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
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
% DANA PLESS
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WARRENDALE, PA15096
D Employer identification number

25-1494402
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 102,472,331
F Name and address of principal officer:
David L Schutt
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
WARRENDALE,PA15096
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.SAE.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: 1905
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 18
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 17
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 275
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 51,319
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,186,630
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 576,652
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 7,991,734 6,590,045
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 42,569,485 36,314,272
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,628,406 2,703,113
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 16,721,286 18,363,836
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 69,910,911 63,971,266
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 180,250 224,850
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) 29,849,101 24,667,782
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet180,494    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 33,687,655 34,559,263
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 63,717,006 59,451,895
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,193,905 4,519,371
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 90,818,318 89,751,125
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 53,129,095 53,876,117
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 37,689,223 35,875,008
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: SEE SCHEDULE O
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 $ 7,786,788 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 29,944,821 )
PUBLICATIONS - PUBLICATION OF AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING, AEROSPACE ENGINEERING, AND OFF-HIGHWAY DOCUMENTS WITH VARIOUS SUPPLEMENTS, AS WELL AS, PUBLICATION OF BOOKS, TECHNICAL PAPERS, AND STANDARDS FOR THE FIELD OF MOBILITY ENGINEERING.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 37,454,098 including grants of $ 224,850 ) (Revenue $ 20,146,576 )
ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES - NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS, CONFERENCES & EXHIBITS, STANDARDS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, LUBRICANT REVIEW PROGRAM, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, COOPERATIVE RESEARCH PROGRAM AND PURCHASE OF REFERENCE MATERIALS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,615,787 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
MEMBER RELATIONS - ADMINISTRATION OF SECTION ACTIVITIES, LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE FOR SECTION OFFICERS, PROCESSING AND EVALUATING MEMBER APPLICATIONS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,245,501 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,796,034 )
SAE Foundation
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 2,245,501 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,796,034 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet50,102,174
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
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 III.................
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
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) ....Click to see attachment
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............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
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...................Click to see attachment
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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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
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
Yes
 
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
291
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
275
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletIT , CH
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
18
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
17
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
Yes
 
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
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
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletDANA PLESS400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE   WARRENDALE,PA15096 (724) 776-4841
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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) DR RICHARD W GREAVES PHD......................................................................
2015 President and Chair
 20.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       20,595 0 0
(2) Alain P Jablonowski......................................................................
Director
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(3) Paul Brothers......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(4) James R Keller......................................................................
Director
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(5) Dr Arun Kumar Jaura......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(6) Louis Kratz......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) DAVID L SCHUTT PHD......................................................................
Chief Executive Officer
 40.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       653,504 0 113,202
(8) Daniel M Hancock......................................................................
2014 PRESIDENT
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(9) Todd Zarfos......................................................................
Director
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jeff Hemphill......................................................................
VP AUTOMOTIVE
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(11) RONALD G RATH......................................................................
TREASURER
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(12) ROBERT L IRELAND......................................................................
VP Aerospace & Asst Treasurer
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(13) Patrick Leteinturier......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) THOMAS STOVER......................................................................
VP COMMERCIAL VEHICLE
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(15) DANIEL BASCH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) ALBA L COLON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) JAY MELDRUM......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) CHRISTOPHER MYERS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 3.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Cuneyt Oge........................................................................
2016 President Elect
 3.0
.......................0.0 		    X       0 0 0
(20) GREGORY L BRADLEY ESQ........................................................................
SECRETARY
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       293,335 0 45,990
(21) DANA M PLESS........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		    X       239,711 0 91,551
(22) ANDREW SMART........................................................................
Chief Technical Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     280,086 0 42,467
(23) SCOTT R SWARD........................................................................
dir. global sales and mktg
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     290,878 0 42,050
(24) Sandra Dillner........................................................................
Chief Human Resources Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     172,877 0 41,057
(25) Frank Menchaca........................................................................
Chief Product Officer
 40.0
.......................0.0 		      X     159,392 0 25,123
(26) GARY S SCHKADE........................................................................
General Manager, China
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   274,036 0 67,681
(27) Jack Pokrzywa........................................................................
Ground Vehicle Standards Dir.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   164,370 0 68,723
(28) Edward Manns........................................................................
BUL-Aerospace Standards
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   162,981 0 43,817
(29) DAVID PORRECA........................................................................
STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SPCSLT
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   155,924 0 56,329
(30) Matthew Creech........................................................................
membership and sections dir.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		        X   161,285 0 32,413
(31) THOMAS J DROZDA........................................................................
Former Dir. Pubs and Bus. Dev.
 40.0
.......................0.0 		          X 281,335 0 53,562
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 3,310,309 0 723,965
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 MediumBullet54
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
Yes
 
