Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2014 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2014 , and ending 06-30-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC200362103
D Employer identification number

53-0196577
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 387,664,877
F Name and address of principal officer:
STROBE TALBOTT
1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200362103
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.BROOKINGS.EDU
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1939
M State of legal domicile: DC
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: ANALYZE POLICY ISSUES AND PRODUCE PRACTICAL NEW IDEAS.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 54
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 53
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2014 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 629
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 54
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 2,857
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 89,488,748 76,694,383
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 0
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 13,114,207 25,741,998
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 3,923,623 3,950,809
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 106,526,578 106,387,190
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 839,102 893,434
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) 55,823,892 59,424,307
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet3,152,110    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 42,905,991 47,608,362
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 99,568,985 107,926,103
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 6,957,593 -1,538,913
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 496,001,963 482,069,162
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 52,763,951 61,160,022
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 443,238,012 420,909,140
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION (BROOKINGS) IS A PRIVATE, NON-PROFIT, INDEPENDENT PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION. BROOKINGS'S MISSION IS TO CONDUCT HIGH-QUALITY INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND, BASED ON THAT RESEARCH, TO ADVANCE INNOVATIVE, PRACTICAL RECOMMENDATIONS THAT ADVANCE THREE BROAD GOALS: STRENGTHEN AMERICAN DEMOCRACY; FOSTER THE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL WELFARE, SECURITY AND OPPORTUNITY OF ALL AMERICANS, AND SECURE A MORE OPEN, SAFE, PROSPEROUS AND COOPERATIVE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM. FOR ALMOST 100 YEARS, BROOKINGS HAS ANALYZED CURRENT AND EMERGING ISSUES AND PRODUCED NEW IDEAS THAT MATTER - FOR THE NATION AND THE WORLD. RESEARCH AT BROOKINGS IS CONDUCTED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC DEBATE AND PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, NON-PARTISAN ANALYSIS ON THE CHALLENGES FACING AN INCREASINGLY INTERDEPENDENT WORLD.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ......................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ............................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 24,399,898 including grants of $ 645,426 ) (Revenue $   )
FOREIGN POLICY STUDIES:THE FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAM'S RESEARCH INFORMS ACADEMICS, POLICYMAKERS, THE PUBLIC AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO HELP ADDRESS THE GREAT CHALLENGES FACING THE UNITED STATES AND THE INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY. THE FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAM AIMS TO STRENGTHEN AMERICA'S FOREIGN AND NATIONAL SECURITY POLICIES, ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC POLICY DEBATE, AND HELP GUIDE THE EMERGING INTERNATIONAL ORDER TOWARDS PEACE, SECURITY AND HUMAN PROGRESS. IN THE PAST YEAR, FOREIGN POLICY EXPERTS BOTH IN WASHINGTON AND IN OUR OVERSEAS CENTERS IN BEIJING, DOHA AND NEW DELHI EXAMINED A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS INCLUDING THE RAPIDLY CHANGING DEVELOPMENTS THROUGHOUT THE ARAB WORLD, THE EFFECT OF THE EUROZONE CRISIS, THE CONTINUING CONFLICTS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ, BETWEEN RUSSIA AND UKRAINE AND ISRAEL AND PALESTINE, ARMS CONTROL AND NUCLEAR NON-PROLIFERATION, ENERGY SECURITY, MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, IRAN, INDIA, SYRIA, LIBYA, THE EVOLVING TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONSHIPS, HUMANITARIAN AID AND THE CHANGING GLOBAL ROLE OF CHINA. IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING NUMEROUS WORKS OF SCHOLARSHIP IN FY2015, SCHOLARS IN THE FOREIGN POLICY PROGRAM PROVIDED CONGRESSIONAL TESTIMONY AND PRESIDED OVER MORE THAN 325 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EVENTS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 18,044,964 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
ECONOMIC STUDIES:THE ECONOMIC STUDIES PROGRAM ANALYZES CURRENT AND EMERGING ECONOMIC POLICY ISSUES IN THE UNITED STATES AND WORLDWIDE. ITS RESEARCH AIMS TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THE ECONOMY WORKS AND WHAT CAN BE DONE TO MAKE IT WORK BETTER. IN THE PAST YEAR, ECONOMIC STUDIES EXPERTS EXAMINED THE FEDERAL BUDGET DEFICIT AND THE RISING NATIONAL DEBT, AND COMMENTED ON SUCH DIVERSE ISSUES AS THE LABOR MARKET AND JOB CREATION, FISCAL AND MONETARY POLICY, AND THE ROLE OF EDUCATION AND OPPORTUNITY IN ECONOMIC MOBILITY. ECONOMIC STUDIES ALSO PRODUCES THE BROOKINGS PAPERS ON ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, THE LEADING SOURCE OF POLICY-ORIENTED, EMPIRICAL RESEARCH ON MACROECONOMICS. IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING NUMEROUS WORKS OF SCHOLARSHIP IN FY2015, ECONOMIC STUDIES HELD OVER 152 EVENTS BOTH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE, SCHOLARS ALSO SPOKE AT 90 EXTERNAL EVENTS, WROTE 633 OP-EDS AND BLOGS, PRODUCED 123 PAPERS AND BRIEFS, PUBLISHED 8 BOOKS, TESTIFIED ON CAPITOL HILL 15 TIMES, AND WERE CITED OR INTERVIEWED IN 27,389 MEDIA STORIES. WORK BY ES SCHOLARS WAS ALSO CITED 19 TIMES IN THE MOST RECENT ECONOMIC REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 11,628,527 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
