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
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
680 PARK AVENUE
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10065
D Employer identification number

13-2569185
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 25,499,279
F Name and address of principal officer:
SUSAN L SEGAL
680 PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10065
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HTTP://WWW.AS-COA.ORG/
H(a)
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subordinates?
H(b)
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included?
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K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1965
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: AMERICAS SOCIETY IS AN EDUCATIONAL FORUM WHICH PRESENTS PROGRAMS IN ITS PUBLIC POLICY AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENTS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 31
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 30
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 110
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 33
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 312,289
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 105,007
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 4,092,172 4,383,341
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 110,228 166,915
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,413,443 1,984,724
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 168,120 333,911
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 7,783,963 6,868,891
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,266,701 3,455,068
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet722,443    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 2,962,565 3,101,676
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 6,229,266 6,556,744
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,554,697 312,147
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 45,988,923 43,815,974
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,334,541 1,275,994
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 44,654,382 42,539,980
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 ..............
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Briefly describe the organization’s mission: AMERICAS SOCIETY IS THE PREMIER ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, DEBATE AND DIALOGUE IN THE AMERICAS. ESTABLISHED BY DAVID ROCKEFELLER IN 1965, THE SOCIETY'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER AN UNDERSTANDING OF CONTEMPORARY, POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC ISSUES CONFRONTING LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND CANADA AND TO INCREASE PUBLIC AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE AMERICAS AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE INTER-AMERICAN RELATIONSHIP. AMERICAS SOCIETY FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH ITS CULTURE AND PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS. THE SOCIETY'S VISUAL ARTS, LITERATURE AND MUSIC PROGRAMS CREATE A SPACE FOR INTERACTION AND ENHANCED APPRECIATION FOR EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED CULTURAL FIGURES BY PRESENTING ARTISTS, WRITERS, MUSICIANS, AND SCHOLARS FROM ACROSS THE HEMISPHERE TO U.S. AUDIENCES. PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS ENGAGE OPINION LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS IN POSITIVE DIALOGUE TO EXCHANGE IDEAS AND FORMULATE SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES FACING THE AMERICAS TODAY.
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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.
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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 $ 2,455,043 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 201,422 )
PUBLIC POLICY- AMERICAS SOCIETY IS COMMITTED TO FURTHERING EDUCATION AND DEBATE ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN THE HEMISPHERE. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH PROGRAMS, CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, WORKING GROUPS, REPORTS, PUBLICATIONS, RESEARCH, HIGH-LEVEL MEETINGS WITH POLICYMAKERS, SCHOLARS, MEDIA, COMMUNITY GROUPS, PHILANTHROPISTS AND BUSINESS LEADERS. AMERICAS SOCIETY IDENTIFIES EMERGING POLICY CHALLENGES AND PRODUCES, PUBLISHES AND DISSEMINATES RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS AS A BASIS FOR DEBATE AND DIALOGUE WITH RELEVANT POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES AND THE MEDIA. [SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O]. AS THE LEADING FORUM FOR HEMISPHERE-WIDE DEBATE, THE SOCIETY'S PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS ENGAGE OPINION LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS IN POSITIVE DIALOGUE IN THE UNITED STATES, CANADA AND THROUGHOUT LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN, TO SHARE IDEAS WITH ORGANIZATIONS, BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS AND FORMULATE SOLUTIONS TO THE CHALLENGES FACING THE AMERICAS TODAY. AMERICAS QUARTERLY (AQ) IS THE PREMIER PUBLICATION ON BUSINESS, POLITICS, AND CULTURE IN THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE WITH A FOCUS ON LATIN AMERICA. ON JUNE 15, AQ UNVEILED A RELAUNCH UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE NEW EDITOR-IN-CHIEF BRIAN WINTER, PLACING A GREATER EMPHASIS ON STORYTELLING AND IMAGES WHILE EXPANDING COVERAGE OF BUSINESS, CULTURE, AND THE ARTS. THE FIRST PRINT MAGAZINE REFLECTING THIS NEW STYLE WAS THE AMAZON ISSUE, LAUNCHED IN EARLY NOVEMBER. IN 2015, AQ ISSUES COVERED (THE DECLINE OF U.S. POWER? WINTER 2015); (TECHNOLOGY IN LATIN AMERICA SPRING 2015); (TRADE IS BACK! SUMMER 2015); AND (THE AMAZON TODAY FALL 2015). THE FOURTH ANNUAL SOCIAL INCLUSION INDEX APPEARED IN THE SUMMER 2015 ISSUE. THE INDEX, WHICH INCLUDED A NEW ETHNORACIAL INDICATOR, WAS PRESENTED AT THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB AT AN EVENT CO ORGANIZED WITH THE U.S. STATE DEPARTMENT'S BUREAU OF WESTERN HEMISPHERE AFFAIRS TO OBSERVE THE BEGINNING OF THE INTERNATIONAL DECADE FOR PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT. IN MAY, AQ TRAVELED TO MEXICO CITY TO LAUNCH THE SPRING 2015 ISSUE ON TECHNOLOGY AND, IN NOVEMBER, TO THE STATE OF PARA, IN THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON, FOR THE LAUNCH OF THE FALL 2015 ISSUE. FOLLOWING A PANEL WITH THE GOVERNOR OF PARA, SIMAO JATENE, AQ STAFF WORKED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE AMAZON INSTITUTE OF PEOPLE AND THE ENVIRONMENT TO CREATE A VIDEO DOCUMENTING FARMERS AND BUSINESSES' EFFORTS TO CUT NET DEFORESTATION TO ZERO IN PARA. MEMBERS OF THE AQ STAFF TRAVELED TO BOGOTA, WHERE, TOGETHER WITH LOCAL RESEARCH PARTNERS FROM THE INSTITUTE OF POLITICAL SCIENCE, THEY HELD A HIGH-LEVEL ROUNDTABLE ON THE EFFECTIVENESS OF THE COUNTRY'S CONSULTA PREVIA LAWS. MODERATED BY DIEGO GARCIA-SAYAN, FORMER PRESIDENT OF THE INTER-AMERICAN COURT OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND AN EXPERT IN THE FIELD OF CONSULTA PREVIA IN LATIN AMERICA, THE DISCUSSION INCLUDED REPRESENTATIVES FROM A DIVERSE GROUP OF STAKEHOLDERS, INCLUDING INDIGENOUS AND AFRO-DESCENDENT COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES, POLICY MAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, AND CIVIL SOCIETY. THE TEAM ALSO HELD AN OFF-THE-RECORD DISCUSSION ON CONSULTA PREVIA LAWS IN PERU AT A ROUNDTABLE WITH RESEARCHERS FROM LIMA'S UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC. THE PROGRAM BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING ACADEMICS, POLICY