TY 2015 Form 990

(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)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC)
(1) JIM BRUSETH...................................................................... TREASURER	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) SUSAN TERRY CHILDS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(3) CHRISTINA B RIETH...................................................................... SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) JEFFREY H ALTSCHUL...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) SUZANNE K FISH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) SARAH A HERR...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) RODRIGO LIENDO...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) DIANE GIFFORD-GONZALEZ...................................................................... PRESIDENT-ELECT,PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(9) PATRICIA GILMAN...................................................................... SECRETARY-ELECT,SECRETARY	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(10) DANIEL SANDWEISS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) CHIP COLWELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) DEBORAH NICHOLS...................................................................... TRESURER-ELECT	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(13) GORDON RAKITA...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) JOHN DOUGLASS...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) TOBI BRIMSEK...................................................................... EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .................		X	187,500	0	22,121

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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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

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number

52-6046203

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.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990 or 990-EZ))

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 331/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box in lines 11a through 11d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 11e, 11f, and 11g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ..............

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i)Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


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

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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)		(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	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
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	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
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.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage for 2014 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

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33 1/3% support test—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2015. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the facts-and-circumstances test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
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10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly
supported organization ................................................ right arrow

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

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(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.") .	57,113	49,106	1,664,549	71,579	101,996	1,944,343
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......	1,536,267	1,604,621	1,537,715	1,814,664	2,084,212	8,577,479
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.	1,593,380	1,653,727	3,202,264	1,886,243	2,186,208	10,521,822
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...						0
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.						0
c	Add lines 7a and 7b..						0
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)						10,521,822

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2011	(b) 2012	(c) 2013	(d) 2014	(e) 2015	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...	1,593,380	1,653,727	3,202,264	1,886,243	2,186,208	10,521,822
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..	113,116	128,702	203,904	227,430	236,332	909,484
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.	113,116	128,702	203,904	227,430	236,332	909,484
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.	-3,905	3,458	2,511			2,064
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..	34,410	13,858	-26,328	16,814	26,356	65,110
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..	1,737,001	1,799,745	3,382,351	2,130,487	2,448,896	11,498,480

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

Public support percentage for 2015 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

91.510 %

Public support percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

92.170 %

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2015 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

7.910 %

Investment income percentage from 2014 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

7.420 %

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331/3% support tests—2015. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow

33 1/3% support tests—2014. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 11 of Part I. If you checked 11a of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked 11b of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked 11c of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked 11d of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

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.

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).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer (b) and (c) below.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

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.

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) .

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

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

A family member of a person described in (a) above?

11b

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

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.

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.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

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).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

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?

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).

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.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer (a) and (b) below.

Yes

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.

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.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer (a) and (b) below.

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.

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.

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970. See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

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

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

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations (continued)

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) (2015)

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number

52-6046203

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.

Political expenditures ...................................................................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ...............................................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ...........................................	3,301
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) .......................................................................	3,301
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures .........................................................................................	2,037,588
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ....................................................................	2,040,889
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	252,044
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) ..........................................................................	63,011
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ..........................................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ...........................................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2012	(b) 2013	(c) 2014	(d) 2015	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	230,710	232,802	240,772	252,044	956,328

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					1,434,492

c	Total lobbying expenditures	2,220	3,002	5,049	3,301	13,572

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	57,678	58,201	60,193	63,011	239,083

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					358,625

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990EZ) 2015

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number

52-6046203

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 ....

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? ...........

Yes No

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? ............................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

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.


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

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

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)? .............................

Yes No

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.

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.

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

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:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

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):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

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.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?

Yes No

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 ....	2,741,392	2,703,921	1,088,745	984,768	981,309
b	Contributions ...	26,163	35,349	1,577,568	24,645	31,608
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	-12,146	40,633	77,967	109,091	16,786
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	24,063	38,511	40,359	29,759	44,935
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	2,731,346	2,741,392	2,703,921	1,088,745	984,768

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

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
d	Equipment ...	38,067	37,032	1,035
e	Other ...	350,119	256,769	93,350
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				94,385

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Part VII

InvestmentsOther 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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

InvestmentsProgram 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.)

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.)...........

