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
National Academy of Sciences
 
% LAURA DOUGLAS/NAS
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
2101 Constitution Avenue NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
Washington, DC204180007
D Employer identification number

53-0196932
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 606,438,735
F Name and address of principal officer:
Marcia McNutt
2101 Constitution Ave NW
Washington,DC20418
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
www.nas.edu
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1863
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) IS DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF SCIENCE AND ITS USE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 17
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 12
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 1,266
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 5,500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 142,314
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 45,450
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 306,805,815 290,692,944
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 7,296,037 7,472,378
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 27,990,241 20,101,223
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 1,846,949 2,436,924
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 343,939,042 320,703,469
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 41,707,941 47,872,489
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) 132,528,799 127,276,927
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet2,825,659    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 141,383,365 129,151,279
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 315,620,105 304,300,695
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 28,318,937 16,402,774
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,299,714,329 1,291,793,976
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 288,003,360 288,230,117
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 1,011,710,969 1,003,563,859
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: THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) WAS FORMED UNDER A CHARTER PASSED AS AN ACT OF INCORPORATION BY THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS AND SIGNED INTO LAW ON MARCH 3, 1863. THE NAS OPERATES AS A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION OF DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS ENGAGED IN SCIENTIFIC, ENGINEERING, OR MEDICAL RESEARCH. NAS IS DEDICATED TO THE FURTHERANCE OF SCIENCE FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE. NAS PROVIDES ADVICE AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND OTHER PRIVATE SPONSORS. THE NAS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME.
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 $ 194,023,200 including grants of $ 34,301,519 ) (Revenue $ 43,119 )
PERFORMANCE IN CONNECTION WITH CONTRACTS AND GRANTS WITH THE US GOVERNMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 50,815,984 including grants of $ 11,947,426 ) (Revenue $ 7,031,791 )
STUDIES, PROJECTS AND OTHER SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH PRIVATE GRANTS AND OTHER ARRANGEMENTS EXCLUSIVE OF WORK FUNDED BY THE US GOVERNMENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 6,207,032 including grants of $ 1,623,544 ) (Revenue $ 397,468 )
ENDOWMENT AND TRUST ACTIVITIES REPRESENTING SCIENTIFIC PRIZES, AWARDS, AND SUPPORT OF RESEARCH.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet251,046,216
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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
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
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) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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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...............Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
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
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
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............ Click to see attachment
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 ...................Click to see attachment
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 ................Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
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......... Click to see attachment
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 ........................Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................Click to see attachment
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... Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
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
610
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
1,266
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
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
17
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
12
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
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
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA , CT , DC , FL , MD , MA , NJ , NY , NC , PA , VA
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:
MediumBulletLAURA DOUGLASNAS500 FIFTH STREET NW   Washington,DC20001 (202) 334-3003
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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) RALPH J CICERONE......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 37.5
.................
2.0 		X   X       758,208 0 181,476
(2) DIANE E GRIFFIN......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 19.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) SUSAN R WESSLER......................................................................
HOME SECRETARY
 19.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) JOHN G HILDEBRAND......................................................................
FOREIGN SECRETARY
 19.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(5) JEREMIAH P OSTRIKER......................................................................
TREASURER
 19.0
.................
1.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Sylvia T Ceyer Beg 7115......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(7) KAREN S COOK......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) R JAMES COOK End 63015......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) STEPHEN E FIENBERG......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Jeffrey M Friedman Beg 7115......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Susan Hanson Beg 7115......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Peter S Kim Beg 7115......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) MARY-CLAIRE KING......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) RICHARD P LIFTON End 63015......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) ROWENA G MATTHEWS End 63015......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) NANCY A MORAN......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) MARGARET M MURNANE......................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) FRANK M RICHTER........................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) RANDY SCHEKMAN........................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) PETER G WOLYNES........................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) MARIA T ZUBER End 63015........................................................................
NAS COUNCIL MEMBER
 4.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) C Dan Mote Jr........................................................................
President- NAE
 37.5
.......................2.0 		    X       779,368 0 52,760
(23) Victor Dzau........................................................................
President - NAM
 37.5
.......................1.0 		    X       860,616 0 71,144
(24) Bruce Darling........................................................................
EXECUTIVE Officer
 37.5
.......................0.0 		    X       483,800 0 65,219
(25) Mary Salmon........................................................................
Chief Financial Officer
 37.5
.......................1.0 		    X       266,846 0 41,144
(26) Richard Bissell........................................................................
Executive Director PGA
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     249,836 0 71,526
(27) James F Hinchman........................................................................
Dep Exec OFCR/ Chief OP OFCR
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     441,768 0 55,382
(28) Clyde Behney........................................................................
Executive Director IOM
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     280,646 0 54,773
(29) Neil Pedersen........................................................................
Exec. Dir. TRB, Beg. 12/14
 37.5
.......................0.0 		      X     227,345 0 43,515
(30) Y Leonard Kim........................................................................
Chief Information Officer
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   291,787 0 82,742
(31) Robert Ullrich........................................................................
RERF Chief of Research
