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) AMY ATKINSON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(2) MEERA BALLAL...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(3) ANITA BALTIMORE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(4) LANCE BLOOM...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(5) KERRI CAVANAUGH...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(6) LISA COLE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(7) ALLISON COTTON...................................................................... EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING	1.00 .................	X
(8) LAURA CURRIE...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(9) JIM DEDMON...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(10) EMMELY DUNCAN...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(11) PATRICIA EASTWOOD...................................................................... PRESIDENT	1.00 .................	X	X
(12) LISA ELLIS...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(13) LAURIE ESKIND...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(14) BRIAN FITZPATRICK...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(15) MICHAEL FLUCK...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(16) CATHERINE GEMMATO-SMITH...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X
(17) ELIZABETH GREER...................................................................... BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .................	X

(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)
(18) BILL HARALSON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(19) GERRY HAYDEN........................................................................ TREASURER	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(20) KAY HELLER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(21) KINDY HENSLER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(22) ASHLEY HENRY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(23) JEFF HERRING........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(24) HUNTER HILL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(25) MARK HUMPHREYS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(26) MARTHA IVESTER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(27) CHARLYN JARRELLS........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(28) JAY JOYNER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(29) CHRIS KEATON........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(30) MARY MORGAN KETCHEL........................................................................ EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(31) NEIL KRUGMAN........................................................................ PRESIDENT ELECT	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(32) SANDRA LIPMAN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(33) MORIAH LUTZ-TVEITE........................................................................ EX-OFFICIO, INTERN, NON-VOTING	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(34) MELISSA MAHANES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(35) ADRIENNE MCRAE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(36) DON MOODY........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(37) ROGER MOORE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(38) JIM MUNRO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(39) RACHEL ODOM........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(40) STEPHEN PELUSO........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(41) JENNIFER PURYEAR........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(42) SARAH REISNER........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(43) SHARON SANDAHL........................................................................ EX-OFFICIO, NON-VOTING	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(44) MONICA SCOKIN........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(45) RONNIE SCOTT TERM 09192015........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(46) VEE VEE SCOTT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(47) MARY JO SHANKLE........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(48) SUSAN SHORT JONES........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(49) DAN SLIPKOVICH........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(50) JOE SOWELL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(51) MARY SPALDING........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(52) ANGIE SWINFORD........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(53) HEATHER THORNE........................................................................ IMMEDIATE PAST-PRESIDENT	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(54) BARBARA TURNER........................................................................ SECRETARY	1.00 .......................	X	X	0	0
(55) BRAD WENSEL........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(56) DALLAS WILT........................................................................ BOARD MEMBER	1.00 .......................	X		0	0
(57) PAUL VASTERLING........................................................................ CEO/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X	149,867	6,786
(58) ANGIE ADAMS END 12042015........................................................................ EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00 .......................		X	107,000	6,070
(59) LISA FRENCH BEGIN 03142016........................................................................ CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00 .......................		X	0	0

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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

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

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.) ....	1,063,639	2,455,530	4,157,092	2,176,988	3,754,689	13,607,938
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	1,063,639	2,455,530	4,157,092	2,176,988	3,754,689	13,607,938
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)..						969,639
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						12,638,299

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..	1,063,639	2,455,530	4,157,092	2,176,988	3,754,689	13,607,938
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	8,285	12,167	13,858	20,578	29,029	83,917
9	Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..		3,718	379	0	384,009	388,106
10	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..	10,583	6,268	23,005	17,909	16,582	74,347
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.						14,154,308

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

12,069,120

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)) .........

89.290 %

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

93.160 %

16a

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
organization ..................................................... right arrow

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.") .
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)		(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.)..

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)) .........

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

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

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

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

19a

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)

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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)

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Part VI

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

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART II, SECTION B, LINE 9	2015 REFLECTS NET INCOME FROM BALLET BALL FUNDRAISING EVENT

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

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

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

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

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Do not complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... 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 NASHVILLE BALLET

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	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)

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Name of organization NASHVILLE BALLET		Employer identification number 58-1440788

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)

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Name of organization NASHVILLE BALLET			Employer identification number 58-1440788
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.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No.from Part I

(b) Purpose 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

(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

(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

(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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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

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

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.

