Form990
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Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private
foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2015 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2015 , and ending 06-30-2016
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
22377 BELMONT RIDGE ROAD
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
ASHBURN, VA201484150
D Employer identification number

13-5563001
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 20,123,610
F Name and address of principal officer:
BARBARA TULIPANE
22377 BELMONT RIDGE ROAD
ASHBURN,VA201484150
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NRPA.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1926
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO ADVANCE PARKS, RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 15
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 14
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2015 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 79
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 500
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 1,012,297
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 ......... 7b 257,811
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,623,272 9,720,299
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 6,922,838 7,428,172
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 255,543 -1,667
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 487,411 520,925
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 17,289,064 17,667,729
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 4,437,782 4,480,200
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) 5,496,341 5,972,365
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet248,197    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 4,979,908 5,306,960
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 14,914,031 15,759,525
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,375,033 1,908,204
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 14,542,741 16,794,325
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 6,461,704 7,475,337
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 8,081,037 9,318,988
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III ..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO ADVANCE PARKS, RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION EFFORTS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ALL PEOPLE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 5,909,001 including grants of $ 4,476,400 ) (Revenue $   )
NATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS THE ASSOCIATION LEVERAGES ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH CORPORATIONS, FOUNDATIONS, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND GRANTS FOR ITS MEMBERS THESE RESOURCES/GRANTS ARE DISBURSED TO LOCAL PARK AND RECREATION AGENCIES TO MAKE AN IMPACT IN THREE AREAS HEALTH AND WELLNESS, CONSERVATION, AND SOCIAL EQUITY.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 3,480,076 including grants of $ 3,800 ) (Revenue $ 3,837,595 )
KNOWLEDGE, LEARNING, AND CONFERENCES INCREASING THE KNOWLEDGE OF PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS AND ADVOCATES OF PARKS AND RECREATION IS AN IMPORTANT PART OF THE MISSION OF NRPA. THE ASSOCIATION ANNUALLY OFFERS SCHOOLS AND CONFERENCES IN THE AREA OF PARK MAINTENANCE, REVENUE AND RISK MANAGEMENT, CONSERVATION, EVENT MANAGEMENT, AND EXECUTIVE DEVELOPMENT IN ADDITION TO THESE FOCUSED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, NRPA HOSTS AN ANNUAL CONFERENCE WITH OVER 6,500 ATTENDEES AND ABOUT 100,000 NSF OF EXHIBIT SPACE NRPA OFFERS CERTIFICATIONS FOR THOSE INVOLVED WITH AQUATIC FACILITIES, PLAYGROUND SAFETY AND THE PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONAL IN GENERAL.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 2,418,716 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 168,361 )
MEMBERSHIP, MARKETING, AND COMMUNICATIONS WITH A CORE MEMBERSHIP OF OVER 46,000 PARK AND RECREATION PROFESSIONALS, STUDENTS, CITIZENS AND ASSOCIATES, THE ASSOCIATION OFFERS MANY BENEFITS INCLUDING DISCOUNT PROGRAMS AND A MONTHLY MAGAZINE MEMBERS ARE AFFORDED OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING WITH GROUPS OF SIMILAR INTEREST THE ASSOCIATION WORKS ON PUBLIC AWARENESS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS ON ISSUES IMPORTANT TO THE FIELD AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN RELATION TO PARKS AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
(Code:   ) (Expenses $ 514,972 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 514,972 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet12,322,765
Form 990 (2015)
Form 990 (2015)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? Click to see attachment...
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment..............
4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment.................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment..................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment.............
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment......
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment...................
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIIClick to see attachment.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IXClick to see attachment............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I............
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ...................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II ................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L,
Part IV ........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owner? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .............Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I.
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II ...........
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I ........Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2............. Click to see attachment
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
52
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
79
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? .........................
8
 
 
9a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?...
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI ..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
15
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
14
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? ...........................
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
 
No
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK , AZ , FL , IL , ME , MN , MS , NH , OK , OR , RI , UT , VA , WV
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MediumBulletANNA AMSELLE CPA MBA CAE22377 BELMONT RIDGE ROAD   ASHBURN,VA201484150 (703) 858-0784
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII ..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