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   314,252 0 46,996
(32) Kenneth Fulton........................................................................
Executive Director
 37.5
.......................1.0 		        X   417,897 0 61,680
(33) James Jensen........................................................................
Exec Dir Cong & Govt Affairs
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   289,570 0 56,263
(34) Robert Hauser........................................................................
Executive Director DBASSE
 37.5
.......................0.0 		        X   288,784 0 64,984
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 5,950,723 0 949,604
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 MediumBullet250
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE,
222 BURRUSS HALL
BLACKSBURG,VA24061 		TRANSPORTATION STUDY 4,338,615
DARTMOUTH JOURNAL SERVICES,
11311 MCCORMICK Road Suite 260
HUNT VALLEY,MD21031 		PRINTING/FULFILLMENT 3,167,047
TEXAS AM TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE,
3135 TAMU
COLLEGE STATION,TX77843 		TRANSPORTATION STUDY 2,806,367
COMPLETE BUILDING SERVICES,
2101 WISCONSIN AVEnue NW
WASHINGTON,DC20007 		FACILITIES MGMT 2,303,081
TANDEM CONGLOMERATE LLC,
717 D STREET NW Suite 300
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		IT CONSULTING 2,124,605
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet147
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,746,223
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d 6,968,968
e Government grants (contributions)1e 206,648,075
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 75,329,678
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 317,887
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 290,692,944
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a REGISTRATION FEES 900099 7,432,246 7,432,246    
b MUSEUM ADMISSION FEES 900099 40,132 40,132    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 7,472,378
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 11,168,826   -60,793 11,229,619
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 449,632     449,632
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   576,354
b Less: rental expenses   579,771
c Rental income or (loss) 0 -3,417
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet -3,417     -3,417
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   279,089,436
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   270,157,039
c Gain or (loss)   8,932,397
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 8,932,397   135,219 8,797,178
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0    
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 15,937,931
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 14,998,456
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 939,475 939,475    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a EMPLOYEE PARKING 900099 527,423     527,423
b PRINTING SERVICES 323100 46,088   46,088  
c ADVERTISING INCOME 541800 21,800   21,800  
d All other revenue .... 455,923 443,560   12,363
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 1,051,234
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 320,703,469 8,855,413 142,314 21,012,798
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Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 5,967,665 5,967,665
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 34,171,126 34,171,126
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 7,733,698 7,733,698
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,985,371   4,985,371  
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 88,165,379 63,848,716 23,028,967 1,287,696
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 11,730,505 8,040,490 3,527,855 162,160
9 Other employee benefits ....... 15,662,830 9,763,641 5,715,494 183,695
10 Payroll taxes ........... 6,732,842 4,614,921 2,024,848 93,073
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 282,714 2,785 279,929  
c Accounting ........... 591,877   591,877  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 1,008,437   1,008,437  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 11,595,102 7,384,937 3,853,650 356,515
12 Advertising and promotion .... 214,331 142,691 71,640  
13 Office expenses ....... 3,010,580 1,699,750 1,294,360 16,470
14 Information technology ...... 13,335,787 8,347,614 4,764,645 223,528
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 18,372,070 8,741,306 9,532,370 98,394
17 Travel ............ 21,699,915 19,857,247 1,731,776 110,892
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 107,758 107,758    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 7,673,241 5,394,963 2,186,435 91,843
20 Interest ........... 5,814,944   5,814,944  
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 11,302,622 1,131,571 10,166,086 4,965
23 Insurance ... 755,487 293,478 462,009  
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 SUBCONTRACTS 52,292,588 51,454,116 838,472  
b PRINTING & PUBLICATION 6,763,476 5,768,664 890,989 103,823
c REPAIR & MAINTENANCE 809,079 47,836 760,568 675
d MISCELLANEOUS 8,428,518 6,531,243 1,805,345 91,930
e All other expenses -34,907,247   -34,907,247  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 304,300,695 251,046,216 50,428,820 2,825,659
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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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 ........ 8,044,706 1 1,761,633
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 2,910,259 2 1,768,801
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 475,316,089 3 418,704,317
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 79,720,276 4 85,961,120
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
3,750,000 5 3,750,000
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 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 616,527 8 639,973
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 8,968,848 9 10,354,948
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 259,842,520
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 92,654,941 173,631,761 10c 167,187,579
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 394,702,299 11 428,346,083
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 145,887,836 12 167,879,247
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,165,728 15 5,440,275
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 1,299,714,329 16 1,291,793,976
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 37,800,961 17 36,808,956
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 37,979,108 19 37,296,150
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 171,920,006 20 168,191,008
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 .. 0 24 0
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 40,303,285 25 45,934,003
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 288,003,360 26 288,230,117
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 110,516,314 27 101,980,154
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 766,186,279 28 754,958,842
29 Permanently restricted net assets 135,008,376 29 146,624,863
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 ........... 1,011,710,969 33 1,003,563,859
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,299,714,329 34 1,291,793,976
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
320,703,469
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
304,300,695
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
16,402,774
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
1,011,710,969
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-25,171,162
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
621,278
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
1,003,563,859
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
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
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.) .... 327,102,783 301,073,700 759,120,498 305,374,917 288,467,184 1,981,139,082
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 3 327,102,783 301,073,700 759,120,498 305,374,917 288,467,184 1,981,139,082
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. 1,981,139,082
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.. 327,102,783 301,073,700 759,120,498 305,374,917 288,467,184 1,981,139,082
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 22,926,472 11,834,740 22,070,912 27,635,073 20,104,974 104,572,171
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 126,405 83,420 73,834 75,649 46,450 405,758
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 23,834,415 28,899,739 34,859,385 27,027,260 27,305,206 141,926,005
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 2,228,043,016
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
88.918 %
15
15
89.263 %
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
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 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
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2015 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule 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
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
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.
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Name of organization
National Academy of Sciences
  		Employer identification number
53-0196932
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
National Academy of Sciences
  		Employer identification number

