Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 09-01-2014 , and ending 08-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O BOX 400
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
AUSTIN, TX787670400
D Employer identification number

74-2275519
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 68,767,643
F Name and address of principal officer:
JAMES B CROW
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX78759
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Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.TASB.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1999
M State of legal domicile: TX
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFO. TO FORM 990
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 40
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 534
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,443,915
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 444,573
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 246,147 211,269
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 54,093,902 57,362,564
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,515,809 1,322,492
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,244,231 3,540,553
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 59,100,089 62,436,878
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 216,104 7,067
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) 41,726,662 44,716,067
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet171,730    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 15,609,068 16,715,533
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 57,551,834 61,438,667
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,548,255 998,211
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 60,952,119 60,665,684
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 20,458,006 20,277,311
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 40,494,113 40,388,373
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SUPPLEMENTAL INFO. TO FORM 990
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 21,169,100 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 23,970,009 )
TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,745,423 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 3,771,815 )
TASB MEMBERSHIP (SEE SCHEDULE O)
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,280,263 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 6,844,509 )
BUYBOARD (SEE SCHEDULE O)
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 19,847,207 including grants of $ 7,067 ) (Revenue $ 22,776,231 )
I. LEADERSHIP TEAM SERVICES IS COMMITTED TO ENHANCING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL LEADERSHIP TEAMS THROUGH TRAINING, PUBLICATIONS, PLANNING AND CONSULTING, AND FACILITATION SERVICES CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR SCHOOL BOARDS. TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, TEAM BUILDING SESSIONS, LEADERSHIP TASB, TASB ISD, AND THE ONLINE LEARNING CENTER. MAJOR CONFERENCES HELD INCLUDE ANNUAL CONVENTION, HOSTED JOINTLY WITH ANOTHER NON-PROFIT ASSOCIATION, AND SUMMER LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE. THESE SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, LEADERSHIP TEAM SERVICES PERFORMED 142 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, SOLD 1,119 PUBLICATIONS, AND PROVIDED TRAINING TO 7,039 CONFERENCE ATTENDEES.II. FIRST PUBLIC, LLC (FIRST PUBLIC) - DIRECTLY AND THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL, FIRST PUBLIC PROVIDES INVESTMENT SERVICES TO LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, CITIES, COUNTIES, AS WELL AS OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. FIRST PUBLIC ASSISTS THESE ENTITIES IN MANAGING AND PLANNING THEIR INVESTMENT PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES HELP GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES REDUCE THE TIME AND EXPENSE OF MANAGING THEIR INVESTMENTS, AND PROVIDE FOR INVESTMENT DIVERSIFICATION. THESE SERVICES ENABLE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, THERE WAS AN AVERAGE OF 630 PARTICIPATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS IN THE LONE STAR INVESTMENT POOL. (SEE PART IV LINE 33 STATEMENT IN SCHEDULE O.) THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, FIRST PUBLIC ALSO PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE (BENEFITS COOPERATIVE). THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE WAS CREATED IN AN EFFORT TO ASSIST TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH ATTRACTING AND RETAINING GOOD EMPLOYEES BY PROVIDING VALUABLE SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE AND OFFERING PERSONAL INSURANCE LINES TO EMPLOYEES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE IS ORGANIZED UNDER THE TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT. FIRST PUBLIC'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT AND SELECTION OF SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PROVIDERS, AND MARKETING, PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT, AND IMPLEMENTATION OF BENEFITS COOPERATIVE INITIATIVES. THERE WERE 36 PARTICIPANTING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE BENEFITS COOPERATIVE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15.III. FACILITY SERVICES PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH ASSISTANCE ON REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ISSUES, ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL TRAINING, AND ACCESS TO SERVICES SUCH AS, ASBESTOS AND INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT, INDOOR AIR QUALITY, COMPLIANCE REVIEWS, MAINTENANCE STANDARDIZATION, GROUNDS UNITIZATION, CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT, AND FACILITY DOCUMENT SCANNING AND ARCHIVING. THESE SERVICES ALLOW PARTICIPANTS TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. FACILITY SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE SUBSCRIPTION AND CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, FACILITY SERVICES HAD 628 PARTICIPANTS AND PERFORMED 445 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS.IV. HR SERVICES PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO PUBLICATIONS, TRAINING, AND EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES IN THE AREA OF HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE SALARY SURVEY REPORTS, IN-DISTRICT TRAINING, MODEL JOB DESCRIPTIONS, MODEL EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS, AND AN HR LIBRARY. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. HR SERVICES HAS ALSO MADE CERTAIN ONLINE RESOURCES AND TRAINING AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED BY THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, HR SERVICES HAD 985 PARTICIPANTS, PERFORMED 170 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS, AND SOLD OVER 3,500 PUBLICATIONS.V. POLICY SERVICE PROVIDES SUBSCRIBERS WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES THAT HELP SCHOOL DISTRICT TRUSTEES AND SUPERINTENDENTS MASTER THEIR RESPECTIVE ROLES IN PROVIDING EXCELLENT LOCAL GOVERNANCE. SERVICES INCLUDE LEGAL REFERENCE POLICIES AND UPDATES, LOCALIZED POLICY MANUALS, POLICY REVIEW SESSIONS, AND ACCESS TO AN INTERNET-BASED TOOL FOR HOSTING DISTRICT POLICIES. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. POLICY SERVICE HAS ALSO MADE LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTIONS, POLICY REFERENCE MANUALS, AND CONSULTING SERVICES AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,100 SUBSCRIBERS TO POLICY SERVICE DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15.VI. ENERGY SERVICES PROVIDES TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH ASSISTANCE ON ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS. ENERGY SERVICES PROVIDES DIRECT CONSULTATION AND SERVICES, AS WELL AS COLLABORATING WITH EXTERNAL ORGANIZATIONS TO OFFER COMPREHENSIVE, CUSTOMIZED ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS. THE ENERGY SERVICES' EFFICIENT BUILDINGS PROGRAM SERVES PARTICIPANTS THROUGH ENERGY UPGRADES AND FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS THAT INCREASE OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY AND EDUCATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS. DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, ENERGY SERVICES PERFORMED 31 CONSULTING ENGAGEMENTS.PROGRAM REVENUE ALSO INCLUDES ADMINISTRATIVE FEES EARNED THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND THE TASB ENERGY COOPERATIVE (ENERGY COOPERATIVE). THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE OFFERS ENERGY AGGREGATION SERVICES THAT SATISFY COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWS THEM TO OBTAIN A COMPETITIVE RATE. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE 226 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN ELECTRICITY AGGREGATION POOLS DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, WITH 1.2 BILLION KILOWATT-HOURS OF ELECTRICITY PURCHASED. THE ENERGY COOPERATIVE ALSO OFFERS A TRANSPORTATION FUEL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FIXED-RATE PRICING FOR FUEL COMMODITIES, INCLUDING GASOLINE, DIESEL, AND PROPANE, OVER PRE-SET PERIODS OF TIME, OR TERMS. THERE WERE 61 ENTITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE FUEL PROGRAM DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, WITH 4.8 MILLION GALLONS OF TRANSPORTATION FUEL DELIVERED.VII. TASB'S SPECIAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS PROGRAM HELPS TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS SEEK REIMBURSEMENT FOR SERVICES ELIGIBLE UNDER THE SCHOOL HEALTH AND RELATED SERVICES PROGRAM, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. PARTICIPATING DISTRICTS HAVE THE ABILITY TO FILE MEDICAID CLAIMS ELECTRONICALLY, UTILIZING SMART (SITE BASED MEDICAID ADMINISTRATION, REIMBURSEMENT AND TRACKING), THAT ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL REQUIREMENTS. ELECTRONIC FILING IS COST EFFECTIVE AND IS AN EFFICIENT WAY TO MAXIMIZE DISTRICT REIMBURSEMENTS WHILE MAINTAINING CONTROL OVER MEDICAID CLAIMS. TASB HAS ALSO MADE THIS SERVICE AVAILABLE TO CHARTER SCHOOLS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THIS ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15, THERE WERE 107 PARTICIPANTS IN THE PROGRAM AND TASB PROCESSED AND SUBMITTED APPROXIMATELY $66 MILLION IN MEDICAID CLAIMS ON THEIR BEHALF.VIII. LEGAL SERVICES - IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP ACTIVITIES, LEGAL SERVICES OFFERS IN-SERVICE TRAINING, SEMINARS, PUBLICATIONS, AND VIDEOS ON LEGAL TOPICS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES. TRAINING ATTENDANCE AND PUBLICATIONS/VIDEOS SOLD TOTALED MORE THAN 760 AND 480 RESPECTIVELY, DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. UNDER A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE TASB LEGAL ASSISTANCE FUND (LAF), A 501 (C)(4) TAX EXEMPT ENTITY, TASB PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO LAF, PRIMARILY THROUGH THE LEGAL SERVICES DIVISION. LAF'S MISSION IS TO ASSIST PARTICIPATING TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS BY ADVOCATING ON ISSUES OR CAUSES THAT GENERALLY AFFECT, OR WILL AFFECT, THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015, LAF HAD 747 MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, AND LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