MAKERS, AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIVES IN AN EFFORT TO IMPROVE AND CLARIFY THE COUNTRY'S CONSULTA PREVIA FRAMEWORK AHEAD OF 2016 PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS. BOTH ROUNDTABLES WERE MADE POSSIBLE BY THE FORD FOUNDATION. AMERICAS QUARTERLY'S WEBSITE, AQ ONLINE (WWW.AMERICAS QUARTERLY.ORG) PROVIDES EXCLUSIVE MULTIMEDIA CONTENT, NEWS UPDATES, AND DAILY BLOG POSTS FROM AROUND THE HEMISPHERE, AS WELL AS EXPERIMENT WITH NEW WAYS TO ENGAGE READERS IN VIRTUAL DEBATES ON THE MOST PRESSING TOPICS IN THE REGION. AQ PROVIDES FULL DIGITAL ACCESS TO THE MAGAZINE ON THE AQ APP, AVAILABLE FOR IPHONE, IPAD, ANDROID, AND KINDLE. THE SOCIETY CO-HOSTED THE CUBA WORKING GROUP (CWG) WHICH CONNECTS SENIOR LEVEL REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE U.S AND CUBAN GOVERNMENTS, CORPORATE AND FOUNDATION LEADERS, AND CUBA EXPERTS TO DISCUSS U.S. CUBA TIES AND THE POTENTIAL FOR FUTURE POLICY CHANGES. OVER THE COURSE OF 2015, THE AS/COA CWG ORGANIZED 12 PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK, WASHINGTON, AND MIAMI, INCLUDING OUR FIRST ANNUAL PUBLIC CUBA CONFERENCE IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CAF - DEVELOPMENT BANK OF LATIN AMERICA, AND PRIVATE MEETINGS WITH PROMINENT CUBANS SUCH AS ARCHBISHOP OF HAVANA JAIME LUCAS ORTEGA Y ALAMINO, MINISTER OF FOREIGN TRADE AND INVESTMENT RODRIGO MALMIERCA DIAZ, AND NORTH AMERICA DIRECTOR FOR THE MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS JOSEFINA VIDAL. IN JUNE, AS/COA TOOK ITS THIRD DELEGATION TO HAVANA TO EXAMINE THE NEW U.S.-CUBA RELATIONSHIP AND BETTER UNDERSTAND BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES ON THE GROUND. THE AGENDA INCLUDED MEETINGS WITH SENIOR-LEVEL CUBAN OFFICIALS, ECONOMISTS, FOUNDATION HEADS, ENTREPRENEURS, THE INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMATIC COMMUNITY, JOURNALISTS, AND ARTISTS. IN 2015, THE IMMIGRATION AND INTEGRATION INITIATIVE ORGANIZED EIGHT PUBLIC AND PRIVATE MEETINGS IN 2015, BRINGING TOGETHER BUSINESS, GOVERNMENT, AND CIVIL SOCIETY LEADERS TO DISCUSS STRATEGIES TO MAXIMIZE IMMIGRANT CONTRIBUTIONS IN U.S. CITIES. PROGRAMS INCLUDED A NEW YORK PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE CONVENING IMMIGRATION ADVOCATES FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO STRENGTHEN CROSS-SECTOR NETWORKS. THE INITIATIVE ALSO HOSTED PROGRAMS IN DENVER AND LOUISVILLE, AND TEAM MEMBERS ADVISED LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS IN NEW ORLEANS ON CITY-LEVEL INTEGRATION EFFORTS. CONVERSATIONS WITH LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY LEADERS HELPED LAUNCH AN INITIATIVE TO MAKE THE CITY MORE WELCOMING FOR IMMIGRANT WORKERS. THE INITIATIVE PUBLISHED TWO FACT SHEETS AND CO-PUBLISHED TWO COMPREHENSIVE REPORTS, BRINGING VITALITY TO MAIN STREET: HOW IMMIGRANT SMALL BUSINESSES HELP LOCAL ECONOMIES GROW AND OPENING MINDS, OPENING DOORS, OPENING COMMUNITIES: CITIES LEADING FOR IMMIGRANT INTEGRATION. THROUGH ITS SIGNATURE PRESIDENTS OF THE AMERICAS SERIES, AMERICAS SOCIETY CO-HOSTED CONFERENCES IN VARIOUS CITIES IN LATIN AMERICA THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WITH HEADS OF STATE FROM THE REGION AT OUR U.S. OFFICES AND IN CITIES ACROSS THE WESTERN HEMISPHERE. THESE PROGRAMS CREATE A FORUM FOR PROMINENT LEADERS FROM THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS, LEADING POLICYMAKERS, AND TOP OFFICIALS TO DIALOGUE ON THEIR COUNTRIES' TOP THEMES FOR THE REGION. CONVERSATIONS PROVIDE PARTICIPANTS WITH A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPES OF THE HOST COUNTRIES AND THE REGION AS A WHOLE. THIS YEAR, PROGRAMS WERE HELD WITH HEADS OF STATE OF CHILE, COLOMBIA, COSTA RICA, HONDURAS, PARAGUAY, AND URUGUAY. THROUGH ITS SIGNATURE LATIN AMERICAN CITIES SERIES, AMERICAS SOCIETY, CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS REACH, CO-HOSTING CONFERENCES IN VARIOUS CITIES IN LATIN AMERICA DURING THE YEAR. THIS PROGRAM CREATES A FORUM FOR PROMINENT LEADERS FROM THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTOR TO DISCUSS AND DEBATE SOME OF THE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES THE REGION FACES, INCLUDING ENERGY, COMPETITIVENESS, INNOVATION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THESE CONVERSATIONS PROVIDE DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE OF THE HOST COUNTRY AND THE REGION. IN 2015, THE SERIES WAS ACTIVE IN BOGOTA, BUENOS AIRES, MEXICO CITY, SAN JOSE, SANTIAGO, AND SAO PAULO. OUR DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS INCLUDED PRESIDENTS, MINISTERS, GOVERNORS, SECRETARIES, AMBASSADORS, SENIOR REPRESENTATIVES FROM MULTILATERAL ORGANIZATIONS, CEOS, AND LEADING ENTREPRENEURS. THE CONFERENCES ARE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED EVENTS IN EACH CITY; OUR SIX PUBLIC CONFERENCES ATTRACTED APPROXIMATELY 2,500 ATTENDEES AND RECEIVED OVER 171,000 LIVE VIEWS VIA WEBCASTING. THE SOCIETY ALSO CO-HOSTED THE WOMEN'S HEMISPHERIC NETWORK WHICH ENCOURAGES RISING YOUNG PROFESSIONAL WOMEN TO STAY IN THE WORKFORCE AND REACH LEADERSHIP POSITIONS. IN 2015, THE NETWORK EXPANDED ITS REACH BY HOSTING ITS FIRST-EVER CONFERENCE IN SAO PAULO WITH A KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY FORMER BRAZILIAN MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT MARINA SILVA. WE ALSO HOSTED A PROGRAM IN MIAMI FEATURING U.S. REPRESENTATIVE DEBBIE WASSERMAN SCHULTZ AND A CONFERENCE IN MEXICO CITY WITH THE GENERAL CONSUL OF MEXICO IN NEW YORK SANDRA FUENTES-BERAIN. OUR FOURTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN NEW YORK INCLUDED A PANEL OF MALE LEADERS FROM THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS WHO PROVIDED PERSPECTIVES ON THE ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN PROFESSIONALS. OUR PROGRAMS ATTRACTED MORE THAN 600 WOMEN AND RELATED VIDEOS HAVE DRAWN OVER 60,000 YOUTUBE VIEWS. IN 2015, THE SOCIETY CO-LAUNCHED OUR EDUCATION INITIATIVE HOLDING OUR FIRST ROUNDTABLE ON DISRUPTIVE MODELS FOR PREK-12 EDUCATION WITH A GROUP OF PUBLIC- AND PRIVATE-SECTOR LEADERS, ENTREPRENEURS, AND EDUCATION EXPERTS FROM THROUGHOUT THE REGION. THE ROUNDTABLE'S CONCLUSIONS WERE PUBLISHED IN THE WHITE PAPER DISRUPTING LATIN AMERICA'S CLASSROOMS: BEST PRACTICES FOR PREK-12 EDUCATION.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 907,358 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 41,388 )
VISUAL ARTS- THE SOCIETY'S VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM BOASTS THE LONGEST-STANDING PRIVATE SPACE IN THE U.S. DEDICATED TO EXHIBITING AND PROMOTING ART FROM LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN AND CANADA. FOR MORE THAN 50 YEARS THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM HAS SERVED AS A GATEWAY IN NEW YORK CITY AND THE UNITED STATES FOR LATIN AMERICAN, CARIBBEAN AND CANADIAN ART, ORGANIZING AND PRESENTING MODERN, CONTEMPORARY, COLONIAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND PRE-COLUMBIAN EXHIBITIONS. [SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O]. THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND COLLABORATIONS WITH CULTURAL AND ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS IN THE UNITED STATES, LATIN AMERICA, AND EUROPE, THE SOCIETY PROVIDES A FORUM FOR CROSS-DISCIPLINARY DIALOGUE AND DEBATE ABOUT REGIONAL MODERNISM AND GLOBAL ART. THE SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION PUBLICATIONS EXPAND THE SCOPE AND IMPACT OF OUR EXHIBITIONS, AND TOGETHER WITH ITS EXHIBITIONS AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, CONTRIBUTE NEW CULTURAL DEVELOPMENTS, ANALYSIS, AND SCHOLARSHIP TO THE FIELD. IN 2015, THE VISUAL ARTS PROGRAM ORGANIZED THREE MAGNIFICENT EXHIBITIONS. THE FIRST EXHIBITION, MODERNO: DESIGN FOR LIVING IN BRAZIL, MEXICO, AND VENEZUELA, 