Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2015 , and ending 12-31-2015
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
340 E HURON STE 300
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ANN ARBOR, MI48104
D Employer identification number

38-3289521
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 37,884,238
F Name and address of principal officer:
KAREN CROW
340 E HURON STE 300
ANN ARBOR,MI48104
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.ARBORRESEARCH.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1995
M State of legal domicile: MI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO IMPROVE PATIENT CARE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT SHAPES MEDICAL POLICIES AND PRACTICE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 6
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 165
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 16,510,754 15,148,978
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 0 9,648,695
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 2,000,077 661,227
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 6,584 5,411
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 18,517,415 25,464,311
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 49,217 50,974
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) 10,087,618 13,804,127
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet343,097    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 7,254,409 7,921,802
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 17,391,244 21,776,903
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 1,126,171 3,687,408
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 23,314,149 19,307,984
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 9,544,622 2,686,878
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 13,769,527 16,621,106
Part II
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH IS COMMITTED TO IMPROVING PATIENT CARE THROUGH RESEARCH THAT SHAPES MEDICAL POLICIES AND PRACTICE. IN PARTICULAR, ARBOR RESEARCH CONDUCTS HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH ON CHRONIC DISEASE AND END-STAGE ORGAN FAILURE, WITH EXPERTISE IN BIOSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS, CLINICAL PRACTICE, HEALTH ECONOMICS, PUBLIC POLICY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION, AND PROJECT COORDINATION. THROUGH RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT ARE NATIONAL AND GLOBAL IN SCOPE, ARBOR RESEARCH'S SCIENTIFIC COLLABORATIONS PROVIDE VALUABLE AND TIMELY INFORMATION TO THE WORLDWIDE HEALTH CARE COMMUNITY.
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 $ 8,160,675 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 9,648,695 )
DOPPS - THE DOPPS PROGRAM COLLECTS DATA ON PATIENTS ACROSS THE GLOBE, LEVERAGES EXTENSIVE LONGITUDINAL DATA TO EMPHASIZE THE EFFECTS OF CLINICAL PRACTICE PATTERNS ON PATIENT OUTCOMES, AND ADJUSTS OUTCOMES MEASURES FOR PATIENT COMORBIDITIES AND ADJUSTED TO A GREATER EXTENT THAN PREVIOUSLY POSSIBLE.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,619,757 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
HP3: THE HEALTH POLICY AND PRACTICE PROGRAM AREA PROMOTES THE MISSION OF ARBOR RESEARCH BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND SCIENTIFIC EXPERTISE AND CONDUCTING CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC STUDIES. WORK INCLUDES PROVIDING INTERPRETATIONS OF POLICY INTERVENTIONS AND PROPOSING SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE HEALTH CARE DELIVERY AND OUTCOMES.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,605,525 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
SDCC: MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM OF CLINICIANS, BIOSTATISTICIANS, PROJECT MANAGERS, ANALYSTS, CLINICAL MONITORS, PROJECT SUPPORT PERSONNEL, AND MEDICAL EDITORS THAT FORM A PROJECT MANAGEMENT NEXUS TO ALLOW BUSY INVESTIGATORS SEPARATED BY MILES AND TIME ZONES TO COLLABORATIVELY PURSUE CLINICAL RESEARCH EXCELLENCE.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 1,666,210 including grants of $ 50,974 ) (Revenue $ 5,411 )
OTHER: HEALTH OUTCOMES RESEARCH ON CHRONIC DISEASE AND END-STAGE ORGAN FAILURE, WITH EXPERTISE IN BIOSTATISTICAL ANALYSIS, CLINICAL PRACTICE, HEALTH ECONOMICS, PUBLIC POLICY, DATABASE MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATION, AND PROJECT COORDINATION.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 1,666,210 including grants of $ 50,974 ) (Revenue $ 5,411 )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet20,052,167
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II..............
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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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
91
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
165
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
7
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
6
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
 