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

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

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

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) SUSAN TRAUTMAN CPRP......................................................................
CHAIR
 5.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) STEPHEN ECKELBERRY......................................................................
CHAIR-ELECT
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) ROSLYN JOHNSONY......................................................................
SECRETARY
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(4) NEELAY BHATT......................................................................
TREASURER
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(5) DETRICK L STANFORD CPRP......................................................................
PAST CHAIR
 1.00
.................
  		X   X       0 0 0
(6) LEON T ANDREWS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) REBECCA BENNA CPRP......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) KEVIN COYLE......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) JENNIFER HARNISH......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) ROSLYN JOHNSON......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(11) JACK KARDYS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) MICHAEL KELLY......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) MOLLY STEVENS......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) WILLIAM JOE TURNER......................................................................
DIRECTOR
 1.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) BARBARA TULIPANE CPRP......................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 37.50
.................
  		X   X       377,459 0 31,172
(16) ANNA AMSELLE......................................................................
COO & CFO
 37.50
.................
  		    X       174,210 0 28,905
(17) REBECCA LEE WICKLINE......................................................................
SR.VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
 37.50
.................
  		        X   142,238 0 25,752
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) GINA MULLINS-COHEN........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING, COMMUNICA
 37.50
.......................   		        X   132,351 0 10,680
(19) KEVIN O'HARA........................................................................
VP OF URBAN AND GOV'T AFFAIRS
 37.50
.......................   		        X   122,838 0 24,060
(20) THEODORE MATTINGLY........................................................................
DIR OF FACILITIES AND ADMIN. SERVICES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   119,944 0 24,158
(21) ZARNAAZ BASHIR........................................................................
DIR OF OF STRATEGIC HEALTH INITIATIVES
 37.50
.......................   		        X   112,703 0 23,681


















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........MediumBullet 1,181,743 0 168,408
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet11
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL

PO BOX 748137
LOS ANGELES,CA90074 		MEETING SERVICES 308,186
CCR SOLUTIONS

100A BELFIELD ROAD
TORONTO   ON M9W 1G1
CA 		MEETING SERVICES 304,365
AMERICAN TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

2751 PROSPERITY AVE6TH FLOOR
FAIRFAX,VA22031 		IT MANAGEMENT SERVICES 237,486
DARTMOUTH PRINTING COMPANY

69 LYME RD
HANOVER,NH03755 		PUBLICATION PRINTING 220,552
APPLIED MEASUREMENT PROFESSIONALS INC

18000 W 105TH STREET
OLATHE,KS66061 		PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 142,641
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet11
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Form 990 (2015)
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 2,006,182
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 246,299
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 7,467,818
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 25,163
h Total.Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 9,720,299
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a CONVENTION AND FEES 900099 5,366,100 2,825,915   2,540,185
b PUBLICATIONS 541800 1,050,392 38,095 1,012,297  
c ACCREDITATION AND CERTIFICATION F 900099 1,011,680 1,011,680    
d
e
f All other program service revenue.        
g Total.Add lines 2a–2f.....MediumBullet 7,428,172
OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ..........MediumBullet 110,900     110,900
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceedsMediumBullet        
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 260,484     260,484
(ii) Personal (i) Real
6a Gross rents   85,795
b Less: rental expenses   0
c Rental income or (loss)   85,795
d Net rental income or (loss)......MediumBullet 85,795     85,795
(ii) Other (i) Securities
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   2,272,048
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   2,384,615
c Gain or (loss)   -112,567
d Net gain or (loss).....MediumBullet -112,567     -112,567
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $   of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
a 201,532
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 71,266
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 130,266 130,266    
Business Code Miscellaneous Revenue
11a SALE OF MAILING LABELS 900099 38,240     38,240
b OTHER INCOME 900099 6,140     6,140
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 44,380
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 17,667,729 4,005,956 1,012,297 2,929,177
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 4,480,200 4,480,200
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 .... 611,746 427,904 183,842  
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 4,121,504 2,887,100 1,234,404  
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 221,899 160,293 61,606  
9 Other employee benefits ....... 667,925 440,514 227,411  
10 Payroll taxes ........... 349,291 246,171 103,120  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 25,467   25,467  
c Accounting ........... 107,439   95,069 12,370
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17    
f Investment management fees ...... 41,981   41,981  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 1,404,160 1,099,048 163,962 141,150
12 Advertising and promotion .... 52,888 52,788 100  
13 Office expenses ....... 636,557 463,190 173,367  
14 Information technology ...... 200,822 13,178 187,644  
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 204,106 37,770 166,336  
17 Travel ............ 497,798 465,129 32,669  
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 1,400,169 1,352,421 47,748  
20 Interest ...........        
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 242,291 20,032 222,259  
23 Insurance ... 67,786 5,820 61,966  
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 CHARGE CARD FEES 148,559   148,559  
b OTHER EXPENSES 141,475 44,561 2,327 94,587
c UBIT TAX 72,594 72,594    
d DUES AND PROF. RESOURCE 62,868 54,052 8,726 90
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 15,759,525 12,322,765 3,188,563 248,197
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX ..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 147,496 1 375,996
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 3,886,573 2 6,131,297
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 194,244 3 66,076
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 303,129 4 163,830
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 ........ 25,011 8 31,447
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 311,626 9 313,553
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 6,062,318
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 3,212,345 2,806,070 10c 2,849,973
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 6,849,938 11 6,842,808
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 18,654 12 19,345
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........   15  
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 14,542,741 16 16,794,325
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 950,283 17 690,651
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 3,481,902 19 4,006,629
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D   21  
22 Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 2,029,519 25 2,778,057
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 6,461,704 26 7,475,337
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets 4,010,698 27 3,952,858
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 3,505,447 28 4,801,238
29 Permanently restricted net assets 564,892 29 564,892
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 8,081,037 33 9,318,988
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 14,542,741 34 16,794,325
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Form 990 (2015)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
17,667,729
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
15,759,525
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
1,908,204
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
8,081,037
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
19,621
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
-689,874
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
9,318,988
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII .............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
 