IX. BOARDBOOK IS A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE APPLICATION THAT HELPS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS ASSEMBLE BOARD MEETING PACKETS IN A CONSISTENT, EFFICIENT MANNER, AND PROVIDES FOR PAPERLESS MEETINGS. ASSEMBLED MATERIALS ARE AVAILABLE VIA THE WEB AND CAN INCLUDE LINKS TO OTHER DOCUMENTS. THE APPLICATION ALLOWS FOR SEARCHES OF ARCHIVED BOARD MEETING PACKETS AND MINUTES. THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW POSTED MEETING NOTICES, AGENDA PACKETS, AND MINUTES ON A DISTRICT'S WEBSITE. BY USING BOARDBOOK, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THERE WERE MORE THAN 660 TEXAS AND 530 OUT-OF-STATE GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES SUBSCRIBING TO BOARDBOOK DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. TASB HAS ALSO MADE BOARDBOOK AVAILABLE TO PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.X. EXECUTIVE SEARCH SERVICES (ESS) IS A CONSULTING SERVICE DEDICATED TO HELPING DISTRICTS FIND A CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR OTHER KEY ADMINISTRATOR. ESS OFFERS APPLICATION-ONLY SEARCHES OR COMPLETE SEARCHES. COMPLETE SEARCHES INCLUDE ASSISTANCE AT EACH STAGE OF THE PROCESS, FROM ASSESSMENT AND PLANNING TO OFFERING SCREENING ASSISTANCE FOR DECISION MAKERS. BY UTILIZING ESS SERVICES, DISTRICTS ARE ABLE TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. ESS CONDUCTED 34 SEARCHES DURING FISCAL YEAR 2014-15. TASB HAS ALSO MADE ITS WEB-BASED ELECTRONIC APPLICATION/MANAGEMENT TOOL, APPLI , AVAILABLE TO AN OUT-OF-STATE NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THIS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.XI. OTHER REVENUE INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, REVENUE GENERATED THROUGH LEGISLATIVE UPDATE SEMINARS, SUPERINTENDENT SECRETARY CONFERENCES, SALES OF VARIOUS TASB PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS, COMMUNITY SURVEY SERVICES, AND INTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES. THESE SERVICES AND PRODUCTS SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND RELATED ENTITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE SALE OF CERTAIN ITEMS AND FOR THE PROVISION OF CERTAIN SERVICES TO CHARTER SCHOOLS AND OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 19,847,207 including grants of $ 7,067 ) (Revenue $ 22,776,231 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet50,041,993
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment........
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part IIIClick to see attachment............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
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No
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Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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No
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment.........................
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
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Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
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No
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Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
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No
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Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
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No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
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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..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1........................ Click to see attachment
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
110
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
534
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year .....................
1a
40
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done.......................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletJAMES B CROW EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX787592439 (512) 467-0222
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) VIOLA GARCIA........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 1.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) FAYE BEAULIEU........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ANDRA SELF........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) BRET BEGERT........................................................................
PRESIDENT ELECT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       780 0 0
(5) GLORIA CASAS........................................................................
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       720 0 0
(6) CHARLES STAFFORD........................................................................
SECOND VICE PRESIDENT
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(7) JOE ADAMS........................................................................
SECRETARY-TREASURER
 3.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(8) MARILYN BETTES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) ANN CALAHAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) TED BEARD III........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) BOB COVEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) FRED CONTRERAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           132 0 0
(13) BLANCA ENRIQUEZ........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) RONALD CRIER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           292 0 0
(15) JAMES DE GARAVILLA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) GILBERT FLORES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) TERESA FLORES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
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Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) KAREN FREEMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) DONALD GANT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) LINDA GOOCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) MIKE MORATH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) MANUEL GUAJARDO JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           468 0 0
(23) ROBERT SCHNEIDER........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) SANDY HUGHEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) DEBORAH SEABRON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) MARIA LEAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           540 0 0
(27) LEE LENTZ-EDWARDS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) RHONDA SKILLERN-JONES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) BENNY MAY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) GREG WELCH........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) CHRISTENE MOSS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) VERNAGENE MOTT........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) ROBERT PAYTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) GLORIA PENA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) PAMELA REMMERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) MARTY REYES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) JIM RICE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) ROBERT SHEPPARD........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) STEVE OVERTON........................................................................
DIRECTOR-EX OFFICIO
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) KAY ALLEY........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) ROSE AVALOS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) CHARLES CUNNINGHAM........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) RAYMOND MEZA........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) MILDRED WATKINS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) CINDY SPANEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) VICTOR CONTRERAS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) DEBBIE GILLESPIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) PATRICIA HUGHES........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) JAMES CROW........................................................................
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		    X       354,948 0 77,999
(50) STEVEN MC ARTHUR........................................................................
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       201,803 0 42,208
(51) PAUL SZANISZLO........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     327,248 0 76,260
(52) DUBRAVKA ROMANO........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     291,722 0 50,631
(53) SEDORA JEFFERSON........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     223,324 0 35,624
(54) GROVER CAMPBELL........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     216,013 0 1,742
(55) ERIC HUNGATE........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     179,960 0 30,816
(56) NANCY COTTON........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     204,309 0 33,053
(57) ROBERT DURON........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		      X     175,988 0 16,695
(58) STEVE ORTA........................................................................
FIRST PUBLIC SALES DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   186,155 0 36,483
(59) WILLIAM MASTRODICASA........................................................................
FIRST PUBLIC CHIEF COMPLIA
 40.00
.......................   		        X   163,985 0 76,631
(60) KAREN STRONG........................................................................
ASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   152,460 0 33,265
(61) TRENT TOON........................................................................
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FIRST PUBLIC
 40.00
.......................   		        X   162,194 0 35,878
(62) BRIAN BUCK........................................................................
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
 24.00
.......................   		        X   157,871 0 44,064
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 3,000,912 0 591,349
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet60
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
DATABANK IMX