No
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
MI
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:
MediumBulletKAREN CROW340 E HURON STE 300   ANN ARBOR,MI48104 (734) 665-4108
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ROBERT MERION......................................................................
PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
  		X   X       458,026 0 46,313
(2) BARRY STRAUBE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           5,500 0 0
(3) MARIANNE UDOW-PHILLIPS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           4,500 0 0
(4) MARK BARR......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           5,500 0 0
(5) PETER DEOREO......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           5,500 0 0
(6) RICHARD PIETROSKI......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           1,500 0 0
(7) ROBERT WOLFE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           5,000 0 0
(8) WILLIAM MCCLELLAN......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           5,000 0 0
(9) DAVID DICKINSON......................................................................
VICE PRESIDENT
 40.00
.................
  		    X       209,305 0 25,709
(10) DEBORAH VANDERMADE......................................................................
SECRETARY
 40.00
.................
  		    X       110,251 0 11,515
(11) KAREN CROW......................................................................
TREASURER
 40.00
.................
  		    X       101,614 0 10,559
(12) ALAN LEICHTMAN......................................................................
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST
 40.00
.................
  		        X   299,574 0 31,937
(13) BRUCE ROBINSON......................................................................
VP CLINICAL RESEARCH
 40.00
.................
  		        X   241,698 0 48,386
(14) RONALD PISONI......................................................................
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST
 40.00
.................
  		        X   172,386 0 31,871
(15) FRANCESCA TENTORI......................................................................
LEAD INVESTIGATOR, PCR/SR RESEARCH SCIENTIST
 40.00
.................
  		        X   157,359 0 37,138
(16) FRIEDRICH PORT......................................................................
SENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST
 20.00
.................
  		        X   151,331 0 30,781


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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;


























1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,934,044 0 274,209
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet22
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
NORC AT UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

55 EAST MONROE STREET 20TH FLOOR
CHICAGO,IL60603 		DATA COLLECTION 888,514
HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT SOLUTION LLC

1000 TECHNOLOGY DRIVE SUITE 1310
FAIRMONT,WV26554 		CONSULTING 289,943
THE REGENTS OF UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN

2044 WOLVERINE TOWER 3003 S STATE
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		CONSULTING 255,113
EDTNAERCA

PILATUSSTRASSE 35
LUCERNE   CH 6003
SZ 		CONSULTING 142,961
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet4
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 7,737,186
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,411,792
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 15,148,978
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONTRACT REVENUE 900099 9,648,695 9,648,695    
b
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 9,648,695
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 285,437     285,437
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet        
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet        
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   12,795,717
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   12,419,927
c Gain or (loss)   375,790
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet 375,790     375,790
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 900099 5,411 5,411    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 5,411
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 25,464,311 9,654,106 0 661,227
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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 50,974 50,974
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 1,005,793 425,493 575,257 5,043
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 10,008,207 9,732,947   275,260
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 871,983 838,087 9,684 24,212
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,197,218 1,128,568 50,250 18,400
10 Payroll taxes ........... 720,926 654,919 48,062 17,945
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 78,261 60,337 17,924  
c Accounting ........... 48,311 35,528 12,783  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 66,915   66,915  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 235,860 209,468 26,392  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses ....... 962,095 787,817 172,691 1,587
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 702,001 516,379 185,622  
17 Travel ............ 672,427 633,231 38,806 390
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 301,167 221,481 79,686  
23 Insurance ... 18,124 13,329 4,795  
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 SUBCONTRACTORS 2,603,062 2,603,062    
b DATA COLLECTION 1,717,638 1,717,638    
c RECRUITING 130,120 95,691 34,429  
d PROFESSIONAL TRAINING 116,298 85,553 30,485 260
e All other expenses 269,523 241,665 27,858  
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 21,776,903 20,052,167 1,381,639 343,097
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,067,262 2 923,592
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 2,426,282 3 3,632,763
4 Accounts receivable, net .............   4  
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of Schedule L
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ....   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ........   8  
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 357,955 9 354,167
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,574,034
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 1,380,192 963,026 10c 1,193,842
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 16,459,591 12 13,184,333
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 40,033 15 19,287
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 23,314,149 16 19,307,984
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 2,456,755 17 2,123,807
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 6,472,541 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 615,326 25 563,071
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 9,544,622 26 2,686,878
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 13,758,977 27 14,653,152
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 10,550 28 1,967,954
29 Permanently restricted net assets   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 13,769,527 33 16,621,106
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 23,314,149 34 19,307,984
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Form 990 (2015)
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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
25,464,311
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
21,776,903
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
3,687,408
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
13,769,527
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
-835,829
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
16,621,106
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
Employer identification number