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

(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......			1	2,255,727
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-214,667
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	10,022
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	-204,645
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	2,460,372
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b	-340
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-340
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	2,460,032

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........			1	2,040,889
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	340
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	340
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	2,040,549
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b	-10,022
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	-10,022
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	2,030,527

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 V, LINE 4:	SAA GENERAL ENDOWMENT AND LIFE MEMBER FUND - THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUND IS TO SUPPORT THE GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE SOCIETY. SAA PUBLIC EDUCATION ENDOWMENT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUND IS TO SUPPORT SAA'S PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC EDUCATION AND TO ASSIST IN CREATING A FULL-TIME POSITION FOR THE MANAGER, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH. NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS ENDOWMENT - THE PURPOSE OF THIS FUND IS TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE QUALIFIED NATIVE PEOPLES IN PURSUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF ARCHAEOLOGY. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED IN THE FORM OF SCHOLARSHIPS. IN DECEMBER 2013, THE SOCIETY RECEIVED A BEQUEST TO ESTABLISH THE CHERYL L. WASE SCHOLARSHIP FUND AN ENDOWMENT FUND TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS TO WOMEN IN NEW MEXICO FOR THEIR UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES AS DECLARED ARCHAEOLOGY MAJORS. DOUGLAS C. KELLOGG FUND SUPPORTS AN ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP IN GEOARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH DIENJE KENYON MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIP SUPPORTS FELLOWSHIP IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH BY WOMEN STUDENTS IN THE EARLY STAGES OF THEIR ARCHAEOLOGICAL TRAINING. LEWIS R. BINFORD FUND FOR TEACHING SCIENTIFIC REASONING IN ARCHAEOLOGY - THE PURPOSES OF THE LEWIS R BINFORD FUND FOR TEACHING SCIENTIFIC REASONING IN ARCHAEOLOGY ARE 1) TO ENCOURAGE CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT IN ALL LEVELS OF ARCHAEOLOGY COURSES WITH A DELIBERATE FOCUS ON TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING AND SCIENTIFIC REASONING SKILLS, 2) TO REWARD INDIVIDUALS AND INSTITUTIONS THAT DEVELOP EXCELLENT EXAMPLES OF SUCH CURRICULA, AND 3) TO PROMOTE THE SHARING OF IDEAS AND MATERIALS RELATING TO THESE EFFORTS.
PART X, LINE 2:	FORM 990, PAGE 3, SECTION 11F - FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2015, THE SOCIETY BELIEVES IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITION TAKEN AND AS SUCH DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DEPENDENT INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT 10,022.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SILENT AUCTION EXPENSES -340.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SILENT AUCTION EXPENSES 340.
PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	DEPENDENT INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENT -10,022.

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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.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Inspection

Name of the organization
SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number
52-6046203

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

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? ........................

Yes No

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)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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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) SAA NATIVE AMERICAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP	1	10,000
(2) SAA NATIVE AMERICAN UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP	1	5,000
(3) ARTHUR C PARKER SCHOLARSHIP	1	5,000
(4) NSF SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ARCHAELOGICAL TRAINING FOR NATIVE AMERICANS AND NATIVE HAWAIIANS	5	25,000
(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:

SCHOLARSHIPS ARE MONITORED, FIRST BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S VERIFYING THE AWARDEE'S ENROLLMENT IN THE SPECIFIED INSTITUTION FOR WHICH THE FUNDS HAVE BEEN REQUESTED PRIOR TO ANY FUNDS BEING RELEASED. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A COMMITTEE ON NATIVE AMERICAN SCHOLARSHIPS WHICH THEN CONTINUES THE MONITORING PROGRESS AND RECEIVES THE FINAL REPORT FROM EACH AWARDEE ON A SPECIFIED DUE DATE. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE REPORTS AND MAINTAINS THEM.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet

Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

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Name of the organization

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number

52-6046203

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

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.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

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 .........

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? ..

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.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

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:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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.

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:

The organization? ...........................

Any related organization?

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

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:

The organization?

Any related organization? .........................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

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 ............