METROPOLITAN POLICY:THE METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM BELIEVES THAT CITIES AND METROPOLITAN AREAS ARE THE HUBS OF THE NATIONAL AND GLOBAL ECONOMY AND THE PRIMARY PLACES WHERE PEOPLE SEEK JOBS AND OPPORTUNITY. THEY ARE AT THE FOREFRONT OF THE MAJOR DEMOGRAPHIC AND SOCIAL CHANGES CONFRONTING THE NATION. OUR MISSION AT THE METROPOLITAN POLICY PROGRAM IS TO DELIVER RESEARCH AND SOLUTIONS THAT HELP METROPOLITAN LEADERS BUILD AN ADVANCED ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL. IN ORDER TO CREATE AN ADVANCED ECONOMY THAT WORKS FOR ALL, METROPOLITAN AREAS MUST IMPLEMENT POLICIES THAT (1) MAXIMIZE WORKERS' POTENTIAL, (2) FUEL ADVANCED INDUSTRIES, (3) ENGAGE THE GLOBAL MARKETPLACE, AND (4) SUPPORT INFRASTRUCTURE THAT PROTECTS THE ENVIRONMENT, FACILITATES ECONOMIC ACTIVITY, AND IMPROVES ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITY.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 10,273,424 including grants of $ 248,008 ) (Revenue $   )
GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT:THE GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM EXAMINES THE OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES PRESENTED BY GLOBALIZATION, WHICH HAS BECOME A CENTRAL CONCERN FOR INTERNATIONAL POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, THE MEDIA AND CIVIL SOCIETY. GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT EXPERTS ADDRESS THE ISSUES SURROUNDING GLOBALIZATION WITHIN TWO KEY AREAS: STRENGTHENING THE DRIVERS OF SUSTAINABLE GROWTH AND ENDING EXTREME POVERTY BY 2030. IN THE PAST YEAR, THE RESEARCH AGENDA FOR THE PROGRAM EXAMINED THE GLOBAL AND REGIONAL RISKS SHAPING THE GLOBAL ECONOMY; HOW GLOBAL INSTITUTIONS CAN ACHIEVE BETTER ECONOMIC POLICY COORDINATION; POLICIES THAT STIMULATE GROWTH AND SOCIAL MOBILITY; THE KNOWLEDGE GAPS, PATHWAYS AND RISKS TO ENDING EXTREME POVERTY; HOW THE POST-2015 GOALS CAN BE EFFECTIVELY FINANCED, IMPLEMENTED, AND MEASURED; AND, POLICY INTERVENTIONS THAT FACILITATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFE AND LIVELIHOOD. IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING NUMEROUS WORKS OF SCHOLARSHIP IN FY 2015, GLOBAL ECONOMY AND DEVELOPMENT HELD NUMEROUS EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 7,336,759 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
GOVERNANCE STUDIES:THE GOVERNANCE STUDIES PROGRAM BRINGS TOGETHER PEOPLE INTERESTED IN IMPROVING THE PERFORMANCE OF OUR NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AND BETTERING THE ECONOMIC SECURITY, SOCIAL WELFARE, AND OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE TO ALL AMERICANS. IN THE PAST YEAR, GOVERNANCE STUDIES EXPERTS EXAMINED THE POLITICS BEHIND HEALTH CARE REFORM, AMERICA'S ECONOMIC RECOVERY, PARTISAN POLITICS AND COMMENTED ON OTHER TIMELY TOPICS, SUCH AS THE NATIONAL ELECTIONS, U.S. BUDGET CRISES, U.S. JOB POLICIES, CONGRESSIONAL PRIMARIES, STRENGTHENING U.S. DEMOCRACY, JUDICIAL SELECTION REFORM, THE U.S. EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM, PARTISAN GRIDLOCK IN LEGISLATION, MOBILE FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND THE USE OF ONLINE TOOLS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY TO INCREASE GOVERNMENT EFFICIENCY. IN ADDITION TO PUBLISHING NUMEROUS WORKS OF SCHOLARSHIP IN FY 2015, GOVERNANCE STUDIES HELD 45 EVENTS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,159,749 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,709,691 )
BROOKINGS PRESS:THE BROOKINGS PRESS PUBLISHES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH FROM BROOKINGS' OWN SCHOLARS AS WELL AS OTHER AUTHORS. THESE PUBLICATIONS PROVIDE EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND AND INSIGHT ON IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES IN BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, GOVERNMENT AND INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,443,840 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COMMUNICATIONS AND WEB:THE COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT DISSEMINATES INFORMATION ABOUT BROOKINGS, ITS SCHOLARS AND RESEARCH, AND THE ARRAY OF RESOURCES THAT BROOKINGS OFFERS. COMMUNICATIONS OVERSEES THE COMMENTARY AND ANALYSIS THAT APPEAR ON THE BROOKINGS' WEBSITE (WWW.BROOKINGS.EDU) AND THAT ARE DISTRIBUTED THROUGH BROOKINGS'S SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS AND OTHER DIGITAL COMPONENTS OF OUTREACH AND EDUCATION. THE DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE RESEARCH PROGRAMS BY PROVIDING VIDEO, GRAPHIC DESIGN AND OTHER MULTIMEDIA SERVICES, AND INTERACTS WITH MEDIA FOR THE PURPOSES OF ARRANGING INTERVIEWS AND REPUBLISHING CONTENT. IT ALSO HOUSES THE ORGANIZATION'S PUBLISHING HOUSE, BROOKINGS INSTITUTION PRESS.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 9,842 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER RESEARCH:INCLUDES RESEARCH INITIATIVES OF THE EXECUTIVE OFFICE AND BROOKINGS' EXECUTIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM, A PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 22,223,614 including grants of $ 248,008 ) (Revenue $ 1,709,691 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet76,297,003
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Form 990 (2014)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment........................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II........
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C,
Part III............................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
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
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E....
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?.....
14a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV......... Click to see attachment
14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IVClick to see attachment
15
Yes
 