38-3289521
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


5
6
7
8
9
10
11
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ..............  

g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i)Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total      

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) .... 6,318,341 8,148,380 8,843,037 9,439,342 15,148,978 47,898,078
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 6,318,341 8,148,380 8,843,037 9,439,342 15,148,978 47,898,078
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f).. 6,947,320
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 40,950,758
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 6,318,341 8,148,380 8,843,037 9,439,342 15,148,978 47,898,078
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 278,869 267,393 288,671 342,020 285,437 1,462,390
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.).. 8,551 5,783 3,822 6,584 5,411 30,151
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10. 49,390,619
12
12
38,014,111
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
82.910 %
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked 11a or 11b in Part I, answer (b) and (c) below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer (b) and (c) below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described in line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined in line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined in line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (b) and (c) below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described in (a) above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (a) or (b) above? If “Yes” to a, b, or c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in (2), did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described in (a) constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations? Provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
Employer identification number

38-3289521
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
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Name of organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
  		Employer identification number
38-3289521
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
  		Employer identification number

38-3289521
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
  		Employer identification number

38-3289521
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
Employer identification number

38-3289521
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance ....          
b Contributions ...          
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses          
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		         
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings        
c Leasehold improvements 1,106,522   419,558 686,964
d Equipment ... 1,206,376   768,874 437,502
e Other ... 261,136   191,760 69,376
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 1,193,842
Schedule D (Form 990) 2015

Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) TIAA CREF EQUITY FUNDS 		6,899,328 F

(B) TIAA CREF BOND FUNDS 		6,285,005 F
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 13,184,333
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
DEFERRED LEASE OBLIGATION 543,784
OTHER LIABILITIES 19,287
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 563,071
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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Schedule D (Form 990) 2015
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 24,561,567
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a -835,829
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -835,829
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 25,397,396
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 66,915
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 66,915
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 25,464,311
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 21,709,988
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 21,709,988
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 66,915
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 66,915
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 21,776,903