 
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Form 990 (2015)
Additional Data


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

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

13-5563001
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4


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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
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Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any unusual grants.) ....            
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......            
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..            
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3            
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..  
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4..            
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...            
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.)..            
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10.  
12
12
 
13
First five years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
 
15
15
 
16a
b
17a
b
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") . 7,144,098 4,354,015 6,112,961 9,623,272 9,720,299 36,954,645
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...... 6,677,815 6,105,574 5,565,018 6,247,033 6,617,407 31,212,847
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. 13,821,913 10,459,589 11,677,979 15,870,305 16,337,706 68,167,492
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons... 100,000 222,300 325,000 292,100 310,000 1,249,400
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.           0
c Add lines 7a and 7b.. 100,000 222,300 325,000 292,100 310,000 1,249,400
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.) 66,918,092
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2011 (b) 2012 (c) 2013 (d) 2014 (e) 2015 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6... 13,821,913 10,459,589 11,677,979 15,870,305 16,337,706 68,167,492
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 644,584 514,447 529,426 469,226 457,179 2,614,862
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b. 644,584 514,447 529,426 469,226 457,179 2,614,862
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.       215,683 257,811 473,494
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) .. 136,219 113,084 104,541 44,614 44,380 442,838
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.).. 14,602,716 11,087,120 12,311,946 16,599,828 17,097,076 71,698,686
14
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
93.330 %
16
16
93.330 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
3.650 %
18
18
4.120 %
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE A, PART III, LINE 12, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: OTHER INCOME - 2011 AMOUNT: $ 136,219. 2012 AMOUNT: $ 113,084. 2013 AMOUNT: $ 104,541. 2014 AMOUNT: $ 44,614. 2015 AMOUNT: $ 44,380.
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
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Arrow Bullet Information about Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......... Arrow Bullet $  
Caution. An organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015) Page 2
Name of organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number
13-5563001
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 

   
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


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

   
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 3
Name of organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2015)
Page 4
Name of organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
  		Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No.from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
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(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
SchCMd BulletInformation about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ......................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours .............................................................................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................SchCMd Bullet

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........SchCMd Bullet

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ............................................... 0  
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................................... 59,428  
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ....................................................................... 59,428  
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ......................................................................................... 11,324,229  
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) .................................................................... 11,383,657  
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		 719,183  
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .......................................................................... 179,796  
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. .......................................................................... 0  
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ........................................................................... 0  
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ..............................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2012 (b) 2013 (c) 2014 (d) 2015 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount 636,419 799,229 719,641 719,183 2,874,472
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		4,311,708
c Total lobbying expenditures 75,180 120,634 68,584 59,428 323,826
d Grassroots nontaxable amount 159,105 199,807 179,910 179,796 718,618
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		 1,077,927
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015


Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2015
Page 3
Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
No
Yes
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990.
Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year ....    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ....    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ...........
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ............................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability?
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year (c)Two years back (d)Three years back (e)Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 1,231,572 1,238,898 1,150,823 1,094,720 1,148,929
b Contributions ... 100 140 200    
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses -28,198 27,534 121,875 99,103 -10,400
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		  35,000 34,000 43,000 43,809
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 1,203,474 1,231,572 1,238,898 1,150,823 1,094,720
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet47.000 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet53.000 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ...      
b Buildings   4,595,605 2,034,605 2,561,000
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ...        
e Other ...   1,466,713 1,177,740 288,973
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..SchDMdBullet 2,849,973
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c)Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
ACCRUED PENSION LIABILITY 1,457,644
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 181,157
LONG TERM LIABILITY 1,139,256
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,778,057
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 17,758,616
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 19,621
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 71,266
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 90,887
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 17,667,729
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  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 17,667,729
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 15,830,791
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 71,266
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 71,266
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 15,759,525
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 15,759,525