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV... Click to see attachment
16
Yes
 
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
 
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........ Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV ..........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M............. Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
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........................ Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
451
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
629
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
 
No
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBulletQA , UK , IN
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions?...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?............................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?............................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year?.........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year. ....................
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
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
54
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
53
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
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
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
AK , AL , AR , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , IL , KS , KY , MA , MD , ME , MI , MS , NC , ND , NH , NJ , NM , NY , OH , OK , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , WA , WI , WV
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:
MediumBulletSTEWART A URETSKY

1775 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW
WASHINGTON,DC200362103 (202) 797-6000
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) DAVID M RUBENSTEIN........................................................................
CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(2) JOHN L THORNTON........................................................................
CO-CHAIR OF THE BOARD
 4.00
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(3) GLENN HUTCHINS........................................................................
VICE CHAIR, BOARD/CAMPAIGN CHAIR
 3.50
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(4) SUZANNE NORA JOHNSON........................................................................
VICE CHAIR, BOARD/CHAIR, INVESTMENT
 3.50
.......................   		X   X       0 0 0
(5) CHERYL COHEN EFFRON........................................................................
CHAIR, DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(6) BART FRIEDMAN........................................................................
CHAIR, AUDIT COMMITTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(7) BENJAMIN R JACOBS........................................................................
CHAIR, BUDGET & FINANCE COMMITTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(8) TRACY R WOLSTENCROFT........................................................................
CHAIR, NOMINATIONS & GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE
 3.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(9) ROBERT J ABERNETHY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(10) PAUL M ACHLEITNER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(11) LIAQUAT AHAMED........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(12) DOMINIC BARTON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(13) ROBERT M BASS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(14) ALAN R BATKIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(15) CRANDALL BOWLES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(16) HANZADE DOGAN BOYNER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(17) PAUL L CEJAS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) W EDMUND CLARK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) ABBY JOSEPH COHEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) BETSY Z COHEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) ARTHUR R COLLINS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) HOWARD E COX........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) ARTHUR B CULVAHOUSE JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(24) ALAN M DACHS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(25) PAUL DESMARAIS JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(26) KENNETH M DUBERSTEIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) ALFONSO FANJUL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) ANN M FUDGE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) ELLEN V FUTTER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) BRIAN L GREENSPUN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) PETE HIGGINS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) SHIRLEY A JACKSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) RICHARD A KIMBALL JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) KLAUS KLEINFELD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) PHILIP H KNIGHT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) NIGEL MORRIS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(37) JAMES MURREN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) THOMAS C RAMEY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) EDGAR RIOS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) JAMES ROGERS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) WILBUR ROSS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) HAIM SABAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) VICTORIA P SANT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) LEONARD D SCHAEFFER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) PETER SCHER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) AMY SCHULMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) LYNN THOMAN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(48) ANDREW H TISCH........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) BEATRICE WELTERS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(50) JOHN H WHITE JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(51) DANIEL YERGIN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) LEI ZHANG........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) DANIEL B ZWIRN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) N STROBE TALBOTT........................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		X   X       606,140 0 158,424
(55) STEWART URETSKY........................................................................
VP, CFO, & TREASURER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       325,634 0 54,438
(56) DAVID PORTER........................................................................
ASSOC. VP & ASSISTANT TREASURER
 40.00
.......................   		    X       198,658 0 48,610
(57) AMANDA MAYS........................................................................
ASST. SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		    X       54,304 0 13,323
(58) LEIGH SLOANE........................................................................
SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		    X       154,933 0 43,748
(59) MARTIN S INDYK........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.......................   		    X       340,048 0 58,187
(60) TED GAYER........................................................................
VP & DIR OF ECONOMIC STUDIES
 40.00
.......................   		      X     347,617 0 39,847
(61) BRUCE J KATZ........................................................................
VP & CO-DIR, METROPOLITAN POLICY
 40.00
.......................   		      X     347,991 0 65,905
(62) DARRELL M WEST........................................................................
VP & DIR OF GOVERNANCE STUDIES
 40.00
.......................   		      X     286,814 0 52,835
(63) KEMAL DERVIS........................................................................
VP & DIR OF GLOBAL
 40.00
.......................   		      X     314,934 0 36,074
(64) STEVEN J BENNETT........................................................................
CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		      X     300,670 0 33,353
(65) CATHERINE A PIEZ........................................................................
CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER
 40.00
.......................   		      X     287,176 0 44,846
(66) KIMBERLY CHURCHES........................................................................
VP FOR IAER
 40.00
.......................   		      X     278,159 0 39,452
(67) WILLIAM G GALE........................................................................
SR FELLOW & DIR, TAX POLICY CENTER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   396,442 0 47,123
(68) MARK B MCCLELLAN........................................................................
DIR, IIVH & SR FELLOW, ES
 40.00
.......................   		        X   300,575 0 46,952
(69) GROVER WHITEHURST........................................................................
SR. FELLOW & BROWN CENTER DIR
 40.00
.......................   		        X   264,663 0 31,082
(70) DAVID WESSEL........................................................................
SR FELLOW & DIR, HUTCHINS CENTER
 40.00
.......................   		        X   289,543 0 0
(71) DAVID NASSAR........................................................................
VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS
 40.00
.......................   		        X   266,535 0 28,955
(72) WILLIAM J ANTHOLIS........................................................................
FORMER SECRETARY
 40.00
.......................   		          X 309,199 0 58,056
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 5,670,035 0 901,210
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet154
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
CDW DIRECT LLC