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
SIGMA RESOURCES LLC,
7950 SALTSBURG RD STE 200
PITTSBURGH,PA15239 		IT CONSULTING 2,710,359
MBO Partners,
13454 Sunrise Valley Dr Ste 300
HERNDON,VA20171 		Consulting 1,003,654
Graphic Communications Specialists,
PO Box 183
INGOMAR,PA15127 		DesignWorks Subcontr 907,380
Freeman Decorating Co,
PO Box 650036
DALLAS,TX752650036 		Event Subcontractor 840,163
Performance Review Institute,
161 Thornhill Rd
WARRENDALE,PA15086 		Technical Consulting 587,828
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet33
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 3,128,900
c Fundraising events..1c 404,055
d Related organizations1d 62,964
e Government grants (contributions)1e 1,071,528
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 1,922,598
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 6,590,045
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES 541800 16,295,243 16,295,243    
b PUBLICATION SALES 541800 14,274,456 14,274,456    
c EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS 541800 5,647,367 5,647,367    
d OTHER PROGRAM REVENUE 541800 97,206 5,676 91,530  
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 36,314,272
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 1,264,913     1,264,913
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 15,573,159 15,573,159    
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   1,015,610
b Less: rental expenses   861,204
c Rental income or (loss) 0 154,406
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 154,406     154,406
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   38,981,283
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   37,543,083
c Gain or (loss)   1,438,200
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,438,200     1,438,200
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 404,055of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 74,038
b Less: direct expenses ...b 96,778
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -22,740   -22,740
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 0      
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 0      
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE FEES 541990 2,659,011   2,095,100 563,911
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 2,659,011
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 63,971,266 51,795,901 2,186,630 3,398,690
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Form 990 (2015)
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 21 153,350 153,350
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 45,750 45,750
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 25,750 25,750
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,511,818 1,041,383 1,470,435  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 16,067,793 14,416,988 1,539,119 111,686
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 0      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,789,730 4,689,648 59,305 40,777
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,298,441 1,180,406 118,035  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 148,642 93,644 54,998  
b Legal ......... 154,592   154,592  
c Accounting ........... 340,256 106,986 233,270  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 9,265,211 6,381,707 2,875,050 8,454
12 Advertising and promotion .... 774,477 766,189 8,288  
13 Office expenses ....... 879,541 699,101 178,554 1,886
14 Information technology ...... 3,274,348 2,443,635 830,713  
15 Royalties .. 287,081 287,081    
16 Occupancy ........... 1,799,307 1,533,055 266,103 149
17 Travel ............ 2,822,610 2,153,358 664,214 5,038
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 7,718,792 7,669,901 42,439 6,452
20 Interest ........... 28,010   28,010  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 2,366,227 2,168,190 198,037  
23 Insurance ... 352,103 105,631 246,472  
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 EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MAINTENA 1,393,797 1,302,131 91,666  
b PRINTING AND PUBLICATIONS 821,182 804,058 11,323 5,801
c INCOME TAXES 98,604   98,604  
d COMMISSIONS AND MARKETING 30,600 30,600    
e All other expenses 2,003,883 2,003,632   251
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 59,451,895 50,102,174 9,169,227 180,494
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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Form 990 (2015)
Page 11
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 ........ 1,161,101 1 4,920,492
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 4,846,014 2 1,415,468
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 587,368 3 823,789
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,677,262 4 1,002,709
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .... 0 7 871,191
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 1,178,924 8 1,399,575
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 1,678,026 9 2,615,507
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 41,247,235
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 30,619,763 11,804,417 10c 10,627,472
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 49,322,381 11 48,263,500
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 12,943,506 12 12,943,506
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 2,000,000 14 2,000,000
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 2,619,319 15 2,867,916
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 90,818,318 16 89,751,125
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,082,501 17 8,301,839
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 8,640,446 19 9,012,948
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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.. 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 3,688,026 24 1,466,667
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 32,718,122 25 35,094,663
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 53,129,095 26 53,876,117
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 27,822,575 27 25,358,841
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 6,828,563 28 7,452,151
29 Permanently restricted net assets 3,038,085 29 3,064,016
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 ........... 37,689,223 33 35,875,008
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 90,818,318 34 89,751,125
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
63,971,266
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
59,451,895
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,519,371
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
37,689,223
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-3,505,723
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
-2,827,863
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
35,875,008
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
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
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
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
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.) .... 4,857,478 5,681,055 5,477,226 7,991,734 6,590,045 30,597,538
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,857,478 5,681,055 5,477,226 7,991,734 6,590,045 30,597,538
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).. 0
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 30,597,538
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.. 4,857,478 5,681,055 5,477,226 7,991,734 6,590,045 30,597,538
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,754,714 1,938,484 2,132,392 1,789,594 2,280,523 9,895,707
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..   724,586 1,119,003 591,882 577,652 3,013,123
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..       801,621 563,911 1,365,532
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 44,871,900
12
12
252,988,116
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
68.189 %
15
15
49.707 %
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.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
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
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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
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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
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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 B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number
25-1494402
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number