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.
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PART V, LINE 4: ENDOWMENT FUNDS ARE TO BE SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH DONOR IMPOSED RESTRICTIONS. THE PERMANENTLY RESTRICTED PORTIONS ARE TO BE MAINTAINED IN PERPETUITY AND THE REVENUE OF THOSE FUNDS ARE TO BE SPENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF THE DONOR. THE TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED AMOUNTS ARE REVENUE FROM THE ENDOWMENT AND KEPT RESTRICTED UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE RESTRICTION IS MET.
PART X, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION IS GENERALLY EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE ASSOCIATION QUALIFIES FOR CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTIONS AND HAS BEEN CLASSIFIED AS AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION UNDER SECTION 509(A)(2). THE ASSOCIATION GENERATES UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FROM ITS ADVERTISING ACTIVITIES. THE ASSOCIATION HAD TAX EXPENSE FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME OF APPROXIMATELY $76,651 FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2016. MANAGEMENT EVALUATED THE TAX POSITIONS AND CONCLUDED THAT THE ASSOCIATION HAS TAKEN NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO COMPLY WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS GUIDANCE.
PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LINE 10B 71,266.
PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: COST OF GOODS SOLD ON LINE 10B 71,266.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number
13-5563001
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) ARKANSAS CITY RECREATION
225 EAST 5TH AVE
ARKANSAS CITY,KS67005 		48-6099908 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(2) ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
8061 DENSMORE AVE N
SEATTLE,WA98105 		51-0170717 501(C)(3) 145,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(3) ATLANTA BELTLINE PARTNERSHIP
250 WILLIAMS ST NW SUITE 2115
ATLANTA,GA30377 		56-2464486 GOV'T AGENCY 50,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(4) AUSTIN PARKS & REC DEPT
200 S LAMAR
AUSTIN,TX78704 		74-6000085 GOV'T AGENCY 50,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(5) BALTIMORE CITY RECREATION AND PARKS
3001 EAST DRIVE
BALTIMORE,MD21217 		52-6000769 GOV'T AGENCY 14,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(6) BENSENVILLE PARK DISTRICT
1000 WESTWOOD ST
BENSENVILLE,IL60106 		36-2470580 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(7) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS BREVARD COUNT
2725 JUDGE FRAN JAMIESON WAY BLDG
B-203
MELBOURNE,FL32940 		59-6000523 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(8) BOROUGH OF PROSPECT PARK
106 BROWN AVENUE
PROSPECT PARK,NJ07508 		22-6002229 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(9) BREC PARK & REC
6201 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE,LA70806 		72-6015451 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(10) BURLINGTON PARKS & RECREATION VT
645 PINE ST SUITE B
BURLINGTON,VT05401 		03-6000410 GOV'T AGENCY 45,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(11) CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT
541 NORTH FAIRBANKS CT 6TH FLOOR
CHICAGI,IL60611 		36-6005822 GOV'T AGENCY 55,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(12) CINCINNATI RECREATION FOUNDATION
805 CENTRAL AVENUE SUITE 800
CINCINNATI,OH45202 		31-1574475 501(C)(3) 90,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(13) CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
1505 DILLINGHAM BLVD ROOM 110
HONOLULU,HI96817 		99-6001257 GOV'T AGENCY 72,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(14) CITY OF ATLANTA
233 PEACHTREE STREET - HARRIS
TOWERS SUITE 1700
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-6000511 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(15) CITY OF AURORA PARKS RECREATION AND OPEN SP
15151 E ALAMEDA PARKWAY SUITE 4600
AURORA,CO80012 		84-6000564 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(16) CITY OF BAKERSFIELD
1600 TRUXTUN AVE
BAKERSFIELD,CA93301 		95-6000672 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(17) CITY OF BOSTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT
1010 MASSCHUSETTS AVENUE
BOSTON,MA02118 		04-2784811 GOV'T AGENCY 55,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(18) CITY OF CAPE CANAVERAL
106 POLK AVENUE PO BOX 326
CAPE CANAVERAL,FL32920 		59-0974636 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(19) CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE
PO BOX 911
CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA22902 		54-6001202 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(20) CITY OF DALLAS
1500 MARILLA STREET