1940-1978, EXAMINED HOW DESIGN TRANSFORMED THE DOMESTIC LANDSCAPE IN A PERIOD MARKED BY MAJOR STYLISTIC DEVELOPMENTS AND SOCIAL POLITICAL CHANGES. THE EXHIBITION BROUGHT TOGETHER A REPRESENTATIVE GROUP OF OBJECTS THAT INCLUDED FURNITURE, CERAMICS, METALWORK, TEXTILES, AND PRINT MATERIAL. MODERNO WAS ACCOMPANIED BY A 200-PAGE HARDCOVER CATALOGUE FEATURING CONTEMPORARY ESSAYS, AS WELL AS NEWLY-TRANSLATED HISTORICAL TEXTS ON DESIGN. THE SHOW RECEIVED UNPRECEDENTED MEDIA COVERAGE, WAS REVIEWED TWICE IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AND A LARGER VERSION TRAVELLED TO THE BLANTON MUSEUM OF ART AT THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN. THE SPRING EXHIBITION, PORTRAITURE NOW: STAGING THE SELF, WAS ORGANIZED BY THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN LATINO CENTER. IT FEATURED THE WORK OF SIX CONTEMPORARY U.S. LATINO ARTISTS-DAVID ANTONIO CRUZ, CARLEE FERNANDEZ, MARIA MARTINEZ-CANAS, RACHELLE MOZMAN, KAREN MIRANDA RIVADENEIRA, AND MICHAEL VASQUEZ EXPLORING HOW IDENTITIES ARE CONSTRUCTED AND NEGOTIATED THROUGH PORTRAITURE. THE SHOW HAD A REVIEW IN THE NEW YORK TIMES AND WAS FEATURED IN THE TELEVISION PROGRAM NYC-ARTS. THE YEAR CONCLUDED WITH BOUNDLESS REALITY: TRAVELER ARTISTS' LANDSCAPES OF LATIN AMERICA FROM THE PATRICIA PHELPS DE CISNEROS COLLECTION, ORGANIZED IN COLLABORATION WITH HUNTER COLLEGE AND THE COLECCION PATRICIA PHELPS DE CISNEROS. JOINTLY PRESENTED IN TWO VENUES, IT FOCUSED ON LATIN AMERICAN TRAVELER ART. AMERICAS SOCIETY SHOWCASED PHOTOGRAPHY, DRAWINGS, AND PRINTS CENTERED ON AUGUSTE MORISOT'S 1886 EXPEDITION ON THE ORINOCO RIVER. WORKS BY JOSE MARIA VELASCO, MARC FERREZ, ANTON GOERING, AND FERDINAND BELLERMANN WERE ALSO ON VIEW. THE SHOW WAS REVIEWED IN THE NEW YORKER MAGAZINE AND WAS VISITED BY HONORARY CHAIRMAN AND FOUNDER DAVID ROCKEFELLER.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 499,783 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,300 )
MUSIC-THE SOCIETY'S MUSIC PROGRAM CONTINUES TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE WIDE RANGE OF IMPORTANT MUSIC, PAST AND PRESENT, PRODUCED THROUGHOUT THE HEMISPHERE, AND PRESENTING NOTABLE ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING PERFORMERS FROM LATIN AMERICA, THE CARRIBEAN AND CANADA TO AUDIENCES, OFTEN FOR THE FIRST TIME. IN 2015, THE METLIFE FOUNDATION MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS CONCERT SERIES PRESENTED 17 EVENTS IN NEW YORK, WITH AN INCREASING NUMBER OF EVENTS IN OUTSIDE VENUES TO ACCOMMODATE GROWING AUDIENCES. [SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O]. THE SOCIETY HELD A VARIETY OF CONCERTS THROUGH ONGOING COLLABORATIONS WITH THE INSTITUTO SUPERIOR DE ARTE DEL TEATRO COLON, MANNES SCHOOL OF MUSIC AT THE NEW SCHOOL, GOTHAM EARLY MUSIC SCENE, SAVASSI FESTIVAL NY, AND MAKE MUSIC NEW YORK. WE ALSO EXPANDED OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTRO DE EXPERIMENTACION DEL TEATRO COLON THROUGH THE U.S. PREMIERE OF THE STAGED OPERA HERCULES IN MATO GROSSO AT DIXON PLACE IN MAY. MIXTEC ENSEMBLE ORQUESTA PASATONO KICKED OFF OUR FALL 2015 SEASON AT EL MUSEO DEL BARRIO, WHERE THEY PERFORMED A SET INSPIRED BY THE MUSIC CURATED BY CARLOS CHAVEZ FOR THE 1940 MEXICAN ART RETROSPECTIVE AT THE MUSEUM OF MODERN ART. BRAZILIAN JAZZ LEGEND GILSON PERANZZETTA JOINED CLIFF KORMAN FOR A TWO-PIANO CONCERT AT AMERICAS SOCIETY IN COLLABORATION WITH SAVASSI FESTIVAL NY, AND MEXICAN EARLY MUSIC ENSEMBLE TEMBEMBE ENSAMBLE CONTINUO PERFORMED A PROGRAM OF BAROQUE FANDANGOS AS PART OF NEW YORK EARLY MUSIC'S EL NUEVO MUNDO CELEBRATION. OTHER SEASON HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED EARLY MUSIC CONCERTS BY BOLIVIAN ENSEMBLE ARAKAENDAR, LED BY ASHLEY SOLOMON, AT THE HISPANIC SOCIETY OF AMERICA; AND IN-HOUSE VOCAL ENSEMBLE MERIDIONALIS IN A COLLABORATION WITH THE BISHOP'S BAND FEATURING GUATEMALAN CHRISTMAS MUSIC AS PART OF THE TWELFTH NIGHT FESTIVAL AT TRINITY WALL STREET. COLOMBIAN VOCALIST LUCIA PULIDO PRESENTED A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S SET, AND THE INTERNATIONAL CONTEMPORARY ENSEMBLE PREMIERED AN AMERICAS SOCIETY COMMISSION BY ARGENTINE COMPOSER MARIO DAVIDOVSKY. THE FOLK DUO LUNA MONTI AND JUAN QUINTERO HAD THEIR NEW YORK DEBUT FOR A PACKED HOUSE WITH SPECIAL GUEST MIGUEL ZENON. MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS RETURNED TO CENTRAL PARK FOR THE PREMIERE OF A SITE-SPECIFIC COMMISSION BY BRAZILIAN COMPOSER VALERIA BONAFE, AND JORGE CABALLERO PERFORMED TO AN ENTHUSIASTIC CROWD AS PART OF OUR COLLABORATION WITH THE NEW YORK GUITAR SEMINAR AT MANNES. MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS ARTISTS WERE FEATURED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR ON WKCR, AND RECEIVED THOUSANDS OF VIEWS ON AMERICAS SOCIETY'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 834,472 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 75,092 )
LITERATURE PROGRAM - (EXPENSES: $444,457 ) (REVENUE: $5,237 )THE LITERATURE DEPARTMENT, THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AND PUBLICATION OF REVIEW: LITERATURE AND ARTS OF THE AMERICAS, PRESENTED AUTHORS INCLUDING 2014 CARLOS FUENTES AWARD WINNER SERGIO RAMIREZ (PEN WORLD VOICES); 2013 PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURAL POET RICHARD BLANCO; PERUVIAN AMERICAN NOVELIST DANIEL ALARCON INTERVIEWED BY MEXICAN AUTHOR VALERIA LUISELLI; AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR RUBEN GALLO IN CONVERSATION WITH MEXICAN WRITER ALVARO ENRIGUE; AND CARIBBEAN AUTHORS ROBERT ANTONI, LORNA GOODISON, AND CARYL PHILLIPS. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED A TRIBUTE TO THE LATE SCOTTISH POET, ESSAYIST, AND TRANSLATOR ALASTAIR REID, FEATURING AWARD-WINNING TRANSLATORS EDITH GROSSMAN AND GREGORY RABASSA; A PRESENTATION OF MEXICAN-AMERICAN AUTHOR ILAN STAVANS' QUIXOTE: THE NOVEL AND THE WORLD; AND A CELEBRATION OF ARGENTINE POET AND SHORT FICTION WRITER SILVINA OCAMPO.COMMUNICATIONS / WEBSITE - (EXPENSES: $390,015) (REVENUE: $0)AS/COA ONLINE ATTRACTED NEW READERS, VIEWERS, AND FOLLOWERS AT RECORD RATES IN 2015. WEBCASTS GARNERED MORE THAN 440,000 VIEWS, REPRESENTING AN INCREASE OF 730% COMPARED TO THE PRIOR YEAR. SITE VISITS FROM FACEBOOK INCREASED 121%, AND YOUTUBE SUBSCRIPTIONS ROSE 83%. AS/COA REACHES AN AVERAGE AUDIENCE OF 2.6 MILLION ON TWITTER EACH WEEK. OUR DIGITAL CHANNELS OFFER THE BEST OF COVERAGE FROM AS/COA PROGRAMMING, ALONG WITH HIGH QUALITY CONTENT EXPLORING THE TOP ISSUES AFFECTING THE AMERICAS. THROUGH UPDATES AND EXPLAINERS, WE BREAK DOWN WHAT'S BEHIND THE NEWS ON THEMES RANGING FROM ECONOMICS TO ELECTIONS. INTERVIEWS WITH REGIONAL EXPERTS PROVIDE INSIGHTS ON TOPICS SUCH AS COLOMBIA'S PEACE TALKS AND WARMING U.S.-CUBA TIES. INFOGRAPHICS LAY OUT THE FACTS ON REGIONAL TRADE, TECHNOLOGY, AND DEMOGRAPHICS. VIDEOS FEATURE REGIONAL LEADERS TALKING ON MATTERS LIKE MEXICO'S ENERGY REFORMS AND VENEZUELA'S SOVEREIGN DEBT. CONTENT IS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH SOCIAL MEDIA, E-NEWSLETTERS, AND WWW.AS-COA.ORG.MEMBERSHIP DUES - (EXPENSES: $0) (REVENUE: $69,855)NON-CONTRIBUTION PORTION OF MEMBERSHIP DUES.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 834,472 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 75,092 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet4,696,656
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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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.....................
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
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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.............
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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
Yes
 