Cat. No. 52283D

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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 ....	292,103	288,153	273,446	207,217	212,030
b	Contributions ...	568,510	7,100	4,100	54,875	340
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses	53,855	5,925	26,061	27,974	-3,848
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...	20,019	9,075	15,454	16,620	1,305
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......	894,449	292,103	288,153	273,446	207,217

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

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

19.120 %

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

77.110 %

Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet

3.770 %

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)

Yes

(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	8,959,459	1,410,110	7,549,349
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ...	2,849,003	1,638,875	1,210,128
e	Other ...	66,793	27,684	39,109
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				8,798,586

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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	7,787,848
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a	-6,796
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b	198,459
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	-1,893
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................			2e	189,770
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................			3	7,598,078
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	-272,912
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................			4c	-272,912
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......			5	7,325,166

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	5,813,534
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a	198,459
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d	272,912
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................			2e	471,371
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................			3	5,342,163
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................			4c	0
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......			5	5,342,163

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:	THE ORIGINAL PRINCIPAL IS INVESTED INDEFINITELY AND INCOME GENERATED FROM THE PRINCIPAL IS USED TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF NASHVILLE BALLET.
PART X, LINE 2:	MANAGEMENT PERFORMS AN EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN THE COURSE OF PREPARING THE BALLET'S INCOME TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE INCOME TAX POSITIONS MEET A "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD OF BEING SUSTAINED UNDER EXAMINATION BY THE APPLICABLE TAXING AUTHORITIES. MANAGEMENT HAS PERFORMED ITS EVALUATION OF ALL INCOME TAX POSITIONS TAKEN ON ALL OPEN INCOME TAX RETURNS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO POSITIONS TAKEN THAT DO NOT MEET THE "MORE LIKELY THAN NOT" STANDARD. ACCORDINGLY, THERE ARE NO PROVISIONS FOR INCOME TAXES, PENALTIES OR INTEREST RECEIVABLE OR PAYABLE RELATING TO UNCERTAIN INCOME TAX POSITIONS IN THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	CHANGE IN VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ENDOWMENT -1,893.
PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -256,636. GIFT SHOP COSTS -16,276.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:	SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES 256,636. GIFT SHOP COSTS 16,276.

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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow

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

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization
NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

Part I

Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.

Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.

Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees

or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?

YesNo

If "Yes," list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.

(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
	Yes	No










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

List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.

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

Cat. No. 50083H

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Part II

Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.

		(a) Event #1 BALLET BALL (event type)	(b) Event #2 SPRING TEA (event type)	(c) Other events 2 (total number)	(d) Total events (add col. (a) through col. (c))
1	Gross receipts . . . . .	632,618	17,875	15,936	666,429
2	Less: Contributions . . . .	24,190	5,000	1,750	30,940
3	Gross income (line 1 minus line 2) . . . . . .	608,428	12,875	14,186	635,489

4	Cash prizes . . . . .
5	Noncash prizes . . . .	3,000	966		3,966
6	Rent/facility costs . . . .	14,197	2,800	1,400	18,397
7	Food and beverages . . .	76,344	4,358	1,582	82,284
8	Entertainment . . . .	55,357	112	0	55,469
9	Other direct expenses . . .	87,155	2,112	7,253	96,520
10	Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . .				256,636
11	Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . .				378,853

Part III

Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.

		(a) Bingo	(b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo	(c) Other gaming	(d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))
1	Gross revenue . . . . .

2	Cash prizes . . . . .
3	Noncash prizes . . . .
4	Rent/facility costs . . . .
5	Other direct expenses . . .	87,155	2,112	7,253	96,520

Volunteer labor . . . .

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

	Yes %
	No

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

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

Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:

Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "No," explain:

10a

Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," explain:

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Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity

formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:

The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13a

An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

13b

Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:

Name

Address

15a

Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming

revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow

$ and the

amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow

$ .

