Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal 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
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
120 broadway No fl 21
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10271
D Employer identification number

13-0429745
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 125,689,412
F Name and address of principal officer:
india johnsoN
120 broadway No fl 21
NEW YORK,NY10271
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ADR.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)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1926
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") is dedicated to effective, efficient and economical methods of dispute resolution through education, technology and solutions-oriented service. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission is one of service and education.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 90
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 89
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 563
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 69,150,650 76,072,094
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 4,000,245 3,794,208
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 0 0
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 73,150,895 79,866,302
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 17,392 495,628
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) 40,521,594 43,272,518
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 27,362,304 28,086,126
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 67,901,290 71,854,272
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,249,605 8,012,030
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 143,989,713 151,242,404
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 93,013,667 95,737,790
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 50,976,046 55,504,614
Part II
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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: The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") is dedicated to effective, efficient and economical methods of dispute resolution through education, technology and solutions-oriented service. As a not-for-profit organization, our mission is one of service and education.We are committed to providing exceptional ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS, proficient case management, dedicated personnel, advanced education and training, and innovative process knowledge to meet the conflict management and dispute resolution needs of the public now and in the future.The corporate purpose of the AAA, as described in its bylaws, is "for the benefit and education of the general public and interested parties, to study, research, promote, establish and administer procedures for the resolution of disputes of all kinds through the use of arbitration, mediation, conciliation, negotiation, democratic elections and other voluntary procedures."
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 $ 66,139,204 including grants of $ 17,392 ) (Revenue $ 74,419,254 )
Case Administration: The AAA administers tens of thousands of arbitrations, mediations and other forms of dispute resolution in a given year. The AAA's administrative role in these processes is to provide a forum where disputes can be resolved, to provide rosters of qualified arbitrators, mediators and other dispute resolution professionals, and to apply our rules that govern the conduct of those proceedings. Our administrative services are also provided with a view to our core values of integrity and service. The AAA's work has resulted in a lessening of the burdens on our courts and government. Program Service Accomplishments:The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") has, for over ninety years pioneered the effective use of arbitration, mediation and other forms of alternative dispute resolution. The AAA does not decide cases. Rather, it provides a forum for the hearing of disputes, tested rules and procedures that have broad acceptance and a roster of over 8,000 impartial arbitrators and mediators to hear and resolve cases. Recognized for their standing, expertise in their fields, and their dispute resolution skills, ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS are nominated to the Association's National Panel by leaders in their industry profession. Their conduct is guided by codes of ethics, such as the Code of Ethics for Arbitrators in Commercial Disputes, developed jointly by the AAA and the American Bar Association.In 2015, there were over 250,000 cases administered by the AAA, which were resolved through mediation or arbitration and less formal methods of dispute resolution.At year end 2015 the AAA, with 23 domestic offices and 3 international offices located in Bahrain, Mexico and Singapore and 82 cooperative agreements with arbitral institutions, universities and chambers of commerce in 52 nations. The AAA's website www.adr.org had over 910,000 visits in 2015, with nearly 3.2 million pages viewed. Additionally, the administration of election services is a specialized and unique capability of the AAA, and is provided to various organizations, associations and unions. Procedures seek to assure the equity of results and give the participants the security of knowing that their democratic rights have been fully and fairly preserved.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,736,554 including grants of $ 478,236 ) (Revenue $ 1,646,070 )
Education and Publications:The AAA Education Services division provides comprehensive education and training for the American Arbitration Association. Its focus is the provision of education and training programs both in domestic and international settings as well as online formats to arbitrators and mediators serving the AAA and ICDR as well as advocates, business professionals, and the general public. AAA Education Services designs and delivers programs for corporations, law firms, court systems, unions and government agencies. The goal of these programs is to educate and encourage the responsible use of alternative dispute resolution processes.Mandatory training programs are developed and delivered to all new arbitrators on the AAA's roster. Advanced courses are offered that meet the AAA's ongoing annual training requirements for commercial arbitrators. The Government Relations office serves as the liaison with federal government agencies and congressional offices in order to serve as an information resource on the Association and dispute resolution mechanisms. The ongoing role of the AAA's Publication department is to promote understanding and the use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) in the fulfillment of the AAA's mission through the production of quality publications. On the broadest level, the Publications department helps to fulfill the not-for-profit educational mission of the AAA.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet67,875,758
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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)? ...
2
 