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
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....Click to see attachment
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..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 ........
33
 
No
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.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
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 VI
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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Form 990 (2015)
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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
128
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
110
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 6
Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
31
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
30
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
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
NY
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:
MediumBulletPETER J REILLY CFO680 PARK AVENUE   NEW YORK,NY10065 (212) 277-8320
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ANDRES GLUSKI......................................................................
CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(2) ALAN J STOGA......................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(3) GEORGE B WEIKSNER......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SUSAN L SEGAL- SEE SCHEDULE O......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 25.00
.................
  		X   X       464,929 0 50,177
(5) ALFONSO DE ANGOITIA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) PILAR AROSEMENA DE ALEMAN DIRECTOR......................................................................
THROUGH NOV. 2015
 0.50
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) PATRICIA PHELPS DE CISNEROS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) NED CLOONAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) GINA DIEZ BARROSO DE FRANKLIN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) J PEPE FANJUL......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) ANTONIO O GARZA......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) CARLOS N GUIMARAES......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) PETER J JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) TIMOTHY M KINGSTON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) MARIA ELENA LAGOMASINO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JOHN A LUKE JR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) THOMAS F MCLARTY III......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) ROBERT MOSBACHER JR........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ENRIQUE NORTEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) RICHARD DE J OSBORNE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ALEJANDRO QUENTIN DIRECTOR........................................................................
THROUGH JAN. 2015
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) RENATE RENNIE........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ALEJANDRO F REYNAL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) ERICA ROBERTS........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) ALEJANDRO SANTO DOMINGO........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) ARTURO SARUKHAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) CLIFFORD SOBEL........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) G RICHARD THOMAN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ALEXANDER G VAN TIENHOVEN........................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) WILLIAM R RHODES........................................................................
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) JOHN D NEGROPONTE........................................................................
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) GEORGE W LANDAU........................................................................
PRESIDENT EMERITUS
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) DAVID ROCKEFELLER........................................................................
FOUNDER AND HONORARY CHAIR
 1.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) PETER J REILLY- SEE SCHEDULE O........................................................................
CFO/ VICE PRESIDENT
 22.00
.......................   		    X       230,264 0 38,916
(35) BRIAN WINTER........................................................................
VP POLICY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AQ
 45.00
.......................   		      X     169,662 0 17,498
(36) POLA SCHIJMAN........................................................................
SR. DIR. SPECIAL EVENTS
 45.00
.......................   		        X   116,224 0 22,949
(37) CARIN ZISSIS- SEE SCHEDULE O........................................................................
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AS/COA OL
 22.00
.......................   		        X   113,680 0 12,420
(38) MARIA G RANGEL........................................................................
DIR. VISUAL ARTS
 45.00
.......................   		        X   128,123 0 25,642
(39) ALANA TUMMINO........................................................................
DIR., POLICY AND SR. EDITOR AQ
 45.00
.......................   		        X   117,203 0 29,310
(40) SEBASTIAN ZUBIETA........................................................................
DIRECTOR, MUSIC
 45.00
.......................   		        X   104,301 0 43,302
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,444,386 0 240,214
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 MediumBullet8
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
DONALD PARTYKA,
155 WEST 20TH STREET 4H
NEW YORK,NY10011 		DESIGN CONSULTANT 109,338
SOLARIS ADVISORS LLC