If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:

Name

Address

Gaming manager information:

Name

Gaming manager compensation right arrow

Description of services provided right arrow

Director/officer Employee Independent contractor

Mandatory distributions:

Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to

retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

YesNo

Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent

in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions).

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Schedule J
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

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.

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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
(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)
1PAUL VASTERLINGCEO/ARTISTIC DIRECTOR	(i) (ii)	149,867 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	2,661 ------------- 0	4,125 ------------- 0	156,653 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

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

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PART I, LINE 3	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND THE COO. THEY ALSO BENCHMARK THE COMPENSATION AGAINST COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN COMPARABLE DANCE COMPANIES VIA INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OTHER COMPANIES' FORM 990S.

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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury

Internal Revenue Service

Noncash Contributions

Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

Part I

Types of Property

	(a) Check if applicable	(b) Number of contributions or items contributed	(c) Noncash contribution amounts reported on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g	(d) Method of determining noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....
2 Art—Historical treasures .
3 Art—Fractional interests ..
4 Books and publications ..
5 Clothing and household goods .......
6 Cars and other vehicles ..
7 Boats and planes ....
8 Intellectual property ...
9 Securities—Publicly traded .	X	8	290,467	FAIR MARKET VALUE
10 Securities—Closely held stock .
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC, or trust interests ....
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..
13 Qualified conservation contribution—Historic structures .....
14 Qualified conservation contribution—Other ...
15 Real estate—Residential .
16 Real estate—Commercial ..
17 Real estate—Other ...
18 Collectibles .....
19 Food inventory ...
20 Drugs and medical supplies .
21 Taxidermy ......
22 Historical artifacts ....
23 Scientific specimens ..
24 Archeological artifacts ...
25 Other ( FOOD & BEVERAGE )	X	4	13,311	FAIR MARKET VALUE
26 Other ( COSMETICS )	X	1	5,000	FAIR MARKET VALUE
27 Other ( STORAGE )	X	1	4,500	FAIR MARKET VALUE
28 Other ( ELLIPTICAL MACHINE )	X	1	2,594	FAIR MARKET VALUE
Other ( FRACTURE BOOT )	X	1	100	FAIR MARKET VALUE

Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement

Yes

30a

During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that

it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used

for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................

30a

If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.

Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?

Yes

32a

Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash

contributions? ..........................

32a

Yes

If "Yes," describe in Part II.

If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,

describe in Part II.

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Part II

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, COLUMN (B):

THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS IS REPORTED IN PART I, COLUMN (B) RATHER THAN THE NUMBER OF ITEMS RECEIVED.

PART I, LINE 32B:

GIFTS OF STOCK ARE TO BE TRANSFERRED INTO AN ESTABLISHED BROKERAGE ACCOUNT (CHARLES SCHWAB) OPERATED BY NASHVILLE BALLET. IT IS THE POLICY OF NASHVILLE BALLET TO IMMEDIATELY LIQUIDATE ALL GIFTS OF STOCK/SECURITIES FOR ALL PURPOSES EXCEPT ENDOWMENT GIFTS. THE LIQUIDATION OF STOCK INTENDED FOR ENDOWMENT GIFTS WILL BE MANAGED BY THE CONTRACTED INVESTMENT MANAGER ACCORDING TO INVESTMENT POLICIES APPROVED BY THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD. FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES AND DONOR RECORDS, THE VALUE OF THE GIFT IS CALCULATED BASED ON PREVAILING IRS GUIDELINES. (TYPICALLY THE AVERAGE OF THE HIGH AND THE LOW ON THE DATE OF TRANSFER.) BROKERAGE FEES INVOLVED IN THE SALE OF STOCK ARE BORNE BY NASHVILLE BALLET AND NOT DEDUCTED FROM THE VALUE OF THE GIFT.