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 X, LINE 2: THE ORGANIZATION ANALYZES ITS INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS IN THE FEDERAL AND STATE JURISDICTIONS WHERE IT IS REQUIRED TO FILE INCOME TAX RETURNS, AS WELL AS ALL OPEN TAX YEARS IN THESE JURISDICTIONS, TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. THE ORGANIZATION TREATS INTEREST AND PENALTIES ATTRIBUTABLE TO INCOME TAXES, AND REFLECTS ANY CHARGES FOR SUCH, TO THE EXTENT THEY ARISE, AS A COMPONENT OF ITS MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS EVALUATED ITS INCOME TAX FILING POSITIONS FOR THE YEARS 2012 THROUGH 2015, THE YEARS WHICH REMAIN SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015. THE ORGANIZATION CONCLUDED THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS REQUIRING RECOGNITION IN THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT EXPECT THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ("UTB") (E.G. TAX DEDUCTIONS, EXCLUSIONS, OR CREDITS CLAIMED OR EXPECTED TO BE CLAIMED) TO SIGNIFICANTLY CHANGE IN THE NEXT TWELVE MONTHS. THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS ACCRUED FOR INTEREST AND PENALTIES RELATED TO UTBS AT DECEMBER 31, 2015 OR 2014, AND IS NOT AWARE OF ANY CLAIMS FOR SUCH AMOUNTS BY FEDERAL OR STATE INCOME TAX AUTHORITIES.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
Employer identification number
38-3289521
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ANN ARBOR ACTIVE AGAINST ALS
2020 SHADFORD ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		26-3407678 501(C)(3) 200       RAISE FUNDS FOR RESEARCH TOWARD EFFECTIVE TREATMENTS AND ULTIMATELY A CURE FOR ALS.
(2) ALPHA PHI OMEGA
14901 E 42ND STREET SOUTH
INDEPENDENCE,MO64055 		44-0562039 501(C)(3) 250       DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS THROUGH SERVICE PROJECTS.
(3) ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 96011
WASHINGTON,DC20090 		501(C)(3) 110       TO ELIMINATE ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE THROUGH ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH.
(4) AMAZON RELIEF
1456 BLYTHE DRIVE NW
GRAND RAPIDS,MI49504 		38-3219123 501(C)(3) 150       HELP FAMILIES BREAK OUT OF POVERTY; EDUCATE AT-RISK CHILDREN.
(5) THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
250 WILLIAMS STREET
ATLANTA,GA30303 		13-1788491 501(C)(3) 25       SUPPORTS RESEARCH, PATIENT SERVICES, EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT AND EDUCATION.
(6) AMERICAN FRIENDS SERVICE COMMITTEE
1501 CHERRY STREET
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		501(C)(3) 40       RELIGIOUS TEACHINGS
(7) AMERICAN JUNIOR GOLF FOUNDATION
1980 SPORTS CLUB DRIVE
BASELTON,GA30517 		501(C)(3) 50       DEDICATED TO THE OVERALL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN WHO ASPIRE TO EARN COLLEGE GOLF SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH COMPETITIVE JUNIOR GOLF.
(8) AMERICAN KIDNEY FUND
11921 ROCKVILLE PIKE SUITE 30
ROCKVILLE,MD20852 		501(C)(3) 250       FIGHT KIDNEY DISEASE THROUGH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO PATIENTS IN NEED; HEALTH EDUCATION.
(9) ANN ARBOR BOOK FESTIVAL
500 SOUTH MAIN STREET
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		501(C)(3) 25       PROMOTE READING, HEIGHTEN AWARENESS OF LITERACY CHALLENGES.
(10) ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
220 EAST HURON SUITE 470
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		501(C)(3) 100       PROMOTES MUSIC APPRECIATION AND EDUCATION.
(11) ANN ARBOR YMCA
400 W WASHINGTON ST
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		38-1525162 501(C)(3) 400       YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS.
(12) ANN-HUA CHINESE SCHOOL
3541 LARCHMONT DRIVE
ANN ARBOR,MI48105 		38-3131771 501(C)(3) 55       TEACH CHINESE LANGUAGE.
(13) ASHA FOR EDUCATION
PO BOX 398080
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94139 		77-0459884 501(C)(3) 200       EDUCATION FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN.
(14) BOARD OF ED WASHTENAW CO SYLVANCHELSEA
740 FREER RD
CHELSEA,MI48118 		38-6004124 501(C)(3) 250       PROMOTE EDUCATION
(15) THE BREAKFAST AT ST ANDREW'S
306 NORTH DIVISION
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		501(C)(3) 125       PROVIDES NUTRITION AND FELLOWSHIP TO ANYONE IN NEED
(16) CANTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
1200 S CANTON CENTER ROAD
CANTON,MI48188 		501(C)(3) 50       PROMOTE READING.
(17) CHILDREN'S BURN FOUNDATION
5000 VAN NUYS BOULEVARD SUITE 210
SHERMAN OAKS,CA91403 		95-3954352 501(C)(3) 200       MEET THE NEEDS OF CHILDREN SUFFERING SEVERE BURNS CAUSED BY ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR ACCIDENT.
(18) CLEAN WATER ACTION
320 MILLER AVE SUITE 180
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		23-7128611 501(C)(3) 12       WORKING FOR CLEAN, SAFE AND AFFORDABLE WATER AND PREVENTION OF HEALTH-THREATENING POLLUTION.
(19) DETROIT ACTION COMMONWEALTH NETWORK
4800 GRAND RIVER AVE
DETROIT,MI48208 		32-0446001 501(C)(3) 250       FIGHT POVERTY, HOMELESSNESS AND INJUSTICE.
(20) DETROIT DOG RESCUE
PO BOX 806119
ST CLAIR SHORES,MI48080 		27-5299891 501(C)(3) 30       ANIMAL RESCUE
(21) DETROIT PUBLIC TELEVISION
1 CLOVER COURT