25-1494402
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
  		Employer identification number

25-1494402
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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SCHEDULE D
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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.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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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 600,000
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e 300,000
f Ending balance ................................ 1f 300,000
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 ...   1,866,110 1,866,110
b Buildings   19,817,332 15,024,307 4,793,025
c Leasehold improvements   190,447 149,113 41,334
d Equipment ...   19,044,599 15,446,343 3,598,256
e Other ...   328,747   328,747
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 10,627,472
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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) INVESTMENT IN ABP INT'L INC 		9,819,416 C

(B) INVESTMENT IN TECHAMERICA 		100,000 C

(C) INVESTMENT IN ETI 		1,524,090 C

(D) INVESTMENT IN SAE GLOBAL, LLC 		1,500,000 C
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 12,943,506
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 0
DEFERRED PENSION COSTS 35,008,184
OTHER LIABILITIES 86,479
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 35,094,663
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
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  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5  

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 1B SAE MAINTAINED AN ESCROW ACCOUNT DURING 2015 WHERE A FINAL PAYMENT WAS DUE TO Effective Training, Inc. AS PART OF THE ACQUISITION.
PART X, LINE 2 ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA REQUIRE THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT TO EVALUATE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND RECOGNIZE A TAX LIABILITY (OR ASSET) IF THE ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN A POSITION THAT IS UNCERTAIN. AN UNCERTAIN POSITION IS DEFINED AS ONE IN WHICH THERE IS A 50% OR GREATER LIKELIHOOD THAT THE POSITION WILL NOT BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY A TAXING AUTHORITY. MANAGEMENT HAS ANALYZED THE TAX POSITIONS TAKEN BY THE ORGANIZATION AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT, AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN. THE ORGANIZATION HAS RECOGNIZED NO INTEREST OR PENALTIES RELATED TO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION IS SUBJECT TO ROUTINE AUDITS BY TAXING JURISDICTIONS; HOWEVER, THERE ARE CURRENTLY NO AUDITS FOR ANY TAX PERIODS IN PROGRESS. MANAGEMENT BELIEVES THE ORGANIZATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS FOR YEARS PRIOR TO 2012.
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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
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
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
Middle East and North Africa     Program Services Eductl. Seminars/Mtgs 5,621
East Asia and the Pacific 1 10 Program Services Eductl. Seminars/Mtgs 768,578
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 4 Program Services Eductl. Seminars/Mtgs 1,096,143
North America     Program Services Educational Seminars 87,230
South Asia 0 0 Program Services Educational Seminars 10,888
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 3 14 1,968,460
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 3 14 1,968,460
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EDUCATION Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 5 5,050 Wire transfr     FMV
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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 AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDS, $5,050, as reported in Part III, OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES ARE DEEMED IMMATERIAL, THEREFORE, THERE ARE NO MONITORING PROCEDURES NECESSARY.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (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
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SAE FDN BANQUET
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
478,093
 
 
478,093

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
404,055
 
 
404,055
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
74,038
 
 
74,038



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . . 10,015     10,015
7 Food and beverages . . . 44,347     44,347
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 42,416     42,416
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 96,778
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -22,740
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
42,416
 