598 MADISON AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10022 		INVESTMENT MANAGER 108,846
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet2
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 222,905
c Fundraising events..1c 1,381,600
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 610,500
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 2,168,336
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 304,786
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 4,383,341
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 69,855 69,855    
b PROGRAM INCOME 900099 47,770 47,770    
c EXIBITION FEE 900099 35,000 35,000    
d MAGAZINE SUBSCRIPTIONS 900099 14,290 14,290    
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 166,915
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 657,114     657,114
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 143,412     143,412
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   48,850
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   48,850
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 48,850     48,850
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   19,746,640
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   18,419,030
c Gain or (loss)   1,327,610
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 1,327,610   157,290 1,170,320
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 1,381,600of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a 187,740
b Less: direct expenses ...b 211,358
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -23,618   -23,618
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 5,288
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 0
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 5,288 5,288    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a ADVERTISING 541800 154,999   154,999  
b ANNUITY INCOME 900099 3,119     3,119
c REBATES 900099 1,861     1,861
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 159,979
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 6,868,891 172,203 312,289 2,001,058
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 576,434 272,308 218,887 85,239
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 2,061,615 1,438,686 231,752 391,177
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 197,081 137,027 25,469 34,585
9 Other employee benefits ....... 420,258 310,485 59,133 50,640
10 Payroll taxes ........... 199,680 142,180 25,215 32,285
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 62,310 17,982 44,328  
c Accounting ........... 44,000   44,000  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 257,839   257,839  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 613,329 581,745 14,871 16,713
12 Advertising and promotion .... 40,431 37,237 3,178 16
13 Office expenses ....... 429,328 364,314 44,389 20,625
14 Information technology ...... 67,553 47,354 10,833 9,366
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 266,770 216,677 37,635 12,458
17 Travel ............ 224,488 168,963 25,742 29,783
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 744,969 720,076 5,114 19,779
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 223,067 176,223 33,460 13,384
23 Insurance ... 99,220 52,687 43,157 3,376
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 BOOKS, DUES AND SUBS. 17,483 12,712 1,754 3,017
b EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND MA 10,889 0 10,889 0
c
d
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 6,556,744 4,696,656 1,137,645 722,443
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 ........ 257,484 1 214,559
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,732,625 2 12,409,985
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 949,410 3 1,656,110
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 141,229 4 253,496
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........ 87,500 8 87,500
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 265,332 9 279,086
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 7,732,520
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 4,161,577 3,628,194 10c 3,570,943
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 28,935,637 11 18,668,491
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 7,991,512 12 6,675,804
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 45,988,923 16 43,815,974
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 484,404 17 419,863
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 25,738 19 30,386
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 238,593 23 233,972
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 585,806 25 591,773
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,334,541 26 1,275,994
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 3,047,355 27 3,051,705
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 24,752,452 28 22,633,700
29 Permanently restricted net assets 16,854,575 29 16,854,575
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 ........... 44,654,382 33 42,539,980
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 45,988,923 34 43,815,974
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
6,868,891
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
6,556,744
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
312,147
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
44,654,382
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-2,426,549
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
42,539,980
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (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
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
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
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 4,219,864 5,460,939 4,586,974 4,092,172 4,383,341 22,743,290
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 4,219,864 5,460,939 4,586,974 4,092,172 4,383,341 22,743,290
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).. 1,938,546
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 20,804,744
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 4,219,864 5,460,939 4,586,974 4,092,172 4,383,341 22,743,290
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 709,565 845,600 903,568 1,062,317 849,376 4,370,426
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..       24,572 105,077 129,649
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 3,578 8,663 37,611 5,381 4,980 60,213
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 27,303,578
12
12
1,632,282
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
76.200 %
15
15
76.560 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513...            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5.            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 1-1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by .035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: ANNUITY INCOME - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 3,578. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 2,859. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,940. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 3,029. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 3,119. REBATES - 2012 AMOUNT: $ 5,804. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 4,671. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 2,352. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 1,861. LOAN FEES - 2013 AMOUNT: $ 30,000.
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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
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
  		Employer identification number
13-2569185
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)
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Name of organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-2569185
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
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
  		Employer identification number