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(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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Inspection

Name of the organization

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

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FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1	OUR MISSION IS TO CREATE, PERFORM, TEACH, AND PROMOTE DANCE AS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSPIRING ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. THROUGH OUR SEASON PERFORMANCE REPERTORY, WE CREATE AND PRESENT OUTSTANDING WORKS OF ART IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER NOTABLE NASHVILLE ARTISTS, INCLUDING THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY, ALIAS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND LOCAL SINGER-SONGWRITERS. THESE INSPIRATIONAL WORKS OF ART REACH MORE THAN 34,000 MIDDLE TENNESSEANS EVERY YEAR. OUR SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET IS A NATIONALLY KNOWN LEADER IN CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING AND TOP OF MIND LOCALLY FOR RECREATIONAL DANCING, WITH MORE THAN 2,000 STUDENTS AGE 2 TO 70 ENROLLED ANNUALLY. OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS PERMEATE THE COMMUNITY AND REACH OVER 40,000 UNDERSERVED CHILDREN, YOUTH AND ADULTS IN MORE THAN 16 COUNTIES ACROSS TENNESSEE.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 8: CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS	NASHVILLE BALLET'S CAPITAL CAMPAIGN WAS COMPLETED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS WERE RESTRICTED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CAPITAL EXPANSION AND RELATED EXPENSES. THE CAMPAIGN POSITIVELY IMPACTED CONTRIBUTIONS SHOWN ON THIS RETURN AS FOLLOWS: PRIOR YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 8 2,176,988 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 1,143,621 ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 1,033,367 CURRENT YEAR: REPORTED ON LINE 8 3,754,689 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN 1,068,521 ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS 2,686,168 IN ADDITION, NASHVILLE BALLET RECEIVED AN EXCEPTIONAL GIFT TO OUR ENDOWMENT OF $500,000 DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. LASTLY, NASHVILLE BALLET RECEIVES A LARGE FOUNDATION GRANT ($458,000) EACH FISCAL YEAR FOR ARTISTIC PROGRAMMING. THIS AWARD WAS NOT REFLECTED ON THE PRIOR YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENT AS IT WAS AWARDED IN THE PRECEDING YEAR AND RESTRICTED FOR USE IN THE PRIOR YEAR. THE GRANT WAS AWARDED AGAIN IN JUNE 2015 AND REFLECTED AS REVENUE IN THE CURRENT YEAR AND WAS AGAIN AWARDED IN MAY 2016 AND REFLECTED AS REVENUE IN THE CURRENT YEAR AS SHOWN: PRIOR YEAR: ADJUSTED FROM LINE 8 (ABOVE) 1,033,367 FOUNDATION GRANT NOT REFLECTED IN PRIOR YEAR: 458,000 TOTAL ADJUSTED CONTRIBUTIONS (APPROXIMATE) 1,491,367 CURRENT YEAR: ADJUSTED FROM LINE 8 (ABOVE) 2,686,168 FOUNDATION GRANT RESTRICTED TO FUTURE YEAR (458,000) EXCEPTIONAL ENDOWMENT CONTRIBUTION (500,000) TOTAL ADJUSTED CONTRIBUTIONS (APPROXIMATE) 1,728,168