DALLAS,TX75201 		75-6000508 GOV'T AGENCY 84,614       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(21) CITY OF DANVILLE
PO BOX 3300
DANVILLE,VA24543 		54-6001243 GOV'T AGENCY 24,850       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(22) CITY OF DETROIT REC DEPT
18100 MEYERS ROAD
DETROIT,MI48235 		38-6004606 GOV'T AGENCY 80,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(23) CITY OF DORAL DEPSRTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREA
8401 NW 53 TERR
DORAL,FL33166 		73-1690945 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(24) CITY OF FONTANA
16860 VALENCIA AVE
FONTANA,CA92335 		95-6004770 GOV'T AGENCY 26,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(25) CITY OF FREDERICKSBURG
POB 7447
FREDERICKSBURG,VA22404 		54-6001293 GOV'T AGENCY 27,599       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(26) CITY OF FRESNO PARKS AFTER SCHOOL RECREATI
848 M STREET
FRESNO,CA93721 		94-6000338 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(27) CITY OF GAINESVILLE FLORIDA
306 NE 6TH AVE
GAINESVILLE,FL32601 		59-6000325 GOV'T AGENCY 36,400       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(28) CITY OF HARTFORD RECREATION DIVISION
550 MAIN STREET ROOM 3RD FLOOR CITY
HALL
HARTFORD,CT06103 		06-6001870 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(29) CITY OF HENDERSON NV
250 S GREEN VALLEY PARKWAY
HENDERSON,NV89012 		88-6000720 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(30) CITY OF LITTLE ROCK PARKS & REC DEPT
500 W MARKHAM ST
LITTLE ROCK,AR72201 		71-6014465 GOV'T AGENCY 220,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(31) CITY OF LONGVIEW
P O BOX 128
LONGVIEW,WA98632 		91-6011367 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(32) CITY OF LOS ANGELES DEPT OF RECREATION AND P
PO BOX 86328
LOS ANGELES,CA90086 		95-6000735 GOV'T AGENCY 195,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(33) CITY OF MANCHESTER NH
ONE CITY HALL PLAZA
MANCHESTER,NH03101 		02-6000517 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(34) CITY OF MEMPHIS TENNESSEE
125 N MAIN ROOM 354
MEMPHIS,TN38103 		62-6000361 GOV'T AGENCY 19,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(35) CITY OF MIAMI PARKS AND RECREATION
444 SW 2 AVENUE 8TH FLOOR
MIAMI,FL33130 		59-6000375 GOV'T AGENCY 60,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(36) CITY OF MORAINE
4200 DRYDEN RD
MORAINE,OH45439 		31-6008613 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(37) CITY OF NORTH LAS VEGAS
2250 NORTH LAS VEGAS BLVD
NORTH LAS VEGAS,NV89030 		88-6000200 GOV'T AGENCY 6,560       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(38) CITY OF OAKLAND OFFICE OF PARKS & RECREATION
250 FRANK OGAWA PLAZASTE 3330
OAKLAND,CA94612 		94-6000384 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(39) CITY OF ORLANDO
400 SOUTH ORANGE AVENUE
ORLANDO,FL32801 		59-6000396 GOV'T AGENCY 28,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(40) CITY OF PEORIA
8401 W MONROE STREET
PEORIA,AZ85345 		86-6003634 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(41) CITY OF PITTSBURGH PARKS AND RECREATION
414 GRANT STREET COUNTY BUILDING
4TH FLOOR
PITTSBURGH,PA15219 		25-6000879 GOV'T AGENCY 38,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(42) CITY OF POMPANO BEACH
100 WEST ATLANTIC BLVD PO BOX 1300
POMPANO BEACH,FL33060 		59-6000411 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(43) CITY OF PORT HURON
100 MCMORRAN BLVD
PORT HURON,MI48060 		38-6004727 GOV'T AGENCY 10,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(44) CITY OF PORTSMOUTH PARKS RECREATION AND LE
801 CRAWFORD STREET 3RD FLOOR
PORTSMOUTH,VA23704 		54-6001512 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(45) CITY OF PROVIDENCE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPA
1000 ELMWOOD AVENUE
PROVIDENCE,RI02903 		05-6000329 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(46) CITY OF READING RECREATION DIV PA
3RD SPRUCE STREETS
READING,PA19610 		38-3860043 GOV'T AGENCY 27,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(47) CITY OF RIALTO
150 S PALM AVENUE
RIALTO,CA92367 		95-6000768 GOV'T AGENCY 79,995       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(48) CITY OF ROCKVILLE MD
111 MARYLAND AVENUE
ROCKVILLE,MD20850 		52-6001573 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(49) CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
5401 SYNDER LANE
ROHNERT PARK,CA94928 		94-1538585 GOV'T AGENCY 38,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(50) CITY OF SAN DIEGO PARK AND RECREATION DEPART
202 C STREET 37 C
SAN DIEGO,CA92101 		95-6000776 GOV'T AGENCY 66,600       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(51) CITY OF SEATAC
4800 S 188TH ST
SEATAC,WA98188 		91-1461832 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(52) CITY OF SEATTLE PARKS AND RECREATION
100 DEXTER AVENUE NORTH
SEATTLE,WA98109 		91-6001275 GOV'T AGENCY 64,300       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(53) CITY OF SHREVEPORT PUBLIC ASSEMBLY AND RECRE