13-2569185
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
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
ON PUBLIC DISPLAY
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 .... 39,741,961 38,828,479 34,078,830 31,875,021 34,561,283
b Contributions ...     492,889    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -993,200 2,584,482 5,852,760 3,754,252 -1,159,897
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,887,538 1,671,000 1,596,000 1,550,443 1,526,365
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 36,861,223 39,741,961 38,828,479 34,078,830 31,875,021
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet0 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet45.730 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet54.270 %
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 ...   885,211 885,211
b Buildings   324,989 324,989 0
c Leasehold improvements   4,964,472 2,465,495 2,498,977
d Equipment ...   1,360,149 1,199,518 160,631
e Other ...   197,699 171,575 26,124
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 3,570,943
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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) HEDGE FUNDS 		4,347,210 F

(B) PRIVATE EQUITY 		652,521 F

(C) PRIVATE REAL ESTATE 		1,676,073 F
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 6,675,804
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  
DUE TO COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS, INC. 591,773
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 591,773
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 4,245,336
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -2,426,549
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 72,732
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -2,353,817
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 6,599,153
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 257,839
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 11,899
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 269,738
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 6,868,891
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 6,359,738
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 72,732
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 72,732
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 6,287,006
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 257,839
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b 11,899
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 269,738
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 6,556,744

Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A: AMERICAS SOCIETY MAINTAINS COLLECTIONS INCLUDING ART WORK AND HISTORICAL TREASURES THAT HAVE BEEN PURCHASED OR DONATED. THESE ITEMS ARE PRESERVED AND CARED FOR AND MANY ARE DISPLAYED IN PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE A FORMAL POLICY THAT REQUIRES THAT PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF THESE ITEMS BE USED TO EXPAND THE COLLECTIONS THROUGH ADDITIONAL ACQUISITIONS. HOWEVER, HISTORICALLY, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT SOLD WORKS OF ART AND HISTORICAL TREASURES FROM ITS COLLECTION AND AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE ORGANIZATION HAS NO INTENTION TO SELL ITS WORKS OF ARTS AND HISTORICAL TREASURES AND NOT USE THE PROCEEDS TO EITHER RESTORE CURRENT HOLDINGS OR EXPAND THE COLLECTION THROUGH ADDITIONAL ACQUISITIONS. THEREFORE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH GASB, THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT CAPITALIZE COLLECTIONS MEETING ALL OF THE ABOVE FACTORS.
PART III, LINE 4: AMERICAS SOCIETY'S COLLECTION OF HISTORICAL, MODERN, AND CONTEMPORARY ART AND OBJECTS FROM LATIN AMERICA, THE CARIBBEAN, AND CANADA, REFLECT OUR UNIQUE MISSION TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND APPRECIATION OF THE DIVERSE CULTURAL HERITAGE OF THE HEMISPHERE AMONG U.S. AUDIENCES; A GOAL WE FURTHER BY HAVING THESE WORKS ON PUBLIC DISPLAY IN OUR BUILDING.
PART V, LINE 4: THE SOCIETY'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF VARIOUS INDIVIDUAL GIFTS ESTABLISHED PRIMARILY TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY. ITS ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS. AS REQUIRED BY GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, NET ASSETS ASSOCIATED WITH ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE CLASSIFIED AND REPORTED BASED ON THE EXISTENCE OR ABSENCE OF DONOR-IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY HAS INTERPRETED NYPMIFA AS REQUIRING THE PRESERVATION OF THE VALUE OF THE ORIGINAL GIFT AS OF THE GIFT DATE OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUNDS ABSENT EXPLICIT DONOR STIPULATIONS TO THE CONTRARY, OR IN THOSE CASES WHERE THE LAW ALLOWS APPROPRIATION FOR SPENDING OF THE ORIGINAL GIFT AMOUNTS. AS A RESULT OF THIS INTERPRETATION, THE BOARD CLASSIFIES AS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS (A) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF THE GIFTS DONATED TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, (B) THE ORIGINAL VALUE OF SUBSEQUENT GIFTS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT, AND (C) ACCUMULATIONS OF INVESTMENT RETURNS TO THE PERMANENT ENDOWMENT MADE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DIRECTION OF THE APPLICABLE DONOR GIFT INSTRUMENT AT THE TIME THE ACCUMULATION IS ADDED TO THE FUND. THE REMAINING PORTION OF THE DONOR-RESTRICTED ENDOWMENT FUND THAT IS NOT CLASSIFIED AS PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS IS CLASSIFIED AS TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED NET ASSETS UNTIL THOSE AMOUNTS ARE APPROPRIATED FOR EXPENDITURE BY THE BOARD IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH THE STANDARD OF PRUDENCE PRESCRIBED BY NYPMIFA. ENDOWMENT ASSETS INCLUDE BOTH THOSE ASSETS OF DONOR-RESTRICTED ACCUMULATED EARNINGS. THE SOCIETY'S INVESTMENT POLICY, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UTILIZES A TOTAL RETURN INVESTMENT APPROACH. ENDOWMENT ASSETS ARE INVESTED IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ASSET CLASSES AND INVESTMENT STRATEGIES TO DIVERSIFY INVESTMENTS AND PROVIDE A BALANCE THAT WILL ENHANCE THE LONG-TERM TOTAL RETURN OF THE OVERALL INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO WHILE AVOIDING UNDUE RISK OR CONCENTRATION IN ANY SINGLE ASSETS CLASS OR INVESTMENT. TARGET ALLOCATION PERCENTAGES AND OPERATING RANGES ARE ESTABLISHED FOR VARIOUS ASSET CLASSES. PERFORMANCE IS MEASURED AGAINST VARIOUS COMPOSITE BENCHMARK INDICES REFLECTING TARGET ASSET ALLOCATION. UNDER THE SOCIETY'S SPENDING POLICY, UP TO 6% OF THE AVERAGE FAIR MARKET VALUE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS AS OF SEPTEMBER 30 OF THE PREVIOUS THREE YEARS IS AVAILABLE FOR APPROPRIATION. FOR FY2015 THIS AMOUNT TOTALED $2,181,000.
PART X, LINE 2: THE SOCIETY RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS WHEN THEY ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THE SOCIETY HAD NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT WOULD REQUIRE FINANCIAL STATEMENT RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE. THE SOCIETY IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO AUDITS BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING JURISDICTION FOR PERIODS PRIOR TO 2012.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NETTED AGAINST OTHER REVENUE 11,899.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: EXPENSES ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS NETTED AGAINST OTHER REVENUE 11,899.
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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
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
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
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 0 0 INVESTMENT   1,494,552
BERMUDA 0 0 INVESTMENT   2,092,545
LATIN AMERICA 0 0 PROGRAM SERVICES CONFERENCES AND PROGRAM RELATED ACTIVITIES 160,000
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 0 0 3,747,097
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 3,747,097
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)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
non-cash
assistance 		(g) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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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).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
Schedule F (Form 990) 2015
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 3: THE METHOD USED TO ACCOUNT FOR EXPENDITURES IS BASED ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS.
SCHEDULE F, PART IV, LINE 3 AND LINE 5 THE ORGANIZATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO FILE FORMS 5471 OR FORM 8865 BECAUSE IT DOES NOT MEET THE APPLICABLE OWNERSHIP THRESHOLD OR OTHER FILING REQUIREMENTS.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowInformation about Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow      
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