No
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
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
Yes
 
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
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 IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
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
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
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
3,873
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
563
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
 
No
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
 
 
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
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
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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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
90
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
89
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
 
No
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
CA , NY , NJ , OR , PA
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:
MediumBulletFRANCESCO ROSSI SVP CFO & Treas120 broadway floor 21   NEW YORK,NY10271 (212) 716-5810
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Abby Cohen Smutny Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) Alan R Crain Jr......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(3) Albert Bates Jr Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) Albert P Parker II......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) Ann Ryan Robertson......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) Arthur Chong......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) Billy Martin Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) Bradley E Haddock Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) Cedric C Chao Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) Charisse R Lillie......................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) Christian Bouckaert......................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) Christine Guerrier......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) Daniel M Price Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) David L Evans Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) David L Kreider Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) David M Benck Esq......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) Dean Rodney A Smolla......................................................................
director
 0.30
.................
  		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Denis J Hauptly........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) Dr Anke Sessler........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) DR CLAUS VON WOBESER........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) Dr Patricia D Galloway........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) Dr Siegfried H Elsing........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) DUSHYANT DAVE........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) DWIGHT ARN........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) Edna Sussman Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(26) Elisa Garcia........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) Eugene I Farber Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) FRED G BENNETT........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) Gonzalo Biggs Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) Guillermo Aguilar-Alvarez Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) H E Sheikha Haya Al Khalifa........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) Henri Alvarez Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) Hon Bruce Meyerson........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(34) Hon Cheryl Demmert Fairbanks........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) Hon Deborah G Hankinson........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) Hon Gabrielle Kirk Mcdonald........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) Hon James T Giles Ret........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) Hon Judith Kaye........................................................................
Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) Hon Michael B Mukasey........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) Hon Richard J Goldstone........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) Hon Robert J Cindrich........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) Hon Timothy K Lewis........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) Hon William G Bassler........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) India Johnson........................................................................
President and CEO
 37.50
.......................3.00 		X   X       771,662 0 48,899
(45) J Brian Casey Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) Jacquelin F Drucker Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) James R Jenkins........................................................................
Chairman of Exec Comm
 1.00
.......................2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(48) Jan Paulsson Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) Javier H Rubinstein Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) Jean E Kalicki Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) Jerry T Jordan........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) John Fellas Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) John J Kerr Jr Esq........................................................................
Chairman of the board
 1.00
.......................2.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(54) John Sherrill Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) Joseph D Garrison Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(56) Joseph E Neuhaus Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(57) Joseph M Matthews........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(58) Judge O Thomas Johnson........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(59) Judge Stephen M Schwebel........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(60) Judith Ann Freedberg........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(61) Judith Gill QC........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(62) K Luan Tran........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(63) Kap-You Kevin Kim ESQ........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(64) Karen Cottle Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(65) Larry D Harris Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(66) Lisa J Damon Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(67) Makhdoom Ali Khan Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(68) Mark H Duesenberg........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(69) Mark Kantor Esq........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(70) Martin F Scheinman Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(71) Mary O'Connell Esq........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(72) Mauricio Gomm Santos Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(73) Melinda Reid Hatton........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(74) Michael Nolan Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(75) Mitchell Zamoff Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(76) Peter B Hamilton........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(77) Professor Dr Kaj Hober........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(78) Professor Floyd Weatherspoon........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(79) Professor Francis McGovern........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................2.00 		X           0 0 0
(80) Professor George A Bermann........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(81) Professor Harold Hongju Koh........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(82) Professor Howard Hunter........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(83) Professor William W Park........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(84) R Doak Bishop Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(85) Richard T Bennett........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(86) Sarah Francois-Poncet Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(87) Stephen E Smith Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(88) Susan Davis Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(89) Teresa E McCaslin........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(90) Teresa Giovannini Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(91) Teresa Wynn Roseborough........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(92) Theodore K Cheng Esq........................................................................
Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(93) Timothy Martin Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(94) Tom Sikora Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(95) Toni D Hennike........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(96) Vera Van Houtte Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(97) Wendy Kennedy Venoit Esq........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(98) William H Neukom........................................................................
Outgoing Director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(99) Wolf von Kumberg........................................................................
director
 0.30
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(100) Eric P Tuchmann........................................................................
General Counsel & Corp Sec
 37.50
.......................   		    X       387,711 0 37,834
(101) Francesco Rossi........................................................................
svp, cfo & treasurer
 37.50
.......................3.00 		    X       430,520 0 39,485
(102) Christine L Newhall........................................................................
senior vice president
 37.50
.......................   		      X     325,721 0 34,458
(103) Diana N Didia........................................................................
senior vice president
 37.50
.......................   		      X     321,107 0 36,846
(104) DWIGHT D JAMES........................................................................
senior vice president
 37.50
.......................   		      X     301,777 0 10,246
(105) Harold Coleman Jr........................................................................
senior vice president
 37.50
.......................   		      X     297,407 0 32,207
(106) Mark Appel........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     272,193 0 18,104
(107) Richard W Naimark........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     338,621 0 36,423
(108) Robert Matlin........................................................................
SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		      X     317,613 0 34,561
(109) Adriana Odice........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   178,696 0 9,690
(110) Eric Dill........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   181,420 0 33,073
(111) Maureen Kurdziel........................................................................
Vice President
 37.50
.......................   		        X   219,354 0 11,854
(112) Michael Clark........................................................................
Vice President
 37.50
.......................   		        X   189,594 0 9,985
(113) Sasha Carbone........................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 37.50
.......................   		        X   191,085 0 34,474
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 4,724,481 0 428,139
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet68
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
BENHAR OFFICE INTERIORS