2912 MOMENTUM PLACE
CHICAGO,IL60689 		COMPUTER PROGRAM/CONSULTING 270,191
GLOBAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES

2211 DENTON DRIVE STE A
AUSTIN,TX78758 		JANITORIAL SERVICES 228,232
TRANSWESTERN COMMERCIAL SERVICES

1120 S CAPITAL OF TX HWY BLDG 2 S
AUSTIN,TX78746 		PROPERTY MANAGEMENT FEES 179,156
SYNDER COMMERCIAL GLASS

8222 JAMESTOWN DR 122C
AUSTIN,TX78758 		GENERAL CONTRACTOR 174,648
FALCON SOFTWARE

2826 BRYN MAUR RD
VICTORIA    
CA 		COMPUTER PROGRAM/CONSULTING 161,895
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet8
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c 3,620
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		207,649
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 211,269
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a TASB RISK MGMT FUND 524292 23,970,009 23,970,009    
b BUYBOARD 561000 6,844,509 6,666,242 178,267  
c TASB MEMBERSHIP 900099 3,771,815 3,710,043 61,772  
d FIRST PUBLIC 523000 3,683,331 3,683,331    
e POLICY SERVICE 900099 3,527,059 3,371,442 155,617  
f All other program service revenue . 15,565,841 13,801,114 985,911 778,816
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 57,362,564
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,037,810     1,037,810
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 2,697,933     2,697,933
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 481,121  
b Less: rental expenses 265,273  
c Rental income or (loss) 215,848  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 215,848     215,848
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 6,308,690 32,080
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 6,014,340 41,748
c Gain or (loss) 294,350 -9,668
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 284,682     284,682
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 3,620
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a 0
b Less: direct expenses ...b 5,426
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -5,426   -5,426
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 6,140
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 3,978
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 2,162   2,162  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CHILD CARE SERVICES 624410 569,850     569,850
b ADVERTISING 541800 60,186   60,186  
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 630,036
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 62,436,878 55,202,181 1,443,915 5,579,513
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Form 990 (2014)
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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 .... 7,067 7,067
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 .... 2,547,415 1,183,419 1,363,996  
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 .... 31,668,755 26,693,826 4,859,484 115,445
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,481,011 2,091,585 380,763 8,663
9 Other employee benefits ....... 5,645,666 4,763,529 867,178 14,959
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,373,220 2,000,691 364,216 8,313
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 221,127 23,795 197,332  
c Accounting ........... 120,707   120,707  
d Lobbying ........... 60,000 60,000    
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 38,766   38,766  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 866,614 737,471 129,143  
12 Advertising and promotion .... 543,466 459,768 83,698  
13 Office expenses ....... 772,007 653,941 117,481 585
14 Information technology ...... 1,977,419 1,672,879 304,540  
15 Royalties .. 162,230 162,230    
16 Occupancy ........... 2,183,438 1,842,360 335,393 5,685
17 Travel ............ 2,365,676 1,887,107 470,375 8,194
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 11,052 11,052    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 2,366,792 1,884,111 480,763 1,918
20 Interest ........... 3,665   3,665  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 2,729,179 2,308,862 420,317  
23 Insurance .............. 312,881   312,881  
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 MAINTENANCE & REPAIRS 435,551 368,472 67,079  
b PUBLICATIONS/SUBSCRIPT/ 270,313 228,682 41,631  
c MEMBERSHIP DUES 178,772 165,951 12,586 235
d PRINTING 167,519 146,437 21,038 44
e All other expenses 928,359 688,758 231,912 7,689
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 61,438,667 50,041,993 11,224,944 171,730
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 1,050 1 650
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,932,323 2 4,632,934
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,232,562 4 3,085,102
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 .............. 50,766 8 48,729
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 1,497,586 9 1,504,738
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 43,368,038
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 19,257,579 25,240,938 10c 24,110,459
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 26,996,894 11 27,283,072
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)...... 60,952,119 16 60,665,684
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 5,975,228 17 6,264,948
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 2,829,436 19 3,164,554
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 .. 11,653,342 23 10,847,809
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......... 20,458,006 26 20,277,311
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 40,494,113 27 40,388,373
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ...........   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets ...........   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ........   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 ........... 40,494,113 33 40,388,373
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 60,952,119 34 60,665,684
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
62,436,878
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
61,438,667
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
998,211
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
40,494,113
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-1,103,951
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
40,388,373
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (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
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
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.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
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.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
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 or IRC section (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)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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.  
12
12
 