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 18: TOTAL EXPENSES	DUE TO THE $5 MILLION CAPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT OF OUR FACILITY, DEPRECIATION EXPENSE INCREASED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR (338,400) TO THE CURRENT YEAR (487,411) BY $149,011 THE EXPANSION OF OUR FACILITY AND PROGRAMMING, AS WELL AS INCREASED CONCENTRATION ON STAFF COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS, RESULTED IN AN OVERALL INCREASE TO ALL COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS FROM PRIOR YEAR (2,449,579) TO CURRENT YEAR (2,630,400) OF $180,821 INTEREST EXPENSE INCREASED BY $67,337 FROM PRIOR YEAR (89,130) TO CURRENT YEAR (156,467) DUE TO THE INCREASE IN DEBT REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE CAPITAL EXPANSION IN ADVANCE OF CAPITAL CAMPAIGN RECEIPTS EXPECTED TO BE RECEIVED IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS. NASHVILLE BALLET REDUCED OVERALL DEBT AT THE END OF THE YEAR (MAY 31, 2016) BY $1.5 MILLION.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1	NASHVILLE BALLET'S MISSION IS TO CREATE, PERFORM, TEACH AND PROMOTE DANCE AS AN ESSENTIAL AND INSPIRING ELEMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. WE FULFILL THAT MISSION BY OFFERING A DIVERSE RANGE OF DANCE PROGRAMS IN OUR SEASON REPERTORY, EDUCATING CHILDREN AND ADULTS IN OUR SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET AND BRINGING DANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION PERFORMANCES.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A	NASHVILLE BALLET CELEBRATED ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY SEASON BY STAGING THE ORGANIZATION'S FAVORITE BALLETS. SIMPLY BY CELEBRATING SUCH A MONUMENTAL ANNIVERSARY, NASHVILLE BALLET ILLUSTRATED ITS LONGEVITY AND ABILITY TO GROW INTO THE FUTURE. THE 15-16 PERFORMANCE SEASON OPENED WITH PETER PAN, WHICH SUCCESSFULLY PREMIERED IN 2013. OUR SEASON OPENER IS STRATEGICALLY PROGRAMMED AS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY STORY BALLET TO ATTRACT FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, WHO THEN MIGHT LEARN ABOUT THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET VIA CROSS-MESSAGING. NEW THIS YEAR, WE FOLLOWED THE FAMILY-FRIENDLY BALLET WITH AN "ADULTS ONLY" VERSION OF DRACULA. OUR CONTEMPORARY SERIES HAVE GROWN IN POPULARITY OVER THE LAST 5 YEARS AND WE DETERMINED THAT ANOTHER CONTEMPORARY PIECE ON THE DOCKET WOULD ALSO PROVE SUCCESSFUL. INDEED, DRACULA GENERATED REVENUE $35,000 OVER OUR ANTICIPATED GOAL. IN DECEMBER, WE STAGED NASHVILLE'S NUTCRACKER FOR THE 8TH YEAR IN A ROW. EACH YEAR, WE EXPAND SOME ASPECT OF THE PRODUCTION, AND THIS YEAR WAS NO EXCEPTION. WE CAST MORE THAN 200 CHILDREN IN THE PRODUCTION AND EARNED $60,000 MORE THAN WE ANTICIPATED WITH 13 PERFORMANCES. THE POPULARITY OF OUR ESTABLISHED CONTEMPORARY SERIES ATTITUDE CONTINUED AS A COLLABORATION WITH THE WORLD-FAMOUS BLUEBIRD CAFE. LIVE MUSIC FROM SINGER-SONGWRITERS COMBINED WITH THE REVIVAL OF 2014'S PETITE MORT AND THE NASHVILLE BALLET PREMIERE OF OUTERBOROUGH CHOREOGRAPHED BY THE RENOWNED JAMES SEWELL. WE CLOSED OUT THE SEASON WITH CARMINA BURANA BY CARL ORFF, ONE OF THE MOST RECOGNIZABLE PIECES OF MUSIC IN THE WORLD. THE NASHVILLE CHILDREN'S CHOIR, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA CHORUS, THE NASHVILLE SYMPHONY AND FEATURED GUEST VOCALISTS JOINED NASHVILLE BALLET DANCERS TO TOTAL ALMOST 300 ARTISTS PRESENTING THIS MONUMENTAL WORK. ALL DANCES WERE PERFORMED BY