PO BOX 75723
CHICAGO,IL606735723 		IT/COMPUTER HARDWARE, SOFTWARE & MAINT. 1,747,144
SODEXO INC & AFFILIATES

PO BOX 536922
ATLANTA,GA303536922 		FOOD SERVICES & CAFETERIA & FACILITIES M 1,215,050
DIVERSIFIED SYSTEMS

23475 ROCK HAVEN WAY BLDG D2 SUITE
DULLES,VA20166 		BROADCAST, AUDIO/VISUAL, RF AND IT INDU 1,126,817
HBW GROUP

1055 FIRST STREET
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		CONSTRUCTION, COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE, PR 1,098,478
ACCENTURE LLP

PO BOX 70629
CHICAGO,IL60673 		GLOBAL MGMT, CONSULTING & TECHNOLOGY SVC 996,096
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet55
Form 990 (2014)
Form 990 (2014)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 2,474,897
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		74,219,486
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$ 		5,333,677
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 76,694,383
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet  
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 13,894,953     13,894,953
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 503,843  
b Less: rental expenses 323,342  
c Rental income or (loss) 180,501  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 180,501     180,501
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 292,395,502  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 280,548,457  
c Gain or (loss) 11,847,045  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 11,847,045     11,847,045
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ..
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 1,709,692
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 405,888
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 1,303,804 1,300,947 2,857  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CAFETERIA INCOME 900099 2,280,852     2,280,852
b OTHER INCOME 900099 185,652     185,652
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 2,466,504
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 106,387,190 1,300,947 2,857 28,389,003
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ...............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 .... 538,224 538,224
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 ............ 355,210 355,210
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 4,591,824 1,798,258 2,298,915 494,651
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 .... 36,512,297 29,025,258 6,529,826 957,213
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 4,190,771 207,837 3,982,934  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 11,041,959 13,863,989 -3,413,163 591,133
10 Payroll taxes ........... 3,087,456   3,087,456  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 883,860 47,654 836,206  
c Accounting ........... 215,386 48,319 167,067  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 3,720,869   3,720,869  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) .... 12,118,585 9,831,752 2,210,451 76,382
12 Advertising and promotion .... 447,110 387,656 5,823 53,631
13 Office expenses ....... 1,993,991 1,055,272 874,380 64,339
14 Information technology ...... 2,740,793 1,918,938 776,578 45,277
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,743,210 7,306,867 -4,908,419 344,762
17 Travel ............ 4,086,439 3,127,371 777,574 181,494
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 39,560 39,560    
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 4,305,597 3,912,662 71,692 321,243
20 Interest ........... 1,860,060   1,860,060  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 5,510,169 943,290 4,566,879  
23 Insurance .............. 348,385   348,385  
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 OTHER DIRECT COSTS 4,889,957 728,482 4,139,490 21,985
b PUBLISHING 1,142,100 1,130,913 11,187  
c REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 547,981 45,060 502,921  
d BAD DEBT 33,455 31,980 1,475  
e All other expenses -19,145 -47,549 28,404  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 107,926,103 76,297,003 28,476,990 3,152,110
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 19,739,962 1 17,921,029
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 25,145,539 2 33,698,595
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 90,045,932 3 73,381,988
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 375,256 4 684,880
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 .............. 277,943 8 185,795
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges .......... 858,388 9 1,324,728
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 83,825,084
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 44,370,424 39,714,084 10c 39,454,660
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 78,272,689 11 88,494,946
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 240,604,812 12 223,335,505
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .....   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 967,358 15 3,587,036
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 496,001,963 16 482,069,162
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 8,909,205 17 9,023,314
18 Grants payable .................   18  
19 Deferred revenue ................ 209,794 19 557,449
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 39,341,663 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 .. 1,317,063 23 48,339,270
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.................... 2,986,226 25 3,239,989
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 52,763,951 26 61,160,022
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 .............. 212,677,352 27 202,164,069
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 148,721,246 28 135,007,845
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 81,839,414 29 83,737,226
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 ........... 443,238,012 33 420,909,140
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 496,001,963 34 482,069,162
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
106,387,190
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
107,926,103
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-1,538,913
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
443,238,012
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-11,483,972
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
-9,305,987
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
420,909,140
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? .................
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
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Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations .............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total    