148 W 37TH ST
New YORK,NY10018 		FURNISHING AND DESIGN 430,807
COHNREZNICK LLP

1212 AVENUE OF THE AMERICAS
New YORK,NY10036 		Accounting Services 193,400
Randstad Philadelphia

1700 MARKET St
Philadelphia,PA19103 		Temp Agency 128,925
LeClairRyan

885 Third Ave
New York,NY10022 		Legal Services 123,594
Partners In Leadership

PO Box 776246
Chicago,IL60677 		Training & Development 106,956
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet16
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a DISPUTE RESOLUTION REV. 561000 74,426,024 74,426,024    
b Seminar Revenue 611600 1,186,531 1,186,531    
c Other Education revenue 611600 237,271 237,271    
d Publication Revenue 611600 222,268 222,268    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 76,072,094
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 3,450,554     3,450,554
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   309,205
b Less: rental expenses   309,205
c Rental income or (loss)   0
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 1,000 45,856,559
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7,770 45,506,135
c Gain or (loss) -6,770 350,424
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 343,654 -6,770   350,424
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet  
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 79,866,302 76,065,324 0 3,800,978
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 478,236 478,236
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 17,392 17,392
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,332,570 3,167,346 1,165,224  
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 30,595,829 29,343,136 1,252,693  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,294,808 1,159,671 135,137  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,328,441 4,262,268 66,173  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 2,720,870 2,607,953 112,917  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 3,162,778 2,949,484 213,294  
b Legal ......... 642,541 610,011 32,530  
c Accounting ........... 195,500 152,490 43,010  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 48,000 38,400 9,600  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)        
12 Advertising and promotion .... 1,191,523 1,178,168 13,355  
13 Office expenses ....... 2,403,542 2,319,471 84,071  
14 Information technology ...... 2,149,205 2,065,178 84,027  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 8,612,483 8,388,390 224,093  
17 Travel ............ 741,417 664,477 76,940  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 562,216 348,837 213,379  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 3,466,463 3,355,375 111,088  
23 Insurance ... 494,567 478,047 16,520  
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 Direct Elections EXPens 1,822,782 1,822,782    
b bank and cc fees 1,166,122 1,166,122    
c Bad Debt 509,283 509,283    
d DIR EDUCATION EXPENSE 337,473 337,473    
e All other expenses 580,231 455,768 124,463  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 71,854,272 67,875,758 3,978,514 0
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here 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 IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 3,799 1 4,200
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 6,942,585 2 6,437,703
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 13,533,480 4 16,414,301
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,917,061 9 2,246,532
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 45,193,236
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 24,440,151 22,471,832 10c 20,753,085
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 97,967,031 11 104,659,829
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 ........... 153,925 15 726,754
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 143,989,713 16 151,242,404
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 64,817,328 17 67,952,226
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 3,805,050 19 6,244,792
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 156,714 21 326,748
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 24,234,575 25 21,214,024
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 93,013,667 26 95,737,790
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 50,976,046 27 55,504,614
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 ........... 50,976,046 33 55,504,614
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 143,989,713 34 151,242,404
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
79,866,302
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
71,854,272
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
8,012,030
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
50,976,046
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-4,608,176
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
1,124,714
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
55,504,614
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
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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
6
7
8
9
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 (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 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
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) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 811         811
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...... 68,556,744 64,560,611 70,395,584 69,150,650 76,072,094 348,735,683
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5. 68,557,555 64,560,611 70,395,584 69,150,650 76,072,094 348,736,494
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. 3,071,702 2,793,762 3,641,607 3,651,312 5,046,049 18,204,432
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 3,071,702 2,793,762 3,641,607 3,651,312 5,046,049 18,204,432
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 330,532,062
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 68,557,555 64,560,611 70,395,584 69,150,650 76,072,094 348,736,494
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 2,694,633 3,788,017 3,467,312 4,527,867 3,759,759 18,237,588
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 2,694,633 3,788,017 3,467,312 4,527,867 3,759,759 18,237,588
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 71,252,188 68,348,628 73,862,896 73,678,517 79,831,853 366,974,082
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
90.070 %
16
16
89.610 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
4.970 %
18
18
5.480 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
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 (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
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 I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
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 9a) 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 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
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
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
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
 