SPRING PARTY
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

 
(event type) 		(c) Other events

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

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
1,569,340
 
 
1,569,340

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
1,381,600
 
 
1,381,600
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
187,740
 
 
187,740



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 111,789     111,789
8 Entertainment . . . . 8,000     8,000
9 Other direct expenses . . . 91,569     91,569
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 211,358
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -23,618
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
91,569
 
 
91,569


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


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

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

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
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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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Name of the organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
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
 
 
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
 
 
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
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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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
1SUSAN L SEGAL- SEE SCHEDULE OPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 463,741
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0 		0
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0 		1,188
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0 		31,800
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0 		18,377
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0 		515,106
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0 		0
-------------
0
2PETER J REILLY- SEE SCHEDULE OCFO/ VICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 213,340
-------------
0 		16,150
-------------
0 		774
-------------
0 		25,834
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0 		13,082
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0 		269,180
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3BRIAN WINTERVP POLICY, EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AQ (i)

(ii)		 139,594
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0 		30,000
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0 		68
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,498
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0 		187,160
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4MARIA G RANGELDIR. VISUAL ARTS (i)

(ii)		 120,509
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0 		7,200
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0 		414
-------------
0 		14,510
-------------
0 		11,132
-------------
0 		153,765
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 7 THE FINANCE COMMITTEE APPROVED A YEAR-END BONUS POOL FOR EMPLOYEE. THE DISTRIBUTION OF THE BONUS POOL IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE BONUS IS TAXABLE TO THE RECIPIENT AND INCLUDED IN FORM W-2.
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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.
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Name of the organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
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 1 304,786 FMV
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 ...        
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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
0
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
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
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.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2015)
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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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PART I, COLUMN (B): THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTORS IN SCHEDULE M, PART I COLUMN (B).
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
AMERICAS SOCIETY INC
 