53-0196932
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
National Academy of Sciences
  		Employer identification number

53-0196932
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
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.
Cat. No. 52283D
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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  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 422,989,387 412,502,540 375,949,351 352,176,812 383,928,936
b Contributions ... 20,766,452 3,310,460 4,346,301 5,252,452 3,887,842
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -4,648,681 20,858,353 46,543,058 34,580,462 -22,273,904
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		19,226,012 13,681,966 14,336,170 16,060,375 13,366,062
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 419,881,146 422,989,387 412,502,540 375,949,351 352,176,812
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet21.000 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet79.000 %
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)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
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 ...   29,688,875 29,688,875
b Buildings   177,884,648 51,763,114 126,121,534
c Leasehold improvements   4,073,377 2,933,471 1,139,906
d Equipment ...   41,748,235 31,951,766 9,796,469
e Other ...   6,447,385 6,006,590 440,795
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 167,187,579
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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) MAKENA CAPITAL ASSOCIATES 		40,612,795 F

(B) MAVERICK FUND LTD. 		25,489,708 F

(C) RENAISSANCE INST'L EQUITIES 		25,365,257 F

(D) RENAISSANCE INST'L DIVERSIFIED 		12,166,267 F

(E) PLATINUM FUND 		10,766,462 F

(F) DAVIDSON KEMPNER DISTRESSED OP 		9,615,578 F

(G) BOWERY OPPORTUNITY FUND 		8,517,661 F

(H) NEXUS INDIA, LP II 		6,772,597 F

(I) TACTICIAN WINDWARD FUND LLP 		5,909,601 F

(J) CEYUAN VENTURES III, LP 		3,826,965 F

(K) JPS CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES FUND 		3,766,992 F

(L) NEXUS INDIA, LP III 		3,510,523 F

(M) HIGHBRIDGE TACTICAL CREDIT 		3,459,132 F

(N) NEXUS INDIA, LP I 		2,867,618 F

(O) CEYUAN VENTURES I, LP 		1,598,000 F

(P) CEYUAN VENTURES II, LP 		1,174,442 F

(Q) MIT PRIVATE EQUITY FUND 		759,249 F

(R) GOLDMAN SACHS 		696,111 F

(S) NEXUS INDIA, LP IV 		334,775 F

(T) ORBIMED, LP 		308,489 F

(U) COMMONFUND (EPEP, IV) 		198,260 F

(V) CAPITAL Z (IP, II) 		75,732 F

(W) COMMONFUND (IPEP, III) 		73,451 F

(X) TIFF PARTNERS, II 		13,582 F
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 167,879,247
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
LINE OF CREDIT 13,669,380
FUNDS HELD ON BEHALF OF OTHERS 11,179,493
DERIVATIVE LIABILITY 8,887,380
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 8,876,012
OTHER LIABILITIES 3,321,738
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 45,934,003
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 ....... 1 310,706,203
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -25,171,162
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 15,173,896
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -9,997,266
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 320,703,469
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.) ...... 5 320,703,469
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 ........... 1 318,853,313
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 14,552,618
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 14,552,618
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 304,300,695
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.) ...... 5 304,300,695