505 TRAVIS STREET SUITE 550
SHREVEPORT,LA71101 		72-6001326 GOV'T AGENCY 24,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(54) CITY OF TAMPA
1420 NORTH TAMPA ST
TAMPA,FL33602 		59-1101138 GOV'T AGENCY 8,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(55) CITY OF TOLEDO
ONE GOVERNMENT CENTER SUITE 2000
TOLEDO,OH43604 		34-6401447 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(56) CITY OF WEST PALM BEACH DEPARTMENT OF RECRE
401 CLAMATIS STREET PO BOX 3366 3RD
FLOOR
WEST PALM BEACH,FL33401 		59-6000448 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(57) CLEVELAND METRO PARKS
4101 FULTON PKWY
CLEVELAND,OH44144 		34-6000704 GOV'T AGENCY 8,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(58) COOPER'S FERRY PARTNERSHIP
ONE PORT CENTER 2 RIVERSIDE DRIVE
SUITE 501
CAMDEN,NJ08103 		52-1333698 501(C)(3) 125,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(59) DALLAS PARKS FOUNDATION
9540 GARLAND ROAD SUITE 381-117
DALLAS,TX75218 		20-0012044 501(C)(3) 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(60) DC DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
5701 GEORGIA AVENUE NW SUITE 200
WASHINGTON,DC20011 		53-6001131 GOV'T AGENCY 375,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(61) FAIRFAX CO DEPT OF NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMON SER
12011 GOVERNMENT CENTER PARKWAY
FAIRFAX,VA22035 		54-0787833 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(62) FAIRMOUNT PARK CONSERVATORY
1617 JFL BLVD SUITE 1670
PHILADELPHIA,PA19103 		23-2703821 501(C)(3) 14,208       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(63) FLORENCE PARKS AND RECREATION
180 N IRBY STREET - BOX HH
FLORENCE,SC29541 		57-6000232 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(64) HARTFORD FOOD SYSTEM
1 CONGRESS STREET SUITE 302
HARTFORD,CT06114 		06-0991880 501(C)(3) 12,106       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(65) HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
2999 S WAYSIDE DR
HOUSTON,TX77023 		74-6001164 GOV'T AGENCY 49,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(66) INDIANAPOLIS PARKS FOUNDATION
615 NORTH ALABAMA ST SUITE 119
INDIANAPOLIS,IN46204 		35-1860468 501(C)(3) 22,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(67) INGLEWOOD PARKS RECREATION AND LIBRARY SERVICE
ONE MANCHESTER BOULEVARD SUITE 500
INGLEWOOD,CA90301 		95-6000728 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(68) JACKSON RECREATION & PARKS DEPARTMENT
180 CONALCO DR
JACKSON,TN38301 		62-6000316 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(69) LANSING PARKS & RECREATION
200 N FOSTER
LANSING,MI48912 		38-6004628 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(70) LOS ANGLES PARKS FOUNDATION
11973 SAN VICENTE BOULEVARD SUITE
219
LOS ANGELES,CA90049 		26-2358338 501(C)(3) 70,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(71) LOUISVILLE METRO PARKS
1297 TREVILIAN WAY
LOUISVILLE,KY40213 		32-0049006 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(72) MACON-BIBB CO PARKS & REC DEPT GA
PO BOX 247
MACON,GA31202 		46-3992371 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(73) MADISON SCHOOL & COMMUNITY RECREATION
3802 REGENT STREET
MADISON,WI53705 		39-6003202 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(74) MARYLAND NATIONAL CAPITAL PARK & PLANNING CO
7833 WLAKER DRIVE SUITE 110
GREENBELT,MD20770 		52-6001550 GOV'T AGENCY 35,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(75) MECKLENBURG COUNTY PARK AND RECREATION
5841 BROOKSHIRE BLVD
CHARLOTTE,NC28216 		56-6000319 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(76) MIAMI-DADE CO PARK & REC DEPT
275 NW 2ND STREET 4TH FLOOR SUTIE
424
MIAMI,FL33128 		59-6000573 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(77) NATURAL HERITAGE TRUST
625 BROADWAY
ALBANY,NY12207 		16-1019635 501(C)(3) 50,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(78) NEW ORLEANS RECREATION DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
935 GRAVIER STREET SUITE 820
NEW ORELANS,LA70112 		27-4513946 501(C)(3) 40,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(79) NEW YORK CITY DEPT OF PARKS & RECREATION
1234 FIFTH AVE ROOM 201
NEW YORK,NY10029 		13-6400434 GOV'T AGENCY 48,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(80) OAKLAND PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
666 BELLEVUE AVENUE
OAKLAND,CA94610 		94-2751052 501(C)(3) 150,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(81) ONE VET ONE VOICE
1728 OCEAN AVENUE SUITE 369
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94112 		46-3725724 501(C)(3) 145,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(82) PALM BEACH CO PARKS & REC
2700 6TH AVE SOUTH
LAKE WORTH,FL33461 		59-6000785 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(83) PARK PRIDE ATLANTS INC
233 PEACHTREE STREET SUITE 1600