WIXOM,MI48393 		38-1440200 501(C)(3) 50       PROVIDES OPEN ACCESS TO TRUSTED, BALANCED AND INSPIRING CONTENT AND FOSTERS ESSENTIAL, ENRICHING CONVERSATIONS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTI-CULTURAL COMMUNITY.
(22) DIAMOND CANTON ELEMENTARY
40004 LIBERTY BELL WAY
ANTHEM,AZ85086 		501(C)(3) 10       PROMOTE EDUCATION.
(23) DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS
PO BOX 5030
HAGERSTOWN,MD21741 		13-3433452 501(C)(3) 2,050       PROVIDES HUMANITARIAN MEDICAL ASSISTANCE.
(24) EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
1349 S HURON STREET
YPSILANTI,MI48197 		38-2953297 501(C)(3) 200       PROMOTE EDUCATION.
(25) FIRST BOOK
1319 F STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		501(C)(3) 250       PROVIDE DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN WITH NEW BOOKS.
(26) FOOD GATHERERS
PO BOX 7971
ANN ARBOR,MI48107 		38-2853858 501(C)(3) 2,095       FIGHT HUNGER IN WASHTENAW COUNTY.
(27) FRIENDS OF THE ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY
PO BOX 7350
ANN ARBOR,MI48107 		501(C)(3) 135       SUPPORTS ACTIVITIES OF THE ANN ARBOR DISTRICT LIBRARY; RAISES FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LIBRARY.
(28) GIRLS GROUP
2531 JACKSON AVENUE 188
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		20-4814985 501(C)(3) 5,100       PROVIDE YEAR ROUND PROGRAMMING AND MENTORING TO MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS.
(29) GLEANERS COMMUNITY FOOD BANK
2131 BEAUFAIT
DETROIT,MI48207 		501(C)(3) 700       FIGHT HUNGER.
(30) GREEN MOUNTAIN CLUB
4711 WATERBURY -STOWE ROAD
WATERBURY CTR,VT05677 		501(C)(3) 25       PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE LONG TRAIL SYSTEM.
(31) HOPE CLINIC
PO BOX 980311
YPSILANTI,MI48198 		38-2469007 501(C)(3) 225       PROVIDE MEDICAL CARE AND DENTAL CARE TO THE UNINSURED AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF SOCIAL SERVICES.
(32) HUDA CLINIC
13240 WOODROW WILSON ST
DETROIT,MI48238 		501(C)(3) 150       PROVIDE HEALTHCARE TO THE UNINSURED.
(33) HUMANE SOCIETY OF HURON VALLEY
3100 CHERRY HILL RD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105 		38-1474931 501(C)(3) 3,815       ANIMAL RESCUE.
(34) HURON RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL
1100 N MAIN SUITE 210
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-1806452 501(C)(3) 50       PROTECT, SUSTAIN AND REHABILITATE THE HURON RIVER SYSTEM.
(35) INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE
PO BOX 6068
ALBERT LEA,MN56007 		501(C)(3) 135       PROVIDE GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN AID, RELIEF AND DEVELOPMENT.
(36) JDRF INTERNATIONAL
26 BROADWAY 14TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10004 		23-1907729 501(C)(3) 50       FUNDS TYPE I DIABETES RESEARCH.
(37) LEGACY LAND CONSERVANCY
1100 N MAIN ST 203
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		501(C)(3) 75       PROTECTS FORESTS, PRAIRIES, FARMS, WETLANDS AND WATERS.
(38) LESLIE SCIENCE & NATURE CENTER
1831 TRAVER ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48105 		38-3497426 501(C)(3) 50       EDUCATE AND INSPIRE CHILDREN AND ADULTS TO DISCOVER, UNDERSTAND AND RESPECT THEIR NATURAL ENVIRONMENT.
(39) LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
1421 E 12 MILE ROAD
MADISON HEIGHTS,MI48071 		13-5644916 501(C)(3) 250       FUNDS BLOOD CANCER RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND PATIENT SERVICES.
(40) MARCH OF DIMES
1275 MAMARONECK AVENUE
WHITE PLAINS,NY10605 		501(C)(3) 50       FUNDS RESEARCH AND PROGRAMS AND WORKS TO END PREMATURE BIRTH, BIRTH DEFECTS AND INFANT MORTALITY.
(41) MERCY SHIPS
PO BOX 1930
LINDALE,TX75771 		501(C)(3) 80       HOSPITAL SHIP PROVIDES FREE LIFESAVING SURGERIES FOR PEOPLE WHERE MEDICAL CARE IS NEARLY NON-EXISTENT.
(42) U OF M-MICHIGAN RADIO
535 W WILLIAM SUITE 110
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		38-6006309 501(C)(3) 110       EDUCATIONAL RADIO STATION.
(43) NATIONAL EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
165 W 46TH STREET SUITE 402
NEW YORK,NY10036 		501(C)(3) 50       DEVOTED TO PREVENTING EATING DISORDERS, PROVIDING TREATMENT REFERRALS, AND INCREASING THE EDUCATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF EATING DISORDERS, WEIGHT AND BODY IMAGE.
(44) NETWORK FOR GOOD
1140 CONNECTICUT AVE NW SUITE 700
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		68-0480736 501(C)(3) 50       ONLINE FUNDRAISING PLATFORM FOR CHARITIES AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
(45) NEUTRAL ZONE
310 E WASHINGTON
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-3407568 501(C)(3) 1,400       A DIVERSE, YOUTH-DRIVEN TEEN CENTER DEDICATED TO PROMOTING PERSONAL GROWTH THROUGH ARTISTIC EXPRESSION, COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP AND THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS.
(46) NORTH STAR REACH
300 NORTH INGALLS STREET RM 4C01
ANN ARBOR,MI48109 		26-0347065 501(C)(3) 1,020       OFFERS LIFE-CHANGING CAMP EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN WITH SERIOUS HEALTH CHALLENGES AND THEIR FAMILIES.
(47) ORGANIZATION OF LATINO SOCIAL WORKERS
5944 HJ AVENUE EAST
KALAMAZOO,MI49048 		501(C)(3) 100       PROVIDES INFORMATION FOR LATINOS IN THE SOCIAL WORK PROFESSION.
(48) ONE ACRE FUND
1742 TATUM ST
FALCON HEIGHTS,MN55113 		501(C)(3) 250       PROVIDES SMALLHOLDER FARMERS IN EAST AFRICA WITH ASSET BASED FINANCING AND AGRICULTURE TRAINING.