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
USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS Form 990, Schedule D, Part V, line 4 Earnings from the Endowment are used to further the exempt purposes of the organization.
Liability for uncertain tax position Form 990, Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 NAS is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, except for unrelated business income. NAS recognizes the effect of income tax positions only if those positions are more likely than not of being sustained. NAS does not believe its financial statements include any uncertain tax positions. Reconciliation of Revenue per AFS with Revenue per return Form 990, Schedule D, Part XI, line 2d AMOUNT REPORTED INCLUDES: COST OF GOODS SOLD $ 14,998,456 UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVES 690,123 RENTAL EXPENSE 579,771 UNREALIZED LOSS ON CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES (68,845) Taxes & Permits (17,172) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES (1,008,437) ------------- TOTAL $ 15,173,896 =============
Reconciliation of Expense per AFS with Expense per return Form 990, Schedule D, Part XII, line 2d AMOUNT REPORTED INCLUDES: COST OF GOODS SOLD $ 14,998,456 UNREALIZED GAIN ON DERIVATIVES 690,123 RENTAL EXPENSE 579,771 UNREALIZED LOSS ON CHARITABLE GIFT ANNUITIES (68,845) Taxes & Permits (17,172) INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FEES (1,008,437) ------------- TOTAL $ 15,173,896 =============
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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
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
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
East Asia and the Pacific   7 Program Services RADIATION EFFECTS RES 1,175,298
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking AFRICAN ACADEMY DEV 25,000
Central America and the Caribbean     Investments   63,643,000
Middle East and North Africa     Grantmaking   752,589
South America     Grantmaking   966,409
South Asia     Grantmaking   2,803,710
Sub-Saharan Africa     Grantmaking   1,801,343
East Asia and the Pacific     Grantmaking   945,480
North America     Grantmaking   198,554
Russia and the Newly Independent States     Grantmaking   83,697
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .....   7 72,395,080
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ...      
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b)   7 72,395,080
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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)
Sub-Saharan Africa African Science 25,000 wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 243,161 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 187,142 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 184,630 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 165,827 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 158,838 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 156,576 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 154,866 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 150,905 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 139,995 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 130,000 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 125,996 Wire      
South America Research Grant 125,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 121,785 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 119,948 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 114,909 Wire      
South America Research Grant 114,850 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 114,091 Wire      
South America Research Grant 113,643 Wire      
South America Research Grant 112,963 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 111,921 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 110,000 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 110,000 Wire      
South America Research Grant 109,990 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 108,867 Wire      
North America Research Grant 102,825 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 101,660 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 99,900 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 99,870 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 98,140 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 96,800 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 96,596 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 94,300 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 91,860 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 85,000 Wire      
Russia and the Newly Independent States Research Grant 83,697 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 82,110 Wire      
South America Research Grant 82,060 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 80,672 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 74,971 Wire      
South America Research Grant 74,480 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 68,800 Wire      
South America Research Grant 64,877 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 64,850 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 64,500 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 64,360 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 64,100 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 63,250 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 60,000 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 60,000 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 59,982 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 59,850 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 59,800 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 59,250 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 59,000 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 58,636 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 57,508 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 57,350 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 56,478 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 56,088 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 55,200 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 55,000 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 54,478 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 54,465 Wire      
South America Research Grant 54,100 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 52,904 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 52,360 Wire      
North America Research Grant 50,500 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 50,000 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 50,000 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 49,720 Wire      
South America Research Grant 49,246 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 48,905 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 47,990 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 46,759 Wire      
South America Research Grant 46,450 Wire      
North America Research Grant 45,229 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 44,464 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 44,100 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 43,940 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 43,930 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 43,262 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 42,587 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 42,500 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 40,500 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 36,850 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 35,266 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 35,000 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 34,560 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 34,193 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 26,730 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 26,310 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 22,010 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 20,493 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 19,700 Wire      
Sub-Saharan Africa Research Grant 19,000 Wire      
South America Research Grant 18,750 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 17,489 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 16,020 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 15,535 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 10,500 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 10,379 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 10,085 Wire      