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 86,934,790 114,836,670 80,276,594 89,488,748 76,694,383 448,231,185
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 86,934,790 114,836,670 80,276,594 89,488,748 76,694,383 448,231,185
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).. 23,993,628
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 424,237,557
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 86,934,790 114,836,670 80,276,594 89,488,748 76,694,383 448,231,185
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 3,851,328 4,004,951 7,056,159 3,244,431 14,398,796 32,555,665
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 504,358 2,135,707 2,141,934 2,039,560 2,466,504 9,288,063
11 Total support Add lines 7 through 10. 490,074,913
12
12
8,780,395
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
86.570 %
15
15
88.620 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) 2014 (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) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations....
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed, (ii) the reasons for each such action, (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action, and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (a) its supported organizations; (b) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations; or (c) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in IRC 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35-percent controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part II of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9(a)) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9(a)) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of IRC 4943 because of IRC 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (1) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (2) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (3) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part V – Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

1.   Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    

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

Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7   Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
Page 7
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity		  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required)  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions		  
9 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line 6  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount  

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2014 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2014
1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Section C, line
6 		 
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2014
(reasonable cause required--see instructions)		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
a From 2009.......X
b From 2010.......X
c From 2011.......X
d From 2012.......X
e From 2013.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2009 not applied (see
instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from 3f.  
4Distributions for 2014 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2014 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2014, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2
(if amount greater than zero, see instructions)		  
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2014. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1 (if amount greater than
zero, see instructions)		  
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2015. Add lines
3j and 4c.		  
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a From 2010.......X
b From 2011.......X
c From 2012.......X
d From 2013.......  
e From 2014.......  
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2014)
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2014
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Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2010 AMOUNT: $ 504,358. 2011 AMOUNT: $ 2,135,707. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 2,141,934. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 2,039,560. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 2,466,504.
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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
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




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

53-0196577
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
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Name of organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
  		Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Name of organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
  		Employer identification number

53-0196577
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," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $ 203,875
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII .......
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 441,281,539 404,469,002 381,988,094 356,490,353 302,934,775
b Contributions ........ 66,444,006 6,136,117 3,773,990 39,783,421 15,192,166
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 11,159,614 45,195,854 32,490,567 -583,565 51,676,961
d Grants or scholarships .....          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		92,011,199 13,463,737 12,995,750 12,787,612 12,419,859
f Administrative expenses .... 1,148,693 1,055,697 787,899 914,503 893,690
g End of year balance ...... 425,725,267 441,281,539 404,469,002 381,988,094 356,490,353
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet48.620 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet19.670 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet31.710 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................   4,155,620 4,155,620
b Buildings ................   52,940,550 25,841,583 27,098,967
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................   20,348,890 13,144,521 7,204,369
e Other .................   6,380,024 5,384,320 995,704
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 39,454,660
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests 223,335,505 F
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 223,335,505
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








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








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED POST-RETIREMENT BENEFIT OBLIGATION 2,107,000
DEFERRED RENT EXPENSE PAYABLE 883,658
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 249,331






Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,239,989
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 90,775,165
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -11,483,972
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 47,549
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d -532,689
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -11,969,112
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 102,744,277
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 4,048,801
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -405,888
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 3,642,913
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 106,387,190
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 104,332,431
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 47,549
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 407,579
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 455,128
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 103,877,303
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 4,048,801
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 4,048,801
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 107,926,104
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 4: BROOKINGS PHOTOGRAPHY COLLECTION WAS DONATED TO ENHANCE THE FACILITIES WHERE BROOKINGS SCHOLARS MEET WITH OTHER KEY PEOPLE IN THE PUBLIC POLICY WORLD. THIS CONTRIBUTES TO AN ATMOSPHERE THAT PROMOTES CONVERSATION AND INTERACTION.
PART V, LINE 4: BROOKINGS CAREFULLY BALANCES ITS FUNDING TO RESPOND TO CURRENT POLICY ISSUES AS WELL AS UNDERTAKE LONG-TERM RESEARCH PROJECTS. AS NEW CHALLENGES EMERGE, THE ENDOWMENT IS USED TO MAKE NEW RESEARCH PROJECTS POSSIBLE, SUPPORTING CORE ADMINISTRATIVE COSTS, AS WELL AS, SCHOLAR-DRIVEN RESEARCH.
PART X, LINE 2: BROOKINGS IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES ON ITS EXEMPT ACTIVITIES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) AND HAS BEEN DESIGNATED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A "PUBLICLY SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(1) OF THE CODE. BROOKINGS ENGAGES IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES THAT PRODUCE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, AS DEFINED BY FEDERAL INCOME TAX REGULATIONS. WHEN TAX RETURNS ARE FILED, IT IS HIGHLY CERTAIN THAT SOME POSITIONS TAKEN WOULD BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAXING AUTHORITIES, WHILE OTHERS ARE SUBJECT TO UNCERTAINTY ABOUT THE MERITS OF THE POSITION TAKEN OR THE AMOUNT OF THE POSITION THAT WOULD BE ULTIMATELY SUSTAINED. THE BENEFIT OF A TAX POSITION IS RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN THE PERIOD DURING WHICH, BASED ON ALL AVAILABLE EVIDENCE, MANAGEMENT BELIEVES IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THE POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION, INCLUDING THE RESOLUTION OF APPEALS OR LITIGATION PROCESSES, IF ANY. TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ARE NOT OFFSET OR AGGREGATED WITH OTHER POSITIONS. TAX POSITIONS THAT MEET THE MORE-LIKELY-THAN-NOT RECOGNITION THRESHOLD ARE MEASURED AS THE LARGEST AMOUNT OF TAX BENEFIT THAT IS MORE THAN 50% LIKELY OF BEING REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT WITH THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITY. THE PORTION OF THE BENEFITS ASSOCIATED WITH TAX POSITIONS TAKEN THAT EXCEEDS THE AMOUNT MEASURED AS DESCRIBED ABOVE IS REFLECTED AS A LIABILITY FOR UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS IN THE ACCOMPANYING BALANCE SHEET, ALONG WITH ANY ASSOCIATED INTEREST AND PENALTIES THAT WOULD BE PAYABLE TO THE TAXING AUTHORITIES UPON EXAMINATION. BROOKINGS FILES INCOME TAX RETURNS IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION. AS OF JUNE 30, 2015, AND FOR THE YEAR THEN ENDED, THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED/DERECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR TAX PENALTIES OR INTEREST. GENERALLY, BROOKINGS IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2011.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: GAIN/(LOSS) ON FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE -532,689.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON LINE 10B -405,888.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: AFFILIATE EXPENSES INCLUDED ON THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT 1,691. COST OF GOODS SOLD REPORTED ON LINE 10B 405,888.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.Right pointing arrow large image Information about Schedule F (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants
and other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria
used to award the grants or assistance? ...........................
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (e.g., fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in region
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 1 6 PROGRAM SERVICES, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, MAINTAINING OFFICES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH 341,903
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 1 11 PROGRAM SERVICES, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, MAINTAINING OFFICES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH 5,460,314
SOUTH ASIA 1 13 PROGRAM SERVICES, FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES, MAINTAINING OFFICES PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH 998,033
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC 0 0 GRANT TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   311,911
MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 0 0 GRANT TO RECIPIENTS LOCATED IN REGION   43,299
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total ..... 3 30 7,155,460
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 3 30 7,155,460
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (a)(c) Region (b)(d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of non-cash
assistance 		(h) Description
of non-cash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
EAST ASIA AND THE PACIFIC RESEARCH 311,911 WIRE TRANSFER      
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
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)
PROGRAM SERVICES MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA 7 43,299 WIRE TRANSFER      
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes,"the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926)......................................
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; do not file with Form 990)............................
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471)..............................
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621)...............................................
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships. (see Instructions for Form 8865)....................................
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; do not file with Form 990).....................................
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).
ReturnReference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION MAINTAINS RECORDS OF HOW GRANT FUNDS ARE USED AND VERIFIES THROUGH REGULAR REPORTS AND COMMUNICATIONS THAT GRANTS ARE USED IN A WAY CONSISTENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL PURPOSE.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number
53-0196577
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance






