 
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, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
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) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
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
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2015 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2015
1 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2015
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2015:
a
b
c
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2010 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2015 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2015 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2015, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2015. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2016. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a
b
c Excess from 2013.......  
d From 2014.......  
e From 2015.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
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
 
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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 BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
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If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd 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) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
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? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
100,000
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
100,000
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.
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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," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
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" on 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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, 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" on 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 on 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 on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
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" on 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
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 on 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" on 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' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements   12,390,848 6,156,143 6,234,705
d Equipment ...   7,165,602 5,871,765 1,293,837
e Other ...   25,636,786 12,412,243 13,224,543
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 20,753,085
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL COSTS 9,196,867
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 7,661,459
DEFERRED RENT 4,355,698
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 21,214,024
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 74,318,835
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -4,608,176
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -891,291
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -5,499,467
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 79,818,302
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 48,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 48,000
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 79,866,302
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 70,202,264
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 -437,884
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e -437,884
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 70,640,148
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 48,000
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 1,166,124
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 1,214,124
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 71,854,272

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 IV, Line 2b: THE AAA IS A FOUNDING MEMBER AND SUPPORTER OF THE INTERNATIONAL MEDIATION INSTITUTE (IMI), A GLOBAL INSTITUTION HEADQUARTERED IN THE NETHERLANDS WHOSE VISION IS GENERATING ENHANCED CONFIDENCE IN MEDIATORS AND IMPROVED UNDERSTANDING OF MEDIATION. DURING 2015, THE ASSOCIATION AGREED TO ASSIST IMI IN THE COLLECTION OF IMI LISTING CONTRIBUTIONS FROM AAA mediators. THERE IS A SEPARATE BANK ACCOUNT WITH AN ASSOCIATED AND EQUAL SEPARATE LIABILITY ACCOUNT MAINTAINED. AAA AND IMI FUNDS ARE NOT CO-MINGLED. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION FOR ACTIVITY IS MAINTAINED BY THE AAA, THE ACCOUNT IS RECONCILED MONTHLY AND PERIODIC TRANSFERS ARE MADE TO IMI. AT DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE BALANCE OF IMI FUNDS HELD BY THE AAA WAS $5,663. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HOLDS FUNDS in escrow for a small number of arbitrations administered by the Association. DURING 2015, THE TOTAL FUNDS IN ESCROW AT YEAR END WAS $345,748.
Part X, Line 2: THE AAA IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE; THEREFORE, NO PROVISION FOR INCOME TAXES IS INCLUDED IN THE ASSOCIATION'S CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS NO UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 AND 2014. THE ASSOCIATION'S U.S. FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX RETURNS PRIOR TO FISCAL YEAR 2012 ARE CLOSED AND MANAGEMENT CONTINUALLY EVALUATES EXPIRING STATUTES OF LIMITATIONS, AUDITS, PROPOSED SETTLEMENTS, CHANGES IN TAX LAW AND NEW AUTHORITATIVE RULINGS.
Part XI, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: bank fees -1,166,124. related party revenues 753,069. intercompany elminations -478,236.
Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: related party expenses 40,352. intercompany elminations -478,236.
Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: bank fees 1,166,124.
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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 See separate instructions.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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 (Including Iceland & Greenland) 0 0 grants given   17,392
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 17,392
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 17,392
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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)
EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND & GREENLAND) - LOAN WRITE-OFF 17,392 WIRE TRANSFER     FAIR MARKET VALUE
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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
1
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 separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
Part I, Line 2: The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") is a founding member of the International Mediation Institute ("IMI"), located at Laan van Meerdervoort 70, 2517 AN The Hague, The Netherlands. The AAA wrote off 10% of an existing loan to IMI, thus providing support to this entity with value of US $17,392. The potential for exchange rate variances on the remaining loan is periodically reviewed by management.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number
13-0429745
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) AAA-ICDR Foundation Inc
120 Broadway 21st fl
new york,NY10271 		13-4197286 501(c)(3) 478,236       General Support
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
1
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, Line 2: The American Arbitration Association is the sole corporate member of the AAA-ICDR Foundation, pursuant to the AAA-ICDR Foundation's Certificate of Incorporation and Bylaws. The AAA receives periodic, unaudited financial statements from the AAA-ICDR Foundation. In addition, AAA received a copy of the AAA-ICDR Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ending December 31, 2015.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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 on 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 on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1India JohnsonPresident and CEO (i)

(ii)		 617,306
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0 		150,000
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0 		4,356
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0 		24,358
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0 		25,476
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0 		821,496
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Eric P TuchmannGeneral Counsel & Corp Sec (i)

(ii)		 297,051
-------------
0 		90,000
-------------
0 		660
-------------
0 		12,915
-------------
0 		25,857
-------------
0 		426,483
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Francesco Rossisvp, cfo & treasurer (i)

(ii)		 314,860
-------------
0 		115,000
-------------
0 		660
-------------
0 		13,719
-------------
0 		26,705
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0 		470,944
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Christine L Newhallsenior vice president (i)

(ii)		 262,883
-------------
0 		60,000
-------------
0 		2,838
-------------
0 		11,417
-------------
0 		23,953
-------------
0 		361,091
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Diana N Didiasenior vice president (i)

(ii)		 250,447
-------------
0 		70,000
-------------
0 		660
-------------
0 		10,507
-------------
0 		27,223
-------------
0 		358,837
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6DWIGHT D JAMESsenior vice president (i)

(ii)		 238,939
-------------
0 		60,000
-------------
0 		2,838
-------------
0 		10,246
-------------
0 		871
-------------
0 		312,894
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Harold Coleman Jrsenior vice president (i)

(ii)		 248,051
-------------
0 		45,000
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		9,281
-------------
0 		23,776
-------------
0 		330,464
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Mark AppelSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 227,837
-------------
0 		40,000
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		9,583
-------------
0 		9,315
-------------
0 		291,091
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Richard W NaimarkSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 274,265
-------------
0 		60,000
-------------
0 		4,356
-------------
0 		12,417
-------------
0 		24,933
-------------
0 		375,971
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Robert MatlinSENIOR VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 269,775
-------------
0 		45,000
-------------
0 		2,838
-------------
0 		10,519
-------------
0 		24,923
-------------
0 		353,055
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Adriana OdiceVICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 162,492
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		1,204
-------------
0 		6,690
-------------
0 		3,636
-------------
0 		189,022
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Eric DillVICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 157,192
-------------
0 		23,000
-------------
0 		1,228
-------------
0 		4,879
-------------
0 		28,848
-------------
0 		215,147
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Maureen KurdzielVice President (i)