13
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
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
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) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 173,312 190,628 194,478 246,147 211,269 1,015,834
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...... 43,863,616 44,465,119 46,814,031 51,882,731 55,298,257 242,323,754
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513.. 1,085,103 470,396 462,307 1,379,336 1,408,852 4,805,994
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. 45,122,031 45,126,143 47,470,816 53,508,214 56,918,378 248,145,582
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...           0
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. 7,301,650 6,843,953 7,394,450 8,048,241 9,990,491 39,578,785
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 7,301,650 6,843,953 7,394,450 8,048,241 9,990,491 39,578,785
8 Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 208,566,797
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 45,122,031 45,126,143 47,470,816 53,508,214 56,918,378 248,145,582
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 3,823,309 3,745,791 3,789,102 3,835,683 4,216,864 19,410,749
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.   84,907 46,536 446,497 600,472 1,178,412
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 3,823,309 3,830,698 3,835,638 4,282,180 4,817,336 20,589,161
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.) .. 5,488 2,924 4,537 12,363 858 26,170
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 48,950,828 48,959,765 51,310,991 57,802,757 61,736,572 268,760,913
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
77.600 %
16
16
78.050 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
7.660 %
18
18
7.450 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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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
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
c
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.
3c
 
 
4a
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.
4a
 
 
b
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....
4b
 
 
c
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.
4c
 
 
5a
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).
5a
 
 
b
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?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) 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.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
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.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) 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.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
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
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
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
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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.
1
 
 
2
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.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
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).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
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).
2
 
 
3
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.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
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.
2a
 
 
b
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.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
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.
3a
 
 
b
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.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   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  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
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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 2014 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-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
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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
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: MISCELLANEOUS INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 5,488. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 2,924. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 4,537. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 12,363. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 858.
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




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

74-2275519
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
  		Employer identification number

74-2275519
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
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
  		Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10)
that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

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

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

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

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










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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
Yes
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
Yes
 
644
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
Yes
 
30,802
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
Yes
 
392,341
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
Yes
 
146,235
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
570,022
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
 
c
Total ............................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
 
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: LOBBYING ACTIVITIES CONSIST OF COMMUNICATING THE NEEDS OF SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE OFFICIALS AND STAFF, AND COMMUNICATING WITH THE MEMBERSHIP TO ENCOURAGE THEM TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION. SINCE STAFF INVOLVED IN LOBBYING ACTIVITIES IS ALSO INVOLVED IN NON-LOBBYING ACTIVITIES, COSTS HAVE BEEN ALLOCATED TO LOBBYING ACTIVITIES BASED UPON A SYSTEMATIC APPLICATION OF ESTIMATED PERCENTAGES OF INVOLVEMENT IN LOBBYING, IN BOTH LEGISLATIVE AND NON-LEGISLATIVE PERIODS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS SPECIFIC IDENTIFICATION OF SOME OF THE COSTS. NO AMOUNTS ARE EXPENDED FOR POLITICAL CAMPAIGN ACTIVITY.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ........          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   2,045,650 2,045,650
b Buildings ................   20,379,216 4,877,782 15,501,434
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   2,252,072 1,769,606 482,466
e Other .................   18,691,100 12,610,191 6,080,909
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 24,110,459
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