2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS 16 538,224      












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: BROOKINGS DOES NOT ISSUE GRANTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. BROOKINGS DOES ISSUE FELLOWSHIP STIPENDS TO INDIVIDUALS. THESE DISBURSEMENTS ARE MONITORED AS THE INDIVIDUALS ARE GENERALLY RESIDENTS AT BROOKINGS AND THEIR WORK IS SUPERVISED BY THEIR BROOKINGS ADVISOR.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1N STROBE TALBOTTPRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 532,255
...............................
0 		56,250
...............................
0 		17,635
...............................
0 		147,950
...............................
0 		11,728
...............................
0 		765,818
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
2STEWART URETSKYVP, CFO, & TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 283,441
...............................
0 		21,500
...............................
0 		20,693
...............................
0 		32,658
...............................
0 		25,333
...............................
0 		383,625
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
3DAVID PORTERASSOC. VP & ASSISTANT TREASURER (i)
(ii)		 190,813
...............................
0 		7,500
...............................
0 		345
...............................
0 		24,330
...............................
0 		27,508
...............................
0 		250,496
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
4LEIGH SLOANESECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 154,783
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		150
...............................
0 		20,543
...............................
0 		31,957
...............................
0 		207,433
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
5MARTIN S INDYKEXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (i)
(ii)		 337,397
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		2,651
...............................
0 		41,227
...............................
0 		18,702
...............................
0 		399,977
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
6TED GAYERVP & DIR OF ECONOMIC STUDIES (i)
(ii)		 324,416
...............................
0 		23,000
...............................
0 		201
...............................
0 		39,847
...............................
0 		5,862
...............................
0 		393,326
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
7BRUCE J KATZVP & CO-DIR, METROPOLITAN POLICY (i)
(ii)		 330,346
...............................
0 		17,000
...............................
0 		645
...............................
0 		41,227
...............................
0 		28,181
...............................
0 		417,399
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
8DARRELL M WESTVP & DIR OF GOVERNANCE STUDIES (i)
(ii)		 285,824
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		990
...............................
0 		34,977
...............................
0 		18,721
...............................
0 		340,512
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
9KEMAL DERVISVP & DIR OF GLOBAL (i)
(ii)		 298,029
...............................
0 		15,000
...............................
0 		1,905
...............................
0 		36,074
...............................
0 		3,502
...............................
0 		354,510
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
10STEVEN J BENNETTCHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 280,945
...............................
0 		19,500
...............................
0 		225
...............................
0 		33,353
...............................
0 		607
...............................
0 		334,630
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
11CATHERINE A PIEZCHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (i)
(ii)		 278,804
...............................
0 		5,000
...............................
0 		3,372
...............................
0 		31,200
...............................
0 		14,704
...............................
0 		333,080
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
12KIMBERLY CHURCHESVP FOR IAER (i)
(ii)		 259,509
...............................
0 		18,500
...............................
0 		150
...............................
0 		31,629
...............................
0 		10,410
...............................
0 		320,198
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
13WILLIAM G GALESR FELLOW & DIR, TAX POLICY CENTER (i)
(ii)		 358,071
...............................
0 		25,175
...............................
0 		13,196
...............................
0 		31,200
...............................
0 		16,785
...............................
0 		444,427
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
14MARK B MCCLELLANDIR, IIVH & SR FELLOW, ES (i)
(ii)		 286,862
...............................
0 		9,125
...............................
0 		4,588
...............................
0 		31,200
...............................
0 		19,254
...............................
0 		351,029
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
15GROVER WHITEHURSTSR. FELLOW & BROWN CENTER DIR (i)
(ii)		 259,073
...............................
0 		2,500
...............................
0 		3,090
...............................
0 		31,082
...............................
0 		862
...............................
0 		296,607
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
16DAVID WESSELSR FELLOW & DIR, HUTCHINS CENTER (i)
(ii)		 288,553
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		990
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0 		1,142
...............................
0 		290,685
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
17DAVID NASSARVP FOR COMMUNICATIONS (i)
(ii)		 254,810
...............................
0 		11,500
...............................
0 		225
...............................
0 		11,085
...............................
0 		19,657
...............................
0 		297,277
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
18WILLIAM J ANTHOLISFORMER SECRETARY (i)
(ii)		 293,974
...............................
0 		15,000
...............................
0 		225
...............................
0 		36,107
...............................
0 		22,522
...............................
0 		367,828
...............................
0 		0
...............................
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2014