 
42,416


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number
25-1494402
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) CORNELL UNIVERSITY
373 PINE TREE ROAD
ITHACA,NY148502820 		15-0532082 501(c)(3) 7,250       SCHOLARSHIP
(2) PRINCETON UNIVERSITY
220 WEST COLLEGE
PRINCETON,NJ08542 		21-0634501 501(c)(3) 7,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(3) UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
2603 DRAPER DR
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 9,250       SCHOLARSHIP
(4) UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA FOUNDATION
PO BOX 14425
GAINESVILLE,FL32611 		59-0974739 501(c)(3) 7,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(5) CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY
5000 FORBES AVE
PITTSBURGH,PA15213 		25-0969449 501(C)(3) 10,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(6) STANFORD UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 20466
STANFORD,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(C)(3) 10,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(7) MASSACHUSETTS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1033 MASS AVE
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		04-2103594 501(c)(3) 12,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(8) ROCHESTER INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
1 LOMB MEMORIAL DR
ROCHESTER,NY14623 		16-0743140 501(C)(3) 7,500       SCHOLARSHIP
(9) OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY
COVELL HALL 201
CORVALLIS,OR97331 		48-1278540 501(C)(3) 9,250       SCHOLARSHIP
(10) DUKE UNIVERSITY
700 W MAIN STREET 110
DURHAM,NC27701 		56-0532129 501(C)(3) 6,000       SCHOLARSHIP
(11) HARVARD UNIVERSITY
953 SMITH CAMPUS CTR
CAMBRIDGE,MA02138 		04-2103580 501(c)(3) 6,000       SCHOLARSHIP
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
11
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) AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS 30 45,750   FMV  
(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 Description of Procedure for Monitoring Use of Funds: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE SCHOOL RATHER THAN THE INDIVIDUAL; THEREFORE, MONITORING IS NOT REQUIRED.
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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.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed 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
Yes
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 2
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
1GREGORY L BRADLEY ESQSECRETARY (i)

(ii)		 236,487
-------------
  		56,848
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		31,414
-------------
  		14,576
-------------
  		339,325
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
2ANDREW SMARTChief Technical Officer (i)

(ii)		 221,551
-------------
  		56,614
-------------
  		1,921
-------------
  		29,409
-------------
  		13,058
-------------
  		322,553
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
3GARY S SCHKADEGeneral Manager, China (i)

(ii)		 76,826
-------------
  		22,500
-------------
  		174,710
-------------
  		49,455
-------------
  		18,226
-------------
  		341,717
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
4SCOTT R SWARDdir. global sales and mktg (i)

(ii)		 239,588
-------------
  		51,290
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		26,809
-------------
  		15,241
-------------
  		332,928
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
5THOMAS J DROZDAFormer Dir. Pubs and Bus. Dev. (i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
  		51,335
-------------
  		230,000
-------------
  		53,562
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		334,897
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
6DAVID L SCHUTT PHDChief Executive Officer (i)

(ii)		 468,500
-------------
  		180,841
-------------
  		4,163
-------------
  		97,299
-------------
  		15,903
-------------
  		766,706
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
7DANA M PLESSChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 187,314
-------------
  		44,592
-------------
  		7,805
-------------
  		78,057
-------------
  		13,494
-------------
  		331,262
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
8Jack PokrzywaGround Vehicle Standards Dir. (i)

(ii)		 151,291
-------------
  		12,979
-------------
  		100
-------------
  		54,042
-------------
  		14,681
-------------
  		233,093
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
9Sandra DillnerChief Human Resources Officer (i)

(ii)		 139,503
-------------
  		33,374
-------------
  		0
-------------
  		38,961
-------------
  		2,096
-------------
  		213,934
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
10Edward MannsBUL-Aerospace Standards (i)

(ii)		 152,746
-------------
  		10,165
-------------
  		70
-------------
  		28,691
-------------
  		15,126
-------------
  		206,798
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
11Frank MenchacaChief Product Officer (i)

(ii)		 158,292
-------------
  		1,000
-------------
  		100
-------------
  		17,479
-------------
  		7,644
-------------
  		184,515
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
12DAVID PORRECASTRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP SPCSLT (i)

(ii)		 153,137
-------------
  		1,000
-------------
  		1,787
-------------
  		43,271
-------------
  		13,058
-------------
  		212,253
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
13Matthew Creechmembership and sections dir. (i)

(ii)		 150,408
-------------
  		10,777
-------------
  		100
-------------
  		19,502
-------------
  		12,911
-------------
  		193,698
-------------
  		 