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








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








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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet  
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 61,617,272
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -1,103,951
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 284,345
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -819,606
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 62,436,878
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 62,436,878
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 61,723,012
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 284,345
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 284,345
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 61,438,667
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 61,438,667
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: BASED UPON A DETERMINATION LETTER OBTAINED FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE (IRS), TASB CLAIMS EXEMPTION FROM INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. TASB CONTINUES TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. AS TASB CONSIDERS NEW PROGRAMS, ACTIVITIES, AND MARKETS, EACH OPPORTUNITY IS EVALUATED TO ASSURE IT IS IN KEEPING WITH THAT ORIGINAL EXEMPT PURPOSE. NO PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR INCOME TAXES HAS BEEN MADE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ANNUALLY, TASB FILES A FORM 990 - RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX AND A FORM 990-T - EXEMPT ORGANIZATION BUSINESS INCOME TAX RETURN, IN THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL JURISDICTION. NEW PROGRAMS CREATED AND ACTIVITIES CONDUCTED ARE DISCLOSED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990. IN ADDITION, UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DERIVED FROM CERTAIN TASB ACTIVITIES IS DISCLOSED TO THE IRS ON THE FORM 990-T, AS REQUIRED. PRIOR TO THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, THESE ACTIVITIES HAD NOT RESULTED IN A TAX LIABILITY. FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015, HOWEVER, TASB RECORDED AND PAID $114,324 TO THE IRS IN ESTIMATED TAXES DUE ON NET UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. TASB SERVICES PROVIDED THAT GENERATED UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME DURING THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2015, INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, COOPERATIVE PURCHASING TO PRIVATE NONPROFIT ENTITIES; ONLINE DISTRIBUTION AND MANAGEMENT OF MEETING MATERIALS TO NON-GOVERNMENTAL SUBSCRIBERS; AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIP FEES FROM CHARTER SCHOOLS, AND OTHER ANNUAL SERVICE SUBSCRIPTIONS FROM NON-GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. WITH A FEW EXCEPTIONS, TASB IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO UNITED STATES FEDERAL EXAMINATIONS BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS PRIOR TO THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2011. FIRST PUBLIC IS INCLUDED IN THE CONSOLIDATED FEDERAL INCOME TAX RETURN FILED BY TASB. FOOTNOTE: WHILE TASB RECORDED AN ESTIMATED TAX EXPENSE OF $114,324 FOR THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR, ACTUAL PAYMENTS MADE TO THE IRS TOTALED $126,657.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LOGO ITEMS AND PLAQUES 3,978. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASB BUILDING SPACE LEASED TO TENANTS 265,273. LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 9,668. ALLOCATION OF FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 5,426.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LOGO ITEMS AND PLAQUES 3,978. EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASB BUILDING SPACE LEASED TO TENANTS 265,273. LOSS ON SALE OF EQUIPMENT 9,668. ALLOCATION OF FUNDRAISING EVENT EXPENSES 5,426.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EUROPE 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART V 10,584
NORTH AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SEE SCH F, PART V  
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 10,584
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 10,584
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2014
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter ....MediumBullet
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I: FOOTNOTE: TASB SERVES AS PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (FUND), AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK-SHARING GOVERNMENTAL POOL. ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES INCLUDE THE SEARCH, EVALUATION, AND SELECTION OF INSURANCE-RELATED SERVICES AND PRODUCTS ON BEHALF OF THE FUND. EXPENSES REPORTED IN SCHEDULE F PART I, LINE 3, CONSIST OF CERTAIN TASB STAFF'S TRAVEL TO LONDON FOR MEETINGS WITH INSURANCE BROKERS REGARDING PROCUREMENT OF SUPPLEMENTAL COVERAGE TO ASSURE THE POOL'S RISKS ARE MANAGED APPROPRIATELY. TASB DOES NOT CONDUCT OTHER BUSINESS, HOLD OFFICES, OR PROVIDE SERVICES IN FOREIGN REGIONS, EXCEPT HAVING TWO BOARDBOOK SUBSCRIPTIONS IN CANADA.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
Yes
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1JAMES CROWEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 281,069
...............................
0 		28,570
...............................
0 		45,309
...............................
0 		56,000
...............................
0 		21,999
...............................
0 		432,947
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2STEVEN MC ARTHURCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 155,423
...............................
0 		14,680
...............................
0 		31,700
...............................
0 		17,233
...............................
0 		24,975
...............................
0 		244,011
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3PAUL SZANISZLOASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 258,176
...............................
0 		27,688
...............................
0 		41,384
...............................
0 		46,000
...............................
0 		30,260
...............................
0 		403,508
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4DUBRAVKA ROMANOASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 235,760
...............................
0 		18,688
...............................
0 		37,274
...............................
0 		38,337
...............................
0 		12,294
...............................
0 		342,353
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5SEDORA JEFFERSONASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 177,493
...............................
0 		13,680
...............................
0 		32,151
...............................
0 		19,454
...............................
0 		16,170
...............................
0 		258,948
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6GROVER CAMPBELLASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 190,000
...............................
0 		4,680
...............................
0 		21,333
...............................
0 		1,667
...............................
0 		75
...............................
0 		217,755
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7ERIC HUNGATEASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 149,788
...............................
0 		680
...............................
0 		29,492
...............................
0 		17,100
...............................
0 		13,716
...............................
0 		210,776
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8NANCY COTTONASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 157,609
...............................
0 		15,680
...............................
0 		31,020
...............................
0 		18,350
...............................
0 		14,703
...............................
0 		237,362
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9ROBERT DURONASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 154,111
...............................
0 		4,680
...............................