ATLANTA,GA30303 		58-1883895 501(C)(3) 160,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(84) PEOPLE FOR PARKS CHARITABLE FUND
7119 W SUNSET BLVD SUITE 512
LOS ANGLES,CA90046 		95-4219646 501(C)(3) 7,790       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(85) PEOPLE FOR ELMHURST PARKS FOUNDATION
375 W FIRST ST
ELMHURST,IL60126 		36-3424047 501(C)(3) 5,790       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(86) PHILADELPHIA PARKS & RECREATION
1515 ARCH STREET 10-TH FLOOR
PHILADELPHIA,PA19102 		23-6003047 GOV'T AGENCY 28,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(87) PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION
1120 SW 5TH AVE
PORTLAND,OR97204 		93-6002236 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(88) PUENTE HILLS HABITAT PRESERVATION AUTHORITY
7702 WASHINGTON AVENUE SUTIE C
WHITTIER,CA90602 		95-4592647 GOV'T AGENCY 5,647       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(89) QUINCY PARK DISTRICT IL
1310 WASHINGTON
QUINCY,IL62301 		37-6000385 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(90) RICHMOND PARKS REC & COMM FACILITIES
1209 ADMIRAL ST
RICHMOND,VA23321 		54-6001556 GOV'T AGENCY 55,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(91) RUTLAND RECREATION AND PARKS DEPT
39 EAST CENTER STREET
RUTLAND,VT05701 		03-6000658 GOV'T AGENCY 2,878       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(92) SAN ANTONIO PARKS & REC
5800 W OLD US HIGHWAY 90
SAN ANTONIO,TX78227 		74-6002070 GOV'T AGENCY 30,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(93) SAN FRANCISCO REC & PARK DEPT
501 STANYAN STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94117 		94-6000417 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(94) SOUTH PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION AND WATERF
21 NELSON RD
SOUTH PORTLAND,ME04106 		01-6000036 GOV'T AGENCY 13,500       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(95) SOUTHGATE RECREATION & PARK DISTRICT
6000 ORANGE AVENUE
SACRAMENTO,CA95823 		68-0414751 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(96) TALLAHASSEE PARKS REC & NEIGHBORHOOD AFFAIR
1201 MYERS PARK DR
TALLAHASSEE,FL32301 		59-6000435 GOV'T AGENCY 25,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(97) TEXAS PARKS AND RECREATION FOUNDATION
400 COLLEGE STREET
GRAND PRAIRIE,TX75050 		74-2172879 GOV'T AGENCY 30,981       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(98) TOWN OF BROOKLINE
333 WASHINGTON ST
BROOKLINE,MA02446 		04-6001102 GOV'T AGENCY 22,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(99) TOWN OF BUXTON
185 PORTLAND ROAD
BUXTON,ME04093 		01-6000094 GOV'T AGENCY 26,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(100) TULATIN HILLS FOUNDATION
15707 SW WALKER ROAD
BEAVERTOWN,OR97006 		93-6033838 501(C)(3) 10,293       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(101) TUNCIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
1058 SOUTH COURT STREET PO BOX
TUNICA,MA38676 		64-6001134 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(102) TUSKEGEE PARKS & RECREATION
101 FONVILLE STREET SUITE 1B
TUSKEGEE,AL36083 		63-6001383 GOV'T AGENCY 35,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(103) WAUKEGAN PARK DISTRICT
2000 BELVIDERE RD
WAUKEGAN,IL60085 		36-6006138 GOV'T AGENCY 20,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(104) WEST ALLIS-WEST MILWAUKEE RECREATION AND COM
1205 S 70TH ST
WEST ALLIS,WI53214 		39-1304215 GOV'T AGENCY 15,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(105) WICHITA PARKS AND RECREATION
455 NORTH MAIN
WICHITA,KS67202 		48-6000653 GOV'T AGENCY 10,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(106) WILLAMALANE PARK & RECREATION DISTRICT
COMMUNITY RECREATION CTR 250 S 32
ST
SPRINGFIELD,OR97478 		93-6002078 GOV'T AGENCY 29,133       PROGRAM SUPPORT
(107) WINCHESTER PARKS AND RECREATION
1001 EAST CORK STREET
WINCHESTER,VA22601 		54-6001683 GOV'T AGENCY 22,000       PROGRAM SUPPORT
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
108
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
0
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2015
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Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of non-cash assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
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PART I, LINE 2: THE ASSOCIATION'S PARTNERSHIP AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE EXERCISES REGULAR REVIEW OF GRANTEE PROGRESS ON A MID-YEAR, ANNUAL, AND END-OF-GRANT BASIS TO ENSURE GRANTEE COMPLIANCE WITH GRANT REQUIREMENTS AND TO PROVIDE ASSESSMENT OF OBJECTIVES, PROGRESS, AND FINANCIAL STEWARDSHIP.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ................
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization?
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column(B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
1BARBARA TULIPANE CPRPPRESIDENT & CEO (i)