(49) ORBIS
520 EIGHTH AVENUE 11TH FLOOR
NEW YORK,NY10018 		501(C)(3) 50       PREVENTION OF BLINDNESS AND TREATMENT OF BLINDING EYE DISEASES.
(50) PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
801 EIGHTEENTH STREET NW
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		501(C)(3) 20       BETTERING THE LIVES OF VETERANS THROUGH EDUCATION, RESOURCES AND JOB ASSISTANCE.
(51) PETS FOR PATRIOTS INC
218 E PARK AVENUE SUITE 543
LONG BEACH,NY11561 		27-1082210 501(C)(3) 50       CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE MILITARY COMMUNITY TO ADOPT HOMELESS DOGS AND CATS.
(52) PLANNED PARENTHOOD MID & SOUTH MICHIGAN
PO BOX 3673
ANN ARBOR,MI48106 		501(C)(3) 150       SERVES THE REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE NEEDS OF WOMEN, MEN AND TEENS FROM DETROIT TO BENTON HARBOR.
(53) RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
1600 WASHINGTON HEIGHTS
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		501(C)(3) 1,228       PROVIDES HOUSE FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO COME FOR MEDICAL TREATMENT AT LOCAL HOSPITALS.
(54) SAVE THE MANATEE
500 N MAITLAND AVE SUITE 210
MAITLAND,FL32751 		59-3131709 501(C)(3) 25       MANATEE CONSERVATION GROUP.
(55) SEEDLINGS BRAILLE BOOKS
PO BOX 51924
LIVONIA,MI48151 		501(C)(3) 50       PROVIDES HIGH-QUALITY LOW-COST BOOKS IN BRAILLE.
(56) SHELTER ASSOCIATION OF WASHTENAW COUNTY
PO BOX 7370
ANN ARBOR,MI48107 		38-2533030 501(C)(3) 150       PROVIDES OVERNIGHT SHELTER AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO THE HOMELESS.
(57) SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER
PO BOX 2390
MONTGOMERY,AL36177 		501(C)(3) 75       COMBATS HATE, INTOLERANCE AND DISCRIMINATION THROUGH EDUCATION AND LITIGATION.
(58) SPECIAL OLYMPICS KENTUCKY
105 LAKEVIEW COURT
FRANFORT,KY40601 		501(C)(3) 50       PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND TRAINING AND ATHLETIC COMPETITION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES.
(59) TECHNOSERVE
1120 19TH STREET NW 8TH FLOOR
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		501(C)(3) 80       PROMOTES BUSINESS SOLUTIONS TO POVERTY IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD BY LINKING PEOPLE TO INFORMATION, CAPITAL AND MARKETS.
(60) THE CREATURE CONSERVANCY
4950 ANN ARBOR-SALINE ROAD
ANN ARBOR,MI48103 		501(C)(3) 50       CREATE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN PEOPLE, ANIMALS AND THEIR SHARED ENVIRONMENT.
(61) THYCA THYROID CANCER SURVIVORS ASSOC
PO BOX 1545
NEW YORK,NY10159 		501(C)(3) 50       PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES AND EDUCATION TO THOSE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY THYROID CANCER.
(62) TOLEDO ZOO
PO BOX 140130
TOLEDO,OH43614 		501(C)(3) 129       ZOO IN TOLEDO, OH; ZOO CONSERVATION PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION.
(63) VELOSANO
9500 EUCLID AVENUE DVB
CLEVELAND,OH44195 		501(C)(3) 50       RAISE FUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH.
(64) YPSILANTI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
PO BOX 970942
YPSILANTI,MI48197 		501(C)(3) 520       PROMOTES MUSIC APPRECIATION AND EDUCATION.
(65) GETDOWNTOWN PROGRAM
328 S FIFTH AVE
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-2117978 501(C)(3) 1,000       SPONSORSHIP OF COMMUTER CHALLENGE PROGRAM - ALTERNATIVE COMMUTING.
(66) MICHIGAN THEATER
603 E LIBERTY
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-2269013 501(C)(3) 3,500       PRESERVE, RESTORE AND OPERATE THE MICHIGAN THEATRE VENUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY AND THE ARTS.
(67) ANN ARBOR HANDS ON MUSEUM
220 E ANN STREET
ANN ARBOR,MI48104 		38-2236345 501(C)(3) 2,500       PROMOTE SCIENCE
(68) HIVAIDS RESOURCE CENTER
3075 CLARK RD SUITE 203
YPSILANTI,MI48197 		501(C)(3) 2,000       PROVIDES SERVICES INCLUDING HIV PREVENTION AND EDUCATION, FREE HIV TESTING AND HIV CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES.
(69) DIRECT RELIEF
27 S LA PATERA LANE
GOLETA,CA93117 		95-1831116 501(C)(3) 1,000       DISASTER RELIEF.
(70) MUSIC AND MEMORY
160 FIRST STREET PO BOX 590
MINEOLA,NY11501 		501(C)(3) 1,000       BRINGS PERSONALIZED MUSIC INTO THE LIVES OF ELDERLY OR INFIRM THROUGH DIGITAL MUSIC TECHNOLOGY, VASTLY IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE.
(71) HAITI NURSING FOUNDATION
3135 S STATE STREET 360-B
ANN ARBOR,MI48108 		501(C)(3) 4,000       PROMOTES THE ADVANCEMENT OF NURSING IN THE REPUBLIC OF HAITI.
(72) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF KIDNEY PATIENTS
2701 N ROCKY POINT DRIVE SUITE 150
TAMPA,FL33607 		11-2306416 501(C)(3) 1,650       DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR KIDNEY PATIENTS THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND THE FOSTERING OF PATIENT COMMUNITIES.
(73) THE CORNER HEALTH CENTER
47 N HURON STREET
YPSILANTI,MI48197 		501(C)(3) 2,500       PROVIDES QUALITY HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO TEENS AND YOUTH 12-25 AND THEIR CHILDREN AT AFFORDABLE COSTS.
(74) GIRLS ON THE RUN
120 COTTAGE PL
CHARLOTTE,NC28207 		56-2201835 501(C)(3) 300       ENCOURAGE PRETEEN GIRLS TO DEVELOP SELF RESPECT AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES THROUGH RUNNING.
(75) INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION OF RED CROSS AND RED CRESCENT SOCIETIES