(ii)		 179,784
-------------
0 		38,000
-------------
0 		1,570
-------------
0 		7,199
-------------
0 		5,324
-------------
0 		231,877
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Michael ClarkVice President (i)

(ii)		 171,037
-------------
0 		18,000
-------------
0 		557
-------------
0 		6,985
-------------
0 		3,637
-------------
0 		200,216
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Sasha CarboneVICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 167,509
-------------
0 		23,000
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0 		576
-------------
0 		8,372
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0 		26,773
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0 		226,230
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0 		0
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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 5 SENIOR MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION INCLUDES THE POTENTIAL FOR ANNUAL INCENTIVE COMPENSATION AWARDS, WHICH MAY BE BASED IN PART UPON THE ACHIEVEMENT OF GOALS RELATED TO ACHIEVEMENT OF MISSION INITIATIVES, PROJECTS, FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE TARGETS, AND OTHER OUTCOMES. THESE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED ON SCH J, PART II, COLUMN B(II) AND INCLUDED IN THE 2015 W-2.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 1 the aaa's bylaws provide for a broad delegation of authority to the executive committee of the board, which is comprised of 21 members of the AAA's Board of directors.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 2 While the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") has no actual knowledge of any family or business relationship between officers, trustees or key employees, we would anticipate that among the over 90 member Board of Directors, that is composed of a wide range of leaders from various fields, that some relationship may exist. However, the AAA has relied upon the responses of officers, trustees and key employees to annual questionnaires designed to elicit the disclosure of these relationships, and although these are noted as reasonable efforts in the instructions for this form, it is with an abundance of caution that we have responded affirmatively to this question.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The American Arbitration Association's ("AAA's") governing body is made up of 'members', with no separate or distinct 'classes'. Class is noted in the AAA's bylaws with reference to incoming and outgoing groups of members, and does in no way mean any group of members has different rights than another group. Per the AAA's bylaws: "The Board shall be divided into four substantially equal classes. One fourth of the Board shall be elected at each Annual Meeting of the Voting Members. Each class shall serve for four years. No Director, unless serving as an Officer, shall serve more than three terms without a one-year interruption. Vacancies occurring in any class of elected Directors may be filled through appointment for the unexpired term by the Board or at the next Annual Meeting of the Voting Members."
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 Prior to submission to the audit Committee for review, the substantive input for the Form 990 is gathered and reviewed by senior management based upon responsibility for their respective areas of operations. It is compiled and reviewed by the Finance Department with the assistance of the AAA's independent accounting firm. It is then submitted for review to executive management at the officer level (President and CEO, CFO / Treasurer and General Counsel / Corporate Secretary.) Only subsequent to these reviews is the Form 990 forwarded to the audit Committee, and posted to a Board of Director section of the AAA website. Access to this section of the AAA's website is restricted (password protected) such that it is available only to AAA Board of Director members. Once reviewed by the audit Committee, it is signed by the CFO / Treasurer as the appropriate Officer of the AAA, and transmitted to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) by the AAA's independent accounting firm.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c Per the American Arbitration Association's ("AAA's") bylaws: "At each Annual Meeting of the Directors of the Association, each Director shall complete a Conflict of Interest Disclosure statement, the form of which shall be determined by the Board of Directors. The statement shall disclose all interested party transactions involving each board member entered into or continued during the preceding year, as well as interested party transactions currently before the Board for its consideration." A separate annual Conflict of Interest statement is required by the AAA of its Officers and Key Employees. In both instances, the Corporate Secretary, also the AAA's General Counsel, manages the receipt and review of Conflict of Interest submissions and forwards them to the Audit Committee for consideration. The AAA has relied upon the responses of Officers, Directors and Key Employees to annual questionnaires designed to elicit the disclosure of these relationships, and review of these forms is noted as reasonable effort per the instructions for this form.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, WHICH IS SUBSEQUENTLY APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHOSE OVERSIGHT IS DESIGNED TO INCLUDE A COMMITTEE OF DIRECTORS, A MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE INDEPENDENT OF THE AAA, REVIEWS COMPENSATION DATA PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, AND MINUTES TO THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS ARE CONTEMPORANEOUSLY RECORDED AND MAINTAINED AT THE AAA. 15B: THE PRESIDENT AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER REVIEWS OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION (EXCLUDING HER OWN), AND IS THE FINAL APPROVAL AUTHORITY. THE REVIEW INCLUDES A REVIEW OF MEASURED PERFORMANCE, AS WELL AS COMPARABLE COMPENSATION RANGES PROVIDED BY AN INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT FOR POSITIONS WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The American Arbitration Association ("AAA") makes available its Form 990 for public inspection upon request, and it is available on the www.guidestar.org website as well. The AAA does not provide Form 1023 per guidance on the IRS website as the AAA did not file this form after July 15, 1987, nor did it have a copy on that date. To date, governing documents and policies concerning conflict of interest have not been made available to the public.