Employer identification number

13-2569185
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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 CHAIRMAN JOHN D. NEGROPONTE AND DIRECTOR THOMAS F. MCLARTY III, HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 MEETINGS ARE HELD BETWEEN MANAGEMENT, AUDITORS AND THE MEMBERS OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE TO REVIEW SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO FORM 990 AND INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR THE RETURN- INCLUDING SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION, NARRATIVES AND GOVERNANCE POLICIES. FINANCE DEPARTMENT PREPARES FINANCIAL SUMMARIES, SUPPORTING SCHEDULES AND RELATED INFORMATION AND COORDINATES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION TO PREPARE ANY OTHER NECESSARY INFORMATION. ALL COMPLETED TAX RETURN INFORMATION IS SUBMITTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDITORS IN ORDER TO PREPARE AN ACCURATE AND COMPLETE RETURN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE TAX RETURN BY THE AUDITORS, MANAGEMENT REVIEWS THE TAX RETURN IN DETAIL FOR ANY FINAL CHANGES. A COPY OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS. ANY FINAL CHANGES ARE MADE TO FORM 990 AND THE RETURN IS FILED TIMELY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C TO SERVE LOYALLY, EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE SHALL IDENTIFY AND BE CONSCIOUS OF CONFLICTS BETWEEN THE ORGANIZATIONS INTERESTS AND SUCH PERSON'S PERSONAL INTERESTS OR ANY INTEREST, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MIGHT AFFECT, A PERSON'S JUDGMENT OR THE CONDUCT. EACH INTERESTED PERSON SHALL ACT WITH CANDOR AND CARE IN DISCLOSING AND RESOLVING SUCH CONFLICTS AND SHALL ACKNOWLEDGE AND DISCHARGE HIS OR HER DUTY TO DISCLOSE ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICABILITY OF THIS POLICY SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL NOT RECEIVE PAYMENT, COMMERCIAL BENEFITS OR GIFTS FROM ANY ENTITY OR PERSON PROVIDING SERVICES OR PRODUCTS OR SEEKING TO PROVIDE SUCH SERVICES TO THE SOCIETY UNLESS APPROVED BY AN INDEPENDENT VOTE OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, WITHOUT PARTICIPATION FROM THE BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE WHO MAY RECEIVE SUCH REMUNERATION. THE ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT ENTER INTO ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION UNLESS THE TRANSACTION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD TO BE FAIR, REASONABLE AND IN THE SOCIETY'S BEST INTEREST AT THE TIME OF SUCH DETERMINATION. A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION IS ANY TRANSACTION, AGREEMENT OR OTHER ARRANGEMENT IN WHICH A RELATED PARTY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION AN INTERESTED PERSON, HIS OR HER FIRM AND HIS OR HER IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, HAS A SUBSTANTIAL FINANCIAL INTEREST AND IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS A PARTICIPANT. ANY DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE WHO HAS AN INTEREST IN A RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION SHALL DISCLOSE IN GOOD FAITH TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE THE MATERIAL FACTS CONCERNING SUCH INTEREST. WITH RESPECT TO ANY RELATED PARTY TRANSACTION, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, SHALL: (1) PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO THE TRANSACTION, CONSIDER ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS TO THE EXTENT AVAILABLE; (2) APPROVE THE TRANSACTION BY NOT LESS THAN A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR DIRECTORS PRESENT AT THE MEETING; AND (3) CONTEMPORANEOUSLY DOCUMENT IN WRITING THE BASIS FOR THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL, INCLUDING ITS CONSIDERATION OF ANY ALTERNATIVE TRANSACTIONS. IN CONNECTION WITH ANY ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, AN INTERESTED PERSON MUST DISCLOSE THE EXISTENCE OF THE INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS FOR CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT TO THE ORGANIZATION'S AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN ADDITION, AN INTERESTED PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE ANY PROFESSIONAL OR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH ANY VENDOR, FUNDER, OR GRANTER. IN THE NORMAL COURSE OF BUSINESS BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SHALL BE SENSITIVE TO ANY DIRECT OR INDIRECT CONFLICT OF INTEREST, WHETHER OF A PERSONAL OR BUSINESS INTEREST, IN A DECISION TO BE MADE. FOR AVOIDANCE OF DOUBT, AN INTERESTED PERSON SHALL NOT BE PRESENT AT OR PARTICIPATE IN BOARD OR COMMITTEE DELIBERATION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO SUCH CONFLICT. FURTHER, AN INTERESTED PERSON IS PROHIBITED FROM MAKING ANY ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE IMPROPERLY THE DELIBERATION OR VOTE ON THE MATTER GIVING RISE TO SUCH CONFLICT. TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND EMPLOYEE SHALL AGREE TO COMPLY WITH THIS POLICY, AND COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EVERY YEAR. FURTHER, PRIOR TO THE ELECTION OF ANY DIRECTOR, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, SUCH DIRECTOR SHALL COMPLETE, SIGN AND SUBMIT TO THE SOCIETY'S SECRETARY A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT IDENTIFYING, TO THE BEST OF THE DIRECTOR'S KNOWLEDGE, ANY OTHER ENTITY OF WHICH SUCH DIRECTOR IS AN OFFICER, DIRECTOR, TRUSTEE, MEMBER, OWNER (EITHER AS SOLE PROPRIETOR OR A PARTNER), OR EMPLOYEE AND WITH WHICH THE SOCIETY HAS A RELATIONSHIP, AND ANY TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE ORGANIZATION IS A PARTICIPANT AND IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR MIGHT HAVE A CONFLICTING INTEREST. THE ORGANIZATION'S SECRETARY SHALL PROVIDE A COPY OF ALL COMPLETED STATEMENTS TO THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. IN THE EVENT THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WERE TO ARISE, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY, ADMINISTERING THE ANNUAL QUESTIONNAIRE AND MAKING DECISIONS AS REQUIRED TO AVOID ACTUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OR BOARD WILL ALSO REVIEW AND REVISE THIS POLICY AS NEEDED. THE EXISTENCE AND RESOLUTION OF THE CONFLICT SHALL BE DOCUMENTED IN THE SOCIETY'S RECORDS, INCLUDING IN THE MINUTES OF ANY MEETING AT WHICH THE CONFLICT WAS DISCUSSED OR VOTED UPON.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING AND APPROVING THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO. THE PRESIDENT/CEO IS A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, BUT IS NOT INVOLVED IN THIS COMPENSATION PROCESS IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE PRESIDENT/CEO'S COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN DECEMBER 2014. AS PART OF THEIR REVIEW, THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO WAS COMPARED TO OTHER CONTEMPORANEOUS, OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION DATA COVERING COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT OTHER INSTITUTIONS. THE PROCESS WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PREPARING AND PERIODICALLY UPDATING THE ORGANIZATION'S REPORT WHICH BENCHMARKS ALL POSITIONS WITHIN THE ORGANIZATION. THE REPORT INCLUDES SALARY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM OTHER INDEPENDENT SOURCES, INCLUDING FORM 990'S OF OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS; INFORMATION FROM DETAILED SALARY SURVEYS AND MANAGEMENT COMPENSATION REPORTS OBTAINED FROM INDEPENDENT THIRD-PARTIES RELATING TO NOT-FOR-PROFITS ORGANIZATIONS AND IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE PRESIDENT/CEO, WITH INPUT FROM SENIOR MANAGEMENT TEAM AS APPROPRIATE, IS RESPONSIBLE FOR DETERMINING THE SALARIES OF STAFF WITHIN THE GUIDELINES OF THE BENCHMARKING PARAMETERS. BENCHMARKING INFORMATION WAS LAST REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE IN OCTOBER 2013 AND WAS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THIS INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AT 212-277-8320. SUMMARIZED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS AVAILABLE BOTH IN PRINT AND ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE AND GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN (A): THE ORGANIZATION HAS SHARED EMPLOYEE ARRANGEMENTS WITH COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS, INC. (THE COUNCIL). COMPENSATION EXPENSE WAS ALLOCATED AND RECORDED FOR THE ORGANIZATION AND THE COUNCIL FOR THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS, KEY EMPLOYEES AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES REPORTED ON FORM 990 PART VII SECTION 1A AND SCHEDULE J-2 AS FOLLOWS: NAME: SUSAN L.SEGAL TITLE: PRESIDENT & CEO COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO AMERICAS SOCIETY: $230,837 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 25 COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS: $234,092 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 25 NAME: PETER J. REILLY TITLE: CFO/ VICE PRESIDENT COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO AMERICAS SOCIETY: $114,326 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 22 COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS: $115,938 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 23 NAME: RAGNHILD MELZI TITLE: SR. DIRECTOR, PUBLIC POLICY PROGRAMS AND COA CORPORATE RELATIONS COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO AMERICAS SOCIETY: $16,082 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 3 COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS: $201,246 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 42 NAME: CARIN ZISSIS TITLE: EDITOR-IN-CHIEF, AS/COA ONLINE COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO AMERICAS SOCIETY: $56,442 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 22 COMPENSATION EXPENSED TO COUNCIL OF THE AMERICAS: $57,238 AVERAGE HOURS PER WEEK: 23
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THE ORGANIZATION HAS A COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT OF ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT. THIS PROCESS DID NOT CHANGE FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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