-------------
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
Page 3
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 1A EXPLANATION: ONE OFFICER was PROVIDED SPOUSAL TRAVEL, ONE OFFICER WAS PROVIDED SOCIAL CLUB DUES, AND ONE EMPLOYEE (EXPAT) WAS PROVIDED TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS, AND A HOUSING ALLOWANCE. THESE BENEFITS ARE ALL TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION.
PART I, LINES 4A & 4B An employee RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $230,000. SAE INTERNATIONAL MADE A PAYMENT OF $64,507 TO A SUPPLEMENTAL EXECUTIVE RETIREMENT PLAN.
PART I, LINE 5a BOTH ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TARGETS WERE SET FOR SAE INTERNATIONAL. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WAS ACCRUED AND AWARDED TO RELEVANT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (EMC) BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE AGAINST THESE FINANCIAL TARGETS.
PART I, LINE 6a BOTH ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL TARGETS WERE SET FOR SAE INTERNATIONAL. INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WAS ACCRUED AND AWARDED TO RELEVANT MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL (EMC) BASED ON THE PERFORMANCE AGAINST THESE FINANCIAL TARGETS.
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SCHEDULE O
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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.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 The Corporation is incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the following purposes: A) To advance the knowledge of the arts, sciences, standards and engineering practices connected with the development, design, construction and use of self-propelled machines, prime movers and related equipment (all herein collectively called "mechanisms"); B) To preserve and improve the quality of life in the production and use of such mechanisms; C) To maintain a library of publications; D) To promote through meetings, lectures, courses, seminars and the presentation and discussion of scientific and engineering papers a better understanding of such mechanisms; E) To develop technical and scientific reports, including engineering standards and recommended practices, in connection with the development, design, construction and use of such mechanisms, and publish and distribute such reports for the benefit of mankind; and F) Generally to provide for or carry on such other activities as may be necessary, incidental, convenient or desirable to accomplish fully the foregoing purposes.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1 The Corporation is incorporated under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the following purposes: A) To advance the knowledge of the arts, sciences, standards and engineering practices connected with the development, design, construction and use of self-propelled machines, prime movers and related equipment (all herein collectively called "mechanisms"); B) To preserve and improve the quality of life in the production and use of such mechanisms; C) To maintain a library of publications; D) To promote through meetings, lectures, courses, seminars and the presentation and discussion of scientific and engineering papers a better understand of such mechanisms; E) To develop technical and scientific reports, including engineering standards and recommended practices, in connection with the development, design, construction and use of such mechanisms, and publish and distribute such reports for the benefit of mankind; and F) Generally to provide for or carry on such other activities as may be necessary, incidental, convenient or desirable to accomplish fully the foregoing purposes.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 3 SAE OUTSOURCES THE MANAGEMENT OF ITS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS UNIT TO SIGMA RESOURCES, LLC.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 The following significant bylaw changes were made effective October 6, 2015: Section 3.8 Suspension, Expulsion, and Censure Upon written notice from a committee or operating board of the Board, any member may be suspended, expelled, or censured for violation of these Bylaws or any agreement, policy, rule, or regulation adopted by SAE, or any other conduct prejudicial to the best interests of SAE. Written notice with an opportunity to respond to the reason for the suspension, expulsion, or censure shall be sent to the member's mailing or electronic mail address as they appear on the books of SAE. Final action shall occur upon the decision of the committee or operating board of the Board. No member who has been expelled or suspended shall (during the period of suspension) be allowed any of the rights or privileges of membership in SAE. No dues, assessments, or other charges shall be refunded to any member who has been expelled. Section 3.9 Reinstatement Upon written request signed by a former member and submitted to a committee of the Board, a former member may, if approved by a committee of the Board, be reinstated to membership upon such terms and conditions as a committee of the Board deems appropriate. Section 4.3 - Quorum, Organization and Manner of Acting The President, or in the absence of the President, the most recent Past President present at the meeting, shall Chair all meetings of the voting members. In the absence of the President and all Past Presidents, the Chair shall be the President