PROFESSIONAL, RESIDENT ARTISTS FROM OUR COMPANY OF 23 PROFESSIONAL DANCERS AND SECOND COMPANY (NB2) CONSISTING OF MORE THAN 30 MEMBERS WHO RECEIVE PROFESSIONAL TRAINING ALONGSIDE OUR MAIN COMPANY. NB2 DANCERS PERFORM ALL OF OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PERFORMANCES WHILE ALSO DANCING IN SEASON PRODUCTIONS AS THE CORPS DE BALLET. OUR PERFORMANCES ALONE REACH MORE THAN 34,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS, WHILE OUR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT & EDUCATION INITIATIVES REACH AN AUDIENCE OF 40,000, MANY OF WHOM MAY NOT OTHERWISE EXPERIENCE BALLET OR A NASHVILLE BALLET PERFORMANCE. OUR SCHOOL ALSO EXHIBITED GROWTH AND SUCCESS BY ENROLLING 2,000 STUDENTS AGES 2 TO 70 ACROSS ALL OF ITS IN YEAR-ROUND DANCE PROGRAMMING. BY EDUCATING STUDENTS AS YOUNG AS 2 YEARS OLD, WE ARE CONTRIBUTING TO THE LEGACY OF BALLET AS AN ART FORM BY CULTIVATING FUTURE DANCERS, DONORS, PATRONS AND ARTS ENTHUSIASTS. OUR ENROLLMENT FIGURE OF 2,000 DEMONSTRATED A 200% GROWTH RATE SINCE FY11. PREDICTING THAT LEVEL OF GROWTH MOTIVATED US TO START THE PROCESS IN 2012 OF INITIATING A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN, WHICH BEGAN IN EARNEST IN 2014, TO GROW OUR BUILDING AND ENROLL EVEN MORE STUDENTS IN THE FUTURE. THAT PROCESS RESULTED IN $5.6 MILLION IN FUNDRAISING AND AN ADDITIONAL 13,000 SQUARE FEET OF STUDIO SPACE IN OUR BUILDING. THE GOAL OF THE EXPANSION IS TO ALLOW SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET TO INCREASE ITS ENROLLMENT BY APPROXIMATELY 1,200 NEW STUDENTS AND ADD NEW CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGE 2-70 BY FY18. WE ARE ON OUR WAY TO ACCOMPLISHING THAT GOAL WITH THE CREATION OF THE NEW YOUNG MEN'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH WILL ALLOW US TO ATTRACT TALENTED YOUNG MEN TO OUR SCHOOL AND PROVIDE THE TRAINING NECESSARY FOR THEM TO BECOME PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS. EVEN BEFORE OUR RECENT GROWTH, SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET HAS BEEN THE ONLY PREPARATORY BALLET SCHOOL IN TENNESSEE LINKED WITH A PROFESSIONAL COMPANY. WITHIN THE SCHOOL OF NASHVILLE BALLET IS FIVE DIVISIONS: OUR CHILDREN'S PROGRAM INTRODUCES BALLET TO OUR YOUNGEST STUDENTS (AGE 2 THROUGH 7) THROUGH MOVEMENT, MUSIC AND CREATIVE PLAY, IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WILL BECOME FUTURE BALLET DANCERS, FANS AND ADVOCATES WHO CAN CONTINUE THE LEGACY OF THE ORGANIZATION INTO THE FUTURE. THE ACADEMY DIVISION (AGES 8-18) NURTURES EACH STUDENT'S TECHNICAL EXECUTION, ARTISTIC EXPRESSION AND MATURITY, HELPING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN ARTISTRY THROUGH PURE CLASSICAL TECHNIQUE. STUDIO DIVISION (AGES 8-18) PROVIDES THE SAME LEVEL OF TRAINING AS IN THE ACADEMY DIVISION, BUT ON A MORE FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE. A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES ARE OFFERED, INCLUDING BALLET, JAZZ, HIP HOP AND MUSICAL THEATER. BEGINNING FALL 2016, THE NEW YOUNG MEN'S SCHOLARSHIP DIVISION WILL EXPAND OFFERINGS FOR MALE DANCERS, MAKING NASHVILLE BALLET THE FIRST IN THE SOUTH TO HOST SUCH A PROGRAM. OUR COMMUNITY DIVISION IS AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT FOR ADULTS WHO ARE NEW TO DANCE, REDISCOVERING A PASSION FOR MOVEMENT, CONTINUING THEIR