0 		17,197
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		16,695
...............................
0 		192,683
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10STEVE ORTAFIRST PUBLIC SALES DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 175,175
...............................
0 		68
...............................
0 		10,912
...............................
0 		18,860
...............................
0 		17,623
...............................
0 		222,638
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11WILLIAM MASTRODICASAFIRST PUBLIC CHIEF COMPLIA (i)
(ii)		 147,421
...............................
0 		7,680
...............................
0 		8,884
...............................
0 		49,833
...............................
0 		26,798
...............................
0 		240,616
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12KAREN STRONGASSOC EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 124,920
...............................
0 		7,180
...............................
0 		20,360
...............................
0 		14,200
...............................
0 		19,065
...............................
0 		185,725
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13TRENT TOONDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FIRST PUBLIC (i)
(ii)		 112,286
...............................
0 		40,680
...............................
0 		9,228
...............................
0 		12,456
...............................
0 		23,422
...............................
0 		198,072
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14BRIAN BUCKMEDICAL DIRECTOR (i)
(ii)		 143,104
...............................
0 		14,508
...............................
0 		259
...............................
0 		14,591
...............................
0 		29,473
...............................
0 		201,935
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 1B REIMBURSEMENT FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CLUB DUES IS RECEIVED BY ONE EMPLOYEE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. REIMBURSEMENTS ARE TREATED AS TAXABLE INCOME. HEALTH AND SOCIAL CLUB DUES ARE PROVIDED FOR IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, WHICH IS APPROVED BY THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
PART I, LINE 4B SUPPLEMENTAL NON-QUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN - THREE EMPLOYEES PARTICIPATE: JAMES CROW ($30,000), PAUL SZANISZLO ($20,000) AND DUBRAVKA ROMANO ($15,000).
PART I, LINE 5 COMPENSATION CONTINGENT ON REVENUE - ONE LISTED EMPLOYEE IS AFFECTED BY A COMMISSION PLAN THAT USES REVENUE GENERATED FROM THE APPLICABLE PROGRAM TO DETERMINE COMMISSION AMOUNTS PAID. THE PLAN HAS ESTABLISHED ANNUAL REVENUE BENCHMARKS THAT MUST BE EXCEEDED IN ORDER FOR THE EMPLOYEE TO BE AWARDED A BONUS. BONUSES ARE CALCULATED ON CERTAIN REVENUE RECEIVED FROM ELIGIBLE ACTIVITY ONCE THE BENCHMARK HAS BEEN MET FOR THE PROGRAM. THE PLAN INCLUDES A MAXIMUM PERCENTAGE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S ANNUAL BASE SALARY THAT CAN BE AWARDED AS A BONUS.
PART I, LINE 6 THE COMPENSATION PLAN FOR THE TASB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES A BONUS PLAN THAT IN PART, CONSIDERS NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE INCENTIVE PLAN, APPROVED BY THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS, CONSISTS OF FIVE DIFFERENT PERFORMANCE METRICS, INCLUDING FISCAL-YEAR NET EARNINGS OF THE ORGANIZATION. EACH OF THE FIVE METRICS IS EVALUATED INDIVIDUALLY, USING CRITERIA ESTABLISHED IN THE INCENTIVE PLAN, AND CONTAINS A WEIGHTING FACTOR. A TARGET AND MAXIMUM BONUS AMOUNT EXISTS FOR EACH PERFORMANCE METRIC.
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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
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FORM 990, PAGE 1, LINE 1, MISSION STATEMENT: TASB'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TASB'S WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND OTHER STATES.
FORM 990, PAGE 1, BOX L, YEAR OF FORMATION: FOOTNOTE: TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS WAS INITIALLY FORMED AS AN UNINCORPORATED ASSOCIATION IN 1949. IN 1999, TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS MERGED WITH ITS RELATED NON-PROFIT CORPORATE ENTITY BECOMING THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS, INC. (TASB).
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1, ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: TASB'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR TEXAS SCHOOL CHILDREN THROUGH ADVOCACY, VISIONARY LEADERSHIP, AND HIGH QUALITY SERVICES TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS. TASB'S WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES LESSEN THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT FOR SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND OTHER STATES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT, TASB PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT AND PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION TO THE TASB RISK MANAGEMENT FUND (THE FUND), AN INTERGOVERNMENTAL RISK SHARING POOL FOR TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES. THE FUND OFFERS WORKERS' COMPENSATION, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, PROPERTY, SCHOOL LIABILITY, AUTO PHYSICAL DAMAGE, AND AUTO LIABILITY COVERAGE TO ITS MEMBERS. TASB'S PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ACTIVITIES INCLUDE UNDERWRITING, MARKETING, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION, LOSS PREVENTION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT AND OTHER MANAGEMENT AND OVERSIGHT SERVICES. THE COVERAGE PROVIDED BY THE FUND AND SERVICES PROVIDED BY TASB ON THE FUND'S BEHALF, ARE DESIGNED TO REDUCE AND MINIMIZE THE RISK OF LOSS BY THE FUND'S MEMBERS THROUGH EFFECTIVE LOSS PREVENTION, CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION AND OTHER ACTIVITIES, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. THE FUND PROVIDED COVERAGE TO OVER 1,000 MEMBERS DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4B, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: TASB MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE ARRAY OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES WHICH ALLOWS THEM TO OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES FOR MEMBER INVOLVEMENT AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS FOR IMPROVING THE EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT IN TEXAS FOR PUBLIC SCHOOLS. BASIC MEMBER SERVICES TO BOARDS OF TEXAS SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ENTITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, REPRESENTING THE INTERESTS OF MEMBERS AT THE TEXAS LEGISLATURE; OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ANNUAL CONVENTION, WORKSHOPS, AND OTHER SEMINARS; BOARD TRAINING CREDIT TRACKING; AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S FLAGSHIP PUBLICATION, TEXAS LONE STAR. IN ADDITION, TASB PROVIDES LEGAL ADVICE AND SUPPORT TO MEMBERS. TASB ATTORNEYS ARE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PUBLIC SCHOOL ISSUES AND PROVIDE COUNSEL TO SCHOOL BOARD TRUSTEES AND THEIR ADMINISTRATORS AND ATTORNEYS DAILY. THROUGH TASB MEMBERSHIP, OTHER SERVICES AND PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE TO MEMBERS ON A FEE-FOR-SERVICE BASIS. TASB SERVICES WERE MADE AVAILABLE TO 1,049 ACTIVE AND 200 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS IN 2015. IN ADDITION, TASB PROVIDED 38 AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS TO PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS DURING THE SAME PERIOD. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE AFFILIATE MEMBERSHIPS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4C, STATEMENT OF PROGAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: BUYBOARD - THROUGH A SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (PURCHASING COOPERATIVE), TASB PROVIDES SUPPORT, MAINTENANCE, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES FOR ELECTRONIC PURCHASES AND CONSOLIDATED BIDDING ON BEHALF OF GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, SUCH AS SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTIES, MUNICIPALITIES, AND SPECIAL DISTRICTS. THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE SERVED OVER 2,500 GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES THAT PURCHASED $953 MILLION IN GOODS AND SERVICES DURING THE 2014-15 FISCAL YEAR. THROUGH A SERVICE AND LICENSE AGREEMENT AND A SALES AGREEMENT, TASB ALSO PROVIDES ADMINISTRATIVE AND SALES/MARKETING SUPPORT, RESPECTIVELY, TO THE NATIONAL PURCHASING COOPERATIVE (NATIONAL COOPERATIVE). THE PURCHASING COOPERATIVE AND NATIONAL COOPERATIVE ASSIST THEIR RESPECTIVE MEMBERS BY FACILITATING COMPLIANCE WITH GOVERNMENTAL PROCUREMENT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDING MEMBERS WITH ECONOMIES OF SCALE IN PURCHASING SERVICES AND PRODUCTS. AS A RESULT, SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES CAN OPERATE MORE EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY, THEREBY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT. TASB HAS ALSO MADE ONLINE COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AVAILABLE TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. REVENUE GENERATED FROM THESE NON-PROFITS HAS BEEN REPORTED AS UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ON THIS FORM 990, AND THE FORM 990-T HAS BEEN FILED AS REQUIRED. ALL THREE PURCHASING INSTRUMENTALITIES OPERATE AS, AND ARE KNOWN AS, BUYBOARD, A TASB TRADEMARKED NAME.
FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 33, OWNERSHIP OF DISREGARDED ENTITY: FOOTNOTE: FIRST PUBLIC, A REGISTERED BROKER-DEALER AND LICENSED INSURANCE AGENCY, IS A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY OF TASB AND A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES. FIRST PUBLIC IS MANAGER-MANAGED. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE TASB BOARD'S FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. ACTIVITIES OF FIRST PUBLIC AND APPLICABLE DISCLOSURES ARE CONSOLIDATED WITH TASB IN THIS 2014 IRS FORM 990.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1 THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE IS A COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD, COMPOSED OF THE BOARD OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AS VOTING MEMBERS. THIS COMMITTEE REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF THE TASB BOARD AS IT RELATES TO FIRST PUBLIC, AN ENTITY WHOSE SOLE MEMBER IS TASB (AND A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSE). PURSUANT TO TASB BOARD POLICY, THIS COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO TAKE ALL ACTION RELATED TO TASB AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF FIRST PUBLIC, INCLUDING THE HIRING AND FIRING OF FIRST PUBLIC'S MANAGING DIRECTOR. FOOTNOTE: TASB BYLAWS PROVIDE THAT THE BOARD SHALL CONSIST OF 44 MEMBERS, AND THAT EACH VACANCY WILL REDUCE FULL BOARD MEMBERSHIP BY ONE UNTIL THE VACANCY IS FILLED. BECAUSE OF FOUR UNFILLED VACANCIES, BOARD MEMBERSHIP CONSISTED OF 40 MEMBERS AS OF AUGUST 31, 2015.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 TASB HAS THREE CLASSES OF MEMBERS: ACTIVE, ASSOCIATE AND AFFILIATE. ACTIVE IS THE PRIMARY MEMBERSHIP CLASS AND THE ONLY CLASS WITH GOVERNANCE RIGHTS. ACTIVE MEMBERS ARE BOARDS OF INDEPENDENT OR COMMON SCHOOL DISTRICTS, COUNTY BOARDS OF EDUCATION, AND REGIONAL EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS THAT PAY MEMBERSHIP FEES. THE MEMBERSHIP YEAR OF TASB IS JANUARY 1 THROUGH DECEMBER 31. FOR 2015, ACTIVE MEMBER FEES WERE CHARGED AT A MINIMUM OF $800 AND A MAXIMUM OF $11,000, AND WERE DETERMINED BASED ON THE ENTITY'S PRIOR YEAR AUDITED TOTAL OF OPERATING EXPENSES. MEMBERSHIP IN TASB IS VOLUNTARY AND GENERALLY PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING: NONPARTISAN ADVOCACY AT THE STATE AND NATIONAL LEVEL, LEGAL ASSISTANCE FROM KNOWLEDGEABLE ATTORNEYS, INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES, BOARD TRAINING (INCLUDING TRACKING CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS), SUBSCRIPTION TO TASB'S MONTHLY PERIODICAL - TEXAS LONE STAR - AND OTHER PUBLICATIONS, AND MEMBER RATES AT CONFERENCES AND WORKSHOPS. MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES OPPORTUNITIES TO SUBSCRIBE TO OTHER TASB PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ON AN ADDITIONAL FEE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A LINE 7A - MEMBERS OR OTHERS WHO MAY ELECT ONE OF MORE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY: ACTIVE TASB MEMBERS ELECT THE TASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS. THE PRESIDENT OF THE TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF EDUCATION SERVICE CENTERS (TAESC) ALSO HAS A VOTING EX-OFFICIO POSITION ON THE TASB BOARD BY VIRTUE OF THE TASB BYLAWS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B LINE 7B - DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY MEMBERS OR OTHERS: THE TASB BOARD RECOMMENDS BYLAW AMENDMENTS, MISSION STATEMENT AMENDMENTS, BELIEFS, THE ADVOCACY AGENDA (WHICH CONSISTS OF CORNERSTONE PRINCIPLES, PRIORITIES, AND RESOLUTIONS), AND MEMBERSHIP FEES FOR ACTIVE MEMBERS FOR FINAL ADOPTION BY THE MEMBERSHIP THROUGH THE TASB DELEGATE ASSEMBLY. (THE DELEGATE ASSEMBLY IS COMPRISED OF REPRESENTATIVES DESIGNATED BY ACTIVE MEMBERS EACH YEAR AND SERVES AS TASB'S GENERAL GOVERNING BODY.)
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 TASB'S ACCOUNTING STAFF PREPARES THE FORM 990. THE OUTSIDE AUDITING FIRM ENGAGED BY THE TASB BOARD ALSO REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. THE FORM 990 IS ALSO REVIEWED BY TASB'S GENERAL COUNSEL. A COPY OF THE RETURN IS POSTED ON AN ELECTRONIC SITE AVAILABLE TO BOARD MEMBERS, WHO ARE NOTIFIED VIA EMAIL WHEN THE RETURN IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR REVIEW. BOARD MEMBERS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO COMMENT PRIOR TO FINAL SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE TASB BOARD AVOIDS CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT WILL MATERIALLY AND ADVERSELY AFFECT THE INTERESTS OF TASB THROUGH BOARD POLICY. EACH BOARD MEMBER (INCLUDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WHO IS AN EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING MEMBER OF THE BOARD) REVIEWS THE BOARD'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND MUST COMPLETE, SIGN, AND RETURN AN ANNUAL DISCLOSURE FORM, IDENTIFYING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF ANY KNOWN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IF A DISCLOSURE HAS BEEN MADE, THE BOARD WILL DETERMINE WHETHER THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB; AND, IN THE CASE OF A DISCLOSED INTEREST MADE BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE BOARD'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAKES SUCH DETERMINATION. A PERSON WHOSE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS UNDER REVIEW MUST STAND IN RECUSAL AND NOT DEBATE OR VOTE ON SUCH DETERMINATION. RECORDS OR MINUTES OF THE BOARD WILL STATE THE NAME OF THE BOARD MEMBER WHOSE INTEREST WAS DISCLOSED; STATE THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST; AND SUMMARIZE THE CONTENT OF THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE TAKEN BY THE DISINTERESTED VOTING MEMBERS. A SIMILAR ANNUAL DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT IS REQUIRED OF TASB'S KEY EMPLOYEES. KEY EMPLOYEES, AS WELL AS ALL EMPLOYEES, CANNOT HAVE FINANCIAL INTERESTS IN CONTRACTS OR OTHER TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING TASB, WITHOUT THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (OR DESIGNEE) MAKING A DETERMINATION THAT THE TRANSACTION IS FAIR, REASONABLE, AND IN THE BEST INTEREST OF TASB.