. In connection with any actual or possible conflict of interest, an Interested Person must disclose the existence of the Financial Interest and be given the opportunity to disclose all material facts to the members of the Board or Committee considering the proposed transaction or arrangement. After disclosure of the Financial Interest and all material facts, and after any discussion with the Interested Person, the Interested Person must leave the meeting of the Board or Committee while the determination of a conflict of interest is discussed and voted upon. The remaining Board or Committee members will decide if a conflict of interest exists. An Interested Person may make a presentation at the meeting of the Board or Committee at which the transaction or arrangement involving a possible conflict of interest is to be considered, but after the presentation, the Interested Person must leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement. The Board or Committee will determine by a majority vote of the disinterested directors or members whether the transaction or arrangement is in the Club's best interest, for its own benefit, and whether it is fair and reasonable. In conformity with the above determination, the Board or Committee will make its decision as to whether to enter into the transaction or arrangement. If the Board or Committee has reasonable cause to believe an Interested Person has failed to disclose actual or possible conflicts of interest, it will inform the Interested Person of the basis for such belief and afford the Interested Person an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose. If, after hearing the Interested Person's response and after making further investigation as warranted by the circumstances, the Board or Committee determines the Interested Person has failed to disclose an actual or possible conflict of interest, it will take appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official	The compensation paid to the organization's President/Chief Executive Officer was determined by the Executive Committee and Governance Committee of the organization's Board of Directors during the 2013-14 fiscal year. The compensation arrangements relating to the organization's President/Chief Executive Officer are determined using comparability data from other organizations as well as nonprofit salary surveys. The compensation arrangement is approved by the Executive Committee and Governance Committee of the organization's board of directors and documented in a written employment agreement.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public	Financial statements, governing documents, and conflict of interest policies are not required disclosures pursuant to Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6104. These documents are not available to the public at this time.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue	- Total Revenue: , Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
FORM 990, PART X - BALANCE SHEET CHANGES TO BEGINNING OF YEAR BALANCES	The beginning of year amounts reported on the Balance Sheet were reclassified from the prior year Form 990 in order to match restated amounts from the audited financial statements. Management is in the process of filing an amended Form 990 for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2014 to reflect these changes.

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

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014

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