Middle East and North Africa Research Grant 10,000 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 10,000 Wire      
East Asia and the Pacific Research Grant 10,000 Wire      
South Asia Research Grant 9,800 Wire      
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
107
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)
Honoraria Prizes & Awards North America 1 5,000 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 500 Wire      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 6,666 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards East Asia and the Pacific 1 50,000 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 250 Wire      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 20,000 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 20,000 Wire      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 750 Wire      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards East Asia and the Pacific 1 50,000 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards North America 1 250 Check      
Honoraria Prizes & Awards Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 1 3,500 Check      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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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
Schedule F, Part 1, line 2 NAS programmatic staff review grant proposals and budgets submitted by recipient organizations prior to awarding the grant funds. NAS policy is to comply with restrictions on grant awards to countries on the US Government's current list of sanctioned countries. Recipients are generally expected to submit progress reports during the grant period.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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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
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number
53-0196932
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) Brigham and Women's Hospital
PO Box 3149
Boston,MA02241 		04-2312909 501(C)(3) 25,000       Research Grant
(2) College of Charleston
331 FORT JOHNSON RD
Charleston,SC29412 		57-6000265 govt 126,380       Research Grant
(3) Defense Finance and Accounting Service
5183 BLACK HAWK RD
Gunpowder,MD21010 		04-3234304 GOVT 157,572       Research Grant
(4) Florida State University
874 Traditions Way
Tallahassee,FL32306 		59-1961248 GOVT 729,357       Research Grant
(5) Harvard University
52 OXFORD ST
Cambridge,MA02138 		04-2103582 501(c)(3) 150,000       Research Grant
(6) Houston Advanced Research Center
4800 RESEARCH FOREST DR
Woodlands,TX77381 		76-0038315 501(c)(3) 125,000       Research Grant
(7) Houston Community College
3100 MAIN STreet
Hosuton,TX77002 		74-1709152 govt 138,265       Research Grant
(8) Kansas State University
220 Anderson Hall
Manhattan,KS66506 		48-0771751 GOVT 33,466       Research Grant
(9) Louisiana State University
202 HIMES HALL
Baton Rouge,LA70803 		72-6000848 GOVT 147,937       Research Grant
(10) Massachusetts Institute of Technology
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge,MA02139 		04-2103594 501(c)(3) 120,860       Research Grant
(11) Michigan State University
426 Auditorium Rd
East Lancing,MI48824 		38-6005984 GOVT 80,685       Research Grant
(12) Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
10298 EXPRESS DRive
Gulfport,MS39503 		64-6000964 GOVT 124,931       Research Grant
(13) Mobile Area Education Foundation
605 BEL AIR Boulevard
mobile,AL36606 		58-2005291 501(c)(3) 125,000       Research Grant
(14) Oregon State University
PO BOX 1086
Corvallis,OR97339 		93-6001786 GOVT 75,000       Research Grant
(15) Organic Health Response Incorporated
PO BOX 2780
Glenwood Springs,CO81602 		27-0907219 501(c)(3) 39,000       Research Grant
(16) Oxfam America
226 CAUSEWAY STreet
boston,MA02114 		23-7069110 501(c)(3) 176,546       Research Grant
(17) Physical-Insight Associates
200 HILLCREST ROAD
Berkekey,CA94705 		39-7388234 501(c)(3) 100,000       Research Grant
(18) Regents of the University of California-Berkeley
2195 Hearst AveNUE
Berkekey,CA94720 		94-6036493 GOVT 24,000       Research Grant
(19) Regents of the University of California-San Diego
9500 Gillman DrIVE
lA jOLLA,CA92093 		94-6002123 GOVT 30,000       Research Grant
(20) Regents of the University of Wisconsin
21 NORTH PARK STREET
MADISON,WI53715 		39-1805963 GOVT 75,000       Research Grant
(21) Rice University
PO BOX 1892
HOUSTON,TX77251 		74-1109620 501(c)(3) 50,000       Research Grant
(22) Sigma XI
6106 E NC HGWY
Research Trigle,NC27709 		06-0655494 501(c)(3) 146,226       Research Grant
(23) Smith College
7 College Lane
nORTHHAMPTON,MA01063 		04-1843040 501(c)(3) 95,185       Research Grant
(24) South Dakota State University
SAD 124 BOX 2201
Brookings,SD57007 		46-6000364 GOVT 78,788       Research Grant
(25) Stanford University
371 SERRA MALL
Stanford,CA94305 		94-1156365 501(c)(3) 140,031       Research Grant
(26) Texas A&M University
6300 OCEAN DR
Corpus Christi,TX78412 		74-6000531 GOVT 249,999       Research Grant
(27) The Water Institute of the Gulf
301 NORTH MAIN STREET
Baton Rouge,LA70769 		45-1066585 501(c)(3) 129,638       Research Grant
(28) Boston University
881 COMMONWEALTH AVENUE
Boston,MA02215 		04-2103547 501(c)(3) 9,000       Research Grant
(29) Tulane University
140 CANAL STreet
New Orleans,LA70112 		72-0423889 501(c)(3) 125,000       Research Grant
(30) University of Maryland
4525 College AveNUE
College Park,MD20740 		52-6002033 GOVT 252,236       Research Grant
(31) University of California Davis
PO Box 989062
West Sacramento,CA95798 		94-6036494 GOVT 34,125       Research Grant
(32) University of California San Diego
9500 GILMAN DR-DEPT 210
LA JOLLA,CA92093 		95-6006144 GOVT 225,429       Research Grant
(33) University of California San Francisco
600 16TH ST
San Francisco,CA94158 		94-6036493 GOVT 50,000       Research Grant
(34) University of Central Florida
4000 CENTRAL FLORIDA Blvd
ORLANDO,FL32816 		59-6211832 501(c)(3) 246,886       Research Grant
(35) University of Colorado
3100 MARINE ST STE 461
BOULDER,CO80309 		84-6000555 GOVT 47,900       Research Grant
(36) University of Florida
PO Box 100484
Gainsville,FL32610 		59-6002052 GOVT 240,124       Research Grant
(37) University of Houston
208 E CULLEN BUILDING
HOUSTON,TX77204 		74-6001399 GOVT 96,676       Research Grant
(38) University of Massachusetts
140 Hicks Way
Amherst,MA01003 		04-3167352 GOVT 101,718       Research Grant
(39) University of South Alabama
101 BIENVILLE Blvd
Dauphin Island,AL36528 		63-0477348 GOVT 234,687       Research Grant
(40) University of Southern Mississippi
703 E BEACH DRIVE
Ocean Springs,MS39564 		64-6000818 GOVT 377,652       Research Grant
(41) University of Tennessee
2621 MORGAN Circle DR
Knoxville,TN37996 		62-6001636 GOVT 50,000       Research Grant
(42) University of Texas at Austin
PO BOX 7159
Austin,TN78713 		74-6000203 GOVT 30,000       Research Grant
(43) US Department of the Treasury
15 KANSAS STREET
NATICK,MA01760 		06-2946906 GOVT 78,786       Research Grant
(44) US AMRIID
1425 Porter StREET
Frederick,MD21702 		52-1283120 GOVT 157,572       Research Grant
(45) Washington University
700 ROSEDALE CB 1034
St Louis,MO63112 		43-0653611 501(c)(3) 75,000       Research Grant
(46) Wildlife Conservation Society
2300 Southern BOULEVARD
BRONX,NY10460 		13-1740011 501(c)(3) 36,008       Research Grant
2
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46
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) Stipends/Rel Expense 1429 29,196,372      
(2) Travel Grants 975 2,718,133      
(3) Fellowships 9 748,999      
(4) Honoraria Prizes & Awards 85 1,292,144      
(5) Tuition & Fees 5 215,479      
(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
Schedule I, Part IV Disbursements for grants, scholarships, and fellowships are made in furtherance of the institution's exempt purposes and in accordance with procedures intended to confirm that individuals and organizations are adequately investigated to confirm that they are qualifying recipients.
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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
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1RALPH J CICERONEPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 672,687
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		85,521
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		132,426
-------------
0 		939,684
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2C Dan Mote JrPresident- NAE (i)