Elect. If the President Elect is not available, then the Chair shall be selected from among the Board by the voting members present. The Secretary shall take the minutes of the meeting or appoint a designee to do so. Section 5.3 Composition and Voting Status The Board shall be composed of up to twelve (12) voting members by 2019. The voting members of the Board shall consist of the President & Chair of the Board, Vice President Aerospace, Vice President Automotive, Vice President Commercial Vehicle, Treasurer, Immediate Past President, President Elect, Chief Executive Officer and the Directors-at-Large. The Secretary is a non-voting member of the Board. Section 5.4 Manner of Nominations and Election The Executive Nominating Committee shall select the nominees for President & Chair of the Board, Sector Vice President, Treasurer, and Directors-at-Large to be elected by the voting members. Annually, the President and outgoing Sector Vice President shall provide the ENC with one or more candidates for Sector Vice President. Section 5.5 Appointments The Board shall appoint a Chief Executive Officer and, upon nomination by the Chief Executive Officer, a Secretary. Section 5.6 Terms of Office The President & Chair of the Board shall serve a one (1) year term and shall not be eligible for re-election. The Immediate Past President shall serve a one (1) year term immediately following the presidential term of office. The Sector Vice Presidents shall each serve a three (3) year term as vice president immediately followed by a one (1) year term as a director-at-large. The election of the Sector Vice Presidents will be staggered, electing one (1) Sector Vice President for a respective industry sector each year. The Sector Vice Presidents shall not be eligible for re-election to the same office for a second term. The Treasurer shall serve a two (2) year term and is eligible for re-election for another two (2) year term. The Directors-at-Large shall each serve a four (4) year term and shall not be eligible for immediate re-election; provided, however, that a Director-at-Large nominated to serve as a Board Officer may be elected to an additional term as a Director-at-Large that is coterminous with the term of the Board Officer position. Section 5.7 Resignation and Removal Any Board member may resign by submitting to the President or the Secretary a written resignation, which shall become effective upon its receipt or at any later time specified therein, and, unless specified therein, the acceptance of such resignation shall not be necessary to make it effective. The Board shall adopt a policy governing the removal of Board members, upon written notice, for improper conduct, failure to attend Board meetings, or other reasons as proscribed by the Board. Section 5.8 Vacancies in the Board Any vacancy among the members of the Board by reason of death, resignation, removal, disqualification, disability, or other cause may be filled for the unexpired term by the majority vote of the remaining members of the Board, even though less than a quorum. The person selected to fill the vacancy shall be selected from among the voting members; provided, however, that a vacancy in the office of President & Chair of the Board shall be filled by a person selected from among the other Board members. The Board may declare any elective office vacant on the failure of its incumbent to perform the duties of the office. Section 6.1 Board Officers The Board Officers of SAE shall be the President & Chair of the Board, Vice-President Aerospace, Vice President Automotive, Vice President Commercial Vehicle, Immediate Past President, President Elect, Treasurer, Chief Executive Officer, and Secretary, and such other officers and assistant officers as the needs of SAE may require. Section 6.3 The President & Chair of the Board The President & Chair of the Board shall be the chief elective officer of SAE, shall preside as Chair of the Board at all meetings of the members of the Board, and shall be a member, without vote, of all other committees and operating boards of SAE, and sub-divisions thereof. The President & Chair of the Board shall also, at the annual meeting of the voting members and at such other times as are appropriate, communicate to the members or the Board such matters and make such suggestions as may promote the welfare and increase the usefulness of SAE. The President & Chair of the Board shall perform such other duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board. Section 6.4 The Sector Vice Presidents The Vice President Aerospace, Vice President Automotive and Vice President Commercial Vehicle will support and advise the President & Chair of the Board on key areas within the mobility sector they represent. In the absence of the President & Chair of the Board, the Sector Vice Presidents will act as the chief spokesperson for the mobility sector which they represent. Section 6.7 The Chief Executive Officer The Chief Executive Officer shall be the chief operating and administrative officer of SAE, subject to the control of the Board, and shall have general supervision and management control of the day-to-day operations of SAE. The Chief Executive Officer shall be a voting member of the Board and a member, without vote, of all committees and operating boards of SAE, and sub-divisions thereof. The Chief Executive Officer shall exercise such other powers and duties as may be prescribed from time to time by the Board or the President. Section 7.5 