PO BOX 303
CH-1211 GENEVA 19, SWITZERLAND    
SZ 		501(C)(3) 1,000       HUMANITARIAN NETWORK.
(76) HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
121 HABITAT STREET
AMERICUS,GA31709 		38-2874694 501(C)(3) 1,000       AFFORDABLE HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
(77) SKYLINE SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
PO BOX 2413
ANN ARBOR,MI48106 		38-6004028 501(C)(3) 1,000       SUPPORT SCIENCE OLYPIAD
(78) THE CHADTOUGH FOUNDATION
PO BOX 907
SALINE,MI48176 		47-4041494 501(C)(3) 2,000       SUPPORTS PEDIATRIC BRAIN TUMOR RESEARCH AND STUDIES NATIONWIDE.
(79) PAWS WITH A CAUSE
4646 SOUTH DIVISION
WAYLAND,MI49348 		501(C)(3) 2,000       TRAINS HEARING DOGS AND SERVICE DOGS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
(80) ALS ASSOCIATION
PO BOX 6051
ALBERT LEA,MN56007 		13-3271855 501(C)(3) 500       FIGHT TO TREAT AND CURE ALS THROUGH GLOBAL RESEARCH AND NATIONWIDE ADVOCACY.
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART I, LINE 2: GRANTEES ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW PROOF THAT GRANT FUNDS WERE USED FOR INTENDED PURPOSES.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
ARBOR RESEARCH COLLABORATIVE FOR HEALTH
 