DANCE EDUCATION OR LOOKING FOR NEW WAYS TO STAY FIT. OUR PROFESSIONAL TRAINING DIVISION WAS DEVELOPED TO GIVE DANCERS AGE 16-20 A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FURTHER DEVELOP TECHNIQUE, STRENGTH AND ARTISTRY IN A RIGOROUS PRE-PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT. DANCERS SELECTED FOR THIS PROGRAM ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR TALENT AND POTENTIAL TO PURSUE A CAREER IN PROFESSIONAL DANCE. ALL OF THESE DIVERSE OFFERINGS HELP US ACHIEVE OUR GOAL TO SET THE STANDARD FOR INSTRUCTION AND PERFORMANCE ACROSS THE STATE AND TO BE A NATIONALLY KNOWN LEADER IN CLASSICAL BALLET TRAINING. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: NASHVILLE BALLET BRINGS DANCE INTO THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PERFORMANCES IN SCHOOLS, LIBRARIES, COMMUNITY CENTERS, HEAD START CENTERS, ARTS FESTIVALS AND ARTS VENUES. WE REACH APPROXIMATELY 16 MIDDLE TENNESSEE COUNTIES, BRINGING DANCE TO MANY PEOPLE WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE A LIVE PERFORMANCE. DURING THE 2015-2016 SEASON, WE AVERAGED ONE PERFORMANCE PER DAY AND REACHED MORE THAN 40,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS. WE INTEGRATE DANCE EDUCATION WITH CORE SUBJECTS SUCH AS READING, MATH, SCIENCE AND SOCIAL STUDIES, WHILE MEETING THE DEVELOPMENTAL AND ACADEMIC STANDARDS SET BY THE STATE OF TENNESSEE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11	THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE COO. ONCE THEIR REVIEW IS COMPLETE THE FINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS THAT BOTH THE COO AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS ACCEPT THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AS PRESENTED. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED ELECTRONICALLY VIA E-MAIL TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS IN ADVANCE OF THE FILING. ANY BOARD MEMBERS WHO CANNOT RECEIVE DOCUMENTS ELECTRONICALLY ARE PROVIDED WITH A PAPER COPY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	THE BOARD PRESIDENT AND OTHER BOARD OFFICERS REVIEW THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND NOTE CONFLICTS SO THEY CAN ASK SELECT BOARD MEMBERS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM PARTICIPATING IN DISCUSSIONS AND VOTES ON TOPICS WITH WHICH THEY HAVE PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED A CONFLICT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY REVIEWS THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO AND THE COO. THEY ALSO BENCHMARK THE COMPENSATION AGAINST COMPENSATION PROVIDED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN COMPARABLE DANCE COMPANIES VIA INFORMATION PROVIDED ON OTHER COMPANIES' FORM 990S.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	NASHVILLE BALLET MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. ANNUAL AUDITS AND SIGNIFICANT OTHER COMPANY INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE THROUGH THE WEBSITE WWW.GIVINGMATTERS.COM.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	CHANGE IN VALUE OF THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE ENDOWMENT -1,893.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT CHANGE ITS OVERSIGHT PROCESS OR SELECTION PROCESS REGARDING THE SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT.