(ii)		 679,225
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		100,143
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		3,710
-------------
0 		832,128
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Victor DzauPresident - NAM (i)

(ii)		 672,569
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		188,047
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		22,094
-------------
0 		931,760
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Bruce DarlingEXECUTIVE Officer (i)

(ii)		 444,414
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		39,386
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		16,169
-------------
0 		549,019
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Mary SalmonChief Financial Officer (i)

(ii)		 264,031
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,815
-------------
0 		25,720
-------------
0 		15,424
-------------
0 		307,990
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Richard BissellExecutive Director PGA (i)

(ii)		 244,712
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,124
-------------
0 		47,026
-------------
0 		24,500
-------------
0 		321,362
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7James F HinchmanDep Exec OFCR/ Chief OP OFCR (i)

(ii)		 408,234
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		33,534
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		6,332
-------------
0 		497,150
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Clyde BehneyExecutive Director IOM (i)

(ii)		 273,030
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,616
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		5,723
-------------
0 		335,419
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Neil PedersenExec. Dir. TRB, Beg. 12/14 (i)

(ii)		 217,251
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		10,094
-------------
0 		41,260
-------------
0 		2,255
-------------
0 		270,860
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Y Leonard KimChief Information Officer (i)

(ii)		 280,963
-------------
0 		1,500
-------------
0 		9,324
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		33,692
-------------
0 		374,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Robert UllrichRERF Chief of Research (i)

(ii)		 197,017
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		117,235
-------------
0 		36,687
-------------
0 		10,309
-------------
0 		361,248
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Kenneth FultonExecutive Director (i)

(ii)		 275,744
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		142,153
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		12,630
-------------
0 		479,577
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13James JensenExec Dir Cong & Govt Affairs (i)

(ii)		 281,638
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		7,932
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		7,213
-------------
0 		345,833
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Robert HauserExecutive Director DBASSE (i)

(ii)		 279,355
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		9,429
-------------
0 		49,050
-------------
0 		15,934
-------------
0 		353,768
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
HOUSING ALLOWANCE SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1 THE PRESIDENT OF THE National Academy of Medicine RECEIVED A SUPPLEMENT TO SALARY FOR THE COST OF RENTAL HOUSING IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA FOR PERSONAL USE AND TRAVEL EXPENSES BETWEEN NORTH CAROLINA AND WASHINGTON, DC. THE ALLOWANCE IS REPORTED AS TAXABLE INCOME ON FORM W-2.
TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1 NAS PROCEDURES PROVIDE FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE SPOUSES OF THE PRESIDENTS OF NAS, NAE, AND NAM SOLELY IN CIRCUMSTANCES IN WHICH THE SPOUSES PRESENCE SERVES A BONA FIDE BUSINESS PURPOSE OF THE NAS AND THE EXPENSES HAVE BEEN PROPERLY SUBSTANTIATED. TRAVEL EXPENSES ARE REVIEWED EACH YEAR THROUGH A SURVEY OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICES OF THE PRESIDENTS.
TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1 NAS PROVIDES TAX EQUALIZATION PAYMENTS FOR EMPLOYEES ON INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENT IN JAPAN GREATER THAN SIX MONTHS. THE OBJECTIVE OF THE NAS TAX EQUALIZATION GUIDELINES IS TO EQUALIZE THE TAX BURDEN OF EMPLOYEES ASSIGNED TO JAPAN.
SCHEDULE J, PART-TIME OFFICERS COMPENSATION FOR THE VICE PRESIDENT, TREASURER, FOREIGN SECRETARY AND HOME SECRETARY, TIME ESTIMATES ARE BASED ON A PERCENTAGE LEVEL OF EFFORT, WHICH RANGES BETWEEN 25% AND 50%. NAS REIMBURSES EACH PART-TIME OFFICER'S HOME INSTITUTION FOR THE APPLICABLE PERCENTAGE OF SALARY PAID BY THE HOME INSTITUTION. As of July 1, 2015, Sylvia T. Ceyer, Jeffrey M. Friedman, Susan Hanson, and Peter S. Kim joined the NAS Council following the departure of other council members. The compensation amounts reported for these four individuals are for the partial year they served from July 1 to December 31, 2015.
NON-FIXED PAYMENTS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7 A KEY EMPLOYEE OF NAS RECEIVED A LUMP-SUM MERIT AWARD. MERIT AWARDS ARE DETERMINED BY A NUMBER OF VARIABLES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE AS WELL AS ORGANIZATION OPERATIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS. MERIT AWARDS PAYMENTS ARE REPORTED IN PART II, COLUMN B(II).
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchKMediumBulletInformation about Schedule K (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number
53-0196932
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date issued (e) Issue price (f) Description of purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
behalf of
issuer		 (i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 2548394D2 06-09-2008 66,325,000 REFUND SERIES 1999B & 1999C BONDS   X   X   X
B DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 2548395A7 04-30-2009 57,500,000 REFUND SERIES 1999A BONDS   X   X   X
C DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
  		53-6001131 2548398N6 05-20-2010 60,876,507 RESTORE CONSTITUTION AVE FACILITY   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired .................. 0 0 0  
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased .............. 0 0 0  
3 Total proceeds of issue .................. 66,325,000 57,500,000 60,876,507  
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds ............. 0 0 0  
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds ............. 0 0 4,931,470  
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows ............... 0 0 0  
7 Issuance costs from proceeds ............... 561,808 309,719 297,750  
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds ............. 0 0 0  
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 0  
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds ............. 0 0 52,866,639  
11 Other spent proceeds ............. 0 0 2,780,648  
12 Other unspent proceeds ............. 0 0 0  
13 Year of substantial completion ............. 2002 2002 2012
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? .... X   X     X    
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? .....   X   X   X    
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? .......... X   X   X      
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? .................. X   X   X      
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? .............           X    
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? ...............           X    
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Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............         X      
b If "Yes" to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property?         X      
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? .............         X      
d If "Yes" to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property?         X      
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government ....SchKMediumBullet 0 % 0 % 1.780 %  
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government ......... SchKMediumBullet     0 %  
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 .............     1.780 %  
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? ...           X    
8a Has there been a sale or disposition of any of the bond-financed property to a nongovernmental person other than a 501(c)(3) organization since the bonds were issued?.............           X    
b If "Yes" to line 8a, enter the percentage of bond-financed property sold or disposed of. ..        
c If "Yes" to line 8a, was any remedial action taken pursuant to Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? .............           X    
9 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2? ........ 		X   X   X      
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has the issuer filed Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate? ...   X   X   X    
2 If "No" to line 1, did the following apply? ....
a Rebate not due yet? ....... X   X     X    
b Exception to rebate? ........ X   X   X      
c No rebate due? ......... X   X   X      
If "Yes" to line 2c, provide in Part VI the date the rebate
computation was performed ......
3 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? ..... X   X     X    
4a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of hedge .........        
d Was the hedge superintegrated? ......                
e Was the hedge terminated? ........                
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Part IV
Arbitrage (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
5a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)?   X   X   X    
b Name of provider .......... 0
  		0
  		0
  		 