Quorum, Organization, and Manner of Acting The President & Chair of the Board or, in the absence of the President, the Immediate Past President, shall chair all meetings of the Board. In the absence of the President and the Immediate Past President, the Board members present shall select a voting Board member to be Chair. The Secretary shall take the minutes of the meeting or appoint a designee to do so. Section 8.1 Compensation Committee The purpose of the Compensation Committee is to recommend candidates for the position of Chief Executive Officer, and evaluate the performance of, recommend total compensation for, and monitor the succession plan related to the Chief Executive Officer. Section 8.2 Executive Nominating Committee The purpose of the Executive Nominating Committee is to maintain a current pool of qualified candidates and select nominees for President, Sector Vice President, Treasurer, and Directors-at-Large as directed by the Board. Section 9.1 Notes, Checks, other Commercial Paper All properly authorized notes, bonds, drafts, acceptances, checks, endorsements (other than for deposit), guarantees, and all evidences of indebtedness of SAE whatsoever, shall be signed by such officers or agents of SAE subject to such requirements as to countersignature or other conditions as the Board may from time to time determine. Facsimile signatures on checks may be used if authorized by the Board.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 SAE HAS THE FOLLOWING GRADES OF MEMBERSHIP: HONORARY, FELLOW, MEMBER, AFFILIATE, JOINT AND STUDENT. ONLY MEMBERS IN THE FOLLOWING GRADES ARE ENTITLED TO VOTE ON EACH MATTER SUBMITTED TO A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP: HONORARY, FELLOW, AND MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A DIRECTORS ARE NOMINATED BY THE EXECUTIVE NOMINATING COMMITTEE, AND ELECTED BY THE VOTING MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE RETURN WILL BE INITIALLY REVIEWED BY THE SAE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, Director of Finance and the controller. THE RETURN WILL THEN BE POSTED TO THE BOARD DISCUSSION FORUM. EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL BE ASKED TO ELECTRONICALLY ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE REVIEWED THE RETURN. QUESTIONS BY BOARD MEMBERS CAN BE POSTED TO THE FORUM DURING THE REVIEW PROCESS and are addressed accordingly prior to the final filing.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C SAE ENFORCES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE PERSONAL OR FINANCIAL INTERESTS OF SAE BOARD MEMBERS OR COMMITTEE MEMBERS FROM INTERFERING WITH THE PERFORMANCE OF THEIR FIDUCIARY DUTIES TO SAE. MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY STATEMENT DISCLOSING ALL MATERIAL BUSINESS, FINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL INTERESTS AND AFFILIATIONS THEY OR PERSONS CLOSE TO THEM HAVE WHICH COULD BE CONSTRUED AS RELATED TO THE INTEREST OF SAE. DISCLOSURE SHALL ALSO BE MADE IF A MATERIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES IN THE COURSE OF THE MEMBER'S SERVICE TO SAE, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF THE MEMBER'S EMPLOYMENT, CONSULTING, INVESTMENTS, OR ANY OTHER ACTIVITY. IF AT ANY TIME A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THE MEMBER WILL EITHER BE ASKED TO REMOVE him/herself FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND/OR VOTING ON THE MATTER PRESENTING THE CONFLICT OR IN SOME INSTANCES, IF IT WOULD BECOME NECESSARY, THE MEMBER WOULD BE ASKED TO SUBMIT THEIR RESIGNATION.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINES 15A & 15B SAE INTERNATIONAL USED A DOCUMENTED PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL'S (EMC) COMPENSATION, INCLUDING THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION FOR ALL STAFF, INCLUDING THE EMC, IS MARKET PRICED WITH BENCHMARK DATA BASED ON THE APPLICABLE JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE POSITION. THE EMC POSITIONS WERE ALL MARKET PRICED IN 2015. IN ADDITION, SAE INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION WHICH IS BASED ON THE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE FOR THE YEAR. THE EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE RATING AND POSITION IN RANGE ARE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT TO PROVIDE A GUIDED MERIT INCREASE THAT IS GIVEN AT THE MANAGERS DISCRETION. THE CEOS COMPENSATION PROCESS IS MANAGED ANNUALLY BY THE SAE INTERNATIONAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND INCLUDED A WRITTEN PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL COMPLETED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE. INPUT FROM THE CEO WAS INCLUDED IN THIS PROCESS AS WELL. COMPARABLE DATA WAS INTRODUCED BY A THIRD PARTY COMPENSATION CONSULTING ORGANIZATION TO ENSURE MARKET PRICING. ALL DECISIONS AS A RESULT OF THE EVALUATION PROCESS WERE DOCUMENTED IN THE JANUARY 2016 COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 17 States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed: AR, CA, CT, IL, IN, IA, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, WA, WV, WI
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. There were less than ten requests in 2015.
FORM, 990, Part XI, Line 9 CHANGE IN PENSION OBLIGATION: $-2,827,863
FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G DESCRIPTION:CONSULTANTS/SUBCONTRACTORS TOTAL FEES:9265211
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
SAE INTERNATIONAL
 