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 .............................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Page 2

Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1TOBI BRIMSEKEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	187,500 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	5,625 ------------- 0	16,496 ------------- 0	209,621 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

Page 3

Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015

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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.
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Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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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

SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY

Employer identification number

52-6046203

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	TYPES OF MEMBERS: STUDENT MEMBER - ANY PERSON MATRICULATING IN AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION PURSUING CANDIDACY FOR A DEGREE (ASSOCIATE OR HIGHER) IN A FIELD OF STUDY RELATED TO SOME ASPECT OF ARCHAEOLOGY. RETIRED MEMBER- ANY PERSON WHO HAS RETIRED FROM REMUNERATIVE PROFESSIONAL LIFE. JOINT MEMBER- ANY PERSON WHO IS A SPOUSE OR DOMESTIC PARTNER OF A REGULAR, LIFE, RETIRED, OR STUDENT MEMBER AND WHO SUPPORTS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. RECEIVES PUBLICATIONS VIA MEMBER SPOUSE OR PARTNER. ASSOCIATE MEMBER- ANY PERSON WHO IS NOT A PROFESSIONAL ARCHAEOLOGIST AND WHO SUPPORTS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. NON-VOTING MEMBER WHO DOES NOT RECEIVE A JOURNAL. REGULAR MEMBER - ANY PERSON WHO IS ENGAGED IN ARCHAEOLOGY OR ANY RELATED ASPECT THEREOF OR ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. LIFE MEMBER- ANY PERSON WHO SUPPORTS THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY MAY BECOME A LIFE MEMEBR UNDER CONDITIONS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE SOCIETY HAS MEMBERS WHO ELECT ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY - THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS AN EX-OFFICIO MEMBER OF THE BOARD BUT HAS NO VOTING RIGHTS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE CHIEF STAFF OFFICER AND IS HIRED BY AND REPORTS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B	COMMMITTEES SERVE IN AN ADVISORY CAPACITY TO THE BOARD AND AS SUCH DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS INDEPENDENT OF THE BOARD. EVEN STANDING COMMITTEES WHICH ARE SPECIFIED IN THE BYLAWS HAVE CHARGES THAT ARE DEFINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EACH BOARD MEMBER SERVES AS A LIAISON TO A NUMBER OF COMMITTEES TO ENSURE OPEN COMMUNICATION BETWEEN THE BOARD AND ITS COMMITTEES. SHOULD A COMMITTEE WISH TO ACT, THEY WOULD NEED TO CONSULT WITH THE BOARD AND THOSE REQUESTS / ACTIONS / DISCUSSION WOULD THEN BE REFLECTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES.BOARD MINUTES, ONCE APPROVED, ARE DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD AND COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE CHAIRS AS WELL AS POSTED FOR THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE MEMBER SIDE OF THE SAA WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE 990 WILL HAVE BEEN SENT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. MANAGEMENT WILL HAVE REVIEWED THE 990 PRIOR TO THE BOARD REVIEW. MANAGEMENT AND THE TREASURER WILL HAVE A CALL TO DISCUSS THE FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	IN THEIR CAPACITY AS OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY MUST ACT AT ALL TIMES IN THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. BOARD MEMBERS HAVE A FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY TO CONDUCT THEMSELVES WITHOUT CONFLICTS TO THE INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. IN THEIR CAPACITY AS BOARD MEMBERS, THE WELFARE AND BEST INTERESTS OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY MUST BE PARAMOUNT, AND ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE FROM, FOR EXAMPLE, PERSONAL, INDIVIDUAL BUSINESS, THIRD PARTY, AND EMPLOYMENT ACTIVITIES OF BOARD MEMBERS MUST BE DISCLOSED. ALL CONFLICTS ARE NOT NECESSARILY PROHIBITED OR HARMFUL TO THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY. FULL DISCLOSURE OF ALL ACTUAL AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS IS REQUIRED. THE INDIVIDUAL(S) DISCLOSING THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT(S) WOULD BE RECUSED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DISCUSSION AND VOTE ON THE DETERMINATION OF THE MATTER BY THE FULL BOARD. THE FULL BOARD, MINUS THE INDIVIDUAL(S) DISCLOSING THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS, WILL DETERMINE WHETHER A CONFLICT EXISTS AND WHAT ENSUING ACTION IS APPROPRIATE, IF ANY. AT THE INCEPTION OF EACH BOARD MEMBER'S TERM, AND ANNUALLY THEREAFTER, FOR THE LENGTH OF THEIR TERM ON THE BOARD, EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL RECEIVE A COPY OF THE POLICY AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM, AND EACH BOARD MEMBER, INCLUDING THE NON-VOTING EX OFFICIO MEMBER, WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE FORM. COPIES OF THE POLICY AND THE FORM WILL ALSO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE CHAIR TO BOARD CANDIDATES PRIOR TO THEIR