form 990, part VII, section B, line 1: The American Arbitration Association ("AAA", "the Association") maintains a roster of over 6,000 impartial ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS to hear and resolve cases. To maintain neutrality and integrity of the alternative dispute resolution process, the Association facilitates payment to arbitrators and mediators on most cases on behalf of the parties to AAA administered cases by acting as a conduit for such payments. In other words, the Association delivers party payments to ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS, and issues a 1099-Miscellaneous form to each ARBITRATOR Or MEDIATOR at year end consolidating all party payments made through the AAA in that period. Any related expenses incurred by arbitrators and mediators are the responsibility of the parties, not the Association. ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS are not considered to be Independent Contractors as defined by the IRS for the purposes of the Form 990, as they provide no good or service directly to the Association. The 3,873 Form 1099-Miscellaneous submissions noted on Part V, question 1a include submissions for payments made by parties to impartial arbitrators and mediators through the AAA. The AAA records these funds in a custodial capacity as a liability on the AAA's balance sheet. These funds are not recorded or recognized as income or expense. The AAA ensures that the IRS receives a 1099-Miscellaneous for the ARBITRATORS AND MEDIATORS' consolidated annual activity. Some arbitrators and mediators are members of the Association's Board of Directors. However, such service is purely voluntary and no member of the board is compensated for their service as a member of the board, including any member of the board that is also an arbitrator or mediator. Of the AAA's total roster of impartial arbitrators and mediators, there were 312 arbitrators and mediators who received compensation in excess of $100,000 in 2015.
form 990, part VIII, line 2a - 2d Since 1926, the American Arbitration Association ("AAA") has faithfully and consistently adhered to these guidelines, and the revenue-producing activities listed in part VIII are all executed in support of the following: The revenue-producing activities listed in part VIII are all executed in support of the following: 2a - Relates to the purpose of "administering procedures for the resolution of disputes." This is done by facilitating parties' use of various systems of arbitration, mediation and democratic elections. 2b - Relates to the purpose of educating the general public and interested parties by way of educational seminars run by the AAA in various communities in full range of such dispute resolution procedures as described in our bylaws. 2c - Relates to the purpose of training and educating the Bahrain Chamber for Dispute Resolution in a full range of such dispute resolution procedures as described in our bylaws. 2d - Relates to the sale of educational publications on the subject of conflict management and voluntary dispute resolution to the general public and interested parties. These include books, pamphlets and other educational materials, as well as digitally formatted publications products and arbitration awards that are publicly available online.
Form 990, Part XI, line 9: MINIMUM PENSION LIABILITY ADJUSTMENT 495,062. Accrued postretirement medical obligation adjustment 629,652.
form 990, part XII, line 2c: NO CHANGE FROM PRIOR PERIOD PROCESS.
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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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Name of the organization
AMERICAN ARBITRATION ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

13-0429745
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) American Arbitration Association - ICDR Ltd
1 Marina Boulevard 28-00
    018989
SN
98-0677444 		dispute resolution SN 0 8,302 American Arbitration Association Inc
 










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
(1)american arbitration association - Int'l Centre For Dispute Resolution fdn
120 Broadway 21st floor

New York,NY10271
13-4197286 		Dispute resolution research NY 501(c)(3) Line 7 American Arbitration Association Inc
 
Yes
 












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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












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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) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
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
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
Yes
 
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
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) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Page 4
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






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
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