Schedule J (Form 990) 2014
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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 4B STROBE TALBOTT PARTICIPATES IN A NONQUALIFIED RETIREMENT PLAN UNDER IRC 457(F). PLAN PARTICIPATION IS EXPECTED TO LAST UNTIL 06/30/2018.
PART I, LINE 7 BONUSES ARE DISCRETIONARY AND ARE BASED ON INSTITUTIONAL AFFORDABILITY, AS DETERMINED ANNUALLY BY THE PRESIDENT.
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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
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
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 20 3,519,236 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 ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SOFTWARE/HARDWARE ) X 1 1,814,441 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
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.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
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Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART V, LINE 3B THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION IS AWAITING ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN ORDER TO TIMELY FILE A COMPLETE AND ACCURATE FORM 990-T BY THE EXTENDED DEADLINE OF MAY 15, 2016.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 JOHN THORNTON AND BRIAN GREENSPUN - BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES APPROVED AMENDING THE TERMS FOR COMMITTEE CHAIRS ELECTED FOR FY15 TO BE A TERM OF ONE YEAR; AND ALSO APPROVED THAT THE WORD "BUILDING" BE MADE PLURAL AND THAT THE WORDS AND 1780 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE" BE ADDED TO SECTION 7.01(C) OF THE BYLAWS APPROVED ON 7 MARCH 2014. THIS AMENDMENT WAS ADOPTED THE 30TH DAY OF MAY, 2014.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES HAS APPOINTED THE AUDIT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD AS THE RESPONSIBLE BOARD PARTY FOR REVIEWING THE FORM 990 AND 990T EACH YEAR STARTING WITH THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2009. ONCE THE FORM HAS BEEN COMPLETED IT IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE PRESIDENT, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE CONTROLLER, THE GENERAL COUNSEL, AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE SENIOR STAFF, ALONG WITH THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. ONCE THOSE REVIEWS ARE COMPLETED AND THE DOCUMENT HAS BEEN APPROVED, IT IS SENT TO ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH YEAR, ALL BROOKINGS PERSONNEL AND CERTAIN AFFILIATES ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A DISCLOSURE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORM RELATED TO THE INSTITUTION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. SPECIFICALLY, ALL EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THEY HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD, AND ARE COMMITTED TO ABIDING BY THE INSTITUTION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS WELL AS CERTAIN OTHER INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND ARE ADDITIONALLY ASKED TO MAKE CERTAIN DISCLOSURES ABOUT THEIR ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE OF WORK AND FINANCES TO HELP IDENTIFY POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. ALL FORMS ARE SUBMITTED TO THE OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL, WHICH REVIEWS THEM AND HAS DISCRETION TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS OR RAISE CONCERNS WITH AFFECTED INDIVIDUALS AS APPROPRIATE. MINOR ISSUES INVOLVING POTENTIAL OR APPARENT CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SAME ARE RESOLVED BY THE GENERAL COUNSEL IN CONSULTATION WITH OTHER MEMBERS OF SENIOR MANAGEMENT AS APPROPRIATE. MAJOR CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES INVOLVING TRUSTEES HAVE BEEN REFERRED TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE GENERAL COUNSEL REGULARLY CONFERS WITH THE CHAIR OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REGARDING THE INSTITUTION'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST ISSUES.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE INSTITUTION'S BYLAWS PROVIDE FOR A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE CONSISTING OF THE CHAIR (OR CO-CHAIRS) OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, THE VICE-CHAIRS, AND THE CHAIRS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD (AUDIT, BUDGET AND FINANCE, NOMINATING AND GOVERNANCE, INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT). THE CHAIR (OR CO-CHAIRS) DETERMINES THAT THE MEMBERS ARE FREE OF ANY CONTRACTUAL OR OTHER RELATIONSHIPS THAT WOULD PUT INTO QUESTION THE EXERCISE OF HIS OR HER INDEPENDENT JUDGMENT. THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE HAS THE AUTHORITY TO SET THE SALARY OF THE PRESIDENT AND SUCH OTHER OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, OR EMPLOYEES AS THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS BE SET BY THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE. IN SETTING SUCH SALARIES, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE ASKS THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER TO GATHER RELEVANT SALARY COMPARABILITY DATA AND RECORD COMMITTEE MINUTES WHICH CLEARLY DOCUMENT THE COMMITTEE'S DECISIONS AND THE RATIONALE UNDERLYING SUCH DECISIONS. THE COMMITTEE TENDS TO USE AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO ESTABLISH SALARY COMPARABLES AND TO DETERMINE THE REASONABLENESS OF THE COMPENSATION RECEIVED BY ALL DISQUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 BROOKINGS MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. INQUIRIES COME TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ATTENTION VIA E-MAIL, PHONE, AND MAIL. WHENEVER POSSIBLE, BROOKINGS REPLIES BY PROVIDING AN ELECTRONIC COPY OR BY DIRECTING REQUESTORS TO GUIDESTAR.ORG.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G CONTACTS/PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 7,654,928. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 2,046,525. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 76,382. TOTAL EXPENSES 9,777,835. QUALIFIED SUBCONTACTS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 1,365,931. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 334. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 1,366,265. TEMPORARY HELP: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 810,893. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 163,592. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 974,485.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: GAIN/(LOSS) ON FOREIGN CURRENCY EXCHANGE -532,689. EFFECT OF ADOPTION PROVISIONS SFAS NO. 158 -23,000. INDIA PRIVATE EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN FORM 990 -1,691. FOREIGN CURRENCY -670. LOSS ON BOND REFINANCING -8,747,937.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2014
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Employer identification number

53-0196577
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) BROOKINGS CENTER - DOHA
PO BOX 22694
DOHA    
QA
ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH QA     THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2014
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Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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

1568 CHURCH ROAD KASHMERE GATE
NEW DELHI   110006
IN
ANALYSIS AND RESEARCH IN THE BROOKINGS INSTITUTION
  		C   3,622 100.000 % Yes  












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





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

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




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






























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Part VII
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