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

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Department of the Treasury
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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2015

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

NASHVILLE BALLET

Employer identification number

58-1440788

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Total income	(e) End-of-year assets	(f) Direct controlling entity

Part II

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

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	(g) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Exempt Code section	(e) Public charity status (if section 501(c)(3))	(f) Direct controlling entity	Yes	No
(1)NASHVILLE BALLET FOUNDATION 3630 REDMON ST NASHVILLE,TN37209 47-4340559	PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE NASHVILLE BALLET	TN	501(C)(3)	509(A)(3)	N/A		No

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

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Part III

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

Part IV

Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or trust)	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?

a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.

(a) Name of related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(c) Amount involved	(d) Method of determining amount involved

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Part VI

Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.

Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.

(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	(h) Disproprtionate allocations?		(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	(j) General or managing partner?
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No

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Part VII

Supplemental Information

Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule R (Form 990) 2015

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: SEE SCHEDULE O
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	51
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	51
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	255
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

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	2,176,988	3,754,689
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	2,673,589	3,018,498
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	27,107	133,261
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	326,178	418,718
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	5,203,862	7,325,166
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	0	0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	2,321,633	2,484,404
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 410,814
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	2,562,548	2,857,759
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	4,884,181	5,342,163
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	319,681	1,983,003
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	12,671,957	13,224,313
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	6,132,714	4,710,756
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	6,539,243	8,513,557

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 4,678,673 including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ 3,157,439 )
	SEE SCHEDULE O

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses4,678,673

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	256,867	0	12,856

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
RC MATHEWS CONTRACTOR 523 3RD AVE S NASHVILLE,TN37209	GENERAL CONTRACTOR SERVICES	192,407




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

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b
c	Fundraising events..		1c	30,940
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e	252,000

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	3,471,749

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 315,972
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,754,689

			Business Code
2a	TICKET SALES	711120	1,507,634	1,507,634
b	SCHOOL TUITION	611600	1,358,815	1,358,815
c	RENTALS & TOURING	900099	130,068	130,068
d	COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT	900099	21,981	21,981
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....			3,018,498

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........			29,029			29,029
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(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	245,597	631,368
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	157,194	615,539
c	Gain or (loss)	88,403	15,829
d	Net gain or (loss).....			104,232	104,232
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 30,940of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
	a		640,645
b	Less: direct expenses ...b		256,636
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..			384,009			384,009
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		34,403
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..b		16,276
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			18,127	18,127
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	MISCELLANEOUS		900099	16,582	16,582
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			16,582
12	Total revenue. See Instructions......			7,325,166	3,157,439	0	413,038

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21
2	Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22
3	Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16
4	Benefits paid to or for members
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ....	228,109	100,966	70,115	57,028
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	1,843,030	1,550,885	114,029	178,116
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	21,068	17,550	929	2,589
9	Other employee benefits .......	224,201	209,388	4,344	10,469
10	Payroll taxes ...........	167,996	142,879	7,816	17,301
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	3,894	3,894
c	Accounting ...........	23,940	20,130	1,326	2,484
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......	7,771	6,492	428	851
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	35,756	18,855	8,394	8,507
12	Advertising and promotion ....	312,609	305,276	49	7,284
13	Office expenses .......
14	Information technology ......	15,150	12,867	794	1,489
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	331,807	309,720	6,623	15,464
17	Travel ............	105,814	103,054	239	2,521
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....
20	Interest ...........	156,467	129,685	8,543	18,239
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	487,411	433,045	18,918	35,448
23	Insurance ...	52,004	40,876	5,407	5,721
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	ARTIST FEES, LICENSES,	561,089	559,364	0	1,725
b	THEATER AND PRODUCTION	410,783	410,272	0	511
c	BANK & TICKET FEES	218,667	198,983	273	19,411
d	EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES	90,877	75,456	3,296	12,125
e	All other expenses	43,720	29,036	1,153	13,531
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	5,342,163	4,678,673	252,676	410,814
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 ........			924,475	1	805,641
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			214,624	2	371,578
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			1,532,042	3	2,104,093
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			79,191	4	57,783
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 ........			9,567	8	10,467
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			8,743	9	6,951
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	11,875,255
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	3,076,669	8,971,836	10c	8,798,586
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			582,636	11	906,108
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 ...........			348,843	15	163,106
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...			12,671,957	16	13,224,313

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	342,511	17	164,253
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	711,664	19	965,553
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 ..	5,078,539	23	3,580,950
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..	6,132,714	26	4,710,756

	Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27	Unrestricted net assets	5,910,338	27	6,927,068
28	Temporarily restricted net assets ...........	483,840	28	885,974
29	Permanently restricted net assets	145,065	29	700,515
	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 ...........	6,539,243	33	8,513,557
34	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	12,671,957	34	13,224,313