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 TASB FOLLOWS BOARD-ADOPTED POLICIES REGARDING COMPENSATION OF THE TASB EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, KEY EMPLOYEES AND OTHER EXECUTIVES, AND THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR (DISCUSSED BELOW). THE TASB EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE EVALUATES COMPARABILITY DATA AND RECOMMENDS APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TO THE BOARD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AUTHORIZED TO SET AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR TASB KEY EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING EXECUTIVES, UNDER BOARD-APPROVED PARAMETERS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA FROM VARIOUS SOURCES. REGARDING THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR, AS STATED PREVIOUSLY ON SCHEDULE O WITH RESPECT TO PART VI, LINE 8, THE TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR COLLECTIVELY SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE TASB BOARD HAS DELEGATED THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE WITH THE AUTHORITY TO CONSIDER AND APPROVE MATTERS THAT TASB IS ENTITLED TO APPROVE AS THE SOLE MEMBER OF FIRST PUBLIC. THIS AUTHORITY INCLUDES APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE RELIES ON COMPARABLE DATA IN MAKING COMPENSATION DECISIONS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 TASB'S CHARTER, BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8, GOVERNING BODY AND MANAGEMENT: FOOTNOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. TASB BOARD OFFICERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (NON-VOTING) MAKE UP THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WITH CERTAIN DESIGNATED AUTHORITY. MEETING ACTIVITIES ARE DOCUMENTED, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN, AT EACH MEETING. THESE INDIVIDUALS ALSO SERVE AS THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE (WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SERVING IN A VOTING CAPACITY). WHILE THE SAME INDIVIDUALS SERVE ON BOTH COMMITTEES, THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE COMMITTEES WITH DIFFERENT ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, WHICH HAS AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE TASB BOARD, DOCUMENTS ITS MEETING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING ACTIONS TAKEN, AT EACH COMMITTEE MEETING. OTHER TASB COMMITTEES ALSO DOCUMENT THEIR MEETING ACTIVITIES, ALTHOUGH MOST ACTION ITEMS REQUIRE FINAL BOARD APPROVAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, POLICIES: FOOTNOTE: TASB LEASES CERTAIN EMPLOYEES TO FIRST PUBLIC. THESE EMPLOYEES ARE DEFINED AS "ASSOCIATED PERSONS" OF FIRST PUBLIC BY THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION. BY VIRTUE OF THE EMPLOYEE LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN TASB AND FIRST PUBLIC, FIRST PUBLIC HAS THE AUTHORITY TO MANAGE THE DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES OF THESE ASSOCIATED PERSONS. FIRST PUBLIC HAS WRITTEN SUPERVISORY PROCEDURES THAT ASSOCIATED PERSONS MUST FOLLOW, AND SUCH PROCEDURES INCLUDE THE REQUIREMENT TO FOLLOW TASB ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES TO THE EXTENT THEY DO NOT CONFLICT WITH THE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF FIRST PUBLIC.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES, KEY EMPLOYEES FOOTNOTE: WHILE COLUMN (B) IN SECTION A REFLECTS FULL-TIME TASB EMPLOYEES AS WORKING AN AVERAGE OF 40 HOURS PER WEEK, THESE INDIVIDUALS ARE EXEMPT AND OFTEN WORK IN EXCESS OF 40 HOURS.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2, PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE: FOOTNOTE: CERTAIN PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE REPORTED ON LINE 2 INCLUDES INCOME DERIVED FROM TEXAS INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES AND PROGRAMS CREATED TO PERFORM ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ROUTINE OPERATION OF GOVERNMENT. THIS REVENUE CONSTITUTES INCOME WHICH IS RELATED TO THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF TASB, AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN PARTICULAR, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE HAS CONFIRMED THAT THE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES RENDERED BY TASB TO THE VARIOUS CASH/RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAMS ARE RELATED TO ITS EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT AND, THEREFORE, ARE RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 1.513-1(D)(2) OF THE REGULATIONS. ADDITIONALLY, TASB'S RISK MANAGEMENT PROGRAM REVENUE IS DERIVED FROM THE PERFORMANCE OF AN ESSENTIAL GOVERNMENTAL FUNCTION AND IS EXEMPT UNDER SECTION 115 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. THE REMAINING ELEMENTS OF TASB'S PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE ARE RELATED TO TASB'S EXEMPT FUNCTION OF LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT OR SERVING AN EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE AND, THEREFORE, SUCH REVENUE ALSO CONSTITUTES INCOME FROM A RELATED TRADE OR BUSINESS UNDER SECTION 1.513-1(D)(2) OF THE REGULATIONS.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 5, ROYALTIES: FOOTNOTE: THROUGH AFFINITY AND LICENSE AGREEMENTS, TASB RECEIVES ROYALTIES FROM FOUR AFFILIATED ENTITIES FOR THE USE OF TASB'S INTELLECTUAL INTANGIBLE ASSETS SUCH AS ITS NAME AND LOGO IN PROMOTING, MARKETING, AND OFFERING THEIR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES ARE ALL ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES OF COOPERATING LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ORGANIZED UNDER THE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION ACT (TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE, CHAPTER 791). SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE AFFILIATED ENTITIES DIRECTLY CONTRIBUTE TO TASB'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND OTHER GOVERNMENTAL ENTITIES, AND ALLOWING THEM TO BE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE. ADDITIONALLY, TASB RECEIVES A ROYALTY FROM AN AFFILIATED NATIONAL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION (NATIONAL ORGANIZATION) FOR THE USE OF TASB'S NAME AND LOGO. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION UTILIZES THESE INTANGIBLE ASSETS TO PROMOTE ITS EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES SUCH AS NEWSLETTERS AND ONLINE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON TOPICS SUCH AS EDUCATIONAL POLICY DEVELOPMENT, LEADERSHIP FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARDS, AND UNDERSTANDING FEDERAL GRANT PROGRAMS. THE NATIONAL ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM CONTRIBUTES TO TASB'S EXEMPT PURPOSE BY LESSENING THE BURDENS OF GOVERNMENT ON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, AND ALLOWING THEM TO BE MORE EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND REPORTING: FOOTNOTE: THE FOLLOWING IS PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION. THE BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE TASB BOARD ANNUALLY CONSIDERS ENGAGEMENT OF THE ACCOUNTING FIRM THAT WILL CONDUCT THE TASB FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION IS TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE COMMITTEE, AND THE EXTERNAL AUDITORS REVIEW THEIR REPORTS WITH THE COMMITTEE FOR ACCEPTANCE. THE AUDIT IS THEN TAKEN TO THE TASB BOARD FOR APPROVAL AND ACCEPTANCE UPON RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMMITTEE. REGARDING FIRST PUBLIC, THE FIRST PUBLIC MANAGING DIRECTOR ENGAGES THE INDEPENDENT AUDIT FIRM, REVIEWS AND ACCEPTS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT, AND PRESENTS THE AUDIT TO THE FIRST PUBLIC GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOL BOARDS INC
 
Employer identification number

74-2275519
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
(1) FIRST PUBLIC LLC
12007 RESEARCH BLVD
AUSTIN,TX78759
74-2275519 		INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT TX 3,684,076 2,326,710 N/A










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
 
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
 
f Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
 
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
 
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
 
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
 
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
 
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
 
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
 
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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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) 2014
Additional Data


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