Employer identification number

38-3289521
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1ROBERT MERIONPRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 452,891
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0 		0
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0 		5,135
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0 		44,500
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0 		1,813
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0 		504,339
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0 		0
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0
2DAVID DICKINSONVICE PRESIDENT (i)

(ii)		 195,332
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0 		0
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0 		13,973
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0 		19,968
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0 		5,741
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0 		235,014
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0 		0
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0
3ALAN LEICHTMANSENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (i)

(ii)		 273,972
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0 		20,000
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0 		5,602
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0 		27,609
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0 		4,328
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0 		331,511
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0 		0
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0
4BRUCE ROBINSONVP CLINICAL RESEARCH (i)

(ii)		 240,036
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0 		0
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0 		1,662
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0 		24,931
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0 		23,455
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0 		290,084
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0 		0
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0
5RONALD PISONISENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (i)

(ii)		 170,104
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0 		0
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0 		2,282
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0 		17,275
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0 		14,596
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0 		204,257
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0 		0
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0
6FRANCESCA TENTORILEAD INVESTIGATOR, PCR/SR RESEARCH S (i)

(ii)		 156,232
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0 		0
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0 		1,127
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0 		16,332
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0 		20,806
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0 		194,497
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0 		0
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0
7FRIEDRICH PORTSENIOR RESEARCH SCIENTIST (i)

(ii)		 135,591
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0 		0
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0 		15,740
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0 		15,025
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0 		15,756
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0 		182,112
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0 		0
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0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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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 ROBERT MERION - $18,000 ALAN LEICHTMAN - $1,110
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

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

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

38-3289521
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 THE FORM 990 IS FIRST REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT. IT IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. THE RETURN IS THEN FORWARDED TO THE BOARD FOR THEIR REVIEW BEFORE FILING WITH THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE. THE ORGANIZATION RELIES ON EACH BOARD MEMBER TO KEEP THEM INFORMED IF THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. BOARD MEMBERS RECUSE THEMSELVES DURING ANY MEETING IN WHICH THEY MAY HAVE A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 COMPENSATION FOR PRESIDENT: THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPARES COMPENSATION OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND MAKES A RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD. . COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS: ALL STAFF SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY A REVIEW OF THE MARKET CONDITIONS FOR THE POSITION IN QUESTION, AS WELL AS THE RESULTS OF THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW FOR THE PARTICULAR INDIVIDUAL.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR SELECTING AND OVERSEEING THE WORK OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
990, PART VI, SECTION B, QUESTION 14 THE ORGANIZATION IS IN THE PROCESS OF DEVELOPING A WRITTEN DOCUMENT RETENTION AND DESTRUCTION POLICY.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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