 
c Term of GIC .........        
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? ........                
6 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period?   X   X   X    
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? ... X   X   X      
Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? X   X   X      
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 3A, COLUMN C NAS HAS ENTERED INTO A MANAGEMENT OR SERVICE CONTRACT, WHICH NAS BELIEVES SATISFIES THE SAFE HARBOR STANDARDS UNDER REV. PROC. 97-13.
SCHEDULE K, PART III, LINE 3C, COLUMN C THE NAS HAS ENTERED INTO RESEARCH AGREEMENTS, WHICH NAS BELIEVES SATISFIES THE SAFE HARBOR STANDARDS UNDER REV. PROC. 2007-47.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMN A FOR BOND CUSIP #2548394D2, THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON DECEMBER 3, 2012.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMN B FOR BOND CUSIP #2548395A7, THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON DECEMBER 3, 2012.
SCHEDULE K, PART IV, LINE 2C, COLUMN C FOR BOND CUSIP #2548398N6, THE REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON MAY 1, 2015. AN ADDITIONAL REBATE COMPUTATION WAS PERFORMED ON MAY 1, 2016.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
MediumBulletInformation about Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e)Original principal amount (f)Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) RALPH J CICERONE PRESIDENT PURCHASE RESIDENCE   X 2,250,000 2,250,000   No Yes   Yes  
(2) C DAN MOTE JR PRESIDENT - NAE PURCHASE RESIDENCE   X 1,500,000 1,500,000   No Yes   Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 3,750,000
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 6 317,887 Sale Price
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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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
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Inspection
Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
Return Reference Explanation
PRINCIPAL OFFICER Form 990, Page 1, Section F The principal officer of the organization has changed from Ralph J. Cicerone to Marcia McNutt, who is currently serving as President. LOBBYING ACTIVITIES Form 990, Part IV, Line 4 DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE INSTITUTION INCURRED COSTS (INCLUDING SALARY EXPENSES, OVERHEAD, AND G&A) RELATED TO COMMUNICATION WITH MEMBERS OF CONGRESS AND CONGRESSIONAL STAFF IN CONNECTION WITH NATIONAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LEGISLATION, INCLUDING (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) THE FOLLOWING: LEGISLATION THAT WOULD UNDERMINE THE INDEPENDENCE, OBJECTIVITY AND EXPERTISE RELATING TO GULF WAR VETERANS' HEALTH ISSUES . THE OFFICE OF CONGRESSIONAL AND GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS (OCGA) ACTS AS THE LIASION BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATION AND CONGRESS AND THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, WHICH INCLUDES MONITORING CURRENT LEGISLATION, RESPONDING TO INQUIRIES FROM CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, REVIEWING TESTIMONY BY REPRESENTATIVES OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND COORDINATING BRIEFINGS ON REPORTS AND FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS OF STUDY COMMITTEES.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO GOVERNING DOCUMENTS Form 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) WERE AMENDED IN 2015 TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE "INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE" TO THE "NATIONAL ACADEMY OF MEDICINE" (NAM). THE INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE WAS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE CONGRESSONAL CHARTER OF THE NAS IN 1970. THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING (NAE) WAS ESTABLISHED UNDER THE CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER OF THE NAS IN 1964. THE BYLAWS OF THE NAS WERE ALSO AMENDED TO UPDATE THE NUMBER OF NAM REPRESENTATIVES ON THE GOVERNING BOARD AND GOVERNING BOARD EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE NATIONAL RESEARCH COUNCIL (NRC), WHICH ACTS AS THE OPERATING ARM OF THE ORGANIZATION. MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS Form 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINES 6, 7A, AND 7B THE ORGANIZATION IS A PRIVATE MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. THE NAS CONSTITUTION PROVIDES THAT THE ACADEMY SHALL CONSIST OF MEMBERS, MEMBERS EMERITI AND FOREIGN ASSOCIATES. MEMBERS OF NAS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR DISTINGUISHED AND CONTINUING ACHIEVEMENTS IN ORIGINAL RESEARCH. THE OFFICERS OF THE ACADEMY ARE CHOSEN FROM THE MEMBERSHIP, AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CONSTITUTION AND BYLAWS, AND ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND COUNCIL MEMBERS REQUIRE A VOTE OF THE MEMBERS. THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, TOGETHER WITH TWELVE MEMBERS TO BE ELECTED, SHALL CONSTITUTE THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES (NAS) COUNCIL FOR THE TRANSACTION OF SUCH BUSINESS AS MAY BE ASSIGNED TO IT BY THE CONSTITUTION, BYLAWS, OR THE MEMBERSHIP. THE NAS COUNCIL HAS GENERAL SUPERVISION OVER THE ELECTION OF THE OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION, AND SHALL SET THE DATE FOR ELECTION AND APPOINTING NOMINATING COMMITTEES. THE NAS COUNCIL MAY DELEGATE ITS AUTHORITY TO APPROPRIATE OFFICIALS OF THE ORGANIZATION EXCEPT WITH RESPECT TO THOSE AUTHORITIES CONCERNING MEMBERSHIP AFFAIRS. FORM 990 REVIEW PROCESS form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 The Draft 990 is prepared by the Office of the Chief Financial Officer. It is reviewed by the Office of General Counsel and an external tax advisor before being reviewed by the auditing committee. The final form is then provided to the NAS Council prior to filing.