DECISION TO RUN. THERE WILL BE A STANDING AGENDA ITEM AT EACH BOARD MEETING WHICH WILL ALLOW THE BOARD TO INQUIRE AS TO WHETHER ANY BOARD MEMBER HAS ANY CONFLICTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS THE ONLY KEY EMPLOYEE. THE PROCESS DESCRIBED BELOW IS THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE PROCESS IS ANNUAL, AT THE FALL MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, GENERALLY IN SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER. THE LAST PROCESS WAS COMPLETED OCTOBER 2015. THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR INCLUDES ALL OF THESE ELEMENTS: (1) REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; (2) USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION; AND (3) CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING. 1.REVIEW AND APPROVAL: THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE SOCIETY, PROVIDED THAT PERSONS WITH CONFLICTS OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT AT ISSUE ARE NOT INVOLVED IN THIS REVIEW AND APPROVAL. 2.USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION: THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED USING DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS. 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING: THERE IS CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. 4. OUTLINE OF PROCESS: EACH YEAR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WILL BE EVALUATED AT THE FALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING. A. FOR THE FALL MEETING, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SHALL PREPARE A STATEMENT OF NO MORE THAN 3 PAGES TO BE PROVIDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AT OR BEFORE THE MEETING. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT WILL ADDRESS: 1) ANY ISSUES OF PARTICULAR RELEVANCE REGARDING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ACTIVITIES OVER THE PAST YEAR THAT ARE NOT EVIDENT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE THROUGH OTHER REPORTING OR INTERACTION; AND 2) THE KEY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACING THE SOCIETY AND HOW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROPOSES THAT THEY BE APPROACHED. B. HAVING READ THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S STATEMENT, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL EVALUATE THE PERFORMANCE OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION, COMPARABLE DATA WILL BE STUDIED IN ORDER TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION LEVEL OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION: 1) THE QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF SERVICES SAA PROVIDES. 2). EFFECTIVE USE OF AND ACCOUNTABILITY FOR SAA'S FINANCIAL RESOURCES. 3) MAINTENANCE AND DEVELOPMENT OF STRONG INTERNAL ORGANIZATION OF THE SAA EXECUTIVE OFFICE IN WHICH SYSTEMS, STAFF PRODUCTIVITY, MORALE AND TEAMWORK ARE HIGH. 4) PRODUCTIVE WORKING RELATIONSHIPS WITH THE BOARD. 5) SIGNIFICANT ACHIEVEMENTS OR PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED DURING THE PAST YEAR. C. THROUGH A PERSONAL DISCUSSION AT THE FALL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THOUGH A FORMAL LETTER FOLLOWING, THE PRESIDENT WILL CONVEY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S EVALUATION. THE LETTER WILL BE INSERTED IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERSONNEL FILE. D. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAS THE OPTION OF RESPONDING TO THE EVALUATION THROUGH A LETTER TO THE PRESIDENT, A COPY OF WHICH WILL BE MAINTAINED IN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERSONNEL FILE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC VIA THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AS THE AUDITED FINANCIALS ARE PUBLISHED ANNUALLY IN THE SOCIETY'S MAGAZINE. BACK ISSUES OF THE MAGAZINE ARE STORED ON THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AS WELL AS ALL SOCIETY POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP ON THE MEMBER SIDE OF THE SOCIETY'S WEBSITE. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE THE MAGAZINE WITH THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE AVAILABLE TO THE MEMBERSHIP UPON REQUEST.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY IS TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF HUMANITY'S PAST AS ACHIEVED THROUGH SYSTEMATIC INVESTIGATION OF THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORD. THE SOCIETY LEADS THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMUNITY BY PROMOTING RESEARCH, STEWARDSHIP OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES, PUBLIC AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION, AND THE DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE. TO SERVE THE PUBLIC INTEREST, SAA SEEKS THE WIDEST POSSIBLE ENGAGEMENT WITH ALL SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY, INCLUDING GOVERNMENTS, EDUCATORS, AND INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, IN ADVANCING KNOWLEDGE AND ENHANCING AWARENESS OF THE PAST.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	11
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	11
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	13
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	475
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	48,645
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .........	7b	-15,292