(ii)		 340,308
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0 		37,151
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0 		0
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0 		18,000
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0 		13,172
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0 		408,631
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0 		0
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0
2ANNA AMSELLECOO & CFO (i)

(ii)		 168,856
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0 		5,354
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0 		0
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0 		11,271
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0 		17,634
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0 		203,115
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0 		0
-------------
0
3REBECCA LEE WICKLINESR.VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (i)

(ii)		 132,238
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0 		10,000
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0 		0
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0 		8,534
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0 		17,218
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0 		167,990
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0 		0
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0
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2015
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Right pointing arrow large imageInformation about Schedule M (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
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 .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( AIRLINE PASSES ) X 1 25,163 FMV
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that
it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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Supplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS THAT ARE EITHER AGENCY, CITIZEN OR PROFESSIONAL. THE MEMBERS HAVE NO RIGHTS TO SHARE IN THE PROFITS NOR DO THEY HAVE ANY ELECTORAL RIGHTS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11 A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED, IN DETAIL, BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER. PRIOR TO FILING, A FINAL VERSION OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL DIRECTORS AND OFFICERS OF NRPA. THE NRPA BOARD OF DIRECTORS DELEGATES THE AUTHORITY TO THE NRPA EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE TO MAKE DETERMINATIONS UNDER THIS POLICY AND TO ADMINISTER SANCTIONS, INCLUDING WARNING, REPRIMAND, CENSURE, AND EXPULSION. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE SHALL ADVISE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF ANY ACTIONS TAKEN. IN THE EVENT A MEMBER OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH A VIOLATION OF THIS POLICY, THAT MEMBER SHALL RECUSE HIM OR HERSELF FROM ANY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE DELIBERATIONS ON THE MATTER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A COMPENSATION FOR ALL NRPA STAFF PERSONS, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, IS DETERMINED USING THE PROCESS OUTLINED IN THE COMPENSATION POLICY WHICH INCLUDES OUTSIDE COMPARATIVE DATA, INTERNAL EQUITY ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS FROM HUMAN RESOURCES AND IS AT THE SOLE DISCRETION OF THE CEO AS DICTATED IN THE NRPA BYLAWS AS "CHIEF OF STAFF". THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, AS PER NRPA BYLAWS, IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (A NON-STAFF, ELECTED POSITION TO WHOM THE CEO REPORTS AND HAS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST) AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING THE INITIAL COMPENSATION: 1. REVIEW AND COLLABORATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE SEARCH COMMITTEE WHICH EXCLUDES PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 2. USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES 3. CONTEMPORANEOUS DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION MAINTAINED BY THE SEARCH COMMITTEE DURING THE PROCESS AND BY NRPA HUMAN RESOURCES AFTER THE PROCESS AND DETERMINATION IS COMPLETED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECORD RETENTION REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYROLL RECORDS. 4. SEARCH COMMITTEE ONLY APPLIES WHEN HIRING THE CEO. THE CHAIR IS RESPONSIBLE TO DOING THE ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF THE CEO. HE GETS INPUT AND FEEDBACK FROM THE ENTIRE BOARD AND THEN REVIEWS THE INFORMATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. NRPA DID USE AN OUTSIDE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT THAT LOOKED AT SIMILAR SIZED ORGANZIATIONS, TYPE, LOCATION, ETC. THE SALARY WAS BASED ON THE COMPARABLE DATA. ONGOING COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR A SITTING CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER ARE SUBJECT TO PARAMETERS SET IN THE CEO'S INITIAL EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT (TYPICALLY A 3-YEAR CONTRACT), AND AS PER NRPA BYLAWS, IS ALSO AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS (A NON-STAFF, ELECTED POSITION TO WHOM THE CEO REPORTS AND HAS NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST) AND INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES IN DETERMINING ANY ANNUAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENT: 1. REVIEW AND COLLABORATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH EXCLUDES PERSONS WITH A CONFLICT OF INTEREST; 2. USE OF DATA AS TO COMPARABLE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY QUALIFIED PERSONS IN COMPARABLE POSITIONS AT SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDED BY HUMAN RESOURCES; 3. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDKEEPING WITH RESPECT TO DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION MAINTAINED BY NRPA HUMAN RESOURCES AFTER THE PROCESS AND DETERMINATION IS COMPLETED, IN COMPLIANCE WITH RECORD RETENTION REGULATIONS REGARDING PAYROLL RECORDS. NRPA'S COMPENSATION POLICY WAS PUBLISHED ON FEBRUARY 1, 2001 AND UPDATED ON JULY 1, 2012. ALL NON-CEO STAFF HAVE BEEN HIRED USING THE PROCESS ESTABLISHED IN THE COMPENSATION POLICY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ASSOCIATION BELIEVES ITS ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE PROPRIETARY IN NATURE AND THEREFORE, THESE DOCUMENTS ARE NOT MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN SECTION 6104(D). THE FEDERAL FORMS 990 AND 1023 ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO PROVIDES SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS IN ITS ANNUAL REPORT WHICH CAN BE DOWNLOADED FROM ITS WEBSITE.
FORM 990, PART VII, LINE 1A2 THE NPRA TERM FOR ITS BOARDMEMBERS RUNS FROM OCTOBER TO SEPTEMBER, CONSEQUENTLY THE BOARD LIST REPORT IN THIS RETURN IS MADE UP OF THE 2015-2016 AND 2016-2017 BOARDS.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: PENSION ADJUSTMENT -689,874.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT THAT AUDITED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS HAS BEEN CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule R (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2015
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Employer identification number

13-5563001
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity










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


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


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

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)THE NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK FOUNDATION INC
22377 BELMONT RIDGE ROAD

ASHBURN,VA20148
20-5202971 		SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF NRPA VA 501(C)(3) LINE 11A, I NATIONAL RECREATION AND PARK ASSOCIATION
 
Yes
 












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



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












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












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





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

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




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






























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