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Lines 12b, and 12c ANNUALLY, THE GENERAL COUNSEL LEADS A DISCUSSION AT A MEETING OF OFFICERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS AT WHICH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED. OFFICERS AND COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO SIGN A STATEMENT THAT THEY WILL ABIDE BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. OFFICERS, COUNCIL MEMBERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ASKED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE REGARDING CERTAIN BUSINESS TRANSACTIONS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST.
PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 COMPENSATION DECISIONS FOR ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AS DEFINED IN IRC SECTION 4958 ARE MADE ANNUALLY BY AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF INDEPENDENT MEMBERS ON THE BASIS OF EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMPATIBILITY DATA, INCLUDING A MARKET COMPENSATION SURVEY CONDUCTED BY THE OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES THAT REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE HEADS OF THE LEADING UNIVERSITIES AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS. THERE IS A RECORD OF THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS. COMPENSATION DECISIONS ARE MADE ANNUALLY FOR OTHER KEY AND HIGH PAID EMPLOYEES BY SENIOR STAFF ON THE BASIS OF COMPARIBILITY DATA.
Form 990 required to be filed along with States Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 17 NAS files returns in the states listed on the 990 Part VI Section C Line 17. In addition, NAS files charitable solicitation registrations with a 990 attached in the following states: AL, AK, AR, CO, FL, GA, HI, KY, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, ND, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, UT, WA, WV, WI.
HOW DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 NAS makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.
Other Changes in Net assets or Fund Balances Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Amount consists of: unrealized gain on derivatives $690,123 unrealized loss on charitable gift annuities (68,845) ---------- 621,278
GULF RESEARCH PROGRAM: SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN NET ASSETS & Rev. PART X BALANCE SHEET LINES 3 & 28 THE US GOVERNEMENT ANNOUNCED IN 2012 AND EARLY 2013 TWO SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS CONCERNING THE 2010 DEEPWATER HORIZON DISASTER, ONE WITH BP EXPLORATION AND PRODUCTION INC (BP) AND THE OTHER WITH TRANSOCEAN DEEPWATER, INC (TRANSOCEAN). AS PART OF THESE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, NAS WILL RECEIVE $500 MILLION OVER A 5-YEAR PERIOD TO ESTABLISH A NEW 30-YEAR PROGRAM ON HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN THE GULF OF MEXICO. BP WILL PAY $350 MILLION OVER 5-YEARS AND TRANSOCEAN WILL PAY $150 MILLION OVER 4-YEARS UNDER THE TERMS OF THE RESPECTIVE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENTS, WHICH AMOUNTS WILL BE INVESTED AND WILL BE FULLY EXPENDED BY THE END OF THE 30-YEAR PERIOD. PRESENT VALUE OF THE BALANCE OF THESE PAYMENTS IS $396.2 MILLION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015. THE UNPAID BALANCE DUE FOR EACH AGREEMENT IS REFLECTED IN PLEDGES AND GRANTS RECEIVABLE, NET.
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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
National Academy of Sciences
 
Employer identification number

53-0196932
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) NAS Title Holding LLC
5635 Bent Branch Road
Bethesda,MD20816
53-0196932 		Title Holding MD 0 120,896,703 NAS
 










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)The National Academies Corporation
100 ACADEMY

Irvine,CA92617
94-2994279 		Support Org CA 501(c)(3) 11A NAS
 
Yes
 
(2)NAS Retiree Welfare Benefit Plan Trust
2101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW

WASHINGTON,DC20418
52-6976965 		Support Org DC 501(c)(3) 11A NAS
 
Yes
 
(3)National Academy of Engineering Fund
2101 CONSTITUTION AVENUE NW

WASHINGTON,DC20418
23-7284092 		Support Org DC 501(c)(3) 11a NAS
 
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












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

 Q 178,973 CASH
(2) RETIREE WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN TRUST

 R 1,136,746 CASH
(3) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND

 C 5,025,307 CASH
(4) NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING FUND

 Q 1,943,661 CASH


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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

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




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






























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