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	66,425	101,996
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	1,899,237	2,084,212
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	189,587	203,546
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	20,316	70,278
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	2,175,565	2,460,032
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	25,000	48,500
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)	724,208	735,074
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 26,549
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	1,065,864	1,246,953
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	1,815,072	2,030,527
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	360,493	429,505
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	7,656,918	7,928,576
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	1,299,115	1,355,935
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	6,357,803	6,572,641

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4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 308,224 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 281,160 )
	PUBLICATIONS - THE PUBLICATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT BENEFIT TO SAA MEMBERS BY PUBLISHING SCHOLARLY JOURNALS, BOOKS FROM THE SAA PRESS, A FULL-COLOR MAGAZINE, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS. AS A MEMBER BENEFIT, SAA MEMBERS MAY CHOOSE ONE OF NOW THREE JOURNALS: AMERICAN ANTIQUITY, LATIN AMERICAN ANTIQUITY , OR ADVANCES IN ARCHAOLOGICAL PRACTICE. AMERICAN ANTIQUITY IS DEVOTED TO THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE NEW WORLD, AND METHOD AND THEORY PERTINENT TO THE STUDY OF NEW WORLD ARCHAEOLOGY; LATIN AMERICAN ANTIQUITY IS DEVOTED TO SPECIAL REPORTS ON ARCHAEOLOGY, PREHISTORY, AND ETHNOHISTORY FROM LATIN AMERICA.ADVANCES IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL PRACTICE IS DEVOTED TO THE PRACTICE OF ARCHAEOLOGY AND SOLUTIONS. ALL MEMBERS RECEIVE THE SAA ARCHAEOLOGICAL RECORD, PUBLISHED FIVE TIMES PER YEAR. THIS FULL-COLOR MAGAZINE ENCOMPASSES SAA BUSINESS, THEMATIC ARTICLES, AND MUCH MORE. THE SAA PRESS PUBLISHES BOOKS THAT RELATE TO ALL FIELDS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL STUDY, AND PRIMARILY SERVE THE NEEDS OF THE SAA MEMBERSHIP. IN 2011, IN THE LAST QUARTER, THE SAA PRESS LAUNCHED E-VERSIONS OF SOME NEW TITLES THROUGH AMAZON'S E-BOOK. THE SAA PRESS CONTINUES TO LAUNCH E-VERSIONS OF SELECTED TITLES.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 514,224 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 871,539 )
	ANNUAL MEETING - THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY'S ANNUAL MEETING GIVES ATTENDEES THE OPPORTUNITY TO PRESENT AND DISCUSS THEIR RESEARCH, NETWORK WITH FELLOW COLLEAGUES, AND PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS WORKSHOPS. SAA ALSO ORGANIZES AN EXHIBIT HALL, WHICH SHOWCASES VENDORS WHO SPECIALIZE IN ARCHAEOLOGICAL RELATED PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. THE ANNUAL MEETING IS HELD IN MAJOR CITIES THROUGHOUT THE AMERICAS, TO MAKE IT ACCESSIBLE FOR THOSE IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMUNITY WHO WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE. SAA ALSO HOLDS ITS ANNUAL GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING TO PRESENT AWARDS AND DISCUSS THE STATUS OF THE SOCIETY. AT A TYPICAL MEETING, THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MEETING ATTENDEES.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 333,501 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 24,872 )
	PUBLIC PROGRAM AND SERVICES - SAA'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS ARE CRUCIAL IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTIVES OF THE SOCIETY. SAA ADVOCATES FOR THE INTERESTS OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES BEFORE CONGRESS AND FEDERAL AGENCIES. ADVOCACY WAS RECENTLY EXPANDED GLOBALLY WITH THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTERNATIONAL GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE. THE SOCIETY ALSO OFFERS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING THE NEWLY LAUNCHED ONLINE SEMINAR SERIES, AND A VARIETY OF RESOURCES FOR ARCHAEOLOGISTS TO USE IN THEIR OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. IN ADDITION, THE SOCIETY ANSWERS INQUIRIES FROM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO TEACHERS AND STUDENTS INTERESTED IN ARCHAEOLOGY.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 189,319 including grants of $ 48,500 ) (Revenue $ 884,352 )
	MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM - THE SOCIETY FOR AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM SERVICES TO UNITE THOSE IN THE ARCHAEOLOGICAL COMMUNITY UNDER A COMMON SET OF GOALS; TO STIMULATE INTEREST AND RESEARCH IN AMERICAN ARCHAEOLOGY; ADVOCATE AND AID IN THE CONSERVATION OF ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES; ENCOURAGE PUBLIC ACCESS TO AND APPRECIATION OF ARCHAEOLOGY; OPPOSE ALL LOOTING OF SITES AND THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF LOOTED ARCHAEOLOGICAL MATERIALS; AND SERVE AS A BOND AMONG THOSE INTERESTED IN THE ARCHAEOLOGY OF THE AMERICAS. MEMBERS CAN PARTICIPATE IN INTEREST GROUPS, TASK FORCES AND SAA COMMITTEES.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 189,319 including grants of $ 48,500 ) (Revenue $ 884,352 )
4e	Total program service expenses1,345,268