Employer identification number

25-1494402
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) SAE GLOBAL LLC
400 COMMONWEALTH DRIVE
WARRENDALE,PA15096
45-3526121 		SEE PART VII PA -3,250 1,702,492 SAE INT'L
 










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)PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE
161 THORNHILL ROAD

WARRENDALE,PA15086
25-1633904 		SEE PART VII PA 501(C)(6)   SAE INT'L
 
Yes
 
(2)SAE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES CONSORTIA
161 THORNHILL ROAD

WARRENDALE,PA15086
20-4860294 		SEE PART VII PA 501(c)(6)   SAE INT'L
 
Yes
 










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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

261 5TH AVENUE STE 1901
NEW YORK,NY10016
11-2903233 		PUBLISHING NY SAE INT'L
  		S-corp 100,577 11,605,852 100.000 % Yes  
(2) EFFECTIVE TRAINING INC

14143 FARMINGTON ROAD
LIVONIA,MI48154
38-2618323 		SLS AND Training MI SAE INT'L
  		C CORP 1,803,160 2,227,775 100.000 % Yes  
(3) PRI EUROPE LIMITED

1 YORK STREET W1U 6PA
LONDON    
UK
000000000 		SEE PART VII UK PRI
  		C CORP       Yes  
(4) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE (SINGAPORE)

4 CHANGI SOUTH LANE
#07-01A NAN WA   0497
SN
000000000 		SEE PART VII SN PRI
  		C CORP       Yes  
(5) SAE Industrial Consulting Services (Shan

NO 85 Taoyuan Road
Huangpu Distric,Shanghai FC20002
CH
000000000 		Consulting CH Sae Global LLC
  		C-Corp       Yes  




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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
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
(1) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 D 158,286 FMV
(2) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 K 62,497 FMV
(3) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 L 278,246 FMV
(4) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 J 324,517 FMV
(5) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 Q 1,268,551 FMV
(6) PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE

 M 331,807 FMV
(7) ABP INTERNATIONAL INC

 E 2,080,415 FMV
(8) ABP INTERNATIONAL INC

 L 384,000 FMV
(9) EFFECTIVE TRAINING INC

 D 641,060 FMV
(10) EFFECTIVE TRAINING INC

 L 77,250 FMV
(11) SAE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES CONSORTIA

 D 941,241 FMV
(12) SAE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES CONSORTIA

 J 7,130 FMV
(13) SAE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES CONSORTIA

 A 25,071 FMV
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(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).
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, Line 1B THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF SAE GLOBAL, LLC IS TO ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THE PURPOSE OF SAE INTERNATIONAL AS AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION IN AREAS OF THE WORLD OTHER THAN THE UNITED STATES.
Part II, Line 1B THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE IS TO FOSTER, ADVANCE AND PROMOTE THE INTERESTS OF THOSE REGULATED MANUFACTURING AND MAINTENANCE INDUSTRIES MOST LIKELY TO BENEFIT FROM A COLLECTIVE, GLOBALIZED APPROACH TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND PROCESS STANDARDIZATION; TO COMPILE AND REVIEW PERFORMANCE STANDARDS; TO PROMOTE AND ADMINISTER QUALITY ASSURANCE, ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT; AND TO CONTRIBUTE FUNDS, PROPERTY AND SERVICE TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT DEVELOP AND PUBLISH STANDARDS FOR MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE.
PART II, Line 2B THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF SAE INDUSTRY TECHNOLOGIES CONSORTIA IS TO PROVIDE AN EFFICIENT AND LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR AUTOMOTIVE, AEROSPACE, OR COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO CREATE SOLUTIONS TO TECHNICAL AND BUSINESS PROBLEMS.
PART IV, Line 3B THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF PRI EUROPE LIMITED IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE IN EUROPE.
Part IV, Line 4b THE PRIMARY ACTIVITY OF PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD. IS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO PERFORMANCE REVIEW INSTITUTE IN SINGAPORE.
Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

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