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
SHERIDIAN PRESS P O BOX 414784 BOSTON,MA022414784	PRINTING	140,637




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 1

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	187,500	0	22,121

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	33,169

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	68,827

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		101,996

		Business Code
2a	MEMBERSHIP DUES	900099	907,114	907,114
b	ANNUAL MEETING	541800	871,539	871,539
c	SUBSCRIPTIONS	900099	227,626	227,626
d	WEB ADVERTISING	541800	48,645		48,645
e	PUBLICATIONS	541800	29,288	29,288
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			2,084,212

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			198,983			198,983
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			37,349			37,349
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents
b	Less: rental expenses
c	Rental income or (loss)
d	Net rental income or (loss)......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory		432,300
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses		427,737
c	Gain or (loss)		4,563
d	Net gain or (loss).....			4,563			4,563
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		6,913
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		340
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			6,573			6,573
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..
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..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	23,440	23,440
b	LIST RENTAL		900099	2,916	2,916
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d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			26,356
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			2,460,032	2,061,923	48,645	247,468

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22	48,500	48,500
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 ....	209,621	138,680	70,941
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	437,420	270,961	166,459
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	10,779		10,779
9	Other employee benefits .......	77,254		77,254
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	14,114	13,594	520
c	Accounting ...........	67,523		67,523
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	147,736	71,068	76,668
12	Advertising and promotion ....	2,224		2,224
13	Office expenses .......	204,697	94,329	94,229	16,139
14	Information technology ......	83,901		83,901
15	Royalties ..	211		211
16	Occupancy ...........	154,532		154,532
17	Travel ............	103,629	33,545	64,711	5,373
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .	203,128	197,605	5,523
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	14,054		14,054
23	Insurance ...	35,733	1,397	34,336
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	PRINTING	151,988	130,870	16,081	5,037
b	SCHOLARSHIPS/AWARDS	32,328		32,328
c	DUES AND FEES	5,197		5,197
d	PAYROLL SERVICE FEES	3,605		3,605
e	All other expenses	22,353	344,719	-322,366
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	2,030,527	1,345,268	658,710	26,549
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			6	1	1,147
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			2,538,104	2	2,773,565
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			20,169	4	18,352
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 ......			96,569	9	109,103
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	388,186
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	293,801	92,440	10c	94,385
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			4,898,599	11	4,920,993
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			11,031	15	11,031
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			7,656,918	16	7,928,576

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	109,602	17	189,516
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	1,189,513	19	1,166,419
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		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	1,299,115	26	1,355,935

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	3,556,669	27	3,771,599
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	387,660	28	361,405
29	Permanently restricted net assets	2,413,474	29	2,439,637
	Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here 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 ...........	6,357,803	33	6,572,641
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	7,656,918	34	7,928,576